Ling Xian deeply understood that cultivation is like rowing a boat against the current. If you do not move forward, you will fall behind.
On top of that, he has wasted 14 years and finally stepped onto the path of cultivation. Naturally, he treasured this hard-earned opportunity.
This was why he was so focused. Ignoring his own injuries, he tried to understand the mysteries of the Golden Pages. Though he spat out blood again and again and was injured again and again, the results were shocking.
First of all, his cultivation level had broken through to the advanced stage of the foundational level!
After 12 days, he had gone from the intermediate stage to the advanced stage of the foundational level. One has to admit, this number was shocking. If this news got out, countless cultivators would feel ashamed.
Logically speaking, there was no way Ling Xian could break through this fast. However, the pages of the Divine Book of Genesis were miraculous. Though it only recorded the path of strength, there were thousands of paths in the world. As long as one touches one of them, one's cultivation level will increase. Therefore, this was not unbelievable.
Yue Lian Han used the Golden Pages to successfully break through to the foundational level.
Today, Ling Xian had been studying the Golden Pages for a full 10 days. It was normal for him to break through to the advanced stage of the foundational level. However, in the outside world, this would be shocking. Even the most talented descendant of all political forces may not be able to achieve this.
Secondly, his understanding of the path of strength had reached the beginner level. His physique had also increased and was now comparable to a Ninth Realm treasure!
To be clear, the ranks of treasures are similar to Dans. The Ninth Realm is the lowest and the First Realm is the highest.
Cultivators below the foundational level cannot use treasures. Only when they reach the foundational level can they use treasures and unleash all kinds of magical abilities.
Even though a Ninth Realm treasure was the lowest, it was the mainstream treasure for foundational cultivators. In other words, Ling Xian's physique was equivalent to a Ninth Realm treasure. In the future, when he fights against others, he will not need to use it and he will not need to be afraid of any treasures!
He himself was a treasure in the shape of a human!
This was why body refinement was formidable. It improved the strength of one's body to the point it was comparable to a Magic Treasure. In this way, it was sufficient for one to sweep through cultivators of the same realm. Moreover, one could do as one pleased and didn't have to worry about a backlash from a Magic Treasure or a situation where one was unable to control it.
This was also the reason why, in ancient times, seven out of ten cultivators walked the path of Body Refinement. It was because the Dao of Strength was too powerful, but it was very difficult to cultivate the physical body. Only with the help of medicines could one gradually break through, and when all the medicines that could assist in cultivation became extinct, the path of Body Refinement naturally declined.
However, Ling Xian was fortunate enough to acquire a page from the Divine Book of Genesis. This meant he could now enjoy the power of strength and regain the glory of the ancient cultivators!
"This kind of tyrannical power is truly incomparably wonderful."
Ling Xian's fists tightened as he felt the strength of his physique. The corner of his lips curled up little by little until he couldn't help but laugh out loud.
Boom!
Ling Xian's fist slammed into the ground. The ground shook and began to crack. Cracks began to form on the ground.
"So powerful! No wonder body tempering is publicly acknowledged as the path of the strong in the world of cultivation. Given the strength of my fleshly body right now, it is probably in no way inferior to a grade 9 magic treasure."
Staring at the dozens of cracks on the ground, Ling Xian's face was full of shock. To know that he did not use any Qi in this attack, it was purely his physical strength!
Despite this, the ground still cracked. It wasn't hard to imagine how powerful his punch was. At the very least, it was more destructive than a grade 9 magic treasure.
"In the future, I will have to train all three at the same time. The physique is the most important. With such powerful strength, if I don't train it, wouldn't it be a waste?" The corner of Ling Xian's lips curled up. To achieve his unattainable dream, he will not let go of any opportunity to increase his capabilities. Now that he has witnessed the power of strength, he cannot give it up. No matter how hard it is to train, he will continue on.
Plus, he has the treasured Divine Book of Genesis. If he gives up on the path of strength, even he himself would feel it's a waste.
"It seems like you have reached the Beginner's Realm."
A cold voice drifted over. Then, the Keeper of Land and Sea, wearing a robe as white as snow, floated over.
"After 10 days, I have finally entered the first realm of strength. My physique is now comparable to a grade 9 magic treasure." Ling Xian grinned, finding it hard to conceal the joy on his face.
"Not bad. Even though I borrowed the help of the Divine Book of Genesis, this speed is already very good." The Untainted complimented. Her eyes flashed with regret. Such a Heaven's Favorite, yet she could not accept him as her apprentice. What a pity.
"Thank you for your compliment." Ling Xian smiled. Even with his mentality, he couldn't help but feel a little proud. This was the undefeatable Keeper of Land and Sea. In the entire world, since the beginning of time, how many people have been worthy of her attention?
"Let me tell you a piece of good news. I found a seed. Sadly, only one seed has a chance of survival. The rest have all eroded over time," The Untainted said softly.
"It's okay. It's better than nothing." Ling Xian was not disappointed. After witnessing the miraculous properties of the Divine Book of Genesis, he firmly believed that even without those treasures, he could still reach the peak of the world and recreate the glory of strength.
"Very good. It seems like in these 10 days, you have not only entered the next level of strength, but your mentality has also improved a little." The Untainted flapped around her sleeve, and a light green seed appeared. "It's been too long. I don't remember what kind of spiritual medicine this is. But since it has not been eroded by time, it means this item is extraordinary."
Ling Xian nodded, agreeing with the Keeper of Land and Sea's words. It was true. After all this time, all the other seeds had dried up. Only the one before him had not rotted. This proved that this light green seed was an ordinary one. Perhaps it was a spiritual medicine of the same level as the Petal of Enlightenment.
Thinking that this seed could grow into a spiritual medicine, Ling Xian's heart heated up. He placed the seed into his storage pouch and smiled. "If that's the case, then I will leave first. I need to buy some heavenly soil and plant this seed in it. Let's see if it can grow into a spiritual medicine that can aid in physical training."
"Go."
The Untainted spoke softly. She suddenly remembered something and called out to Ling Xian, "Wait."
"What is it?" Ling Xian was suspicious.
"I also want to find out about the other four spiritual medicines. Liao Cang Qiong's situation is a little dangerous." The Untainted frowned. Even with her abilities, she still felt troubled.
"What?!"
Ling Xian lost his composure and asked in a hurry, "Master … how is he?"
"Don't panic. There's no point in panicking."
The Untainted softly sighed, "Ever since the last time he forcefully used the Origin of Soul to summon me, he has been in a state of deep sleep. I thought he would recover with time, but I didn't think he would hurt his foundation. Just one day ago, his condition began to worsen. If he doesn't have other soul-nurturing treasures, his soul will disappear completely and cease to exist."
"It's that serious …"
Ling Xian's heart sank. Liao Cang Qiong was his Master and his savior. The two of them shared a deep bond. Hearing that the Immortal of Alchemy might disappear, Ling Xian was at a loss of what to do. After a moment of silence, he asked in a low voice, "Mistress, other than the four spiritual medicines, is there no other way?"
"I've tried everything I can think of. His condition has not improved." The Untainted shook her head.
"Dammit!"
His heart sank. Ling Xian tightened his fist and mumbled, "The Lake of the Resting Soul, the Steel of the Resting Soul, the Wood of the Warming Soul, and the Flame of the Calming Soul. These four treasures … it seems like I have to find them."
The Untainted looked at the worried young man and sighed. "You're right. There is no other way. But we don't need too much. Take the Lake of the Resting Soul for example. One drop is enough to stop Liao Cang Qiong's soul from deteriorating. If you can find a cup, then he can wake up."
"Okay, I understand." Ling Xian's expression was resolute. He swore to himself that no matter how rare these four treasures were, he must find one of them and wake Liao Cang Qiong up.
"The heavens do not disappoint those who work hard. But I have to remind you, Liao Cang Qiong can only last for three months. If you can't find one within three months, then …"
The Untainted sighed and did not continue. But Ling Xian knew very well what she was going to say next. Other than having his soul destroyed, what else could he do?
"Three months …"
Ling Xian frowned. The four soul-nurturing treasures were extremely rare and could only be found in the ancient forces. But why would those forces hand over these treasures to him?
Buy them with spiritual stones?
There was no transcendental force that lacked spirit stones.
Force him with violence?
Unless Ling Xian was tired of living.
Therefore, he could only place his hopes on organizations like the Qi Zhen Pavilion. Even though the chances were slim, he had no other choice. He did not have much time left. He had to use every second he had and try his best.
Ling Xian was extremely anxious. He waved around his sleeve and the purple cauldron appeared. Three of its feet landed on the ground and emitted a soft purple light.
"You are going to brew a Dan?" The Untainted frowned, not understanding why Ling Xian was doing this.
"That's right. To find the four treasures within three months, even if it is just one, is extremely difficult. Those forces should not even think about it. I can only place my hopes on the auction house. Buying things requires spiritual stones, so I need to brew a Dan first. After I earn enough spiritual stones, I can decide what to do," Ling Xian explained.
"I see. Hmm, you have a good plan. The auction house has everything. As long as you have enough spiritual stones, you can buy what you need." The Untainted's eyes brightened. "You sure are smart. I also want to see how much of Liao Cang Qiong's ability you have inherited."
Ling Xian inhaled deeply and suppressed the negative emotions he was feeling. He flicked his finger and the Flame of Purity howled out and entered the purple cauldron.
He waved his hand again and more than 10 spiritual medicines appeared. To save Liao Cang Qiong's life, Ling Xian began to brew a Dan.
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