Chapter 46 I Want to Become an Immortal (15)
Liu Sheng and She Chan agreed to meet at the entrance of Xichun Dormitory just after the full moon the next day.
Both were eager to return to their rooms and begin comprehending the Cultivation Technique in their minds, so they said goodbye in the corridor and headed to their respective rooms.
Amidst this Guai Qi disaster, Cultivating a day earlier might lead to escaping a day sooner. Even if not escaping, possessing Cultivation could provide more self-preservation when facing weird objects.
Moreover, for Liu Sheng, this was perhaps the closest she had ever been to Cultivation. Although she appeared calm on the surface, her inner excitement could no longer be contained.
Liu Sheng sat on her bed, closed her eyes, and summoned the Seven Profound Spirit Qi Art in her mind, carefully comprehending it word by word.
Although obtained amidst the Guai Qi disaster, this Cultivation Technique was surprisingly quite normal.
The Seven Profound Spirit Qi Art is a highly adaptable basic Cultivation Technique introduced by Seven Profound Mountain, suitable for Cultivators of any Physique, as long as they have a root bone. It is easy to learn, very suitable for Cultivation novices, and its high adaptability allows for smooth transitions to stronger Cultivation Techniques in the future.
Overall, for Liu Sheng at this time, it was already the best Cultivation Technique.
According to what is stated in this Cultivation Technique, the Realm divisions in this world are Qi Refinement Stage, Foundation Establishment Stage, Golden Core Stage, Nascent Soul Stage, and Soul Transformation Stage. The Qi Refinement Stage is divided into ten levels, while the later Realms are divided into Early, Middle, and Late Stages.
Although basic, this Cultivation Technique includes Cultivation methods from the Qi Refinement Stage to the Soul Transformation Stage.
What she did not expect was that, unlike Cultivation in her world, Cultivation here does not require connecting and comprehending a specific deity. It only requires self-absorption of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, guiding Qi into the body, and transforming it into one's own spiritual power. As the Spiritual Qi within the body increases, one's Cultivation and Realm continuously improve.
Liu Sheng did not yet know how this Rank of power corresponded to her world, but she decided to try Cultivating first.
Liu Sheng organized her thoughts, sat still for a moment, and habitually used meditation to calm herself down, slowly entering a state of mental unity.
She crossed her legs, with the soles of her feet facing upwards, placed the seven profound token on her lap, overlapped her hands with palms facing upwards, interlocked her thumbs, and formed a hand seal suspended above her Dantian. She then began to adjust her breathing according to the Cultivation Technique's requirements, attempting to sense the surrounding Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi.
At first, Liu Sheng could only feel the warmth of her own breath and the sound of her heartbeat. She felt nothing of the surrounding Heaven and Earth Qi.
The Seven Profound Spirit Qi Art also mentioned that it is difficult for beginners to sense Spiritual Qi on the first day, as it requires time and patience.
But she didn't have much time; she couldn't slowly Breakthrough with such meticulous effort.
Perhaps she was a bit anxious, as her breathing immediately became chaotic, making it even harder to sense the surrounding Qi.
After realizing this, Liu Sheng immediately focused her mind and readjusted her state using meditation. The seven profound token subtly emitted a cool sensation, permeating every pore of her body.
Gradually, Liu Sheng felt her body begin to relax, and her breathing became more even and prolonged.
She tried to expand her mind, seemingly able to vaguely sense everything in the room even with her eyes closed. Although she still couldn't sense the flow of Spiritual Qi, she could perceive a subtle, almost imperceptible fluctuation in the air.
Perhaps it was because this place was already occupied by Guai Qi.
Thus, without realizing it, it was time for the flesh-ball weird objects to roam the human world.
Liu Sheng slowly stopped Cultivating and entered a state of 'playing dead'.
Although there was no progress for now, Liu Sheng had Cultivated all night and did not feel tired at all. Instead, she was full of vigor and clear-headed.
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Chongdao Shrine was located on the back mountain of Seven Profound Academy, shrouded in dim, indistinct mist. Liu Sheng and She Chan, carrying their bundles, slowly ascended the moss-covered stone steps. On either side, ancient bamboo forests, covered in corpse spots, rustled in the wind.
Both of them focused intently on the stone steps beneath their feet, not daring to look around. Once they peered into the depths of the dense forest, they could feel that something extremely dangerous and evil was hidden within, ready to pounce at any moment and claim their lives.
Finally, there were no more stone steps ahead. A shrine, majestic, solemn, and mysterious, stood before them.
In front of the shrine, two strange stone beasts stood guard silently. Two red lanterns, gently swaying in the wind, hung on the door, appearing desolate in the mist. They illuminated the plaque above the door, which read "Chongdao Shrine."
The place was silent and moonless, as if this space had been cut off from the river of time.
Liu Sheng and She Chan exchanged a glance, then, with trepidation, walked towards the tightly shut, heavy wooden door.
According to the Hall Master, they were to reside here indefinitely once they entered, until they achieved a Breakthrough.
So Liu Sheng had specifically gone to Qiongxiang Hall beforehand to bid farewell to Pig-Head Chef.
At that time, Pig-Head Chef, while chopping a thick thigh bone, said nonchalantly, "You are already an Upper Dormitory Student and should focus on Cultivation matters. Chongdao Shrine also provides Bigu Pill , so naturally, you don't need to come here."
Then he waved his cleaver, telling her to leave.
Liu Sheng pulled back her thoughts.
The wooden door in front of them was painted red, but the paint had already peeled off in streaks, making it look like blood was flowing down the door under the light of the red lanterns.
Liu Sheng extended her Little Tentacle, grasped the large bronze ring on the door, and gently knocked a few times. In the silent darkness, the sound was exceptionally loud.
A gust of cold wind blew, causing the lanterns to swing violently, and the already dim candlelight flickered erratically.
With a flicker and a flash, the wooden door silently opened a crack.
Faint light seeped through the crack, accompanied by a faint whisper.
Liu Sheng focused and looked down, and a chill immediately ran down her spine. A murky eye silently appeared in the door crack, looking up coolly and meeting her gaze.
She Chan was also greatly startled, but both of them had learned that screaming wildly during a Guai Qi disaster was the most dangerous thing to do, so they both kept their lips tightly sealed, not daring to make a sound.
At this moment, the door slowly opened to both sides, and an old woman dressed in a gray long gown stood in the doorway. Her severely hunched stature made her appear quite short, only reaching their waists, which was why Liu Sheng had seen that eye looking up from a low position.
The old woman held an old lantern in her hand, its candlelight flickering, casting swaying shadows that made her weathered face appear even more eerie. However, her sparse, messy white hair was scattered across her face, making it impossible to see clearly.
"Why... have you come... here?" The old woman's voice was low and hoarse, speaking in broken sentences, as if she hadn't conversed with anyone for a very long time.
Although the old woman looked small and frail, Liu Sheng and She Chan dared not be negligent and first bowed.
She Chan politely asked, "To answer this elder, we are Upper Dormitory Students, here to Cultivate."
"seven profound token, bring it out."
Liu Sheng and She Chan took out their seven profound tokens. The old woman extended a bony hand, as thin as a skeleton, and rubbed it a few times over the smooth, blank surface. She seemed to already know, nodding and saying, "Upper Dormitory Students, follow me."
She tottered into the doorway, holding the lantern. Liu Sheng saw that beneath her sparse white hair, there seemed to be a large bloody hole on the back of her head, and even faint pink brain tissue was visible.
Liu Sheng and She Chan exchanged a glance and followed her.
The large door silently closed tightly behind them.