Born with immortal seed

Chapter 245 Clear Cultivation Time

The Purple Star Thunder Sword Embryo was in a very special state within the Dantian Qi Sea.

Covered in emerald light, a trace of the power of time would be absorbed every moment.

This caused the ball of lightning to enter a very mysterious state.

"The most urgent task is to find another third-tier flying sword. The Moon Spin Sword is good, but it is best used in critical moments... It will drain nearly half of its true essence with just a slight push, and it cannot support more than a few sword strikes."

Other magical treasures can wait, but a flying sword is indispensable.

Many newly promoted Core Formation cultivators use spiritual artifacts as a stepping stone, gradually collecting spiritual materials to refine their own magical treasures.

But Bai Zichen had a lot of things planned out for him, and it would be too inconvenient not to have a suitable flying sword.

"It would be too embarrassing for the people of the Heavenly River Sword Sect to see that someone who has been the most talented in swordsmanship since ancient times is still using a second-tier flying sword after forming his core... However, apart from the Holy Lotus Sect and the Sun-Covering Sword Sect, it is unlikely that there are any third-tier flying swords in other places in the Liang Kingdom's cultivation world."

When Bai Zichen mentioned the Hidden Sun Sword Sect, he thought of their Supreme Elder who had died in the Burial Immortal Valley.

"If I remember correctly, the Hidden Sun Sword Sect only has three Core Formation True Persons... The strongest one, who is at the peak of Core Formation, has passed away. They must be having a tough time lately. I wonder if I'll be kicked out if I go to them to ask to buy a third-tier flying sword."

For a sword-cultivating sect, a third-tier flying sword is almost equivalent to the sect's strength.

Unlike the Heavenly River Sword Sect, the Hidden Sun Sword Sect does not possess the ability to forge third-tier flying swords.

It is estimated that the number of third-tier flying swords in the entire sect is definitely in the single digits.

If the path through the Hidden Sun Sword Sect doesn't work, the only option is to make another trip to Zengguang Immortal City, where four kingdoms converge and goods from even outside the Northern Region can be found.

It's quite normal to see a third-tier flying sword at a large auction.

After dealing with the magical treasures on his body, Bai Zichen turned his attention back to his fundamental cultivation.

The fifth level of the Fire Dragon Returning to Origin Scripture has already raised his fire-type spiritual root aptitude to a cultivation speed equivalent to that of a dual-spiritual-root individual.

If one were still in the spiritual environment of Baiyulou, it would take 160 years to cultivate to the peak of the early stage of Core Formation.

"Even if I still have a long lifespan, I can't keep up with this kind of cultivation speed... No wonder most of the Core Formation cultivators in various sects are at the early stage. If they are older when they form their Core, it is indeed difficult for them to improve."

After advancing to the Core Formation stage, Bai Zichen's talent for alchemy became increasingly apparent. He could act and stop at will, always with a clear understanding of the situation.

As for the time required to master a skill or reach the pinnacle of one's current level, one can easily calculate it and know exactly what it will take.

"We can only start from two aspects: find a third-tier spirit pill suitable for Core Formation cultivators, and change to a spiritual land with a higher concentration of spiritual energy... We can consult our two senior brothers about where to obtain the former, and we can also start planning the latter."

Pills suitable for Core Formation cultivators, especially those related to increasing cultivation and breaking through bottlenecks, have always been in high demand on the market.

It's not that these kinds of pills are more difficult to refine, but rather that the main ingredients required for refining them are rare, basically requiring spiritual herbs that are over a thousand years old.

Ordinary alchemists have no reliable way to obtain thousand-year-old spiritual herbs.

Only a few powerful forces that possess secret medicinal gardens can maintain a stable production and thus monopolize the entire high-end elixir market.

As for his own cave dwelling, he had several potential candidates before he even reached the Core Formation stage. He just needed to review some information after returning to the sect to make a decision.

Setting aside his worries about the speed of his future cultivation, Bai Zichen cleared his mind and visualized the Five Crystal Divine Iron in his sea of ​​consciousness, attempting to cultivate the Five Crystal Eternal Forged Body.

"Not bad, you can get the basics in four years..."

No longer was it a grain of sand-like five-crystal divine iron hanging in one corner, but dozens of points of five-crystal spiritual light shot up and scattered in the sky.

During his Foundation Establishment stage, he once attempted to cultivate the Five Crystal Eternal Forged Body.

At that time, we could only estimate from scratch and saw no progress whatsoever. It was estimated that it would take twenty or thirty years to get started, so we gave up the idea of ​​cultivating the third level of the Five Crystal Glass Body during the foundation building stage.

Now that my cultivation level has improved and conditions in all aspects have been enhanced, the time required to enter the sect has been greatly shortened.

Four years is perfectly acceptable for Bai Zichen.

Within the sea of ​​consciousness, dozens of five-crystal divine irons resonated with each other, flickering with light and darkness, as if forming a star map.

With his current spiritual strength, he can no longer be as powerless against the Five Crystal Divine Iron as he was back then, feeling tired and exhausted with just a glance from afar.

A single practice session can last at least several days before one experiences a lack of sustained energy and mental fatigue.

“Good. Once we move to the new cave, I will cultivate the Five Crystal Eternal Body in one go... By then, even if I still don’t use a weapon, I will not be afraid of most third-tier demonic beasts.”

After Bai Zichen stood up, he merged with the sword light and headed straight for the mountain gate.

……

The Qingfeng Sect has recruited six new inner disciples this year, setting a new record.

Besides the top three in the sect competition, there was also a direct descendant of an elder who sacrificed himself in the sect war. He didn't even have the status of an outer disciple, but directly entered the inner sect. This was a favor bestowed by the sect.

The remaining pair of siblings, with mysterious backgrounds, were also parachuted into the inner sect with a special pardon granted by the sect leader.

Moreover, unlike that elder's descendant, whom everyone had met twice before and knew of, this person did not exist.

The siblings appeared out of thin air; no one knew of their existence before they became inner disciples.

"Fellow disciples, please follow me forward... All inner disciples can choose a cave for cultivation; this is a benefit provided to us by the sect."

A gentle and graceful female disciple led six newly recruited inner disciples to the foot of Five Fingers Peak, introducing them to the regulations for inner disciples.

"It is said that decades ago, inner disciples could choose their cave dwellings at will... As the number of disciples has increased, now it is two people per cave. The elders have already proposed that in a few years, some inner disciples should be transferred to Jade Moon Lake to reduce the pressure on the main mountain."

The Qingfeng Sect's opening of its gates and large-scale recruitment of disciples has greatly increased the number of Foundation Establishment cultivators, which has also placed a huge burden on basic cultivation resources.

It's not just the inner disciples; from the true disciples to the menial disciples, the cultivation resources allocated to each individual at every level are shrinking.

The tension in the spiritual realm is merely the most obvious layer exposed on the surface.

Because of the increase in the number of disciples, the sect's small competition was shortened to once a year, resulting in an expansion of the inner sect disciples as well.

Meanwhile, there were dozens of inner disciples. After discussion, the elders even assigned two elders to be in charge of teaching them.

They call it cultivating the next generation of talents for the sect.

In reality, there are only a few positions in the Five Halls and Eight Halls, and it's difficult to allocate so many newly promoted elders, so they can only be placed in any random place.

Led by their senior sister, the six newcomers selected their cave dwellings. After explaining the benefits and rules for inner disciples, she led them onward.

"Elder Tan is on duty today, so I will take you to pay your respects... From now on, on the fifth day of each month, Elder Tan or another Elder Huo will hold a class to answer your questions."

The virtuous female disciple spoke softly.

"Thank you, Senior Sister Tian. I wonder which of the two elders is easier to talk to?"

The one asking the question was Zuo Jingsong, the top performer in this year's competition. He had already reached the seventh level of Qi Refining at the young age of 18 and was hailed as a sure-fire successor.

"Elder Tan comes from a family with a long tradition of learning, and Elder Huo is in his prime; both are excellent opponents to learn from."

Tian Qian frowned slightly, but considering Zuo Jingsong's reputation, she was only a few years older than him.

Maybe in a few years someone will get ahead of her, she replied patiently.

Whether her disciples understood the meaning or not was none of her concern.

"Sister, why does Father insist that we join a sect? Isn't it the same to cultivate at home...?"

The brother and sister were at the very back of the line. The younger brother was short and had a fair complexion with a childlike face.

"What nonsense are you talking about? How can the future of the clan compare to that of the sect... Besides, the two of us became inner disciples directly, which is an opportunity that many people can only dream of."

The older sister is a full half a head taller than her younger brother, and she has a dashing and capable air about her.

Both the siblings were at the fifth level of Qi Refining, making them stand out among the inner disciples.

Along the way, I was subjected to countless surprised glances.

"Inner disciple Tian Qian, along with six newly promoted inner disciples, has come to pay their respects to Elder Tan."

Tian Qian stood outside the pavilion and bowed from afar.

The six disciples behind her followed her movements and bowed in turn.

"Oh, it's Tian Qian. What are you thinking about that nephew of mine that I told you about last time...?"

From deep within the pavilion, a hoarse voice rang out.

"Elder Tan, I am devoted to the Great Dao and have no intention of making a Daoist partner in the short term... I can only fail to live up to your expectations."

Tian Qian pursed her lips, a wave of humiliation rising in her heart. This Elder Tan's nephew was good-for-nothing and had long exceeded the age limit for outer disciples. He only managed to remain a registered disciple because he had connections.

No matter how much she lowers her standards, there's no way she'll ever be interested in him.

However, she was born into a rogue cultivator family and had no one to rely on within the sect, so she dared not offend the Tan family, which had deep roots in the sect.

"Sincerity and the path of cultivation do not conflict with becoming a Daoist couple. Once you become a daughter-in-law of the Tan family, I will naturally provide you with cultivation resources... Otherwise, with your aptitude, there is no hope of becoming a true disciple."

The hoarse voice, undeterred, continued.

"You should think this through carefully. There are countless female cultivators who want to marry into the Tan family, but my nephew just happens to have taken a liking to you, which is why I'm willing to say a few more words to you..."

The voice seemed to have lost patience, speaking rapidly with a hint of ferocity.

"You old woman, you're being unreasonable! Sister Tian has already said she doesn't want to know your nephew, yet you still insist... Do you intend to force an inner disciple to marry into your family?!"

A crisp voice suddenly came from the back of the line. Everyone was shocked and turned around to find that it was the older sister of the brother and sister pair. Her brother was holding her arm and trying to persuade her.

"How dare you! These newly recruited disciples don't even know the difference between superiors and inferiors... We'll capture you and hand you over to the Enforcement Hall so they can discipline you properly!"

The curtains on all four sides of the pavilion fluttered up, revealing a middle-aged woman with a sorrowful expression and an aged look.

The once sharp-eyed and spirited Tan Qin has lost her former charm over the years due to family pressure, becoming a vulgar woman.

"Bai Ziying, Bai Ziyu, are both disciples here? Come with me immediately!"

Just as Tan Qin was about to make a move and capture the pretty young girl, a streak of light rapidly approached.

(End of this chapter)