My Artifacts Can Upgrade Infinitely

Chapter 63: Chapter 63: Qi Cultivation Fifth Layer

For two days straight, Shen Yunjiao sold the Demon Beast meat, and fortunately, she encountered no danger.

Meanwhile, Zhao Zuo was drawing ever closer to the Qi Cultivation Fifth Layer. This was likely because he had optimized his Cultivation Technique several times, and thanks to the effects of the Clear Heart Jade, the amount of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Power he absorbed each day was now several times greater than when he had first arrived in this world.

Late at night, Zhao Zuo sat in the storage room in a meditation pose, with the five centers of his body facing the heavens. His Mana grew increasingly abundant, guided by his consciousness into his Dantian as he began his breakthrough. The medicinal effects of the Purifying Spirit Pill continuously converted into pure Spiritual Power.

When the Mana in his Dantian reached its absolute peak, spurred on by the pill’s medicinal power, Zhao Zuo finally focused wholeheartedly on his breakthrough. One by one, blocked Meridians were forcefully cleared. The network of Meridians circulating Mana through his body grew more complex, like an entirely new system.

Throughout the process, there were no hitches or obstructions; everything went incredibly smoothly. This rendered all the countermeasures Zhao Zuo had prepared in advance completely unnecessary.

Finally, all the Mana within his Meridians flowed back into his Dantian for the final accumulation.

BOOM!

In that instant, his Dantian devoured the residual medicinal power in his abdomen like a whale swallowing the sea. The Dantian itself abruptly expanded by nearly half, and his aura rapidly soared to a whole new level.

Zhao Zuo continued to absorb Heaven and Earth Spiritual Power to nourish his Meridians and Dantian, doing his best to consolidate his newly achieved Cultivation.

After about four hours, a Spiritual Light seemed to flash and vanish in Zhao Zuo’s eyes. His gaze became clearer and more transcendent, and his entire spirit felt rejuvenated. The sensation was similar to the transformation his Soul underwent when it integrated Creation Points.

’I’ve finally reached the Qi Cultivation Fifth Layer. To think this step took five whole months.’ Joy appeared on Zhao Zuo’s face, but in truth, he was still somewhat dissatisfied with his progress.

Zhao Zuo took out the Sky-Breaking Saber and slowly infused it with Mana.

The Sky-Breaking Saber danced around Zhao Zuo like a fish in water. His control over the Magical Artifact was now effortless. Each movement was swift and silent as it tumbled through the air. Once his Mana was depleted, it fell back into his palm.

The most tangible result of his Cultivation breakthrough was his more abundant Mana. This naturally extended the time he could wield the Sky-Breaking Saber in combat. Furthermore, the potency of his Mana had also increased, which directly affected the attack power he could unleash with Magical Artifacts.

The power the same Magical Artifact could unleash in the Early Stage of Qi Cultivation was completely different from what it could in the Late Period.

’Now that I’m at the Qi Cultivation Fifth Layer, I can put my Qi Cultivation aside for a bit and focus my efforts on the Body Refining Technique.’

The hearts of the Black and White Giant Bear and the dark green giant snake needed to be absorbed soon. He had to devote more energy to this, hoping to quickly reach the bottleneck of the Golden Body Technique’s Third Layer. Once there, he would just need to purchase the Cultivation Technique for the subsequent layers to begin his breakthrough.

Additionally, he needed to grind experience with his various Magical Artifacts, find a new Earth Fire Furnace to continue gaining experience by forging Spirit Iron, and spend time studying the *Artifact Refining Introduction*. As all this came to mind, he sighed to himself.

Even with his Cultivation breakthrough, he still had no time for leisure. He could only hope to relax a bit after reaching Foundation Establishment and enjoy a more pleasant and easygoing life of cultivation.

Under the night sky, the faint roars of Demon Beasts echoed... along with a cacophony of screams and cries for help.

Zhao Zuo thought for a moment but decided to continue his Cultivation, refusing to meddle in others’ affairs.

Although his plan included a step to part ways with Shen Yunjiao and go solo, he needed to wait until his Body Refining Cultivation reached the next level. Only when he could easily fight a One Tier Middle Period Demon Beast would he be able to execute that part of the plan.

For now, his main priority was to build his Foundation.

The Black and White Giant Bear’s heart was slightly larger than a basketball, so it surely contained even more abundant Energy. Just like before, he used a small knife to cut it into thin slices, dipped them generously in seasoning, and swallowed them in large mouthfuls. Even with the seasoning to mask the taste, it was by no means a delicacy. For the sake of his Cultivation, he could only endure.

Before long, his body temperature began to rise, and his abdomen felt as if he had swallowed a burning coal, scorching hot.

Zhao Zuo immediately put away the rest of the Demon Beast’s heart and hurriedly stripped off his Taoist Robe and undershirt. He scooped the golden Vajra Oil from a porcelain jar and carefully spread it evenly over his upper body—his chest, arms, and abdomen. The moment the Vajra Oil touched his skin, a fiery, stinging pain shot through him.

The Qi Blood in his body surged to its peak. This was the only way to accelerate the digestion in his stomach. Combined with the effect of the Demon Beast heart, Zhao Zuo felt as if he had been plunged into volcanic lava.

Every muscle trembled. Even without assuming one of the Golden Body Technique’s stances, he could feel the Qi Blood coursing through him, nourishing and amplifying the strength of his physique.

Zhao Zuo immediately assumed a stance from the Golden Body Technique. His repeatedly strengthened Soul allowed him to maintain a calm consciousness even under these conditions, enabling him to hold a near-perfect posture.

One moment he would be balancing on a single hand; the next, he would kick up into a full handstand.

His blood flow quickened, and the surging Qi Blood nourished his body.

Zhao Zuo’s muscles continuously swelled and trembled. Before long, his body was heating the moisture in the air, causing visible steam to rise from him as if from a steamer.

Persevere. Lose himself in the process. Continue to cultivate.

Immersed in his Cultivation, Zhao Zuo lost all track of time. He continued until the furnace in his stomach subsided and the Dragon and Tiger Vajra Oil on his skin was completely absorbed.

Zhao Zuo opened his eyes and downed two large bowls of cool water to rehydrate. Then he sat down once more, applied the oil, ate the meat, and resumed the stances of the Golden Body Technique.

「In the blink of an eye, it was January seventh.」

The two Demon Beast hearts were now completely consumed. Zhao Zuo had also tasked Shen Yunjiao with purchasing two more jars of Dragon and Tiger Vajra Oil, which he had used to successfully cultivate his Golden Body Technique to the absolute limit of the Third Layer. This marked the end of a phase of his secluded training.

At this moment, Zhao Zuo was carefully assessing the improvements this period of Cultivation had brought him.

He held his right arm out straight and clenched his fist. The muscles on his arm immediately tensed, and veins bulged beneath his skin, looking somewhat menacing. As he gradually increased the force, his fist seemed to swell a full size larger. More blood vessels surfaced, twisting and knotting together into a complex, root-like pattern.

"Hah."

Zhao Zuo’s physical strength had advanced again, reaching a level of roughly twelve thousand jin. The Qi Blood in his body had at least doubled in potency. While it seemed inert when dormant, it could erupt with incredible power when mobilized for combat.

Zhao Zuo pulled his Taoist Robe back on. His eight-pack abs, like carved marble, were faintly visible beneath the fabric. He then lifted his head and downed another two large bowls of cool water.

Three days ago, Shen Yunjiao had finished selling all the materials from the Black and White Giant Bear, earning a total profit of seven hundred fifty Spirit Stones. According to their agreed-upon split, Zhao Zuo received three hundred sixty Spirit Stones.

Zhao Zuo was just about to rest when the Communication Jade in his Storage Bag began to vibrate.

"I’m being followed." Shen Yunjiao’s voice came through, perfectly level. Then, silence.

Zhao Zuo took a deep breath, threw his Taoist Robe on over his undershirt, and cinched his belt tight.

"I’m on my way."

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