Immortality starts from the liver proficiency

Chapter 443 All things in heaven and earth are its own resources
No wonder it is said in the immortal path that cultivation has no time limit; refining a spell once and comprehending a supernatural power once can easily take several years.

Xu Yunfan walked out of the Zhenwu Cave and looked up at the group of people on the mountaintop who were welcoming the purple glow of the morning sun.

The twelve old men from the Dao Sect were surrounded by shimmering spiritual light, but none of them had broken through to the Dao Realm.

He scanned the area with his divine sense and found that even the most powerful cultivators had barely reached the threshold of Qi Induction.

They haven't even reached the Qi Refining stage yet.

Xu Yunfan shook his head inwardly. Although the fact that his internal meridians had not yet fully developed was partly due to this, the slow pace was still somewhat beyond his expectations.

His cultivation progress is somewhat slower than that of the disciples of the Yuanshi Sect.

Then I thought about it.

The disciples of the Yuanshi Sect always enter the sect in huge numbers, but those who survive are all people with outstanding talent and good fortune; otherwise, they would have been used as waste materials long ago.

The Primordial Sect's methods of skinning, bone refining, essence and blood, and the Five Witches...

It has everything imaginable; nothing on a person is wasted.

"Master."

Xu Yunfan bowed to Bi Yuan as he slowly walked towards him.

The old man, who had reached the ninth level of Qi cultivation, had a few more strands of white hair at his temples, and the hem of his Daoist robe still carried the lingering aura of the elixir fire. Yet, his aura had become even more profound.

Xu Yunfan glanced up slightly and then thought of something extraordinary.

One foot has already stepped into the realm of terrestrial immortals.

Next, you only need to follow the steps to cultivate the True Martial Subduing Demon Scripture. In less than two years, you will be able to enter the ultimate realm of martial arts. After that, you will begin to practice the breathing and refining method to transform true qi into true essence, and you will naturally be able to enter the early stage of Qi Refining.

Once you reach the early stage of Qi Refining, you can leap into the ocean and roam freely.

Master Bi Yuan gazed at his disciple before him and suddenly sighed, "Back then, I entered the Dao in a hundred days, and my physical cultivation reached perfection in just five years. I was already hailed as a prodigy, a talent rarely seen in a century. Now, I have cultivated diligently for nearly half a year, yet I can't even grasp the Qi of a terrestrial immortal."

He nearly vomited, and sighed, “The path to immortality is truly difficult. No wonder, no wonder the Daoist sect has only produced one Pure Yang Patriarch in thousands of years.”

Seeing his master's slightly dejected expression, Xu Yunfan chuckled and said, "Master, don't worry. Once you reach the early stage of Qi Refining and go on sect missions, you will understand the true essence of the Primordial Sect's immortal path."

He said, "All things in heaven and earth are the resources for cultivators."

Master Bi Yuan frowned slightly upon hearing this: "Yun Fan, what are you saying?"

"This is why the Yuanshi Sect is also known as the 'Yuanmo Sect'."

Xu Yunfan's Xuanqiong Thunder Pearl in his sleeve was slightly warm, reflecting the blue light flowing in his eyes. "Look at those True Persons in the sect. Most of them are dignified and solemn in their Daoist practices. Yet they dare to drain the spiritual veins when gathering herbs and can sacrifice a hundred cities with their blood when refining weapons."

Suddenly, the screams of a newly initiated disciple going mad came from afar, but Xu Yunfan didn't even lift an eyelid: "The righteous cultivators say we are utterly heartless, but which of the pills they used when they broke through didn't steal the essence of plants for a hundred years?"

All things in heaven and earth serve as sustenance for oneself, and all things are firewood to be offered as sacrifices.

Bi Yuan opened his mouth, realizing that the screams he had just heard belonged to a disciple who had joined Zhenwu Peak two months prior.

However, he also understood that if he followed the orthodox path within the Yuanshi Sect, he would likely be labeled an outcast and ostracized.

Everyone else is doing just fine being wicked, so why should you be the one to learn the righteous path?

Are you a mole?!
The mountain wind, carrying the stench of blood, swept across the stone platform, leaving a long trail of blood on the disciple who had gone mad from practicing qi cultivation.

Xu Yunfan stared at the bloodstains and said softly, "The so-called demon is nothing more than someone who puts the saying 'treats heaven and earth as straw dogs' into practice more thoroughly than others."

Watching Bi Yuan's departing figure, Xu Yunfan shook his head slightly. Although this old Taoist was ruthless in his actions, he was loyal and upright in his heart, and especially loved and respected his disciples.

Just like Bi Sheng, although he was often beaten and scolded by Bi Yuan, it was still out of concern for his elder brother.

It's a pity that Bi Sheng didn't want to come, otherwise Zhenwu Peak would have been quite interesting.

Calming his mind, Xu Yunfan took out the Ten Thousand Souls Banner, gently stroked its surface, and looked thoughtful.

Should he exchange for some true scriptures? He hasn't even used the benefits given by the Yuanshi Sect since he entered the Foundation Establishment stage.

Zhang Ziyang's voice came from within the banner: "It seems that your cultivation has greatly improved?"

Xu Yunfan raised an eyebrow: "Grandmaster Uncle can see this clearly?"

Zhang Ziyang smiled and said, "Although you have concealed your aura well, some clues can still be seen. Your cultivation has improved, which is a good thing."

Xu Yunfan nodded slightly, naturally understanding in his heart how exceptionally talented this previous Dao Sect leader was. If he hadn't exhausted his lifespan and practiced the path of incense offerings, and still had a physical body, his cultivation speed would probably be astonishing.

There's no other reason than that his comprehension is simply too abnormal.

In particular, some time ago he explained the "True Martial Subduing Demons Scripture" to Zhang Ziyang. At first, the other party adopted a questioning attitude, but later he was able to discuss the Dao.

If he didn't have an attribute panel, and fully understand all the mysteries of the True Martial Subduing Demon Scripture after its mastery, he probably wouldn't be able to defeat his opponent in a debate.

Moreover, sometimes a few words of discussion can make him suddenly realize the truth, and his proficiency in the True Martial Subduing Demon Scripture will increase significantly due to his enlightenment.

To be honest, having Zhang Ziyang inside the Ten Thousand Soul Banner is like having an external cultivation accelerator installed.

The opponent's talent is truly freakish.

After a pause, Zhang Ziyang said, "If the Xuanqiong Thunder Pearl bestowed upon you by that True Monarch is exhausted, I'm afraid your cultivation of the Azure Dragon Thunder Pearl Locking Tribulation and Suppressing Fortune Technique will come to a standstill."

He said with some distress, "I still can't figure out this kind of method that involves changes in cause and effect, manipulates one's own destiny, consumes one's own merits, and brings good fortune to the body."

This is precisely what Xu Yunfan is worried about.

Although the Azure Dragon Saliva inside the Thunder Pearl can aid in cultivation, it is ultimately a consumable item.

Xu Yunfan rubbed the Thunder Pearl in his palm, feeling the gradually thinning dragon breath within it.

Based on the current cultivation intensity, this Xuanqiong Thunder Pearl will exhaust its spiritual energy in at most three years.

He looked up towards the direction of the Immortal Palace. Unless True Monarch Qingyuan once again bestowed upon him the Azure Dragon Saliva, such a treasure that could accelerate cultivation was simply beyond his reach at the Foundation Establishment stage.

"There's no need to worry too much. There's always a way out. Grandmaster Uncle, you don't need to be concerned."

Xu Yunfan looked inward at his dantian, where his natal lightning sword was absorbing the lingering energy of the lightning pearl.

On his attribute panel, the proficiency of the "Azure Dragon Thunder Pearl Locking Calamity and Suppressing Fortune Technique" was still slowly increasing as he practiced on his own.

Although not as swift as when aided by the Thunder Pearl, the solid foundation of the True Martial Subduing Demon Scripture, combined with the breath-concealing method of the Turtle Breathing Concealing Divine Technique, makes the cultivation speed not too sluggish.

Zhang Ziyang's spirit flickered on the banner, nodding and saying, "Now that you have gained the favor of the True Lord, you are no longer a rootless duckweed. This Azure Dragon Thunder Pearl, though wondrous, is ultimately an external object."

"Don't worry, Grandmaster Uncle."

Xu Yunfan smiled and said, "I have always believed in the principle that things will work themselves out. Since True Lord Qingyuan has bestowed this method upon me, he will not let me get stuck at a bottleneck. I understand the situation perfectly."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Ziyang nodded slightly and said no more.

(End of this chapter)