956 Invitation (1/2)
East Dragon University, district five, dormitories.
Fang Yuan sat cross-legged. Circulating his cultivation technique, he swallowed the dense energy particles and moved them quickly throughout his body. Soon, he broke through to another level.
”I'm finally at level five Mystic…” He sighed.
Since he had divided his attention and the environment was unfavorable, he had spent twenty days to reach ancient cultivation's Qi Refinement perfection. He almost lost to Wu Wudi. He would have turned into a laughing stock among Demon Gods.
”But I'm merely a cheater. Wu Wudi is a true cultivation genius. He only spent twenty-seven days to advance to level five. Within the span of a few years, he made it to level fourteen. He's almost at the point where he can form his Nascent Soul. The modern era is truly the golden age of cultivation. If it weren't for the war with the Cosmic Lifeform Alliance, the Human Alliance would have soared even further!
”After level five Mystic, I'll prepare to break through to level six immediately. That's ancient cultivation's Foundation Establishment stage, which is imperative… Also, once I reach this step, I'll have to choose different high-level cultivation techniques according to my future direction!”
Fang Yuan's current foundational cultivation technique was used by all cultivation universities. It was all-inclusive, highly versatile, and extremely compatible. It could be developed in any way.
After reaching higher levels, he could start cultivating advanced techniques from this foundation.
For instance, in pharmacy, one could cultivate the Infinite Spring Technique or Thousand Light Separation. Those who wished to focus on battle could cultivate the Thousand Blade Technique or Absolute Domination Technique.
”The Foundation Establishment stage was a huge barrier in ancient cultivation. But with the help of the Foundation Pill, it was a lot easier. However, since there were a limited number of pills, people often had to participate in deadly trials. In fact, this was internal friction, which has been criticized by modern cultivators.”
Fang Yuan looked it up. If university students today wanted to break through to level six, it was rather simple. They could even break through on their own using their current cultivation technique.
Of course, the school still recommended that students choose their department and change their cultivation techniques accordingly before advancing.
”The key is… my cultivation can't be shown to others. Fame means trouble!”
In reality, Fang Yuan was not too concerned with reputation because he was recovering his Demon God abilities. Instead, he was worried about becoming overly famous. This would draw attention to him, leading to the Abominable Lord appearing. This would be the worst scenario.
”For advanced cultivation techniques, the mentors from each department can help with that. Even though Han Yunfeng has the intention of accepting me as his student, it doesn't mean that I want that…
”There's only one thing I can do—exchange it directly with a large amount of credits. But even though I've been doing business with Beatrice recently, I'm still strapped for cash!”
…
Fang Yuan thought carefully and summoned something from his dantian.
It was a silvery evolving metal, the seed of his magical weapon.
Typically, schools issued this to allow students to nourish it in their dantian. After reaching level six, they could summon it as a magic artifact. When used with a Golden Core, it would turn into a magical weapon.
However, Fang Yuan was different from normal people, so he had been refining it long ago. After summoning it, the size of his magical weapon seed changed once more. Now, it was no larger than a grain of rice.
”No matter how good the metal is, it only represents future potential. It's still just a small seed. If I want to use it in the future, I'll have to feed it some high-quality minerals and precious materials…”
Fang Yuan opened some information that he had spent ten credits on.
”When feeding it at the start, it's best to use the Tyra Mineral. Later on, you can change to some alloys too. If you develop it this way, its durability and sturdiness will be better. Of course, the way the magical weapon materializes later on depends entirely on the owner. It requires a different 'recipe' for each path…”
In the video, a mentor explained the features of magical weapon seeds in detail. He explained how to maintain the temperature and even recommended several future advancements. Finally, he concluded, ”All students, please proceed with caution. Since a magical weapon seed's potential is unlimited, if you want to develop it by investing lots of resources, it'll consume as much as you can feed it!”
His voice carried a hint of pain. He had probably paid a considerable price for his mistakes in cultivating the seed in the past.
Regarding this consumption, Fang Yuan already had a sense of it.
”Apart from the move, you are the main investment for all my credits…”
Even though he grumbled, he still pulled out several minerals. He watched as the tiny memory metal turned into a thin membrane, envelope the minerals, and slowly digest them.
After a moment, the metal expanded a little. Fang Yuan then used his will to shape it into a needle.
”For a magical artifact to travel through the air, it requires the cultivator's spiritual will and spiritual power as the driving force. Ancient cultivation's flying sword isn't suitable for this. Rather, a flying needle is the most appropriate! This is the best option for beginners!”
Of course, this world still had sword cultivators.
Even though air resistance affected flying swords, you could use micro-engraving technology to inscribe some arrays onto it.
However, for Mystics below level six, a flying needle was a good and cheap choice.
After estimating the composition of the smallest flying sword, Fang Yuan knew that he would not be able to create one even if he fed it with all of his resources.
”Its current state is enough to count as a magical artifact!”
Fang Yuan manipulated the flying needle to fly about the room. It did not reflect any light at all, making it a great hidden weapon.
Smack!
He pointed his finger casually, and the needle suddenly shot out. It made a small hole in a vase, pierced through it, and exited from the other side. However, the vase did not even move an inch. Even if someone scrutinized it, it would be challenging to find the two tiny holes.