Chapter 9, Can deposits be made
The fate disk, originally suspended in mid-air, suddenly lunged towards Yang Tianwen, merging into the back of his hand. At the same time, a wave of clarity surged within Yang Tianwen's heart. He picked up a large mushroom nearby, and with a flip of his hand, it vanished, only to reappear again with another flip. This process was repeated several times.
This is not a magic trick; rather, it is because the secret map of the second-level compass has been unveiled, and the area surrounding the center of the compass has unexpectedly become an independent space. The space is not large, only a few dozen cubic meters, but for Yang Tianwen, it is more than sufficient, truly sufficient. It is comparable to the small room he rented before.
The old man looked at him with admiration and nodded, saying: "Then we shall meet again next time; the special effect brought by the Level 2 Compass Secret Map is it!" After saying this, he pointed at the compass itself and then vanished in response.
Ordinary cultivators can only absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth after reaching the late Foundation Establishment stage, also known as the period of fasting. Prior to this, even during the Enlightenment stage, they are merely practicing internal energy. In "The Path of Freedom," the corresponding stage to Enlightenment is the Qi Absorption stage, which allows practitioners to absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth earlier and accelerate their cultivation. Current cultivation methods do not advocate for opening all the acupoints; rather, they emphasize unblocking the meridians throughout the body. This is because all their magical power is devoted to the cultivation of the Nascent Soul. Current cultivation methods do not advocate for opening all the acupoints; rather, they emphasize unblocking the meridians throughout the body. This is because all their magical power is devoted to the cultivation of the Nascent Soul.
The compass itself has once again added three inner dials. There have also been changes to the outer dial, with the symbols that appeared when the first-level secret map was unlocked now appearing in one corner. They occupy an angle of approximately 10 degrees.
Yang Tianwen was in a state of excitement when he suddenly felt a sharp pain in his hand, bringing him back to consciousness, but the situation was not over. Blood gushed down, and after a few drops, it stopped. Xiaobai caught these few drops of blood. As the saying goes, "The fingers are connected to the heart; blood from the fingertips is indeed heart's blood." Immediately, several mysterious characters appeared in the air, and Xiaobai also squeezed out a drop of silver blood. Indeed, it was silver blood, which left Yang Tianwen momentarily stunned. He was almost certain that Xiaobai's origins were extraordinary. Silver blood was rarely recorded in the chapters on strange objects. However, it was mentioned that only noble beasts had particularly special blood, with the highest grade being golden, and this pure silver color must also be of considerable value.
Yang Tianwen thought for a moment and nodded, saying, "Alright, let's combine the two wishes; it doesn't matter." Having experienced the vicissitudes of life, Yang Tianwen understood that ultimately, everything relies on one's own efforts to be truly substantial. Wishes are merely a release of desires from the heart, or one might say, a special form of spiritual solace.
The limitations of secular martial arts are evident. While practicing secular martial arts can bridge the connection between heaven and earth, the few who can enter the path through martial arts are exceedingly rare, occurring once in a millennium. However, for cultivators, this is quite easy. For instance, Yang Tianwen at present is such an example; as soon as he steps into the Qi Circulation stage, he effectively crosses the threshold of cultivation and is no longer an ordinary person. In secular terms, this realm is referred to as the Divine Stage. One cannot blame them, for in the eyes of ordinary people, the ability to absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth is akin to being a divine being.
Yang Tianwen did not pursue the matter further; the blood contract was signed, and so was the agreement with the library. Xiaobai was the only friend who came here on his own.
It seems good; one can make a deposit, otherwise this wish feels like a waste. Wastefulness is shameful, even though I have as many as 36 wishes myself. I sighed inwardly. However, that is still very far away, as the third-level secret map has already made Yang Tianwen's head feel like it is about to explode
At this moment, Yang Tianwen, who is unencumbered and has no relatives or acquaintances, can be considered to have a reliable friend, a lovely little brother, and a family member to lean on.
Yang Tianwen is no longer the Wu Xia of the past. The blood contract is also recorded in the chapter on strange objects. Although I have never seen it with my own eyes, I can guess most of it. With a smile, I picked up the little white one and said: "You little rascal, you really are quick to act, and you didn't even discuss it with me."
Xiao Bai blinked her eyes innocently, pretending to be clueless
Yang Tianwen pondered for a long time but could not come up with a suitable wish. He lacked nothing and did not want to waste a second wish that he had worked hard for over two years to obtain. Suddenly, an idea struck him, and he asked, "Senior, is it possible to keep this wish? At the moment, I truly cannot think of what to wish for."
Secondary wishes, according to Yang Tianwen's understanding and speculation, can at most only be granted for minor matters that can be accomplished with the cultivation level of the Qi Refining stage, such as a pill that can deepen one's cultivation or herbs that can enhance energy and replenish essence. At this stage, I am only lacking these items. I truly cannot think of anything else. Rather than waste them, it would be better to reserve them for the next opportunity.
Xiao Bai squinted at Yang Tianwen, not disturbing him as he was caught up in excitement. After a while, as if coming to a realization, he jumped forward and bit down hard on Yang Tianwen's finger.
The old man stroked his beard, smiled heartily, and said: "That works, but the next time you want to make a wish, you will have to wait until the third level is unlocked before you can make it together. In other words, you can combine the second and third levels to make a wish, and in that case, you will be able to gain a slight enhancement."
Time passes quickly; in the blink of an eye, three months have gone by. Yang Tianwen is just one step away from breaking through the *Tu* *Shu* food energy period and entering the energy circulation period. In fact, only after unblocking all the meridians and acupoints can one truly be distinguished from ordinary people, bridging the two realms of heaven and earth, absorbing the spiritual energy of the universe, and returning from the acquired to the innate.
What Yang Tianwen did not know was that the benefits brought by this second-level compass were far from limited to this. If he were to test his strength without using his internal energy right now, he would discover that the power of his physical body had significantly increased.
Note that the term "innate" here does not refer to the so-called innate masters in the secular world, who are recognized for their ability to channel internal energy through the extraordinary meridians and connect the Ren and Du meridians. Although they are considered masters in the secular realm, in the context of the cultivation world, they are hardly noteworthy. Innate masters? If one were to categorize them, they would only be equivalent to the initial stage of Qi absorption of Yang Tianwen. Innate masters may be impressive in the secular world, but can they absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth?
The contract was completed under the auspices of Xiaobai. Although Xiaobai is still in its infancy, this is an innate ability. Yang Tianwen, in a delayed realization, gained Xiaobai's recognition and became a partner for life and death. Meanwhile, Yang Tianwen was able to slightly perceive some of Xiaobai's thoughts