Ten Years of Time, Switching Cultivation Methods

"Why didn't Brother Ning go to the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range to try your luck?"

In a small courtyard, Wei Zhong and Ning CanKun were raising their cups for a little drink.

"I'm old, I don't want to move anymore. This old bone of mine doesn't want to take any more risks."

Ning CanKun drank a cup of Spirit Wine, a flush appearing on his face.

"Didn't Brother Ning gain anything from going to the Qingchuan Secret Realm last time?"

The latter gave a wry smile:

"My grandson wanted to buy a Magic Sword and was short on Spirit Stones, so I contributed some.

And I also thought that I haven't fought with anyone for many years. Even if I found good things in that Secret Realm, I wouldn't be able to keep them.

So I gave up on that idea. Now, one step back leads to step after step back, and I don't want to take any risks."

"Alas, Brother Ning is open-minded.

But I am very envious when I see those spiritual objects transported back from the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range."

Ning CanKun glanced at Wei Zhong and said:

"I still advise you to dismiss this idea."

"Oh?"

Wei Zhong was interested in hearing about the Azurewood Sect's development of the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range, and took the initiative to fill his wine cup.

"Do you know why our Azurewood Sect suddenly advanced into the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range?"

Wei Zhong pondered for a moment:

"Could it be that the resources of the Qingchuan Secret Realm are insufficient?"

The latter nodded:

"In addition to that, this matter is also an arrangement from above."

"Brother Ning means?"

"Exactly, it's the idea of those Core Formation stage seniors. Maybe even the legendary Spirit Transformation stage cultivators are participating in the development of the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range in various prefectures."

Wei Zhong gasped, as expected, this matter was a decision made by the high-level human race.

It's just that due to the different regions, Mangyuan Prefecture was a little later than Nether Luo Prefecture.

"Then why does Brother Ning advise me to dismiss this idea?"

"Hehe, although it is a high-level decision. But our Azurewood Sect is after all a few days later than the Rakshasa Sect next door, and the front line is still unstable.

We humans covet the resources in the mountains, so why don't the mountain demon beasts covet our human bodies?

Especially the spiritual bodies of us cultivators, which are more delicious in the eyes of demon beasts than spiritual medicine."

Wei Zhong felt a chill when he heard this.

"Don't look at how much we are gaining now, but those are all exchanged for the lives of cultivators."

"In this past year, our Azurewood Sect cultivators have suffered heavy losses in the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range. There are rumors within the sect that one-third of the first batch of disciples who went there died within a year."

"Even the True Disciples have suffered losses, especially the most powerful Second True Disciple, who nearly died at the hands of a Core Formation stage demon beast. If Hall Master Yu hadn't arrived in time to help, I'm afraid the Eight Great True Disciples would now be seven."

"Oh, is that Senior Lu with the white robe and paper fan?"

"Exactly, exactly. It is rumored that he wields eight Second-Order Flying Swords and possesses extraordinary strength. But who would have thought that such a senior expert would almost die?"

Wei Zhong couldn't help but sigh:

"The Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range is indeed a dangerous place in the eyes of us human cultivators."

"Brother Chu has been farming for so many years, it's better not to go to such a dangerous place. Accumulate your wealth properly. If you can't buy a Foundation Establishment Pill, you can still exchange for one or two Foundation Establishment spiritual objects. You might be able to attempt Foundation Establishment once in your lifetime."

Wei Zhong raised his wine cup:

"Then I'll take your good words, brother."

"Speaking of which, have any new Foundation Establishment cultivators appeared nearby this year?"

"Of course, there have been several cultivators who successfully established their foundation after coming out of the Secret Realm a year ago, including a rogue cultivator.

In addition, there are also a few disciples from the batch that went to the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range who have also established their foundation."

Unexpectedly, in just one year, so many cultivators have successfully established their foundation.

Watching Ning CanKun leave, Wei Zhong returned to his small courtyard, instructed Nine Colors to guard the house, and then entered the Grotto-heaven to resume his cultivation.

His task of accumulating lifespan has not yet been completed, and the transfer of cultivation methods has not yet begun, so there is no rush to establish his foundation.

When the outside world is more stable, and the Azurewood Sect has completely gained a foothold in the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range, it will not be surprising to see a few 'Jade Marrow Mushrooms' flowing out on the market.

Let the 'Jade Marrow Mushroom' inside the Grotto-heaven grow a little longer for now.

In the blink of an eye, spring passed and autumn came, and ten years had passed.

In the eyes of outsiders, this middle-aged cultivator named Chu Zhong has been farming steadily, having farmed in the Azurewood Sect for twenty years, and is considered an old senior among Spirit Farmers.

Regardless of the disturbances in the outside world, he has always adhered to his belief in farming. He has accumulated enviable Azurewood Sect connections with his farming experience and winemaking skills.

Not only is he on good terms with the outer sect deacon in charge of Spirit Field rentals, but he also has connections with the True Disciples within the sect.

Especially one of them is Shen Yuqi, the True Disciple of the Pill Hall Master, and a Pill Master.

It turned out that Wei Zhong had improved the recipe for Green Vine Intoxication in his spare time over the past few years, making its ability to nourish the body even better.

This attracted the attention of Shen Yuqi, who stayed within the sect, and he wanted to spend a lot of money to buy the wine recipe from Wei Zhong, but Wei Zhong gave it to him for free.

The latter was overjoyed and said that he owed Wei Zhong a favor. Wei Zhong could seek him out if he had any trouble.

Wei Zhong was naturally happy to do so, his wine recipe was not easy to obtain.

Perhaps he would have to take a few furnaces of precious pills in the future to pay it off.

These ten years have also brought Wei Zhong a lot of gains.

[Name: Wei Zhong]

[Cultivation: Qi Refining Ninth Layer (99%)]

[Technique: Azure Wave Art · Grandmaster (89%); Nourishing Body Art · Proficient (9%)]

[Lifespan: 105/150]

Ten years of cultivation not only advanced him from the Qi Refining Seventh Layer to the Qi Refining Ninth Layer Completion, but also included a 'recharge' that increased his lifespan by ten years.

Azure Wave Art isn't far from the Grandmaster level, but it's a pity that he will switch to other techniques next, so no matter how high the proficiency of this technique is, it will be useless.

What's gratifying is that Nourishing Body Art has successfully entered the Proficient stage, completely repairing the hidden injuries on Wei Zhong's body, allowing Wei Zhong's lifespan limit to return to one hundred and fifty, reaching the standard of ordinary Qi Refining cultivators.

Moreover, Nourishing Body Art still has room for continued development. He wonders if it will increase his lifespan limit like some life-extending techniques.

In short, Wei Zhong already has a surplus of forty-five years of lifespan, so he can switch techniques.

He has heard that when cultivating high-level techniques, it is easier for cultivators to break through realms. He wonders if this is true.

Inside the Grotto-heaven, Wei Zhong picked up the Jade Slip containing the Spring Autumn Water Refining Art, and according to the description within, he began to change his technique.

As both are water-attribute techniques, Wei Zhong did not encounter any difficulties during the transition. In one month, all the spiritual power in his body was transformed into the unique spiritual power of the Spring Autumn Water Refining Art.

At this moment, Wei Zhong's cultivation also fell from the Qi Refining Ninth Layer to the Qi Refining Sixth Layer.

Converting techniques inherently involves a certain degree of loss. Besides that, the reason why Wei Zhong fell by a small realm is because the spiritual power of the Spring Autumn Water Refining Art is much stronger than that of the Azure Wave Art.

If Wei Zhong's spiritual power was like driftwood floating on the water surface before, then now it is like a rock hidden deep in the water.

The quality has risen more than one level, and it also carries a unique heavy flavor.

Various magic arts performed with it are also much stronger than before.

The 'Years Dao Method' column on the panel has also lit up. As long as Wei Zhong has a thought in his mind, he can transform into Foundation Establishment in an instant.

(The setting of this book is that the lifespan of Qi Refining cultivators is 150, while some novels have it at 100. I think it's too shabby to be 100 years old after cultivating Qi Refining, so I added 50.)