Chapter 5 Traitor
Qi Refining and Breathing, absorbing the essence of heaven and earth.
But what exactly is the essence of heaven and earth and where does it originate from? No one knows.
It's only known that this mysterious force is related to the soul.
If tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands, or even millions of living beings reside in an area, the essence of heaven and earth becomes active, making it beneficial for people to absorb.
Conversely, in the deep mountains and ancient forests rarely visited by humans, the efficiency of Qi refining and breathing decreases significantly.
Gu Jinlai had felt this.
In the deep mountains and forests, even the recovery of his True Qi slowed down, and he could only maintain his condition by consuming large amounts of food to refine essence into energy.
"The stronger the sect, the more centrally located in bustling cities; and the more cultivators there are in a city, the lower the efficiency of cultivation," he said.
Therefore, Daqian has always encouraged childbearing.
Therefore, even though the presence of cultivators ensured an abundant supply of goods, the overpopulation meant that the lower class was still impoverished.
Therefore, many sects wished to dominate a city on their own.