Free Web NovelChapter 3: Chapter 3: Qi Refining Third Layer
Returning to his wooden hut, he shut the door tight.
At this moment, Yu Changsheng had no mind to care about others’ attitudes. He eagerly sat on his bed, opened his character panel, and stared at the Cultivation Technique section.
’The Chang Chun Technique only needs 111 more points to break through from Beginner to Skilled, and I have 135 Essence Points. I can break through tonight!’
A Cultivation Technique was the foundation of Cultivation. The previous owner of this body had gotten stuck at the Qi Refining Second Layer because his understanding of the Chang Chun Technique was insufficient, and he lacked that little bit of luck needed to break through to the Third Layer.
But now, Yu Changsheng could add points to his Cultivation Technique for a rapid boost.
Without delay, he immediately focused his consciousness on the Chang Chun Technique. The progress bar shot up from 890, filling to 1000 before another point was added!
Breakthrough!
The moment he broke through, his mind felt like it had been struck by a burst of inspiration. He had a sudden epiphany, and concepts he previously couldn’t grasp were now crystal clear.
’So that’s how it is!’
’Three days at most. In three days, I can guide the Qi again and break through to the Qi Refining Third Layer.’
Yu Changsheng, his heart pounding with excitement, looked at his character panel. The data for his Cultivation Technique had already changed.
[Cultivation Technique: Chang Chun Technique - Skilled (1/10000)]
’Beginner was 1,000 points, and Skilled is 10,000?’
’Based on my 135 Essence Points per day, I’ll need at least 74 days. That’s so long!’
Seeing the 10,000-point progress bar, Yu Changsheng felt his teeth ache.
Complaining about 74 days being too slow... if those who had practiced for over a decade and still hadn’t reached the Skilled level heard him, they would probably want to kill him and grind his bones to dust.
One had to understand that Cultivation Techniques always required years, even decades, of study. Many people would get stuck at the Skilled level, unable to progress. Only those with high Comprehension could continue to advance.
As for more profound Cultivation Techniques, a Cultivator might often need to spend their entire life researching them.
If breakthroughs were that simple, the world would be crawling with Foundation Establishment and Golden Core masters.
’I’ll think about it after I break through to the Qi Refining Third Layer. For now, I’ll just save up my Essence Points.’
Yu Changsheng thought for a moment and decided not to add any more points to the Chang Chun Technique. It was a very common Cultivation Technique in the Cultivation Realm and definitely couldn’t compare to the ones from the Wanxiang Sect.
After reaching the Qi Refining Third Layer and obtaining a new Cultivation Technique, he planned to switch. That was the only way to ensure his future path would be a long one.
He could have actually tried to break through tonight, but his funds were tight. He didn’t have many Spirit Coins, which meant he wouldn’t have enough Spiritual Qi to absorb. With the cautionary tale of the body’s previous owner, he had to be absolutely certain of success.
A night passed. The next day, he was once again summoned by Huang Li to feed the chickens.
「Three days passed in the blink of an eye.」
During these three days, if Huang Li told him to go east, he would not dare go west.
His obedient demeanor reduced some of Huang Li’s hostility. No matter how sarcastically Huang Li spoke to him each day, Yu Changsheng never talked back, giving the other man no opportunity to punish him.
’My Essence Points have reached 429, and I’ve prepared enough Spirit Coins.’
After finishing his work, Yu Changsheng returned to his wooden hut and took out fifteen Spirit Coins.
Three of them were from Huang Li. The rest were what was left after exchanging a Lower Grade Spirit Stone he had brought from his family.
He sat quietly on his bed, regulating his breathing until it was steady. Only then did he clasp the Spirit Coins in his palm and begin to absorb them.
He circulated the Chang Chun Technique, absorbing the Spiritual Qi. One by one, the Spirit Coins turned to dust and dissipated.
’Dantian, begin the Minor Circulation.’
’Qi, rise! Break through!’
As a tremor ran through Yu Changsheng, the Qi inside his body broke through the barrier.
Within his Dantian, his Magical Power surged. Qi Refining Third Heaven!
’I could cast the Rainwalking Skill three times before. Now, I should be able to cast it five times!’
Yu Changsheng opened his eyes. He raised a finger, a wisp of Magical Power appearing at its tip as he made his judgment.
But all of that was secondary. The most important thing was that he could now cultivate one of the Wanxiang Sect’s Cultivation Techniques!
Why were common Loose Cultivators weaker than Sect Disciples? It was because their Cultivation Techniques were inferior. The difference was like one person being able to summon wind and rain, while the other could move mountains and fill seas.
The importance of a Cultivation Technique was clear!
"The Qi Refining Third Layer?"
When Huang Li saw Yu Changsheng, he frowned and was about to spew some vitriol.
But Yu Changsheng spoke first, bowing as he said, "It’s all thanks to Senior Brother Huang’s blessing that I managed to break through to the Qi Refining Third Layer."
Huang Li’s mouth opened and closed. He finally squeezed out a threat, "Don’t think you’re so great just because you broke through. In terms of Realm, I’m still a layer higher than you. Keep coming to feed the chickens tomorrow, or I’ll make you regret it!"
Yu Changsheng put on a fawning smile that disgusted even himself and said, "It’s my honor to help Senior Brother Huang. I will definitely do my best feeding the chickens."
"Hmph. Here’s today’s Spirit Coin. Feed them and get lost."
Flattered by the bootlicking, Huang Li felt quite pleased. He tossed out a Spirit Coin and left. As for whether Yu Changsheng would feign compliance and leave without finishing the job, he figured the boy wouldn’t dare.
After watching him leave, Yu Changsheng lifted his head, a cold smile touching his lips.
’I’ll put up with you for a while longer.’
With that, he picked up the small basin and went to feed the chickens.
After successfully harvesting his 135 Essence Points, Yu Changsheng didn’t go tend to the Spirit Field. Instead, he headed for the Affairs Hall on the Outer Peak.
The day a servant disciple broke through to the Qi Refining Third Layer and could receive a Cultivation Technique was one of their rare days off.
Yu Changsheng walked into the Affairs Hall, found an Outer Disciple sitting at the counter handling registrations, and said, "Hello, Senior Brother. My Realm has reached the Qi Refining Third Layer, and I’ve come to receive a sect Cultivation Technique."
The Outer Disciple stood up and looked him over. After confirming his Realm, he said, "Come with me."
They walked into a room filled with books and documents and met a Blue-robed Steward.
"Steward Wang, this servant disciple has reached the Qi Refining Third Layer and has come to receive a sect Cultivation Technique."
Wang Xingsheng glanced at Yu Changsheng, took out several small booklets, and began to introduce them.
"The Wanxiang Sect has five Inheritance Peaks. The first is the Sword Control Peak, the inheritance ground for Sword Cultivators. The sword is the king of a hundred weapons. We have the Three Talents Swordsmanship, the Five Elements Swordsmanship, the Cyan Bamboo Sword Technique, and many others." frёewebnoѵel.ƈo๓
"The second is the Overlord Blade Peak, the inheritance ground for saber cultivators. Its techniques are domineering and possess astonishing killing power..."
"The third is the Jade Cauldron Peak, the inheritance ground for Artifact Cultivators. They specialize in defense and can stand against a hundred foes..."
"The fourth is the Magic Peak, the inheritance ground for Magic Cultivators. They have a complete range of Five Elements Magic, and their ability to wield Magical Artifacts is second to none..."
"The fifth is the Beast Taming Peak, the inheritance ground of Beast Masters. It is also the origin of our Wanxiang Sect, but it has fallen into decline in recent years..."
"Which Inheritance Peak’s Cultivation Technique do you choose?"
The choice was important. Some chose wrong and had no path for regret.
While others chose right, and perhaps their great path would be clear and unobstructed.
Yu Changsheng had thought it over carefully last night and already had an answer in his heart. He said, "This junior chooses the Beast Taming Peak!"
Hearing this, both Wang Xingsheng and the Outer Disciple were taken aback.
Having been here for so long, they were very familiar with the choices of the servant disciples. Almost all of them chose the Sword Control Peak. Even though the Sword Control Peak had the most people and the fiercest competition of the five peaks, they were not afraid.
It was all because no one could resist the allure of a Sword Cultivator’s style—cleaving open the Heaven-Opening Door with a single strike.
But this servant disciple before them had actually chosen the Beast Taming Peak, which no one had shown interest in for a long time. This truly surprised them both.
However, the choice was Yu Changsheng’s to make, so they wouldn’t interfere.
"One copy of the Beast Taming Technique, Upper Volume; one copy of the Refining God Technique, Upper Volume; and one copy of the Beast Master’s Guide."
"Take them. After you’ve opened your Inner Realm, come back here. I will take you to the Beast Taming Peak to choose your Initial Imperial Beast."
Yu Changsheng accepted the items and departed with a beaming smile.
