Cultivating a New Technique on Secluded Doom Island (4K)

Upon hearing of such a drastic change, Xiao Chen stood still and pondered for a short while.

No one around him urged him, clearly indicating that Red Tassel True Person and the others understood that such situations indeed required time to sort out.

"I never expected something like this to happen."

Xiao Chen sighed and asked, "Fellow Daoist Hongying, I was in temporary seclusion and got the date mixed up. May I ask what day it is today?"

Since we've run into someone here, let's confirm the time.

Red Tassel True Person had no doubts and immediately recalled, "Let me calculate, today should be the ninth day of the seventh month."

"That's right, we set off on the fourth day of the lunar new year, and today is the fifth day since we left, which is the ninth day."

Um?

It's only the ninth day of the seventh lunar month?

It's important to know that Xiao Chen left this place on the third day of the seventh month to explore the New Cultivation World.

Including the day spent waiting for the cooldown period, the four days spent traveling back and forth, and most of the day spent in Gui Yun Market.

He spent less than six days in the New Cultivation World.

I returned this time on the morning of the ninth day of the seventh lunar month.

If we calculate it that way, it's equivalent to him not spending any time traveling.

The timelines of the other two Cultivation World can also be considered to have been kept in sync.

If that's the case, it seems like a pretty good thing?

From now on, Xiao Chen will have much less to worry about; he won't have to keep calculating the time back and forth between the two sides, and the day will be the day it is.

This also makes it much easier for him to plan his actions in the future.

For example, if I go to the New Cultivation World to sell spiritual items later, I only need to consider the cooldown of the emblem, and I can return in two or three days at the fastest, without delaying things here.

The same applies to the reverse.

If you plan ahead and figure out what you need to do here, you can schedule the time in the New Cultivation World.

When the appointed time arrives, I'll come back to handle things first, and then rush back as soon as possible.

The main goal is to balance both aspects without neglecting either.

"Alright, thank you for your answers, Fellow Daoist Hongying."

Xiao Chen cupped his hands in thanks, saying, "I still have some things to take care of, so I won't stay any longer."

"However, since we met, it must be fate. Before I leave, let me give you a word of advice."

"If you go to the Storm Sea, it's best not to choose to stay in the Lightless Sea, especially stay far away from the Yin Corpse Sect."

"Alright, let's part ways here. Farewell, fellow Daoists!"

Xiao Chen waved his hand, leaving the bewildered crowd behind, then turned and quickly left, disappearing into the horizon in the blink of an eye.

The Sea Race are indeed formidable.

He traveled tens of thousands of miles for the next period of time, but still didn't encounter a single Golden Core Sea Fish.

It seems they were all driven to gather within the territories of the Ink Barrier Sect and Heavenly Dipper Sect to participate in the siege.

"Such a wonderful secret technique, used for something like this, what a waste."

Xiao Chen couldn't help but feel a little regretful. "If we used this method to catch fish, the efficiency would be incredibly high."

"Then every voyage at sea must come back with a full catch!"

If given the opportunity, we could consider investigating with the Sea Race to find out how they did it.

However, Xiao Chen was not a fisherman, so he wasn't in a hurry to acquire the relevant secret techniques; he would see how things went in the future.

If you have the chance, you can learn it; if not, then forget it.

I've returned to Secluded Doom Island and just gotten a clear look at the situation there.

Xiao Chen was slightly taken aback. "Huh? Did I go to the wrong place?"

The once barren island has now become a verdant sea.

The entire west side was covered with dark green wisteria, interspersed with shimmering white Snow Leaf Grass amidst the lush green grass.

Only the eastern forests still retain a faint resemblance to their original state.

The thick, Spirit-Sealing Sinking Cloud Wood itself remained largely unchanged, except that many more vines had grown around it.

What happened?

Xiao Chen was a little confused. "Didn't I only leave a few days ago?"

Although many seedlings had already appeared on the island before he left due to the unusual Nascent Soul Formation.

But how President so fast?

"Bite!"

Accompanied by the clear Red Thread Bell, Su Li came running out of the forest. "You're back!"

A hint of surprise flickered in her eyes. "I thought you'd be gone for several months this time too."

Um?

Xiao Chen recalled that he did seem to always stay away for several months before returning.

No wonder Su Li had such thoughts.

But there was nothing he could do about it; he wasn't just wandering around aimlessly, he was constantly on the move for cultivation.

"If you're not used to it, you can leave now."

Xiao Chen had originally intended to say that, but he changed it to, "This matter went much more smoothly than initially expected."

"So I came back early."

"By the way, what's going on on this island?"

"I've only been gone a few days, and I feel like I don't even recognize myself anymore."

Upon hearing this, Su Li's face flushed slightly.

Slightly embarrassed, she reached up and tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, explaining softly, "I thought you'd be gone for quite a while, so I thought I'd practice my Witch Runes on the island."

"For convenience, some temporary Witch Talisman were also made."

"I didn't expect that the original Spirit Seal couldn't be used directly on the Witch Talisman, causing some power to leak out midway, resulting in its current state."

"If you don't like it, I'll clean it up right now."

Previously, due to the Moon Eclipse, even Spirit Herb could hardly grow around Su Li.

Therefore, no timely corrections were made after the island was discovered to have become lush and green.

Furthermore, she also deduced from the Nascent Soul Formation phenomenon that Xiao Chen possessed Wood Spiritual Root.

So he thought of planting more High-grade Spirit Herb on the island, which would be more comfortable for Wood Element cultivators.

"No need, I quite like this environment."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Chen immediately waved his hand. "Besides, I have Wood Spiritual Root, so it'll be more comfortable to stay on the island with more flowers and plants."

"Let's not talk about that anymore, let's come to the beach first. I brought you some Fried Spirit Fish, it's delicious."

"Try it and see if it suits your taste. If it's alright, I'll bring back a few more next time."

Hearing Xiao Chen say that, Su Li was clearly very happy, her eyes curving like a pair of crescent moons.

They followed him to the beach.

Enjoy the Spirit Fish while listening to the latest developments in the outside world.

How do you like the taste?

"It's really delicious! The flesh of this Spirit Fish is so tender and fresh."

"In short, the external situation has changed quite a bit."

"Although these are all opinions given by independent cultivators, they may not be entirely accurate."

"However, we must not be complacent; it would be best to investigate the exact situation."

Xiao Chen carefully explained the new information he had just received. After all, this matter concerned Nascent Soul True Lord, and it was very necessary to remind Su Li to be mentally prepared.

After all, if the war continues to escalate, it could very well affect the Secluded Doom Island.

Or rather, it will inevitably affect all cultivators within the Compassion Sea.

"So... you're leaving again?"

Su Li's focus, however, was different from others.

She wasn't particularly interested in the situation of Han Chuan True Monarch and Mist Barrier True Monarch.

They were more concerned about Xiao Chen's next move and safety.

"There's no rush. I plan to cultivate on the island for a few days before heading out."

Xiao Chen immediately shook his head. "After all, I only recently broke through, so I need to familiarize myself with the Cultivation Method and Law Technique first."

"By the way, if I occupy the island's Spiritual Qi, will it interfere with your learning of Witch Runes?"

The Spiritual Qi on Secluded Doom Island is relatively limited; the amount of Spiritual Qi that can be controlled within a fixed time is also limited.

Normally speaking, let alone two Nascent Soul True Lord, even one person wouldn't be enough.

If it weren't for the Spiritual Qi Tide of the Compassion Sea and the presence of some Spirit Herb on the island, even Golden Core cultivator would probably find the Spiritual Qi here too barren.

"It's alright, I'm mainly focusing on familiarizing myself with the drawing techniques for Witch Runes for now."

Su Li immediately replied, "It's like learning Talisman Making; we're not at the stage of actual creation yet, so we really don't need much Spiritual Qi."

She used this analogy.

Xiao Chen immediately understood. "Oh, I get it, Witch Talisman and Talisman are similar, right?"

"Then you must need materials like Talisman Brush, Talisman Ink, and Talisman Paper, right?"

"Please give me a list of exactly what I need later."

"Next time I go out, I'll bring some back for you."

He thought for a moment and added, "By the way, don't just write down the materials for the Witch Talisman; include other things as well. Write down whatever you need as well."

"There's no need to worry about saving money. You know I'm not super rich, but I do have some savings."

"And barring any unforeseen circumstances, we'll soon be making another windfall."

Moreover, once Xiao Chen has figured out the situation in the New Cultivation World, and officially starts trade between the two sides...

He'll definitely accumulate more and more Spirit Stone.

By then, there will be no shortage of Spirit Stone.

With such confidence, Xiao Chen no longer needs to worry about saving money. As long as he doesn't squander it recklessly, he can spend it boldly where necessary.

"Alright then, I'll thank you in advance."

Su Li didn't refuse or feign politeness, but readily agreed.

Then he added, "However, I've only just started practicing, so I don't need any particularly good materials."

"Just buy according to the list when the time comes, there's no need to waste money."

Xiao Chen blinked. "Don't worry, I understand."

This trip was relatively easy and not too tiring.

Therefore, he naturally doesn't need to rest much.

After chatting briefly with Su Li...

He then sat cross-legged on the nearby beach and began to seriously study the newly acquired "Disaster Transfer Art".

Xiao Chen had already memorized the mental cultivation techniques and such beforehand.

Therefore, he mainly spent this time reviewing the numerous annotations left on this Law Technique.

These are the building ideas left over from the development process, as well as the insights and reflections of the creator, Gui Yun True Monarch.

This is undoubtedly a very valuable experience for practicing this Cultivation Method.

By mastering these points, Xiao Chen could gain a more thorough understanding of this Cultivation Method and thus cultivate it more effectively.

Of course, no one can help with the understanding of the Dao; it depends entirely on the cultivator himself.

Upon thorough examination, this "Disaster Transfer Art" has two major flaws, which were summarized by Gui Yun True Monarch himself and written at the end of the Cultivation Method.

There are two minor flaws, which Xiao Chen himself discovered.

Let's start with those two minor drawbacks.

One issue is the accompanying Law Technique that are common in Yellow-grade Technique.

For Xiao Chen, this wasn't a problem. It was simply a matter of finding other ways to supplement his various Law Technique; he was already used to it.

Secondly, there's the issue of the energy expenditure involved in cultivation.

It's unclear whether this Cultivation Method is modified from Heaven-Grade Technique and not a true Yellow-grade Technique.

Or perhaps it's because it was created by Blessed Land Cultivator, and has long been accustomed to the high concentration of Spiritual Qi within that blessed land.

In short, this "Disaster Transfer Art" is not like a normal Yellow-grade Technique, which does not require much Spiritual Qi or resources during cultivation.

Instead, it requires cultivators to cultivate in places with extremely rich Spiritual Qi.

If the Spiritual Qi Concentration in the surrounding area does not meet the standard, the Cultivation Speed will decrease.

Fortunately, for Xiao Chen, this problem can be solved by finding Spirit Vein or by directly using Spirit Stone.

At worst, it just means consuming a little more Spirit Stone during cultivation.

Therefore, it can only be considered a minor drawback, and it's actually not that bad.

Let's talk about those two major flaws.

The first major flaw is that the power of the Cultivation Method is severely insufficient.

In his original plan, using the "Disaster Transfer Art" should have allowed him to perfectly transfer his injuries away.

However, once you actually start doing it, you realize that this approach has serious flaws.

Even Nascent Soul True Lord's understanding of the Great Dao is still quite superficial.

This results in the current version of the Cultivation Method, even when cultivated to the Great Accomplishment Realm, only being able to help cultivators transfer at most 30% of their injuries.

For beginners, it's practically worthless.

Moreover, this problem is limited by the cultivator's understanding of the Great Dao, and there is absolutely no way to solve it.

However, Xiao Chen wasn't too worried about that.

He used it for cultivation anyway, and never expected it to do anything else in the first place.

The second major flaw is that the Cultivation Method is limited by structural issues, resulting in insufficient potential.

During the process of making repairs and adjustments, the Previous Gui Yun True Monarch discovered that his original Cultivation Method had shortcomings.

In order to change the Heaven-level cultivation method to Yellow-level, he ruthlessly deleted many crucial parts.

This directly resulted in the <Disaster Transfer Art> severely lacking potential for further development, essentially eliminating the possibility of future generations supplementing it and elevating it to a fifth-tier Cultivation Method.

To put it bluntly, it has inherent deficiencies, which means it can only be a Fourth-Order Technique.

If a cultivator reaches the fifth level, they must discard the previous Cultivation Method and switch to another.

Compared to those top-tier Cultivation Method that allow for a smooth path directly to the Nascent Spirit Transformation, this is undoubtedly far inferior.

However, while this did have some impact on Xiao Chen, it wasn't a significant one.

It's just that you need to change your Cultivation Method after breaking through; he's always done it this way before.

What happens after breaking through to the fifth rank?

Xiao Chen doesn't need to consider such long-term issues at the moment.

This kind of thing should be left to your past self, who had already Spirit Transformation, to handle. Worrying about it now feels a bit like needless anxiety.

"These flaws are acceptable to me; I'll work on them first and see what happens."

Without much hesitation, Xiao Chen immediately began formal cultivation, refining the true essence provided by the Yin Five Elements Wheel according to the cultivation method.

At the same time, they actively refine new true essence to accelerate their accumulation speed.