Level Three

[Cultivator Wu Tao's Schedule]

[Chou Shi - Yin Shi]: Sleep.

[Mao Shi]: Wake up at the beginning of Mao Shi, wash up, do Dao Huzi, eat breakfast. Begin cultivating Sanyang Technique at the exact hour of Mao Shi.

[Chen Shi - Si Shi]: Cultivate Sanyang Technique.

[Wu Shi]: Make lunch at the beginning of Wu Shi, rest for half an hour after eating (the rest time is actually spent solving problems from "One Thousand Basic Knowledge of Artifact Refining"). Begin cultivating Dragon Spear Technique at the exact hour of Wu Shi.

[Wei Shi - Shen Shi]: Cultivate Dragon Spear Technique.

[You Shi]: Make dinner at the beginning of You Shi, rest for half an hour after eating (the rest time is actually spent solving problems from "One Thousand Basic Knowledge of Artifact Refining"), recover physical state for half a Shichen at the exact hour of You Shi.

[Xu Shi - Hai Shi]: Practice Formations.

[Note: This is the schedule for the first, fifth, sixth, and seventh days. The allocation of time on the second, third, and fourth days is slightly modified. For example, Dragon Spear Technique is moved to Xu Shi and Hai Shi on the second and third days, with Wei Shi and Shen Shi used for refining Magic Robes. On Thursdays, he goes to the Market to set up a stall, returns at the exact hour of You Shi, and continues practicing Formations in Xu Shi and Hai Shi. If there are no Formations to practice, he practices Dragon Spear Technique.]

[Perseverance and unremitting effort are the keys to success!]

This world's Immortal Calendar only records years, months, and days, with no concept of weeks. Wu Tao made a slight modification to create his own Weekly Method for planning his schedule.

Putting down the brush, Wu Tao carefully blew on the schedule he held in his hand to dry it. Then, he took some Rice Paste (the Rice Paste was made from Common Rice; he wasn't wealthy enough to use Spirit Rice yet) and solemnly pasted it on the wall as a daily reminder.

Of course, this was a short-term schedule. If there were any other changes in the future, it could be modified.

"Reducing sleep time to two Shichen, four hours, and greatly increasing cultivation time will lead to faster progress. In my previous life, people often said 'staying up late to cultivate immortality,' and now it has actually come true."

Two Shichen was neither too much nor too little for his current cultivation level, enough to restore his mental energy.

If he didn't push himself, with his talent and background, how could he compete with the second-generation cultivators of the major immortal sects on the path to eternal life?

It was just past the beginning of Wu Shi. After finishing lunch, Wu Tao took advantage of his rest time to create this schedule. He glanced at the Water Clock, and it was already the exact hour of Wu Shi.

"Time to cultivate Dragon Spear Technique!"

He took out the book "Dragon Spear Technique" and began to study it. What he needed to cultivate now was the first move, Fire Sweep, which didn't involve many variations. The truly complex parts were the methods of circulating energy and applying force.

With Wu Tao's current understanding, he could distinguish between Body Techniques and non-Body Techniques. For example, Fireball Technique was a non-Body Technique; it only involved circulating energy according to the incantation. As long as the energy circulation was correct, a fireball could be conjured.

However, Dragon Spear Technique, as a Melee Spell, had an additional element of applying force.

How to utilize qi and strength, apply force skillfully, without wasting a single bit of Strength, the posture of the body, even the state of force applied by muscles, tendons, and bones – it was all very complicated.

And how to combine this with energy circulation amidst such complex force application techniques.

It emphasized the harmony of qi and strength, where a slight movement could affect the entire body, creating an unstoppable momentum, a momentum of not returning until the enemy was slain.

Moreover, this was only one aspect of the Difficulty. The second Difficulty was that the language used to describe spells in this cultivation world was extremely obscure and difficult to understand, with a Difficulty level no less than a primary school student solving Advanced Mathematics Problems in his previous life.

If it were in the past, before the game panel was activated and a profession generated, the original owner would have been utterly confused by this Dragon Spear Technique, not understanding a word.

Wu Tao read it word by word, his secondary profession, Body Cultivation talent, quietly activating. The obscure feeling vanished, and he only felt that the Dragon Spear Technique was profound and unfathomable, requiring careful study to fully grasp.

Focusing on the move "Fire Sweep," Wu Tao studied it repeatedly for a full hour before gaining a basic understanding. He felt ready to practice and discover any shortcomings to correct them one by one.

Putting down the book, he rested his mind for a moment. Wu Tao stood up, walked to the corner, and picked up the Three-Pointed Great Spear leaning against the wall. With a slight flick of his right foot, the spear whistled through the air.

Wu Tao stood still, the circulation and exertion methods for the "Fire Sweep" move flashing in his mind. Feeling confident, he let out a soft shout: "Fire Sweep!"

The spear thrust out!

It lacked proper form!

The exertion method had not kept up with the circulation method; they were out of sync, causing the move to lag and lack continuity.

Again.

Over and over.

He knew no fatigue.

An hour later.

"Fire Sweep!"

The spear thrust out, a flash of the Red Tassel appearing. Though the speed wasn't fast, it had gained proper form. The circulation and exertion methods were now synchronized, but it was like watching a slow-motion replay.

He retracted the spear.

"Hoo hoo!"

Wu Tao panted heavily, feeling his Dantian's spirit energy nearly depleted and all his strength drained. Sweat poured down his face. This Body Cultivation Technique was truly arduous to cultivate.

However, a look of joy appeared on his face because his Personal Status had recorded the Dragon Spear Technique's "Fire Sweep" move.

[Secondary Profession · Body Cultivation]: Dragon Spear · Fire Sweep Beginner (1%)

"It's entered the beginner stage. Next is diligent work, slowly improving this move."

Wu Tao closed his Personal Status and put down the Three-Pointed Great Spear. It was already the hour of Shen (7-9 PM). He felt ravenously hungry and quickly measured out two catties of Spirit Rice and one catty of ordinary dried meat to prepare a meal.

Half an hour later, after finishing two catties of Spirit Rice and one catty of meat, his hunger finally subsided.

"Cultivating Body Techniques greatly increases appetite. In the future, expenses for food and meat will also increase significantly. This is what they call the poverty of a Body Cultivator's life," Wu Tao sighed inwardly. He took out a Low-Grade Spirit Stone and began to recover his state.

By the hour of Xu (9-11 PM), Wu Tao had restored his Essence, Qi, and Spirit to their optimal state. He then took out the Formation Practice Board to practice the First-Grade Level Three Small Spirit Light Shield Restriction.

First-Grade Level Three Small Spirit Light Shield Restriction (90%)

"At most a few more days, and I'll have completely mastered the Small Spirit Light Shield Restriction," Wu Tao thought excitedly, and began practicing on the Formation Practice Board.

After practicing for two shichen, it was Chou Shi, and he went to bed on time.

This continued for two days, and in the blink of an eye, the third day arrived.

[Secondary Profession · Body Cultivator]: Dragon Spear · Fire Sweep Beginner (16%)

First-Grade Level Three Small Spirit Light Shield Restriction (98%)

These past two days, Wu Tao had been lucky. Both his primary and secondary professions had triggered a professional Lucky Bonus once, greatly accelerating his progress.

"The Small Spirit Light Shield Restriction, I'll master it today."

With the lamp burning dimly, Wu Tao took out the Formation Practice Board, sat cross-legged on the bed, cleared his mind, and confirmed his state was at its peak. Only then did he circulate the Sanyang Technique, his spiritual energy like a blade, falling onto the practice board.

The lines were elegant, the spiritual power continuous, like a dancer on the board, leaving beautiful footprints.

The lines intertwined and overlapped, and a Restriction Rune slowly took shape. The Spiritual Charm on it became more and more prominent, not far from a complete Restriction Rune. But Wu Tao dared not slacken. A First-Order Level 3 Restriction was far more complex than a First-Order Level Two. Therefore, even if it was just a step away, he had to treat it seriously.

"Done!"

As the last stroke fell, a complete Small Spirit Light Shield Restriction Rune appeared on the practice board. As soon as it was engraved, a dazzling light flashed and then disappeared, followed by a faint Spiritual Charm lingering around it.

"Hoo!"

Wu Tao's entire mind relaxed. He said joyfully, "The Small Spirit Light Shield Restriction has finally been engraved. This First-Order Level 3 Defense Restriction can withstand spell damage and physical damage. Theoretically speaking, it depends on the wearer's strength; the stronger the strength, the stronger the defense.

But after all, it's only a First-Order Level 3 Restriction, and it has its limits. Attacks from the Late-Stage Qi Refining realm would be difficult to withstand."

"Tomorrow is Tuesday, and I'll start refining the Small Spirit Shield Robe. Refining a First-Order Level 3 robe is more difficult than a First-Order Level Two, and the required materials have also greatly increased. The Starfire Stones have increased to five, and the Demon Silkworm Silk has increased to one and a half jin."