Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather Chapter 1404 - 891: Cultivating the Devouring Spirit Body (Part 2)
Previously on Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather...
Everything can be consumed!
This has already surpassed the simple path of cultivation, seemingly ascending to the realm of universal laws.
The world teems with an immeasurable number of divine wonders!
How can one achieve instant consumption?
Let alone a mere cultivator, even the mythical beasts of antiquity wouldn't dare claim they could devour all existence.
As potent as True Sun Fire is, it possesses limitations; it cannot incinerate everything.
Furthermore, the records in the Jade Scroll pertaining to the fourth stage are exceedingly vague, lacking detailed cultivation methodologies.
Consequently, Yang Zhenshan speculates that this fourth stage is likely a figment of the Cultivation Technique's creator's imagination.
However, this is of little consequence; the initial three stages are more than sufficient for his current cultivation needs, and he estimates reaching the third stage may necessitate cultivation at the Golden Core level.
As for the fourth stage, whether it represents mere imaginative conjecture or celestial divine skills from a higher realm, it remains quite distant for him at present.
What requires his immediate attention now is body refinement and spirit devouring tempering. This process is straightforward, merely involving the absorption of nature's spiritual energy and the spiritual essence from spiritual objects.
The reason Yang Zhenshan perceives this Cultivation Technique as compatible with the Wood Transformation Nourishing Body Skill lies in the near-identical cultivation methods for the third and fourth stages of the Wood Transformation Nourishing Body Skill.
The Wood Transformation Nourishing Body Skill likewise demands the consumption of spiritual energy from Spirit Fruits, integrating this essence into every fiber of the body to bestow formidable vitality and life force.
The body refining process for the Devouring Spirit Body closely mirrors this, with the key distinction being its capacity to absorb spiritual energy of any attribute, unfettered by single-attribute limitations.
Yang Zhenshan deliberated for a moment, concluding that he should proceed with cultivating the Devouring Spirit Body by adhering to the principles of the Wood Transformation Nourishing Body Skill. This implies a focus on absorbing wood-attribute spiritual energy, ideally sourced from Spirit Fruits.
By doing so, he can simultaneously bolster the Wood Transformation Nourishing Body Skill and cultivate the Devouring Spirit Body.
Should he wish to refine a Spirit Realm, he could designate a Spirit Fruit tree forest within the Spirit Source Land as his domain, and subsequently plant more Spirit Fruit Trees, or other Spirit Trees and ancient arboreal varieties.
His objective differs from that of Mo Xuanyu; Mo Xuanyu's pursuit of the Devouring Spirit Body was to attain immense combat prowess, whereas Yang Zhenshan's aim is solely to fortify his physical constitution, thereby establishing a robust foundation for future Core Formation.
With his decision firmly made, Yang Zhenshan commenced his cultivation without delay.
He procured a substantial quantity of Spirit Fruits, embarking on the process of absorbing their inherent spiritual energy, thereby reshaping the very foundation of his physical form.
He is no longer constrained to consuming Spirit Fruits of the same lineage and origin, as was the case when he first began cultivating the Wood Transformation Nourishing Body Skill; he can now select Spirit Fruits abundant in wood attribute spiritual energy.
The Spirit Source Land, fortunately, is replete with Spirit Fruits, granting him the freedom to consume to his absolute satisfaction.
Through the cultivation of the Devouring Spirit Body, Yang Zhenshan instituted modifications to his training regimen.
He elevated the Devouring Spirit Body to the same tier of importance as the Qingmu Longevity Scripture and the Void Refining Scripture, engaging in their cultivation regularly and periodically. Should any unforeseen event disrupt the practice of these three techniques, he would diligently compensate by making up for lost time later.
Beyond these three techniques, the Qinghua Thunder Skill also mandates consistent and scheduled cultivation; Yang Zhenshan continues to nurture nascent thunder pearls, which serve as the groundwork for employing Wood Divine Thunder. Regarding the initial thunder pearl, he will tend to its development but will refrain from its utilization unless compelled by absolute necessity.
Then there is the craft of alchemy; the Demon Essence Pill requires continuous refinement, and in as large a quantity as possible.
This is because, subsequent to cultivating the Devouring Spirit Body, Yang Zhenshan's efficiency in metabolizing Demon Essence Pills has markedly improved, ensuring that none of the pill's potency is squandered.
The synergistic effect of the Demon Essence Pill combined with the Devouring Spirit Body facilitates a more accelerated progression in cultivation.
The cultivation of the Devouring Spirit Body unfolded without a hitch; within a mere two years, Yang Zhenshan successfully completed the initial stage, thus enabling him to proceed to the second stage: the refinement of the Spirit Realm.
This remarkable achievement owes a significant debt to the Wood Transformation Nourishing Body Skill, which served as a foundational pillar; without it, such smooth progress would undoubtedly have been unattainable.
However, Yang Zhenshan’s advancement in the second stage of cultivation proceeded with even greater ease. He selected a patch of Spirit Fruit Garden within the Spirit Source Land, intending to designate it as his Spirit Realm. Yet, upon commencing the transformation of this garden, he was met with a startling realization: he did not need to refine it at all, for the entirety of the Spirit Source Land had already become his Spirit Realm.
Indeed, he could directly utilize the expansive Spirit Source Land as his Spirit Realm, channeling its abundant spiritual energy directly into himself to forge his law body.
This discovery filled him with both immense surprise and profound shock.
The surprise stemmed from his unexpected realization that the Spirit Source Land could serve as the Spirit Realm for his Devouring Spirit Body. The shock arose from the implication that if the Spirit Source Land could function as his Spirit Realm, it would grant him access to an immeasurable supply of spiritual energy.
It is common knowledge that the Spirit Source Land boasts a remarkably high concentration of spiritual energy. The Spirit Vein situated at the heart of the Spiritual Spring Mountain Plateau nearly attained the level of a third-rank middle-grade quality. Meanwhile, the spiritual energy density in other areas approximates that of second-rank middle-grade Spirit Veins.
Spanning a thousand miles, the lowest concentration of spiritual energy found within this vast territory is equivalent to that of second-rank middle-grade Spirit Veins. The sheer magnitude of spiritual energy contained therein is beyond easy quantification.
If he could harness the spiritual energy emanating from the Spirit Source Land, the sheer power his law body would attain was unimaginable!
Yang Zhenshan found himself unable to even conceive of such a possibility.
Naturally, he understood that such direct extraction was impossible.
Should he ever dare to channel all the spiritual energy from the Spirit Source Land into his own being, his physical form would undoubtedly disintegrate instantly.
"This is truly an unexpected joy!"
Upon the Spiritual Spring Mountain Plateau, Yang Zhenshan assumed a colossal form, standing three zhang tall. Feeling the immense strength coursing through his transformed body, an exclamation of awe escaped him.
His law body was far from grotesque, unlike Mo Xuanyu’s imposing manifestation. It bore a striking resemblance to his original appearance, retaining the dignified aura of an immortal, with only his beard appearing noticeably shorter. This was not because the beard itself had shrunk, but rather due to the dramatic increase in his overall body size; the beard, remaining unchanged in proportion, now gave the impression of a goatee.
Before him, Yu Qingyi stood, appearing diminutive in comparison.
"This ceremonial robe is quite remarkable; it possesses the ability to expand and contract with your form!" Yu Qingyi remarked, gazing up at Yang Zhenshan with a smile that crinkled her eyes.
"Naturally, this is a ceremonial robe personally tailored by Madam. How could it possibly be anything less than exceptional?" Yang Zhenshan’s voice deepened with a rugged resonance.
Yu Qingyi let out a soft giggle, "Oh, please, spare me the flattery. I merely handled the sewing; the intricate formations woven into it were not my doing!"
The ceremonial robe was adorned with a Ruyi Formation, granting it the capability to adjust its size. Yu Qingyi, lacking the skill for array crafting, had received assistance from Ma Qiuyan and Ning Yun in its creation.
Yang Zhenshan then reverted to his original stature, gently encircling Yu Qingyi’s slender waist, and chuckled, "Nevertheless, we must still express our gratitude to Madam!"
Yu Qingyi responded with a light laugh and accompanied him on a leisurely stroll along the tranquil lakeside.
As their cultivation levels steadily ascended, Yang Zhenshan and Yu Qingyi found themselves dedicating increasingly substantial amounts of time to their training. A single cultivation session could now consume two to three days, and periods of seclusion could extend to three to five months.
Yang Zhenshan, in particular, required a full half-month to refine a single Demon Essence Pill.
Consequently, the time they were able to spend together had notably diminished.
Yet, their bond remained as strong as ever; when measured against their extended lifespans, mere days or months felt like fleeting moments.
Yang Zhenshan consistently made an effort to carve out time to be with Yu Qingyi, whether it was to engage in sparring sessions, showcase his latest cultivation advancements, take leisurely walks, or embark on outings together.
"I'm contemplating a journey to White Cloud Immortal City. Would you care to accompany me?" Yang Zhenshan inquired.
Yu Qingyi gently inclined her head, declining the offer. "I think I'll have to pass this time. I've heard that White Cloud Immortal City is not particularly welcoming towards martial artists!"
In truth, the issue wasn't that White Cloud Immortal City harbored animosity towards martial artists. Rather, the more formidable the Immortal Cultivation Forces became, the less regard they tended to show towards martial artists.
This disparity arose because, as individuals climbed higher on the cultivation's grand ladder, the chasm separating martial artists and Immortal Cultivators grew ever wider.
Martial artists at the Gold Body Realm were significantly outmatched by cultivators in the Foundation Establishment stage. Similarly, the gulf between martial artists in the Divine Soul Realm and cultivators at the Golden Core stage was vast; they were simply in entirely different leagues.
While martial artists in the Divine Soul Realm might possess combat prowess that surpassed some Foundation Establishment cultivators, when pitted against Golden Core cultivators, they were mere novices, utterly incomparable.
Given that White Cloud Immortal City was a domain overseen by Golden Core cultivators, it was only natural that they paid scant attention to Divine Soul Realm martial artists, let alone those in the Gold Body Realm.Within the vast expanse of the Sea of Spirit, martial artists who have reached the Gold Body Realm are revered as powerful individuals. However, upon arriving in White Cloud Immortal City, these same cultivators find themselves relegated to the role of mere attendants, serving those who have achieved the Foundation Establishment stage of Cultivation.