This was Lin An's first cultivation session after successfully forging his Eternal Dao Body.
During this practice, Lin An noticed something was wrong.
Because he discovered that when he was refining the Black-Yellow Immortal Pill, the Origin Power within his body also surged, which actually accelerated the refining speed once again.
"It's increased almost tenfold again."
Lin An was overjoyed, which meant that in the past day, with the blessing of a hundred times the time flow speed, he was able to refine ten thousand Black-Yellow Immortal Pill.
He could refine all 240,000 Black-Yellow Immortal Pill in less than a month.
But then Lin An frowned.
Although the refining speed has increased, it seems that the existence of the Eternal Dao Body has made him a bottomless pit.
He had previously thought that these 240,000+ Black-Yellow Immortal Pill could help him break through to the Extreme Realm Fourth Heaven.
But these days, reaching even the Extreme Realm Third Heaven is considered good.
"My ceiling has been raised again, but that's a good thing."
"I estimate that most of the powerful individuals who achieved the Eternal Dao Body in the past have given up on the path to the Extreme Realm," Lin An speculated.
After all, once the Eternal Dao Body is formed and the realm reaches the Immortal Ninth Grade, one can attempt to break through to the Eternal Realm, and the temptation is undeniably strong.
It cannot be ruled out that some people, after forging Eternal Dao Body, also reached the Extreme Realm of the Dao, but they certainly didn't go very far.
After all, he had the added benefit of the Heart of Auxiliary Cultivation, making one Black-Yellow Immortal Pill equivalent to a hundred from the outside world.
In this situation, even with more than 200,000 Black-Yellow Immortal Pill, one can only break through to the Extreme Realm Third Heaven at most. One can imagine how much resources and time it would take for others to reach the Extreme Realm.
Compared to that, it's more practical to break through directly to the Eternal Realm.
Moreover, the so-called Extreme Realm is not a necessary path to cultivation. It is an alternative way to become stronger devised by those powerful individuals who cannot break through their limitations.
If one could break through the shackles, it is estimated that few people would be willing to spend a lot of time and resources on the path to the Extreme Realm.
"Although it consumed a lot of resources, it's nothing to me."
Lin An smiled, after all, he was not lacking in resources now, and he could refine pills himself, which greatly reduced the cost.
Lin An immediately stopped thinking about it and began refining the Black-Yellow Immortal Pill again.
As he rapidly refined each pill, his aura grew stronger at an accelerated pace.
Time flies, and more than twenty days have passed.
On this day, when Lin An refined the last Black-Yellow Immortal Pill, he also stopped cultivating.
"Fortunately, I've at least reached the Extreme Realm Third Heaven."
Lin An sensed the inner passage of his own cultivation level.
More than 200,000 Black-Yellow Immortal Pill, plus the power accumulated in the Spirit-Devouring Ring, only barely allowed him to reach the Extreme Realm Third Heaven.
"The cost of forging Eternal Dao Body is indeed too high, which explains why others choose to abandon the path of the Extreme Realm and directly break through to the Eternal."
Lin An thought to himself, but naturally he had no intention of giving up. Now that he had embarked on the path of the Extreme Realm, he naturally had to go all the way to the end.
"We're out of pills; it's time to exchange them for some cultivation resources."
Thinking it over, Lin An took out the jade talisman and contacted Meng Yuan.
" Lin An, what's wrong?" Meng Yuan's voice rang out, his tone filled with doubt.
Wasn't the other person supposed to be in seclusion for cultivation? It's only been less than a month, why are they suddenly contacting me?
"Elder, I've run out of resources. Could you please send me a batch of resources to refine the Black-Yellow Immortal Pill?" Lin An said.
"No problem, it's already prepared for you. Is 100,000 copies enough? If not, I'll prepare more for you later," Meng Yuan asked.
That's enough for now.
Lin An nodded. If all 100,000 sets of materials were refined, it would be equivalent to 900,000 Black-Yellow Immortal Pill.
He can refine 300,000 of them in a month, enough to support his cultivation for three months.
"Alright, I'll bring you the resources right away. I've also collected some of the supplementary cultivation methods you requested; I'll bring them with me as well."
After Meng Yuan finished speaking, he hung up the phone, while Lin An's eyes lit up.
If a new auxiliary cultivation method is discovered, the effect of his Heart of Auxiliary Cultivation can be enhanced, and the effect of the Black-Yellow Immortal Pill he refines will also become stronger.
Meng Yuan moved quickly, arriving at Lin An's cave in about half an hour.
"Here are the materials you need."
Without further ado, Meng Yuan handed the 100,000 sets of resources to Lin An, saying, "I will continue to help you prepare."
"Thank you, Elder, for the contribution points..."
"I won't talk about contribution points. Here are some supplementary cultivation methods I've collected for you. See if any of them are useful to you."
Meng Yuan waved his hand and took out several copies of supplementary cultivation inheritance.
Lin An scanned the area with his divine sense, and a smile immediately appeared on his face.
There are a total of fifty supplementary cultivation methods, of which he already possesses twenty, but there are still thirty he has not yet learned.
Soul Craftsman, Blood Refiner, Life Garment Master, Celestial Physician, Shadow Dancer, Soul Feeder... He found the effects of some of these auxiliary cultivations rather strange.
However, that's not important. He doesn't need to use all of these auxiliary skills. The main purpose is to enhance the effects of the Heart of Auxiliary Cultivation.
Moreover, the addition of thirty Auxiliary Cultivation Lotus Platform means that his golden lotus platform technique, which previously severely injured the Thousand-Faced Demon Buddha, can be further enhanced.
"Thank you, Elder Meng. These auxiliary cultivation methods will be of great use to me." Lin An put away the thirty auxiliary cultivation inheritances.
"Haha, it's good that it's useful to you. Is this enough? If not, I'll continue to collect more for you."
"The main problem is that the time was too short. Although our Human Race may not excel in other areas, we are quite creative and have come up with quite a few minor specializations, although some of them are rather strange."
Meng Yuan smiled and said, "Although they are usually reluctant to take out these auxiliary cultivation techniques, if they know you need them, they will definitely give them to you without hesitation, for fear that you will not want them."
After all, Lin An's reputation among Human Race is too high now, and he is still the person with the best chance of breaking through to the Eternal Realm.
"There's no need for that. Elder, you can do your best," Lin An said with a smile.
These inheritances aren't easy to obtain; they're all based on cause and effect. It's best to resolve them with money if possible.
"Okay, you can continue your cultivation. Let me know if you need anything." Meng Yuan nodded, knowing what Lin An was thinking.
After Meng Yuan left, Lin An returned to his cave. Instead of rushing to refine pills, he took out the thirty copies of the supplementary cultivation inheritance and began to study them.
[You have successfully completed your studies and become a Soul Craftsman.]
[You have successfully completed your studies and become a Clothing Master.]
[You have successfully completed your studies and become a Celestial Physician.]
[...]
Lin An swept his divine sense across the area and instantly learned all thirty auxiliary cultivation methods.
With his current strength, if he were to spend attribute points to learn new skills, it would be a laughing stock.
After learning all thirty auxiliary skills, Lin An took a step and disappeared from his original spot, appearing directly in the Soul Craftsman Sea of Origin in the next instant.
As his gaze fell upon the Sea of Origin, a notification sounded.
[You have comprehended the Soul Craftsman Sea of Origin; your Soul Crafting Master rank has been upgraded to Mythic Rank.]
With just one glance, the Soul Craftsman instantly reached the Mythic Rank.
And this is just the beginning.
[You have comprehended the Soul Craftsman Sea of Origin; your Soul Crafting Master rank has been raised to King Rank.]
[You have comprehended the Soul Craftsman Sea of Origin; your Soul Crafting Master rank has been raised to the Sovereign Rank.]