From Family Fisherman to Water Virtue True Immortal-Chapter 154: Breakthrough

Qingyu Island, Jade Dragon Pond.

Li Quanqing walked on the waves, slowly making his way into the secluded pond. The water rippled beneath his feet, forming into a lotus that supported his figure.

He did not summon the Dragon Flame Eagle, as that creature detested the damp and cold environment here. Resembling a blazing torch, it was liable to provoke attacks from the Green Jade Carps.

After passing through layers of mist, the scene suddenly cleared, revealing a wide and deep verdant pool.

The chilly pond water rippled, and countless Green Jade Carps could be vaguely seen swimming leisurely in the depths, their fins graceful like clouds.

Boom, rumble!

Deep within Jade Dragon Pond, atop a reef island, stood a towering copper tower wrapped in chains, repeatedly struck by crashing thunderbolts.

The sound of thunder roared deafeningly, as sparks of lightning flickered, creating an especially oppressive atmosphere all around.

Splash!

Waves surged in the pond; tumultuous billows rose as the Green Horned Fish Dragon emerged from the depths. It coiled like a green flood dragon, with white waterfalls cascading down its scale armor.

The Fish Dragon bowed its head, hanging midair, its pupils quietly overlooking the youth, breathing out a wisp of misty vapor, appearing very close and familiar.

Li Quanqing offered some fish bait, which he would sometimes come to feed, since they had already grown accustomed to each other.

Crackle and pop!

The lightning on the copper tower’s surface slowly dissipated, and Li Kunlun emerged from within, his skin wrapped with strands of lightning.

His pupils sparkled with electricity, tinged with purple hue, and the wild aura emanating from his body was like that of a fierce beast just awakened, exerting an immense oppressive force.

"Elder Quanqing..."

Li Kunlun reined in his surging mana, inquisitive about the young man’s purpose.

Li Quanqing stepped onto the island, electric arcs crackling at his feet, the residual thunders striking him, creating a pleasantly tingling sensation.

"I’ve recently obtained a treasure that might benefit Elder Kunlun’s breakthrough, thinking it could aid your cultivation."

Li Quanqing spoke, taking out the Purple Crystal Gourd containing the Thunder Soul Essence. It was lustrous and beautiful.

"Such pure power of thunder!"

Li Kunlun’s eyes showed a trace of emotion. He uncorked the gourd and sensed briefly before exclaiming in surprise, "Is this perhaps Thunder Soul Essence?"

"It seems that’s what it’s called..."

Li Quanqing spoke vaguely, without further explanation.

Li Kunlun nodded slightly, "When I was young, I attended a gathering of Thunder Spirit Root Cultivators in Cold Chi Immortal City, and I’ve seen something similar with an akin aura."

Hearing this, Li Quanqing was somewhat surprised.

Thunder Spirit Root Cultivators were already exceedingly rare; that Cold Chi Immortal City could gather such a meeting indicated formidable strength. freewebnσvel.cѳm

He was indeed becoming more curious about this legendary Golden Core Immortal City.

"Are you really giving it to me?"

Li Kunlun caressed the Purple Crystal Gourd, seemingly unable to put it down.

He had been cultivating for many years, now on the verge of a breakthrough, lacking only this final push. The gourd of Thunder Soul Essence arrived at the perfect moment.

"Elder Kunlun is on the cusp of breaking through the late stage of Foundation Establishment, which is a blessing for our Li Family. Naturally, I also wish to add a splash of color to the tapestry."

Li Quanqing smiled faintly, "Of course, I have recently taken an interest in comprehending the Gui Water Divine Thunder and hope that the elder can generously impart his teachings."

"Gui Water Divine Thunder... That’s something I can help with!"

Li Kunlun gestured for him to wait momentarily, re-entering the copper tower, and then came out holding a Jade Scroll: "This is the cultivation method for Gui Water Divine Thunder, which also includes many insights and experiences I’ve noted down. Take it."

Li Quanqing received the smooth Jade Scroll, his divine sense probing into it, and indeed, it was the Gui Water Divine Thunder.

It was filled with tiny dense characters, along with many insights and experiences from Li Kunlun and generations of the Li Family, which could be compared to the experience rewards from light groups.

Li Quanqing carefully pondered for a moment, realizing that Li Kunlun’s mastery might have already reached Great Success, nearly Perfect, divine in essence.

"Just this Jade Scroll alone does not match the value of the Thunder Soul Essence in this gourd."

Li Kunlun then brought out a string of blue jade-like beads: "This is a Spiritual Artifact I’ve obtained, called the Proliferation Beads, which can store eight Foundation Establishment Techniques. I will give it to Elder Quanqing."

Proliferation Beads?

Li Quanqing was moved at once by the notion of a Spiritual Artifact capable of storing spells, which could essentially be considered an endless supply of Second Rank Talismans.

The value was similarly astonishing.

The youth intended to decline, but ultimately couldn’t withstand Li Kunlun’s persistence and had to accept the bead.

The eight Law-Extension Beads were smooth and flawless, resembling deep blue jade and akin to the azure sea, with silver lightning faintly exploding within their depths, evolving into a world of thunder.

"These eight beads have each been infused with Gui Water Divine Thunder, perfect for Elder Quanqing to apprehend and reflect upon."

"The cultivation of High Grade Spirit Arts may be arduous, but I believe with the Elder’s wisdom and strong Spirit Root, it will be nothing more than easy pickings."

Li Quanqing smiled faintly, embarrassed by the lavish praise.

The powerful Thunder Skills demonstrated by eight Mid Foundation Establishment Cultivators could certainly be regarded as a trump card and an ace up one’s sleeve.

Li Quanqing twirled the Law-Extension Beads, wearing on his other hand a Soul Nourishing Wood Bracelet, pitying that its effect on his Divine Soul was becoming ever so slight.

The two chatted for a while about the remaining two High Grade Spirit Arts of the Li Family.

They were the defensive Water Curtain Lotus and the Ice Soul Cold Light.

Li Quanqing had a robust physique and numerous Spiritual Artifacts, which made the extremely difficult Water Curtain Lotus an art he had to temporarily forego.

This trip was a complete success; Li Quanqing returned to Baqing Square feeling content aboard the Dragon Flame Eagle.

"Screech!!"

The Flame Eagle flapped its wings, soaring above Cangqiong, as Li Quanqing sat cross-legged on its back, his mind sinking into the Law-Extension Beads.

For a moment, thunder enshrouded him, presenting a spectacle, and he became wholly engrossed.

...

The years flowed by, and in the blink of an eye, two years had quietly passed.

Spring went and autumn came, all in silence.

Li Quanqing sat cross-legged by the Baoqing Pond Water, wearing his usual bamboo green Daoist robe, his features sharp and clear, his demeanor ethereal, as if time failed to leave any marks on him.

Holding the Eight Diagrams Jade Scroll in both hands, his Divine Sense explored the intricacies of Arrays, feeling as if intertwining with the heavens and the earth, the experience profound and endless.

"So that’s it, my path is complete!"

At a certain moment, his body trembled slightly, as he finally broke through the long-troubling bottleneck, taking a great stride forward in the field of Arrays.

A First Rank Middle Grade Array Master!

Sigh!

Li Quanqing exhaled a breath, opened his eyes, his being enveloped in immense joy.

This sense of self-fulfillment and progression was indeed incomparable to cutting corners.

Now he understood why Ao Qing loved cultivation so much; truly, interest is the best teacher.

Today’s breakthrough warranted celebration.

Time to feed the fish!

He stood up, a smile on his face, walked on the waves, and with a flick of his hand, he scattered the feed, its fragrance swirling above the water surface.

"Moo! Moo!"

One by one, the Green Jade Carps jostled to gulp the feed, causing waves to rise, and the water surface shimmered with their rippling backs.

"Moooo!"

A deep and majestic roar resounded as Ao Qing’s massive body cleaved through the waves, his fish tail stirring up a huge wave, appearing somewhat irritable.

[I Want to Be a Dragon]Ao Qing (Golden Pattern Green Jade Carp): "Dammit! Dammit! My path to Dragon Transformation, obstructed by a mere petty bottleneck, how infuriating! I so wish to vent my anger on some fish!"

[Cultivation: Qi Refining Eighth Level (99%)]

Stuck at a bottleneck?

Li Quanqing patted the broad head of the carp, soothing it while channeling his Azure Sea Magic Power to refine Ao Qing’s Spirit Root and to smoothen out the circulating Demon Energy in his body.

Upon introspecting himself, his Dantian was deep and vast as the sea, with ninety-nine drops of Liquid Magic Power, also reaching a limit.

The limit of Early Foundation Establishment.

More than half a year ago, he had already reached his current level of Cultivation, struggling to advance further, his Mana stuck at that number, unable to progress.