Cultivation: But Not a Game-Chapter 156 - 78: Apprenticeship in the Xuankong Lineage, Cave Profound Spiritual Inspiration Scripture (Exquisite) (2)

Chapter 156: Chapter 78: Apprenticeship in the Xuankong Lineage, Cave Profound Spiritual Inspiration Scripture (Exquisite) (2)

Su Yu felt a chill in his heart and hurriedly knelt down:

"Disciple Su Yu, pays respect to the Patriarch and Sect Elder."

Without any visible action, an invisible force lifted Su Yu up. The two old men examined him up and down and nodded:

"Not bad."

One of the elders reached out, and a stream of light flew from the sky, condensing into a golden book in his hand. The elder reached for Su Yu, and in a trance, he saw a point of spiritual light fly out to converge in the elder’s palm, which he gently tossed into the golden book. Instantly, Su Yu felt a connection with the book.

"Tip: Your Divine Soul List golden book, protected by the golden book, normal death penalty reduced by 50%."

"Wonderful!"

This prompt made Su Yu very happy.

No one dislikes having more lifespan.

At this moment, the elder closed the golden book and gently tossed it into the depths of the hall. With a flick of his sleeve, two flying swords flew out and hovered in front of Su Yu, saying:

"Old man sees your swordsmanship is not bad, this pair of flying swords were obtained by the old man in his youth, just suitable for you."

Su Yu hurriedly knelt down:

"Disciple thanks Patriarch for the treasure!"

He stretched out his hands, and the two streams of light fell into them. Without closely inspecting, he put them away.

The elder nodded and waved his hand:

"Go now!"

"Disciple/Grand-disciple takes his leave!"

The master and disciple turned and left.

When they left the hall, the head of Xuankong Lineage asked the elder beside him:

"How is Yinian’s disciple?"

"His talent is average, but his swordsmanship talent is exceptional, and his combat ability is commendable."

The master and disciple descended from the peak of Xuankong Mountain, returning to Fengyun Daoist School, where the third senior brother and fifth senior sister were still present.

Fengyunzi, Jin Yinian, high on the seat, sternly ordered:

"Su Yu, kneel down!"

He immediately knelt down.

"From now on, you are an official disciple of the Xuankong Lineage, today you will receive the great law of our sect’s heritage!"

Jin Yinian stepped down from the platform and placed his hand on his forehead, immediately a wave of divine thoughts surged into his mind, transforming into numerous tadpole-like runes that gathered into a scripture in his sea of consciousness.

"Tip: Jin Yinian is teaching you the Cave Profound Spiritual Inspiration Scripture (Exquisite), do you want to learn it?"

Su Yu immediately agreed, and in the next second, the countless tadpole runes scattered, transforming into waves of spiritual tide pouring into his body, infiltrating all his meridians in a way different from the previous Purple Essence Qi Refining Skill, running through a Great Circulation and finally converging in the Dantian.

He immediately opened the panel, showing that his Qi Cultivation Heart Skill had changed from the Purple Essence Qi Refining Skill (Intermediate) to the Cave Profound Spiritual Inspiration Scripture (Exquisite).

Cave Profound Spiritual Inspiration Scripture (Exquisite): Xuanmen Qi Refining Heart Skill, each level increases Qi and Blood by 50, Mana by 100, Magic Power by 50, and Mana Recovery by 0.2 points.

Cultivation Requirement: 20 points of innate constitution, 15 points of innate comprehension.

As the Heart Skill changed, the level also reduced from the original seventy levels to forty levels, significantly shrinking.

Forty levels, Qi and Blood +2000, Mana +4000, Magic Power +2000, Mana Recovery +8 points.

Affected by talent, forty levels, Qi and Blood +4000, Mana +8000, Magic Power +4000, Mana Recovery +16 points/second.

Additionally, although the Heart Skill level was compressed, the various magics originally derived did not disappear.

[Body Protection Qi Shield]: Gathers Mana into a layer of Qi shield to protect the body, each Heart Skill level increases defense by 500 points, Damage Reduction by 30%, and Mana conversion rate by 3 points per level, Qi shield restart time is 30 minutes.

Affected by talent, it becomes each Heart Skill level increases defense by 1000 points, Damage Reduction is fixed by Heart Skill grade, still 30%, and Mana conversion rate is effective at 6 points per level.

Forty-level Body Protection Qi Shield, defense +40000, Damage Reduction 30%, Mana conversion rate 240 points.

[Controlling Qi Flight]: Uses Mana to control Qi and soar, basic height 500 meters, each Heart Skill level adds 50 meters height, basic speed 200 kilometers/hour, each Heart Skill level adds 25 kilometers/hour speed, Mana consumption is 15 points per second.

Affected by talent, basic height is 1000 meters, each Heart Skill level adds 100 meters height, basic speed 400 kilometers/hour, each Heart Skill level adds 50 kilometers/hour speed, Mana consumption is 15 points per second.

Forty-level Controlling Qi Flight height +5000 meters, speed 2400 kilometers/hour, Mana consumption 15 points per second.

[Cave Profound Qi Finger]: Condenses Qi into an energy to penetrate enemies, basic damage is 100% Qi Refining Skill basic magic damage, each Heart Skill level increases attack range by 50 meters, Mana consumption 200 points, cooldown time 15 seconds. 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

Affected by talent, basic damage is 200% Qi Refining Skill basic magic damage, each Heart Skill level increases attack range by 100 meters, Mana consumption 200 points, cooldown time 15 seconds.

Forty-level Cave Profound Qi Finger, Magic Damage 8000, attack range 4000 meters, Mana consumption 200 points, cooldown time 15 seconds.

[Thousand-Mile Sound Transmission]: Infuses Mana into voice to transmit it a thousand miles away, basic distance 50 kilometers, each Heart Skill level adds 5 kilometers.

Affected by talent, basic distance is 100 kilometers, each Heart Skill level adds 10 kilometers.

Forty-level Thousand-Mile Sound Transmission, casting distance 500 kilometers.

In addition, the Cave Profound Spiritual Inspiration Scripture also includes a Thunder Skill—Red Copper North Pole Immortal Thunder (Mystical).

Red Copper North Pole Immortal Thunder (Mystical): Mystical-level Thunder Skill, gathers the essence of the nine heavens and Arctic Aurora into divine thunder, dispelling evil and refining demons.

Attributes: basic power 2000, casting distance 2000, damage range 50 meters, Mana consumption 500 points, cooldown 10 seconds.

Each level increases basic power by 200, casting distance by 200, damage range by 5 meters, Mana consumption by 30 points.

Affected by talent, basic power is 4000, casting distance is 4000, damage range is 100 meters, Mana consumption 500 points, cooldown time 10 seconds.

Each level increases basic power by 400, casting distance by 400, damage range by 10 meters, Mana consumption by 30 points.

"Amazing!"

This thing, once leveled up, is another explosive powerful trump card.

At this moment, Jin Yinian’s voice sounded again:

"Each of your senior brothers were given a treasure upon entering, what magical treasure do you want? Defense or battle type, or a Tier Seven Flying Sword?"

Su Yu quickly replied:

"Disciple wants a Flying Ship, or flight magical treasure."

He was not lacking in means, having the Cyan Cloud Cover for defense, with just the Immune to All Skill attribute being far stronger than a general Tier Seven Defense Treasure.

He had the Four Symbols Star Soul Banner for attack, and two flying swords gifted after seeing the Xuankong Patriarch, whose attributes hadn’t even been checked yet; he wasn’t lacking at all.

The only thing missing was a Flying Ship, for his Spirit Fish Shuttle was only a Tier Three Magical Treasure, long outdated.

This choice likely exceeded Jin Yinian’s expectations, he thought for a moment and said:

"I don’t have a suitable Flying Ship on hand; for now, you should get to know your third senior brother and fifth senior sister. I will be right back."

After saying this, he transformed into light and rushed out of the hall, disappearing instantly.

As soon as the master was gone, the third senior brother stood up and said with a playful smile:

"Don’t worry, Junior Brother, Master doesn’t have a suitable Flying Ship on hand. He must be off to ask the Patriarch for one."

"Ah...."

"You’ll get used to it. Master is the last disciple of the Patriarch, just recently graduated, not well-off, and has to ask the Patriarch for support."

Su Yu’s mouth twitched, unsure of what to say in response.

"Junior Brother, where are you from? Where did you cultivate before?"

"I come from the Divine Land Archipelago, previously cultivated at the Thousand Feather Association."

"Where is this Thousand Feather Association?"

"A small guild by the lower reaches of the Yuanjiang River."

"Oh, far or not?"

"Very far, over ten million kilometers from the sect."

"That’s quite far."

Shi Chunan smacked his lips and asked:

"Which aspects are you good at, and how is your combat skill?"

Su Yu modestly replied:

"I’m good at swordsmanship, my combat skill is decent."

"Oh, have you unlocked any swordsmanship realms? What level are you at?"

"Sword Qi Thunder Sound is already perfected, Condensing Sword into Silk just recently achieved minor success."

Shi Chunan exclaimed in surprise:

"Junior Brother’s talent in swordsmanship is extraordinary?"

Even the fifth senior sister, who had been listening quietly in a ladylike manner, brightened her eyes and asked crisply:

"With such talent in swordsmanship, why did you not join one of our sect’s major sword lineages?"

Su Yu had his excuse ready, replying:

"Although I have some talent in swordsmanship, I lack the purity of a Sword Immortal. On this path, it is difficult to reach great heights. In my heart, Sword Dao is just a means to protect the Dao, my core remains in Qi Refining."

"Hmm..."

"Though true, it’s a waste of your talent in Sword Dao."

Su Yu said nothing, as this was a difficult conversation continuation. He couldn’t just say he had no innate talent in Sword Dao, and that his achievements in swordsmanship were simply due to an exceptional talent boost.

One must know this talent wasn’t limited to Sword Dao alone; it doubled the benefits for all Daoist arts, making focusing solely on Sword Dao too much of a waste.