I cultivate the Chaos Technique

"Thinking about all this is useless. Let's go clean the library first, otherwise we'll get beaten up again when Wang Damao and the others come back," Zhang Yifan sighed.

The library has nine floors, and the requirements for entry are very strict each time.

As menial disciples responsible for cleaning the Sutra Repository, Zhang Yifan and his companions could only clean the first floor of the Sutra Repository.

After entering the Lingyun Sword Sect's scripture pavilion, Zhang Yifan began organizing the classic texts.

Although the work was tedious, he never dared to slack off, because if he was caught being lazy, he would face even harsher punishment.

However, as he was flipping through those dusty ancient books, a bamboo slip forgotten in a corner caught his attention.

This bamboo slip looks unremarkable, covered in dust, and has obviously been abandoned for a long time.

Out of curiosity, Zhang Yifan carefully picked up the bamboo slip. Unexpectedly, as soon as the bamboo slip touched his hand, it suddenly turned into a stream of light and went straight into his mind.

Instantly, Zhang Yifan felt a splitting headache as a flood of memories rushed into his mind.

These memories do not belong to him, but come from a powerful being from countless eras ago.

That person was an unparalleled being in the Chaos Realm, named Chaos Ancestor Li Taixu, who once created the heaven-defying cultivation technique "Chaos Technique".

Although this cultivation method is incomplete, it still possesses immense power, enough to enable practitioners to reach the Mahayana realm in this world.

Just as Zhang Yifan was reeling from this memory, an aged yet dignified voice echoed in his mind: "Young man, are you my successor?"

Zhang Yifan felt a surge of secret joy. "My golden touch has finally arrived!" he thought. "What's that saying again?"

When God closes a door, He won't leave you without even a window.

The voice continued:

"My name is Li Taixu, and I am the Chaos Ancestor of the Chaos Realm. This 'Chaos Technique' is the work I created in my lifetime. Although it is an incomplete version, it is enough for you to cultivate to the Mahayana realm on your continent. If you are willing to become my disciple, I will pass on this technique to you."

Mahayana Realm? Zhang Yifan's heart skipped a beat. In the world before he transmigrated, Mahayana cultivators were regarded as terrestrial immortals, possessing the power to overturn rivers and seas.

Now, with such a powerful cultivation technique placed before him, Zhang Yifan responded almost without hesitation in his heart: "Master, your disciple Zhang Yifan is willing to become your disciple!"

With this declaration of apprenticeship, Zhang Yifan felt the information in his mind become clearer, and the remnant soul of the Chaos Ancestor began to impart the cultivation methods of the "Chaos Technique" one by one.

The profoundness of this technique far surpasses any technique Zhang Yifan has ever seen. Although it is only a fragment, it is enough to set him on a path to the pinnacle.

From this moment on, Zhang Yifan possessed a cheat code.

No longer the weakling who could be bullied by others.

He secretly vowed to get revenge on everyone who had ever bullied him. "A gentleman doesn't leave a grudge unavenged," was Zhang Yifan's life motto.

Even though it was the original owner, Zhang Yifan, who suffered the humiliation, the fact that Zhang Yifan shared the same name as the original owner served as compensation for occupying the original owner's body.

“Disciple, the path of cultivation is vast and profound. You are new here and unfamiliar with it. I will explain to you the division of cultivation realms to help you clarify your path forward,” Li Taixu said, as if sensing Zhang Yifan’s thoughts.

Zhang Yifan sat quietly in the secret room, his heart filled with reverence, listening attentively to his master's teachings.

"The cultivation level of cultivators is usually divided into eight major realms, and the first step you are about to take is the Qi Refining stage."

Li Taixu's voice was deep and powerful, as if an invisible force seeped into Zhang Yifan's heart.

"The Qi Refining stage is the starting stage of cultivation, the first step that every cultivator must go through. At this stage, cultivators need to sense the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and introduce it into their bodies to transform it into spiritual power. The main purpose of cultivating during the Qi Refining stage is to open up the meridians throughout the body, store spiritual power in the meridians, and lay the foundation for cultivation."

Zhang Yifan nodded, gaining a basic understanding of the Qi Refining stage. Li Taixu continued to explain, "The Qi Refining stage is further divided into four stages: early, middle, late, and Great Perfection."

**Initial Stage:** The cultivator begins to sense the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, drawing it into their body to open up their meridians. At this time, the cultivator's body is still very fragile, and their spiritual power is insufficient, allowing them to only perform some simple spells.

**Mid-stage:** The spiritual energy within the body gradually condenses, the meridians expand further, the cultivator's magical power increases, they can use slightly more complex spells, and their combat ability is enhanced.

- **Late Stage**: Spiritual energy has filled the entire body, the meridians are unblocked, and the cultivator can freely control spiritual energy to cast more powerful spells and possess a certain degree of self-protection ability.

- **Great Perfection**: Spiritual power reaches its peak, meridians and body are greatly strengthened, cultivator's control over spiritual power is greatly improved, and preparation for breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage.

"The cultivation stage of Qi Refining is extremely important, as it is the stage for laying a solid foundation. If the foundation is not stable, subsequent cultivation will be much less effective. In particular, cultivators in the Qi Refining stage have the same lifespan as ordinary people, so they need to be even more cautious and must proceed steadily and surely, without being impatient." Li Taixu's tone carried a hint of admonition.

Zhang Yifan listened attentively. Although he longed for a higher realm, he knew that his master's teachings must have their reasons.

Zhang Yifan was still curious, so he couldn't help but ask, "Master, what is the Foundation Establishment stage like?"

Li Taixu pondered for a moment, as if recalling those distant memories, and then slowly said, "The Foundation Establishment stage is the mark of a cultivator officially embarking on the path of cultivation."

At this stage, cultivators will open up the Qi Sea within their bodies, drawing spiritual energy from all the meridians of their body into the Qi Sea for concentrated storage.

After successfully establishing one's foundation, a cultivator's cultivation level will experience a qualitative leap, their spiritual energy will become purer, their magical power will be greatly enhanced, and their lifespan will be extended to around two hundred years.

He went on to say:

"The Foundation Establishment stage is also divided into four stages: early, middle, late and great perfection. Each stage requires great patience and perseverance. The expansion of the Qi Sea and the condensation of spiritual power are extremely difficult processes, but they are also the necessary path for cultivators to advance to a higher realm."

Before Zhang Yifan could ask any more questions, the Chaos Ancestor interrupted him:

"Don't be too ambitious. You have to take things one step at a time. You haven't even entered the Qi Refining stage yet, so it's too early to talk about Foundation Establishment. The path of cultivation is all about mindset. The next realm is still far away from you. When you reach that realm, I will tell you."

Upon hearing these words, Zhang Yifan felt a sense of awe, knowing that he was still in the early stages of cultivation and that being impatient for quick results would only lead to more harm than good.

"And the Chaos Technique you cultivate is the peerless technique I created in my lifetime, unlike any technique you have seen in the Lingyun Sword Sect," Li Taixu continued, a hint of pride in his voice.

"Ordinary cultivators rely on absorbing single energies such as spiritual energy, demonic energy, and ghostly energy to strengthen themselves. Different cultivation methods have different ways of cultivation and different energy absorption methods. Cultivators need to rely on the external environment and choose a suitable cultivation method to practice."

"But the Chaos Technique is different; it can transform all things into its own power."

Whether it's the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, demonic energy, ghostly energy, or even the power of the sun, moon, stars, and the essence of mountains and rivers, all can be used by you.

The Chaos Technique refines the power of all things into Chaos Power. Chaos Primordial Qi is many levels higher than the spiritual power cultivated by cultivators in this world. If you can cultivate Chaos Power, one part of your Chaos Power is equivalent to ten parts of someone else's spiritual power. Battles between cultivators mainly rely on the contest of spiritual power.

The higher one's cultivation level, the more spiritual energy they store. Once you possess the power of chaos, you will not only be invincible in battles against opponents of the same level, but even fighting opponents of higher levels will be as easy as eating and drinking.

Zhang Yifan was deeply moved. He realized that the power of the Chaos Technique lay not only in its ability to refine all things, but also in its inclusiveness and flexibility, which allowed cultivators to draw upon the power they needed in any environment. Moreover, the chaotic power cultivated was invincible among those of the same level and could also be used to fight beyond one's level.

Most importantly, replenishing this chaotic power is easy. It can be obtained by refining all things through the Chaos Technique, unlike spiritual power which can only be replenished through meditation to absorb spiritual energy or by taking pills.

"Besides that, the Chaos Technique also hides a body-refining method. Once cultivated to the Mahayana realm, one can achieve the 'Eternal Chaos Undying Body.' This physique not only possesses astonishing defensive power far exceeding that of all divine beasts, but also grants immunity to all poisons in the world," Li Taixu slowly revealed the secret.

Zhang Yifan exclaimed in delight, "Doesn't that mean both physical and magical resistance are maxed out? They're practically unkillable!"

Li Taixu nodded, then added, "There is some truth to this, but immortality is ultimately only relative."

The so-called "unkillable" is simply due to insufficient strength. When faced with enough power, nothing is insurmountable.

However, the truly extraordinary aspect of the 'Eternal Chaos Undying Body' lies in its regeneration ability.

Whether the physical body is destroyed or the soul is obliterated, it can be regenerated. However, it should be noted that...

The rebirth after your soul has been erased is not the same as the original you.

This kind of rebirth is fundamentally different from the blood-dripping rebirth after the physical body is destroyed. When the soul is obliterated, the only way is through reincarnation.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yifan was shaken and immediately asked, "Then how exactly should one cultivate this 'Eternal Chaos Undying Body'?"

Li Taixu's expression was serious as he slowly said:

“Cultivating this body seems simple, but in reality, it is fraught with difficulties. To cultivate the ‘Eternal Chaos Undying Body’, one must first cultivate the ‘Chaos Technique’ to the Nascent Soul Realm, and then disperse all one’s cultivation before one can begin cultivation.”

Zhang Yifan was immediately dumbfounded and blurted out, "Master, isn't there a way to cultivate without dispersing one's internal energy?"

Li Taixu smiled slightly, his voice tinged with coldness: "Yes, that is death."

Zhang Yifan exclaimed in disbelief, "That's too ruthless!"

Li Taixu sighed and said:

"The path of cultivation is inherently like this; being soft-hearted will not lead to the end. The 'Eternal Chaos Undying Body' emphasizes 'destruction before construction.' Only through complete shattering can one truly be reborn."

"Wow, Master, is it possible to cultivate this skill without dispersing one's internal energy?"

Yes, that is death.

"Does it have to be this cruel?!"

"The path of cultivation is inherently like this; you can't be ruthless without it. Besides, the Eternal Chaos Undying Body is all about..."

"Destruction precedes construction. Besides, you have this Chaos Technique, which allows you to cultivate at a speed far exceeding that of ordinary people. Even if you lose your power, it won't take long to rebuild it!" Li Taixu explained again.