Re-cultivation

The size of this grey bead was no different from the previous ones.

However, the color it emitted was vastly different. Perhaps it was a special color formed by the mixture of three attributes, no longer the specific color of any single attribute.

Inside the grey bead, one could vaguely see dense grey text swimming about.

Cheng Buzheng took a glance and, without hesitation, swallowed it directly.

Instantly.

A hazy spirit light emanated from his soul, transforming into countless dense grey texts that enveloped his three-colored soul, leaving no trace of its original three-colored hue.

Then, a profound mystery entered his soul, and countless cultivation methods and various experiences flooded in.

His consciousness entered a world of pure white, where day and night ceased to exist. He studied and pondered the profound meanings of the cultivation technique, as if a teacher were breaking down knowledge into pieces and explaining it meticulously.

After an unknown amount of time, perhaps an instant, perhaps ten thousand years, time lost all meaning. He finally comprehended this cultivation technique to the peak of perfection, comparable to its creator.

As he brought this cultivation technique to the pinnacle of mastery, Cheng Buzheng suddenly opened his eyes.

The profound cultivation technique echoed in his mind. This tailor-made technique could no longer retain its old name, as it was no longer a single-attribute cultivation method.

After pondering for a while, Cheng Buzheng decided to name this cultivation technique Starry Sky Technique.

He did not immediately switch to the new cultivation technique. Instead, he sank his mind...

Master of the Heavenly Jade Disc: Cheng Buzheng

Realm: Third Level of Qi Refining

First-Order Cultivation Technique: Low-grade (Boutique) Starry Sky Technique+

First-Order Spell: Low-grade (Ultimate) Purple Crystal Bracelet+, Low-grade (Ultimate) Earth Escape Technique+, Low-grade (Ordinary) Concealment Technique (Not yet initiated)+

Spiritual Power Value: 1

Cheng Buzheng saw that the quality of the Starry Sky Technique was only a First-order Low-grade Cultivation Method, but its profoundness far surpassed that of a Mid-grade single-attribute cultivation technique.

At this moment, with only one point of Spiritual Power Value, he could not continue to deduce. Simply deducing a three-attribute cultivation technique had consumed nine points of Spiritual Power Value, leaving him unable to deduce the newly acquired spell, Concealment Technique.

He did not know how much Spiritual Power Value it would take to deduce the Starry Sky Technique to the First-order High-grade Ultimate level, but he knew it would not be a small amount.

This tailor-made cultivation technique was the cornerstone of his path to immortality. It absolutely could not be shaken in the slightest. No matter the cost, he had to deduce this cultivation technique to the First-order High-grade Ultimate level.

Fortunately, he now had eight fat sheep to fleece. Otherwise, he would be in a real bind.

After all.

The small plate could not directly absorb the Spirit Stone Raw Ore from the rock wall. If it could, he wouldn't have to go through so much trouble and could simply find rich mineral deposits.

After checking the changes on his panel, Cheng Buzheng didn't hesitate and prepared to switch cultivation techniques. He had originally planned to raise the Starry Sky Technique to the peak of First-order High-grade before switching.

However, considering he had ten rest days and that even with cultivation, without the aid of alchemical pills or spirit stone raw ore, his cultivation progress wouldn't be significant, he decided it was better to switch to the Star Technique now.

Even if he were to raise the Starry Sky Technique to the peak of First-order High-grade later and then switch, there wouldn't be much of a cost. After all, it was derived from his current Starry Sky Technique as a foundation, making it a continuation of the same lineage.

At that time, he would just need to make a slight adjustment to his circulation route map.

However, switching between two entirely different cultivation techniques would incur costs that varied greatly depending on one's cultivation level.

With this thought, Cheng Buzheng no longer delayed. His will descended into the Dantian space, taking command of the entire Dantian space and gathering immense pressure, moving towards the center of the Dantian.

His will, carrying an irresistible pressure, crushed down upon the vortex.

The vortex at the center of the Dantian began to shake precariously, on the verge of shattering.

Waves of intense, unbearable pain emanated from his Dantian, as if someone were flaying his skin, extracting his bones, and draining his blood.

Cheng Buzheng frowned deeply, gritting his teeth tightly. Fine beads of sweat constantly seeped from his forehead, his complexion turned as pale as paper, and a trickle of blood flowed from the corner of his mouth. Yet, his expression remained incredibly resolute.

This clearly showed that cultivation techniques were the foundation, and switching them was no easy feat. It required enduring pain that ordinary people couldn't bear, and it would also severely injure one's vital energy, with the cost varying based on cultivation level.

Although Cheng Buzheng had to endure intense pain, severe injury to his vital energy was almost impossible. After all, he was only in the Early Qi Refining Stage, his cultivation was very low, and he had already comprehended the Starry Sky Technique to the peak of perfection.

At most, he would only suffer minor injuries, which was also one of the reasons he was switching now. The higher the cultivation level, the greater the price to pay.

A short while later.

A loud bang echoed within the Dantian space as the vortex at the center of the Dantian completely disintegrated.

The red magic power cloud floating below seemed to explode, and countless red mana threads scattered everywhere.

Not long after.

Countless red mana threads drifted freely throughout the entire Dantian space.

Cheng Buzheng, who could previously mobilize his magic power instantly, now needed to gradually integrate his mana before he could use it, undoubtedly reducing his efficiency significantly.

At this moment, he didn't seem to care at all.

He followed the circulation route map of the Starry Sky Technique and began to circulate his energy. Wisps of visible spirit energy gathered around him, were then absorbed into his body, flowed into his meridians, and circulated according to the Heavenly Cycle.

After completing one full cycle, a wisp of refined grey spiritual power drifted into the Dantian space.

His Divine Sense in the Sea of Consciousness separated a wisp of Divine Sense of the same size and lowered it to the center of the Dantian space.

Under the command of his will, the grey spiritual power and the wisp of Divine Sense in the Dantian space began to intertwine.

Not long after.

A strand of grey spiritual power and a strand of divine sense gradually confronted each other.

At the center of the Dantian, the two converged and circled.

Having had one experience, he was no longer hesitant. His will commanded the entire space, sweeping with immense pressure, squeezing towards the two colliding entities.

Under the ubiquitous pressure, the two gradually formed a grey vortex.

The vortex, only the size of a strand, continuously accelerated, spinning madly, and the essence of the fusion of the two gradually appeared.

Strands of grey mana with a metallic luster floated below the grey vortex.

As the suction of the grey vortex gradually increased, it slowly absorbed the surrounding red mana threads.

The grey vortex devoured the red mana threads, and the grey vortex grew a little larger, its suction also strengthening a bit.

As time passed, from initially only being able to absorb the surrounding red mana threads, its terrifying suction now encompassed all the red mana threads within the entire Dantian space.

However, the vortex, emitting a misty grey Spirit Light, was much smaller than before, and the Misty Grey Mana Cloud had also shrunk by a circle.

Seeing this, Cheng Buzheng flicked a strand of Misty Grey Mana from his fingertip. The strand of Misty Grey Mana cut through the air, leaving a small ripple in its wake, and shot directly at the Earth Wall not far away.

The strand of Misty Grey Mana, like heavy iron falling into water, sank continuously. In the blink of an eye, the strand of Misty Grey Mana had traversed his Divine Sense Coverage.

Compared to the Misty Grey Mana thread, the red mana thread of the same size was not just a little inferior; the difference was simply too obvious.

In comparison, there was a huge gap in both mana strength and mana purity.

Mana strength represented the destructive power of the mana, while purity represented the endurance of the mana.

When breaking through realms, under the same conditions, higher mana strength and mana purity made advancement easier.

Although Cheng Buzheng couldn't say he knew everything about the Qi Refining Stage, he had a general understanding.

The cultivation transfer was complete.

He did not stop cultivating but continued to consolidate his foundation, while also nurturing the minor injuries sustained during the cultivation transfer.

As he circulated the Starry Sky Technique, the surrounding Spirit Energy slowly gathered towards him, flowing into his meridians and circulating within them along the Circulation.

To his delight, the Spirit Energy he absorbed now was no less than that of someone with Double Spiritual Roots, but the circulation efficiency was not much different from before.

As a complete Circulation cycle finished, he discovered that the mana refined was slightly less than before. This was the consequence of improving mana strength and purity.

"Fortunately... the mana refined per Circulation is only a little less, so it's not a big problem. I wonder what the situation will be with the later deduced cultivation methods. I hope they won't be too different either!"

Cheng Buzheng said with some worry.

Everything has two sides; where there are disadvantages, there are also advantages.

Moreover, the difficulty of his cultivation breakthrough had already become much easier than for others.

Cheng Buzheng suppressed his distracting thoughts, calmed his mind, and with his eyes slightly closed, continued to circulate the Starry Sky Technique to consolidate his foundation.

PS: Placing my bowl, politely asking for three things (requesting collection, recommendations, and votes).