Chapter 112: Teaching

  "The disciple is terrified." Lei Dong chuckled twice, knowing that the old ancestor had already let go of his own affairs, but still explained: "The old ancestor can empathize with others, and as a fellow cultivator of the Ghost-Taming Spell, if I hadn't been extremely lucky to catch two top-grade spirit ghosts, how could I possibly bear to give one to the old ancestor?"

  The Old Ancestor of the Ten Thousand Ghosts had actually thought of this reason long ago, but he was so angry that he was dizzy and confused by this little guy's filial piety. As a dignified old ancestor-level figure, he was really moved by his filial heart. In the end, in order to compensate for his loss of top-grade spiritual ghosts, not to mention several top-grade magical instruments, he specially wiped away the divine mark on the Silent Destruction Wheel, which had accompanied him for many years and was extremely precious to him, and gave it to him. It's worth knowing that when he first got the Silent Destruction Wheel, it was used as a life-bound artifact for cultivation. Wiping away his own long-cultivated divine mark was indeed damaging to his primordial energy.

  Of course, it was said that this kid had to get the top three in order to give it to him. That's just to motivate him to work harder during the big competition, and not like the small competitions, trying to save his strength and muddle through. Can't he get the top three, or will he really take back the Jie Mo Fa Lun? At most, if he dares to muddle through again and refuses to exert his full strength, then send him to a remote and cold place to temper for a few years.

  Who would have thought that this little guy would take out another top-grade Linggui in the blink of an eye, which made Wan Gui so angry that he didn't even think about wanting to grab another top-grade Linggui. It was just that the feeling of being cheated and humiliated by him made him want to kick Lei Dong to death.

  However, Wan Gui Lao Zu couldn't help but admit that this disciple of his was truly exceptional. Although his innate talent was only average, in every other aspect, he excelled. Especially when it came to his thoughts and actions, he was meticulous and ruthless when necessary, never hesitating or showing mercy. Originally, Lao Zu had planned to assist him with some spiritual stones, allowing him to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage before the age of 40, which would have fulfilled one of his wishes.

  Who would have thought that this little scoundrel actually managed to reach the Foundation Establishment stage in such a luxurious manner? Moreover, it's only been fifteen years since he started practicing. At his age, the Mortal Closure is over four years long, which shows just how firm his willpower is. This made Wan Gui Lao Zu involuntarily sigh in admiration, thinking that if this little scoundrel had even better innate talent, with all these conditions, it's not impossible for him to achieve Golden Dan or even ascend to Yuan Ying.

  Actually, no one knows that Leidong's closed-door cultivation this time was quite perilous. Especially after reaching the peak of the 12th layer of the Refining Qi stage, feeling that the timing is ripe, in order to strive for a breakthrough, he swallowed the remaining four Earth Spirit Pills and two Foundation Establishment Pills all at once.

  If it were just relying on a few Earth Spirit Pills to break through the foundation, it would be almost impossible. But with the addition of two Foundation Establishment Pills, the effect was terrifying. After a long period of closed-door training, enduring loneliness and accumulating frustration, coupled with the explosive sensation in his meridians from the violent impact of the medicinal properties, it nearly caused Lei Dong to collapse completely. Fortunately, the year he spent in the Xiao Yin Cave had tempered his nerves to be somewhat unyielding.

  Otherwise, that one pass is really hard to get through. It was also from this that after finally getting through the impact and riding the violent true energy to break through the Tian Di Bridge, Lei Dong couldn't help but use a loud roar to vent and relieve the huge pressure and excitement.

  Cultivating the Tao is indeed extremely perilous, and with the slightest carelessness, one may fall into an abyss from which there is no return. Even now, thinking back on it, Lei Dong still feels a lingering fear. Once one goes mad from the energy coursing through their body, it's no laughing matter. Throughout history, those who have died from forcibly attempting to break through during the foundation-building period are as numerous as the fish in the river. Lei Dong has no desire to become one of them. From now on, he will have to be even more cautious.

  "You've brought glory to the Wan Gui Cave, and won third place in the Grand Competition. I won't hold anything against you anymore." After a few more knocks, Wan Gui Lao Zu changed his tone: "Lei Dong, you also know that once any of my Wan Gui Cave disciples successfully advance to the Foundation Establishment stage, they can formally acknowledge me as their master. Are you willing?"

  His heart was slightly moved, and he muttered a few words in his mind. In front of you, if he uttered the two words "unwilling", could he still see tomorrow's sun? However, it is said that Léi Dòng (thunder movement) was indeed very willing to acknowledge Wàn Guǐ Lǎo Zǔ as his master. This Wàn Guǐ Lǎo Zǔ, with a fierce appearance but actually quite good to his own disciples. Even if given several choices in front of Léi Dòng again, he would still choose Wàn Guǐ Lǎo Zǔ as his master.

  Since I've already made up my mind to follow Wan Gui Lao Zu, wouldn't pretending to be arrogant and self-important be a joke? Lei Dong's face turned solemn, and he said with a serious tone: "Disciple Lei Dong is able to have Elder as his master, it is truly the good fortune that disciple has accumulated over three lifetimes."

  "Stop flattering, I'm just asking if you're willing or not. What's the point of mentioning past lives?" The old ancestor of Wan Gui glared with his eyes and scolded.

  "The disciple is willing." Lei Dong replied in a serious tone, then continued: "However, the disciple's words are sincere and heartfelt. Since entering the sect, the Old Ancestor has treated me with great care and kindness, his grace is as heavy as a mountain. The disciple has no way to repay him, towards the Old Ancestor I only have a heart full of loyalty. If there is even half a sentence of falsehood, I will be struck by thunder. The disciple has no other requests, only hoping that one day the Old Ancestor will ascend to the position of Yuanying and enter the heavenly path."

  Although Wan Gui Lao Zu scolded him for flattering, he had to admit that Lei Dong's flattery was sometimes pleasant to hear. Among his own disciples, there were cunning and loyal ones, as well as cruel and brutal ones. But none of them were as clever and quick-witted as Lei Dong. As for the battle at Pristine West Li's residence, Wan Gui Lao Zu had also heard a detailed account from Wang Kang.

  What made Wan Gui feel especially comfortable was that after looting Li Chang'an's house, he didn't secretly stash the spoils for himself, but instead distributed them fairly and squarely, earning Wang Kang's endless praise.

  He doesn't eat alone, it can be seen that this kid still understands some human feelings. In the future among his fellow apprentices, his relationships should not be bad. Wan Gui himself has a good impression of Lei Dong, which has increased a lot. After all, who would want their own apprentice to be selfish and ungrateful, not knowing how to respect and care for their elders?

  "Since you're willing, I'll accept you as my disciple. From now on, you'll be my true disciple. When your senior brothers and sisters gather here, I'll have you perform the ceremony of paying respects to your master." Wan Gui Lao Zu also stopped scolding him, his tone softening: "Do you have any other questions? You can ask quickly."

  Lei Dong's face showed a joyful expression. He also took the opportunity to ask some questions he had encountered during his cultivation, especially his doubts about the Great Ghostly Dao, one by one to Wan Gui Lao Zu.

  Wan Gui is most skilled in the art of You Ming, especially in the grand method of You Ming. His attainments are quite profound. Through his explanations, it's easy to understand, with clear logic and reasoning. Lei Dong felt as if he had been enlightened, suddenly understanding everything clearly. Many doubts in his mind, problems that he couldn't solve no matter how hard he thought, were all cleared up one by one like snow melting in the sun. The more questions he asked, the more Wan Gui was delighted, not at all impatient. It wasn't that he had a masochistic tendency, but rather Lei Dong's many questions showed that he had already delved quite deeply into the grand method of You Ming.

  Practicing the Great Law of the Underworld has a prerequisite, that is, to mainly practice the Ghost-Controlling Technique, such as the Ten Thousand Ghosts Flag, during the Qi-refining period. However, it's difficult for disciples in the Qi-refining period to obtain high-quality ghost spirits, even if they chose the Ghost-Controlling Technique from the beginning. Not long after, they will switch to other techniques. As a result, there are very few who can successfully practice the Ghost-Controlling Technique. After all, good techniques are easy to cultivate, but high-quality ghost spirits are hard to come by. Especially if one cannot obtain top-grade ghost spirits, even if they reach the Golden Elixir period, their combat power will be far inferior to others.

  Of course, if you have two or three top-grade spirit ghosts, or even an extremely high-grade spirit ghost. Similarly, for a Jindan period cultivator, those who practice the Ghost Controlling Technique will have more advantages, and the better the spirit ghost is, the more obvious the advantage will be. In this case, specializing in the Netherworld Great Technique would be most suitable.

  In a sense, the Netherworld Great Law is more of an auxiliary role, it doesn't emphasize attack like other great laws, but can greatly enhance the combat effectiveness of ghost servants and Wan Gui Fan and other yin souls. Leidong cultivating the Netherworld Great Law is more suitable than anyone else.

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  A new day has begun, let's continue fighting, give a loud shout!