After 2000 years of seclusion, Li Xingkong finally mastered the Dao of Self.
As for what it feels like to begin cultivating a path, Li Xingkong can only say that it's like having an exoskeleton armor over his body.
This concept is tightly bound to his immortal body, yet it has not merged with his own concept.
It's like a piece of clothing.
The Dao of Dao Immortal is truly integrated with their physical form; Li Xingkong's current state is still somewhat different from that of Dao Immortal.
Nevertheless, after Li Xingkong attached Dao of Self, he discovered that he could manipulate and prevent other Dao Immortal from controlling him.
This obstruction has a higher priority than Interception Dao.
With the blessing of this Dao of Self, Li Xingkong could use various Daoist techniques freely without any restrictions, even after leaving the Jade Void Palace.
This also means that Li Xingkong's cultivation is proceeding as planned without any problems.
"I feel like you've become more concrete, emmm, how should I put it, more real."
Upon emerging from seclusion, Li Xingkong immediately sought out the system, which was still engrossed in the pool of ancient texts belonging to the Human Immortal, browsing aimlessly everywhere.
Upon seeing Li Xingkong, the system seemed to be captivated, its gaze fixed intently on him.
"Perhaps this is also a blessing from within Dao of Self."
Li Xingkong examined himself and didn't feel that he was any different.
So, the first step is done?
"That's right, it went even more smoothly than I expected."
"So next, you need to find various different concepts and then figure out how to integrate them into your path to Human Immortal... Have you thought about where to get these concepts?"
"Even if they're fellow disciples of Jade Void Sect, they wouldn't hand over their concepts for me to study, would they..."
"I think we should still go and ask Yuanjun for a better solution."
Li Xingkong pondered for a moment. This kind of question involved the privacy of each immortal, and it was hard to say how many would be willing to help.
"I think Yuanjun will definitely be able to find someone, but even if Yuanjun intervenes, we'll still owe the immortals who participated in the experiment a huge favor..."
"It's hard to repay favors."
The system had unwavering faith in Yuanjun's connections, but it genuinely didn't believe that Li Xingkong or it had any ability to repay such favors.
"Never mind, let's go ask Yuanjun first."
After thinking for a long time, the person and the system still couldn't figure out where to get all these concepts. They couldn't come up with any ideas if they kept thinking about it, so they might as well just ask Yuanjun.
They arrived at Yuanjun's Hall of Seeking the Dao once again. Perhaps because he and the system had mentioned Yuanjun in the small world, the doors of the Hall of Hall of Seeking the Dao had already been opened for them.
The Primordial Yuanjun was inside the hall, but the Wan Chongshan that she used to see every time she came were nowhere to be seen.
Not seeing this guy actually Li Xingkong feel a sense of relief.
"Haven't seen you two for days, what have you been up to again?"
For the Yuanjun ruler, several thousand years was but a blink of an eye.
Li Xingkong didn't hide anything and explained his proposed cultivation method to Yuanjun in detail.
He then displayed his cultivation level, showing Yuanjun his current progress.
"Whether this method of cultivation is advisable or not is another matter, but you certainly have a lot of guts when it comes to your idea."
Yuanjun didn't offer any opinions on Li Xingkong's ideas. After all, Li Xingkong had already formulated the plan, and he was the one in charge. All Yuanjun needed to do was provide support when difficulties arose.
She believed in Li Xingkong's abilities.
"As for the idea, it's certainly a bit daring..."
Li Xingkong touched his nose.
"So you've come to see me this time because you've encountered a problem? Let me guess."
Yuanjun blinked.
"It's a matter of concept, isn't it?"
Li Xingkong was taken aback. Was his intention so easy to guess?
Seeing Li Xingkong's expression, Yuanjun laughed.
"With your personality, you never come to my door unless you need something. You never expect to see me unless you need something in return."
"That..."
Li Xingkong was a little embarrassed.
Nothing much, I don't know what to say when he comes.
"Alright, I'm not kidding anymore. There are actually a few ways to acquire this concept."
Yuanjun shook her head.
"The first thing is that you can go into seclusion and cultivate diligently, cultivating whatever you want. I think you have already achieved Dao of Self, so even if you force yourself to cultivate, you will not be assimilated."
"But if that's the case, the time it would take to cultivate diligently on my own is unpredictable."
"One path is enough for you to cultivate for half a lifetime."
Li Xingkong thought about his plan. If he had to do all the hard work himself, he would really have to stay in seclusion until the end of the time limit.
This method is clumsy; although it's not impossible, it's too time-consuming.
Moreover, if you just create something behind closed doors and randomly come up with concepts to improve it, it might be fine if you end up improving something from another faction, but if you run into something similar to what your fellow disciples in the Jade Void Palace are doing, that would be embarrassing.
"Secondly, I'll find a few fellow disciples to help you, but you'll have to negotiate the specific costs yourself."
Li Xingkong really didn't have anything that would catch the eye of an immortal; he had nothing to offer except his Immortal Power.
If you want to make this deal, you'd better be prepared to pay off debts for tens of thousands of years.
"Thirdly, go to the Eternal Battlefield, where there are scattered concepts and opponents."
" Eternal Battlefield?"
This was the first time Li Xingkong had ever heard this term.
He glanced at the system and found that even the system seemed a bit confused; it didn't seem to know either.
"Since you came to the Primordial World, do you feel that the environment Primordial World is stable?"
Yuanjun asked.
"Peace and stability. In the entire Primordial World, I have hardly seen any war in any of the places I have visited so far. Although there are many forces in the Primordial World that can rival the Jade Void Palace, I have never seen any of these forces invade."
Li Xingkong, and realized that since he came to the Primordial World, he hadn't really seen anything major.
Aside from being transported to the battlefield once during my own cultivation of the Moonlight Record, I haven't seen him again.
"Stability is key. This stability in the Primordial World didn't come for nothing; all conflicts have been resolved within the Eternal Battlefield."
"Regardless of time or race, all conflicts will be resolved on this battlefield."
"If you're lucky, you might even see the demon gods from the very beginning of creation, or even your own disciples and descendants... The concept of time is completely disrupted throughout the entire battlefield."
"And if you go to the Eternal Battlefield, you'll definitely gather a lot of concepts."
"However, this battlefield is extremely dangerous for you."
Upon hearing Yuanjun's introduction, Li Xingkong's eyes lit up.
Although it's dangerous, this method is good. With the mark left by the Dipankara Pavilion, at worst I'll be killed and reborn, but the concepts in this battlefield are much easier to acquire.
"This is the one I choose; I am willing to go."
Li Xingkong made a decision immediately.