Eternal Life by Dual Cultivation-Chapter 89 - 84: Vajra Tula Demon Suppression Technique

Chapter 89: Chapter 84: Vajra Tula Demon Suppression Technique

In the Cultivation Realm, once low-level Cultivators reach the Qi Cultivation 9th Layer, they must start considering their preparations for Foundation Establishment.

Those Cultivators with no backing and scarce resources often start preparing for this rainy day as early as the Qi Cultivation 7th to 8th Layers.

They would scrimp and save, scrape things together, and even resort to swindling and deceit just to gather the resources needed for Foundation Establishment.

However, most low-level Cultivators don’t even have that opportunity. Due to poor innate talent, severe injuries in their youth, or advanced age, they wouldn’t succeed even if they had a Foundation Establishment Pill.

Years ago, a High Rank Cultivator compiled statistics on this matter. Out of one hundred Late stage Qi Cultivation Loose Cultivators, no more than three would successfully achieve Foundation Establishment.

Among the Small Clans and Minor Sects at the Foundation Establishment Level, this ratio was slightly higher; out of a hundred Late Stage Qi Cultivators, perhaps four or five might succeed.

Of course, due to regional and resource disparities, this result wasn’t necessarily precise, but it was enough to illustrate the hardships faced by low-level Cultivators.

Ling Changqing’s situation, however, was clearly different. With a Golden Core Master like Ling Qiyue looking after him, his resources for Foundation Establishment had long been prepared, and they were the very best.

Once he had accumulated enough at the Qi Cultivation 9th Layer, Ling Changqing could directly enter seclusion to break through to Foundation Establishment without any worries.

「In the Women’s Embroidery Tower.」

"...Junior Brother, you should still be more low-key in the future. Don’t let yourself be targeted by those with ill intentions."

Ling Qiyue, her black hair cascading like a waterfall and her face as beautiful as a fairy’s, spoke in a soft and gentle voice. She wore a magnificent, sky-blue, flowing long gown with a matching silk-embroidered bustier. Her impressive peaks were firm and round, looking as if they would tear through the fabric.

Her smooth, firm waist looked as if it could be encircled by a single hand. Below it was a voluptuous, full moon of a rear, and the contours of her long, beautiful legs were faintly visible beneath her dress, exuding a silent allure.

"Yes, Senior Sister is right."

Ling Changqing agreed, his gaze unabashedly admiring his Senior Sister’s dazzling, snow-white skin and her graceful, exquisite curves. ’Such perfect, long legs... if only I could get my hands on them...’

"What are you looking at?"

Her beautiful face blushing, Ling Qiyue chided him coquettishly, raising a jade-like hand to gently rap him on the head.

Because his Cultivation had progressed so quickly, he still had the appearance of a handsome, elegant, and noble youth. Based on looks alone, they were a perfect match.

It was possible that even after he reached Foundation Establishment, or even the Golden Core Realm, his appearance wouldn’t change at all.

Ling Changqing coughed, averting his gaze slightly as he asked,

"I looked around the Clan Treasury earlier but didn’t find any suitable Cultivation Technique Divine Techniques to exchange for. I was wondering if you might have any here, Senior Sister?"

Even though they had acquired the entire fortune of the Wu Family last time, the Ling Family’s treasury still didn’t have many Cultivation Method Scriptures, and their ranks were generally quite low.

These resources required a large number of clan contribution points to exchange for. Although Ling Changqing wasn’t short on points, he no longer had any interest in these Low Rank Techniques and Divine Techniques.

The Wu Family Patriarch had revealed the whereabouts of the middle and lower volumes of that mysterious Pill Scripture before he was executed, but with Ling Changqing’s current Cultivation, it wasn’t yet suitable for him to go out and search for them.

Last time, Xue Qingtan from the Xingyun sun Commerce Association brought over a Profound level Middle Grade technique, the Taiyi Six Harmonies Sword Qi. Unfortunately, the exchange price was too outrageous for Ling Changqing to accept.

That was why he had made a special trip to ask his Senior Sister for help today, hoping he might find something in her private collection.

Ling Qiyue pondered for a moment before saying, "I do have a copy of the Vajra Tula Demon Suppression Technique. It’s a Low Grade Profound level Body Refining Technique. Why don’t I just give it to you?"

She had come across it by a fortunate coincidence during her travels in her youth. Since she wasn’t interested in the path of a Body Cultivator, she had kept the technique all this time. Now, perhaps Ling Changqing could give it a try.

"Great, thank you, Senior Sister!"

Ling Changqing’s expression brightened. At this stage, he couldn’t be too demanding. Obtaining a Body Refining Technique like this was already a pleasant surprise.

Ling Qiyue hesitated for a moment before continuing, "Actually, you don’t have to be in such a hurry. Why not wait until after you’ve reached Foundation Establishment to consider it?"

She was, of course, aware of Ling Changqing’s intentions. After all, such cases weren’t uncommon in the past.

Some chosen ones from major powers, who possessed Earth Grade Spirit Roots or even Celestial Grade Spirit Roots, would often choose to advance as a Sword Cultivator, Magic Cultivator, and Body Cultivator simultaneously.

They had the Spirit Roots, the resources, the techniques, and the backing. They didn’t even lack famous masters in the relevant fields, so they could naturally afford to be reckless.

For the vast majority of low-level Cultivators, however, this prodigal choice was inadvisable. It might even drag down their own Cultivation progress and delay their future plans for Foundation Establishment.

"Alright, then we’ll talk about it after Foundation Establishment."

Ling Changqing nodded. Whether it was sooner or later wasn’t that important; arranging it after Foundation Establishment would be just the same.

Cultivation, to a large extent, was a process of competing over one’s background and family resources.

Even with the same Spirit Root Talent, the same background, the same level of effort, and even the exact same Cultivation Method Scriptures, as long as the resource conditions were different, the final results would be worlds apart.

For example, if one Cultivator could obtain Cultivation Resources equivalent to one hundred Spirit Stones per month, while another could get five hundred, their cultivation achievements after a number of years would be completely different.

The one with more resources would inevitably have the advantage. And as time went on, this gap would only become more and more obvious.

Given the vastness of this world, there was actually no shortage of resources. It was just that they were all controlled and monopolized by the top-tier major powers, leaving very little for the middle and lower-tier factions.

As for the most numerous group, the low-level Loose Cultivators, they basically had nothing at all and could only eke out a living by selling their cheap labor.

Without some special fortunate encounter, a low-level Cultivator could struggle and work themselves to death their entire life and still remain at the bottom, and their descendants would be no exception.

"Senior Sister, when are you planning to go out to sea next?"

Ling Changqing asked again. Whether it was to plunder resources or mine for Spirit Stones, he wanted to go with her.

"Let’s wait for a bit. The Ling Family’s resources are still sufficient for now. We can talk about it again after some time."

Ling Qiyue smiled faintly. Time was on the Ling Family’s side anyway. As long as the person in charge remained steady and didn’t act recklessly, developing step by step, ruling over the Feiyu Sea Region was only a matter of course.

"However, after you successfully reach Foundation Establishment in the future, maybe you can accompany me on a long journey!"

Ling Qiyue added, her expression turning a bit more solemn.

"Where are we going?"

Ling Changqing asked, a little curious.

"To an Ancient Immortal Mansion."

Ling Qiyue explained, "My Alchemy Dao inheritance from back then, as well as a few of the Top Grade Spiritual Artifacts I use now, all came from there."

"It’s just a pity my luck was a bit lacking. I’ve entered several times, but I could only ever wander around the outer areas. I’ve never been able to find a way into the core region."

The opportunities she gained from that Ancient Immortal Mansion played a crucial role in her achieving her current Cultivation. Otherwise, she would have at most reached the Late Middle Stage Foundation Establishment by now.

"If that’s the case, then it’s definitely worth a look."

Ling Changqing mused, ’With my Luck and Fortune, maybe I’ll make some unexpected gains there?’

"Mhm, we can go together then!"

Ling Qiyue’s smile was radiant. ’With this guy around, the chances of success should be much higher.’

"Alright, I’ll head back and rest then."

Ling Changqing said, then pulled Ling Qiyue into an embrace and gave her a kiss before leaving.

He had been dallying with his Senior Sister for the better part of the day. He still had a guest waiting in his Spirit Vein Cave Mansion, and although it wasn’t anyone too important, he still had to go see them.

He walked out of the Embroidery Tower, passed through a quiet and elegant corridor, and strode quickly along the path. The clan guards and Daoist Soldier Puppets along the way paid him no mind. 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

「In the Spirit Vein Cave Mansion.」

Song Xuelan, her features as picturesque as a painting and her jade-like face radiant, furrowed her fine brows slightly. She was sizing up the slender, delicate, and timid young girl in the green dress before her.

The girl’s Cultivation was only at the Qi Cultivation Fourth Layer Realm. Her Spirit Root Talent was average, and her looks and figure weren’t particularly outstanding either.

’With these qualities, forget about the young women from the Ling Family’s direct lineage—even I have a considerable advantage over her. The Young Master wouldn’t be interested in such a scrawny figure.’

However, the girl had come bearing a token from Steward Ling Zifeng, so Song Xuelan didn’t dare to be disrespectful and immediately sent a message to Ling Changqing.