I can’t help but look down at my foot with frustration; specifically, my shoe that is stuck in this weird, sticky substance.
The first thing I do is identify what exactly I’ve stepped in.
My scan informs me it’s just a residue left on the top of a naturally occurring Moss in the forest. What’s most interesting about it, is that it’s a cooperative action between it and small predator creatures.
This moss grows best on top of prey trails, which are a little more clea...
2021-12-06 04:16:42 +0000 UTC
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Hi all,
I’ll be postponing the chapter until tomorrow evening, as I had underestimated how much I would need to consider for the jungle challenge.
Look forward to the upcoming chapter, as it’s sure to be an interesting one.
2021-12-05 02:33:37 +0000 UTC
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The guard's eyes observe me, clearly expecting pain, but with a slight hint of hope.
I begin by centering myself, taking a deep breath to call my nerves. As the air comes inside, I can feel the Qi enter my body, rising through my lower, middle, and finally my upper dantian.
From there, the Qi moves through my meridians, up the myriad of channels, both natural and created, before reaching the tips of my skin. It is at this point that I can see the slight glow of light that appeared...
2021-12-02 04:43:43 +0000 UTC
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I’ve just reached the first level of Qi condensation.
An average cultivator that reaches this level would have the strength of 10 men. I already had the strength of 15 to 20 men before I elevated to this. Case in point, I could easily lift that massive bear on the way up the mountain.
Now?
It’s easily been doubled. Only doubled, because the purpose of Qi Condensation isn’t to increase raw strength. It’s only a byproduct.
One of the more interesting thi...
2021-11-28 05:26:29 +0000 UTC
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Remaining in the fetal position, I can still feel the spiritual sense of the guards wash over me.
As time has passed, and their emotions have settled, it appears they’re doing the smart thing and ascertaining what is going on with me.
This is quite bad for me.
With the level of the sense that they haven me, as well as the situation that they saw in front of them, it will be clear to them I have some sort of self-healing ability. They will also be able to tell that I haven...
2021-11-25 04:06:24 +0000 UTC
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Am I willing to deal with immense amounts of pain and struggle to achieve higher levels of power?
This is the question that remains after considering my options. Obviously, after discovering that I can use these channels to access the upper area, I tried to see if there’s any way to mitigate the pain at all.
I find the complete opposite.
If I increase the pain and widen them even further, flooding them and all my dantians with Qi, I could reach even larger peaks o...
2021-11-21 03:45:42 +0000 UTC
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Immediately after making the decision to start my cultivation journey here, I begin looking for a house that I could hide up in to complete it.
I quickly find one that my scanning informs me is uninhabited. Luckily for me, it is normal for cultivators to stay in one of these houses and meditate/cultivate before starting their journey.
So, this won’t be strange to the guards here.
The house is clearly a simple dwelling. One with only a few candles, some mats to sleep on, an...
2021-11-18 04:00:02 +0000 UTC
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Hi all,
Just wanted to give you guys an update on the posting schedule change I had mentioned in the latest chapter.
I'll be changing the release days to Wednesday and Saturday, as that will give me a bit more flexibility with my new work schedule.
Thanks for always being so understanding!
2021-11-17 00:54:42 +0000 UTC
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Sprinting through the dark alleys of the city, I avoid all eyes and the slightest hints of spiritual centers. In conjunction with my other scans, I use it to determine the best way to reach the teleporter within a timely manner.
Not much time later, I arrive at the edge of the alleyways. For the next several kilometres, the streets are relatively open with markets installs all around.
Farther out than that, there are even more areas where merchants and nobles alike converse and me...
2021-11-14 02:41:34 +0000 UTC
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Hi all,
It looks like my work schedule has peramantly changed so I’ll be working later. I’ll have to shift the days around a bit to compensate. With that said, the chapter for yesterday will be completed by the end of today.
Sorry about the inconvenience!
2021-11-13 06:18:33 +0000 UTC
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*Author Note*
Sorry about the late chapter. Had an extremely late day at work yesterday and couldn't work on the book. Managed to work on it a bit this morning and adjust it during the day.
Here's the chapter and hope you like it!
*End Author Note*
The Boundless Healing technique.
The only cultivation method, that has no restrictions at the later levels to resurrecting someone. Even the strongest healing methods have restrictions,...
2021-11-10 17:17:24 +0000 UTC
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As I can look at the array of experiences before me, I can’t help but wonder how long this will take.
From what I can see, it doesn’t look like there’s an end to the number of methods around me. And my scan won’t tell me how many are left or coming up. All I can do is just go through this.
Moving from one experience to the next, seeing things I could have never imagined being performed by my ethereal self. And as I leave each one, being able to take a tiny piece of what th...
2021-11-06 02:58:52 +0000 UTC
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I can still see the glow of the word from the book in my eyes, even in the darkness of the space.
Cultivation.
As its light dims, it is replaced by a Void with a single light in the distance.
Strangely enough, this place is reminiscent of the soul space that I had encountered previously. A brief scan reveals that I’m not far off, as I am currently in a world space created and within the book. A sub dimension/space of sorts.
With nowhere else to go or move, I begin a ...
2021-11-03 02:32:17 +0000 UTC
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*Author Note*
Wow. This was a tough one. The pacing and tone is a little rough, so if you have any suggestions, let me know in the comments!
*End Author Note*
My eyes widen as I fully expect to see the thunderous booms of cultivators rushing over here.
But nothing happens.
The scan surrounding my body gives me an indication of why.
Another privacy field?
Somewhat, but it’s on a completely different level.
A look ou...
2021-10-31 03:25:23 +0000 UTC
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Hi all,
Sorry for the short notice, but I’ll need to postpone the chapter for today to tomorrow instead.
There are some aspects I’ll need to hone in on to make it work well and I want to take my time on it.
Thanks for always being so understanding!
2021-10-30 00:55:03 +0000 UTC
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My paranoia grows, as this seems like the perfect time for my cultivation method to come into play.
Before I approach the old man, I use my scan to verify the probability of such a thing. I’m a bit surprised to find that because of the speed and efficiency of my healing rats, as well as the ones from the city's groups, it was only a matter of time before this was done.
It was part of the reason that my scan wanted me to heal at every opportunity, to reach this moment.
Whil...
2021-10-27 03:07:53 +0000 UTC
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My mind pours over the information flooding into me from my scan. The star renewal flower is an extremely rare 10 pedaled flower that grows in deep, jungle-like, spiritual beast territory. Knowledge about where it grows is rare because uses for it have not been publicly determined at this time.
Its name comes from its appearance, as well as the fact it seems to periodically bloom at night. In addition, it has the tendency to bring lightning bugs around it when it blooms. Only problem is...
2021-10-23 02:43:43 +0000 UTC
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The cultivator rushing to senior song arrives at her side quickly. His voice has a hurried tone, but at a level that no one can hear.
Of course, I have my scan, so I’m able to know what he says.
“The Alchemist’s guild wants him in the outer court and has their eye on this. Elder Ro asks to not put him in a bad position by doing anything outside the rules.”
Immediately at these words her face twists up, buts nods understandingly. It’s clear that she has some kind of...
2021-10-20 03:00:11 +0000 UTC
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Time seems to stretch abnormally as the old cultivator woman’s and my eyes lock onto each other.
I quickly remember in this culture, staring so intently at your elders and not moving your eyes away is exceptionally rude.
By this time, she’s already moved her eyes away, and the damage is done. I can see the slight shaking of her head before she does so. She seems to be quite magnanimous for the standard of cultivators in this world.
That would make sense, as something...
2021-10-16 03:00:52 +0000 UTC
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The new concerns that have come up occupy my mind.
The world keeps turning, though.
The cultivator is still explaining different things that are going on, mostly in the realm of explaining the different tests that will come up and what they mean for everyone.
One thing he says catches my attention.
“… Keep in mind that once you complete the spirit root test, you start off immediately as that rank. As of that moment, make sure to act befitting your rank in our sect....
2021-10-13 02:57:42 +0000 UTC
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As I can see Tai Ye shuffle over to me, only one question comes to mind.
What type of complicated thing must have Gong found out that she couldn’t send over to me through the mental connection?
Being out in the open, I feel unsure about the content that she’s going to be showing to me out here.
“Should we be having this done out here?”
And I send that worry over to her.
She assures me it’s fine, as many other major players already know...
2021-10-09 03:16:10 +0000 UTC
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When a person enters a new area, their first reaction is usually to take a look around.
In contrast, a person who’s worried about threats will focus on that first. After experiencing the weight of the gates, I was no exception to this.
When I finally managed to get out of threat analysis mode, the sights I saw in this outer court shocked me.
Across the sky float small spiritual beasts, in the shape of birds and other animals.
Some are reminiscent of the paper lantern...
2021-10-06 03:53:24 +0000 UTC
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Morning seems to come quickly, is there are even fewer people around me to give the concoction to. Being so close to the finish line, many of the groups that stuck around had enough energy just to push on through and finish already.
Most of the people that are left, are those who are too weak and were already relying on the concoction to get this far, or like to be on the safe side, and use the concoction to guarantee that they will make it there without issue and in a larger group.
...
2021-10-02 03:03:32 +0000 UTC
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As I gaze at these three men, I begin to realize what had ticked me off to them being different.
The first note is that there’s an older man with them. Likely in his 40s. A man of that age will almost never go on an application run with an established sect like this. He’s far past the age when normally one would be accepted, but he still chosen to take the chance.
Adding to that, is the fact that there’s a wealthier young man there, that to my eyes, is obviously of the noble...
2021-09-29 12:28:14 +0000 UTC
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*Author Note*
Thanks again for your understanding!
As a reward, here is a larger than average chapter :D
*End Author Note*
I can hear loud scolding as I continue up the steps. There’s a crowd near one of the camp areas surrounding the alchemy cauldron area. Moving through the crowd, I can see that some people that I invited later on, that didn’t initially join the group, are being berated for not initially accepting my offer.
Already some...
2021-09-25 21:36:36 +0000 UTC
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Hi all,
Hope your Friday is going well!
Sadly, the chapter for today will be delayed to tomorrow evening. It appears my Internet is down until tomorrow, which means no chapter uploading for me from my computer (as this was typed on my phone).
Sorry about the inconvenience and if there any other delays, I’ll put it in the comment section below!
Thanks for for always being so supportive!!!
Note: If the delays get ridiculous, I’ll just type...
2021-09-24 23:27:37 +0000 UTC
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As Ming and Yan approach me from behind, I turn in their direction.
Before they can even say anything, I already draw two cups for them. They looked shocked, as it is clear they were expecting to ask as well.
I look them both meaningfully in the eyes before giving them an explanation.
“You two and I are already part of the same group, so there’s no need for such words between us. Simply let me know when you’re tired and we can go from there.”
I can see the emot...
2021-09-22 02:59:17 +0000 UTC
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All are remaining silent, as the liquid pours down the exhausted young man’s throat.
My breath catches in mine, when he starts coughs from drinking too quickly. Some people step back, assuming the drink to be flawed.
I hurriedly assist him and tell him to slow down, despite his excitement.
Once he slows down everyone’s heart seems to settle down and realize it was just a mistake on his part. All that’s left after this, is a waiting game which only takes 2 minutes...
2021-09-18 02:55:56 +0000 UTC
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Staring out at the cauldron in front of me, I can’t help but grin widely, as I think of all the people this will be able to help. Specifically, the thoughts of overturning his system where people don’t normally help each other, gives me a strange form of delight.
Of course, I know that this really isn’t overturning anything. The test after this one will probably be just as selfish and competitive as the others were.
But at the very least, I will have made a diff...
2021-09-15 02:53:01 +0000 UTC
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*Author Note*
Full Chapter is in!
*Author Note End*
With my arm still splayed out in a T-pose, I become starkly aware that I have to be careful in how I present myself from this point.
People watching me now assume that this is some type of training or meditation. Well humorous to me it might be best if I play it off but only if there's actual benefits to this.
Using my scan, I'm able to see that there are some benefits, but only if they pract...
2021-09-11 02:21:22 +0000 UTC
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