Chapter 249: Primal Magnetic Force, Secret Land Conversations, and Great Opportunities

"Are you giving me this divine weapon?"

Wei Zian was stunned as he looked at the black staff that Lu Qing was handing to him.

"Indeed. Among us, you're the only one skilled with a staff, and this divine weapon suits you perfectly." Lu Qing smiled.

"But... this is too valuable," Wei Zian hesitated.

It wasn't that Wei Zian didn't want it, but divine weapons were truly priceless treasures.

Even in their entire Wei family, only their ancestor had possessed a divine-grade weapon, and not even his father, the current head of the family, had one.

Now, Lu Qing was offering him one, and Wei Zian truly didn't dare to accept it.

"Don't worry about it. It's something we got for free, so we might as well use it. Besides, you're the only one skilled with a staff here. If not for you, who else would I give it to? Just take it."

Lu Qing placed the staff in Wei Zian's hand.

Seeing Lu Qing's insistence, Wei Zian reluctantly took the staff.

However, he still looked dazed, as if he couldn't believe that he had just acquired a divine weapon so easily.

Feeling the staff's cool and comfortable grip, he even wondered if he was dreaming.

"However, as amazing as divine weapons are, with your current realm, you won't be able to unleash its full power yet. For now, it's best to focus on familiarizing yourself with it by infusing it with your qi and blood. It's not suitable for combat just yet. Only when you reach the Internal Organs realm will this divine weapon become a significant asset."

Lu Qing reminded Wei Zian, seeing how enamored he was with the weapon.

Divine weapons were extraordinary, and even the most basic ones possessed a hint of magical properties.

With Wei Zian's current cultivation, he wouldn't be able to harness its full potential.

"I'll keep that in mind," Wei Zian replied solemnly, his expression turning resolute.

Ma Gu, who was driving the carriage, heard the conversation in the cabin and smiled.

Wei Zian was his only personal disciple, and he was delighted that his disciple had acquired a divine weapon.

"By the way, Qing, what kind of power did you use earlier when you fought the master of Liuyun Sect? It seemed rather peculiar."

After Lu Qing finished instructing Wei Zian, the old doctor suddenly asked.

He was still quite astonished by the power Lu Qing had displayed during his battle with Mo Zhen.

He hadn't felt comfortable asking about it in front of the swordsman, but now he finally had the opportunity.

"That was a power I mastered a few days ago," Lu Qing said as he extended his hand, a faint yellow light appearing on his palm. "I once obtained a treasure, and with the recent changes in the heavens and earth, I was able to refine a portion of it, gaining this ability."

As he finished speaking, Lu Qing turned his hand over and gently pressed it downward.

The others in the carriage instantly felt an invisible force pressing down on them, making their bodies feel slightly heavier.

Of course, Lu Qing was only letting them experience it slightly and hadn't exerted much force, or else the horses might not have been able to bear it.

"This power..." The old doctor's eyes narrowed as he detected something unusual.

He could feel that the heaviness wasn't an illusion; his body genuinely felt heavier.

"This is the primal magnetic force, a type of earth-based power. It's similar to the earth's gravity, but it's under my control and can be directed as I wish."

Lu Qing raised his palm slightly, and the others felt the force change instantly, lifting them as if they were about to float.

"Primal magnetic force? The power you've gained is indeed extraordinary. Among earth-based powers, it's quite rare. Even those who specialize in cultivating earth-based qi and have reached the Innate Great Success stage and beyond might not be able to master this power."

The old doctor marveled after experiencing it for a moment.

The others were even more astonished, especially Xiaoyan, whose eyes widened in amazement. "Brother, Xiaoyan feels so light. If it gets any lighter, will I be able to fly?"

"It's not that easy," Lu Qing laughed, "but if Xiaoyan wants to learn how to fly, there is a way."

"Can Xiaoyan really learn to fly?" The little girl's eyes widened even further.

Wei Zian also looked at Lu Qing with disbelief.

Could people really fly? As far as he knew, even Innate realm experts couldn't fly.

The old doctor, however, had a thoughtful look on his face, as if an idea had occurred to him.

"However, learning to fly isn't an easy task. You'll have to endure a lot of hardship. Do you still want to learn?" Lu Qing asked seriously.

"Xiaoyan wants to learn!" The little girl immediately shouted without hesitation.

"Alright, then starting tomorrow, brother will teach you the art of flight.

Chapter: "The Power Within"

A smile appeared on Lu Qing's face.

Initially, he had planned to wait a few more days and settle down in Zhongzhou before teaching Xiaoyan how to cultivate. But the unexpected gains from Liuyun Sect had changed his mind.

Now that he had the Nine Yin Bitterwater Elixir, a rare and valuable potion, he could begin Xiao Yan's cultivation journey ahead of schedule.

"Qing, have you decided to teach Xiaoyan how to cultivate?" The old doctor asked.

"Yes, Master. I obtained something in the Liuyun Sect's treasure pavilion that can assist Xiaoyan's cultivation," Lu Qing replied.

The old doctor nodded, his curiosity piqued.

He had brought up Xiaoyan's cultivation a few times before, but Lu Qing always brushed him off, saying the time wasn't right. Now that Lu Qing was finally ready to let Xiaoyan begin her training, he wondered what method Lu Qing would teach her.

Wei Zian, who was sitting nearby, realized that Lu Qing had used the promise of flight as a temptation to spark Xiaoyan's interest in cultivation. He guessed that the so-called art of flight was probably something Lu Qing had made up.

The carriage continued its journey, moving at a steady pace, with occasional bumps along the uneven road.

The old doctor, having expended a significant amount of energy during the consecutive battles, closed his eyes to rest and recuperate.

Wei Zian and Xiaoyan followed suit, remaining quiet so as not to disturb him.

Lu Qing, with the aid of his precious treasures, felt no fatigue as they continuously nourished his body.

However, noticing that the carriage had fallen silent, he also closed his eyes, immersing his mind within the space of the Yin Yanguan acupoint between his eyebrows.

Within the acupoint space, the Earth Spirit Pearl occupied the central position, resembling a brownish-yellow star exuding a thick and majestic aura. It rotated slowly, surrounded by five colorful orbs of light.

A tiny yet incredibly mysterious divine soul talisman hovered at the very center of the Earth Spirit Pearl, dominating the entire acupoint space.

According to Lu Qing's perception, the slowly rotating Earth Spirit Pearl, which emanated a thick and majestic aura, was like a heavenly grinding wheel that eradicated impurities from his body and spirit force with each revolution, enhancing their strength.

Through this constant enhancement, his physical body and spirit force had more than doubled in strength compared to when he had left Jiu Li Village.

Lu Qing estimated that with his current strength, he could easily kill the old woman from the Zheng family without even needing to use any of his hidden cards. He would only need to rely on his physical body's qi and blood force.

Similarly, the enhancement of his spirit force had also allowed him to gain further control over the Earth Spirit Pearl.

Now, having refined more than half of it, he was not far from completely refining and attaining full mastery over this Earth-attribute treasure.

With his improved control over the Earth Spirit Pearl, Lu Qing had unlocked more of its abilities, one of which was the Yuan Magnetism Force he had used in Liuyun Sect.

This force was incredibly mysterious, and even Lu Qing couldn't fully explain its essence. If he had to liken it to something, he thought it resembled gravity control.

However, the Yuan Magnetism Force he could currently harness wasn't particularly strong.

He estimated that it could only bind cultivators who had just entered the Innate Realm, like Mo Zhen, who had been at the Initial Success stage. If Mo Zhen had unleashed his full power, he wouldn't have been able to hold him back.

Moreover, the range of this ability was limited to a mere ten zhang radius.

While it wasn't a killer move for someone of Lu Qing's caliber, it was still a useful ability for dealing with lesser foes.

Of course, if he could completely refine the Earth Spirit Pearl and enhance the Yuan Magnetism Force further, this ability would undoubtedly become a terrifying killer move.

"I can sense that in about ten more days, my physical body and spirit force will once again reach their limit.

By then, we should also arrive in Zhongzhou.

I wonder if I'll be able to find the opportunity that's meant for me there. If not, I'll just break through and enter the Innate Realm."

Lu Qing pondered silently.

His strength had long since reached the threshold where he could enter the Innate Realm at any time.

However, a subtle intuition had been telling him that now wasn't the best time to break through, so he had been suppressing his cultivation, refraining from making the leap.

Additionally, after obtaining the Earth Spirit Pearl and witnessing the continuous enhancement of his physical body and spirit force, he had further delayed his breakthrough into the Innate Realm.

Now, his physical body and spirit force were once again approaching their limits, and Lu Qing could sense that this time, they would reach a state of true perfection.

"If he were to obtain even more powerful spirit pills and divine artifacts in the future, he probably wouldn't be able to further enhance his physical body and divine soul."

"In order to continue growing stronger, he must enter the Innate Realm."

Therefore, he decided that if, after his physical body and divine soul reached their limits again, the opportunity that he vaguely sensed was still unclear, he would break through immediately.

In the path of cultivation, while opportunities were important, a courageous and ambitious heart was equally vital.

As the saying goes, "Once, twice, thrice and exhaust."

He had repeatedly suppressed his realm, and if he continued to do so, it might affect his conviction in his cultivation.

It was a cultivation taboo to be so focused on one thing that another suffered, or to be indecisive and hesitant.

If he became indecisive and hesitant because of some illusory opportunity, it would be harmful to him.

After realizing this, Lu Qing's mind suddenly became clear.

Even the divine soul power between his eyebrows became more lively and gained a subtle, indescribable quality.

Lu Qing was slightly stunned, then immediately understood.

"I didn't expect that just by figuring out a problem and making a decision, I could also trigger a small epiphany, making my divine soul power purer and more lively.

It seems that the ancient saying of frequently examining oneself is indeed a timeless truth."

With this small epiphany, Lu Qing became even more determined in his decision.

Time flew by, and after the carriage had traveled for nearly two hours, the sky gradually darkened.

Coincidentally, Lu Qing and his companions passed by a village and spent some money to rent a room in a relatively wealthy farmer's house for the night.

Just as Lu Qing and the others were busy preparing for the night's accommodation...

In a mysterious place...

There were towering mountains here, with ancient pavilions, flowing clouds, cascading waterfalls, and cranes soaring in the sky—it was a scene straight out of an immortal's realm.

In front of a magnificent jade palace on the mountainside of the tallest peak was a huge square.

At this moment, in the square, a white-robed old man with a high topknot and long white hair and beard, exuding an immortal aura, was looking at the flowing clouds with an unreadable expression, deep in thought about something.

Before long, the sound of footsteps approached, and a black-bearded, stout, black-robed old man walked over.

"Senior Brother, what are you thinking about?"

"I'm thinking that since the outside world has changed and spiritual energy has reappeared, should our lineage prepare to enter the mortal realm?"

"Has the time come, Senior Brother?" The black-bearded old man asked in surprise, his face lighting up with joy.

"Our time has not yet come." The immortal-like old man shook his head. "Although the world has changed, the rules of heaven and earth are still evolving and not yet perfect. If we go out, not only will we be unable to gain opportunities, but we may also be suppressed by the rules, damaging our Dao foundation."

"But, Senior Brother, you just said..." The black-bearded old man asked in confusion.

"The time for us to enter the mortal realm has not yet come, but the opportunity for those below us is about to arrive."

A mysterious aura appeared in the immortal-like old man's eyes as he looked up at the high heavens.

"If my calculations are not wrong, in at most half a month, the rules of the outside world will evolve to a certain extent.

At that time, the first major opportunity in the world will appear, and whoever seizes this opportunity will become the true pride of heaven.

They will lay the strongest foundation for their immortal journey and gain a true advantage in this era of great contention.

In the future, even becoming an immortal ancestor may not be impossible."

"Such a great opportunity exists, Senior Brother. What is this opportunity?"

The black-bearded old man was astonished and asked eagerly.

"I don't know the specifics of the opportunity either. I only gained this bit of insight from the ancestral records left by our ancestors and my own calculations.

According to our ancestor's records, the great opportunity that appears every time the world changes is not fixed, and only when the opportunity truly arrives will people know what it is."

The immortal-like old man sighed.

"In that case, can we not take action to seize this opportunity?" the black-bearded old man asked.

"We cannot." The immortal-like old man shook his head. "Heaven and earth are sentient and will not allow all opportunities to be monopolized. This opportunity is prepared by heaven and earth for those young cultivators.

With our cultivation levels, if we were to go out, we would immediately be suppressed by the rules of heaven and earth, damaging our Dao foundation. Even if we were to obtain the opportunity, it would not be worth the loss."

(End of Chapter)

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