"Wood Phase Command Method"

Holding the translated Jade Slip, Qi Yun returned to his spacious yet somewhat empty Inner Mansion residence.

He felt inexplicably unaccustomed to the grandeur of the palaces and pavilions.

So he strolled over to the shore of that clear lake, which was several times larger than the flower pond in the Outer Mansion.

He sat down on a blue stone by the lake and unfolded the Jade Slip scroll containing the "Wood Phase Command Method".

The content, now translated into standard language, is clearly visible.

As the name suggests, this is a Law Technique specializing in wood-elemental transformations.

The main purpose is to stimulate and manipulate plants and trees to attack and trap enemies, and the variations are quite complex.

The Jade Slip contained a vast amount of information, which Qi Yun read at a rapid pace.

If this had happened to him in the past, he probably would have spent several days just reading and understanding it.

However, after undergoing a transformative change in his aptitude through the [Cinnabar Cicada Womb Treasury] technique, his current comprehension, while not necessarily the best of his generation, far surpasses that of ordinary cultivators.

As an ancient Law Technique, the "Wood Phase Command Method" has a simple yet profound concept, and its methods are quite different from modern methods, making it extremely difficult.

However, it is still within the limits that Qi Yun can currently barely understand and attempt to fathom.

Holding his breath and concentrating, he silently recited the profound Mnemonic and energy circulation routes in the Jade Slip, word by word, his mind completely immersed in it.

Guided by his intention, the internal True Qi began to slowly circulate along some unfamiliar and ancient meridians and acupoints, attempting to resonate with the wood element of the universe.

At first, it was quite sluggish, and the flow of True Qi felt like being stuck in a quagmire, but Qi Yun was very patient, constantly adjusting and simulating.

I repeatedly pondered the profound meaning of each verse in my mind.

Gradually, faint blue light spots began to appear around him, converging on him as if drawn by an attraction.

The plants and trees by the lake seemed to be drawn by an invisible force, their leaves moving swiftly without wind, making a soft rustling sound.

Deep within Qi Yun's pupils, a wisp of green gradually gathered and flowed.

Suddenly, a blue light flashed in his eyes, and his hands swiftly formed an ancient Law Seals in front of his chest. He uttered a low shout, "Come!"

Before the words were even finished, the Daoist intent above the open space by the lake suddenly fluctuated violently!

A massive, illusory wooden stake, shaped like an ancient wooden lock and condensed from pure azure light, appeared out of thin air, carrying a heavy...

The feeling of being bound suddenly descended from the sky.

Boom!

The phantom of the wooden stake slammed heavily onto the half-foot-thick layer of Sunken Abyss Iron Sand that Qi Yun had laid out beforehand.

With a muffled thud, the hard iron sand, which was strong enough to withstand the fierce attack of Qi Refining Sixth Layer cultivator, was smashed into a clear dent.

"Indeed powerful!" Qi Yun's eyes revealed a hint of satisfaction.

"A cultivator of the same realm, without a powerful protective magic Law Artifact or special body-tempering technique, would likely have their bones broken and their brains splattered with blood by this blow."

However, the immense cost of the Law Technique's power quickly became apparent the very next second.

Qi Yun rolled up his right sleeve, revealing a patch of skin on his forearm that had become dry and shriveled, losing its luster, as if a portion of its internal life had been instantly drained away, creating a stark contrast with the surrounding healthy skin.

"This ancient Law Technique, which extracts the caster's own life force as both the catalyst and the price of the Law Technique, truly lives up to its name—domineering and cruel."

Qi Yun looked at the injury on his arm and muttered to himself.

For ordinary cultivators, this side effect is like drinking water to quench thirst.

But he didn't seem to care much.

With a thought, he activated the [Gather Form and Disperse Qi] technique, transforming into a state of pure Qi. True Qi surged throughout his body, focusing on converging towards his right arm.

Nourished by pure True Qi, the shrunken flesh began to slowly regain its fullness at a visible rate.

Although it wasn't fast, it was effective.

After dealing with the side effects, Qi Yun immediately took out the half of the wood-elemental spiritual object that had transformed into a pomegranate, which had been given to him by the old man by the lake.

The half-pomegranate was crystal clear, with plump, jade-like seeds, containing extremely pure and abundant Yi Wood essence.

Without hesitation, he grasped the half of the pomegranate in one hand.

The Law Technique Panel appeared, and the spells were refined in an instant.

Boom!

The purest essence of Yi Wood surged into his body like a burst dam.

This gentle yet vibrant power quickly flowed through my limbs and bones, drawn to the Law Technique Panel that existed in the the Unseen.

In the Sea of Consciousness, behind the words "[Wood Phase Command Method]" that had just appeared, a virtual slot representing "update progress" was originally empty, but now it was instantly filled with this pure wood element spiritual energy, as if it had been injected with green nectar!

A flash of light, and the project was complete.

[Automatic Law Technique updates complete. This is a minor version update; Law Technique effects have been adjusted as follows.]

[Wood Phase Command Method 2.0: Removed spell cost!]

Really!

Upon seeing the new version of the [Wood Phase Command Method], Qi Yun's lips curled into a slight smile.

He guessed right. Law Technique updates have always subtly followed a pattern: first fix the flaws, then add mechanics, and finally increase the numerical values.

The [Wood Phase Command Method] has a good mechanism and stats; its only drawback is that it requires one's own flesh and blood essence as a catalyst.

As expected, this mechanism was removed in the new version update.

In this way, the [Wood Phase Command Method] becomes much more perfect.

Having successfully grasped the basics of the "Wood Phase Command Method" and filled the Law Technique Panel's update progress with the half of the Wood Element Spirit Object, Qi Yun did not stop singing.

With a thought, he took out the precious medicine altar that had been "uprooted" from Fuluo Prefecture from his storage bracelet.

An ancient altar, tens of meters high, suddenly appeared in the vast courtyard, occupying a large open space.

Fortunately, his Inner Mansion residence had an exceptionally spacious interior.

If it were still an ordinary single-family house in the Outer Mansion, it would be impossible to accommodate such a behemoth.

"The task of clearing the mountain mentioned by the old True Person will probably arrive soon." Qi Yun gazed calmly at the altar.

"Before that, I must improve my strength as soon as possible."

The situation down the mountain is complex and fraught with danger; only those with greater cultivation can handle it with ease.

When he returned, he had already received the identity of [Secret Transmission True Cultivator Disciple] from the old man. However, since he had just entered the sect, he still needed to change his luck regarding some of the benefits of a true cultivation disciple.

However, he still had a substantial "trophy" from taking down two demon serpent strongholds.

More than four hundred vibrant and glistening Blood Fuluo!

This is the perfect time to put it to good use.

One by one, these immortal herbs, imbued with boundless life essence, were cast into the crimson mark atop the altar. The altar was reactivated, enveloped in swirling spiritual light, which refined them into drops of crystal-clear, fragrant medicinal essence.

Without hesitation, Qi Yun consumed each of the refined medicinal herbs.

The pure and vast medicinal power, like sweet rain, continuously nourished his meridians and flowed into Dantian Purple Mansion.

This is propelling the process of "Condensing Qi into Essence" forward at a rapid pace.

I don't know how much time passed.

After all four hundred or so Blood Fuluo had been refined and absorbed, Qi Yun looked inward and saw that the radiance of the nitrogen box representing pure "True Essence" within his Purple Mansion had already permeated nearly half of the area.

This means that his cultivation has greatly improved, and he has one foot firmly in the threshold of the Qi Refining Seventh Layer!

But just as Qi Yun was feeling the surging, almost overflowing power within his body, his brows furrowed slightly.

At this moment, a faint, throbbing pain emanated from his Purple Mansion Dantian.

The circulation of True Essence was not as smooth and free as before.

"My cultivation has improved too quickly, and my foundation is becoming unstable." With a slight frown, Qi Yun immediately realized the problem.

Forcibly raising one's cultivation level by relying on precious medicines is like building a castle in the air; it may look magnificent, but its foundation is weak and unsound.

If this is not addressed promptly, it will inevitably become a hidden danger in the future.

Realizing this, Qi Yun decisively slowed down and stopped being in a hurry to achieve quick results.

He spends most of his time meditating and regulating his breathing, using the "Innate One Nothingness Heart Method" to slowly refine and purify his newly generated True Essence, making it more compatible with himself, while constantly adapting to and controlling this surging power.

In the blink of an eye, half a month has passed.

On this day, the Great Void Jade Tally he wore suddenly emitted a unique fluctuation.

An encrypted message appeared on the surface of the jade token:

[Imperial Decree: Qi Yun, a disciple of the Secret Transmission True Cultivator, is hereby ordered to participate in the cleanup operation targeting the outer forces of the Yellow Springs Netherworld, the Hehuan Palace, and the Zombie Alliance. This order is not mandatory; you may choose to refuse. Refusing will automatically forfeit your eligibility for this operation and all related rights.]

Gazing at the clear, cold words on the jade token, Qi Yun slowly clenched his fist, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes.

The mission of descending the mountain for training and cleaning, which the old True Person had mentioned earlier, has finally arrived.

Without much hesitation, Qi Yun his hand and lightly swiped on the Great Void Jade Tally to accept the order.

He slowly rose to his feet, his aura becoming calm and focused. After half a month of consolidation, the previous sense of emptiness had completely disappeared, and his cultivation had been firmly established at the Half-Step Qi Refining Seventh Layer realm.

A glint of shrewdness flashed in his eyes as they opened and closed.

"It's time to go down the mountain for a stroll."

The turmoil below the mountain awaits his involvement.