A Mortal's Journey to Immortality: Starting as a Rogue Cultivator

Under these circumstances, he finally parted the waterfall curtain and stepped out of the temporary cave.

They jumped to the top of the cliff.

The mountains are getting better day by day, and the birds are returning.

Cultivation level: Qi Refining level 13.

This is suitable in this respect.

He was also adept at techniques such as Qi Concealment and Fireball.

Especially in terms of concealing his aura, cultivators of the same Qi Refining stage, unless they have cultivated a special spiritual eye technique or similar secret art, would have no chance of discerning his cultivation level. However, his magical artifacts and talismans are still quite lacking. Wang Li's main equipment and items that he can currently offer include a flying sword talisman, a top-tier magical artifact, the Vermilion Bird Ring, and a number of talismans and pills.

However, this amount of wealth is still somewhat insufficient compared to the sons of powerful families such as the Treasure Girl of the Hidden Moon Sect.

The Flying Sword Talisman is said to be a talisman treasure, but because it has been passed down through generations of the Qin family and used many times, the power of the magic treasure stored inside is now probably less than one-tenth of what it used to be.

If I remember correctly, in the original timeline, this treasure only clashed and stalemated with the Azure Dragon Banner for a few rounds before turning into ashes and dissipating on its own when Old Demon Han was victorious.

Therefore, it's not a problem to fight someone with this treasure, but if he has too high expectations for it and wants to use it to pass through the game, he won't even know how he died.

The Vermilion Bird Ring can enhance the user's fire magic, multiplying its power. It is a top-tier, high-quality magic weapon that most cultivators can use until the mid-to-late Foundation Establishment stage without any problems.

In this respect, Uncle Chen is quite considerate.

Elixirs are mostly used to restore depleted mana.

There were about ten talismans, which wasn't a small number, but they were consumables; each one used reduced the remaining supply. Furthermore, most of them were low- to mid-level talismans with limited power.

"Sigh, it's fine for dealing with ordinary Qi Refining stage cultivators, but if we want to use it to deal with that black dragon with its special bloodline, it's probably only good for scratching!"

Nangong Wan proved this point with her actions.

Although it is uncertain what level the black dragon in the Crimson Forbidden Land is now, it should at least be at the top level of level one. Moreover, due to the special bloodline of dragons, it greatly enhances combat power in the early stages, making it no problem to surpass 99% of Qi Refining cultivators.

Non-basic high-level talismans cannot cause significant damage to it.

Once this guy advances to the second-level demon beast level, its toughness will increase dramatically, to the point that even the Core Formation cultivator Nangong Wan, whose cultivation level has dropped, will be helpless against it.

Furthermore, that monstrous place, the Crimson Forbidden Land, harbors far more than just one top-tier level one demonic beast, the Black Dragon. And among the Qi Refining disciples from various sects participating in the Blood Forbidden Trial, there are quite a few peak Qi Refining experts!

In addition to receiving subsidies of high-grade magic artifacts and mid-grade spirit stones from their sects, these individuals also possess considerable wealth.

Once they collide, it will inevitably be a life-or-death struggle.

He took a deep breath and then exhaled heavily.

"We need to prepare some more powerful methods to be on the safe side. Otherwise, we'll just be a bystander, and if we end up being preyed upon by some troublesome guys, we'll not only have to escape, but we'll also likely fail to gain any real or significant benefits."

For the Foundation Building Elixir.

To be precise, it was to obtain a large amount of raw materials for Foundation Establishment Pills to ensure that I could enter the Foundation Establishment stage, and incidentally to make some preparations in advance for the third stage of the Great Yuan realm.

A trip to the forbidden area is imperative.

After all, once the Qingyuan Sword Technique reaches the fourth level, there will be a loss of internal energy.

With each advancement in the skill, the gains from arduous practice are lost more and more.

The Azure Origin Sword Technique is known to increase the chances of forming a Core!

If someone possesses a wood-attribute spiritual root, and instead of learning the Azure Origin Sword Technique, they go off to study other cultivation methods, or even try to create their own... that would be an absolutely inexplicable act of someone with a screw loose.

Moreover, after the third transformation of the Qingyuan Sword Technique, the cultivator's magical power can be doubled.

Dominates in magical power among its peers.

To lay a more solid foundation.

Most importantly, for the sake of the future and to be associated with Qing Yuanzi, he will eventually have to cultivate the Qing Yuan Sword Technique.

"How long did it take Old Demon Han to reach the third level of the Replenishing Realm?"

It seems like it took about twenty years each time.

Twenty years is a really long time.

Several decades have passed, and the daylily has grown cold.

Furthermore, it was impossible for him to acquire enough power to protect himself before the invasion of the demonic forces.

A plan must be made to shorten this process of rebuilding and improving skills.

Therefore, his first thought was to allocate resources as rationally as possible to maximize the efficiency of the pills he had.

"When it comes to the third stage of cultivation, is it better to start cultivating again from the early stage of Qi Refining, or is it sufficient to disperse one's cultivation to the early stage of Foundation Establishment?"

This wasn't mentioned in the original text.

But Wang Li planned to try starting with the Qi Refining stage.

Because the reconstruction of gaseous spiritual power is, in principle, also a process of continuous refinement.

It should be similar to the repeated tempering of liquid true essence.

"In the early stages of Qi Refining, I used ordinary holy medicines such as the Yellow Dragon Pill, which have excellent effects and mild medicinal power, to improve my cultivation."

For those in the mid-stage of Qi Refining, it's best to use Qi Recovery Pills, a special medicine for the Qi Refining stage that is also very effective for later-stage cultivators.

Once I reach the late stage of Qi Refining, I can completely learn from Han Li in the Yellow Maple Valley Fire Chamber and directly use Foundation Establishment Pills to boost my cultivation!

One Foundation Establishment Pill, one level up!

Touching his chin, Wang Li fell into deep thought:

"In this way, about a year after the dissipation of my cultivation will be enough for me to go from the early stage of Qi Refining back to the Foundation Establishment stage!"

Then, by using a large number of potent Foundation Establishment pills such as Qi-Harmony Pill, Qi-Refining Powder, Spirit Gathering Pill, and True Essence Pill, it is not difficult to reach the pseudo-core stage at the peak of Foundation Establishment in about seven or eight years!

The cycle repeats itself endlessly, beginning anew in three cycles!

If the eye of the spiritual spring is present to complement it, and given that this is a reconstruction after the meridians have already been opened, the speed should be even faster.

And my path to Core Formation will be much easier compared to 99% of cultivators who don't have Heavenly Spiritual Roots.

A hundred years old to form the Golden Core...

Do not!

It's not impossible for someone to achieve the Golden Core stage at sixty or seventy years old!

It could even be ten years earlier!

The benefits of achieving the Golden Core stage decades earlier are numerous.

"My future, my plans, everything hinges on the upcoming trip to the Crimson Forbidden Land."

Wang Li cracked his knuckles, his eyes gleaming.

It seems to contain a sky full of stars.

After more than a year of accumulation, the tradable items he has acquired include a thousand-year-old Solomon's Seal, two thousand-year-old spirit trees, and eighteen semi-finished Youth-Preserving Pills!

Looking at the wealth in his pocket, he was also very excited.

Simply exchange this wealth for protective magical artifacts and talismans, and then arm yourself from head to toe; if you don't provoke others during your trip to the forbidden area, the trial participants from all factions should feel fortunate.

So, which of the seven factions' markets should he go to first?

This is a problem that deserves careful consideration.

According to the earlier plan.

There are three scenarios:

1. They failed to produce the Youth-Preserving Pill, but only managed to cultivate a few thousand-year-old spiritual materials coveted by Foundation Establishment stage cultivators.

The first stop is Tianque Fortress, followed by Qingxu Gate, and then a trip back to Huangfeng Valley's market town in Yuanwu Kingdom.

It is safer to process these spiritual materials separately in three different markets than to put them in the same place.

There's no need to visit the Hidden Moon Sect, Blade Transformation Valley, Spirit Beast Mountain, and Giant Sword Sect.

The extra time can be used to return to the sect and spar with other cultivators of the same level.

He even consulted his Uncle Chen for advice.

2. The raw materials for the Youth-Preserving Pill were gathered, the pill was made, and there was plenty of time.

We still need to visit Tianque Fortress and Qingxu Sect. Next, the third place to go is Huadaowu; then Lingshou Mountain, followed by Jujian Sect!

The Hidden Moon Sect is an absolute must-visit!

It's better to avoid the market town in Huangfeng Valley.

The Youth-Preserving Pill can keep one's appearance forever.

This pill is not widely available in the Yue Kingdom market; in fact, it is practically nonexistent.

The starting bid for each one is as high as two hundred low-grade spirit stones, and that's just the starting bid.

Even if the yield per pill decreases as the quantity increases, seven or eight Youth Preservation Pills can still yield at least two or three thousand spirit stones. This is comparable to the care that the Core Formation elders of various sects provide to the Qi Refining juniors among their direct bloodline descendants.

And the best place to sell this stuff is undoubtedly the Hidden Moon Sect, which has the most female disciples, all of whom are fair-skinned and beautiful. After all, that's their standard for accepting disciples.

Of course, just to be on the safe side, I first went to the markets of the other five factions, sold one or two Youth Preservation Pills at each place, and then turned them into magic tools, talismans, talisman treasures, and other special items.

We'll come back to the Hidden Moon Sect to sell three or four more then.

They were simultaneously reselling goods and arming themselves.

Thus, thanks to the confidence accumulated from the previous markets, plus the flying sword talisman and Vermilion Bird Ring from the beginning.

With his strength greatly increased, even if he faced a few Qi Refining stage cultivators who followed him, he could make these greedy and insatiable guys pay a bloody price in no time!

In short, while ensuring one's own safety as much as possible, one should try to maximize one's interests.

3. I got the Youth-Preserving Pill, but there's not enough time.

Then I'll go to the Tianque Fortress market to sell some spiritual materials to strengthen myself, and it would be best to get a speed-type flying artifact.

This small profit won't alarm a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator. They can buy the items and run away, ensuring their safety.

They'll come to the Hidden Moon Sect again, grab a quick buck, and run.

Finally, try your luck at Wanbaolou in Huangfeng Valley and Tianxingzong Market in Yuanwu Kingdom.

Three scenarios, multiple itinerary plans.