"How can it be like this? Is it that, Qin Yue didn't withhold any merit, but the Qi Refinement cultivation formula only had five levels?" Lin Dalu's brows were tightly locked, his thoughts churning. Just as he was wondering, a wisp of faint voice suddenly reached his ears, deep and ancient, appearing to come from the ninth heaven, "A practitioner of the Dao cultivates the principles of the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth, why be restricted by formulas? All techniques in the world are but lamps to lead the way. If one is self-enlightened in the heart, there is no master to seek, no method to pass on."
Lin Dalu's body shook, he looked around, the room was dead silent. That voice vanished without a trace, as if it was just an illusion just now. He swallowed his saliva and muttered to himself, "Auditory Hallucination? Could it be Qi Deviation?"
However, his breath was steady, his Spirit Platform clear, not only was he unharmed, but he felt his mind was even clearer. Thus Lin Dalu sighed, "Since it is so, it is Heaven's will, why should I worry more."
Lin Dalu closed his eyes slightly, his thoughts returning, continuing to practice Earth-Rock Body-Guarding Skill. As the Spirit Power flows, the brown light around his body gathered again, like sand and rock, gradually turning into a solid Rock Shield. A "sizzling" friction sound came from the air, like rocks grinding.
The Spirit Pressure in the room suddenly increased, the table and chairs vibrated slightly, and the lamp flame bent over. Lin Dalu gritted his teeth and operated the formula in a deep voice, "Gather rocks into a wall, condense earth into a shield," Before his voice fell, the radiance grew brilliant, and a circle of earth-brown Rock Shield instantly condensed, floating half a foot away from his side, flickering faintly.
"This is, Earth-Rock Body-Guarding Skill?" Lin Dalu raised his hand to test, his palm wind touching the Rock Shield, actually producing a heavy Counter-Rebound, the Qi force like a mountain. Lin Dalu showed joy, slowly exhaling a breath of Turbid Qi. Instantly, the Spirit Power in his body became restless again, the Qi Sea Spirit Power flow surging like a tide. His expression turned sharp, he closed his eyes and condensed Qi, seeing his palms pressed against the ground, the breath growing thicker. The Qi Sea roared, the air pressure gradually rose, and after a moment, a low sound like a landslide erupted from within his body, in the midst of flickering Spirit Radiance, the surrounding Rock Shield suddenly expanded three feet, his momentum rose again, Spirit Power pressing directly against the ceiling.
"Qi Refinement, Level 7!"
Lin Dalu suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze bright, light flashing between his brows. The Spirit Radiance slowly withdrew, and peace returned to the room.
Lin Dalu stared at his palm, smiling slightly, a lingering charm of Earth Qi still on his fingertips. He tried to swing a palm lightly, only to hear a low "boom," the Rock Shield floating out accordingly, stable and heavy.
"I can actually practice both fire and earth? Fire and Earth dual Spirit Roots?" He said to himself, a hint of warmth surging in his heart. Xiang'er once used fire techniques to light the stove, now he actually achieved dual cultivation of fire and earth, could it be that there is a connection in the dark?
Lin Dalu slowly performed the Withdrawing Technique, the Spirit Power in his body gradually calmed, the smoke in the room dispersed, and the air still carried a mixed smell of scorch and earth. He laughed softly, "Xiang'er, if you could see this, you would definitely laugh at my silliness."
Having said that, he raised his arms and stretched, looking at the night outside the window. The sky was deep, moonlight like water. Wind brushed the leaves, rustling, as if echoing the tenacity and longing in his heart.
"The road is long, but it will eventually be reached." Lin Dalu murmured, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, his eyes firm. At this moment, he silently felt this powerful Cultivation of Qi Refinement Level 7, which was a possibility he had never thought of before, and it was Xiang'er's former realm. Thinking of this, he couldn't help but laugh. At that time, he had asked Xiang'er, "Having cultivated to Qi Refinement Level 7, could it be you have already lived for over two hundred years?" As soon as the words left his mouth, it made her pink cheeks contain anger, her sleeve covering her vermilion lips, turning away in silence. Thinking of the old scene, a hint of bitterness flashed in Lin Dalu's eyes.
Lin Dalu lowered his head to concentrate again, pondering for a moment, he brushed over several scrolls of techniques, and finally picked up that scroll of Golden Light Shadow-Shattering Formula with flowing golden light. The scroll surface was slightly cold, golden patterns moving, as if the sound of sword cries lurked within. Lin Dalu stared for a long time and said softly, "Piercing the Hard with the Sharp, Armor-Breaking Assault." He took a deep breath, his mind becoming one.
The lamp flame in the room shook slightly, "pop," the fire wick burst, dim light reflecting his calm face. His hands formed seals, Spirit Power operating. Spirit Power surged in his chest, his muscles and bones all trembling. As he breathed, Spirit Power shuttled through his meridians like golden threads, making a low humming sound. Suddenly, a golden light burst from his palm, the sharp Qi pressing directly towards his Third-Eye Point. Lin Dalu frowned slightly and slowly withdrew his stance.
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"It can actually take shape." He murmured, then immediately urged the technique again. The Spirit Power in his body turned like a tide, surging from the Qi Sea to his arms, his meridians seemed to be washed by the fire of a thousand refinements, waves of dull pain coming. A moment later, the Spirit Power was like water breaking a dam, surging incessantly, Qi Refinement Level 8! Another heartbeat like thunder, the breath became steadier, rising again, Qi Refinement Level 9!
Lin Dalu slowly performed the Withdrawing Technique, his heart shaken. Spirit Power surged incessantly, golden light flowing at his fingertips. That light showed full sharpness, he lightly raised his arm, and there was a faint hissing sound in the air. He tried to strike a move, golden light suddenly blooming, slashing across the wooden shelf in the room, leaving a line of crack. He quickly suppressed his breath, exhaled lightly, an irrepressible smile appearing on his face.
"Could it be, I actually possess Fire, Earth, and Metal triple attribute Spirit Roots? Or is it..." Lin Dalu whispered, his expression both surprised and doubtful. Deep in his mind, Qin Yue's seductive laughter suddenly flashed, "Junior Brother Lin, if this mutated or rare Spirit Root is one that is proficient in all Five Elements, there might be a peculiar meridian. This meridian connects heaven and earth, perhaps it can even practice the path with no gate, who knows, hoho." The voice was soft and seductive like smoke, yet hidden with some deep meaning.
Lin Dalu's heart trembled slightly, "Could it be because of this Three Lives Mysterious Yin Soul, it is indeed true?" Others practice hard for a hundred years and cannot make an inch of progress, while he connects with a technique and rises in realms continuously. Even with the Tranquil Spirit Technique helping to guide, it should by no means be this fast. Lin Dalu slowly clenched his fist, having made a decision in his heart.
"Since heaven has not abandoned me, I will try the remaining two techniques!"
Outside the window, morning light began to rise, the mist slightly white. Lin Dalu did not go out, his mind like a furnace. For two days and nights, he hardly rested. Only at dawn, he would use some porridge and rice, then return to meditation.
Lin Dalu first practiced Flowing Abyss Dao Method. This technique was tied to the water spirit, recorded in the formula, " Spirit Power is like an abyss, gathering without leaking, escaping without form." He formed seals with his hands, his heart moving with the water, Spirit Power circulating, the Spirit Power in his body turning into clear waves. There was a slight "clattering" sound in the room, like the rise and fall of water waves, a few wisps of water vapor condensed from the air, turning into thin mist surrounding his body. Spirit Power followed the flow to connect, his state of mind like a clear pond without ripples.
Then he practiced Green Vine Spirit-Binding Art. Wood Qi grew incessantly, hidden in the Qi Sea, like vines breaking through the soil. Between his breaths, a wisp of green light actually grew in his palm, winding into shape, as fine as a vine. Lin Dalu waved his hand to lead, "whoosh," the green vine shot rapidly from his sleeve, wrapping around the wooden stool in the corner of the room, making a "creaking" sound.
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Spirit Power circulated, the Qi Sea vibrated, Spirit Power suddenly expanded, the momentum like a tide, these few days he had become accustomed to it, his Cultivation Progress rising level after level, Qi Refinement Level 10, 11, 12, finally to Level 13!
Lin Dalu suddenly opened his eyes, the divine light in his eyes like lightning, his breathing carrying intense tremors. Inside the room, Spirit Radiance swirled, the candlelight blown out by the air wave.
"Qi Refinement Level 13!" Lin Dalu said in a low voice, his mouth hard to hide a smile, his heart surging, "Zhuo Huan, Diao Sandai, if we meet again today, I will definitely be able to win in one battle!"
Having said this, his expression gradually turned solemn again, "But Diao possesses Foundation Establishment Stage cultivation, if he attacks with a flying sword, can I fight him?" Thinking of Xiang'er's unknown life and death, the intent between his brows turned into determination again.
Xiang'er. As long as I can find her back, even if it's thousands of difficulties, I must move forward.
The morning sun rose, the heavy night faded, and the morning glow was like gold. Lin Dalu stood alone by the window, long winds rolling from the mountain pass, making his clothes sway slightly. He looked towards the back mountain of the Yin Spirit Pavilion, the place shrouded in mist, silent as a dream, as if calling, yet as if rejecting people.
In Lin Dalu's mind, he remembered the hint of panic in Qin Yue's face that day in front of the Merit Book Tower.
Lin Dalu's gaze became more and more determined. Now that his cultivation had advanced greatly and all techniques were accomplished, that obsession in the bottom of his heart had no reason to be suppressed any longer.
"Xiang'er, if you are really in that mist, I will go find you."
The daylight passed hurriedly, night thickened again, mountain winds whistled, and between the circulation of air, heaven and earth were silent. Lin Dalu slowly packed his clothes, put all the technique scrolls into his bag, and looked at the oil lamp. The candle flame swayed, reflecting in the depths of his eyes, appearing as if an unquenchable light was lit.
Lin Dalu pushed the door and went out, Brave the Mist! It was imperative!
——(End of Chapter)