Chapter 142 (1): Violet Palace Spirit Nurturing Art, Birth of the Spirit!

“Xiyue, the cultivation method I practice is called the Seven Stars Sword Classic. According to its description, the dao base condensed is named the Seven Stars Dao Platform.”“Is my dao base considered a perfect Foundation Establishment?” Lu Changsheng inquired. He felt his Seven Stars Dao Platform most likely qualified as a perfect dao base, but still wanted to confirm. After all, matters concerning Foundation Establishment could not be taken lightly. Moreover, since Xiao Xiyue had divulged personal information like the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique and Moonlight Spirit Body, revealing some details about his cultivation method was reasonable. “The Seven Stars Sword Classic, Seven Stars Dao Platform?” Xiao Xiyue naturally had never heard of this practice. But from the four words ‘Seven Stars Dao Platform’, she knew it was at least a top-tier Peripheral cultivation method. Only methods of that level could condense a dao base aligned with the practice. After a moment’s contemplation, she said, “I’m not certain about this.” “However, I previously discerned your foundation is vigorous. If you successfully reach Foundation Establishment, your dao platform will definitely be flawless.” “If this method suits you and you’ve cultivated it properly, it is highly likely a perfect dao base.” Xiao Xiyue stated with some uncertainty. After all, she was only at the Qi Refining realm. It was simply because she was about to reach Foundation Establishment that Yun Wanshang imparted much knowledge and insights about it. She had also studied quite a bit of information related to Foundation Establishment. But based solely on Lu Changsheng’s brief description, she could not make too many judgments. “If I was originally capable of forging a perfect Foundation Establishment, would possessing this sliver of Great Sun’s essence influence that in any way?” Lu Changsheng continued inquiring. Currently, he did not sense this essence having any negative effects, but was uncertain if it may impact him. “You can rest assured about this, Changsheng,” Xiao Xiyue immediately replied. “The Great Sun’s essence is a priceless heaven-earth wonder, which will only make your foundation more robust and benefit your Foundation Establishment.” “It may even elevate your Seven Stars Dao Platform to an even higher stage.” Xiao Xiyue then imparted more knowledge and insights about Foundation Establishment to Lu Changsheng. Such as what to pay attention to regarding Foundation Establishment’s three obstacles. How to maximize the chances of successfully reaching Foundation Establishment. Regarding Foundation Establishment spirit treasures, how to choose them. How to select the Foundation Establishment spirit treasure most compatible with oneself. In addition to the perfect Foundation Establishment achievable through compatible cultivation methods, there were also Great Sun Dao Base, Profound Yin Dao Base, Primordial Metal Dao Base, Five Phases Dao Base, Three Flowers Convergence Dao Base, and Five Qi Return to Origin Dao Base. Listening to this knowledge about Foundation Establishment opened Lu Changsheng’s eyes greatly. He couldn’t help but marvel – such a small matter as Foundation Establishment, yet it had so many intricacies. No wonder countless rogue cultivators chose to join powers and factions, even selling their lives, just for some Foundation Establishment insights. Because this knowledge was indeed crucial, greatly aiding ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators. Ordinary rogue cultivators could never access such information and had no choice but to join factions at the cost of their lives. “If I displayed my peak Qi Refining attainments, the Lu Family would provide me with some Foundation Establishment insights too.” “But the Lu Family’s understanding of Foundation Establishment is absolutely incomparable to Xiao Xiyue’s.” Lu Changsheng inwardly sighed, once again realizing the benefits of joining a major power. However, Xiao Xiyue’s extensive knowledge stemmed from being a member of the Blue Cloud Sect – one of the four great immortal sects of Jiang Country – and having a Core Formation master. Otherwise, even disciples of ordinary immortal sects may not know so much. “Xiyue, take a look at these Foundation Establishment spirit treasures I’ve prepared for myself and see which ones are suitable,” Lu Changsheng took out five Foundation Establishment spirit treasures from his storage pouch. Since he aimed for perfect Foundation Establishment, he naturally wanted to lay the most solid foundation possible. Although Xiao Xiyue had just lectured him, he still did not fully understand selecting Foundation Establishment spirit treasures. “These are…Blood Yang Fruit, Blood Spirit Mushroom, Profound Yin True Water, Heartvine Lotus, and Jade Soul Flower,” Xiao Xiyue was dazed seeing Lu Changsheng present five Foundation Establishment spirit treasures at once. Though a disciple of a Core Formation true immortal, she was no stranger to the arduous path of cultivation. She knew how difficult it was, and how precious Foundation Establishment spirit treasures were. For an ordinary cultivator reaching Foundation Establishment, obtaining even one would be remarkable. Yet Lu Changsheng had brazenly produced five at once. Moreover, she could see his fleshly body, vitality, and spiritual power were exceptionally robust. He completely did not need Foundation Establishment spirit treasures as aids, at most requiring one to assist with the spirit sense obstacle. “Changsheng, your physical body is strong and vitality is vigorous, with robust spiritual power. You fundamentally do not need Foundation Establishment spirit treasures as assistance.” “Using them would instead negatively impact your vitality and spiritual aura, impairing their purity.” “For the spirit sense obstacle, you could use the Heartvine Lotus as aid.” “Moreover, I have a secret art that can assist you during your Foundation Establishment breakthrough, so you need not rely on these spirit treasures.” “However, this Jade Soul Flower has effects for nurturing the mind and spirit. You could use it now to nurture your spirit, perhaps directly birthing your spirit sense.” Xiao Xiyue explained. Although one could only transform their mind into a spirit sense upon reaching Foundation Establishment, it did not mean the spirit sense could not be birthed during Qi Refining. “Hm? A secret art? What secret art?” Lu Changsheng raised his brows upon hearing this. He never expected that besides the spirit pill Golden Crow Pill, Xiao Xiyue also had a secret art to aid his Foundation Establishment breakthrough. This was truly having the meal delivered right to his mouth. She was clearly afraid his Foundation Establishment would fail or turn out poorly. But the more Xiao Xiyue was like this, the more Lu Changsheng felt she did not want to owe him any favors. She was trying to compensate him and repay the grace of aiding his cultivation and saving his life through these methods. “You’ll find out then,” Xiao Xiyue pused her lips, not elaborating on the secret art. After all, she herself knew it was not really a secret art. Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng did not dwell on the secret art either. He inquired how to use the Jade Soul Flower. “Refining the Jade Soul Flower into a spirit-nurturing pill would naturally be most effective.” “However, to refine a spirit-nurturing pill requires finding supplementary ingredients and an alchemist to compound it. You can directly consume it, Changsheng.” After saying this, Xiao Xiyue seemed to recall something and asked, “Changsheng, do you cultivate any mental tempering methods?” “No,” Lu Changsheng shook his head. His methods came from random drawing opportunities, but he had yet to obtain any mental cultivation techniques. There was a secret spirit sense attack art in the Red Phoenix Cult’s true scriptures, but he could not cultivate it. “I have the Violet Palace Spirit Nurturing Art that can temper the mind and nurture the spirit sense, which would aid you in refining the Jade Soul Flower,” Xiao Xiyue stated. “The Violet Palace Spirit Nurturing Art?” Lu Changsheng immediately asked, “Can this method be passed on?” There was a saying that methods should not be casually transmitted. Previously, when Lu Yuanzhong gave him the Jade Wood Technique, he was instructed not to spread it externally. This Violet Palace Spirit Nurturing Art of Xiao Xiyue’s must have been learned from within the Blue Cloud Sect. The sect certainly had rules prohibiting disciples from externally transmitting their methods. “My master imparted this method to me, so transmitting it does not violate the rules,” Xiao Xiyue said. “But if you pass it to me, won’t your master reproach you?” Lu Changsheng continued asking. He wanted a mental cultivation method, but did not want it to negatively impact Xiao Xiyue. In the second stage of the Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique, after condensing the seven luminous lamps, there were effects to help cultivators perceive their true nature. It could be considered a partial spirit sense cultivation method. “My master did not prohibit it from being transmitted, so she won’t reproach me,” Xiao Xiyue said softly. Normally, one should report to their master before transmitting a method externally. But under the current circumstances, she could hardly make a special trip to inform her. She also believed her master would not blame her. “Thank you, Xiyue,” Lu Changsheng no longer refused upon hearing this. Xiao Xiyue then imparted the incantation and cultivation method of the ‘Violet Palace Spirit Nurturing Art’ to Lu Changsheng. Under Xiao Xiyue’s guidance, it took Lu Changsheng three days to gain an entry-level understanding of this art. Sitting cross-legged in meditation, his mind seemed a vast expanse of silent darkness. Circulating his full vitality and spiritual power into violet luminescence permeating his body, illuminating the dark world. Gradually, a violet spiritual palace manifested within the darkness. “Phew!” Seeing Lu Changsheng begin cultivating the Violet Palace Spirit Nurturing Art, Xiao Xiyue also let out a sigh of relief. She thought to herself that Lu Changsheng had finally mastered it. Initially when she learned this art under Yun Wanshang’s guidance, she grasped it the very same day. Yet seeing Lu Changsheng take three days to master it made her doubt herself – wondering if there was some deficiency in her own instruction that caused Lu Changsheng to take so long to comprehend and realize this practice. However, she never doubted Lu Changsheng’s comprehension ability. After all, the method he currently cultivated was at least a top-tier Peripheral level practice. To master such a method proved his comprehension and innate talent were exceptional, even prodigious. “It must be that I did not explain the details clearly enough, not as meticulous as my master’s guidance,” Xiao Xiyue pondered. Naturally, Lu Changsheng did not know Xiao Xiyue’s thoughts, nor his own talents in comprehension. Besides one foundational method and some rudimentary spells, he had never spent much effort in this area. Methods like the Immortal Posture Technique, Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique, and Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Technique – they were all spoon-fed by the System, requiring no mental effort on his part. So he had no concept of his innate talents. After Lu Changsheng had cultivated for a while, Xiao Xiyue gently roused him from meditation and explained that the Violet Palace Spirit Nurturing Art actually nurtured the spirit through vital essence. Excessive immersion could potentially harm oneself. “Ah.” Lu Changsheng opened his eyes, feeling his mind invigorated, yet with a vague sense of depletion in his vitality. He understood tempering the spirit also consumed physical resources. “Changsheng, first recover for a bit, then consume the Jade Soul Flower. Use the Violet Palace Spirit Nurturing Art to refine it and see if you can birth your spirit sense,” Xiao Xiyue advised Lu Changsheng. In her view, with Lu Changsheng’s prodigious talents and having reached the ninth stage of Qi Refining, he had the chance to manifest his spirit sense. “Okay,” Lu Changsheng nodded. Taking out a pill from his storage pouch, he consumed it to recover his state and regulate his condition. After restoring his condition, Lu Changsheng confirmed with Xiao Xiyue that there were no issues before consuming the Jade Soul Flower – a Foundation Establishment spirit treasure that aided in overcoming the spirit sense obstacle. A single Foundation Establishment spirit treasure cost at least two to three thousand spirit stones. Yet now, Lu Changsheng directly consumed it. This Jade Soul Flower was icy cool, with a bitter yet faintly sweet fragrance, not unpalatable. But as soon as it entered his mouth, Lu Changsheng immediately felt a nimble spirit force surging within his body, like a refreshing breeze caressing his physical form. “Changsheng, the Violet Palace Spirit Nurturing Art,” Xiao Xiyue’s voice reminded him. Lu Changsheng immediately circulated the Spirit Nurturing Art of the Purple Palace. He guided the ethereal spiritual energy flowing from the Jade Soul Flower, accompanied by his vital qi and essence, to nourish his spirit. This caused purple vapor to pervade his body as auspicious luminescence steamed forth. In the silent, dark world of his mind’s consciousness, an ancient and solemn purple palatial spiritual abode manifested, beginning to dispel the darkness. Time trickled by bit by bit. He did not know how long had passed. “Boom!” Sᴇaʀᴄh the N0ᴠᴇFɪre.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of nøvels early and in the highest quality. Lu Changsheng saw that the darkness in his mind’s consciousness was almost completely banished by the Purple Palace, and his mind reverberated thunderously. It caused a swelling sensation at his brow point. As if an eye was slowly opening at his brow point. “Hm?” Lu Changsheng immediately realized that this ‘eye’ at his brow point could perceive the surrounding imagery. Or rather, this imagery was not seen through the eyes, but sensed through the third eye on the brow, which was then transmitted to the mind. It was clearer and more direct than what the eyes could see. Moreover, it allowed simultaneous perception in all directions without blind spots. At this moment, Lu Changsheng saw a handsome male figure sitting cross-legged, eyes slightly closed, with a jade-like complexion and extraordinary handsomeness. “Whew, there really is such an outstandingly handsome man in this world!” Lu Changsheng exclaimed admiringly: “Oh, it’s just me. Nevermind then.” After glancing at his own handsome appearance, Lu Changsheng withdrew his gaze and slowly opened his eyes. He also realized that this ‘third eye’ was likely the ‘spiritual sense’ of a cultivator. He didn’t expect that a single Jade Soul Flower would directly give birth to his spiritual sense. Wasn’t that too simple? “Could it be that due to my spiritual qualities from my past two lifetimes being beyond the ordinary, a single Jade Soul Flower was enough for me to manifest my spiritual sense directly?” Lu Changsheng guessed inwardly. Without dwelling on it further, he informed Xiao Xiyue about manifesting his spiritual sense and asked if this was indeed the birth of his spiritual sense. “I knew you would be able to manifest your spiritual sense, Changsheng.” Upon hearing this, Xiao Xiyue wasn’t too surprised. In her eyes, Lu Changsheng was already a genius. Although his Spirit Root was only ninth grade, he had peculiar fortunes and might even possess some spiritual form. With his current ninth stage of Qi Refining cultivation, taking the Jade Soul Flower to manifest his spiritual sense was normal. “Changsheng, how far can your spiritual sense encompass?” Xiao Xiyue asked. “Hmm, about one zhang or so.” Lu Changsheng closed his eyes to sense it again and replied. “Only one zhang? That’s already enough.” “Normally when first breaking through to the Foundation Establishment realm, a cultivator’s spiritual sense encompasses ten zhang.” “Now that you’ve manifested your spiritual sense, Changsheng, you won’t need the aid of the Mind Nurturing Lotus to break through Foundation Establishment later.” Xiao Xiyue said with a gentle look in her eyes. “This is all thanks to your guidance and help, Xiyue.” Lu Changsheng also showed some delight. He didn’t dwell on his spiritual sense only spanning one zhang. After all, he had not truly broken through to Foundation Establishment yet. Being able to manifest his spiritual sense before Foundation Establishment was already good progress. “Xiyue, how has your cultivation been going lately?” At this point, Lu Changsheng also showed concern for Xiao Xiyue’s cultivation progress. Originally he was supposed to be helping Xiao Xiyue cultivate, but all this time it had been Xiao Xiyue aiding him instead. This made Lu Changsheng feel a bit embarrassed. “I need Changseng’s assistance.” Upon hearing Lu Changsheng’s concern, Xiao Xiyue’s eyelashes trembled slightly as she spoke. Hearing this, Lu Changsheng immediately embraced the beauty and kissed her lips. Soon after, two currents of energy flowed back and forth between them like surging tides. Lu Changsheng knew this alone would not significantly aid Xiao Xiyue’s cultivation. He dispelled the mists shrouding the snowy peak, revealing the setting sun in the west. “Mmm~” Under such cultivation methods, Xiao Xiyue’s cheeks inevitably flushed with a rosy glow. After a moment, the sounds of rustling clothes arose as her white moonlight dress was shed. For the sake of repaying the immortal’s kindness in aiding his cultivation, Lu Changsheng humbly devoted himself. Soon after, the Immortal of Vast Coldness blossomed like the full moon, emanating fragrant nectar that beaded without scattering. Graceful and alluring, undulating like rippling water, splashing jade dew, just like admiring a flowing stream endlessly. Yet it flowed of its own accord, brimming with honeyed essence, causing the immortal’s face to redden as her heartbeat quickened, nearly breaking her Supreme Forgetfulness Technique. Those usually cool and aloof eyes like the clear moon would occasionally tremble. After who knows how long, as time passed, Lu Changsheng and the immortal concluded their joint cultivation. He deeply embraced Xiao Xiyue’s jade-like body. The immortal’s raven black tresses were slightly disheveled, with strands sticking to her exquisite, radiant cheeks. Her usually cool, beautiful eyes flickered beguilingly when opening and closing. “Xiyue, it seems you still have quite a way to go in this form of cultivation.” Lu Changsheng mischievously indulged in her soft, snowy figure as he murmured vaguely. After savoring something salty, one naturally needs something sweet to cleanse the palate. Xiao Xiyue’s beautiful brows furrowed slightly as she gently rested against Lu Changsheng’s shoulder, not wanting to move a finger. Rapidly cycling her Supreme Forgetfulness Technique to suppress the surging desires. Sensing Lu Changsheng’s impending movement, she lightly pursed her lips and said softly, “Now it is my turn.” The immortal rose slightly, leaning in closer. Lu Changsheng was briefly taken aback. He wanted to say it was unnecessary. But he swallowed those words back. After a moment, a blackened, lightning-struck tree trunk stood upright amid the scorched grass. An unmatched, radiant immortal descended to the mortal realm. Pitying its ill-fated existence, she used the immortal dew from her mouth to revive its vitality. This scene seemed like an immortal untouched by worldly dust who had unfortunately fallen into the mundane realm. Only able to consume wind and dew, absorbing the fires of the mortal world to preserve her sacred, pure immortal form. Seeing an unopened flower bud on the blackened branch containing nectar formed from spring rains, she could only engage mouth to shaft. Desiring to draw out and imbibe the jade liquids to sate her hunger. Watching this scene, Lu Changsheng’s brows furrowed and relaxed intermittently. Recalling how the immortal was once aloof like the bright moon in the ninth heaven, too lofty to attain, not daring to profane her with impure thoughts. Yet now she had descended to the mundane realm, resorting to consuming wind and dew. After a long while, Xiao Xiyue’s jade-like face was flushed red, her raven tresses hanging down as she bowed her head, shielding her coolly beautiful features. Her exquisite brows slightly furrowed. “Xiyue, I’ve troubled you. You need not force yourself.” Lu Changsheng embraced his beloved as he said this.