Chapter 4: Unforeseen Precautions
Chapter 4: Unforeseen Precautions
"The human body is formed from primordial qi. Cultivating qi is cultivating oneself, purifying the body, and reversing the innate nature to achieve the ultimate state of both form and spirit being perfect."
After a long while, Lv Yang opened his eyes, a look of delight on his face.
Compared to the Yin Yang Grand Rapture Rhapsody, the Primordial Dao Book truly had the appearance of a complete lineage.
The entire book started from mortals, with beginners first practicing a set of exercises to forge their bodies, known as the Primordial Art. There was even a complementary martial art called Primordial Grand Grasp.
Once the body was sufficiently strengthened, cultivators would begin the process of "reversing the innate", starting with the organs and internal organs, then the flesh and bones, until the entire body was transformed into a stream of Primordial True Qi. From then on, they could gather and disperse at will, immune to most attacks, and stand invincible in any battle.
Additionally, the book contained many spells that could be used in conjunction with Primordial True Qi, such as Heavenly Net of Finest Dust, Single-Minded True Qi Blade, and Spirit Breath Qi Absorption Art. The variety and functionality of these spells left Lv Yang in awe.
However, at this moment, Lv Yang, who had been engrossed in the book, suddenly paused.
"What... What happened? It just ended?"
Lv Yang instinctively looked up at Liu Xin, only to realize that the Primordial Dao Book in his hands was only the first half, and the content had abruptly stopped.
"Little brother, the dao is not easily transmitted."
Liu Xin chuckled, "The second half of the Primordial Dao Book contains the secrets of Foundation Building and is not included in the sect's benefits. You need to exchange contribution points to obtain it."
Lv Yang nodded in understanding, "I see, I was a bit too eager."
"No problem, even half a book is enough for you to cultivate."
Liu Xin patted Lv Yang's shoulder affectionately, "Come, I'll take you to Supplement Heaven Peak to choose a cave abode. Pick a good place, and we can visit each other more often."
Lv Yang nodded, "Thank you, Senior Brother."
Half an hour later, at Supplement Heaven Peak.
At a secluded cave abode at the foot of the mountain, Lv Yang officially settled in. The original furnishings and items in the cave were discarded as trash.
Seeing this, Lv Yang's thoughts were myriad.
"Being a formal disciple doesn't seem easy."
Supplement Heaven Peak wasn't large, and the Initial Sage Sect accepted many registered disciples each year. Even with a one-in-ten-thousand chance of advancement, it would still be enough to fill Supplement Heaven Peak.
But in reality?
As Lv Yang walked, he found that Supplement Heaven Peak was far from overcrowded. Many cave abodes were vacant, with no disciples residing in them.
Where had all the formal disciples gone? Surely they hadn't all been unable to afford cave abodes?
Lv Yang shook his head, not delving deeper into the matter. Instead, he fetched a reed meditation cushion and sat down, facing the heavens with the Five Hearts, and began his first cultivation session in the cave.
Cultivating in the cave was surprisingly effective. Nearly twice as much heavenly qi rushed into his dantian, flowing through his meridians and spreading throughout his body, gradually integrating into his organs and flesh.
The efficiency was astonishing, leaving Lv Yang in awe.
The same amount of time and the same cultivation technique allowed him to generate as much true qi in one hour in the Inner Courtyard cave as he did in a full day in the Outer Courtyard.
"No wonder the Inner Courtyard caves cost so much to rent."
Once you had experienced the speed of cultivation in a cave, it was hard to tolerate practicing elsewhere.
The next day, Lv Yang stayed in the cave, practicing and reading the Primordial Dao Book.
"In this world, cultivation depends on talent, but there's no concept of spirit roots. As long as one has the will, anyone can embark on the path of cultivation."
Despite this, cultivation was not any easier.
While mortals could start cultivating without the restriction of spirit roots, the quality of the true qi they refined would still determine their future achievements.
This was the role of cultivation techniques.
The higher the level of the technique, the higher the quality of the true qi refined, and the greater the chance of reaching higher realms. Conversely, the lower the quality of the true qi, the more likely one would encounter bottlenecks.
True qi was ranked in nine grades and thirty-six levels, with lower grades being superior and higher levels being more powerful.
Generally, true qi below the seventh grade was insufficient for Foundation Building, and below the third grade, it was difficult to achieve the Golden Core stage. Only those with the first-grade true qi had a slim chance of forming a Nascent Soul.
"Independent cultivators truly have no way out."
Lv Yang couldn't help but sigh. Compared to major sects with complete lineages, independent cultivators had no choice in their cultivation techniques. They had to practice whatever they could find.
In such a situation, even the most talented and insightful cultivators were at a disadvantage from the start, often ending their lives in regret.
The difficulty of cultivation was evident.
Thinking about this, Lv Yang's brow furrowed.
"The Primordial Dao Book refines Primordial True Qi, which ranks first in the sixth grade. Cultivators have a good chance of reaching Foundation Building, which is not weak by any means."
However, it still fell short of his expectations.
If he were just an ordinary cultivator, it would be fine.
But with the Hundred Lifetimes Book in his possession, his future was promising, and a technique that stopped at Foundation Building was no longer sufficient.
"If only there were supreme techniques that ranked first-grade..."
Lv Yang fantasized for a moment before sighing, "Forget it. One step at a time. Taking too big a step can lead to trouble."
"First, I'll cultivate the Primordial Dao Book and become a Foundation Building cultivator."
Once the foundation was built, one could live for three hundred years, almost equivalent to an entire dynasty in the mortal world. In the cultivation world, it was considered a significant achievement.
With strength, he could seek higher lineages and restart when he obtained them. This cycle would continue until his dream came true.
As long as he had patience and didn't rush, time would always be his ally, thanks to the Hundred Lifetimes Book.
Ten days later, in Lv Yang's cave abode.
A white qi rose, transforming into billowing black smoke, then into an invisible qi sword, and finally into a figure that seemed ethereal and divine.
"I've succeeded!"
The Primordial Dao Book was profound but not difficult to practice. In just ten days, Lv Yang had successfully transformed his body into a stream of true qi.
Name: Lv Yang
Age: 18
Cultivation: Qi Refinement Level 1
Talent: Dual Cultivation Prodigy (White)
Techniques: Yin Yang Grand Rapture Rhapsody (Perfected), Primordial Qi Refinement Metamorphosis Decree (Perfected)
Abilities: None
Artifacts: None
Hundred Lifetimes Book Pages: 99
Looking at the updated information in the Hundred Lifetimes Book, Lv Yang felt incredibly good, even the Plum Blossom Willow Affliction that had plagued his original body had healed without any medicine.
"Hmm?"
Suddenly, Lv Yang's brows furrowed, and he stopped in his tracks. He looked at the Hundred Lifetimes Book again, lost in deep thought.
"Something's not right."
He recalled his current life, where he had become a formal disciple and received the Primordial Dao Book smoothly.
Then, he realized what he had overlooked.
Yu Suzhen had advanced to the Qi Refinement stage after absorbing your essence, but due to the deep-seated Plum Blossom Willow Affliction, she could not remove the true qi and fell ill, eventually dying.
Why did Yu Senior Sister die in the previous life?
As a formal disciple, she must have received the Primordial Dao Book. If she had successfully cultivated it, transforming her body into qi, how could she have died from the Plum Blossom Willow Affliction?
Did she fail to cultivate it?
"Impossible!" Lv Yang shook his head.
The Primordial Dao Book was not difficult to practice. Since Yu Suzhen had the ability to advance to the Qi Refinement stage, it was impossible for her to fail to cultivate it in just a few months.
"Unless... she was cultivating something else!"
In that instant, Lv Yang felt as if he had fallen into an ice cellar.
His heart pounded loudly, his breathing grew rapid, and the excitement on his face quickly faded.
"Was the Primordial Dao Book... specifically prepared for me by Liu Xin?"
Lv Yang remembered the scene he had witnessed in the Alchemy Hall.
The registered disciple in the Alchemy Hall thought he had achieved great success but ended up sealing his own fate, failing to advance and instead turning himself into a treasure.
Was this moment similar to that one?
Just then, a familiar and affectionate voice called from outside the cave abode.
"Little Brother Lv, are you there?"
(End of Chapter)
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