Beginning Cultivation

Xiao Yan lingered over the three options, each of them deeply appealing to him.

If he had a more formidable weapon, then even with his low strength, he could rely on its sharpness to slaughter those thick-skinned magical beasts with a casual swing.

Xiao Yan didn't know what kind of magical beast the Ancient Dragon-Phoenix was, but it was both a dragon and a phoenix. It sounded incredibly impressive.

A flying Dou technique made from the wings of such a magical beast would likely leave countless people in the dust through speed alone, not to mention its additional effect of ignoring spatial restrictions.

The Three-Origin Circulation Method seemed far inferior, but younger descendants were a clan's hope.

If he obtained this cultivation method, then his descendants and the younger members of the Xiao Clan would be able to surpass a great many people from the very beginning.

As time passed and more people cultivated it, its value might even surpass that of the first two.

Gritting his teeth, Xiao Yan ultimately didn't choose the Asura World-Annihilating Blade he preferred, instead selecting the Three-Origin Circulation Method.

As for the flying Dou technique made from Ancient Dragon-Phoenix wings, Xiao Yan didn't dwell on it for long.

He might be able to endure the soul impact of a magical beast within a high-grade Profound Tier flying Dou technique through his considerable soul power, but that didn't mean he could withstand the impact of a magical beast's soul within a Heaven Tier Dou technique.

Moreover, using a flying Dou technique to its full effect required a vast amount of Dou Qi to expend.

Even a high-grade Profound Tier flying Dou technique was difficult for him to use freely, and he had to take Qi Recovery Pills from time to time to accelerate his Dou Qi recovery.

As for a Heaven Tier flying Dou technique, no matter how many Qi Recovery Pills he took, the little bit of Dou Qi possessed by a Dou Zhe or Dou Shi would probably be drained dry in an instant.

Who knew what realm one would need to cultivate to before truly being able to unleash its effects?

The Three-Origin Circulation Method Xiao Yan chose suited him best and would soon be useful.

After selecting the "Three-Origin Circulation Method," Xiao Yan quickly received a massive amount of complex information in his mind.

It was his first time encountering cultivation-related information in reality. Xiao Yan shook his head. To fully master it, he first needed some basic knowledge.

Over the next half year or so, Xiao Yan revealed his differences, much like in his simulated-life experiences.

After laying the groundwork and fully comprehending the Three-Origin Circulation Method, Xiao Yan began preparing to cultivate.

Under the watchful eyes of many people, Xiao Yan sat down cross-legged, formed a cultivation hand seal, and slowly entered a meditative state.

As Xiao Yan entered his state, everyone couldn't help but become filled with anticipation.

"His posture is correct, but I wonder whether he'll be able to cultivate Dou Qi on his first attempt?"

The First Elder gazed into the distance at Xiao Yan, who sat on the lush green grass far away. There was a faint, barely perceptible tremble in his voice.

Xiao Zhan smiled proudly. "Yan'er isn't even three yet. Even if his first attempt doesn't succeed, his extraordinary talent is enough to leave children his age far behind."

He had learned a thousand characters in one month and mastered a cultivation method in two. His intelligence was anything but ordinary. Now, it only remained to see how he fared in cultivation.

Standing nearby, Lin Shuiyao, with her curvaceous figure, hadn't expected her youngest son to be so gifted and intelligent. She muttered to herself, Could it be because he eats too much that he's so clever?

Xiao Lin watched Xiao Yan's every movement with eyes as deep and tranquil as ancient pools.

On the Dou Qi Continent, where strength reigned supreme, intelligence alone was nothing worth mentioning. Only by displaying astonishing potential in cultivation as well could one truly be called a genius.

Xiao Lin didn't expect Xiao Yan to succeed on his first attempt.

When he first cultivated Dou Qi, he had already been five or six years old, and it had taken him a full seven or eight days of attempts before he absorbed and refined his first strand of Dou Qi.

Having a child sense the energy of heaven and earth was not only a tremendous test of talent, but also a severe test of temperament.

As long as he cultivated Dou Qi before the age of five, Xiao Lin would be satisfied.

If a little fellow could cultivate Dou Qi at the age of five, the Xiao Clan would produce another person as powerful as him. Then the Xiao Clan's future would...

At that thought, even someone as steady as Xiao Lin couldn't help but envision scene after stirring scene in his heart.

As his eyes closed, the contents of the Three-Origin Circulation Method quietly echoed through Xiao Yan's mind.

Having already studied its contents until he knew them by heart, Xiao Yan quickly sensed the difference around him once he put it into practice. His body seemed to be immersed in countless points of starlight.

Xiao Yan knew that these specks of starlight were the energy that existed between heaven and earth.

As he captured that energy, Xiao Yan's body seemed to transform into a black hole.

With each breath, streams of pale white air flowed in through his mouth and nose. His chest rose and fell slightly, forming a perfect cycle with every inhale and exhale.

"He... succeeded in cultivating?!" Xiao Lin's eyes were instantly filled with shock, and he could hardly believe it.

Xiao Zhan said excitedly, "That's right, Father! Yan'er succeeded in cultivating before he was even three years old!"

"Why are you shouting so loudly? Don't disturb Yan'er's cultivation." Lin Shuiyao shot Xiao Zhan a reproachful look.

The First Elder stared dumbfoundedly at Xiao Yan, around whose body air currents swirled. He had begun cultivating before he was three years old—this was simply too heaven-defying!

Unlike what most people believed about Dou Qi cultivation, Xiao Yan absorbed not only the energy of heaven and earth, but also wisps of spiritual energy hidden in the air.

It was precisely because of this special energy that the Dou Qi refined by the Three-Origin Circulation Method not only nourished the meridians, but also slowly strengthened Xiao Yan's soul power.

Although the effect was extremely weak, its accumulation over a long period would certainly bring about a tremendous improvement.

As Dou Qi appeared within his body, the medicinal power of the Primordial Origin Pill hidden throughout Xiao Yan's limbs and bones began to take effect more rapidly.

Xiao Yan felt a surge of heat suddenly emerge within his meridians and merge into his Dou Qi.

In an instant, the circulation speed of his Dou Qi doubled, swiftly coursing through his entire body.

As it nourished his meridians, the pure Dou Qi seeped into them and began nourishing Xiao Yan's bones and flesh.

For a moment, Xiao Yan's entire body became scorching hot, wisps of white vapor spreading out from all over him.

Xiao Yan felt as though his body were a bottomless pit, desperately craving the energy around him.

Almost simultaneously, the energy of heaven and earth surged faster, and a fierce gust swept through the surroundings.

"This is..." Xiao Lin was stunned.

Other than using the Testing Magic Stone Stele, it was ordinarily difficult to determine the true strength of someone in the Dou Qi stage.

Yet this surge of heaven and earth energy was clearly a sign of a breakthrough.

Xiao Zhan also stood frozen in disbelief. Although the First Stage Dou Qi was the easiest to break through, and most people could do so within one to three months, this had only taken a moment. It was far too fast!