Chapter 13: Netherworld Jade Pendant
Taoist Xuantian came out of the jade pendant and asked calmly, "Jiannan, are you willing to practice with me?"
Shangguan Jiannan immediately knelt down and kowtowed, saying, "Master, it is the disciple Shangguan Jiannan's will."
"Hey, come here." Taoist Xuantian then placed his hand on Shangguan Jiannan's head and used the power of his soul to transfer a set of skills into his mind.
"Jiannan, this 'Night Shadowless Heart Method' is the unique secret book of our Shadow Pavilion, and it is one of the essences of the dark mystical skills. It is designed specifically for concealing your body, allowing you to move at night like a ghost without a trace. At the same time, it can also enhance your mental perception and allow you to better adapt to the dark environment. This heart method is not only suitable for stealth and sneak attacks, but also a powerful means of defense. It allows you to hide your breath in battle and attack the enemy unexpectedly."
Shangguan Jiannan listened to Taoist Xuantian's introduction to the technique, and a trace of doubt rose in his heart. He couldn't help but ask: "Uh, teacher, isn't your Shadow Pavilion an evil sect? How can there be such a technique?"
Taoist Xuantian turned around, showing a serious expression, and retorted: "What do you know! There is no distinction between good and evil in the martial arts itself. The key lies in the user's character. As long as there is justice in the heart, any martial arts can become a weapon to protect others. Just like our Shadow Pavilion, although we act in secret, we have always been a force to protect the people of the world."
Shangguan Jiannan nodded thoughtfully, as if he understood what Taoist Xuantian said. He continued to ask, "If I had learned this technique that day, wouldn't I have been caught?"
Taoist Xuantian smiled slightly and answered mysteriously: "Hehe, of course. As long as you practice diligently and master this technique, you will definitely make a name for yourself on the continent in the future. However, remember not to abuse this technique, so as not to cause unnecessary trouble." After saying that, he patted Shangguan Jiannan on the shoulder.
In the dark and damp space, Shangguan Jiannan sat on a simple stone platform with his eyes closed, pondering over and over again the "Night Shadowless Heart Method" taught by Taoist Xuantian.
"After seven days, when you have mastered the 'Night Shadowless Heart Technique', I will teach you a set of body movements and a set of sword techniques." The voice of Taoist Xuantian echoed in the tower prison, giving Shangguan Jiannan immense confidence.
Shangguan Jiannan nodded, with a determined look in his eyes: "Disciple will definitely go all out and will never let Master down!"
The old Taoist priest looked at him with satisfaction, and the corners of his mouth rose slightly. "Good, young man, you have ambition. However, the road of cultivation is difficult, you must be mentally prepared."
Shangguan Jiannan nodded silently. Although he knew that cultivation was difficult, the flames of hatred and revenge burned in his heart, and he was determined not to be afraid of any difficulties.
Seven days passed, and under the guidance of the old Taoist priest, Shangguan Jiannan practiced almost every day in the dead of night.
Under the guidance of his mind method, he gradually felt the flow of spiritual energy in his body. He seemed to be surrounded by darkness, but a ray of light was ignited in his heart.
"You need to cultivate both your inner and outer mind." The old Taoist priest often appeared in Shangguan Jiannan's mind, giving him advice. "Remember, your mind must be as calm as water, so that you can better perceive everything around you."
"Yes, Master." Shangguan Jiannan answered seriously. He felt like he was groping forward in the dark. Although he could not see the road ahead, he always had a desire in his heart, a desire to reach the supreme realm as soon as possible.
On the seventh night, the old Taoist priest appeared again. His figure was like a shadow in the dark night, slowly walking towards Shangguan Jiannan.
"You have already got started on the third day. You practice the exercises three times faster than others. It is because the jade pendant on your neck assists in your practice." The old Taoist priest's voice revealed a hint of relief.
Shangguan Jiannan touched the jade pendant on his neck and muttered, "This jade pendant is so powerful, can't it be used to quickly cultivate any martial arts?"
Taoist Xuantian looked at Shangguan Jiannan with disdain. "You bastard, you are dreaming. I found an introduction to a jade pendant in the jade pendant space. This jade pendant is called the Netherworld Jade Pendant."
"Take a look at the introduction on this jade slip." Taoist Xuantian threw a jade tablet to Shangguan Jiannan.
All I saw was the information describing this jade pendant.
"Jade Pendant of the Underworld".
Five thousand years ago, the founder of the Shadow Sect spent several years and a lot of effort to forge this Netherworld Jade Pendant in order to enable his disciples to better master the Shadow techniques.
Legend has it that this jade pendant can guide the practitioner into a deeper realm of practice, allowing him to thrive in the shadows and lurk in darkness.
Later, this jade pendant was lost in the world with the demise of the sect and became a coveted treasure for the shadow monks.
Shangguan Jiannan touched the Netherworld Jade Pendant. "What a good thing! Master, this secret treasure has five functions."
First is soul induction:
The Nether Jade Pendant can enhance the wearer's soul perception ability, allowing it to more keenly perceive the shadows and hidden auras in the surrounding environment. For monks who practice shadow skills, they can capture changes in the shadows more quickly and understand the enemy's conspiracy and threats.
Second, Shadow Resonance:
The jade pendant contains powerful shadow energy, which can resonate with the wearer's shadow skills. When practicing shadow skills, the Nether Jade Pendant will automatically absorb the surrounding cold air and convert it into the spiritual energy required for practice, improving the efficiency of practice. When using shadow skills, practitioners can feel the guidance of the jade pendant, making the practice process smoother and the accumulation of spiritual energy significantly faster.
Third, soul power improvement:
The Nether Jade Pendant has the function of enhancing soul power, and can strengthen the soul fluctuations of the practitioner during the practice. The improvement of soul power not only enhances the ability to control the shadow power, but also improves the resistance to soul attacks, making the practitioner more resistant to the inner demon and soul attacks.
Fourth, Shadow Image:
The jade pendant can emit a faint light at night or in a dark environment to help practitioners identify directions in the shadows. In addition, it can automatically project a shadow protection shield at a critical moment to form a short-term hidden space to provide concealment and protection for practitioners.
Fifth, Shadow Spirit Guidance:
The Nether Jade Pendant can guide practitioners to communicate with Shadow Spirits. Shadow Spirits are spirits hidden in the shadows, and can provide practitioners with spiritual guidance and practical experience in shadow techniques. When practitioners communicate with Shadow Spirits, they can obtain practice suggestions, combat skills, and even use the power of Shadow Spirits to protect themselves or fight back at critical moments.
But there are also significant limitations.