Cultivation Starts from Farming Chapter 975 - 421: Seizing Fate; Baptism of Dao Rhyme (Part 3)
"However... to be safe, it's still wiser to secure a dependable assist for breakthroughs." Xu Ping swiftly regained his composure, his Dao heart unwavering, neither arrogant nor impatient.
He had already tasked Hongyi with keeping an ear to the ground and would inquire about any developments the next time Hongyi appeared.
In the outer sea, resources become exceedingly scarce and difficult to obtain at the Late-Stage Nascent Soul level.
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In the ensuing days, Xu Ping didn't hasten for results; instead, he calmed his mind, meticulously comprehending, solidifying, and adjusting to all the transformations brought about by the baptism of Dao rhythm.
And soon, a further astonishing discovery surfaced!
His cultivation pace had unexpectedly accelerated anew, building upon its previous rate.
This wasn't due to a more efficient cultivation technique operation or faster Spiritual Qi absorption.
Rather, his affinity with Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi had inexplicably amplified to a significant degree!
Even without actively circulating his cultivation technique, the pure Spiritual Qi from the surrounding heavens and earth was invisibly drawn, continuously flowing towards his body.
No deliberate refinement was necessary; as this Spiritual Qi entered his body, it would gently transmute into pure mana, nurturing his Nascent Soul.
If he actively employed the "Ten Thousand Woods Evergreen Scripture"... the cultivation speed became unimaginably swift.
It was akin to a snowball effect, ferociously absorbing and refining vast quantities of Spiritual Qi!
It felt practically like possessing a supreme auxiliary device that cultivated automatically at all times.
Under such remarkably efficient cultivation, a year vanished in the blink of an eye.
On this particular day.
Within the underground cave dwelling.
Xu Ping concluded a cycle of his energy circulation and slowly opened his eyes.
Divine light was concealed within his gaze, his aura profound and condensed like an abyss.
He habitually accessed his proficiency panel.
[Lifespan: 503 / 4441 years]
[Realm: Mid-Stage Nascent Soul: 62/ 100]
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"Not bad, very good!"
Observing the proficiency bar advance another segment, Xu Ping couldn't help but break into a wide grin, feeling exceptionally pleased.
"Just 38 more proficiency points, and I'll reach the Peak of Mid-Stage Nascent Soul. At this current pace, it will certainly be attained within another thirty to forty years!"
He had ascended to Mid-Stage Nascent Soul shortly after turning four hundred. Now, with the imminent prospect of reaching the mid-stage peak, his progress was undeniably at the forefront of the entire outer sea Cultivation Realm.
After bringing his condition to its optimal state, Xu Ping refrained from further cultivation and proceeded to the stone platform designated for talisman crafting.
He intended to make another attempt at crafting a Fourth Rank Upper-Grade spirit talisman!
Numerous attempts had been made previously, all ending without success.
Now, with his Divine Sense soaring to Nascent Soul Perfection, he was in an unparalleled state of readiness, and Xu Ping harbored a strong conviction that this attempt would end in triumph.
All preparations were complete.
Xu Ping held his breath, grasping the spirit pen that had been meticulously nurtured over many years, and thoroughly dipped its tip into the Spiritual Ink.
He commenced the inscription!
The pen flowed like a dragon and a snake, accompanied by ethereal spiritual light.
His Divine Sense functioned as the most precise carving tool, guiding the immense mana and the talisman's inherent essence seamlessly into every stroke.
The entire procedure unfolded with the grace of flowing clouds and water, smooth and unimpeded, lacking any hint of hesitation.
At the precise moment the final stroke was flawlessly completed —
"Buzz!"
The completed talisman suddenly erupted with a blinding spiritual light, as countless intricate runes swirled and merged upon the paper's surface.
Ultimately, they receded inward, coalescing into a unique sigil that appeared ancient yet held the potential to annihilate heaven and earth.
A formidable spiritual pressure, far surpassing that of a Fourth Rank Middle Grade talisman, flashed and then vanished.
"It's finished!"
Gazing upon the perfect and flawless spirit talisman resting on the table, Xu Ping's lips curved upwards involuntarily, revealing a smile of pure joy and deep satisfaction.
After years of diligent study and countless failed endeavors, perfection had finally been achieved today.
To become a Fourth Rank Upper-Grade talisman maker was an accomplishment as exceptionally rare as a phoenix feather within the entirety of the Human Realm.
Xu Ping carefully lifted the newly forged "Qian Gang Lei Sha Talisman," his fingertip lightly tracing the warmth of the talisman paper, sensing the potent thunder-evil power contained within, capable of inflicting severe injury or even causing the demise of a Mid-Stage Nascent Soul cultivator.
With a mere thought, Xu Ping enacted the "Talisman Nurturing Technique," gently integrating the talisman close to the Nascent Soul residing within his Dantian, nourishing it continuously through the night and day with his own pristine mana.
"After decades of patient nurturing, by absorbing the Nascent Soul Dao rhythm and mystical mana, the talisman's might... could become something unimaginable!"
"It might even pose a threat or inflict severe harm upon a Late-Stage Nascent Soul cultivator." Xu Ping's gaze darted with fervent anticipation.
Furthermore, as the Talisman Nurturing Technique progresses, its potency can continuously escalate, solidifying its place as another formidable trump card.
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In an unusually cheerful disposition, Xu Ping emerged from his subterranean dwelling and proceeded to Duan Shuang's cave abode.
Within the tranquil and refined confines of her residence, warm jade adorned the floors, Spirit Plants graced the surroundings, and a subtle, pleasant fragrance filled the air.
Upon witnessing Xu Ping's arrival, Duan Shuang, displaying a rare lightness and joy that softened the lines of her brows, returned his presence with a radiant smile.
A short while later.
From within Duan Shuang's cave residence, the melody of a zither cascaded like flowing water, carrying within it the Dao rhythm that soothed the soul and ignited wisdom.
The passage of time became an unknown entity.
The musical piece concluded.
In a pool shrouded by the mist of Spiritual Spring, Duan Shuang stirred from her meditation, her alluring and exquisite form faintly discernible through the delicate vapor, akin to a lotus blooming atop the water.
She naturally drifted closer to Xu Ping, a flicker of surprise animating her beautiful eyes as she looked up and inquired:
"Xu Lang, your Divine Sense has experienced considerable growth recently. I feel that this dual cultivation has greatly nourished and bolstered my Divine Sense, far surpassing previous enhancements."
Duan Shuang perceived the substantial augmentation of her own Divine Sense, her heart brimming with elation and a touch of disbelief.
At this accelerated pace, she sensed that upon reaching the Zenith of Mid-Stage Nascent Soul, the strength of her Divine Sense could be on par with that of an average Late-Stage Nascent Soul practitioner.
This outcome, without a doubt, slightly surpassed her loftiest expectations.
Embracing the warm and yielding jade beauty, tracing the astonishing contours and resilient softness of her form, Xu Ping's spirits soared even higher, a subtle smile gracing the corners of his lips as he responded with feigned casualness:
"It's merely incidental accumulation, nothing significant. Regarding Divine Sense... just a minor uplift."
Duan Shuang's beautiful eyes shifted slightly, yet she refrained from probing further.
She simply nestled her ear gently against his firm chest, reveling in the profound sense of security imparted by this profound tranquility and potent presence.
Although with Xu Ping's current Divine Sense at Nascent Soul Perfection, engaging in dual cultivation with Duan Shuang yielded only marginal advancements for his own Divine Sense, the effect was almost negligible.
However, this practice not only served to calm the spirit and harmonize yin and yang but also significantly benefited Duan Shuang's cultivation, particularly in the realm of Divine Sense.
Following Xu Ping's strategic design, with comprehensive support, Duan Shuang aimed to elevate her Divine Sense to the Late-Stage standard while still within the Mid-Stage Nascent Soul cultivation.
And when she eventually achieved the breakthrough to Late-Stage Nascent Soul, during their subsequent dual cultivation sessions, the benefits would become reciprocal.
It could potentially aid his Divine Sense, already at the Late-Stage Nascent Soul, in touching upon or even surpassing the boundaries of the Nascent Soul stage, offering a fleeting glimpse into the profound mysteries of Divinity Transformation!
By that juncture, coupled with the amplified might of the Soul-Breaking Needle, he would indisputably possess the means to challenge a Divinity Transformation cultivator.
Contemplating this future, even Xu Ping, with his cultivated state of mind, could not suppress a surge of eager anticipation, a subtle tremor stirring within his Dao heart.