One person: Lu Jin, do I look like your master?

The manual describes that if one can cultivate to the third level, one's entire body can be completely transformed into Qi, perfectly returning to the state of primordial Qi.

Immaculate and without flaw, in harmony with the Dao, one breaks free from the shackles, roams freely in the world, and lives a long and prosperous life—this is called ascension to immortality.

Upon seeing this, Wang Xuan couldn't help but shake his head.

"Reaching the third level is incredible; you can directly ascend to immortality?"

"Easy for you to say..."

He muttered to himself, the image of Zuo Ruotong, the leader of the Trinity Sect, appearing in his mind.

"In the original work, Zuo Ruotong's performance was ridiculously strong, with short-term flight and the setting up of a powerful barrier... but it was probably still far from true 'ascension to immortality' and 'merging with the Dao'."

Throughout his life, Zuo Ruotong never truly reached the third level of perfection; his Dao heart was shattered, and he passed away tragically.

Wang Xuan's eyes flickered as he fell into deep thought.

"I always felt that the third level of 'Triple Rebirth' might not be as simple as Zuo Ruotong had portrayed it at the time."

Or rather, limited by his era, his understanding, and his own obsessions, he failed to truly unlock the full potential of the third level.

Chapter 5 Experience Orb

Inside the thatched hut, the light from the oil lamp cast flickering shadows on Wang Xuan's face.

He slowly opened his eyes, and a faint flow of Qi seemed to flash and disappear deep in his pupils, a trace left after absorbing the vast knowledge base of "Triple Rebirth".

In my mind, the profound and complex energy circulation routes and key points are clearly imprinted, as if they were innate.

However, knowledge is knowledge, and practice is practice.

It's like getting the world's top martial arts manual; you can read all the words and understand the diagrams, but you still have to actually practice it yourself.

It remains incredibly difficult; every step could lead to a pitfall, and even the slightest misstep in the rhythm of a breath could result in a completely different outcome.

Wang Xuan understood the reasoning behind it all, and he cast his expectant gaze toward the most prominent "Check-in" button on the system screen.

This will be his first sign-in; what will it bring? Will it be a timely help or an added bonus?

Clearing his mind of distractions and concentrating, Wang Xuan gently touched the button with his mind.

The crisp electronic sound rang out again, and a flash of light appeared on the screen.

"Congratulations, host, you have successfully checked in and received 1 [Universal Cultivation Experience Bead]"

The moment the sound faded, Wang Xuan saw that in the first of the 10x10 grids in his system inventory, there was a virtual bead about the size of a longan, radiating a soft blue glow.

Inside the bead, it seems as if countless tiny stars are flowing, making it mysterious and alluring.

Wang Xuan immediately used his mind to lock onto the bead, and detailed information about it appeared:

[Universal Cultivation Experience Bead]: After use, it can inject a large amount of universal cultivation experience into any cultivation technique or skill that the host has mastered, significantly improving its proficiency and depth of understanding.

"Great!"

Upon seeing this introduction, Wang Xuan almost couldn't help but cheer, a genuine and relieved smile spreading across his face!

This is like a pillow for someone who's sleepy—perfect timing!

He was worried about this! Although the "Triple Rebirth" was a divine skill, the more profound the skill, the higher the threshold for entry, and the more demanding it was on the cultivator's comprehension, aptitude, and even luck.

Although he received the "standard answer" through the system's initiation, he still had to practice and guide that ethereal "Qi" step by step on his own.

It's still unknown how long it will take to figure things out, how many failures it will experience, or even if it might lead to personal injury due to making a mistake.

Now, the appearance of this experience bead has perfectly solved this biggest problem!

It can directly instill "experience" into him, allowing him to skip the initial and most difficult exploration stage and directly gain physical memories and insights!

"I wonder how many detours we'll avoid because of this!"

Wang Xuan was filled with relief.

Without any hesitation, his gaze swept between two items in his system inventory—the icon for the "Triple Rebirth" manual and the [Universal Cultivation Experience Bead].

As for the dim icon next to it, representing the booklet left behind by Old Man Wang, he only glanced at it before making his decision.

"Father, I'm sorry. It's not that I've forgotten my roots or look down on what you left behind."

He silently spoke to the deceased old man in his heart.

"Now that I have been fortunate enough to receive a more systematic and powerful inheritance, I must make the most efficient choice."

Time is precious; I must invest my limited resources in paths with higher potential.

This isn't ingratitude, but a rational choice. When you have an elevator that goes straight to the sky, there's no need to repeatedly figure out how to climb stairs.

My father's booklet may serve as a reference for understanding the underlying principles in the future, but it will definitely no longer be my main focus.

With a thought, Wang Xuan decisively selected "Use" on the [Universal Cultivation Experience Bead] and set its target as—"Triple Rebirth"!

The moment he made his choice, the blue experience bead in his system inventory suddenly burst forth with a dazzling light, then transformed into a pure, cool stream of energy that instantly shot out of the inventory interface.

It surged directly into Wang Xuan's limbs and bones, penetrated deep into his meridians, and finally flowed into his dantian!

Immediately afterwards, an incredibly wonderful feeling occurred!

Wang Xuan had no intention of actively circulating his energy, but the "Qi" in his body seemed to be subtly guided by an invisible hand, and began to circulate in the body according to the first level of the "Reverse Life Triple" technique!

The route was precise and accurate, the speed was neither too fast nor too slow, and the breathing rhythm naturally matched it.

Every impact on the key points, every turn in the flow of Qi, is just right, perfectly replicating the most ideal and standard state in the cultivation manual!

It felt as if a master with profound spiritual cultivation was guiding his Qi circulation step by step.

The most accurate "muscle memory" and "meridian memory" will be directly imprinted into the deepest part of his body!

The process lasted for about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.

As the external guiding force gradually dissipated, Wang Xuan clearly felt the faint and elusive Qi sensation in his dantian.

It has become clear and abundant, like a small spring, with warm Qi flowing slowly and continuously within it.

The three stages of reverse rebirth, the first stage—Qi filling the whole body—is complete!

Wang Xuan suddenly opened his eyes and instinctively clenched his fists.

"Click..."

A slight popping sound came from the finger bones.

A sense of power far greater than before surged forth from the depths of my body!

As if a heavy shackle had been removed, my whole body resonated with energy, my blood and qi surged like a stream, and my five senses became more acute than ever before.

The chirping of insects outside the window, the sound of the wind in the distant mountains and forests, and even the sound of dust falling inside the house could all be clearly heard.

As far as the eye could see, the outlines of objects in the darkness became even clearer.

He tried throwing a punch at the air.

The force of the punch was so fierce that it even produced a clear sound of air being torn apart! In his previous life, this was a power he would never have dared to imagine.

"This feeling of being filled with power is wonderful..."

Wang Xuan looked down at his hands, feeling the new energy flowing through his body, and an uncontrollable, novel, and excited smile appeared on his face.

In my previous life, as an ordinary person living in a purely materialistic world, how could I have ever experienced this wonderful feeling of controlling extraordinary power?

This is not just an increase in strength, but a completely new experience brought about by a leap in the level of life, which is intoxicating.

However, despite his excitement, Wang Xuan's mind remained unusually clear.

Becoming an immortal? Ascending to heaven?

That goal is too distant, too unattainable. He can only take it one step at a time, steadily improving himself.

Moreover, after carefully comprehending the first level of "Triple Rebirth" and combining it with his memories of reading comics in his previous life, he gained a more sober understanding of this unique skill.

In Wang Xuan's view, the Triple Rebirth technique leans more towards the ultimate "skill" than the perfection of the "Dao".

He recalled that Zhang Zhiwei had said in the original work: the Golden Light Mantra and the Reverse Life Triple Rebirth are similar in some ways, both being means of self-protection, but their core is different.

The golden light of the Golden Light Mantra is a natural product of the practitioner's "cultivation of both mind and body".

It is one of the external manifestations of a powerful life force cultivation. The essence of cultivation always lies in improving one's nature and life force.

The reversed triple rebirth is exactly the opposite, which, in Wang Xuan's view, is indeed putting the cart before the horse.

In the world of Under One Person, the most core and fundamental concept is undoubtedly "cultivating both body and spirit".

Any path that deviates from this core may gain powerful and unique strength, but it may also harbor huge hidden dangers and limitations.

Wang Xuan changed the subject and thought objectively.

"On the other hand, looking at the entire world of supernatural beings, the Triple Rebirth technique is definitely a top-tier 'technique'!"

Its power is undeniable.

The ultimate defense, the ability to quickly heal injuries, the huge boost to physical strength, and the various wonders (even if only theoretical) that can be achieved at a high level of cultivation are enough to drive countless supernatural beings crazy.

At least in terms of "self-defense" and "combat," it can be considered a unique skill.

"We cannot deny its value as a 'powerful tool' just because of the potential path problems it may have."

Wang Xuan understood.

"The key lies in the person who uses it. I can cultivate it and draw upon its power, but I must never entrust all my cultivation to it. Cultivating one's life force is the foundation."

He regarded the Threefold Reversal of Life as a sharp sword, which could be used to protect the path and cut through thorns, but the core was the strength of the person wielding the sword.

Having figured all this out, Wang Xuan felt much calmer. He felt the power of the first level of the Reverse Rebirth Triple Realm within his body, and his gaze returned to the system interface.

"I wonder what good stuff I'll get from signing in tomorrow?"

Chapter 6 Signing in Again

The night is dark and everything is silent.

The small mountain village fell into a deep sleep, with only the occasional bark of a dog coming from afar, which only made the place seem more lonely and desolate.

Wang Xuan lay on the cold earthen bed, staring with his eyes open at the roof beams that were swallowed by darkness.

Although her body felt warm and energetic from successfully cultivating the first level of "Reverse Rebirth Triple Technique," mental fatigue and chaotic thoughts surged like waves.

The small mountain village where he lived was extremely remote.

Located deep within the folds of the mountains, it is accessible only by a single, bumpy dirt road that winds its way to the town dozens of miles away.

The village is mostly populated by elderly people and children who stay behind, while most of the young and strong have gone out to work and rarely come back even once a year.

With limited access to information and scarce resources, it seemed to have been forgotten in a corner by the rapidly developing era.

Wang Xuan has been here for eighteen years and has long been accustomed to the rhythm of life here.

He completed primary and junior high school in the town step by step, and then barely finished high school.

As a time traveler, he did not become a genius with exceptional intelligence. Apart from bringing him a more precocious mind and some scattered fragments of knowledge, his memories from his previous life did not bring about any earth-shattering changes to his studies.

Mathematics, physics, and chemistry still gave him a headache, and classical Chinese couldn't make him a literary talent.

More importantly, the family's financial situation was really tight.

Old Man Wang is getting old and can only make a living by farming a small amount of land and occasionally going up the mountain to collect some mountain products to exchange for money. It's already the limit to support his son's education up to high school.

Wang Xuan was also self-aware, knowing that even if he sold everything he owned to attend an ordinary university, with his grades and major, it was uncertain whether he could find a good job to repay his father in the future, and it might even worsen his already impoverished family situation.

So, after graduating from high school, he resolutely returned to the village, intending to find a job nearby, whether it was doing odd jobs in town.

We should still contract a few acres of mountain land. We need to improve our family's situation first, so that my father, who has worked hard all his life, can relax for a few years and enjoy his retirement.

However, fate played a cruel trick. He had just graduated, and his future plans were still swirling in his mind, not yet in place, when Old Man Wang suddenly passed away.

This sudden blow almost broke him.

Then came the world-shattering truth about the "Outcasts," the shock of his father's Quanxing identity, the arrival of the system's cheat code, and the infusion of divine martial arts manuals... This series of dazzling changes impacted his nerves like a rollercoaster.

Joy, shock, confusion, sadness, and anxiety about the future... all these emotions intertwined, leaving him feeling a deep-seated weariness.

It was a heavy pressure of facing enormous changes and the unknown alone.

He exhaled a long breath, forcing himself to stop his wild thoughts.

"Go to sleep! Even if the sky falls, we'll deal with it tomorrow!"