Imperial Cultivation

Chapter 1348 - 1344: Peaks Fortified

The void of his mind, the butterfly gently fluttered, and the speed of spiritual operation suddenly increased.

Within the Lao Palace Acupoint, the Spiritual Abyss Twelve Peaks formed in an instant.

As spiritual power infused, the Spiritual Abyss Twelve Peaks became clearer and more solid.

He continuously infused spiritual power, the butterfly gently fluttered non-stop, and the clarity and solidity of the Spiritual Abyss Twelve Peaks kept strengthening.

He could clearly perceive its transformation, vividly in front of his eyes, as if commanding his fingers.

This was a completely different feeling, not experienced in previous cultivation.

The Moonlight Butterfly not only accelerated his spirit but also made his mind more solid and pure.

The Spiritual Abyss Twelve Peaks were like bottomless abysses, endlessly devouring spiritual power.

After his spiritual power was exhausted, the three clones began to infuse spiritual power into the Lao Palace Acupoint’s Spiritual Abyss Twelve Peaks.

He began consuming Spirit Pills to aid in replenishing his spiritual power.

As time passed, the Spiritual Abyss Twelve Peaks suddenly experienced a mysterious fluctuation.

This wave of fluctuation conveyed a sense of hunger.

And the infusion of spiritual power not only failed to alleviate the hunger but intensified it.

He had a moment of insight and immediately activated the Spring Acupoints in his feet, causing the Earth Qi to surge in.

The Earth Qi poured into the Spring Acupoints, then flowed up along the legs, directly into the Lao Palace Acupoints in his hands.

Once it rushed into the Lao Palace Acupoints, it was quickly drawn towards the Spiritual Abyss Twelve Peaks.

The Spiritual Abyss Twelve Peaks devoured the Earth Qi in a continuous stream, much like devouring spiritual power.

Chu Zhiyuan felt a thrill in his heart.

He understood that this was a breakthrough from the previous realm into the next level.

This was the true beginning of a transformation from quantitative to qualitative, the true solidification of the Spiritual Abyss Twelve Peaks.

It turned out that to truly solidify the Spiritual Abyss Twelve Peaks within the Lao Palace Acupoint without collapsing, the assistance of Earth Qi was required.

And before it reached sufficient strength, it wouldn’t absorb Earth Qi.

He continued consuming Spirit Pills, ingesting both Soul Reviving Pills and Moon Spirit Pills entirely.

While the Spiritual Abyss Twelve Peaks devoured the Earth Qi, it continued devouring spiritual power.

Earth Qi and spiritual power converged in the Spiritual Abyss Twelve Peaks, causing them to solidify.

The Earth Qi was rapidly drawn, extending the extraction range from a hundred meters to ten miles, then to a hundred miles, and eventually even to five hundred miles.

If it were the first layer of the Earth Origin Technique, the Earth Qi would have long been unable to sustain it.

The Second Layer of the Earth Origin Technique covers a wider and deeper range, barely able to withstand it.

He gradually felt the strain, the spiritual power of the three clones was already exhausted, and his own spiritual power was nearly depleted before it could fully recover.

He felt he had reached his limit.

Could it be that this time he would fail just short of success?

If he truly failed, there might not be another chance.

Such a quantity of Soul Reviving Pills and Moon Spirit Pills was nearly impossible to have again.

His face grew solemn, he completely emptied his heart and spirit, casting aside anxiety and urgency.

At this time, the Miao Jing Spirit Water in his mind’s void swayed, lightly drifting toward the Moonlight Butterfly.

The Miao Jing Spirit Water passed through the butterfly and drifted back to its original place, seemingly unchanged.

Yet, when the butterfly was flushed with this Miao Jing Spirit Water, the soft light became clear.

It gained a subtle agility.

Causing his spiritual power to become nimble and light.

The speed at which Earth Qi surged in suddenly increased, becoming even more pure.

A Light Gate suddenly appeared on the wall of the great hall, followed shortly by another Light Gate.

Two entered from each gate, Ning Dongge and Zhang Ji Yuan.

As soon as they entered the hall, they saw Chu Zhiyuan sitting cross-legged, surrounded by a pile of empty Jade Bottles, the Spirit Pills inside all consumed.

"This..." Zhang Ji Yuan was taken aback, spoke in a low voice with Sound Transmission into Secret: "What’s the junior brother doing?"

"Is he attempting a breakthrough?" Ning Dongge frowned, staring at Chu Zhiyuan: "Not looking good!"

In their view, Chu Zhiyuan’s face was pale, and his entire body appeared weak and increasingly frail.

He seemed to be on the verge of a demonic possession, and injuries were rapidly worsening.

"Senior Brother Ning, what should we do? Should we wake up the junior brother?"

"Not advisable."

"Then just watch?"

"Are there any Moon Spirit Pills left?" Ning Dongge asked.

Zhang Ji Yuan took out two bottles from his robe: "These are the last two bottles."

Ning Dongge pursed his lips slightly.

Zhang Ji Yuan gently placed the two bottles of Moon Spirit Pills in front of Chu Zhiyuan’s knees.

Chu Zhiyuan, with eyes closed, released a handprint with his left hand, picked up a Jade Bottle, lightly flicked the stopper with his forefinger, and poured the six Moon Spirit Pills inside into his mouth, then reached for the other Jade Bottle.

Zhang Ji Yuan opened his mouth, but stopped short, not making a sound to disturb him.

Ning Dongge looked solemn, his eyes fixed on Chu Zhiyuan’s pale face.

Chu Zhiyuan, with eyes closed, continued forming a handprint, refocusing his mind.

Zhang Ji Yuan turned his head to look at Ning Dongge, using Sound Transmission into Secret: "Senior brother, now what should we do?"

"Let’s wait and see." Ning Dongge shook his head.

They felt Chu Zhiyuan’s weakening persisted.

If this continued, they were unsure what would happen, whether there would be a life-threatening danger.

"Senior brother, should I lend him a hand?"

"Don’t act rashly."

"But if I don’t act, he really won’t make it, I can’t just watch."

"..."

"A desperate measure for a desperate situation!" Zhang Ji Yuan sat cross-legged behind Chu Zhiyuan.

He seriously raised his palms and slowly moved them towards Chu Zhiyuan’s back.

Ning Dongge sweated a bit, his face tense, even his eyes narrowed, ready to intervene at any moment.

He pulled out a Jade Bottle from his robe, uncorked it, containing life-saving Spirit Pills inside.

"Bang!" Suddenly Zhang Ji Yuan was sent flying away like an arrow, shooting towards the other side of the hall.

"Bang!" An even louder impact sound followed.

The hall trembled slightly.

Ning Dongge grimaced, ignoring Zhang Ji Yuan, concentrating on Chu Zhiyuan.

He shook his head, Chu Zhiyuan’s complexion remained pale, no different from before.

After a few shakes of the head, he stopped, showing joy on his face.

He already noticed, to his surprise, that Chu Zhiyuan’s complexion began to change, a hint of redness appeared, and his weak aura halted.

Could it be that what Junior Brother Zhang did just now was effective, indeed helped?

He turned to look at Zhang Ji Yuan.

Zhang Ji Yuan was still tightly against the wall, like a painting, unable to move.

He floated up, came to Zhang Ji Yuan, put his hand on his shoulder.

"Bang!"

He was sent flying.

After flying for over a dozen meters in the air, he exhausted, floated to the ground.

He looked at Zhang Ji Yuan with a surprised expression.

Zhang Ji Yuan showed a bitter smile, unable to even open his mouth, just unwillingly rolling his eyes.

He tried to convey his thoughts by rolling his eyes.

But Ning Dongge didn’t understand what he wanted to say, could only float over again, again putting his hand on his shoulder.

...

"Haha..."

Chu Zhiyuan opened his eyes, floated up, and laughed heartily towards the sky.

The second layer of Human Element Skill was achieved!

The Spiritual Abyss Twelve Peaks stood tall against the Jade Sea and Sky, forming a coastal cliff.

From this point on, the Spiritual Abyss Twelve Peaks would no longer disappear, forever solidified within the Lao Palace Acupoint.

The hearty and resounding laughter echoed endlessly within the hall.

He immediately noticed the strange state of Ning Dongge and Zhang Ji Yuan, casually flicking a sleeve.

Zhang Ji Yuan only felt a gentle gust brushing over his face, his body trembled, sliding down steadily.

He landed firmly, exhaled a long breath, and quickly moved his limbs, savoring the freedom of movement.

"Thank you, Brother Zhang!" Chu Zhiyuan sincerely clasped his fists.

Zhang Ji Yuan waved his hand: "Thank what, I really didn’t help."

Not only did he not help, but also was awkwardly sent flying away.

Chu Zhiyuan said: "If not for Brother Zhang’s aid, this wouldn’t have been so easy this time."

Ning Dongge said: "Little junior brother, did you succeed in your practice?"

Chu Zhiyuan nodded: "Initially succeeded, somewhat accomplished."

Next, he would practice the second layer of the Heavenly Yuan Technique, thereby enhancing the Donghuan Saint Technique, find that Grotto Heaven, and even discover the path towards the Spirit Venerable.