System: After the fortune telling, my cultivation level skyrocketed.

Night fell as dark as ink, enveloping the mansion of Qingtian Xiaolou, and a tranquil atmosphere permeated the air.

Chen Xuan and Qing Tian Xiao Lou sat facing each other, the flickering candlelight casting dappled shadows on their faces.

At this moment, Chen Xuan's mind was still filled with the secrets of the Dragon Transformation Pool, and he was deeply shocked by the methods and foundation of the Xuanxiao royal family.

Chen Xuan himself was only at the late stage of the Divine Demon Body Refinement Realm, but even so, a single drop of his Divine Demon Blood Essence was as sharp as the Grim Reaper's scythe, capable of easily taking the lives of mortals.

The Dragon Transformation Pool was formed from the essence and blood of a celestial-level god-demon. After being enhanced by certain methods, it could be easily absorbed by a mortal. This demonstrated the unfathomable strength of the Xuanxiao royal family's higher-ups.

Chen Xuan pondered to himself that such methods were far beyond what ordinary forces could match, and it was no wonder that the Dragon Transformation Pool had become an unparalleled opportunity that everyone in the cultivation world dreamed of.

As Chen Xuan delved deeper into cultivation, he became increasingly aware of the differences between the two major systems: Qi Refining and Divine Demon Body Refining.

The path of Qi cultivation is more common in the cultivation world, with many cultivators choosing this path to refine their spiritual power by absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.

However, the Divine Demon Body Refinement is quite different, focusing on the tempering of the physical body and the enhancement of vitality. Every inch of the cultivator's skin, every bone, and every meridian is subjected to rigorous tempering like being forged in raging fire, just like forging an unparalleled divine weapon.

Once unleashed, its power is several times that of a Qi Refining cultivator; its overwhelming force is enough to make the world lose its color.

However, the path of divine and demonic body refinement is fraught with thorns and difficulties. It has extremely high requirements for aptitude, like searching for a dazzling pearl in a vast desert, and only a very few people with outstanding talent are qualified to embark on it.

Moreover, the cultivation process demands an enormous amount of resources, making it a bottomless pit.

Ordinary cultivators will feel increasingly powerless as their cultivation level improves through divine and demonic body refinement.

Each breakthrough requires unimaginable resources, such as precious natural treasures and spiritual crystals containing spiritual power, which are consumed like flowing water.

Without strong resource support, the path of cultivation will inevitably be hindered, and one will eventually become just another ordinary person.

Unless one joins a powerful sect or force, becomes its vassal or henchman, and relies on its resources, there is no hope of continuing on the path of divine and demonic body refinement.

Chen Xuan was well aware of his situation. Despite his unwavering belief and extraordinary perseverance, the lack of resources was always a major obstacle on his path forward.

With his thoughts returning to the present, Chen Xuan and Qing Tian Xiao Lou began discussing various matters concerning the Ancient Immortal Path Secret Realm.

Although Qing Tian Xiao Lou is the eldest son of Qing Tian Hou, his cultivation level is also at the late stage of the Opening Mansion Realm. Most of the information he knows about the ancient road to the Immortal Realm is only superficial.

Chen Xuan understood that Qing Tian Xiao Lou had already shared all his knowledge, and naturally wouldn't want him to trouble Qing Tian Hou for this. After all, some things he had to explore and solve himself.

Half an incense stick's time passed quietly during their conversation. As if by telepathy, with a soft footstep, the man in silver appeared at the door. He walked into the room with a respectful expression, carrying ten storage magic treasures in both hands.

"Young Master." Yin Yi knelt on one knee, his voice deep and powerful, and raised the storage magic treasure high.

Qing Tian Xiao Lou nodded slightly, signaling Yin Yi to rise. Yin Yi stood up and reported methodically, "This transaction yielded a total of 60,000 jin of raw liquid. Purchasing these items consumed 20,000 jin, leaving 40,000 jin of raw liquid. Please check, young master." Yin Yi, as Qing Tian Xiao Lou's loyal follower, had signed a master-servant contract with him. This contract was like an invisible shackle, firmly binding his soul.

He dared not slack off in his official duties; if he broke his oath, he would be utterly destroyed.

Chen Xuan quickly scanned the supplies inside the storage magic treasure with his divine sense, feeling somewhat at ease. He then stood up, gave Qing Tian Xiao Lou a hearty smile, and said, "Brother Xiao Lou, time is of the essence. Once I return from my adventures on the ancient Immortal Realm Road, we must have a proper get-together, drink fine wine, and chat about everything under the sun."