Born Saints: Starting from Liaozhai

Su Chen was really looking forward to accumulating enough progress in the mortal realm.

In this world of Liaozhai, where you can be killed by demons and monsters if you're not careful, the stronger you are, the better!

Most importantly, breaking through the mortal realm can likely significantly increase one's lifespan!

When he first started cultivating the Pure Void Nourishing Yuan Technique and began absorbing spiritual energy into his body, his lifespan increased by two years!

Although his lifespan hadn't increased during this period of cultivation, Su Chen could still vaguely sense that his magical power was subtly transforming his physical body.

All you need to do is wait for the right opportunity for your physical body to transform!

"If I'm not mistaken, when my progress as a mortal is complete, that will be the time for my transformation..." Su Chen murmured to himself.

A significant increase in lifespan also means a significant increase in comprehension!

His goal is to elevate his comprehension to the level of ancient sages, or even surpass it. Naturally, he desires to improve his progress in the mortal realm!

Su Chen pondered, thinking about how to quickly improve his progress in the mortal realm.

Currently, the fastest way is naturally to use the incomplete Taoist magic to bloom instantly and devour animals, ghosts, and demons!

"Unfortunately, my magical power is still too low..." Su Chen shook his head.

He had just refined that gray rat, which had consumed all his magical power and even required him to kill it in order to completely refine it.

If it were a larger creature, or a ghost or demon, he would probably be in deep trouble!

After a moment of contemplation, Su Chen made a decision in an instant.

After cultivating for a while longer and once the magical power within my body has increased, I will go out and refine wild beasts!

He had considered using his family's money to buy cattle and sheep, but the refining process was truly bizarre.

The cattle and sheep disappeared without a trace as soon as he took them away. Once or twice was fine, but after a while, something seemed wrong. It didn't matter if it caused panic among the servants, but he was a little worried that someone with ulterior motives would notice.

You have to understand, there are ghosts and monsters here, tree spirits, painted skin ghosts, fox spirits... and even guys like Yan Chixia. Who knows what will happen if they notice you!

Any random guy could kill me!

Su Chen didn't want to be exposed, so he tried to be as careful as possible.

"Never mind, I'll cultivate on my own first..."

The next second, he sat cross-legged on the bed, ready to test the effects of Xiao Cheng's Qingxu Yangyuan Technique.

Just a few minutes after closing his eyes, with the blessing of his exceptional talent and unpolished wisdom, he entered a state of profound tranquility.

The sparse spiritual energy in the world was gradually absorbed into his body.

As soon as he started cultivating, Su Chen noticed the changes.

If it used to take nearly three months to complete the progress of the mortal realm after mastering the Pure Void Nourishing Yuan Technique, now the speed is 80-90% faster!

In just over a month, you can max out your progress in the mortal realm!

Realizing this, Su Chen was in a good mood and continued cultivating.

During this time, he paused to estimate how long it would take to master the Qingxu Yangyuan Jue, Fuhu Quan, and Caoshangfei, as well as the Wuqinxi and Tuna Shu.

It takes nearly twenty days to fully comprehend the Pure Emptiness Nourishing Essence Technique.

The Tiger-Taming Fist and the Grass-Flying Eight or Nine Heavens.

It takes about three or four days to complete the Five Animal Frolics.

It takes nearly forty days to achieve a minor mastery of breathing techniques.

This speed was due to the previous enlightenment, which led to a significant understanding of the Cloud Talisman Daoist texts and an improvement in comprehension.

In the blink of an eye, more than a month has passed.

That afternoon.

East wing room.

Su Chen opened his eyes, stopped cultivating, and looked at the control panel.

【Name: Su Chen (15 years old)】

Lifespan: 41 days

[Innate Talent & Comprehension: 39 (A Rare Talent)]

【功法:草上飞（大成1%）、伏虎拳（大成1%）、清虚养元决（大成1%）、五禽戏（小成1%）、吐纳术（入门56%）】

【Taoist Method: Flowers Bloom in an Instant - Incomplete (1%)】

[Realm Level: Mortal (99%)]

In the past month or so, Wuqinxi (Five Animal Frolics) has increased by 3 points in Minor Mastery, Grass Flying (Grass Flying) has increased by 3 points in Major Mastery, and Tiger Subduing Fist (Tiger Subduing Fist) has also increased by 3 points in Major Mastery.

Finally, the Pure Emptiness Nourishing Yuan Technique was perfected, increasing comprehension by 8 points!

My comprehension points have increased from 22 to 39!

Su Chen couldn't help but ask curiously, "My comprehension is almost at 40 points. What's the next level after 'Talented Jade'?"

Then, his gaze fell upon the progress of the mortal realm, "Just a little bit more..."

With anticipation in his heart, Su Chen closed his eyes and continued to cultivate.

The sparse spiritual energy in the world quickly converged on him.

Compared to the initial version, the Great Perfection of the Pure Void Nourishing Yuan Technique is nearly four times faster!

I don't know how much time has passed.

Su Chen was startled.

The speed at which spiritual energy from heaven and earth rushed towards him suddenly increased, and strands of spiritual energy surged within his body.

Su Chen felt a warm sensation throughout his body, as if he were soaking in a hot spring, and a cool feeling spread through his head.

Nourished by strands of spiritual energy, his body slowly transformed, gradually beginning to transcend the realm of ordinary people.

A notification sounded.

[Lifespan increased, Comprehension +10]

【Name: Su Chen (15 years old)】

Lifespan: 51 days

[Innate Talent & Comprehension: 49 (A Rare Talent)]

【功法:草上飞（大成1%）、伏虎拳（大成1%）、清虚养元决（大成1%）、五禽戏（小成1%）、吐纳术（入门56%）】

【Taoist Method: Flowers Bloom in an Instant - Incomplete (1%)】

[Realm: Daoist Apprentice (1%) One Year of Daoist Cultivation]

Sensing the changes in his body, Su Chen opened his eyes, a look of surprise in them.

"A novice Taoist? One year of Taoist cultivation?"

His mind stirred slightly.

He had some understanding of the concept of Taoist cultivation.

For example, the tree demon grandmother on the back mountain of Lanruo Temple is said to be a thousand-year-old demon!

Of course, its actual cultivation period is not a thousand years, but only a few hundred years.

However, several hundred years is terrifying enough; capturing ghosts and killing people would be a piece of cake.

Su Chen guessed that his cultivation level was probably similar to that of others.

"Only one year..."

He felt a little weak.

However, upon further reflection, he realized he had misunderstood something.

That tree demon grandmother has lived for a thousand years and only has a few hundred years of cultivation, while I have only been here for a short time.

Furthermore, although a year's cultivation may seem weak, it is actually better than the best but not the worst either, and can completely overwhelm those newly born ghosts and demons!

"After all, they've just been born and don't even have any cultivation yet. If they face me, they'll only end up losing!"

Su Chen even speculated that the cultivation level of cultivators was somewhat different from that of ghosts and demons.

With the same level of cultivation, shouldn't a cultivator be able to easily defeat ghosts and demons?

Su Chen felt a sense of security.

I've been lucid for almost two months now, and I finally have some ability to protect myself!