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After a while, Xunuo opened his eyes to find Dongfang Yunqing smiling at him. He quickly clasped his hands in thanks and asked, "What kind of Spiritual Wine is this, my friend? It can instantly increase Inner Strength."
Dongfang Yunqing raised an eyebrow and shook his head. "It seems you are lacking in knowledge, my friend. You have confused True Qi with Inner Strength."
Xunuo questioned, "How can True Qi and Inner Strength not be the same thing?"
Dongfang Yunqing pondered for a moment and replied, "To put it simply, the Inner Strength cultivated through Internal Martial Arts Techniques, when condensed to a certain degree, becomes True Qi. However, a person from the Mundane Martial World will never be able to refine even a trace of True Qi in their lifetime. On the other hand, we Cultivators can dilute True Qi to the point where it resembles the Inner Strength of those from the Mundane Martial World. For instance, Xue Dao You has refined the Basic Skill Method to the fifth layer and can freely use mundane Martial Arts. Yet those ordinary people cannot employ your techniques."
Xunuo quickly asked, "What is the Basic Skill Method? How do you know I have reached the fifth layer?"
Suddenly, he exclaimed, "Are you saying that you are a celestial being?"
Dongfang Yunqing nodded slightly but then shook his head gently. "Not just me. Xue Dao You appears as a celestial being in the eyes of ordinary people; it's just that you are unaware of it. As for how I know where Xue Dao You's Cultivation Method stands, it is because my own abilities are somewhat deeper than his. My Divine Sense is naturally stronger, allowing me to discern such things easily. However, Xue Dao You cannot probe into my foundation."
He then smiled at Xunuo and said, "If Xue Dao You were to release his Divine Sense to investigate, he would know whether what I say is true or false."
Following his advice, Xunuo extended his Divine Sense toward Dongfang Yunqing and indeed felt an unfathomable depth.
With a serious expression, he said, "I greatly admire your profoundness, Dongfang. I am practicing an ancestral Cultivation Method known as Huayang Classic, which has seven layers in total. Although I have only reached the fifth layer, I feel there are imperfections in this Cultivation Method. I hope you can enlighten me on this matter. Furthermore, this Transmission of Skills has been passed down through dozens of generations in my family. Why is it that none of my ancestors were able to master it while I find it easy to grasp without difficulty?"
Dongfang Yunqing chuckled and proceeded to say something that left Xunuo speechless.
"The Basic Skill Method has many names, but its essence remains the same, with little distinction in depth. All aim to lay a solid foundation. The Huayang Classic passed down in your family has only seven layers, which indicates that it is indeed a fragment. The complete Basic Skill Method consists of Eleven Layers. Only by cultivating the Eleven Layers of the Basic Skill Method to perfection can one hope to break through to the Foundation Establishment Stage. It is at the Foundation Establishment Stage that we cultivators pursue our true goals."
Xunuo listened to these words and suddenly felt overwhelmed.
This series of revelations shattered Xunuo's previous understanding.
It seemed as if even his identity as a martial artist was now in question.
Xunuo stared blankly and asked, "What is the Foundation Establishment Stage? What is Cultivation? Isn't the Huayang Classic that I practice a martial arts classic?"
Dongfang Yunqing sighed and replied, "Since you began practicing the Huayang Classic, you can no longer consider yourself a martial artist. I may not know much about distant matters, but at least within my Great Liang Kingdom, there are dozens of Cultivation Families. Deep within the Ten Thousand Great Mountains, there are several Cultivation Sects. Moreover, in this vast Central Continent, there are countless Cultivation sects and families. Most of these Basic Skill Method fragments come from disciples who could not attain enlightenment. As their lifespans draw near, they pass down the Basic Skill Method from their sects, hoping that descendants with Spiritual Roots can retrace their ancestors' paths and achieve the Main Road. However, the Basic Skill Method passed down by the Xue Dao You family has only seven layers, which is somewhat lacking. The Cultivation Method I initially obtained has nine layers. Now that I am nearing my sixties, if I do not make a breakthrough soon, I fear I will be stuck here. Young Xue Dao You has already cultivated the Basic Skill Method to the fifth layer; he seems destined to go further than I have. He may even have a chance at breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Stage. The Foundation Establishment Stage is a threshold for us cultivators. Only upon entering this stage can one truly be considered a cultivator. Those who call themselves True Immortals are merely comforting themselves with grand titles. Only by reaching the Foundation Establishment Stage can one be called a True Immortal. At this point, one can truly distinguish themselves from ordinary mortals and possess genuine divine methods. However, we are still far from ascending to the immortal realm; what we cultivate in this world is real but not immortal."
"However," he continued, "the two hundred years of lifespan granted by the Foundation Establishment Stage and True Immortal status is what we pursue. Only with such longevity can one aspire to cultivate further—into the Rotation Period or even the Fasting Period. What we cultivate as True Qi has become magical power, unlike what ordinary people refer to as Inner Strength. Only this True Qi can support the casting of Spells."
At this point, Xunuo suddenly exclaimed, "Just now, when you moved that boulder from afar, was that a Spell?"
Dongfang Yunqing nodded and said, "That was a basic and simple Spell known as Object Manipulation Technique."
Xunuo asked in confusion, "I infused True Qi into an Iron Sword and caused it to explode; why was Dongfang Daoist able to move the boulder without harm?"
Dongfang Yunqing explained, "I used a Spell to move objects rather than infusing magical power into them. The Spell carries True Qi; it is not just an ordinary object. If I were to infuse True Qi into that boulder, it would yield similar results as yours."
Xunuo nodded and then asked again, "What did you mean by Spiritual Root earlier?"
Dongfang Yunqing replied, "The Spiritual Root is fundamental to Cultivation; only those with a Spiritual Root can cultivate True Qi. Without a Spiritual Root, one cannot enter the door of Cultivation at all. Spiritual Roots correspond to the five elements: Gold Spiritual Root, Wood Spirit Root, Water Spirit Root, Fire Root, and Earth Spirit Root—collectively known as Five Element Spiritual Roots. There are also some rare variant Spiritual Roots. I have only seen one person with a Thunder Root—a formidable individual whose Lightning Attribute Spells could wreak havoc on earth and sky. I observe that Xue Dao You possesses Gold, Fire, and Wood Spiritual Roots; his aptitude is quite good. The Gold Spiritual Root is most suited for combat; the Wood Spirit Root is also known as the Healing Spiritual Root and excels in healing and alchemy. Coupled with the Fire Root, one can refine ordinary pills without needing Earth Fire. Furthermore, Xue Dao You's Divine Sense far exceeds others at his level; he likely has considerable skill in alchemy."
With a smile, he turned to Xunuo.
Xunuo, feeling the presence of such a remarkable person as in front of, did not dare to boast. He quickly said, "I am indeed practicing the art of alchemy. I came out this time to purchase Centennial Polygonatum to refine a medicine called Revival Powder. A few days ago, I produced several bottles of Reattachment Ointment; I would like you to evaluate them, my friend."
He then took out three bottles of Reattachment Ointment and placed them before in front of.
Dongfang Yunqing casually picked up one bottle, opened it to take a look, then brought it to his nose for a sniff. "The quality is acceptable. However, in my cultivation world, this medicine is considered quite low-grade. If you can refine Revival Powder, I could take you to meet Xue Dao You at a certain place for a glimpse into something interesting. If you could produce something like Unity Pill, then you would have great opportunities ahead."
Xunuo thought for a moment; the Elixir Formula contained the recipe and method for that pill. However, he currently lacked the ability to refine it, so he kept that to himself and instead asked, "What place are you referring to?"
Dongfang Yunqing replied, "The largest cultivation family in the Great Liang Kingdom—Dome Mountain's Jin Family. They hold a trade fair every five years, facing numerous cultivation families and us loose cultivators. Such trade fairs are not overly valued by cultivation families but hold immense appeal for us loose cultivators."
He sighed before continuing, "Loose cultivators are seen as celestial beings in the eyes of mortals. Yet in the cultivation world, we are at the very bottom. We have to seek and piece together our cultivation methods and resources bit by bit. Unlike those family sects that can focus solely on their training with everything arranged for them. When one reaches a certain level of cultivation, everything they need is already laid out before them. This trade fair is also our best opportunity to exchange items we no longer need for those we urgently require. Of course, we can also sell items for spirit stones."
Xunuo stared wide-eyed at Dongfang Yunqing.
Dongfang Yunqing lightly hummed and flipped his hand over. In his palm appeared a bean-sized crystal that was round and translucent, radiating an aura that felt powerful.
Even from over ten feet away, Xunuo immediately sensed the surging True Qi within it. He gently asked, "Is that a spirit stone?"
Dongfang Yunqing nodded and flipped his hand again; the spirit stone vanished without a trace.
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