Chapter 306: Chapter 306: Mortal and Saint Return to Oneness 1, Emperor’s Extreme Sensing Chapter

"Yes."

Yang Chan’s answer was decisive, almost without a moment’s thought.

Even if there was something wrong with the Emperor’s Shocking Book that Princess Lan Yue offered, it would hardly affect him.

He had Potential Points and his status panel. As long as a Cultivation Technique appeared on it, he could use Potential Points to upgrade it. When the technique leveled up, he would receive more of its hidden secrets—he’d know even more than those who possessed the complete version.

Leveling up his Pharmacist Ability had already given him a great deal of related information.

It was the same when he upgraded Cultivation Techniques like the Flood Dragon Demon Breath Method. A wealth of cultivation experience would flood his mind, making it feel as if he had accumulated knowledge over many long years.

’Why would someone with his abilities be afraid of others tampering with a Cultivation Technique?’

Besides, according to Princess Lan Yue, the technique was sufficient to reach the Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster Realm. For now, that was enough for him.

Obtaining a Cultivation Technique from the Cyan Yuan Sect to break through to the Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster Realm wouldn’t be easy and would come with a host of problems. Moreover, it likely lacked any records on Martial Saint cultivation, as he had never heard of the Cyan Yuan Sect producing a Martial Saint.

Therefore, Princess Lan Yue’s Emperor’s Shocking Book was an excellent choice for him. Even if he didn’t use it in the future, it could serve as a valuable reference. It would not be a waste.

Princess Lan Yue was taken aback by Yang Chan’s unhesitating reply. Such decisiveness was rare.

After all, it was only natural to pause and consider the risks after hearing that a Cultivation Technique was flawed.

"Well then, Princess Lan Yue, isn’t it time you told me about the Emperor’s Shocking Book?"

Yang Chan said with a smile, his gaze fixed on Princess Lan Yue.

He knew Princess Lan Yue possessed many treasures, and he had all the time in the world to acquire them.

The Long Moon Sword Song, for example, was quite impressive. It was also the very Cultivation Technique Princess Lan Yue was currently practicing.

"Very well. But I will only explain the section on the Inner Refining of the Five Viscera and Six Bowels. For now, I won’t say more about the other parts."

"The rest is my insurance policy. If I tell you everything, there’s nothing to stop you from killing me to silence me."

"Of course, when your Cultivation reaches the necessary level, I will tell you what you need to know. I won’t hinder your progress."

Princess Lan Yue took a deep breath. Yang Chan had seized control of the conversation again, and there was nothing she could do about it.

Being at someone’s mercy put her at a disadvantage, a situation that was difficult to change.

However, she had no intention of revealing everything.

She laid her concerns bare before Yang Chan. It wasn’t an outright refusal to share the subsequent parts of the Cultivation Technique; rather, she was proposing a reasonable condition.

She would give him what he wanted, but only bit by bit. This was to leave herself an escape route.

Now, with no one else to rely on, she had only herself.

"You can keep a portion for yourself, but I want the parts leading up to the Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster Realm."

"I’m currently practicing the complete Flood Dragon Demon Breath Method from the Cyan Yuan Sect for my Inner Refining. I don’t lack an Inner Refining Technique, so giving me just that part would be useless."

"And I have no use for useless things."

Yang Chan’s gaze was piercing, his eyes seeming to glint. His words sent a chill through Princess Lan Yue.

She understood his words as a reminder: he only kept what was useful. Useless things—and people—were discarded. That included her.

His cold indifference chilled her to the bone, filling her with a dreadful fear.

"The Cultivation of a Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster involves three Bone Marrow Cleansings. Each cleansing strengthens one’s foundation, with the ultimate goal of reaching the state where All Saints and Mortals Return to One."

"I can give you the method to break through to the Bone Marrow Cleansing Realm, as well as the techniques for the first two Bone Marrow Cleansings."

"As for the final Bone Marrow Cleansing and the secrets to breaking through to the Martial Saint Realm, I will only tell you when your Cultivation is high enough."

"After all, like you said, you have no use for useless things. So, I must remain useful."

"That is my bottom line."

Princess Lan Yue’s brow furrowed slightly as she spoke, her tone growing resolute by the end.

Her life was on the line, so she had to stand firm. Otherwise, given Yang Chan’s behavior, she could very well just... disappear. Vanish without a trace.

She had personally witnessed the disappearance of Nalan Hongbo and Wulan Haochuan from the Jin Meng Empire, and she had no desire to follow in their footsteps.

"Fine. As you wish."

Yang Chan agreed with a nod, not pressing her any further.

His current approach to Princess Lan Yue was like reeling in a fish. When it struggled the most, he would give it some slack, letting it tire itself out. Once its strength was spent, he would start pulling again, little by little. There was no rush. In the end, he was confident he would land his catch.

If he just used brute force, the fish would fight for its life and might break the line. And while the fish might die later from its injuries, he would gain nothing and lose his hook, bait, and effort.

Yang Chan understood this perfectly. That’s why he didn’t push Princess Lan Yue too hard. Securing the immediate benefits was what truly mattered.

His current Cultivation had already reached the stage of Tempering the Fourth Lungs and Spleen. He wasn’t far from the Inner Refining of the Five Viscera. After that came the breakthrough to Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster, followed by the Bone Marrow Cleansing itself.

Yang Chan hadn’t previously known the details of Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster Cultivation. Learning from Princess Lan Yue that it involved three Bone Marrow Cleansings was a gain in itself.

Any gain was a good thing. He would take it slow. Eventually, everything would be his.

Princess Lan Yue would not escape his grasp.

"The Emperor’s Shocking Book is the primary Cultivation Technique of the Great Zhou Imperial Dynasty’s Imperial Family. Its practice includes the Emperor’s Extreme Sensing Chapter for comprehending Extreme Level Power; the Emperor’s Extreme Tempering Chapter for the External Refining of the Body; the Emperor’s Inner Nourishing Chapter for Inner Masters; the Triple Bone Marrow Cleansing and Transcendence Chapter for Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmasters; and the Martial Saint Chapter."

"The Martial Saint Chapter I have is incomplete. If you want the complete Cultivation Technique, you’ll have to go to the Royal Library of the Great Zhou Imperial Dynasty or get it from the Old Emperor."

"Therefore, if you practice the Emperor’s Shocking Book and are discovered by a member of the Imperial Family, you must be prepared to kill them to keep your secret."

"Well, perhaps I’m overstating it. Of course, if your Martial Arts Cultivation reaches the Peak of Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster or the Martial Saint Realm, then it won’t matter."

Seeing that Yang Chan had agreed, Princess Lan Yue didn’t try to delay with any more excuses. There was no longer any point.

She also pointed out a few things to be aware of.

Practicing the Royal Technique was a risk, but she was more than happy to see Yang Chan take it on.

During her time in Yuanqing Courtyard, Princess Lan Yue had learned about Yang Chan’s general situation from the other maids. Based on the Cultivation and Pharmacist Ability he had displayed, one could only call him a genius. But when she factored in the secrets she knew, ’genius’ didn’t cut it. He was a monster.

To have reached his current level in the Inner Refining of the Lungs and Spleens—and not just the initial stage—at only eighteen years old spoke volumes of his immense potential.

’If Yang Chan succeeds in his future Cultivation, he will inevitably clash with the Great Zhou Imperial Family and the Old Emperor. The Old Emperor is a profoundly scheming man, cruel and unmerciful. Yang Chan will almost certainly become his enemy.’

’And that was exactly what she wanted to see.’

’For Princess Lan Yue, creating more powerful enemies for the Old Emperor would give her more opportunities for revenge.’

"I’m aware of the stakes. Continue."

Yang Chan glanced at Princess Lan Yue. He had naturally guessed her little scheme, but he didn’t care.

’Even if I practice the Emperor’s Shocking Book, I won’t reveal its signature techniques or Power. Not unless my Cultivation breaks through to the Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster Realm, perhaps.’

’But I’m a cautious person who prefers to keep a low profile. I rarely go looking for trouble, so the chance of being exposed is minimal.’

’And once my Cultivation breaks through to the National Guardian Martial Saint Realm, I won’t have to worry about the Great Zhou Imperial Family at all. I could even lead the Cyan Yuan Sect to supplant them as the ruling power. Of course, I’d probably never do that. I’m far too cautious.’

"Then I will begin with the Emperor’s Extreme Sensing Chapter, which is for comprehending Imperial Extreme Power. Imperial Extreme Power is an extremely fierce and aggressive type of Power, and its Fist Momentum is overwhelmingly domineering. You comprehend it through the Fist Technique within the Sensing Chapter. The Fist Technique has three stances..."

Princess Lan Yue began to explain the contents of the Emperor’s Shocking Book in detail, even demonstrating the movements to complement her words.

Her primary Cultivation Technique had previously been the Long Moon Sword Song, not the Emperor’s Shocking Book. The latter was considered too domineering and was typically practiced only by the men of the Imperial Family. However, after her father, the king, had passed it on to her, she had begun practicing it in secret.

The main reason was that the Emperor’s Shocking Book had a much higher potential than her Long Moon Sword Song. The Long Moon Sword Song peaked at the Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster Realm. While any technique capable of reaching that level was classified as a Superior Cultivation Technique in the Great Zhou Imperial Dynasty, her ambitions were higher now.

She naturally planned to switch to the Emperor’s Shocking Book. She would have to endure the effects of its domineering Power, but she was no longer the girl she once was—one who gave up easily and only weighed the pros and cons.

"That is everything for the Emperor’s Extreme Sensing Chapter. Familiarize yourself with it first. I will demonstrate the remaining Emperor’s Extreme Tempering Chapter, Emperor’s Inner Nourishing Chapter, and Triple Bone Marrow Cleansing and Transcendence Chapter for you over the next few days."

When Princess Lan Yue finished, a flicker of exhaustion crossed her eyes. The Fist Technique within the Emperor’s Extreme Sensing Chapter was incredibly complex, far more so than the Ox Demon’s Mighty Fist Yang Chan had once practiced. Performing the entire sequence took a full hour, and when combined with her explanations and guidance, the process took even longer and consumed much more of her energy.

And that was with Yang Chan learning at an incredible pace, able to grasp concepts quickly and master the forms with surprising speed.

"Alright. We’ll continue tomorrow."

Yang Chan nodded. He didn’t feel tired at all—his recovery was astonishing—but Princess Lan Yue was clearly exhausted. He wasn’t some ruthless exploiter like Zhou Bapi, and he saw no need to push her so hard.

They had plenty of time. It was better to take things slow than to frighten her and leave a lasting psychological scar. That would be unnecessary.

"We’ll continue tomorrow."

Hearing his words, Princess Lan Yue let out a long sigh of relief and left Yang Chan’s study.

Even with an exceptionally talented student, the process of teaching was exhausting. This was her first time teaching anyone, which made her a little nervous. Now that the lesson was successfully over, she could finally begin to relax.