Chapter 6, Spiritual Energy
In the perception of cultivators, the entire world is divided into several realms, with varying levels of elevation. The highest realm, the Immortal Realm, is where true immortals, who have successfully cultivated the Great Way to attain longevity, reside. Generally, when a cultivator from the mortal realm reaches the False Transformation stage, there are no longer sufficient resources in that realm to support their continued cultivation. However, they are also not qualified to ascend to the Immortal Realm to become true immortals. Instead, they can only ascend to the Spirit Realm, which is a mid-tier realm. Although the resources here are not as abundant as those in the Immortal Realm, they are significantly better than those in the mortal realm. Only by cultivating the Dao in the Spirit Realm can one truly ascend to the Immortal Realm and achieve the Great Way of Longevity.
Thus, a high-quality cultivation method is something that all cultivators yearn for, often found only within major sects or large cultivation families, and it is strictly kept confidential, passed down only to the most core disciples
The amount of celestial energy that can be drawn from the void is very limited, so limited that Xiao Yao does not know how many days and nights it will take to complete a full cycle of meditation. It is worth noting that in the past, she could complete a full cycle in just two hours. She has long since grown accustomed to this slow progress, which at least indicates that she is still able to absorb and circulate energy through meditation, and can still cultivate her immortality.
Xiao Yao's cave was located in this northern mountain area. Familiar with the path, she arrived at the entrance of her cave, which was merely a simple stone cave, with no restrictions at the entrance
Does the fairy realm really exist? Even if it does, with such thin fairy energy, one would have turned to bones long ago if they could cultivate to the true fairy realm
The only advantage here is the large area; the caves are mostly far apart from each other, making it difficult to be disturbed by external factors
Each martial art has its own name, which embodies the efforts of countless ancient masters. The continued use of these names also signifies respect for these predecessors. For example, the top-tier martial art of the Xianyu Sect, "Hua Yu Jing," and the "Lun Hui Jing" of the Xiushan Sect, among others.
Is it necessary for you to squeeze me? Haven't you seen that I have also become unfortunate like this? From that moment on, we have been in this together, we are one of our own! Those outsiders speak so harshly outside, yet I haven't seen you get angry about it; you are just turning your elbow outward
She flicked its forehead with her finger and said, "There is one thing I need to correct: we are not bound by a shared fate. To be precise, it only affects you. If I die, you cannot survive, but if you die, it has no impact on me whatsoever"
No matter how many times she entered, Xiao Yao remained in awe of this scenery. If her range of movement were not limited to less than a few meters, she would certainly explore this void that had never been trodden by any powerful beings.
In the void, there exists an endless darkness, akin to the night sky, where the black curtain is adorned with what appears to be twinkling stars and ever-changing nebulae, along with the two of them floating in a strange place; this is the void
The cave is empty, as if the two people who were just here never existed, like a mere illusion
The saber-toothed leopard swiped its claws through the air, and the space was divided, creating a fissure before the two individuals. It was the first to dive into the crack, followed by Xiao Yao. Once both had entered, the fissure naturally sealed itself, leaving no trace behind.
This unknown entity was something she should not have considered, but ever since her soul merged with this saber-toothed leopard, it has led to a series of mutations in her body. The most helpless aspect is that she is unable to absorb spiritual energy
However, there has never been a martial art referred to by a general term, which means that this particular martial art does not have a name
The premise of all this is that the saber-toothed tiger is not lying; Xiao Yao has always maintained a skeptical attitude towards what the saber-toothed tiger has said. Even if it would not harm her, there is no guarantee that it is not exaggerating.
In Xiao Yao's view, the only advantage of absorbing celestial energy over spiritual energy is its ability to refine the physical body. Generally, cultivators focus solely on their inner elixirs and do not pay much attention to the cultivation of their physical forms. If one were to directly attack a cultivator without spiritual protection using sharp tools such as iron weapons, it could still inflict harm upon them. However, Xiao Yao's formidable physical strength means that even Dao artifacts or magical treasures may not be able to harm her in the slightest.
In the words of the saber-toothed tiger, this is indeed a great opportunity for her, Xiao Yao. A cultivator of her level from the lower realms could never withstand the dense essence or celestial energy of the upper realms. However, due to her fusion with the true immortal's soul and part of its body, such a remarkable event has occurred. In the short term, there may not be much difference from absorbing spiritual energy, but once she reaches the true immortal realm, she will realize the terrifying power of this.
The saber-toothed tiger conjured a book from its mind with its claws and laid it directly in front of her
The saber-toothed tiger, being the size of a cat, was thrown and rolled a few times on the bed. Thinking back to how it had been treated like a pet, having its nose pinched, it felt an absolute humiliation. It couldn't help but feel furious; after all, it was a primordial beast born at the same time as the heavens and the earth, holding a unique status in the celestial realm. Yet this wretched woman had fashioned it into such a body and even named it saber-toothed tiger! Truly, how much can one endure before it becomes intolerable!
She has no concept of the ethereal aura of Xianqi, having only heard of spiritual energy and the vital energy that guides ascenders to the upper realm
What is a cultivation method? It is a general term that refers to the techniques used by cultivators to absorb spiritual energy in their quest for immortality. A good cultivation method allows practitioners to absorb and gather more spiritual energy in the shortest amount of time, enabling them to store more spiritual energy in their dantian, thus allowing them to progress further on the path of cultivation. Conversely, a poor cultivation method not only takes a long time but also has a very low efficiency in absorbing spiritual energy, resulting in slow advancement in their realm.
Upon entering, one could see that apart from a stone bed, a stone table, and several stone stools, the most striking feature was a bookshelf displaying jade slips. Aside from this, there was nothing else in the entire cave dwelling.
At this moment, these things are still too far from her. Nowadays, she only hopes to achieve the Golden Core before her time comes. Therefore, she endures the arduous daily practice without daring to slack off. Even if there is only the slightest hope of forming the core, she must hold on tightly to it
Due to the division of realms, the needs of cultivators for inhaling and exhaling qi vary. For those in the lower realms, the qi they draw from the surroundings can only be referred to as spiritual energy. However, in the upper realm of the spirit world, the spiritual energy is so dense that it undergoes a qualitative transformation into primordial energy. Cultivators in the spirit world absorb primordial energy. After that, Xiao Yao no longer heard about matters concerning the immortal realm, as it is too distant from the mortal realm. The subsequent information was obtained from the mouth of a saber-toothed leopard: the immortal realm also possesses its own qi. Once one ascends from the spirit world to the true immortal realm, when the primordial energy becomes extremely dense and undergoes a qualitative change, it is referred to as immortal qi, which is the fundamental essence that true immortals in the immortal realm cultivate and breathe.
The inability to absorb spiritual energy generally signifies an inability to cultivate immortality. The absorption and expulsion of spiritual energy rely on the spiritual root. Due to the absence of a spiritual root, ordinary mortals are typically unable to absorb or expel spiritual energy. She possesses a spiritual root; however, for reasons unknown, her original thunder spiritual root has acquired a water attribute, making it appear as though she has a dual spiritual root. Of course, the mere mutation of the spiritual root does not fundamentally prevent the absorption of spiritual energy; it is primarily a matter of how much can be absorbed. Yet, she is unable to absorb spiritual energy to circulate through her meridians and can only absorb what the saber-toothed tiger refers to as immortal energy. She possesses a spiritual root; however, for reasons unknown, her original thunder spiritual root has acquired a water attribute, making it appear as though she has a dual spiritual root. Of course, the mere mutation of the spiritual root does not fundamentally prevent the absorption of spiritual energy; it is primarily a matter of how much can be absorbed. Yet, she is unable to absorb spiritual energy to circulate through her meridians and can only absorb what the saber-toothed tiger refers to as immortal energy
Whenever she hears it proudly mention the True Immortal Realm, Xiao Yao always smiles and passes it off, yet her heart is surging with emotion
However, one thing is beyond doubt: she has tried countless techniques but has been unable to absorb spiritual energy. Whether through meditation or reading, not even a little bit has been successful. The only method she can practice is the peculiar technique given by the true immortal, which requires it to tear through the void and draw in celestial energy for her to absorb. After all, the mortal realm cannot withstand the density of celestial energy; even a slight influx of upper realm energy into the mortal realm could potentially lead to the collapse of lower-dimensional interfaces.
The saber-toothed leopard, which had originally been struck on the head, wanted to retort again. However, after hearing the latter part of her sentence, it completely wilted. Indeed, it still had to rely on her to live a little longer, hoping that one day it could return to the celestial realm, restore its true form, and take revenge. For now, it could only puff up its two ears and roar, "Shut up! Cultivate!"
Xiao Yao flew with her sword and spent half an hour reaching the northernmost part of the mountain. This area is the place where the spiritual energy of Wanhua Mountain is the thinnest, mostly occupied by the outer sect disciples' caves. Among the inner sect disciples, only those with insufficient abilities, whose hopes of achieving great success are slim, would be assigned here to establish their caves.
Xiao Yao basically ignored the fury of the saber-toothed tiger, sitting cross-legged and tilting her head to look at it. "This rumor has not been spread just in the past couple of days; my ears have long since grown calluses from hearing it. But, esteemed immortal, you truly did seize my home and nearly took my life. It is clear who is more malicious, and there is..."
The cover of this book only features the two large characters "Gongfa"
Here, take it
Xiao Yao sat down on the stone bed, pulled out the sword-toothed leopard from her bosom, first pinching its nose, then casually tossing it onto the stone bed, saying: "Let us begin, oh true immortal who has failed to steal a chicken and lost a grain of rice."
Only because her obsession remains, and there are still unfulfilled wishes