Chapter 150: Recovering the Mountain Meditation Technique

Chapter 150: Recovering the Mountain Meditation Technique

Li Fan didn't choose to immediately leave seclusion. Instead, he returned to the stone chamber at the bottom of the lake and began his first cultivation after reaching the Foundation Establishment stage.

He practiced the Foundation Establishment section of the "Jade Cosmos Thousand Variations Sutra."

However, after a short while, he furrowed his brow and stopped.

During the cultivation process, he faintly felt a slight stagnation in the circulation of spiritual energy. It was an extremely subtle feeling that would go unnoticed if not paid attention to, but it still existed.

After some contemplation, Li Fan stopped and turned to practice the "Sea Fixing Sword Technique."

Since Zhang Haobo's death, no one has practiced this technique.

As soon as he started, Li Fan clearly felt the difference compared to cultivating the "Jade Cosmos Thousand Variations Sutra."

Even with Li Fan's aptitude, the cultivation process went extremely smoothly. As if there was a bonus to comprehension, spiritual energy effortlessly circulated through his body along the meridians of the technique, breaking through to the middle Qi Condensation stage in no time.

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"Oh right, you're now in the late stage of Qi Condensation. When choosing a Foundation Establishment technique, if possible, remember to choose one that is compatible with the Heavenly Treasure you used for foundation building. This way, not only will your future cultivation be more efficient, but there will be other benefits as well."

He Zhenghao's words from the past suddenly appeared in Li Fan's mind, making him contemplative.

"So, it's about compatibility. I see."

With a thought, a blue water sword instantly took shape in his dantian. With a casual wave, the water sword flew out and easily pierced a small hole in a giant rock.

"The power of the technique has also been enhanced to a certain extent."

Li Fan retracted the Sea Fixing Sword, pondering silently.

"For ordinary cultivators, if they have both Nascent Soul and Golden Core techniques at hand, even if the Golden Core technique is faster to cultivate, they would definitely choose to cultivate the Nascent Soul technique."

"But I'm different. [Truth] can carry my cultivation realm to the next life. Therefore, what suits me best is a technique that quickly advances the current realm."

"In the past, there was no choice; there was only the 'Jade Cosmos Thousand Variations Sutra' to cultivate. Now that I have more options, I don't have to cling to it."

Li Fan examined the list of techniques on his [Truth] panel.

He hadn't paid much attention when he had fewer techniques to cultivate.

Now, with six techniques cultivated simultaneously, he noticed some clues in their order.

Venerable Heart Refinement Mantra, Cloud Water Illusory Dream Art, Sun Stealing Technique, Jade Cosmos Thousand Variations Sutra, Spirit Intent Illusion Technique, Stalking Shadow Technique.

It seemed to be arranged in order of the value of the techniques.

"So, the Venerable Heart Refinement Mantra is ranked above the Cloud Water Illusory Dream Art?"

The Cloud Water Illusory Dream Art was passed down by Qin Tang and belonged to a completely different system than the current techniques. Regardless of the cultivation realm, as long as the previous layer of cultivation was complete, meeting the advancement conditions would allow cultivation of the next layer.

The seven layers of the Cloud Water Illusory Dream Art corresponded to Mortal, Qi Condensation, Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, Nascent Soul, Soul Transformation, and Dao Integration respectively.

"So, luck plays a significant role in determining what can be robbed."

"He Zhenghao had planned to change his technique before he died, indicating that he didn't value this 'Mountain Meditation Technique' too much."

"I have a good chance of successfully reproducing it."

While thinking, Li Fan began to condense the clone.

Bones, organs, skin, hair...

Slowly taking shape.

In the end, he still created the appearance in the same manner as the previous clone.

Satisfied, Li Fan nodded and pointed at the clone's head.

"Sever!"

Unlike before, after connecting consciousness with the clone this time, Li Fan's mind suddenly displayed many images.

Like a collection of long-preserved paintings, some were just a bit outdated, while others were riddled with holes, tattered and torn.

But they all flashed by.

Li Fan concentrated all his attention, carefully distinguishing the parts with the existence of the "Mountain Meditation Technique."

The number of images appearing gradually decreased, and they began to shake violently.

Li Fan remained unfazed.

He wouldn't settle for anything other than the "Mountain Meditation Technique."

Finally, his luck erupted.

In the instant before all the images were about to disappear, Li Fan saw it.

A young He Zhenghao, holding a jade slip with a joyful expression after exploring the cave mansion.

A glint flashed in Li Fan's eyes.

"It's you!"

His thoughts, like a wild beast waiting for prey for a long time, fiercely swallowed this tattered, damaged image.

Countless pieces of information flowed into Li Fan's mind like running water.

Li Fan slowly digested it.

After a long time, Li Fan opened his eyes, revealing a look of astonishment.

"So, this 'Mountain Meditation Technique' was not a cultivation technique created by a human!"