The road is vague

Chapter 206 Precarious
"Could he be trying to cultivate the Extreme Thunder Body during his Qi Refining stage?"

Li Mo looked at Tian Fen with a strange expression, while Tian Fen remained engrossed in reading the "Enlightenment Technique".

In Li Mo's view.

Without mastering the method of quickly condensing lightning crystals, it would be almost impossible to achieve even a minor success in cultivating the so-called Extreme Lightning Body.

The reason why Tian Fen did not wait until after the Foundation Establishment stage to cultivate was probably because he considered that once he advanced to the Foundation Establishment stage, the speed of condensing lightning crystals would slow down a lot. In the end, he decided to cultivate the Extreme Lightning Body during the Qi Refining stage.

According to what is written on this fragmentary scroll.

To achieve minor mastery of the Extreme Thunder Body, one must activate the Thunder Transformation Secret Technique at least a hundred times.

However, this does not mean that after activating the secret technique a hundred times, you will definitely achieve some success. It only means that the more times you activate it, the higher the probability.

However, it would be even more difficult for Tian Fen to cultivate the Extreme Thunder Body by using the Thunder Crystal condensed from the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and activating the Thunder Transformation Secret Technique.

"It seems that this incomplete scroll is mostly a cultivation method left over from the period of the Great Zhou Dynasty's dual cultivation of body and mind."

At the same time, Li Mo noticed that in order to cultivate the Extreme Thunder Body, a complex ritual was also required, which made him think of his own ethereal lightning tribulation.

The book "The Misty Box" records a method for transcending tribulation at the Temple of Heaven.

This is also an extremely complex ritual, requiring at least a Nascent Soul stage cultivation level to complete. After careful comparison, he discovered that the two rituals seemed to have a similar purpose!
Is the ritual in "The Misty Box" derived from this incomplete manual, or vice versa?
Based on this, it can be inferred that the Nine-Tailed Fox lost the Misty Box most likely sometime after the medieval period.

Besides.

The "Piaomiao Box" also records a spiritual blessing method for overcoming tribulations, which requires praying to the earth for blessings. This requires dozens of days of devout prayer, offering spiritual springs, spiritual wine, and spiritual tea as tributes to the spiritual veins, forming a symbolic sign. At that time, there will be an opportunity to communicate with a certain spirit in the dark, transcending reality and illusion.

As for what this so-called spirit actually is, it is not explained in "The Misty Box".

After considering various options, Li Mo looked at the last application of lightning magic in the tattered scroll.

This is clearly a secret technique that helps cultivators break through bottlenecks!

To perform this secret technique, a cultivator must at least achieve minor mastery of the Extreme Thunder Body, and then arrange a large number of Thunder Spirit Stones in an array to condense a special Extreme Thunder Crystal.

At that time, with this Extreme Lightning Crystal, we can turn the tide and survive.

This secret technique is only effective against bottlenecks before the Nascent Soul stage, and can only be used once.

As evening approached, both of them showed signs of lingering enjoyment. Li Mo, being a Foundation Establishment cultivator, chose to speak.

"You've been unable to establish your foundation for so long, could it be that you're cultivating this so-called Extreme Thunder Body?"

Tian Fen grunted in agreement and said nothing more.

He is an ambitious person who is unwilling to settle for mediocrity.

He had no special background and had always fantasized that after enduring a period of ordinariness, he would make a name for himself when he emerged from obscurity. However, the process was far too long, and he didn't know if he could continue to persevere.

Especially after seeing Li Mo, his state of mind became somewhat unstable.

At this moment, he showed signs of his Dao heart collapsing.

Li Mo looked directly at Tian Fen with composure and confidence.

"You're over thirty years old this year, aren't you?"

Li Mo's words were like a sharp knife, piercing Tian Fen's sore spot.

He clenched his fist and then nodded.

"If it had been a few years later, you would have been completely out of luck on the path to the Great Dao. I am very interested in this incomplete scroll of yours. Name your price. Some things cannot be accomplished by persistence alone. You also need to find the right method. At least I don't think the ancient cultivators would have acted so recklessly as you."

Li Mo here speaks of Nakata Fen's sore spot.

In recent years, he has also been wondering if he has gone in the wrong direction and if the Thunder God Transformation Technique is wrong.

"what!!!"

Tian Fen suddenly looked up at the sky and roared, seemingly to express his resentment.

This attracted several disciples from the Enforcement Hall, who were then dismissed by Li Mo.

After letting out a long howl, Tian Fen gasped for breath, his heart pounding. In the end, he made his decision and looked at Li Mo.

"Alright, how many spirit stones are you willing to pay for this!"

After some haggling, Li Mo finally exchanged the "Enlightenment Technique" plus three thousand spirit stones for this ancient fragment.

Both parties take what they need.

After Tian Tianfen left, Li Mo looked at the tattered scroll in his hand, lost in thought.

"From now on, let's call it 'Lei Wu's Secret Scroll'."

After putting away "Lei Wu's Secret Scroll," Li Mo was exhausted, but in a great mood. After thinking for a moment, he walked towards the alchemy hall, intending to chat with Chen Rong.

After a while.

Chen Rong emerged from the depths of the alchemy hall.

Compared to Li Mo's cheerful mood, Chen Rong's mood was clearly not so good.

"Senior Sister Chen, what's wrong?"

"nothing."

Chen Rong concealed her good mood and was unwilling to say more.

Seeing this, Li Mo didn't ask any further questions. He smiled and took out the "Fire Refining Elixir Scripture".

"Over the years, I have gained a lot of insights from persisting in the fire refining method, and I have combined it with the thunder refining method. I have also added some annotations to this 'Fire Refining Elixir Classic', and I would like to ask you, senior sister, to take a look."

"Oh?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Rong took the "Fire Refining Elixir Classic" and looked at the three layers of annotations inside. She quickly became engrossed in it and could not extricate herself.

An hour later. It was late at night, around 7 PM. After Chen Rong finished reading the last page, she looked at Li Mo in surprise.

"The Fire and Thunder Alchemy Secret Technique! Junior Brother, you actually fused the Thunder Alchemy Technique with the Fire Alchemy Technique?"

As an alchemist, Chen Rong naturally understood what this meant.

This proves that Li Mo's understanding of the Thunder and Fire Paths has reached an extremely profound level, indirectly reflecting his extraordinary mastery of the Five Elements magic.

Once his cultivation reaches a higher level, he will surely create his own supernatural powers and secret techniques in the near future.

"The integration at this stage is only in its initial stages."

Li Mo smiled and admitted it.

Chen Rong looked at Li Mo as if she were looking at a monster, her face full of disbelief. Then she returned the "Fire Refining Elixir Scripture" to Li Mo.

"You didn't come here just to show off, did you?"

Chen Rong said with a somewhat complicated expression.

"of course not."

Li Mo hurriedly said, "It's like this, after I created the Thunderfire Alchemy Technique, I found that I was very close to the mastery of alchemy, but I was always unable to make any further progress. I wonder if Senior Sister Chen has any suggestions?"

"So that's it."

Chen Rong looked thoughtful.

Although Li Mo's alchemy skills were beginning to surpass hers, he was still lacking in some areas. What truly made her despair was that Li Mo was much younger than her, and the "Fire Refining Alchemy Classic" had only given him a few short years, yet he had already achieved such success.

By comparison.

Her many achievements are now insignificant.

"Next, based on your understanding of the Thunder Dao and Fire Dao, try to create your own spells. Once you achieve some success, you should be able to take that step and become a true alchemy master. In the vast Spirit Eye Sect, there are probably fewer than five people who can be called alchemy masters."

Upon hearing this, Li Mo smiled knowingly.

"That's a good path."

Over the years, he has had one goal: to master the Five Thunder Dust Transformation Technique.

This requires him to incorporate his understanding of the Five Elements into his thunder magic.

Unfortunately, his cultivation period is still short. Even though he has excellent aptitude, he has only entered the Dao through alchemy and has some insights into the Dao of Fire. Therefore, he has not thought about creating his own spells.

Chen Rong reminded him.

After a while.

Chen Rong was in a bad mood, so after saying goodbye to Li Mo, Li Mo was about to leave the alchemy hall when he happened to run into Tao Ran, who was also preoccupied with something.

"Tao Ran!"

"Senior Brother Li?"

Tao Ran was stunned when he saw Li Mo.

"What's wrong with you?"

Chen Rong was like this, and so was Tao Ran.

Li Mo vaguely felt that something must have happened in the alchemy hall. Tao Ran opened his mouth, and after a long silence, he let out a long sigh.

"My master's time is coming to an end; he probably only has two months left."

"Vice Hall Master Wang?"

Li Mo thought of that red-nosed old rascal.

This was a Golden Core cultivator who had lived for hundreds of years, yet he still couldn't escape the end of his life. His heart was filled with mixed feelings, and he was reminded once again that the Great Dao is elusive and one must never be complacent.

"Actually, Master has a Golden Core stage Longevity Pill that was given to him by Sect Leader Sima Fu. It is enough to extend his life by more than ten years. But for some reason, Master has been hesitant. As his disciple, I am filled with mixed feelings."

The Longevity Pill given to him by Sima Fu on behalf of the sect leader?
It just happens to be this time!
Was my appointment to this critical mission during this period also related to this?

The Longevity Pill for those at the Golden Core stage is a priceless treasure in the Great Qian Kingdom. Sima Fu was actually willing to give it to Wang Wenhai, claiming there was no transaction involved. I doubt anyone would believe that.

Even the Alchemy Hall, which has always maintained a firm neutral stance, could not escape the conflict between the two factions?

"It seems that the conflict between the disciples of the independent sects and the disciples of the aristocratic families has reached the point of final confrontation."

Li Mo looked up at the sky, and he had a vague feeling of being on the verge of collapse.

Just as Lu Qi said.

No matter how big the matter is in Bai'an County, it is a small matter for Qingming Mountain.

But on Qingming Mountain, even the smallest matter is a big deal for Bai'an County.

His long and peaceful life under the command of the Lingmu Sect on Qingming Mountain had almost made him forget the cruelty of this world, a world overrun by demons and monsters.

When the Great Qian Kingdom was prosperous and the Lingmu Sect was powerful, the low-level cultivators living here naturally found it difficult to feel the cruelty of this world.

As long as the Great Qian Kingdom is weak and the Lingmu Sect shows signs of decline, all sorts of darkness, cruelty, chaos, distortion, and misfortune will inevitably follow.

Everything that was peaceful and beautiful at that time will vanish in an instant.

Under this general trend.

How could a mere Bai'an County possibly become a paradise on earth?

"If the skin is gone, what will the hair cling to? Master's meaning is really just the surface meaning. The struggle among the higher-ups of the sect has reached its final critical moment."

After chatting for a while, Li Mo agreed to have a long talk another day because it was getting late, and then left the alchemy hall.

(End of this chapter)