After returning to his cave abode, Li Qing let out a long breath. He sat cross-legged and quietly reflected on the changes brought by entering the Spirit Transformation stage.
Several days later, three Heaven and Earth Spirit Fires emerged from Li Qing's body, and the Crimson Blazing Heaven Art began to circulate.
Buzz!
Li Qing attempted to meditate and cultivate for a while, but he discovered that no matter how he circulated his technique and breathed in and out, his cultivation remained practically unmoved. There was not the slightest sign of improvement.
"The world's origin energy is far too thin. The Great Dao of the Human Realm truly is no longer suited for Spirit Transformation stage cultivation."
"To cultivate to Late Deity Transformation before ascending is simply utterly impossible. That is why those Spirit Transformation stage powers all chose to seal themselves away."
At this realm, one had essentially reached the summit of the Human Realm's Dao Path. Even with more than ten thousand years of lifespan, Li Qing could not see the slightest hope of entering Late Deity Transformation.
"However, now that I've broken through to Spirit Transformation, I should consider searching for another Heaven and Earth Spirit Fire."
With each major realm, the Crimson Blazing Heaven Art allowed one to accommodate one additional Heaven and Earth Spirit Fire, using it to assist cultivation and strengthen the might of one's Dao techniques.
Being able to subdue three Heaven and Earth Spirit Fires was already an immense stroke of fortune for him, and it was one of the reasons his cultivation had advanced so quickly.
"Counting the intelligence from the Yan Region, I currently have information on four Spirit Fires. I just don't know whether I'll gain anything from it."
"I'll explore them one by one after the Spirit Transformation