Mortal Cultivator: Lin Tianzun

Chapter 60: Nine-Turn Reincarnation Technique

At dawn, a faint light, like vibrant starlight, filtered through the tiny cracks of the cave, gently pouring down upon Lin Fan, who sat cross-legged. At that moment, he resembled a tranquil ancient Buddha, his entire body immersed in the mystical state of meditation and cultivation. The spiritual energy within him flowed like a gurgling stream, flowing with the rhythm of his breathing. With each inhalation and exhalation, he achieved a wonderful resonance with the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, as if he had become one with nature, emanating a natural, harmonious, and otherworldly aura.

After concluding his meditation, Lin Fan reached for the prepared elixir and swallowed it without hesitation. The moment it entered his stomach, it instantly transformed into a torrent of blazing energy, surging through his body like a tsunami, impacting every corner of his body with overwhelming force. He immediately activated his cultivation technique, meticulously directing the medicinal energy through his meridians. Every inch of flesh and blood, every meridian, was carefully nourished by the medicinal power, tempered and strengthened, as if undergoing a rigorous baptism by fire, becoming increasingly resilient, strong, and filled with strength.

Several hours later, having successfully refined the elixir, Lin Fan stood up and leisurely stretched his muscles. He then fixed his gaze firmly on the intermediate-level magic manual, poring over it with rapt attention, meticulously examining every detail. Every rune and every formula he pondered and pondered in his mind. Sometimes his brow furrowed, lost in deep thought, as if he were probing the core mysteries of magic, attempting to uncover the truth hidden behind the mysterious runes. Sometimes, a sudden realization flashed in his eyes, as if he had found a crucial breakthrough in the darkness, the key to unlocking the magical realm. As his understanding of the manual deepened, he began to experiment with spells. His hands formed seals with a swift movement, muttering to himself. Rays of spiritual energy continuously flowed from his fingertips, gradually condensing into the embryonic forms of various spells, each displaying its first signs of immense power, like a butterfly about to emerge from its cocoon, imbued with boundless potential and vitality.

When it came time to draw the crucial intermediate-level talisman, Lin Fan's expression was solemn as he meticulously prepared talisman paper, spiritual ink, and a talisman brush. He held his breath, concentrating intently, and slowly channeled his spiritual energy into the brush, imbuing it with vibrant vitality and causing it to emit a faint, soft glow. Then, he solemnly placed his first stroke on the talisman paper. The rune lines glided gracefully beneath the tip of the brush, each imbued with his precise control of spiritual energy and profound understanding of the art of talismans. The slightest mistake in the drawing process would have undone all his previous efforts, yet with unwavering determination and exceptional control, he meticulously sketched each talisman with the skill and control of a skilled and experienced artist. Each talisman shone with a mysterious glow, as if imbued with a living soul, ready to unleash its mighty power at the crucial moment to guide his path to immortality.

Lin Fan also devoted considerable effort to studying the formations. Faced with complex and profound diagrams, he delved into them repeatedly, as if unraveling an intricate puzzle, meticulously analyzing the function of each rune and the direction of each spiritual line. To deepen his understanding, he personally arranged the formations around his cave, constantly experimenting with different permutations and combinations, as if constructing a mysterious maze. He absorbed the formations' ability to guide and concentrate spiritual energy, drawing valuable lessons from each success and failure. Gradually, he mastered the essence of the formations, becoming adept at using them to enhance his strength and protect his cultivation grounds.

The process of practicing the "Spirit Tempering Technique" was fraught with difficulty and challenges. He concentrated his entire being, immersing his consciousness deeply in the sea of ​​​​consciousness, as if stepping into a mysterious and profound spiritual world. Following the intricate guidance of the technique, he meticulously tempered his spiritual sense. Each exercise was like sharpening an impenetrable blade, making his spiritual sense increasingly sharper and more powerful. However, the pain of having his soul tempered also took its toll on Lin Fan. The pain, penetrating deep into his bones, felt like thousands of steel needles piercing him simultaneously, yet it also tempered his will. Now, his spiritual sense could cover an astonishing distance of five miles. Even the slightest movement, the faintest fluctuation of spiritual energy, could not escape his perception.

The seventh day of each year was a crucial day for ripening the spiritual herbs. Lin Fan arrived early at the herb field, his eyes filled with anticipation and joy as he gazed upon the thriving spiritual seedlings, as if beholding the light of hope for his future path to immortality. With a gentle wave of his hands, his spiritual energy, like a thread, gently coiled around the seedlings, blending with the elixir brewed in the Taiqing Jade Purifying Bottle to precisely ripen each spiritual herb. Under his meticulous care and meticulous nurturing, the seedlings grew rapidly, blooming with vibrant, colorful flowers and bearing abundant, fruitful fruits, providing a constant supply of precious materials for his alchemy endeavors and fueling his progress. Thus, Lin Fan spent each day in a rigorous and fulfilling practice schedule, his strength steadily increasing through daily hard work, like a gradually brightening star, shining with a unique brilliance in the vast sky of immortal cultivation.

Twenty years passed by in a flash. During these long years, Lin Fan immersed himself in the arduous practice of cultivating immortality. Although the days seemed monotonous and boring, they were actually full of harvests and fruitful results.

Although Lin Fan's cultivation remained superficially at the early stages of Foundation Establishment, a profound transformation had already taken place. He had devoted himself to studying the "Nine-Turn Reincarnation Art," and had successfully completed the first turn. This achievement seemingly brought him back to the starting point of the early stages of Foundation Establishment, a fall from the peak of Foundation Establishment, but behind it lay a breathtaking transformation, a rebirth.

To accomplish this transformation, Lin Fan poured the immense mana accumulated through years of painstaking cultivation into the cleansing of his meridians. The cleansing process was arduous, with each meridian subjected to repeated erosion and tempering by mana, like steel being forged in a raging fire, enduring immense pressure and unbearable pain. But Lin Fan gritted his teeth and persevered, relying on his iron will to purify his meridians inch by inch, strand by strand. As his mana continued to drain, his meridians gradually became stronger and more transparent, like meticulously polished jade, radiating a warm and captivating luster. His once narrow meridians now widened several times, accommodating the surging flow of even greater spiritual energy. The loss of spiritual energy during operation was also significantly reduced, and the flow rate increased exponentially, laying a solid foundation for his cultivation.

This refinement paved a new path for his cultivation. Though he had temporarily lost his peak Foundation Establishment cultivation, his future potential was infinitely stimulated. As long as he continued unwaveringly along the path of cultivation in the Nine-Turn Samsara Art, each completed turn would bring a qualitative leap forward, his strength far surpassing that of his peers. He would forge a uniquely brilliant path on the path to immortality and write his own legendary chapter. During these fleeting twenty years of cultivation, Lin Fan's advancement was evident beyond his techniques and spells. He also mastered the two remarkable concealment techniques he had devoted himself to—the Thousand Illusions Invisibility Art and the Hidden Spirit Art—to the highest level.

Upon first encountering the "Thousand Illusions Invisibility Technique," Lin Fan was captivated by its exquisite technique. Cultivating this technique was like carving a rare and precious treasure; every step required meticulous attention, leaving no room for error. He began with the most basic practice of restraining his aura. By constantly adjusting the flow of his spiritual energy, he gradually made his aura seem almost invisible, as if merging with nature, becoming part of it. Next, he practiced transforming his appearance, requiring meticulous control over the subtle changes in his muscles and bones. He practiced repeatedly before a bronze mirror, gradually altering the contours of his face, the shape of his features, his gaze, his expression, striving for flawless, lifelike perfection. Countless attempts and failures, far from weakening his resolve, only strengthened his resolve, each setback strengthening him. Finally, he successfully mastered this magical skill and was able to transform into any appearance at will, whether it was a white-haired, weathered old man, or a smart, playful, lively and lovely girl, all of which were indistinguishable from the real thing without any flaws.

The practice of the "Spirit Concealment Technique" is equally challenging. It requires the practitioner not only to conceal their spiritual energy fluctuations but also to completely obliterate any trace of their presence from their surroundings. Lin Fan immersed himself in this practice day and night, constantly exploring the essence of spiritual concealment. He employed a unique method of spiritual energy circulation, compressing his own energy to a minimum, perfectly aligning it with the surrounding spiritual energy frequency, thus achieving this concealment. This process required an extremely keen perception and precise control of spiritual energy; even the slightest error could result in complete failure. However, Lin Fan, through unwavering perseverance and exceptional talent, successfully overcame this challenge. Now, simply casting the "Spirit Concealment Technique" enabled him to instantly vanish from his position, making his presence virtually undetectable even to those several levels above him. This provided him with a powerful means of survival in the perilous world of immortal cultivation.

Mastering these two extraordinary arts undoubtedly provided Lin Fan with a powerful boost on his path to immortality. Whether carrying out covert missions requiring silent infiltration of enemy lines or evading enemy pursuit, they proved incredibly effective, granting Lin Fan greater composure and confidence in the perilous world of immortality cultivation, enabling him to more easily navigate various dangers and challenges.

Although Lin Fan's current cultivation level is only at the initial stage of Foundation Establishment, don't underestimate him. Over the course of twenty long years of cultivation, he has utilized the exquisite techniques of the first stage of the Nine-Turn Samsara Sutra to fully refine his meridians. While his cultivation may not appear to have advanced, his magical power is already far superior to that of cultivators at the same level, even surpassing that of cultivators in the middle stage of Foundation Establishment. The magical power stored within him is a full 10% to 20% greater than that of cultivators in the middle stage of Foundation Establishment. It is like a deep and boundless ocean of spiritual power, vast and abundant, brimming with endless energy.

However, everything has its downsides. For the past twenty years, Lin Fan had been taking several medicinal elixirs to improve his cultivation, and his body had gradually developed a resistance to them. The once potent elixirs were now much less potent, becoming increasingly difficult to absorb, like an invisible barrier, hindering his progress. He knew that if he wanted to continue his steady progress on the path of cultivation, he had to break this impasse and find a new breakthrough.

Lin Fan resolutely decided to leave his cave and gather a new batch of ingredients for a new elixir recipe. He knew that different recipes would yield different ingredients and effects, potentially breaking through his current bottleneck and injecting new vitality into his path to immortality. He carefully packed his bag, taking the necessary magical instruments and talismans, and embarked on a journey filled with unknowns and challenges.

As he emerged from the cave, the fresh air of the mountain forest greeted him. He took a deep breath, feeling the long-lost breath of freedom. At that moment, he felt as if he had broken free from long-held constraints, about to embark on a new adventure, seeking opportunities for self-transcendence in an unknown world. His eyes revealed determination and anticipation, and his steps were brisk and powerful, as if each step measured the distance to a higher realm. In his heart, he always held the unwavering pursuit of the path of immortal cultivation. Even if the road ahead was thorny and full of difficulties and obstacles, it would not stop him. He would bravely forge ahead towards the higher realms of immortal cultivation, writing his own legend of immortal cultivation.

(End of this chapter)