Cultivating Immortality in Two Realms

Chapter 240 The Difficulty of Supernatural Powers

"Oh?"

"I've only been refining pills for three months, haven't I?"

Fang Qing carefully put away the exquisite "Mysterious Star Waterfall Pill," then did some calculations with his fingers and couldn't help but smile: "Originally, I estimated that refining the pill would take at least a year... but unexpectedly, this time, by sheer luck, not only did my Dao Foundation reach perfection, but my pill refining skills also greatly improved..."

He felt that if he could fully digest this realization that "alchemy is cultivation", he would not only be able to break through to the fourth level of alchemy master, but every time he used water magic to refine pills in the future, it would not be a time-consuming and arduous task, but would instead help his cultivation!

"Now that the Dao Foundation of 'Positioning in the Wind' is complete, one can look forward to the Purple Mansion..."

Fang Qing sighed contentedly, then his expression turned serious again.

Purple Mansion!

Supernatural!

This weight is as heavy as a thousand hooks. On the other side of the Qi cultivation path, once one reaches the Purple Mansion, one immediately transcends the mortal realm, can jump out of the chessboard, and become a chess player.

From now on, there's no need to worry about being influenced by the upper sect, fishing... and you can live a carefree life for five hundred years!

Countless brilliant talents have fallen before this very step! Just like Li Rulong!

Even with Sangji's past cultivation and wisdom, he almost failed.

This shows how difficult it is to possess supernatural powers!

Fang Qing silently recalled the ancient Shu Taoist scriptures' records about supernatural powers:

"Supernatural powers are extraordinary abilities that transcend the ordinary and reach sainthood, surpassing the mundane and soaring above the void. They can seize the creation of heaven and earth and steal the mysteries of yin and yang..."

The Purple Mansion Technique in his possession also contains many descriptions about breaking through to the Purple Mansion and cultivating supernatural powers.

The *Baotu Guiyuan Jing* states: "When the body and spirit are in harmony, one attains longevity."

The *Azure Phoenix True Fire Scripture* states: "When the Purple Palace is opened, it is like the beginning of chaos, where darkness gives way to light..."

The "Linxi Jianlu Jue" records: "Tranquility and emptiness allow true qi to flow..."

The Heavenly Escape Sword Technique requires sword cultivators to concentrate their spirit and gather their energy, bringing the golden primordial light to their Purple Mansion, and breaking through the Xuan Gate with unwavering will...

All of these are different.

Without exception, they were all extremely difficult and dangerous... Only those with great perseverance and great opportunity could achieve them.

"Haven't I overcome quite a few obstacles in my cultivation journey so far?"

Fang Qing sighed softly and returned to his own scripture, the "Listening to the Mysterious Cave Spring Scripture".

He could only look at the other lineages and not bother with them; after all, he mainly cultivated the [Ji Shui] lineage and was preparing to break through to the Purple Mansion realm with the "Position Facing the Wind" technique.

Although I still possess two Purple Mansion cultivation techniques, the [Ji Shui] ones were converted instantly, unlike the effortless cultivation of "Wei Lin Feng," which I achieved little by little on my own. The *Ting Xuan Dong Quan Jing* is also a Purple Mansion cultivation technique, similarly recording how cultivators break through to the Purple Mansion stage.

"At the moment when the new moon and the moon are in full bloom, when the Milky Way shines brightly, seize the Kan and fill the Li trigrams, gather the spirit of the Ji water, the essence of the constellations, and the primordial energy of water and fire... and bring them to the Purple Palace. When the Purple Palace opens wide, a yin wind will flow, rising from the Yongquan point, penetrating straight through the mud wall, turning the five internal organs to ash, causing the four limbs to decay, the bones and flesh to disintegrate, and the body to dissolve itself..."

"Breaking through to the Purple Mansion realm is truly difficult, extremely difficult, extremely difficult!"

"Fortunately, I am already a Core Formation cultivator, and I still have five hundred years of lifespan to slowly plan..."

"Furthermore, I have many spiritual items on hand, such as ten-thousand-year-old stone milk, top-grade spirit stones, etc., so I can make some preparations in advance..." Fang Qing let out a long breath: "Of course, it would be best to prepare a [Ji Shui] spiritual item to assist in breaking through to the Purple Mansion, so as to be completely prepared." "And... according to Sang Ji's description, there are all sorts of bizarre things when breaking through to the Purple Mansion, somewhat similar to the mental demon tribulation when condensing the Nascent Soul?" "I should still prepare more spiritual items to deal with mental demons... Fortunately, I already have that piece of Bright Crystal, so I should refine that 'Mysterious Nether Mirror' to increase my chances." "The cultivation world in the East Sea is indeed rich in resources. I've heard that there are many spiritual items that are beneficial to mental demon tribulations, so I can collect them..." In short, he wanted to use the abundant resources of the Qi Refining Path to pave the way for his own Purple Mansion!

"The spiritual energy here is excellent; it's perfect for refining the 'Mysterious Nether Mirror'..."

Seeing that there was still time left for alchemy, Fang Qing immediately patted his storage bag and took out a box containing "Radiant Crystal".

Judging from the difficulty of breaking through to the Purple Mansion realm, this natal magic treasure not only helps Yuan Qu overcome his inner demon tribulation, but it can also be used during the breakthrough. Therefore, it needs to be properly refined. As for the issue of the True Core origin?

Although cultivating multiple natal magic treasures would inevitably hinder one's cultivation, the advantage of the "Sea Devouring Technique" lies in its rapid advancement. At worst, one could simply consume a few more Essence Pills to make up for everything. With this thought in mind, Fang Qing no longer hesitated. The Dao Life Pearl spun rapidly, and the magical power within his body instantly transformed.

He opened his mouth and exhaled, and a jet-black flame appeared, slowly burning the "Radiant Crystal"...

Several months have passed in the blink of an eye.

Outside Yuanbingquan.

The weather was sunny and the bright sunshine was shining.

Rumble!

As the sound of the array's restrictions collapsing emanated from within the cave, the cave, which had been closed for over a year, finally burst open.

Fang Qing walked out of the cave in a good mood and reached out to touch his dantian.

Within the Qi Sea, a jet-black true core resided, absorbing and releasing vast amounts of spiritual energy from heaven and earth.

Around the Devouring Sea True Pill, the outer elixir, the Tide-Generating Pearl, revolved around the True Pill with a pitiful air.

Below the elixir, two magical treasures, a bottle and a mirror, were being gently nurtured by the elixir's power.

The bottle is naturally a "sea-swallowing bottle".

As for that mirror, it is the "Mysterious Netherworld Mirror"!

This magical artifact is also quite powerful when used in combat. It can emit mystical crystal light, which can trap and confuse enemies.

Of course, its most unique use is to guard one's own sea of ​​consciousness, which can "illuminate illusions and purify the mind and spirit." It prevents inner demons from arising in normal times and is also very effective when facing the inner demon tribulation during a major breakthrough. "However... to be effective in the inner demon tribulation of breaking through to the Yuan Qu realm, one must at least advance to the third-tier high-grade... or even the third-tier top-grade or near-fourth-tier..." "And the inner demon illusions at the Purple Mansion level... are probably sufficient at the third-tier mid-grade."

Fang Qing secretly made a calculation in his mind.

After all, if a cultivator who has completed the Yuan Qu cultivation is placed in the Qi Cultivation Dao realm, their destructive power is comparable to that of a Grand True Person in the late Purple Mansion stage.

Breaking through to the Purple Mansion realm is difficult, but it cannot compare to the great breakthrough of "shattering the core to achieve marriage".

"Congratulations to this senior on completing their seclusion!"

Just then, a beam of light at the Foundation Establishment level flew over, revealing a merchant steward.

He clasped his hands in a respectful bow, saying, "My young master wishes to befriend high-level alchemists. Hearing that Senior Bai is refining pills here, I dare not disturb you... Now that you have succeeded, I would like to invite you to the shop for a chat." As the owner of a market, he naturally wanted to win over talents in various arts and crafts such as high-level talisman masters and alchemists.

"If I were a fourth-tier alchemist, or even a near-fourth-tier alchemist... Shang Yuanxin would have to wait outside the cave."

"Of course, the same applies if my true identity is exposed..."

"Now they've only sent a steward to wait, probably thinking I'm a third-tier low-grade alchemist?"

Fang Qing saw right through Shang Yuanxin's plan, but a smile appeared on his face: "I've wanted to meet this owner of Yuanxin Workshop for a long time. Lead the way!" Whether it's breaking through to the Yuanqu stage or breaking through to the Zifu stage... both are huge expenses.

In terms of the richness of channels, the "Business Alliance" is undoubtedly the leader in the cultivation world of the East Sea!

Commercial building.

Fang Qing was invited into a private room, and soon a maid brought him tea.

A moment later, Shang Yuanxin strode in: "Fellow Daoist Bai... we meet again. The moment I saw you, I knew you were no ordinary person. I never expected you to be a high-level alchemist. I am truly sorry..." "I only learned a few alchemy techniques by chance... I can refine a couple of ordinary third-grade mid-level and high-level pills." Fang Qing smiled slightly.

He didn't tell Shang Yuanxin about his spiritual root and cultivation method, but a metal-attribute spiritual root can also use water-based alchemy, taking advantage of the mutual generation of metal and water. And...couldn't he be a sword cultivator who practices water-based techniques?

Shang Yuanxin was about to say a few polite words when he was immediately stunned: "A third-grade high-quality pill? ...Fellow Daoist, are you already a third-grade high-quality alchemist?" Such a big figure would hold a high position and great power even in a Yuanqu-level power.

How could I possibly settle down with the mere Chung Meng?

"good."

Fang Qing took a sip of tea and smiled slightly, saying, "If the shop owner has any needs, you can ask me to help... However, I don't accept spirit stones as payment for refining pills. I only ask for barter or intelligence in exchange." As he spoke, he handed over a jade slip.

Shang Yuanxin glanced at it and immediately gasped: "This... a Nascent Soul artifact? A lightning-repelling treasure? A treasure that helps with inner demon tribulations? A secret technique?" He put down the jade slip in his hand, looked at it from left to right, and felt that the sword cultivator's aura was only around the early stage of Core Formation.

Why is the demand so alarming? Only great cultivators in the late stage of Core Formation or even the peak of Core Formation need to prepare for this?

"My goal is to reach the Nascent Soul stage, so I must prepare as early as possible, just in case."

Fang Qing laughed heartily: "As long as you have any of the above channels or clues... you can trade with me to refine a third-tier pill." Shang Yuan thought for a moment, then replied with a wry smile: "To exchange such a treasure for a pill-refining opportunity would be too extravagant... but to exchange it for intelligence channels would be too much of a loss for you, fellow Daoist. For example, I know that at the Merchant Alliance's top auctions, there are always treasures like Spirit-Gathering Objects and Lightning-Repelling Treasures for sale..."

"Such common, readily available information naturally cannot be considered..."

Fang Qing looked at Shang Yuanxin: "Fellow Daoist, you are the young master of the Shang family, don't you have any special channels? You don't have any spiritual objects... cultivation techniques, secret arts, treasures that benefit the Heart Demon Tribulation... surely you have some clues?" "Fellow Daoist actually knows my identity?"

Shang Yuanxin was slightly surprised. Many people knew that he was a high-level cultivator from the Shang family, but few knew that he was the young master.

"This young master of the merchant family is at least a Nascent Soul cultivator in preparation... Fellow Daoist, you also have lofty ambitions."

Fang Qing smiled.

"Fellow Daoist, you flatter me..."

Shang Yuanxin waved his hands repeatedly: "Although the treasures and secret techniques for overcoming the inner demon tribulation... are less valuable than lightning-repelling treasures, and lightning-repelling treasures are less valuable than Nascent Soul spiritual items, they are still beyond the reach of us Core Formation cultivators..." "Oh? It seems this person really has some clues? As long as there are enough clues... I can directly perform divination."

Fang Qing was overjoyed.