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"Damn it!" Lu Xian muttered to himself. "Who told you to always contradict me in the group chat?"
He scrolled through the messages, a wry smile playing on his lips. Either this isn't okay, or that isn't okay... he thought, mimicking Nai Qi's likely complaints.
If I don't tease her, I'm afraid my inner demons will arise! Looking at the flurry of texts, Lu Xian could practically see the steam coming off the little girl's virtual head.
"Comfortable!" he chuckled. I really want to go over and see her reaction with my own eyes...
[Lu Xian: Nai Qi (holding thighs.jpg), forgive me this time! I won't dare to do it again next time... probably.]
[Lu Xueqi: Shameless!]
If Lu Xueqi hadn't learned to restrain her language, Lu Xian was sure she'd be unleashing a sixty-second torrent of digital abuse.
[Ye Fan: Brother Lu, I'm genuinely worried Sister Xueqi will virtually annihilate you. Perhaps we should discuss something more serious...]
[Lu Xian: Alright, Ye Hei. Could you upload a copy of the Dao Scripture first? I have some free time and want to study it to see if I can open the Sea of Bitterness. It'll be a good way to gauge the feasibility of a... mutually beneficial cultivation method for everyone.]
Mutually beneficial cultivation... Lu Xian mused. Perhaps a more delicate phrasing is required.
[Ye Fan: Brother Lu, are you planning to start practicing the cultivation system of my world?]
[Chat group: Ye Fan has uploaded the Dao Scripture (Wheel Sea Volume)]
[Ye Fan: Brother Lu, I don't mean to discourage you, but in the early stages of my system, sensing the Wheel of Life and the Sea of Bitterness is difficult without assistance and guidance.]
[Ye Fan: Pang Bo, with Elder Wu's help, spent nearly half a month just to sense the Wheel of Life and open the Sea of Bitterness. My experience was even worse.
The Sea of Bitterness didn't respond at all; I couldn't even detect it. If I hadn't acquired over sixty bottles of Baicao Liquid and forced my way into cultivation through sheer medicinal power, I'd probably still be a useless nobody in Lingxu Cave Heaven...]
Lu Xian smirked. That's because you two were just starting out and lacked the inner vision. You needed external Qi to guide you to the Wheel of Life beneath your navel.
For those with a pre-existing foundation and favorable conditions, these initial steps aren't so challenging. Lu Xian felt a surge of confidence. After all, I am the strongest Abstract Holy Body throughout all ages! Such abstract talent is unparalleled in all the heavens and myriad worlds!
[Lu Xian: Young man, have you never encountered a true genius before?]
[Ye Fan: Tsk, not really.]
[Lu Xian: Then consider today your lucky day!]
[Lu Xian: Have you ever heard of: Innate Comprehension of the Holy Body?]
The Dao Scripture recorded not only the cultivation method but also the divine pattern tempering techniques, ritual practices, and a detailed explanation of the four realms of the Wheel Sea. It was renowned as the strongest foundational cultivation method of Beidou.
As long as there were no fundamental conflicts between their power systems, Lu Xian was certain he could successfully cultivate it.
[Chat group: Lu Xueqi has downloaded the Dao Scripture (Wheel Sea Volume)]
[Chat group: Yan Lingji has downloaded the Dao Scripture (Wheel Sea Volume)]
[Chat group: Lu Xian has downloaded the Dao Scripture (Wheel Sea Volume)]
"The immortality of the Valley Spirit is called the Mysterious Female. The gate of the Mysterious Female is called the root of heaven and earth. It endures forever, inexhaustible..."
"Mysterious and profound, the gateway to all wonders..."
The vast and enigmatic voice seemed to echo from the primordial wilderness, transcending time and space. It resonated in Lu Xian's ears like the striking of a great bell, sinking into his heart and imprinting each word deeply within him.
The chat group itself is imparting knowledge! How terrifying! Lu Xian's previous understanding of the Wheel of Life and the Sea of Bitterness was gleaned from novels, a superficial grasp like rootless duckweed, mere theoretical knowledge.
Now, the complete Dao Scripture acted like a root system for that drifting plant. Numerous thoughts intertwined and coalesced in an instant. The terrifying potential of the Innate Comprehension of the Holy Body began to manifest.
The Dao Scripture comprised only a few thousand words, yet after hearing it just once, Lu Xian grasped all the essential aspects of cultivation. He possessed an unparalleled advantage on this path. Focusing inward, he swiftly located the Wheel of Life according to the Scripture's guidance. It was crystal clear, like a flawless jade, bearing seventeen distinct markings that corresponded to his current age.
As for opening the Sea of Bitterness, it felt almost innate, something he could accomplish with effortless ease. The moment his will directed it, essence flowed from the Wheel of Life, surging outwards to impact the barrier of the Sea of Bitterness. The overflowing essence nourished his physical body.
The entire process unfolded as if it had been rehearsed countless times, smooth and orderly.
Lu Xian sat cross-legged on the recliner, his posture as serene as a solitary pavilion reflected in the moonlit surface of a tranquil lake. A subtle, precious light radiated and flowed around him naturally, creating an otherworldly aura, as if he were poised to ascend into the sky at any moment.
Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong watched this scene with astonishment. Judging by his appearance, he seemed to be meditating, but how could meditation evoke such a bizarre spectacle? It was as if his entire aesthetic had shifted.
I wonder if soul power can contribute to the project of opening the Sea of Bitterness... Lu Xian pondered internally, completely oblivious to the silent observation.
The cultivation method of Ye Fan's world was indeed potent. Having just begun to tap into the essence within the Wheel of Life, he clearly felt his physical strength being nourished and gradually improving. Although the initial increase was small, it was persistent, and his entire being felt invigorated.
This sensation was remarkably pleasant, evoking a sense of profound satisfaction. The feeling of tangible progress was undeniable.
For the first time, Lu Xian felt that cultivation might not be so tedious after all.
He began to channel the soul power within his body, directing it against the seemingly impenetrable wall of the Sea of Bitterness, attempting to accelerate its opening. However, the soul power seemed ineffective, yielding minimal results.
It appears that spiritual medicines like Baicao Liquid are necessary to significantly expedite the process of opening the Sea of Bitterness. Otherwise, it will be a slow and arduous grind... Lu Xian mused thoughtfully.
[Ye Fan: Brother Lu, did you receive the information? How do you feel? Perhaps you've grasped its meaning?]
Grasped its meaning? Lu Xian thought, a hint of amusement in his mind. You underestimate me a little, don't you?
Lu Xian wasn't just receiving the information; without any spiritual aids, the Sea of Bitterness was likely on the verge of opening for him.
[Lu Xian: Thanks for the share, I'm in Douluo! I've already sensed the Wheel of Life and begun extracting its essence to strengthen my body. Due to a lack of resources, progress is slow, and I'm feeling quite drained...]
[Ye Fan: ...]
So fast? Ye Fan was slightly dumbfounded.
This is the difference between people...
Could it be that Brother Lu is truly a genius?
[Lu Xueqi: I've also sensed the location of the Wheel of Life and am now preparing to attempt to extract and guide the essence within it.]
Ye Fan felt another mental stab.
Whose side are you two on, being so incredibly "brave"!
Lu Xian was also somewhat surprised by this. Was Nai Qi this exceptionally talented? He had the advantage of the chat group's direct transmission and the innate understanding of the Holy Body, allowing him a smooth start in the Covering the Heavens system.
Nai Qi lacked the latter, making her comprehension truly remarkable. She lived up to her reputation as the foremost young prodigy of Qingyun.
[Yan Lingji: I have no clue. I can't find the Wheel of Life.]
[Xiao Yan: +1.]
[Lu Xian: That's normal. Nai Qi and I have been to Ye Hei's world and received the Dao Seed of Emperor Huang Tian. You don't have the Dao Seed yet, so naturally, you can't sense the Wheel of Life.]
[Lu Xian: I'll take you to Ye Hei's world. I also want to go there to acquire some spiritual medicine to accelerate the opening of the Sea of Bitterness. Slowly grinding my way to a breakthrough isn't my style. It consumes too much energy.]
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