Translator: CinderTL
Sun True Crystal.
An energy crystal condensed from Solar Essence.
Currently, the Nine Sects of the Immortal Alliance have yet to set up formations around the sun to directly collect Solar Essence, so the price of such cultivation resources has not dropped.
A chest of Sun True Crystals...
Is equivalent to the entire wealth of a Core Formation Realm cultivator.
"The items have been delivered, so I'll take my leave now."
Huan Ming stood up with a smile.
Jiang Yuqiu rose to see him off.
"If you have any needs in the future, feel free to make a request. We will provide you with whatever we can, haha. We are eager to see how long it will take for someone of your talent to reach the Core Formation Realm and make a bid for the Flaming Phoenix Sword Prodigy title."
Huan Ming encouraged.
Li Chunjun nodded: "I will do my best."
"Good."
After a brief exchange, Huan Ming left directly.
"Junior Brother, put away the Sun True Crystals."
Jiang Wanyu, who was nearby, smiled: "With these Sun True Crystals, you no longer need to worry about your cultivation. From now on, just focus on practicing the Profound Phoenix Sword Qi and improve your control over it to the level of refining Qi into threads."
Li Chunjun did not refuse and accepted all three chests of items.
At this moment, Jiang Wanyu took out another jade talisman: "Originally, the Peak Master did not plan to give you the Spirit Refining chapter of the Profound Phoenix Devouring Sun Sword Qi, but your talent is extraordinary, and you have deeply tapped into the Flaming Phoenix Blood. So, I specially asked the Peak Master to bring you the cultivation method in advance."
"Flaming Phoenix Chaos Scripture?"
Li Chunjun took the jade talisman.
"The Profound Phoenix Devouring Sun Sword Qi is just a separate name for the Qi Refining chapter. The Flaming Phoenix Chaos Scripture is the true inheritance of our Flaming Phoenix lineage. It was created by one of the three founders of the Taixu Sword Sect, the Yan Huang Immortal, based on her own exploration and utilization of Flaming Phoenix Power. It is a supreme method that directly points to Dao Unification."
Jiang Wanyu explained with a smile: "It contains methods for refining Divine Sense and cultivating Sword Intent."
"Sword Intent."
Li Chunjun knew that this was the strongest technique for Sword Cultivators in the Spirit Refining Realm.
It was also a prerequisite for Core Formation Cultivators to develop Mystical Powers.
However, they called it the True Intent of Arcane Arts.
Only by comprehending the True Intent of Arcane Arts could Arcane Arts evolve into Mystical Powers.
At this moment, Li Chunjun waved another jade talisman in his hand: "The Taixu Sword Scripture also has methods for refining Sword Intent, right?"
"Yes, but the Sword Intent cultivated through different methods is not the same. The Flaming Phoenix Chaos Scripture cultivates the Sword Intent of Destruction, while the Taixu Sword Scripture cultivates the Taixu Sword Intent, which points directly to the path of the void."
"Can't one cultivate both? The Great Void Sword Intent of Destruction?"
Li Chunjun asked curiously.
Jiang Wanyu was stunned for a moment before replying: "Cultivating Sword Intent is extremely difficult. Often, only Nascent Soul-level Sword Cultivators can master it. Being able to grasp Sword Intent at the Core Formation Realm is already one in a thousand, let alone cultivating two types?"
Then, she added: "The reason why every Flaming Phoenix Sword Cultivator aspires to Sword Intent is that when we reach the fourth stage of tapping into the Flaming Phoenix Blood, we can once again resonate with the Indestructible Flaming Phoenix, condense the Flaming Phoenix Brand, and then comprehend the Flaming Phoenix Sword Intent of Destruction through the Brand."
"One in a thousand."
This ratio...
Is truly shockingly low.
The probability of a top Qi Refining cultivator breaking through to the Core Formation Realm is higher than this.
"Moreover, I've heard that different Sword Intents will influence each other, further increasing the difficulty of comprehension..."
Jiang Wanyu shook her head: "Let's take it step by step."
She looked at Li Chunjun: "Don't worry too much about cultivation for now. Focus first on practicing the Sword Energy Meteor, Profound Phoenix Sword Wheel, and Flame Phoenix Sun Refining. While practicing these killing moves, you can also enhance your control and utilization of Sword Qi, making it easier to refine Qi into threads in the future and lay the foundation for condensing Divine Sense."
"Do I still need to practice the Sword Energy Meteor?"
Li Chunjun was somewhat surprised.
"Of course."
Jiang Wanyu smiled: "I know you think the Sword Energy Meteor is weak, but if you look closely, you'll find that the three killing moves of the Profound Phoenix Devouring Sun Sword Qi are actually a gradual process. The Sword Energy Meteor is point-based, the Profound Phoenix Sword Wheel is line-based, and the Flame Phoenix Sun Refining is area-based!"
Hearing this, Li Chunjun also realized this point.
At this moment, Jiang Yuqiu, who had just seen off Huan Ming, entered the hall and said to the two who were conversing: "Follow me."
The two stood up and followed him to the outer courtyard.
In the outer courtyard, the few young people they had seen earlier were already waiting.
"They are my disciples. They also possess the Flaming Phoenix Bloodline, but it has not been activated, so they can only follow the Fire Vein Sword Cultivator path. However, they have considerable attainments in the Sword Energy Meteor, Profound Phoenix Sword Wheel, and Flame Phoenix Sun Refining."
Jiang Yuqiu said, glancing at Li Chunjun: "From now on, they will spar with you to help you better master the three killing moves of the Sword Energy Meteor, Profound Phoenix Sword Wheel, and Flame Phoenix Sun Refining, thereby refining Qi into threads and laying the foundation for condensing Divine Sense."
"Sword Prodigy Li, we look forward to your guidance."
The disciples politely clasped their hands.
They were well aware that even though Li Chunjun seemed younger than them and should theoretically be a junior to Jiang Yuqiu, if they dared to think that way, they would be gravely mistaken.
Flaming Phoenix Sword Cultivator!
The future Flaming Phoenix Sword Prodigy!
It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he represents the future of Flaming Phoenix Peak for decades to come.
The glory of the entire Flaming Phoenix Peak is essentially tied to him alone.
In such a situation, if they dared to treat Li Chunjun as an equal...
They might as well forget about advancing.
"To become the Flaming Phoenix Sword Prodigy, start with sword practice. Practice well."
Jiang Yuqiu instructed before leaving.
With Jiang Wanyu keeping an eye on things, there wouldn't be any problems.
As soon as Jiang Yuqiu left, the disciples stepped forward.
"Sword Prodigy Li, I am at the Refining Sword into Gang Qi stage, absorbing Lunar Essence. My strength... is not quite at the level of a true Qi Refining eighth stage, but I can hold my own against a Qi Refining eighth stage cultivator. Do you think that's acceptable?"
One disciple clasped his hands.
"Let me go first. The Sword Prodigy is still young, so we should take it step by step, gradually progressing."
Another disciple said: "I achieved Refining Sword into Gang Qi five months ago, so I should be at a similar level to the Sword Prodigy."
In recent days, news about Li Chunjun had spread far and wide, so they had naturally heard about it and made a point to learn more.
In his, and everyone else's understanding, Li Chunjun's strength should be around Qi Refining fifth to sixth stage.
"I'll practice the three killing moves first and then digest the Flaming Phoenix Chaos Scripture and Taixu Sword Scripture. I'll look for you all to spar when I need to."
Li Chunjun said.
Hearing this, the disciples were somewhat disappointed.
They had been excited at the prospect of having a few good matches with Li Chunjun.
After all, this was the future Flaming Phoenix Sword Prodigy!
Although he would undoubtedly leave them in the dust in the future, he was still young now.
If they could win a few matches, it would be something to boast about in the future—do you know who I am? I once fought the Flaming Phoenix Sword Prodigy for three days and nights and emerged victorious!
How impressive would that be?
However, they also knew that they were being too eager, too anxious to see their Flaming Phoenix Sword Prodigy make a name for himself.
Sword Prodigy Li indeed needed some time to settle down and learn.
"Let's head back."
Li Chunjun said.
Jiang Wanyu nodded and followed him to his courtyard.
"Practicing the killing moves first is fine."
She smiled: "Mastering these three killing moves will allow you to better practice the Core Formation Realm killing move of the Flaming Phoenix Chaos Scripture—Flaming Phoenix Profound Light!"
"Core Formation killing move?"
"Yes."
Jiang Wanyu looked at Li Chunjun with a smile: "Once you master the Flaming Phoenix Profound Light and the secret technique Void Sword Flash from the Taixu Sword Scripture, you'll be considered proficient in killing moves and secret techniques. With just these, you'll be able to pose a threat to Virtual Core cultivators."
"Virtual Core."
Li Chunjun's heart stirred: "The first stage of Core Formation?"
"Yes."
Jiang Wanyu nodded slightly: "Core Formation has three stages: Virtual Core, True Core, and Golden Core. Even if a Qi Refining cultivator achieves the Perfection Realm, their lifespan remains limited. But if they can condense their essence, Qi, and spirit into a single point, forming a Virtual Core, maintaining the essence and Qi without decline, they will immediately gain an additional three jiazi of lifespan."
TL/N: 1 Jiazi is 60 Years.
"Three jiazi?"
Li Chunjun's heart stirred: "Adding the previous two jiazi... three hundred years?"
"Yes."
Jiang Wanyu nodded: "Polishing the Virtual Core into a True Core can add another two jiazi of lifespan. If one can cultivate the Mystical Powers Golden Core, their lifespan will exceed five hundred years."
"Five hundred."
This number left Li Chunjun momentarily dazed.
He knew that cultivating immortality could lead to longevity.
One reason the high-ranking officials of Blue Star surrendered without hesitation and rushed to join the Immortal Sects, and why the Primordial Spirit True Monarchs swept through Blue Star with invincible power, was the allure of immortality.
But...
Even reaching the Core Formation Realm could grant a lifespan of five hundred years, which still made him feel the profound impact of time and space.
One must know that the Great Shang Dynasty had only been established for less than two hundred years!
Looking back to the previous dynasty, the Great Yu, it had lasted less than three hundred years!
In other words, with a lifespan of five hundred years, one could span three dynasties!
And...
This was just Core Formation.
How long could those at the Nascent Soul Realm and Primordial Spirit Realm live?
And what about those at the higher Void Refining Realm, who could destroy worlds single-handedly? How long could their lifespans be?
"Having too long a lifespan isn't necessarily a good thing."
Jiang Wanyu seemed to think of something, her mood slightly dampened: "When one possesses too much, naturally, what one possesses becomes less precious."
Hearing this, Li Chunjun calmed his mind.
How long one could live was meaningless.
A thousand years, three thousand years, ten thousand years—so what?
What he sought and fought for was the present.
As for Jiang Wanyu's comment about having too much and not cherishing it...
Sorry!
He hadn't possessed much yet.
He couldn't empathize with her emotions.
Fortunately, Jiang Wanyu quickly adjusted her mood.
Seeing that they had arrived at Li Chunjun's courtyard, she said again: "Junior Brother, take the two cultivation methods into your mind and digest them carefully. If you have any questions, you can ask me directly."
"Alright."
Li Chunjun didn't waste time.
Each inheritance jade talisman was no less valuable than a Magical Artifact.
The more precious the cultivation method, the higher its value.
So-called inheritance was never just about words and images; it even included some special mysteries and insights. It was not an easy task to inscribe these special mysteries and insights onto a jade talisman.
Li Chunjun sat down on the lawn in the courtyard and first began to comprehend the Taixu Sword Scripture.
Qi Refining chapter...
From drawing in Qi, refining Mana, to purifying the clear and refining the turbid, unifying the Five Elements, and then to the essence of the sun and moon, achieving the Perfect Body.
Everything was clearly recorded.
Thanks to the comprehensive enhancement from his increased life level, absorbing this information did not put too much strain on his mind.
After a few minutes, Li Chunjun turned his attention to the Flaming Phoenix Chaos Scripture and began to examine the Spirit Refining chapter of this cultivation method.
Jiang Wanyu, who was nearby, was slightly surprised and asked: "Do you need to rest?"
"It's fine."
Li Chunjun said, continuing to digest the Spirit Refining chapter.
The Spirit Refining chapter first discussed the wonders of Divine Sense.
Thinking of Divine Sense...
Li Chunjun's heart stirred, and he quickly guided his spirit and perception according to the Divine Sense refining method.
Once he found the key to guiding his spirit, all his spiritual power began to condense as if it were the most natural thing.
In just a few minutes!
An invisible wave formed on Li Chunjun's body and spread outward.
(End of the Chapter)
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