Cultivating the Technique, Increasing Strength

Hu Shu and the Mysterious Rogue Cultivator stood on a high vantage point, looking down at the Human Race members diligently cultivating and forging Magic Treasures. Hu Shu frowned slightly and said, "Senior, although the Human Race has made progress, the Heavenly Origin Sect and other forces are still a major concern. Do you have any good strategies?" The Mysterious Rogue Cultivator's gaze was deep. After a moment of thought, he said, "The urgent task is to increase the strength of the Human Race as quickly as possible. At the same time, we must also prepare our defenses..." The two began to discuss in low voices, their figures appearing particularly resolute under the moonlight.

The next morning, gentle sunlight sprinkled over Shouyang Mountain, casting a golden veil over the Human Race settlement. The Human Race members, unable to contain their excitement, began cultivating the "Lingxiao Body Tempering Technique" taught by the Mysterious Rogue Cultivator. Instantly, Spiritual Energy surged on Shouyang Mountain, resembling rising clouds and mist, with various strange lights flickering within.

The Mysterious Rogue Cultivator moved among the crowd, patiently guiding everyone. His voice was calm yet filled with power, "Pay attention to the circulation of your breath, guiding the Spiritual Energy to flow slowly along the meridians. Do not be impatient." Hu Shu stood by, watching everyone cultivate earnestly, his heart filled with relief. He knew this was the hope for the Human Race's rise.

A young man from the Human Race, his forehead beaded with sweat, was diligently cultivating according to the Mysterious Rogue Cultivator's teachings. Suddenly, the Spiritual Energy around him became chaotic, and his face instantly turned pale. Seeing this, the Mysterious Rogue Cultivator immediately stepped forward, his hands moving rapidly. Streams of gentle Spiritual Power flowed into the young man's body, helping him stabilize his breath. "Cultivation must not be rushed; it requires a gradual approach," the Mysterious Rogue Cultivator said earnestly. The young man nodded gratefully, adjusted his state, and resumed his cultivation.

As time passed, many members of the Human Race gradually grasped the knack of the "Lingxiao Body Tempering Technique." A middle-aged man's aura suddenly changed; his previously somewhat frail body was now filled with a sense of power. He had successfully broken through to Late Qi Condensation. Following him, several others broke through successively, and cheers of surprise erupted on Shouyang Mountain.

Watching this scene, Hu Shu felt a surge of passion. He decided to try cultivating himself and see if he could gain anything. He found a quiet place, sat down cross-legged, and circulated his Spiritual Power according to the "Lingxiao Body Tempering Technique." Initially, everything went smoothly, but when he tried to guide the Spiritual Energy to break through to a higher realm, he encountered an obstacle.

Hu Shu closed his eyes tightly, veins bulging on his forehead, as he fought against this obstruction with all his might. Just as he was starting to feel overwhelmed, the Invincible Domain System suddenly sent out a fluctuation. His heart stirred, and he attempted to borrow the system's power. Instantly, a powerful yet gentle force surged into his body, helping him break through the obstacle.

Hu Shu was pleasantly surprised to discover that he had not only broken through to Early Foundation Establishment but also gained new insights into the Invincible Domain System. He felt that the system seemed closely connected to the development of the Human Race. The improvement in the Human Race's strength could, in turn, feed back into the system, further strengthening the Invincible Domain.

While cultivating the techniques, the Human Race members were also busy forging Magic Treasures. The Mysterious Rogue Cultivator guided them in selecting suitable materials and explained the key points of Magic Treasure refinement. However, refining Magic Treasures was not easy, and many problems arose during the process.

During the smelting of materials, a young woman from the Human Race, due to improper heat control, caused the materials to instantly turn into a pile of useless slag. She lowered her head in dejection, her eyes filled with disappointment. The Mysterious Rogue Cultivator walked over, gently patted her shoulder, and said, "Don't be discouraged. Refining Magic Treasures requires multiple attempts and summarizing experience. You will succeed next time."

After numerous failures, someone finally succeeded in refining the first low-grade Magic Treasure—a dagger emitting a faint glow. The moment the dagger took shape, cheers erupted around them. Although this dagger was only a low-grade Magic Treasure, it was of extraordinary significance to the Human Race, symbolizing a crucial step forward in their Magic Treasure refinement.

Hu Shu and the Mysterious Rogue Cultivator watched the Human Race members successfully refine the Magic Treasure, their hearts filled with joy. However, they also knew that the path to improving the Human Race's strength was still long. At this moment, Hu Shu couldn't help but worry. With the Human Race's current improvement in strength, would it attract the attention of the Heavenly Origin Sect, thus inviting even fiercer attacks? After all, the Heavenly Origin Sect had always viewed the Human Race as a threat and sought to suppress their development.

Hu Shu looked at the Mysterious Rogue Cultivator, a hint of worry in his eyes. "Senior, although the Human Race's strength has improved, there is still a huge gap compared to the Heavenly Origin Sect. Furthermore, with our current pace of improvement, will it attract the attention of the Heavenly Origin Sect and lead to more intense attacks?" The Mysterious Rogue Cultivator frowned slightly and fell into thought. After a moment, he slowly said, "We must prepare for the worst. We need to accelerate the pace of the Human Race's strength improvement and simultaneously set up defensive measures." The two began to discuss in low voices again, planning their counter-strategy.

On Shouyang Mountain, the Human Race members continued to cultivate and forge Magic Treasures diligently. However, a potential crisis was quietly descending