Merit-based card draws, quickly become a Heavenly Emperor

Fang Zheng entered Li Yuanshan's study and quickly found a tattered old painting in a hidden compartment of the bookshelf, with a handwritten letter from Li Yuanshan on it.

After quickly glancing through it, a look of understanding appeared in his eyes.

The path of cultivation in this world has a long history, and as it has developed to this day, countless different lineages have emerged.

But ultimately there are only two main paths.

One type is called "Martial Cultivator," who specializes in cultivating the physical body and blood. Their cultivation levels range from low to high, including Body Tempering, Meridian Opening, and Qi Sea, among others.

Another type is called "Taoist Cultivator," who specializes in strengthening their spiritual soul and practicing extraordinary arts. Their realms are divided into visualization, object manipulation, night travel, and so on.

However, a thousand years ago, the human emperor Taizu was so powerful that he established the Qi Fortune Official Path and divided officials into nine ranks.

From then on, officialdom based on fortune became the mainstream and proper path.

Only after entering public service can one truly cultivate oneself.

Those who are not officially registered or granted official titles will be inferior to others in both cultivation speed and strength.

Upon seeing this, Fang Zheng nodded slightly.

He had studied for many years and had heard tales of a county magistrate praying for rain for the people and a prefect slaying a dragon with a single word.

Its charm is truly captivating.

Li Yuanshan practiced the Linghua lineage within the Daoist cultivation tradition.

By practicing Taoism through painting, one can summon the objects depicted in the painting to fight against enemies.

The ancient painting he left behind is called "Sailing on the Vast Sea," and it contains the introductory techniques of the Linghua Dao (spiritual painting method).

If one has the aptitude for cultivation, one can use this as a basis to enter the ninth level of the [Contemplation] realm.

Fang Zheng picked up the ancient painting, about to unfold it for a closer look, when the card-drawing system reacted again.

"First time obtaining a cultivation technique, the limited-time gacha pool [The Chronicles of Painting] is now activated."

The Art of Painting Through the Ages

"With a single stroke of paint, everything is renewed."

Opening hours: 60 days

Card Pool Tier: Gray - Rank 9

(Guaranteed to get the [Finishing Touch] card within 100 pulls; the card pool will close after you get it.)

The limited-time gacha pool has been activated again?

Fang Zheng suppressed his curiosity about the [Painting Journey] gacha pool, opened the ancient scroll, and was greeted by a picture of a lone sail breaking through the waves and the vast ocean.

Instantly, the [Masterful Hands] card granted Fang Zheng's artistic skills a surge, drawing him completely into the artistic conception of "sailing straight to the vast ocean."

After an unknown amount of time, Fang Zheng finally emerged from this state of mind, feeling sharp-eared and clear-sighted, full of energy, and with a surge of power ready to erupt from between his eyebrows.

"Is this the basics?"

Fang Zheng was surprised and quickly looked through the cultivation notes left by Li Yuanshan.

According to the above, in addition to spirituality and comprehension, the cultivation of the Spirit Painting Path also values ​​the mastery of painting.

It took Li Yuanshan more than half a month to enter the realm of visualization and generate primordial energy.

Compared to him, Fang Zheng was simply a genius among geniuses.

Most importantly, Fang Zheng had never practiced martial arts before, and his Tiger Painting Secret Technique relied entirely on consuming his essence and blood to maintain, which wouldn't last long.

Now that you've entered the realm of visualization, you can consume your Yuan energy to activate the secret technique and suppress the red-clothed evil spirit.

Following the incantation left by Li Yuanshan, Fang Zheng mobilized the Yuan energy in his ancestral aperture between his eyebrows and poured it into the tiger-drawing seal in his left palm.

Sure enough, the bone-chilling cold subsided, and I felt much more refreshed.

He was overjoyed, because originally, the essence and blood alone might not last a week before the evil spirit broke free.

With the help of Yuanli now, it should be more than enough to last for half a month.

In his excitement, he looked at the card-drawing system again.

The cards in "A Chinese Ghost Story" are mostly related to ghosts, while the cards in "The Art of Painting" are mostly related to painting and cultivation.

Especially those two guaranteed cards, which are priceless.

【Life and Death Contract】(Peerless, Rank 9, Gray, Letter): A rare card that allows you to form a contract with a selected ghost and gain complete control over it.

【The Finishing Touch】(Peerless Rank 9 Gray Gift): Talent Card. When summoning a Rank 9 painting spirit in battle, the consumption is reduced, the power is increased, and the duration is extended.

Fang Zheng's eyes lit up as he read the description of the "Life and Death Bond" card.

If you can draw this card, you can completely control the evil spirit in your palm, and the problem will be solved!

Tonight, through suppressing evil spirits and attending the funeral of Lord Li, he has accumulated 30 strands of ashes as merit.

After a brief consideration, he decided to first do a 10-pull in the [Painting Journey] gacha pool to get the guaranteed gray card from his first 10-pull.

Then invest all your merits into the [A Chinese Ghost Story] card pool to get [Life and Death Bond] as soon as possible.

With a thought, Fang Zheng began drawing cards.

First, he painted the Spring and Autumn Annals.

A flash of light appeared, and ten cards emerged, one gray and nine black.

【Ink Soldier】×1 (Collector's Edition, Grade 9 Gray, Intelligence): A special skill card. After use, it can draw the 【Ink Soldier Diagram】, which consumes energy to summon ink soldiers to fight.

【Insight】×3 (Common, Common, Black): Attribute card. Slightly increases insight upon use.

【Skillful Hands】×2 (Common, Common, Black, Gift): Attribute Card. Slightly increases hand dexterity upon use.

【Contemplation Realm Cultivation】×1 (Collector's Edition, Common Black, Wisdom): Cultivation Card. Slightly increases Contemplation Realm cultivation upon use.

【Cultivation Technique Insights】×1 (Collector's Edition, Common Black, Wisdom): Cultivation Technique Card. Slightly increases the insight into the specified cultivation technique upon use.

【Divine Soul】×1 (Treasure·Common Black·Letter): Attribute card, slightly increases Divine Soul strength after use.

【Painting History Anecdotes - Fragment】×1 (Rare - Common - Black - Intelligence): Secret Card. Use to obtain basic information about some famous paintings in the world.

Fang Zheng was overjoyed; the cards he drew this time were all very useful.

The gray card [Ink Splashes to Form Soldiers] can be used in battle, and its effects are self-evident.

The black card also contained cultivation realm information and cultivation techniques, which, once used, would allow Fang Zheng to quickly master the "Canghai Yunfan Jue" passed down to him by Li Yuanshan.

Whether it's martial arts cultivation or Taoist cultivation, talent is extremely important.

Most people in this world are ordinary mortals and cannot cultivate themselves.

Fang Zheng didn't know how talented he was at cultivation, but with the card-drawing system, as long as he had enough merit, he could draw a cultivation card to directly increase his cultivation level.

Not to mention, he can also draw all sorts of attribute cards such as Divine Soul and Affinity for Spiritual Energy, and one day he will be able to become a hexagonal warrior.

In his excitement, Fang Zheng did two more 10-pulls in the Ghost Story gacha pool.

The first time, there were only some black cards with attributes like Yin Wei, Ghost Language, and Yin Qi Affinity.

The second time, a gray card was issued.

【Resurrection Incense】(Rare, Grade 9 Gray, Letter): A rare card. Using it grants the rare 【Resurrection Incense】, which can briefly awaken the mind of evil spirits when lit.

Fang Zheng used all the newly acquired cards and felt the changes within himself.

A cool sensation rushed into my eyes, and the world before me became exceptionally clear; even the halo of candlelight in the distance could be discerned in layers.

My fingers are much more flexible now, and I can hold the pen more steadily than before.

My mind has gained some scattered knowledge about famous paintings, as well as some insights into the "Canghai Yunfan Jue".

The primordial energy in the ancestral aperture between the eyebrows pulsated slightly, increasing by a full half.

According to the cultivation experience records left by Li Yuanshan, each stage of cultivation is divided into four realms: initial entry, minor achievement, major achievement, and perfection.

With his talent, plus the little help from the cultivation cards he drew from the card pool, it won't be long before he can advance to the Lesser Completion of Visualization.

Nodding in satisfaction, Fang Zheng looked at the Resurrection Incense in his hand, raising an eyebrow slightly.

This is a white incense stick about two fingers long. When infused with vital energy, it produces smoke that briefly restores the consciousness of evil spirits.

It's like a pillow being delivered just when you're sleepy; it's perfect for communicating with the evil spirit in your palm.