The Path to Immortality: Starting with an Analysis of Basic Concepts

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Zhu Yu took a deep breath and silently reminded himself to be low-key and cautious in everything he did. In this world where human power is infinitely great, one cannot expect others to follow the rules.

A short while later.

While engrossed in the book, Zhu Yu's mind was suddenly stirred. When he came to his senses, a large number of insights about the "basic visualization method" surged from the depths of his memory. In a daze, it was as if he had meditated on it hundreds or thousands of times in an instant.

Following my intuition, I unconsciously sit cross-legged and meditate.

In the space of consciousness, the outline of a pattern composed of three rings emerged. Consciousness transformed into a brushstroke, using a single point as a base, and naturally outlined the outer rings. Then, without stopping, with two strokes, a complete pattern was formed in an instant.

A faint glow appeared, and Zhu Yu felt a chill again. A few breaths later, the pattern suddenly collapsed and condensed into a pale golden dot, disappearing into the darkness.

Divine Sea Space.

A tiny, pale golden dot, the size of a grain of rice, floated up and down, emitting tiny rays of light.

"These are the soul particles..."

Zhu Yu was overjoyed. Although he had not yet cultivated his Qi, he had already taken one foot into the path of immortality. After taking a few glances, his consciousness returned to his physical body.

He then silently reflected on the changes within himself.

Compared to before, my mind is significantly more active, or rather, my thinking has become more agile, and my memory has also improved. Things that I couldn't remember before, I can now recall with just a little thought.

"Such a dramatic change has occurred even at the initial stage of opening the Divine Sea; what about those Qi Refining cultivators who draw spiritual energy to break through the barriers of heaven and earth? And what kind of immense power do the legendary Foundation Establishment True Persons possess?"

Zhu Yu's thoughts surged, he took a deep breath, closed his eyes and focused his mind, immersing himself in meditation once again.

An hour passed.

Zhu Yu opened her eyes, frowned, and said, "So it really won't work..."

According to the "Basic Viewpoint Method," the quality of a person's soul is divided into seven levels.

The first and second-class divine souls are weak. By the time they accumulate enough divine soul power to open up the divine sea, they are already old and not suitable for cultivation.

Although there are slight differences among those of the third rank, most of them can accumulate enough divine soul power to open up the divine sea between the ages of sixteen and eighteen.

The fourth level of qualification is for those aged between ten and sixteen.

The fifth level of aptitude is between birth and ten years old.

As for the sixth and seventh grades...

It is a naturally born immortal being, accompanied by extraordinary signs even before birth, and possesses a divine sea innately. After birth, it will awaken magical powers or be accompanied by treasures.

If they don't perish halfway through, there's a high probability they'll advance to the Foundation Establishment stage.

However, due to differences in qualifications.

For someone with a third-class aptitude like Zhu Yu, the amount of divine soul power that dissipates each day is limited. It takes about one to seven days to accumulate enough to condense a single divine soul particle.

In contrast, immortals with sixth or seventh grade aptitude release a vast amount of divine soul power every day, enough to support meditation and condensation of divine soul particles throughout the day.

The difference between the two is like heaven and earth.

"A born immortal..."

Zhu Yu felt a little envious, but not much. With the "Eye of True Sight," he believed that although they were starting behind now, they would definitely catch up with them in the future.

Suppressing distracting thoughts, I reflected on the effects of the meditation I had just undergone.

By fusing with the soul of his predecessor, with his current soul aptitude, the soul power he dissipates each day is roughly equivalent to one and a half soul particles, and he can condense three soul particles in two days.

To display the three-ring pattern, three soul lines are required.

One soul thread requires the fusion of ten divine soul particles.

In other words, even the simplest manifest pattern requires at least thirty soul particles.

At this time.

There was only one month left until the one-year deadline mentioned by the sinister old man.

Although a month is enough time to condense forty-five divine soul particles, Zhu Yu did not forget that the deadline was for advancing to the Qi Refining Realm, not for manifesting the three-ring pattern.

According to historical records.

The three-ring pattern is manifested using only thirty simple divine soul particles, and the amount of spiritual energy drawn in is extremely small, with a small probability of failure in the breakthrough.

To avoid failure in the breakthrough, the more soul particles with the manifested three-ring pattern, the better.

"The more the better..."

Zhu Yu frowned and pondered for a few moments. As if he had thought of something, he picked up the "Treasures of Nature" book on the table and flipped through it. When he turned to a certain page, a look of joy immediately appeared on his face.

On the page of the book was an imprint of a dark pill with speckles of pale gold.

"Soul-Dispersing Pill"

Tier 1, low grade. It nourishes the spirit and soul after consumption. It is advisable to take one pill every three days. Taking too much may cause the spirit and soul to dissipate. Value: 3 contribution points / 3 low-grade spirit stones.

Contribution points are the universal currency issued by the Heavenly Dao Sect. With contribution points, you can purchase most resources in the Heavenly Dao Sect, such as cultivation techniques, magic weapons, pills, talismans, and so on.

You can even invite a Foundation Establishment Master to preach to you face-to-face, but the cost is astronomical.

Spirit stones contain a wisp of pure spiritual energy that can be easily absorbed by cultivators. They are mostly used for setting up formations, refining pills, forging weapons, and so on. They are one of the common currencies in the cultivation world.

"Contribution points, spirit stones..."

Zhu Yu touched his pockets, which were even emptier than his face; he had neither of them.

The Way is precious, and the Law is paramount.

The Heavenly Dao Sect promotes fair trade and does not support idlers.

For newly initiated disciples like them, the only perks are enough to eat and a basic visualization diagram. As for anything else, they have to earn it themselves.

Get something for free? Don't even think about it.

"How do I earn contribution points and spirit stones...?"

Zhu Yu searched through his past life's memories, but it gave him a headache.

The predecessor seemed afraid to show his face, and his understanding of the Heavenly Dao Sect was limited to the "Records of the Heavenly Dao Sect". He had been in the sect for nine months and did not have a single friend to talk to.

Fortunately, there were none of the sordid things he had read in his previous life.

After a moment of thought, Zhu Yu suddenly thought of something.

To teach new disciples, the underground cave has a lecture hall where senior Qi cultivators lecture daily on basic techniques such as "basic meditation" and other fundamental knowledge of spells.

It is said that the entry fee is as high as one contribution point/one spirit stone, but people still come and go every day. After all, strong spiritual aptitude does not mean strong comprehension.

For example, a person with fourth-grade aptitude can condense at least two soul particles per day using the scattered power of their soul. However, due to their low proficiency in the "basic meditation method", they may only be able to successfully condense one soul particle per day.

The effect is equivalent to a third-rate qualification, which is a real waste of one's talent.

"This has potential..."

Zhu Yu's eyes lit up; he could teach the "Basic Visualization Method" to earn contribution points/spirit stones.

A 15-minute lecture in the lecture hall costs one contribution point/one spirit stone, but he can charge half a contribution point/half a spirit stone, or even less.

This is a business with no initial investment; you can't possibly lose money!

"However, if we're selling courses, the advanced level of 'Basic Meditation Method' isn't quite enough..."

Zhu Yu's thoughts flashed through his mind. He opened the panel, looked at the "Merit" section, and silently recited: "Establish model, analyze the 'Basic Visualization Diagram,' from mastery to minor success."

As soon as the thought was uttered, the panel changed.

[Mastery of "Basic Visualization Diagrams" → Minor Success, Analysis Progress "1%", Estimated Analysis Time: Seven Days.]

"Seven days..."

Zhu Yu breathed a sigh of relief and picked up the "Precepts and Regulations" to read. He needed to check it carefully, because if the Heavenly Dao Sect did not allow fellow disciples to pass on their knowledge to each other, he would be in real trouble.