My Martial Arts Level Never Drops

Chapter 362: Chapter 177: Talent!

The Primordial Power was intensely Ice Cold, though it had little effect on Qin Fang. As it poured in, it mingled with his own True Essence, gradually staining the once neutral, milky-white energy with a hint of black...

This was not the black of evil, but a profound, mysterious black. It was pure, yet it gave no sense of malice. Instead, it radiated an ultimate tranquility and depth.

It was like the vast expanse of a moonless night sky, or the bottom of a cold abyss untouched by daylight...

Pure, profound...

It could absorb all light and impurities, letting them settle within its depths.

’To take on the aspect of a hidden abyss...’

His mind gradually submerged, comprehending that waveless, rippleless state. Soon, it was as if he had sunk into the depths of the ocean. The clamor of the outside world was silently shut out, leaving only an ice-clear lucidity within...

His status panel changed at that moment.

’Profound Nether True Water Scripture (True Essence Root) (entry-level): 1/1000’

...

When Qin Fang awoke, it was to a sliver of searing heat.

He snapped his eyes open, only to find the sky was already bright!

Qin Fang froze...

’Just like that, a whole night has passed?’

He quickly figured out the source of the searing sensation...

The trace of Ultimate Yin Primordial Power that had filled the world was gone. In its place was a scorching, bright, and warm Primordial Power.

Qin Fang let out a long sigh and stopped his cultivation.

’...No wonder there’s a time limit.’

Clearly, the world’s Primordial Power constantly shifted with the seasons and the time of day.

’In that case, the Cold Cave at Old Ox Back... is truly a cultivation paradise for me!’

A glint appeared in Qin Fang’s eyes.

The chill in that Cold Cave had been oppressive. Thinking back on it now that he possessed Primordial Power... he felt that chill perfectly matched the description of a place of ’Ultimate Yin and Ice Cold’ in the Profound Nether True Water Scripture.

’Looks like I’ll have to find some time and a way to get back there to cultivate.’

Qin Fang mused.

But he also knew... it wouldn’t be possible anytime soon.

He was still just at the entry-level and hadn’t even found a master yet.

Furthermore, the Sect hadn’t assigned him any duties...

...True Essence Disciples were all required to take on responsibilities.

The Heavenly Gang Wuji Sect had four pillars: the Tempering Martial Hall, the Scripture Pavilion, the Divine Craft Pavilion, and the Hundred Herbs Courtyard. These were the cornerstones upon which the Sect was founded.

Beyond these, there were numerous other functional departments, such as the Law Enforcement Hall, the Miscellaneous Affairs Department, the Battle Hall Department, and so on.

It was practically a society in miniature.

All disciples of the Heavenly Gang Wuji Sect had to fulfill their respective roles within this small society to keep the Sect running.

Take Zhou Xuanmo, for example. He was an Elder of the Guiyuan Lineage, but he served as a Steward in the Scripture Pavilion.

The former was his lineage.

The latter was the duty he had to shoulder.

The same went for Lei Lie, who was an Elder of the Nine Hell Lineage.

But at the same time, he was also one of the Elders of the Law Enforcement Hall...

Fan Zhengchu was no different. He was an Elder of the Guiyuan Hall, but also one of the Elders of the Hundred Herbs Courtyard...

Everyone in the Sect belonged to one of the Six Meridians.

But they also had to take on other duties.

...All of this was clearly stipulated in the Sect’s rules.

Generally, ordinary Huajin Inner Sect Disciples didn’t hold specific posts. But they weren’t idle either. The various courtyards and halls often had matters that needed attention, so they could post Sect missions in the Miscellaneous Affairs Department. Then, those Huajin Inner Sect Disciples would accept the missions.

...This was a major source of Sect Contribution Points for Inner Sect Disciples.

But upon reaching the True Essence Realm, they would begin to hold specific, assigned positions.

These positions were relatively permanent.

Holding a post had its pros and cons.

The upside was... you wielded real authority.

...Within the scope of your duties, your word was law.

Moreover, depending on the rank and danger level of the position, the Sect would also award True Essence Disciples a monthly stipend of Sect Contribution Points...

...This was the primary way for True Essence Disciples to earn Contribution Points.

But there was also a downside...

Namely, a lack of freedom.

You might not have to clock in every day, but at the very least, you had to be available whenever you were needed.

This significantly interfered with one’s cultivation.

Qin Fang was now a True Essence Realm disciple... but since he had only just joined, his official assignment wouldn’t come for another three months.

...Three months was considered enough time for him to familiarize himself with the Sect’s operations.

Therefore, for the time being, Qin Fang definitely couldn’t leave the Heavenly Gang Wuji Sect and head to True Martial.

...These three months were his time to get to know the Heavenly Gang Wuji Sect.

He also knew far too little about the basics of the Extraordinary Domain.

If he spent these three months running off to Old Ox Back... wouldn’t he still be completely in the dark when he returned?

How would he be able to take on any duties then?

...The Heavenly Gang Wuji Sect was still very important to Qin Fang.

Root Skills, Leaf Skills...

They were completely different from what he had imagined.

Only by relying on the Heavenly Gang Wuji Sect could he continue to grow stronger.

Now that he had managed to build a decent foundation in the Heavenly Gang Wuji Sect, he couldn’t just give it up so easily.

’Old Ox Back is right there; it’s not going anywhere... And Xile is smart enough. Nothing will happen to them.’

’I’ll just wait a while longer... Once I’ve thoroughly understood the Heavenly Gang Wuji Sect and my duties are assigned, I’ll plan my next move.’

’Next time, I should bring Xile here too... With my current status, having an Exotic Species shouldn’t be a major issue.’

he thought, his eyes glinting.

His current status in the Heavenly Gang Wuji Sect was far from low. He was a True Essence Disciple of the Inner Sect... and once he became a formal disciple to a master, he would receive a True Inheritance!

Across the entire Heavenly Gang Wuji Sect, the only ones with a higher status than him were the Elders and Hall Masters of the various lineages, along with all the reclusive old masters.

A mere Exotic Species... He was more than capable of protecting it.

’Right, there’s also Qian Ruhai. It’s about time to contact him... Cultivating these Root Skills and Leaf Skills will likely require a great deal of money... Those ’gifts’ in his possession are about to come in handy.’

His eyes glinted as he planned for the future.

(Alright, 20k-character goal met, I didn’t break my promise!~ Enough rambling. Time for bed, more tomorrow!~)