parentshiftbook Chapter 367 Breakthrough, Treasure Update
Chapter 367 Breakthrough, Treasure Update
Chapter 367 Breakthrough, Treasure Update
In the main world, in his private villa, Li Xijun focused his main energy on comprehending the [Authority of Flame] he had obtained from the God of Light, carefully trying to understand the "true meaning of fire" contained within it.
However, this time the process of enlightenment was far less rapid and progressive than the previous times.
The reason for this is that the previous breakthroughs were all due to special circumstances:
The true meaning of thunder in "The Nine Heavens of the Divine Firmament: Calamity-Destroying Blade" is derived from the personal demonstration and instruction of the ancient thunder god in the martial arts world, and is constantly verified and understood by the thunder blade within the body.
The true meaning of life and death in "The Heavenless Cycle of Life and Death Sword Chapter" was obtained with the help of the Wood Saint's teachings and through frequent observation of divine weapons containing true meaning, such as the Yin-Yang Cycle Twin Swords.
Furthermore, the true meaning of the imperial way in the "Emperor's Dragon Fist" perfectly matches the human destiny and imperial fate he carries. It is almost as if the true meaning is formed naturally with his thoughts.
In contrast, although this "Flame Authority" is also formed from the origin of the gods and is extremely precious, Li Xijun had no precedent to follow, nor did he have any exclusive divine weapons or the Daoist charm of his predecessors to assist him. He relied entirely on his own comprehension to analyze and understand the complex true meaning of the power, which contains the coexistence of violence, heat, destruction and rebirth.
This requires the perseverance of water dripping on stone, accumulating knowledge step by step and building a system of understanding of "fire".
He tried to immerse himself in the blazing orb that represented the authority of fire.
"This fiery authority is indeed all-encompassing and extremely profound." Li Xijun's will wandered within that divine power source composed of endless light and heat, carefully sensing it.
Compared to the divine imprints I had previously comprehended in the Pantheon, the authority I was now calmly contemplating was naturally more profound and clear.
"The fiery fluctuations, seemingly violent and chaotic, burning wantonly, actually all follow a certain rhythm originating from the universe," Li Xijun realized.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Sizzle!
His will seemed to transform into a wisp of dust, drifting through this fiery realm.
The endless flames took on a myriad of forms: there were the flames of civilization that warmed life and dispelled darkness; there were the flames of divine punishment that burned the eight wastelands and melted metal and stone; there were the restrained and profound flames of rebirth that concealed life within destruction; and there were also the agile, leaping, and unpredictable flames of the illusory heart—
"The true meaning of fire can be explored through countless paths."
Li Xijun thought to himself: "There's the lineage of 'Incineration,' which pursues ultimate destruction and high temperatures. At its highest level, it's said to be able to ignite the void and burn stars; there's the lineage of 'Holy Flame,' which emphasizes light and purification, capable of dispelling evil and illuminating the world; there's the 'Life Fire,' which controls life's thermal energy and catalyzes the growth of all things; and there's also the kind of flame I'm currently experiencing, which leans more towards the rebirth and purity of the Vermilion Bird."
"Furthermore, the cultivation of the Great Dao is indeed extremely difficult."
He calmed his mind, discarded distractions, and devoted himself to comprehending the power of fire. At the same time, he combined this knowledge with the many fire-related martial arts and Taoist techniques he had encountered in the main world and the martial arts world, verifying them against each other and seeking that glimmer of inspiration from the darkness.
Ten days later...
Li Xijun slowly opened his eyes, and two tiny golden flames seemed to flash and disappear deep within them.
He opened his palm, and a wisp of incredibly condensed, pale golden flame appeared out of thin air, burning quietly and radiating a heart-palpitatingly high temperature, yet he had perfectly controlled it within a small space.
"Intense heat, rising, destruction—and the faint life force hidden in the ashes—" Li Xijun felt the mysteries transmitted by the flame in his palm, and his understanding of the true meaning of fire had become much deeper.
After a month of dedicated study, he successfully improved his mastery of the [True Meaning of Fire] from the initial confusion when he first came into contact with the authority to a level of approximately [True Meaning 33%].
This is solid progress, meaning he has begun to grasp the basics, but to achieve true mastery, he still needs more accumulation and opportunities.
Sustained, high-intensity comprehension of the true meaning takes a heavy toll on the mind and spirit.
Li Xijun felt a wave of fatigue wash over him, and knowing that continuing to force himself to comprehend the teachings would be counterproductive, he decisively stopped.
He changed his mind and decided to switch direction, starting to cultivate the martial arts of the main world and improve his Golden Core realm cultivation.
Since he had already condensed the Dharma images of the two Great Emperors, Fuxi and Ziwei, in the martial arts world, reaching a level equivalent to the third heaven in the outer realm of the main world, it was naturally very easy for him to improve his Golden Core cultivation.
This is like a giant who can already control the waves of a river turning around to fill the small pond in front of his own house. It is naturally easy and effortless.
Li Xijun sat cross-legged in the quiet room, without deliberately practicing any earth-shattering techniques; he simply entered a state of cultivation naturally.
His body's acupoints seemed to transform into countless miniature vortexes, greedily devouring the abundant spiritual energy of the surrounding world.
The concentration of spiritual energy in the private villa of Qingquan Chunhui Palace far surpasses that of the outside world, and at this moment, a huge vortex of spiritual energy has formed around Li Xijun.
A massive amount of spiritual energy from heaven and earth was absorbed, and after initial purification through his meridians, it was channeled into his dantian.
The first-grade golden core, which was slowly rotating like a miniature star, now seemed to have turned into a bottomless pit, absorbing pure spiritual energy without hesitation.
The already dazzling golden elixir became even more profound and restrained in color, and its size seemed to have increased slightly.
The total amount and purity of the spiritual energy contained within it are increasing at a stable and considerable rate.
"His cultivation at the early stage of the Golden Core realm is steadily progressing towards the middle stage."
Li Xijun introspected and clearly grasped the changes within himself.
"At this rate, with a little more time and effort, I will be able to attempt to break through to the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm."
Although this improvement in spiritual power cultivation does not bring about a qualitative change like a breakthrough in true intent, it solidifies the foundation and increases one's "foundation" and "total amount".
For him, who already possessed a higher level of control, this process did not present many bottlenecks; it was more like a natural accumulation and transformation of energy.
Subsequently, Li Xijun's cultivation became very regular. He spent half of his time comprehending the true meaning of flames and tempering his mind, and the other half cultivating spiritual power and consolidating his foundation. Occasionally, he would also practice the "Emperor Dragon Fist" or the "Heavenly Wheel of Life and Death Sword Chapter".
January passed in the blink of an eye.
Li Xijun sat cross-legged, his aura flowing smoothly and naturally, like rivers flowing into the sea.
He did not deliberately try to break through the bottleneck, but simply worked step by step to refine his golden core, condense his divine soul, and digest the enormous gains and insights from the Great Sheng World.
The rich spiritual energy of the main world, far surpassing that of the Great Sheng, flowed into his body like a gentle tide, greedily being devoured and refined by the first-grade golden core.
Above the Golden Core, the nine Dao patterns symbolizing a perfect foundation became increasingly clear and profound, slowly rotating and absorbing the essence of heaven and earth, refining spiritual power.
On this day, at midnight, all was quiet, and the moonlight was like water.
Li Xijun sensed something, and the first-grade golden core within his body, which had already reached its limit and was like a galaxy swirling around, suddenly trembled slightly.
There were no earth-shattering phenomena, no violent energy surges. Everything proceeded in a state of utmost tranquility and harmony.
Inside the Golden Core, as if the world were being created anew, the spiritual energy that had been condensed to its extreme began to undergo a mysterious change, quietly leaping to a new level.
The size of the golden core did not increase significantly, but the Daoist aura it emitted became more profound and majestic, and the undying golden spiritual light at its core became even more dazzling.
In the middle stage of the Golden Elixir, success comes naturally.
He slowly opened his eyes, his gaze filled with a profound and clear light, as if a river of stars flowed within them, and a fleeting image of life and death intertwined.
"I've reached the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm—" Li Xijun felt the surging spiritual energy within his body, his heart calm and without much fluctuation.
This breakthrough came naturally and without any obstacles.
This is a natural manifestation of the profound foundation of a first-grade Golden Elixir, and also the inevitable result of his traversing the Three Realms, experiencing great battles, comprehending life and death, and comprehending authority.
He let out a long sigh, looked up, and his gaze seemed to penetrate the walls of the quiet room, reaching towards the boundless starry sky.
Mid-stage Golden Core is not enough.
We are still far from reaching the Martial Saint realm, which is capable of truly dealing with threats from beyond the stars.
The cracks in the protective shield, the frenzied attacks of the Old Ones, and the faint "urging" from the world's will—all of these were like a sword hanging over his head, making him dare not relax for a moment.
"The next step is the late stage of the Golden Core realm, and then—break through to the Vajra realm."
"However, to continue making such rapid progress in subsequent breakthroughs, it is naturally necessary to take advantage of the abundant treasures and resources of the main world."
"I am now a genius who has condensed a first-grade golden core, and the Federation's support for me will surely reach new heights."
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Li Xijun murmured to himself, then grabbed the private terminal in the living room and opened the list of treasures that had been updated specifically for him.
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