I Can Recognize Everything, But the Information is Wrong

For nearly half a month thereafter, Tian Lin had been quietly cultivating in the mountains.

Before he came to Wendaos Sect, he had already obtained the recipe for 'Buddha Demon Pill' from the master Alchemist Longdan, and even amassed a Storage Bag of 'Buddha Demon Pill'.

Although he was still far from perfecting the Buddha and Demon Freedom Skill during this focused half-month cultivation, Tian Lin believed that within half a year, the technique could be thoroughly mastered.

Half a year might seem lengthy, but to perfect a top-grade Divine Skill in such a short period was exceedingly rare.

Perhaps only the inner sect disciples of the immortal gate could achieve such a speed of cultivation.

That morning, while Tian Lin was in meditation, the voice of Cui'er rang from outside: "Master, someone has come again. Could it be an immortal disciple from Wendaos Sect?"

Getting up amidst Cui'er's words, Tian Lin walked out of the house unhurriedly and looked up at the young man in the sky.

The young man was mounted on a magic artifact resembling a gourd, wearing a purple Daoist robe that matched the large gourd beneath him in color.

Tian Lin was uncertain if this young man was a disciple from Wendaos Sect; after all, during this half-month, he had often seen people stepping into Dao Seeking Mountain.

However, these people, without exception, were all Huahua Lang seeking immortality.

When Tian Lin gazed at the young man in the sky, the young man also glanced at him.

But after merely a glance at Tian Lin, he continued on his way deeper into the mountains.

At that moment, a few streaks of flying lights approached the young man, and the leader, an old man, said, "Zhao Shou from Southern County, kindly request Senior Brother to lead me into the sect."

The several flying lights and this Zhao Shou's words 'awakened' all cultivators in Dao Seeking Mountain.

In an instant, countless people started making respectful gestures and blocking the way.

The young man in the sky took another sip from another wine gourd in his hand.

Spitting toward a few Huahua Lang blocking the way, dozens of ice arrows struck them from the sky, sending them tumbling to the ground.

The crowd then saw him take out an identity plaque from his waist, as he lifted it high.

A passage connecting to another world instantly appeared, and just as the young man was about to enter it, Tian Lin also flew up, saying, "Registered disciple of Elder Yu, greets Senior Brother."

The young man who originally intended to enter the passage slapped the gourd he was sitting on, and the large gourd instantly turned around. Not only did the mouth of the gourd point at Tian Lin, but the young man riding on it also faced him.

"Are you Elder Yu's disciple? Do you have proof?"

Tian Lin had already drawn out a wooden plaque from his Storage Bag and presented it with both hands in front of the young man.

The young man took the plaque, inspected it, then returned it to Tian Lin with both hands.

A smile appeared on his face, saying, "Since you're Elder Yu's disciple, then you're my junior brother. Please take a seat on my gourd."

Tian Lin looked down at the Yu'er sisters. The sisters met Tian Lin's gaze, suppressed their astonishment, and flew up.

The young man just glanced over the two sisters and then patted the wine gourd.

What was originally a gourd just large enough for one person suddenly expanded, making seats for three.

At that moment, the Huahua Langs in the mountains all gathered around, with some trying to bypass the young man and rush directly into the passage.

The young man scoffed coldly but did not stop them.

However, as the person without an identity plaque just set foot in the passage, Gang Qi directly annihilated them into a mist of blood.

The fate of that person scared the rest of those attempting to infiltrate Wendaos Sect into stopping in their tracks.

At this point, the young man patted the wine gourd, which then carried Tian Lin and his two servants into the passage.

At the end of the passage, a mountain range different from the outside world appeared in front of Tian Lin.

Among these mountains, one could occasionally see a disciple flying on a sword.

In the mist, cranes came and went through the clouds.

Tian Lin, who had been dreaming of this moment for several months, was finally about to enter Wendaos Sect, his heart could not help but be thrilled.

The Yu'er sisters, who had come from the Tong Family, never imagined that one day they could actually enter the immortal gate with their newly recognized master. Their excitement was even more difficult to conceal, both clinging tightly to each other's clothes.

"The Dao grounds of our Wendaos Sect were originally in Tianbei County. But a catastrophe occurred in the sect a thousand years ago, necessitating our move to the North Wilderness.

And now, the current Dao grounds were rebuilt by Elder Yu and several others—speaking of which, Elder Yu has been away from the sect for nearly a thousand years. I have not seen him since I was born.

Yet junior brother, you are luckier than I am; you not only have seen him but also became his registered disciple."

"I am just fortunate, and it's also thanks to the old master's kindness."

"I see that junior brother is young in age, yet you have the foundation of the Five Elements Foundation Establishment, showing your exceptional talent. Becoming Elder Yu's registered disciple surely isn't just a matter of luck, is it?"

While speaking, his wine gourd stopped on the side of a mountain peak.

"Disciple Ju Yunhai seeks audience with Master!"

Halfway up the mountain peak stood a Daoist Temple. The young man immediately offered his respects to the temple after setting down his wine gourd.

The grand doors of the Daoist Temple swung open, and a small Daoist Child came out.

After giving the young man and Tian Lin a glance, the Daoist Child said, "Master instructed to let you bring Elder Yu's disciple inside."

Tian Lin did not know when the young man had managed to send word to those in the temple, but since they recognized his identity and invited him in, there was naturally no reason for hesitation.

Following the young man into the Daoist Temple, Tian Lin saw an old man in a Daoist robe sitting on a meditation cushion with a pair of ox horns in his hand.

He threw the ox horns to the ground, pinched his fingers, and calculated for a while. A quarter of an hour passed quickly, with only Ju Yunhai and Tian Lin still bowing at the entrance.

The old man lifted his head, gave Tian Lin a look, and said, "I am quite clear about your origin and background; henceforth, stay at my Gourd Peak."

Tian Lin was startled, his eyes fixated on the ox horns in the old man's hands.

He did not know what the old man had divined—

But he was, after all, harboring many secrets, the greatest of which was his identity as a transmigrator.

Tian Lin did not dare to ask rashly and just heard the old man say:

"I see you're cultivating the Five Elements Foundation Establishment, and you are likely aiming to cultivate the Five Elements Golden Core Technique as well. But to cultivate the Five Elements Golden Core Technique, you need to cultivate the Five Elements Dharma Body. Have you decided on which Divine Techniques to use to build the Five Elements Dharma Body?"

"Disciple has only chosen the Heavenly Water Breathing Technique for the Water Element Dharma Body; I have not made plans for the others."

Hearing Tian Lin's answer, the old man nodded, "The Heavenly Water Breathing Technique is a top-grade Divine Skill, perfect for cultivating the Water Element Dharma Body. However, the Heavenly Water Breathing Technique is a divine skill of the Shuiyun Sect, and our sect doesn't possess auxiliary elixirs for it.

According to my wishes, you could switch to cultivating our sect's Lethe Technique. The Lethe Technique is also a top-grade Divine Skill, and the Water Element Dharma Body you cultivate will not be inferior to that of the Heavenly Water Breathing Technique.

Most importantly, our sect has auxiliary elixirs for the Lethe Technique, which can help you construct your Water Element Dharma Body more quickly."

Tian Lin offered his thanks, "Disciple appreciates Uncle-Master's kindness, but I have already started cultivating the Heavenly Water Breathing Technique—"

The old man waved his hand, "You are not my disciple, and it is only because Elder Yu is not at the sect that I offer you some guidance.

But the cultivation is ultimately a matter for oneself. Since you have chosen your path, I will not interfere. Nevertheless, you may consult your Senior Brother Ju for the Divine Techniques required for the other Dharma Bodies."

After that, he continued to Tian Lin, "In addition to the Daoist Skills practiced by the inner sect disciples, my Wendaos Sect has over a hundred Heterodox Techniques.

And every disciple of my Wendaos Sect, besides their main Cultivation Technique, must also pick five Heterodox Techniques to study. What do you plan to cultivate?"

Tian Lin was taken aback, recalling the divination technique the old man used earlier, "Disciple wishes to learn that Divine Skill Uncle-Master used just now, being able to divine a person's origin with just one glance."

The old man paused, then replied:

"Your origins and background were not divined by me; instead, your master told me in a letter written five hundred years ago."

While speaking, he pulled out a torn envelope from his sleeve with the words 'Personal Letter from Brother Xue' written on it.

Tian Lin was stunned, and nearby, Ju Yunhai couldn't help but express his amazement:

"Disciple Tian should not have been born five hundred years ago. How could Elder Yu have sent this letter five hundred years in advance? And how did he know that I would bring Disciple Tian to find the Master?"

The old man replied, "Among the sect, your Elder Yu's divination skill has long been unfathomable. With his cultivation, there's hardly anything in this world that could stump him."

After saying this, the old man looked at Tian Lin again, "While the Divination Skill is strong, the initial enlightenment is extremely important. If you truly wish to cultivate the Divination Skill, it should be your master who personally initiates you. Besides, my Wendaos Sect has a hundred Heterodox Techniques from which you need to choose five for your future assessment."

"Disciple is dull and is unaware of the Heterodox Techniques available in the sect."

The old man replied, "The Heterodox includes Array Formation, Artifact Refining Study, Alchemy Medicine Study, Talisman Paper Studies, Spirit Plant Study, Beast Taming, Mechanism Study—"

He listed the variety of over a hundred fields of knowledge one by one, highlighting the differences and uses of each.

An hour passed while he did so, and then he said, "Although these studies are Heterodox, each one leads directly to the Great Dao. You must not overstudy, but also can't neglect to learn."

Tian Lin listened, looking perplexed.

All along his journey, he had focused on diligently improving his cultivation and had not thought about learning Divine Skills and Spells that would not enhance his cultivation.

But Wendaos Sect required its disciples to 'develop well-rounded capabilities', and he not only lacked a foundation in these studies but also had no idea which techniques he was suited to cultivate.

"You have just entered the sect, with no ancestral family teachings to draw upon. Your master said that you come from a purely wild and unrelated lineage. For now, stay on the mountain, and come back in half a month to tell me your decision."

The old man, with his Nascent Soul Stage cultivation, could not be accused of lacking patience.

Tian Lin respectfully offered a salute to the old man, then followed Ju Yunhai out of the premises.

"Uncle-Master Xue's cultivation reaches the heavens, and yet he instructs me with such patience—truly a noble sage."

After leaving the Daoist Temple, Tian Lin flattered the elder.

He speculated that Elder Xue could surely hear him speak, but since it was flattery, why fear the latter 'eavesdropping'?

"In fact, it's not all true. My master is rather grumpy. It's only because you're a disciple of Elder Yu that he was willing to speak more with you. In any case, once you attend his lectures, you'll understand how irksome he can be."

The words of Ju Yunhai made Tian Lin's face flush with embarrassment; he could only remind him, "Senior Brother, you might want to drink less."

Upon hearing this, Ju Yunhai laughed, "Little brother doesn't know that the Dream Immortal Technique I cultivate necessitates drinking."