Eternal Life: I Can Control My Essence Qi-Chapter 65: The Immortal Sect Opens

Yun Province, among the mountains.

Zhang Yao didn’t travel far. After journeying a hundred miles overnight, he entered the depths of a dense forest.

When dawn broke, Zhang Yao climbed to the peak, sat cross-legged, and eagerly began to peruse the tome.

"Spiritual Qi, Breathing, Spirit Roots, Cultivators..."

He meticulously scanned each word, daring not to overlook a single one, and soon became absorbed in it.

This book unveiled to Zhang Yao a vast and new world—the world of Cultivators.

Cultivators rely on their innate Spirit Roots, using Profound Skills, Breathing Spiritual Qi, and refining Magical Power to achieve immortality, while wielding various Magic and Divine Techniques.

In this tome:

The patriarch of Prince Zhen Nan’s Mansion recorded a cultivation technique called the "Thick Earth Spell" and left numerous accounts of his own experiences. 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

"So it was, so it was..."

Upon reading his accounts, Zhang Yao suddenly understood and gained a complete insight into the cultivation realm of the Lu Kingdom.

The Lu Kingdom, or rather the former Da Wei, was a barren land for cultivation.

Situated at the fringe of the "Hundred Countries of Central Plains," Spiritual Qi here was exceedingly scarce. With its proximity to the Southern Border, the number of Cultivators was very low, probably only about a dozen.

"With such a small number compared to the vast territory of the Nineteen Provinces, it’s no wonder they became legendary figures."

Zhang Yao’s heart was filled with countless thoughts.

The patriarch from Prince Zhen Nan’s Mansion, who called himself "Lunan," was the ninth generation successor of the Hou Tu Sect.

The Hou Tu Sect was a miniature Cultivation Sect, with at most two or three people per generation, often passed down through a single line. It was more like a Loose Cultivator group.

The situation in the Lu Kingdom’s cultivation realm was also comparable to a shallow pond with few fish and shrimp, with only one small cultivation clan and the rest as Loose Cultivators.

A few decades ago:

A Cultivator serving the Da Wei Imperial Family passed away without an heir. Coupled with the corruption of the Imperial Family and the Court, long-standing conflicts erupted in one burst, leading to a dire and irreversible situation as the dynasty neared its end.

Rebel armies, local tributes, and Martial Arts Grandmasters divided the land of Da Wei. No one had the power to unify the country, resulting in decades of chaos.

Until a small Cultivation Clan, the Liu Family, arrived in Da Wei.

This small Cultivation Clan consisted of just five people: an elderly matriarch, a couple, and their son and daughter.

The youngest daughter of the Liu Family didn’t even have a Spirit Root, making it impossible for her to cultivate. Hence, the family decided to find her a comfortable marriage so she could enjoy a life of luxury and happiness.

They chose Yu Wenze and secretly supported him, thus birthing the later founding emperor.

"What a character."

Zhang Yao’s expression turned odd as he read:

"Turns out, this emperor was actually the Immortal Family’s son-in-law."

It was the youngest daughter of the Liu Family, who later became the Queen of Lu, that chose Yu Wenze.

The reasons for favoring Yu Wenze were not only his exceptional Martial Dao talent and abilities but mainly because of his outstanding appearance.

In the accounts left by Lunan, there is an apparent disdain for mortals, yet he specifically describes Yu Wenze, praising him as "dragons and phoenixes adorned, as bright as the sun and moon."

To elicit praise even from a Cultivator shows that Yu Wenze, in his youth, probably had an unrivaled appearance among millions.

"It just goes to show, being good-looking is a great advantage."

"Yu Wenze started with nothing, mingling with Zhang Yong at the village entrance, relying purely on his looks to become the founding emperor."

Zhang Yao chuckled inwardly and continued reading.

In the latter part of these records, after detailing the cultivation realm of the Lu Kingdom, Lunan started describing in detail his connection with the Liu Family, a cultivation clan.

Decades ago:

Lunan, disheartened from failing to find a successor and seeing no progress in his cultivation, planned to head north to the Wei Kingdom, serving as a tributor for their Imperial Family while continuing his search for a successor.

But unexpectedly, just before his departure, he coincidentally encountered his descendant—a child he unknowingly fathered during a drunken encounter before he began his cultivation journey.

Lunan’s descendant was struggling in poverty. Upon confirming their bloodline through magic, he couldn’t help but weep and ultimately chose to stay in the Lu Kingdom to secure a future for his descendants.

For this, he approached the Liu Family with his conditions, hoping to share in their fortunes.

The Liu Family agreed readily, and Lunan thus assisted Yu Wenze in unifying the country, secretly eliminating various Grandmasters and high-level figures, earning him the title and fief of Prince Zhen Nan.

"Good thing that, out of caution, I didn’t go spy on the King of Pingliang’s army camp."

Upon reading this, Zhang Yao broke out in a cold sweat:

"Had I gone, the grass on my grave would be three feet tall by now."

Apart from the Grandmasters who sought refuge, Yu Wenze also had hidden allies from the Liu Family by his side.

Compared to the Cultivators from the Liu Family, Lunan’s cultivation was the lowest. But even so, prepared, killing ordinary Grandmasters was as easy as slaughtering chickens and wild dogs.

"Sadly, the descendants weren’t worthy of his efforts!"

As Zhang Yao read to the end, he found Lunan’s earnest teachings left behind.

Based on the timeline from the records, Lunan actually died two years ago, but Prince Zhen Nan’s Mansion concealed the news, pretending he was still alive to maintain their influence until Yu Wenze confirmed the truth.

And Lunan deliberately converted the cultivation technique from a Jade Scroll to a book, hoping that after his descendants flourished, someone would cultivate the "Thick Earth Spell" to inherit his legacy.

According to the thoughts recorded, he must have instructed Prince Zhen Nan’s line to forsake the riches and live incognito to pass down the family legacy.

Alas, they did not heed Lunan’s advice.

Born as peasants, they endured hardship and servitude for half their lives. Having become lofty princes with beautiful wives and abundant wealth, who could easily give it all up?

Even if Prince Zhen Nan were willing to, his children likely wouldn’t agree.

"That family of Prince Zhen Nan is doomed. Yu Wenze will never spare them."

Zhang Yao took a deep breath, discarding his distractions, and thoroughly read the "Thick Earth Spell" from start to finish.

Cultivation techniques require Spirit Roots.

But such things can only be measured by Cultivators, and he was unsure if he possessed the Earth Attribute Spirit Root needed for the "Thick Earth Spell."

If not, it would mean all his careful efforts have been in vain, and he’d need to figure out how to obtain other cultivation techniques.

"I hope for success!"

Zhang Yao slowly closed his eyes, calmed his mind, and began his first cultivation session.

Following the method described in the "Thick Earth Spell," he maintained an ethereal mental realm, attempting to catch the elusive "Qi Sensitivity."

With Spirit Roots, one would certainly have Qi Sensitivity.

As soon as Qi Sensitivity appeared, it could guide and attract the corresponding attribute Spiritual Qi, stepping onto the first stage of "Qi Refining and Cultivation."

"Buzz!"

Almost instantly, clarity filled Zhang Yao’s mind as he perceived a heavy and boundless aura pervading all around him.

It was the Earth Attribute Celestial and Earthly Spiritual Qi!

The gateway to cultivation had finally opened!