Qin Renhuang just became an immortal, and you told me this is the prehistoric time

A dozen or so century-old ginseng roots, as smooth as jade and exuding a rich essence of herbs and the breath of life, appeared in his hands.

With a flick of his hand, the ginseng transformed into a torrent of pure medicinal power, which he skillfully and continuously injected into Yaoyue's body!
The pure life energy, like sweet rain, instantly extinguished the burning fire of hunger.

Yaoyue's bloodshot eyes gradually regained their clarity, and her withered body stopped decaying under the nourishment of the medicine. Although she was still thin, her skin faintly revealed a jade-like luster.

As the excruciating pain subsided, an unprecedented sense of lightness and clarity washed over my entire body.

She felt her five senses become incredibly sharp, able to clearly hear the ripples of distant water and smell the scent of grass and tree roots deep in the soil.

She tried clenching her fist, and a sense of power far exceeding that of the past welled up within her. Her skin was exceptionally tough, as if ordinary swords and knives could hardly harm her in the slightest.

She slowly opened her eyes. Although her breath was weak, her eyes shone with an astonishing brightness, carrying a sharpness and determination that came from a complete transformation.

She looked at Ying Xuan, her voice hoarse but filled with immense excitement.

"Your Majesty...this achievement...is indeed...miraculous!"

Lianxing looked at Yaoyue's skin, which, though thin, faintly shone with the luster of jade, and felt the aura emanating from her that seemed to have undergone a complete transformation, as if her very essence of life had been elevated. Her eyes were filled with shock and longing.

She could no longer contain herself, and stepped forward to grab the jade book from Yaoyue's hand.

"Sister! Let me see!"

Yaoyue flicked her wrist to dodge, protecting the jade book behind her back, her cold eyes sweeping over Lianxing.

"What's the rush? This skill is dangerous, as you just saw. If His Majesty hadn't intervened in time, I would have almost lost control. It's not too late to pass it on to you after I've fully grasped its essence."

"elder sister!"

Lianxing stamped her foot in frustration, her eyes slightly red, and looked at Yingxuan.

"Your Majesty! You promised to summon me too!"

Ying Xuan looked at the two sisters, and then at the other women around him who, though not daring to approach, had eyes that burned with the same longing and envy. A thought stirred within him.

This "Primordial Limitless Body" is in its initial stage, with obvious flaws and extremely high risks.

However, Yaoyue and Lianxing are both of superior talent and temperament, and being at the core of the great formation with a continuous supply of century-old ginseng as their backing, they are excellent test subjects.

With their help, this skill can be gradually improved.

"Lian Xing."

Ying Xuan spoke.

"I'll give you the jade book. But remember, do what you can, and stop immediately if you feel unwell."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Lianxing was overjoyed and almost snatched the jade book from Yaoyue's hand. She couldn't wait to sit cross-legged and place the jade book between her eyebrows.

Unlike Yaoyue, Lianxing is gentler in nature. Although she is also resilient, she lacks some of Yaoyue's ruthless and reckless nature.

She carefully channeled the power of the stars into her body, and immediately felt the tearing pain and the weakness of her internal energy rapidly dissipating.

She endured it and tried to guide the energy to temper her cells according to the instructions of the technique.

When that hunger, originating from the very source of life and capable of consuming reason, struck, Lianxing's resolve finally wavered.

She felt her vision blur and her consciousness become hazy. Her thirst for energy made her almost recklessly lunge at anything around her that contained energy! Just as she was about to lose control, she forcibly stopped the flow of her cultivation technique!

"puff!"

She spat out a mouthful of blood, her body trembled violently, her skin lost its luster at a visible speed, withered and her breath became extremely weak.

The backlash from interrupting her cultivation made her condition even worse than Yaoyue's at the time!
"Lian Xing!"

Yaoyue exclaimed in surprise and instantly appeared beside her, supporting her swaying body.

Ying Xuan also stepped forward and took out more than a dozen century-old ginseng roots without hesitation. He used his magic to neutralize the medicinal power and, together with Yao Yue, continuously injected pure life energy into Lian Xing's body.

The powerful medicinal effects, like a sweet spring, quickly nourished her parched cells and soothed the wounds caused by the backlash.

It took Lianxing a long time to catch her breath. Her face was still pale, but her eyes had regained their clarity, filled with lingering fear.

"Your Majesty...I...I failed..."

Lianxing's voice was weak and trembling with sobs.

"That hunger...it was terrifying...I...I can't hold on..."

Ying Xuan looked at her, then at Yao Yue beside him, whose aura was weak but whose eyes were sharp, clearly indicating that she had already completed the first stage of tempering. He understood.

Willpower! Cultivating this skill requires an extremely high level of willpower! Lianxing was not lacking in talent, but rather her willpower failed to hold firm at the last moment.

This scene was clearly witnessed by all the women around them.

From the dramatic changes in Yaoyue and Lianxing before and after their cultivation, to the perilous interruption of Lianxing's cultivation, they finally understood—this was no ordinary martial arts technique!
This is true cultivation that can truly change the essence of life and touch the extraordinary realm!
Their eyes burned even brighter, filled with a thirst for power, but also tinged with fear of danger and… an undisguised jealousy. Why did His Majesty only summon Yaoyue and Lianxing?

Ying Xuan keenly noticed these gazes.

He pondered for a moment, his gaze sweeping over all the women present, including Gongsun Lan, Lü Zhi, and Qu Ruo, his voice calm yet carrying a certain strength.

"This skill, in its initial form, is called the 'Primordial Limitless Body.' If any of you wish to practice it, you may all give it a try."

Upon hearing this, the women's eyes lit up with surprise! But Ying Xuan's next words made them shudder.

"Of course!"

Ying Xuan emphasized his words.

"This technique is extremely dangerous, as you have just witnessed. The loss of internal energy, the excruciating pain in the body, and the gnawing hunger are all inevitable tribulations. The slightest carelessness will result in the complete destruction of one's foundation, or even death and the annihilation of one's cultivation!"
Furthermore, this technique is still imperfect, and its future is unknown. If any of you wish to cultivate it, your first attempt must be performed before me; you are not permitted to attempt it on your own! Otherwise, you will bear the consequences!

"Your Majesty, we will obey your teachings!"

The women responded in unison, their voices filled with excitement and awe.

Ying Xuan handed the jade book to Gongsun Lan, who was standing at the front.

"Gongsun Lan, you go first."

Gongsun Lan took the jade book, her eyes resolute.

She sat cross-legged, concentrated on her meditation for a moment, and then drew upon the power of the stars to enter her body.

With a resolute character and unwavering will, she endured the excruciating pain and the weakness caused by the dissipation of her internal energy, and proceeded step by step according to the cultivation technique.

When she had completed about 70% of the movements, that terrifying hunger surged forth once more!
She gritted her teeth and tried to continue, but her body's instinctive resistance distorted her movements, and she had to forcibly stop when she was about 80% done!
"puff!"

Gongsun Lan also spat out a mouthful of blood, and her body quickly withered away.

Ying Xuan and Yao Yue were prepared and immediately stepped forward to help stabilize her injuries with the medicinal power of century-old ginseng.

Next came Lü Zhi, Qu Ruo... and the other women. Without exception, even the most resilient Gongsun Lan only managed to complete 80%.

Empress Lü completed 60% of the task.

Qu Ruo barely managed to complete 50%.

Most of the other women only made it to three or four tenths of the way before being forced to stop due to unbearable pain or hunger. They all suffered a backlash, becoming weak and listless. If Ying Xuan hadn't treated them with ginseng in time, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

Ying Xuan frowned slightly as he looked at the group of women before him, who were weak and pale, but whose eyes still held longing.

He carefully sensed the changes within their bodies.

After cultivation, the internal energy they had painstakingly cultivated for many years did indeed dissipate completely and merge into their body cells.

Under the impact of violent energy, the cells are as if all their reserve nutrients have been forcibly "hollowed out," making them extremely thirsty.

This requires a massive amount of life energy (such as century-old ginseng) to replenish.

At the same time, their physical bodies did indeed become stronger after the initial tempering; their skin and bones became tougher, and their five senses became much more acute.

But the cost is enormous—they lose all their internal energy, and their strength decreases rather than increases in the short term!
They can only fight now by relying on their enhanced bodies. Without the support of internal energy, their attack power, speed, and defense are greatly reduced, and they probably can't even deal with an ordinary internal martial arts master.

"This technique... is far too domineering."

Ying Xuan thought to himself.

"It demands a high level of willpower, consumes enormous resources (a century-old ginseng), and significantly reduces combat power in the early stages of cultivation... It is not a popular method."

As the ruler of the Great Qin world, he could clearly perceive the changes in the world's origin.

Forcibly cultivating this skill may be an opportunity for an individual, but for the energy cycle of the entire world, the consumption exceeds the output, and it is not a long-term solution.

Seeing the women's still expectant eyes, Ying Xuan made up his mind.

Promoting this skill is not feasible at the moment, but we cannot let them down.

Besides, these women are always around him, so he really needs to find something for them to do.

"This work is in its initial stages, but its drawbacks are already apparent."

Ying Xuan spoke slowly, his voice clearly reaching everyone's ears.

"Your wills and foundations are all different, and you cannot force it. However, I have observed that this technique is indeed unique in its ability to temper the physical body and strengthen the foundation."

"After further analysis, I believe it can be broken down into thirty-six basic movements, allowing for gradual progression and reduced risk. Supplemented with medicinal baths and dietary supplements, it could become a superior foundation-building method for strengthening muscles and bones and solidifying the foundation."

Upon hearing this, hope rekindled in the women's eyes. Although they couldn't achieve instant success, taking things step by step was better than having no hope at all.

Ying Xuan changed the subject, his gaze sweeping over the lush ginseng field atop the peak, which was growing remarkably well under the nourishment of starlight and incense offerings.

"Cultivating this technique consumes a great deal of energy, especially requiring spiritual herbs like century-old ginseng to replenish vital energy. This medicinal garden at the summit is the core of the great formation, where spiritual energy is most abundant, and the ginseng produced here has the best medicinal effects. However, the growth of spiritual herbs also requires careful tending."

He looked at the women.

"Now that you have embarked on this path, your sensitivity to the spiritual energy of plants should be more acute than that of ordinary people. From this day forward, this medicinal garden will be entrusted to you all for joint management. Weeding, loosening the soil, irrigating, observing changes in the medicinal properties... all require your attention."

Firstly, it allows me to familiarize myself with the properties of medicinal herbs, laying a foundation for future cultivation. Secondly, tending to spiritual herbs is also a form of cultivation, allowing me to calm my mind and focus my spirit, and to comprehend the way of life in plants. What do you think?

The women were taken aback at first, but then their faces lit up with joy.

Tending to the medicinal herb garden? It may seem like rough work, but His Majesty is right. Taking care of these precious century-old ginsengs will not only allow them to become familiar with the medicinal properties, but also allow them to experience the rich spiritual energy of the herbs up close, which will greatly benefit their recovery and cultivation!

Moreover, this gives them a legitimate opportunity to remain at the core of the formation and potentially receive guidance from His Majesty at any time!

"Your Majesty, we thank you for your kindness! We will do our utmost to take care of the herb garden!"

The women responded in unison, their voices filled with gratitude and enthusiasm.

Ying Xuan nodded slightly.

In this way, they were appeased, given hope and something to do, kept away from him, and the problem of managing the medicinal garden was solved at the same time, achieving multiple benefits in one fell swoop.

He gazed at the ginseng field swaying under the starlight, then looked at the group of women around him, each with their own thoughts, and felt a sense of peace.

The wheels of empire roll ever onward, and these trivial matters are merely small ripples on the road ahead.

Ying Xuan stood atop the palace, his gaze sweeping over the lush ginseng field below, meticulously tended by the concubines, and then looking towards the distant Heavenly Gang and Earthly Fiends Array where stars swirled.

He could clearly sense that as the concubines cultivated the "Primordial Chaos Body," their life essence was undergoing a slow but profound transformation.

Each refinement, each time using century-old ginseng to fill the void, removes impurities from the mortal body, moving towards a higher level of life form.

"Becoming an Immortal..."

Ying Xuan silently recited in his heart.

As a transmigrator capable of traversing countless worlds, he knew that the end of his path would inevitably be the immortal path of longevity and carefree existence.

He also has the ability to bring those close to him onto this path.

A real problem confronted him—the very existence of immortals was a huge drain on the world's energy!
An immortal being who is immortal and possesses the power to move mountains and fill seas would require a massive amount of primordial energy from heaven and earth to sustain their existence, not to mention the energy needed for their cultivation and the use of their supernatural powers.

If the Great Qin world has hundreds or thousands of immortals in the future, even if the world advances to the second or third tier, it will probably be difficult to support such a huge consumption. In the end, it will only lead to the depletion of the world's origin, the decline of spiritual energy, and backlash against all living beings.

"The Dao values ​​life and also the essence."

Ying Xuan's gaze was deep.

He only allowed the imperial concubines around him to practice this skill for the time being, based on this consideration.

Their numbers are limited, and they are located at the core of the Heavenly Gang and Earthly Fiends Formation, so their resource supply is relatively concentrated and controllable.

Let them go first, using the immense medicinal power of ginseng to strengthen their foundations, truly qualifying them to embark on the path of cultivation. In the future, they might become his assistants on the path to immortality. As for popularizing it to others?
This skill must not be lightly passed on until a more efficient, gentler, and less resource-intensive cultivation system is found.

The world of Water Margin, on the border between the Song and Liao dynasties.

Han Xin reined in his horse and stood on a high slope, coldly observing the scene below.

On the vast plains, a huge procession moved slowly, like a winding black serpent.

At the front of the column were tens of thousands of soldiers dressed in Liao armor and carrying Song army standard weapons—the very Song border troops that Han Xin had incorporated into his army.

Their expressions were numb, their eyes filled with humiliation and relief as they escorted the main body of the procession—hundreds of thousands of ragged, emaciated Liao people!

Men, women, young and old, were all linked together by thick ropes and driven forward.

On both sides of the procession, Qin cavalrymen galloped back and forth, brandishing whips and ruthlessly maintaining order.

Behind the caravan were equally numerous cattle, sheep, and horses being driven, forming a vast, moving sea of ​​livestock. (End of Chapter)