When Earth Awakened, I Became a Sword Saintess

Chapter 164 : Source Crystal Absorption Capacity

164: Source Crystal Absorption Capacity

After her bath, Yuyin rested alone on the cliff. If one didn't consider the danger, it was a place of exquisite beauty, like a fairyland.

In the early morning, colorful rosy light shone through the solid, majestic peaks. The "Fairy Yuyin" rose, cleansed herself with the clear spring water, and sat in meditation in the mountains, absorbing the lively morning Primordial Energy. Her body could also absorb a little of the rosy light.

Was this pleasant?

Below the mountain, dangers lurked everywhere. Above, she had the Zheng as a neighbor.

Yet, Yuyin smiled faintly, a light smile.

"If I can ease my mind and regard the danger lightly, then this can be considered a form of pleasure."

It was a pleasure born of being accustomed to crises and traps, of rising above seas of blades and mountains of fire.

From a hidden pocket in her sleeve, Yuyin took out a few Source Crystals. These were all taken from the alien tribesmen she had killed.

According to the "Flying Sky Scripture," once one reached the Purple Domain Realm or above, one could directly absorb Source Crystals for cultivation. Cultivating with Source Crystals and absorbing Primordial Energy were not contradictory. Primordial Energy, once inhaled, needed to be converted into Spirit Water by the Purple Source Palace. Source Crystals, however, were pure. After absorption, a portion was absorbed by the Purple Source Palace, while a small part could be directly absorbed by the body. There was a daily limit to absorbing Primordial Energy, and the same was true for Source Crystals, but the two limits did not overlap. Once the limit for Primordial Energy was reached, one could still absorb a certain amount of Source Crystals.

Primordial Energy, Source Crystals, and pills (spirit herbs). These three, when used for cultivation, all had a limit within a certain period of time, but their limits did not overlap, allowing them to be used in conjunction for cultivation.

It was like this: oral supplements that nourish a woman's body could only be taken in a certain amount each day, but at the same time, topical nourishing liquids, creams, and ointments could also be applied all over the body.

Source Crystals were extremely precious. Whether they were from mineral veins or from alien beasts, they had corresponding grades. The higher the grade, the better the cultivation effect and the greater the value. However, a grade that was too high might not be suitable for someone with a lower level of strength, as they wouldn't be able to withstand it, which could be dangerous.

Generally, cultivators on Earth were not willing to use Source Crystals for cultivation, as they could be sold for a high price to exchange for necessary treasures, secret arts, and so on. After all, Primordial Energy was free.

But Yuyin couldn't go back now. She was in a dangerous situation, and great wealth was useless. It was better to transform these things into power.

"I've never used Source Crystals for cultivation before. After all, on Earth, I had never even seen a real Source Crystal. The amount of Source Crystals a person can absorb in a certain period of time is different for everyone. This is a wonderful concept called the 'Body Cultivation Desire.' The higher the cultivation desire, the more one can absorb, and the shorter the interval needed before one can absorb again."

"I wonder what my cultivation desire is like?"

Yuyin calmed her mind, took a slow, deep breath, and sat cross-legged, placing the Source Crystals in front of her crossed legs.

Then, following the secret method from the "Flying Sky Scripture," she began to absorb the Source Crystals.

A few small Source Crystals, driven by a strange force, floated into the air.

Yuyin closed her eyes and continued to circulate the secret art for absorbing Source Crystals, which was specially suited for female cultivators from the "Flying Sky Scripture."

The floating, colorful Source Crystals emitted a hazy halo. Gradually, these halos transformed into flowing mists of Source Spirit Light, dividing into several streams that flowed toward Yuyin's mouth, navel, and other points for absorbing Source Crystals.

The faint, glowing mist of Source Crystal Light flowed to Yuyin's lips. She slowly opened her moist, cherry-red lips and inhaled it.

"Mmm..."

Her face gradually turned red, and her body grew warm. The pure Source Crystal Light Mist, once inside her, more easily transformed into Spirit Water, directly nourishing and being absorbed by her body, circulating actively within.

This feeling was like capturing a city in the God-Devouring Chess, with a massive influx of Source Spirits. The benefits to cultivation were great, but it was also a test of the body's endurance. The cultivation efficiency of absorbing this way per unit of time was, of course, much faster than within the God-Devouring Chess.

But after all, Source Crystals were limited.

"Ahh..."

This tangible absorption by the body, feeling the pure power of the Source Crystals, was naturally more real and more intensely pleasurable than absorbing them within the God-Devouring Chess.

In this fairyland, to cultivate so freely was truly a joy.

A moment later, Yuyin opened her eyes. The flowing mists were gone, and she felt a sense of emptiness.

"Are they gone?"

She saw that the space in front of her was empty. The three mineral Source Crystals, equivalent to Perfection-Stage of Spirit-Seeking Realm, that she had taken out were gone.

Mineral Source Crystals of the same grade were slightly inferior to alien beast Source Crystals, but the difference wasn't too significant, unless the cultivation required the different special substances or Five Elements contained within.

Although the three Source Crystals were gone, Yuyin didn't feel that she had reached her limit. No, she was clearly far from it. It was like eating a little and only feeling hungrier.

"This... my body's cultivation desire, my capacity for absorbing Source Crystals, is actually this large?"

Yuyin took out a few more Source Crystals from her sleeve pocket.

She once again performed the method to absorb the Source Crystals.

The pure, more easily absorbed power of the Source Spirits from the crystals once again flowed into Yuyin's body. That feeling, originating from deep within her body as her strength increased, which brought positive, uplifting pleasure and energy, made Yuyin feel not only comfortable but also mentally and physically fulfilled.

This feeling, in this place and at this time, was truly... wonderful.

A moment later, the Source Crystals were absorbed again, but at this moment, Yuyin only felt a slight sense of satisfaction.

"I still need more. Let's have some more..."

After a satisfying session of absorbing Source Crystals for cultivation, Yuyin finally felt that she had had enough for the day.

"I didn't expect my cultivation desire to be this strong..."

The stronger the cultivation desire, the more one could absorb each day, and the faster one's strength would naturally increase. This was also a very important aptitude. But, so what if it was strong? Generally speaking, where would one get so many Source Crystals to cultivate with? Who could afford to cultivate like this?

Cultivation with Primordial Energy and Source Spirits, apart from breaking through, was originally a slow process of energy accumulation. Absorbing a little more meant a little more strength. To be precise, even a single breath with the Feather Absorption technique could increase one's strength, just by a very minuscule amount.

At this moment, only a few Source Crystals remained in Yuyin's sleeve.

"That's enough for today, but what about tomorrow? This small amount of Source Crystals will probably be used up tomorrow." Yuyin's face was flushed, and she was panting uncontrollably, her slender fingers subconsciously covering her lips.

However, the previous cultivation session had significantly increased her strength.

"Source Crystals..." Yuyin's chest rose and fell, her body was hot, but her mind remained sharp and calm. Her gaze couldn't help but look toward the foot of the mountain.

Yuyin stood up, picked up the Yue Maiden Longsword leaning against an ancient pine tree, and walked down the mountain.

Yuyin approached the area near the foot of the mountain, suppressing her aura. Using the cover of ancient trees and rocks, she scouted the situation below.

"As I expected... the area below the mountain is filled with the auras of alien tribesmen. They don't dare to enter the Zheng's great mountain, but they have almost completely surrounded it. They are either searching for their Martial Uncle or looking for me."

Yuyin slowly and stealthily approached two of the auras that didn't seem too strong.