Traveling through time to cultivate immortality: a life and death test

Liu Xing finished reading the entire book, quite satisfied. The old man's teachings were truly valuable. Furthermore, the old man had handed over his core cultivation techniques without hesitation, demonstrating his sincerity. The techniques in "Weak Water Three Thousand Secrets" were fairly common, demonstrating the old man's focus on water-attributed techniques and his profound mastery of water magic. Liu Xing, who was also new to water-attributed techniques, quickly grasped the key points. While it didn't help him improve his magic, it gave him a clearer understanding of the fundamentals of the Chaos Sea's techniques. The core principles remained the same, though the descriptions were different; simply switching the understanding in his mind was enough.

Although there were many books, it took Liu Xing almost three days to finish reading them all. During this time, the old man looked at Liu Xing curiously at first, but then became numb and closed his eyes to meditate and heal his wounds.

"Thank you, fellow Daoist, for your sincere teaching. I am very satisfied. My main training method is also water-attributed. I can guide you for half a day. If you have any questions, you can ask. Or you can ask for some healing pills or magic tools. It's up to you to choose." Liu Xing finally finished reading the last book, nodded and said to the old man with satisfaction.

"Please teach me the techniques, Senior!" The old man stood up and saluted without hesitation. It was rare for him to encounter guidance from a Nascent Soul cultivator. As a casual cultivator, what he lacked most was a master teacher. Meeting Liu Xing was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Elixirs and magical instruments were external possessions; they could be obtained with a little effort.

"Okay, fellow Taoist, your firm determination towards the Tao is admirable. If you have any questions, just ask directly and I will answer them for you." Liu Xing nodded and said.

The old man's health had improved significantly during these three days of rest. While not completely recovered, he was still feeling somewhat better. He focused his mind and gradually, starting with the more difficult and easier questions, addressed questions that had been accumulating within him for centuries. Liu Xing's realm and vision were higher than his, and he practiced a similar technique, so he readily addressed the old man's questions, earning him even greater respect.

Half a day passed quickly, and the old man seemed to be in a state of enlightenment. How much he could understand in the end depended on his luck.

Liu Xing took out the formation plate and set up a defensive formation for Huoshan Island to prevent the old man from being disturbed or attacked, and then left quietly. The formation was an additional reward given to the old man.

When he returned to the island where Nie Xiaoqian was recuperating, he saw that his wife was at a critical moment of recovery, so he did not disturb her and sat beside her to protect her.

He learned the local language from the old man, and also learned about some customs, people, and power situations in the Chaos Sea. He also obtained a simple map.

Of course, the old man has limited strength, limited vision, and has been to only a few places. The Chaos Sea is billions of miles in radius, so no one has a complete map of the sea.

The old man told him that they were located on the eastern edge of the Chaos Sea, where cultivation resources were scarce. The largest island he knew of was called Kuixing Island, but its owner frequently changed, so he had no idea who was currently in charge. The old man hadn't been there in over a hundred years, and rebellions and fighting were common there. However, according to the old man's description, Kuixing Island wasn't as prosperous as Seaside City, with only a third of its population. However, it was surrounded by numerous archipelagos and sea areas, encompassing a considerable area.

"If I want to get more information as soon as possible, I can only go to a larger city where there are more cultivators, and communicate with the late Jindan or even Yuanying monsters to get it." Liu Xing muttered silently, and his next goal was to go to Kuixing Island.

Liu Xing carefully reviewed his experiences since leaving the Thousand Machines Sect, summarizing and reflecting on his actions to see if there were any omissions that could bring disaster upon himself. While he didn't reflect three times a day, he did make sure to review them regularly. For example, this time, he had labeled spatial rifts the most dangerous. He had previously seen cultivators write about them in ancient texts, but those who had been devoured by them had generally vanished without a trace, and those who had witnessed them alive had never truly experienced the effects. Therefore, having been devoured by a spatial rift himself, Liu Xing felt its horror even more deeply. He and his wife were fortunate this time.

For over a decade, they had endured constant risks and traveled relentlessly, and now, finally, they had come to a rest. So, he processed the precious materials he had harvested over the years. He refined the collected spiritual herbs into related elixirs, purified some minerals, and repaired damaged magical instruments.

Two weeks later, Nie Xiaoqian recovered and emerged from retreat. The couple spent some time together, their Yin-Yang dual cultivation techniques becoming increasingly sophisticated. With the help of elixirs, Nie Xiaoqian's cultivation level increased rapidly, while Liu Xing's progress was much slower due to his limited aptitude. However, Liu Xing wasn't impatient. After practicing dual cultivation, his own cultivation level was at least increasing incrementally, which was a thousand times better than the previous period of no progress at all. Liu Xing then taught Nie Xiaoqian the language of the Chaos Sea, and from then on, the two began to communicate in the language of the Chaos Sea. When in Rome, do as the Romans do.

"Husband, where are we going next?" Nie Xiaoqian asked softly, nestling in Liu Xing's arms. She was becoming increasingly dependent on Liu Xing, practically obeying his every word.

"The largest gathering place for cultivators nearby is Kuixing Island. Let's go there first to find out more information." Liu Xing had already made plans.

A month later, the two set out hand in hand for Kuixing Island.

According to the old man, the Chaos Sea was extremely chaotic, with factions of all sizes scattered across the land, creating a complex web of order and order. Humans and demons fought each other, killing and looting occurred constantly, and power shifted. Therefore, many ascetics chose to hide on desolate islands in the deep sea to avoid the chaos of war.

Liu Xing and his wife didn't deliberately conceal their abilities; they felt their strength would attract more attention, which would be more advantageous in negotiations or exchanges. Xiaoqian wore a veil, as her fair skin and stunning beauty could easily cause unnecessary trouble. Liu Xing wore no makeup, but his handsome face and Confucian temperament made a strong first impression, demonstrating the value of good looks.

With the ancient treasure, the Sky-Hidden Shuttle, the couple traveled at breakneck speed. They easily dispatched any unsuspecting monsters or villains they encountered along the way. Due to the immense strength displayed by the two, both at the late Jindan stage, most monsters and cultivators avoided them.

Along the way, they witnessed numerous fights. Just as the old man had said, a single disagreement would lead to a fistfight. Bullies were everywhere, and Nie Xiaoqian would occasionally see weak female cultivators being bullied and quietly offer a helping hand, a gesture that made Liu Xing smile. Nie Xiaoqian knew the world of immortal cultivation was a world of the jungle, preying on the weak and the strong, and that she couldn't possibly save them. Her kindness compelled her to intervene, and Liu Xing let her do as she pleased.