C8 Blackcolored Master Class Mission

"It's true what they say: 'If you don't open for three years, once you do, you're set for the next three.'"

Having overcome the hurdles of the Qi Refining Stage, Wang Yipao's cultivation was now flowing as effortlessly as a river.

"It looks like the system has gained wisdom, signifying that destiny has chosen me! From this point forward, my fate is mine to command, not the heavens'!" Wang Yipao postured like a sage, only to be ejected from Cang Bei Cave and nearly face-plant in a most undignified manner.

Damn it, can't I just quietly show off without dying?

Sadly, that's just the way these mission-type Secret Mansions work. Once the mission is complete, they spit you out without ceremony.

Wang Yipao rushed back to the Small Sword Sect.

The sword-bearing man had been waiting for quite some time.

Upon seeing the ghost cultivator's garb in Wang Yipao's possession, he nodded in approval, took the mission item, and announced, "Congratulations, Junior Brother. You've fulfilled the mission assigned by the Small Sword Sect and are now officially one of us. Follow me; your Senior Brother will escort you to the Scripture Pavilion to select a cultivation technique that suits you."

Above the man's head, his true name was revealed.

The First Senior Brother of the Small Sword Sect - Jian Wuxin.

"Our Small Sword Sect boasts a total of twelve cultivation techniques," Jian Wuxin explained as they walked.

Wang Yipao was astounded.

Indeed, since the sect's inception, he was the sole disciple to have completed the mission. Many had given up and reset their accounts after receiving it, defeated by the potent venom of the brown scorpion.

Only Wang Yipao, with his unique demon and NPC accounts, had the freedom to succeed where others had faltered.

Yet, they likely never anticipated that the Small Sword Sect would possess an array of twelve distinct cultivation methods. The most renowned level nine faction had only seven.

Was his luck truly this extraordinary?

Could he possibly uncover a Profound Level technique among them?

Jian Wuxin continued, "The most formidable among them is a mid-grade Profound Level technique."

At that moment, Wang Yipao's joy was akin to that of a child's.

It's actually here—a middle-grade Profound Level cultivation method!

At last, his hardships had paid off.

"However, this cultivation method is incomplete, containing only the first three levels," Jian Wuxin added.

Wang Yipao's excitement dimmed.

An incomplete cultivation method was typical.

Yet, in this game, such incomplete methods weren't easily completed.

Still, given the choice, Wang Yipao would opt for the Profound Level method.

Yellow Level methods could be obtained with some ingenuity or extra money, and with his skills, defeating the necessary bosses was within reach.

But a Profound Level method? Currently out of the question.

"Senior Brother, I've set my sights on this one," Wang Yipao declared earnestly.

"Are you certain? To advance to the Foundation Establishment stage, you must master two methods to the fifth level. The Three Sword Technique only goes up to the third level, which won't be enough to reach Foundation Establishment. You'll have to put in twice the effort and find another five-level method," Jian Wuxin earnestly cautioned.

"I've already found a fifth-level technique. The only extra trouble is cultivating one more middle-grade Profound Level method than others," Wang Yipao quipped.

Jian Wuxin chuckled, "Junior Brother, you're indeed fortunate and broad-minded. True, the path of cultivation is long and challenging. Without a solid foundation, there's no achieving the Great Dao. So, I won't dissuade you further. Come."

Shortly after, the doors to the Depository of Scriptures swung open.

A book gently settled into Jian Wuxin's hands. "This Three Sword Technique is unique. If you learn it, no one else in the world can, unless you vanish from existence. I now bestow it upon you, hoping you'll swiftly complete this sword technique and enhance the renown of our Snowmouth."

The Three Sword Technique gradually found its way into Wang Yipao's grasp.

Three Sword Technique - Cultivation Technique (Incomplete)

Quality: Middle-Grade Profound Level

Required Cultivation Stage: Fifth Stage of Qi Refining

Cultivation Location: Snowmouth

Overview: Currently, the Three Sword Technique encompasses three realms, each capable of boosting the damage ceiling by 3%. This incomplete technique remains shrouded in mystery, as no one has yet to ascertain its full potential or the extent of spells it can manifest.

"I need to advance my Ghost Shadow Technique before I can tackle the Three Sword Technique," Wang Yipao mused.

The Qi Refining Stage is tied to the realms of two primary cultivation techniques. Hence, equipping two techniques is essential for the main cultivation interface. Any additional techniques are relegated to a supportive role. These auxiliary techniques cannot define a player's realm but can enhance certain attributes and the spells they generate.

After all, mastering ten Yellow Rank techniques to the first level is much quicker than advancing two techniques to the fifth level. Wouldn't that make reaching the Foundation Stage a breeze?

Why the need for two techniques when one could suffice? The answer lies in the limitations of Yellow Rank techniques, which cannot exceed seven levels. This means that even with maximum cultivation, one cannot fulfill the requirements of the Foundation Stage.

Upon understanding the prerequisites for the Three Sword Technique, Wang Yipao knew he had to start with the Ghost Shadow Technique. Although it was initially at level zero, it had already begun to accumulate Spiritual Qi Value. This value, unlike the experience points of the Mortal Stage, is crucial for cultivating the technique.

After consulting the guide and discovering a sect mission, Wang Yipao completed the task, earning enough Spiritual Qi Value to elevate the Ghost Shadow Technique to the first level. His cultivation level soared, reaching the second stage of Qi Refining in an instant.

However, the Spiritual Qi Value needed for the second level of the Ghost Shadow Technique was significantly higher. It seemed he would need to undertake five sect missions to progress. With only one sect mission available per day, he would have to consider other tasks or monster hunting to continue his advancement.

He estimated that his progress might not be as swift as completing tasks for the sect.

After checking the Spirit Qi required for the next level, Wang Yipao decisively logged off.

The following morning, he dove right back into grinding sect missions.

"Huh?" Wang Yipao was taken aback.

Sect missions were typically a matter of choice.

Yet, all of yesterday's missions were white, so Wang Yipao had simply picked one in the nearest area to tackle.

But today, there was a black mission on the list—something the online guides had never mentioned.

Just then, Jian Wuxin happened to walk by, prompting Wang Yipao to inquire, "Eldest Senior Brother, how does this black mission differ from the regular sect missions?"

"Oh? A black mission has surfaced!" Jian Wuxin expressed his surprise, then peered at the mission board and eventually nodded, "Junior Brother, I'm not sure whether to say you're fortunate or unfortunate."

"What's the issue?" Wang Yipao was alarmed.

"Issue?" Jian Wuxin shook his head, "If you take it on, you're signing up for a heap of trouble, but if you pass on it, you're missing out on a significant chance."

This black mission was clearly out of the ordinary!

Without a moment's hesitation, Wang Yipao reached out his hand.

"Junior Brother, wait—"

Before Jian Wuxin could intervene, Wang Yipao had already taken on the mission.