Thunder Sound Clears the Turbid

For a full hour, Man Xiongmu imparted the Youyun Xingqi Tu, only stopping when he confirmed Wu Tian had completely memorized it.

"You must study this Qi Circulation Diagram daily and master it thoroughly. It will allow you to achieve twice the results when you open your meridians."

"In addition, I will teach you the Cloud Water Spell and the Gather Wind Spell. Once you have cultivated these two spells, you won't need to visit the Law Transmission Hall anymore."

After speaking, he demonstrated the Cloud Water Spell and the Gather Wind Spell once each.

The Cloud Water Spell could gather the essence of water from heaven and earth, forming a dark cloud. With a flick of the hand, raindrops would fall.

The Gather Wind Spell was even simpler, requiring only fifty-eight ancient syllables. A flick of the sleeve could whip up a strong gust of wind.

Wu Tian only needed to see them twice to record both spells into his System Panel.

After Man Xiongmu handed Wu Tian a Bitter Bamboo seed, he returned to his meditation chamber.

Wu Tian bit the seed in his mouth and planted it in a crevice outside his cave dwelling. He then activated the Cloud Water Spell. As he recited the seventy-four ancient syllables one by one, the essence of water from heaven and earth began to gather.

Soon, a dark cloud formed, hovering three feet above Wu Tian's head. A few drops of water fell, but they were sparse and weak. Within a dozen breaths, the cloud dissipated.

Wu Tian then cast the Gather Wind Spell, and a strong wind immediately blew. It not only caused the seed to sprout roots but also made the leaves of the dozen or so Bitter Bamboo plants nearby rustle and shoot up by a segment.

"As expected of a spiritual seed, unlike ordinary bamboo."

The mountain winds normally wouldn't cause these bamboos to grow. Only the spell-infused wind, which gathered the essence of wind, could make the Bitter Bamboo grow taller.

"Once I enter the Qi Nourishing Realm, consuming grains and cereals will increase the turbid qi in my body, which is detrimental to cultivation. That's why Man Xiongmu told me to eat the leaves of this Bitter Bamboo after nourishing my qi."

"When daylight comes, I'll need to make another trip to the mess hall, as a farewell."

Wu Tian leaped up and bit off a few tender leaves from a Bitter Bamboo. Immediately, a bitter taste mixed with the scent of bamboo leaves spread, making his eyes water.

"So bitter..."

"No wonder they say Bitter Bamboo leaves can calm the mind and focus the spirit. When it's this bitter, how can anyone think of other random things?"

He endured the bitterness and swallowed the bamboo leaves. Not long after, his stomach felt full, and he no longer felt hungry.

"Oh well, for the sake of cultivation, I have to suffer."

Wu Tian calmed his mind and began to ponder his skills. He now had four spells to cultivate: the Fire Pupil Curse, the Thunder Sound Curse, the Cloud Water Spell, and the Gather Wind Spell.

Once the Tongyou Qi was achieved, even the Fire Pupil Curse wouldn't require waiting for sunrise. He only needed to use Tongyou Qi to guide the essence of fire for cultivation. Of course, absorbing the morning's purple qi would yield even better results.

"Let me try to cultivate all four spells in one round. With Tongyou Qi, casting spells will definitely be different from before."

"I've already cast the Cloud Water Spell and the Gather Wind Spell. Next, I'll try the Fire Pupil Curse and the Thunder Sound Curse."

Wu Tian circulated his techniques, cultivating these two spells one by one, and carefully observed the acupoints within his body.

"The Thunder Sound Curse is the most effective at purging turbid qi from the body, several times more so than other spells."

"The Fire Pupil Curse is second, the Gather Wind Spell third, and the Cloud Water Spell is the least effective."

He rearranged the casting order of the spells and tried again. Unknowingly, an entire night had passed.

"Casting the Thunder Sound Curse first, followed by the Fire Pupil Curse, then the Cloud Water Spell, and finally the Gather Wind Spell yields the best results."

Wu Tian discovered that casting the Cloud Water Spell immediately after the Fire Pupil Curse made the Cloud Water Spell's turbid qi purging effect comparable to the Fire Pupil Curse. He wasn't entirely sure of the profound reason but guessed it was due to the water and fire attributes.

"The Tongyou Spell is no longer useful for my current cultivation. My main task now is to open the seventy-two acupoints as soon as possible and begin cultivating the Qi Circulation Diagram."

"My future tasks will be cultivating the four spells and opening acupoints."

"At the current pace, opening acupoints shouldn't take too long."

Wu Tian settled his mind and repeatedly cast the four spells. After each round of casting, the turbid qi in his body would churn. He would seize this opportunity to open acupoints until the turbid qi solidified again, then he would cast the spells anew.

This was the small trick taught by Man Xiongmu: cultivate the spells first, then open acupoints, which could slightly increase the efficiency of opening acupoints.

"But I feel like opening acupoints is much more effective after casting spells. It's completely unlike what Man Xiongmu said, that it's just a negligible improvement."

After a few rounds of cultivation, Wu Tian noticed the difference. "I suppose it's the effect of the Thunder Sound Curse. The high-level spells passed down by the senior are indeed extraordinary."

"If that's the case, my acupoint opening speed might be faster than anticipated."

He cast the four spells in rotation, then opened acupoints, repeating the cycle. Unknowingly, another night passed.

Wu Tian felt extremely fatigued mentally, but his Tongyou Qi became even purer under the refinement of the four spells. Furthermore, absorbing the essence of water, fire, wind, and thunder yielded better results than absorbing only the essence of wind previously.

As the morning sun began to rise, he stopped his practice after absorbing a wisp of the morning's purple qi with the Fire Pupil Curse. Although the Fire Pupil Curse lacked the profound effect of the Thunder Sound Curse in purging turbid qi, after each absorption of purple qi, he felt a warmth in his eyes, and a warm current flowed directly to his spiritual platform.

Despite a night of cultivation and mental fatigue, he felt much relieved.

"This Fire Pupil Technique has the effect of nourishing the spirit..."

"One Thunder Sound Curse, one Fire Pupil Technique, each with its own unique benefits, far beyond what the Cloud Water Spell and Gather Wind Spell can achieve."

Wu Tian increasingly felt the vast difference between the techniques passed down by that senior and the inheritance from Skull Mountain.

"That senior said that if I can perfect my Cauldron Body and transform into human form within ten years, he can take me back to the sect."

"But according to Man Xiongmu, the Qi Nourishing Realm alone requires ten times the time needed for Foundation Establishment. This means I will also need ten years to reach the perfection of the Qi Nourishing Realm."

"Not to mention that even after breaking through to Cauldron Forging, I still need to cultivate the Cauldron Forging realm to perfection..."

"Time waits for no one!"

Wu Tian felt a sense of urgency. He didn't want to waste any time and quickly rushed towards the mess hall.

When he arrived at the mess hall, he saw Wu Xia'er, dressed in red today, waiting for him by the side entrance from afar.

Upon seeing Wu Tian, she immediately rushed over, threw her arms around him, and excitedly said, "White Dragon, I've broken through, I've broken through!"

"Hahaha~"

The maiden's bell-like laughter echoed; she was clearly overjoyed.

Wu Tian was also a little surprised, not expecting Wu Xia'er to break through at almost the same time as him.

Wu Xia'er began cultivating three years ago, and in just three years, she reached Foundation Establishment completion. Her talent is already comparable to Man Xiongmu's, and she has the potential to enter the Law Refining Realm in the future.

In fact, those in the Law Refining Realm are already qualified to be Elders on Skull Mountain.

Most of the Stewards are at the Cauldron Forging realm.

Although Man Xiongmu is currently only a Steward, it's because he is preparing to take over the position of Elder of Qiyun Cave, so he hasn't accepted other Elder positions within the sect.

"White Dragon, tell me if I'm amazing, haha!"

Wu Xia'er was clearly extremely excited, hugging Wu Tian as she walked towards the mess hall.

As they entered, they heard Aunt Wu's voice, tinged with a smile, "There you are, you little rascal. Xia'er broke through in her cultivation today, so you get to share in the good fortune. I've prepared the flesh and blood of a python that has become a spirit; it's quite nourishing. I've saved a portion for you, go eat it quickly!"

Fatty Huang grumbled from the side, "Giving such nourishing food to a dog is such a waste. I can barely bring myself to eat it..."

As he was speaking, his eyes swept over Wu Tian, and he suddenly paused.

"Wait a minute, why does this dog look like it's become a spirit?"

"Its essence is full, and spiritual light emanates from its body..."

"This... has it really become a spirit?!"