Cultivating Immortality Starts with Rubbing a Computer

Chapter 27: Sword Peak of the Heart
[Main body: Fang Jun (Qi Refining Level 4)]

[Essence: 11.72 | Qi: 18.04 | Spirit: 10.06 | Output: 12 strands]

[Magic Weapon (I): Tianjun Sword (Sixth Level of Qi Refining)]

[Essence: 12.48 | Qi: 31.36 | Spirit: 15.30 | Output: 18 strands]

[Magic Weapon (II): Yuanshen No. 2 (Qi Refining Level 4)]

[Essence: 4.53 | Qi: 18 | Spirit: 11.78 | Output: 12 strands]

[Operating speed: 3 billion operations per second | Overclocking speed: 10 billion operations per second]

[Total Cultivation Level: Qi Refining Level 14 | Total Output: 42 strands]

"It's reached its limit. The sword energy at the ninth level of Qi Refining is the limit of my deduction. The mana bursting out at each level of Qi Refining reaches 3 strands, the mana limit increases by 300%, and the spiritual consciousness also grows by 100%."

Fang Jun thought to himself, a hint of regret flashing in his eyes.

It is not difficult to replenish a cultivator's mana. Whether it is by absorbing the clear sky spiritual energy or taking elixirs, it can be restored quickly.

The real difficulty lies in breaking through the mana limit. As long as the limit is widened, mana can be easily replenished.

He shook his whole body of magic power, and the surrounding tenth-level red cloud sword energy shattered instantly.

Judging from the data on paper, his strength is only twice as much as before, but this two-fold difference is enough to create a crushing momentum.

If a person with a strength of 50 kg fights against a person with a strength of 100 kg, under the same conditions, the result is self-evident.

What's more, Fang Jun's improvement is all-round, not just output, but a two-fold increase without any shortcomings.

This gap is far beyond the description of "massacre".

"I can't continue, not because of a lack of computing power, but because of a bottleneck in my knowledge reserves."

Fang Jun frowned slightly, understanding what was going on.

The reason why his previous deductions were so successful was entirely due to the knowledge and inspiration he had accumulated over the years.

Nowadays, although I can still continue to study sword energy, the efficiency is much lower than before.

He no longer hesitated, and with a flash of his body, he soared into the air.

The outer magic circle of the Red Cloud Sword Palace could no longer stop him.

He easily broke through the layers of sword energy and rushed towards the Red Cloud Sword Peak.

He never forgot the goal of this trip - to obtain the dusk grass, one of the three foundation-building medicines.

As for how to deal with the dusk grass later, it depends on You Zhimeng's strength.

……

"I'm so tired... I really want to lie down..."

Yan Xinghan's legs felt like they were filled with lead, and every step he took seemed to sink into the ground.

His breathing was rapid, his chest heaving violently, and sweat slid down his forehead, soaking his clothes.

The stone steps of Hongyun Sword Peak seemed endless, and each step was like a small mountain, pressing him so hard that he could hardly breathe.

"No! I can't retreat! I must reach the top of the Red Cloud Sword Palace!"

He gritted his teeth, forced himself to lift his feet and continue climbing.

However, the inner struggle is more unbearable than physical fatigue.

Two completely opposite thoughts clashed fiercely in his mind, like two armies fighting fiercely.

"I can't retreat! If I retreat, there will be no hope for building my foundation!"

Deep inside him, a voice was shouting.

That had been his obsession for many years and his original intention in embarking on the path of cultivating immortals.

"Maybe not. There are also people in the sect who failed to reach the Red Cloud Sword Peak, but still succeeded in building their foundation."

Another voice retorted coldly, with a hint of sarcasm, like a poisonous snake, quietly coiling around his heart.

"You're wrong! Those people either have fathers who have completed a major foundation-building exercise, or they have abundant resources and low trial and error costs." "You have no background and no resources. If you don't ascend to the Red Cloud Sword Palace, your path to foundation-building will be a long one!"

The cold voice sounded again, trying to suppress Yan Xinghan's persistence.

"If you don't have money, you can earn it. If you earn it, you can also build a foundation. Why suffer here? Leave now!"

"All roads lead to immortality, not just the one in front of you."

Yan Xinghan's steps couldn't help but pause, his body swayed slightly, and he almost fell off the stone steps.

His vision began to blur, and the Red Cloud Sword Peak in front of him seemed to turn into a bloody mist, devouring his will.

This is the effect of the Red Cloud Sword Peak's self-examination.

The road to immortality is long and arduous. To reach the end, one must rely not only on talent but also on persistence. Without an indomitable heart of Taoism, one cannot move forward.

Therefore, Hongyun Sword Palace has a test of conscience, which tests one's heart of Tao.

If you want to set foot on the Red Cloud Sword Palace, flying will never get you there.

You can only enter by stepping on the sword peak. However, when you step on it, you will have an endless desire to retreat. If you can't resist, you will retreat.

"clatter--!"

A soft sound was heard, diverting Yan Xinghan's conflicting and painful thoughts.

He turned around and his pupils suddenly contracted.

I saw a young man in green clothes walking calmly up the stone steps of Hongyun Sword Peak.

"That's... Fang Jun? Didn't he come here with Senior Sister? Before I saw him climb up the Red Cloud Sword Peak, I thought he was just a facade..."

"Sure enough, Senior Sister's vision is never wrong."

"Fang Jun! I'm Yan Xinghan from the Dahe Sect. Do you remember me? I have a question - why are you so calm on Red Cloud Sword Peak?"

Yan Xinghan couldn't help but speak, with a hint of anxiety and confusion in his voice that was hard to conceal.

With a cultivator's memory, Fang Jun naturally remembered Yan Xinghan. He paused, glanced at him calmly, and said calmly, "Is Red Cloud Sword Peak difficult? It's just a walk."

Yan Xinghan: “…”

Fang Jun said calmly, "Do you want me to give you a ride?"

Yan Xinghan didn't believe it at first, but seeing Fang Jun's composure, he said, "Do you have a way to lead people? Isn't Red Cloud Sword Peak a personal test?"

Fang Jun said, "Hasn't it been said that when one person attains enlightenment, everyone around him will benefit? As long as one has enough ability, it's not impossible to lead others."

Yan Xinghan was about to agree, but a voice suddenly spoke in his heart: "No, you can't let Fang Jun take you. If he does, it'll be like a blind man using a crutch. From then on, you'll have a dependency. Once Fang Jun leaves, you'll never be able to move forward again."

However, another voice said, "Don't you know that choice is more important than hard work? If you are powerless, it is not shameful to seek help from a powerful person."

"Depending on the Great Power, everything depends on the Great Power's likes and dislikes. If the Great Power dislikes you, you will fall from grace."

"It's hilarious. You can't even move forward on your own anymore. Without the help of the Almighty, you'll always be stuck in the same place."

Two contradictory thoughts clashed again in Yan Xinghan's mind.

Yan Xinghan's vision was blurry, and he could no longer see the road ahead. He gritted his teeth and said, "I don't want to. I can do it myself."

Fang Jun asked, "No regrets?"

Yan Xinghan said angrily: "No regrets!"

Fang Jun said, "Okay, I'm leaving."

After saying that, Fang Jun walked towards the top of the mountain with ease.

Yan Xinghan suddenly shouted, "Is there really a way to make everyone rise to heaven?"

Fang Jun didn't even turn his head and said calmly, "No, I lied to you."

Yan Xinghan opened his mouth, smiled silently, then he exerted force on his feet and continued to climb the stairs.

(End of this chapter)