Cultivation : I'm an Ancient Giant Bear-Chapter 360 - 339: Spirit Platform Clear Qi

After tidying up the storage pouch, Wang Wu carefully used Level 15 Spirit Essence to inspect the storage pouch inside and out again, ensuring that there were no suspected positioning magical treasures. Only then did he feel relieved, because this storage pouch was truly a treasure. Not to mention, the ten thousand spirit plant seedlings inside could actually grow healthily.

This was far superior to Wang Wu’s own storage pouch.

Therefore, he decided to keep it.

Moreover, this time those four troublesome fellows didn’t bark, "Wang Wang Wang."

"Next up, the first thing I need to do, and also the most important thing, is to upgrade my three Overlord Body Demon Pills to Ruyi Demon Pills. It concerns my lifespan."

Wang Wu had considered doing this back when he was in the Evil Wind Desert, but he lacked sufficient resources at the time, so he went out to earn some extra income, only to encounter so many things.

Thankfully, it all turned out well.

Now, he opened his storage pouch and started to check his current inventory, especially the Spiritual Qi, which was very important.

First, there was the little tripod Grandpa Huang gave him, which could store 300 portions of Spirit Liquid. One portion of Spirit Liquid equated to 500,000 points of Spiritual Qi or Vitality, amazing. He had drunk three portions so far, leaving 297 portions. He needed to note this in his little notebook.

Times were different now, saving was the way forward.

Then there was the little tripod Madam Yu had gifted him, which still had 42 portions of Spirit Liquid left.

Sigh, who knows if Madam Yu managed to escape. It’s been seventy-five years since they last parted ways. Her two daughters should have long grown up, successfully cultivating, not dragging anyone down.

It was just a pity for his little sister-in-law; she died without even saying goodbye...

Oops, got sidetracked.

He continued to calculate. In Profound Iron City, Chen Damao also gifted him a small tripod with 100 portions of Spirit Liquid, proving these little tripods were quite common in the Great Wilderness Sin Prison.

Hmm, there was also an Iron Essence cub. This could be used to refine magical treasures, but for the Demon Race, the best method was companions.

Ah, he kind of missed the Companion Demon Vine.

Unfortunately, he hadn’t managed to visit the South Wilderness, and didn’t even have time to move the statue of General Xuelang.

But they should understand what it means.

Breaking out, do they still need to foolishly wait in place?

Of course, as for the outside world, if Wang Wu still kept the Companion Demon Vine by his side, then he wouldn’t be able to do anything. He would really be unable to resist slaughtering the Companion Demon Vine and cooking it.

Including that Iron Essence cub, without sufficient Spiritual Qi, could he even keep it alive?

"Hold on, doesn’t Iron Essence only need to be fed Profound Iron to grow on its own? Hey, let’s identify it."

"Grandpa Tree’s database identifies: The conditions for Iron Essence companions are quite harsh, requiring a powerful supply of Qi Blood, and one must cultivate a Mountain-Encompassing Golden Body. Additionally, a large amount of Profound Iron is needed as nourishment. Once Iron Essence companionship is successful, two benefits will be gained."

"One is an increase in the quality level of Lifebound Demon Soldiers, aiding their refining speed and effectiveness. The second is a defense effect, specifically related to Iron Essence’s growth level."

"Xiongpi Clan database identifies: Iron Essence companionship is a path of no return and a bottomless pit, requiring caution. The situation outside is unclear; it’s advised not to burden oneself excessively."

"Peacock Clan database identifies: Perhaps it’s a good choice. You already have plenty of refined Profound Iron. What’s wrong with consuming some Qi Blood? At worst, go rob, steal. Getting beaten to death could just end everything for you."

"Attribute bar: Don’t get off-topic. You currently have 435 portions of refined Spirit Liquid, equating to 217,560,000 points of Spiritual Qi. Recommend initiating a farming mode."

——

The attribute bar’s comment was truly excellent!

It gave Wang Wu a lot of confidence in an instant.

However, the matter of Iron Essence companionship could wait; his priority was upgrading the demon pills.

But before upgrading the demon pills, he needed to conduct a comprehensive definition of the Spirit Platform Clear Qi.

Before, in the Great Wilderness Sin Prison, he dared not disclose relevant information, but now there’s no need to hide.

He could have these four troublesome fellows offer some advice.

And this required revealing the entire process of forming Spirit Platform Clear Qi without reservation.

And organize his understanding, this would be called firsthand information.

It’s something the four troublesome fellows couldn’t replace or resolve.

At this moment,

Wang Wu first took a deep breath, then shifted to the Inner Breathing Technique, then activated his Qi Blood to form the Inner Circulation.

Next, the Heart of the Earth pulsed, the Ruyi Ice and Fire Double Spirit Pill activated, the Ice and Fire Spiritual Qi circulated, forming the Outer Circulation.

Although it sounds complex, Wang Wu could actually complete this step 300 times per second.

That is, the inner and outer circulation happened 300 times per second.

However, the inner circulation blood Qi looped 4800 times per second, while the outer circulation Ice and Fire Spiritual Qi operated 3000 times per second.

This concept is akin to the moon’s rotation, Earth’s rotation, the sun’s rotation, and the logic of orbiting.

Each exists within a large cycle, yet they can maintain independent states and support each other when needed.

This is a miracle, and it’s based on the Five Elements Spirit Array.

If at this moment, one were to observe from a higher dimension, with a more comprehensive perspective, it would be truly astonishing. Even Wang Wu himself found it miraculous.

Especially the outer cycle of the Ice and Fire Spiritual Qi.

Previously, it was all established internally, sharing the body’s space with the Qi and Blood Circulation.

But ever since his Five Elements Spirit Array was deployed based on five Demon Pills, the Ice and Fire Spirit Pill seemed as if it was no longer within him, yet not outside either. It was more like an extension of his body outward.

But it was not the body in the usual sense, it was more like a continent corresponding to an island.

Can you dare to say that because a strait separates them, they are not part of the same piece of flesh?

In fact, Wang Wu increasingly felt that his Qi and Blood Circulation was developing towards a radial pattern. What’s inside and outside—aren’t they all his own!

Alright, this statement seems too bold.

But the fact is, it works so well because, when performing the Ruyi Body Technique, your flesh must rapidly expand. You cannot become a hollow large balloon that would burst with a single prick.

He could instantly transform into a giant bear over a thousand meters tall. What did he rely on? Qi and blood inflating a balloon inside?

Obviously not.

He could also instantly become smaller than a needle’s tip. What did he rely on for that?

Understanding this point enables the realization that the operation of the Qi and Blood Circulation is not a point, or a line, not like the operation of blood vessels, meridians, or even a surface—it’s neither two-dimensional nor three-dimensional.

Wang Wu felt that it should be considered four-dimensional space, if one were to define it.

At this moment, once the great internal and external cycle was established, the Five Elements Spirit Array ran quietly without intervention, much like the foundational fungal mats in an ecosystem—important, but with little operational space.

Next, the collision cycle of Innate and Acquired would open the Spirit Platform, forming the Spirit Platform Clear Qi.

What this concept entails, he didn’t temporarily know yet, but Wang Wu felt that it seemed like an upgrade in the quality of the Power of the Soul.

This Spirit Platform Clear Qi, compared to the Level 15 Spirit Essence and Danger Perception, shared some commonalities, yet they couldn’t truly replace each other.

For instance, Level 15 Spirit Essence is the best talent for collecting free Spiritual Qi and can observe and sense the core of Spiritual Qi, which is unique, though this talent can also be used to observe targets.

Danger Perception can similarly be used for observation, but its observation is not on the variations in Spiritual Qi patterns but more specific targets, though it is amateur in nature.

The primary function of this talent has always been—Danger—Perception.

As for the Spirit Platform Clear Qi, Wang Wu thought its main function was just one!

Ward off evil! 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

Return to the truth and essence!

And provide the most correct, most accurate definition of oneself!

It’s like a gyroscope!

It’s the top from "Inception"!

It’s the establishment of values from his homeland on Earth—the freedom, bravery, fairness, and justice...

Of course, in this Cultivation Realm, it’s the coordinate of his cultivation path!

It’s the persistence on the path of poverty!

It’s about being cheerful and positive, finding joy in hardship, even when transformed into a bear—never self-pitying or degenerate!

It’s about realizing that what defines oneself has never been the exterior, but the core thoughts of what one does!

This is his hope, his dream, and his standard for appreciating goodness, a natural defense against evil.

Hmm, summary completed, please assess!

Wang Wu silently waited for three seconds, as lines of information appeared as calmly as water.

"Your Demon Soul has advanced, you have cultivated a wisp of Divine Thought, you are currently cultivating your Divine Soul, current progress, Ninth-Grade Divine Soul (1/99)"

"Divine Thought Appraisal: Divine Thought is the clear Qi in your cognition. Eighty-one wisps of clear Qi can cultivate one wisp of Divine Thought. It is a spiritual material, evolved from ordinary Demon Souls or souls. It typically requires the body to be strong enough to form, uses Divine Thought to exempt some forbidden-type attacks, counteract hallucinogenic poisons, and manipulate a Lifebound Flying Sword."

"Before having Divine Thought, even the strongest of Demon Souls or souls can only control the Lifebound Flying Sword within a hundred miles, but after obtaining Divine Thought, the attack range of the Lifebound Flying Sword will reach up to a thousand miles. Naturally, the farther the distance, the greater the consumption of Divine Thought."

"With the blessing of Divine Thought, your average response speed will more than triple. Thus, you will perceive the enemy’s attack speed as very slow, understanding every move, as in your battle with Liu Zongbai, where you miraculously, accurately intercepted his flying sword attack through the blessing of Divine Thought."

"Divine Thought to a certain extent, by sensing changes in the external aura, can feedback upon oneself, obtaining a degree of foresight effect, also known as ’a sudden insight’. When activating Danger Perception Talent simultaneously with Divine Thought, you will gain additional effects. This is the biggest advantage of a demon compared to the Human Race."

"Please make good use of this advantage, but do not become overly enamored with it. Humans are weak in perception but strong in strategy, and once Divine Thought reaches a certain degree, perception ability gradually enhances."

"Note, Divine Thought can be consumed, and can also be recovered."

"Correspondingly, avoid damage to the Divine Soul as much as possible, though repairs may follow damage, permanent consequences can occur."

"Divine Soul Appraisal: Divine Soul is the Spirit Platform within your cognition. Spirit Platform is inherently void, yet after cultivating Divine Thought, the Spirit Platform gains spirit. Currently, it is known that the highest grade of Divine Soul is the Sixth Grade, with Grandpa Tree having cultivated a Sixth-Grade Divine Soul, capable of departing the body and roaming several ten thousand miles."

"Warning: In the Great Wilderness Sin Prison, the Divine Soul detaching is safe as it won’t face the Purple Qi True Yang directly—the sunlight here is false, but outside in the Cultivation Realm, everything is unknown, proceed with caution."

"Furthermore, should you cultivate even the lowest grade, Ninth-Grade Divine Soul, if your physical body is unfortunately destroyed, you can still release your Divine Soul to potentially possess a new body when necessary, or preemptively refine a Soul Jade, then choose the most outstanding among your offspring to inherit, becoming a Night Wanderer to protect your family if needed."

"Finally, you are welcome to enter the Soul Jade and become one of us at any time."