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Chapter 387: Fusion of Spiritual Qi and Primordial Power
Chapter 387: Fusion of Spiritual Qi and Primordial Power
"Indeed, this type of energy can be refined by cultivating any cultivation technique." Tang Xuan replied affirmatively.
"The Nascent Soul cultivators within the Alliance have always wanted to study this energy further to understand its true nature. If we could unravel its secrets, our cultivation speed would surely increase."
He continued, "Unfortunately, over the years, many Nascent Soul cultivators have entered to cultivate, but none have been able to fully comprehend it. The only discovery is that this energy seems non-renewable, and it gradually becomes thinner as time passes."
Speaking up to Chu Ning and Cen Zijin, Tang Xuan said, "So you must cherish this opportunity. A hundred years from now, even if the Myriad Laws Tree bears a spirit fruit, the energy within the forbidden land may no longer exist."
Chu Ning and Cen Zijin immediately acknowledged his words.
Tang Xuan smiled and added, "Actually, among the slightly larger sects within the Alliance, this is a well-known secret. When I lead you there tomorrow, I won't explicitly say it, but you don't need to worry about it. Just do as you please."
Chu Ning acknowledged once more, his curiosity piqued by the energy Tang Xuan had mentioned.
In the cultivation world, regardless of the cultivation technique one practiced, they all relied on spiritual qi as the foundation. Even those in the demonic path might use blood qi or yin qi to enhance their cultivation, but ultimately, they still absorbed spiritual qi as the basis.
Aside from spiritual qi, the only other energy Chu Ning had come across that could enhance his strength was the Primordial Power. However, that seemed to be an entirely different type of energy from spiritual qi.
But now, hearing Tang Xuan's words, the energy within the Cloud Soaring Forbidden Grounds did not conflict with spiritual qi; instead, it seemed even more advanced. This was truly bizarre.
With Chu Ning's anticipation, the night passed quickly.
The next morning, Chu Ning and Cen Zijin arrived at the dojo together. Jiang Cheng, He Feng, Zhuang Zhong, and the others also gathered.
Soon, the three Nascent Soul cultivators who had previously tested their bone ages appeared.
Lu Yuezhang casually released a flying boat and invited everyone aboard. Then, they soared into the sky and flew directly toward the depths of the Cloud Soaring Mountain Range.
Even with the flying boat's considerable speed, it took a full day to reach a valley entrance and land.
"Has Lu Shidi arrived? Is it already a hundred years?" A slightly hoarse voice sounded.
Following the voice, the group noticed a cultivator sitting beneath a cliff beside the valley entrance. He was so covered in dirt and vines that he had gone unnoticed before.
Lu Yuezhang spoke up, "Zou Shixiong, it has indeed been a hundred years. I've brought fellow Alliance members to consume the spirit fruit of the Myriad Laws Tree."
Lu Yuezhang's gaze swept the valley, landing on another cliff. "Shen Daoist, it's been a hundred years, and you're still well, I presume?"
"Rest assured, Lu Daoist, I'm still alive," a clear voice replied during Lu Yuezhang's speech.
The group followed the voice and spotted a figure lying by the wall at the base of the other cliff. He didn't seem to intend to get up, but his voice continued.
"However, this Zou Shixiong is truly dull. I haven't spoken a word in decades. If you had come later, I might have forgotten how to speak."
Before Lu Yuezhang could respond, the cultivator named Shen continued, "There are a few unfamiliar faces this time. Good, good. It seems our Cloud Soaring Alliance has some new talent."
Satisfaction filled his tone, but he suddenly exclaimed, "Oh? Only two from your Guiyuan Sect this time? What happened? Aside from Jiang Cheng, none of your sect's disciples could make it into the top ten? It seems your Guiyuan Sect is lacking in talent these days."
"Shen Daoist has guessed wrong," Lu Yuezhang said with a laugh.
"This time, my Guiyuan Sect's Jiang Cheng and He Feng have both entered the top ten. It's just that the first place was taken by Chu Ning of Tang Laogui's Jiuhua Sect, so only these two came this time."
"Oh?"
Upon hearing Lu Yuezhang's words, the cultivator named Shen leaped from the wall and approached the group. He was a slender middle-aged cultivator.
"There's such a talented person in Tang Laogui's Jiuhua Sect? Who is Chu Ning?" he asked with curiosity.
Hearing his question, Chu Ning bowed slightly and introduced himself, "Junior Chu Ning, pleased to meet you, Senior Shen."
"Remarkable, so young and already at the late Golden Core stage," Shen praised, his eyes full of curiosity as he sized up Chu Ning.
Then, to everyone's surprise, Jiang Cheng, who had been standing among the crowd, flew out and knelt before the monk with the surname Zou.
"Disciple pays respects to Master. I have failed and let you down," Jiang Cheng said.
"This monk from Guiyuan Sect is actually Jiang Cheng's master," Chu Ning noted, his eyes narrowing as he examined the figure shrouded in vines once more.
Soon, a look of surprise appeared on his face.
Out of respect, he refrained from using his spiritual sense to scrutinize, but his eyes fell upon the monk's missing legs.
"I told you before, there's no need for such formalities here. Whether you lost or not, this Cloud Soaring Alliance isn't our Guiyuan Sect's, and this first place doesn't belong to you either. Let go of such attachments; it will only benefit your advancement to the Nascent Soul stage," the monk with the surname Zou said in a hoarse voice.
"Thank you, Master!" Jiang Cheng bowed once more.
However, the monk with the surname Zou remained silent after that.
This turn of events caused Chu Ning to ponder inwardly.
"Jiang Cheng's master must be quite old. Addressed as Senior Brother by Lu Yuezhang, he's only at the early Nascent Soul stage and has lost his legs. It seems he must have experienced some misfortune in the past, and his personality seems a bit eccentric as well."
As this thought crossed his mind, Chu Ning didn't dwell on it further.
After all, whatever this person's story was, it had little to do with him.
"Brother Zou, Brother Shen, shall we take them in now?" Lu Yuezhang spoke up.
The thin middle-aged monk with the surname Shen immediately waved his hand and said, "Go ahead, go ahead. But the spirit fruit of the Myriad Laws Tree is ripening later and later each time. Who knows how long you'll have to stay inside this time."
As he spoke, a jade talisman appeared in his hand. After a few incantations, a beam of white light shot out from the talisman and landed at the valley entrance.
Vaguely, everyone seemed to sense fluctuations in the restrictions.
However, the restrictions weren't completely lifted.
Following this, Jiang Cheng's master, the monk with the surname Zou from Guiyuan Sect, took out a similar jade talisman and replicated the process.
However, even with the combined efforts of the two monks, the restrictions at the valley entrance remained unmoved.
At this moment, Lu Yuezhang and the other two accompanying Nascent Soul cultivators each took out a jade talisman and activated them simultaneously.
With the surge of spiritual power from the five talismans, the restrictions in the valley officially opened, revealing the full view of the valley entrance.
Vaguely, one could also glimpse the world within the valley—a world unto itself.
"It seems that although these two are guarding this place, they can't enter the forbidden land at will," Chu Ning remarked, exchanging a glance with Cen Zijin.
Just then, Lu Yuezhang's voice rang out.
"Everyone, enter the valley!"
Hearing this, Chu Ning and Cen Zijin, who were standing at the forefront, didn't hesitate to fly into the valley, with the rest of the group following closely behind.
The valley wasn't particularly large, spanning only about twenty to thirty miles. With their spiritual senses, they could easily take in the entire scenery at a glance.
Compared to ordinary spirit mountains, there wasn't anything too remarkable about it.
Except for the majestic spirit tree standing at its center.
This tree stood at about ten zhang tall, its branches lush and verdant, dripping with vitality.
Among the lush green leaves were clusters of purple-blue flowers, adding a touch of exotic beauty.
At the center of the tree, a single branch stretched out conspicuously beyond the canopy, drawing attention to the ten spirit fruits hanging from its boughs.
The fruits were about the size of a fist and emanated a soft glow.
"The Myriad Laws Tree!"
Even though Chu Ning had never seen it before, he knew that this was the very tree they had come for.
The next moment, Chu Ning's attention shifted as he began to carefully sense the more advanced energy that Tang Xuan had mentioned.
Indeed, he felt that the ambient spiritual energy in the air seemed slightly different from regular spiritual qi.
However, at that moment, he couldn't quite pinpoint the exact nature of this difference.
Chu Ning shot a glance at Cen Zijin, who shook her head, indicating that she hadn't discerned anything either.
Just then, Lu Yuezhang's voice interrupted their thoughts.
"The spirit fruit of the Myriad Laws Tree doesn't seem ripe yet. Everyone, please wait here for a while."
Hearing this, Chu Ning and Cen Zijin, driven by curiosity, began walking towards the Myriad Laws Tree.
They weren't the only ones; the rest of the group also moved forward to get a closer look.
Upon hearing this, Chu Ning quickened his pace instead.
As he drew closer to the Myriad Laws Tree, he felt that the energy grew stronger.
However, he couldn't tell if the tree had a gathering effect or if the energy at its center was inherently more potent, causing the tree to grow there.
When he reached a hundred zhang away from the tree, Chu Ning and Cen Zijin stopped.
At this distance, the two of them could observe the Myriad Laws Tree more clearly.
The spirit fruits on the tree appeared nearly transparent, but at its very core, there seemed to be a white, condensed mass.
"Could it be that this Myriad Laws Tree is similar to the Snow Crystal Herb, and it will only be fully ripe when it becomes completely transparent?"
"That's very possible. It seems we'll have to wait a little longer."
Chu Ning and Cen Zijin began communicating via voice transmission.
"Chu Ning, can you sense the energy that Elder Tang mentioned?"
"Yes, but as to what this energy is, perhaps we can only find out by absorbing and refining it."
As soon as Chu Ning finished transmitting, he felt a presence appear not far from him.
He stopped immediately and turned to see that it was Zhuang Zhong from the Xuanhuo Sect.
Chu Ning remembered this mid-stage Golden Core cultivator from their previous encounter and nodded slightly as a greeting.
The other party merely nodded in response, not saying a word, and took a seat with his legs crossed.
This person had already displayed a taciturn nature during the competition, so Chu Ning wasn't surprised by his behavior.
However, seeing his actions, it was clear that he was also aware of Elder Tang's reminder.
Chu Ning retracted his gaze and, after exchanging a glance with Cen Zijin, sat down with his legs crossed and closed his eyes, beginning to cultivate.
After all, they didn't know when the spirit fruits of the Myriad Laws Tree would ripen, so it would be beneficial to cultivate and make the most of their time here.
As he operated the Five Elements Chaotic Principle, Chu Ning soon felt a type of energy from the world being absorbed into his body.
This process was quite similar to absorbing spiritual qi.
However, Chu Ning could definitely feel that it was distinct from spiritual qi.
Although the energy contained within was stronger than spiritual qi, the absorption and refinement process was slower.
Even with Chu Ning's full effort in operating the Five Elements Chaotic Principle, he couldn't absorb and refine it in large quantities.
Nevertheless, at this moment, Chu Ning was greatly astonished.
This was because, after this energy from the world entered his body, it gave him a very familiar feeling, as if it was somehow connected to spiritual qi.
"It seems to be related to spiritual qi. It's not spiritual qi itself, but I can sense the presence of spiritual qi within it. This feeling is truly peculiar."
Just as Chu Ning was carefully sensing this energy, a sudden change occurred within his body.
In his dantian, the Golden Spirit Herb and the Wood Spirit Herb began to continuously release strands of pure spiritual qi.
As soon as these strands of spiritual qi appeared, they were immediately drawn towards the unfamiliar energy that Chu Ning had just absorbed into his body.
But that wasn't all.
What truly astonished Chu Ning was that the droplet of Primordial Power, which had been silent since the Snow Mist Valley, also began to react.
A wisp of Primordial Power emerged from the droplet and moved towards the energy that Chu Ning had absorbed.
Soon, both spiritual qi and Primordial Power arrived.
What nearly made Chu Ning cry out in surprise was that the spiritual qi and Primordial Power, which had previously been like fire and water, mutually repulsive, were now blending together harmoniously and fusing with that energy!
Then, under the impetus of Chu Ning's Five Elements Chaotic Principle, they were swiftly refined!
"This..."
Chu Ning was shocked as he felt several streams of energy intertwining within his body.
Fortunately, he quickly stabilized his mind and continued to refine the energy while carefully sensing the process.
And the discovery he made during this process astonished him yet again.
"After the spiritual qi and Primordial Power fused together, they became indistinguishable from the energy of this world!"
This discovery greatly excited Chu Ning.
As he continued to operate the Five Elements Chaotic Principle, he found that the speed at which the spiritual qi from the dual spirit herbs and the Primordial Power from the droplet were released had significantly increased.
After fusing together, they began to generate a suction force within his body, causing the energy from the world to rapidly gather towards him.
His absorption and refinement speed of the world's energy had instantly increased several fold!
(End of Chapter)
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