Chapter 249 - 246: 1 Year
Without a doubt,
as one of the Yuqing Seven Sons, Master Wandering Dragon’s skill was exceptional.
So exceptional, in fact, that just one or two hours of his guidance had allowed Shen Changchuan to increase his strength by at least ten percent in a mere three days!
Moreover, after this round of adjustments,
the imperceptible hidden dangers from his past Cultivation were eliminated, allowing his Magical Power to become harmoniously integrated and enter a state of smooth, flawless Circulation of Heaven!
As a result,
when he meditated and circulated his energy for Cultivation in the future, it would no longer cause the slightest hidden injury to his body. Instead, it would continuously temper the quality of his Magical Power and even nourish his body in return, strengthening it.
And that wasn’t all.
The benefits Shen Changchuan reaped were far from over.
After this thorough reorganization and adjustment,
his foundation had undoubtedly become more harmonious and robust as time went on.
This would undoubtedly bring significant benefits
to his future Cultivation!
It just went to show that Master Wandering Dragon was truly an expert from a Major Sect.
His knowledge of the various problems that could arise during Cultivation in the Qi Introduction Realm was both extensive and profound.
’And this,’ he thought,
’is probably the very reason why the top Major Sects have such enduring legacies and can remain powerful for so long!’
But amidst his admiration and relief,
Shen Changchuan clutched the somewhat worn Jade Slip, recalling the words his master, Master Wandering Dragon, had spoken to him three days prior,
and he couldn’t help but frown as he fell into deep thought.
’Divine Seed...’
Shen Changchuan repeated the words in his mind.
Three days ago,
his master, Master Wandering Dragon, had explained to him the various hidden secrets and techniques for advancing from the Qi Introduction Realm to the Soul Emergence Realm.
This included a crucial detail: during the Foundation Establishment process, if a Cultivator’s Divine Sense was strong enough to achieve Soul Emergence and leave their body ahead of time, they could take advantage of the Profound Mysterious Realm entered during the promotion. In that state, they could perform Refinement on specific Heavenly and Earthly Treasures, seize the Essence of Heaven and Earth, and forge a Spirit Body.
This was something
Shen Changchuan had learned long ago from the Jade Slip that Shen Chong had given him.
However, the Technique described by his master, Master Wandering Dragon, was quite different from Shen Chong’s... Not that either version had errors or omissions,
but having studied Shen Chong’s Jade Slip for a considerable time, Shen Changchuan could distinctly feel that
although the method for condensing a Spirit Body that Master Wandering Dragon described was more detailed,
it was considerably more ordinary compared to Shen Chong’s version.
It even seemed to be missing some parts, and the success rate for condensing a Spirit Body wasn’t even one hundred percent—it required a certain amount of luck...
This made Shen Changchuan wonder.
’Is Master Wandering Dragon intentionally hiding something?’
’It doesn’t seem like it,’
’and he probably wouldn’t. If he really wanted to hold something back, he could have just avoided mentioning the Spirit Body at all!’
’This means one of two things: either the Yuqing Immortal Sect’s method for condensing a Spirit Body is flawed, or the "old grandpa" figure behind Shen Chong has an incredibly powerful background...’
’But... if Shen Chong’s "old grandpa" is really that powerful, why was there no information about the Divine Seed?’
’Was it intentionally omitted, or was there some other reason?’
Shen Changchuan frowned, a vague feeling that something was amiss.
The so-called Divine Seed,
was a concept Master Wandering Dragon had brought up while instructing him.
During the Foundation Establishment process, when breaking through from the Qi Introduction Realm to the Soul Emergence Realm,
a Cultivator enters a brief state of Celestial-Human Communication, drawing upon the Power of Heaven and Earth to reconstruct their body.
If the Cultivator’s Divine Sense is powerful enough to achieve Soul Emergence ahead of schedule,
they can remain conscious throughout the process. This allows them to use that special state to seize the very essence of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Objects and condense it into their own Spirit Body.
Furthermore, if the Cultivator has also mastered a Magic to the Perfection Level,
they can then use the state of Celestial-Human Communication to further evolve that Magic and inscribe it into their Spirit Body.
By doing so, they can form a Divine Seed within their body!
As for what this Divine Seed could do, Shen Changchuan didn’t know the specifics.
He had, of course, asked his master, Master Wandering Dragon,
but Master Wandering Dragon hadn’t answered. He had simply glanced at him and said that he would know once he successfully condensed a Divine Seed.
At the time, Shen Changchuan got the distinct impression that this new "bargain" master of his didn’t actually believe he was capable of condensing a Divine Seed.
Nevertheless, Shen Changchuan had still asked Master Wandering Dragon for the specific Technique to condense a Divine Seed.
The Jade Slip in his hand recorded the specific process and Technique for condensing a Spirit Body, as well as a Divine Seed.
’Did Shen Chong’s "old grandpa" intentionally omit this? Was it a deliberate act on his part? Or was it Shen Chong’s own decision?’
Countless thoughts flashed through his mind, causing Shen Changchuan to frown.
’Forget it. Why worry so much about it!’
’He told me his secrets without asking for anything in return. Informing me was a kindness; not doing so would have been his prerogative. What right do I have to demand more?’
’And if Shen Chong’s "old grandpa" does have some hidden agenda, I’m in no position to help with my current Cultivation Realm.’
’Instead of wasting energy worrying about this, I should focus on my own Cultivation. I need to strive to reach the Soul Emergence Realm first. If the opportunity arises in the future, I can give him a reminder or two...’
Shen Changchuan shook his head slightly, muttering to himself.
He quickly pushed these thoughts to the back of his mind.
Dwelling on them was meaningless for him at his current stage.
His gaze returned to the Jade Slip before him.
’Although I don’t know what a Divine Seed represents or what abilities it grants, judging by my master’s reaction, it must be something incredible. It might even be something exclusive to those top-tier Demons...’
’Condensing a Divine Seed... no matter what, I have to do everything in my power to achieve it!’
Shen Changchuan’s gaze burned, a sharp light glinting in his eyes, revealing an unprecedented look of determination.
According to his master, Master Wandering Dragon, he currently only ranked among the top one hundred Disciples in the Qi Introduction Realm within the Yuqing Immortal Sect,
far from reaching the top tier of his peers.
Those with Innate Spiritual Bodies, those with the Comprehension of a Demon, those whose supreme foundations were forged from mountains of resources... he was already a huge step behind them from birth.
If he didn’t do everything he could to catch up and accumulate more advantages during his own Cultivation,
then the further he progressed, the wider the gap between him and those truly blessed by heaven would become!
’It’s not that I feel that, just because I’m a Transmigrator with a cheat ability, I have to crush all the other geniuses and Demons to become number one in the world,’
’but at the very least, I have to be able to control my own destiny,’
’and not just be some background character, swatted down and killed at a whim.’
With this firm conviction, Shen Changchuan began his arduous Cultivation at the Dragon Cloud Sect.
And just like that,
a year passed.