Chapter 10 The Immortal Cultivation Technique
"Choose option one."
As Li Changsheng made his choice, a surge of powerful internal energy flowed into his body and soon settled down.
"Hmm... reaching the innate level doesn't seem to have significantly boosted my strength."
Li Changsheng frowned slightly. Although he could feel the increase in his internal energy, his cultivation of the Golden Body Technique had already given him the strength to deliver strikes exceeding thousands of jin in force. Even a Houtian-level martial artist could be killed with a single finger from him.
Though he had never faced an innate-level martial artist, now that his internal energy had also reached the innate level, he felt that even an innate-level martial artist wouldn't stand a chance against his full power.
"It seems the Golden Body Technique isn't ordinary either. Otherwise, the Vajra Sect wouldn't have been annihilated by the Medicine King Sect, which has immortals in its ranks!"
"And now, the Medicine King Sect is relentlessly hunting down anyone who cultivates the Golden Body Technique."
Li Changsheng frowned slightly but quickly relaxed.
For now, I'll focus on reaching the peak innate level. With that level of cultivation, I can dominate the Qi Kingdom. As long as I don't reveal the Golden Body Technique, the Medicine King Sect won't come after me.
Once I obtain the path to immortality and become an immortal cultivator, I'll deal with the Medicine King Sect!
"Let's go again!"
[Consumed 100 gold coins. Starting simulation!]
'Sure enough, the cost has increased tenfold. But it's fine. I just recharged with 100,000 taels of silver. Even though the system took 20%, I can still simulate 800 times!'
'I refuse to believe that after 800 simulations, I still won't find the path to immortality!'
Li Changsheng shook his head.
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[At forty-five, you successfully reached the mid-innate level. At ninety-nine, you died of old age!]
Reaching the mid-innate level took two attempts.
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[At forty-nine, you successfully reached the late-innate level. At ninety-nine, you died of old age!]
Late-innate level took three attempts.
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[At forty-five, you successfully reached the peak innate level. At ninety-nine, you died of old age!]
Peak innate level took four attempts.
It seems I'm not that one-in-a-million martial arts prodigy!
But at least I've finally reached the peak innate level!
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"Again, searching for the path to immortality!"
[Starting simulation.]
[At eighteen, you stormed into the Canal Gang alone and killed the gang leader and the Wind-Chasing Sword Zhou Yunqing!]
[You began traveling across the Qi Kingdom, searching for the path to immortality.]
[At ninety-nine, you found nothing and died of old age!]
???
Li Changsheng frowned slightly. In this simulation, after annihilating the Canal Gang, he immediately set out to search for the path to immortality. Yet, despite his efforts, he died without finding any clues.
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"Searching for immortality alone is just too slow."
Li Changsheng muttered:
"Let's go again!"
[At eighteen, you successfully took control of the Canal Gang and unified the martial factions around Witch Mountain City, establishing the Tianxia Association!]
[At nineteen, the entire martial world of the Qi Kingdom submitted to your authority. Even the Qi royal family trembled in fear of your power. Above and below, you reigned supreme!]
[At twenty-four, you mobilized the entire Tianxia Association to search for the path to immortality. After five years, you found nothing.]
[At twenty-five, during the Tianxia Association's celebration of your birthday, powerful experts from the Qi royal family, accompanied by five peak innate-level grandmasters, launched a surprise attack. You fought back and killed the five grandmasters, but suddenly, a mysterious expert appeared. With a flick of his finger, a small sword flew out and decapitated you. You died!]
This time, it wasn't the Medicine King Sect who acted?
The Qi royal family has immortals backing them?
It seems I went too far this time, provoking the immortals behind the royal family!
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[At eighteen, after taking control of the Canal Gang, you hurried to the Qi capital and successfully joined the royal family as a guest advisor!]
[At thirty, after years of investigation, you learned that the immortal force behind the royal family is located in Sunset Valley. However, the connection between the royal family and the immortals in Sunset Valley is tenuous. Left with no choice, you decided to venture into Sunset Valley alone.]
[Three months later, you risked entering Sunset Valley. Suddenly, a demon wolf appeared. You fought fiercely and managed to kill it, but you were severely injured. Before you could go far, a several-zhang-long demon snake swallowed you whole. You died!]
Sunset Valley!
Li Changsheng nodded slightly. Finally, I've confirmed a place where immortals exist!
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"Let's go again!"
[... At thirty-seven, you entered the Ten Thousand Poison Forest. You inhaled a wisp of mist and died from poisoning!]
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[At ninety-nine, you died of old age!]
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[At forty-one, you entered Black Wind Ridge, a place suspected to house immortals. A gust of black wind swept through, and you died!]
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[At forty-three, you entered Misty Valley, another place suspected to house immortals. A demon tiger swallowed you whole.]
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After simulating over seven hundred times and witnessing various bizarre deaths, Li Changsheng had become numb.
In these five hundred simulations, he had ventured into Sunset Valley no fewer than two hundred times. He waited outside Sunset Valley for decades without seeing a single immortal emerge. However, the presence of demonic beasts in the valley was real, and he had died countless times at their jaws.
He had also entered other dangerous places suspected to house immortals but unfortunately never succeeded in breaking through.
"Sunset Valley houses the immortals behind the royal family, but these immortals seem to have little contact with the outside world. If your strength isn't sufficient, you'll just become food for the demonic beasts." Li Changsheng frowned slightly and whispered:
"Black Wind Ridge and Ten Thousand Poison Forest seem to be gathering places for demonic cultivators. They're extremely dangerous. Even waiting on the outskirts for an opportunity can get you killed! I'll temporarily disregard these two places."
"My best hope lies in Misty Valley in Black Water County!"
Though he had never successfully entered Misty Valley, during his simulations, while waiting outside the valley, he had seen people flying on swords or other magical tools entering the valley dozens of times.
"Unfortunately, my strength still isn't enough to enter Misty Valley!"
Li Changsheng felt somewhat disheartened. His current strength was already at the pinnacle of the mortal world. In the simulations, even weaker demonic beasts were no match for him. But he still couldn't compare to those immortals.
"One more try. If it doesn't work, I'll continue simulating tomorrow."
Li Changsheng sighed. Simulating over seven hundred times had taken more than five hours. Even he felt exhausted—mostly mentally drained.
[Starting simulation!]
[At eighteen, you left Witch Mountain City and settled in Linwater City in Black Water County.]
[You quietly gathered information about immortals in Linwater City, hearing many rumors. After thorough investigation, you finally confirmed that the Zou family in Linwater City once had an immortal in their ranks.]
[You bought a property near the Zou family and discreetly observed whether any immortals were present.]
[At thirty, after twelve years of observation, you discovered that the Zou family was now just an ordinary martial family, with two innate-level martial artists supporting them. There was no sign of immortals.]
[At thirty-one, the late-innate grandmaster Yu Zhenzi stormed into the Zou family. The two innate-level members of the Zou family were no match and were severely injured. At the critical moment, a wind blade shot out from the inner hall of the Zou family, killing Yu Zhenzi instantly.]
[You were shocked and felt relieved that you hadn't acted against the Zou family.]
[At fifty-one, the Zou family's immortal passed away. The Zou family held a secret funeral, which you discovered while hiding in the shadows. However, you couldn't be sure if the Zou family's immortal was truly dead or faking it, so you chose to wait longer.]
[At sixty, you broke into the Zou family in the middle of the night and captured all their high-ranking members. Through threats and bribes, you finally obtained the immortal cultivation technique—the Primordial Qi Technique!]
[You diligently practiced the Primordial Qi Technique, but your progress was slow.]
[At ninety-nine, you died of old age!]
[Simulation ended. You may retain one of the following:]
[1. The cultivation level at age ninety-nine.]
[2. The combat experience at age ninety-nine.]
The immortal cultivation technique—finally, I've obtained it!