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

Chapter 128 Invitation to Explore

A wisp of black energy successfully condensed in Wei Zhong's body, and Wei Zhong suddenly felt a sense of satisfaction.

"Is this the feeling of a breakthrough in the Tempering Gang Method?"

The thousand strands of Gang Qi recorded in the "Forging Gang Method" are the third level, which can rival the Jindan spiritual cultivation. This is Wei Zhong's current realm.

A thousand strands of energy flowed throughout the body, and more than thirty strands of energy seals were attached to the black true pill.

'This is far beyond the ten seals that match the thousand strands of energy. In terms of the strength of the real pill, it must be far beyond the same level.'

Wei Zhong spat out the real pill from his mouth. The real pill at this time was very different from before.

The Gang Seal was like a dense spiritual pattern covering the entire surface of the True Pill. Rays of spiritual light flowed through it, appearing magnificent and extraordinary.

Wei Zhong did not try to test it with a magic weapon, but used his spiritual sense to carefully sense it. After a moment, he realized that this pill was probably stronger than a third-level low-grade magic weapon.

As for the upper limit, Wei Zhong was not sure. It was impossible for him to use the magic weapon to test again and again until the real pill was broken.

Moreover, the True Pill is extremely important for spiritual practice. Wei Zhong has no intention of using it as a weapon. It is enough to know that the True Pill is powerful enough.

“As a cultivator in the late Jindan stage, Song Linfang has no shortage of third-grade high-quality magic weapons, but he still uses the real elixir to resist the death calamity.

Perhaps the strength of the true elixir has reached the peak of the elixir formation stage and is faintly touching the fourth-level barrier.

Otherwise, I would not have taken such a reckless action.”

Wei Zhong finished his training and stood up. Now that his "Forging the Gang Method" had reached the third level, he would give it a good test.

He took out a third-tier magic sword and cut towards the arm.

At the point where the skin touches the magic sword, the internal energy automatically condenses to form a black film that blocks the magic sword out.

This is the automatic defense effect of the internal energy.

Wei Zhong began to continuously inject spiritual power into the magic sword. Dazzling spiritual light emanated from the blade. Wei Zhong had already pushed the magic sword to its extreme.

But even so, it was unable to break through this layer of Qi defense. The spiritual light and Qi were constantly consumed.

'It seems that as long as the internal energy is not exhausted, this kind of attack will not hurt me.'

Wei Zhong looked inside his body to see how his internal energy was being consumed.

During this period of time, only a few dozen strands of Qi were consumed, which is insignificant compared to the thousands of strands of Qi.

What's more, the amount of Gangqi is constantly replenished under the conversion of spiritual power.

If he changed to a third-level mid-grade magic sword, the defensive energy was obviously not enough.

'The defense power is between the early and middle stages of Jindan, which is inferior to the [Black Water Spirit Clothes]. However, at this time, the "Forging Gang Method" has just entered the third level, so it is understandable.

All in all, it adds a powerful defensive ability, which can be continuously enhanced with one's own practice.'

With this defensive Qi, Wei Zhong, who had lost the enhanced version of the [Black Spiritual Robe], felt more at ease.

As he retracted the magic sword, the black film on Wei Zhong's arm dissipated at the same time.

The internal energy retracts, circulates throughout the body, and tempers the body.

"Gang Qi is a special energy substance derived from spiritual energy and is incompatible with spiritual energy.

It's not even absorbed into the qi sea like spiritual energy, but rather circulates throughout the body.

While tempering the body, it also strengthens the body's defenses."

Wei Zhong casually swung his right fist and easily produced a sonic boom.

"The strength aspect still needs to be tested."

Wei Zhong raised his head and looked outside the courtyard. His spiritual sense penetrated the courtyard wall and found Jin Mei not far away.

To test one's strength, there is naturally no better choice than fighting with a third-level monster.

After a moment, Wei Zhong retracted his fist and left the cave.

Only Jin Mei, with a bruised face and nose, was left in the cave, and wine jars were placed around him as compensation for being a sparring partner.

Wei Zhong looked at the wounds on his body that were healing at a speed visible to the naked eye and fell into deep thought.

"With the help of the Gang Qi, the recovery speed of injuries has been greatly improved. Minor flesh injuries can be healed in just a few breaths.

Even for slightly more serious injuries, the recovery time can be greatly shortened with the use of healing pills.

What’s more important is that my power at this moment is no less than that of an ordinary early-stage third-order monster.

If you use your inner energy, your strength will even exceed that."

When Wei Zhong and Jin Mei were sparring just now, they did not use any spiritual cultivation methods, but simply used the methods in the "Tempering Gang Method" to fight.

The two fought with fists and feet, and both suffered injuries, but Jin Mei's recovery speed was not as fast as Wei Zhong's. This was also the reason why Wei Zhong only had flesh wounds, while Jin Mei had a bruised face and nose.

This result was far beyond Wei Zhong's expectations. He thought that after his "Refining Gang Method" entered the third level, his strength would be around that of a third-level body refiner.

Unexpectedly, his strength not only surpassed that of physical cultivators of the same level, but he could also compete with monsters of the same level.

“Although Jin Mei is currently in the early stage of the third level, he is still one of the strongest fighters and can definitely gain the upper hand against physical cultivators of the same level.

And at this moment, he was actually better than Jin Mei.

This strength is really amazing.

Regardless of those hidden spiritual cultivation methods, my physical cultivation strength has already surpassed my spiritual cultivation strength. Is this the benefit of practicing this method for those with deep spiritual power? "

Practicing the "Forging Gang Method" based on the "Spring and Autumn Water Refining Secret" has achieved the effect of "one times one is greater than one."

"No wonder Xu Xuan is full of praise for this body-refining method. Those body-refining methods on the market are really not even worthy of it."

The stronger the spiritual method, the stronger the internal energy cultivated. This "Method of Tempering Internal Energy" seems to be prepared for those who inherit advanced spiritual methods.

Recalling the process of obtaining the "Forging Gang Method", the illusory scenes left a deep impression on Wei Zhong.

"It doesn't look like a method native to this human world. Perhaps it has another origin like the Spring and Autumn Water Refining Art."

After making this guess, Wei Zhong immediately put it out of his mind.

"No matter what their origins are, as long as it can increase my strength, I will practice it."

Wei Zhong stepped out of the training room and came to the sky above Qingbo Island, overlooking the entire spiritual island below.

There are monks casting spells to bring rain between the spiritual fields, and there are pedestrians walking between the ridges...

The departure of the two veteran managers did not cause many problems in the operation of the Spirit Island. After the monks took over their positions, they quickly completed their duties.

"Sure enough, in this world, Qi-refining monks are not worth anything at all."

When another group of people leave Lingdao, the two former managers will probably be forgotten by most people.

Only a small number of monks who are still alive in the world can still remember it.

Suddenly, two beams of light came from a distance. Wei Zhong used his spiritual sense to explore and found Song Linfang. As for the other one, he seemed to be the one who helped that day and had now joined the Zhigang Palace as one of the Jindan masters.

"What is Song Linfang doing here on Qingbo Island?"

Ever since Wei Zhong completed the transaction with Zhigang Palace that year, he has been practicing in seclusion.

For seven years, Wei Zhong had no communication with the other party.

Song Linfang brought the palace elders here, and his purpose might not be simple.

Xu Xianliang and Song Linfang paused outside the Qingbo Island formation, watching the defensive aura that was naturally activated by their arrival:

"What do you think of this formation, Elder Xu?"

The latter raised the sleeves of his thick white robe, and a purple light rose in his eyes, as if he had performed some kind of spiritual eye technique: "This formation is full of spiritual light, and it is not inferior to our sect's protective formation.

As for the grade and specific power, I cannot judge it due to my limited cultivation in the lower formation way."

Song Linfang nodded:
“I have long heard that the Ling family’s fairy is unparalleled in formation skills. Now that I have heard Elder Xu’s testimony, I know that it is true.

If we can get Fairy Ling's help this time, our chances of success will be greatly increased."

Hearing this, Xu Xianliang seemed to recall something, and there was a fiery look in his eyes.

"Fellow Daoist Song is visiting Qingbo Island. Is there anything important?"

Wei Zhong's voice was heard from the formation, and clouds and mist rolled in front of Song Linfang and the others, revealing a passage.

The two followed him in and saw Wei Zhong standing on a cloud with his hands behind his back.

Song Linfang smiled and cupped her hands:

"Hello, Fellow Daoist Wei. I haven't seen you for a while. It seems that you have made great achievements in our sect's Tempering Gang Method."

Wei Zhong did not say that he had already entered the third level of physical cultivation with this method. This speed of cultivation was somewhat terrifying.

"It's just a small achievement. However, Fellow Daoist Song seems to have recovered from his injuries and looks much better."

"Haha, thanks to Fellow Daoist Wei's elixir. Without it, I would have become a ghost long ago."

Wei Zhong turned his gaze to the male cultivator behind him:
"This fellow Taoist?"

Song Linfang then introduced:

"This is our sect's newest Jindan elder, Fellow Daoist Xu Xianliang."

The latter also bowed to Wei Zhong: "Greetings, Master Wei."

Although he already knew that the other party had joined Zhigang Palace, Wei Zhong still said with some emotion:
"I didn't expect that fellow Daoist would join Zhigang Palace after the previous battle..."

While chatting with the two of them, he fell into the pavilion below.

After brewing some spiritual tea for the two of them, Wei Zhong asked:

"Could you two explain your purpose now?"

The two looked at each other, and Song Linfang took the initiative to speak:
"In fact, the two of us are here for Fairy Ling Ziwei."

Wei Zhong was slightly stunned. He didn't expect that it was not directed at him.

'Could it be that the battle a few years ago caused damage to his sect's protective formation, so he wanted to find Ziwei to help repair it?
But it has been seven years, so repairing the formation shouldn't be delayed until today.'

Wei Zhong had some doubts in his heart, but he still waved his hand and threw out a token:
"Wait a moment, both of you."

Ling Ziwei is currently in a training room, working hard to advance towards the middle stage of Jindan.

In just a moment, a purple figure fell into the pavilion from the sky.

Her graceful figure made Xu Xianliang stunned for a moment.

Song Linfang stood up first and said with a smile:
"It's been many years since we last met. Fairy Ling is even more charming than before!"

“Fellow Daoist Song praised it highly.

From what my husband said, it seems that you have something important to discuss with me. I wonder if I can tell you now?"

Song Linfang looked at Wei Zhong with some hesitation.

"Fellow Daoist Song, please speak frankly. There are no secrets between my husband and me."

Song Linfang hesitated for a moment and finally told the reason.

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"Impossible. I can go to Gang Palace to repair the formation for you, but it is impossible for Ziwei to explore the secret realm with you."

Wei Zhong looked serious and refused sternly without waiting for Ling Ziwei to say anything.

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Hearing Wei Zhong's ruthless rejection, Song Linfang and the others were also very embarrassed.

Wei Zhong looked at the two people who were making plans with a cold expression on his face.

The two had two purposes for this trip. One was to invite Ling Ziwei to repair the damaged protective formation for Zhigang Palace.

The war many years ago caused serious damage to the formation. Although the Gang Palace had tried hard to repair it in the past seven years, it still could not restore it to its original state. That's when they thought of Ling Ziwei, who had superb formation skills.

The second purpose is to invite Ling Ziwei and his group to explore the secret realm together.

This secret realm was the place where two middle-stage Jindan elders of Zhigang Palace were killed and Song Linfang's true elixir was damaged.

This is a secret realm where only physical cultivators in the late Jindan stage can escape with serious injuries. Isn't it a waste to let Ling Ziwei, a spiritual cultivator in the early Jindan stage, go there?

"Don't be anxious, my husband. Let's listen to Brother Song's detailed explanation," Ling Ziwei said soothingly.

Song Linfang breathed a sigh of relief. Ling Ziwei's persuasion meant that the matter was not completely over yet.

"I have invited Fairy Ling to go with me, and I will naturally guarantee her personal safety. Fellow Daoist Wei, there is no need to worry about this matter."

"Humph, Brother Song, have you forgotten how embarrassed you were when your True Pill was damaged?
If you can’t even guarantee your own safety, how can you guarantee the safety of others?”

Wei Zhong spoke without mercy.

The latter blushed and looked a little angry.

“Fellow Daoist Wei doesn’t know the details.

In fact, when I was exploring, I cleared out the threats. "

Then he pulled out a gray fragment,
“This item originated from the guardian puppets in that secret realm. After the fierce battle between the two elders of our sect and myself, several guardian puppets were destroyed by us.

What's left is just a high-level formation, and Fellow Daoist Xu, who accompanied me to investigate the secret realm, can attest to this."

The latter nodded, confirming that what Song Linfang said was true.

Wei Zhong's expression did not change much.

Song Linfang said to Ling Ziwei:
"The level of the formation is beyond our realm. I'm afraid only someone like Fairy Ling who has a deep understanding of the formation can possibly crack it."

Ling Ziwei's expression did not change much, but she turned her gaze towards Wei Zhong, obviously letting Wei Zhong make up his mind.

Song Linfang was helpless:
"To be honest with you two fellow Taoists, according to the information I have learned from the Gang Palace, this secret realm contains the opportunity required to advance to the Nascent Soul stage, and it is also the site of a high-level inheritance."

Wei Zhong remained unmoved. Even after talking to this point, Song Linfang still refused to reveal the detailed information of the secret realm. Instead, she used some news whose authenticity was not known to be true or false to evade the two of them. This really lacked sincerity.

Wei Zhong would not push his fellow Taoist into such a fire pit just because of this kind of news.

With Wei Zhong's wealth, he really doesn't care about the opportunity of Nascent Soul and high-level inheritance.

"Brother Song, since you are so secretive, there is no need to talk about the secret realm anymore, or..."

Hearing the turn of events, Song Linfang looked at Wei Zhong with some anticipation in her eyes.

"After both of us advance to the late stage of Jindan, we will explore together."

Song Linfang was choked by these words.

"Fairy Ling is easy to talk to, but with your talent, Fellow Daoist Wei, by the time you advance to the late stage of Jindan, I'm afraid the opportunity will be gone."

Song Linfang was filled with slander in her heart.

As the master of Zhigang Palace, he has already entered the late stage of Jindan for many years, and his remaining life span is only one or two hundred years. He cannot afford to wait for Wei Zhong.

(End of this chapter)