Therefore, finding a suitable follow-up cultivation method before entering the fourth stage is very important. After careful consideration, Lin Yang found two cultivation methods.
Both of these are martial arts techniques of the Emperor. One is a martial art inherited from the Guangcheng Immortal Sect.
If one cultivates this skill, the title of successor of the Guangcheng Immortal Sect will be firmly established. Perhaps, in the future, one will have even more interactions with the great master Guangchengzi.
The other is one of the cultivation techniques passed down by Nuwa. Although the original ten Heavenly Crystals are not available, the Land of Reincarnation offers a pirated version for exchange.
Overall, both techniques are superior. After all, the goddess Nuwa is far more prestigious than the Yellow Emperor. Following the established rule that higher prestige equates to greater power, the techniques she passed down must also be more powerful.
More importantly, it's all about internal energy. After cultivation, Lin Yang's greatest strength in martial arts lies in the control and transformation of internal energy. Under these circumstances, studying is still more appropriate.
"White Cloud Smoke!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Yang transformed into white clouds, and from these clouds appeared wisps of smoke, obscuring the sky and the sun. Moreover, this smoke also had the effect of confusing the five senses and blocking divine sense.
It's safe to say that this is a sixth-tier martial art; the starting point is truly exceptional. Every move and stance produces an incredibly magical effect.
"Earth Kunlun!"
"Purple Star River!"
"Mysterious Chaos!"
He quickly mastered the first six moves. Moreover, with the supply of six special energies from the pirated crystal, Lin Yang's progress was also rapid.
However, he stopped at this point. Because if he continued training, he might break through to the next level. Lin Yang felt it was better to break through all three elements simultaneously.
The martial arts problem is solved. The literary path is even easier to solve. Releasing the seal on his body, a surge of literary energy erupts forth, and his entire demeanor rapidly transforms. He becomes a scholar, a scholar who reads frequently, a renowned figure, a learned sage…
In just a few breaths, Lin Yang's literary cultivation had become even more profound. He could no longer advance beyond his current level.
Next comes the path of body refinement, which is also the source of Lin Yang's combat power. After all, early-stage martial artists are just cannon fodder. And those in the literary path, without the help of the imperial court, are even less than cannon fodder.
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This was the foundational cultivation technique Lin Yang had learned. Fortunately, it was of a high level. Really high level, complete, an eighth-tier technique. At this point, the maximum level Lin Yang could exchange for was only sixth tier.
Even if one cultivates it to its peak, it can reach the seventh rank. Individually, that's exactly the sixth rank of the cultivation technique. Therefore, there's no need to change techniques at this point; one can simply continue cultivating step by step.
Dragons can be large or small, soar or hide; when large, they stir up clouds and mist; when small, they conceal themselves. When soaring, they fly through the universe; when hiding, they lurk within the waves. Now, in the depths of spring, the dragon seizes the moment to transform, just as a person who has achieved their ambitions roams freely across the world…
Recalling the instructions in the manual, Lin Yang's aura slowly increased; this time, he was truly about to break through. His progress in body refinement would directly boost his cultivation in both martial arts and literature.
With a snap, as if something had shattered, endless radiance automatically emanated, illuminating the entire quiet room.
Not long after, he broke through. However, he also disappeared completely. When he opened his eyes again and saw the scene before him, Lin Yang knew that he had transmigrated. Oh, no, it can't be called transmigration; it's more like he had entered a different world.
Everywhere you look, there is a blue sky, a bright sun, fresh air, and innate spiritual energy that is almost liquid, appearing as mist and visible everywhere.
The surrounding area is full of spiritual roots, and even an ordinary fruit tree is between the fourth and sixth grade.
There's nothing we can do about it; this place is filled with innate spiritual energy. Even an apple tree, after growing here for a while and undergoing a complete transformation, can be called a golden apple.
I picked an apple at random; it was bright red, big, and round—it looked pretty good no matter what. I wiped it off and started eating it right away. Crunch, crunch, crunch—it was gone in no time.
At the same time, streams of warmth seeped directly into his body, slightly increasing Lin Yang's physical strength, or what is commonly known as his physique.
"This is just the outer perimeter; it's said that the center is filled with chaotic primordial energy. There, you'll find nothing but true treasures. They're either seventh-tier acquired spiritual treasures and roots, or eighth-tier innate spiritual treasures and roots, or even ninth-tier innate supreme treasures. You can see just how lucky the original owner was to find the Seed of the Universe in the outer perimeter!" Lin Yang said with a wry smile.
What is the Seed of the Universe? It is one of the highest-level treasures left behind by the Creator God. The authority it corresponds to in the entire universe is immeasurably high.
To use a phrase familiar to everyone, the Seed of the Universe is one of the backdoors left by the Founder.
With these backdoors, anyone could take over the entire universe anytime, anywhere, if they wanted to. Otherwise, do they really think they can simply make a wish and turn back time?
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Chapter Nineteen: Azeroth, the Land of Everlasting Starlight
Here, divination and numerology are useless, and spiritual senses are also completely ineffective. It can be said that what you can obtain truly depends on luck.
Each person has at most two opportunities in their lifetime. One is to break through from the third rank to the fourth rank, and the other is to break through from the sixth rank to the seventh rank.
It is said that this was a special opportunity left by the Creator God, specifically for true geniuses to enhance their foundation. And indeed it is true; the Heavenly Emperor found his first fortune here, and the Earthly Emperor also gained considerable opportunities here.
In short, almost all the truly famous deities have benefited from this place. The only difference is the amount.
Therefore, some patterns have long been identified.
First, this place is divided into inner and outer layers. Generally speaking, the further in you go, the higher the level of the treasures. However, there are exceptions, such as the Seed of the Universe that the original owner obtained, which was acquired outside.
Here, all supernatural powers and spells are ineffective. Furthermore, storage rings are unusable. What you ultimately obtain depends on what you hold in your hand.
Therefore, Lin Yang prepared a backpack and two burlap sacks in advance. He also specially hung a basket on his chest.
If things go as expected, Lin Yang will reap rewards far exceeding those of ordinary people. The backpack on his back, the two bags in his hands, and the basket on his chest—if all of these are filled to the brim, there's bound to be something good!
"It's working? It seems to be ineffective. Divine Eye, observe it carefully! It's still useless."
However, despite this, Lin Yang was not discouraged at all; instead, he grinned mischievously. As he laughed, he took out two items from his pocket.
"Haha, I'm best at things like this, where everything depends on chance and luck!" Lin Yang said confidently, looking at the two items in his hand.
In his left hand was a small needle. The needle was made of silver and looked quite nice, glittering. What was even stranger was that the needle was neither a magical artifact nor a magical treasure; it had nothing extraordinary about it and seemed to be just an ordinary little needle.
On the right are six stoppers, very ordinary stoppers, with six sides corresponding to the numbers one through six.
"The game of Ludo is officially starting! Now it's my turn to dominate the battlefield."