Have you ever wonder: what could be achieved with a multiplier of tens of billions? [Ding!] You obtain various currencies, and with a multiplier of ten billion, your wealth increases 10 billion-fold. [Ding! You acquire new techniques, and with a multiplier of ten billion, your technique evolves into a more powerful version.] [Ding! You collect various pets, and with a multiplier of ten billion, your pets multiply by 10 billion.] [Ding!You are attacked, but with your defense fully maxed out in your current realm, all attacks at the same level are completely ignored.] [Ding! You practice diligently, and with a ten billion-fold increase, your cultivation instantly reaches the highest level of your current realm.] ... As Li Taixing continued his journey of cultivating immortality, he realized that the multiplier of ten billion didn't just apply to objects—it applied to himself and his pets as well. Slowly, he discovered that anything could be multiplied, from as little as one time to as much as ten billion times, all under his control.
"The first step is to enter the Body Refining realm. With my current physique, it's very easy. All I need is a Cultivation Technique to guide my entry." Li Taixing muttered to himself, feeling a bit frustrated. "Unfortunately, my master here only has experience, but no corresponding technique."
Li Taixing sighed in disappointment.
"What are you sighing for?" a familiar voice echoed behind him.
Startled, Li Taixing turned around to see Wang Xuanwu standing there, holding something in her hand.
"Master? What's that?"
"This is a Cultivation Technique, called 'The Promise Heart Sutra.' I borrowed it from the Great Elder," Wang Xuanwu said with a sly smile, handing it over.
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Meanwhile, at Soaring Dragon Mountain, Lin Feiyi was nursing a swollen face, grumbling in pain. "Damn Wang Xuanwu! She came early this morning, beat me up, and even snatched my 'Promise Heart Sutra.' Does she really think her disciple can even practice it?"
Earlier that day, Wang Xuanwu had rushed off to retrieve a suitable Cultivation Technique for Li Taixing. She hadn't anticipated the need to train a disciple and had either sold or lost most of the techniques from Scarlet Peak Mountain. After considering her options, she decided that Lin Feiyi's 'Promise Heart Sutra,' which specialized in Spirit Power, was the best fit for Li Taixing.
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"Master, what's the purpose of this 'Promise Heart Sutra'?" Li Taixing asked.
"It specializes in cultivating Spirit Power, which I think will be quite useful for you."
Li Taixing's eyes lit up. "Thank you, Master. This is exactly what I need."
He had been struggling with insufficient Spirit Power, and the sutra seemed like a perfect solution.
"After you're done using it, if you don't need it anymore, return it to me. I could sell it for a decent sum," Wang Xuanwu said casually.
"Uh..." Li Taixing was speechless. 'Didn't you borrow it? How do you plan to sell something that isn't yours?'
"Master, if you're in need of money, you can just ask me. Since this belongs to someone else, it wouldn't be right to sell it."
"Yo, how rich are you then?" Wang Xuanwu teased.
In response, Li Taixing reluctantly handed her a ring. "Here, there are 100 million Spirit Stones inside. That should be enough for now."
Wang Xuanwu froze. "A hundred million? Are you serious?"
"Yes, Master. See for yourself."
With shaking hands, Wang Xuanwu inspected the ring, and inside was a veritable mountain of Spirit Stones.
"One... ten... one hundred... one thousand..." she murmured, losing count and muttering nonsense as she tried to fathom the fortune.
Li Taixing couldn't help but feel a little concerned. 'Is she okay? Did I break my master's mind by giving her too much money?'
Suddenly, without warning, Wang Xuanwu leaped onto Li Taixing, kissing him on the cheek.
"Hahaha! Disciple, I love you!" she exclaimed before snatching the ring and disappearing into the distance, leaving Li Taixing standing there in shock.
"Master... you just kissed me? Where's your decorum and shame?" Li Taixing muttered, completely at a loss. 'This master is too unpredictable...'
Shaking his head, Li Taixing decided it was time to focus on cultivating 'The Promise Heart Sutra.' Sitting cross-legged on his bed, he began the process.
"System, I want to practice 'The Promise Heart Sutra.'"
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[Ding! The 'Promise Heart Sutra' has been detected, activating a tens-of-billions multiplier effect!]
[Ding! Congratulations, you have awakened your Spirit Sea. Whenever your Spirit Power is depleted, the Spirit Sea will automatically restore to full, although it will take some time to recharge.]
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With the activation of the Spirit Sea, Li Taixing officially entered the Body Refining realm. As he inspected his Spirit Sea, his jaw dropped in disbelief.
"This... this is my Spirit Sea?" he marveled.
It wasn't just vast—it seemed endless, like an infinite ocean stretching beyond the horizon.
'Is this the effect of the system boost? This is insane!' Li Taixing thought, overwhelmed by the sheer size and power of his Spirit Sea. Even more incredible was how quickly the Spirit Power replenished itself, all thanks to the Spirit Sea's regenerative properties.
"This is beyond amazing," he murmured, unable to tear his gaze away from the boundless Spirit Sea. "With this much Spirit Power, I could last a lifetime. And with the Spirit Sea's automatic recovery, it's like I'm carrying an endless supply of power."
He knew that with such immense power, combined with his ability to bypass limitations in Cultivation Techniques, his strength would only continue to grow.
However, Li Taixing also recognized the dangers of standing out too much. 'If others find out about my abilities, they'll definitely target me. I need to find ways to protect myself.'
He quickly formulated a plan.
First, he needed to learn more Cultivation Techniques—techniques that were comprehensive enough to cover all areas of combat and defense. Next, he had to acquire more life-saving Medicine Pills. Becoming a pill refiner would be useful for that. Lastly, he needed to obtain powerful weapons and tools, especially ones that could provide stealth or disguise capabilities.
'Once I have all that, I'll be ready for anything,' Li Taixing thought, feeling more confident in his path forward.
He remembered his master's intention to send him to the Forest of Ten Thousand Beasts. 'Before that mission, I have to get all these things sorted.'
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Having nothing else pressing to do, Li Taixing decided to busy himself with planting trees around the mountain. He chuckled to himself, wondering if his now-wealthy master would keep digging up trees for money.
By the time evening rolled around, Wang Xuanwu returned. But something was different—her demeanor had shifted dramatically, and she looked almost like a different person entirely.