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Chapter 313 - 182: Riding the Clouds to Heaven Sect, Master and Disciple Become a Lineage_2

Chapter 313: Chapter 182: Riding the Clouds to Heaven Sect, Master and Disciple Become a Lineage_2

"Yes, Master, I will seriously consider it," Gu Shanhai hadn’t even set his heart on some rare type of Qi, as he had a preference for Yin and Yang, the Five Elements, and the Eight Diagrams, which were broadly applicable and universally suitable.

As for the concern about a low upper limit? If the upper limits of these Yin Yang Five Elements are considered low, then there really isn’t anything higher.

Different people practicing the same technique could yield varied results. Whether a Qi type is considered top-tier or not doesn’t lie in the Qi types themselves, but rather in the individual.

Gu Shanhai quickly began to review the "Qi Nourishing Breathing Technique." The content was extensive and included explanations of various key points. It was a primer, starting from scratch, so one needn’t worry about not understanding it.

’A high-ranked sect’s treatment truly is different, born already a level above, these Divine Skills are really miraculous.’

These Divine Skills are probably abilities that level up with the cultivator, the principle behind them likely involving the proportions and solidification methods of Qi types, resulting in certain special effects. This effect is known as Divine Skill, with some being passive and some active, each with different abilities and limits.

’It’s just a pity that I cannot directly practice this "Qi Nourishing Breathing Technique." It needs modification, and even the Qi types too.’

Gu Shanhai already possessed mana within himself. Even if he was successful in condensing Qi types without considering the difference in body structures, his immune system would dispose of any Qi entering his body immediately.

’The root problem lies in the Qi types, but the good news is that the cultivation system in this world is not based on the Dantian or any energy organ that evolves autonomously.’

In this world, cultivators don’t have corresponding energy organs; Qi types are instead postnatal transplants.

’Thus, the key point is with the Qi types. Taking this approach indicates that the foundation is inherently skewed, which means what remains of the subsequent realms serves only as a reference.’

With a foundation so distinct, how could one continue to practice by the book? What resembles but isn’t truly the same is ultimately not the same.

’Therefore, I don’t need to worry about Divine Skills and should focus on stable construction instead.’

’In doing so, it should be integrated into the fifth layer of the outer elixir of the Green Emperor Longevity Scripture.’

The first layer’s focus on the Yunling Technique is inward and not suitable for this world’s system. Instead, the outer elixir formed by consuming medicinal foods and pills is more appropriate, being inherently an external approach.

"How about it, any questions?" Xia Xingyi inquired.

Shaking his head, Gu Shanhai replied, "This method is deep yet simple, and success can be achieved step by step. However, the matter of the Qi type still requires careful consideration."

He didn’t intend to conceal his incompetence. After all, he had the background of a ’reincarnation’; there was no need to be unduly cautious. He had also gained a rough understanding of the Chengyun Sect’s situation; being secretive might only raise suspicions.

"Well said, there’s no hurry at this time. If you’re interested, it’s not too late to seek me out later," Xia Xingyi was quite pleased. A hasty decision about Qi types would have left him dissatisfied.

Qi types concern one’s Dao, and it wouldn’t be so easy to change them later on.

’I’ll go with the Yin Qi and Yang Qi, the two kinds of Qi from Heaven and Earth. Later on, I can follow the path of the Yin Yang Five Elements and Eight Diagrams.’

After some thought, Gu Shanhai made such a decision—a path with great potential and a bright future. Why choose something uniquely singular?

The common path doesn’t equate to weakness but indicates high universality.

’I could also take the chance to evolve the Golden Bell Shield and the Iron Cloth Shirt.’ Gu Shanhai pondered that later on he could pretend that his Divine Skills were the Dragon Roar Iron Cloth Shirt and the Tiger Roar Golden Bell Shield.

As for the Child Skill, it had already become the Heavenly Gang Child Skill, slightly extreme, considering it belonged to the realm of Martial Arts. However, if the Golden Bell Shield Iron Cloth Shirt was achieved, it would belong to the Immortal Dao.

’To integrate these Qi types, I’ll have to use Spirit Plants and the Outer Elixir Technique; otherwise, success isn’t guaranteed.’

Gu Shanhai’s pathways to strength were limited, in fact, there were only three types: the Yunling Technique, Heavenly Gang Child Skill, Druid magic, as well as the Spirit Root Ability. The Yunling Technique increased mana, the Heavenly Gang Child Skill enhanced the physical body with an upper limit of only a mid-level martial rank, not high, while the Druid magic was an amalgamation from the Marked Druid and Green Knight, which had basically become useless due to the loss of the world’s blessing.

The most robust was the Spirit Root Ability. He estimated that he naturally needed about ten more years to reach the upper limit of a D-level ability, which was indeed a long time to endure, but it was the most trouble-free. After all, he didn’t need to do anything; as long as his body had enough nutrients, it could become stronger.

"Using external elixirs as seeds for qi, and then refining them, could a Golden Core-like essence be formed, similar to the Inner Core Skill?"

In his mind, he quickly thought of a new method.

After some deliberation, he found the feasibility to be real. Thus, it could form a technique similar to those of the cultivators in this world.

"In this way, the fifth layer of the Outer Elixir Technique can be renamed as the Golden Core..." Gu Shanhai commented sarcastically in his mind.

"Have some food, you’ve been staring spellbound." Xia Xingyi interrupted Gu Shanhai’s thoughts, as it was now noon.

"You haven’t embarked on the path yet, but once you have your qi seed, you will be able to breathe in spiritual energy, and then you can practice fasting without eating."

What the other person offered was ordinary food, not Spirit Rice or Spiritual Medicine. It wasn’t that Xia Xingyi was being stingy, but that he couldn’t offer these. If a regular person ingested spiritual energy and was unable to convert it into mana, not only would there be no benefit, but they would also be eroded.

Spiritual Energy was indeed fundamental to cultivation, but that didn’t mean ordinary people could use it. It was like the difference between drinking fruit juice and injecting it directly into the bloodstream; the former quenches thirst and replenishes nutrients, while the latter is a recipe for disaster.

Gu Shanhai glanced at the food, noticing it was quite lavish and still steaming hot, probably packed from a nearby city.

"Thank you, Master." Gu Shanhai expressed gratitude, making a mental note. Setting aside strength, at least he had a good master.

In those immortal worlds where life and death were at stake, how could a cultivator at the Foundation Establishment Stage possibly fetch food for a mortal? The other party likely wouldn’t care whether you lived or died and might just throw the cultivation technique at you and leave you to fend for yourself.

"Master, why did you come to this godforsaken place to become the Sect Leader?" Gu Shanhai asked curiously.

It couldn’t be because of poor aptitude that he was sent here.

Xia Xingyi gave Gu Shanhai a look, then said, "What do you mean godforsaken? This is where I achieved my Spiritual Origin. It’s something every disciple of Chengyun Sect needs. It’s just that I didn’t manage to break through the Purple Palace stage in time due to some reasons."

He then gave a brief explanation.

If the Lower Three Realms needed the qi of heaven and earth, the essence of all things, and exceptional treasures from earth and sky, then to break through to the Spirit Origin Realm, a Spirit Vein was necessary. Under the Five Elements Sect, there happened to be a Spirit Vein, so this place was actually the breakthrough resource allocated to Xia Xingyi by the Chengyun Sect. Taking disciples and guarding the place were just incidental.

Logically, he should have reached the Purple Palace stage when he left, but due to certain events, it was delayed until now.

At this point, Gu Shanhai also understood why Chengyun Sect was so wealthy and powerful, and why they could be so dominant. They were not only united but also generous. Items like breakthrough resources were basically given to every disciple; all you had to do was take care of growing up.

Once the disciple grew up, they would in turn strengthen the sect’s power, forming a cycle.

Although the cycle took a very long time, the resulting atmosphere and order could become a virtuous and strong drive.

It was also one of the reasons the three major sects stood firm. Of course, ordinary sects couldn’t replicate this, because the three major sects had resources and power to take care of all their disciples. For this reason, the three major sects were very strict in choosing disciples. For ordinary people of his age, it was not certain they could even get through the door.

Gu Shanhai’s ten thousand years of longevity wasn’t wasted in vain. He chose what suited him best, which meant there was a very high chance of entering the Five Elements Sect. If he had the strongest Prophetic Divination, straying into Chengyun Sect, the main sect, would definitely prevent access.

"So, Master, when will you step into the Purple Palace?" Gu Shanhai asked again.

Xia Xingyi fell silent for a moment, then said, "When you gather your qi seed and step into Qi Refinement, that will be when I become Purple Palace."

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