Great Immortal With Boundless Mana

Chapter 83: Fourth Level of Qi Refining

Gao Xian couldn't help but feel emotional. A year ago, he transmigrated into this body when he was only at the second level of Qi Refining.

The original owner had to rely on the domineering Scarlet Blood Pill to barely break through.

But today, a year later, he effortlessly reached the fourth level of Qi Refining, the whole process flowing smoothly and naturally.

The originally unattainable mid-stage of Qi Refining was easily achieved like this!

Gao Xian was well aware that reaching this stage was not due to his astonishing talent in cultivation.

With the help of Tiger Blood Ointment, Iron Scale Demon Tiger's meat, supplemented by spiritual rice and pills, along with the guidance of a master, and his diligent cultivation, he achieved some progress.

Gao Xian opened the Fengyue Mirror and sure enough, it clearly indicated that he had advanced to the fourth level of Qi Refining.

Lifespan: 24/95

Cultivation: Fourth Level of Qi Refining (1/400)

Five Elements Technique: Fourth Level (141/1000, expert)

Iron Dragon Hand: Forging the skin externally, refining the organs internally, tempering the tendons and marrow, strengthening the blood and qi (756/1000, expert)

Qingfeng Sword Technique: Transforming the sword into wind, profound and unparalleled (976/1000, expert)

Ice Arrow Art: Condensing qi into ice, sharp as an arrow (1354/2000, master)

Flame Bomb: Flames condensed into pellets, fierce and ferocious (1247/2000, master)

First-tier Pill Refining Technique (1971/4000, expert)

Geomagnetic Wheel: Utilizing the qi of the earth, moving like the wind (52/100, beginner)

Reaching the fourth level of Qi Refining increased his lifespan by five years. This was the most direct change.

What cultivators sought was longevity and a long-lasting vision. Lifespan was the fundamental aspect.

On a more subtle level, with the addition of a third blood aperture for channeling mana, his mana had more than doubled. The circulation of mana was also faster and more relaxed, and the speed of absorbing spiritual energy naturally became faster.

Because of the vigorous blood and qi, the organs became more vibrant and energetic, the tendons and bones became stronger, the speed increased, and the perception became more acute. His spiritual power also greatly improved.

The data in the Fengyue Mirror was rough and couldn't fully represent these subtle changes.

In fact, due to the vigorous blood and qi, his bones had become noticeably stronger and more powerful over the past few months, and he had grown more than an inch taller.

His limbs became more slender, and his body had better proportions. Even his skin became tighter and fairer.

Gao Xian's intuitive feeling was that he had become more handsome.

All of these changes were gradual, until he broke through to the fourth level of Qi Refining, achieving a qualitative change in blood and qi, tendons and bones, and flesh from the inside out.

In a simple comparison, although his mana was still not as strong as Qiniang's, he surpassed her in terms of explosive power and physical strength. In other aspects such as speed and reaction, he had already surpassed Qiniang.

Even against the Black Snake and others, if they were to confront him head-on, Gao Xian was confident that he could easily deal with them.

Entering the mid-stage of Qi Refining had greatly increased his strength. While he couldn't claim to sweep through all Qi Refining cultivators, he was no longer inferior to those in the late stage of Qi Refining.

Other techniques such as Qingfeng Sword Technique and Iron Dragon Hand had also made significant progress. Among them, Qingfeng Sword Technique progressed the fastest, continuous battles allowing him to gain a deep understanding of swordsmanship.

The flesh and blood of the Iron Scale Demon Tiger were extremely nourishing, especially the Tiger Blood Ointment, which forced Gao Xian to practice Iron Dragon Hand every day. As a result, his progress in Iron Dragon Hand was also rapid.

The most important technique was the Five Elements Technique. Although progress was slow, it excelled in its stability.

Zhu Qiniang had also said that this required accumulation over time and couldn't be rushed.

Gao Xian had practiced Ice Arrow Art and Flame Bomb a lot. However, it was not easy to improve to the level of a master.

Gao Xian estimated that it would take at least one or two years to reach the realm of a grandmaster. By then, the power of these two spells would undoubtedly be greatly enhanced.

The first-tier Pill Refining Technique had reached the expert level, and the speed of improvement had become very slow.

This was also normal. Pill refining involved a wide range of knowledge. Even if he excelled in refining several low-level pills, it wouldn't contribute much to the improvement of pill refining techniques.

The worst was the Geomagnetic Wheel. This first-tier middle-grade technique was generally only practiced by cultivators in the mid-stage of Qi Refining.

Gao Xian, relying on his powerful spiritual sense and with the help of Lan Jie, had barely managed to learn it.

However, practicing this orthodox technique was very difficult. After several months, he had only just begun to grasp the basics.

That's right, Gao Xian is quite satisfied with his progress.

In summary, progress is stable and the future looks promising.

In the evening, Zhu Qiniang returned from Changsheng Hall and immediately noticed Gao Xian's changes.

A hint of joy appeared in Zhu Qiniang's bright green eyes: "You've reached the mid-stage of Qi Refining!"

"Yes, I have to admit, I'm actually a peerless genius, hahaha..."

Speaking of this, Gao Xian was very happy. Being able to share this good news with Qiniang and receiving double the happiness.

"In one year, breaking through two levels to advance to the mid-stage of Qi Refining is indeed impressive."

Zhu Qiniang said seriously, "At the mid-stage of Qi Refining, you need to condense the spiritual apertures of the five viscera."

"In ancient times, it was believed that the five viscera housed divine spirits, also known as the Five Viscera and their Corresponding Spirits. Whether this belief is right or wrong, it at least emphasizes the importance of cultivating the elixir for the five viscera."

She pondered for a moment and continued, "Ah Xian, the Five Elements Technique is sufficient for tempering your flesh and bones, but it is too crude for refining the spiritual apertures of the five viscera."

"The five viscera are complex and mysterious, and refining the spiritual apertures of the five viscera is a process of reshaping oneself. This step is crucial and lays the foundation, determining whether you can successfully build your foundation in the future."

Qiniang had mentioned these things before, but at that time, Gao Xian's cultivation level was too low, so he wasn't in a hurry.

After advancing to the fourth level of Qi Refining, it would be inappropriate to continue practicing the Five Elements Technique.

Gao Xian asked, "Then what should I do? Where can I buy better cultivation techniques?"

He now had spirit stones, so he thought he could buy some cultivation techniques.

Zhu Qiniang shook her head, "Various spells may be circulated because they are not fundamental. However, cultivation techniques are the foundation of the sect and will never be passed on to outsiders."

"Even if there are occasionally circulated cultivation techniques, they are bound to be incomplete versions. Ordinary cultivators don't mind, because they have no chance of building their foundation. But you have a bright future and will have the opportunity to achieve the Gold Core stage in the future."

"Furthermore, the cultivation technique you practice must be compatible with the Five Elements Technique. It's not that easy."

Zhu Qiniang said, "I know that Lianyun Sect has the 'Great Five Elements Technique.' The Five Elements Technique you learned is just a derivative version."

"The first three levels are the same, but starting from the fourth level, the Great Five Elements Technique lacks many essential aspects and is too crude."

"If you want to achieve higher accomplishments, you must switch to the 'Great Five Elements Technique.'"

She sighed softly, "But there is a difficulty. The Great Five Elements Technique is a secret transmission of the sect, and only true disciples are qualified to practice it."

"True disciples? I definitely don't have a chance!"

Gao Xian frowned. His master, Xu Mingyuan, was just a guest of Lianyun Sect, essentially an outsider working for the sect.

True disciples were the core members of Lianyun Sect. His master couldn't compare to them.

Even if he changed his allegiance and became a disciple of Lianyun Sect, he wouldn't have any opportunity.

The sect valued orderly inheritance.

A cultivator who betrayed his master and joined another sect would be despised by everyone. It was impossible for him to become a true disciple.

Gao Xian asked, "Qiniang, do you have any ideas?"

"I've been inquiring about this matter."

Zhu Qiniang was very concerned about this matter, as it was crucial to Gao Xian's future and destiny.

But she hadn't told Gao Xian about it because talking about it wouldn't help, it would only make Gao Xian worry.

She said, "Lianyun Sect has a history of a thousand years, and the number of true disciples has been increasing, making the internal factions complex."

"In terms of secret technique inheritance, the management is not so strict. According to the regulations, those who have made significant contributions to the sect can also obtain the inheritance of the 'Great Five Elements Technique' and other secret techniques."

"Significant contributions?"

Gao Xian asked with difficulty, "Are there any specific criteria?"

"There are no specific criteria. But this is a channel that can be communicated externally."

Zhu Qiniang said, "Zhou Ye is actually a true disciple of Lianyun Sect. His master, Nan Pingsong, is an elder in charge of transmitting many secret techniques..."

Gao Xian's eyes lit up. Zhou Ye was his father-in-law, and his father-in-law's master was his master's senior brother. They were all family.

(End of this chapter)