I have a cultivation simulator

Chapter 66 Successive Breakthroughs

【"OK."】

As you accepted the few mid-grade spirit stones, a strange feeling welled up inside you.

One mid-grade spirit stone is equivalent to one hundred low-grade spirit stones. Lin Yu's move is equivalent to taking out several hundred spirit stones.

[This is also a good omen for a Foundation Establishment cultivator, showing how much Lin Yu values ​​Shen Lingxiu and how much effort he has put into winning her back.]

"Then I'll take my leave."

Lin Yu left with a worried look on his face.

You watched Lin Yu's departing figure.

The other party is very wary of male cultivators who approach Shen Lingxiu. Now, the Lin family's hope for rise rests on Shen Lingxiu.

If he were to be abducted by another male cultivator, Lin Yu would probably feel like dying.

However, Lin Yu trusts you completely.

You speculate that it's because your disguised appearance is too ordinary.

[A middle-aged man with a round face and a yellow beard, slightly greasy-looking. Lin Yu guessed that Shen Lingxiu wouldn't be interested in you.]

You naturally don't care about this at all; you can get a few mid-grade spirit stones for free every time, and you're happy to talk to Lin Yu more often.

......

[In the thirty-fifth year, you are fifty-one years old. The cave where the 'Nine-Bend Cold Spirit Ginseng' is stored shows no abnormalities.]

During this time, you disguised yourself and entered the cave to investigate, discovering that the Core Formation spiritual object was still there.

You did not remove it; it remains stored inside the cave.

[In the thirty-sixth year, you are fifty-two years old. You have a vague feeling that your talismanic arts are about to enter the second level.]

[You attempted to draw a second-tier talisman]

Although you ultimately failed, you felt you came very close.

In the thirty-seventh year, at the age of fifty-three, you finally drew a second-tier talisman.

[At this point, your talisman skills have officially entered the second tier.]

On the third floor of the Pill Pavilion, you look at the second-tier talisman before you, which exudes a faint spiritual pressure, and a smile appears on your face.

[A second-tier talisman, once activated, can unleash the power of a Foundation Establishment level cultivator, whether for offense or defense.]

Compared to the methods used during the normal Foundation Establishment stage, the method activated by talismans is considered "instantaneous".

Even among Foundation Establishment cultivators, having an extra crucial second-tier talisman might just turn the tide of the battle.

This is also why you spend so much effort studying the Dao of Talismans.

[Since you're just idling around anyway, even if you don't study the Dao of Talismans, you won't gain anything else from this extra time.]

The art of alchemy has now reached a bottleneck. Even cultivators with heavenly spiritual roots cannot cultivate continuously; their bodies will not be able to withstand it.

Aside from drawing talismans, he would either delve into other skills, refine elixirs, or indulge in the company of his maids.

Furthermore, having an extra skill provides an alternative option.

Having many skills is never a bad thing.

[In the thirty-eighth year, at the age of fifty-four, after reaching the second level of your talismanic arts, you once again felt the difficulty of further progress.]

In your spare time from cultivation, you begin to delve into the art of array formations.

The difficulty of array formations surpasses even that of alchemy and talismanic arts; you have occasionally begun to proactively visit Shen Lingxiu.

Shen Lingxiu is a second-tier array master, and a genius among them. Over the past few decades, you have often sought her guidance.

Inside the attic, you and Shen Lingxiu sit facing each other.

"Is Master Wang also interested in the Dao of Formation?" Shen Lingxiu asked with a smile.

"Just casually pondering it. I'm currently stuck in a bottleneck in alchemy, so I'm trying to explore some related paths," you casually replied.

Shen Lingxiu didn't seem surprised by what she heard.

Foundation Establishment cultivators have a lifespan of 240 years. Besides cultivation, it's perfectly normal for them to also study and comprehend certain techniques.

"By the way, all these years, Master Wang has been alone. Has he not thought of finding a Daoist partner and having offspring?" Shen Lingxiu's bright eyes settled on your face, lingering for a few moments.

"Wang is used to being carefree and doesn't have such thoughts," you casually remarked.

"In truth, although we cultivators talk about pursuing longevity, how many of us can truly achieve immortality? Even True Monarchs only live for a thousand years..."

Shen Lingxiu sighed, a hint of loneliness showing on her face.

Shen Lingxiu already possessed skin as smooth as warm jade and a face as beautiful as a flower and as lovely as the moon. Now, with this hint of melancholy, she exuded a quality that evoked pity.

"If that's the case, why doesn't Master Shen find a Daoist partner? I think Lin Yu has been pursuing you for a long time..."

You asked the question.

["Lin Yu... Hmph..." A hint of coldness flashed across Shen Lingxiu's face.]

"From a young age, I've been very careful in choosing a partner, placing character first..."

Shen Lingxiu smiled gently with dimples on her face.

"I see." You nodded slightly.

Because of the betrayal by her closest elder, Shen Lingxiu developed psychological trauma, so she places even greater emphasis on character when choosing a Daoist partner.

As long as the person has good character, other aspects such as appearance and demeanor can be disregarded.

However, over the years, most of the cultivators Shen Lingxiu encountered had ulterior motives, either coveting her status as an array master or her appearance...

None of them are reliable.

Shen Lingxiu gazed at you with her beautiful eyes, then suddenly spoke, "I wonder what Master Wang thinks of me?"

"I don't seek a Daoist partner."

"You naturally understand Shen Lingxiu's meaning, and directly refuse," she replied.

You don't mind a fleeting romance, but a Daoist partner... is still too much trouble.

[In this simulation, you plan to cash out and run away in your later years. At that time, having a partner would be a burden.]

You can't help but think to yourself, even a greasy appearance can't completely hide your outstanding character and temperament.

[Shen Lingxiu was not angry when you rejected her; she remained poised and dignified, displaying the refined elegance of a well-bred young lady.]

......

In the thirty-ninth year, at the age of fifty-five, you learn that many of the cave dwellings and inns within the Immortal City have ceased leasing.

Of course, the already rented cave inns will not be affected.

Having learned from your experience at Wushan Market, you realize that perhaps Biyue Zhenren of Biyue Immortal City is planning a breakthrough soon? That's why she's adjusting the spiritual energy consumption within the city to prioritize supplying herself.

[Through years of investigation, you have learned that True Person Biyue is a True Person at the mid-stage of Core Formation.]

If the breakthrough goes smoothly, then you will have entered the late stage of Core Formation.

A True Person in the late stage of Core Formation is also called a Great True Person, which is the same as a Great Cultivator of the same realm.

[In your fortieth year, at the age of fifty-six, you vaguely sense that you are approaching the peak of the fourth level of Foundation Establishment in your cultivation of the "Mountain and Sea Manual".]

In the forty-first year, at the age of fifty-seven, you learned that Shen Lingxiu had entered the mid-Foundation Establishment stage and become a second-tier mid-grade array master. You took the initiative to visit her to congratulate her.

In the forty-second year, when you are fifty-eight years old, everything is normal in the cave where the 'Nine-Bend Cold Spirit Ginseng' is stored.

[In the forty-third year, you are fifty-nine years old and have reached the peak of the fourth level of Foundation Establishment.]

[In the forty-fourth year, you are sixty years old, and you begin to attempt a breakthrough.]

You have successfully broken through and entered the fifth level of Foundation Establishment.

You emerge from your seclusion and enter the courtyard, feeling refreshed and at ease.

Although this breakthrough isn't a major realm advancement, it brings you one step closer to the Core Formation stage.

[You begin reviewing the letters you received during your seclusion.]

[Upon opening one of the letters from the mortal Zhou family, a hint of surprise appeared in your eyes.]