Surviving in the Demonic Sect, one begins cultivation by retrieving corpses.

Only about half a month had passed since Gu Zhao arrived.

However, his cultivation level has progressed from the initial second level of the Fetal Movement stage to the current eighth level.

He has successively crossed six realms, a terrifying pace.

He could only sigh that all of this was due to his own hard work and sweat.

The great cauldron in his mind trembled once more, and the words on it appeared.

[Master of the Cauldron: Gu Zhao]

[Cultivation Level: Eighth Level of Fetal Movement (13% complete)]

[Cultivation Technique: Corpse Water Azure Wave Scripture (Completed)]

[Miraculous Fetal Movements: Golden Skin and Jade Networks, Mercury-Rich Blood and Silver Marrow, Clear Spirit and Radiant Beauty!]

[Rare Items: Qian Yuan True Qi, Yu Shu Descending Thunder True Qi, Zheng Qi Turning the Book Qi.]

[Talisman/Magic Treasure: Minghua Water Escape Talisman.]

Gu Zhao was pleasantly surprised again.

He was astonished to discover that under the section on "Fetal Movement Miracles," two new phenomena had appeared—[Mercury Blood and Silver Marrow] and [Divine Clarity and Jade Beauty]!

He already knew that the [Mercury Blood Silver Marrow] was one of the four divine wonders that could be cultivated at the Fetal Movement Realm.

As for "divine purity and jade elegance", he had never heard of it in his previous studies of the Mingyi sect of Taoism.

Gu Zhao focused his mind and calmed his breath, using the method of internal observation to carefully examine himself.

One could see that the meridians throughout his body were like intertwined golden and silver threads, with pure internal energy surging and flowing between them, endlessly regenerating.

This is precisely the miraculous effect of the [Golden Skin Jade Network], which can greatly accelerate cultivation and help him make progress.

He immediately focused his attention on his lower dantian, and when his gaze fell upon it, he was instantly jolted.

Within the dantian, the previously scattered and drifting internal energy has transformed, no longer existing in a misty, ethereal state, but instead condensing into a clear, gurgling spiritual spring.

Gu Zhao was both surprised and delighted.

"Refine the vaporized liquid!"

This is one of the two prerequisites for entering the Qi Refining Realm.

In addition to ingesting true qi into their bodies, cultivators must also transform the qi within their bodies into liquid spiritual flow. Only by doing this can they control true qi.

The threshold of refining qi into liquid has trapped and killed countless cultivators.

Gu Zhao was naturally delighted. So, what was the root cause of his ability to achieve "Qi Refining into Liquid"?

He focused his mind on his bloodline and found that it was indeed the case.

At this moment, the blood in his body was completely different. Its texture became increasingly dense and heavy, and as it flowed, a layer of clear, glassy luster faintly rippled out. His whole body gave off a mysterious feeling of being reborn and cleansed of all mortal ties.

This must be the miraculous power of [Mercury Blood Silver Marrow], which can directly transform the internal energy generated in one's dantian into liquid.

It can also strengthen the body by allowing the Qi and blood to circulate through the body in each cycle.

At this moment, he felt his strength increase exponentially, and his limbs and bones were filled with an endless stream of powerful energy.

Each advancement in the Fetal Movement Realm strengthens one's constitution and enhances the power of Qi and blood.

The fetal movement realm, to those who have not cultivated, is like a martial arts master, capable of leaping several meters and lifting a cauldron.

Unfortunately, it was ultimately just the embryonic stage, a mortal body.

They were no match for those who had mastered the Qi cultivation realm and were able to control precious Qi.

Gu Zhao pondered again, what exactly is the last extraordinary skill, "Divine Purity and Jade Beauty"?

Gu Zhao looked around and examined himself using his internal vision, but he still couldn't find the slightest clue.

Suddenly, a thought flashed through my mind:

Could this supernatural power be specifically designed to amplify one's own divine sense?

Gu Zhao immediately focused his mind and concentrated all his senses into the depths of his sea of ​​consciousness.

In an instant!

He felt his mind suddenly clear, all the chaotic and complicated thoughts of the past vanished, and his entire sea of ​​consciousness was as clear and transparent as if it had been washed by jade dew, empty and flawless.

A vertical golden line appeared between his brows, radiating a clear glow.

He suddenly realized that his divine sense had unknowingly grown several times stronger.

The hazy parts of the Daoist scriptures and the obscure parts of cultivation that I used to ponder have all become clear.

This is the true wonder of the [Divine Purity and Jade Bones], which can enhance one's cultivation and understanding!

Gu Zhao circulated the "Corpse Water Azure Wave Scripture" again, and some obscure aspects of cultivation seemed to suddenly become clear.

No wonder my "Corpse Water Blue Wave Sutra" is already marked as "(Completed)" in the last column.

It seems to be related to this strange phenomenon.

After activating it for a while, Gu Zhao felt a bit dizzy and lightheaded, so he withdrew from the state.

The vertical gold line between his eyebrows also slowly disappeared.

Gu Zhao was very satisfied; this underwater adventure had been quite fruitful.

Not only did it break through two realms, but it also awakened two new divine abilities.

The most important thing right now!

The goal is to find an entry-level cultivation method, learn the method of gathering Qi recorded within it, and thereby formally enter the realm of Qi cultivation.

He now possesses three streams of true qi within his body, but it remains to be seen whether he can fully integrate them into his body and use them for his own purposes through suitable cultivation techniques.

Gu Zhao calculated the time with his fingers and saw that there was still an hour before dawn, so he closed his eyes, concentrated, and devoted himself to cultivation again.

The practice of self-cultivation is like water dripping on a stone, eventually wearing it down!

The next day.

A knock came at the door of the quiet room.

A familiar voice called out, "Zhao-ge'er, are you up yet?"

"Got to work today!"

Gu Zhao opened his eyes and stepped out of the quiet room; the first light of dawn was already appearing outside.

Sui Beifeng is farther from Yinshui River than the courtyard house, so he needs to set off earlier.

The stable and several body retrievers were already guarding the door.

Everyone was refreshed and had rosy complexions. The spirit wine they had drunk yesterday had slowly nourished their bodies, and their cultivation had made some subtle progress.

The men followed suit and greeted him, "Good morning, Brother Zhao."

Gu Zhao responded with a smile.

"Brother Zhao," Ma Fang said smugly, "guess what level my cultivation has reached now?"

Gu Zhao looked around the stables, seemingly taking a deep breath, "Could it be the ninth wave of fetal movement?"

The stableman stammered, "How could that be? It's the sixth fetal movement."

"Old Ma, I've been working in the morgue for six years, and now I'm at the sixth level of the fetal movement stage, which is considered average."

"It can be used for both offense and defense."

The three corpse retrievers beside him nodded in agreement. It should be noted that there are very few cultivators in the corpse retrieval room who can reach the seventh level of the Fetal Movement Realm.

Generally, only those in charge of guarding the palace could reach such a level.

Gu Zhao nodded. He didn't want to stay in the stables with their large communal sleeping area. He was willing to pay several times the monthly fee for a peaceful and quiet place to cultivate.

This alone shows that when Ma Fang first became a menial disciple, he harbored ambitions to break through the Qi Refining Realm, enter the outer sect of the sect, and escape this lowly corpse-collecting menial job.

The stableman asked curiously, "Brother Zhao, what level have you reached?"

"I remember about two weeks ago, you broke through the third level of fetal movement. What about now?"

Gu Zhao thought for a moment and said, "Eightfold fetal movement."

The stable owner naturally didn't believe it, saying, "He broke through four realms in half a month."

"Brother Zhao, do you think I believe Old Ma?"

The stable master didn't seem to care, and with a grin, pulled out a wine flask from behind his back.

It was the monkey fruit wine they ordered yesterday, and even after a night, it still had a wonderfully fragrant aroma.

"Look!"

"This is a small half-cup that I specially saved. I diluted it with some water, and we'll pour it on ourselves later."

"I promise I'll go to work today."

"Everyone knows about the money spent on the Dharma today."

Gu Zhao understood that this was a grand publicity stunt about drinking the spirit wine yesterday.