Chapter 1010: Seclusion (I)
Mount Wu.
Mist-like spiritual energy drifted in all directions, flowing along the patterns carved into the jade stone. At the highest point, all the gathered auras converged atop a jade pillar beneath the radiant morning light.
Li Ximing sat upright upon it, his pale-white Daoist robe embroidered with golden patterns fluttering gently. His cultivation had reached its peak. Though the Jewel Steps technique was difficult, he had discovered that as his cultivation deepened, it could be constantly cross-referenced with the Huai River Map, an ancient spirit artifact of the Purple Mansion Realm from years past, making his progress much easier.
Now, after years of cultivation, and having encountered several moments of profound enlightenment thanks to his past fortunes, his progress had not been slow. That very morning, with brilliant sunlight and pure energy in the air, he happened to complete this secret technique.
The Jewel Steps is a secret technique for cultivating mental fortitude and enhancing spiritual sense. With the Radiant Origin Pass as its wondrous method, its radiance can illuminate the entire mountain, allowing a cultivator’s mana to remain clear wherever it reaches, free from the scourge of inner demons, thought Li Ximing.
The Jewel Steps manifested upon his Immortal Foundation. If he were to unleash the Radiant Origin Pass now, both side towers and the central radiant gate would have faint, illusory Jewel Steps. Knowing this well, Li Ximing chose not to activate his Immortal Foundation.
This could be troublesome... I wonder how much the sects know about Minghuang's Immortal Foundation. The Jewel Steps are clearly different in some aspects. If they have the records left by Wei's Li from those years, they might see through the fact that I’ve cultivated it. Li Ximing murmured inwardly, thinking to himself, I fear it would be unwise to engage in any more duels...
He let out a long breath, raising his head to glance at the dripping water clock beside the jade pillar, where fifty-four round jade pearls lay piled together in the tray below.
I originally estimated it would take ten years to master, yet it took barely half that time, thought Li Ximing.
That was a good thing. Li Ximing withdrew his gaze, took out a pale-purple jade slip, and flipped it over to read. The next secret technique was the Great Fissure.