The biggest difference between second-tier and first-tier Cultivation Method Cultivation Method primarily in the cultivation method.
The first-level Cultivation Method is used for Qi Refinement, absorbing the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, circulating it through the meridians, and leaving traces of Spiritual Power wherever it passes.
Ultimately, how much of the energy dissipates and remains in the body depends entirely on one's aptitude and understanding of the Cultivation Method.
In general, it is gaseous Spiritual Power, dispersed rather than condensed.
The second-tier Cultivation Method are completely different.
The iconic symbol is liquid essence, which is condensed and does not disperse.
Absorb Spiritual Qi, guide it with the secrets of the Cultivation Method, and compress all the gaseous Spiritual Power into the Dantian meridians.
When Spiritual Power circulates, it flows like a blue mercury, heavy and condensed, with inner radiance and little dissipation.
If one has a deeper understanding of the second-tier Cultivation Method and better aptitude, the conversion efficiency will be higher.
A single drop of compressed Dantian Law Power is even comparable to the total Law Power of Qi Refinement cultivator.
This is precisely what makes Foundation Establishment cultivators so terrifying.
The world often speaks of powerful Law Power abilities.
"I was planning to optimize the First-Tier Five Elements Instruction to version 4.0."
"It seems that modifying these meridians and their circulation patterns could greatly enhance the compression and absorption capacity..."
"If it were truly completely improved, wouldn't it have the effect of a second-tier Cultivation Method?"
Looking at the holographic projection in front of him, Lu Li carefully scanned it with his Divine Sense.
Under such close and focused observation, the effects of Divine Sense are truly terrifying.
The Five Elements Instruction 3.0 before us has already undergone countless optimizations and simulations by quantum computers.
Eliminate all those messy, complicated, and useless operating routes.
What was presented to him was the most refined version, the culmination of the Great Xia Dynasty's research efforts.
In this way, he could discern the path to promotion from these subtle anomalies.
If it were the original Five Elements Instruction, even Golden Core True Lord might not have a good solution.
"Is this... considered cheating...?"
"Using a quantum computer to eliminate impurities is equivalent to giving me a clean, blank Cultivation Method."
"Combined with the unique Divine Sense of Foundation Establishment True Person, I never expected it to be so effective."
With a thought flashing through his mind, Lu Li no longer hesitated.
He tried to activate the Five Elements Instruction 3.0 according to his own ideas.
And we changed each of the areas that could be optimized.
Holding his breath and concentrating, he guided a wisp of Spiritual Power away from its original path.
Bypass redundant meridians.
As Spiritual Power flows through the newly connected acupoints, it spontaneously rotates and compresses, drastically increasing its efficiency.
At the same time, the surrounding Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi seemed to sense something.
Strange phenomena arose and swarmed towards him, stirring up vortexes of Spiritual Qi.
Upon seeing this, he quickly and carefully adjusted the flow rate of his meridians.
The dissipated gaseous Spiritual Power began to condense, transforming into drops of crystalline Spiritual Power within the Dantian...
After a while, as the sky gradually brightened.
Lu Li opened his eyes.
His aura solidified slightly.
He slowly exhaled a breath of stale air.
"Hmph... Hmm, still a bit far from reaching the second-tier Cultivation Method."
"However, with a few more improvements, it should be about right. After that... it can no longer be called the Five Elements Instruction..."
Lu Li felt the condensed true essence flowing within his Dantian and pondered for a moment.
The key is to disperse Qi, and the principle is to condense Yuan Qi.
This technique evolved from the Five Elements Instruction Manual and was specifically created for Foundation Establishment energy cultivation...
A glint of light flashed in his eyes:
"Then it shall be called the Five Elements Essence Condensation Scripture!"
This name inherits from its predecessor and highlights the Foundation Establishment qualities of condensing true essence, conveying a profound sense of simplicity within its plainness.
"Hmm, there's still a lot of room for improvement in the Second-Tier Five Elements Essence Condensation Scripture, and we can also work on the five Spiritual Power."
"Furthermore... judging from the effectiveness of a second-tier Cultivation Method, my understanding is at most superficial."
"If we send it back to Great Xia, we might be able to optimize it to Five Elements Essence Condensation Scripture 2.0, or even 3.0!"
With a thought, Lu Li put away the holographic projection player.
He took out a Jade Slip and carefully recorded his revised Cultivation Method.
With a flick of the wrist, the insights into the Cultivation Method technique were transmitted back to Great Xia.
It's incredibly fast and much more convenient than before.
Nowadays, communication and transmission between him and Great Xia can be said to be almost anytime and anywhere.
The fish-shaped jade pendant transformed into Life-Bound Law Artifact, merging into the spiritual realm.
It was as if the Great Xia was within his body... He could communicate with it with a mere thought.
"This jade pendant is extraordinary. It's so convenient to upgrade to Life-Bound Law Artifact after reaching the Foundation Establishment. What would it be like after attaining the Golden Core stage..."
"It is said that the Golden Core True Lord possesses Core Fire that can not only refine the quality of Life-Bound Law Artifact, but also allow one to understand the power of the weapon."
"With a thought, the Law Artifact manifests the power of True Lord; the stronger the True Lord, the more powerful the Law Artifact."
"I wonder how wondrous my jade pendant will be then?"
With this thought in mind, Lu Li couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation.
However, the Golden Core stage was still far from his reach.
Thinking too much is pointless. The Foundation Establishment Realm has four major stages: early, middle, late, and great perfection. Each stage is a barrier.
It will definitely take him some time to attain the Golden Core.
Shaking his head, Lu Li stopped thinking about it.
It's not fully light yet; there's still some time. Let's not waste it.
With a slight movement of his Divine Sense, he released an object resembling an alloy combination lock box from the Jade Pendant Space.
The box is Artifact Inscription, and is square and no more than half an arm's length and width.
A spiritual light shone from his fingers as Lu Li gently slid them across the Artifact Inscription on the box.
"Buzz~!"
"Buzz! Buzz!"
"Snap! Snap! Snap!"
As Spiritual Power flowed in, a series of grating sounds rang out.
The alloy casing twisted and deformed like a Transformer.
It transformed into countless armor parts, scattering in all directions.
Each component is adorned with Artifact Inscription, and they seem to know where Lu Li is.
They shot towards him in all directions!
"Whoosh!"
"Whoosh whoosh!"
"Snap!"
"Snap! Snap!"
Amidst a series of sharp, tearing sounds, the alloy box shattered into pieces.
Carapace, breastplate, leg armor, arm armor...
One by one, the armor pieces were accurately and flawlessly put on Lu Li's body.
All of this happened in the blink of an eye.
Before two breaths had passed, Lu Li's body was completely enveloped in a more streamlined and futuristic combat armor.
The visor snapped shut with a 'click'.
A breathtaking crimson light suddenly burst forth from his metallic pupils.
His aura surged dramatically.
His entire body was covered in armor, all the Artifact Inscription and Formation Inscription were activated, and it shimmered with a faint luster.
He stood up and stretched his limbs.
"Yes, Battle Law Armor 2.0 is indeed quite good."
"Both the wearable effects and the amplification effects are much stronger than the earliest 1.0 version."
"Wearing this at the Late Qi Refining, I estimate it would be enough to barely hold its own against Foundation Establishment Early Stage for a few rounds."
Feeling the increase in his own Law Power, Lu Li was quite satisfied.
Battle Law Armor 2.0 is a product that the Great Xia has only developed in the last two years.
Moreover, it is expensive to produce and not suitable for mass production.
But the results were truly satisfying.
Lu Li summoned this set of magical armor to see if he could make further improvements to it after developing Divine Sense.
Ideally, he should be able to demonstrate considerable combat power even during the Foundation Establishment Realm.
Unlike the Spirit Machinery Mech, the French Ligue 1 interior does not have Jade Slip slip panel.
Only the Dao connects to the holographic display of the Artifact Inscription Formation Inscription.
only...
It looks so bare and devoid of emotion.
Despite the icy coldness of the holographic display, Lu Li felt something was missing.
"Yeah, they still have J.A.R.V.I.S., don't they?"
"We should at least get some artificial intelligence, wait a minute..."
Lu Li seemed to suddenly remember something, and his eyes lit up.
"Isn't this artificial intelligence... somewhat similar to the legendary Artifact Spirit?"