Starry Sky Technique

Seven days later.

Cheng Buzheng returned to the secret chamber, placed the full back basket of Spirit Stone Raw Ore in a corner, and sat cross-legged on the ground with a joyful expression. The day's harvest had greatly satisfied him.

His mind sank, and his consciousness entered his soul...

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 (Boutique) Concealment Technique+

Spiritual Power Value: 2213

Facing such a massive Spiritual Power Value, he couldn't help but become greatly excited. This was equivalent to over two thousand Spirit Stones. Although it could only be used for Deduction, it was still a huge Wealth.

Although one Spirit Stone Raw Ore storage point had not been successfully collected, the remaining seven Spirit Stone Raw Ore storage points were successfully collected one by one under his patient lurking and waiting.

Unfortunately, at the seventh storage point, he failed. Wang Daba was in Closed-door Meditation inside the Spirit Stone Raw Ore storage cave, focusing solely on cultivation and not stepping outside his door, which made it impossible for him to act.

"It seems to be because his cultivation is about to break through!

In the past... he wasn't solely focused on cultivation, ignoring everything else.

...This is the only possibility!"

Cheng Buzheng thought to himself.

Afterward, he didn't think much of it and prepared to investigate again after some time. After all, one storage point of Spirit Stone Raw Ore was worth over three hundred points, and he didn't want to give up this piece of fat meat.

Cheng Buzheng had no intention of letting the more than two thousand Spiritual Power Value on the Panel lie idle. It only had value when used.

As his thoughts moved.

Memories of the Starry Sky Technique churned, and he then extracted all the memories, details, and experiences of the Starry Sky Technique, condensing them into a seed-like form.

He then placed it directly in the recessed nest in the center of the small plate. The small figure formed by his Three-Colored Soul pointed at the Starry Sky Technique on the Panel.

Instantly.

The Spiritual Power on the Panel decreased by another eighteen points. The patterns on the surface of the small plate lit up slightly, and countless white lights enveloped the seed.

As the small plate deduced, the patterns on its surface flickered.

Not long after.

The white light dispersed, the patterns extinguished, and a gray bead appeared in the recessed nest in the center.

Cheng Buzheng didn't hesitate after seeing the cultivation technique's quality improve, and clicked on the Starry Sky Technique again.

As he spent without reservation, his Spiritual Power Value rapidly decreased. Finally, he deduced the Starry Sky Technique to First-order High-grade Extreme. He reached out and beckoned, and the Grey Bead within the recessed nest flew into his palm.

Then, he examined it. The size of the Misty Grey bead hadn't changed, but its appearance had undergone a significant transformation. Countless Grey Text formed a thin layer of wrapping, rotating around the Misty Grey bead within.

Seeing this.

He raised his hand, opened his mouth, and swallowed, all in one go.

Instantly, countless Grey Text surged out and enveloped his soul, leaving no trace of its Three-Colored Soul.

A profound mystery integrated into his soul, and the myriad insights and experiences regarding the cultivation technique were absorbed by him, transforming into his own cultivation sustenance.

As he continuously comprehended, the Grey Text that enveloped him gradually decreased until it disappeared, and he had completely mastered this cultivation technique, reaching a level comparable to its creator.

Afterward, Cheng Buzheng saw that he still had sufficient Spiritual Power Value.

He steeled his heart, and his Three-Colored Soul extended its trembling right hand, clicking on the Concealment Technique on the panel.

As the rank of the Concealment Technique continuously increased, the Spiritual Power Value decreased at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Before long, the Concealment Technique had reached First-order High-grade Extreme.

He reached out and beckoned, then swallowed the Transparent Bead from the recessed nest of the Small Plate in one gulp.

The exterior of his Three-Colored Soul seemed to be wrapped in a layer of flowing water, giving it a somewhat illusory appearance. Upon closer inspection, one would find that it was composed of countless transparent texts.

As he comprehended, the illusory feeling gradually disappeared.

Then, the small figure formed by the Three-Colored Soul looked at the panel deep within his Sea of Consciousness...

Master of the Heavenly Jade Disc: Cheng Buzheng

Realm: Third Level of Qi Refining

First-Order Cultivation Technique: High-grade (Extreme) Starry Sky Technique+

First-Order Spell: Low-grade (Extreme) Purple Crystal Bracelet+, Low-grade (Extreme) Earth Escape Technique+, High-grade (Extreme) Concealment Technique+

Spiritual Power Value: 121

Cheng Buzheng saw that his Spiritual Power Value had dropped to just over a hundred points, but he had no regrets. Although the Starry Sky Technique had consumed nearly two thousand points of Spiritual Power Value, it was the foundation of his Great Cause of Longevity. No matter the cost, he had to go all out to complete the deduction.

His original plan to fuse multiple spells into one was thus abandoned.

Deducing the Starry Sky Technique from three cultivation techniques meant that the Spiritual Power Value consumed for each additional cultivation technique increased exponentially. The further the deduction progressed, the more astonishing the consumption became.

If he hadn't "reaped the rewards" and obtained enough Spiritual Power Value, he wouldn't have even dared to imagine it. This much Spiritual Power Value was equivalent to over two thousand Spirit Stones, which he simply couldn't afford.

The spiritual power consumed to deduce and refine multiple spells into one was simply too much. Spells were merely protective skills, not the cornerstone of the Great Cause of Longevity. Wouldn't it be better to learn more spells? Wasn't that more appealing?

Deducing the Concealment Technique to First-order High-grade only cost nearly two hundred points of Spiritual Power Value.

If multiple spells were deduced and refined into one, it would cost at least tens of thousands of Spiritual Power Value. It was simply not worth such an expenditure. The gap between gains and losses was too vast.

As for the Purple Crystal Bracelet and the Earth Escape Technique, they were the best common means at the current stage. Further deducing and improving their grade would turn them into chicken ribs. His magic power could not support such a massive consumption.

Seeing this.

He wanted to experiment and see what was so miraculous about a First-order High-grade Extreme cultivation technique.

Afterward, Cheng Buzheng closed his eyes slightly and began to circulate the new cultivation technique.

Instantly.

Visible strands of Spirit Energy rapidly gathered around him, continuously being absorbed into his body.

Cheng Buzheng followed the new Circulation Route Map. The Meridian Grey Spirit Light within his body intensified with each circulation, and his meridians were undergoing transformation. The Grey Vortex at the center of his Dantian space gradually deepened in color and was also undergoing transformation.

At this moment, fine sweat seeped from his forehead, his face was pale, and he gritted his teeth, silently enduring the transformation within his body. He knew this was an irreversible process.

The surrounding Spirit Energy flowed like water within the misty grey meridians. With the rapid circulation of the heavenly cycle, it was quickly refined into even purer and stronger Grey Spiritual Power.

As soon as these strands of Grey Spiritual Power entered his Dantian, they were absorbed by an incredibly terrifying force, swept away, and disappeared into the misty grey vortex at the center of his Dantian.

A strand of incredibly pure, astonishingly strong Grey Magic Power, emitting a Gold Jade-like Sheen, appeared in the cloud layer below the vortex. His original magic power was being reforged and tempered again.

Three Days Later.

Inside the Secret Chamber, Cheng Buzheng, who was sitting cross-legged, opened his eyes. A sharp glint flashed in his eyes, and a rare smile appeared on his face.

His current speed of absorbing Spirit Energy was comparable to a Mutated Spiritual Root, and the efficiency of circulating the heavenly cycle had greatly improved compared to before. However, his cultivation advancement speed had not changed at all.

This was because the magic power refined by the Starry Sky Technique he had just deduced had undergone a great qualitative transformation.

He slightly raised his hand, and a strand of misty grey magic power, emitting a Gold Jade-like Sheen, shot from his fingertip.

He experimented.

The current Magic Power Intensity and Purity were incomparable to before. It could absolutely be compared to the magic power quality of a Late Qi Refining Stage Mortal. Although the Magic Power Quantity was vastly different from a Late Qi Refining Stage Mortal, the essence was the same.

Even though the essence was the same, a Late Qi Refining Stage Mortal killing him would be as easy as flipping a hand. This was the crushing effect of Absolute Magic Power.

Because he could not wield High-grade Magic Tools or cast First-order High-grade attack or defense spells, although Support Spells did not consume much and could be cast by Early Qi Refining Stage Mortals, they still consumed a considerable amount.

But now, Cheng Buzheng killing an Early Qi Refining Stage Mortal was as easy as flipping a hand, and he could contend with a Qi Refining Mid-stage Mortal. Facing a Late Qi Refining Stage Mortal, he would have to busy himself with escaping.

After clearly understanding his own strength, he prepared to cultivate. For the Great Cause of Longevity, he would not slacken in the slightest.

Cheng Buzheng flicked a strand of Magic Power from his fingertip, enveloping a piece of Spirit Stone Raw Ore. He reached out and grasped the irregularly shaped Spirit Stone Raw Ore flying towards him.

Then, with the Spirit Stone Raw Ore held in his hand, his eyes slightly closed, wisps of Spirit Energy began to gather around his body. As he completed one Circulation, a large amount of Spirit Energy was absorbed into his body, cycling endlessly.

Inside the underground Secret Chamber, it was silent. Only a Mortal Cultivator sat cross-legged on the ground, cultivating diligently.