Lord of Time: From a Five Elements Cultivator to a Master of All Daos

Chapter 125: End of Life
Wei Zhong looked back and saw his own body sitting cross-legged with eyes closed.

Wei Zhong felt very novel to see his own body from this perspective.

After circling around the body, Wei Zhong stopped.

After reaching the Nascent Soul stage, the Nascent Soul can initially survive independently from the physical body in the outside world for a short period of time.

Even if the physical body is destroyed, one can find another one to replace it and continue practicing.

But for Wei Zhong, the original body is the best.

Unless it is absolutely necessary, Wei Zhong will never sacrifice himself to take over the body of others for cultivation.

Wei Zhongyu made the Nascent Soul go in and out of the physical body, gradually adapting to this special state of the Nascent Soul existing away from the physical body.

After he had almost adapted, he gently raised his right hand, and a ball of spiritual energy quickly condensed in his hand.

This speed is much faster than before.

The spiritual infant can control the spiritual energy of heaven and earth without the help of the physical body, and the casting speed will also be greatly increased.

Coupled with the unique pressure of the Nascent Soul stage, it is as easy as killing chickens and dogs to kill the Jindan or foundation-building cultivators who are not as good as him.

'Just now when I was in front of that old thief, he didn't even have the slightest intention of fighting back and was only concerned with running away.

This is because the power of Nascent Soul cultivators has been deeply rooted in the hearts of practitioners.

Moreover, once I attacked, the opponent died without even having to react. The difference in realm was indeed like a chasm.'

The villainous Yuanying shook his head and put the matter behind him.

Then Wei Zhong's Yuanying flew into the air, left the small courtyard, and came to the sky above the cave.

'The Nascent Soul's escape speed is much faster than when it is carrying a physical body.

If you come up against a Nascent Soul in the future, you must be careful that the other party may abandon his physical body and escape as a Nascent Soul.

Chopping the grass does not remove the roots, but the spring breeze blows and regenerates.

What's more, the one he killed was a powerful Nascent Soul cultivator, not the ordinary grass on the ground.'

For most of the hour that followed, Wei Zhong comprehended the mysteries of the Nascent Soul in the cave.

After the duration of the Time Law passed, Wei Zhong's body, which was sitting cross-legged, let out a sigh.

"The wonder of Yuanying is indeed fascinating."

The magic power in the body continued to be lost, and his cultivation gradually regressed to the early stage of Jindan.

"If I practice hard in the future, I will reach this level sooner or later."

After calming down and restoring his appearance to Chu He, Wei Zhong rushed towards Zhigang Palace.

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At this time, everyone in Zhigang Palace, especially Song Linfang, had visible anxiety in their eyes.

It would normally not take much time for a Nascent Soul cultivator to hunt down a small Jindan cultivator.

But now a full hour has passed, could something unexpected have happened?

Song Linfang couldn't help but start to have wild thoughts.

"Where's the stuff?"

Suddenly, a familiar voice rang in my ears, and a broad figure suddenly appeared in front of me.

It was the mysterious Yuanying senior.

Song Linfang felt relieved and stretched out her hands, holding out a storage bag.

Wei Zhong took it in his hand, investigated it with his spiritual sense, and nodded.

"good."

Having said this, he turned and left.

"Senior, wait!"

Wei Zhong looked back in confusion, only to hear the other party say:
"Senior, I saved Gang Palace from danger. I have specially sent my disciples to prepare a grand banquet. I hope you will do me the honor!"

Song Linfang bowed to Wei Zhongying.

Wei Zhong guessed that the other party wanted to use this opportunity to borrow some of his Nascent Soul reputation.

But his Nascent Soul cultivation was just like floating clouds in the air, and if he stayed any longer he would be in danger of being exposed.

So he just said lightly:
"It's just a financial transaction. I have other important things to do. I don't have time to play house with you. Get out of here!"

Having said this, Wei Zhong's figure gradually disappeared in front of him, and even his aura disappeared without a trace.

Song Linfang felt a little regretful and had to turn around and return to the palace.

Four people came forward, they were Bu Yajuan and the three Jindan cultivators who came to help.

"Palace Master Song, may I know you, Senior?"

The leading cultivator, who was in the middle stage of the Jindan stage, asked.

"The senior has something important to do and has already left."

Upon hearing this, the four of them showed visible disappointment in their eyes. Such opportunities to become familiar with Nascent Soul cultivators are rare.

"Since you are not interested, we will join the banquet. We would like to thank the three of you for your help this time."

"You're welcome!"

The five of them drank together at the table. When the atmosphere was right, Song Linfang asked:

"I wonder if you three would like to join me in Zhigang Palace?"

The three of them were stunned for a moment when they heard Song Linfang's words. The quickest one stood up and bowed:

"I wish to enter the Zhigang Palace!"

The one who spoke was one of the cultivators in the early stage of Jindan, who had just been promoted to Jindan not long ago and was the first Jindan True Person in the family.

After experiencing what happened in Zhigang Palace, I realized that even at the Jindan level, there are constant struggles, and those who are weak will be bullied.

For the survival of the family and one's own cultivation, joining a large sect is an excellent choice.

Another cultivator in the early Jindan stage also reacted and quickly stood up and answered:

"I am willing to do the same."

Seeing this, Song Linfang couldn't help but smile and looked at the last person who didn't express his opinion:

"I wonder what Fellow Daoist Xu thinks?"

The latter pondered for a few breaths, sighed, and then clasped his hands and said:
"I am willing to enter the Zhigang Palace. I hope Palace Master Song will take good care of me in the future."

"Fellow Daoist Xu, you are too polite. The three of you have entered my Zhigang Palace, so you are my fellow disciples. It is natural for fellow disciples to support each other and work together..."

The three of them looked much better after hearing what Song Linfang said.

But after a few words, Song Linfang suddenly changed the subject:
"It is also because I did not know the best of people. I did not see the wolfish ambition of Ding Jinsong, who almost dragged our sect into the sea of ​​fire."

He looked up at the three people and added:

"Therefore, please sign a spiritual contract before joining me in Gang Palace."

The three people's expressions changed.

Behind her, Bu Yajuan had already taken out three spiritual contracts and handed them to the three people.

After reading the contents of the spiritual contract, the expressions of several people became a little more serious.

Song Linfang saw the expressions of the three people and was not surprised at all.

Monks who join the Zhigang Palace naturally need to sign a spiritual contract to prevent harm to the sect.

However, the previous spiritual contract was too broad, which allowed Ding Jinsong to take advantage of the loophole.

Therefore, the three spiritual contracts drafted by Song Linfang have more clauses and are much more stringent than before.

In particular, the cost of violating one of the terms is extremely high, almost enough to put an end to the defaulter's future.

After reading the contents of the spiritual contract, Xu Xianliang couldn't help but say:

"Fellow Daoist Song, is this spiritual contract a bit too much?"

Song Linfang put down the wine glass in her hand, without any intention of giving in:
"Is it too much? I don't think so. As long as you don't violate the terms, there will be no impact."

Seeing the other party's attitude, several people understood that Song Linfang was once bitten by a snake and would be afraid of ropes for ten years.

They really didn't want another traitor to appear in the sect. The three of them discussed for a while and made a decision.

"We agree!"

The three of them left their own marks in the spiritual contract and then returned it to Song Linfang.

The latter took it with a smile and raised the glass in his hand:
"The three of you have signed the spiritual contract, and you will be my fellow disciples of Zhigang Palace. From now on, we must work together to revitalize the sect."

In the past few years, Zhigang Palace has lost three Jindan elders, and the sect's strength has been greatly reduced. Its status is no longer secure, and other forces, especially the Jinguang Pavilion, are eyeing it covetously.

Song Linfang was eager to increase the strength of the sect, so he took a fancy to the three people who came to help.

No matter what the other party's purpose is, as long as they sign this spiritual contract, they are on the side of Zhigang Palace and can be trusted.

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On the other side, Wei Zhong was unaware of the changes in Zhigang Palace at this moment, and was hiding his tracks and escaping into Qingbo Island.

Looking at the formation flag in his hand, Wei Zhong couldn't help but sigh at Ling Ziwei's high attainments in formation.

'If the main flag of the formation was not in my hand, I would not be able to pass through the formation without being discovered by others with my early Jindan stage cultivation.'

When he returned to Ling Island, Wei Zhong discovered that Ling Ziwei had already returned from the Ling family. It must be that Xie Linghua notified her to come after Wei Zhong was "injured".

Wei Zhong pretended to have just walked out of the training room, and the two girls quickly surrounded him, showing their concern:

"How is my husband's injury?"

Wei Zhong waved his hand:

"It's just a minor injury, it won't bother your husband. He can recover after taking some medicine and regulating his breathing for a few days."

After hearing what Wei Zhong said, both of them felt relieved.

He then asked about the reason why Wei Zhong was injured, and Wei Zhong told him what he could reveal.

"I didn't expect that the Jindan cultivator who attacked was so domineering. My husband was targeted by him just because he sent a pill."

Wei Zhong was also speechless. It turned out that he was a Jindan from outside. He was not clear about Wei Zhong's background. Otherwise, just based on the fact that he was familiar with Yuanying, which ordinary person would dare to provoke him?

After talking to the two girls for a few words, Wei Zhong immediately shifted the topic to Xie Linghua.

"Ling'er, how's your practice been lately?"

When Xie Linghua heard this, she lowered her head and said stumblingly:

"I failed to advance to the middle stage of foundation building. I am disappointed."

Wei Zhong sighed suddenly when he saw the other party's reaction, and hugged him in his arms, comforting him again and again.

Then he took out a jade slip and said:
"Try to practice this method. Don't worry about the speed of practice. I have my own magic method."

These words immediately attracted the attention of the two girls.

"Husband, this method?"

Wei Zhong knew the other party's doubts, so he said:
"You two can take a look together."

The two girls couldn't help but curiously probe their spiritual consciousness into the jade slip, and viewed the entire spell. Apart from the fact that it could reach the Nascent Soul stage, there was nothing special about it.

They all looked up and looked at Wei Zhong in confusion, but Wei Zhong didn't show any intention of explaining.

Just saying:
"Practice is it, this is only part of my preparation. There is another secret technique to match this method, but that secret technique has not yet been perfected, and its success or failure is still undetermined.

But this technique is better than the "Xuanling Gong" that Ling'er is practicing."

Xie Linghua tactfully did not ask any further questions and just nodded.

"Ziwei, you don't need to switch to this skill anymore, just continue with your own skills."

The latter also nodded.

Wei Zhong touched the teacup in his hand, already thinking about how to improve the "Spirit Planting Method".

This method is the name Wei Zhong gave to the technique of recreating spiritual roots.

In addition, the magic spell given to Xie Linghua was specially collected by Wei Zhong.

It is called "Qingyun Jue" and is a heavenly-level technique that directly targets the late Nascent Soul stage.

The reason why Wei Zhong chose this method is because when a cultivator practices this method, he will simultaneously condense a cloud of gas.

This cloud of gas is formed by the cultivator's own spiritual power, tempered together with water-based spiritual objects, and is closely connected with the cultivator.

In Wei Zhong's opinion, this cloud can serve as the cornerstone for condensing water spirit roots.

If Xie Linghua can use this method to cultivate to the middle stage of foundation building, she can probably obtain a medium-grade water spiritual root.

Then use a large number of water-based spiritual objects to pile up this cloud, and perform the "Spirit Planting Method" several times to achieve top-grade spiritual roots.

With the various methods of assisting the formation of the elixir in Wei Zhong's hands, Xie Linghua's success rate in forming the elixir will be greatly improved.

The only question is whether he can live long enough to achieve success.

Xie Linghua is now over 140 years old, which is almost the same time as when Wei Zhong traveled here.

Considering the life span of nearly 300 years in the late stage of foundation building, it only has about 150 years.

Although it seems like a long time, Xie Linghua needs to change her practice method, cultivate cloud energy, and plant spirits many times, so time is very limited.

He does not have the krypton-level life-saving means like Wei Zhong, and the most he can do is to use the longevity pill to extend his life by 20 to 30 years.

Thinking of this, Wei Zhong couldn't help feeling worried.

After talking with the two girls for a while, Wei Zhong returned to the training room.

Stepping into the cave, Wei Zhong sat cross-legged in the courtyard.

A bright light flashed before his eyes, revealing Wei Zhong's current panel.

【Name: Wei Zhong】

[Cultivation: Early stage of Jindan (first layer, 21%)]

[Spiritual Root: Top Grade]

[Kung Fu: Spring and Autumn Water Refining Technique - Grandmaster (12%);
Health-preserving exercises·Master (99%);
Tempering Gang Method (Gang Seal: 1)]

【Shouyuan: 363/500】

Because he had just performed the triple time magic, Wei Zhong had consumed a hundred years of his lifespan.

After calming down, another text flashed:
"If you krypton one level in the early stage of forming a pill, you can live 40 years longer."

"It's about the amount I can get back if I spend one Kun level."

Wei Zhong didn't care much about the consumption of his lifespan.

However, the "Health Preserving Exercises" has reached the point where it is about to break through again.

After practicing for a month, this skill will naturally reach the master level.

【Shouyuan: 363/540】

'An additional forty years? That's a lot more than the fifteen years it takes to become a master.

It saved me some time, not bad! '

Wei Zhong continued to practice with satisfaction.

Three years later, a piece of news caused Wei Zhong to stop practicing.

Hu Zongfu, who was in charge of the spiritual fields on Qingbo Island, died of old age.

After Wei Zhong came out of seclusion, he came to a small courtyard. Xie Linghua came to greet him. As they walked into the courtyard together, they found that many people had gathered there.

Among them were two other Lingdao managers, Zou Ruiyuan and Tang Yanhong, as well as some Lingdao servants whose names Wei Zhong could not remember.

There is also Hu Jinchuan with red and swollen eyes.

Seeing Wei Zhong coming, everyone saluted.

Wei Zhong nodded and patted Hu Jinchuan on the shoulder. Then he walked into the room and saw the old man lying in the quilt with only his head exposed.

Although he is already a Qi-refining cultivator, he still retains some habits from his mortal days.

I don’t know whether it’s out of nostalgia or regret.

Hu Zongfu's eyes were closed, his face was peaceful, without a trace of pain, as if he was just asleep.

But when he probed with his spiritual sense, he saw only a lifeless shell.

(End of this chapter)