Chapter 85

Forty pairs of eyes were fixed intently on the actions of the red-haired elder, each pair revealing a burning desire. (www..com)

The low-level spell displayed such a wondrous transformation, making everyone's eyes light up.

"Alright, actually, this spell is the lowest level. If you learn my control method, you will be just like me."

"I will now teach you the control method for this spell. It is divided into four key words: Control, Melt, Stabilize, and Collect. It shares similarities with the method of controlling magical tools but also has its unique aspects. I hope you will all study it well. Now, I will teach you these key words."

After saying this, a long incantation came from his mouth, and the forty disciples memorized it carefully.

After all the disciples indicated that they had memorized the incantation, the red-haired elder said:

"Today, go back and memorize the incantation we taught you, and think about it deeply. Starting tomorrow, for the next three months, my junior brother Zhu and I will be practicing in the right-hand side hall. If you have any questions during your practice, you can come and ask us. I hope you all study it well. That's all for today, you can go back now."

After saying this, the two of them turned and walked towards the right-hand side hall without further ado.

On the way, Qin Fengming kept reflecting on the incantation taught by Uncle Zhu and Uncle Bai. Although he had not yet studied it in detail, the demonstration by the two uncles gave him a sudden enlightenment.

The demonstration by the two uncles was a world apart from his previous control methods. His previous control was like a child playing, with no method to speak of.

Over the next three months, apart from continuous practice, Qin Fengming frequently went to the main hall to learn various techniques of controlling magical tools and using spells. He visited the main hall more times and asked more questions than any other disciple. He also benefited the most from the two uncles, learning many things that other disciples had not yet explored.

During these three months, Qin Fengming felt that he had a deeper understanding of low-level spells and was more adept at controlling magical tools, which would greatly benefit his future development.

His control of magical tools and spells became increasingly perfect, and he continuously improved his control of talismans based on his insights.

Now, if he were to simultaneously release dozens of talismans, he could make all of them hit the target at the same time, unlike before when there was a delay. This control would allow him to concentrate the power of dozens of talismans and unleash it simultaneously, causing greater damage to the enemy.

During these three months, Qin Fengming's cultivation also greatly improved. He finally broke through the eighth level of the Qi Gathering stage and entered the ninth level.

After entering the ninth level of the Qi Gathering stage, he truthfully reported to Uncle Fei.

Uncle Fei had him move out of the Alchemy Hall and find a cave on Yuqing Peak to practice alone.

Yuqing Peak was the place where disciples at the ninth level of the Qi Gathering stage and those who had reached the Great Perfection stage practiced. The peak was about 200 miles in circumference, with the main peak towering into the clouds, very tall and majestic. The peak was rich in spiritual energy.

The peak was dotted with independent caves, most of which were not naturally formed but were specially created by powerful cultivators of Luoxia Sect for the use of promising disciples.

After entering the ninth level of the Qi Gathering stage, Qin Fengming officially began abstaining from food. He no longer needed to eat grains and other foods, and his meridians, bones, and internal organs had undergone a qualitative change compared to ordinary people.

Disciples at the ninth level could practice alone without needing guidance, as they had already learned the basic Five Elements techniques. In the future, they only needed to accumulate spiritual energy to hope for a successful foundation building. This was also one of the reasons why Luoxia Sect stipulated that disciples at the ninth level of the Qi Gathering stage did not need to perform miscellaneous tasks and could focus on cultivation.

On Yuqing Peak, Qin Fengming found a cave that was several miles away from other cultivators. He set up several array flags given by the sect's steward around the cave.

He took out the array disk and infused it with spiritual energy. With a hum, a faint barrier appeared around the cave. This barrier could only resist low-level spells from disciples at the Qi Gathering stage and could not withstand a top-level magical tool's attack. It could only prevent wild animals from entering the mountain.

However, this array had a useful function, which was to block spiritual sense detection. It could only block detection by foundation-building cultivators.

This function was very rare for cultivators at the Qi Gathering stage. The array also served as a warning to fellow disciples. He placed the array disk inside the cave and carried the prohibition token with him.

Having his own cave, Qin Fengming was quite pleased. At least, he no longer had to worry about being spied on when he made any noise. This would help him keep many of his secrets.

After learning spells and the control of magical tools from the two uncles for three months, he had three months left to arrange on his own.

To further enhance his strength, Qin Fengming carefully considered it. Although the higher-ups of Luoxia Sect had not yet clarified how the ore deposit competition would be conducted, he could not think of any other way besides one-on-one duels. He could only prepare for this method.

Qin Fengming felt that the most secure and powerful means was still talismans. As long as he prepared enough talismans, even if he encountered a powerful peak cultivator, he could defeat them and achieve victory.

With this in mind, he planned to spend two months turning the tens of thousands of talisman papers he had bought at the market into talismans.

With his current success rate in making talismans, out of ten thousand talisman papers, about five to six thousand talismans would be stored in his storage ring. With so many talismans, Qin Fengming was confident that he could handle any opponent in the ore deposit competition.

Time passed slowly, and before he knew it, two months had gone by. Apart from practicing, Qin Fengming spent his time making talismans. Through his relentless efforts, the tens of thousands of talisman papers were finally turned into thousands of various talismans. With so many talismans in hand, he was full of confidence for the competition.

While the forty disciples participating in the ore deposit competition were practicing hard, an important meeting was being held in the main hall of Yunque Peak.

In the hall, besides the several dozen foundation-building cultivators and main stewards, there was also Uncle Ximen, who had tested Qin Fengming's spiritual roots on his first day at Luoxia Sect. This showed the importance of the meeting.