Chapter 181

Chapter 181: The Initiative Teaching Assistance Group

Zhen Yan Sect unveiled three new Cultivation Techniques, distinct from previous updates of the Qiu Zhang Technique. These weren’t for sword cultivators but included two for spellcasters and one for talisman masters—all intermediate-level techniques familiar to many sect disciples.

Contrary to common knowledge, rumors claimed Master Qiu Zhang himself had refined these techniques, boosting their power to rival high-level ones. Word spread further: Master Qiu wasn’t just skilled at tweaking those three techniques—he’d enhanced many Zhen Yan Sect techniques, improving both power and casting speed.

The Immortal Realm erupted in excitement, Qiu Zhang’s name echoing across sects. Cultivators clamored for the improved techniques, even boasting about acquiring them. Other sects groaned—why did such talent belong to Zhen Yan Sect? Some plotted to poach him, scrambling to learn his preferences.

Before they could act, Xuan Guang Sect’s leader Wu Yue risked exposing her sect’s top-tier "Nine Xuan Heart Technique," asking Master Qiu to guide her disciples. Given their sects’ friendship and the celestial maidens’ ties, Qiu Zhang agreed. Initially baffled, other sects soon understood when Long Xi, a Nascent Soul follower of Xuan Guang’s celestial maiden, broke through to God Transformation within months.

This wasn’t mere guidance—they’d begged Qiu Zhang to upgrade their technique! How else could a Nascent Soul cultivator ascend so fast? Investigations confirmed only Long Xi had visited Zhen Yan Sect during that period.

Every sect now stirred. Who didn’t have treasured techniques? While cultivation relied on talent, technique limitations held many back—especially for top-tier methods. The Qiu Zhang Technique’s debut had thrilled sword cultivators, but higher-tier cultivators couldn’t switch paths midway. Now, learning Qiu Zhang could refine any technique, sects saw hope: upgrade their own methods, unlock new breakthroughs!

Frenzied, sects bombarded Zhen Yan Sect with modification requests, sending original copies of top-tier techniques. But Zhen Yan Sect returned them all. Master Qiu refused: he was busy teaching disciples and had only helped Xuan Guang Sect due to the celestial maiden’s plea.

Sects remembered—Qiu Zhang was Zhen Yan’s asset. He’d prioritize his sect. Desperate, some celestial maidens messaged You You, invoking their Zhu Xian Formation camaraderie. Zhen Yan Sect stayed silent, even delaying their decade-long recruitment.

Three months later, Zhen Yan Sect announced: lacking high-level cultivators to teach disciples, they’d welcome Nascent Soul Stage+ volunteers from all sects for “teaching assistance and cultural exchange.”

Sects rejoiced—this was their chance! While “teaching,” they could approach Master Qiu. Clearly, Zhen Yan Sect created this “assistance” pretext to let sects negotiate technique upgrades themselves without pressuring Qiu.

Applications flooded in, many from elite figures vowing to teach “passionately and effectively.” Zhen Yan Sect picked five elders from different sects—Beast Tamers, Talisman Masters, Alchemy Masters—emphasizing a ten-year rotation. Those chosen celebrated; others waited patiently—a decade meant little to cultivators.

Though the first batch focused on non-Qiu Zhang specialties, sects understood: let him adjust gradually. Annoy him, and hopes vanished. Selected elders bombarded Qiu Zhang with messages; rejects did the same for future chances.

Clueless Qiu Zhang: “What’s happening? Where am I?”

Disciples: *…suddenly drowning in homework.*

“We owe you thanks, Elder Long,” Ling Qi bowed to Long Xi, the unwitting accomplice.

Long Xi, dragged into the scheme, sighed. “Elder Ling, I should thank you. Breaking through to God Transformation relied on your sect’s help.”

His involvement was accidental. Needing to transcend tribulation, Xuan Guang Sect’s spiritual energy and protective mountain formation proved inadequate. Wu Yue asked You You to let him ascend at Zhen Yan Sect—a simple favor, requiring Yuan Papa’s defensive formations.

“And the rumor’s true—my technique was upgraded by your sect,” Long Xi admitted. Years ago, his technique had been swapped for the Qiu Zhang Technique. Later improvements by You You’s disciples ended up shared with Wu Yue.

“Still, thank you,” You You said. “Why didn’t Wu Yue come? I’ll visit her!”

“Don’t!” Long Xi blurted, weary. “If you want to thank me, avoid my celestial maiden!”

He’d struggled to stop Wu Yue from moving to Zhen Yan Sect permanently. If she saw You You again…

You You: “……”

*Meow?*