Chapter 312

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Chapter 312The old doctor looked at Lu Qing's palm in shock. In the center of his palm, a small domain the size of a chicken egg was slowly rotating. It was exactly the same technique he had demonstrated to Lu Qing earlier. However, the domain he had demonstrated was a Sword Qi Domain, containing the power of water and fire. But the domain that Lu Qing displayed was a grayish, misty domain that seemed rather unremarkable at first glance. Yet, the old doctor could sense a profound, complete force emanating from the small domain in Lu Qing's hand, far from as simple as it appeared. "A-Qing, your domain... does it contain multiple elemental spiritual powers?" the old doctor asked, deeply shaken. He wasn't just shocked that Lu Qing had grasped control over a domain in such a short time, almost matching his own proficiency. What astonished him even more was the profound mystery that he instinctively felt in Lu Qing's small domain. Even he couldn't fully discern its true nature at a glance. "Master, your insight is truly sharp. Indeed, my domain contains the five elements: metal, wood, water, fire, and earth," Lu Qing replied with a smile. "The five elements in full?" The old doctor trembled slightly. "Then, did you just absorb the spiritual energies of all five elements at once?" "That's correct, Master. The technique I have recently cultivated is a body refinement method that trains all five elements. After overcoming the Thunder Tribulation, my physical body transformed, significantly enhancing its capacity to accommodate different elemental spiritual energies. Cultivating this technique now yields twice the results with half the effort," Lu Qing explained. "Body refinement method?" The old doctor became intrigued. "Yes, Master. In the ancient era of immortal cultivation, the path of immortality was divided into many schools of thought. This body refinement method is one of them. If you're interested, Master, I can compile detailed information on it for you later." "Good," the old doctor nodded. He knew that Lu Qing had received a mysterious inheritance and was well-versed in matters of the ancient era of immortal cultivation. "Your domain contains only spiritual power, with no trace of Qi. Have you transformed all your internal energy into spiritual power?" the old doctor asked again. Sёarᴄh the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "The technique I practice is quite unique. The spiritual power it refines is very domineering, and true Qi cannot coexist with it; it would be quickly devoured. So, I decided to focus solely on cultivating spiritual power," Lu Qing clarified. The old doctor understood. Indeed, spiritual power was far stronger than true Qi. As someone who practiced both spiritual power and true Qi, he could naturally feel the difference between the two. "Master, now that the spiritual energy in the world is reviving, it's a growing trend. The power of spiritual energy is stronger than true Qi and has a higher potential. In the future, the path of cultivation will surely return to the dominance of the immortal way. It might be wise for you to make a decision early," Lu Qing suggested. The old doctor fell into deep thought. In recent cultivation, he had also encountered this problem. Spiritual power and true Qi were two different types of energy. In terms of both power and spiritual nature, spiritual power was superior. It also provided better nourishment to the body. Although the cultivation of the Qi-Eating Technique was more challenging and slower than that of Precelestial techniques, the benefits of spiritual power clearly outweighed these drawbacks. With this in mind, the old doctor finally made a decision. "You're right. Previously, I practiced both spiritual power and true Qi because the spiritual energy had just begun to revive and was still thin, making it difficult to refine spiritual power. But now, with the increasing density of spiritual energy, there is no longer any obstacle to our cultivation. It's time to focus on one path." "Which school of cultivation would you like to pursue, Master? I can organize a set of teachings for you," Lu Qing asked with a smile, seeing that his master had made up his mind. "There's no rush. I'm still unfamiliar with the path of immortal cultivation. I'll decide after I understand the various schools you mentioned. For now, I'll start by converting all the true Qi in my body into spiritual power." "Then I'll stand guard for you, Master." The old doctor was a decisive person. Once he had made up his mind, he wasted no time and immediately sat down to begin his cultivation. The old doctor's Dantian Qi Sea currently contained four types of energy: water attribute spiritual power, fire attribute spiritual power, water attribute true Qi, and fire attribute true Qi. He had comprehended the profound concept of the union of water and fire, allowing him to perfectly control the power of both elements. As a result, the water and fire spiritual energy and true Qi in his body not only did not conflict but also complemented and promoted each other, operating perfectly together. However, because spiritual power was inherently stronger than true Qi, the old doctor's Dantian had begun to experience the same situation Lu Qing had faced earlier. The water and fire spiritual power occupied the central area, while the water and fire true Qi were pushed to the periphery. The old doctor had a feeling that if he did not make a decision soon, the growing dominance of the spiritual power would eventually leave no room for true Qi in his Dantian. Rather than waiting for a conflict to arise and potentially harm himself, it was better to resolve the issue early. With his mind clear and focused, the old doctor began to direct his true Qi toward the water and fire spiritual power at the center. The spiritual power immediately began to devour the true Qi without hesitation. Since both energies were derived from the old doctor's cultivation, they shared the same origin, allowing the merging process to proceed smoothly despite their different natures. Before long, the water and fire spiritual power had completely absorbed all the true Qi. As the true Qi was entirely devoured by the spiritual power, the old doctor suddenly felt an emptiness in his Dantian. A sense of lightness spread throughout his body. The spiritual power in his Dantian flowed unobstructed and smoothly. He immediately realized that he had made the right choice. Had he delayed any longer, the conflict between true Qi and spiritual power might have disrupted his cultivation. "Master's conversion speed was quite fast," Lu Qing observed, having been monitoring his master's condition closely. Seeing his master suddenly tremble slightly, and sensing a wave of ease and harmony emanating from him, Lu Qing knew that his master had successfully converted all his true Qi into spiritual power. After some thought, Lu Qing took out a jade slip and channeled his soul force into it, beginning to record information. Even Li Weitian had been able to create a legacy jade slip before his death. Now, Lu Qing's soul force was far stronger than Li Weitian's had been at that time, so he could naturally create a legacy jade slip with ease. After half an hour, the old doctor emerged from his cultivation. His eyes were bright and spirited, clearly in excellent condition. A faint, ethereal aura surrounded him, making him appear almost like an immortal, causing Mago and the others to stare in awe. At this point, both master and disciple had successfully converted all their true Qi, officially becoming true cultivators. Lu Qing had finished recording on the jade slip and handed it over. "Master, I have recorded detailed information about the various schools of immortal cultivation on this jade slip. You can review it at your leisure." The old doctor nodded and accepted the jade slip, putting it away. By now, there was no need for them to maintain formalities between master and disciple. After putting away the jade slip, the old doctor glanced at the sky and noticed that Xiao Yan was already nodding off. He smiled and said, "Alright, it's late. Everyone should rest now. We'll discuss anything else tomorrow." With the old doctor's words, everyone suddenly felt a wave of drowsiness wash over them. After all, they had been traveling all day. Moreover, the time spent on Lu Qing and the old doctor's cultivation had extended quite late into the night; it was already past midnight. So, without further words, everyone returned to their spots to rest. As for the night watch, that responsibility fell to Lu Qing. With his powerful soul force, even going without sleep for several days wouldn't affect him. For him, keeping watch was merely a matter of sitting in meditation. He didn't even wake Mago to take over for the second half of the night; he watched alone until dawn. Not only that, but when everyone woke up in the morning, he had already prepared breakfast. "Brother Lu Qing, Old Doctor, what should we do next? Should we head straight back to the village, or do something else first?" Mago asked during breakfast. They had hurried all day yesterday, traveling non-stop to shake off the spies from the Sacred City. Now, they were thousands of miles away from the Sacred City. The spies from those forces could no longer catch up to them. Lu Qing thought for a moment and said, "Let's head straight back to the village. We've been away for so long, and we don't know what the situation is like in the village. It's better to return early and check." What Lu Qing was thinking about was the patient he had encountered in Yunlai Town on his way here, who had been bitten by a venomous snake. The poison in that patient was incredibly strange—it was a poison of sinister energy. Moreover, the snake that bit him was one that should have been non-venomous. This indicated that with the changes in the world, not only was spiritual energy reviving, but many sinister energies and toxins were also reviving along with it. Jiuli Village was situated near the Hundred Thousand Mountains. Who knew what the situation in the mountains was like now, and whether similar mutations had occurred among the venomous creatures? Worried, Lu Qing naturally wanted to return as soon as possible. The old doctor had also thought of this and nodded in agreement. "A-Qing is right. We've been away from the village for too long; we should return sooner." "Alright, then we'll continue on our way after this," Mago agreed. "Miss Hu, we should reach Azure Dragon City in two days at most. Then you can reunite with your father," Lu Qing said to Hu Zezhi. "Yes." Upon hearing this, Hu Zezhi's eyes filled with longing. Although she hadn't been away from home for very long—barely a month—too much had happened during this time. She had even narrowly escaped death several times, making her miss her father dearly, the warm figure who had protected her with a smile for so many years. For the next two days, Lu Qing and his companions continued their journey. Thanks to the speed of the formation-driven vehicle, they arrived at Azure Dragon Pass by the morning of the third day. "Brother Lu Qing, Old Doctor, I just inquired, and today is the day Azure Dragon City opens its gates," Mago said excitedly after returning from his inquiry. "It seems our luck is good," Lu Qing said with a smile. Hu Zezhi stood at the edge of a cliff, looking down with a complex expression. The bodies of the three women in red, who were supposed to escort her but had later tried to kill her, had been thrown by Mago into the abyss below. That day had been the first time Hu Zezhi truly experienced the dangers of the world, far beyond her imagination. Now, back at the same place, her thoughts were still complicated. "Sister Hu, we're leaving!" Xiao Yan's voice broke Hu Zezhi's reverie as she stared at the misty abyss. She snapped back to reality, took one last deep look at the abyss below, then turned and ran toward the others. "Coming." Back at the One Line Sky Gorge, Lu Qing and the others felt the same as before. The mysterious pressure in this gorge was just as it had been when they first arrived. It was still so imposing and majestic, making one feel an overwhelming sense of reverence. Even though Lu Qing's cultivation had advanced significantly, and he had become a true cultivator, he still felt a heavy weight in his heart. It was hard to imagine how terrifying the existence that created this great rift must have been. Exiting the One Line Sky Gorge, they stepped onto the massive Azure Dragon Bridge. The scenery was still grand and majestic, but the initial shock and awe they had felt the first time were no longer there. Crossing the bridge, they arrived at the large platform in front of Azure Dragon City. Many merchants and travelers were already gathered on the platform, but as it was not yet time to open the gates, they had to wait. "The spiritual energy in Azure Dragon City has become much denser than when we left. It's almost on par with Zhongzhou now," Lu Qing observed. He sensed that the concentration of spiritual energy here had increased once again. If this trend continued, the spiritual energy in the other states might also have become much denser. This thought gave him some reassurance. Since the concentration of spiritual energy was spreading from Zhongzhou to the rest of the world, Jiuli Village, being in a remote area, shouldn't have changed too drastically. Feeling more at ease, he began to observe the surrounding scenery. Just then, a nearby conversation caught his attention. "Have you heard? Something big happened in the Sacred City recently!" someone suddenly said. "Brother Zhao, you must be quite impressive to have your business reach the Sacred City," another person said in surprise. "I wish I were that capable. I heard this news from a disciple of my sect. Apparently, a few days ago, there was a natural phenomenon in the Sacred City, and countless opportunities descended from the heavens. It caused the martial experts in the city to fight fiercely, and even many experts in the Precelestial Realm died!" "Even Precelestial experts died? What kind of opportunity could be that extraordinary?" The crowd gasped. "I don't know the details, but I heard that when the opportunity descended, there was a massive vortex of clouds in the sky, with thunder and lightning everywhere, accompanied by many other phenomena." "With such phenomena, the opportunity must have been extraordinary. No wonder the martial experts fought so fiercely," the crowd marveled. "Not only did strange phenomena appear in the Sacred City, but I also heard that a white wolf, a zhang (ten feet) tall, appeared in the north of Zhongzhou. It was incredibly majestic. Not only could it command a pack of wolves, but it was also incredibly powerful. I heard that the martial experts from the Guiyuan Sect sent many masters, but they couldn't do anything to it and even suffered many casualties. That white wolf has now retreated into the deep mountains, and no one can find it anymore!" another person chimed in. "A white wolf ten feet tall? It could swallow a person whole in one bite!" someone exclaimed in shock. "A white wolf is nothing. I heard that in the south, a white elephant appeared, even more terrifying. Its trunk could casually smash boulders the size of small hills!" Lu Qing's heart stirred upon hearing this, and he turned his attention toward the direction of the conversation. Table of content

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