Chapter 6: The Fourth Level of Qi Refining, New Techniques

Chapter 6: Qi Refinement Fourth Level, New Spell

Outside the Immortal Cave.

Jiang Li watched Yuan Li’s retreating figure, his heart filled with murderous intent.

Given more time, he would definitely kill this old dog to repay him for the past three years of ‘care’.

However, the most pressing matter at hand was still to improve his Cultivation.

Only by reaching the Middle Stage of Qi Refinement or above could he survive this undercover optimization plan.

Otherwise, once he was on the optimization list, even as a backup Possession body for the Ten Thousand Desires Demon Lord, he would still be labeled as worthless.

In the Demonic Sect, being worthless was an extremely serious matter.

Its severity was no less than betraying the sect.

“It seems I still have to rely on the System’s Hosting.”

If he Cultivated on his own, it would still take three months to advance to the Qi Refinement Fourth Level.

This was even with the Cultivation Technique progress +30% result.

But with the System’s Hosting, it was different.

The Profound Yellow Heart Refining Art continued the characteristics of the Returning Heart Sutra: the firmer one’s Heart-Nature, the faster the Cultivation speed.

And during the trial in the Wenxin Forest, the Dao Heart of the Profound Yellow Heart Refining Art had reached a perfect state, bolstered by a vast amount of Righteous Qi, making it not an exaggeration to call it the Heart of a Child.

With the Cultivation Technique being Hosting for Cultivation, it was equivalent to a top Genius, perfectly suited for that Cultivation Technique, doing the Cultivation.

Coupled with the +100% Cultivation speed effect, his Cultivation would definitely advance by leaps and bounds.

The only drawback was that the Cultivation Technique would act erratically, causing a big commotion.

However, compared to being optimized, he would rather continue to be in the limelight.

With this thought.

Jiang Li opened his panel.

He activated the Cultivation Technique growth plan again.

Activation successful.

The Cultivation Technique, Profound Yellow Heart Refining Art, has started its Hosting service.

Ding…

With this “ding” System notification sound, Jiang Li’s heart was in his throat.

He was really afraid that the dog Cultivation Technique would launch another demon-hunting operation.

It had only been a few days since his fame died down, and he didn’t want to become famous again so quickly.

System, please be more sensible.

It’s not easy for the host, don’t make things worse.

Perhaps hearing Jiang Li’s muttering, the mechanical electronic voice sounded synchronously.

Ding, the Cultivation Technique, Profound Yellow Heart Refining Art, is immersed in the concept of promoting Righteousness, in a great mood, temporary Cultivation efficiency +50%.

Jiang Li was somewhat pleasantly surprised.

This time, the dog Cultivation Technique didn’t play any tricks; instead, it very obediently performed Hosting Cultivation.

Rare.

The next second.

Jiang Li’s body was taken over by the Cultivation Technique.

He assumed a Cultivation posture.

With each breath, Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi surged in like a tide, constantly circulating through his Meridians, transforming into pure magic power, and merging into his Dantian.

His Cultivation began to advance rapidly.

The magic power in his Dantian became increasingly profound.

As pure as Colored Glaze.

The purer the magic power, the deeper one’s foundation, making it easier to overcome Bottlenecks when challenging higher Realms in the future. More critically, high-quality magic power would, in turn, nourish the Physical Body, causing Aptitude to slowly improve.

Compared to the Returning Heart Sutra, the transformed Profound Yellow Heart Refining Art was undoubtedly the most top-tier Qi Refining Cultivation Technique.

…

Time passed.

Three days flew by in an instant.

For these three days, Jiang Li’s body did not move a single step.

He maintained highly efficient Cultivation throughout.

His Cultivation advanced little by little.

Until this moment.

Crack—

A soft sound came from deep within his Dantian.

The Bottleneck from Qi Refinement Third Level to Qi Refinement Fourth Level broke without effort.

His magic power surged significantly out of nowhere.

Even his Physical Body became stronger under the cleansing of Spiritual Qi.

His essence, Qi, and spirit were full.

As if reborn.

Ding, this Hosting service has officially ended.

Jiang Li regained control of his body.

A broad smile spread across his face.

“Qi Refinement Fourth Level. The crisis of the undercover optimization plan is temporarily resolved. It really has to be with a cheat. Three months of Breakthrough time compressed directly to three days. It’s too terrifying. The System is powerful!”

Jiang Li cheered loudly.

He gave the System a thumbs up.

If the System could always be like today, not playing tricks and just focusing on Cultivation, he could lie low until the end of time.

Lie low for a thousand years, then quietly amaze everyone.

After familiarizing himself with the surging magic power, Jiang Li once again immersed himself in Cultivation.

He began to study the new entry that came with the Profound Yellow Heart Refining Art, Righteous Shield.

Jiang Li quickly formed a hand seal.

As his magic power circulated, two golden shields merged into one, forming a massive shield.

Runes flowed on the shield.

It was incredibly mystical.

“With my magic power, this Guardian Shield can probably last for 10 minutes and can block attacks below Qi Refinement Seventh Level.”

Jiang Li made a judgment.

The Righteous Shield could be considered a Spell, driven by magic power, and its strength was outstanding among Qi Refinement Stage Spells.

Of course.

This was not the correct way to use the Righteous Shield.

The correct way should be to drive it with the vast Righteous Qi of the Profound Yellow Heart Refining Art.

As long as there was vast Righteous Qi in one’s heart, the Guardian Shield would not break and could continuously exist.

And the Profound Yellow Heart Refining Art was Righteousness itself.

The vast Righteous Qi was simply inexhaustible.

Righteous Shield: As long as there is vast Righteous Qi, I will never break.

Profound Yellow Heart Refining Art: As long as the Righteous Shield doesn’t break, I will continuously generate Righteous Qi.

A perfect bug exploit.

This was the correct usage of this entry.

With this trump card, as long as he didn’t encounter an existence that could instantly kill him, his survival rate would be maximized.

As an undercover agent, this was extremely important.

…

Not long after.

Jiang Li, who was engrossed in Cultivation, once again received a visitor notification.

He opened the Formation.

And went out to greet him.

The visitor was Elder Zhang Song, who had given the sermon before.

“Elder Zhang, why have you come? Please, come in quickly. My humble abode is simple. If there is any lack of hospitality, I hope you will forgive me.”

Zhang Song smiled.

He waved his hand, declining Jiang Li’s hospitable gesture.

“No need to fuss. I’m here to deliver resources to you. You exposed three Yinkui Sect undercover agents this time and even persuaded them to abandon darkness for light, allowing the Holy Land to obtain much valuable intelligence. Your merit is great, and the Holy Land has decided to commend you.”

As he spoke.

Zhang Song handed over a Storage Pouch.

His admiration for Jiang Li was evident.

Not only did Jiang Li’s belief in eradicating demons and upholding the Dao align with his preferences, but his performance in terms of Heart-Nature was also outstanding.

He was well aware of how tempting the Talent Cultivation Plan was for Outer Sect Disciples.

And Jiang Li hadn’t inquired about the situation for so many days, nor had he publicized it everywhere. He had always been quietly Cultivating in his Immortal Cave, showing his steady character.

His evaluation of Jiang Li rose even higher.

Upon hearing this.

Jiang Li’s face lit up with joy.

He knew all too well how important Cultivation resources were to a Cultivator.

If Yuan Li hadn’t withheld his undercover deposit, forcing him to constantly work to earn Spirit Stones, how could he have only reached Qi Refinement Second Level in three years?

Even with the System’s Hosting now, his Cultivation was advancing by leaps and bounds, but if supplemented with Medicinal Pills, his Cultivation efficiency could be raised by several more levels.

“Thank you for your trouble, Elder.”

Jiang Li took the Storage Pouch and thanked him.

Zhang Song chuckled: “Next, I’ll tell you something about the Talent Cultivation Plan.”

“Understood.” Jiang Li listened intently.

“After my persistent efforts against various difficulties, the Holy Land has decided to grant you an opportunity, but you still need to meet the standards to be selected.”

Zhang Song’s expression was solemn.

“First, your Cultivation must at least reach Qi Refinement Seventh Level.”

“Second, you need to pass the first half of the Wenxin Forest, with a minimum requirement of taking thirty steps.”

“These are the relaxed thresholds the Holy Land has specifically set, considering your weak foundation. If you cannot meet these thresholds, then no matter how much I push for you, it’s impossible for the Holy Land to waste a large amount of resources to Cultivate you for nothing.”

“You are currently Qi Refinement Third… huh? Qi Refinement Fourth Level?”

Zhang Song was somewhat surprised.

When he lectured in the Preaching Hall, Jiang Li had clearly just entered Qi Refinement Third Level. How many days had passed since then? He had actually advanced to Qi Refinement Fourth Level.

Jiang Li humbly said: “A fortunate advancement. Ever since I understood my own beliefs, I found myself increasingly compatible with my Cultivation Technique, and my Cultivation speed has been growing daily.”

Zhang Song was greatly astonished.

“What Qi Refining Cultivation Technique are you Cultivating?”

“Returning Heart Sutra.”

Hiss…

Zhang Song grabbed Jiang Li’s wrist and carefully sensed it, a hint of shock flashing in his eyes.

“Remarkable. That you can understand the Returning Heart Sutra to such an extent, you are not far from an Epiphany. The purity of your magic power even far surpasses that of a Late Stage Qi Refining Cultivator.”

Zhang Song was full of admiration.

His evaluation of Jiang Li rose again.

This Jiang Li’s Aptitude might not be outstanding, but his Comprehension Ability definitely reached the level of a top Genius.

Even without him, he might still have a chance to join the Talent Cultivation Plan.

After some thought.

Zhang Song advised: “I see you haven’t Cultivated any Spells yet, have you? With your Comprehension Ability and the purity of your Spiritual Qi, I recommend you choose a Spell called Dragon Slaying Sword. This will be very beneficial for you to join the Talent Cultivation Plan.”

“Thank you for your guidance, Elder.”

Jiang Li’s expression stirred.

Currently, apart from the Righteous Shield, he truly had no means of offense.

Learning an offensive Spell was imperative.