Immortality Begins With Internal Breathing

Lin Zheyu changed into a fresh set of clothes, ate a nutritious breakfast provided by the sect, and then headed out toward the Hall of Vital Longevity. The Hall of Vital Longevity was the place within the sect where cultivation resources such as medicinal ointments, medicinal pills, and herbs could be obtained. Every inner sect disciple received a fixed monthly quota of cultivation resources.

However, these quotas were a mere drop in the bucket compared to the resources required for their cultivation. If they were insufficient, one could only purchase more using sect contribution points or silver. Liu Gang had a mission today and did not accompany him. Still, with yesterday’s experience visiting Heavenly Blessing Pavilion, Lin Zheyu found this trip much smoother. After presenting his identity credentials, he successfully arrived at the Hall of Vital Longevity. The Hall of Vital Longevity was not far from Heavenly Blessing Pavilion, both located within the same area.

”Hello. I would like to receive Azure Water Pills, Verdant Wave Ointment, and Azure Tide Body Tempering Powder,” Lin Zheyu said as he presented his identity token.

These three medicines were all required for cultivating the Azure Tide Boundless True Technique.

After confirming that his identity was correct, a middle-aged man in the Hall of Vital Longevity looked Lin Zheyu over with curiosity and asked, ”Junior brother, are you new here? You look quite unfamiliar.”

”Yes. I have only joined the Wuji Sect for a few days and have not yet attended any sect gatherings,” replied Lin Zheyu with a nod.

”No wonder I have not seen you before. At your age, to be exceptionally admitted means your natural talent must be quite remarkable,” the man said with a smile.

Although exceptionally admitted disciples were rare, Xiao Shu had entered the Wuji Sect at a young age, and decades had passed in the blink of an eye. Every few years, or at most every decade or so, one or two such cases would appear. Generally, those exceptionally admitted would first become inner sect disciples, and only after proving their natural talent and latent potential would they have a chance to be accepted as true disciples. If Xiao Shu knew that the Lin Zheyu before him had been taken in as Sect Master Huang Baizhong’s true disciple immediately upon joining the Wuji Sect, his jaw would surely drop.

”It was merely a matter of encountering some fortuitous opportunities,” Lin Zheyu said modestly.

After registering his identity, he collected this month’s allocation of cultivation resources. The amount was not much. If he did not use Origin Force to enhance his progress, focused cultivation would use it up in less than ten days.

”I wonder what the price would be if I wanted to purchase more separately,” Lin Zheyu asked.

”It requires contribution points. One set of cultivation resources costs 2 contribution points and 10,000 taels of silver,” Xiao Shu replied.

One set of cultivation resources referred to all the resources Lin Zheyu had just received, combined into a single unit. He was only just beginning to cultivate Azure Tide Boundless True Technique from scratch, and one set of resources could be used for roughly ten days. After some time, once his mastery of Azure Tide Boundless True Technique increased, the amount of resources required would grow even greater.

”Then forget it. Thank you for the explanation.” Upon hearing that contribution points were required, Lin Zheyu could only give up. He had only just entered the sect, so where would he get contribution points?

”Junior Brother Lin, no need to leave in a hurry. If contribution points are insufficient or silver is lacking, loans are available. An inner sect disciple can borrow up to 100 contribution points and 1 million taels of silver. An annual interest of 10% must be paid. Would Junior Brother Lin like to borrow some in advance?” Xiao Shu said with a smiling squint, looking very much like a crafty old fox.

When he was young, he too had borrowed contribution points and silver from the sect. The feeling of boosting one’s strength through advanced borrowing was simply exhilarating, and from then on, Xiao Shu found it hard to stop. After so many years, the silver had been repaid, but the contribution points only continued to accumulate. Contribution points were not like silver.

As one’s strength increased, earning money became easier. The same was true for contribution points, but comparatively, the stronger one became, the more places required the use of contribution points. As a result, he had to take on all kinds of tasks to earn contribution points.

”You can even take loans? Has the Wuji Sect really become this commercialized?” Lin Zheyu said in surprise.

”Of course. Many people lack self-motivation and need external pressure to spur them into more diligent cultivation. Loans are one way of applying pressure to martial artists. Would Junior Brother Lin like to try borrowing 100 contribution points and 1 million taels of silver first?” said Xiao Shu, trying to tempt Lin Zheyu.

As long as he could get a newcomer to take out a loan, he would earn a 10% commission on the first transaction, which delighted him immensely.

”No need for now. I will come back if there is a need after I use up these resources.” Lin Zheyu shook his head and refused.

His status of inner sect disciple was only temporary. Once Huang Baizhong returned, he would be able to advance to a true disciple. A true disciple would surely enjoy higher authority and treatment than an ordinary inner sect disciple. Otherwise, they would not be worthy of the title of true disciple.

”Junior Brother, are you really not going to think it over? I can give you a discount. Borrow 100 and return 105. Do not rush to leave. Sigh. The next time you come, it might not be me on duty anymore.”

Watching Lin Zheyu’s departing figure, a look of helplessness surfaced on Xiao Shu’s face. What a pity. He was such a good newcomer, at the easiest stage to fool, yet he still failed to succeed. It was truly too much of a failure.

”Still, the sect has unexpectedly gained another exceptionally talented genius martial artist. The next few years will be lively. Those who can be exceptionally admitted are all martial artists with astonishing natural talent, and the slots for promotion to true disciple are limited,” Xiao Shu chuckled as he spoke.

His latent potential had been exhausted, leaving him without the capital to advance to true disciple. He could only cultivate honestly and strive to become a top expert within the Force Transformation realm. Although he lacked the qualifications to compete for a true disciple slot, he still had the right to watch the excitement. The once-in-ten-years true disciple promotion assessment would arrive in a few years, and it would certainly be extremely lively.

”Senior Brother Bo Yi’s strength is truly terrifying. I hope this kid shows some backbone and does not fail before it even begins. Otherwise, there will be nothing fun to watch.”

***

After collecting the cultivation resources, Lin Zheyu returned to the courtyard and continued studying Azure Tide Boundless True Technique. With insufficient cultivation resources, even using Origin Force to improve would be somewhat difficult. For now, he planned to proceed step by step and start cultivating Azure Tide Boundless True Technique from the beginning. With his martial cultivation foundation of the peak Blood Qi realm, starting over would not be slow.

First, let me test how effective Azure Tide Boundless True Technique is at condensing blood qi. This technique is far stronger than Violet Thunder Dominance Fist, so its blood qi condensing effect must be even more powerful.

Lin Zheyu took out the technique manual and flipped directly to the Blood Qi realm cultivation section. He carefully read through the instructions, memorizing every word and savoring them in detail. After confirming there were no issues, he began his first attempt. He took out two Essence and Qi pills and swallowed them, then sat cross-legged on the spot and began circulating the blood qi within his body according to the technique’s method.

A thunderous rumble echoed out. Powerful blood qi energy surged through his body. As Lin Zheyu calmly sensed it, he could hear the rumbling sound produced by the circulating blood qi, like waves churning. Although the blood qi within his body was surging violently, not the slightest aura was emitted from him in the courtyard.

With the combination of the Tortoise Breath True Technique and Evernight Slumber Secret Art, the concealment effect was terrifyingly strong. Even while fully circulating blood qi for cultivation, he could still avoid emitting any aura at all, appearing just like an ordinary person who had never practiced martial arts.

After about an hour, Lin Zheyu opened his eyes from cultivation, a hint of joy appearing on his face.

”Not bad. As expected of one of the top martial cultivation true techniques, its blood qi condensing effect is truly powerful,” Lin Zheyu said to himself.

After testing the effect, he took out a basin of water and poured in two sets of Blazing Flame Blood-Burning Powder. Although the blood qi condensing effect of Azure Tide Boundless True Technique was already very powerful, that was only in comparison to the original version of Violet Thunder Dominance Fist.

Lin Zheyu’s improved Violet Thunder Blood Condensing Technique incorporated the burning of life latent potential, making its effect several times stronger than the original. The original Azure Tide Boundless True Technique blood qi condensing method simply could not compare to the improved Violet Thunder Blood Condensing Technique. After preparing everything, he submerged his right hand into the basin and sent out a thought.

Use 1 unit of Origin Force to cultivate the Azure Tide Blood Condensing Technique.

In an instant, Lin Zheyu’s mind wavered briefly and fell into a mysterious consciousness space. Within that space, Lin Zheyu cultivated the Azure Tide Blood Condensing Technique according to his design, incorporating the content of burning life latent potential as auxiliary cultivation. With the experience from the previous two improvements, this cultivation proceeded much faster. Lin Zheyu felt that not even half the time had passed before Azure Tide Blood Condensing Technique had already been cultivated to Perfection.

In the outside world, vast mysterious energy surged forth, drawing in the medicinal power from the basin and merging it into his body. After a few breaths, Lin Zheyu’s mind broke free from the consciousness space.

[Heaven Rewards the Diligent]

[Name: Lin Zheyu]

[Origin Force: 3]

[Skills: Ninefold Origin Lock Art (Perfection), Evernight Slumber Secret Art (Perfection), Tortoise Breath True Technique (Sixth Stage: 0%), Golden Goose Technique (Eleventh Stage: 100%), Azure Tide Blood Condensing Technique (Second Stage: 23%), Great Strength Vajra Fist (First Stage: 83%)]

”Without using the Ninefold Origin Lock Art to seal life energy and blood qi energy, the improvement effect is much worse,” Lin Zheyu said silently as he looked at the data in his consciousness.

The Azure Tide Blood Condensing Technique had advanced to the second stage. In his framework, Perfection of the first stage represented eleven transformations of blood qi, while Perfection of the second stage represented twelve transformations of blood qi. The progress of the twelfth transformation of blood qi had already reached 20%, yet after spending 1 unit of Origin Force, it increased by only 3%, even though nearly half a unit of Origin Force was used to cultivate the improved Azure Tide Blood Condensing Technique.

This meant that without using the Ninefold Origin Lock Art sealing twice, 1 unit of Origin Force could only increase progress by around 6%. The efficiency was outrageously low. One had to know that this was an improved technique based on the top-tier Azure Tide Boundless True Technique blood qi condensing method. Before the improvement, it likely would not even reach 2% progress.

I will not improve it for now. I will wait until I accumulate 6 units before using Origin Force to enhance it.

At present, using 5 units of Origin Force at once to cultivate a blood qi condensing technique was already close to his limit, and using more would cause excessive mental strain. After using 5 units of Origin Force to enhance himself, he still needed to reserve 1 unit of Origin Force to undo Ninefold Origin Lock Art and recover the injuries left within his body. In total, he needed to have a full 6 units of Origin Force available.