Xiuxian: I use magnetic fields to prove my truth

Chapter 218 The ninth level of Qi refining
Zhou Qing temporarily entrusted the affairs of the Eight Sects Alliance to Mu Zhuosha, instructing her to closely monitor the alliance's situation and, if they encountered any enemy activity, to immediately go to the Thunder Dragon Cave to awaken him.

Then he plunged into the Thunder Dragon Cave.

Zhou Qing plans to go into seclusion for a long time and cultivate until he reaches the peak of Qi Refining.

Back at the Thunder Dragon Cave, the Thunder Dragon sensed his presence and immediately emerged from the water, affectionately sniffing his scent.

Zhou Qing increasingly suspected that this statement was actually made by a female dragon.

Speaking of which, will it transform into a dragon girl someday...?

Zhou Qing shook his head with amusement, greeted Lei Jiao, and then immersed himself in cultivation.

Zhou Qing almost completely eliminated worldly affairs from his mind and devoted himself entirely to cultivation.

His daily routine consisted of either practicing Qi cultivation or meditating to calm his mind.

He also went to the Dao Heart World several times, gazing for a long time at the terrifying power above his head.

While observing that terrifying world, he suddenly remembered the legend that his Uncle Chen Qingxuan had told him when he first came to Qingyun Sect.

He said the entire cultivation world is divided into eighty-one continents, each of which is square and very neat, as if it were cut by human hands.

Therefore, some people in the cultivation world say that the cultivation world of these eighty-one continents is actually the chessboard of the holy gods of the upper realm.

Zhou Qing used to be skeptical of this legend, but now he is gradually accepting of it.

Or, even if the cultivation world isn't a chessboard, it must be a strictly sealed space, and outside this space, there are extremely powerful beings coveting it.

These were just his imaginations, and Zhou Qing couldn't find any way to verify them.

He suspected that probably no one in the entire Qionghua Continent truly understood this information.

To find the truth, one must leave Qionghua Continent and go to those more powerful continents.

However, these things are still too far away for me.

These speculations were merely a pastime for Zhou Qing during his occasional breaks and did not occupy too much of his thoughts.

After eight months, he finally broke through to the seventh level of Qi Refining, expanding his magnetic field range to a radius of seven zhang and his strength to a terrifying thirty-six units.

Another year and two months later, Zhou Qing broke through to the eighth level of Qi Refining, with his magnetic field range reaching eight zhang and his magnetic field strength reaching forty-two units.

At this point, Zhou Qing had already begun to grasp the essence of his skill when he used the "Rejuvenation of Withered Trees" technique.

The world around him seemed fragile, as if he could cause serious damage to it at will.

Zhou Qing tried to directly use a magnetic field to tear the air, generating lightning and plasma. The result proved that he was still quite far from reaching that level.

So Zhou Qing continued to focus on his cultivation.

Another two years passed.

It had been almost four years since he entered the Thunder Dragon Cave for the second time.

Zhou Qing finally broke through to the ninth level of Qi Refining.

This is the pinnacle of Qi Refining, the watershed moment for cultivators as they progress from beginners to those who have gradually mastered the art.

Zhou Qing sensed the state of the spiritual energy within his body.

The spiritual energy surged and flowed through the meridians, and was extremely condensed, like lead or mercury.

The spiritual energy has been compressed to the limit of the Qi Refining stage, and can no longer be compressed. If you want to continue cultivating, you have to find another way.

That is, foundation building.

Zhou Qing did not intend to begin foundation building at this point.
He knew little about Foundation Establishment, so it would be best to communicate with Mu Zhuosha and the others before officially starting.

Moreover, he has been in seclusion for a long time, and it's time for him to go out and see how things are changing.

Compared to breaking through to the Qi Refining realm, Zhou Qing is now more focused on his magnetic field ability. Initially, Zhou Qing only saw his magnetic field ability as an opportunity to cultivate immortality.

Gradually, he discovered that magnetic field capabilities played an increasingly important role in his system.

Now, most of his skills lie in his magnetic field abilities; his cultivation in the immortal path is merely an aid to his magnetic field abilities.

Zhou Qing stretched out his hand, and a burst of electricity immediately appeared in front of him.

This is the effect of him tearing apart the atoms in the air, separating particles carrying different charges, generating a strong voltage, and finally breaking down the air.

It sounds complicated, but for his magnetic field abilities, it's as natural as instinct.

Zhou Qing could sense that his current abilities were still somewhat strained in tearing the air, and the electric current he generated was not strong enough to cause significant harm to cultivators.

It's far inferior to the state it was in when it used the "Dead Tree Comes Back to Life" technique.

But going from not being able to do it to being able to do it is a leap in itself.

Zhou Qing was certain that once he advanced to the Foundation Establishment stage, he would be able to do in his normal state what he could only do in his previous state of "withered tree blossoming again."

After checking his own condition, Zhou Qing greeted Lei Jiao. When it nudged its head closer, Zhou Qing patted the horn on its head and smiled, "I'm leaving now. I'll come to see you when I have time."

Lei Jiao let out a frustrated cry, its voice melodious and deep, filled with sadness.

Zhou Qing smiled and said, "If you're reluctant to leave, you can go out from here to see me."

Lei Jiao's eyes first showed some confusion, then some fear, and finally it silently sank into the water, as if worried that Zhou Qing would continue to persuade it to leave.

Zhou Qing shook his head helplessly.

Having spent four years in the cave, Zhou Qing had a very clear understanding of Lei Jiao's thoughts.

This guy was born in this Thunder Dragon Cave and has never left.

When the first ancestor of the Qingyun Sect discovered this spiritual vein, he also discovered a thunder dragon spontaneously cultivating within it.

He originally intended to kill it, but at the last moment, a thought of kindness arose in him, and he spared it.

From then on, it has been practicing in the cave.

Lei Jiao regarded this cave as its bedroom. Only here did it feel at ease, and the thought of leaving made it panic.

In short, this is a socially anxious dragon.

Since realizing this, Zhou Qing has been thinking that this guardian spirit beast is probably not very reliable.

Stepping out of the Thunder Dragon Cave, it was a bright and sunny day.

Zhou Qing was oblivious to the passage of time and the current situation. He headed straight up the mountain and soon arrived outside the Array Court.

Just as he was about to enter the courthouse, he suddenly spotted an unexpected person.

Bai Muyun.

Upon seeing Zhou Qing's sudden appearance, Bai Muyun froze on the spot, feeling extremely embarrassed.

Xuanzhe and Hong Guan, who were behind him, stepped forward with delight to greet him, saying, "Dean, you've emerged from seclusion!"

Zhou Qing smiled and nodded, saying, "You two were chatting and laughing just now, what were you discussing?"

Xuanzhe and Hongguan exchanged a glance.

Finally, Xuanzhe said, "Following the Dean's instructions, we modified the Ten Directions Illusion Array and the Thunderstorm Array. We encountered some difficulties along the way, but fortunately, we received guidance from Master Bai and were able to solve them and continue our work."

"Master Bai understands the significance of the two formations to the sect, so we work together every day, and now the two formations are nearing completion."

Zhou Qing nodded, looked at Bai Muyun, and smiled, "Master Bai is a giant in the field of formations in my Qingyun Sect. It would be great if he were willing to give me guidance."

(End of this chapter)