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Chapter 193 [Qingmu Changsheng Sutra]

"This [Aoki Changsheng Sutra] seems to be a little different from other cultivation methods?"

After reading the introduction to Qingmu Changshengjing, Gao De raised his head and couldn't help asking.

It was really because the name of this practice was too "Xianxia" that it almost gave him the illusion that he had traveled through time again.

"Oh, this is an Eastern practice from the Central Courtyard Continent." The old wizard said indifferently.

"Eastern cultivation method?" Gao De was surprised.

Having worked in the library for most of his life, he knew what Gao De was curious about without asking, so he started to introduce:

"The culture and customs of the Zhongting Continent are completely different from ours, and the names of their cultivation methods are mostly mysterious and esoteric."

"Let's not talk about culture. The magician system on the Midgard continent is actually unique and very different from our Nolan continent and Terra continent."

"Over there, there is no unified government, no standing army, only one school of magic after another and various monasteries."

"Their schools of magic have all kinds of strange ideas, and some are even at odds with each other. Although there are no national disputes over there, disputes between schools are common."

"The Midgard Continent was originally the birthplace of magic, so that continent has the largest number and variety of native magical creatures and magical plants in the entire plane."

"Even the legendary dragon's nest is located on the archipelago in the sea surrounding the Midgard continent."

"And the mages of the Midgard continent have always regarded themselves as part of nature, rather than the masters."

"Their way of life is to coexist harmoniously with these magical animals and plants. With this interdependent relationship, they have thrived for countless generations."

“Therefore, the cultivation methods they developed were often related to all things in nature.”

"Because the Central Court Continent is located in the east of the Mage Plane, the cultivation methods there are very different from the common cultivation methods here."

"So, in order to distinguish between the two schools of cultivation, the cultivation method of the Central Courtyard Continent is generally called the Eastern cultivation method, and the cultivation method here is called the Western cultivation method."

"There is no clear distinction between Eastern and Western spiritual practices. It can only be said that the concepts are different."

"This [Aoki Changsheng Sutra] is one of the practices of a monastery called the Temple of Balance on the Central Garden Continent."

"I heard that the mages in this monastery practice five different methods."

"In addition to the [Green Wood Longevity Sutra], there are also the [Black Water Heavenly One Sutra], the [White Gold Seven Killings Sutra], the [Red Flame Yinghuo Sutra], and the [Yellow Earth Carrying Things Sutra], but only the [Green Wood Longevity Sutra] has been passed down to the outside world."

"How could the cultivation method of Zhongting Continent be passed on to us?" Gao De said in surprise, "Things like cultivation methods are usually passed down in secret by various magician forces. They need to be kept strictly confidential, right?"

The old master smiled slightly, "Of course there is a reason. You have seen the requirements of this practice. In addition to the holy objects, you also need to absorb the essence of plants and trees."

“So, generally speaking, the mages who practice this method are avid nature lovers who will take the initiative to plant plants and create sacred places of plants and trees.”

"From this perspective, the more mages who practice this method, the more abundant the essence of plants and trees in the world will be, and the more holy places for them to practice will be available."

"So the monks of Hengheng Temple not only kept the Qingmu Changsheng Sutra a secret, but also took the initiative to make this practice method public."

"In addition, they also sent mages across the Emerald Sea from the Central Courtyard Continent to our Norlan Continent, just to spread the [Aoki Changsheng Sutra]."

"This is also the reason why other rare cultivation methods require 50 credits to exchange, but only 25 credits are required for the [Aoki Changsheng Sutra]. After all, it is not difficult to obtain it."

After the old wizard introduced the Central Court Continent, Gao De was immediately filled with curiosity about this unique continent.

Temples, monasteries, schools of magic, and the names of mysterious techniques.
It seems that the cultural system of the Zhongting Continent is somewhat similar to that of his previous life?
"The requirements for practicing the [Qingmu Changshengjing] don't seem to be high. Compared to the powerful abilities it can bring, many people should choose this method of practice, right?" Gao De asked again.

Lifespan increased, cultivation speed increased, and mental strength increased.

Any one of these three abilities alone is extremely attractive to mages, not to mention that the [Aoki Changsheng Jing] possesses all three.

And the requirements for practice are so low.

Who can't choose a plant as a sacred object and absorb its essence to speed up cultivation?

Aren’t plants everywhere, and aren’t plant essences also everywhere?
Anyway, Gaode was attracted by it immediately.

"Wrong," the old wizard shook his head mercilessly, "In fact, the number of wizards who choose this practice is not only small, but even too small."

"It is the one with the lowest selection rate among the cultivation methods collected by the academy."

"Ah?!" Gao De was puzzled. "Why is this? Is its efficacy fake?" He couldn't understand.

At least few wizards can resist the temptation of longevity, right?
"The efficacy is real, but it's just a rough introduction here, without a detailed description."

"In fact, once you see the complete practice, you will understand that the unique abilities of this practice look great, but they are actually traps."

"If it is really that powerful, the monks of the Temple of Balance wouldn't have to go to such great lengths to teach this practice."

"What do you mean?" Gao De couldn't help but frowned.

"First of all, the way this practice increases the lifespan of a mage requires the mage to choose a specific plant as a sacred object, and then use the plant to increase his lifespan. Once the sacred object dies, the increased lifespan will be completely dissipated."

"Like I told you, the mages of the Central Garden Continent coexist harmoniously with the animals and plants, and are interdependent. This practice also reflects this."

"[Qingmu Changshengjing] has a hidden requirement for selecting a sacred object. Before selecting a sacred object, you must first communicate with the plant."

"Only after gaining the plant's approval can you form a bond with it, designate it as a sacred object, and use it to extend your lifespan."

"One tenth of the lifespan of the holy object can be converted into your lifespan, and the conversion ratio is only one tenth."

"That is to say, a plant with a lifespan of a thousand years can only give you a hundred years of its lifespan to increase your lifespan by ten years."

"The problem is that the lifespan of plants is generally limited. It's rare for them to live for hundreds of years. This will at most increase your lifespan by a few years, which is not very meaningful."

"The only plant that can truly live a long life is the magic plant."

"And it has to be a high-level magic plant, preferably a tree-type magic plant."

"But why would the high-level demon plant agree to become your sacred object and give you 10% of its lifespan for nothing?"

"Unless the benefit you bring to it outweighs the loss of one tenth of its lifespan."

"So, generally speaking, if you want to practice this method, the most practical way is to obtain a seed of a high-level magic plant and plant it yourself. Under the plant's instinctive admiration, you can form a bond with it without any effort."

"But there are two problems with this method. First, high-level magic plant seeds are hard to find. They are extremely precious and you may not be able to buy them even if you have money."

"Second, it means that you will need to spend a lot of resources to cultivate an additional high-level magic plant."

"For high-level magic plants to grow, spiritual land is essential. High-level magic plants generally require high-level spiritual land. This can stump countless mages."

Gao De nodded silently.

Spiritual land, let alone high-level spiritual land, even the lowest level first-level spiritual land is a treasure trove, which is not something that an ordinary magician can possess.

"In addition, if the magic plant wants to grow quickly, it will need a lot of resources, as well as corresponding cultivation techniques and careful care."

"Most mages have a hard time supporting themselves, so how can they afford to raise a high-level magic plant?"

"Finally, the concept of holy objects is both the magic of the Qingmu Changsheng Sutra and its flaw."

"On the one hand, you can gain many benefits by relying on holy objects."

"But on the other hand, as long as your holy object is destroyed, the extra lifespan you gained through this method will dissipate, and the ability to practice the method gained by relying on the holy object will also disappear."

"This is equivalent to your life gate."

"Magic plants need to be planted on spiritual land, and once planted, it is difficult to transplant them at will, let alone carry them with you."

"Your enemies may not be able to do anything to you, but they can bypass you and take advantage of your holy objects."

"How can you guard against thieves for a thousand days? Unless you can stay by the holy relic all the time, or have a powerful force behind you to help you guard the holy relic."

"There are many prerequisites and this congenital defect. So even though this [Qingmu Changsheng Jing] has the three magical effects of prolonging life, accelerating cultivation, and improving mental strength, there are really few people who choose this practice."

Gao De was thinking for a moment.
"After talking so much and watching for so long, have you decided which practice method to choose?"

"I made a decision."

"Which method of practice do you like?" the old master asked curiously.

"I'm going to go back and think about it carefully before making a decision," Gao De said seriously, "For now, I want to buy one or two first-level spell formulas."

(End of this chapter)