Yuantian Pidao

Chapter 235 Qi Refining Perfection
Muyu Island is filled with spiritual energy, and half a year has passed since Taoyao's revival.

As her cultivation level increased, Tao Yao's control over Muyu Island became increasingly stronger. Her roots not only enveloped the entire Muyu Island but also spread into the Bewitching Bay.

At this very moment, in the spiritual fields on the western slope, disciples of the Taiping Sect were coming and going, carefully tending to the spiritual herbs there.

Compared to the past, the West Slope Spirit Field has grown more than tenfold. Not only has its area increased significantly, but its core area has also nurtured many first-tier spirit fields, which are used to grow first-tier spirit rice and first-tier spirit herbs.

At the very top of the western slope, outside the Lingquan Cave, where fiery energy gathers, stands a tall and upright fruit tree, radiating spiritual light—the Fire Jujube Tree.

Of course, after being sent back to Muyu Island by Rat Tianjiao, this first-grade top-quality fire jujube tree was planted here by the Taiping Sect. In order for the fruit tree to grow better, Tao Yao also modified the spirit gathering formation into a fire gathering formation to gather the fire energy between heaven and earth.

Otherwise, given the characteristics of the jujube tree, it might not have been able to grow so well.

It was at this moment that, as the surging spiritual energy was drawn in, it transformed into fire, engulfing the entire jujube tree in crimson flames. From a distance, it resembled a giant torch, illuminating the entire western slope.

"Are the jujubes ripe?"

At the foot of the mountain, seeing this scene, Huang Laojiu, who was engrossed in farming, suddenly raised his head.

At the same time, amidst the falling leaves and blossoms, a figure suddenly appeared on the west slope.

"It's Manager Hongyu."

Upon recognizing the newcomer, Huang Laojiu couldn't help but show a hint of envy on his face.

Having gained a peach blossom, Hongyu successfully broke through to the Qi Refining stage two months ago, becoming the second Qi Refining cultivator openly in the Taiping Sect. It should be noted that apart from Jiang Chen, the Taiping Sect previously had Qi Refining combat power such as the Black and White Elders, Rat Prodigy, and Peach Blossom, but there was not a single orthodox Qi Refining cultivator openly in the public eye.

Ultimately, the Taiping Sect has been established for too short a time and has not accumulated any real foundation. It is only in the last few years, when the Taiping Sect has occupied Qinghe and Qingxi counties and has a large population under its jurisdiction, that a group of cultivation seeds have been selected. However, it will take some time for these cultivation seeds to grow up, and it is completely uncertain how many Qi Refining cultivators will emerge.

"The difference is truly vast once you begin practicing Qi cultivation, but it has nothing to do with me. I'll just spend my life honestly farming."

Shaking his head, the envy on his face faded, and Huang Laojiu continued to bury himself in farming.

Now that Hongyu has arrived, he naturally doesn't need to worry about the Fire Jujube Tree. As he diligently cultivates the land, the power of the Azure Deer is slowly merging with him. This merging is not merely superficial; it has permeated his very bones and blood.

"The fire dates have finally ripened. With these fire dates, Young Master's cultivation should go much more smoothly."

Under the jujube tree, looking at the fruits that had undergone the baptism of fire and turned completely from green to red, Hongyu's face was full of smiles.

Without hesitation, with a green aura covering her palms, Hongyu plucked the plump fruits one by one and then quickly left.

After ten days, as all the fire dates were refined, Jiang Chen's internal energy underwent a new change.

"After cultivating for so long, and with the help of the fire dates to condense true qi, my qi condensation technique has finally been perfected."

As he extended his hand, a wisp of true energy transformed into a soft, yielding strand. Sensing its essence, Jiang Chen's face revealed a look of satisfaction. The Qi Condensation Technique differs from most spells; it is a rudimentary spell, emphasizing perseverance rather than comprehension. Under normal circumstances, mastering this spell to perfection requires at least several decades of arduous work from the cultivator.

It was precisely because of this that, even though his soul was powerful and he had a considerable advantage in comprehending spells, he was still unable to perfect this spell.

"Fire dates are a good spiritual item. Although their effects are not very strong, they are reliable and have no hidden dangers. They can help cultivators solidify their foundation."

"In addition to perfecting my Qi Condensation Technique, my own true Qi has also increased during this refining of these fire dates. My true Qi in all 107 acupoints is now completely filled."

With a single thought, the true energy within Jiang Chen surged, faintly outlining a complete cycle. However, because the most crucial link was missing, this cycle was not perfect.

During this time, although he had been studying the art of weapon crafting in preparation for refining spiritual weapons, he never slacked off in his cultivation. After all, for a cultivator, cultivation level is the foundation, and skills like weapon crafting are just icing on the cake.

Moreover, without sufficient cultivation, even if one devotes oneself to studying weapon crafting, it is difficult to achieve great success. At lower levels, this may not be apparent, but at a certain stage, without sufficient cultivation, one cannot even smelt spiritual materials, and may even accidentally lose one's life.

"It's time to break through to the Qi Refining Perfection stage."

With a single thought arising in his mind, all other distracting thoughts vanished, and Jiang Chen slowly entered a state of clarity.

At this moment, the mysteries of the Lesser Formless True Scripture flowed naturally in his heart, and the Formless True Qi changed accordingly, sometimes aggressive like fire, sometimes gentle like water, and sometimes sharp like a sword.

Under such changes, the originally incredibly tough barrier of the 108th acupoint began to slowly loosen.

Time passed, and after an unknown period of time, a ray of light appeared, and the barriers that had blocked Jiang Chen's acupoints for so long were suddenly broken open. At this moment, all 108 acupoints resonated, and the Qi circulated throughout the body, and the formless true Qi in Jiang Chen's body truly returned to perfection.

Unlike other acupoints, the 108th acupoint does not need to be filled with true qi. It only needs to be opened to achieve perfection. At this stage, all 108 acupoints are connected and are no longer a separate entity, but are endlessly regenerating.

"This is the completion of Qi Refining."

As his Qi circulated throughout his body, Jiang Chen felt a surge of joy. At this point, he was truly only one step away from establishing his Dao foundation.

As the Formless True Qi flowed through his body again and again, his mind and the True Qi merged. In a daze, Jiang Chen seemed to be drawn by something, and his consciousness began to rise higher and higher, crossing thousands of mountains and rivers, until he saw a sea of ​​clouds.

The sea of ​​clouds is vast and boundless, its size, shape, and height unknown. Scenic islands and peaks dot the sea of ​​clouds like chess pieces, arranged in a pleasing and orderly fashion.

"The Impermanence Sect..."

The moment Jiang Chen saw this sea of ​​clouds, almost instinctively, the name of the Wuchang Sect naturally came to mind. This place was the true location of the Wuchang Sect's mountain gate.

However, as if there was some kind of obstruction, before Jiang Chen could see more clearly, his elevated spirit began to fall, and the Spirit Island and the sea of ​​clouds began to dissipate, as if everything he saw was an illusion.

(End of this chapter)