Eternal Life: I Can Control My Essence Qi-Chapter 94 - 92: An Unexpected Visitor

Not long after, Zhang Yao finished tending to the Spirit Field, reclined on a lounge chair, and started reviewing several high-level Skills recorded in the "Thick Earth Spell."

Unlike external items such as Spirit Pills, Magical Artifacts, and Talismans, magic in the world is only divided into low-level and high-level, with differences lying not in power but in Mana Attribute.

Low-level skills are unrestricted by mana attributes, but mana of the same attribute provides a bonus; high-level skills, however, must correspond to the mana attribute, and even match the Cultivation Technique to be practiced.

Take the "Thick Earth Spell" in his hands as an example:

There are five high-level skills paired with the Cultivation Technique, four of which require late-stage Qi Refining earth attribute mana; the strongest, the "Earth Soul Armor Skill," cannot be practiced by anyone except cultivators of the "Thick Earth Spell."

"Though low-level and high-level skills are not classified by power."

"The conditions for casting high-level skills are more stringent, so in effect, they are generally stronger than low-level skills..."

Thinking about this, Zhang Yao couldn’t help but reveal a knowing smile.

His mana strength is five times that of cultivators at the same level, and even though he is only at the Qi Refining Fourth Layer, the total amount of mana is comparable to Qi Refining Perfection.

Although there is quite a gap at the "quality" level, overall, he can rival the late-stage cultivators of the Qi Refining Seventh and Eighth Layers, already meeting the basic practice conditions for high-level skills.

"My mana nature belongs to the Five Elements, and combined with the Five Elements Spirit Array, it leans more towards the balanced Array Power."

"Any high-level Skill attached to a Cultivation Technique, as long as it’s still within the Five Elements, I can practice it. This is a huge advantage."

Thinking of this, Zhang Yao grows increasingly optimistic about the future.

If he finds the opportunity to collect dozens of cultivation techniques with different attributes, he could practice several tens of high-level skills.

Once mastered, his breadth of skills will far exceed that of normal cultivators, always having specific skills for any situation, significantly enhancing his combat power and security.

"Hmm... Let’s start by practicing the ’Mountain-Penetrating Earth-Digging Skill’ first."

Zhang Yao quickly made his decision and began thoroughly familiarizing himself with and deducing the methods of the Mountain-Penetrating Earth-Digging Skill.

Although he learned several high-level Skills, he previously lacked the cultivation to practice them, so he was not yet proficient in their application.

Now with the opportunity, he naturally wants to practice to the point of perfection.

......

More than a month later.

An old man and a youth teamed up to climb the deserted Panlong Ridge.

"Hmm..."

The gray-haired elder held a compass in his hand, observing the direction:

"The location is correct, it should be here."

"According to our ancestral teachings, within the depths of Panlong Ridge lies a Spiritual Spring that is enough for the two of us to cultivate."

Upon hearing the elder, the youth beside him spoke discontentedly:

"That Yuwen Family is too domineering!"

"If it weren’t for their oppression, we’d still be cultivating just fine in the Kongqing River. Why come to such a place?"

"Alas..."

The elder sighed helplessly:

"The situation is stronger than us, what can we do?"

"The Wei Kingdom’s Cultivation Realm is also said to be turbulent these past years. We, with our weak cultivation, would find it difficult to survive there."

"Staying in the Lu Kingdom provides more stability for cultivating."

The two conversed as they headed deeper into Panlong Ridge, soon seeing the remnants of Prince Zhen Nan’s Mansion.

"Such a large-scale ruin... It must be Prince Zhen Nan’s Mansion from back then."

Observing the ruins, the elder marveled:

"Over a hundred years ago, Prince Zhen Nan’s Mansion strangely erupted in rebellion, followed by the execution of nine clans."

"In hindsight, Prince Zhen Nan’s lineage was likely descended from an Immortal Dao predecessor, resulting in such a disaster."

Saying this, he sensed the surrounding spiritual energy and nodded in satisfaction.

"Not bad, better than I expected."

"While it can’t compare to Celestial Capital Mountain or Kongqing River, it should suffice to cultivate to the Middle Stage Qi Refining."

The youth beside the elder suddenly noticed something, pointed, and said:

"Master, look, there seems to be an Array ahead."

"Array?"

The elder paused, looked towards the deepest part of the Prince Mansion ruins, and saw a large expanse of white mist floating.

White mist covered many areas, appearing thin but completely enveloping the inside, making its scenes vague and unclear.

"There really is an Array!"

The elder’s expression changed slightly, his tone tinged with concern:

"It seems this place has already been occupied by fellow cultivators."

"This is troublesome, if there is more than one of them, they might return empty-handed..."

This Spiritual Spring is already small, barely enough for two or three Early stage Qi Refining cultivators.

If the other party is alone, negotiation might be possible, but if they’re already two or three, they will have to seek another location.

For just this Spiritual Spring, he wouldn’t want any conflict with fellow cultivators.

"Master, let’s check it out, maybe we’ll turn out to meet an easygoing senior?"

The youth couldn’t help but suggest:

"Apart from the three major Spirit Veins, suitable locations for cultivation within Lu Kingdom are like rare phoenix feathers."

"If we miss this Spiritual Spring within Panlong Ridge, it will be difficult to find another..."

After hesitating, the elder nodded:

"You have a point, let’s try to make contact first..."

Within the Land of Spirit Spring.

"Hmm?"

In the midst of comprehending a high-level skill, Zhang Yao suddenly felt something.

"A cultivator has arrived? Quite surprising indeed..."

He hadn’t expected that staying in the Spiritual Spring within Panlong Ridge would also have other cultivators showing up.

Shouldn’t Lu Kingdom’s Qi Refining cultivators all be in the three major Spirit Veins?

Zhang Yao stood up, went outside the array, and waved his sleeve to disperse the white mist, calling out:

"Which fellow cultivator is visiting?"

The white mist dispersed, revealing the silhouette of an old man and a youth.

The elder looked at Zhang Yao, assessed him briefly, and courteously bowed before speaking:

"My disciple and I intrude, I hope you won’t mind, fellow cultivator."

"No matter."

Seeing his polite demeanor, Zhang Yao’s attitude softened, gesturing:

"You might as well come inside for a talk."

"Thank you, fellow cultivator."

The elder was quite courteous, leading the youth into the Land of Spirit Spring.

The three sat in a small courtyard, as Zhang Yao fetched a ladle of Spiritual Spring Water and brewed a pot of Spirit Tea to serve them.

"This is truly good tea..."

The elder tasted it and immediately praised it, while the youth beside him was so captivated he drank it all in a few gulps.

Zhang Yao’s Spirit Tea was all bought from Qingyunfang City, naturally far superior to Lu Kingdom’s varieties.

"You flatter me, fellow cultivator."

Zhang Yao smiled slightly, exchanged a few pleasantries, and then asked:

"What brings you two fellow cultivators from afar?"

"Alas..."

Upon hearing the question, the elder let out a sigh and said:

"You should know of the Yuwen Family on Wuyin Island, fellow cultivator."