251: True Fire Undying Body

Inside the pavilion.

Xiao Weiqing pressed the Innate Skill to his forehead.

Half an hour later.

Xiao Weiqing opened his eyes, filled with surprise; even though he had expected it, he was still incredibly excited.

The Indestructible True Fire Body emphasized using the body as a furnace, fire as the foundation, and focusing the mind on the spirit.

The cultivation essentials: fire refining the cosmic cycle, True Fire from... (omitted)

When cultivated to Major Achievement, the Physical Body's True Fire would cycle within itself, allowing for the transformation of Yin and Yang; the body would become like the sun, shattering illusions.

"Too strong."

While marveling at the power of the Indestructible True Fire Body, Xiao Weiqing also felt fortunate about the harsh cultivation conditions; the very first step of entry required True Fire, which was enough to deter anyone.

True Fire talents were rare even in the Vermilion Bird Empire.

However, the harsher the better, otherwise it wouldn't have been his turn.

"Let's try it."

Xiao Weiqing closed his eyes and began to attempt Body Refining according to the cultivation essentials.

A halo of flames slowly seeped out around his body, rhythmically pulsing with Xiao Weiqing's breathing... The next day.

Outside the pavilion, the crisp chirping of spiritual birds rang out.

Inside the room.

Xiao Weiqing slowly opened his eyes, and the flames on the surface of his body withdrew into him.

"I actually Cultivated for an entire night?"

Yet, neither his mind nor his body felt the slightest bit of fatigue; instead, he was brimming with power.

Xiao Weiqing clenched his fists tightly.

"It's not an illusion."

He stood up and leaped downstairs.

Xiao Weiqing planned to go to the Heaven-Reaching Pillar to test it out.

"Where are you going?"

Seeing Xiao Weiqing in a hurry, Su Yunfei asked.

"To the Heaven-Reaching Pillar."

"I'm going too, let's go together."

"Dongfang Xuan, are you going?"

Dongfang Xuan wiped his black-gold long spear, "You guys go ahead, I'll go to Lingshen Peak in a bit."

"Alright, Xiao Weiqing, let's go."

A short while later.

The two arrived at the foot of the Heaven-Reaching Pillar.

Today was the last day of the month, and people were already challenging the Heaven-Reaching Pillar early in the morning.

Without hesitation.

Xiao Weiqing was the first to ascend the Heaven-Reaching Pillar.

The first 20 floors took only two minutes; from the 20th to the 35th floor, it only took 5 minutes.

Above the 35th floor, he had to adjust his physical state for every floor he ascended.

However.

Through the climb of the first 35 floors, Xiao Weiqing could feel the difference in his body.

The Indestructible True Fire Body was simply too suitable for him; after only one night of entry, the change in his Physical Body's strength was so significant.

"Whew~~"

"I'm up."

Xiao Weiqing stood on the 44th floor, panting heavily, "It turns out Dongfang Xuan was right; the scenery on the 44th floor is indeed much better than below."

"Let's try the 45th floor."

His legs bent slightly, and he leaped with all his might.

Swish!~

"Bang!!"

Xiao Weiqing fell from the heights and landed steadily, smashing a large pit into the ground.

"It's still a bit forced."

But Xiao Weiqing didn't lose heart; he believed that in six months at most, he could reach the 50th floor.

Lingshen Peak.

"Yo, not bad, you passed the 40th floor and caught up with Su Yunfei."

"Hmph~~"

"I wish you get stuck on the 50th floor for two and a half years."

Xiao Weiqing was shocked, "What a malicious blessing."

"Look quickly, someone has passed the 50th floor and ascended Lingshen Peak."

"Who is that? Why don't I have much of an impression of him?"

"Zang Yu, from the Azure Dragon Academy; he disappeared for a while for some inexplicable reason."

Xiao Weiqing and Dongfang Xuan turned to look at Lingshen Peak; at the foot of the mountain, a young man was looking up at the summit—it was indeed Zang Yu.

"This guy's mental power is still so strong."

Dongfang Xuan remarked with emotion; that terrifying Mental Energy from his battle with Zang Yu back then was still fresh in his memory.

Xiao Weiqing nodded, "He is very strong, a natural Spirit Cultivator."

Even Xiao Weiqing had to admit that Zang Yu's talent as a Spirit Cultivator surpassed everyone and was in a league of its own; neither he, Shen Bohan, nor even Dongfang Hao could compare to him.

"Keep it up, don't actually get stuck on the 50th floor for two and a half years."

Dongfang Xuan departed.

The corners of Xiao Weiqing's mouth curled up; how could he possibly be stuck for two and a half years? Even two months would be too long for him.

He stepped onto the deserted Crystal Long Bridge.

The 50th floor.

"You're here?"

"Elder No. 5, sorry to trouble you."

Guardian No. 5 waved his hand.

The Thousand Silk Bell Array appeared; compared to the Hundred Silk Bell Array, its length had increased tenfold, and after 500 meters, the difficulty spiked.

Only when you got close would the hanging silks manifest, but by then, it was too late to dodge.

Xiao Weiqing had already been stuck at the 600-meter mark for a week.

20 minutes later.

"Ding~ Ling~~"

"Sigh, failed again."

Even though Xiao Weiqing was extremely careful, as time passed, his feet felt as if they were sinking into a swamp, and every step became arduous.

"It's already very good; your speed is among the best of all the challengers across the generations."

Guardian No. 5 said with a smile; this wasn't consolation, but a fact.

"Elder No. 5, how did that Zang Yu pass the 50th floor?"

"By passing the Thousand Silk Bell Array or by defeating you?"

Guardian No. 5 frowned rarely, "He passed the Thousand Silk Bell Array and also defeated me."

"What?"

"He defeated you?"

"Yes, he's the first, and his Divine Soul is somewhat special," Guardian No. 5 recalled.

"How is it special?"

"I couldn't see it clearly either, and I can't reveal it to you."

Leaving the Crystal Long Bridge.

Xiao Weiqing arrived at the Spiritual Energy Cave.

9th floor.

There were only five Spiritual Energy Caves on this floor, and they were far apart from each other.

This wasn't the first time Xiao Weiqing had come to Cultivate Spiritual Qi.

The caves on the 9th floor were no different from the others, except they were slightly larger.

In the center, it was no longer a stone stool but a milky-white jade bed.

Spiritual Qi flowed within the jade bed.

As Xiao Weiqing sat on the jade bed.

Spiritual Qi filled the cave and began to atomize.

Xiao Weiqing quickly operated the Qi Absorption Method and began to greedily absorb the Spiritual Qi.

But.

9 times the Spiritual Qi was simply too much; it wasn't just a matter of concentration, the speed at which the Spiritual Qi was generated was also far higher than in the caves below.

No wonder when looking from below Shenxiang Mountain, the Spiritual Energy Caves at the very top were always erupting Spiritual Qi outwards.

Because it simply couldn't all be absorbed... Life in the Training Camp was very monotonous; every day was spent going back and forth between the Heaven-Reaching Pillar, Shenxiang Mountain, and Lingshen Peak, with occasional challenges against the Star Burning Man in the Myriad Worlds Pagoda.

After a month, Xiao Weiqing could already trade a few moves with the Star Burning Man, instead of being insta-killed in a few moves.

Inside the pavilion.

Xiao Weiqing looked at his status panel.

Realm: Fourth Realm

Extraordinary Talent: Samadhi True Fire (Samadhi True Fire Spirit Refining Art)

Mental Energy: 50.5

Spiritual Qi: Spiritual Vein

Physique: Stainless

Samadhi True Fire: (5031/10000) wisps

Innate Skill: ... "My body is still not strong enough."

Yesterday, Xiao Weiqing had ascended to the 46th floor of the Heaven-Reaching Pillar, but it was still far from enough; without using Samadhi True Fire, it was difficult for him to defeat the Star Burning Man.

"Xiao Weiqing, let's go, the Bright Moon Pool is about to open."

"Coming."

... Night.

Bright Moon Pool.

The three of them, including Xiao Weiqing, woke up from their cultivation.

Although Su Yunfei and Dongfang Xuan felt some discomfort, it was much better than when they first entered the Bright Moon Pool half a year ago; at least they didn't faint.

"Ding~~!"

The Wristband rang.

"Someone's looking for me?"

Xiao Weiqing was a bit surprised; very few people looked for him in the Training Camp, and sometimes the Wristband wouldn't ring even once a month.