Free Web NovelChapter 24: Chapter 24: Nine Tribulations Thunder Gang Decision
The Spiritual Qi inside the dwelling on Celestial Thunder Dao Peak was incredibly dense—far better than spending Contribution Points to cultivate in the Outer Sect’s Spirit Gathering Arrays.
In the Outer Sect, cultivating with Spiritual Qi this dense required payment, and even then, it was only for temporary access.
But now, he had the right to use this dwelling.
Moreover, the Inner Sect came with all sorts of hidden benefits. For instance, in the Inner Sect’s Hidden Martial Arts Pavilion, one could freely view Cultivation Techniques, magical Techniques, and Martial Techniques of Human Tier, Upper Grade and below.
"It was all worth it to enter the Inner Sect," Gu Yun murmured.
Sensing the dense Spiritual Qi in his dwelling, Gu Yun estimated that by cultivating in this environment, he could break through to the True Martial Realm in three years at most—even without using any more Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures or a Truth-Breaking Pill.
What was an insurmountable chasm for most Spiritual Martial Realm Cultivators to cross in a lifetime was, for him, a barrier he could surely overcome with enough time and effort.
After being tempered by dozens of matches in the Outer Sect competition, his strength had grown once more.
With a thought, his Heaven Rewards Diligence proficiency panel materialized before him.
Name: Gu Yun
Realm: Spiritual Martial Ninth Layer Peak
Cultivation Technique: Celestial Thunder Technique (4th Layer 51%), Trait: Purple Lightning
Martial Techniques: Wind and Thunder Saber Technique (Perfection), Mountain-Breaking Fist (Perfection), Wandering Dragon Step (Perfection)
Techniques: Earth-Bursting Heaven-Shaking (Minor Success 30%), Breath Concealment Technique (Minor Success 50%), Celestial Thunder Technique (Great Success 10%)
Saber Momentum: Minor Success Saber Momentum (78%)
Gu Yun glanced at the panel. His Saber Momentum had progressed significantly.
Now that he had cultivated the Celestial Thunder Technique to the fourth layer, he could start preparing to switch to a new cultivation technique.
The Celestial Thunder Technique hit its limit at the True Martial Realm.
In the Profound Celestial Sect, every Outer Sect Disciple promoted to the Inner Sect was given one free opportunity to switch to the cultivation technique of their assigned Dao Peak, converting their old one.
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After half a day of searching, Gu Yun finally found the Hidden Skills Pavilion on Celestial Thunder Dao Peak.
The Hidden Skills Pavilion was surprisingly located at the very summit of Celestial Thunder Dao Peak.
Gu Yun had assumed the Hidden Skills Pavilion would be tucked away in some obscure, forgotten corner.
Perhaps this was because Celestial Thunder Dao Peak was one of the strongest among the Inner Sect’s eight great Dao Peaks.
Especially since its Peak Master, Sikong Zheng, was terrifyingly powerful!
He had heard from some of the older senior-brothers that decades ago, they had witnessed the magnificent sight of Sikong Zheng’s back as he commanded thunder that pierced the heavens and shook the earth...
Gu Yun stepped into the Hidden Skills Pavilion and immediately saw an old man with a long beard and white hair, sitting in front of a counter, dozing with his eyes closed.
Based on Gu Yun’s experience from reading thousands of Xianxia and Wuxia novel Chapters in his past life, as a rule, anyone guarding a critical location like the Hidden Skills Pavilion was bound to be a peerless expert concealing their true power!
’Therefore, I can’t act presumptuously. The old man could probably obliterate me with a single puff of air.’
Gu Yun stepped forward and respectfully clasped his hands in a salute.
"Junior Gu Yun, a new disciple of Celestial Thunder Dao Peak, pays his respects to Senior."
The long-bearded, white-haired old man opened his eyes, glanced at Gu Yun, and then stroked his long beard.
A wizened voice spoke, "Here to pick out a Cultivation Technique, are you?"
Gu Yun nodded. "Yes. This disciple has only just arrived and knows nothing of the Sect’s Cultivation Techniques. I would be grateful for Senior’s guidance."
However, it was pointless.
The long-bearded, white-haired old man simply sat there leisurely, not moving a muscle.
He watched Gu Yun quietly, an ambiguous smile on his face. The fingers of the hand tapping on the table subtly rubbed together.
Gu Yun’s eyes went wide. He understood instantly!
’Son of a...!’
’Damn it... a real pro!’
’As expected of a venerable senior of the Sect!!’
Gu Yun cursed wildly in his mind.
’But I don’t dare refuse. What if the old man suddenly gets annoyed and shoots me a look? I could be killed by a single glare from this unfathomable master. Who could I possibly complain to?’
Without a moment’s hesitation, Gu Yun took out one hundred of the two hundred Spirit Stones he had just received from the Outer Sect competition and offered them to the long-bearded, white-haired elder.
The elder laughed. "A teachable lad!"
The old man said to Gu Yun in a low voice, "Second floor, third row, above."
"Thank you, Senior!" Gu Yun said, clasping his fists.
He then made his way further into the Hidden Skills Pavilion.
On the second floor, above the third row, several Jade Scrolls were floating in the air.
They were:
"Taiyi Divine Thunder Decision"
"Five Gods Thunder Decision"
"Nine Tribulations Thunder Gang Decision"
Gu Yun ultimately chose the Nine Tribulations Thunder Gang Decision. It was the only complete Cultivation Technique of the three, but very few on the entire Celestial Thunder Dao Peak chose it.
The reason was simple: it was too difficult. Cultivating it to higher levels was as hard as ascending to the heavens. Most who chose this cultivation technique only reached the First or Second Tribulation before hitting a wall.
But for him, this wasn’t a problem. He had a feeling this technique could be the foundation that would let him pull ahead of everyone else.
The Taiyi Divine Thunder Decision was an incredibly tyrannical Thunder Decision, but it was incomplete. Even so, its early stages were even more powerful than those of the Nine Tribulations Thunder Gang Scroll.
The technique’s description stated that its complete name was the Innate Taiyi Divine Thunder Decision, but Gu Yun was not so naive as to believe he could cultivate the fragment to its peak and then conveniently find the complete version in some secret realm, ancient ruin, or hidden legacy.
As for the Five Gods Thunder Decision, it was also incomplete. Its full name was the Qianggang Five Divine Thunder Decision.
In their early stages, both the Taiyi Divine Thunder Decision and the Five Thunders Divine Technique were stronger than the Nine Tribulations Thunder Gang Decision.
But the Nine Tribulations Thunder Gang Decision grew more powerful with each stage, every tribulation stronger than the one before. Furthermore, it was a complete technique, a supreme Thunder Technique that led directly to the Great Dao. However, because cultivating it was as difficult as ascending to the heavens, few ever chose it.
’But this is perfect for me! This is a serendipitous encounter, a heaven-sent opportunity!’
’To think such an immense, heaven-sent opportunity would land right in my lap!’ Gu Yun cried out in his mind.
With that, Gu Yun chose the Nine Tribulations Thunder Gang Decision without a second thought.
Gu Yun returned to the long-bearded, white-haired elder.
"Are you sure you want this one? Although this Cultivation Technique leads directly to the Great Dao, it’s absurdly difficult to cultivate. There have been many on this peak just like you, but they all eventually switched techniques, wasting decades of their cultivation," the old man asked with a faint smile.
"Senior, this junior has made his decision. I will choose this technique!" Gu Yun said respectfully, clasping his fists.
"Fine. Since you’re so determined, do as you wish. However, whether you succeed in cultivating it or not, you must return it in one month," the elder said, waving his hand dismissively.
"Then this junior takes his leave!"
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Returning to his dwelling, Gu Yun began to study the Nine Tribulations Thunder Gang Scroll from the Jade Scroll, committing its entire contents to memory.
A month later, Gu Yun had dissipated his old technique, converted his power, and successfully cultivated the First Tribulation of the Nine Tribulations Thunder Gang Decision.
Name: Gu Yun
Realm: Spiritual Martial Ninth Layer Peak
Cultivation Technique: Nine Tribulations Thunder Gang Decision (First Tribulation: Wind and Thunder Tribulation 2%)
Martial Techniques: Wind and Thunder Saber Technique (Perfection), Mountain-Breaking Fist (Perfection), Wandering Dragon Step (Perfection)
Techniques: Three Thousand Thunder Flashes (Beginner 1%), Earth-Bursting Heaven-Shaking (Minor Success 30%), Breath Concealment Technique (Minor Success 50%), Celestial Thunder Technique (Great Success 10%)
Saber Momentum: Minor Success Saber Momentum (78%)
After successfully switching techniques, Gu Yun was shocked to find his strength had increased by over thirty percent!
Each tribulation of the Nine Tribulations Thunder Gang Decision came with a corresponding technique. The one that came with the First Tribulation was Three Thousand Thunder Flashes!
"I have to keep going!"
