Cultivating Immortality Through a Hundred Lifetimes: I Possess the Heavenly Book of Merit

"For longevity and good health, I choose Changchun Gong!"

"Cultivation of immortality naturally involves conflict, and the Inch Sword Technique is clearly better..."

The group of immortal seedlings discussed animatedly. Many had already decided on the cultivation method they would practice in the future, while others looked back and forth at the cultivation methods laid out in front of them. Each one had its own advantages, and they wanted them all.

Like a profusion of flowers catching the eye, it's difficult to choose for a moment.

Yu Yan saw that Kong Shang had already distributed the techniques one by one, but he continued to explain them verbally.

"From the introduction of spiritual energy into the body to the transformation of spiritual energy into internal spiritual power, this is the beginning of cultivation, known as the Qi Refining stage, which is divided into nine levels."

"After Qi Refining comes Foundation Establishment, which is the realm our master has reached. However, that is still too far away for us; we should focus on the present."

Yes, it's all about the present.

You shouldn't choose a cultivation method that's unsuitable for you just because you like it, as that will affect you for the rest of your life.

Even if Yu Yan can be reborn by accumulating merit, he should still do his best in this life.

Only by standing higher can one lay a deeper foundation for cultivation in the next life.

Now that he is only born with five spiritual roots, his cultivation will certainly be difficult, and he will need far more resources than ordinary outer disciples. Therefore, the various cultivation arts he needs to learn are extremely important.

From this perspective, it seems he doesn't have many other options.

"The Spirit Talisman Scripture"

Yu Yan picked up the cultivation manual, opened the cover, and was greeted by a jumble of complex and complicated text.

Traditional Chinese characters, no, they don't quite look like characters, they're more like runes—

Just as Kong Shangji had said, he couldn't understand the scriptures.

Yu Yan looked up and saw that most disciples had chosen Qinglu Daoren's "Inch Sword Technique", a few had "Eternal Spring Skill", and the fewest disciples had chosen "Spirit Talisman Scripture".

At this moment, they were all looking at the complicated scriptures on the first page of the book. Their enthusiasm for obtaining the cultivation techniques was immediately dampened. They then looked at the other techniques, which at least had normal text and there was no need to worry about the difficulty of studying them.

As a result, several people changed their minds and abandoned the "Spiritual Talisman Scripture".

In the end, only Yu Yan was the only disciple who chose the "Spirit Talisman Scripture".

Kong Shangji watched this scene with a sigh, but did not interfere with their choice. He simply waved his hand to retrieve the remaining techniques before continuing:

"Now that you've made your choice, let's go back to the room and study."

"If you have any questions, a private school will be set up tomorrow, where senior disciples will answer your questions."

"Also, Yu Yan..."

Hearing him suddenly call his name, Yu Yan hurriedly stepped forward.

"Senior brother."

"The cultivation method you have chosen is the most difficult. The scriptures need to be translated and compared. Tomorrow at the private school, I will teach you the method of reading them separately."

In an instant, all the disciples looked at Yu Yan.

"Yes."

He bowed his head, feeling all the gazes directed at him, and sighed silently in his heart.

I didn't want to be the one in the spotlight, but who would have thought that choosing the most suitable cultivation method for myself would lead to this situation.

Kong Shangji nodded, dismissed the crowd, and strode away.

……

In the blink of an eye, ten days have passed.

As the first rays of dawn appeared, Yu Yan blew out the candle, closed his cultivation manual, rubbed his tired eyes, and exhaled a long breath.

There was a stack of papers on the table, each as tall as two adults, covered with the text of the "Spiritual Talisman Scripture".

During these seven days, while others had already begun to try cultivating, Yu Yan followed Kong Shangji closely, listening to him explain the translation of the scriptures and asking questions about anything he didn't understand.

While others slept at night, Yu Yan would often light a lamp and study martial arts techniques under the cover of darkness.

Each stroke, each rune, each scripture, all the way to the complete cultivation method.

Hard work pays off. Finally, on the seventh day, Yu Yan finished studying the entire "Spirit Talisman Scripture" and could begin to try cultivating it.

He stood up and stretched, intending to begin meditation, but then he saw what appeared to be a flash of spiritual light outside the window.

"That is—"

The spiritual energy in the courtyard fluctuated, the ancient tree swayed slightly, and then a shout was heard.

"It's done!"

"I did it!"

Everyone was awakened by the loud shout, and they quickly put on their clothes and went outside, where they saw Qi Hao standing under the ancient tree, overjoyed.

"Qi Hao, what are you doing? What are you yelling about so early in the morning?"

Someone asked a question, but was immediately interrupted by Kong Shangji.

"Spiritual light emanates from your body, and spiritual energy flows freely. Qi Hao, you've reached the first level of Qi Refining?"

"Qi Refining Level 1?"

"As expected of Brother Qi."

Congratulations, Brother Qi...

Upon hearing Kong Shangji's words, the anger of the crowd, which had been aroused, vanished instantly, and a gentle breeze in the courtyard cleared their minds.

In just ten days, someone has already reached the first level of Qi Refining?

Qi Hao, with pride on his face, gave a reserved smile to the disciples. When he saw Yu Yan, who looked dejected, he immediately felt much better.

He tilted his head slightly, suppressed his joy, and coldly bowed to the crowd in response.

He then quickly got up and went to Kong Shangji, bowing deeply.

"Thank you so much for your help over the past few days, Senior Brother. I will never forget it."

Kong Shangji waved his hand, signaling Qi Hao to come with him.

The other outer disciples watched the two figures disappear, their eyes filled with envy.

According to Senior Brother Kong, as long as a disciple who cultivates the "Inch Sword Technique" can reach the first level of Qi Refining within a month, he will personally select a flying sword magic weapon as a reward for them.

The ritual implements were personally selected by the direct disciple.

Who wouldn't want such a rare opportunity?

Yu Yan withdrew his gaze, suppressed the slight eagerness rising in his heart, and silently reminded himself that everything is difficult at the beginning, and he must not be impatient.

Now that everything is in place, he can begin his cultivation.

Yu Yan went to a corner of the courtyard alone, and while the others were still envying Qi Hao, he began to practice his cultivation technique according to the teachings in the "Spirit Talisman Scripture".

Close your eyes, and you'll feel a difference throughout your body.

He could sense the unique spiritual energy in the air, lively and dynamic, slowly drawing him in under the attraction of his own spiritual root.

However, in terms of numbers, they are far fewer than the other disciples in the academy.

This is also one of the limitations of the five spiritual roots; their attraction to spiritual energy is far lower than that of other, better spiritual roots.

However, Yu Yan didn't pay much attention to it. He simply focused on circulating his cultivation technique to draw that portion of spiritual energy into his body.

The incantation in his mouth did not dissipate, but rather spread that ball of spiritual energy throughout the body's meridians. A warm current flowed through him, while an invisible stream of energy gathered outside.

The other disciples were still shocked by the news that Qi Hao had entered the first level of Qi Refining. No one noticed that a ripple suddenly appeared around the thin boy in the corner, which quickly dissipated after a moment.

Even if you fall behind others at the beginning, it is not impossible to catch up in the first step of guiding qi into the body.

Yu Yan has a grand vision, so how could he be discouraged by a temporary setback?

If setbacks stand in your way, find a way to overcome them.

The difficulties that cannot stop Yu Yan will only make him stronger.

The path of spiritual cultivation has begun at this moment.