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Returning to Shaoyang Peak, the disciples guarding the mountain were greatly astonished. My goodness, in less than a year, he had advanced to the Late Stage of Nascent Soul; truly a talent.
Xu Feng had spent one hundred and twenty years moving from the Late Stage of Golden Core to the Mid Stage of Nascent Soul, a feat that left many members of the Xu family speechless. Now, he returned in less than a year and had reached the Late Stage of Nascent Soul again, which was simply unbelievable. No wonder the family head valued him so highly.
Xu Feng handed over his seclusion documents, and the disciple guarding the mountain pretended to look them over before saying, "Xu Feng, the family head has already sent someone to notify you. Please follow me." This person was named Mo Chenshan, a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator who was of the same generation as Xu Feng.
Behind Mo Chenshan were two others, one of whom was the disciple who had purchased Mid-Grade Flying Swords for Xu Feng back in the day. Seeing Xu Feng's rapid progress and his newfound importance in the eyes of the family head, this disciple no longer dared to scheme against Xu Feng and wore a flattering smile, hoping that Xu Feng would not bring up the matter of the price difference from before.
Halfway through their journey, Xu Feng noticed they were going in the wrong direction and asked, "Aren't I supposed to go to North Eight Peaks?"
Mo Chenshan smiled and replied, "No, North Eight Peaks currently has someone in seclusion. The family head has arranged another Cave for you. There are three others in seclusion there as well; don't take it amiss if it's a bit crowded."
They soon arrived at a central peak. Mo Chenshan said, "From now on, Xu Daoyou will cultivate here. If you need anything, feel free to come find me."
Xu Feng exclaimed in surprise, "Isn't this Purple Cloud Peak? I used to be at North Eight Peaks."
Purple Cloud Peak was exclusively reserved for direct descendants of the Xu family and was only accessible to top-tier experts among them. It was located at the center of Shaoyang Mountain and had the densest spiritual energy. Cultivating at Purple Cloud Peak would allow for at least double the speed compared to other peaks.
Mo Chenshan continued, "Given your exceptional talent, having you cultivate at Purple Cloud Peak is a personal decision made by the family head. Purple Cloud Peak is divided into four Caves: east, west, south, and north. Your Cave is in the west. Congratulations!"
Being able to cultivate at Purple Cloud Peak as a Golden Blade Disciple meant an unlimited future ahead. Although Mo Chenshan held some position within Shaoyang Mountain, his status within the Xu family was far less significant than that of disciples who were in seclusion here.
Two Xu Family Disciples flew down from Purple Cloud Peak; they were responsible for guarding it. After handing over responsibilities to Mo Chenshan, they respectfully led Xu Feng up the mountain, their eagerness to please evident.
Upon entering Purple Cloud Peak, Xu Feng immediately felt a significant difference in spiritual energy; as they ascended further up the mountain, its density increased. Through conversation with the two disciples, he learned that there had originally been four elders in seclusion on this peak. However, due to his arrival for seclusion, one elder had been temporarily reassigned elsewhere to make room for him in the western Cave.
The Cave was located on the upper part of the main peak; Purple Cloud Peak was much larger than other subsidiary peaks. Just Xu Feng's Cave occupied an area comparable to that of North Eight Peaks.
In front of the Cave was an open space about ten zhang wide; further up led to the peak's summit where there was also a shared cultivation area used by all four elders of Purple Cloud Peak.
Two disciples brought Xu Feng to the Cave and explained some precautions before leaving.
This Cave is designed similarly to the one at North Eight Peaks, and it is likely that other Caves are not much different. The only distinction is that the Spiritual Energy in this Cave at Purple Cloud Peak is indeed far superior to that at North Eight Peaks.
Previously, in the Cold Fragrance Courtyard of Liuxiang, Xu Feng felt overwhelmed by the Spiritual Energy. Later, after visiting the better Consort Zhu Lin and then moving on to Shaoyang Mountain's North Eight Peaks, each place had stronger energy than the last. The Cave at Purple Cloud Peak has the densest Spiritual Energy Xu Feng has encountered.
The other three individuals at Purple Cloud Peak were in seclusion, so Xu Feng did not want to disturb them. After familiarizing himself with the environment on the peak for a while, Xu Feng entered the cave and began his own path of seclusion.
The lingering power of the Lord of Fragrance was still present, coupled with the protective army of A Qi's beasts, so for a short time, there should be no disturbances to Liuxiang Kingdom. Before leaving, Xu Feng had left behind much advanced culture from Zheguo with several Major Sects in Liuxiang Kingdom. As long as no major incidents occurred, after several decades of development, Liuxiang Kingdom's Modern Clerk would surely experience a qualitative leap and would not be easily defeated by Zheguo.
After witnessing Silverbeard kill Xu Ruchu with a single strike at Sealing Magic Gorge, Xu Feng once again realized his insignificance; weak individuals are utterly powerless before strong ones and are constantly at their mercy. Shen Nan saw Shen Qian severely injured but did not dare to truly take Silverbeard's life due to concerns about Wuwei Academy's influence.
Strength is the greatest guarantee.
Xu Feng opened the booklet given to him by Xu Duo Chou and saw it titled: Melancholy Record.
This old ghost chose such a melancholic name for a cultivation notebook.
Melancholy Record contains Xu Duo Chou's insights from his lifetime of cultivation and provides immediate guidance for cultivators facing challenges. It is divided into two volumes; Xu Feng received the first volume, which records various cultivation experiences from Refining Qi to Divine Separation Stage, along with difficulties and techniques for breakthroughs. The key points for Great Perfection Stage are reserved for the second volume, which Xu Feng does not need at this time, so Xu Duo Chou did not give it to him.
Naturally, not providing Xu Feng with the second volume must have deeper meaning.
Xu Duo Chou practiced Fire Element Technique, and this Melancholy Record uses Fire Element One Star as an example to discuss the path of cultivation. For Fire Element One Star cultivators below Separation of Spirit, this Melancholy Record is akin to a top-tier Cultivation Method.
For three consecutive days, Xu Feng read this Melancholy Record, clearing up many vague principles one by one.
After refining Huo Jinxing, Xu Feng had already caught a glimpse of the path to Divine Separation Stage. With Xu Duo Chou's book providing guidance and clarification, all mysteries of Divine Separation Stage were unveiled, presenting a new landscape in Xu Feng's mind.
Divine Separation Stage, as the name suggests, refers to the separation of the Nascent Soul from the physical body, allowing both the spirit and the body to coexist while functioning independently.
The Nascent Soul of a Nascent Soul Period Cultivator is very weak and generally does not dare to leave the body unless it is forced to escape due to death. Without the protection of the physical body, the Nascent Soul is easily injured; even direct sunlight can severely harm it. Thus, once the Nascent Soul leaves the body, survival becomes difficult without protective measures.
However, a Divine Separation Stage Cultivator has surpassed this limitation. After cultivating their internal Nascent Soul to a certain strength, they can detach from their physical body and venture out alone. By using their Nascent Soul to absorb Earthly Spirit Qi, they can directly infuse Spiritual Energy into their Nascent Soul, thereby significantly enhancing their power.
At the Refining Qi Stage, one can absorb Earthly Spirit Qi. The Foundation Establishment Stage transforms Spiritual Energy into liquid spiritual power. The Golden Core Stage establishes a source of power, while the Nascent Soul Stage grants a new life. The Divine Separation Stage, on the other hand, allows this life to cultivate independently outside of the body. This is akin to a person suddenly becoming two; thus, the speed of cultivation will inevitably increase, and their strength will become even greater.
Years ago, during the time of Consort Zhu Lin, Li Hongxiu defeated Qiao Li using an External Avatar cultivation method with a clone, which employed the principles of the Divine Separation Stage. However, that clone was not a Nascent Soul, but rather another type of secret technique.
The Nascent Soul at the Divine Separation Stage can cultivate externally, but only at night. Direct sunlight is still intolerable. Therefore, another method of separation is through the Yin Spirit.
If one wishes to manifest their Nascent Soul, they must wait until after reaching the Great Perfection Stage.
After ten attempts, Xu Feng finally fully comprehended the principles of Fire Element One Star from Xu Duo Chou.
At this moment, Xu Feng drew out Qiao Li's Nascent Soul from space. His five fingers glowed with purple-red flames as he grasped Qiao Li in his palm.
Terrified, Qiao Li struggled desperately, trying to escape his impending fate.
Xu Feng coldly stated, "Since you are determined to kill me, now is your time to pay the price." Before Qiao Li could plead for mercy, with a surge of power from Xu Feng, the flames instantly knocked him unconscious.
Having refined a Nascent Soul multiple times before, Xu Feng was already familiar with the process. After casting several seals, there was no further sound from Qiao Li, who could only allow himself to be gradually refined by Xu Feng.
This time, Xu Feng focused on mastering the principles of Fire Element One Star.
After receiving input from his cultivation in farming, his mastery over Fire Elemental Power had reached perfection. However, what farming provided was merely a reservoir of spiritual energy; it lacked insights into the principles of Fire Element One Star.
Now, guided by the principle of Xu Duo Chou, refining the Fire Element Technique of Qiao Li, it is highly likely that Xu Feng will break through to the Divine Separation Stage in one go.
The flames continued to flicker as Qiao Li was gradually refined, quickly transforming into spiritual power and laws that flowed into Xu Feng's body.
Xu Feng still had three Yuan Ying at the Divine Separation Stage from the Xiaoyao Sect in his hands. This time, he aimed to primarily attack Fire Element One Star, and since Qiao Li was the unfortunate one associated with Fire Element One Star, he decided to target him first.
The reserve of spiritual power was no longer an issue for Xu Feng. He had already perfected Fire Element One Star and Jinxi. If he refined the other three individuals, Water, Wood, and Earth elements would also quickly reach their bottlenecks.
Xu Feng did not adopt the previous method of cultivating all five elements simultaneously, mainly because time was too tight. With only a hundred years until the duel with Silverbeard, while Five Elements Cultivation would be overall advantageous, focusing on a single element would be much faster.
As long as one element reached the Divine Separation Stage, he could activate Xuan Guang Jing. With the tenfold time conversion of Xuan Guang Jing, he could quickly cultivate the other four elements. This way, he could achieve Wood Element Great Achievement before the hundred years were up, thus having a chance to defeat Silverbeard.
Everything was ready; he just needed that final push.
Qiao Li completely vanished, becoming a part of Xu Feng's strength.
A vast amount of laws intertwined with Xu Duo Chou's insights within Xu Feng's body, forming a new foundation.
The Yuan Ying grew increasingly powerful, faintly on the verge of breaking free.
Xu Feng merged laws and spiritual power, continuously transforming his body and Yuan Ying. Meanwhile, time flowed rapidly.
A seed fell from somewhere and landed in a crevice not far from Xu Feng. That seed grew into grass in the crevice and withered away over time.
Spring passed and autumn came; grass grew and flowers bloomed.
In the blink of an eye, fifty years had passed.
Xu Feng's attire looked as new as ever, and the Spiritual Energy of Purple Cloud Peak made Xu Feng's features even more radiant. Fifty years had passed without leaving a trace on him. Only the flowers and grass in the stone crevice seemed to have endured countless cycles.
A bird, up early, searched the forest for unfortunate insects that had also risen with the dawn.
Xu Feng opened his eyes, brilliance shining within them, yet he could not hide his disappointment.
Fifty years had gone by, and that final barrier remained unbroken. The Separation of Spirit Realm was so close, yet felt so far away.
Why? What was the problem?
Xu Feng stepped out of the cave, perplexed.
With Xu Duo Chou's insights, Qiao Li's "experience," immense spiritual power, and the overwhelming Spiritual Energy of Purple Cloud Peak, why couldn't he achieve the surprise of advancing to the Divine Separation Stage?
Xu Feng was at a loss for words.
The stream in the forest flowed as it always had, babbling without knowing for whom.
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