Chapter 1151: Various Divine Abilities

Han Li’s eyes suddenly lit up. He paid little attention to the verbose and tedious cultivation techniques, focusing only on the time law divine abilities and secret arts.

“This ‘True Word Great Hand Seal’ is a demon-subduing divine ability of our True Word Sect. It uses the power of the time law to forge a great hand seal, containing nine layers of light rings within. These rings can store time law power of different natures; the more stored, the greater the power. In battle, the True Word Great Hand Seal strikes out, and the nine streams of time law power vibrate simultaneously, crushing all obstacles.”

“This ‘Time-Extinguishing Divine Light’ is also an offensive divine ability. It condenses the power of the time law into a beam of demon-subduing divine light, with enough power to pierce through the void.”

“This ‘Heaven-Binding Earth-Locking’ is a sealing divine ability. Cultivated to its peak, it can bind all things in the heavens.”

The nameplates beside the compartments only bore the names of these divine abilities, without detailed explanations, so Patriarch Mi Luo explained their effects to Han Li one by one.

The more Han Li saw and heard, the more his heart stirred, and even more so, he was shocked.

Every time divine ability here was extremely profound, containing various mysteries of the heavenly and earthly dao, beyond his imagination.

Moreover, the number of time law divine abilities here was also immense, no less than several hundred.

Han Li even saw divine abilities he had cultivated, such as “Reversal of the True Wheel,” “Eye of Truth,” and “Dharma Word Heaven and Earth.”

“I see that young friend Han has already learned divine abilities like ‘Reversal of the True Wheel’ and ‘Dharma Word Heaven and Earth,’ but they have only reached the elementary level, at most the intermediate stage, without deep cultivation. What a pity. These two divine abilities have great potential, but you have failed to tap into it.” Patriarch Mi Luo looked Han Li up and down and suddenly said.

“Oh, I beg Patriarch Mi Luo for your guidance.” Upon hearing this, Han Li quickly asked.

“The ‘Reversal of the True Wheel’ has a single effect; its cultivation depends purely on how much one can accelerate oneself. Young friend Han, you can accelerate yourself by a dozen times at most, right? Those who have cultivated ‘Reversal of the True Wheel’ to a profound level can accelerate by hundreds, even thousands of times.” Patriarch Mi Luo smiled slightly and said.

“Hundreds of times! Thousands of times!” Han Li gasped.

“The ‘Reversal of the True Wheel’ has a single effect but immense power. It can be called the strongest auxiliary divine ability of the True Word Sect. However, this technique places a great burden on the physical body. To cultivate it, one must strengthen the body’s tempering. I see that your physical body is already extremely strong, yet your ‘Reversal of the True Wheel’ has only reached such a shallow level. What a pity.” Patriarch Mi Luo looked at Han Li strangely and said.

Han Li’s heart pounded. While excited, he also secretly blamed himself for being too careless.

When he had first cultivated “Reversal of the True Wheel” to accelerate himself by a dozen times, he felt it was sufficient and did not study the divine ability further.

Afterward, when he obtained the cultivation formula for the “Great Five Elements Illusory World Art,” he focused solely on cultivating it, never again studying other time divine abilities, and even forgot about “Reversal of the True Wheel.”

“As for ‘Dharma Word Heaven and Earth,’ it is a peerless divine ability where words become law, controlling heaven and earth. Earlier, when I gave my discourse, I used a trace of ‘Dharma Word Heaven and Earth.’ You should have seen its power. This divine ability requires high spiritual sense; the stronger the spiritual sense, the greater its power. Your spiritual sense is also very strong, far surpassing those of the same cultivation level, comparable to a Da Luo existence. With such a solid foundation, your ‘Dharma Word Heaven and Earth’ is still stuck at the level of illusion arts. What a waste.” Patriarch Mi Luo shook his head and said.

“If one can cultivate illusion arts to a profound level, they can also be quite useful, right?” Han Li had invested considerable effort in “Dharma Word Heaven and Earth” and felt slightly unconvinced.

“‘Dharma Word Heaven and Earth’ is not an illusion divine ability. It can only deceive ordinary people. Once faced with someone who has delved into the laws of illusion, it is utterly useless and can be broken in an instant. In the future, do not continue to strive in the wrong direction.” Patriarch Mi Luo said, with a hint of reproach.

Han Li was not angry, after all, the other was sincerely guiding his cultivation. He nodded in acknowledgment and then continued forward to examine other time divine abilities.

By now, he understood the potential and power of “Reversal of the True Wheel” and “Dharma Word Heaven and Earth”; both were divine abilities well-suited to him.

Since he had not yet cultivated these two divine abilities to a profound level, when he looked at other time divine abilities, he no longer felt the earlier eagerness and had become much calmer.

Han Li suddenly stopped and looked at a divine ability—the one he had just obtained, “Imperishable Golden Clouds.”

“This divine ability is the foremost defensive divine ability of our True Word Sect. Once cultivated, it repels all evils. Unfortunately, its cultivation conditions are very苛刻. Although you have obtained the cultivation method for this divine ability, it is better not to attempt it lightly.” Patriarch Mi Luo said.

“You already know…” Han Li was startled.

“Of course. I knew as soon as it appeared in the True Word Sect. If I didn’t even have this ability, how could I lead the True Word Sect?” Patriarch Mi Luo said indifferently.

Hearing this, Han Li’s face grew hot. So he had always been under Patriarch Mi Luo’s observation, yet he thought he wouldn’t be discovered. How presumptuous of him.

He then thought back to his earlier actions—how he had planned to go to the Nine Yuan Temple alone, completely disregarding that he was being hunted by both the Heavenly Court and the Nine Yuan Temple. It was far too arrogant and careless. As a result, he was pursued by Chi Meng and the Wondrous Dharma Celestial Venerable. If not for the bottle spirit activating the Heaven-Devouring Bottle to save him, he would have either fallen or fallen into the hands of the Nine Yuan Temple or the Heavenly Court, ultimately unable to escape death.

In recent years, his cultivation had progressed rapidly, and his time law had also advanced swiftly, but his mental cultivation had not kept pace, leading to such irrational behavior.

Thinking of this, Han Li let out a light breath, as if expelling all pride and arrogance. His heart felt as if doused with cold water, completely restored to calm.

He then continued forward, examining various divine abilities, and soon reached the deepest part of the hall.

The last compartment here was empty, but the nameplate beside it bore the name “Great Five Elements Illusory World Art.” Surprisingly, there was no scripture for the Great Five Elements Illusory World Art.

Moreover, the five branch techniques such as the “True Word Wheel Transformation Sutra” and the “Collection of Flowing Fire That Breaks Time” were not seen here either.

“The ‘Great Five Elements Illusory World Art’ is the treasured canon of the True Word Sect, always passed down orally, never written down.” Patriarch Mi Luo said.

“Oh, I see.” Han Li raised an eyebrow and nodded.

But in his heart, he was puzzled, because in later ages, techniques like the “True Word Wheel Transformation Sutra,” “Illusory Chen Treasured Canon,” and “Water Evolution Four Seasons Art” were all written into scriptures and widely circulated.

However, this might have been because the True Word Sect was later destroyed by the Heavenly Court, leading to the scattering of the sect’s scriptures.

“Having seen the techniques and divine abilities, young friend Han, follow me to the treasure storage hall.” Patriarch Mi Luo smiled.

“I would be happy to follow.” Han Li nodded.

So the two turned around and came to the adjacent treasure storage hall.

The layout of the treasure storage hall was similar to that of the scripture hall. Niches were carved into the walls, storing various immortal artifacts: a set of several hundred golden flying swords, a golden bronze mirror radiating treasure light, a five-colored gourd, a white silk net as soft as clouds, and so on.

However, unlike the scripture hall, each immortal artifact here was accompanied by a nurturing formation.

The quality of these immortal artifacts was extremely high; the worst were sixth-grade immortal artifacts, and the best few were not inferior to Han Li’s white fire pearl, two of which were time immortal artifacts.

But after his recent reflection, Han Li’s mind had become completely calm. He was not moved by them and, after a brief glance, walked out.

“Young friend Han, the True Word Sect has other remarkable places. Would you like to see them?” Patriarch Mi Luo invited again.

“No need. I have understood the True Word Sect’s strength well enough; it is indeed immensely powerful. However, I am used to going alone, and moreover, I cannot stay here long. As for becoming a disciple, let’s forget it.” Han Li shook his head, remained silent for a moment, then cupped his hands and said.

The time dao patterns on the golden circular wheel now only remained a small portion. He could stay here for about two more days. Even if he joined the True Word Sect, Patriarch Mi Luo would have little time to guide him.

Moreover, the True Word Sect and the Heavenly Court had an irreconcilable enmity of annihilation, a grudge that could not be resolved, ending only with the complete destruction of one side.

Although the True Word Sect was powerful, it was still far inferior to the behemoth that was the Heavenly Court.

If he became a disciple now, although he would gain some benefits, he would also be completely entangled in the True Word Sect’s undying feud with the Heavenly Court. The disadvantages outweighed the advantages.

Patriarch Mi Luo listened calmly to Han Li’s words, showing neither anger nor surprise, as if he had expected Han Li’s response.

“It seems young friend Han is indeed a very calm person, as that person said. You were not dazzled by the techniques, divine abilities, and immortal artifacts just now. Very good.” Patriarch Mi Luo was not angered by Han Li’s refusal; on the contrary, he smiled.

Seeing this, Han Li raised an eyebrow.

“Young friend Han is unwilling to get involved in the conflict between our True Word Sect and the Heavenly Court. However, your understanding of the ‘Great Five Elements Illusory World Art’ is insufficient. Once you cultivate it, whether or not you join the True Word Sect, you cannot escape the Heavenly Court’s relentless pursuit. Moreover, if I am not mistaken, you already have some enmity with the Heavenly Court and are even being hunted by them, correct?” Patriarch Mi Luo said calmly.

“What makes you say that?” Han Li’s heart tightened, and he retorted.

“I can sense the aura of the Soul Refining Art and the Reincarnation Palace mask on you. Moreover, that mask is not an ordinary member’s; you should be a Son of Reincarnation. Besides, you cultivate the time law, which is even more taboo to the Heavenly Court. Your relationship with the Heavenly Court is self-evident.” Patriarch Mi Luo said with a faint smile.

“Your insight is keen, senior.” Han Li was silent for a moment, then nodded.

“Therefore, whether you join our True Word Sect or not will not affect the Heavenly Court’s attitude toward you. In fact, the Heavenly Court may already consider you a disciple of the True Word Sect.” Patriarch Mi Luo added.

Han Li said nothing, but his expression darkened.