Chapter 14 3 years and 3 years
The Netherworld Jade Pendant looks powerful, but it also has many limitations. It is not easy to bring out the functions of the Netherworld Jade Pendant. These limitations are indeed difficult for ordinary people to meet.
Limitation 1. The Nether Jade Pendant can only assist in shadow-type cultivation techniques and is not suitable for other types of cultivation. Practitioners must practice shadow-type cultivation techniques to unleash the full potential of the jade pendant.
The second limitation is that the effect of the jade pendant will be greatly reduced in a bright environment, and its ability is mainly maximized in a dim and dark environment. In a well-lit place, the auxiliary function of the jade pendant will be affected.
Finally, only when the wearer of the Netherworld Jade Pendant practices in a dark environment for seven years and nourishes the jade pendant with the cold power of darkness, will the shadow spirit in the jade pendant appear and recognize the wearer as its master. In other words, the fourth and fifth functions of the Netherworld Jade Pendant can only be unlocked after seven years.
"Uh..., seven years of training? That's a long time." Shangguan Jiannan muttered to himself, frowning. There was a hint of dissatisfaction and anxiety in his voice, "It would be great if I could come out earlier."
At this moment, the figure of Taoist Xuantian appeared silently beside Shangguan Jiannan like a ghost, and there was a hint of displeasure in his eyes.
"What's seven years? Are you going to get out?" Taoist Xuantian glared at Shangguan Jiannan coldly, and kicked him lightly, hitting Shangguan Jiannan's butt. Shangguan Jiannan staggered and almost fell, raised his head, his eyes full of dissatisfaction.
"Hey, Master, why did you kick me?" Shangguan Jiannan rubbed his butt and frowned, "I was just a little anxious."
"Anxious? You bastard." The old Taoist sneered, with a hint of sarcasm in his voice, "Do you know what 'anxious' is? You are now in this nine-story tower prison, waiting for seven years is the beginning, and the long years of training are the norm. You always think that you can break through the siege in a short time, but you have to understand that the real strong people have achieved success after the tempering of time and persistence."
Shangguan Jiannan was speechless for a moment, his eyes fell on the jade slip, and his eyes revealed a trace of deep thought. He knew that the old Taoist was right, and that the cultivation during this period would indeed be very long, but the uneasiness and anxiety in his heart were difficult to calm down.
"I'm telling you, kid. I don't know how long my broken soul can survive." Taoist Xuantian suddenly said in a serious tone, "When I die, there will be no one to talk to you. When you have mastered your cultivation, maybe you can break out of this nine-story tower prison by yourself."
Shangguan Jiannan was shocked when he heard this. He looked up and saw the old Taoist priest's rare seriousness and sadness on his face, and a complex emotion surged in his heart.
"Master, what are you talking about? You will always be with me." Shangguan Jiannan's voice was full of determination. He gritted his teeth and looked directly at the old Taoist priest. "I will definitely work hard to practice and leave this place as soon as possible."
The old Taoist's expression eased a little. He sighed, with a hint of helplessness and kindness in his tone: "You kid, you are always so stubborn. Well, since you are so determined, then try your best. However, you have to understand that cultivation is not just about improving the so-called level title, but about tempering your state of mind."
"Today I will teach you a physical skill - Shadow Escape Technique."
"The Shadow Escape Technique is a body movement that is as swift as the wind and invisible. You must use it at will and adapt to circumstances." The old Taoist priest flipped his hands, and a few faint shadows appeared in his palms, as if painting an invisible force in the air.
Shangguan Jiannan stared at it intently, secretly admiring in his heart: "Is this the body movement that Master talked about? It is indeed magical!"
"The key to the Shadow Escape Technique is the flexible use of breath and coordination of the body." The old Taoist priest began to demonstrate. In an instant, his figure blurred in the air, as if he turned into a black shadow, and disappeared from the spot in the blink of an eye.
"This is... Shadow Escape?!" Shangguan Jiannan widened his eyes, shocked.
"Remember, you must learn to control your spiritual energy, let it combine with your body, and blend into the environment." The old Taoist priest's voice was like an echo from a distance, reaching Shangguan Jiannan's ears, "Now, do it with me."
Shangguan Jiannan took a deep breath and tried to relax his body. He felt the spiritual energy in his body and tried to move it to his feet. Like an old Taoist priest, he quickly jumped forward. Sure enough, his body drew a beautiful arc in the air, but there was no trace left on the ground under his feet.
"Very good, keep going!" the old Taoist priest encouraged.
"I'll do it again!" Shangguan Jiannan said excitedly, feeling a sense of accomplishment. After constant practice, he gradually mastered the essence of Shadow Escape Technique, and his movements became more and more fluent.
A few days later, the old Taoist priest summoned Shangguan Jiannan again, "Now, I will teach you a sword technique - Dark Night Heart Sword. This sword technique combines the cold and gloomy energy with spiritual energy, and is specially used to deal with enemies with evil intentions."
"Master, what's so special about this sword technique?" Shangguan Jiannan asked curiously.
"The Dark Night Heart Sword is heart-centered and sword-assisted. It can deliver a fatal blow to the enemy before they notice." The old Taoist said in a deep voice, "Its first move is called 'Shadow Piercing the Heart', watch out!" After saying that, he swung the sword in his hand, and the sword light pierced out like lightning, and a faint black airflow actually appeared in the air.
Shangguan Jiannan looked carefully and saw the sword light draw a curve in the air, as silent as a ghost, which made people feel a chill. He secretly wondered in his heart: "Is this the power of the Dark Night Sword?"
"Now it's your turn." The old Taoist smiled slightly, his eyes gleaming with anticipation, "Try to use your spiritual energy to drive your swordsmanship, and combine it with the Shadow Escape Technique, and you will gain even greater power."
Shangguan Jiannan clenched the sword in his hand, feeling the faint vibration from the hilt. He closed his eyes, silently chanted the Dark Night Sword's mental method, and tried to infuse spiritual energy into the sword. Suddenly, his body seemed to merge with the sword, and pictures emerged in his mind, and countless sword moves seemed to flash through his mind.
"Shadow pierces the heart!" With a low shout, he stabbed out suddenly, the sword light flashed like lightning, and a low roar was heard in the air.
"Not bad! You have mastered this move very well!" The old Taoist nodded with satisfaction, his eyes full of praise, "Keep working hard, you have unlimited potential!"
Time flies, and three years pass in a flash. Shangguan Jiannan practiced day and night in the nine-story tower prison, accompanied by the old Taoist's teachings. His swordsmanship became more and more sophisticated, and his shadow escape technique became more and more proficient, as if he really became a shadow, hidden in the darkness.
Year after year, day after day, three years after three years, Shangguan Jiannan practiced the shadow technique. In the nine-story tower prison, there was no sunlight, day or night, he practiced in the dark environment of the tower prison, transforming the surrounding cold air into the spiritual energy he needed.
"Oh, I'm so tired." One night, Shangguan Jiannan practiced all day, sweat soaked his clothes, and couldn't help but sigh. He lay on the ground, panting, sweat dripping on the ground.