Exploring Immortality Cultivation

"I seem to still have some energy to spare... I have already seen through Xiao Baishuang's cultivation technique!"

As Wang Qi avoided attacks using the Unpredictable Body Technique in real combat, his eyes, ears, and skin were all collecting external data. Although the Unpredictable Body Technique made it momentarily impossible for him to grasp specific external information, when he did not use this movement technique, based on the physical laws of the microscopic world, his sensory organs were comparable to scientific instruments.

"From the chaotic fist winds that arise from his punches and the unnatural shaking of his clothes... this body refining technique seems to be a spell that uses chaotic spiritual energy to disrupt kinetic energy, making it unpredictable and chaotic."

Spiritual energy is an energy index. Meanwhile, "force" is the action of one object on another and is the mode of kinetic energy transmission. A fist releases its kinetic energy onto the object it strikes, causing deformation or breakage in part of it.

The reason why a cultivator's punches and kicks are powerful is that mana elevates the index of kinetic energy. However, the kinetic energy carried by a fist is not operating in one direction. It itself is the resultant force of several forces, and when it strikes another person, it turns into several component forces.

If one of these component forces is strengthened, the destructive power of a punch could be focused in one or a few directions.

"Although this mana operation is chaotic, there are certain patterns — besides concentrating force, it might also cause stress, leading to the destruction of the macroscopic structure of the material. This is probably a powerful force obtained from accumulating experiences over hundreds or even thousands of years. If it were me, after a series of mechanical experiments, it would take at least ten years to invent this fist technique."

As Xiao Baishuang grew more aggressive in his attacks, missing more than thirty punches had already enraged him. As Wang Qi had thought, the Qi King Divine Body he possessed was based on classical mechanics. Force, kinetic energy, mechanical waves, stress — these were all realms this body refining technique utilized. With chaotic spirit energy flow that disturbed all classic physical phenomena solidified within his body, any force-based attacks entering his body would turn into several component forces that cancel each other out, while his punches and kicks wasted no power. Moreover, any object had a certain chance of being shattered by his punch.

And his survival didn't rely solely on this absolute skill of maximum physical resistance and attack!

From the Burning Gold Valley, he had learned the Titanium Body, using metallic elements with his own proteins to forge an active alloy physical body.

From the Ancient Method's Demon God Six Skills, he had learned the skill of transforming his physical body into something non-human from outer space.

He hadn't neglected the Mysterious Five Extremes Body, a body refining technique that could isolate spiritual power with skin membranes once activated.

He even embraced the Ten Thousand Poison Colorful Body, a technique that accumulated toxins inside the body.

With the effects of various techniques, Xiao Baishuang was confident that even a Divinity Transformation Cultivator might not be able to break through him easily, and his fists could even match those at the Nascent Soul Stage!

However, Wang Qi's response was simple.

He directly counterattacked Xiao Baishuang with a punch.

Without the Alchemy Shattering Infant Formation, Xiao Baishuang could still be considered a Modern Cultivator, and Wang Qi simply had no "level of pressure" on him in terms of laws. Foundation Establishment and Golden Core, two people whose mana levels differed as much as heaven and earth, clashed their fists without any tricks.

"Pop" was the sound like that of a leather sack being pierced. With one strike, Xiao Baishuang's right fist along with his right arm completely shattered into pieces. What active alloy, what body refining technique... it seemed like all had become ineffective. The tremendous force directly crushed his hand.

"What?" The Nascent Soul from the Yi Family almost popped his eyes out. He knew Xiao Baishuang and how difficult his body refining techniques were, but in front of Wang Qi, Xiao Baishuang's arm was even weaker than a pie crust, breaking upon slight contact!

"For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction; the three great heavenly principles are very important. You better learn well," Wang Qi chuckled and then evaded the sword array that came to Xiao Baishuang's aid with a burst of laughter. This battle was actually far from being as easy as he made it sound. In that instant, Wang Qi had done several things. First, a powerful ultra-high frequency electromagnetic field emanated from his hand, enveloping the inevitable path of Xiao Baishuang's fist. Then, he once again unleashed the strong interaction force. In the final seconds, he calculated the force conditions of the two fists upon collision based on the mana on Xiao Baishuang's fist.

The ultra-high frequency had long surpassed the perception of ordinary cultivators; it could damage objects on a molecular scale, making materials quickly fatigue, reducing strength and making them easy to break; the strong interaction force was the strongest spear and the sturdiest shield. In that instant, Wang Qi's body was maintained by strong interaction force, making him invincible. Although it lasted for less than one percent of a second, in that one percent of a second, Wang Qi was invincible; and in the last few seconds, Wang Qi struck a punch specifically targeting Xiao Baishuang!

Body refining techniques, at least those that had appeared in Shenzhou, no matter how strong, only continually strengthened the chemical bonds that bound the atoms composing the physical body together through electromagnetic forces. Under the modulation of electromagnetic forces in the Heavenly Song as well as the strong interaction force, Xiao Baishuang stood no chance of winning.

Supported by vast computing power, Wang Qi could quickly deploy most powerful spells and decipher all the laws he knew. Now, the biggest issue restricting Wang Qi wasn't mana or computing power, but the speed of casting spells, also known as "hand speed."

"Combat performance test ended," Wang Qi stated as he evaded thirty flying swords using the Unpredictable Body Technique. Under such a technique, even multiple observers couldn't establish an exact target to aim at.

Those thirty people, like controlled by one person, moved uniformly from behind Zhao Qingfeng, charging forward. The thirty flying swords returned to their masters' hands, thirty cold gleaming green blades aimed at Wang Qi. As they proceeded, this group of cultivators also launched a barrage of attacks. Amidst the crisscrossing sword qi, crescent-shaped qi blades danced wildly. Faced with such an array, Wang Qi could not help but stop.

The Unpredictable Body Technique also had its weaknesses; it did not provide a significant advantage in speed, and the practitioner could not simultaneously confirm their own position and distance. Faced with attacks covering all directions, the Unpredictable Body Technique had no advantage.

But...

"Array? 'New Moon,' love them to death for me."

As Wang Qi uttered those esoteric words, a shadowy figure appeared behind him. One hand on its hip, the other raised aloft.

Then, within the sword array, ten men felt as though they had stepped into thin air, ten felt a sinking in their hearts, and another ten felt the ground suddenly tilt. Despite having practiced their steps thousands of times, they instinctively tread in a "slope-walking" manner.

The purpose of an array is to artificially create a system using the array formatter's mana as a bridge, where the strength of individuals within the array could overlap, and the system itself could offer a small amount of extra power. Naturally, the system has a certain tolerance for errors. However, Wang Qi reversed the gravity beneath ten men's feet, applied five times the normal gravity near ten men's hearts, and changed the direction of gravity affecting another ten. Instantly, everyone misstepped, and naturally, the array collapsed.

Then, from within the forest, a turquoise torrent erupted. Hidden among the trees were a large swarm of Xia Gai Demon Worms. These heart demons, formed from the Curse Light of Five Pestilences, shot out like bullets in a metallic storm, covering every inch of space. With the array broken, all Golden Core Cultivators were enduring backlash, how could they withstand the erosion of the Heart Demon Group?

The newly installed system in the Curse of Five Pestilences reduced its lethality and contagiousness. But if Wang Qi wished, this device could temporarily exhibit its original power, and due to the new system's efficiency, its power was even stronger than before. All Golden Core Cultivators were knocked unconscious by the heart demons within them and could no longer continue the battle.

"Bold villain!" A Nascent Soul from the Yi Family furiously struck out, his Yang Flame Moonlight Qi dispersing the Xia Gai Demon Worms. With the Du Family's rebellion, the so-called weakness of the Heart Demon Curse became widely known. The Spell Spirit Gu Curse scattered in an instant, blocking in front of everyone.

"Detestable!" Everyone knew that Heart Demon Curse was adept at eroding souls, thus the Nascent Soul from Yi Family withdrew his Spiritual Sense. Zhao Qingfeng also did not dare to test his Anti-Demon Divine Power with Wang Qi's magic spells and withdrew his Spiritual Sense as well. In the blink of an eye, they lost track of Wang Qi. The turquoise Curse of Five Pestilences perfectly concealed Wang Qi's Wanfa Sect's blue robe.

"Where exactly is he?" The Nascent Soul from the Du Family grew anxious. Just then, a piercing intention stealthily coiled around his neck. He was startled and wanted to turn around.

But, "touch" is also a "sensation," a means of observation. Before he even turned around, a strand of Sword Qi pierced through his cervical spine, then spiraled up the meridian and strangled the vulnerable Nascent Soul in his Dantian.

The Mysterious Uncertainty Cloud Sword, it's the Karma Sword!

Hearing the dying groan of that Nascent Soul Cultivator, Zhao Qingfeng broke out in cold sweat for the first time.

This isn't right! I am the Heavenly Saint, how could I... how could I fall in such a place?

I am destined to attain enlightenment and purge the heterodox!

"Wang Qi!" Zhao Qingfeng unleashed his last flicker of rage. He drew his long sword, burning his mana and Golden Core, pouring all his strength into that one strike. A thick, crisp sword light swept through the surrounding Gu insects. This sweeping wasn't a straight line but chaotic, flying out in a helical pattern, growing from small to large, cleaning up the surrounding Five Pestilences Curse. As it flew, part of the sword light rapidly collapsed, condensing into various Sword Charms. One sword light, unexpectedly cut out the momentum of a Sword Array!

Armed with the Unpredictable Body Technique and Taiyu Escape, it wasn't difficult for Wang Qi to dodge this move. However, he was truly too curious about the power of this sword and couldn't help but want to confront it directly.

"So, this is different from Wanfa Sect's 'One Law Births Many Laws'—the Ancient Method's 'One Sword Births Many Sword Techniques'? Let's consider this the second phase of combat performance testing!"

Wang Qi glanced at the Sword Light containing the Sword Array. Each Sword Charm was a path for Sword Qi. Numerous Sword Charms forged a circulating Array, locking in the power of the Sword Qi. Before striking the target, the Sword Qi would not dissipate.

He constructed a model in his mind in an instant, a Hilbert Space. For every Sword Charm in the Sword Light, Wang Qi's Hilbert Space had corresponding dimensions.

The computational power of the Five Pestilences Curse System was fully launched. In the blink of an eye, Wang Qi spotted the flaw in the Sword Array. He stepped towards the Sword Array and, with what seemed like a casual swing of his sword, returned it to its sheath.

Like a chef expertly carving a cow, a winding Taiji Fish Line split open the Sword Light containing the Sword Array.

"You this..."

Zhao Qingfeng felt a chill in his heart. That move, One Sword Births Many Sword Techniques, was his biggest trump card. Yet his trump card, was simply overpowered by Wang Qi's casual swing! Now, all he had left was the strength to flee. He didn't hesitate anymore, quickly setting up his Escape Light and turned to flee. He no longer had the courage to face this monster.

This Wang Qi, he hadn't even shown his movement technique...

Before Zhao Qingfeng's thoughts could catch up, a fist knocked him out cold.

Then, Wang Qi pointed at his forehead.

"Bang." Wang Qi uttered the onomatopoeia.

Then, Zhao Qingfeng knew nothing anymore. (To be continued. If you like this work, welcome to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendation tickets, monthly tickets, your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users please go to m.qidian.com to read.)