Li Fan was a bit surprised. He had only just arrived at Myriad Immortals Island; how could someone already be sending him a video message?
Upon opening it, a somewhat familiar figure immediately appeared. It was Xiao Heng. He looked completely different from four or five years ago. Dressed in a white robe, with his long hair flowing, he exuded an ethereal aura.
"Brother Li, you're finally here," Xiao Heng said with a smile. "Back on Glazed Island, I received much care from you. I've always felt indebted, and my unannounced departure when I broke through to the Qi Condensation stage only added to my guilt. Only after arriving at Myriad Immortals Island did I realize how difficult it is to acquire cultivation techniques in the current cultivation world. Especially for newcomers to the Myriad Immortals Alliance, it often takes one or two years to accumulate enough contribution points to exchange for a Qi Condensation cultivation technique. That was my experience too. Fortunately, as one's strength improves, the ways to earn contribution points also increase, and the situation gradually gets better.
"Since I began cultivating, I've had many fortuitous encounters. I just broke through to the late Qi Condensation stage a year ago, and now I've encountered another bottleneck. I intend to go to the center of the Cloud Sea, to the ruins of the Cloudwater Heavenly Palace, to search for rare natural treasures to establish my Dao foundation. Such treasures are hard to find, so I might not return for several years. Before I leave, I've left you a water-attribute cultivation technique. Myriad Immortals Island is located in the Cloud Sea, where water energy is most abundant, making water-attribute techniques the easiest to cultivate and quite powerful. Brother Li, remember to cultivate diligently and ideally, do not venture out of the island until you break through to the mid Qi Condensation stage. When I return, I must have a good drink with you, Brother Li!"
Xiao Heng's image gradually faded, leaving behind a jade slip. It was the "Minor Swirl Water Art," a Qi Condensation cultivation technique, with "Current cultivators: 0."
Li Fan checked and found that the Minor Swirl Water Art Xiao Heng gave him was incomplete, only containing the portion up to the mid Qi Condensation stage. Even so, it would require a full 800 contribution points to exchange for at the Heavenly Mystic Mirror.
"This kid..." A warmth spread through Li Fan's heart.
Truth be told, Li Fan hadn't done anything particularly significant for Xiao Heng. He had merely helped bury Su Changyu and arranged a slightly better place for Xiao Heng to settle on Glazed Island. Moreover, Xiao Heng had also provided Li Fan with accurate information about the Starlight Sea Sands. Yet, Xiao Heng had always kept this small favor in mind, not forgetting it even though his cultivation realm now far surpassed Li Fan's. This suggested Xiao Heng possessed a genuinely good character. Of course, it was also possible that Xiao Heng believed they were both from the "departed realm." Regardless, Li Fan made a mental note of it. He, Li Fan, was not one to repay kindness with ingratitude.
Alongside the "Minor Swirl Water Art," another small jade slip appeared. It was precisely the "Supreme Primordial Scripture" that Li Fan had heard Kou Hong mention long ago. Cultivating this technique allowed one to disperse their cultivation at will with minimal loss, making it a must-learn for every cultivator in the current cultivation world.
With both the Minor Swirl Water Art and the Thousand Machine Jade Sphere Golden Chapter in hand, supplemented by the Supreme Primordial Scripture, Li Fan quickly made a decision. He would openly cultivate the Minor Swirl Water Art to mislead others, while secretly practicing the Thousand Machine Jade Sphere Golden Chapter. Of course, it would be best to find an excuse to leave Myriad Immortals Island before cultivating the Thousand Machine Jade Sphere Golden Chapter. While the Heavenly Mystic Realm might not notice a small Qi Condensation cultivator like Li Fan, it was always wise to be cautious.
Having just entered the cultivation world, Li Fan was largely ignorant of many things. He needed to quickly catch up on his knowledge. Fortunately, common knowledge information within the Heavenly Mystic Mirror was freely accessible. Li Fan then spent several full days immersed in the Heavenly Mystic Mirror, eagerly devouring relevant information.
"Chronicles of the Cloud Sea" provided detailed descriptions of the topography, local products, and history of the islands in the Cloud Sea. "Prelude to Cultivation" discussed issues to be aware of before formally cultivating techniques after entering the Qi Condensation stage, such as basic applications of spiritual sense and the manipulation of spiritual energy. "Technique, Wealth, Companion, Abode" introduced the four essential elements for cultivation: cultivation techniques, wealth, fellow cultivators (companions/dao partners), and a cultivation abode. It particularly emphasized the scarcity and importance of cultivation techniques in the present cultivation world, specifically warning young cultivators not to casually reveal the techniques they practice to others, as it could lead to unimaginable disaster. "Secret History of Ancient Cultivation" was narrated from a first-person perspective, telling the story of an outer disciple of the Ancient Grand Dao Sect and how he, through various trials, gradually became an inner disciple, then a true disciple, a Dao Child, and finally the sect master of the Grand Dao Sect. "Heavenly Mystic Mirror Shopping Guide" listed several items that cultivators should prioritize exchanging for within the Heavenly Mystic Mirror, such as storage rings and protective Dharma robes.
Li Fan spent seven or eight days reading through all these free books. The next books that caught Li Fan's eye, such as "Introduction to Formations," "Beginner's Guide to Alchemy," "Fundamentals of Artifact Forging," and "Illustrated Guide to Cultivation World Treasures," all required large amounts of contribution points to exchange. As a newcomer, Li Fan was short on funds and could only wait for later.
Taking advantage of the remaining free residence time in the Heavenly Mystic Mirror, Li Fan began cultivating the Minor Swirl Water Art. He already knew the benefits of cultivating within the Heavenly Mystic Mirror. By spending contribution points, one could activate the Heavenly Mystic Mirror's assisted cultivation mode. In this mode, the spiritual energy concentration inside the Heavenly Mystic Mirror would increase severalfold compared to the outside world, almost comparable to top-tier grotto-heavens. It could also be converted into the corresponding elemental spiritual energy required by the cultivator, endlessly supplying them so they could cultivate to their heart's content without worrying about insufficient spiritual energy. Furthermore, the Heavenly Mystic Mirror would bestow an "enlightenment" state upon cultivators within it. In this state, comprehension would greatly increase, making it much easier to cultivate techniques.
Spending 10 contribution points, Li Fan exchanged for one day of assisted cultivation. As a large amount of spiritual energy surged in, Li Fan began cultivating according to the "Minor Swirl Water Art." Soon, he felt the Heavenly Mystic Mirror's boost to his cultivation speed. Spiritual energy seemed to be compressed and accelerated, spontaneously converging within Li Fan's body. The abstruse and profound phrases in the Swirl Water Art were instantly understood and mastered upon reading. When spiritual energy circulated along the technique's pathways for the first time, it felt as smooth as if it had already run thousands of times.
This "super cultivation state" almost made Li Fan feel as if he were a peerless genius. Cultivation had truly become an enjoyment. Li Fan was completely absorbed, unable to extricate himself.
A day passed quickly. As soon as the time was up, Li Fan abruptly withdrew from that incredibly smooth cultivation state. When he next attempted to circulate his cultivation, he deeply felt the difference. The cultivation speed in assisted cultivation mode was more than thirty times faster than Li Fan's self-cultivation! This profound sense of disparity almost made Li Fan want to exchange for another day. But looking at his remaining 10 contribution points, Li Fan forcibly restrained himself.
"Such a treasure ought to belong to me," Li Fan thought. A wave of greed suddenly welled up in Li Fan's heart.
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