Chapter 146

Chapter 146: Immortal Cultivation Inheritance from Tens of Thousands of Years Ago, Water and Fire Complement each other

. “The origins of this Lihuo Cauldron are surprisingly ancient.”

After receiving the inheritance, Lu Qing gained a deeper understanding of the cauldron’s origins.

The Lihuo Cauldron originated from the Lihuo Sect, a cultivation sect tens of thousands of years ago. It was forged by the combined efforts of the entire sect to form its spiritual treasure.

Later, due to a cataclysmic event, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth declined, spiritual materials became extinct, and conflicts broke out among the various sects over resources.

It was during a war between the Lihuo Sect and another cultivation sect that the Lihuo Cauldron was damaged in the most violent collision with the other sect’s spiritual treasure.

The battle was extremely brutal.

Not only was the Lihuo Cauldron damaged, but the spiritual formation within it collapsed, reducing it to its original form.

The Lihuo Sect itself was also annihilated, its entirety uprooted and annihilated, with only a few disciples escaping.

The Lihuo Cauldron was also taken away by the sect’s son, who eventually fled the country, eventually hiding in a secret cave built by the sect, where he lingered for the day.

However, the sect’s son eventually passed away in the cave due to his injuries. He,

along with the Lihuo Cauldron, remained in the cave until tens of thousands of years later, when it was discovered by Wei Shanhai and Wang Cangyi.

As for the legacy contained within the cauldron, it was also left behind by the Lihuo Sect’s son.

“Spiritual energy, immortal cultivation sects… I never imagined that tens of thousands of years ago, a strange energy called spiritual energy existed in this world, and that cultivation methods were widespread, the legendary immortal cultivation techniques.”

“Unfortunately, spiritual energy is so scarce now. Even if I had acquired this immortal cultivation technique, it would be of little use,”

Lu Qing lamented.

The Lihuo Sect’s son had left behind numerous immortal cultivation techniques within the Lihuo Cauldron, even the sect’s most powerful technique, the [Nanming Lihuo Jue], which only the sect’s lineage could practice.

However, all of these cultivation methods, without exception, require the absorption and refinement of spiritual energy in order to strengthen themselves.

In today’s world, spiritual energy is scarce, rendering these cultivation methods, no matter how excellent or powerful, useless. The

cost-effectiveness of cultivation is far inferior to that of martial arts.

After all, martial arts practitioners who reach the Xiantian realm are equally powerful, not much less so than cultivators of the same level.

Furthermore, the primordial energy of heaven and earth is different from spiritual energy. While it may not be as magical as spiritual energy, it is more abundant and ubiquitous.

Therefore, even after obtaining the cultivation method, Lu Qing had no intention of switching to another path.

“Although I can’t practice the cultivation method, some of the minor techniques passed down are still very useful to me.”

For example, the weapon and alchemy techniques found in them are very valuable for Lu Qing.

The Lihuo Sect takes the word “Lihuo” as its name, which suggests the depth of its research on the way of fire.

In fact, in addition to the immense power of their techniques, the Lihuo Sect also excels in weapon and alchemy.

Otherwise, they wouldn’t have been able to forge such a miraculous artifact as the Lihuo Cauldron.

Lu Qing originally studied medicine, and this alchemy technique would greatly enhance his medical knowledge.

As for weapon refining…

his sword had been damaged during his earlier battle with the burly man,

forcing him to engage in a fistfight.

This made Lu Qing realize the importance of a good weapon.

If his sword had been sturdy enough, defeating the burly man wouldn’t have required such a great effort.

His swordsmanship alone would have been enough.

Now that he had this weapon refining technique, he could attempt to forge a truly precious sword of his own.

Furthermore, the methods of harnessing spiritual power found in the inheritance were very inspiring to him.

Perhaps he could develop a technique specifically for cultivating spiritual power.

In the silence, Lu Qing quietly sorted through his newly acquired inheritance, contemplating his own path of cultivation.

By the time he’d almost finished, he was suddenly awakened by a powerful wave outside.

He opened his eyes and discovered the source of the wave: his master.

A strange aura was emanating from his master’s body.

From his left side, white mist and water vapor billowed, while from his right, a red light shone, a vibrant aura.

Between his hands, a red and white vortex slowly swirled, intertwining and reflecting each other in a seamless, almost magical, effect.

The others, contemplating their cultivation techniques, were also awakened by the movement.

Their eyes widened at the sight.

Wei Shanhai, in particular, was astonished, unable to help but exclaim, “Water and fire blending! How is this possible?”

Water and fire blending?

Lu Qing’s mind stirred, and he instantly activated his supernatural powers, looking towards his master.

Within the rich red light of his supernatural powers, several notes emerged from his master’s body.

[Chen Songqing: A highly skilled physician with a kind heart and a respected reputation. A very good, veteran physician.] Cultivation

: Peak of the Initial Innate Realm, possessing both water and fire attributed Qi.

Possessing the power of merit, he can avoid misfortune and enjoy profound blessings.

His comprehension is astonishing, having grasped a glimpse of the innate realm.

He has comprehended the principle of the synergy between water and fire, mastering both types of innate Qi. Their integration and synergy have dramatically increased his cultivation speed and power.

“Master is truly a true genius in cultivation,”

Lu Qing exclaimed, observing the note that appeared on his master’s body.

Originally, Master practiced a water-attributed innate technique left by Li Weitian, and his innate Qi was also water-attributed.

Unexpectedly, in this underground cave, he had comprehended the principle of the synergy between water and fire, mastering yet another attributed Qi.

Furthermore, the two Qi not only did not conflict, but they integrated and complemented each other, increasing their power and even their cultivation speed.

Everyone in the cave had lost their focus on cultivation, their eyes fixed intently on the old doctor who had manifested a strange vision.

Wei Xinghe, Ma Gu, and the others vaguely sensed something from the visions displayed by the old doctor.

But whenever they tried to grasp that inspiration, it always eluded them.

Even when the visions faded and the old doctor opened his eyes, none of them could grasp the insight.

“Why are you all looking at me like that?”

The old doctor, opening his eyes, was startled to see that everyone except Lu Qing was staring intently at him, and he thought something was amiss.

“Doctor Chen, what were you cultivating just now?”

Wei Shanhai asked impatiently.

Fellow Xiantian Realm cultivator, he was completely stunned by the water and fire aura emanating from the old doctor.

“Nothing much. Just now, while comprehending the strange meaning of this cauldron, I had a realization, and I began practicing another technique I’d previously comprehended,” the old doctor said with a smile.

“I saw the alternation of water and fire in you just now. You can actually cultivate two completely opposite Xiantian Qi simultaneously?”

Wei Shanhai exclaimed in disbelief.

“It was just a lucky break, I realized a little bit about the intergeneration and mutual restraint of the five elements.”

Wei Shanhai’s eyes widened even more, and he no longer had the demeanor of a powerful Xiantian realm expert.

(End of this chapter)