Chapter 194: Chapter 143 Avatar_2
The avatar was of a Heavenly Spirit Root, with a cultivation speed of 100, while the main bodyâs cultivation speed was only 38.79.
Since the avatar could no longer increase the Spiritual Energy Vortexâs Spiritual Power, it was better to channel the Spiritual Power generated from cultivating the âFive Elements Qi Absorption Techniqueâ into the main bodyâs Spiritual Energy Vortex.
Spiritual Power recognizes its master, and under normal circumstances, the feasibility of this idea was almost zero.
While Spiritual Power is extremely obedient within a cultivatorâs body, thatâs because it is cultivated by the cultivator themselves, bearing the cultivatorâs own soul imprint.
The same Spiritual Power, once it enters another cultivatorâs body, becomes a highly destructive attack.
Li Shimingâs glimmer of hope came from the fact that he and his avatar shared the same soul, with the avatarâs Corpse Refining Spirit being essentially separated from his own blood, plus the avatarâs special characteristics. Now, the avatar and the main body truly shared one soul.
Of course, he wouldnât start experimenting with cultivation right away, the avatar extended a finger, a flicker of Spiritual Power playing on the fingertip.
With a light tap from the avatar on the main body, that bit of Spiritual Power followed the skin and entered the body.
If anything was off, the avatar could withdraw that bit of Spiritual Power at any time, but obviously, there was no need for that.
Once inside the main body, this bit of Spiritual Power did not cause any destruction. Although it did not blend particularly well with the main bodyâs Spiritual Power, that was also because the avatarâs Spiritual Power was far more intense than the main bodyâs.
âIâm really stupid, why did I only think of this now!â Li Shiming reprimanded himself by tapping his head.
He seemed to have forgotten that before, he wouldnât dare summon the avatar out of the chamber room space, and the main body couldnât enter the chamber room either.
Even though his current cultivation speed was quite fast, looking at Ren Feiâer, who was only a year younger than him yet already at Qi Refining Eighth Layer, showed the disparity in talent.
If he could use his avatar to bridge this gap, then the avatarâs role would be tremendously significant.
The Gathering Spirit Array gathered the Spiritual Energy from the Low Grade Spirit Vein within the array, the main body and the avatar sat back-to-back.
Cultivating the âFive Elements Qi Absorption Techniqueâ simultaneously, Li Shiming quickly realized how vast the difference between his and his avatarâs cultivation speed was.
He and his avatar both channeled one hundred points of metal-type Spiritual Energy into their bodies, with the main body converting it into 38 points of Spiritual Power that could be channeled into the Spiritual Energy Vortex. In contrast, the avatar turned all 100 points of Spiritual Energy into Spiritual Power that could be fed into the Vortex.
This was the difference, a colossal difference.
It looks like just over twice the gap, but the main body had reached its current level by using various methods, even breaking through its absorption limit.
While the avatar stabilized at this level due to having an absorption limit of 100.
All of the Spiritual Power transformed by the avatar using the âFive Elements Qi Absorption Techniqueâ was channeled into the main bodyâs system.
Li Shiming felt his meridians impacted by the transmission of Spiritual Power, but fortunately, he had practiced two Body Refinement Techniques, making his physique extremely robust and able to withstand the Spiritual Power transmitted by the Qi Refining Peak avatar.
The avatarâs Spiritual Power and the main bodyâs Spiritual Power were both drawn into the Spiritual Energy Vortex, which wobbled for a moment but soon stabilized.
Only then did he confirm that his idea was indeed viable.
Yet, he encountered a new problem: the Spiritual Energy generated by the Low Grade Spirit Vein was far from enough to support simultaneous cultivation by both himself and his avatar.
According to IBMz15âs calculation, this round of cultivation approximately increased his cultivation speed to 92.12. In theory, 100 + 38.79 should equal 138.79, and even accounting for some loss, it shouldnât be just 92.12.
Of course, this cultivation speed was almost indistinguishable from someone with a Heavenly Spirit Root, but he was not yet satisfied.
He had a Qi Refining Peak cultivator with a Heavenly Spirit Root working for him, but the actual outcome didnât meet his expectations.
Thinking about the rich Spiritual Energy in the nine peaks, it seemed he could attempt to apply for a cave mansion within them.
After finishing cultivation, the avatar reverted back to Corpse Refining within the âNetherworld Ghost Realm Array,â while Li Shimingâs main body headed towards the sectâs nine peaks.
Coming to the Nine Peaks, it was natural to find Junior Master Zhuge first. He headed straight to the Affairs Pavilion, fearing that the Qi Refining brothers there might not have the authority to deal with such matters, which could lead to further complications.
âJunior Master Zhuge, Iâm here to bother you again!â Li Shiming entered the Spirit Mechanism Pavilion and greeted with a bow.
âIt canât be that youâre applying for the High-Level Array Master examination, can it?â Junior Master Zhuge joked back.
Of course, he was joking. If becoming a High-Level Array Master were so easy, the sect wouldnât have headaches over the scarcity of such masters.
âIâll talk about it in two years. Iâm here to inquire whether I, as an Intermediate Array Master, can apply for a cave mansion in the Nine Peaks?â Li Shiming said while spreading his hands.
Junior Master Zhuge didnât take his comment about waiting two years seriously, thinking he was also joking.
However, he did pay attention to Li Shimingâs request, first freezing for a moment, then pondering briefly.
âEagle Beak Island is your private property, so in theory, you could indeed apply for another cave mansion! He laughed in response, then asked, âYouâre living well on Eagle Beak Island, why are you seeking a cave mansion in the Nine Peaks?â
Although the spirit vein on Eagle Beak Island was somewhat inferior, its geographical location was quite favorable.
Besides, with Li Shimingâs talent from his three spirit root seeds, that low-grade spirit vein was sufficient for him.
âWell, I was considering it would be more convenient to undertake tasks. Having a cave mansion in the Nine Peaks would allow me to serve the sect better!â Li Shiming naturally did not give an honest answer.
âAlright, even I donât believe that excuse. Iâll notify the Affairs Pavilion, and you can go there to handle it!â Junior Master Zhuge said, waving his hand dismissively.
âJunior Master, I heard that Intermediate Array Masters have some benefits when applying for spirit veins, I wonder if I could get a cave mansion with a stronger spirit vein?â Li Shiming asked somewhat sheepishly.
âYou came for this, didnât you? Intermediate Array Masters indeed have such benefits. Are you asking for a low-grade spirit vein?â Junior Master Zhuge asked, pointing and shaking his head in laughter.
âCould I go for something higher? A low-grade spirit vein is somewhat insufficient!â Li Shiming knew this was not the time to be modest and quickly negotiated.
âI understand what you mean. Intermediate Array Masters can apply for up to a mid-grade spirit vein; Iâll use research on formations as the reason!â Junior Master Zhuge said as he operated on the Identity Jade Disc.
The sectâs benefits for Intermediate Array Masters were considerable, to some extent akin to those of Foundation Establishment Cultivators. However, Li Shiming hadnât been an Intermediate Array Master for long and had made few contributions to the sect.
If it werenât for Junior Master Zhugeâs help, Li Shiming wouldnât have been able to apply for a Mid-grade Spirit Vein Cave Mansion on his own.
Li Shiming then turned and went straight to the Affairs Pavilion, where he met a Qi Refining Cultivator whom he didnât recognize.
He still opened the way with spirit stones, taking out ten spirit stones and handing them to the cultivator in charge.
âSince you havenât officially joined any of the Nine Peaks within the sect, the cave mansion you can choose is only within this range. Make your choice!â The cultivator in charge accepted the spirit stones and displayed a holographic map showing the area.
Because it was set to be within the range of the Nine Peaks, and as a mid-grade spirit vein cave mansion, there werenât many options to choose from.
On the holographic map, there were only about thirty cave mansions, sparse like stars in the sky.
âDoes senior brother have any recommendations?â Li Shiming looked at the thirty-some cave mansions. He initially wanted to choose one on Dui Peak, but seeing that the vacant ones on Dui Peak were very close to the Spirit Mechanism Pavilion, he didnât want to choose them anymore.
Being so close to High-Level Array Masters, even with formations for separation, he didnât feel safe.
It wasnât that he worried about Junior Master Zhuge spying. It was more about his many secrets. If any High-Level Array Master accidentally discovered anything unusual, it would be a major problem.
âThis cave mansion on Xun Peak has just become vacant. It was previously occupied by a Qi Refining Ninth Level senior brother who unfortunately perished outside. His death has been confirmed. The cave mansion is near a mid-grade spirit field and has an excellent environment. Also, within a large nearby area, there is no second cave mansion,â the cultivator in charge pointed out lightly.
Spirit stones were never spent in vain, a fact that had been proven many times over.
Cultivators did not have any superstitions about the inauspiciousness of deceased peopleâs cave mansions. In any case, in a millennium-old sect, almost every cave mansionâs previous owner had died at some point.
âLetâs go with this cave mansion!â Li Shiming was decisive, his finger lightly tapping on the spot of that cave mansion as he spoke.