Although the Spirit Summoning Technique and Spirit Absorption Technique differ by just one character, there is a vast and significant distinction between the two.
To illustrate, if the cultivation speed of the Spirit Summoning Technique is rated as one, then the cultivation speed of the Spirit Absorption Technique is ten.
In order to swiftly transform the Soul Master world into the Immortal Cultivation world, Lu Yunzhou had decided to release the Spirit Summoning Technique's Qi Refining Chapter for the entire continent, hoping to elevate all the souls of Douluo to the status of Immortal Cultivators!
Naturally, Lu Yunzhou only provided the Qi Refining Chapter, not the Foundation Establishment Chapter, let alone the Golden Core Chapter. This also meant that the true path of Immortal Cultivation remained in the hands of his Ethereal Sanctuary, in the hands of Lu Yunzhou himself.
If one wanted to embark on the true path of Immortal Cultivation, they had two options: either join his Ethereal Sanctuary or submit to it. Otherwise, in this lifetime, they would only be cultivators of the Qi Refining stage, unable to make any significant progress.
Lu Yunzhou's move could be described as one of the most brilliant schemes of the present era. Not only did it sever the foundation of the Soul Master world, but it also destroyed the future paths of various powers! Hence, Lu Yunzhou's ruthlessness was evident.
With a casual wave of his right hand, a dazzling golden light immediately condensed before him. In the blink of an eye, these golden beams of light shot into the minds of one person after another, transferring the Spirit Summoning Technique's Qi Refining Chapter to them.
Of course, within these golden beams, there was also the Conversion Technique, which could turn Soul Masters into Immortal Cultivators.
After a brief moment, when everyone slowly regained their senses, they began to express their gratitude, one after another:
"Thank you... thank you, Mr. Lu! Thank you, Mr. Lu!"
"Thank you, Mr. Lu, for bestowing upon us the secret methods of Immortal Cultivation. We are deeply grateful for your great kindness and virtue!"
"Mr. Lu is truly a divine being!"
Among those who voiced their thanks, many even knelt to express their gratitude to Lu Yunzhou. Most of those kneeling were ordinary people without innate Soul Power, not Soul Masters.
By doing this, Lu Yunzhou had elevated them to the same standing as Soul Masters. Moreover, it allowed them to break through the limitations of their social rank. To them, Lu Yunzhou was nothing short of a celestial being, a divine figure.
Upon witnessing this scene, Gu Yuena's brows furrowed deeply, and a strong sense of crisis rose within her heart.
"A new era for humanity is about to begin."
Gu Yuena thought to herself, her gaze shifting towards Lu Yunzhou.
What Lu Yunzhou had done was both good and bad. It was beneficial for ordinary humans, but it spelled disaster for the Soul Beast race.
After all, if all of humanity became Immortal Cultivators, surpassing the status of Soul Masters, what would become of the Soul Beasts? Would they still have a place to exist in the world?
In the current era, the status of Soul Beasts was already inferior to that of Soul Masters. Now, if humans entered the so-called Immortal Cultivation era, the Soul Beasts would have no standing left.
Thus, it was only natural that Gu Yuena felt a sense of crisis.
If humans became Immortal Cultivators, the Soul Beasts would have no choice but to become Demon Beasts!
Not long ago, Emperor Tian had turned into a Demon Beast. Compared to ordinary Soul Beasts, Demon Beasts were like heaven and earth—Demon Beasts lived in the sky, while Soul Beasts lived in the earth.
If they were to fight against humans who had become Immortal Cultivators, the Soul Beasts would have no choice but to transform into Demon Beasts. Otherwise, they would have no place on the continent.
But before all the Soul Beasts could be turned into Demon Beasts, Gu Yuena had to consult with Lu Yunzhou. She needed his approval. If she acted on her own and made all the Soul Beasts turn into Demon Beasts, who knew what kind of chaos Lu Yunzhou, that bastard, would create.
Meanwhile, on the other side...
"This Spirit Summoning Technique is indeed a method for Immortal Cultivation," Chén Xīn muttered, sensing the two techniques in his mind. "And this Conversion Technique is likely the method to turn Soul Masters into Immortal Cultivators."
Chén Xīn nodded thoughtfully, his gaze shifting to Ning Fengzhi, his face full of seriousness.
With both the Conversion Technique and Spirit Summoning Technique in hand, Ning Fengzhi murmured, "This Lu Yunzhou is truly formidable!"
"With this move, he has forced all the Soul Master factions and Soul Masters on the continent into a dead-end. Not only that, but the foundation that Soul Masters have built up over thousands and tens of thousands of years has been completely wiped out!"
For Chén Xīn to praise Lu Yunzhou like this spoke volumes about his power.
While the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect was contemplating its position, so was the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, one of the three great sects.
"Recently, the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, along with several families, academies, and sects of the Heaven Dou Empire, have pledged their allegiance to the Ethereal Sanctuary. Now, it is time for our Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan to make a statement."
After thinking about the same issue that Chén Xīn had, Yu Yuan Zhen made his decision.
Upon hearing this, Yu Luomian, the second-in-command of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, was visibly shocked and trembled as he spoke:
"Clan... Clan Leader, are you sure? Do we really have to submit to the Ethereal Sanctuary?"
With a slight nod, Yu Yuanzhen replied firmly, "If we don't submit, there's only one path—death."
After a brief pause, he added, "Besides, submitting to the Ethereal Sanctuary might not necessarily be a bad thing for us, right?"
Upon hearing this, Yu Luomian, unable to say more, nodded silently.
Thus, two of the top three sects submitted to the Ethereal Sanctuary.
"This so-called Spirit Summoning Technique isn't truly the method for Immortal Cultivation," thought Bibi Dong as she sensed the techniques in her mind. "To obtain the real secret method for Immortal Cultivation, one must join the Ethereal Sanctuary. After all, who would casually give away such a treasure? Lu Yunzhou is no fool."
"Moreover, what does it matter to obtain an Immortal Cultivation method without the corresponding techniques? How can one become a true Immortal Cultivator without the proper skills?"
Meanwhile, Liu Er Long, who had received the Conversion Technique and Spirit Summoning Technique, was ecstatic.
Laughing with excitement, she turned to Yu Xiaogang, her face glowing with enthusiasm:
"Xiaogang, you can become an Immortal Cultivator now! See, Mr. Lu... Mr. Lu has made the secret method of Immortal Cultivation public!"
But as soon as Liu Er Long finished speaking, Yu Xiaogang immediately shot her down with cold water:
"Ridiculous. Er Long, you're too naïve."
"This so-called Spirit Summoning Technique is obviously not the real Immortal Cultivation method. Internal cultivation methods are foundational, so how could Lu Yunzhou just give them away?"
"For that reason, the real Immortal Cultivation method must still be in Lu Yunzhou's hands. Once I become a mentor at the Ethereal Sanctuary, I'll be able to obtain the true secret of Immortal Cultivation."
"Then, I'll walk the true path of Immortal Cultivation!"
As Yu Xiaogang spoke, excitement and anticipation slowly filled his eyes. His lips curled into a grin as though he had already obtained the secret method for Immortal Cultivation.
Just then, Lu Yunzhou spoke: "Next, we will begin the recruitment ceremony for the Ethereal Sanctuary's mentors, administrators, attendants, and other positions!"
Upon hearing this, Yu Xiaogang's eyes lit up!
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