Chapter Thirty-two: Cultivation Conditions

  Just as he walked to the gate of the courtyard, a familiar figure appeared in Wang Ke's line of sight, and it was Ling Mu whom he had met for the first time.

  Wang Ke stopped in his tracks and bowed respectfully, saying: "Greetings, Ling Mu Shixiong."

  That Lingmu walked a few steps to Wang Ke's front, a pair of eyes sizing up Wang Ke for a moment, slightly unexpectedly said: "I heard that your cultivation has already been promoted to the middle stage of Qi Refining, in a place like the forbidden land outside, you can actually promote your cultivation so much, you're really impressive".

  Ling Mu was shocked when he received the news from Gong De Hall and couldn't believe that Wang could raise his cultivation to mid-Nascent Soul in just one year, especially outside of a restricted area with no spiritual energy.

  At this time, Ling Mu saw Wang Ke and felt the surging spiritual energy in his body. Suddenly, he realized that he had already reached the mid-term of Qi Refining Realm. Only then did he believe it, and at the same time, he felt a sour feeling in his heart.

  "How can a miscellaneous spirit root cultivate so quickly, how did he do it?" In just one year, his cultivation has advanced from the early stages of Nascent Soul to the middle stages, something that even some prodigies with exceptional innate talent may not be able to achieve.

  "Lingmu Shixiong is overpraising me, I just happened to be lucky and met the Young Sect Master before entering the forbidden land. She took pity on me and gave me some spiritual pills and stones, that's why I was able to advance so quickly," Wang Ke said calmly.

  He pushed all this onto Qin Ke'er, even if Ling Mu had doubts in his heart, he couldn't go to verify with Qin Ke'er. Instead, when he heard that Wang Ke received rewards from Qin Ke'er, a look of envy appeared in Ling Mu's eyes.

  "Hmph, I don't know what luck I've encountered, to actually meet the kind-hearted Young Master Shao. That detestable guy." Ling Mu's heart was filled with envy, his mouth curled up, and his expression turned cold.

  "Alright, you're here to find Master Feng, right? Follow me and don't wander around, got it?" Lingmu said indifferently, turning around and walking towards another courtyard.

  Wang Ke didn't take Ling Mu's icy tone to heart and followed him inside.

  This courtyard looks very spacious, and the closer you get to the inside, the more abundant the spiritual energy in the air is. Wang Ke thought that if he could cultivate here, his cultivation speed would probably be very fast.

  Following Lingmu, they turned several corners and passed through several corridors. By now, they were already deep in the other courtyard. Suddenly, Lingmu stopped in his tracks.

  "Alright, the courtyard is where Peak Master cultivates. He doesn't like to be disturbed when he's cultivating, so I won't go in with you," said Ling Mu, and walked away to one side.

  "Thanks, Lingmu brother." Wang Ke nodded in gratitude and looked up to see a courtyard about 100 meters ahead. At this time, the crimson gate of the courtyard was tightly closed, and inside the courtyard, a huge spiritual vortex was swirling in mid-air. From this vortex, Wang Ke sensed an extremely strong spiritual fluctuation.

  Standing at this position, Wang Ke felt that the spiritual energy in the air around him was several times stronger than outside. He calmed his mind and came to the front of the courtyard, standing before the crimson gate. With respect, he said: "Disciple Wang Ke has a matter to request an audience with Peak Master."

  After finishing speaking, Wang Ke stood still and waited patiently. A moment later, a gloomy and majestic voice came from inside.

  "Come in."

  Upon hearing this voice, Wang couldn't help but feel a tremble in his heart. He had an understanding of the strength of the master of Xuanwu Peak, who was a top-notch expert at the mid-Golden Dan stage, and was many times stronger than him.

  Back away from the crimson gate, a shocking spiritual energy rushed towards me, and I couldn't help but take a deep breath. Suddenly, I felt like every cell in my body was invigorated, and the spiritual energy inside was dozens of times stronger than outside.

  "What a surprising spiritual energy, is this the main cultivation place of Xuanwu Peak?" Wang Ke thought to himself, raising his head to look forward. Before him was a huge courtyard, in the center of which stood a one-zhang-high and two-zhang-wide circular platform made of cyan wood. The surface of the platform was carved with many strange patterns, looking very mysterious.

  At the same time, some spirit stones that emitted an astonishing spiritual aura were neatly placed on the round platform. The spirit stones formed an array that firmly absorbed the swirling spiritual energy in the air onto the stone platform.

  At this time, the Xuanwu True Person in a black robe sat upright on the stone platform, his eyes releasing a sharp gaze that fell on Wang Ke's body. At the same time, Wang Ke's whole body tensed up, feeling locked down by a powerful divine sense.

  At this time, Xuanwu Peak Master was sizing himself up. Wang Ke's heart was a bit nervous, fearing that his secret would be discovered by Xuanwu Peak Master. His cultivation of Naqi Jue and Huansword Jue was nothing to worry about, but if he was found out to have cultivated the Jingyuan Decree, it would be hard to explain.

  "Hmm, I didn't expect you to be able to raise your cultivation to the mid-stage of Nascent Soul in just one year. It seems I underestimated you. Tell me, how did you do it?" The master of Xuanwu Peak withdrew his divine sense from Wang Ke's body and spoke calmly, his eyes no longer sharp.

  "Reporting to Peak Master, the disciple encountered a Qinglong Peak disciple on his way to the forbidden land and was humiliated in every way by the Qinglong Peak disciple. Fortunately, the Young Sect Master stood up for justice for the disciple, she saw that the disciple was pitiful so she bestowed some spiritual pills and spiritual stones upon him. Even outside of the forbidden land, the disciple did not dare to slack off even a bit, and continued to cultivate diligently." Wang Ke said calmly, seven parts of what he said were true, so even the Xuanwu Peak Master couldn't find any fault with it.

  "Ah, the disciples of Qinglong Peak are too deceitful. You're lucky to have met Young Master Sha. Be careful when you encounter them in the future. Now that you've come out of the restricted area, go to the Executive Hall on the mountain waist to receive a residence. From now on, focus on your cultivation and strive for another breakthrough." Although the master of Xuanwu Peak was surprised by Wang's rapid progress in just one year, he didn't think much of it as Wang pushed everything onto Qin Ke'er's expression, so he made arrangements accordingly.

  "Reporting to Peak Master, the disciple has encountered a bottleneck in his cultivation and hopes that the Peak Master will permit him to go out and gain experience." Wang would not forget the purpose of this trip. Without the permission of the Xuanwu Peak Master, he could not leave Qingmu Sect.

  "Do you want to go out and gain experience?" The master of Xuanwu Peak looked at Wang Ke with a hint of surprise in his eyes. Typically, new disciples who had just entered the sect would be eager to stay in this place with abundant spiritual energy to cultivate, and it was rare for someone to propose going out to gain experience so soon after arriving. He became somewhat curious.

  Seeing Xuanwu Peak's master staring at him, Wang Ke took a deep breath and calmly said: "Yes, please permit it, Peak Master."

  "Hey, kid, don't think you're invincible just because you've reached the middle stage of Nascent Soul. With the demonic path running rampant outside, aren't you worried about losing your life with this level of cultivation?" The master of Xuanwu Peak looked at Wang Ke with a hint of a smile and said with interest.

  "Thank you, Master Feng, for reminding me. I am well aware of the dangers outside, but as they say, it is in adversity that one can grow stronger. A small tree cannot become a towering tree without experiencing wind and rain. I only wish to be tempered more in the outside world and strive for every opportunity to break through. After all, as a miscellaneous spirit root like myself, cultivation will be exceptionally difficult." Wang Ke said with an unwavering tone, his voice filled with determination.

  "Hmm" Upon hearing Wang Ke say this, the master of Xuanwu Peak on the stone platform nodded slightly with a hint of contemplation, his gaze towards Wang Ke was somewhat different.

  "This young man is surprisingly insightful, well then I'll give him a chance." The master of Xuanwu Peak saw that Wang's understanding was not shallow and decided to give him a chance, so he spoke up.

  "Alright, in three months there will be an external quota trial, I'll allow you to participate. If you can get into the top ten rankings, then I'll permit you to go out and gain experience. For these three months, just focus on cultivating at Xuanwu Peak. Go to the Shan Yao Executive Hall, they'll arrange for you."

  Upon hearing this, Wang Ke was overjoyed in his heart and immediately performed a courtesy, expressing his gratitude: "Thank you, Master Feng, for your support. I will definitely exert my utmost effort and not disappoint your expectations of me."

  "Alright, remember that if you make it into the top ten, I'll allow you to go out and travel. If not, then continue to cultivate diligently." The master of Xuanwu Peak reminded him seriously once again.

  "Yes, disciple remembered." Wang Ke said firmly.

  "All right, nothing else, you can go down first." The master of Xuanwu Peak waved his hand, and a gentle aura gently pushed Wang Ke out, then the crimson gate slowly closed.

  Standing at the door, Wang Ke looked at the large gate in front of him, a determined look flashing in his eyes: "Top ten, must be achieved." After finishing speaking, he turned around and walked out.

  "This little guy is a miscellaneous spirit root, but he looks more mature than ordinary people. Forget it, let him be." The master of Xuanwu Peak just thought that Wang Ke was different from the average disciple, so he casually said a sentence. He basically had no hope for Wang to get into the top ten before the trial.

  After leaving, Wang Ke didn't see Ling Mu again, and after leaving Bieyuan, he went straight to the mountain waist position.

  The temple is located on the mountain waist, a small blue building that looks not big, sitting on a slightly smaller platform, Wang Ke found the location of the temple based on the map in his mind.

  Hehe, that's right. Looking at the sign hanging on the door, Wang Ke smiled slightly and walked in. The execution hall looked a bit deserted, with only an old man sitting in front, his hair white as snow. The old man had a face full of wrinkles, wearing a black long gown. When Wang Ke came in, he slightly raised his dim yellow eyes to look over.

  "Hmm, little guy, you're new here, aren't you? Why do you look so unfamiliar?" The old man's eyes began to size up Wang Ke.

  "This must be Brother Zhao. I'm Wang Ke, a new recruit. Please take care of me in the future." Wang Ke walked forward and said with a bow.

  This old man's cultivation is not shallow, and it's also a state of mind after being suppressed. Wang Ke already knows that his surname is Zhao.

  "You're already at the mid-stage of Nascent Soul at such a young age, that's quite impressive. You've come to choose your residence, haven't you? They're all here, go ahead and pick one yourself." The old man said, stretching out his hand to retrieve a box, inside which lay numerous white jade slips.

  Wang Ke smiled slightly and picked up a jade slip, sticking it to his forehead. His divine sense surged into the jade slip, and instantly an image appeared in Wang Ke's mind.

  After a moment, Wang Ke shook his head and put down the jade slip, then picked up another one to examine.

  These jade slips recorded the residences that the disciples of Xuanwu Peak could choose from. As long as they infused their divine sense into the jade slips, they would be able to see them clearly. Wang Ke already knew this point.

  Half a time later, Wang Ke happily picked up the jade slip in his hand and said: "It's this place, trouble Zhao brother to arrange it for me".

  After a while, Wang chose a relatively secluded place. The spiritual energy there was not the most abundant, but it was quiet and wouldn't be disturbed.

  "Alright, now it's time for the skills. You've already entered the middle stage of Qi absorption. These are 'Xuanwu Shield', 'Lingxi Secret', and 'Feiyun Step'. You can all cultivate them." As he spoke, Zhao Shixiong took out three secret manuals from beside him and handed them to Wang Ke.

  Wang Ke hastily and joyfully accepted it, and after putting it away, he suddenly thought of something and asked with a changed expression: "Right, Zhao Shixiong, can you teach me the Yu Jian Fa earlier?"

  "How about it, do you want to practice swordsmanship? I'd like to remind you that flying with a sword is fast, but it consumes a lot of spiritual energy. Although mid-term disciples who have cultivated their breath can barely fly with a sword, if you want to truly wield the sword with ease, you'll need to reach the later stage of cultivating your breath. I advise you to wait until then to learn." Zhao said, looking at Wang Ke and explaining, advising him.

  "Thanks for the reminder, brother," Wang Ke said. "I just wanted to observe and learn from it first before cultivating later."

  "Alright, I'll make an exception and give it to you." Zhao Shixiong thought for a moment, then took out another secret book and handed it to Wang Ke.

  Looking at the Sword Controlling Technique in his hand, Wang Ke was overjoyed. He had always envied those cultivators who could control swords to fly, and now he had the technique himself. It wouldn't take long before he could also control swords to fly. Although it wasn't the Nascent Soul stage, the thickness of the spiritual energy inside his body far surpassed that of a Nascent Soul stage cultivator. Therefore, the worries of the Zhao brothers were completely unnecessary.

  Farewell to Zhao Shixiong, Wang Ke followed the record of Yu Jian and went to his chosen residence. After a lot of effort, he finally found the place he had chosen on the back of Xuanwu Peak.