PDLP Chapter 133 Mid-Nascent Soul Stage
Chapter 133 Mid-Nascent Soul Stage
In the dantian, the nascent soul sat cross-legged in the center, its hands forming a mudra, radiating a warm golden light.
The nascent soul's face was serene and peaceful, as if it were asleep.
Zhou Ning focused his divine sense into his dantian, establishing a deeper connection with his nascent soul.
He could sense that the nascent soul contained extremely powerful energy, the culmination of his three years of arduous cultivation.
"Early Nascent Soul stage, not enough."
Zhou Ning made up his mind in his heart.
"I must break through to the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm as soon as possible."
On this day, he was meditating on the back mountain when he suddenly felt the communication jade talisman in his arms getting slightly warm.
He took out the jade talisman and infused it with a wisp of true essence.
Xin Shisi Niang's voice echoed in his mind, carrying a hint of joy:
"Young Master Zhou, congratulations on breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage. Our Qingqiu Fox Clan has prepared a congratulatory gift for you. Please come to Qingqiu Mountain."
Zhou Ning smiled slightly and replied with her divine sense, "Thank you, Miss Xin. I'll go in a few days."
He put away the jade talisman and continued his cultivation.
Three days later, Zhou Ning left Lanruo Temple and headed to Qingqiu Mountain.
Qingqiu Mountain remains as beautiful as ever, with lush forests and mist swirling around it, making it seem like a fairyland.
At the foot of the mountain, the peach blossoms are in full bloom, and the falling petals create a breathtaking scene.
Zhou Ning climbed up the mountain path for about an hour and arrived at the stone gate of the Qingqiu Fox Clan.
Xin Shisi Niang was waiting at the door. When she saw him, she smiled slightly.
"Young Master Zhou, you've arrived."
Zhou Ning cupped his hands in greeting: "Miss Xin, it's been a long time."
Xin Shisi Niang led him through the stone gate, through the peach grove, and to a grand hall.
The main hall is magnificent and imposing, with blue bricks and gray tiles, and carved beams and painted rafters.
Inside the hall, the elder of the Qingqiu Fox Clan sat at the head of the table, leaning on a cane. His face was aged, but his spirits were still good.
"Young Master Zhou, congratulations on breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage."
The elder's voice was old yet gentle.
"You are a great benefactor to our Qingqiu Fox Clan, and we have prepared a gift for you."
He took out a jade slip from his sleeve and handed it to Zhou Ning.
"This is a cultivation technique left behind by my ancestors in the Qingqiu Fox Clan, called 'Heavenly Fox Transformation.' After cultivating it, one can transform into a heavenly fox, and their strength will increase dramatically. However, only foxes can cultivate this technique; humans who cultivate it have a high probability of going into qi deviation."
"However, the jade slip contains some insights into fighting extraterrestrial demons, which may be helpful to you."
Zhou Ning took the jade slip and probed it with his divine sense.
In addition to the cultivation method of "Heavenly Fox Transformation", the jade slip also contains a large number of records about extraterrestrial demons.
He studied it carefully and found a passage in it.
"The extraterrestrial demons feed on negative emotions. To fight them, one must maintain inner peace and steadfastness. The stronger one's resolve, the greater one's resistance to them."
"Furthermore, righteous energy has a restraining effect on celestial demons. Those who cultivate righteous energy are the natural enemies of celestial demons."
Zhou Ning's heart skipped a beat.
His "Innate Qi" cultivation method focuses on cultivating righteous energy, with pure and unadulterated true essence.
Perhaps this is precisely his advantage in fighting against the extraterrestrial demons.
"Thank you, Elder."
Zhou Ning carefully put away the jade slip and expressed his gratitude solemnly.
The elder waved his hand: "No need to thank me. You saved the life of our Qingqiu Fox Clan, this little token is nothing."
Zhou Ning stayed at Qingqiu Mountain for a few days, exchanging cultivation insights with Xin Shisi Niang and the fox clan cultivators, helping to resolve some minor troubles, before bidding them farewell and returning to Lanruo Temple.
Five days later, they returned to the temple.
Yan Chixia was practicing his sword on the back mountain. When he saw him return, he sheathed his sword.
"You're back? What did the Qingqiu Fox Clan give you?"
Zhou Ning handed the jade slip to his master.
Yan Chixia took the jade slip, probed it with his divine sense, and nodded slightly after a moment.
"The insights gained by the ancestors of the Qingqiu Fox Clan in fighting against the extraterrestrial demons are indeed unique. Study them carefully; they will be helpful in your future battles against the demons."
He returned the jade slip to Zhou Ning and said:
"Your Nascent Soul cultivation is now stable. The next step is to nurture your Nascent Soul and wait for the opportunity to reach the Deity Transformation stage. But what we lack most right now is time. I just thought of another way that can allow you to break through to the mid-Nascent Soul stage in a short time without a period of weakness, but once this method is used, it will be ineffective again."
Zhou Ning's eyes lit up: "What method?"
Yan Chixia took out a pill from his sleeve and handed it to Zhou Ning.
"This is the 'Nascent Soul Pill,' which I refined many years ago. It can help you quickly enhance your Nascent Soul power, but its effects are very potent, leaving you with only a three-day period of weakness after consumption. During this time, you must leap over it in one bound. Do you dare to try?"
Zhou Ning accepted the pill and said without hesitation, "This disciple dares."
Yan Chixia nodded: "Alright. Go back to the stone chamber and take it; I'll protect you."
Zhou Ning returned to the stone chamber on the back mountain, sat cross-legged on the futon, and put the Nascent Soul Pill into his mouth.
The pill melted upon entering the mouth, transforming into a warm medicinal power that surged into the dantian.
The medicinal power flowed like a golden river, enveloping the nascent soul within.
Nourished by the medicinal power, the nascent soul began to rotate faster, emitting an increasingly stronger golden light.
Zhou Ning could feel the power within his nascent soul rapidly expanding.
The pain surged in like a tidal wave.
It wasn't physical pain, but a pain deep in the soul.
The nascent soul began to expand under the impact of the medicine, and with each expansion came excruciating pain.
Large beads of sweat appeared on Zhou Ning's forehead, and his muscles were trembling all over, but he gritted his teeth and did not utter a groan.
"Uphold your principles."
He meditated in his heart.
Righteous energy circulated within him, gradually suppressing the pain.
One day, two days, three days.
Three days later, the medicine was finally fully absorbed.
Within his dantian, the nascent soul had grown larger than before, its golden light was even more dazzling, and its features were even clearer.
Mid-stage Nascent Soul realm, achieved!
Zhou Ning opened his eyes and exhaled a long breath.
His clothes were soaked with sweat, and his body was weak and powerless, but an indescribable joy welled up in his heart.
"Mid-stage Nascent Soul..."
He struggled to his feet and pushed open the stone door.
The sunlight felt warm and comforting on my face.
Yan Chixia stood by the pine forest, his hands behind his back, a hint of satisfaction in his eyes.
"Not bad. Mid-stage Nascent Soul, solid foundation."
Zhou Ning bowed respectfully: "Thank you, Master."
Yan Chixia waved his hand:
"It's all thanks to your own efforts. Rest for a few days, and once you've recovered from your weakness, you can continue your cultivation."
Zhou Ning nodded, returned to his residence, and fell asleep immediately.
After the effects of the Nascent Soul Pill wore off, Zhou Ning lay in bed for three whole days.
For the past three days, he hasn't had the strength to move a single finger.
The nascent soul power within his body was almost completely drained, and the nascent soul in his dantian was also dim and lifeless, as if it would dissipate at any moment.
He could sense that the nascent soul was slowly repairing itself, but the pace was frustratingly slow.
Yan Chixia would visit him once a day, feed him a conditioning pill, and then leave silently.
Master's face was expressionless, but Zhou Ning could feel the concern in his eyes.
"This is the price of the Nascent Soul Pill," Zhou Ning said with a wry smile.
He closed his eyes, focused his divine sense into his dantian, and sensed the changes in his nascent soul.
The nascent soul sat cross-legged in the center of its dantian, its hands forming a mudra, emitting a faint light.
Although the light was dim, one could sense the vitality it contained.
The nascent soul is gradually absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to repair its damaged parts.
This process is slow, but very stable.
"Don't rush," Zhou Ning told himself.
On the fourth day, he was finally able to sit up.
He struggled to get out of bed, leaning against the wall, and walked step by step into the yard.
The sunlight felt warm and comforting on my face.
He took a deep breath of fresh air, a feeling of relief at surviving a disaster welling up inside him.