It's indeed easy to get started, but the skill ceiling is also very high. Once you master it, you can freely jump between timelines; the river of time is endless, and you can go wherever you want.
However, the problem is that this technique's time-travel capability is unstable before it reaches a certain level.
In other words, you might just want to go back to yesterday, but it's very possible that after casting a spell, you'll find yourself back in time to some day 300 years ago.
This instability over time is the biggest problem with this technique.
"This... isn't it a bit too much of a reliance on looks?"
Although it perfectly met Li Xingkong's requirements, the potential negative impacts of not being fully under control were something that had to be considered.
"What's there to be afraid of? If it doesn't work the first time, just try a few more times. Anyway, Nascent Soul cultivators have unlimited lifespans, so we can just wait a little longer."
The system, however, seems to take it all in stride.
That's true. If the desired time point is reached randomly, then we can try again. If the desired time point is not reached randomly, then we can wait a few more years.
It's just a matter of time.
"Hmm, that's true. After all, if such a cultivation method didn't have any flaws, what would be the point of having other cultivation methods?"
Li Xingkong thought about it and agreed. Such an easy-to-learn time-based technique would normally come with some cost.
"Its cost is relatively small. Many time-based cultivation techniques require draining the cultivator's lifespan to operate. Even Golden Core that has already achieved immortality will be drained by it."
Only cultivators at the Nascent Soul or above can withstand such depletion.
Be content.
Although he was joking, Li Xingkong still included the Moonlight Record in his cultivation plan.
After all, this cultivation technique is the most suitable for him now.
"Now that you have the technique, what's next? What are you planning to do?"
The system was a little curious. Although he might start his seclusion immediately after obtaining the cultivation technique, the problem was that, judging from his eagerness to return home, he might want to go back to his original universe first before starting his cultivation.
"What else can we do but start cultivating? Once we've mastered the techniques, we'll set off back to the universe."
Li Xingkong quickly approved the next steps of the plan.
The first thing to do is to get a basic understanding of the technique. As for returning to the Original Universe, once I can jump through the river of time, that's a minor matter.
"I knew it. Well then, you go ahead and get busy. I haven't finished building this wonder yet."
The system shook.
"Yes, I will obey your orders."
Li Xingkong was clearly quite pleased to have obtained the cultivation manual.
"Get out of here, get out of here!"
The system seemed to be chasing away Li Xingkong like a calf.
Li Xingkong laughed a few times, then turned around and went back into his small house with the cultivation manual to begin his secluded cultivation.
"Tsk, this guy..."
The system made a comment, then quickly changed its focus.
"Everyone, give it your all and get to work!"
It's quite good at being a leader.
Urged on by the system, the construction of the Heaven-reaching Tower resumed its bustling operation.
Regardless of how much fun he had with the system, Li Xingkong entered the room again and began a new round of secluded cultivation.
This retreat was mainly to comprehend the " Moonlight Record " and master the method of reshaping time.
So Li Xingkong didn't prepare much and immediately started reading the key points.
The " Moonlight Record " does contain quite a detailed description of the technique, but the introductory section covers very little about time-related knowledge.
The entire technique is like a complete and rigorous initiation ceremony for a spell.
He only needs to follow the spell's description and perform the specific actions at the specified time.
As for the purpose and principle of each step, they are all just mentioned briefly without going into detail.
No wonder it's so easy to learn.
If a spell is extracted into a nearly black box-like casting method, then the difficulty level will naturally not be high.
Ordinary spells are learned by first learning the theory and then the steps, but this one skips the theory altogether.
It's like a child who can't read at all fiddling with the buttons on a washing machine. He can only make the washing machine spin without understanding anything about how it works.
As for how long the washing machine will run, that depends on how long you turn the start button.
However, its application within the context of the Moonlight Record becomes far more complex.
There are too many things to pay attention to in the ceremony, and the purpose of each step is not explained. In other words, Li Xingkong has no idea which step, or which steps, is the key to adjusting the time.
Although the Nascent Soul has reached a very subtle level of control over the body, this ritual requires more than just a strict physical replication; it also demands certain aspects such as the person's mental state and Magic Power power.
Its effects even vary from person to person, making it impossible to quantify.
This also reflects the randomness that occurs when one first begins to learn this skill.
Li Xingkong also tried to look back a few times. After the initial introduction, the subsequent cultivation of the technique began to incorporate a lot of theoretical research, explaining each step of the ritual and providing in-depth teaching on every key point of time and space.
The difficulty level increased dramatically.
However, for Li Xingkong at this point, it's clearly a bit too early to be thinking about these things.
He first needs to figure out how to set up the ritual, and then successfully perform it once.
First, get a basic understanding of the technique, then we can talk about other things.
The space required for the ceremony wasn't large; with the help of spatial magic, Li Xingkong could set it up in the palm of his hand. However, the strange and unusual materials needed for the ceremony did give Li Xingkong a headache for a while.
Although he already possessed the powers of a creator, manually crafting a piece of material with extremely high requirements according to the instructions was still quite laborious.
Two months later, Li Xingkong watched the ritual slowly rotating in his palm. After comparing it with the description in the Moonlight Record using Hexagram, he was certain that the magic array for his ritual was successfully set up.
Let's give it a try first.
Looking at the magic array in his palm, Li Xingkong let out a long breath and then focused all his energy.
He began chanting long and complicated incantations, and as he chanted them, his Magic Power and limbs changed accordingly.
As he moved, the ritual objects in his hands grew brighter and brighter. Finally, after he completed the entire ritual, Li Xingkong felt as if he were a fish.
It leaped out briefly from the river of time, and then quickly fell back down.
Upon opening his eyes again, Li Xingkong's first reaction was to check the time.
However, the place he's in now is a bit off; he's clearly not in his own little world.
Where is this?
Li Xingkong looked around at his unfamiliar surroundings, feeling a little dazed.
Something seems off. Where did this come from?