Pill Digging Countdown (One Hundred Years)

With that incident, Lin Qi no longer dared to touch things randomly. She quietly tucked the scroll into her robes, planning to spend some time studying it.

When she went outside, Lin Qi found that only Talisman Crafting and Formation Array remained among the five doors; the other three had already vanished.

She tried pushing the door to the Formation Array room.

It was as steady as Mount Tai, unmoving.

Lin Qi stroked her chin, pondering, "It must be that my strength isn't enough yet, and I can't learn Formation Array. But with only these two doors left, does it mean I only have talent in these two areas?"

Lin Qi felt a slight regret.

She had originally wanted to see if she could do Alchemy. She heard that Alchemists were the most profitable profession in the Cangwu Realm.

Before Lin Qi could sigh further, she was ejected from the Underground Palace.

The moment she emerged, she felt incredibly exhausted, as if her spirit and energy had been completely drained.

Lin Qi immediately understood that entering the Underground Palace consumed a large amount of Spiritual Sense. With her current beginner level, she could probably only manage to grab things from within.

Lin Qi wearily held the Phoenix Feather, intending to reattach it to the token.

As her finger touched the Phoenix Feather, a cool sensation flooded her mind.

A spark of inspiration struck Lin Qi, and she placed the Phoenix Feather against her brow.

She felt her exhausted and vacant mind gradually recovering.

Entering the Underground Palace consumed Spiritual Sense, but the Phoenix Feather itself could rapidly restore it... Gong Shaojun truly thought of everything.

Lin Qi's mind gradually cleared.

Once her Spiritual Sense had fully recovered, she tied the Phoenix Feather to her waist and considered starting her cultivation.

Before cultivating, Lin Qi grabbed a piece of paper and wrote a few large characters on it with a cinnabar brush—Pill Digging Countdown [One Hundred Years]!

As soon as she finished writing these words, a cultivation method suddenly appeared in her mind—the Ice Phoenix Divine Art.

The majestic and grand four characters impacted her mind, and an awe-inspiring chill pierced Lin Qi's Divine Soul.

Lin Qi was frozen in place by this coldness for nearly half an hour before she could barely regain her senses.

She rubbed her face, trying hard to warm up her mind.

Ever since she obtained the Ice Phoenix Essence Blood, she had either been freezing or on her way to freezing.

If she didn't improve her resistance to the cold soon, she would eventually freeze to death!

Calming her thoughts, Lin Qi focused on observing the Ice Phoenix Divine Art. Beside the scroll was also a supplementary Mind Incantation.

Cultivation Methods in the Cangwu Realm were divided into four tiers: Heaven, Earth, Black, and Yellow. Each tier also had Upper, Middle, and Lower grades.

The Ice Phoenix Divine Art in Lin Qi's mind did not display its tier.

Based on her estimation, the mere term "Divine Art" suggested that the quality of this Cultivation Method would be no lower than Earth Tier.

As for its actual level, she would probably have to ask Lin Qi's mother, Gong Shaojun.

The scroll only showed the first move—Scattered Phoenix Shadow Dance.

Cultivators would extract Ice Spiritual Energy and compress it into an Ice Phoenix Afterimage, which could be used for both offense and defense. The more afterimages, the stronger the attack. Upon reaching Great Accomplishment, a single afterimage could unleash a Thousand Miles of Ice Seal.

Simultaneously, a small figure holding a sword appeared on the scroll, fluidly reciting incantations and performing sword techniques.

With a point of the long sword, an Ice Phoenix Afterimage hissed out from the sword tip, soaring into the sky.

Even as a phantom image, Lin Qi could sense the terrifying power contained within the Ice Phoenix Afterimage.

She felt a bit eager to try it, but seeing that the person on the scroll used a sword to perform the sorcery, she couldn't help but sigh.

So, to perform the moves, one had to learn swordsmanship?

Lin Qi had to suppress the excitement in her heart and wait until tomorrow to ask True Monarch Qingyun.

Lin Qi carefully flipped through the entire scroll and found a line of text in the bottom right corner—This Divine Art is only for cultivators with an Ice Spiritual Root. Furthermore, the Cultivation Method is potent and prone to Backlash the Body. It is recommended to also cultivate a gentle and calming Cultivation Method.

A gentle and calming Cultivation Method?

Lin Qi took out the scroll of Cultivation Method given by True Monarch Qingyun from her robes. When she saw the Pure Spirit Art, she was in a daze.

Was it really... such a coincidence?

True Monarch Qingyun's Pure Spirit Art was a High Earth Tier Cultivation Method, considered a top-tier Cultivation Method of the Tianyi Sect. It was a perfect match to supplement the Ice Phoenix Divine Art.

Lin Qi suddenly obtained two high-tier Cultivation Methods. While overjoyed, she was also filled with motivation.

With her almost max-level equipment and being two years ahead of Lin Yun in joining the sect, if she could still be crushed by weak opponents, she might as well go home and grow sweet potatoes.

She glanced at the sky and saw the bright moon hanging high, the night was perfect. She decided to forgo rest and dedicate the precious second half of the night to studying the Cultivation Methods.

She couldn't cultivate the Ice Phoenix Divine Art yet, but she could cultivate True Monarch Qingyun's Pure Spirit Art!

Lin Qi had sworn to crush the entire Cangwu Realm.

For this grand goal, she had to seize every moment.

The first step would be to start with all-night cultivation!

The rooster crowed for the first time, and the dawn light was faint. Lin Qi stretched with a refreshed feeling, exhaling with satisfaction.

In just one night, she had gained a preliminary understanding of the Pure Spirit Art. Her spiritual energy was abundant, and her cultivation was steadily improving.

Lin Qi estimated that at her current pace, she would break through to the second stage of Qi Refining before long.

"I'll go to the Scripture Pavilion in the morning to borrow some sorcery manuals! Then in the afternoon, I'll ask Master about learning swordsmanship!"

With her plans made, Lin Qi saw that it was still early and got ready to climb the stone steps.

Senior Sister Yuan Xi had repeatedly mentioned the benefits of the Zonglei Peak stone steps. Lin Qi's face showed a hint of bitterness, but she had already silently added it to her training list.

Zonglei Peak was exceptionally quiet in the early morning, with the crisp calls of cranes in the distance.

Misty white clouds drifted by, and a gentle breeze blew. Faintly, she could hear the sounds of cultivators practicing swordplay.

This was what paradise on earth must be like.

This was the sect in the cultivation world.

Lin Qi admired the scenic beauty of Zonglei Peak as she leisurely walked towards the stone steps.

Before she got close, she saw a slender girl in a black and white short outfit practicing swordplay.

Upon closer inspection, Lin Qi realized it was Senior Sister Yuan Xi.

Just as Yuan Xi finished her practice and wiped sweat from her face, she happened to glance at Lin Qi and exclaimed in surprise, "Junior Sister Xiao Qi, are you heading down the mountain so early in the morning?"

Lin Qi thought she had arrived quite early, only to find that Senior Sister Yuan Xi had already completed a set of sword forms.

It seemed she would have to wake up even earlier next time.

"Yesterday, I heard Senior Sister say that climbing the stone steps can strengthen one's physique. I just arrived at the sect, and I haven't learned much yet, but I don't dare to slack off, so I thought I'd climb the steps to exercise."

Yuan Xi wasn't surprised. Instead, she patted Lin Qi's head with a look of relief.

"Xiao Qi, you are so diligent and eager to learn. Master will surely be very happy to see this."

Lin Qi blushed slightly and touched her face, "I saw Senior Sister has already finished a set of sword forms. Senior Sister is so hardworking; I should learn from you."

Yuan Xi's smile faded slightly as if recalling something. "Xiao Qi, you're different from me. I have to be diligent."

Lin Qi keenly sensed a momentary dip in Senior Sister Yuan Xi's mood.

But she didn't pry.

Interpersonal relationships require maintaining a certain sense of boundaries.

"Senior Sister, are you going to continue practicing your sword?" she asked, deliberately changing the subject.