The Transmigrator's Cultivation - Chapter 367

Seeing this, Venerable Xing smiled and said, “Yun Shidi and Xu Shidi have just arrived and are still somewhat unfamiliar with the mountain domain. Why don’t we accompany you two to find a suitable place where the spiritual veins converge, so that you can settle in?”

The remaining seven brothers naturally all agreed, saying, “Good!” and immediately prepared to get moving.

Xu Ziqing and Yun Lie would not refuse the goodwill of their fellow disciples. After bidding farewell to Domain Lord Hang, they followed them into the clouds and flew towards the Wuling Mountain Domain.

In the air, they could see everything below clearly.

The Wuling Mountain Domain has a total of fifty-two peaks, among which there are thirteen first-level spiritual veins and over thirty second-level spiritual veins, intertwining and connecting through the mountains.

Domain Lord Hang resides on the main peak, where he usually focuses on cultivating his mind and rarely leaves.

Venerable Xing’s dwelling, Tianxing Peak, is located on the outer side of the main peak.

Most of the disciples of the Wuling Sect, including Mi Xing and others, occupy their own peaks.

While above the clouds, everyone used their spiritual sense to observe the direction of the spiritual veins within the mountains.

Many of the spiritual veins intersect at various points, and these intersections are often places of abundant spiritual energy, making them ideal for establishing caves.

The places where Mi Xing and the other seven lived were all like this, and since the peaks were nearby, it would be convenient for them to assist one another if needed.

Using spiritual sense to observe the spiritual veins is quite easy. Before long, these brothers had selected several locations that they felt were good. Then they pointed out these locations to the two shidi for them to choose from personally.

Xu Ziqing also looked for a while, checked the suggested locations from his shixiong, and then turned to his own shixiong, asking, “What do you think, Shixiong?”

Yun Lie glanced over and said, “You can decide.”

Xu Ziqing smiled slightly, his expression gentle, and pointed to one spot, saying, “If I were to decide, I think that peak is quite good.”

The peak he pointed to was cleverly situated, not far from where the other shixiong were located. It had two first-level spiritual veins and three second-level spiritual veins intersecting, forming a natural treasure spot, rich in spiritual energy, almost palpable. Additionally, the vegetation was lush and vibrant, and there were few mountain beasts, giving it a serene ambiance. He truly felt drawn to it at first glance.

The only downside was that the treasure spot had a lot of loose stones, but for a cultivator, clearing these stones was not difficult at all.

Seeing this, Yun Lie nodded slightly, “Not bad.”

After the other shixiong looked over, they all smiled and said, “This is indeed an excellent treasure spot; Xu Shidi has a keen eye.”

Once decided, they began to prepare for cleanup.

Yun Lie and Xu Ziqing didn’t need to say much to each other; they were quite in sync and acted together.

They unleashed several cold sword lights that shot forward, causing a series of explosive sounds within the mountain.

The massive stones burst apart, and fragments rolled down, creating a daunting spectacle.

Then, a few streaks of green light flashed, and many vines and grass stalks in the mountain suddenly grew wildly, becoming long and tough in an instant, like whips that cleared away all the rubble and dirt, sending everything rolling to the foot of the mountain.

In just a few breaths, the peak had transformed entirely.

All the huge loose stones that had blocked the mountain were gone, and the vegetation looked much more neat and elegant.

In the area where the spiritual veins converged, a large open space had also been cleared.

This open space was located higher up on the mountainside of the peak, deep within a dense forest.

Venerable Xing cheerfully said, “Since a location has been chosen, it’s time to establish a cave dwelling. If you need anything, just speak up.”

Xu Ziqing saw that the area was indeed a flat piece of land, and since the spiritual veins surged up from below, he realized that they couldn’t simply excavate a cave dwelling directly but would have to construct something separately.

While he was thinking this, the person next to him moved.

Yun Lie raised his hand, and a black-golden sphere of light appeared in his palm. He then shot the sphere down onto the open space, and in an instant, a majestic palace materialized on the flat ground.

The palace was over ten zhang high, its entire body a primitive blue-green, appearing as a seamless whole, as if it were carved from a single massive rock. It bore no decorations, and the design was not particularly intricate, but it possessed a heavy beauty all its own.

As soon as the palace was formed, it filled the entire mountainside, and it was impossible to see how many halls and corridors were inside. It was truly astonishing.

Xu Ziqing couldn’t help but be taken aback.

He was unfamiliar with this palace; he had glimpsed his shixiong’s memories on the day of their marriage, but he had never seen it before.

So, this must be something his shixiong acquired later?

Thinking of this, he looked at Yun Lie and asked, “Shixiong…”

Yun Lie lowered his head, his gaze softening slightly. “This was originally refined for personal use.”

Cultivators go through countless trials, and since they were now married, he and his junior brother would naturally be companions on this journey. They should have a cave dwelling to share so they wouldn’t have to sleep outside while training.

At this moment, it was quite fortuitous to have it.

Upon hearing this, Xu Ziqing understood. He felt grateful to his shixiong for being so considerate and also felt a bit ashamed for not having thought it through. Looking at Yun Lie, he felt a mixture of gratitude and affection.

The others from the Wuling Immortal Sect noticed the two shidi suddenly gazing at each other with warm expressions and couldn’t help but chuckle.

After all, they were a newly formed couple, overflowing with deep feelings, causing even those without a partner to feel a twinge of envy in their hearts.

Quickly snapping back to reality, Xu Ziqing saw the teasing looks on the faces of his shixiong and felt slightly embarrassed. He composed himself and said with a smile, “How about we invite the shixiong in for a drink?”

Venerable Xing shook his head and laughed, saying, “It’s getting late today; you two should take a little rest. We won’t disturb you any longer.”

Xu Ziqing, upon hearing this, didn’t insist and sent everyone off.

Once all the fellow disciples returned to their respective peaks, Xu Ziqing reached out to Yun Lie with a gentle smile, saying, “Shixiong, let’s head back.”

Yun Lie took Xu Ziqing’s hand and replied, “Alright.”

Then the two of them transformed into a beam of light and flew directly into the cave dwelling.

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Xu Ziqing and Yun Lie settled down in the Wuling Mountain Domain, where their fellow disciples were all understanding and open-minded, making their interactions very pleasant.

Although Yun Lie was taciturn, the shixiong didn’t mind it at all; rather, they appreciated his strong killing intent and held him in high regard.

However, because the Wuling lineage was relatively weak, apart from their gathering on that day, they mostly focused on their individual cultivation, with little opportunity for everyone to come together.

Xu Ziqing, being the weakest in cultivation, trained diligently every day, not daring to relax even a little. However, since this cave dwelling was situated at a convergence of spiritual veins, the spiritual energy it provided was more than ten times that of the vast world below. Every breath felt like inhaling spiritual energy, and the joy of exhaling it was immense.

Yun Lie diligently honed his sword intent daily, maintaining the same routine as before. However, he also constantly released his sword domain, which exerted a heavy pressure, and the sound of countless swords ringing out within it meant he was constantly making progress.

In addition to this, every few days, the two of them would engage in dual cultivation, allowing their realms to connect and benefiting from each other, which deepened their understanding and strengthened their bond.

Xu Ziqing frequently sparred with Yun Lie, and through their exchanges, their combat abilities advanced rapidly.

Over the years, Xu Ziqing and Yun Lie had developed a deep affection for the Wuling Mountain Domain.

During this time, they also encountered several mountain regions that harbored ill intentions toward the Wuling lineage, and after a few fierce battles, they successfully defended their position. Over time, those mountain regions no longer dared to look down on them simply because of their lower realms.

Through these battles, Xu Ziqing’s demeanor became sharper, and his aura began to resemble that of the shixiong.

This was the killing intent and fierce energy developed from experiencing numerous battles, highlighting his youthful vigor even more.

At the same time, Xu Ziqing gained a deeper understanding of many matters.

Within the Zhoutian Immortal Sect, the environment was quite harsh, and fighting and sparring were commonplace. All disciples were expected to be aggressive and proactive, considering retreat and idleness as disgraceful.

However, this also led to rapid advancement in cultivation, though breaking through mentally became relatively difficult.

By witnessing the strength of various mountain regions, Xu Ziqing gained insights.

Although survival was challenging for the Wuling lineage, every shixiong possessed extraordinary power. Their individual combat strength, skill in using techniques, and control over their realms were all top-notch, dazzling and admirable.

In contrast, while several cultivators from other mountain regions were numerous, often a few of them couldn’t defeat a single pillar guardian. The shixiong could easily fight above their levels, and they were all skilled in escaping, making any battle feel extremely formidable.

If there were no unexpected fall, it should not be difficult for the shixiong to ascend to immortality.

From the small, one could see the large; the situation of the Wuling lineage against hundreds of other mountain ranges was like a microcosm of the conflicts between the cultivators from the lower realms and many local cultivators. The latter were numerous and possessed superior aptitude and cultivation, yet for various reasons, the former were not necessarily inferior to the latter, and they might even surpass them.

However, this was merely a struggle among small mountain regions. What would it be like if they encountered larger mountain regions with even more people?

Xu Ziqing didn’t dare underestimate the deep background of the Qianyuan Great World. After dealing with the hundred fallen mountain ranges, he became increasingly interested in the conflicts among the small regions.

Yet now was not the time; amid his arduous cultivation, there was one matter he needed to pay close attention to.

That was the issue of breaking through in the midst of battle.

Long before the second gambling match, Venerable Xing had specifically reminded Xu Ziqing and Yun Lie that when someone invited them to battle, they must accept, even if a breakthrough was imminent, they had to go up temporarily—since the Wuling Mountain region was sparsely populated, even in difficult situations, they had to risk their lives.

But if this continued, it would inevitably be detrimental to their cultivation. The group thought of a way to ascertain the timing of breakthroughs during regular training in preparation. To achieve this, they had to further refine their internal true essence and become more familiar with their techniques and every meridian and acupoint in their bodies until they mastered their inner world with extreme precision, enabling them to exert some control and find opportunities. They even needed to estimate how long it would take for a breakthrough and what dangers might arise.

As for how to avoid hazards, how to arrange the timing for breakthroughs, and what to do if they had to break through during a battle, many methods existed, and it was difficult to grasp all at once.

Over the years, Xu Ziqing had pondered over this but had yet to find any answers. Fortunately, he had already reached the peak of the late Golden Core stage; the remaining task was to form his divine soul, which was not that easy, so he didn’t need to overly worry about the dangers of having to break through in a rush. However, in recent days, his cultivation had reached a bottleneck.

Translator: Lynn

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