Chapter 14: Those Things in the Cultivation Realm

  Thinking of this, Zhang Cheng's mind became more active, because he had just heard Dan Chenzi say that throughout the entire Jingshen mainland, there was no direct way to cultivate the soul, and the only two ways to enhance the strength of the soul were through continuous cultivation, enduring the baptism of hardships, and growing with age.

  And his "Mi Zong Da Shou Yin" can directly cultivate the soul, doesn't this mean that he can quickly enhance the strength of his soul with this technique?

  He also remembered that Dan Chenzi had said before, the stronger the soul, the stronger the perception, and at the same time, the control is also stronger, it's easier to refine high-grade elixirs. And now he had a way to cultivate his soul...

  "What's wrong, what are you thinking about that makes you so happy?" Dan Chenzi saw Zhang Cheng standing there in a daze, occasionally silly smiling, and asked this sentence.

  "No, nothing!" Zhang Cheng had an adult's soul, so he naturally knew the preciousness of this skill, and his heart was stirred with excitement.

  However, he didn't tell Dan Chenzi about it, but decided to bury it in his heart. People are selfish animals after all, so he didn't plan on sharing with others. Having the best of both worlds was the ultimate goal.

  Zhang Cheng noticed that Dan Chenzi was looking at him with a somewhat strange expression, so he changed the subject and said: "By the way, Master, how did you know that my soul is stronger than ordinary people? Also, is it true that as long as one's soul is strong, they can refine elixirs?"

  "It's simple, previously I used the method of pouring into your memory directly through Dan Tian Tu Na Gong. However, this method is quick but if the opponent's soul intensity is not enough, it will cause dizziness due to excessive load, and after waking up, the brain will also be dizzy for a while before recovering."

  "But on the other hand, you don't seem to be affected at all, just like a normal person. From this, I can tell that your soul is much stronger than ordinary people. Moreover, our Dan Dao Sect has always been looking for people with high spiritual strength, and naturally, we have certain methods of identification. It's just that I was injured before, so I didn't use it on you."

  However, within our Dan Dao Sect, there is a more accurate method to measure the intensity of one's soul. After some time, I will bring you back and after measurement, if you meet the requirements, you can formally join the Dan Dao Sect, practice the sect's internal skills, and when your cultivation reaches the foundation period, you can start learning alchemy.

  "As for the other requirements, that is to say, you must have a fire attribute talent. Don't worry about this, I've previously examined your body and can confirm that you 100% have a fire attribute talent in you. As for whether there are any others, we'll have to wait until we return to the sect to detect." Dan Chenzi replied.

  "Master, when are we leaving for Dan Tao Sect?" Zhang Cheng asked.

  "It's not possible for the time being, I still have something to take care of, it'll probably take about a month. During this period, you can stay here and wait for me to finish my business, then I'll come back and bring you back to the sect. Before that, make sure to take good care of yourself, when I return, I want to see a healthy and lively you." Danchenzi said.

  "When can I practice the Dan Tian Tuna Gong?" Zhang Cheng asked again.

  "It can be done at any time, because your meridians have been expanded and solidified by me, and you are completely able to withstand the impact of true energy. However, since you have already taken me as your master, this Dan Tian Tu Na Gong is no longer suitable for you to use, because the level of that skill is relatively low, only ordinary grade. I will pass on a higher-level Xuan Men Tu Na technique to you."

  "This qigong is more advanced than the Dan Tian Tuna Qigong I previously taught you, and can reach the level of Lingji Sanpin. Although it's not considered high-level, for a beginner like you, it's still a relatively good qigong. Once we arrive at the sect, after getting the Sect Master's approval, I'll teach you even more advanced qigongs."

  Danchenzi said, and then tapped Zhang Cheng's brow again, saying: "Alright, the Xuanmen Tu Na technique has been imprinted into your soul. Think carefully and you'll be able to recall it. There are also my detailed notes inside, so even without me around, you can still cultivate on your own."

  "Master, what you just said, 'Feng' and 'Ling', what do they mean? And also, what's this 'cultivation realm' you mentioned, tell me about it." Zhang Cheng asked curiously.

  "Alright, you'll find out about these things sooner or later. Since I have the time, I might as well tell you now." Danchenzi nodded and said: "What we call the 'cultivation world' is just a term we use to refer to our own circle of cultivators. It's like how, in my eyes, the range of your ordinary people and martial artists is considered 'mundane', while the range of us cultivators is called the 'cultivation world'. Can you understand?"

  "Hmm, I can understand this!" Zhang Cheng nodded his head. He had seen this before, so he knew some of it.

  "As for the mortal, spiritual, and other levels you just asked about, they are actually just divisions between different grades of cultivation methods, elixirs, and magical artifacts. It's like how money has gold, silver, and copper distinctions. In the cultivation world, the level divisions for cultivation methods, elixirs, and magical artifacts are consistent, which are: mortal, spiritual, immortal, and divine - four levels in total. Each level is further divided into nine sub-levels."

  "No matter whether it's a martial art, an elixir or a treasure, the higher its grade and quality, the stronger its effect or power will be. Of course, its value will naturally also be higher." Dan Chenzi replied.

  "What about your cultivation levels as a Cultivator? How are they divided and what's the difference with our secular warriors?" Zhang Cheng asked again.

  "Hehe, of course there is a difference." Danchenzi smiled and continued: "The cultivation levels in the Xiuzhen world are divided into nine levels, namely: Lianqi, Zhugong, Jindan, Yuanying, Chukou, Fenshen, Heti, Duojie, and Dacheng. Each level is further divided into three stages: early, middle, and late."

  "What about those Innate Level strong practitioners? Are they equivalent to that stage of a Cultivator?" Zhang Cheng asked curiously.

  "The congenital strong are equivalent to the Qi Refining stage of a Cultivator, with the three realms of Congenital corresponding to the early, middle and late stages of Qi Refining. It can be said that they have already touched the edge of Cultivation." Dan Chenzi smiled and replied.

  "What, isn't that right? Such a powerful innate expert is only an initial-stage cultivator?" Zhang Cheng was stunned for a moment, then asked again: "Then Master, what stage is your cultivation at? It shouldn't be low, right?"

  "Hehe, my cultivation? Hehe, it's a secret for now, but I can tell you that it's absolutely many times stronger than that so-called Innate expert." Danchenzi said with a smile.

  "Ah, Master, you're being too petty, aren't you? Not even telling me this." Zhang Cheng pouted his small mouth and said with some dissatisfaction.

  "Hehe, alright, I'll tell you later when we're at the sect, don't want to scare you and affect your cultivation." Danchenzi patted Zhang Cheng's head, speaking doting words.

  "Oh, okay then." Zhang Cheng also stopped asking and continued to ask: "I have another question, Master, what is this innate attribute you just mentioned?"

  "This is something I would have told you even if you didn't ask. Dan Chenzi paused for a moment, then continued: "For us cultivators, the techniques we cultivate are all derived from the natural world by our predecessors. The elements that make up everything in the natural world are metal, wood, water, fire, and earth - the five elements. Therefore, basically all techniques are evolved based on these five elements."

  "While everyone's physical constitution is different, the amount of various properties is also different. Therefore, the five elements' properties that are manifested are naturally not exactly the same. Some people have more energy of metal property in their body, so they exhibit a talent for metal property, while others exhibit earth property and so on."

  However, generally speaking, the innate attributes exhibited by ordinary people are either one or two, and it can be said that there are no other possibilities. Even if there were, due to the principle of the five elements restraining each other, the possibility of such a person surviving would be extremely small, and only exist in legend.

  "But for us alchemists, whether it's one or two innate attributes, we must have the fire attribute. Without fire, we can't refine pills. In other words, as alchemists, if we only have one innate attribute, that attribute must be fire. If we have two attributes, one of them must be fire, and the other cannot be water because water extinguishes fire. The other attribute is best to be wood, because wood generates fire and can assist the fire's momentum."

  Moreover, the Wood element is born with vitality, and if it possesses both of these innate attributes, then during alchemy, there is a certain probability that it can impart vitality to the elixir. Once the elixir has gained vitality, its value will immediately increase by several times or even tens of times.

  "So, having both fire and wood innate attributes at the same time can be said to be the best qualification for becoming a Dan Master, and future achievements will also be higher. Your master, I have two attributes too, but unfortunately, apart from fire, the other one is earth, otherwise, your master would have been prosperous."

  "Then Master, I wonder if there will be both fire and wood innate attributes in my body at the same time?" Zhang Cheng asked curiously.

  "I don't know about that either, because I have a natural affinity for fire attributes in my body, so I can sense the fire attribute in your body. As for wood attributes, I couldn't sense it, and only after returning to the sect and using a special detection spirit stone can we determine it. However, there's one thing you can be at ease about, which is that there's no water attribute in your body. If there were, I wouldn't have taken you as my disciple." Dan Chenzi said.

  "Master, what attribute of Gongfa is this mysterious door's Qi-exhaling technique you taught me?" Zhang Cheng asked again.

  "The Xuanmen Tu Na technique is a qigong practice that doesn't have any attributes, its function is to cultivate qi. Only when you've reached the foundation-building period can you start practicing attribute-specific techniques, so don't worry about it for now. When we get back to the sect, I'll arrange everything for you." Danchenzi shook his head and replied.

  "Master, you'd better find me one or two divine-level skills, I don't want any low-level ones." Zhang Cheng said with a smile.

  "My little ancestor, the cultivation method I'm practicing is only a spiritual level eight product, and even in our Dan Dao Sect, the highest level of cultivation method is only a fairy level first product. It's already one of the few sects that have fairy-level cultivation methods, let alone divine level ones. Even if it's a three-product or higher fairy-level cultivation method, it's now a legendary cultivation method."

  "Haha!" Zhang Cheng smiled and then said: "Alright, I'll reluctantly agree to that. Let's go with the Immortal-grade first-rate cultivation method."

  "That cultivation method, you can forget about it, because only the leader of the Dan Tao Sect has the qualifications to cultivate it. But don't worry, I'll think of a way to help you get your hands on an advanced cultivation method. If all else fails, I'll even give you my own Spirit-level 8th rank cultivation method, that's the least I can do for you."

  "Isn't it just a Ling-level, Master?" Zhang Cheng furrowed his brow.

  "Whatever!" Dan Chenzi glared at Zhang Cheng with a bad temper, then continued: "Alright, it's almost time. I'll set off now and try to hurry back to bring you back to the sect. As for this period of time, you must cultivate properly and can't be lazy. Otherwise, when I get back, you'll have to face the consequences."

  "Master, can I tell others in my family that I've come to ask you to be my teacher?" Zhang Cheng asked.

  "Hmm, it's best not to for the time being. You haven't received the acknowledgement of the sect leader yet, and in a sense, you're not considered a disciple of the Dan Dao Sect. And I'm not here either, so there's no one who can vouch for you. If word gets out, it will only lead to others' suspicion, which won't be beneficial for you or your family. If they insist on asking, just tell your father about this matter, but remember, only your father."

  "Alright, take this Ben Cao Jing with you too. When you have time, flip through it and remember the names of the medicinal herbs, their appearances and effects. It will come in handy someday." As he spoke, Dan Chenzi tossed a book to Zhang Cheng, then his body swayed and he vanished into thin air within the room.

  "Hey, where's he?" Zhang Cheng was stunned. He didn't even notice how Danchenzi disappeared. He stood there for a long time before reacting.

  "Why are you in such a hurry? I still want to ask which one is stronger between our Dan Dao Sect and Bi Xia Sect..."