8: Chapter 8 Cultivation, The Golden Sea of ​​Bitterness

"Of course I want to, it's just my Physique..."

Although Ye Fan did not believe he was fated to be separated from the path of immortality, he could tell from the eyes of the Elders of those Grotto-Heavens and Blessed Lands that taking this first step of cultivation would be exceptionally difficult for him.

"Since you have this intention, I shall help you!"

Then, Chu Qingqiu passed the Cultivation Technique of the Dao Scripture: Lunhai Volume to Ye Fan. Holding the Bodhi Seed, Ye Fan was able to significantly enhance his Comprehension Ability, so he quickly understood the cultivation method within the Dao Scripture: Lunhai Volume.

The introductory chapter of the Dao Scripture is circulated among various sects, but the complete Dao Scripture: Lunhai Volume is difficult to find. This Dao Scripture: Lunhai Volume is the strongest Cultivation Technique of the Lunhai Secret Realm; using this Cultivation Technique for Foundation Establishment offers infinite wonders.

"This cultivation method is truly profound beyond measure," Ye Fan lamented.

"Ye Fan, next, follow the method of the Dao Scripture to communicate with the Wheel of Life and release the life essence within your body to strike at the Bitter Sea. I will use external force to help you open your Bitter Sea, which is as hard as iron!"

Chu Qingqiu said in a deep voice.

Ye Fan also composed his thoughts and sat cross-legged on the grass with his eyes tightly shut, giving his all to communicate with the Wheel of Life. The moon reached the center of the sky, and a silence pervaded heaven and earth, with only the rustling of the wind through the woods audible. The full moon embedded in the night sky was at some point shrouded by dark clouds, leaving only the faintly glowing stars.

Chu Qingqiu stared intently at Ye Fan. When the time came, he placed his finger three inches below Ye Fan's navel, where the Wheel of Life is located. He then injected his own Divine Power into Ye Fan's body. With internal and external forces clashing, even though Ye Fan's Bitter Sea was as hard as mysterious iron, it was being opened bit by bit under the combined effect of the powerful medicinal force of the Undying Medicine and Chu Qingqiu's Divine Power, which carried immense blood vitality.

After an unknown amount of time, the surrounding sky was tinged with a golden hue, and sounds like the roaring of ocean waves echoed. Endless divine radiance burst forth from Ye Fan's Bitter Sea, a dazzling golden light erupted, accompanied by the sounds of thunder and lightning.

As the person closest to Ye Fan, Chu Qingqiu saw Ye Fan's changes most clearly. This astonishing phenomenon of opening the Bitter Sea was truly enviable. As expected of the legendary Ancient Sacred Body; cultivation is difficult, but once one starts, it is bound to be extraordinary.

However, Chu Qingqiu would not consider himself inferior just because Ye Fan was powerful. His Dao Embryo was not inferior to the Sacred Body, and moreover, with the help of the Fusion System, surpassing Ye Fan would not be difficult.

Ye Fan slowly opened his eyes and said uncertainly, "I should have successfully opened my Bitter Sea, right?"

"You can look at your Bitter Sea. As long as it is no longer a patch of dead silence, it means you have succeeded. From now on, you are a Bitter Sea Realm Cultivator."

Ye Fan looked inward at his Bitter Sea and found a golden speck of light the size of a sesame seed at the location of the Bitter Sea. He said excitedly, "I succeeded! I successfully opened my Bitter Sea!"

Heaven knows how distressed he felt when those Elders of the Grotto-Heavens and Blessed Lands said he could not Cultivate. Now that he had successfully stepped onto the path of cultivation, how could he not be excited?

Chu Qingqiu said with a smile, "Congratulations, Ye Fan. Everything is hard at the beginning. Since you have opened your Bitter Sea, your future cultivation will be much easier."

Ye Fan grabbed Chu Qingqiu's hand and said gratefully, "It's all thanks to you, Qingqiu. Without your help, I couldn't have opened my Bitter Sea so quickly."

Chu Qingqiu naturally wouldn't say he did this to repay his Karma; instead, he found a reasonable excuse, saying, "We are all classmates; helping you is also helping myself."

"Mhm!" Ye Fan said nothing more, but he etched this kindness into his heart.

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The next day, just as dawn was breaking, a thirteen or fourteen-year-old boy came to deliver food to the two. The items delivered were lotus root slices, gastrodia, poria, and other medicinal materials. Chu Qingqiu and the other looked at each other and said in unison, "Little brother, is there no meat provided here?"

The boy delivering the food stammered, "N-no, our Grotto-Heaven does not provide such things."

"Sigh~" Chu Qingqiu sighed and waved his hand, signaling the boy to leave. They were currently living under someone else's roof; having something to eat was already good enough, so how could they ask for more?

After the two finished breakfast, an old man with white hair and a youthful face came before them and said, "I am an Elder of the Lingxu Grotto-Heaven, named Wu Qingfeng. All Disciples who have entered within three years are taught by me."

"Greetings, Elder Wu." After all, he was a Senior and their instructor, so they should naturally show some respect.

"No need for formalities." Elder Wu clearly did not care for such red tape.

Elder Wu had given Ye Fan quite a bit of help at the beginning of his cultivation, serving as Ye Fan's enlightenment mentor.

Having him guide the two in their cultivation was naturally more than enough. However, Chu Qingqiu also knew his own situation. He was an Innate Dao Embryo with extraordinary Comprehension Ability; before long, these Elders of the Lingxu Grotto-Heaven would no longer be able to teach him.

Therefore, during his days in the Lingxu Grotto-Heaven, he had to raise his strength as quickly as possible to ensure he had enough power to protect himself when venturing out to compete for Opportunities.

"Next, I am going to pass on to you two the strongest introductory Cultivation Technique on this land. Listen carefully."

Elder Wu looked serious. Chu Qingqiu thought to himself that Elder Wu was indeed right; the Dao Scripture was indeed the strongest introductory Cultivation Technique. However, this thing was held by every sect and faction across the Eastern Wasteland; it wasn't rare at all.

"The Dao that can be told is not the eternal Dao; the name that can be named is not the eternal name..."

While listening to the scriptures from Elder Wu's mouth, Ye Fan was also very shocked. He discovered that the first part of the scriptures Chu Qingqiu taught him last night was identical to what Elder Wu was teaching; the difference was that Chu Qingqiu's scriptures were more complete, corresponding to the cultivation of the entire Lunhai Secret Realm.

"You can now try to communicate with the Wheel of Life and strike at the Bitter Sea. As long as the Bitter Sea is no longer a patch of dead silence, it means you have successfully opened your Bitter Sea."

Elder Wu stroked his snow-white beard and said calmly.

Chu Qingqiu pretended to Cultivate for a bit. He didn't want Elder Wu to know that he had already opened his Bitter Sea last night. For a Mortal to open their Bitter Sea on their own before receiving a Cultivation Technique was truly suspicious.

"Elder Wu, I seem to have successfully opened my Bitter Sea."

"What!?"

Elder Wu almost pulled off his snow-white beard. He knew this kid was an Immortal Seed, but this speed of opening the Bitter Sea was simply too fast!

Even the number one Genius of their Lingxu Grotto-Heaven, Wei Wei, spent several hours just to communicate with the Wheel of Life and open the Bitter Sea.

Elder Wu grabbed Chu Qingqiu's arm, and divine radiance cascaded down as he investigated Chu Qingqiu's condition. He found that Chu Qingqiu's Bitter Sea was indeed churning and was not a patch of dead silence; he had indeed stepped into the Bitter Sea Realm.

Suppressing the shock in his heart, he said seriously, "Chu Qingqiu, your talent is very good, but do not be proud. Talent can determine your lower limit, but it cannot determine your upper limit. A firm heart directed towards the Dao is the most important thing on the journey of cultivation."

Chu Qingqiu nodded, indicating his understanding. In the past, Great Emperor Luangu's talent could not be called top-tier among the various Prodigies, but his mind was resilient. Even after a hundred defeats, he remained firm toward the Dao, eventually becoming a legend of a generation. This shows the importance of a heart directed towards the Dao.

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