"What a waste of such a wonderful world! The Spiritual Energy is so abundant it's almost solidified, yet there's absolutely nothing for cultivation."
Xu Xiao ventured deep into the passage, then used his Telekinesis to clear a path, extending hundreds of meters underground.
Here, the Spiritual Energy had already formed a thin mist, almost condensing into a tangible substance.
In some cultivation worlds, this would definitely be considered Spirit Vein.
With the help of some magic arrays and proper maintenance, it might be possible to create Spirit Stone.
Unfortunately, in this world, there is only the instinctive absorption and instinctive evolution of living beings.
The lifespan and Zhihui of ordinary creatures prevent them from discovering the power of Spiritual Energy energy, completely wasting such a great advantage.
"I just don't know if, once I take over this world, I'll be able to modify its fundamental rules or transfer its power."
"If possible, then I'll have more goals to pursue on my journey through the heavens."
Xu Xiao pondered to himself, if he could, he would simply take off.
All we need to do is find more worlds that have a foundation but lack truly powerful individuals, and then occupy them.
After that, all that's needed is for them to exchange resources, or even concentrate all their power in one world, which would be like raising a venomous insect, concentrating all resources.
With such a collection of wonders from all realms, coupled with Xu Xiao's mastery of the laws of all heavens, it will be easier for him to reach the highest realm than for others.
As for those worlds he used as nourishment, what business is it of his?
"Alright, alright, it's not even close to being a done deal yet. Let's focus on condensing our Golden Core here first and embarking on the path of cultivation."
Xu Xiao forced himself to stop his thoughts and found a clean place to sit down.
No matter how turbulent your thoughts are, they should stop.
We need long-term plans, but we also need to be steady in our steps.
Thinking without doing is empty talk; doing without thinking is just busywork.
He drew a basic Spirit Gathering Array on the ground and then blocked the passage to the future.
Xu Xiao carved out a temporary cave dwelling a hundred meters underground.
This Spirit Gathering Array was derived from the experience of the great master Guangchengzi. With the enhancement of the array, the already abundant Spiritual Energy is further amplified.
The thin mist had transformed into a thick, white fog that filled the field of vision, and the Spiritual Energy was almost condensing into water droplets.
"This feels so good! With this concentration of Spiritual Energy, even an ordinary person could live to be two hundred years old without any illness or pain."
Even for me, simply sitting here is quite beneficial to both my body and mind.
Spiritual Energy continuously flowed into Xu Xiao's body through his pores and breath, and the True Essence flowing in his dantian and meridians greedily absorbed the Spiritual Energy.
"I embarked on the path of cultivation through martial arts, and my body is now filled with True Essence."
"Once I condense my Golden Core and imprint the Spiritual Energy I absorb into my body with my own mark, it will transform into Magic Power."
"Only with Magic Power can I truly embark on the path of cultivation, able to freely control the matter of heaven and earth and cast spells."
Xu Xiao used to be able to summon wind and create storms because his cultivation of the Carefree Wind Riding technique came from experiencing the unrestrained Qingfeng.
By resonating with True Essence and controlling the invisible Wind Spirit, one can summon the wind, but that is all.
It's impossible to achieve other effects like summoning rain, causing earthquakes, or even turning the seas upside down, since it's not a matter of perception.
But having Magic Power is different. As long as your Magic Power is strong enough, you can accomplish anything you can imagine.
Whether it's summoning wind and rain or overturning rivers and seas, there's nothing that Magic Power can't do, only things you can't imagine.
If you do, it just means your Magic Power isn't enough.
After all, this is a power that only arises when one truly embarks on the path of cultivation. Even if you become an immortal, what you use is still based on Magic Power.
"However, I still lack many things, such as incantations, magical treasures, and even supernatural powers. The great Guangchengzi only gave me some basic techniques like the Five Elements Art Technique. I still have to study the more profound Daoist methods myself or seek them out in other worlds."
Xu Xiao calmed himself down and reassured himself that there would be milk and bread.
Right now, the most important thing is to focus on condensing the Golden Core.
After swallowing an NZT-49 and assuming the five-heart-facing-the-sky posture, Xu Xiao began to calm his mind and silently practiced the elixir-condensing method left by Guangchengzi — the Divine Charm Five Hearts Golden Core Art.
It sounds ordinary, but it is the most peaceful method of condensing the elixir, and since it came from the hand of the great Guangchengzi, it is definitely not bad.
I spent a day calming myself down and mentally rehearsing each step of the elixir-condensing process.
With everything prepared, Xu Xiao began his journey of condensing his inner core.
He began circulating his True Essence throughout his body according to the method of condensing the elixir, allowing it to first enter his Sea of Consciousness and be imprinted with the True Spirit Seed.
Subsequently, this True Essence circulated repeatedly, returning to the dantian, where it was continuously compressed and condensed.
The surrounding Spiritual Energy seemed to be swallowed up by a whale, constantly drilling into Xu Xiao's body and continuously transforming into new True Essence to repeat this process.
This process may seem simple, but it is actually fraught with hardship and danger.
With the NZT-49 working effectively, Xu Xiao meticulously controlled every step, leaving no room for error.
With intense concentration, and the body's meridians and acupoints still rapidly circulating True Essence energy, waves of stabbing pain occurred.
Xu Xiao's dantian was also filled with True Essence several times greater than usual, and with the continuous infusion and compression, waves of intense pain emanated from it.
Such a massive influx of True Essence could easily shatter Xu Xiao's dantian, rendering him a cripple.
"This Core Formation is indeed the first hurdle in cultivation; the pain and risks alone are several times greater than normal cultivation."
Xu Xiao's consciousness was struggling to hold on, and he dared not relax in the slightest.
No matter how painful or dangerous it is, should we not do it?
The answer is no!
If you fear the pain of spiritual practice today, and are crushed like an ant tomorrow, then don't harbor anger and hatred in your heart.
Xu Xiao pursues the freedom to do whatever he wants, which requires unparalleled power as a guarantee.
I don't know how much time passed; it felt like a long time, yet also like a fleeting moment.
The True Essence compressed to its limit within Xu Xiao's dantian began to undergo a qualitative change.
Within the viscous True Essence, a speck of gold gradually emerged, hundreds of times smaller than a grain of rice.
Yet, even this tiny speck of gold caused Xu Xiao's True Essence to surge wildly into it as soon as it appeared.
As if it had taken a tonic, that golden spot rapidly grew larger, from the size of a grain of rice to the size of a mung bean, then a soybean, and finally the size of a longan.
But its devouring pace had not stopped; the compressed True Essence within Xu Xiao's body was no longer enough to satisfy its appetite.
Left with no other choice, Xu Xiao could only silently circulate his cultivation technique to increase his absorption of external Spiritual Energy.
The once white cave was quickly cleared away, and Spiritual Energy was drawn into Xu Xiao's body like a dragon sucking water.
But it's still just a tiny bit short.