Overseas. Wood Martial Abode.
Lu Sheng held the Earth Lake Sword in his hand. He sized up Du Guangchi and Yao Lian with an indifferent expression on their faces.
"One's spirit has reincarnated, and the other is half-human, half-demon … The two of you have stories to tell." His expression was calm. It was as if the two he had just killed were not elites from the greatest sect of the Righteous Path, but two blind bugs.
Although Du Guangchi and Yao Lian were bound tightly, other than their clothes being slightly stained, they were not mistreated.
It was just like how they had shown mercy to the little demons of the Wood Martial Abode. They had only used the golden light to knock out the little demons. They did not kill them too brutally.
This was also the reason why Lu Sheng did not crush them to death.
It seemed like the two of them were truly kind-hearted. The ones who were truly cruel were probably Die Shazi and the reckless hunchback old woman who had been hiding behind them all this while.
In the cold Wood Martial Abode, in the spacious blue stone hall of the abode, the two of them had straightened their backs ever since they saw Lu Sheng return. They stared at Lu Sheng with an unyielding gaze.
"Abode Master, you're more skilled today. The two of us admit defeat. However, we're from the Vital Energy Sect. If we're trapped here, the seniors of our sect won't let this go," said Du Guangchi righteously.
"I know." Lu Sheng leaned back on the cold stone chair. His expression was calm. "I, Mu Yunzi, have cultivated diligently for centuries. What haven't I seen? The reason I'm keeping you two alive is naturally because you have value in your lives. If you cooperate, we might be able to let you leave. "
Du Guangchi's expression brightened. He had thought that he was dead for sure, but now, he suddenly heard hope.
"Abode Master, are you serious?"
"Of course not." Lu Sheng's fingers began to tap on the cold stone table before him.
The Vital Energy Sect was a colossus. What he needed to do now was to understand this colossal force as much as he could. If he wanted to defeat his enemy, the first thing he needed to do was to understand him.
Du Guangchi and Yao Lian had special identities. Naturally, they became the best sources of information in his eyes. Perhaps he could even learn the contents of the Vital Energy Sect's main cultivation method from them.
"If you answer me truthfully, then I can consider letting you go." Lu Sheng was not bothered by this so-called Fated Child of Du Guangchi. The one who was truly pressuring him was not the Fated Child, nor was it Die Shazi. It was the entire Vital Energy Sect.
Die Shazi and the Fated Child were merely pawns in the Vital Energy Sect's scheme. The original Taoist Mu Yun was one of the sacrifices in this game of chess.
"As long as it's not a secret, I won't hide anything from you. I only ask that you let my Junior Sister go." Du Guangchi readily agreed.
"Very well." Lu Sheng looked at Yao Lian who was beside him. This woman was looking at Du Guangchi in a daze. It was obvious that she was deeply in love with him.
"Well then, the first question. What's the structure of the Vital Energy Sect?" He chose a wide-ranging question.
"The Sect Master is the highest, followed by the Seven Peaks. The Seven Peaks are responsible for different matters in the sect, and the Peak Masters are the representatives. They are all old seniors who have lived for a long time. Some of them are Nascent Soul True Lords, and some of them have unknown cultivation bases. After that, there are the various organizations and forces under the Seven Peaks. Many of the Vital Energy Sect's disciples have formed their own small sects. They're all attached to the Vital Energy Sect. Aside from the yearly tribute they offer, once they're mobilized, the forces they'll attract will be incomparably huge … "
Du Guangchi began to give a brief introduction of the Vital Energy Sect.
Lu Sheng gained a rough understanding of the flourishing situation of the central plains from him.
The Vital Energy Sect was practically the only sect in the entire central plains. Putting aside the mysterious Sect Master, it was almost certain that the Seven Peak Masters were all Nascent Soul True Lords. Their supernatural power was astonishing. The number of Core Formation cultivators under them numbered in the hundreds, and this was only the strength that the Vital Energy Sect displayed on the surface.
Lu Sheng made a rough calculation. The might of the Core Formation cultivators here was actually equivalent to Great Yin's Earth Prime Snake tier, or low-level Divine Weapon Masters.
In other words, there was a huge gap in the might of a Core Formation cultivator. They might be Snake tier, or they might be Divine Weapon Masters.
It should be known that if a Divine Weapon Master were to unleash their full power, a slightly stronger ultimate move would be able to easily destroy a small city.
Meanwhile, the Core Formation cultivators here had to be at least Consummate Core Formation, or at the highest, the Seventh Tribulation tier. Only with the help of Treasures could they have such might.
'Consummate Core Formation is equivalent to a Divine Weapon Master. The Nascent Soul True Lords after that … From Mu Yun's memories, the difference in strength between a True Lord and a Core Formation cultivator is like heaven and earth. There's a high possibility that they're on par with a Divine Lord …' Lu Sheng had a vague guess in his heart.
The power system of this world was not inferior to Great Yin's. At his current tier, he had to proceed with caution.
It was fine if Die Shazi and the other two died. However, if he killed the Fated Child, Du Guangchi, too, the impact on the Vital Energy Sect would be no small matter.
If he killed the Fated Child today, there might be seven True Lords coming to kill him tomorrow.
In the process of interrogating Du Guangchi, Lu Sheng quietly used a little of the Snake of Jealousy's mind-confusing ability of his main body. He also obtained many of the Vital Energy Sect's other cultivation methods.
He could not obtain their main cultivation method. The two of them had their minds sealed. Lu Sheng tried a few times, but he could not make them speak.
Hence, he could only go for the next best thing. He had Du Guangchi tell him about the other cultivation methods.
What surprised him was that aside from the fact that Du Guangchi had mentioned two relatively complete alchemy formulas from other sects, the inconspicuous Yao Lian, on the other hand, had mentioned a Devil Cultivator's cultivation method that could allow one to reach the Nascent Soul tier.
The three cultivation methods greatly broadened Lu Sheng's understanding of this world's so-called Spiritual Qi.
It also greatly improved his main body's ability to adapt to the rules.
After the interrogation ended, Lu Sheng spent more than a day to organize his main body. He could now unleash a limited twenty percent of his strength.
His own cultivation level had also smoothly stepped into the Seventh Tribulation Level. After Deep Blue's derived cultivation method was combined with the new cultivation method he obtained, it followed Lu Sheng's goal of pursuing quantity. The Core Qi of the derived cultivation method far exceeded Lu Sheng's imagination.
His Core Qi was increased by a few times from his original foundation.
It should be known that his Core Qi volume was already a thousand times that of cultivators of the same tier. With this foundation, his Core Qi volume was increased by a few times. With such a huge base, the several times increase almost made Lu Sheng's Golden Core stronger than ever before.
Perhaps no one in the entire cultivation world had reached this level.
Soon after, the Black Cloud Pearls that Lu Sheng had been waiting for arrived as well. Other than that, there were also various materials offered by the North Sea rogue cultivators who had been actively seeking support.
As he added the various materials into the Sea-overturning Orb, he began to study the technique to store seawater.
At the same time, as the rogue cultivator elites from the various islands joined in, the Wood Martial Abode's strength grew rapidly like a rolling snowball.
It had been a long time since a Seventh Tribulation Taoist had appeared in the overseas cultivators' world. Previously, other than True Lord Nine Dragons, the strongest rogue cultivators were only at the consummate Core Formation tier. This tier was already the limit for the overseas cultivators, who lacked resources and backward cultivation methods.
Now that Lu Sheng had appeared out of nowhere and defeated the Vital Energy Sect's disciple head-on, he even displayed his terrifying might. He immediately attracted the attention of many sea clansmen and demon clansmen who liked to follow experts.
The Wood Martial Abode's forces continued to grow. Currently, Lu Sheng was searching for a way to attain the Nascent Soul tier.
…..
Deep within the Wood Martial Abode, inside the secluded cultivation cave.
Lu Sheng held a fist-sized, bluish-gold metal ball in his hand. He closed his eyes and pondered on how to break through to the Nascent Soul tier.
"Pcchht!"
He flicked his finger. A wisp of bluish-black Core Qi shot out from his fingertip. It circled around his body once before entering his fingertip with precision. It returned to where it came from and vanished.
'Nascent Soul. According to the Golden Mirage Dragonization Mantra, I have to transform my Core into a dragon. The Devil Path's cultivation method talks about transforming one's Core into a Nascent Soul. The specific steps seem to be to use the Golden Core as the foundation. Various types of energy are mixed together, and a little primer is added to instantly create a qualitative change. A sliver of vitality is nurtured from the Golden Core, and the vitality is nurtured and strengthened until it matures. Cultivating a Natal Nascent Soul … '
'I know the process, but why can't Deep Blue extrapolate it? There must be something missing in the middle. 'Lu Sheng fell into deep thought.
'Mental Energy can replace almost all types of energy. Deep Blue can simulate countless different environments. As for my Divine Lord-tier spirit, I can guarantee that there won't be any problems with the quality of my spirit … Wait, that's not right. 'Lu Sheng suddenly paused.
'A Divine Lord's spirit is a spirit that has undergone a qualitative change. The Nascent Soul is formed from a sliver of vitality nurtured by the Golden Core that's formed from the combination of Essence, Qi, and spirit … In other words, the Nascent Soul isn't a spirit, but a new power that's formed from a qualitative change. '
Lu Sheng immediately noticed his problem.
'What are the requirements for this nurture?' Lu Sheng recalled the contents of the various skill formulas. He seemed to have grasped a vague understanding.
'… It's a simulation of the birth of life …!'
He was suddenly enlightened.
Nascent Soul, Nascent Soul, not bad indeed. Nurturing a new life with one's own body. This was not a simple improvement in a certain aspect, but a complete evolution of life!
Lu Sheng instantly understood all the principles. The fundamental goal of this world's cultivation method became clear in his eyes.
'No wonder the Taoists here always talk about crossing the sea with the body and cultivating the true with the false. So that's how it works … '
After understanding the fundamental principles, Lu Sheng immediately knew what he was lacking.
To nurture a new life, one had to simulate the environment and factors of the birth of life. Right now, his Golden Core was filled with Yin Cold Core Qi. It lacked Yang energy.
Naturally, an incomplete environment could not nurture a new life. Although all sorts of special life forms would appear, such as extreme beings like elemental life forms … However, that was a special structure that was born under the premise of satisfying the most basic fire of life.
The most basic chance of life was still produced when Yin and Yang were in harmony.
After understanding what he was lacking, Lu Sheng left the Wood Martial Abode that night and headed to the place with the strongest Yang energy.
There was an active underwater volcano several thousand miles away.
He believed that with the high temperature of the active volcano and the Yang energy simulated by his Mental Energy, he should be able to attempt a breakthrough with the special skill formula he derived.
The higher his cultivation base in this life, the greater the improvement he would receive when he merged it with his main body. Moreover, Lu Sheng was very interested in this cultivation method.
What made him even more excited was that this cultivation method could be used on his main body, which had long since reached a bottleneck.
A long time ago, his main body had reached a bottleneck where it could no longer be strengthened. This was because he had already reached the limit of what external hard body techniques could achieve.
If he continued, the environment and the cultivation method would not be enough for him to improve further.
However, the principles of this world's cultivation method gave him a glimpse of hope.
If he nurtured a new life with his main body and allowed life to evolve and undergo a qualitative change, what kind of powerful body would he create?
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