Chapter 5
Introduction
Qingcang Mountain is divided into two parts, Yin and Yang, and has five inner and outer rings.
The secluded cultivation sites of the Lu family's elders are all located in the very center of Qingcang Mountain, where the spiritual energy is most abundant.
Important locations within the clan, such as the ancestral hall and the main meeting hall, are mostly located on the sunny side of the inner fifth ring road, while the shady side is planted with green bamboo.
The Taoist temple is located in the sixth ring of Yang, while the clan's Qingcang Mountain mines, spiritual fields, beast gardens, and other resources are mostly located in the fifth ring of the outer ring.
Lu Yang is currently located in the Yin Six Rings.
In terms of spiritual energy, it is still somewhat inferior to the inner fifth ring courtyard that the clan allocated to him. However, this may change once the spiritual fields are planted. Having planted the Green Bamboo for nine years, Lu Yang has gained some experience.
Gongfa.
In the courtyard, Lu Yang was not in a hurry to tend to the spirit field. It had been abandoned for so long, so a few more days wouldn't make a difference.
I've had the "Golden Sun Opening the River Exercise" for two days, but I haven't practiced it even once.
The Golden Sun Opening the River Technique combines elements of metal and water, and also signifies the opening of yin and yang. With the rising and setting of the sun and moon, metal and water generate each other, and the operation is smooth and auspicious.
Of all the choices Lu Qingren gave Lu Yang, this was the most suitable for him, and also the most difficult to cultivate.
When I was taking classes at the Taoist academy, the teacher also said that the path of Qi cultivation is difficult at every step. After you break through Qi cultivation and obtain the cultivation method, you will find that even entering the path is so difficult.
Although this technique can be cultivated to the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage, Lu Yang has only obtained the Qi Refining part so far.
In addition to the cultivation method, it also includes six basic techniques and three beginner-level techniques.
Basic spells and beginner spells are both techniques that Qi Refining stage cultivators can learn, but their power differs greatly.
Generally speaking, only cultivators at the late stage of Qi Refining or even the peak of Qi Refining can master basic spells.
Lu Yang wasn't in a hurry to learn the techniques; the most important thing now was to learn the cultivation method first. The cultivation method used in the Spirit Realm was incomparable to the Golden Sun Opening River Technique.
There's no rush to start. If you want to cultivate, you have to thoroughly understand the techniques first. Cultivation isn't something that can be done overnight; you can't rush it.
Ten days later, Lu Yang finally mastered the technique.
Looking at the Fate-Breaking Pearl again, it finally had a hint of yellow.
Even if Lu Yang does nothing all day, he is still cultivating his spiritual energy, especially in places with abundant spiritual energy, where he is even more efficient.
The Qingcang Mountain has a second-tier spiritual vein, which is of great benefit to Lu Yangyang.
After more than ten days of cultivation, is it too much to ask for the basics of the Golden Yang Opening River Technique?
After all, he was already quite talented and believed he had a good understanding of cultivation techniques. Nine years of study at the Dao Academy had already laid a foundation for them to study cultivation techniques and practice magic.
The next morning, as the sun rose, Lu Yang adjusted his state and began his cultivation.
The rising sun seemed to resonate with Lu Yang, a ray of golden light shining upon him, and specks of spiritual energy, drawn by him, entered his body.
The spiritual energy within the seed began to circulate along the trajectory of the Golden Sun Opening River Technique, absorbing spiritual energy along the way and growing stronger.
With a hint of gold, the stagnation in the meridians was easily broken up.
He didn't know how much time had passed, but Lu Yang felt relaxed all over, as he had completed a full cycle of Qi circulation.
A sense of joy rose in his heart. He had succeeded, but he didn't stop. He continued to circulate the technique until his mind was exhausted, and only then did he stop.
Feeling the spiritual energy within his body, Lu Yang was overjoyed. He had succeeded! With the completion of the first cycle of cultivation, the subsequent cultivation would be much easier; he only needed to follow the instructions.
Compared to when he first broke through more than ten years ago, the amount of spiritual energy in Lu Yang's body has now increased significantly.
The spiritual energy within the spiritual seed has already reached the third level. You should know that when the spiritual energy reaches the tenth level, that is the second level of Qi Refining.
However, this is the first time I've had this effect from practicing the technique; it will definitely be slower later on.
The sun was already high in the sky, and this training session had lasted for half a day.
When one is not continuing to cultivate and is mentally exhausted, it is not advisable to cultivate, as it is easy to suffer from qi deviation and demonic possession.
It's not as terrifying as described in martial arts novels, but if spiritual energy goes astray, it can easily damage the meridians.
Once the meridians are damaged, it will be difficult to nurture a healthy pregnancy, and it can also easily damage the foundation of the body, which is a major taboo.
Moreover, the best time to practice the Golden Sun Opening River Exercise is at sunrise; its effects will diminish significantly after that.
During this training, Lu Yang's body seemed to have been tempered, which is another advantage of the Golden Sun Opening River Technique: a touch of Golden Sun gathers into the body, nourishing the meridians and strengthening the body.
Putting away the Golden Sun Opening River Technique, Lu Yang opened the book "Basic Techniques of Spirit Plant Master," which contained ten basic techniques.
Small Seedling Technique, Small Cloud and Rain Technique, Small Wind-Supporting Technique, Small Golden Sharp Technique, Small Spirit Flame Technique, Small Thick Earth Technique, Small Spirit Cage Technique, Small Spirit Interception Technique, Small Spirit Gathering Technique, Small Spirit Condensation Technique.
Lu Yang spent a day at the Spirit Plant Hall, mainly listening to Lu Yunxia impart her experience and explain these techniques.
Although they are all basic spells, they vary in difficulty. According to Lu Yunxia, the first six are obviously easier to master than the last six.
If you're going to start, it's best to begin with the Small Seedling Technique and the Small Cloud and Rain Technique, since one is for transplanting rice seedlings and the other is for bringing rain, which are the most suitable for the planting stage.
However, following Lu Yunxia's guidance, she also possessed the aptitude of three spiritual roots. It took her a full half month to master the Small Seedling Technique. Therefore, although the Spirit Plant Mastery has the lowest threshold among all arts, it is only relatively speaking.
Lu Yang read through the entire Lesser Seedling Wood Technique and began to comprehend it. It didn't have as many chapters as the Golden Sun River Opening Technique, and as a basic technique, it wasn't too difficult. In just half a day, Lu Yang had almost fully grasped it.
However, attempts to cultivate were somewhat hindered.
Lu Yang thought for a moment and decided not to rush. He would take a nap, let his luck run out for a day, and try again tomorrow.
The next day, Lu Yang spent an hour first completing his cultivation technique, then another hour nurturing his mind. After that, he recalled the entire Lesser Seedling Wood Technique in his mind, and suddenly, Lu Yang activated the Life-Breaking Pearl and began to cultivate.
Within his divine consciousness, spiritual energy surged, as if a seed had fallen to the ground and taken root, with plants sprouting from the soil and magical techniques being applied.
Small seedling technique, beginner's guide!
Lu Yang's face was filled with joy. As expected, he could master ordinary basic spells after just one day of nurturing.
Both possessing three spiritual roots, Lu Yunxia took half a month to master a technique, while Lu Yang accomplished it in just one day.
The Fate-Breaking Pearl is a divine artifact!
Since it had such an effect, Lu Yang was naturally in no hurry to start farming. He picked up the Lesser Cloud and Rain Technique and continued to study it. The next day, he mastered the Lesser Cloud and Rain Technique.
In less than ten days, Lu Yang mastered the Lesser Wind-Supporting Technique, Lesser Golden Sharp Technique, Lesser Spirit Flame Technique, and Lesser Thick Earth Technique one by one.
Phew! Everything is ready. Lu Yang's gaze fell on the spirit field. It had been left to dry for a full twenty days, and now it was time to begin.
However, sharpening the axe won't delay the work of chopping wood. Once the technique is mastered, the subsequent planting will be far more successful than before.
First, they tidied up the spirit field, which was overgrown with weeds and mixed with sand and gravel.
There must have been trees growing there before, and there are still tree roots left in the ground. The initial clearing was not too rough. If Lu Yang had just planted the seeds like that, and could have a 10% harvest, that would have been considered good.
Therefore, there's no point in rushing; we must clean it up first.
With a flick of his fingertip, golden energy spread out, and the beginner-level Lesser Golden Sharpness Technique directly enveloped the entire spiritual field, causing Lu Yang's spiritual energy to decrease by one strand.
The fact that he needed to obtain one unit of spiritual energy to use a basic spell was really giving Lu Yang a headache. With his reserves of only three units of spiritual energy, he could only use the Lesser Golden Sharpness Technique three times.
However, the effect was truly remarkable. Under the influence of divine sense, all the weeds were severed, and even the tree roots and gravel were not spared.
Another minor wind-lifting spell swept away the weeds and tree roots from the ground and piled them up beside the spirit field.
Looking at it now, the spirit field looks much better.
"Hmm, not bad."
Lu Yang nodded inwardly. This was true farming with magic. Before he mastered these two techniques, he would have had to painstakingly pull weeds from the spirit field and then throw them out.
It might take ten days to get it done, and it wouldn't even be classy.
Of course, there's nothing that can be done about those who aren't naturally gifted. After all, mastering a spell takes too long for them, so they can only cultivate the land while simultaneously practicing spells to gradually increase production.
It must be said that the Life-Breaking Pearl is truly a divine artifact.
However, it was not the time to farm yet. A small cloud and rain spell was cast, and the entire spiritual field was shrouded in clouds and rain for a full quarter of an hour.
With all the prerequisites met, Lu Yang wiped the sweat from his forehead.
He sat cross-legged on the ground and began circulating his cultivation technique to restore his spiritual energy, which had truly burned out.