Immortality and Cultivation: I can extract entries from all things.

Half a month later.

Deep within the Zhou family's residence, in a secluded chamber.

Fang He sat cross-legged on the futon, his spiritual energy surging like a tide.

The medicinal power of half a Spirit Gathering Pill had already dissolved and circulated in the meridians for a full twelve days.

The three green attributes, namely 【Zhou Tian Tong Tai】, 【Dan Tian Wen Yang】, and 【Zhen Fa Qin He】, were operating at full capacity, taming the domineering medicinal power into submission.

The meridians are like carefully polished riverbeds, where the flow of spiritual energy becomes increasingly delicate and harmonious.

Fang He looked inward at himself.

Within the dantian and dantian, the liquefied spiritual energy surged ceaselessly.

That barrier, as thin as a cicada's wing yet incredibly strong, stretched across the edge of the Qi Sea, trembling slightly with the tides of spiritual energy.

Refining Qi to level seven or eight is the most difficult stage in the later stages of Qi Refining.

The seventh level is "basic understanding", and the eighth level is "detailed understanding".

The finesse of one's spiritual energy circulation will determine how far one can go in the future.

Fang He slowly opened her eyes, her gaze falling on the jade bottle in front of her.

There was half a Spirit Gathering Pill left in the bottle.

Master Qian once said that on the day of the breakthrough, one should take half a pill first, and then take the other half after the medicinal effects have dissipated.

Do not take too much, otherwise the medicine may be too strong and harm your health.

But at this moment, Fang He knew in his heart that the time had come.

He took out the half pill; the grayish-white pill lay in his palm, emitting a faint fragrance.

Fang He put the pill into his mouth.

boom--!

An even more powerful medicinal force exploded within his body, like a monstrous wave crashing against a dam.

Fang He gritted his teeth, using the [Dantian Nourishment] technique to solidify his foundation, and guided this violent spiritual power to launch a final assault on that barrier.

Once, twice, three times...

The barrier began to crack under the violent impact, and Fang He could feel that the obstacle that was preventing him from moving forward was gradually disintegrating.

But not enough.

Fang He's forehead was covered in cold sweat, and his face turned pale.

He forcibly suppressed his anxiety and focused all his attention on one point.

The spiritual energy, like a sharp spear, pierced straight to the core of the barrier.

click-

It sounded as if something was shattering inside my body.

Immediately afterwards, an unprecedented feeling of exhilaration swept over my entire body.

The spiritual energy surged and flowed through the meridians like a flood bursting its banks, and every inch of flesh and blood cheered and rejoiced wherever it passed.

Qi Refining Level 8, breakthrough successful!

Fang He slowly opened her eyes, her gaze gleaming.

He could feel that his spiritual power was at least 30% stronger than before, and that it was more refined and easier to control.

This is the realm of "perfection in detail".

Each strand of spiritual energy is as flexible as a finger, and can be precisely controlled to the most minute degree.

Fang He raised his right hand, and a ball of spiritual energy gathered in his palm.

The spiritual energy was no longer a simple blue light, but so solid that it was almost tangible, slowly rotating in the palm of the hand like a miniature blue star.

Its power is at least twice that of the seventh level of Qi Refining.

A slight smile played on his lips as a sense of accomplishment welled up inside him.

Three years.

It only took him three years to go from the second level of Qi Refining to the eighth level.

This is considered a miracle in the world of cultivation.

An ordinary cultivator may not be able to progress from the early stage of Qi Refining to the late stage in their entire life.

But Fang He knew that this was not the end, but a new beginning.

Just then, a familiar tremor suddenly struck my mind.

It flickered, and golden light bloomed in the sea of ​​consciousness.

Fang He was startled and quickly focused his mind to check.

The previously gray and white panel suddenly burst into a dazzling light, and a brand new notification appeared from the void:

[History Retrospective Panel]

[Holder: Fang He]

[Realm Level: Eighth Level of Qi Refining]

[System Upgrade Notice]

The system has detected that the host has broken through to the eighth level of Qi Refining, and the entry system has unlocked a new function:

[Blue-quality attribute fusion] is now activated!

[Integration Rules]

Two green entries can be merged into one blue entry (green + green = blue).

The blue entries are far more effective than the green ones, but fusing them consumes a huge amount of mental energy.

The success rate of fusion is approximately 50%. If it fails, the two green attributes will be retained but the fusion will enter a cooldown period.

Fang He's pupils contracted sharply, and an overwhelming surge of joy welled up in his heart.

[As expected! Breaking through to the eighth level of Qi Refining really unlocked a blue attribute!]

He had been looking forward to this moment for a long time.

If the two green attributes, 【Formation Mastery】 and 【Formation Counter】, can be merged into blue, his formation ability will reach a whole new level!

But the system notification also calmed him down.

The success rate of fusion is only 50%, and it consumes a huge amount of mental energy.

He has just broken through, and his condition is not yet stable. The risk of fusion at this time is extremely high.

A resolute glint flashed in Fang He's eyes.

The ceremony on Qing Shi Island was about to begin, and he had no time to wait.

Moreover, one's mental state is at its peak when they break through, making it the best time for fusion.

He took a deep breath, selected [Formation Mastery] and [Formation Counter] on the panel, and confirmed the fusion.

In an instant, a tearing pain came from the depths of his mind, as if someone was cutting his soul with a blunt knife.

"Well--"

Fang He groaned, veins bulging on his forehead, cold sweat instantly soaking through his clothes.

The two green entries collided, intertwined, and merged in the sea of ​​consciousness, releasing a dazzling light.

Fang He felt his mental energy being frantically drained, surging into the fusion vortex like a floodgate being opened.

He gritted his teeth and forced himself to hold on with his newly broken through to the eighth level of Qi Refining.

Time seemed to stretch out, each second feeling like a year.

Fang He's mental energy was being rapidly depleted, and his consciousness began to blur.

He could sense that the two terms were gradually merging, but the process was extremely difficult, as if two forces were repelling each other.

No, we cannot fail!

Fang He bit his tongue hard, and the sharp pain instantly brought him back to his senses.

He focused all his will on one point, forcefully suppressing the repulsive force and pushing the fusion to continue.

Finally, just as his mental energy was about to be exhausted, the excruciating pain suddenly disappeared.

Instead, a gentle yet powerful force blossomed in the sea of ​​consciousness.

【Fusion is successful! 】

[Formation Master (Blue)] has been obtained!

【Effect】:

1. Significantly improved ability to understand formations, capable of analyzing the vast majority of first- and second-order formations.

2. The ability to control formations undergoes a qualitative change, enabling it to interfere with or even counter-control enemy formations to a certain extent.

3. Increases own formation speed by 50%.

4. Formation power +30%

5. Has a suppressive effect on formation masters of the same or lower rank.

Fang He slumped onto the futon, panting heavily, but his eyes shone with an unprecedented light.

[Formation Master]!

He felt the changes brought about by the blue text, as if the whole world had become different.

The defensive formation in the secret chamber was transparent to him; every node and every path of spiritual energy flow was clearly visible.

He could even sense that, if he wanted, he could easily interfere with the operation of this formation, or even... take control of it!

Is this the power of the blue tags?

Fang He slowly stood up and stretched her stiff body.

With the breakthrough to the eighth level of Qi Refining and the fusion of the blue attribute, his strength has undergone a qualitative leap.

His gaze fell upon the stone door to the secret chamber, his eyes blazing with fighting spirit.

It's time to leave quarantine.

Fang He pushed open the stone door, and the morning sunlight streamed in, causing him to squint slightly.

"Fang He!"

A familiar voice came from behind.

Fang He turned her head and saw Zhou Xiaolan standing outside the door, seemingly having been waiting for a long time.

Today she wore a light blue dress, her long hair simply tied back, looking less sharp and more gentle than usual.

When she saw Fang He come out, joy flashed in her eyes, but then her expression became complicated.

"You...broke through?"

Zhou Xiaolan's voice trembled slightly, her gaze fixed on Fang He, as if trying to discern some change in him.

Fang He nodded and smiled slightly: "Eighth level of Qi Refining."

Zhou Xiaolan stared at him blankly, able to sense the distinctly different aura emanating from Fang He.

More composed and profound, like a drawn sword, its sharpness restrained yet its imposing presence is undeniable.

"Half a month..." she said softly, "and you really did it."

"Sorry to keep you waiting." Fang He stepped out of the secret chamber. "About Green Stone Island..."

"Five more days." Zhou Xiaolan's expression turned serious. "Deacon Ye has already made arrangements and is just waiting for you to emerge from seclusion."

Fang He nodded, gazing into the distance: "Five days... is enough."

He stretched out his hand, palm facing upward, a wisp of spiritual energy flowing from his fingertips.

Compared to half a month ago, this wisp of spiritual energy is more condensed and more delicate, outlining a mysterious trajectory in the air as if it were a tangible substance.

Looking at his profile, Zhou Xiaolan felt a mix of emotions welling up inside her.

A sense of relief, admiration, and a touch of inexplicable disappointment.

Fang He has grown up too fast.

Three years ago, he was a low-level rogue cultivator at the second level of Qi Refining, but now he is a master at the eighth level of Qi Refining and possesses that mysterious and unpredictable abbreviation ability.

Although she was also at the peak of the late stage of Qi Refining, she felt that the gap between her and him was widening.

"Xiaolan?" Fang He noticed her unusual behavior. "What's wrong?"

"It's nothing." Zhou Xiaolan shook her head, a smile appearing on her lips. "Congratulations, Fang He."

Eighth level of Qi Refining...one step closer to Foundation Establishment.

Fang He looked at her gently: "We'll resolve the matter of Qing Shi Island together."

I keep my word.

Zhou Xiaolan felt a warmth in her heart and nodded emphatically: "Yes, let's solve it together."

The two walked side by side toward the council chamber.

The blue entries represent not just the accumulation of effects, but a qualitative leap.

He could sense that his understanding of formations had reached a completely new level.