Chapter 64

"Senior Wang did not sacrifice himself, but he was severely injured."

The robust cultivator of the Primordial Soul realm looked at Wang Ren with respect, his words tinged with regret.

"Follow me." Wang Ren handed the reins of the horse to Jiang Ping'an, his hands behind his back, and slowly walked towards the stables.

"Yes, Senior."

Jiang Ping'an responded respectfully.

He had once met this senior in the stables before, and the senior had even given him a spirit beast storage bag.

At that time, he felt that the senior was not an ordinary person, but before he could use the power of his right eye to check the senior's strength, the senior had already left.

Feng Yuchen got up from the ground, his face somewhat displeased. Why could Jiang Ping'an receive personal guidance from Senior Wang Ren?

Although this senior was not a body cultivator, his cultivation was extremely high. Being guided by him for two months could save one from taking detours for hundreds of years.

Jiang Ping'an was clearly not very talented, and he hadn't even reached the second level of the Dominant Body Technique. Why did he receive such attention?

Feng Yuchen couldn't understand.

Not only did he not understand, but other geniuses also couldn't figure it out. Being taught by this senior was even better than being guided by the princess.

Wang Ren walked slowly, as if he were an ordinary person. Suddenly, he spoke leisurely, "Why do you cultivate?"

"To become an immortal, Senior," Jiang Ping'an answered without hesitation.

Wang Ren shook his head, a look of disappointment appearing on his face, clearly unsatisfied with this answer.

"Many people cultivate to become immortals and live forever, but is it really that easy?"

"In ancient times, there was a path to immortality, but now that path is broken, and no one can become an immortal anymore."

"You don't have to pursue eternal life. Enjoy the present and take life seriously. That is the right way."

"Otherwise, when you are old and have no hope of becoming an immortal, you will look back and realize that you have missed too much."

Wang Ren wanted to correct Jiang Ping'an's mistaken beliefs. A clear path in cultivation leads to progress.

Jiang Ping'an shook his head, "I must become an immortal."

Wang Ren stopped in his tracks, his brows furrowed, "Why are you so obsessed? There is no path to immortality in this era."

He didn't think this young man was a stubborn person, so why wouldn't he listen to advice?

Jiang Ping'an said, "Regardless of whether the path to immortality is broken or not."

Wang Ren was dissatisfied and was about to say something, but Jiang Ping'an continued firmly, "I must become an immortal, I must revive my parents!"

"Whether or not there is a way to revive the dead in this world, I will try. Even if I am wrong, even if I am old and look back, I will not regret not trying hard enough."

"Father often said that immortals have the power to 'revive the dead and heal the wounded.' So, I must become an immortal!"

"Besides, becoming an immortal means being powerful, means that no one will dare to bully me. I don't want to live in constant fear of death, worrying about what enemies I might offend and be destroyed by."

"I want to stand higher!"

Wang Ren was stunned.

He had thought that Jiang Ping'an wanted to become an immortal to pursue eternal life and enjoyment.

It turned out it was for his parents.

Looking at the young man's determined and clear eyes, Wang Ren seemed to see his younger self. A smile suddenly appeared on his calm face.

"Ha ha, I was too narrow-minded."

"No, I was too narrow-minded. I want to become an immortal just to live a better life for myself."

Jiang Ping'an responded humbly.

Wang Ren smiled and shook his head, not continuing on this topic.

The young man had his own dreams, and he needed to pursue them himself.

"If you have any questions about cultivation, you can ask me. I have lived for a thousand years and have a wealth of knowledge."

Wang Ren decided to guide Jiang Ping'an because he saw the young man's character.

In his view, talent was important, but the most crucial factor affecting how far a cultivator could go was their mindset.

Jiang Ping'an did not hesitate and asked respectfully, "Senior, I'm a bit curious. Why can some cultivation techniques be practiced by both body cultivators and spirit cultivators? Is it a body cultivation technique or a spirit cultivation technique?"

He was still puzzled about the cultivation technique "Thunder Flash."

"Oh? It seems you have an ancient cultivation technique."

A hint of surprise flashed in the old man's eyes.

"An ancient cultivation technique?" Jiang Ping'an had never heard of this concept before.

Wang Ren explained, "In ancient times, cultivators did not distinguish between body cultivators and spirit cultivators. They all cultivated together, but because this method was too slow, it gradually evolved into body cultivation and spirit cultivation."

"The advantage of the split was faster cultivation, but the disadvantage was that ancient cultivators were stronger compared to now."

"Ancient cultivators cultivated both spirit and body, excelling in close combat, physical strength, and energy, with almost no weaknesses in battle."

"Battle had no weaknesses, but cultivation did. Cultivating both paths was painful and long, and it consumed a lot of resources."

"By the time one reached the Foundation Establishment stage, others might have easily reached the Golden Core stage and might not even be able to defeat them."

"Because cultivating both spirit and body was not cost-effective, ancient cultivators became fewer."

"So, some cultivation techniques that both body cultivators and spirit cultivators can practice are likely remnants of ancient cultivation techniques, but this is rare. Generally, these techniques still require cultivating both spirit and body."

Hearing the senior's explanation, Jiang Ping'an suddenly understood.

So, "Thunder Flash" was an ancient cultivation technique, which explained why both body cultivators and spirit cultivators could practice it.

Wang Ren continued, "Some divine bodies with special powers do not have clear energy boundaries and can cultivate both spirit and body."

"For example, the Thunder Spirit Body of the little girl by your side. People with such terrifying bloodlines and exceptional talent can cultivate both paths simultaneously."

"But in this era, to save resources and quickly improve their strength, these powerful bloodlines have gradually chosen to cultivate either spirit or body. Their cultivation speed is faster."

"Now, very few people are willing to cultivate both spirit and body. It is too costly and slow, and only some large clans are willing to invest resources in it."

"But cultivators who cultivate both spirit and body are definitely stronger than ordinary cultivators of the same level."

Jiang Ping'an listened attentively to the old man's words.

The world of cultivation was vast, and one could only learn as they went along.

He suspected that the "Earth Piling Technique" he was cultivating was also an ancient cultivation technique.

The resources consumed by cultivation were indeed terrifying. If it weren't for the Treasure Basin replicating a large amount of resources every day, he wouldn't dare to cultivate.

"Senior..."

"Cough, cough~"

Just as Jiang Ping'an was about to ask more questions, Wang Ren suddenly started coughing violently, spitting out a mouthful of blood that stained the ground red.

"Senior! What's wrong!"

Jiang Ping'an was shocked and quickly let go of the reins to support him.

Wang Ren wiped his mouth and said indifferently, "Nothing, I was injured in a battle with several powerful cultivators when the Lingtai Kingdom launched a surprise attack. I don't have many days left."

Jiang Ping'an's face changed, "Is there no way to treat it? Aren't there many medicines for treating injuries?"

Wang Ren shook his head, "It's different. The attacks of high-level cultivators carry the power of the law. Ordinary medicines are useless."

"Then what kind of medicine can treat it?" Jiang Ping'an asked.

"I was injured by the Mystic Fire Law. Except for the Ice Crystal Grass, other medicines can only alleviate the symptoms, but this herb is almost extinct."

Wang Ren took a pill and his complexion gradually improved. He smiled and said,

"Continue asking. I can still hold on until the end of the Hundred Prefectures Competition. I look forward to your outstanding performance."

Jiang Ping'an looked at the kind old man in front of him, feeling reluctant. Why do good people not live long?

He silently remembered the name "Ice Crystal Grass." If he ever encountered it, he would definitely obtain it.