Cultivating Immortality in a Family: I Prove Immortality Through the Chaotic Dao Realm

Chapter 54 Ice Fiend Erupts!

Over the next few days, Chen Qian spent his time cultivating his magical powers, strengthening his body, spending time with his wife, and teasing the maids.

In my spare time, I would study the basics of alchemy, talismans, artifacts, arrays, spiritual plants, and beast taming, not just talismans and arrays.

For several days in a row, Feng Momo and I went to Fengming Ravine on the left side of Fengming Mountain, where there is a waterfall with a drop of tens of feet—the Three Thousand Swords Waterfall.

This is the top-ranked scenic spot among the eight scenic spots of Fengming Mountain. At the height of the Chen family's power, it was even open to cultivators from other closely related families.

Legend has it that this place was carved out by the ancestor Tu Yuan Gong using great supernatural powers. With one move, three thousand sword energies were unleashed simultaneously, forcefully diverting the flow of water on Fengming Mountain to the left foot, forming a waterfall.

Therefore, this waterfall is named Three Thousand Swords Waterfall.

In early autumn, the waterfall's water volume reaches its maximum for the year. Chen Qian stands beneath the waterfall, letting the water flow over him.

His body would sometimes stand straight, sometimes lean forward; after several dozen breaths, it would lean slightly backward, and after several dozen breaths it would lean to the left or right.

In short, the goal is to make the water flow impact all parts of the body as much as possible.

I don't dare stand in the middle of the water where the flow is strongest yet, because it's really too difficult to stand there.

Fortunately, there was a huge boulder beneath the waterfall; otherwise, his plan to break through to the body-refining stage would have been ruined.

With thousands of pounds of force constantly pounding his body, Chen Qian discovered that his body refinement cultivation at the mid-stage of the first rank had significantly increased.

So I've been having a great time these past few days.

Based on the impact force, Chen Qian discovered that even if his body tempering cultivation breaks through to the late stage of the first rank, this place will still be able to affect his body tempering.

He has a strong sense of control over his body. Whenever he feels he is about to reach his limit, he withdraws from under the waterfall, rests for a while, and then goes back in after recovering most of his strength.

This cycle of entering and exiting repeats itself.

It withstands the rinsing for about three or four hours each day, and the effect is indeed good.

Meanwhile, Momo practiced her swordplay outside the waterfall, waiting for him to come out so she could massage and pat his body to speed up his recovery.

In literature, Yunxi adds fragrance to the room; in martial arts, Momo heals wounds with her delicate hands.

I wouldn't trade a life like this for even a god.

Upon returning home, Yunxi's wife, along with Qingman and Ziyao, immediately served cooked demon beast meat and spirit rice to replenish the energy consumed by the increase in body refinement cultivation.

As night fell and all was quiet, Momo's wife commanded Mojun to come to bed again.

Chen Qian knew she envied Yun Xi, so he didn't hesitate to give her a generous donation.

I'm so happy!

After several days, Chen Qian felt he needed to rest for a day or two, otherwise his body really couldn't take it.

No waterfalls!

Let your body rest for a few days before going.

During this period of cultivation, I mainly focused on my magical power and physical refinement, while conserving my spiritual energy and not using my divine sense much. It's time to go to Sister Yunyi's place to further my studies in formations.

The main house of the family.

Qingwei Hall.

Noon.

Just like last time, at the same time and in the same place, I met Chen Yunyi.

Upon meeting her, Chen Qian sensed that Chen Yunyi's aura was somewhat unstable, as if wisps of cold air were emanating from her body, making her appear like a block of ice.

Chen Qian couldn't help but worry and quickly asked, "Sister Yunyi, what's wrong?"

Chen Yunyi waved her hand and said, "It's nothing. It's just that my aura is leaking out a little as I'm close to breaking through."

"Suppressing this state for a few days will benefit my cultivation technique."

"Oh." Upon hearing this, Chen Qian said no more. After all, his cultivation level was low, and he couldn't really see Chen Yunyi's specific situation. In fact, Chen Yunyi's aura had just leaked out because of Chen Qian's visit.

Her magical power had reached the point where she had to break through. She was able to suppress it, but after Chen Qian arrived, her hidden ice spirit body was stimulated by the chaotic spirit body and broke through her suppression, which led to the sudden leakage of her aura.

Chen Yunyi made hand seals, closed her eyes and regulated her breathing for a while before slowly suppressing her aura.

"I have read your notes on array formations and your diagrams of basic array pattern breakdowns. As a beginner, your comprehension is passable."

"However, I do not recommend that you waste too much time learning formations."

"Learning and mastering some basic array patterns is necessary; it can broaden your horizons and knowledge."

"However, the art of formations is extremely vast and ever-changing. If you want to specialize in formations, you must spend a lot of time, which is not suitable for you at your current level."

Chen Qian naturally understood Chen Yunyi's meaning. He was currently in a stage of rapid progress in his cultivation. If he spent too much energy on formations, it might cause his future cultivation level to improve too slowly, and he might miss the opportunity to establish his foundation.

"I understand, thank you, Sister Yunyi. I've only been practicing for a short time, and I just want to explore various skills to see where my talent lies."

"It will not waste too much time on a single path, thus hindering progress."

Chen Yunyi nodded and said, "It's good that you understand."

Next, the two began to discuss formations.

Calling it an exchange is giving Chen Qian too much credit; he was mostly the one expressing his confusion, while Chen Yunyi was answering his questions.

To learn the art of array formations, one must first possess divine sense, because the eighty-one basic array patterns are three-dimensional and cannot be drawn on paper for observation and learning.

Secondly, one must spend a lot of time mastering these basic array patterns and copying them so accurately that they are not even slightly different before one can be considered a qualified array apprentice.

Even for those with exceptional talent and intelligence, this single step alone would take at least three to five years.

But merely becoming an array formation apprentice is not enough, because apprentices cannot even set up the most basic array formations.

Even the simplest spirit-gathering array requires combining nine basic array patterns to form array segments before it can be set up.

The step of combining array patterns to form array segments is a great test of an array master's comprehension.

Because the combinations of array patterns are ever-changing and there is no fixed pattern, array masters need to comprehend them on their own when inscribing array segments.

The array is engraved in different locations and on different materials, and the appearance is different each time.

This involves massive amounts of calculation; without talent and comprehension, one cannot even get started.

Through continuous communication and consultation, Chen Qian gained a basic understanding of his talent in array formations.

It can only be described as excellent, but it is far from outstanding, let alone monstrous.

All I can say is that after mastering some knowledge of formations, if I get trapped in certain formations in the future, I'll be able to make some correct responses.

Time always flies when you're chatting and spending time with a beautiful woman; before you know it, another afternoon is almost over.

Just as Chen Qian was about to get up to say goodbye, Chen Yunyi's expression suddenly changed, and a chill emanated from her body, almost freezing Chen Qian, who was standing next to her, into an ice sculpture in an instant.

Chen Qian was physically strong and was not injured, but he instantly felt his limbs stiffen and he could not move.

Chen Yunyi cast a spell at Chen Qian to ease his frozen body, and said quickly, "You need to go back quickly, I can't hold back anymore, I'm about to break through."

After saying that, he hurriedly walked into the inner room of Qingwei Hall.

Although Chen Qian was caught off guard, his eyes never left Chen Yunyi. He noticed that something was wrong with her; she was not in a normal state of breakthrough.

His face glowed with a blue light, and his whole body exuded a chilling aura, accompanied by violent trembling.

It didn't seem like he was about to break through a new realm; rather, it seemed like he was being attacked by extreme cold and was about to go into a state of demonic possession.

Although Chen Qian's cultivation level was not high, he was very sensitive to evil energy because of his strong spiritual sense and his cultivation of the body tempering technique.

"This Sister Yunyi seems to be unleashing her Ice Fiend power."

(End of this chapter)