183 - We Agreed On Experiencing Life, So Why Did You Immortals Become Real?

Chapter 183: But It's Not Fine If You're Not With Me Atop Bloodline Peak. Every day before the morning hour, Xiao Mo would rise from his room, grasp his Spirit-Absorbing Blade, and practice the "Blood Demon Blade Technique." The "Blood Demon Blade Technique" consists of nine forms, each progressively more advanced, corresponding to the nine stages of a cultivator. The further one progresses, the more frightening the techniques become. And, of course, the risk of a mental breakdown increases the further one practices. However, Xiao Mo's cultivation speed was astonishingly fast. Even after reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, his progress showed no signs of slowing down. Needless to say, with the support of various celestial treasures, Xiao Mo felt that breaking through obstacles was as easy as drinking water. As for the bottlenecks spoken of among cultivators, Xiao Mo had never encountered them. Moreover, the Blood Demon Blade Technique was highly suited to Xiao Mo. Sometimes, Xiao Mo would even feel fear at his own innate talent for cultivation. It was as if he were a monster. Two months after achieving Foundation Establishment, Xiao Mo had already reached the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment. This was the result of Xiao Mo deliberately holding back his progression out of concern that he was advancing too quickly. But he could only suppress it for so long before breaking through a small stage. Xiao Mo began to wonder whether his foundations were stable, so he turned to Xue Kui one day and asked, "Are my cultivation foundations unstable?" Listening to Xiao Mo's inquiry, Xue Kui choked on his drink and burst out laughing, "Fast cultivation means unstable foundations? Then what about those fools who spend their whole lives unable to establish a foundation? Are their foundations not utterly reliable?" "Remember when you defeated Wang Weijun and Li Chen? They wallowed in the Foundation Establishment realm for three to four years before breaking through to the Cave Dwelling stage. Yet they couldn't withstand twenty rounds against you. What does that say?" Xiao Mo was silent. Xue Kui wiped the wine from his lips with his sleeve. "A genius is a genius, and a fool is a fool. Your bottom line is beyond others' lifetime limits. Keep practicing. If there's a problem, I'll let you know. Remember, you are my disciple. It's natural for your cultivation to advance quickly. Otherwise, you would have already perished under my blade." "..." With Xue Kui's assurance, Xiao Mo felt at ease to continue his cultivation. After all, if something went wrong with his cultivation, it would be of no benefit to her and might even bring her shame. Six months passed again. Xiao Mo had mastered the first two forms of the Blood Demon Blade Technique. And it was in the seventh month of Xiao Mo's Foundation Establishment stage that he broke through to the Cave Dwelling stage one morning. Just as Bai Ruxue had found various celestial treasures for him to stabilize this stage before, Xue Kui also provided treasures she had long prepared to stabilize the Cave Dwelling within Xiao Mo. However, these treasures were all extremely ominous, filled with a sinister blood aura. Initially, Xiao Mo was almost driven mad by the blood aura from these three treasures, taking a month just to adapt. But once he adapted, he found that the blood aura within him had grown many times stronger, and his Cave Dwelling stage was thoroughly consolidated. Upon reaching the Cave Dwelling stage, Xiao Mo planned to seek out Xue Kui. Nevertheless, despite eagerly wanting Jiang Xin to leave the treacherous Myriad Dao Sect as soon as possible, Xiao Mo wasn't reckless enough to immediately face Xue Kui's three strikes. He felt his strength was still insufficient and decided to perfect the third form of the Blood Demon Blade Technique first. Months passed again. On the anniversary of their arrival at Myriad Dao Sect, Xiao Mo stood atop the peak, sensing a change as he swung his blade. A crescent-shaped red blade energy cleaved a massive rock fifty meters away in two. The blood-red crescent showed no signs of weakening, continuing forward. Behind this mountain peak stood others of equal height, their zeniths preemptively stacked with stones by Xue Kui. Booming sounds echoed from afar as the massive stones split in two. The blade's energy spanned a full three hundred meters, finally crashing into the protective formation of Flower Peak, startling several female disciples to curse delicately before flying up to see who dared disturb Flower Peak. Seeing the disciple of the Bloodline Peak's master, they left it be, for they couldn't afford to provoke him. Some girls even sent voice transmissions, teasing, "Why won't the younger brother who knocked on Flower Peak's door come play?" Xiao Mo ignored them. These female cultivators from Flower Peak even dared to flirt with a young boy like himself. However, this strike confirmed that he had mastered the third form, "Blood Moon Slash," to perfection. "Xiao Mo, breakfast is ready," called Jiang Xin from behind, just as Xiao Mo sheathed his long blade. "Coming." Xiao Mo turned and walked towards the courtyard. Throughout the past year, Jiang Xin had taken care of Xiao Mo's daily needs. After Xiao Mo reached Foundation Establishment, Xue Kui would routinely give Jiang Xin the meat of magical and spiritual beasts to prepare nourishing meals for him. Initially, Xiao Mo would invite her to eat with him, but Jiang Xin always shook her head, subsisting solely on fasting pills. However, after a few stern reprimands from Xiao Mo, Jiang Xin reluctantly lowered her head and obediently joined him in meals. For most people, consuming too much spirit-laden meat could cause their bodies to explode. But Jiang Xin's unique "Exquisite Heart," allowed her to absorb as much as she desired. Even without learning any spells, Jiang Xin reached Qi Condensation Stage Four thanks to this nourishing spirit meat. Such an extraordinary gift was evident, which further convinced Xiao Mo to send her to the monastery for cultivation. "A Xin." After breakfast, Xiao Mo set aside his bowl and chopsticks, focusing earnestly on the girl before him. "Hmm?" Jiang Xin tilted her head inquisitively, still holding her chopsticks. "I want to take you somewhere," Xiao Mo began. Jiang Xin blinked quizzically. "Where to?" "A monastery." Xiao Mo carefully chose his words. "Your Exquisite Heart is too unique. Although Xue Kui protects you in Myriad Dao Sect, she is, after all, only an elder. If others learn of your heart, I'm afraid she won't be able to keep you safe. So, I want to take you to a safer place. There, you can study Buddhism and start your cultivation path. At least you won't have to hide like now." Jiang Xin lowered her head, pondering. After a long pause, she looked up and asked, "Xiao Mo, will you be there?" Xiao Mo hesitated. "Silly boy," Xiao Mo said after a moment, knocking teasingly on her head. "Does it matter if I'm there? Is it that important? That place is called Hollow Mind Monastery; it's a very good place." "But, Xiao Mo..." Jiang Xin looked earnestly at the boy before her. "No matter how wonderful this Hollow Mind Monastery is. It's not fine if you're not with me."