Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 277 Mid-Foundation Establishment Stage (Seeking Subscriptions)

Shen Xuan devoted himself to cultivation.

Six months later, he noticed that his spiritual power had stagnated.

Even the spiritual power used by [Gnawing on All Things] to refine the flesh of demonic beasts could not be melted into his own Dao-based source spiritual power.

There seemed to be a faint barrier.

This feeling is very subtle.

It was as if they were imprisoned by something.

Shen Xuan knew that this was the bottleneck of the peak of the early Foundation Establishment stage.

Although it's only a minor realm, the bottleneck of a minor realm is still very strong in the Foundation Establishment realm.

Many Foundation Establishment cultivators spend their entire lives only reaching the early stage of Foundation Establishment.

At first, Lü Zhengying hesitated and gave up on breaking through to the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment.

The concern is that a failed breakthrough would waste resources.

Generally speaking, if a minor breakthrough fails during the Foundation Establishment stage, the backlash will not be too severe.

With proper rest and recuperation for a period of time, most can recover to their pre-breakthrough state.

However, if you fail to break through a minor realm, the chances of breaking through again are much smaller.

Most of the ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators in the Qingyun Sect are limited to the mid-Foundation Establishment stage.

Throughout his life, he was unable to break through to the late stage of Foundation Establishment.

Not to mention the completion of foundation building and the condensation of the inner elixir.

That's something only a direct disciple of a Golden Core cultivator can do.

Shen Xuan was not worried about the bottleneck in the early stages of Foundation Establishment.

He possesses pure spiritual power, a powerful soul, a robust physical body, and a strong divine sense.

I thought I could easily break through this bottleneck.

However, in order to lay a solid foundation, he was not in a hurry to achieve quick results.

Instead, let things take their natural course and wait for the right moment.

……

After moving to Shuiyue Residence on Xiaogu Peak, Su Xue'er was in a good mood.

Even while cooking, she couldn't help but sing to herself.

Inside Shuiyue Residence, there are three training rooms.

Each training room can automatically adjust the amount of spiritual energy supplied.

When Su Xue'er was cultivating, she used the minimum amount of spiritual energy.

despite this.

She could also feel the significant increase in her cultivation efficiency.

For her.

The spiritual energy in the training room was incredibly rich.

The whole person felt as if they were immersed in a spiritual sea, floating on air.

Unfortunately, Su Xueer's aptitude was too poor.

With a low-grade spiritual root, too little spiritual energy remained in her body.

this day.

Su Xue'er habitually practiced cultivation.

She has never been particularly interested in spiritual practice.

Anyway, the sixth level of Qi Refining is her limit.

As long as you don't become too lax.

It was a matter of time.

"Click!" Sound.

Su Xue'er opened her eyes.

Today's practice felt somewhat unusual.

It seems particularly smooth.

After circulating the cultivation technique, the spiritual energy within his body increased by a noticeable 20%.

He has inexhaustible energy.

"Have I... broken through?"

Su Xue'er felt happy.

After a brief period of practice to consolidate his realm, he...

He then excitedly went to Shen Xuan to share the good news.

"I'm only thirty-nine years old, and I've already broken through to the fifth level of Qi Refining!"

"In a few more years, I will be able to reach the sixth level of Qi Refining."

"By then, I wonder if I will still be able to live up to my husband's love..."

Su Xueer's pretty face flushed slightly.

She could feel her body's resilience increase after the breakthrough.

Their strength has increased.

However, her husband is a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Moreover, it's the super powerful kind!
However, her husband was not in the inner quarters.

"Is my husband still practicing martial arts?"

"He should have finished practicing by now!"

Su Xue'er arrived at the best training room.

She vaguely sensed a powerful spiritual energy rising sharply.

……

Shen Xuan is currently breaking through to the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment.

The training room was filled with spiritual energy.

The amount of spiritual energy here can be adjusted automatically.

The highest level of training room can be simulated as a second-tier superior Taoist temple.

Shen Xuan sensed the stirring within his own Dao Foundation Spirit Sea.

Unleash the Daoist incantation.

Turn the spiritual energy switch in the training room to its highest level.

Extremely rich spiritual energy surged forth from the nodes of the spiritual vein.

In just a few breaths.

The entire training room was shrouded in mist and clouds.

Shen Xuan accelerated the operation of the [Divine Treasure Ocean Technique].

The spiritual sea of ​​Dao foundation within his body surged with waves, turbulent and powerful.

Liquid spiritual energy surged ceaselessly along his internal organs and meridians.

Shen Xuan was like a giant whirlpool.

The dense spiritual energy, as if drawn by an invisible force, rushed into his body in a frenzied rush.

Soon, Shen Xuan seemed to be stuffed.

My whole body feels bloated and uncomfortable.

Shen Xuan continued to accelerate the circulation of spiritual energy within his body.

Within his dantian, the Dao Foundation Spiritual Sea gradually merged with and absorbed the spiritual energy within his body, and began to expand.

The pale blue color of the water elemental energy became more vibrant.

The liquid spiritual energy circulating around him was vibrant with life, yet also carried a sense of vicissitudes from the long river of time.

At a certain moment.

Shen Xuan's Dao Foundation Spirit Sea suddenly surged.

The abundant spiritual energy in the training room was absorbed into the Dao Foundation Spiritual Sea and merged into one.

Shen Xuan's body resembled a shimmering, luminous spirit.

A dazzling light.

An hour later.

The light gradually dimmed.

Shen Xuan calmed down and returned to his usual composed state.

He slowly finished his practice and opened his eyes.

"One hundred and eight years old, mid-stage of Foundation Establishment. It took twenty-three years."

In the training room, Shen Xuan felt extremely pleased as he sensed the liquid spiritual energy in his dantian expanding by 80%.

Building the foundation from the first to the second level takes eight years. Building the foundation from the second to the third level takes eight years.

It took seven years to build the foundation from the third to the fourth level.

Logically speaking, the further one progresses, the slower the rate of improvement in cultivation level.

Shen Xuan's speed increased.

During this period, the first step was [Water Spirit Absorption].

Then came the act of "devouring everything".

These two innate skills played a significant role.

As for the negative effects of the Divine Thunder Talisman...

Under the full effect of the Self-Healing Technique, the effect is negligible.

In twenty-three years, he broke through from the early stage of Foundation Establishment to the middle stage.

This speed is seven or eight years faster than Qin Yuehan, who has solidified her Green Wood Spirit Body.

Even among all the Foundation Establishment cultivators in the entire Qingyun Sect, his progress is considered fast.

Moreover, his main skill is the relatively slow [Divine Treasure Ocean Skill].

However, after reaching the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment.

His cultivation speed will then slow down.

The effects of [Water Spirit Absorption] and [Gnawing on All Things] are, after all, limited.

Spiritual aptitude is the key factor determining cultivation efficiency.

Above the Heavenly Spiritual Root, there are also the Otherworldly Spiritual Root and the Immortal Spiritual Root.

The absorption and transformation of spiritual energy is better than that of the Heavenly Spiritual Root.

Shen Xuan glanced at Shouyuan.

【Shouyuan: 108/255】

Twelve points were added at once.

At the fourth level of Foundation Establishment, one has the lifespan of an ordinary late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator!

Shen Xuan was completely satisfied.

Given the chance, he would definitely hunt down a high-level turtle demon.

Ideally, one should have a strong Xuanwu bloodline.

In this way, there is still room for lifespan to be increased.

Generally speaking, minor breakthroughs in the Foundation Establishment stage increase spiritual power by 20-30%.

The percentage for a minor realm varies from 50% to 100%.

Shen Xuan's spiritual power increased by a full 80% during this breakthrough.

It's three times the size it was when the foundation was first laid!
Previously, he had fought against a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator.

In terms of spiritual power, they are still at a disadvantage.

It was only through the fearless corpse beasts, the powerful water, ice, and lightning magic, the numerous lightning and poison talismans, and the formidable physical body with all the talent skills maxed out that they were able to suppress their opponents.

At this moment, his spiritual power was comparable to that of an ordinary late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator.

There is absolutely no need to fear the opponent's suppression of spiritual power.

Theoretically speaking, Shen Xuan could easily defeat two of himself at the third level of Foundation Establishment.

"Now that we've broken through, let's just advance those stagnant talent skills!"

Shen Xuan examined the mysterious jade talisman.

With over 16,000 points of Daoist energy, if we don't put it to use now, when will we?
Main cultivation technique: [Divine Treasure Ocean Technique], Great Success!

Techniques: [Immortal-Slaying Water Qi Technique], Great Success! [Ice Soul Cold Water Technique], Great Success! [Spirit-Devouring Demonic Fire], Great Success! [Dominating the Four Directions], Great Success!

Having already mastered the previous techniques of [Thunder God's Wrath], [Water Spirit Gathering Technique], and [Water Condensation and Edge Transformation Technique], I won't waste my Dao Points.

Dao Body: [Ice Soul Spirit Body], Great Success! [Lightning Dao Body], Great Success!
Physical Body: [Devouring to All Things], Great Achievement! [Sharp Teeth and Fangs], Perfection!

In addition, [Conceal Breath], [Invisibility], [Water Control], [Water Repelling], [Critical Strike], [Iron Bones], [Longevity], [Insight], [Self-Healing], [Immunity to All Poisons], and [Water Escape] are all at their maximum level.

[Divine Hidden Five Thunder Escape Technique], [Immense Strength], [Overturning Rivers and Seas], [Insightful Observation], [Illusion-Breaking Spiritual Eye Technique], [Soaring Through Clouds and Mist], [Avoiding Misfortune and Seeking Good Fortune], [Attracting Wealth and Treasure], [Pufferfish Poison], [Silver Hook Poison], [Deep Sea Lurking], etc., are all at a high level.

Some of the less useful talent skills, such as [Overturning the Sea with Lightning], [Aerial Gliding], and [Stone Fish Poison], are only at a minor level of mastery, and Shen Xuan plans to give them up.

"You only realize how little money you have when you need it!"

Shen Xuan sighed inwardly.

【Daoyun: 8】

With over 16,000 points of Daoist essence allocated, only the main cultivation technique and a few of the most powerful spells were advanced.

Looking at his abundant talent and skills, Shen Xuan felt quite gratified.

"Today, I can finally gain a foothold in the world of cultivation."

Not an exaggeration.

He could really take on ten ordinary Foundation Establishment stage cultivators at once.

Even in the later stages of Foundation Building.

Unless there are particularly powerful magical artifacts.

He could easily crush him.

……

Shen Xuan secluded himself in the training room for more than ten days.

After stabilizing one's realm.

Only then did they emerge from the pass.

Upon seeing her husband, Su Xue'er asked joyfully, "Husband, is that you?"

"Breakthrough."

Shen Xuan said with a smile.

"Hey, Xue'er has broken through too!"

"Double happiness!"

Su Xue'er blushed.

"I'm only at the fifth level of Qi Refining, what kind of breakthrough is that!"

"My husband is amazing! He's broken through to the mid-Foundation Establishment stage!"

Shen Xuan had told her about his cultivation level.

"Cook more food, and five catties of demon beast meat. My husband is hungry. It's been a long time since I've eaten a meal cooked by Xue'er!"

"Okay! My husband, I'll go cook right now!"

When Shen Xuan broke through, some unusual phenomena appeared in Shuiyue Residence.

Although the commotion was not significant.

However, it can still be detected in the small, solitary peak.

"Middle stage of foundation building?"

"Senior Brother Shen has broken through to the mid-Foundation Establishment stage?"

Gu Jinqin looked towards Shuiyue Residence, her heart filled with doubt and uncertainty.

She had seen Shen Xuan's resume.

A Qi Refining disciple of the Qingyun Sect, discovered as a potential immortal in the mortal world.

Unfortunately, his aptitude was too poor, and he failed the sect's test, ending up in a small market town.

Later, he awakened his ancestral bloodline and, with his exceptional comprehension, made rapid progress at the age of sixty.

At the age of eighty-five, with the help of Qin Yuehan and Lü Zhengying, he established his Dao foundation at Yuehanxuan on Xiaogufeng Peak.

It seems like only 23 years have passed.

Shen Xuan then broke through to the mid-Foundation Establishment stage?

Moreover, during this period, he stayed at Feiyun Mountain in Qingyang Prefecture.

The cultivation conditions there are far inferior to those on Little Lonely Peak.

"No wonder Master was willing to accept Shen Xuan and even agreed to make him his personal disciple."

"Master must have seen Shen Xuan's extraordinary qualities."

"Little Lonely Peak is so poor, Master would never accept a good-for-nothing as his personal disciple!"

Gu Jinqin felt a pang of envy.

"Speaking of which, I also need to focus on my cultivation! The enormous pit of administrative affairs on Little Lonely Peak will have to be left to this Senior Brother Shen!"

"I'm not going to deal with this mess anymore! Once I've achieved some success in my cultivation, I'll follow in my senior sister's footsteps!"

"I'll borrow some spirit stones and put it on the public account! Under the guise of traveling, I'll travel around the world and give Master and Senior Brother Shen a headache!"

Thinking of this, Gu Jinqin's mood improved again.

She felt slightly apologetic towards her senior brother Shen, who had just broken through to the next level, for falling into the huge pit of administrative affairs on her behalf.

"But there's no other way! Senior Brother Shen, if you don't fall in, I won't be able to climb out!"

(End of this chapter)