I Can Copy the Talents of All Creatures

Thanks to the Primordial Qi Sword Lotus’s help in harmonizing the five elements’ primordial qi, Yu Fei was gradually getting into the groove of his stance training.

The process of tempering the five viscera required one to first circulate their Qi Blood to activate the organs, causing them to reach a special vibrational frequency and enter an active state. This process was known as "Opening the Mansions of the Five Viscera."

Only after opening the mansions could one absorb the five-element spiritual rings to continuously strengthen themselves. The duration for which the mansions could remain open during daily cultivation was limited; Yu Fei could currently sustain it for about three hours.

The Primordial Qi Sword Lotus itself siphoned off half of the five elements’ primordial qi. However, its speed in converting them into five-element spiritual rings was seemingly infinite, which saved him a significant amount of time. All things considered, Yu Fei’s cultivation efficiency was only about eighty percent of what it would be normally.

Therefore, his cultivation speed depended on the amount of external primordial qi he could absorb, which was limited by his proficiency with the Cultivation Technique.

According to Su Yue’s explanation, Second Realm Martial Artists absorbed too little of the world’s primordial qi for their environment to have any significant impact. It wasn’t until a Martial Artist reached the peak of the Third Realm, or the Inner Qi Realm, that their demand for the world’s primordial qi began to increase substantially.

Inside the martial arts hall, Yu Fei practiced his stance training as he faced the rising sun. He discovered that when absorbing the world’s primordial qi, if he had the help of that sliver of Supreme Yang Flame Qi from the heavens and earth, the time his viscera’s mansions remained open would extend by about ten minutes. Although it was a short period, every little bit added up, saving him a considerable amount of time in the long run.

Yu Fei’s chest and abdomen would occasionally swell and then pulse continuously, making it seem as if five living creatures were inside him. The sword-shaped lotus mark over his heart flickered, breathing in and out the five elements’ primordial qi.

Suddenly, the speed of his stance training practice increased by thirty percent. A much denser concentration of the five elements’ primordial qi was absorbed in large quantities. The Primordial Qi Sword Lotus’s flickering frequency doubled, and more five-element spiritual rings were absorbed by his five viscera the moment they were created.

The Taiwei Profound Origin Pillar had broken through.

Yu Fei suppressed the joyful surprise in his heart and continued to cultivate, sensing the effects of his stance training’s breakthrough.

The absorption speed of the five elements’ primordial qi nearly doubled. It was still devoured by the Primordial Qi Sword Lotus and converted into a massive amount of pure five-element spiritual rings.

As Yu Fei’s proficiency with the Cultivation Technique went from introductory to minor completion, his cultivation efficiency doubled. Even with the Primordial Qi Sword Lotus consuming half of the five elements’ primordial qi, his current efficiency was now on par with a normal cultivator’s.

In reality, other people practicing stance training had to convert the five-element spiritual rings themselves, which significantly increased the difficulty. Furthermore, their conversion rate was never one hundred percent. In comparison, the higher Yu Fei’s proficiency with his Cultivation Technique became, the faster his cultivation efficiency would be.

Yu Fei didn’t end his routine training until the sun was high above the treetops.

He had a slender build and was draped in a black martial arts uniform. Wiping away non-existent sweat, he grabbed a bottle of level-two energy liquid from the refrigerated cabinet and downed it in one go. After changing his clothes, he planned to go get something to eat.

Cultivation was extremely draining and required replenishing one’s energy. As expected, Jia Yun should have everything ready by now.

In the adjacent dining room, the table was laden with four dishes and a soup—three meat and one vegetable—the plates piled high with food. The martial arts hall’s chef had superb skills, constantly switching up the menu with fried, boiled, steamed, and stir-fried dishes. Yu Fei couldn’t name any of them; he just buried his head and ate voraciously.

The appetite of a Second Realm Martial Artist was already something to behold. Coupled with the fact that his Qi Blood was far stronger than others in his realm, his capacity for food was enormous. He had no idea what even more powerful Martial Artists ate every day.

"Boss~ You have a delivery~ I already signed for it for you~"

Yu Fei put down his soup bowl and stared speechlessly at Jia Yun, whose style seemed to be getting stranger by the day. The young lady’s skirts were getting shorter and shorter, her neckline lower and lower, and the styles of her black stockings were bewilderingly varied—all of which were types he loved to see.

He sighed and rested his forehead in his hand. "Just leave it there. Can you help me restock the energy liquid in the training room? I want the lychee flavor."

Jia Yun bent over and bowed her head, revealing a smooth, shallow cleavage. "Okay~ Boss!"

With that, she swayed her hips and sauntered out.

Yu Fei shook his head. ’Jia Yun is sweet-looking, with a graceful figure—a real beauty. But how should I put it? When it comes to natural talent in that department, Li Mengyao is still the one to watch.’

’Besides, Jia Yun’s personal style isn’t suited for this seductive route. Her intentions are plain as day; it’s all too deliberate. Doesn’t she know you’re supposed to serve an aperitif before the meal? Without a little wine, how can a story even begin?’

’Besides, Yan Sea warned me that maintaining my virgin body would help me break through to the Inner Qi Realm. What’s more, I have to cultivate the [Pure Yang True Body] next. If I lose my primordial yang, can I even still practice the Pure Yang True Body? I don’t know, but I’m not willing to risk it.’

The [Pure Yang True Body] was considered one of the top-tier Iron Body Skills. After Yu Fei loaded it into his Holographic Mirror Helmet, he discovered that its cultivation technique memory module had turned into a blank slate—the contents had been automatically deleted!

’Looks like this is the platform’s method of copyright protection.’ He had been a bit puzzled before. ’If someone bought a Cultivation Technique, couldn’t they save merit points by sharing it privately within a small circle?’

It was now clear that they had long since implemented preventive measures. The Holographic Mirror Helmet was personally bound to the user, making it unusable by others. The account information was stored in a data center, preventing any information leaks at the source.

Moreover, the way modern Cultivation Techniques were presented was completely different from ancient ones. They primarily used holographic virtual figures for demonstrations, vividly displaying the detailed changes in Qi Blood. Text was merely supplementary, making it nearly impossible to teach others through oral instruction alone.

Calming his mind, Yu Fei began to study this top-tier Iron Body Skill that he had bought for a bargain.

The memory module provided a detailed explanation of the Cultivation Technique’s origin, a description of its subsequent advanced techniques, and finally, a thorough breakdown of its cultivation method.

The [Pure Yang True Body] was an adaptation of the Grandmaster-level Cultivation Technique, [Great Sun True Body], from the ancient era of sects. It had been continuously revised since the beginning of the New Calendar. While the upper limit of this Grandmaster technique was constantly being raised, the difficulty of the introductory technique was also being steadily lowered.

A thousand years ago, the [Great Sun True Body] consisted of only two volumes: one was an Inner Qi-level Cultivation Technique, and the other was a Grandmaster-level Cultivation Technique. Today, the technique has been split and revised into four volumes. The introductory technique, [Pure Yang True Body], could be attempted by cultivators in the Second Realm. If one cultivated it successfully, they could then practice the [Melt Gold Jade Body Skill] in the Inner Qi Realm. The two subsequent volumes were not displayed.

According to the technique’s description, if one could cultivate it unimpeded all the way through, the final fourth volume could help one achieve a Martial Saint-level physique, making it a top-tier legacy.

This description made Yu Fei’s heart burn with excitement. The Formless Sword Qi was powerful, sure, but that was just the legacy of an Eighth Realm Grandmaster. The [Pure Yang True Body] was a top-tier Iron Body physique that could be cultivated all the way to the Martial Saint level.

As for the side effect—the requirement to maintain his virginity until he had successfully cultivated the [Melt Gold Jade Body Skill]—he completely ignored it.

’How can mere beauty be more important than a Grandmaster’s legacy? The likes of Jia Yun can’t shake my resolve in the slightest. As for Li Mengyao... I’ll just have to make the poor girl suffer and wait a few more years.’

With a flicker of thought, Yu Fei continued to browse the Cultivation Technique. The essential opening verse for cultivating the [Pure Yang True Body] appeared before his eyes.

[When the first qi stirs, Yang Fire forges the form; Jade skin and golden bones, returning to the true origin.]

A simple, ancient, and unadorned voice echoed in Yu Fei’s ears...

"This technique draws upon the Heaven and Earth Pure Yang Qi, combines it with one’s own innate Pure Yang, and refines the mortal flesh into a flawless body. It provides Outer Exorcism against evil and nurtures the true spirit within..."

Yu Fei studied the Cultivation Technique again and again, growing more delighted the more he read. This technique was practically made for him.

According to the description, the [Pure Yang True Body] required one to draw upon a sliver of "eastern-arriving purple qi" at sunrise. By accumulating it day by day and combining it with one’s own vital essence, one could ignite a wisp of the Fire of Yang Qi in their heart. Using this fire as a catalyst, they would absorb the Pure Yang Qi from the heavens and earth, use the roaring fire to temper their body, and achieve a form of jade skin and golden bones, returning to their true origin.

The [Pure Yang True Body] focused on defending against various forms of Qi Jin and blunt-force impacts. Its defensive capabilities were weaker against sharp weapons.

After successfully cultivating the Pure Yang True Body, it would purify one’s Qi Blood, enhancing its power and explosive force. In places rich with Pure Yang Qi, the cultivator’s recovery ability would be greatly increased.

And that wasn’t all. The Pure Yang True Body would also bestow a Yang attribute upon the Cultivator, giving them the ability to suppress Yin-attribute and cold-based powers.

’This is the power of a top-tier Iron Body Skill. No, this can’t even be considered an Iron Body Skill anymore. It should be called a Dharma Body.’

Yu Fei stared at the description of the "eastern-arriving purple qi" over and over. No matter how he looked at it, it sounded exactly like the wisp of Supreme Yang Flame Qi he absorbed every morning.

He had named it "Supreme Yang Flame Qi" himself based on its characteristics. Neither Yan Sea nor Su Yue had corrected him, so he had always thought he was the only one who could do this. He never imagined that predecessors had discovered and utilized it long ago.

The most difficult part of cultivating the [Pure Yang True Body] was absorbing the "eastern-arriving purple qi." The technique required one to circulate their Qi Blood along a specific trajectory at the moment of sunrise. If you could absorb it, you could cultivate. If you couldn’t sense it? Too bad—the Scripture Pavilion did not accept returns for any reason.

’I’ll give it a try tomorrow morning.’

Yu Fei then casually loaded the [Sancai Step] into his Holographic Mirror Helmet.