Chapter 249

Chapter 249: The Power of Magnetic Field, Secret Dialogue, and Great Opportunity

“Give me this divine weapon?”

Wei Zi’an was stunned as Lu Qing handed him the long black staff.

“Yes, you’re the only one here who wields a staff. This divine weapon is perfect for you,” Lu Qing said with a smile.

“But… it’s too expensive,” Wei Zi’an hesitated.

It wasn’t that Wei Zi’an didn’t want it, but divine weapons were simply too valuable.

You have to know that in the entire Wei family, only the ancestor had a divine weapon. Even his father, the head of the family, didn’t have one.

Now that Lu Qing was actually offering him a divine weapon, Wei Zi’an hesitated.

“Whatever. It’s free anyway, so why not use it? You’re the only one here who’s skilled in staff techniques. I’ll give it to anyone else. Take it.”

Lu Qing placed the staff in Wei Zi’an’s hand.

Seeing Lu Qing’s words, Wei Zi’an had no choice but to accept it.

Yet, his expression remained somewhat dazed, as if he couldn’t believe he had so easily possessed a divine weapon.

Feeling the cool, comfortable feel of the long staff, he almost wondered if he was dreaming.

“However, while a divine weapon is wonderful, at your current level, you’re not yet capable of unleashing its full power. For now, it’s best to focus on cultivating your Qi and blood to familiarize yourself with it. It’s not advisable to use it against enemies just yet. Only when you reach the inner realm, will this divine weapon truly be a significant aid to you.”

Lu Qing warned Wei Zian, observing his eagerness to let go of it.

Divine weapons are truly extraordinary; even the most basic ones possess hints of magical instruments.

With Wei Zian’s current level of cultivation, he wasn’t yet capable of controlling them.

“I’ll remember that,” Wei Zian replied solemnly, his expression stern.

Ma Gu, who was driving the carriage, smiled upon hearing the words from the carriage.

Wei Zian was his only direct disciple, and as their master, he was naturally delighted to have obtained a divine weapon.

“By the way, Ah Qing, what kind of power did you unleash during your earlier battle with the leader of the Liuyun Sect? It seemed quite bizarre,”

the old doctor suddenly asked after Lu Qing finished explaining his story to Wei Zi’an.

He was still quite astonished by the strength displayed during the battle between Lu Qing and Mo Zhen.

Previously, he hadn’t dared to speak to the sword-wielding man, an outsider, but now he could finally ask.

“That’s a power I only mastered a few days ago.” Lu Qing extended his hand, a faint yellow glow emanating from it. “I once obtained a treasure, and with the recent changes in the world, I have refined a portion of it, gaining this power.”

Lu Qing then turned his hand and gently pressed it downward.

The people in the carriage suddenly felt an invisible force pressing down on them, making them feel heavier.

Of course, Lu Qing only allowed them to feel it slightly, not exerting too much force, as otherwise the horses would have been unable to bear it.

“This power…” The old doctor’s eyes flickered with surprise.

He could sense that this heaviness was not an illusion; it was a real, tangible weight growing on his body.

“This is the force of primordial magnetism, a type of earth-elemental force, similar to gravity, except that it’s under the disciple’s control and can be redirected at will.”

Lu Qing raised his palm slightly, and the group felt the force shift instantly, lifting them upward, almost as if they were about to float.

“Primordial magnetism? The power you possess is truly miraculous. It’s a rare power among earth-elemental forces. Even those who cultivate earth-elemental Qi and have reached the level of Xiantian Dacheng or above might not be able to master it.”

The old doctor exclaimed in amazement after feeling it.

The others were even more astonished.

Xiaoyan, in particular, was stunned. “Brother, Xiaoyan feels so light. If she gets any lighter, will she be able to fly?”

“It’s not that easy, but if Xiaoyan wants to learn to fly, there are ways,” Lu Qing said with a smile.

“Xiaoyan can really learn to fly?” The little girl’s eyes widened even further.

Wei Zian also looked over in disbelief.

A person could actually fly? As far as he knew, even those at the Xiantian Realm couldn’t fly.

The old doctor’s mind flickered, as if something had occurred to him.

“However, learning to fly isn’t so easy. It requires a lot of hardship. Do you still want to learn?” Lu Qing asked seriously.

“Xiaoyan wants to learn!” the little girl exclaimed immediately, without hesitation.

“Very well, starting tomorrow, I’ll begin teaching you the art of flight.” Lu Qing smiled.

Originally, he had planned to teach Xiaoyan a few days later, once they reached Zhongzhou and were free from the constant travel.

But his discovery at the Liuyun Sect changed his mind.

With such a rare item as the Nine Nether Ice Spirit Liquid in hand, Xiaoyan’s training could begin sooner.

“Ah Qing, have you decided to teach Xiaoyan?” the old doctor asked.

“Yes, Master, I found something in the Liuyun Sect’s treasure house that I’m going to use to aid Xiaoyan’s practice,” Lu Qing said.

The old doctor nodded,

but he also felt a little curious.

He had previously raised the issue of Xiaoyan’s cultivation several times, but Lu Qing had always declined, saying the time was not right.

Now that Xiaoyan was finally ready to practice, he wondered what method Lu Qing would teach her.

Overhearing this, Wei Zi’an realized that Lu Qing had been using the promise of flying as a lure to pique Xiaoyan’s interest in cultivation.

It seemed that the so-called method of flying must have been invented by him.

The carriage moved forward at a leisurely pace, occasionally jolting over the uneven ground.

The old doctor, exhausted from the continuous battles, closed his eyes for a moment to rest and recuperate.

Wei Zi’an and Xiaoyan, observing this, also fell silent.

Lu Qing, possessing a rare treasure constantly nourishing his body, felt no fatigue.

However, seeing the silence in the carriage, he too closed his eyes and immersed himself in the acupoint between his eyebrows.

Within this acupoint, the Earth Spirit Pearl occupied the very center of the acupoint space. Like an earthy yellow star, it exuded a heavy and majestic aura, rotating very slowly, surrounded by five balls of light of varying colors.

A tiny but profoundly mysterious soul talisman sat at the very center of the Earth Spirit Pearl, controlling everything within the acupoint space.

Lu Qing sensed that the Earth Spirit Pearl, emitting a heavy and majestic aura, was rotating slowly.

But every time it turned, it was like a millstone, grinding away the impurities within his body. This

allowed his physical and spiritual strength to increase.

Through this constant improvement, the strength of his physical and spiritual power had more than doubled compared to when he left Jiuli Village.

Lu Qing estimated that with his current strength, he wouldn’t need to use any other trump cards; relying solely on his physical energy and blood, he could easily defeat the old woman from the Zheng family.

Similarly, the increase in his spiritual power had further enhanced Lu Qing’s control over the refining of the Earth Spirit Pearl.

He had already refined most of it, and the day of complete refinement and complete control was not far off.

His increased control over the Earth Spirit Pearl also allowed him to gain a deeper understanding of the abilities of this earth-based treasure.

Within the Liuyun Sect, he had utilized the power of Yuan Magnetism, one of these abilities.

Yuan Magnetism was so mysterious that even Lu Qing couldn’t fully explain its nature.

To draw a true analogy, he felt it was a bit like controlling gravity.

However, the Yuan Magnetism he could currently control wasn’t particularly strong.

He estimated that it could only restrain powerful individuals who had just reached the Xiantian stage. Once Mo Zhen, who had previously reached the Xiantian minor stage, unleashed his power, he would be unable to restrain him.

Furthermore, the range was limited, only a ten-zhang radius.

Considering Lu Qing’s strength, this wasn’t a killer move, but it was a very useful ability for clearing out enemy troops.

Of course, if he completely refined the Earth Spirit Pearl and could tap into a greater power of primordial magnetism, this ability would become a truly formidable killer move.

“I sense that in just ten days or so, my physical and spiritual strength will reach their limits again.

That would be around the time I arrived in Zhongzhou.

I wonder if I’ll find the opportunity that’s right for me there. If not, I’ll just break through and enter the Xiantian realm,”

Lu Qing pondered silently.

His strength had long been such that he could enter the Xiantian realm at any moment.

However, some intuition told him that now wasn’t the right time for a breakthrough, which had kept him suppressing his progress.

Furthermore, his subsequent acquisition of the Earth Spirit Pearl allowed his physical and spiritual strength to break through their limits once again, allowing them to continue to grow. This allowed him to further postpone his breakthrough.

Now, his physical and spiritual strength was almost reaching its limits again.

Moreover, Lu Qing could sense that this time he was aiming for true perfection.

Even if he acquired more powerful elixirs and treasures in the future, they likely wouldn’t be enough to further elevate his physical body and spirit.

To grow further, he had to enter the innate realm.

Therefore, he decided that after his physical and spiritual strength reached their limits again, if the mysterious opportunity still offered no clues, he would break through.

While opportunity is crucial in the path of cultivation, a relentless and diligent spirit is equally crucial.

As the saying goes, “try again and again, and you’ll reach your limit.”

He had repeatedly suppressed his realm, and if he continued to suppress it, it would likely undermine his faith in cultivation. Flirting   over one thing while neglecting another, and worrying about gains and losses,

were also major taboos in cultivation. Hesitating and wavering   over the elusive promise of opportunity would only harm him. Upon realizing this, Lu Qing’s mind suddenly became clear.   Even the spiritual power within the acupoint between his eyebrows became more active, taking on an inexplicable, inexplicable meaning.   Lu Qing was momentarily stunned, then a sudden realization dawned on him.   ”I never thought that just figuring out a little problem, and making a decision, would trigger a small epiphany, allowing my spiritual energy to become purer and more vibrant.   It seems the ancient saying to constantly examine oneself is truly a wise one.”   With this moment of enlightenment, Lu Qing became even more resolute in his decision.   Time flew by, and after nearly two hours of driving, the sky began to darken.   Lu Qing and his companions happened to pass by a village and rented a house from a wealthy farmer for their rest. Just as Lu Qing   and his companions were busy preparing their accommodations for the night…   Somewhere in a mysterious place.   This place, with towering mountains and ancient temples, cascading clouds and waterfalls, and cranes soaring around, it resembled a true immortal realm.   Halfway up one of the most majestic peaks, before a magnificent palace, lay a vast plaza.   At that moment, in the square, an elderly man in a white robe, with a high bun and a snow-white hair and beard, resembling an immortal, gazed at the flowing clouds before him with an inscrutable expression, his thoughts unsettled. Not   long after, footsteps were heard, and a tall, stout elder with black hair and beard, dressed in a black Taoist robe, approached.   ”Brother, what are you thinking about?”   ”I’m wondering, now that the world outside has changed and spiritual energy has reappeared, should our lineage prepare to enter the world?”   ”Brother, is the time right?” the black-bearded, black-haired elder was startled, then exclaimed happily.   ”Our time hasn’t arrived yet.” The sage-like elder shook his head. “Although the world has changed, its laws are still evolving and haven’t yet been perfected. If we go out, not only will we not gain opportunities, but we might even be suppressed by the laws, damaging our foundation.”   ”But you just said…” the black-bearded, black-haired elder asked doubtfully.   ”It’s true that the time for us to enter the world hasn’t arrived yet, but the opportunity for those little ones below is about to arrive.”   An inexplicable aura appeared in the eyes of the sage-like old man as he gazed towards the heavens.   ”If my calculations are correct, in at most half a month, the laws of the outer world will have evolved to a certain point.   Then, the first great opportunity between heaven and earth will appear. Whoever seizes this opportunity will become a true child of destiny.   They will lay the strongest foundation for their own immortal path and gain a real advantage in this great struggle.”

” Becoming an immortal or a patriarch in the future wouldn’t be impossible.”

“So that’s the case, Senior Brother? What great opportunity is that?”

the black-bearded, black-haired elder asked, startled.

“I don’t know exactly what that opportunity is. I’ve only gained this little insight based on the ancient texts left by our ancestors and my own calculations.

According to our ancestors’ records, every time the heaven and earth undergo a major transformation, a great opportunity is born. It’s not fixed; only when the opportunity truly appears will people know what it truly is.”

The sage-like elder sighed.

“Can’t we seize this opportunity?” the black-bearded, black-haired elder asked.

“No.” The sage-like elder shook his head. “The heaven and earth are spiritual and won’t allow all opportunities to be monopolized by anyone. This is an opportunity prepared by heaven and earth for young cultivators.

With the cultivation level of old men like us, if we were to go out, we would be immediately suppressed by the laws of heaven and earth. By then, our foundation would be damaged, and even if we seized the opportunity, it would be a loss.”

(End of Chapter)