Cultivating immortality in the seas, I created an immortal island of eternal life.

"The third level of Qi Refining is complete."

Half a month passed in the blink of an eye, during which Gao Yao devoted all his energy to cultivation and business.

He handles trivial matters during the day and practices meditation without fail at night.

The harvest is real and tangible.

[Unlocked Dojo Facility: Cave Dwelling Level 1]

Although it was only at the first level, Gao Yao could already feel that the spiritual energy there was much stronger than that in the outside world.

Thanks to the enhancements from his cave dwelling and the continuous supply of Jade Spirit Liquid and Spirit Eggs, his cultivation progress was rapid.

However, after exhaling a breath of stale air, Gao Yao's eyes showed no joy at the breakthrough.

The reason is simple: he had absolutely no idea how to break through to the fourth level, or even the subsequent cultivation methods.

When Wang Yao gave him the cultivation technique, he only gave him the first three levels.

At that time, Gao Yao was actually quite content. Compared to other fishermen who all used the same cultivation method, he was already very lucky to have obtained a cultivation method that suited him. He dared not ask for anything else.

But now that I'm truly stuck at this juncture, I realize how agonizing it is.

The path of cultivation is like rowing against the current; if you don't advance, you fall behind.

Without subsequent cultivation methods to guide them, these three levels of cultivation become like a tree without roots, making further progress extremely difficult.

If one forces oneself to try and make mistakes, at best the meridians will be damaged, and at worst the true qi will flow in reverse, leading to qi deviation and demonic possession.

"I have to take the initiative to find Wang Yao." Gao Yao's mouth tasted bitter.

The meaningful glance he received at the fishermen's conference that day still sends chills down his spine.

However, he had not seen the other party in the fish market for the past two weeks, so he must be the one to visit in person.

This is a calculated strategy.

Gao Yao scratched his hair in frustration, walked outside the shack, and let the sea breeze caress his face, trying to calm his chaotic thoughts.

The cultivation system in this realm is extremely rigorous.

During the Qi Refining stage, there are three levels per realm, which can be divided into four realms: Qi Guiding, Knowledge Cultivation, Fetal Breathing, and Innate.

This is the initial stage for cultivators to unlock the Great Dao, and also a crucial stage for honing their foundation and transforming their mortal body.

Gao Yao is currently stuck at the peak of the Qi Induction Realm and urgently needs the guidance of the Qi Cultivation Realm cultivation method in order to continue his progress.

He had also considered Wu Ling, after all, Wu Ling was a genuine Foundation Establishment cultivator with profound knowledge and extensive experience. If he could get guidance from Wu Ling, he might be able to bypass Wang Yao.

However, Gao Yao quickly rejected this idea.

The reason is simple: people with different values ​​cannot work together.

Enlightened beings are creatures blessed by the creation of heaven and earth, and their growth and cultivation methods are completely different from those of human cultivators.

Forcing a reference to something is like trying to catch fish by climbing a tree; it might even lead you astray, with unpredictable consequences.

Thinking of this, Gao Yao's mind stirred slightly, and his consciousness sank into the Mountain and Sea Token to sense the situation deep within the fishpond.

After being given a name that day, Wuling sank to the bottom of the pond and spent most of its time sleeping.

Gao Yao could roughly sense its state through the feedback from the Mountain and Sea Order.

Although the activation of the Mountain and Sea Dojo pulled him back from the brink of death, his injuries were ultimately too severe.

He now has the foundation-building form, but his strength is less than one-tenth of what it used to be, and he needs to recover slowly.

However, according to it, as long as it doesn't encounter a Golden Core demon or a late Foundation Establishment cultivator who is besieging it, even if it can't defeat them, it can still protect Gao Yao and help him escape.

This undoubtedly adds another trump card for Gaoyao to save its life.

However, he was unwilling to use it lightly unless it was a matter of life and death.

As I was pondering this, a ripple spread across the surface of the fishpond.

A familiar phantom rose from the bottom of the pond; it was Wu Ling.

Having just awakened from its slumber, it appeared somewhat unreal, but its eyes were still bright and alert, fixed intently on the few half-spirit fish.

Under Gao Yao's watchful gaze, Wu Ling swung its claws and scooped up a small tuft of sea tassels from the bottom of the pond, then peeled a wisp of golden light from its dim spiritual body and merged it into the sea tassels.

Then, he gently pushed the specially made bait toward the few semi-spirit fish.

The half-spirit fish seemed to be attracted by this special bait, and approached tentatively to swallow it.

A moment later, the fish's dull eyes suddenly became more agile and skillful, and they swam much more smoothly.

Upon seeing this, Wu Ling seemed to show a relieved expression on his face.

Gao Yao was both amused and touched, yet a warm feeling welled up in his heart.

Gui Lingzhen diligently put into practice what he had said that day, and even though he was still weak, he never forgot to make time to take care of the fishpond.

No wonder that in the past half month, three more half-spirit fish have successfully advanced to the next level.

Seeing the other person's diligent appearance, Gao Yao felt a sense of empathy.

He walked slowly to the edge of the fishpond, squatted down, and said, "Wu Ling."

"Disciple is here." The illusory figure paused, then turned to Gao Yao, bowing respectfully. "I am terrified to have disturbed the Sage's peaceful cultivation."

"It's alright." Gao Yao kept his tone calm. "Well done. The enlightenment of living beings is a gift of creation. To understand this is cultivation."

Wu Ling's spirit trembled slightly, seemingly extremely excited: "This disciple is foolish and dull, but can only strive diligently to repay even a fraction of Your Majesty's grace."

"I observe that the layout of this island is initially established, but the vitality of its life force has not yet fully manifested." Gao Yao paused for a moment, feigning profundity, "Although the fishpond has been blessed by you and its spiritual energy is beginning to show, and the chicken coop has also been completed, its foundation is not yet solid and its potential has not yet been fully realized."

His words were half true and half false.

The phrase "undeveloped potential" refers to buildings that have not yet been unlocked or upgraded.

But to Wuling's ears, it was the words of a sage, profound in meaning, pointing directly to the root of the matter.

As a primordial spirit, it can sense that although the reef and island it transformed into has been enlightened by a sage, there are still many obstructions in its flow.

The sage's words must have been meant to awaken me, that the improvement of the island's fortunes was closely related to my own recovery and even my future path!

"This disciple is foolish and ignorant, please enlighten me, Sage!" Wu Ling bowed even lower, his tone full of earnestness.

Knowing that the pie chart was drawn in the right direction, Gao maintained an inscrutable tone:

"The creation of heaven and earth lies in balance and sublimation."

"The various facilities on this island are like the acupoints and joints of the human body. They need to be opened up one by one so that each can perform its function and be connected to form a whole."

"For example, if this fishpond can be taken a step further and the deeper water elements can be activated, its nourishing and spiritual effects may help accelerate your spiritual recovery."

"If the chicken coop has a solid foundation, the life force contained in the spiritual fertilizer it produces can also nourish the earth's veins..."

Gao Yao combined the effects of the various architectural advancements and used language to describe to Wu Ling the blueprint for Turtle Reef Island's gradual rise to become a blessed land.

In this blueprint, Wuling, as the guardian spirit of the island, will naturally rise in status as the island upgrades.

The above statements are not nonsense.

Gao Yao could vaguely sense the connection between this innate spirit and the Mountain and Sea Dojo through the Mountain and Sea Token.

The upgrading of facilities will improve the overall quality of the dojo and benefit all living beings within it; this is not just empty talk.

Wu Ling listened with rapt attention, his body shimmering with excitement.

What the sage said was precisely the direction that his spiritual perception sensed but could not express!

It turns out that diligently caring for living beings is only the foundation. Assisting the sage in clearing the island's acupoints and strengthening the foundation of the facilities, so as to elevate the entire temple, is the right path to align with the Great Dao!

"Thank you for your guidance, Sage!" Wu Ling exclaimed excitedly. "This is an unparalleled opportunity, and I will do my utmost to help you."

"Go and meditate to recover. This is not something that can be accomplished in a day; it requires a gradual approach." Gao Yao ended his pie-in-the-sky rhetoric at the right time, speaking gently, "Once your spirit is more stable, there will be things you need to do."

"Yes! Your disciple will obey the holy decree!" Wu Ling respectfully replied, and its spirit body slowly sank back to the bottom of the pond to continue its great work of recovery and feeding.

But their enthusiasm seemed to have increased even more.

Looking at the fishpond that had returned to calm, Gao Yao nodded.

Making empty promises is also a skill.

You need to paint a sufficiently enticing picture, closely align it with the other party's own needs, and leave room for maneuver, avoiding making definitive statements.

In his previous life on a film set, he heard directors and producers make empty promises to investors and actors, and he learned some of the essentials from this experience.

Now, using it on this simple-minded turtle spirit has proven quite effective.

At least for now, this powerful assistant has been appeased, and a reasonable explanation has been found for the future construction of the dojo facilities.

I walked to the rocks at the edge of the island and gazed at the fishing boats coming and going on the distant sea.

For the past two weeks, Gao Yao has not been oblivious to the world around him, focusing solely on his small plot of land on Guijiao Island.

Fish market is a hub for information; the fishermen, their assistants, and low-level disciples of sects who come and go every day always reveal some information in their conversations.

Taking advantage of the opportunity to check the accounts, he would always listen attentively, piecing together the fragmented information.

Gao should know that in the past few days, two more remote reef islands to the west and north have experienced incidents.

It wasn't a monster attacking the fishing boat; it landed directly on the island.

The scene was said to be extremely tragic, with the entire fishing family who stayed behind perishing in horrific ways.

The news was tightly censored, and details are unknown.

Even a slight leak would be enough to cause panic among the fishermen.

Recalling Elder Zhao's warning at the fishermen's meeting, he felt a chill run down his spine.

The protection provided by the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl does not seem to be absolute.

If there's something we can bypass, we can sneak onto the island directly...

A place like Turtle Reef Island, isolated overseas and inhabited only by Gao Yao, is undoubtedly an excellent target.

Even with Wu Ling's promise, he dared not entrust his life and fortune to someone else.

The desire to improve one's own strength has never been more urgent than it is now.

At the third level of Qi Refining, one is still at the very bottom of the hierarchy in the Luofu Sea. Faced with potential threats, this level of cultivation is far from sufficient for self-protection.

We need to obtain the follow-up to the cultivation technique as soon as possible, and at the same time, we need to set up some defensive measures on Turtle Reef Island.

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