Chapter 546: Chapter 536: Fetal Essence Refining Heaven, Mad Old Man, Special Gift

"Yes."

"It involves refining the magical insects of heaven and earth for cultivation." Fang Yuan said with a smile, "It’s no secret, our cultivation method is too niche, and its upper limits are very low."

"I’ve now reached my limit as well, and I’ve thought about abandoning this path and choosing a different cultivation method."

Fang Yuan was already considered very diligent in cultivation, and his talent was extremely high. Unfortunately, the cultivation methods in his world were rigidly fixed, and the "Refining Gu" method was too "niche."

Therefore, when he reached the ceiling of cultivation in his world, he realized the various drawbacks.

However, he managed to comprehend a new "Refining Gu" cultivation system on his own, broke through numerous barriers, and reached Sacrificial Dao Perfection. His accomplishment was pioneering, never seen before and unparalleled.

His cultivation realm, viewed across the Ten Thousand Realms, was considered powerful. Sacrificial Dao Perfection allowed him to dominate countless worlds.

But ever since he encountered Elder Su, and peeked into the realm where Elder Su operated, he realized his own insignificance.

Sacrificial Dao Perfection?

It was nothing.

...

Upon hearing this, Su Mu’s Divine Sense fell upon Fang Yuan’s Divine Sense, beginning an examination along his meridians and Dantian.

Then, his eyes lit up, and he said, "There is no high or low, noble or humble path in cultivation."

"Persevere in the path of cultivation you have chosen."

Hearing this answer, even the usually calm Fang Yuan felt a surge of unprecedented joy. He had been praised.

In his life, he had received countless compliments, but none compared to this recognition from a senior.

The words of the elder were like a beacon in the night, illuminating the direction he should go, allowing him to see clearly that the path he was on was viable and passable.

After learning about Fang Yuan’s cultivation method, Su Mu began searching within his Dantian Space for a suitable cultivation technique for him.

Finally, among numerous ancient texts on cultivation techniques, he found one named "Fetal Essence Refining Heaven."

He still had some recollection about this technique.

A few years ago, an old man who seemed somewhat deranged wanted to cross a river but couldn’t produce a fare. Su Mu casually suggested he give whatever he had, and this cultivation technique was the fare given by the deranged old man.

He had studied it; the cultivation technique was very "strange," although not an "Evil Technique," it was completely unsuitable for Su Mu’s cultivation method, so it had lay gathering dust in his Dantian Space.

The core of this cultivation technique is "refinement," which resonates well with Fang Yuan’s "Refining Gu" approach.

The next second, Su Mu transmitted the "Fetal Essence Refining Heaven" to Fang Yuan’s Sea of Consciousness.

Perceiving the appearance of the cultivation technique in his mind, Fang Yuan was stunned.

"This cultivation technique is called ’Fetal Essence Refining Heaven.’ I took a look and it seems to be compatible with your method of cultivation."

Su Mu said to Fang Yuan.

Fang Yuan internally viewed the glowing golden words in his Sea of Consciousness. Each word he read sent a shiver through his heart, causing him to tremble uncontrollably.

With just a cursory glance, he could feel a sense of "resonance," as if even though he had reached the highest peak, upon looking up, he discovered an even higher mountain in front of him!

He felt an irresistible urge to climb it!

Seeing Fang Yuan frozen in place, Su Mu asked, "How is it? Is it suitable for you?" 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

Su Mu’s words pulled Fang Yuan’s excited thoughts back to reality. He stammered, "Suitable... very suitable."

This cultivation technique left the usually composed Fang Yuan flustered.

The "Fetal Essence Refining Heaven" technique seemed tailor-made for him. The bottlenecks he had encountered in the past, those he faced currently, and even those he might encounter in the future, were all addressed within the technique.

For a moment, he even doubted whether the creator of this technique had any connection to his original world.

He even suspected that the creator of this technique might have created the "Refining Gu" system.

....

He tried to suppress his excited tone and asked, "Elder, may I boldly ask, did you create this technique?"

Upon hearing this, Su Mu replied, "No, I got it from an old man."

"An old man?" Fang Yuan asked puzzledly, "Do you know his identity, Elder?"

In response, Su Mu reflected, "As for his identity, I don’t know. I didn’t ask either."

"However, the old man was deranged, probably having forgotten his own name."

Regarding that deranged old man, Su Mu just collected a river fare from him and sent him on his way without much interaction or the possibility for it.

Were it not for Fang Yuan mentioning his cultivation method, Su Mu wouldn’t have even remembered that crazy old man.

There were too many people crossing the river over the years; he couldn’t focus on everyone or inquire about their identities and names.

...

"A deranged old man..." Fang Yuan mused, rubbing his chin and falling into deep thought.

"Elder, do you remember what he looked like?" Fang Yuan asked again.

...

In a sweeping motion, Su Mu transmitted his memories of the deranged old man into Fang Yuan’s mind.

Fang Yuan studied the image of this unkempt, raggedly dressed old man, talking madness and insanity, and furrowed his brow.

He found it hard to associate the creator of "Fetal Essence Refining Heaven" with the image of such a deranged individual.

In his mind, the creator of such a time-transcending book should be a Great Saint Master, unmatched in demeanor and extraordinary through the ages!

Nonetheless, Fang Yuan etched the image of this deranged old man deeply into his mind.

.....

"What’s wrong?"

"Do you know that old man?"

Seeing Fang Yuan’s strong reaction, Su Mu asked.

"I don’t know...."

"Elder, the cultivation technique you’ve given me is far too precious...."

Fang Yuan was a bit overwhelmed, feeling somewhat unworthy.

"You’ve helped me so greatly; this is nothing," Su Mu responded with a chuckle, waving his hand dismissively.

At this level, Su Mu had amassed countless cultivation techniques over the years.

If it weren’t for Fang Yuan’s unique cultivation method, Su Mu would have given him an even better technique.

Having decided to develop Fang Yuan properly, Su Mu couldn’t afford to be stingy.

Those cultivation techniques he’d accumulated over the years were precisely for nurturing talent.

.....

"You said your cultivation method involves refining the magical insects of heaven and earth, right?" Su Mu asked further.

Upon hearing this, Fang Yuan nodded.

"I’m gifting you a special gift."

With that, Su Mu’s Divine Sense expanded, covering a vast area, then locked onto a target.

He performed an invisible grab on the locked target.