Changing Class to Spell Cultivator (Continued)

Even with a physical body comparable to that of Gods and Devils, Si Ming was unable to muster any strength at this moment, not even able to move a finger. It was as if his soul was being forcibly separated from his body under the influence of the killing intent, and his body would not receive the commands issued by his consciousness.

Si Ming finally understood what the so-called "illusion of time and space freezing" meant. If it were a real time and space freezing, his thoughts would also be frozen, and he would be struck by a sword by the time he came to his senses. But now his consciousness could clearly feel the stillness around him.

For example, the water droplet that Wan Yebai threw into the air was in a state of zero speed. The fallen leaves not far away stopped in mid-air and did not fall. The stream and the air also stopped flowing. All the sounds disappeared, and the world fell into a dead silence. The only thing that could be clearly felt was the Sword Intent brewing and transforming on Wan Yebai's body, as if it would turn into a killing sword move and explode at any moment.

All things return to nothingness, and all evil is destroyed like straw dogs—this is the Paramārtha of this move.

Si Ming swayed, and the feeling of time freezing disappeared. He regained control of his body, while the Sword Intent on Wan Yebai also dissipated. He seemed to have suffered a backlash from the move, and his Qi and Blood were boiling. Fortunately, it was just a demonstration and he did not actually unleash the sword move. The backlash was mild and he quickly returned to calm.

"Is the alliance leader clear?"

Si Ming sighed, "That sword technique is terrifying. Aside from praying I don't get too badly injured, I can't think of any way to defend against it. Perhaps strengthening my defense to prevent the opponent from penetrating is one approach."

Wan Yebai chuckled proudly twice and said, "It's not invincible. At least when I use it, there are still flaws. For example, I can stagnate the Primal Qi of heaven and earth, but I cannot stagnate the Primal Qi within my opponent's body. I can immobilize the physical body, but I cannot immobilize the soul. If the opponent knows how to use Technique Method, they can still launch a counterattack."

Si Ming slapped his forehead. Lately, he had gotten used to a reckless fighting style and completely forgot about the existence of Technique Method. Or rather, because he was used to the shielding effect of the Eternal Barrier, he forgot that this was the Barbarian Continent and not the Sea Continent.

"Not everyone is proficient in both martial arts and Technique Method. Against a pure martial artist, this move has no flaws. Against a mage, other moves can be used. By the way, since Technique Method, why can't Divine Arts?"

"No, Divine Arts borrow the power of gods, and after this sword technique is activated, all external spiritual energy is stagnant, including that of gods."

"This move is so powerful, why didn't Sect Master Wan use it when facing Li Ban?"

"Because this move places high demands on both Cultivation Body and spiritual power, at least for me, I must possess more than 80% of my Cultivation Body to activate it. In addition, it consumes a large amount of spiritual power. If the spiritual power is insufficient, the effect of time-space stagnation will be greatly reduced."

At this point, Wan Yebai also showed a puzzled expression. "With the Alliance Leader's cultivation level, he should be able to activate this move. According to the sect's past records, as long as one reaches the Grandmaster level, one is barely qualified."

Si Ming immediately understood what was going on. The Grandmaster of the Barbarian Continent were the Spirit Transformation of the Sea Continent. The so-called Qi Refining and Nascent Spirit Transformation meant that all Spirit Transformation possessed powerful divine souls. Even if they had never specifically cultivated their divine souls, they would naturally strengthen their divine souls once they reached this level.

While Spirit Transformation Soul cultivator's spiritual cultivation is indeed inferior to that of Grandmaster- level cultivator who focuses solely on this path, it is still far superior to those cultivators who have not reached the Grandmaster level.

Si Ming did possess martial prowess equivalent to a top-tier Spirit Transformation, but he was ultimately not a Nascent Spirit Transformation. He relied on brute force and had not reached the level of Qi Spirit Transformation cultivation. His spiritual power was inferior to that of an ordinary Spirit Transformation cultivator.

"It seems the reason is that my spiritual cultivation is insufficient. What about the other move? Does it also have requirements for the spiritual realm?"

"That's not it. The move 'Slaughter Seal, Killing Realm, Sever Sin' requires the corresponding Internal Cultivation. According to the notes obtained by our sect from the Mystic Sect disciples, the Evil-Slaying Sword Art comes from the 'Record of Ten Thousand Slaughters and Evil's Extermination and Record of Ten Thousand Slaughters and Evil's Extermination,' which is divided into two volumes. The first volume is about Internal Cultivation, and the second volume is about Swordsmanship. However, our sect only obtained the Swordsmanship, so we can only sigh in despair at the final ultimate move."

Si Ming thought it was a pity that not all the strongest ultimate moves possessed the power to freeze time and space. He really wanted to see what the strongest ultimate moves were like.

However, compared to things that are out of reach, fruits that can be picked are more practical. If you want to strengthen your soul, there are only two paths: one is to advance to the Nascent Spirit Transformation, and the other is to directly cultivate your soul.

In Si Ming's plan, the former still needs two or three years of accumulation. Even though the growth rate of the Vacuum Zero-Energy Furnace is astonishing, as fast as a racing car, it is still starting from scratch. Quick learning and instant learning are two different concepts.

The latter is due to a lack of corresponding Cultivation Method. Sea Continent is out of the question; since Technique Method cannot be used, naturally no one would bother to create cultivation Cultivation Method to train the soul. Barbarian Continent also seems to have very few corresponding Cultivation Method. The only one that directly trains the soul is the Dustless and Stainless Glazed Pure Body of the Glazed Temple, but this Cultivation Method has requirements for innate physique.

After Si Ming raised his question, Wan Yebai said, "The soul is more mysterious than the body. The body can be touched directly, but the soul is difficult to perceive, making it extremely difficult to attempt. After all, if the body is damaged, it can be saved through medical skills, but how to save the soul if it is damaged is unknown. Moreover, most people wouldn't think of specifically training their soul, because the soul is hidden in the body, and the body is the best protection for the soul. So, you only need to train the body."

However, there are also unreasonable moves like the Ghostly Evil Seal. But Si Ming also knows that this kind of martial art is very rare and has low lethality, not as good as those martial arts that can hit a cow from across a mountain.

"So your sect doesn't have any Cultivation Method for the soul?"

"That's not it. Our sect has a technique called the Five Elements Spirit-Refining Formula, which is a combination of martial arts and Cultivation Method. It contains five Method Formulas: Blazing Fire and Flowing Clouds Palm, Against the Current, Thousand Chills Step, Immovable Mountain King Shield, Golden Spear and Iron Horse Slash, and Ten Thousand Trees Silk-Coiling Hand. Although our sect is called the Evil-Slaying Sword Sect, not everyone is suitable for learning Swordsmanship. If we encounter disciples who are more talented in other areas, we must find them a suitable martial art. We cannot mislead our disciples."

A sect that specializes in only one thing will never become a major sect, because its narrow range of choices will inevitably result Evil-Slaying Sword Sect a small number of disciples. If the Zhuxie Sword Sect had only taught Swordsmanship, it would never have reached its current scale. Just like the Five Mountains Sword Sects, they would only ever be able to engage in small-scale battles. Shaolin Wudang are the true pillars of the sect.

The same principle applies to the gaming world: games that are simple to learn and accessible to the general public become mainstream, while hardcore games will always remain a niche genre.

Wan Yebai glanced at Si Ming and said considerately, "If the Alliance Leader is interested, I will have someone deliver the manual of the Five Elements Spirit-Refining Formula."

Si Ming did not accept it immediately because he knew there was no such thing as a free lunch. If he accepted the "Five Elements Spirit-Refining Formula," he would really have to go and kill the Beast King Anye.

This is different from the Evil-Slaying Sword Technique. Wan Yebai gave it to him voluntarily, claiming it was to repay a debt of gratitude, and Si Ming accepted it with a clear conscience. However, he actively sought out the Five Elements Spirit-Refining Formula. Although it's not impossible for him to shamelessly dine and dash, he couldn't bring himself to do it.

After a moment's thought, Si Ming clasped his hands in a fist and said, "I cannot accept a reward without merit; I will not accept this Cultivation Method."

Upon hearing this, Wan Yebai showed disappointment and was about to Si Ming him again when Wan Yebai said, "I remember that among the forces besieging your sect, besides the Beast King Anye, there is also the Sect Master of the Blood Abyss Sect. How about this, after I bring Li Ban's head, we can exchange it for your sect's 'Five Elements Spirit-Refining Formula'?"

Wan Yebai was taken aback, realizing this was another exchange condition proposed by Si Ming. While the Blood Abyss Sect Master was indeed weaker than the Beast King Anye, he had power, subordinates, and was a leader of the Evil Dao. In terms of harm to the Eastern Martial World, he was even greater than the Beast King Anye. Eliminating him would greatly benefit both the Eastern Martial World and the Evil-Slaying Sword Sect. Moreover, the number of disciples from his sect who died at Li Ban's hands that day was no less than that of the Beast King Anye, not to mention the blood feud over the murder of his daughter...

"It's settled then."

A promise made is a promise kept.

Si Ming smiled smugly to himself. Even without this deal, he would have killed Li Ban to fulfill Wu Ming's wish anyway. Now, he was marrying two women to two husbands, getting two deposits, and getting a free Cultivation Method. This deal was quite profitable.

To show goodwill, Wan Yebai suggested, "I trust the Alliance Leader's character; I can offer the Cultivation Method as a deposit."

"No need, it won't take much time."

Si Ming said confidently, with the air of someone who could "slay Hua Xiong while the wine is still warm."

Of course, there wouldn't be enough time to kill Li Ban in just one drink, since he didn't even know where Li Ban was right now, but Si Ming was relieved and felt that they would meet again soon.

Firstly, Wu Ming and this guy seem to have some kind of "affair." Even if he doesn't know the truth, he can feel the lingering connection between the two. Secondly, he destroyed the other party's stronghold, causing the refining of Myriad Filth Tainted Blood to fail, and killed the vice sect leader and a large number of disciples. If Li Ban can just laugh it off and not hold a grudge, Si Ming will definitely be impressed.

Moreover, from Wan Yebai's words, Si Ming thought of something: to increase soul power, one does not necessarily need a Cultivation Method that trains the soul. Technique Method are just as feasible, just as one does not necessarily need to practice Body Refining Cultivation Method to train the body. Ordinary martial arts are just as effective, just not as immediately effective as body-refining methods.

Those who practice palm techniques will become stronger in their arms, and those who practice leg techniques will become stronger in their legs. Most martial arts are divided into two parts: training methods and fighting methods. It is not difficult to deduce that practicing Technique Method can also enhance soul power.

Si Ming had little exposure to Technique Method, but he knew of two: the "Taiyi Scripture of Deliverance from Sin" and the "Shi Moon Dharma Scripture". However, he had never practiced them, since he found the visceral experience of hand-to-hand combat more satisfying than ranged attacks, and they were practically useless in the Sea Continent.

"By the way, that woman residing in Liu Qingqing's body seems to know some Technique Method as well. Perhaps I can negotiate with her. To enhance my soul power, the more comprehensive the better... It's decided, starting today, I will officially become a mage and try to fight my opponents using Technique Method as much as possible!"

He immediately found Wu Ming and told her about his decision.

"First, use Technique Method to fight the opponent for a long time, and then kill them with a single punch after your True Qi is exhausted. Hmm, this tactic is indeed quite good." Wu Ming showed a serious expression of thought.

"You bastard... Can't I be a mage who's skilled in combat and loves martial arts?"