Cultivating Immortality in Two Realms

Chapter 24 Ingenious Uses

rustle!

Inside the cave, Fang Qing seemed to be immersed in this secret domain cultivation technique, constantly turning the pages.

Boom!

After turning to a new page, he saw the visualization diagrams for the book "Horse-Headed Vajra Protector Divine Skill".

"This is... Hayagriva?"

Fang Qing seemed to have only this strange deity in his eyes. It had a horse-like face, three faces and eight arms, and a crimson body. It held a skull bowl, a vajra, and other magical implements, and had snake ornaments on its ears.

Its majesty was unparalleled, yet it also revealed a sinister intent.

"Visualizing this image as the secret deity can enhance one's spiritual power..."

After reading it, he roughly understood the body-strengthening method of this secret domain.

"This 'Hayagriva Protector Divine Skill' has four levels. The first level is the 'Fierce Donkey Demon Level', the second level is the 'Mule-Faced Vajra Prajna Level', the third level is the 'Hayagriva Wrathful Level', and the last level is so unknown that I don't even know its name... Although there is only the method of practicing the first level here, you only need to meditate every day, supplemented by hand mudras, mantras, and visualization of the deity image to make progress... It really meets my requirements."

Fang Qing almost instinctively sat in full lotus position, his hands forming the "Treasure Vase Mudra," and his internal energy and blood rippled slightly, transforming into a strange power.

Splash!

Just then, the Dao-Generating Pearl within his body slightly rotated, and the pure and turbid energies flowed together, creating a misty, ethereal atmosphere, like a cool, clear spring slowly flowing through his heart. He immediately shuddered: "Return to the Origin!"

In the blink of an eye, he transformed all the tiny bit of supernatural power he gained from the Secret Domain Technique into Yuan Qi.

"It really is an evil spell; it's so addictive."

Fang Qing sighed and tried again to transform the little bit of primordial energy in the Dao Sheng Pearl.

This time, something amazing happened.

Although it was still the Qi and blood of the Secret Realm, Fang Qing felt clear-headed and no longer had the urge to recklessly cultivate the "Horse-Headed Vajra Protector Divine Skill".

"It seems... the transformation of the Dao-Born Pearl is also a form of 'filtering'?"

He steadied himself: "The hidden forces and even traps within the cultivation technique... have they all been washed away after this transformation?"

"In that case, this technique can be used for the time being."

This secret cultivation technique is incomplete, containing only the first level, "The Fierce Donkey Demon's Sequence".

According to Fang Qing's speculation, after the first level of succession is perfected, it may be comparable to the first level of body refinement perfection in the Qi Refining Dao, and one can rely on physical strength to fight against Qi Refining perfection cultivators.

It might even surpass it, comparable to a near-second-tier or even a true second-tier body refinement?

In any case, the goal of increasing physical and mental strength, and enhancing the essence and spirit among the three flowers of essence, energy, and spirit, so as not to hinder the foundation building process, is definitely achievable.

"There are pitfalls, and most people can't get through them..."

"And there's also 'The Book of Viewing the Black Tomb,' which might also contain some pitfalls..."

Fang Qing made a complaint and then began to truly begin cultivating.

One night passed.

He stood up and stretched.

Although I replaced sleep with meditation, I didn't feel tired at all and felt incredibly energetic.

at the same time.

Fang Qing exerted a little force, clenched his fist, and felt his muscles, bones, and skin strengthen and harden once again!

"My physique was already at the level of a mortal innate grandmaster... but after just one night of cultivation, the increase in strength surpassed the enhancement of a peerless martial art like the Divine Martial Manual..."

"As expected, compared to cultivating immortality, mortal martial arts are completely outdated."

"If I continue like this and persevere, once I have perfected the first level, its power will be truly boundless. It can be one of my trump cards."

After regulating his breathing, he swallowed several more Bigu Pills. These pills, made primarily of spiritual grains, not only satiated his hunger but also cleansed his body and strengthened his qi and blood.

After eating and drinking his fill, Fang Qing arrived at Cold Spring Peak, found a spiritual spring, and began to refine 'Jade Flower Spiritual Water'.

Several days later, after refining a portion of Jade Flower Spirit Water, he took out a 'Azure Ginseng' and transformed the [Ji Water] magic power to begin challenging the 'Ginseng Green Spirit Water'.

Clearly, even with the help of the [Ji Shui] magic to control the spring, the first pool still failed quickly.

Fang Qing remained calm, cleaned up the dregs of the medicine, and then took out a second 'Azure Ginseng'.

Feeling the gazes of some disciples around him, he frowned and muttered to himself, "This is still a bit too ostentatious. It seems that building a spiritual spring in my cave is imperative; otherwise, it will be difficult to obtain many pills that require secret refining..."

Hanquan Peak is great in every way, except that it's too public.

No wonder those highly skilled disciples of Dan Island all want to build their own private medicinal pools.

Thinking this, Fang Qing threw the second portion of Azure Ginseng into the spring water.

Seeing this scene from a short distance away, Li Yusu felt her face flush red.

He mocked Fang Qing last time, but his own breakthrough failed while Fang Qing succeeded.

When they meet again, you still have to call him "senior brother" properly.

Not only that!

He could feel the disappointment in his master's eyes and the subtle disdain from his fellow disciples after his failed attempt to break through to the next realm.

With a mid-grade spiritual root, breaking through the bottleneck from the early to mid-stage of Qi Refining should have been a sure thing.

The only explanation is that his average aptitude was barely acceptable, coupled with some bad luck.

A failed breakthrough not only damages the body and the source of magical power, but also makes the next breakthrough even more difficult.

With her sect reducing its investment, Li Yusu immediately felt she was finding it increasingly difficult to move forward, and could only take on more sect tasks, such as washing clothes, which she had previously looked down upon...

Fang Qing also saw Li Yudan, but he couldn't be bothered to pay any attention to him.

He only had the path to immortality in his eyes; these insignificant people on the roadside, the next time he saw them, their bones might have turned to ash.

Fang Qing was completely focused on the refining of this pool of 'Ginseng Green Spirit Water'.

"The first step is to extract the spiritual elixir..."

"Part Two, the Third Transformation of Profound Origin, the Combination of Medicinal Liquids... Hmm? This change in medicinal properties? How should we deal with it?"

Before he could finish his thought, the water in the spirit pool rippled, and a stream of black liquid gushed out...

"Failed again..."

Fang Qing sighed.

The same applies to alchemy. Without the guidance of a master, one will fail dozens or even hundreds of times before finding the key to mastering it.

It's alright when it's a low-level pill, but the higher the level, the more unbearable the price becomes.

"It's time to go back..."

"Although I still have extra Azure Ginseng, it's not good to expose it too much..."

Fang Qing shook his head and sighed. He went to the main hall of Dan Island, handed over the "Jade Flower Spirit Water", and then used his contribution points to buy a gourd of "Ginseng Green Spirit Water".

Now that he's a bit wealthier, he wants to try using spiritual water to aid his cultivation.

Inside the cave.

Fang Qing examined the yellow gourd in his hand.

This gourd is only the size of a thumb. After you uncork it, you can smell a ginseng fragrance.

He tilted slightly, and a few drops of emerald green spiritual water fell into his mouth, carrying a slightly bitter taste.

Stimulated by this, the black water magic power he had cultivated from the "Commentary on the Waterways Classic" immediately began to circulate within him, causing a feeling of heat and urgency.

Fang Qing immediately began to meditate, trying to absorb the medicinal power.

Before we knew it, several hours had passed.

He opened his eyes, feeling the increase in the gaseous magical power in his dantian, and couldn't help but show a hint of joy: "Good... It's enough to be equivalent to two days of my cultivation. This gourd of spiritual water should be enough to increase my cultivation by a month."

Originally, according to Fang Qing's estimate, after breaking through to the mid-stage of Qi Refining, it would take him at least three or four years to fully cultivate the fourth level of magical power without any other external force.

If the "Ginseng Green Spirit Water" is used continuously, at least half the time can be saved!

"and……"

Fang Qing activated the "Dao Sheng Pearl," transforming his foundation into the power of the "Ji Shui" magic.

In an instant, the sound of a clear spring gurgling suddenly arose in the cave, and a gentle breeze blew.

"This ginseng-infused spiritual water should also have some effect on the cultivation of magical power in the Qi Absorption Dao..."

He swallowed the spiritual water again and was pleasantly surprised to find that his body's drug resistance and even the feeling of fatigue in his magical power had disappeared.

"Originally, the Ginseng Green Spirit Water could only be taken once a day... but after the cultivation technique transformation, can I take it twice a day?"

"Could it be... that the drug resistance in my magic has also been washed away?"

"It seems my magical power can still advance by leaps and bounds. Maybe I can even attempt to break through to the fifth level of Qi Refining in just one year?"

Fang Qing's face lit up with joy, and he closed his eyes again.

Inside the cave, a clear spring gurgles and a gentle breeze blows, perfectly capturing the imagery of the clear spring and gentle breeze of the [Ji River].

Half an hour later, the young man on the futon slowly finished his practice, a hint of joy appearing on his face.

As Fang Qing stepped out of his secluded cultivation room, he saw a bright yellow communication talisman at the entrance of his cave. His expression shifted: "Who's looking for me? Hua Lianyao?"

With a flick of his wrist, a gentle breeze carrying the communication talisman arrived in his hand.

After a trace of magic power was injected, a pleasant female voice rang out.

"Is that her? I'd like to meet her."

Fang Qing murmured something and opened the cave door.

Outside the cave, two cultivators stood, seemingly having been waiting for a long time.

One of them was Li Yudan, no, Li Yusu, whose face looked rather weathered and downcast.

The other young woman, with a face like a peach blossom and an ethereal beauty, was none other than Cha Zhu!

So many years have passed, and the little girl has grown into a graceful young woman. With her ethereal气质, it's hard to believe that she was originally a fisherwoman.

"Zhu'er, and this one... Junior Brother Li."

Fang Qing invited the two into the cave: "My humble abode is simple; there is no tea, only spring water..."

Thank you.

Cha Zhu looked apologetic: "Brother Fang Qing, I've been in seclusion, I never expected so many things to happen..."

"It's alright, after all, my relationship with your family was only one of employment, and now we've settled everything."

Fang Qing smiled and looked at Li Yusu: "As for this Junior Brother Li, although his words and actions are somewhat out of line, he is wholeheartedly for your own good..."

He had no idea what Cha Zhu wanted to do next. Was it because he had gotten back on his feet and wanted to try to win him back?

But to be honest, what is a mere mid-stage Qi Refining cultivator and a low-grade first-order alchemist to Fu Yunzi, a Foundation Establishment cultivator and a second-order alchemy master's disciple?

The three chatted for a few more minutes. Fang Qing then saw Cha Zhu and the other person out of the cave. A green leaf flying boat landed, and on it was Hua Lian.

"I don't know what brought you all to my cave today..."

Fang Qing laughed heartily.

When Hua Lian saw Cha Zhu, his expression softened even more: "The sect's grand fishing expedition has begun, and the fleet has entered the deep sea. There are some cheap catches in the nearby waters, and I thought you should have some free time, so I came to inquire..."

For the disciples of the Azure Sea Sect, living off the sea and cultivating with spirit fish is simply their daily routine.