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The Four Seasons Qi Absorption Method!

Zhang Wei thought the Yin God was a bit like a pie in the sky; it seemed to have a bright future and could skip several prerequisite cultivation stages, but it wasn't something you could immediately cultivate just by acquiring the magic.

First, you must find your three souls and seven spirits, and then unite them into one. But this is not the end; there is still more training to come.

Of course, the subsequent condensation and cultivation are difficult, but not that difficult for Zhang Wei. He said that the key to the Yin Spirit being a pie in the sky is that among the three souls and seven spirits, only the seven spirits and the human soul reside in the human body, while the heaven and earth souls are wandering outside.

To gather the Yin spirit, you must first find the two souls of Heaven and Earth!

In the past, when both the Heavenly Court and the Underworld existed, cultivators could skip this step by relying on the legacy of their ancestors and the Daoist lineage. But now... you have to find the Heavenly Officials and Earthly Deities who are related to the two souls of Heaven and Earth, find the method of worshipping the deities, and then start communicating with the deities themselves to find their exact location.

Find the statue, hold a ceremony, obtain the location, and then you must find the soul.

This step alone is no easier than getting started with the Four Seasons Qi Absorption Method, not to mention what follows.

He's here to fill the gaps in his skills, not to create new problems for himself!

On the contrary, the Four Seasons Qi Cultivation Method, while not as specialized in the cultivation of the soul, still touches upon it to some extent. More importantly, it can activate the mana bar, providing him with stronger numerical panels and mechanisms!

After all, the Five Thunder Orthodox Method is still waiting for him to learn in the "Five Arts of Shenxiao".

Imagine being draped in the Yazi Douyu Diagram, with the Five Thunder Orthodox Law above your head, lightning in your left hand and evil magic in your right, changing the color of the world with a wave of your hand—just thinking about it makes me feel incredibly cool!

Having learned the cultivation method of Yin spirits, Zhang Wei was able to simultaneously cultivate the Four Seasons Qi Absorption Method and first bring all three souls and seven spirits back into his body. This dual-track approach and simultaneous development was the correct strategy!

After reviewing all the rewards, Zhang Wei opened the Ugly Group and casually ordered himself a fried chicken combo meal with two bottles of soda.

The matter of spiritual practice can wait, but the stomach needs to be appeased first.

There was no other way. When he returned, the effects of the medicine had flooded his body. He wasn't hungry, but the hour of going up and down had already exhausted all his energy. Now he desperately needed something high in calories to relieve his ravenous hunger.

While waiting for his takeout, Zhang Wei tucked the blood-red Taoist robe formed from his malevolent energy under his skin, changed into a clean set of clothes, and packed the molted skin along with his previous clothes into a black plastic bag.

He also gathered the odds and ends on the bed into his backpack in the corner. He only had two books left: "The Four Seasons Qi Cultivation Method" and "The Five Arts of Shenxiao". While waiting for his takeout, he quickly got some basic training.

The Four Seasons Qi Cultivation Method follows the cycle of the four seasons, forming its own unique path.

The very foundational work requires the elements of spring thunder, summer sun, autumn frost, and winter snow, drawing upon the energy of the four seasons and four solar terms: Awakening of Insects, Summer Solstice, Frost's Descent, and Cold Dew, to create a complete foundation.

This period is a bit time-consuming and laborious, but once the foundation is laid, the transformation within the body will directly result in the magical power that only immortals possess. Furthermore, with each subsequent solar term, one's magical power will be refined by one-tenth on the original basis.

Note that this is a refinement and improvement of the previous version by 10%, not a fixed improvement of 10%. This effect alone is incredibly powerful!

Furthermore, the practice of persuading Qi does not require these four solar terms; any of the twenty-four solar terms will suffice. It's just that this combination provides a more gentle and comprehensive foundation for cultivation.

Having read this far, Zhang Wei could roughly understand how Master Yiming had managed to bring down the patriarch.

Nothing special, just sheer strength makes bricks fly!

He used his magic to build a bridge, and with a single phone call, he was brought before the patriarch.

Even in this degenerate age, the old Taoist priest had no way to cultivate daily and could only rely on the seasonal Qi-raising method that came with the Four Seasons Qi-Consuming Method. He saved most of his magical power for ascending to immortality, and dared not play around with it because he only consumed it and had no way to replenish it.

If you really put him in a suitable environment, he wouldn't be called a patriarch anymore; a Taoist priest alone could beat evil spirits to a pulp.

The Four Seasons Qi Absorption Method is a wonderful thing; I must learn it!

After reading the former, Zhang Wei thought his threshold had been raised, but when he carefully flipped through the Five Arts of Shenxiao, page by page, he realized just how incredibly lucky he had been in this beginner's [silhouette] situation.

Gathering Wind Technique (Riding the Wind)

[Gathering the essence of nature, embodying the spirit of life. Walking on clouds as if strolling, soaring through the wind.]

Note: This technique can only be used when there is wind and rising air currents. Using it on flat ground without wind will deplete your magical power and risk causing you to fall to your death from a great height!

Does it need to be in a windy environment?

Zhang Wei glanced at the booklet in his hand, then raised his hand and waved it.

A chilling aura swept past him, bringing with it a cool breeze.

It seems...maybe...perhaps, he can fly without cultivating magical power?

If someone is soaring with murderous intent, their bright red appearance doesn't look like that of a good person, but if they want to enjoy the benefits of the system in advance, it's understandable that they might suffer some losses, huh?

Like a child who has just received a new toy, Zhang Wei learned the basics briefly and then immediately put his evil energy into practice.

A few minutes later, watching the flowing blood light beneath his feet lift him off the ground against gravity, Zhang Wei's joy was palpable.

From the "Biography of Wang Mang" in the Book of Han: "He took the wings of a large bird and made them into two wings. His head and body were covered with feathers. He used a ring to pull them together. He flew for several hundred steps and then fell." From the fireworks and rockets of the Song Dynasty, to the flying ships of Wan Hu of the Ming Dynasty, and then to the airplanes of today.

The descendants of Yan and Huang have always cherished the dream of flight.

Zhang Wei, naturally, could not resist the allure of flying.

The problem is that he's a beginner and living in the city, so it's not easy for him to delve into this spell. Otherwise, if he were flying in the sky with his red face, he might be mistaken for a bird and shot down.

It will be even more troublesome if we fail to capture it!

The first three spells had already given him enough surprises, so the last two naturally wouldn't disappoint either.

Purification Mantra (Revised): May the Eternal Heavenly Venerable protect my body, and may my soul... eliminate karmic obstacles, safeguard my form, and protect my Daoist body. Each recitation removes one negative state.

Incense Offering Mantra (Revised): True spirits descend, celestial banners descend upon the hall. Your disciple earnestly requests permission to ascend directly to the Nine Heavens. Holding three sticks of pure incense, I respectfully request the gods to open the temple.

These two divine spells are both incredibly powerful. The former resolved Zhang Wei's concerns about witchcraft and evil curses; the latter fed him directly, so he no longer had to worry about encountering a deity statue but being unable to perform a ritual.

It's no wonder he seems to be a celestial being.

The gifts given to the disciples who had not yet joined the sect were already so extravagant, with five different techniques and spells, each with its own effects and domineering nature.

Now, he can attack from close range, defend from retreat, seek help from all sides, and is not afraid of trickery. All that's left is to study hard, and Zhang Wei will be able to become a well-rounded warrior.

He was eager to master the spell and then go into the [Silhouette] to confront those demons and monsters!

"302, Mr. Zhang, your takeout has arrived. Please receive it!"

"Just order delivery and leave it at the door!" Zhang Wei replied casually.

"The merchant uses a dedicated delivery service, so please come out and receive it in person!"

Hearing the sounds coming from outside the door, Zhang Wei didn't think much of it. Wearing the disposable slippers provided by the guesthouse, he went straight to the corridor and opened the door. As soon as the door opened, the group looked at each other in surprise.

After a few seconds of silence, Zhang Wei said in a slightly hoarse voice, "Wasn't it originally for checking water meters? Now it's for delivering takeout?"