Cultivation Starts with Rejuvenation

Chapter 581: Chapter 15: First Cultivation

On that day, Ning Sujin imparted the Soul Splitting Technique from the "Thousand Mechanisms Guide" of a Soul Cultivator to Li Ji’an.

Upon brief examination, Li Ji’an raised his eyebrows slightly.

"Sujin, what do you think of this Soul Splitting Technique compared to this Blood Attraction Secret Technique?"

Previously, Ning Sujin had no physical body, so even the Blood Attraction Secret Technique was useless to her. Now, however, it held purpose, and Li Ji’an transmitted the "Thousand Mechanisms Blood Attraction" into Ning Sujin’s Sea of Consciousness.

A moment later, Ning Sujin nodded slightly, "Indeed, it’s apparent they both originate from the same source. The only difference is that one is used to control the blood energy, and the other is for the Divine Soul. It’s uncertain which one is the original."

"The Thousand Mechanism Sect was a major unorthodox sect from the Ancient Times, renowned for its puppets. Though it couldn’t compare with the Immortal Dynasty, Holy Land, and Ancient Noble Families that produced Ascended Immortal Monarchs, it did have records of Tier Six puppets, and it might have even reached Tier Seven.

And this Soul Separation Skill was evidently created for puppet control." Li Ji’an patiently explained.

"So, you mean this Thousand Mechanisms Blood Attraction was devised with reference to the Thousand Mechanisms Guide, as a variant Secret Technique?"

Li Ji’an nodded.

"Li Lang, how far is the Thousand Mechanism Sect from us?"

Although Ning Sujin had lived here for more than two hundred years, she was initially trapped under the control of the Liu Family Ancestor, and later, due to her Spirit Vein binding, she couldn’t leave. Hence, her understanding of this place was quite limited.

Previously, after each visit to the Odd Stone Forest, Ning Sujin’s favorite thing was to nestle in Li Ji’an’s embrace, quietly listening to him talk about the outside world and Ancient Times.

"The Thousand Mechanism Sect is located in the bitterly cold land at the extreme west of this world..." Li Ji’an then patiently explained what he knew about the Thousand Mechanism Sect and the situation in the extreme west.

"Thousand Mechanism Sect, Five Poison Sect..." After listening, Ning Sujin gazed westward, full of curiosity.

"I will take you through the world." Li Ji’an smiled gently.

"But, you must keep up with my pace."

Upon hearing this, Ning Sujin paused inwardly.

Though she unexpectedly bound with a Spirit Vein long ago, causing her Divine Soul cultivation to advance rapidly, leading to her eventual promotion to Tier Four Soul Cultivator and achievement of the Primordial Spirit.

But, that Cultivation Technique only had methods for cultivation up to Tier Four, and she hadn’t made further progress over the years.

Soul Cultivation Methods are already rare, let alone a Tier Four method.

Especially since genuine Soul Cultivation Methods require not only the Heart Method but also have to be accompanied by Visualization Image, which is even harder to come by.

Before she reunited with Li Ji’an, she only felt that the thousand-year lifespan of Tier Four Primordial Spirit was too long, but now she had to face a problem.

With Li Ji’an’s mystical nature, provided nothing went wrong, his lifespan would be limitless. Her remaining seven hundred years of companionship would be just a drop in the ocean, while she wanted to stay with Li Ji’an forever.

"Li Lang, I... I’m afraid I might disappoint you. But being able to accompany you for any stretch, I have no regrets in this life." In the end, Ning Sujin chose to face it calmly.

Li Ji’an smiled and pinched her delicate nose, "Giving up so easily, this doesn’t seem like the Ning Sujin I know!"

Ning Sujin felt embarrassed and said helplessly, "It’s not about giving up, it’s just that Soul Cultivation Methods in the world are extremely rare, let alone one suitable for my current cultivation. It might be difficult to find one in the entire Celestial Cyan Domain."

"Ha~ The world is vast, the Celestial Cyan Domain is just a drop in the ocean. If we can’t find it in the Celestial Cyan Domain, we can travel to the Ten Thousand Merchants Domain. If that’s not feasible, there are still the most prosperous Central Ten Domains in this realm. Or even, why not make a trip to the bitterly cold western land to the Thousand Mechanism Sect?" Li Ji’an chuckled heartily.

Hearing this, Ning Sujin couldn’t help but feel moved. She previously asked about the Thousand Mechanism Sect specifically because she was intrigued by the Soul Splitting Secret Technique from the Thousand Mechanisms Guide, speculating that if the present Thousand Mechanism Sect had inherited the complete legacy from the Ancient Thousand Mechanism Sect, there’s a good chance they possess a complete High Tier Soul Cultivation Method.

"To venture into such a place teeming with strong cultivators, ensuring complete safety might..." Ning Sujin couldn’t help but worry about Li Ji’an. She understood Li Ji’an’s mystical nature and knew that as long as he stayed alive, there would be an era where he could ascend to the peak.

Li Ji’an smiled and shook his head, interrupting her words, "Sujin, even I, if I remain in the Celestial Cyan Domain, it might take ten lifetimes to ascend to Nascent Soul. The spiritual resources of this realm are limited, and the upper limit is too low. Even if not for you, for myself, I must surely venture to other places."

"Moreover, now that you’ve returned to your physical body and regained the ability of Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil, our risks are greatly reduced."

"Indeed, I still have the ability to Seek Fortune and Avoid Evil." Ning Sujin remembered with sudden realization.

Having been separated from her physical body for two hundred years, she had nearly forgotten.

Moreover, the ability to Seek Fortune and Avoid Evil was always a passive sense, only sensing impending doom for those close to her. Since returning to her physical body, she rushed to find Li Ji’an and hadn’t sensed any anomalies yet.

"My Divination skill has already reached Tier Three now. If these two abilities can merge, perhaps it’ll be even safer."

Li Ji’an smiled with gratification. Having Ning Sujin by his side provided not just emotional sustenance but also this unparalleled sense of security.

Once Ning Sujin calmed down, Li Ji’an continued, "Aside from searching for Soul Cultivation Methods, I also have a Dharma Cultivation Method here that you can try."

"Dharma Cultivation Method?" Ning Sujin couldn’t help but give a bitter smile upon hearing this.

"Li Lang, my Spirit Root has been depleted in the Desolate Land for so long that there’s only a wisp of each of the Five Elements Spirit Root left. It’s heart but no strength. Even if I barely start cultivation, the limit is only the Foundation Establishment."

"This Cultivation Technique has very low requirements for Spirit Root, and its upper limit is boundless." Li Ji’an declared solemnly.

"There’s such a Dharma Cultivation Method?" Ning Sujin asked in surprise.

Li Ji’an no longer wasted words and directly took out the "Profound Yuan Chaos Scripture."

"Sujin, this Cultivation Technique is extraordinary, though its cultivation difficulty is considerable. The Biyun Sect’s Scripture Pavilion contains Lower Grade Five Elements Techniques; you can choose five Profound Level Lower Grade techniques to try out. Once the Five Elements Fusion occurs, cultivation will be smooth."