Douluo Continent: A Thousand Miles of Cultivation

Finally, it's also for the sake of Qian Renxue, that proud blonde girl, that we need to ease the tension before things completely fall apart, so that we can eventually unify the Spirit Hall! And Qian Shui becoming Bibi Dong's disciple can serve as this bridge!

Bibi Dong remained expressionless, neither happy nor sad; she hadn't expected this situation. She loathed being forced like this, but for the sake of her revenge plan, she would endure it no matter what!

"Dong'er!" Qian Xunji said sternly.

"Understood, I will take him as my disciple."

……

In short, the grand event came to an end. Bibi Dong turned around and left, completely disregarding her new disciple, Qian Shui.

The two little ones ran out as well.

"Qianshui! Explain yourself! Why did you become her disciple?!"

"Oh dear~ Didn't I already say that I prefer older sister to Ghost Douluo, who's so gloomy!"

Qian Renxue stomped her feet in anger, "You're talking nonsense! You knew perfectly well! I...I..."

"It's precisely because I knew it all along~"

"You! Mind your own business!"

"Oh dear~ she's still your mother, why bother~ So do you have any other questions?"

"That's all!" Qian Renxue crossed her arms, her expression unfriendly!

"By the way, what should your martial spirit be called, Soul Martial Spirit?"

"Hmm...I think it should be called—Primordial Spirit!"

What is the primordial spirit?

"It's complicated to explain~ I'll explain later~"

"What~"

(Qian Renxue: I'm also your two-dimensional wife, why don't you have this kind of impulse!)

Qian Shui: I don't do pedophilia! Who would have that kind of desire for a child!

Chapter 9 Speculations on Cultivation

The issue of Qian Shui's second martial soul is indeed very complicated to explain. Qian Shui's own analysis before only told half the story. It's not that he didn't know why his soul became a martial soul!

Because what he was actually cultivating should be considered a method of immortal cultivation! And the so-called immortal cultivation, the word "immortal" in the 'immortal cultivation system' actually refers to the primordial spirit!

The specific process of the cultivation system is to draw qi into the body to cultivate essence, qi and spirit, thereby building a foundation, achieving the golden elixir in the abdomen, then breaking the elixir to form an infant, and finally transforming the infant into a spirit!

This marks the true beginning of immortality, laying the foundation for future immortality. After mastering supernatural powers, once the physical body and magical strength meet the requirements, one ascends to immortality! One becomes a true immortal, masters the laws of heaven and earth, and achieves longevity.

Then, until they achieve the first stage of the Golden Immortal Palm, they will forge their own unique path, truly attain immortality, and then reach the pinnacle of immortality, becoming the Great Luo, transcending the river of time. Theoretically, they will be immortal and indestructible, and as long as their true spirit remains intact, they will return sooner or later.

Above that is the highest realm of cultivation, the Hunyuan Daluo Golden Immortal! It is the highest realm of cultivation for immortals, those with extremely profound cultivation possess an indestructible body that has survived countless tribulations, truly immortal and indestructible!

Qian Shui knows all this all too well. Back when he stayed up all night reading novels and roamed the various forums, these experts were like modern-day Zhuge Liangs, giving full play to their abilities! Many things were summarized in his previous life, but he just couldn't put them into practice and verify them.

The reason it's identified as a cultivation method is because it's the most natural and spontaneous method, following the principle of "Tao follows nature." Other variations are largely similar, all involving drawing qi into the body and then entering the world of cultivation.

For example, Qian Shui's favorite technique is the "Covering the Sky" method. Its advantage lies in its significantly lower limit compared to other methods, allowing cultivators to defy fate even in the Dharma-ending Age. However, its cultivation is more difficult and brutal. The lower limit is its greatest advantage! In a complete world, this advantage would be amplified infinitely! After all, the theme of "Covering the Sky" is—the struggle for transcendence!

Unfortunately, it's unacceptable because that thing is considered an acquired technique, created by the Desolate Heavenly Emperor. The downside of such a system is that you need someone to guide you through the basics! Otherwise, the Sea of ​​Bitterness is somewhat understandable, but as for things like the Spring of Life, the Divine Bridge, and the Other Shore, it's completely baffling.

Aside from the cultivation method that uses the body as a seed and the body-refining sequence of this system, it is actually very difficult to replicate.

Unless Qian Shui possesses some kind of cheat code that allows him to mechanically descend into the divine and directly obtain this cultivation method, there's no way to do it.

Therefore, Qian Shui is currently only at the entry level of cultivation, theoretically practicing the innate method, which is a cultivation method that can be entered without external intervention. This method is actually quite unreliable in the cultivation system, as it is slow and requires high comprehension. It is probably only suitable for a complete super world like the Primordial World, because resources are abundant, energy is plentiful, and the laws of the Dao are comprehensive.

The saying goes, "In the primordial era, no years were recorded." Who in other worlds would dare to say such a thing?

The Supreme Being in Shrouding the Heavens who cut himself with a sword is furious!

However, its advantage is that it is comprehensive and versatile. Although it doesn't have any particular characteristics, it is moderate and peaceful. As long as it doesn't act recklessly, it will be a smooth road without having to fight to the death.

Qian Shui himself analyzed that he was theoretically on this path, which was the only other cultivation method besides Douluo's own cultivation system.

But actually, it's much better now, because Douluo cultivates martial souls. They know they need to cultivate soul power, but it's not systematic at all. To put it bluntly, Douluo's so-called cultivation is just relying on their own talent to forcibly absorb soul power. It's like trying to suck water with your mouth! How much you can suck is entirely up to fate. Whoever has the biggest mouth, the fastest swallowing, and the biggest belly, sucks the fastest and the most! And they don't train their bodies or cultivate their spirits! It's purely based on talent!

Through his own exploration, Qian Shui found a path to cultivation, which made him far stronger than the Douluo people. Furthermore, his physical condition continued to improve with his daily training. This path involved cultivating essence, energy, and spirit simultaneously!

……

"So-called meridian cultivation should be about cultivating essence, energy, and spirit—that is, essence, energy, spirit, and soul! What sustains life is, in essence, the human body itself! It's about absorbing soul energy, as well as strengthening my soul and spirit! Cultivating everything!"

So my martial spirit is just a trained version of myself—a complete unity of essence, energy, and spirit, not just a soul! It's simply my energy self!

Theoretically, in the cultivation system, this state only occurs after cultivating to the Nascent Soul stage and reaching the Divine Transformation stage, at which point the Nascent Soul leaves the body! I don't understand... Could it be a bug in the world's rules that uses Martial Souls to create a humanoid beast Martial Soul?? A terrifying upright ape Martial Soul? But it seems like that's the only possibility..."

Qian Shui didn't discuss things with Qian Renxue for long before she was taken away to hunt souls. The lineup of the Grand High Priest and the Pope was unprecedentedly spectacular!

After that, Qian Shui ran back to her room. This new thing called Martial Soul was so interesting!

Qian Shui initially played it like a shooting game, frantically summoning and recalling his martial soul, and also testing whether the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda could actually hit people! However, since he had no intention of repairing the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, he quickly got bored.

The primordial spirit martial soul is different; Qian Shui's consciousness will be attached to it. Because it is an energy body, it can penetrate walls and windows, and its form can change, meaning it can move regardless of spatial limitations. Moreover, its movement speed is very fast, but it consumes a lot of soul power.

Moving at full speed could potentially reach the speed of light, but unfortunately, Qian Shui dares not attempt it. He doesn't even dare to go the speed of sound, or even faster, because trying would mean certain death! This thing requires at least the Nascent Soul or Divine Transformation stage to attempt.

However, even a Nascent Soul cultivator needs to be at least a Super Douluo level to qualify, and a Deity Transformation cultivator might not even be worthy of level 99! A fully formed Nascent Soul cultivator would probably be at the God level in Douluo.

After playing until her soul power was almost exhausted, Qian Shui had no choice but to stop cultivating. She first tried the Douluo Technique, but all I can say is that it's trash. This thing really only has one function—absorbing soul power!

What Qian Shui actually obtained was the Spirit Hall's meditation method, which is among the most advanced in the world!

He scoffed and quit, deciding to quit immediately and switch to the cultivation method!

For the next few days, Qian Shui did nothing but cultivate, aside from his daily exercise and meals. He practically didn't sleep at all. On one hand, he wanted to try this method of resting by cultivating without sleeping to catch up with the trend of transmigrators; on the other hand, his workaholic nature was kicked in!

"This thing is even more addictive than playing video games! It's incredibly fun! And it's a simulation game!"

His past life's gaming experience is now a distant memory. His premonition before transmigrating made him give away all his accounts. There's no use having any lingering feelings now. However, his hardcore gaming nature is something he can't change!

So, within a few days, I restored my soul power to level 10, and by the way, I verified the claim that level capping doesn't affect experience gain.

"It seems like it won't get stuck, but it feels a bit uncomfortable. As for cultivation speed and such, I can't feel anything else for now. Maybe I should get some spirit rings." Qian Shui stopped his hard work and got off the bed.

These past few days, Qian Shui has reverted to his rock-solid, reclusive self, barely leaving his room and mostly cultivating in bed. After eating something and taking a shower, Qian Shui went out. He glanced at Qian Renxue's room next door and found it empty. She hadn't bothered him lately, so he figured she hadn't returned.

"It seems they're still outside." After asking the servants about the time, it should be early morning on the fifth day.

Qian Shui stroked his chin and finally decided, "Looks like I have no choice but to go find Bibi Dong."

Actually, Qian Shui had many options. He could go to the Elder Hall; if he knew him, the retainers would probably arrange something. If not, he could ask the Dean. However, since he had already become a disciple, he should still be polite. Bibi Dong's attitude was bad for well-known reasons, and he didn't want to try to be friendly with her.

However, hunting for souls is extremely important to soul masters in this world, second only to awakening their martial soul and carrying on their lineage. Therefore, it is a reasonable choice for him to seek out Bibi Dong as his teacher.

Qian Shui is the type to avoid trouble; he won't even speak unless absolutely necessary. Therefore, being reasonable and logical is very important to him, and showing off in front of fewer people can avoid a lot of trouble. Although he's not afraid of trouble, and even looks forward to these kinds of show-off and face-slapping scenes! After all, he's a transmigrator, so he's particularly good at that kind of thing~

Qian Shui was completely bewildered as soon as he stepped outside. He was not familiar with Bibi Dong at all, and Qian Renxue had never called him when she went to find Bibi Dong. Besides, he didn't want to see such a troublesome plot. He was just a six-year-old kid. Solve problems with words? Spare him! Even if he could, he would refuse!

"She probably hasn't left home yet, it's so early in the morning. Ask her where she lives?"

Qian Shui scratched his head and found a reliable guard outside the Elder Hall, asking, "Uncle, do you know where the Holy Maiden lives?"

The guard clearly recognized Qian Shui, but Qian Shui had no recollection of him: "Your Highness Qian Shui, the Holy Maiden's residence was originally the Holy Maiden's Palace, but it was later moved to the Papal Palace. Are you looking for the Holy Maiden?"

"Um, thank you." Offering a polite but slightly awkward smile, Qian Shui walked towards the Papal Palace. Awkward indeed, 'that dreaded feudal term!'

Chapter 10 Bibi Dong

The Papal Palace was not far from the Presbyterian Palace, so Qianshui quickly stood in front of the majestic Papal Palace.

He didn't come in large numbers, but the guards all recognized him, so he was allowed to enter without being stopped.

Actually, Qian Shui didn't observe Bibi Dong very carefully that day. He was so nervous that he didn't even get a clear look at what Bibi Dong looked like. He only remembered that she had purple hair, just like in his memory.

Qian Shui stopped in front of the Papal Palace gate. Thinking it would be impolite to just go in, he called out, "Teacher~ Teacher, are you there? My soul power has reached level 10, and I'd like to discuss the matter of soul hunting with you!"

After a while, Qian Shui heard a female voice, devoid of any emotion, suddenly ring in her ears: "Come in!"

'This is what a sound-to-sound transition looks like?! Awesome!' he thought as he pushed open the door to the Papal Palace.

Bibi Dong was indeed there, and she was reviewing documents in the main seat. It seemed that Qian Xunji and Qian Renxue had gone to hunt souls, leaving the official business to Bibi Dong.

Bibi Dong's current appearance is very close to the Bibi Dong in Qian Shui's image, except that she is not wearing the instructor's robes or a scepter.

Qian Shui approached, bowing and greeting, "Teacher!"

Bibi Dong ignored him and continued reviewing the documents. Qian Shui didn't take it to heart either; whether it was a show of force or not, he didn't really care. These kinds of things required thick skin; whoever felt uncomfortable or embarrassed would be the one who suffered.

This was also an opportunity, and Qian Shui silently observed Bibi Dong. With the real Bibi Dong in front of him, he couldn't really harbor any evil thoughts, and Qian Shui couldn't really make a big move right now.

Bibi Dong is actually very gentle and beautiful on the outside, with lowered eyebrows and captivating, slightly narrowed purple eyes. She has fair skin, a perfect figure, and an excellent overall demeanor.

That head of purple hair was styled like that of a young woman. That's acceptable, but also incredibly annoying! Qian Shui could only think that Qian Xunji was truly inhuman; she'd even moved into the Papal Palace!

'If only I had transmigrated 20 years earlier, and if I had worked hard enough, I'd be cuddling Bibi Dong in bed right now!'

It's impolite to stare at someone for too long. After looking at him for a while, Qian Shui looked away. He had no interest in the documents that Bibi Dong was reviewing and didn't want to look at them at all. He could only look around, but Bibi Dong still ignored him.

'Never mind, I'll cultivate for a while~'

Standing to the side, Qian Shui was lost in thought. Suddenly, he thought of the Martial Soul Cultivation Method and considered some issues related to the development of Soul Power. His dantian slowly absorbed Soul Power and circulated it throughout his body.

Bibi Dong knew about this disciple she had taken for granted; she had always been an unconventional person. In the years following Qian Renxue's birth, after gaining her freedom, she actually went to the City of Slaughter, and she wasn't very clear about what happened during those three years.

But her return was different. She returned to the Spirit Hall with the fire of revenge, cultivating while simultaneously winning over hearts and minds and building her own team. Her experience with Yu Xiaogang instilled in Bibi Dong a habit of collecting information and analyzing it rationally.

This is actually quite difficult for Douluo Continent people. Their minds are filled with nothing but their martial soul, Ora, and they have absolutely no sense of how to acquire and utilize information. Very few people would do this, except for someone like Yu Xiaogang. Otherwise, why would Yu Xiaogang, with only a smattering of knowledge, dare to swagger around? Does he even deserve it?

Long-established sects usually have specialized research talents, but Yu Xiaogang's research is at most at an average level. After all, his realm is too low, so his vision will be limited.

Among the information collected by Bibi Dong was Qian Shui!

In fact, it was hard for Bibi Dong not to notice Qian Shui's existence. She was Qian Renxue's playmate, had a wildly imaginative story, and possessed terrifying self-discipline and maturity.

However, places like the Spirit Hall are filled with Title Douluos with high cultivation levels, and these very beings are often less sensitive to such matters, especially since Qian Shui is located near the Elder Hall. Therefore, Qian Shui has essentially become invisible—and of course, Qian Shui herself is quite happy about it!

Bibi Dong, however, had a different perspective than ordinary people. She discovered the blind spot early on and believed that even if Qian Shui couldn't cultivate, he would definitely be someone like Yu Xiaogang, or even stronger. He wouldn't be at a loss even if he were just a strategist in the future! It's just a pity that his identity and background had already firmly bound him to Qian Renxue!

But what's even more surprising is that Qian Shui, like her, is a possessor of twin martial souls!

As the second recorded user of twin martial souls in the world, Bibi Dong resolved the backlash of her twin martial souls, making her extremely powerful!