The waves in the sky are easy to fade away, but the heat is hard to stay.
Time flies by so quickly that ordinary people often fail to realize it, and it is only many years later, when they look back, that they suddenly understand.
"Oh, so many years have passed!"
For cultivators who have embarked on the true path of Great Dao, the passage of time is the most terrifying blade.
When Luo Chen emerged from his long period of Pure Cultivation...
In the blink of an eye, three years of youth have passed.
"Has such a long time passed?"
Luo Chen was somewhat lost in thought.
But he quickly regained his composure and focused his attention on himself.
The realm has finally stabilized!
I opened the Attribute Panel, which I hadn't used in a long time.
A series of data, like an ink painting, slowly unfolded before my eyes.
[Lifespan: 35/160]
[ Spirit Root: Gold, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth, Fire, Earth]
[Realm: Foundation Establishment Second Layer 1/100]
[ Cultivation Method: Yi Wood Medicine King Scripture Perfect 375/500), Bright Spirit Breaking Evil (Perfect 400/500), Ten Thousand Beasts Scripture 10/100)]
[Spells: Tier 2: Mountain Collapse (Entry Level) 75/100, Gazed Heaven Curtain Entry Level (Beginner) 10/100]
Tier 1: Healing Spell Grandmaster 700/500, Earth Peak Technique Perfect 400/500, Wave Technique Perfect 400/500, Soundproofing Spell Perfect 312/500, Soul Subduing Art Mastery Level 251/300
Great Perfection Spells (Click to view details)
[Alchemy: Great Perfection Jade Folding Hand, Simple Heart Hand Grandmaster 513/1000, Silk Washing Hand Proficient 125/200, Cloud Transformation Hand Proficient 112/200]
[Martial Arts: Mountain Splitting Boulder Breaking Palm (Great Perfection), Heavenly Maiden Scattering Flowers (Perfect 360/500)]
[Skills: Second-Order Alchemist: Blood Burning Pill Proficiency 150/200, Spirit Communication Pill Entry Level 80/100, Emperor Flow Paste Entry Level 3/100, Great Perfection Pills (Click to view details)]
[ Achievement Points: 7]
Luo Chen noticed the increase in his lifespan immediately.
Upon seeing this scene, Luo Chen Chen's worries instantly vanished.
"Sure enough, even though I had Innate Realm deficiencies, those limitations were broken once I established my Dao Foundation."
"Now that my cultivation has improved slightly, my lifespan limit is constantly increasing."
Luo Chen's lips curled up slightly, revealing his inner joy.
However, if other Foundation Establishment Cultivator knew that his cultivation had "slightly improved," they would probably curse him out.
In just three years, he went from the Foundation Establishment First Layer to the Foundation Establishment Second Layer.
Such a cultivation speed is truly a gift from heaven.
Of course, Luo Chen knew his own family's affairs.
This kind of cultivation speed will probably never be seen again.
In the past three years, he has not taken any pills other than the Grain Avoidance Pill.
However, when he broke through to the Foundation Establishment stage, his reshaped Dantian contained a massive amount of Medicinal Power.
Now, it's simply a matter of completely refining it.
Moreover, this efficiency is largely thanks to the Spiritually Flourishing Land beneath our feet!
This was the cultivation ground that the Golden Core Immortal Pang Renxiong had arranged for himself.
At its peak, it was definitely Third-Order Spirit Land!
However, after that great battle, the formation in Fallen Phoenix Mountain was completely destroyed.
This temporarily elevated Spirit Land gradually dissipated.
By the time Luo Chen entered, he had already fallen from the Tier 3 to the Tier 2 tier.
Even so, it far surpasses ordinary Second-Order Spirit Land.
For the past three years, I have been absorbing everything I have without any regard for the consequences.
The quality of the Spirit Vein here continues to decline.
Currently, it's barely maintaining the Tier 2.
"Such a cultivation environment will likely be hard to find again in the future."
Luo Chen shook his head, not wanting anything more.
My gaze fell upon other terms.
It's not surprising that the < Yi Wood Medicine King Scripture > he cultivated was upgraded to the perfect level.
After all, he already had the Great Perfection Evergreen Art at its peak as a foundation; it was just a seamless transition.
In fact, Luo Chen even thought that the skill level was being raised too slowly.
"It is indeed Tier 2 Cultivation Method; only through repeated practice will one gain even a little proficiency."
"It will probably take longer and longer to get it to the Grandmaster Level."
"However, this is to be expected. Whether it's a cultivation realm or Cultivation Method, the rate of improvement becomes smaller and slower as you progress."
That wasn't what Luo Chen was concerned about.
What he cares about is his current cultivation speed.
After digesting the accumulated Medicinal Power in his body, Luo Chen consciously started calculating his cultivation speed.
Initially, because the proficiency level of the Innate Cultivation Method was constantly increasing, the data obtained was not stable.
However, as the < Yi Wood Medicine King Scripture > was later stuck at the Perfect Grade, his stats gradually stabilized.
Finally, Luo Chen obtained a rough estimate.
"If we don't rely on elixirs, and we have a Second-Order Spirit Vein of ordinary quality like the one we have now..."
"To cultivate to the Foundation Establishment Great Perfection, it will take me at least... two thousand years."
Terrifying data, delivered in a flat tone.
The extreme differences did not stir up much emotion in Luo Chen's heart.
Or rather, he had already stirred up a storm when he first obtained this data.
Now, it's simply a matter of accepting it calmly.
To be honest, this data isn't exaggerated.
He used the rumored cultivators with Heavenly Spirit Root as a control group.
Records in the Cultivation World state that cultivators with Heavenly Spirit Root Establishment in ten years, Core Formation Stage in a hundred years, Nascent Soul in two hundred years, and Spirit Transformation in five hundred years without taking any elixirs.
This is an extremely terrifying speed of cultivation; otherwise, major sects wouldn't be scrambling to recruit disciples with Heavenly Spirit Root aptitude.
In contrast, the cultivation efficiency of cultivators with different aptitudes is much easier to measure.
Luo Chen didn't know how others calculated it; he had his own set of quantitative standards.
If we take the cultivation speed of those with the Five Spirit Roots as one as the standard, that is, the speed of cultivation.
So, Four Spirit Roots represent two standard degrees, Three Spirit Roots represent four standard degrees, and Dual Spirit Roots represent eight standard degrees.
Heavenly Spirit Root aptitude, up to twenty times the standard!
Whether this set of standards is accurate or not, no one can say for sure.
But at least during the Qi Refining Stage, it matched Luo Chen's judgment quite well.
As for what will happen during the Foundation Establishment Stage, that remains to be seen.
That's why Luo Chen wasn't in despair.
The reason is simple.
In summary, all of this is without considering the use of supplementary cultivation resources.
Such as miraculous elixirs, magical formations Spirit Land, and even secret techniques and divine skills.
These external resources for spiritual practice can greatly accelerate the process of cultivation.
Luo Chen had already verified this point when he was in the Qi Refining Stage.
"Two thousand years is nothing but an illusion. As long as I can continue to take the elixir, this time will be shortened drastically."
"So, the only thing that's bothering me is the elixir."
Luo Chen's eyes flickered.
What he was thinking about was certainly not taking any elixirs.
There are many Tier 2 Pill suitable for Foundation Establishment True Cultivator cultivators.
He himself possessed three types: Blood Fiend Pill, Jade Dew Pill, and the expensive Emperor Flow Paste.
What troubled him was the side effects of taking too many pills.
We can't just rush through everything until we reach the Foundation Establishment Great Perfection, and then face the challenge of breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage when we're almost at the Core Formation Core Formation Stage!
The number of pills consumed Qi Refining Stage is negligible compared to that of the Foundation Establishment Stage.
With such a massive quantity, the resulting Pill Poison Barrier would only be more terrifying.
If he were to do it again, Luo Chen had absolutely no confidence that he could break through to the Golden Core Stage.
Let alone five portions of Core Formation Spirit Medicine, even fifty portions probably wouldn't be enough.
"I must find Detoxification Method!"
Only by resolving the side effects of the elixir can Luo Chen accelerate his cultivation with the help of external aids.
Otherwise, he might never even reach the Golden Core Stage stage before he dies of old age.
Finding Detoxification Method would be Luo Chen's most important task in the future, and he kept it firmly in mind.
Moreover, he was not without confidence in this matter.
Nangong Jin when I had just broken through to the Foundation Establishment stage.
There are many ways to cure Pill Poison in the Cultivation World.
Medicine methods, alchemy methods, magical techniques... and so on.
It can only be said that the flourishing of various arts of cultivation is a result of the various difficulties encountered on the path of cultivation.
If there are difficulties, solve them.
If one method doesn't work, then think of another.
Over time, the methods cultivators used to solve problems evolved into various skills and techniques, which were eventually passed down to this day.
This led to the formation of the so-called "Hundred Arts of Immortal Cultivation".
He has now reached a higher level of cultivation, and he also has a powerful subordinate whom he can control like an extension of his own arm.
He himself is also a distinguished Pill Refiner!
Given so many conditions, finding a Detoxification Method is not too difficult.
Thoughts flowed through my mind.
Luo Chen's gaze fell on the spells section below.
He has now adjusted the Attribute Panel.
The reason for the adjustment was that in these three years, he had finally mastered the Entry Level of the Tier 2 spell < Mountain Collapse >.
Therefore, in order to distinguish between Tier 1 and Tier 2 spells, he had to carefully organize the dazzling array of panels.
The Entry Level " Mountain Collapse " is perfectly reasonable.
After all, Luo Chen had already met the basic requirements.
As for its power, Luo Chen had tested it before.
Currently, it is slightly inferior to the ultimate form of the Perfected Fireball Spell, the Blazing Sun Spell.
This is normal.
After all, the Fireball Spell was the one he had spent the most time and effort on, and he had already perfected it to its peak, with no further advancement possible.
Luo Chen valued the potential of < Mountain Collapse >.
In the future, I must continue my spiritual practice.
After all, he also wanted to see what the most powerful Tier 2 spell was all about.
However, another Tier 2 spell that Luo Chen learned was quite interesting.
It was a gift that Wang Haichao specially presented to him as a congratulatory present at his Foundation Establishment Ceremony.
This is a very valuable gift!
" Gazed Heaven Curtain, Tier 2 second-order Water Element defensive spell!"
"A minor level of protection grants full-body protection; its power is comparable to a high -High-Grade Defensive Magic Tool."
"Once Mastery Level, one can control it freely, and its defensive effect is comparable to that of a top-grade defensive magic Magic Tool."
"If it is Great Accomplishment, once activated, it can protect a section of the sky, its power no less than that of a mountain-guarding formation!"
Just from the skill description, you can tell how effective it is.
It lives up to its reputation as a 'top-tier defensive spell'.
However, this is also a gift with ulterior motives!
This technique is extremely difficult to master!
One must have a certain level of proficiency in Water Element magic before one can begin.
Moreover, this technique consumes an enormous amount of spiritual energy.
Just think about it, and you'll know how much spiritual energy would be required to achieve the so-called " Great Accomplishment," which can cover an entire sky.
If an ordinary cultivator obtained this technique, nine times out of ten they would discard it and leave it unused.
In comparison, it would be better to learn other Tier 2 defensive spells.
Whether it's the Earth Element Copper Walls Iron Walls and Iron Barrier or the Wood Element Coiling Dragon Stakes, both are quite effective.
Even the Fire Element, which is known for being the least defensive, still has an excellent defensive spell called the Blazing Heaven Sevenfold Rings.
When Luo Chen was refining the Fireball Spell, Spiritual Opportunity and the Flame Ring he cast contained elements of the Blazing Heaven Sevenfold Rings.
Moreover, Foundation Establishment Cultivator generally don't use spells very frequently.
Most of them still use Magic Tool to fight their enemies.
Under such circumstances, it is quite intriguing that Wang Haichao gave Luo Chen a defensive spell that was difficult to learn and master.
"My reputation for skill in magic has already spread far and wide after the battles of the Fu Family and Little Huan Mountain Battle."
"Is he trying to please me?"
"Or was it intentional, a way to slow down my cultivation?"
Luo Chen chuckled, too lazy to think about it any further.
All he knew was that, in the case of Proficiency System.
Give him enough time, and he will master it sooner or later.
Wang Haichao's actions are like throwing good money after bad, utterly ridiculous!
Luo Chen closed the Attribute Panel.
Three years of arduous training have passed; it's time to go out.
Now that his cultivation level has stabilized, his combat skills at the Foundation Establishment Stage have also been honed to perfection over the past three years.
Next, we should work hard for future cultivation resources.
In order to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage, he truly exhausted all his resources.
If he doesn't acquire some Spirit Stone, he won't have the confidence to attend the large auctions that only the wealthy can get into.
Moreover, over the past three years, a great deal of work has accumulated within the Luo Tian Association, waiting for him to handle.
After casting a Cleanse Spell on himself, Luo Chen looked at the cave dwelling with a touch of reluctance.
Three years!
This must have been the most austere period of his life since he transmigrated.
I really miss those days.
Unfortunately, this Second-Order Spirit Land is slowly dissipating without the support of Pang Renxiong's secret techniques.
My three years of arduous practice only hastened its passing.
I'm afraid that in just a few months, it will become part of that Large First-Order Spirit Vein in Fallen Phoenix Mountain again!
"Um?"
" First-Order Spirit Vein!"
Luo Chen's eyes lit up immediately.
Such a large First-Order Spirit Vein must mean that there is an extremely rich Spirit Stone Ore underneath!
Spirit Stone Ore!
In places with Spirit Vein, spiritual energy crystals, similar to minerals, will form.
It is known to the world as the Spirit Stone Ore.
From the moment it is born, this thing will automatically attract the spiritual energy that wanders between heaven and earth, just like a magnet.
In this way, it can be ensured that the place of birth becomes increasingly rich in spiritual energy.
With the accumulation of time, even First-Order Spirit Vein has the opportunity to advance to the Tier 2, Tier 3, or even Fourth-Tier Spirit Vein!
Under normal circumstances, no one would actively mine Spirit Stone Ore.
Because doing so would be tantamount to destroying one's own Great Wall.
Once the Spirit Stone Ore is extracted, its ability to automatically attract spiritual energy mysteriously disappears.
Even if you put it back, it won't attract spiritual energy.
As a result, both large and small forces tend to protect the Spirit Stone Ore within the Spirit Vein with utmost care.
However, another paradox arises.
That's " Spirit Stone," the thing hailed as the universal currency of the Cultivation World, which is clearly made from Spirit Stone Ore.
Whether it's the spiritual energy it contains or the material itself.
This source can be verified.
So, where did all these Spirit Stone come from?
And who would do something so foolish as to destroy their own foundation?
According to current legends in the Cultivation World, Spirit Stone mainly come from Five Great Holy Lands distributed across five continents.
Under this, the Nascent Soul Upper Sect of each domain will also be granted the method of crafting Spirit Stone.
In other words, most Spirit Stone come from the Five Great Holy Lands and various Nascent Soul Sect.
The cultivators speculated that among the Five Great Holy Lands, there was a miraculous method to mine Spirit Stone Ore in quantitative quantities without damaging the quality of the Spirit Vein.
Luo Chen had seen a piece of Spirit Stone Ore before.
It's located in the Spirit Vein Cave below the Slanting Moon Valley.
He didn't dig it out back then.
The main reason is that I don't want to destroy that miniature Spirit Vein.
As it turns out, the Spirit Land of Slanting Moon Valley has indeed provided tremendous assistance in enabling him to cultivate to his current level.
If it had been unearthed back then, its value would have been no more than ten thousand Low-Grade Spirit Stone.
Its true value lies in its ability to actively attract the spiritual energy that Li Tian.
Moreover, there were two other reasons why we didn't excavate at that time.
One reason is that Luo Chen doesn't know how to create the currency " Spirit Stone ".
Even if you dig it out, it's just about absorbing spiritual energy directly; the efficiency isn't even as good as a carefully crafted elixir.
Secondly, Luo Chen was weak at that time.
Such a large piece of Spirit Stone Ore is difficult to divide and use without special methods.
If you take the whole piece out, it's hard to avoid attracting unwanted attention.
But now, he has already solved the second problem.
"We've got the strength now!"
"Besides, I have my own methods now!"
"Although I still can't create orthodox currency Spirit Stone, I can use Spiritual Sense restrictions to seal the cut raw ore."
Luo Chen pursed his lips, his eyes sparkling with excitement.
With the profound cultural heritage of Fallen Phoenix Mountain.
The Spirit Stone Ore below must be plentiful!
Perhaps there are even some Mid-Grade Spirit Stone Ore inside, and maybe even a few high-grade ones!
Such items, whether for personal use or for trading, are highly sought after.
If I could figure it out myself, wouldn't that instantly solve my current financial predicament?
There's not much to say.
Let's get started!
Luo Chen immediately summoned the Sword Pellet, which transformed into Sword Light and began digging downwards.
He's actually quite experienced in cryptocurrency mining!
The original owner did it for a while initially.
Later, when Luo Chen took the Spirit Communication Pill for the first time, he also had a ten-year dream.
In that fleeting moment of memory, Luo Chen had been mining for a full ten years.
Therefore, he is at least a qualified miner.
The Sword Pellet is made of a special material, with its main feature being its sharpness.
Under Luo Chen's control, it quickly began to descend.
"It's this direction."
"That's right!"
"I can feel it! An immense amount of spiritual energy is right below."
Luo Chen was extremely excited.
This cave was originally located at the bottom of the mountain, extremely close to the center of the Spirit Vein.
With his foundation-building techniques combined with the Sword Pellet, his speed was incredibly fast.
Before long, an extremely pure spiritual energy rushed towards us.
Luo Chen felt a surge of energy after just one breath.
"Could there really be High-Grade Spirit Stone...?"
His open mouth gradually closed.
Her rosy cheeks turned deathly pale in an instant.
My excitement plummeted to rock bottom.
Luo Chen remained silent and retreated.
His speed was the pinnacle of his career!
In the blink of an eye, it transformed into a golden light and, carried by the Sword Pellet, fled wildly into the distance!
Beneath that mine tunnel, where a tiny crack was visible.
A massive, solid shadowy figure slowly opened its eyes.
In his enormous eyes, there was sadness, regret, confusion, and even more so, an anger that would never fade away.
"Born a hero, died Ghost Hero... Am I, Pang Renxiong, truly dead?"
"Damn it! Damn it!"
"Wasn't he dead? How is he still alive?"
"No, that's not right. He was dead, he transformed into Ghost King!"
"What kind of anger and resentment could have allowed him to transform into a Ghost King in such a short time?"
Luo Chen didn't know.
All he knew was that there was only one word he needed to do.
Escape at all costs!
Ghost King comparable to Golden Core Immortal!
That was an existence that no Foundation Establishment True Cultivator could possibly contend with.
Perhaps a mere wave of the hand would be enough to kill him.
Luo Chen didn't want to lose his life here, so he used all his strength, unlike anything he had ever seen before, to escape frantically.
The Perfected Carefree Wind Riding!
Flying on a sword!
The pure spiritual energy enveloped him, merging with the golden Sword Light, breaking through all obstacles, and fleeing desperately.
at the same time.
Almost the instant he fled, Fallen Phoenix Mountain began to tremble.
Huge bursts of ghostly energy erupted from the ground.
An earth-shattering aura descended once again upon the Great River Ghost City.
An unparalleled aura permeated all directions.
Within the Ghost City, all the spirits and ghosts, from Ghost General generals to mindless spirits, trembled and prostrated themselves on the ground.
This Ghost Domain realm was created by the fall of the three great Ghost King.
That's why they haven't parted for many years.
He hasn't appeared in public for many years.
But this was only because a new Ghost King had been born.
Now, that demon Ghost King has awakened.
This Ghost Domain, which had been silent, suddenly erupted into chaos!