I can identify everything, but this is an upgraded version of identification.

"It is indeed a fine sword, but it is only an ordinary weapon... The forging skills of this longsword can be considered the limit among mortals, and the materials are also extremely good."

Su Changming flicked the longsword in his hand, a hint of regret in his expression.

However, this sword is extremely tough, comparable to a spiritual weapon, making it quite suitable for using the Sword Soaring Technique.

Su Changming twirled his sword, then swung it out, instantly creating a crack in the ground, estimated to be two or three meters deep.

"It's so powerful..."

Looking at the shattered ground, Su Changming looked somewhat troubled.

However, the only way to cultivate the Peiyuan Fruit for now is to steal it from the herb garden. With each one used, there will be one less available, so he won't waste time looking for a place to cultivate.

Su Changming casually took out some soil from his storage bag and smoothed it out.

As for where this soil came from...

It was stolen from the herb garden. There's plenty of soil in the herb garden, so no one would notice if you stole it. And while this soil isn't exactly spiritual soil, it's fertile and has a high spiritual energy content, making it better than most soils.

Su Changming also planned to cultivate some spiritual objects himself. He already possessed high-grade spirit stones, so he didn't need to worry about insufficient magic power. He could cast the Lesser Spirit Rain Technique dozens of times a day without any problem.

"I have already mastered the Sword Soaring Technique to a minor degree, and I can control it freely. Even if I unleash a single sword strike, it will not deplete my magical power... Moreover, this technique should not be used lightly with ordinary swords."

Su Changming stroked the somewhat damaged sword blade and had a sudden realization.

It's no wonder he stole the Qi-cultivating fruit these past few days just to comprehend the Sword Soaring Technique.

At first, even a weak burst of sword energy would deplete all his spiritual energy, and even damage his meridians.

If he hadn't been so skilled, and hadn't encountered any formidable opponents on the second day, it probably wouldn't have been easy for him to control the score.

But now that he has mastered the Sword Soaring Technique, he has a deeper understanding of its use. He can now rely on artifacts to activate it and will not damage his meridians by drawing too much spiritual energy at once.

Ironically, his meridians had been damaged multiple times in the past few days, but thanks to the good medicine that repaired them, they were even more resilient than before.

Could this be a unique method of body training?

It is important to know that the most difficult aspects to cultivate in physical training are essence, energy, and spirit, followed by meridians and bones, and finally the five internal organs.

Because they cultivate both essence, energy, and spirit, they have no worries.

Furthermore, the bones are enhanced by the Cloud Grass, and the meridians can also be strengthened through this self-harming cultivation method.

His Dao, Su Changming's, is now flawless...

"Speaking of body training..."

Su Changming took out a short blade from his storage bag and thrust it into his palm with all his might, but felt as if he were cutting through cowhide.

He then used the short blade to slice across the stone table beside him, and with just a little force, he cut it open as easily as cutting tofu.

"The description in the Hundred Forging Technique is indeed true... It has special resources for body tempering, which can indeed help one advance further, and even reach the level of Foundation Establishment."

Su Changming nodded to himself.

With the body of a martial artist, to be able to create a body-tempering technique that rivals that of a Foundation Establishment cultivator, if this were to spread, he would likely be revered by martial artists throughout the world and hailed as a Martial God.

But Su Changming knew that the other party was not that powerful.

This method of upgrading the Hundred Refinement Technique to the Thousand-Stage Technique is just a clumsy one; it simply consumes body-refining materials to strengthen oneself.

Normally, the amount of medicinal materials consumed to reach the thousandth level is the same as that consumed by other body-tempering techniques.

"The physical training of ordinary martial artists is still not up to par. However, there are also body cultivators among immortal cultivators. When combined with spiritual energy, they can unleash even stronger power. In fact, body cultivators are a huge force in the entire immortal cultivation world."

Perhaps he should switch to a body-tempering technique used by true cultivators, rather than this martial artist's creation...

"The Water Spirit Technique, body-tempering methods, and spells all need updating. Let's think about them carefully after we enter the inner sect..."

He originally had the idea of ​​using resources to cultivate to a high level, then dissipating his cultivation and switching to an even more advanced cultivation method.

Now that they can rely on the authority of inner disciples, it is naturally more convenient.

After drinking another cup of bitter spring and autumn wine, Su Changming sat cross-legged to regulate his breathing.

Regardless of one's spiritual practice, one should still rest every day.

Because he had consumed a variety of spiritual ingredients, he was not tired, so he only allowed himself an hour to rest.

It was almost dawn, and it was time to rest for a while before getting up to cultivate the Purple Cloud Technique...

After traversing this world for several months, Su Changming had unknowingly become a complete ascetic.

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Inner Sect of Liuyun Sect, Disciple Hall...

The Disciple Hall is built on Punishment Peak, shrouded in clouds and mist.

Red walls and yellow tiles exude grandeur, while the finest white jade floor gleams with a warm glow.

A phoenix, its wings outstretched, seems ready to take flight, carved from red sandalwood.

At the end of a straight mountain road, a huge plaza slowly descends along the jade steps.

This place is where disciples usually settle their personal grudges. Because the materials here are sturdy, it is often used as a venue for certain competitions.

At this moment, dozens of outer disciples stood solemnly, waiting for the draw to determine their duel.

"Today, our Liuyun Sect has gained dozens more inner disciples. This is truly a cause for celebration. In previous inner disciple competitions, there was no rule to further determine the number of participants."

However, now that I have become the sect leader, I need to make the rules more appropriate.

Those who advance to the inner disciple level still need to be ranked in a competition to determine monthly resources.

The sect leader of Liuyun Sect stood in the center of the main hall and shouted loudly.

"The disciple ranked first will become my nominal disciple, receiving one Foundation Establishment Pill, ten bottles of second-tier pills of their choice, one low-grade magic weapon, one mid-grade magic robe, and one thousand contribution points."

The second-ranked player will receive eight bottles of second-tier pills of their choice, one low-grade magic weapon, one low-grade magic robe, and 800 contribution points.

The third-ranked player will receive…

As the sect leader recited all the benefits, the disciples became envious, exchanging glances as if they were looking at their father's killer.

"Of course, the lottery competition is not absolutely fair. If you think your ranking is wrong, you can duel with someone ranked higher in private. If you win, all the rewards will be yours, and your ranking will be swapped with theirs."

The sect leader added.

"Elders, do you have any differing opinions?"

After speaking, the sect leader looked around, but apart from He Chongguang, there was no one else.

He then sat down, satisfied.

"Seventh Elder, it's time to draw lots."

He waved his hand casually.

The Seventh Elder nodded upon hearing this and was just about to draw lots when a voice rang out.

"Wait, Sect Master!"

The speaker was Jin Pingyun of Xingfa Peak.

"Oh? Elder Jin, you disagree?"

The sect leader narrowed his eyes, his expression revealing a hint of danger.

He was the only Yuan Dan cultivator in the Liuyun Sect who had entered the mortal world at this moment. Apart from the Second Elder and the Third Elder, was there anyone else who dared to disobey him?

"No, no, it's just that I have something to report regarding an inner disciple's...character..."

Jin Pingyun glanced at He Chongguang and smiled knowingly.

"Tell me, what is it?"

Seeing this, the sect leader looked at He Chongguang with a puzzled expression, and then asked Jin Pingyun.