The requirements of <Twelve Golden Lotuses Formula> were so high that even geniuses like Ming Tian, Leng Hao, and Lan Yu’er couldn’t cultivate it.
Ling Xiao, however, didn’t hesitate and chose it.
There were many martial arts whose risks would differ from person to person.
It was obvious that the person who had added the remarks hadn’t even cultivated to the ninth lotus. Therefore, he hadn’t had a complete understanding of <Twelve Golden Lotuses Formula>.
Just heeding this person’s words would be equivalent to missing a great martial art.
Based on his own experience, Ling Xiao felt that the more difficult a martial art was to cultivate, the higher the requirements, and the more dangerous it was, the greater its benefits.
He had the Landscape Martial Soul. Even if something went wrong with this martial art, he could notice and correct it.
Even the martial artist who had created this technique had not cultivated it to the perfection realm, but it might not necessarily be impossible for him.
This was where the Landscape Martial Soul would have a big advantage.
What was a genius?
A genius was a person who could do things others couldn’t.
Most of these rare gold-grade martial arts were similar. If he chose the same ones as others, how would he become stronger than them?
His martial path had always been lonely.
Starting from the Ling Clan, he had chosen martial arts that others were unwilling to choose or couldn’t cultivate, and he planned to do so now.
The unknown might bring bad luck, but it might also bring big surprises.
He was willing to gamble. Moreover, he could afford to. After all, he was a person with the Landscape Martial Soul. Wouldn’t it be wasteful if he didn’t use this advantage?
“<Twelve Golden Lotuses Formula>?”
That mysterious voice resounded again.
“Does Senior have any advice?”
Ling Xiao respectfully asked.
“Since you asked, this Tower Master is also not afraid of telling you that this <Twelve Golden Lotuses Formula> can only be regarded as a useless martial art. Although it is said that its might is far more terrifying than all other same-level martial arts after cultivating it to the perfection realm, even the martial artist who created it was unable to do it. Moreover, compared to ordinary rare martial arts, it is far more dangerous. Therefore, this Tower Master advises you to give it up.”
The Tower Master of the Inner Sect’s Moonlight Tower could be regarded as a magnanimous person. In fact, he didn’t need to say anything, but he was unwilling to see a genius fall like this.
Ling Xiao cupped his hands and said: “Many thanks, Senior, but this disciple has already decided to choose this martial art.”
“Arrogant and ignorant!”
That voice suddenly became stern.
“If it was not for the face of Yang Danlin and Desperate Tower Master, this Tower Master wouldn’t have bothered to speak so much with an obstinate kid like you. Ignore your elders at your peril: do you understand what this means?”
Ling Xiao still showed proper etiquette. After all, the other party was doing this for his own good.
“This disciple has always walked like this.”
That person was silent for a while before he said: “Forget it, but this Tower Master will advise you one last thing. It’s fine if you don’t want to listen to it.”
“Please do tell me, Senior.”
“Did you know that <Twelve Golden Lotuses Formula> was originally a thing used by the other sects to entrap our Moonlight Sect? In the past, when our Moonlight Sect was in our golden period, we had hundreds upon hundreds of geniuses with all three potentials at divine-grade treasured body. However, because of this thing, they all eventually died or were wounded, leaving nothing.”
The mysterious voice had a bleak tone as he said: “They all cultivated <Twelve Golden Lotuses Formula> and ended up with one of three endings——
The first type: martial arts abolished, and the martial veins ruined, turning into a cripple!
The second type: the golden lotuses shattered, and the body exploded, not even leaving an intact corpse!
The third type: the natural energy summoned by the golden lotuses directly bombarded them, annihilating them completely!
Now, do you understand? It is not a good thing. It’s purely a harmful martial art.”
“But Senior, if that’s the case, why is this thing still kept here? Wouldn’t it be better to directly destroy it?”
Ling Xiao asked curiously.
“It can’t be destroyed.”
The voice sighed and said: “That manual is blessed with the creator’s soul power. If you try to destroy it, that soul power will protect it automatically. Even if you throw it away or burn it, it will return by itself. The creator of this martial art was an ancient martial artist, and his soul power is too powerful. We can do nothing about it. Moreover, only if someone is willing to accept this thing sincerely, can we give it away.”
“Then, why don’t you give it to me?”
Ling Xiao suddenly asked.
You would normally only get a copy of the martial art manuals you chose in the Moonlight Sect; moreover, after a short period, they would be automatically destroyed. The original copies were never given out.
Ling Xiao’s request was a bit too excessive, but it might not be impossible for this martial art manual. After all, it sounded like the people of the Moonlight Sect didn’t like it.
“Give it to you? It’s not impossible, but I fear Yang Danlin, that old fellow, will look for trouble with me.”
The mysterious voice resounded: “Although this Tower Master can defeat him, it would be troublesome if that old fellow refused to refine pills for me. This won’t do. You can study it, but you can’t take it away.”
“Senior, isn’t studying it no different from taking it away?”
Ling Xiao said with a smile.
“This… also seems true.”
The voice remained silent for a long time before saying, “Fine, you can take it, but remember, if that old fellow Yang Danlin asks, you must not tell him that I gave it to you. In any case, this is your choice.”
“Senior, you can rest assured.”
“However, why do you insist on taking the original?” That voice suddenly asked.
“It’s a secret!”
Ling Xiao didn’t want to tell a lie because he felt that he wouldn’t be able to deceive the other party. Therefore, it was better to not say anything.
In fact, the reason he insisted on taking the original manual was to study the use of soul power.
He felt that since soul potential was as important as body and internal energy potential, its usage should be more than just strengthening attacks.
Perhaps, it might have broader usages.
For instance, the method used by the creator of <Twelve Golden Lotuses Formula> sounded amazing.
It could actually prevent the destruction of the manual and automatically restore it to its original position. The main point was that the martial artist who had first bestowed the manual this power had already been dead for many years.
Such a magical thing, if he didn’t grasp it and let it slip away, he might not have a second chance.
“Take it!”
Hummm——
A book flew out of the void towards Ling Xiao with great force.
If one’s strength didn’t reach the level of the top-three of the Outer Sect, it would basically be impossible to catch it.
It seemed that the Tower Master of this Moonlight Tower was also a mischievous old man. He actually used this kind of thing to test Ling Xiao.
Pat!
Ling Xiao easily caught the book, and his soul power instantly flowed into it.
Buzzz——
At that moment, a strange sight appeared.
Ling Xiao found himself standing in a strange fairyland.
In the darkness, a figure gradually shone.
Then, the golden lotuses inside his body rotated, and strange lights shot out in succession.
At the same time, energy from the natural world whirled.
