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

The emerald green light, like fireflies, danced and swirled slowly, and a fresh, natural fragrance wafted over.

"Wood-related magic..."

Sensing the aura of magic, Zhu Yu's eyes lit up, and with a slight thought, he channeled in more spiritual power.

Instantly, more emerald green spiritual light overflowed from the Corpse Seed's palm, swirled for a few breaths, then scattered and merged into the surrounding weeds.

next moment.

A strange perspective emerged, and Zhu Yu felt as if many eyes were watching him, the giant, from the perspective of weeds, which was quite peculiar.

He had a vague feeling that if he incorporated a little more of the emerald green light into the weeds, he could instantly unleash the full vitality of the weeds and control them.

"Let's call the spell that has the ability to detect and manipulate plants the Grass Spirit Spell..." Zhu Yu nodded in satisfaction.

The Grass Spirit Technique is composed of four main wood-based magical veins and is classified as a low-grade first-tier technique.

In this respect, it must be said that the Qingping Sect has some novel ideas, with its simultaneous cultivation of techniques, which is quite similar to the bloodline magic of demonic beasts.

Zhu Yu withdrew his spiritual power and did not rush to take out the Dharma vein. According to Bai Meng, after the spiritualized Dharma vein is taken out, it needs to be placed in a spiritual spring, otherwise it will gradually lose its spiritual charm and turn into a useless mortal object.

Moreover, once separated from the physical body and continuously nourished by the spiritual spring, the Dharma lineage diagram will gradually evolve into a Dharma seed, at which point it will be the right time to refine it.

"This is really good stuff..."

Zhu Yu sighed aloud.

To acquire a technique without strenuous cultivation would tempt anyone, especially with the added spiritual energy source in one's dantian. No wonder the Heavenly Dao Sect attacked the Qingping Sect; isn't this a walking treasure?

Of course, the same applies to cultivators of the Heavenly Dao Sect.

"If this continues, the cultivation world will likely be in turmoil..."

Thinking of this, Zhu Yu felt a sense of urgency. He waved his hand and placed a simple spiritual energy restriction on the body of the corpse, then carried it towards the wooden house.

He placed it in the hall and then turned to go into the kitchen.

Not long after.

Click...

Accompanied by the crisp sound of chopping vegetables, wisps of smoke rose up.

After feeding Xiao Hei and having his meal, Zhu Yu returned to the second floor, sat cross-legged on the bed, took the jade jar containing the meditation liquid into his palm, examined the remaining emerald green liquid in his eyes, and then tilted his head back and drank it all in one gulp.

"I hope my senior brother will succeed in refining the elixir..."

Zhu Yu shook his head slightly, suppressed his distracting thoughts, took out a Soul-Dispersing Pill and swallowed it, then closed his eyes and focused his mind, immersing himself in meditation.

Time passed slowly.

I don't know how long it has been.

Zhu Yu, who was immersed in meditation, was suddenly awakened by the strange movement in his divine sea. When he focused his consciousness into his divine sea, he saw that the spiritual energy cocoon in the circle had disappeared and a corpse beetle with a black body and gray patterns had appeared in its place.

That is the seed of the "Corpse Control Technique"!

As strands of spiritual energy flowed into the seed, its color noticeably darkened when it overflowed.

"Is this the seed of the Corpse Control Technique?"

Zhu Yu stared at the corpse beetle, and vaguely seemed to see an ancient rune that looked like dark brown glass. At the same time, a sudden realization came to his mind.

The "Corpse Control Technique" leaves a mark, allowing one to control the refining corpse as if it were an arm.

"Finally, we can breed the Tiger Corpse Seed..."

Zhu Yu was overjoyed. His consciousness returned to his physical body, and he raised his arm. A small, black corpse beetle with gray stripes crawled out of his palm. It looked like a real object, but it was actually made of spiritual energy.

And at the moment the "Corpse Control Technique" appeared.

The gray corpse aura permeating the air seemed to be drawn by something, gathering like weary birds returning to their nests. In a short while, a thick layer of corpse aura enveloped the corpse beetle.

"Now we even have the corpse energy needed to cultivate tiger corpses."

Seeing this, Zhu Yu's expression brightened even more, and with a slight thought, he summoned the information panel.

【Zhu Yu】

Age: 18/120

[Spiritual Root: Wood and Earth, "Third Grade"]

[Attributes: Physical Strength 1.3, Spirit 4.5]

[Cultivation Level: Early Stage of Qi Refining "51%" Characteristic: Erosion]

[Skill: Mastery of the "Basic Visualization Diagram" "30/10000" Characteristics: Focusing the mind, concentrating the spirit]

[Skill: Tier 1, Low Grade: Corpse Control Technique "Beginner 1/100"]

Tier 1 Superior: Cicada Contract (Fragment) "Beginner"

Tier 1, Low Grade: Chewing Gold and Eating Iron (Fragment) "Beginner"

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[Original Destiny: Underworld Yun Yin Sophora japonica]

More than ten days have passed.

As he continuously channeled his spiritual energy into his physical body, and with the nourishment of Blood Fang Spirit Rice, his physique finally transformed to the strength required for the Qi Refining stage. Without using his spiritual energy, he could lift a thousand pounds with one arm.

If placed in the mortal realm, they would undoubtedly possess divine strength!

After his physical transformation, he changed the panel attributes to be based on the standards of Qi Refining Realm cultivators, so the values ​​looked significantly reduced.

Apart from physical fitness.

Not counting the Divine Sea Ring, the number of Divine Soul Particles has reached ninety-seven, bringing it one step closer to the seven hundred Divine Soul Particles required for the late stage of Qi Refining.

Zhu Yu checked the analysis time for "Chew Gold and Eat Iron," which would be completed in three days. He nodded in satisfaction and his gaze fell on "Corpse Control Technique."

The beginner-level "Corpse Control Technique" can refine and control up to ten corpses, but it is limited to the first-tier low-grade level. The higher the level, the fewer corpses can be controlled.

The control range is approximately ten times the area covered by divine sense.

If the corpse refining is only temporarily controlled and suppressed, the number will be approximately five to ten times the amount of the refined corpse, depending on the strength of the soul.

As spiritual energy nourishes the technique, the "Corpse Control Technique" becomes more and more perfect, allowing for the refinement of more corpses and the control of higher-level corpses.

"First, refine the tiger's corpse..."

Having just mastered the spell, Zhu Yu couldn't resist the urge to try it out. He got up from the bed and quickly walked towards the stairs.

Not long after.

Arriving at the edge of the three-acre corpse field, Zhu Yu looked around at the increasingly lush "corpse taro" and stepped into the field.

Just then, his expression changed, and a spiritual energy shield with a faint gray hue appeared on his body in the blink of an eye.

next moment.

boom…

A dark shadow suddenly darted out from the field and crashed into the protective barrier. With a dull thud, the barrier rippled, and the shadow was thrown into the air, revealing its form.

It was a creature the size of an adult's fist, shaped like a mantis, with a black and red body, resembling an insect carved from jade. Its forelimbs were sickle-like, shimmering with a pale red glow.

"Advanced Insect..."

Zhu Yu retreated to the edge of the field, frowned and glanced at it. With a slight thought, one after another, black corpse beetles with gray patterns emerged from his palm. Their carapaces extended wings, and with a flap of their wings, they turned into afterimages and rushed straight towards the rank-up insect.

Once the corpse controlled by "Corpse Control Technique" dies or becomes unable to move, "Corpse Control Technique" itself can also be used as a means of sneak attacking the enemy.

Ten corpse beetles quickly surrounded the mantis demon insect, baring their ferocious fangs and pouncing directly on it.

bass…

Facing ten corpse beetles, the mantis demon was not afraid at all. Its sickle-shaped forelimbs danced with afterimages, and the blades flashed wildly. While protecting itself, it also cut the flying corpse beetles into several pieces.

"What a ferocious insect..."

Zhu Yu was surprised for a moment, but remained calm. With a thought, the fallen corpse beetle's remains exploded, turning into a ball of spiritual energy, which then condensed back into a form and pounced on the mantis demon insect that had landed on the branches of the corpse taro.

"I can grind you down to your death!"

The words fell.

With a flash of light, the corpse beetle, utterly powerless to resist, was once again cleaved into several pieces.

The mantis demon tilted its head and looked at the corpse beetle that had transformed into a ball of spiritual energy. Its sickle-shaped forelimbs rubbed against each other, making the pale red spiritual light even brighter.

"I refuse to believe it's just a mere demonic insect..."