Simultaneous Transmigration: We Level Up Alone Across Multiple Worlds

Chen Chen's cave dwelling is not located in the core area of ​​the outer sect.

It took Nangong Wan some effort to find the location; the area she chose was really too remote.

The spiritual energy radiates outward from the core area of ​​the outer gate, but by the time it reaches this mountain range, only a thin layer remains.

The surrounding mountain ridges are dotted with low pines and gravel slopes, making the spirit-gathering array less efficient here than elsewhere.

The waterfall cascades down from a break in the wall.

The water volume was small, and it fell into a small pool at the bottom.

The sound of water echoed through the narrow valley. Nangong Wan landed behind an old pine tree above the side of the waterfall.

The gnarled pine branches obscured her figure, and the water ripples swayed faintly behind the waterfall.

The most basic array of banners forming a barrier is no different from a transparent sheet of paper in the eyes of a Core Formation cultivator.

The stone chamber behind the barrier is not large, and the chisel marks on the stone walls have not been worn away by time, indicating that the cave was only recently opened.

The interior furnishings are immediately apparent.

A disciple in gray robes was sitting cross-legged on a stone bed.

Nangong Wan's gaze involuntarily lingered on Chen Chen's face.

I met him once in the stone hall, but I was busy enjoying the snacks and didn't notice him.

Looking at it now, it's actually quite pleasing to the eye.

They saw Chen Chen circulating his energy.

Nangong Wan could see the flow of his spiritual energy. She hadn't practiced the cultivation path of the Sharp Metal Technique, but with the eyesight of a Core Formation cultivator, it was still easy for her to see the spiritual energy circulation of a Qi Refining disciple.

The cycle is steady and unhurried.

This level of patience isn't particularly rare at the third level of Qi Refining.

"The Sharp Metal Technique, self-taught by a rogue cultivator?"

The biggest problem with self-taught practitioners is their crudeness.

Without guidance, one has to guess the subtleties of the cultivation path on their own, which can easily lead to unwanted ridges growing in the meridians. Over time, the meridian walls become covered with tiny, hidden injuries. This not only slows down the cultivation speed but also poses a significant risk when breaking through major bottlenecks.

But this person's meridian circulation doesn't have that rough feel.

Nangong Wan wanted to watch for a while longer.

It's curious that Chen Chen, a disciple at the third level of Qi Refining, without a master or the support of others, chose to live in the most remote corner where spiritual energy is scarce.

Judging from the rhythm of the body's internal circulation, he has been sitting like this for quite some time.

Nangong Wan noticed the stack of discarded talismans next to Chen Chen.

The number of them wasn't large, but the way they were discarded was very consistent, all basic mistakes made by beginners. There were also some finished ones on the side, indicating that he had spent quite a while drawing them.

The talisman pen was the cheapest kind made of bamboo, and the tip was already somewhat forked. It was for a newcomer who couldn't even afford a good talisman pen...

Nangong Wan hesitated for a moment before leaving the tree branch.

They retreated to the mountain path on the side of the waterfall, no longer concealing themselves, and walked towards the waterfall from the main road.

She raised her hand and made a slight gesture, and the curtain of water broke apart in front of her.

The waterfall water flows around the two sides of the break, revealing a path just wide enough for people to pass through.

Chen Chen noticed something was wrong, slowly stopped his practice, and saw a familiar figure standing on the shore through the broken edge.

All the possibilities of why the Core Formation Elder would be standing at the entrance of his cave went through his mind.

Regardless, he got off the stone bed, stopped a few steps away from her, and bowed.

"Disciple greets Elder."

"Are you learning how to make talismans?"

"However, simply figuring things out on your own by following these books doesn't count."

There are only two possibilities for someone who started from scratch and learned on their own to achieve this success rate in such a short time.

Either someone is secretly guiding him, or he himself has some kind of foundation or talent in talismans.

The fact that he was a rogue cultivator ruled out the first possibility.

That leaves only the second option.

The word "lazy" doesn't even apply to this person.

Nangong Wan made a decision.

"Hmm... You've been quite diligent. From now on, you are my disciple."

"You can ask me about cultivation problems. I won't give you much help before you reach the Foundation Establishment stage; how far you go depends on yourself."

After speaking, she took out a communication jade slip and a storage bag from her storage bracelet and flicked them with her fingertips.

The jade slip and storage bag flew to Chen Chen's side and landed steadily in his palm.

"Contact me through this if you need anything. Also, this place is terrible; I'll draw up a better one for you in a while."

Chen Chen took it and immediately put it into his sleeve without the slightest hesitation.

"Thank you, Master..."

Nangong Wan didn't say anything more, turned around and transformed into a streak of light to leave, even more anxious than before.

The water curtain closed, and the sound of the waterfall filled the cave once more.

Chen Chen looked down at the storage bag in his hand.

As soon as it was opened, everything flew out.

First came the token.

The material was changed from bamboo and wood to jade. The front features a cloud pattern over the moon, while the back is engraved with the name of Nangong Wan.

It is a private token.

Two bottles of elixirs.

The Qi Cultivation Pill comes in bottles of ten. This kind of pill is a valuable commodity in the market stalls for those in the Qi Refining stage. When I was a rogue cultivator, I had to save up for two months before I could afford to buy a bottle.

There are several dozen low-grade spirit stones and three mid-grade spirit stones.

Among Qi Refining disciples, this kind of thing is rarely seen; even the older disciples who set up stalls can't make change.

A set of dark blue disciple robes.

Chen Chen hesitated for a moment, but still changed into this outfit. After all, if you take resources from others, you have to abide by the rules.

He put everything away, leaving only Nangong Wan's token.

This Sharp Metal Technique is truly impossible to continue cultivating for even a moment longer.

……

……

Three years later.

The cave dwelling has been moved to a different location.

The new cave dwelling is located on a hillside on the edge of the core area, consisting of three stone chambers facing south.

He himself re-set up the spirit-gathering array in the new cave.

Chen Chen slowly circulated his energy on the futon rich in spiritual energy.

The Secret of the Heavenly Heart

This cultivation manual was copied by Chen Chen using his token after Nangong Wan accepted him as a disciple, once he entered the inner sect's scripture pavilion.

The Heavenly Heart Star belongs to the Metal element, while the Kan Palace belongs to the Water element. When the star falls into the Kan Palace, it signifies the mutual generation of Metal and Water, which perfectly corresponds to his dual spiritual roots of Metal and Water.

Unfortunately, it's only a fragment, and can only be cultivated up to the early stage of Core Formation.

"Early stage of Core Formation. Enough for a long time."

This cycle has repeated countless times over the past three years.

Reaching the peak of Qi Refining Level 3, with the improved cultivation efficiency after the purification of dual spiritual roots, plus an abundance of spirit stones and pills, this speed is already quite fast, and theoretically it could be even faster.

Chen Chen tried to imitate the Three Revolutions Rejuvenation Technique, burning countless pills and spirit stones in the process, all to solidify his magical power, but the effect was not strong.

So they gave up.

Over the past three years, his secondary skills have also improved along with his cultivation level.

He was most skilled at making talismans, and his intuition about talismans, translated from Chen Chen's side, was constantly at work.

He had just passed the initial hurdles in alchemy and weapon crafting.

Although they have a basic understanding of formations, the Hidden Moon Sect is quite stuck on this aspect of knowledge.

It seems we can only place our hopes on Xin Ruyin.

"When out in public, only show your talisman-making skills. There's no need for anyone else to know."

The cultivation method has been changed, and the cultivation level has been reached, but the Foundation Establishment Pill is still nowhere to be found.

Now that he has reached the peak of Qi Refining, he can no longer wait for the Foundation Establishment Pill.