Invincible Starts From Dao Fruit
Chapter 162 - 130 Finally Achieved Qi Refinement: Creation·Derivation! [Vote for Monthly Ticket!]_2

Chapter 162: Chapter 130 Finally Achieved Qi Refinement: Creation·Derivation! [Vote for Monthly Ticket!]_2

First, there’s the addition of the ’cultivation’ section.

It divides Essence, Qi, and Spirit into separate categories.

For instance, ’Qi’ represents the Inner Strength Qi Refinement lineage and indicates Qi Refining First Layer.

Similarly, ’Essence’ represents the external skills Body Refinement lineage, at Transforming Strength Fourth Layer.

As for ’Spirit,’ it represents the Daoist Refining God lineage, at Soul Emergence Fourth Layer.

Compared to the previous simple ’levels,’ this categorization is naturally more detailed.

But as for its function—

"It doesn’t seem to be of much use."

Chen Jichuan glanced at this section, thought it through carefully, and truly couldn’t think of any significant advantage. He knew his own cultivation level well enough, and whether or not it was categorized in the Immortal Record made no difference to him.

If he had to name a use—

"In the future, when I use the Insight Skill to examine others, I’ll probably be able to discern which lineage their cultivation belongs to."

Chen Jichuan gave the section a casual glance and decided not to ponder it any further.

His gaze shifted.

He looked at the ’talent’ section.

"With cultivation advancement and Immortal-order elevation, aside from ’Insight,’ a new talent, ’Derivation,’ has appeared."

Chen Jichuan’s eyes lit up with excitement.

Using his mental focus to activate ’Derivation,’ a flood of information immediately poured into his mind.

[Talent: Creation·Derivation]

[Description: The second transformation of ’Creation’—’Derivation.’ By sacrificing cultivation, it allows the deduction of myriad techniques.]

"This—"

Chen Jichuan swallowed hard, his heart brimming with uncontrollable joy.

The world possesses countless Magic Skills, most of which are unremarkable, while high-level techniques are exceedingly rare.

Take Chen Jichuan, for example.

He had cultivated for hundreds of years across the worlds of Great Yann, Da Liang, and Jade Spring, obtaining many low-level Magic Techniques and beginner Cultivation Techniques along the way.

But refined-level Cultivation Techniques and mid-level Magic Techniques? So far, he’d only acquired the *Wind Thunder Scripture* and the ’Wind Thunder Wings.’

Clearly, they are rare treasures.

As for the current world—

Due to experiencing the era of declining magic and now being in a stage of recovery, Chen Jichuan was lucky enough to obtain the refined-level techniques *Sword Map* and *Water Classics.*

However, even now he hadn’t managed to acquire a single mid-level Magic Technique.

Moreover, both refined-level techniques were incomplete, containing only the Qi Refining Chapter.

Yet this ’Creation·Derivation’ claimed to be capable of ’deducing infinite techniques’?!

"With this skill at my disposal, won’t I cease to lack high-level Magic Skills in the future?"

As this thought crossed his mind—

How could Chen Jichuan not feel ecstatic?

*Huff!*

*Huff!*

Chen Jichuan took two deep breaths, forcing himself to calm down. His gaze landed on the mid-level Magic Technique ’Wind Thunder Wings.’

The only mid-level Magic Technique he currently possessed.

"The ’Wind Thunder Wings’ are known for their unparalleled speed; once mastered, they dominate their level. Even cultivators with cultivation levels one or two layers higher may not be able to catch up."

"If I could derive it into a ’high-level’ or even ’super-level’ version—"

Chen Jichuan dared not imagine the possibilities.

Nor could he spare the time for idle fantasies.

Unable to wait any longer, he immediately activated the [Derivable] option behind ’Wind Thunder Wings’ with his mental focus—

[Will you consume a layer of cultivation to deduce ’Wind Thunder Wings’?]

[Note: The Master can choose to sacrifice cultivation from any of the Essence, Qi, or Spirit lines.]

The information poured into his mind.

Chen Jichuan quickly made his choice—

"Derive it using Body Refinement cultivation."

...

[’Wind Thunder Wings’ are being derived—]

[Derivation complete.]

[Current Grade of ’Wind Thunder Wings’: Mid. Progress to next grade: 0.85/100]

...

[Current cultivation: Qi Refining First Layer; Soul Emergence Fourth Layer; Transforming Strength Third Layer]

"Transforming Strength Third Layer."

Chen Jichuan sensed his state and indeed felt his physical power, durability, and other aspects regress to the standards of Transforming Strength Third Layer.

Upon careful reflection—

The insights and experiences accumulated during the Transforming Strength Fourth Layer remained intact.

"In other words, it’s merely a reduction in cultivation level, not a complete erasure of the insights gained from advancing through those realms."

Chen Jichuan let out a sigh of relief.

In that case, this was entirely acceptable.

With his past experiences still intact and the assistance of pills, he could quickly recover the lost cultivation layer.

Repeated cultivation.

This could even allow him to master this layer more thoroughly and proficiently. When he revisits this realm, it will be an easy and smooth journey.

However—

"0.85 percent?!"

After scanning through his cultivation level, Chen Jichuan looked at the derivation results and had to laugh wryly.

His cultivation dropped from Transforming Strength Fourth Layer to Transforming Strength Third Layer, a regression equivalent to the decline from Innate Fourth Realm to Innate Third Realm, yet deriving ’Wind Thunder Wings’ only advanced its progress by 0.85 percent.

Judging from this pace, he really couldn’t estimate how much cultivation would actually be needed to upgrade ’Wind Thunder Wings’ from mid-level to high-level.

"Let me try again."

Chen Jichuan thought it over and once again initiated a derivation.

Once again consuming his Body Refinement cultivation, he dropped from Transforming Strength Third Layer to Transforming Strength Second Layer—

[Derivation complete.]

[Current Grade of ’Wind Thunder Wings’: Mid. Progress to next grade: 1.55/100]

"Only increased by 0.7%."

Chen Jichuan calculated mentally and felt unsurprised.

Between Transforming Strength Third Layer and Transforming Strength Fourth Layer lay a sizeable gap. Consuming one cultivation layer naturally yields varied effects.

If expected—

The lower his cultivation level, the lesser the derivation progress.

"Mid-level Magic Techniques demand an overwhelming amount of cultivation."

"I’d best try a low-level Magic Technique instead."

After careful thought, Chen Jichuan selected the ’Transformation Technique’ from Ancestor Chen’s 48 Techniques.

[Magic Technique: Transformation Technique]

[Grade: Low-level]

[Derivation Progress: 0/100]

[Description: Observe the myriad forms of mortal existence; facial appearance and physique change endlessly. Can deceive cultivators no more than one layer above your own. Note: Ineffective against cultivators practicing low-level investigative techniques, such as Spirit Eye.]

...

For this attempt, Chen Jichuan opted to derive using Daoist Skill cultivation.

[’Transformation Technique’ is being derived—]

[Derivation complete.]

[Current Grade of ’Transformation Technique’: Low. Progress to next grade: 29.8/100]

[Current cultivation: Soul Emergence Third Layer]

...

[’Transformation Technique’ is being derived—]

[Derivation complete.]

[Current Grade of ’Transformation Technique’: Low. Progress to next grade: 53.7/100]

[Current cultivation: Soul Emergence Second Layer]

...

[’Transformation Technique’ is being derived—]

[Derivation complete.]

[Current Grade of ’Transformation Technique’: Mid. Progress to next grade: 0/100]

[Current cultivation: Daoist Skill 0 Layer]

...

[Magic Technique: Transformation Technique]

[Grade: Mid-level]

[Derivation Progress: 0/100]

[Description: Observe the myriad forms of mortal existence; facial appearance and physique change endlessly. Can deceive cultivators no more than one realm above your own (Note: Ineffective against cultivators practicing mid-level investigative techniques, such as Spirit Eye); bypasses low-level Spirit Eye techniques entirely.]

...

[Current cultivation: Qi Refining First Layer; Transforming Strength Second Layer]

"Ten layers of Daoist Skill cultivation."

"Just enough to upgrade ’Transformation Technique’ to mid-level."

At this point, Chen Jichuan gained a clearer understanding of ’Creation·Derivation.’

’Transformation Technique,’ upgraded from low-level to mid-level.

Initially, Chen Jichuan’s cultivation only allowed him to deceive Qi Refining Second Layer cultivators. Encountering a Qi Refining Third Layer cultivator would result in his disguise being exposed.

Now, not only are Qi Refining Middle Stage cultivators (Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Layers) unlikely to see through his disguise, but even same-level cultivators who have practiced low-level Spirit Eye or other investigative techniques can no longer expose his deception.

Never again would he face the embarrassment of merely deceiving same-level or weaker cultivators, while worrying about being exposed by specialized techniques at any moment.

Its practicality had greatly increased.

"Ten layers of cultivation beneath Qi Refining are sufficient to derive a low-level Magic Technique into a mid-level one."

"Though achieving a high level might still remain challenging."

"But in the short term, possessing several mid-level Magic Techniques will already give me an advantage over many Qi Refining Immortal Masters!"

Chen Jichuan couldn’t help but burst into laughter.

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