A final disciple.
Usually held a status and treatment even higher than true transmission disciples, because after accepting a final disciple, no more disciples would be taken.
Generally speaking.
Only after meeting a recognized inheritor would a master accept them as a final disciple, thereafter imparting all their learned arts without reservation.
A cultivator might accept several or even dozens of true transmission disciples in their lifetime, but there was only one final disciple.
Most cultivators never accepted a final disciple even until death.
Ji Yan.
A peak Great Power at the ninth layer of Soul Separation, and the Seat of Thunder Roaring Peak, commanding the vast Thunder Vein. The weight of his final disciple could be imagined.
Not to mention.
Ji Yan directly stated that when he stepped down, Wang Xiu would be the next Thunder Vein Seat.
The weight of such a promise went without saying. For anyone, this was absolutely nuclear-level—a tier above everything. In Ji Yan's view, Wang Xiu had no reason to refuse.
However.
The young man before him only smiled slightly and bowed, saying, "Thank you for Martial Uncle Ji's kind regard."
"However, this junior has no intention of switching to another vein."
Hiss~
Ji Yan was completely stunned, staring blankly at Wang Xiu for a moment.
After a long while.
He took a deep breath, forcing a smile onto his face, "Just now, This Seat's attitude might have been a bit poor."
"I didn't explain clearly."
"Wang Xiu, This Seat is talking about accepting you as my final disciple—not a true transmission disciple, but a final disciple who can inherit my legacy and succeed as the Thunder Vein Seat!"
"You... are you sure you don't want to reconsider?"
"Miss this village, and there won't be another shop like it!"
The young man bowed again, "This junior heard very clearly. I'm deeply grateful for Martial Uncle's kindness, but this junior has no such intention."
Ji Yan's face darkened slightly, "Why?"
"Although your Master Luo Binglan is powerful, she's currently severely injured. No one knows how long she'll need to sleep."
"And with your talent in thunder techniques, the Divination Vein is absolutely not as suitable for you as the Thunder Vein. If you join the Thunder Vein, with our resources, achieving Sagehood or becoming an Ancestor would be no difficulty for you in the future."
"Even transcending tribulation to become an Earth Immortal is not impossible!"
Wang Xiu smiled, "My sect teaches without discrimination. Although this junior is at Spirit Turtle Peak, it doesn't mean I can't learn thunder techniques."
"Martial Uncle has allowed me to cultivate at Thunder Roaring Peak for half a year."
"That should be enough."
Arrogant!
Ji Yan's face showed anger as he snorted, "You think learning a few crude thunder techniques means you understand the true meaning of the Thunder Dao?"
"My Thunder Vein techniques are vast and profound."
"Even Ji Jinglei himself only knows the surface. How much could he have taught you? You find those thunder techniques easy to learn now only because of your talent."
"But!"
Ji Yan said proudly, "The real treasures of my Thunder Vein are all obscure and unfathomable, perilous and unpredictable ultimate techniques. Even with your world-shaking talent in thunder techniques."
"Without guidance from a famous teacher, without the assistance of our Thunder Vein's secret grounds and special weapons, it's absolutely impossible for you to cultivate them successfully."
"For example, the 'Seven-Step Dragon Slaying Art' that Little Nine cultivates requires absorbing Dragon Source qi at my Thunder Vein's secret ground 'Dragon Slaying Platform,' merging it into one's own spiritual qi, in order to cultivate it to Great Achievement."
"If you don't join the Thunder Vein, even if all the inheritances in this Wind Thunder Tower are open for you to browse, within half a year, you won't be able to learn any ultimate techniques!"
Ji Yan wasn't just making threats.
In fact.
Thunder Vein inheritances were divided into [Basic] [Advanced] [Ultimate] three levels, not just based on difficulty of comprehension.
Ultimate techniques were called ultimate for a reason.
To a large extent, they not only required comprehension and talent but also corresponding treasures to assist.
And these external items weren't unlimited.
For example, the Dragon Source qi needed for Ji Zidian's cultivation of 'Seven-Step Dragon Slaying Art'—the Dragon Slaying Platform could only condense three strands every ten years.
Even if it couldn't compare to Thunder Tribulation Liquid, it was still priceless.
Without this Dragon Source breath's enhancement, no matter how talented, one couldn't truly cultivate the Seven-Step Dragon Slaying Art—at most obtaining its form without capturing its core essence.
It was precisely because of various resource limitations that although the Thunder Vein had many disciples, very few could actually cultivate ultimate techniques.
But.
For Wang Xiu, if he couldn't learn them, so be it!
The Thunder Vein's ultimate techniques were powerful, but with so many inheritances in his possession, would they be weaker than thunder techniques?
Besides.
With the Perfection-level Grand One Thunder-Wielding True Explanation, Wang Xiu didn't think he definitely couldn't cultivate ultimate techniques.
The great dao of thunder and lightning converged on the same ultimate destination. So-called ultimate techniques were just finding alternative paths with the help of certain secret treasures. As long as one understood the principles, alternative solutions could always be found.
Like using other treasures as substitutes, or modifying certain mantra hand seals.
There were always more solutions than difficulties.
Thinking of this, Wang Xiu smiled, "Thank you for Martial Uncle's reminder, but I'd like to try."
Hmph!
This brat is really stubborn!
Seeing that even after speaking to this extent, Wang Xiu still wasn't moved, Ji Yan was somewhat angry from embarrassment.
But.
From another perspective, having such a terrible master like Luo Binglan and such a useless sect as the Divination Vein, yet Wang Xiu still remaining so steadfast—this was actually a point in his favor.
After all, no one wanted their future disciple to be a villain who was fickle and easily betrayed others.
Thinking of this.
Ji Yan's eyes shifted, suddenly forming a plan, "It seems you're very confident in your talent. How about making a bet with me?"
A bet?
Wang Xiu was slightly stunned and said, "Please clarify, Martial Uncle."
Ji Yan slowly extended his right hand. Immediately, purple light shot from the top of the Wind Thunder Tower, flying down a purple-gold jade slip that landed in his hand.
Ji Yan said calmly, "This is the Heavenly Tribulation Curse, one of the more ordinary among my Thunder Vein's many ultimate techniques."
"But I assert that without guidance from a famous teacher, without assistance from Thunder Vein secret grounds."
"You absolutely cannot cultivate it successfully."
"If you can cultivate it to the introductory level within three months, you win."
"This Seat will make an exception and appoint you as a specially invited Offerings of Thunder Roaring Peak, enjoying the treatment of a Thunder Vein Elder."
"Any inheritance in the Wind Thunder Tower, with no time limit, yours to browse freely."
"Additionally."
"The monthly Spirit Stone offerings and thunder-attribute cultivation resource dividends for Thunder Vein Elders will include your share."
"Even the special treasures needed for cultivating ultimate techniques can be supplied with priority."
Heavenly Tribulation Curse?
Such a familiar name. It seemed the skill that popped up when Ji Jinglei bragged earlier was called Heavenly Tribulation Curse.
Good heavens.
You really know how to pick.
Wang Xiu's expression instantly became strange, "Cough cough, Martial Uncle, want to think it over again? This bet, there's no way you can win!"
Heh heh.
Young people really are impetuous—can't handle This Seat's provocation!
I can't win?
Heh heh heh, that's the Heavenly Tribulation Curse—you're the one who can't win!
"You don't need to worry about that!"
"This Seat has laid out the bet. Do you dare to accept or not!"
Ji Yan's eyes flashed with a cunning light as he smiled, "If you can't cultivate it, you lose, meaning you need a famous teacher's guidance."
"At that time."
"I want you to leave the Divination Vein of Spirit Turtle Peak and join my Thunder Vein. My previous promise still stands."
(End of Chapter)
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