The First Immortal of Destiny-Chapter 453: Daily Affairs and Cultivation_1
"Junior Brother Shen!"
Another ray of light descended; it was Jiang Lingfeng, who had rushed over upon hearing the news.
She had spent more time in the Wando Archipelago and Bloody Fiend Sect than Shen Mo. Each of the disciples of the Bloody Fiend School had been handpicked by her, so she rushed over as soon as she heard about the incident.
"Junior Brother Shen, Elder Brother Jin..."
Jiang Lingfeng glanced at the kneeling disciples and communicated with Shen Mo and Jin Chinian via Divine Sense, proposing, "The disciples of the Bloody Fiend lineage are new here! They still retain the mindset and habits of the Wando Archipelago and haven’t adapted to the rules of the Riverside Sect... What do you think about letting them off the hook? A slight punishment, then we can put this matter to rest."
Hearing this, Shen Mo shook his head and replied, "It is precisely for this reason that we must constrain them with sect law!"
He knew that the Wando Archipelago was one of the retreats planned by the sect, and smoothly integrating the Bloody Fiend School disciples into the Riverside Sect was a primary strategy. However, favoritism would not only fail to generate a sense of belonging for the Bloody Fiend lineage but would also alienate them from ordinary disciples. This approach is not conducive to implementing the sect’s strategy! Only equality can gradually eliminate the barriers between them. Once they go out for practical experience, fight on the Heavenly Demon battlefield, and stand shoulder-to-shoulder through blood and gore, they will naturally acknowledge each other’s existence. Through this, they will develop a sense of fraternity.
"Hall Master Jin, deal with them according to sect law. You do not need to worry about anything; punish them as you see fit!"
Jin Chinian, the Hall Master of the Enforcement Hall, agreed with an intense flash in his eyes.
Soon, the disciples who had gathered for the bloody brawl were severely punished by the Enforcement Hall based on their actions. In particular, the few who started the provocation and created trouble were instantly bound by law enforcement cultivators with the Immortal Binding Rope. They were to be taken to the Enforcement Hall for punishment!
Although Jiang Lingfeng was somewhat dissatisfied with this outcome, she said nothing more.
Upon leaving, she handed Shen Mo the rewards for the previous mission of searching for Yuan Chengshan.
There wasn’t much to say about the Spirit Stones and cultivation resources, but the low-grade spiritual cultivation method Jiang Lingfeng had promised piqued Shen Mo’s interest.
Back in GuanYun Mansion, after careful examination, Shen Mo found that he was utterly incapable of cultivating the method called "Tianshan Longevity Magic."
According to Jiang Lingfeng, she had obtained this cultivation method from the ruins of the Hehuan Sect, an ancient major sect, while she was traveling.
Although it is a low-grade spiritual cultivation method, it is only suitable for women. Its characteristic is to cultivate a permanent youthful energy within a pliant body, thus preserving their youthful appearance.
In the cultivation world, there are indeed many elixirs and herbs to preserve a youthful appearance. Zhao Lingyin, for example, though not very old, often takes such elixirs. According to her, even if her cultivation level stagnates, she can maintain her youthful appearance until her lifespan ends.
Compared to ordinary Beauty Preserving Pills, the effect of "Tianshan Longevity Magic" is obviously better. No wonder Jiang Lingfeng did not restrict him from sharing this method. For beauty-conscious women, it might be a miraculous technique. However, for those aiming to enhance their strength, this method, regardless of its grade, is utterly useless!
It wasn’t impossible for men to forcibly cultivate it. Eventually, it would distort the characteristics of their Dao Body and temperament, causing male cultivators to become progressively more feminine!
This method is of no use to me. But Lingyin and Senior Sister Chen should like it.
Shen Mo stored the jade slip containing "Tianshan Longevity Magic," planning to present it to Zhao Lingyin and the others when he found a spare moment. He then pushed away all distractions and began to operate the Mixed Yuan Qi Technique, slowly elevating his cultivation level.
Power and position, after all, are merely accessories to one’s own strength. Even now, despite being only an ordinary Elder, once he forms the Golden Core, he could ascend in one step to become a Supreme Elder of the Riverside Sect. Therefore, he wouldn’t immerse himself in power. Incessant progress on the path to immortality is the key.
"PHEW! PHEW!"
Under the blessing of the [Flawless] Skill, the nature’s spiritual energy Shen Mo absorbed was purified. The expelled turbid and impure Qi gathered outside his body, forming visibly ominous Demonic Qi that then dissipated into the void. He continuously refined this milky-white, pure, and clear aura, transforming it into light-golden True Yuan, which then infused, bit by bit, into his three great seas of Mana.
[By incessantly cultivating and using the Mixed Yuan Qi Technique to draw upon nature’s spiritual energy, this Spiritual Qi is transformed into your own Mana and True Yuan, merging it into the three great Spirit Seas.]
[You consumed a Ganoderma Marrow Pill. The vigorous medicinal efficacy continuously transforms into pure Mana, enhancing your cultivation.]
[Through your constant operations and insights, you have touched upon the intricacies of the Mixed Yuan Qi Technique. Your understanding of this technique is now even deeper; Mixed Yuan Qi Technique experience +10.]
[During the process of your breath cultivation, you’ve accidentally obtained an unexpected opportunity; Destiny Point +1.]
「The days passed one by one.」
In addition to Shen Mo’s daily cultivation and the profits from alchemy and talisman making, Green Cloud Peak gradually got on track. Apart from having fewer and less skilled elders and Elite Disciples compared to the other three Main Peaks, all other aspects were gradually taking shape!
There was also good news from Chen Mengze, who was stationed at Wolf Howling Ridge: she had successfully opened her Spirit Sea.
Because she did not come from one of the three Main Peaks, Shen Mo argued forcefully at the high-level meetings and managed to bring her to Green Cloud Peak.
After all, among the disciples practicing the Bloody Dragon-shaped Body, those who had reached the Qi Gathering Realm were scarce. It would take years for them to reach the Spirit Sea and earn the status of core candidates. Presently, they could only strive to enlist external support to bolster their numbers and morale!
Given Green Cloud Peak’s special circumstances, Chen Mengze joined the peak smoothly, and her monthly salary and cultivation resources were all covered by Green Cloud Peak.
As for the position of Commander of the Defense Division in Hongye City, she could naturally no longer continue to hold it.
However, now that Shen Mo held the prestigious position of Peak Master, the Hongye City Defense Division wouldn’t change shops for procuring spiritual items. They would continue to make purchases from Baodan Pavilion and the other three shops, following established practice.
This aspect of his income was not affected at all!
Shen Mo’s income streams were diverse. Apart from dividends from business investments, profits from side hustles, and his share from transactions conducted by Wei Ye of Gold Toad Tower with Demon Lord Ming Cang’s subordinates, he also earned from special spiritual materials from the Wando Archipelago. Furthermore, his monthly salary as the Peak Master of Green Cloud Peak became a major source of income!
However, since the [Martial Performance] technique projection of magic and cultivation methods required an astonishing amount of Spirit Stones, he wasn’t extravagantly rich yet. The unceasing cultivation resources, like entering the maw of a Taotie, would be transformed bit by bit into his personal power.
「Autumn gave way to winter.」
Shen Mo’s cultivation leaped another step forward.
Generally, the higher Minor Realms within a Major Realm take longer to advance through. However, Shen Mo’s proficiency in his main cultivation method continued to deepen, and he never stopped consuming precious elixirs. With this interplay of factors, he was able to advance one Minor Realm approximately every six months, a surprisingly stable rate of progress!
At the same time, by spending a large number of Destiny Points, Shen Mo upgraded his basic Wisdom Destiny from the green quality [Agile Mind] to the blue quality [Strategically Adept].
His two Special Destinies, [Danger Perception] and [Uncommon Victory], were also successively upgraded to purple quality.
