Chapter 752: 330 - Where Did the Mysterious City Come From?_2
Chapter 752: Chapter 330 – Where Did the Mysterious City Come From?_2n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
However, at that time, Lu Yuan was only at the peak of the first-class, even though he had already touched some of the Innate Realm, his status and identity were far from that of a True Person like Jinyun.
Therefore, apart from Anqiu who had ulterior motives and specifically visited him.
The many True Persons and Ziyun Dao masters greeted Lu Yuan and spoke a few words, but didn’t have much interaction.
The relationship between them was naturally just superficial and not deep and profound.
Because of this.
For Jinyun, who suddenly visited him and had only met once, Lu Yuan was naturally cautious and confused while still attaching importance to his visit.
So he invited him over, and under the pretext of appreciating the snow, he discussed the Dao to probe him.
“Your Majesty, don’t worry, Poor Daoist comes with no ill intentions,” said Jinyun, whose cultivation was accomplished and thoughts were sharp. He naturally noticed Lu Yuan’s caution and probing but just laughed and shook his head, then sighed softly, “Although it has long been rumored that Lu Yuan, the King of Chu, excels in both Immortal and Martial Arts, achieving great Dao.
Upon hearing this, I was only half-convinced.
Although the Heaven and Earth today have many who do not rely on the Cave World cultivation method, those who possess this ability all come from ancient times and inherit their power to this day.
Your Majesty indeed has opportunities, but reaching the Innate Realm should be your limit.
How can you possibly cultivate the Five Elements’ Qi, enter the Immortal Sect, and be considered a first-class Dao master of the present times?
But after seeing Your Majesty today, I finally understand that in the past, I indeed underestimated the people of the world.”
By inspecting the Dao, I noticed that Your Majesty has condensed the Five Elements into one Qi, and entered the door of Immortal Method, right?”
At this point, Jinyun looked intently at Lu Yuan, his eyes eager.
As a cultivator, nobody was more aware of what condensing a Qi meant than him.
That represented the entry into the Immortal Path and the beginning of the Great Dao.
Moreover, it represented a lifespan of two hundred years, embarking on the road of longevity.
Nowadays, such people were still respectfully called Dao masters by the major Immortal Sects, which meant they were the masters of Dao Veins in one area. They were slightly higher than the emperors of the world, showing the nobility of their status.
In comparison.
Although he himself was also respected as a True Person, in reality, it was just superficial respect.
Without cultivating the Five Elements’ Qi, Jinyun had magical powers and relied on his techniques. His strength was comparable to that of a second-stage Innate Fighter.
However, deep down, he was still just an ordinary mortal.
As a mortal, his lifespan was still limited to a hundred years, and the essence of his life did not change. Comparatively, he was still a level lower than the Innate Fighters.
That’s because Innate Fighters at least underwent a transformation of their body and soul, greatly increasing their lifespan to one hundred and fifty years.
Essentially, Innate Fighters and ordinary mortals could barely be considered two different species.
Jinyun and other cultivators could surpass them only because their Immortal Techniques were indeed mysterious and far stronger than Martial Arts.
That’s why even with initial Mana, a cultivator who hadn’t yet entered the path was stronger than an ordinary Inborn Grandmaster.
But this wasn’t the main issue.
Seeking the Dao and cultivation aimed for longevity and freedom.
Without condensing the Five Elements’ Qi and undergoing a life metamorphosis, even if one’s fighting ability was strong, it would still be considered Lower Grade.
Jinyun, being a cultivator from a prestigious background, was naturally aware of this.
So, seeing that Lu Yuan, who came from scattered cultivation, had progressed faster than him and the Immortal Sect Disciples, cultivating Qi and entering the Immortal Sect, naturally felt a bit bitter.
There was both envy and sourness.
Seeing Jinyun’s gaze, Lu Yuan’s heart furrowed but he didn’t hide anything, and frankly replied, “That’s right. Several years ago, I gained some insights in my cultivation and by chance, I condensed a Qi of the Five Elements, nourished it within my five internal organs, and entered the Immortal Door.”
As for his own cultivation, he didn’t have much intention to cover it up, and he couldn’t.
Back in the day, when Anqiu came for the last time and then broke off from the Dan Ding Path, Lu Yuan knew that his cultivation strength couldn’t be hidden anymore.
The truth was indeed so.
News about Lu Yuan’s cultivation of Immortal Techniques first spread in Zhou Country.
Since twelve years ago, when he used the Immortal Techniques to sneak attack Hanzhong and repelled He Basheng, news about Lu Yuan’s cultivation of Immortal Methods had spread throughout Zhou Country.
Later, this news spread to the upper echelons of various countries and powers.
It was then that everyone knew that King Lu Yuan of Chu was actually walking the path of dual cultivation in Immortal and Martial Arts.
With the powerful Immortal Techniques, ordinary cultivators only need to master one or two spells to be on par with Innate Fighters.
If they grasp more spells or have a deeper understanding, even second-stage Innate Fighters would have to retreat before their might.
Therefore, upon confirming Lu Yuan’s cultivation, all countries and factions increased their attention on him, and he was listed as one of the most threatening figures.
Back then, the term “Military God” was widely acknowledged by others, thanks to the dual cultivation of Martial and Immortal Arts.
Later on.
After the breakup with the Dan Ding Dao, perhaps out of revenge or to achieve a certain purpose.
When Anqiu returned, Dan Ding Dao began to spread rumors in the world, claiming that King Lu Yuan was not only a cultivator, but also a powerful one who had succeeded in cultivation, condensed a Qi, and was considered stronger than other powerful sects’ Immortal Dao Sect Lords.
With the promotion and recognition of a major Immortal Sect, news about Lu Yuan’s strength spread throughout the Nine Provinces in an instant.
Almost every power with connections had heard of it to some extent.