Heaven Refining physique

A vast mountain range which has quite unique mountains, they all have trees at the bottom but as you go up there are none, totally barren with intricate lines which are formed by intense winds which flow through it every single day of the year.

Three cultivators with two spirit beasts have arrived at the base of the mountain. They have found a good spot to stay for the time being as one of them planned to stay here for a while.

This group is none other than Huan Caiyi, Zhi Hui, Ming Yue, Meiying, and Fenglai. They have travelled quite deep into the northern region to come here.

This place is called Galecrest Mountain Range, it is famous for its intense winds which create good opportunity for wind law practitioners.

The mountain range was quite big so even if there were some wind law cultivators here it wasn't hard to find a good unoccupied mountain for them.

"You should go now" Huan Caiyi said while looking at Zhi Hui.

Zhi Hui nodded and left. The peak of the mountain isn't something which a cultivator below Heavenly King Realm can handle, the winds here aren't only intense but are sharper than sword slashes.

"I wonder how junior brother is doing... he should have come with us" Ming Yue said while sighing.

"Grrrhhhh..." Fenglai purred in acceptance.

"Leave it, Jiang Hao's goals are different from us... You should cultivate for the time, Hui'er will take time, I am going to meditate too" Huan Caiyi said and began creating a cave for them.

Their journey was easy, Huan Caiyi and Zhi Hui didn't hide their cultivation realm. Heavenly King Realm cultivators are revered everywhere in regions other than the central region so no one got in conflict with them.

This place is filled with wind laws and given Zhi Hui's talent and the fact that she already has quite a big law seed due to Heavenly Spiritual Roots, there was a very high chance that she will sprout it and become a mid-stage Heavenly King Realm cultivator.

Although both Huan Caiyi and Zhi Hui can progress by comprehending their Dao, they still absorbed qi from nature and resources for two reasons: first, their body cultivation which still had not reached grade 7, and second, their destiny treasures.

Since their destiny treasures are already at the peak stage of the Tribulation Ascendance Realm they don't have to absorb much, but it still was a substantial amount.

Repairing their destiny treasure is quite important for them, as these treasures help them comprehend Dao too.

Getting a destiny treasure was really very helpful for them. Others didn't even get them easily, and if they got one then they had to elevate its grade along with its level — this takes years of time.

This is the reason why cultivation after Heavenly King Realm takes far more time. If your comprehension ability is weak then you might not be able to reach the next stage in your whole lifespan.

.....

About 3 days passed on the boat, no more conflicts occurred. Most of the cultivators were just meditating or chatting normally.

Jiang Hao was watching the ocean again, he didn't know how deep it was but he was sure even with his spirit range he wouldn't be able to figure out.

Seas and oceans cover more of this world and it was given that there are immense unknown mysteries hidden in its depths.

Humans can't even explore them even if they wanted to. The whole oceans and seas are a big Forbidden Zone ruled only by beasts. It wasn't mentioned in the agreement but it was a point which didn't need to be mentioned.

Even beasts living on land wouldn't enter the true depths of these waters, much less humans. Just as he was thinking about it, he saw another three boats coming towards them from the opposite side.

These must be the boats which had left Tidewind City and would go to the eastern region. They would reach there exactly three and a half days later to complete the cycle of one week. Just as he was thinking, he heard a subtle disturbance.

Suddenly a huge ripple formed and a group of beasts came out of the sea. They were huge with a long pike in front of their mouth. Small lightning flickered around their bodies, and right now they all were looking at their boats. All these beasts were ranging from the early stage of Grade 6 to late stage, with only one peak stage.

"Damn these are Stormfin Pikes, why are we so unlucky"

"Don't worry, the protectors of the boat are here for a reason, and don't forget we have those three other boats"

"True, with 4 peak stage Void Reversion Realm and 2 early stage Heavenly King Realm cultivators, it wouldn't be a problem..but remember in past they have sunk three ships"

" Who would even forget that..."

.....

Jiang Hao listened to the discussion around him but his eyes were fixed on the group of beasts floating in front of him. He had a feeling things weren't simple.

"Senior, is it really a random occurrence"

Yao Ying smiled when she heard that, "I understand what you are trying to ask, but that's how heaven always tries to balance things.

The fact you have a celestial physique isn't hidden from it, it will always try to obstruct you but it can only do it within its limitations too. It's more like a test instead of utter annihilation."

Jiang Hao remembered what senior Hu Tian told him about obstructions he would face.

"You must have been forced to change your original plans many times in your life till now. Heavens have an uncanny way to create situations unfavorable to you, if you give in then you lose."

This was also truth, he really had been forced to change his plans multiple times now.

"Let's talk generally why heavens specifically target those who have physique, especially those with celestial physique.

You see everyone goes through a tough and difficult journey while cultivating, the dangers are part of cultivation itself. Some die while not being able to successfully break through, some aren't able to comprehend their cultivation technique properly and die of qi deviation, but these problems elude those who possess special constitution.

And since heaven has the rule of keeping things balanced, how can it let those who possess them cultivate quietly? Since it can't actually create bottlenecks for you in cultivation, it has taken your good fortune.

And having bad fortune means you have to face multiple challenges. In the past you were with Huan Caiyi and Zhi Hui, so most of the troubles you encountered were easily resolved somehow and you didn't feel much of a burden.

But from now on you have to face them yourself. You weren't able to get many challenges while travelling in mortal kingdoms because there weren't many things which could become a threat to you, but now things are different."