Hearing Meng Qi's question, Qi Zhengyan replied calmly: "I think it's better to change the fundamental method as soon as possible."

  "Qī Shīxiōng, you're not satisfied with the Changhe Sword Method and the Luò Xià Qiūshuǐ Sword?" Jiang Zhīwēi's question was as direct as her swordsmanship, striking at the vital point.

  Zheng Zhen hesitated for a moment, not answering directly: "With my qualifications and the impression of seniors in our sect, unless I can break through to the outside world and become a strong enough person to stand alone, there is absolutely no chance of seeing 'Xian Shou Changsheng Jian'. And if that day really comes, it will be too late to switch to 'Xian Shou Changsheng Jian', as my foundation has already taken shape. Naturally, I have to change to a more direct and powerful technique as soon as possible."

  In short, the Changhe Swordsmanship and Luoxia Qiushui Sword are too low-level for the Open Enlightenment period - Changhe Swordsmanship is what the Huahua Sword Sect teaches ordinary disciples from the Qigathering period to the Open Enlightenment period, while Luoxia Qiushui Sword is a decent swordsmanship in the Open Enlightenment period that can pave the way to the outside world.

  In the major sects, probably only those exceptionally talented disciples who have shown great promise from a very young age will have the opportunity to comprehend the true meaning of the fundamental Dharma before they awaken. The rest of the disciples can only wait until later to strive and catch up, demonstrating their corresponding value, in order to gain the qualification to convert to the fundamental Dharma. However, by that time, their foundation has already taken shape, and after converting, they often find it difficult to make progress, with only a very small number of people able to overcome this hurdle and achieve a breakthrough.

  "If we consider the long-term benefits, changing now is not a bad idea." Zhang Yuanshan thought carefully and surprisingly agreed with Qi Zhengyan's decision. "What do you want to exchange?"

  Qizheng's lips pursed, his features becoming more defined, seemingly a bit nervous and excited: "I've taken a liking to a divine technique. It's divided into ten levels: two for cultivating energy, three for opening the orifices, three for external scenery, and two for the law body. They can be exchanged separately. What's more, it differs from other divine techniques in that it emphasizes heaven-man resonance during the energy cultivation phase, emphasizing the connection between oneself and the external world. Later on, when breaking through to the external scenery level, it will be much easier."

  Since you want to change your fundamental skills, of course, you should change to one with a bright future and boundless power!

  "I've seen this divine art on the exchange spectrum, because it can evolve into a very strong sword technique." Jiang Zhi gently patted the treasure sword at his waist, thinking excitedly, "It's called... 'Hun Tian Bao Jian'!"

  Pfft, Meng Qi almost spat out his saliva, coughed twice and said: "Brother Qī, is it really the 'Hún Tiān Bǎo Jiàn'?"

  Damn it, if not "going astray", I'll have to continue practicing for now, and I also want to exchange it! Because compared to other high-level skills, its divisions are relatively fine, making it easier to exchange layer by layer.

  "Hun Tian Bao Jian" is the ultimate martial art in "The Legend of the Son of Heaven", created by Nuwa, which can swallow all things and destroy heaven and earth when practiced to the extreme.

  "Have you also paid attention to 'Hun Tian Bao Jian'?" Qi Zheng asked casually, "Its first layer 'Bai Yun Yan' and second layer 'Mei Xia Tang' are both considered Qigong periods, requiring 40 and 80 good deeds respectively, not expensive. The third layer 'Tu Kunlun' of the opening period is only 200 good deeds."

  "I first need to exchange for Tiancong Pills and a bottle of Lingzhi Qi-replenishing Pills, so I can only exchange for 'White Cloud Cigarettes' and 'Meixia Tang' with the current merits. Once I learn the Luoxia Autumn Water Sword, next time I enter, I'll be able to exchange it for the Six Paths Reincarnation Master, plus the remaining merits will be enough to exchange for 'Tukunlun'."

  The Luoxia Autumn Water Sword, containing both heart method and sword method, is worth 380 good deeds. Exchanged with the master of the Six Paths Reincarnation for half off, it can only get 190 good deeds. If Qi Zhengyan teaches it to Meng Qi, they each take it to exchange for good deeds, then they can each only get 95 good deeds.

  "In this way, you can still have thirty good deeds left over to guard against unexpected events." Zhang Yuanshan didn't say anything more.

  Qizheng nodded slightly: "Mmm, originally when one's strength is weak, they should exchange for some hidden weapons or dark instruments for self-defense. But since Zhen Ding has the Pear Flower Needle of the Storm, I can also rest assured and exchange for the third layer of the Hun Tian Treasure Mirror."

  "Qī Shīxiōng, aren't you afraid of being discovered when cultivating a different sect's divine technique?" Mèng Qí asked, seeing that Qí Zhèng's mind was already made up, and turning to ask about his own similar concerns.

  He said in a somewhat dull tone, "If there were no other way, how would I choose to take risks? However, as an ordinary disciple, it's easy to muddle through, and after opening up, I can apply for external travel or guarding the outer industries. At that time, the sea will be wide and the fish will leap, the sky will be high and the birds will fly, and I won't be afraid of cultivating the 'Hun Tian Bao Jian'. If I meet fellow disciples, as long as we don't frequently cross swords, they won't be able to see through my internal skills."

  He himself has to learn the sword moves and air routes of Autumn Water Swordsmanship and Dusk Decision, and also has the foundation of Sunset Heart Method, so he won't expose anything when wielding his sword.

  "You can go down the mountain to travel, but I don't know when. Alas, I really want to leave Shaolin now and not be so worried all the time." Meng Qi said, adding in a low voice that it would be best if he could learn Jin Zhongzhao or Jingang Buhuai first.

  But then it will be even more difficult for Meng Qi to leave Shaolin Temple.

  Jiang Zhiwei lost her smile as she looked at Meng Qi: "Leave Shaolin? Haven't you studied the Shaolin Code?"

  "There is no mention of how to leave Shaolin in the Book of Precepts, only various punishments for violating different precepts, with the most severe being the abolition of martial arts and expulsion from Shaolin." This method, Meng Qi dare not use.

  Jiang Zhiwei smiled lightly and said: "There was no mention of how to leave Shaolin, that's because it's fundamentally impossible to leave."

  "What?!" Meng Qi exclaimed in surprise.

  Jiang Zhiwei's smile faded: "Entering the sect is a serious matter, heaven and earth as witnesses. If you want to leave, there is only one way - that is to seriously violate the precepts, be stripped of martial arts, and expelled from the sect. I think you wouldn't be willing to pay such a price, would you?"

  Before Meng Qi asked the question, she continued: "Of course, what I mean is formally leaving Shaolin. If it's just going down the mountain and finding an excuse to get away from it, there are other ways. One way is to go out under the leadership of a high-ranking monk in the temple, and you can find opportunities to escape along the way. However, generally speaking, only disciples who have cultivated their energy to a great extent may be selected, and they will be watched by high-ranking monks, making it difficult to escape."

  "Secondly, after you open your eyes, you will have to go through the Copper Man Lane, and obtain the qualification to travel down the mountain alone and do things on your own. At that time, if you disappear or fake your death, it would be considered as leaving Shaolin. However, the reputation of Shaolin's Copper Man Lane is well-known far and wide, and I don't have more than 60% confidence in you right now. You will probably have to wait for several years, after all, under the watchful eyes of everyone, you can't rely on the Six Paths Reincarnation Master's body-swapping technique to directly rise from a beginner who has just opened their eyes or even lower strength to being able to pass through the Copper Man Lane."

  "Thirdly, make contributions, find opportunities to become a secular disciple, and after learning, you can 'return home'."

  Listening to Jiang Zhiwei's three methods, Meng Qi furrowed his brow. In a short period of time, it was probably impossible to achieve any one of them. It seemed that becoming a secular disciple would be easier to accomplish. The only problem was that he had been forcibly sent to Shaolin and Xuanzang was watching him - would he agree to let him become a secular disciple and "return home"?

  Zhang Yuanshan listened quietly for a while, then suddenly sighed and said: "If Junior Master Zhen is still a miscellaneous monk, he can leave the temple directly after his term. But we have done something wrong."

  "It doesn't matter, others can leave, but I won't be able to." Meng Qi was well aware of this, and Xuancang would not let himself leave the temple after his term was up.

  So now I can only pay attention to hiding and taking things one step at a time. If I can learn the 72 ultimate skills, I will not let them go!

  The crowd fell silent for a moment, and Qi Zhengyan walked to the light column, exchanging one Tiancong pill, one bottle of Lingzhi supplementing Qi pill, and two Tianjing pills that contained the first two layers of the Hun Tianbao mirror: one with white clouds like smoke, and one with a blood-like glow, making it impossible for people to look away.

  It's also unknown if it was the original Tianjing... Meng Qi was quite skeptical, because the Tianjing that carried the "Hun Tian Bao Jian" were all unique and the master of the Six Paths couldn't be so generous to give it to Qi Zhengyan.

  "Indeed, the Crystal of True Intent is a peerless divine art that directly points to the Dharmakaya." Zhang Yuanshan exclaimed.

  Upon hearing this sentence, Meng Qi suddenly had a ridiculous idea - perhaps these two crystal stones were pirated copies of the Six Paths Reincarnation's master.

  Looking at the Tianjing in his palm, Qizheng took a few deep breaths, his body slightly trembling. From today on, he would welcome a new future!

  After everyone finished exchanging, Meng Qi thought of something and asked: "Miss Jiang, are you on the human ranking list now?"

  Jiang Zhi smiled and said, "I haven't officially descended the mountain to travel the world of Jianghu yet, but because of that previous debate on martial arts and later opening up the four apertures, I'll join you at the lower seat."

  Speaking of the list, she frowned slightly: "If I'm not mistaken, Xia Zi and Gu Xiao Sang should be the same person. But why did she have no martial arts skills at first? This point, I won't be wrong."

  "Ah, schizophrenia? No, a single body with two souls?" Meng Qi exclaimed in surprise.

  Jiang Zhiwei pursed her lips: "I don't know, even if they are two souls in one body, the physical foundation won't disappear, I shouldn't be unable to see that she knows martial arts."

  She was quite vexed at her own oversight.

  "Luojiao's 'The Scripture of the Unborn Venerable Mother' is famous for its mysteriousness, perhaps it's the effect of some kind of divine power." Zhang Yuanshan guessed.

  Jiang Zhi slightly puffed out her cheeks: "Maybe, or perhaps it was the slip-up she mentioned earlier."

  "No matter what, Gu Xiao's mind is deep and heavy, his methods are ruthless, and his martial arts skills have reached such a high level that he will inevitably be listed on the black list in the future." Zhang Yuanshan sighed.

  "Blacklist?" Meng Qi felt like a country bumpkin.

  Jiang Zhi smiled and said, "This is a list of the top 100 evil demons and left-hand path cultivators from various major sects. Hehe, in fact, it's telling disciples that if they don't have enough real strength, when encountering someone on this list, they should immediately take a detour."

  Suddenly, the majestic and icy voice of the master of the six paths of reincarnation sounded:

  "Exchange complete, store items properly, return to your own world."

  Meng Qi thought for a moment and left the violent rain pear flower needle in his own "room".

  …………

  After a while of darkness and brightness, Meng Qi opened his eyes to see Zhen Hui sitting cross-legged in meditation, with a faint white aura rising from the top of her head.

  He smiled and began to recall the first move of Anan's Broken Blade Technique.

  At this time, someone knocked on the door and shouted loudly: "Zhen Ding Shixiong, Zhen Hui Shixiong, Wu Si Shouzuo invites you to go to Bodhi Yuan."