Invincible Little School Doctor Chapter 2043: Immortal Transformation Breakthrough
Previously on Invincible Little School Doctor...
"This... what kind of physique does this kid possess? How could he evolve into an Immortal so smoothly?" In the main hall of the Half-Mountain Residence, the man with the steel mustache gazed at the illusory screen before him, his face etched with disbelief.
The illusory screen, summoned by Liu Bai, was currently displaying the scene of Ye Haochuan's breakthrough.
"It's not solely about his physique. Even with an excellent physique, it wouldn't be this effortless! Did you observe that he didn't trigger any signs of a Heavenly Tribulation?" Liu Bai sighed.
Shentu Fu contemplated for a moment before stating, "I surmise he must have attained some enlightenment on the Heavenly Road! The process of the Ascension Ladder might have been equivalent to enduring a Heavenly Tribulation, thus naturally circumventing the need to undergo it again."
Liu Bai suddenly understood, lamenting, "Now that you mention it, I had nearly forgotten he is breaking through from the Lower Realm. It is hard to fathom a cultivator at the Nascent Soul Stage managing to breach the Heavenly Road. Our Hua Clan producing such an individual must indeed be a divine blessing!"
With these pronouncements, the expressions of the other two men softened slightly, and their regard for Ye Haochuan also eased a bit.
Within the cave, Ye Haochuan remained oblivious to the fact that he was being "observed."
In mere minutes, he had already completed several cycles of spirit Qi liquefaction. Within his Dantian, a dozen or so droplets of liquid spiritual energy had manifested.
As this transformation progressed, his body seemed to instinctively grasp the method. Even without conscious direction, his physique confidently converted the spiritual energy into its liquid form.
This condition signaled that he had already crossed the threshold into the Immortal Transformation Realm, thereby becoming an Immortal Transformation Cultivator.
To traverse this crucial step with such unprecedented speed and ease, Ye Haochuan himself felt as though he were in a dream.
He forcefully suppressed the rising excitement within his heart, held his breath, and swiftly liquefied all the gaseous spirit Qi remaining in his Dantian. This entire procedure took him a mere ten minutes.
This feat was undeniably linked to the abundant spiritual energy available in his surroundings, but more significantly, his prior experience on the Heavenly Road had provided a methodical foundation, making this endeavor twice as effective with half the exertion.
Having successfully ascended to the Immortal Transformation stage, Ye Haochuan was poised to advance further, drawing the surrounding flower energy into his being to gradually integrate it with the liquid spiritual energy.
The entirety of the Immortal Transformation Boundary revolves around the process of substituting spirit Qi with flower energy. The greater the extent to which flower energy replaces spirit Qi, the higher a cultivator's cultivation level becomes.
Furthermore, liquefying spiritual energy is essential for achieving superior control over flower energy. Flower energy is considerably more volatile than spirit Qi, and even a minor misstep could precipitate self-destruction.
However, the presence of liquid spiritual energy serves as a crucial intermediary, empowering cultivators to manage the flower energy. Directing flower energy through the conduit of spirit Qi proves far more manageable than attempting direct manipulation.
Moreover, this liquid spiritual energy functions as a buffer, shielding the cultivator's physical form from the potentially destructive potency of the flower energy, thereby preventing irreversible harm.
As a cultivator's mastery grows, their proficiency in managing flower energy is effectively enhanced. At this juncture, the liquid spiritual energy can gracefully recede, yielding its space entirely to the flower energy. Upon reaching this point, the cultivator will transcend the Immortal Transformation layer and enter the subsequent stage.
Naturally, this progression remains contingent upon the cultivator's inherent physique. Should a cultivator be capable of assimilating merely forty percent of the flower energy, their ultimate attainment would be capped at the Immortal Transformation Mid-Stage. Any attempt to push beyond this limit would inevitably result in the tragic consequence of explosive death.
Ye Haochuan remained uncertain whether his physique's capacity for absorbing flower energy would reach the full one hundred percent. Nevertheless, he harbored a strong conviction that the Hidden Divine Physique would not betray him, just as it had never done so before.
The process of absorbing flower energy proved to be considerably more arduous than the liquefaction of spirit Qi. After assimilating a mere ten percent, the rate of absorption diminished significantly, eventually coming to a standstill.
To achieve further progress, it would necessitate dedicating time for the body to acclimate and subsequently enhance its capacity incrementally.
Evidently, Ye Haochuan lacked the luxury of slow cultivation. After stabilizing his cultivation boundary, he promptly departed from the spirit vein's location.
Outside the cave, the gryphons were still in wait, compelling Ye Haochuan to seek out a discreet vantage point to execute his pre-planned tunneling maneuver.
On this occasion, Ye Haochuan had learned from past experiences. The moment he emerged, he meticulously concealed his aura. While demon beasts possess the capability to track by scent, they must first locate his lingering trail. The time elapsed between their discovery of his trail and his own progress would allow him to cover a substantial distance.
It isn't due to cowardice. Despite his recent breakthrough, facing a horde of demon beasts simultaneously presented a significant challenge, naturally leading him to prefer avoiding unnecessary conflict.
The Great Yan Step, though classified as a High-Tier Treasure Technique, felt increasingly inadequate for his current needs. Nevertheless, it was better than having no escape method at all. Until Ye Haochuan could discover a superior technique to replace it, this remained his most trusted evasive skill.
Furthermore, there was the Communicating with God Treasure Order. The divine duplicating skill's efficacy had noticeably diminished after his ascension to Immortal Transformation, now only boosting abilities by seventy to eighty percent. It was anticipated that this enhancement would continue to decline over time.
"Now that I have reached Immortal Transformation, perhaps it's time I tried to awaken the entity residing within the Communicating with God Treasure Order!" A sudden idea sparked in Ye Haochuan's mind.
Previously, the figure within the Communicating with God Treasure Order had stated that Ye Haochuan could awaken him upon reaching the peak of Nascent Soul. However, his attempts had proven fruitless, forcing him to place his hopes on breaking through to Immortal Transformation for the awakening.
Yet, the present moment was clearly not opportune. For one thing, he needed to hurry and secure the Seven-Colored Mysterious Stone without any further delay.
For another, this Dimensional World belonged to Liu Bai. Based on previous occurrences, Ye Haochuan was certain that nothing that transpired within this Dimensional World escaped Liu Bai's awareness.
Ye Haochuan had no knowledge of the identity of the figure within the Communicating with God Treasure Order, nor if he harbored any animosity towards the Half-Mountain Residence. If a feud existed, releasing him here would undoubtedly place the figure within the Treasure Order in peril.
For these reasons, Ye Haochuan resolved to postpone this matter and continued to accelerate his escape.
The demon beasts, evidently oblivious to Ye Haochuan's successful evasion, remained stationed on the cliffs, their wait undoubtedly bitter. This presented a clear advantage for Ye Haochuan.
Approximately half an hour later, Ye Haochuan successfully reached the summit of a mountain.
To his great dismay, however, this mountain yielded nothing. Not only was this peak barren, but all the surrounding mountains he had observed earlier were also empty.
This realization dawned as he noticed an even taller peak situated dozens of miles away.
This peak pierced the very clouds, its grandeur an undeniable testament to its superiority over the peaks beneath his feet.
"Blast it all, it's just like failing to see Mount Tai because of a single leaf!" Ye Haochuan couldn't help but curse his situation.
Earlier, in the valley, the surrounding peaks had obstructed his view of the distant mountains. Now, he understood that he had unknowingly taken numerous unnecessary detours.
With no alternative, Ye Haochuan was compelled to alter his course once more, setting his sights on the towering peak.
His only hope was that the other two were similarly ensnared by demon beasts. If not, he was surely destined for defeat.
As if fate itself had heeded his silent plea, while he was still a short distance away, he suddenly heard a cry for help.
"Fellow Daoist Ye, please, help me..."