Chapter 6: The Mystery of the Cultivator

Only suitable for martial arts practice, while cultivating immortality is exceedingly difficult

Unlike the jubilant celebrations of her kin, Ling Xian remained much more composed

In addition to narrating the events from beginning to end, this jade pupil also contains a cultivation technique for immortality, stating that descendants with spiritual roots can drop their blood onto this treasure known as a storage bag to subdue it, making it a treasure they can control

This world ultimately respects power, and one cannot rely on shortcuts

Two individuals, unable to tolerate each other, exterminated countless feudal lords, resulting in a cleansing of the realm, and established the State of Wu

Could it be that ... ...

After contemplating the causes and consequences of the matter, Ling Xian picked up the green bamboo tube, pondering how to use it. After a moment of reflection, he pressed it against his forehead

What he truly cares about is the legend of the flying immortals that circulates in this world

The first three levels are foundational; upon reaching the fourth level, one arrives at a watershed moment

Take myself as an example. I have practiced martial arts since childhood, yet I am only at the second level of body refinement. This achievement is quite ordinary among other families, but in the Ling family, it has made me a distinguished figure among the younger generation

Ling Xian clapped his hands and laughed heartily, finally unraveling the mystery of this pocket. Indeed, it is a fine treasure, intricately connected to the bloodline. A disciple of the Ling family can establish a mental connection by dripping blood, allowing them to subdue it

"What, the original ancestor?" Ling Xian's eyes suddenly brightened, sensing that this must be a treasure

Ling Xian's face revealed a look of disappointment; this treasure trove was far inferior to what he had imagined. The remaining items were clearly worthless, and could even be described as junk.

Although this small world has weak spiritual energy and there are countless difficulties in cultivating immortality, this is the case under ordinary circumstances. However, when approaching the Dao through martial arts, one is not subject to such limitations

It is said to be a treasure trove, yet the Ling family is now so impoverished that it is almost deafening; apart from the relics left by their ancestors, there is essentially nothing else.

Combs, hairpins, and clothing

Ling Xian's face revealed a look of longing

Ling Xian, upon seeing this, was filled with excitement, for the so-called Heavenly Dao Warriors, also known as those in the Innate Realm, actually correspond to the lowest level of cultivators, the Qi Refinement Stage.

Indeed, it is unfortunate that this bag is peculiar; for thousands of years, no one has been able to open it. Countless ancestors have studied it, yet they have gained nothing, ultimately having to give up, leaving it here.

... ...

Could the inheritance left by our ancestors be related to our bloodline

Uncle Tianbao, what is this thing?

The pocket ruler is of a certain size, gray and dull, yet Ling Xian faintly feels that it possesses some extraordinary qualities, though he cannot quite articulate what makes it extraordinary.

The ninth level is known as the realm of unparalleled masters, whose power surpasses all in the world. They can take the head of a general from among a million troops, moving freely as they please. Each one of them could become a guest of honor at a king's table

This object is called the Jade Eye. It turns out that our ancestors and the founding emperor were not from this world; they came from a higher realm.

The Imperial Sword and the Iron Token can intimidate a small family like the Chen clan, but what will happen when stronger enemies come?

To put it correctly, he does not care at all about military force or anything of that sort

With a mere gesture, one can change the colors of heaven and earth. If one could become a part of it, would there still be any doubt about the rise of the Ling family

You are the clan leader, and everything within the clan is under your control and authority, of course, there is no problem with that said Ling Tianbao respectfully

Of course, Ling Xian did not know what to do. Although there are legends in this world, no one has ever seen a true cultivator.

However, the limits of martial arts do not end here. If a peerless genius happens to have extraordinary luck and breaks through to the seventh level, then congratulations, you have entered the realm of top masters

Then, by taking the foundation-building pill he left behind, one can successfully establish their foundation

Ling Xian held the pocket in his hand, light as a feather, as if it contained no treasures

No one knows the origin of this curse, and the cause and effect are all muddled.

To achieve the true rise of the Ling family, it is essential not only to restore the indomitable spirit of its members but also to have military strength as support

With a loud bang, the pocket suddenly radiated a brilliant light, accompanied by dazzling spiritual glimmers. The dripping blood transformed into several ancient runes, which were imprinted upon the pocket, only to quickly vanish as if nothing had occurred. However, Ling Xian felt a profound connection between himself and this treasure.

Take a look at this

After a round of evasion between the two, the cultivator with the surname Ye ultimately became the founding ancestor, and in a joking and playful manner, conferred the title of Heroic King upon the ancestor of his friend from the Ling family

This world, compared to the vast world they originally inhabited, is far inferior, not only in terms of its limited area but also in the scarcity of spiritual energy

However, Ling Xian thought of his ancestors

The Refinement of the Body stage is divided into nine levels, is this the ultimate limit of martial arts

If one is willing to serve the court, what is conferred is not an official position, but a noble title, which is hereditary and cannot be replaced. Not only can one enjoy a salary during their lifetime, but their descendants can also benefit from the residual favor.

The laws of heaven and earth in this small world can only accommodate cultivators at the Qi Refining stage. Of course, this refers to those who are native to this world. If a person cultivates to the Foundation Establishment stage, they will be rejected by the laws of heaven and earth and will ascend to a higher level of existence.

From then on, the Ling family fell into a state of decline, becoming a family of little significance.

Ling Tianbao looked at the young man before him, his face filled with admiration. Although the other party was much younger than him, the wisdom displayed was far beyond his own, earning the respect of this elder.

In any case, they will eventually leave this small world

The term "top-notch" is literally understandable, referring to a small quantity, and it would not be incorrect to say it is as rare as a phoenix feather or a unicorn horn

The martial path, while certainly incomparable to the cultivation of immortals, can still shatter the void. Beyond that, one transcends the realm of mortals and is referred to as a master of the heavenly way, meaning they have touched upon the rules of this world, akin to divine beings. Such existences are rarely seen in the secular world, and worldly glory and power hold no significance for them. Should they fortuitously appear here, even the emperor would treat them with the respect due to a master.

The room is quite large, measuring several tens of zhang on each side, but every single shelf for placing items is completely empty

The ancestors said that although the spiritual energy in this small world is thin, as long as there are elixirs, it will not affect the speed of cultivation. The elixirs he left behind are sufficient for a descendant of ordinary aptitude to progress from the beginning of the cultivation path to the peak of the Qi Refining Stage, which is the ninth level.

The seventh level is already enviable; if one were to advance further and break through to the eighth level, they would attain the status of a master-level expert. This means that their power would be akin to that of a generation's master, capable of founding a school and being revered by thousands.

This... a middle-aged man revealed a strange expression on his face: "It was left behind by the first generation of the Hero King"

Whoever becomes the emperor, it does not matter

To ensure the rise of the Ling family, it is essential to break the curse; this has been the consensus of the family heads throughout the generations

What is this?

Among them, the most important is undoubtedly the elixir.

The ancestors of the Ling family attempted to break through, but all ended in failure

Although the heads of families throughout the ages were not lacking in intelligence and talent, they were cautious in protecting this item since it was passed down from the first ancestor, and naturally did not think of dripping blood on it, which ultimately benefited themselves

He felt a stir in his heart and immediately took out a treasure resembling a bamboo tube, which was a deep azure color and quite mysterious

What should be done

In an instant, Ling Xian felt his mind immersed in it, as large golden characters emerged one after another in his mind

At the fourth level of the Body Refinement Stage, one can be considered a third-rate expert, enjoying the treatment of a county magistrate. Within a hundred miles, their words carry weight and authority. At the fifth level of the Body Refinement Stage, one becomes a second-rate expert, serving the court with power equivalent to that of a prefect. Should one break through to the sixth level, it would be truly remarkable, as they would attain the status of the supreme being within ten thousand miles, capable of contending with the guardian of a prefecture.

The two were originally friends, and as cultivators, they would care little for worldly matters; ambitions of power and dominance are nothing but nonsense.

Ling Xian arrived at the family's treasure vault

Indeed, it is that cultivator!

Oh! Ling Xian nodded, as if enlightened: "Then I will take it, is that alright, Uncle Tianbao?"

Thus, Ling Xian arrived at the treasure vault

The ancestral jade eyes also mentioned an interesting matter

Ling Xian returned to the room, eagerly took out the bag, and began to fiddle with it. However, it was of no use; he could not find any way to open it, let alone retrieve the treasures inside.

Raising a tiger skin as a banner does not always yield results

Xian Ge'er, this is the treasure house of my Ling family

It is well known that warriors in this world cultivate their bodies, thus the levels are categorized based on the stages of body refinement, starting from the initial stage and divided into a total of nine levels

However, Ling Xian does not see it this way

Ling Xian searched through his memories. The decline of the Ling family was partly due to the crimes committed that led to their banishment, but more importantly, a mysterious curse descended upon the family a thousand years ago. The Ling family, once renowned for producing exceptional talents, saw the martial arts aptitude of its members deteriorate to an extreme degree after this strange curse.

The ancestors of the Ling family, having been conferred the title of Knight King, are indeed the elite of the martial world. If there truly exists a concept of celestial beings in this world, it is likely that they have encountered such entities given their strength and status

With nothing to gain, until Ling Xian arrived at an inconspicuous corner, where a low wooden shelf stood empty, with only a rather conspicuous pocket.

Ling Xian felt a surge of longing; this secret was likely unknown even to the ancestors of past generations. The first ancestor and the founding emperor both successfully ascended and left this small world.

I see now

Ling Xian, having lived two lives, possesses a remarkably agile mind. He acts upon his thoughts immediately. He took a small knife from the table and cut his wrist, blood dripping steadily into his pocket

It turns out that the origin of the family ancestor is actually like this

Boom

There is an abundance of spiritual energy there, and the cultivation methods are flourishing, with countless cultivators and demons. The ancestors of the Ling family were engaged in a battle of magic against formidable foes when they were unexpectedly drawn into a spatial rift, arriving in this continent they refer to as the Small World.

Even third-rate experts are rarely seen

In the storage bag, in addition to the jade pupil, the ancestors also left behind several treasures for future generations

However, the subsequent introduction by Yu Tong truly opened his eyes further

Boom

This time it was a narrow victory

Ling Xian, undeterred, felt an inexplicable attraction to this pocket, as if it were drawing him in from the depths of the unknown. It was specific yet elusive, evoking a sensation that stirred an irresistible itch in his heart.

The answer is negative

In recent years, the clan members have struggled to make ends meet, and everything that could be sold has long been sold.

The two cultivators unexpectedly arrived here and discovered that this small world was in a state of chaos, with local kings seizing power, various heroes rising up, the common people living in hardship, and human lives being as insignificant as grass.