Cultivation: Immunity to Negative Effects

BOOM!

Zhang Chi’s foundation was simply too profound. This breakthrough was, as expected, completely without suspense. The moment he circulated his Spiritual Power, he instantly shattered the Cultivation Barrier.

A powerful pressure immediately enveloped the entire Medicinal Garden, and an immeasurable amount of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi surged in like a tidal wave.

Zhang Chi, in turn, became like a black hole, violently absorbing all this Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi.

In the process, his Spiritual Power, Divine Soul, and physical body all underwent a massive transformation.

His remaining Lifespan didn’t change, but his overall strength increased severalfold.

If he were to face those Tribulation Cultivators or Patriarch Xie now, he could easily slay them without even needing to rely on the Demon Snake Spine or the Corpse Puppet.

"Haha, three and a half years! I’ve burned through who knows how many resources, but I finally broke through. It wasn’t easy."

Zhang Chi couldn’t help but laugh heartily as he consolidated his new Cultivation.

Of course, this was only because for the first year and a half, he had lacked either a Tier Two Spiritual Vein or the assistance of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures like the Ganlin Jade Marrow. Otherwise, this breakthrough would have come even sooner.

But even so, Zhang Chi was satisfied.

After all, such a Cultivation speed was already comparable to that of the Nascent Soul and Golden Core Seeds from major sects.

Even Chen Bufan was still only at the Foundation Establishment Early Stage.

Of course, Chen Bufan had reached Foundation Establishment several years before Zhang Chi, so although he hadn’t broken through yet, he was close.

However, as their Cultivation levels rose, the gap between them would certainly widen.

WHOOSH, WHOOSH...

Just then, a fierce wind kicked up, and six winged Four-legged Spirit Snakes appeared. They circled and danced around Zhang Chi, seemingly celebrating his breakthrough.

As it turned out, the Four-legged Spirit Snakes had all awoken half a year ago. They had been quite lucky, all succeeding in fusing with the bloodline and quickly growing wings.

Now, these Four-legged Spirit Snakes were all at Tier Two Middle Stage, and their forms had undergone a massive change.

They had developed many characteristics similar to the Black Wind Winged Serpent Beast, yet there were also distinct differences.

For example, their bodies weren’t as large as the Black Wind Winged Serpent Beast’s, but their necks were just as long and slender, and their claws, teeth, and tails were even sharper.

With these Spirit Snakes, plus himself and the Corpse Puppet, he now had no fear even when facing a Foundation Establishment Late Stage cultivator.

Furthermore, the breakthrough in his Cultivation had also raised the upper limit of his Divine Thought from Foundation Establishment Peak to Golden Core Early Stage.

This would also lead to a continuous increase in his Combat Power and Comprehension.

While using the Divine Concealment Technique, even an ordinary Golden Core Early Stage powerhouse deliberately using the Celestial Eye Technique would be unable to see through him.

The only things lagging behind were the three Tier Two Beast Souls in his Beast Soul Banner. Although they had devoured the Divine Souls of the Tribulation Cultivators, the quantity was too small and their foundations were insufficient, so they hadn’t broken through.

However, he had raised the Beast Soul of the Black Wind Winged Serpent Beast directly in the Beast Soul Banner, and it had become the new leader of the Beast Souls.

This increased his number of Tier Two Beast Souls by one, and the overall Mighty Power of the Beast Soul Banner rose significantly.

Next was Zhang Chi’s Celestial Net Evil Body, which was also progressing rapidly. It wouldn’t be long before it broke through to Tier Two Late Stage, even ahead of his Cultivation. At that point, his Body Refining Combat Power alone would be comparable to the Foundation Establishment Late Stage.

Of course, this was largely thanks to the special nature of the Cultivation Technique—using both types of Evil Qi simultaneously doubled the effect—and the fact that Zhang Chi had been continuously using Profound Crane Blood to assist his Cultivation, regardless of the cost.

Additionally, Zhang Chi’s Sword Control Technique and Refining God Cultivation had also improved greatly, but due to insufficient accumulation, they had yet to undergo a qualitative change.

On the other hand, his Talisman Making and Alchemy had long since reached Tier Two Middle Grade, and his Artifact Refining had also shown clear progress.

His skill in Arrays had also reached Tier Two Middle Grade, while his Spirit Plant techniques and Divination Technique had reached Tier Two Peak even earlier.

During this time, to improve his Spirit Plant Techniques, Zhang Chi had even made a special trip to Azure Dragon City to anonymously trade for a Tier Two inheritance.

Unfortunately, Azure Dragon City had no Tier Three inheritances. So, if Zhang Chi wanted to continue improving his Divination Technique and Spirit Plant Techniques, he would definitely have to return to the Sect Headquarters in the future.

As for his public persona, Zhang Chi had revealed a Qi Cultivation Ninth Layer Cultivation a month ago.

This was just over a year after his last reveal, a remarkably fast speed, yet few people found it strange.

However, he would have to wait another two or three years before revealing his Tenth Layer Cultivation; otherwise, it would be too abnormal, even with the help of resources.

As for publicly attempting to reach Foundation Establishment, that would have to be at least ten or so years from now. By revealing his Foundation Establishment Cultivation before the age of forty, he would be considered outstanding without being too conspicuous—the perfect balance.

Moreover, ten-plus years would be enough time for him to advance his true Cultivation even further, reaching the Foundation Establishment Late Stage or perhaps an even higher Realm.

By then, even if a Golden Core Powerhouse from the Song Family were to target him, they might not be able to do anything to him.

Of course, he could also just keep his Cultivation hidden indefinitely.

But after a cultivator reaches Foundation Establishment, they can receive rewards like an Upper Grade Cultivation Technique, and it would be a waste not to claim them.

More importantly, having a public Foundation Establishment Cultivation would allow him to accept higher-level missions from the Sect and, in turn, scheme for a better place for his Cultivation.

Otherwise, simply hiding out here until he reached the Foundation Establishment Late Stage, only for his Spiritual Vein to become inadequate, was not a sustainable long-term plan.

Afterward, Zhang Chi notified Hong Hu and the others, and they returned the next day to resume their duties.

It was worth mentioning that among the disciples from the Lower Sect, like Hong Hu, several had become Spirit Plant Masters.

Hong Hu himself had even reached Tier One Middle Grade, making him a special talent. With this skill alone, he could directly enter the Upper Sect and leave the Demon Abyss.

At the same time, Hong Hu’s Cultivation had recently reached the Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer, officially making him a Qi Cultivation Late Stage cultivator.

His Body Refining Cultivation had already reached Tier One Peak even earlier. Although the Cultivation Technique he practiced was ordinary, achieving this was still quite excellent, and this rate of progress was also enough to qualify him for the Upper Sect.

That Junior Martial Uncle Hong had urged Hong Hu to apply to enter the Upper Sect several times, but after some consideration, Hong Hu ultimately chose to remain in the Medicinal Garden with Zhang Chi.

Zhang Chi’s guidance was very useful to him, and he might not receive such treatment even if he joined the Sect.

Besides, growing Spirit Medicine here provided a stable income, and he could continue to improve his Spirit Plant skills.

All things considered, being here was no worse than being at the Sect Headquarters.

Left with no choice, Junior Martial Uncle Hong could only ask for Zhang Chi’s opinion.

Zhang Chi couldn’t be bothered to get involved at first, but since the man was asking so sincerely, he suggested that Hong Hu stay for a few more years. He should wait until his Cultivation broke through again and his Spirit Plant skills had reached Tier One Late Stage before leaving.

That way, he could still enter the Upper Sect, but with an even higher starting point.

Both Junior Martial Uncle Hong and Hong Hu thought this was a great idea, so they followed Zhang Chi’s advice.

"Junior Brother Zhang, something big has happened! And it’s great news!"

A few days later, Chen Ling’er suddenly showed up at the Medicinal Garden, shouting excitedly the moment she saw Zhang Chi.

After all this time, her Cultivation was a world apart from what it used to be. She was on the verge of reaching the Qi Cultivation Tenth Layer, which was even higher than Zhang Chi’s publicly revealed level.

Such speed was only slightly inferior to that of Chen Bufan, who had an Innate Sword Bone when he joined the Inner Sect years ago.

However, Zhang Chi had long since learned that Chen Bufan’s parents had died in a conflict between cultivators when he was very young, so he had been adopted by Chen Ling’er’s parents early on.

Because of this, Chen Bufan and Chen Ling’er’s relationship was as close as that of biological siblings.

Therefore, Chen Bufan helping Chen Ling’er was, in fact, a way of repaying their kindness. To that end, he was even willing to delay his own Cultivation to a certain extent.

With that being the case, it was no surprise that Chen Ling’er’s progress was so fast.

Based on Zhang Chi’s deductions, if this trend continued, Chen Ling’er would likely reach Foundation Establishment around the age of thirty.

"What great news?"

Zhang Chi asked curiously, a faint smile on his face.