Chapter 766: Nascent Soul Lightning Tribulation

Yan Buji listened to Wu Yuan's suggestion, his mind suddenly opened. He realized he had been too eager for quick success, overlooking the compatibility issue between cultivation methods. Space Dao and Way of the Universe, though seemingly one, the specific cultivation routes and principles of these methods might differ, even clash. If not defined and adjusted beforehand, rashly attempting to merge them would likely cause a backlash of the cultivation method, even deviation into demonic path.

Thank you, Elder Wu, for your guidance, I understand. Yan Buji said solemnly.

Wu Yuan nodded and smiled: "It's good that you understand. Breaking through to Nascent Soul is a major hurdle on a cultivator's path, especially for you who cultivates multiple Dao, you need to be more cautious. If needed, the sect's library also has many classics on Space Dao and Way of the Universe; you can go look them over, maybe you'll find some inspiration."

Yan Buji felt delighted and quickly said: "Thank you, Elder Wu, for the reminder."

After leaving Wu Yuan's residence, Yan Buji naturally could not return to the sect, but he continued to ask many Elders for advice, gaining much precious cultivation experience from them.

This is what Yan Buji values most in the sect—resources, not cultivation methods; cultivation lies in the individual, and each person's understanding differs. Yan Buji is also someone skilled at embracing and integrating, so naturally the more the better.

Afterwards, Yan Buji spent several days carefully studying the many classics on Space Dao and Way of the Universe given to him by the Elders. He discovered that although both Space Dao and Way of the Universe are great Dao concerning time and space, their emphases differ. Space Dao focuses more on the transformation and control of space, while Way of the Universe focuses more on the flow and perception of time. To merge them requires not only profound magical power support, but also a deep understanding of their essences.

"It seems I need to find a method to combine the principles of Space Dao and Way of the Universe into a complete cultivation system." Yan Buji thought to himself.

After some research, Yan Buji finally found some ideas. He decided to go consult Elder Yuan!

Yan Buji came to Yuan Zhen's residence, clasped his hands and said: "Your subordinate Yan Buji pays respects to Elder Yuan!"

"Hmm, I heard you're about to break through to Nascent Soul?" Yuan Zhen's voice came, laughing.

"Yes, I am foolish; I wish to ask Elder Yuan for guidance."

"First, tell me your ideas."

"Yes, the cultivation method I practice.... after.... I plan to take 'Spacetime Unity' as the core, merging the principles of the two cultivation methods. I plan to use Five Elements Transformation as the basis, integrating the flow of time, to form a completely new cultivation system."

"Combining Five Elements Transformation with the flow of time might form a complete spatiotemporal law." Yan Buji's heart filled with anticipation; after speaking, he raised his head and looked toward Yuan Zhen's residence.

"Hmm, not bad, your idea is fine, but can you guarantee that adjusting the cultivation path of your method won't go wrong?"

"This will definitely have to be tried." Yan Buji also dared not guarantee it, after all, merging cultivation methods necessarily involves integrating the cultivation paths.

Yuan Zhen stroked his chin and handed over a jade slip: "This is one of my collections from back then, containing some people's cultivation insights; take it and have a look, maybe it will help you."

Thank you, Elder Yuan!

Also, do not be eager for quick success.

Yes, I will certainly keep it in mind! Yan Buji said, satisfied, and left.

With a clear direction, Yan Buji began closed-door cultivation, contemplating the cultivation insights given by Elder Yuan while attempting to merge Heavenly Gate Five Elements Method and Five Transformations Time Secrets. He first adjusted the circulation routes of the two methods, ensuring they would not conflict within his body. During this period, the trial-and-error cost was high; Yan Buji spent two years in total before settling the route issue.

Thereafter, he used the power of the Nine-leaf Ghost Orchid to begin attempting to combine Five Elements Transformation with the flow of time.

The cultivation process was extremely difficult; Yan Buji tried many times without success, even once nearly causing a magical power backlash. But he did not give up; instead, he continually adjusted the cultivation method's circulation routes, gradually finding the balance point for their fusion.

Fortunately, after receiving Elder Yuan's cultivation insights and absorbing their content and principles, Yan Buji gained a new understanding of the method's fusion; precisely these experiences gave him the foundation for success.

After years of bitter cultivation, Yan Buji finally succeeded in merging Heavenly Gate Five Elements Method and Five Transformations Time Secrets into one, forming a completely new cultivation system.

He named it "Spacetime Five Elements Secret."

"The Spacetime Five Elements Secret not only retains the spatial transformation ability of Heavenly Gate Five Elements Method, but also incorporates the temporal flow power of Five Transformations Time Secrets. Yan Buji felt that as his magical power circulated within his body, he seemed able to simultaneously command the power of time and space, greatly increasing his might."

"Finally succeeded!" Yan Buji's heart filled with joy.

With the "Spacetime Five Elements Secret" as a foundation, Yan Buji began preparing to break through to Nascent Soul.

The Elders came over; Wu Yuan looked at Yan Buji: "Hall Master Yan, after years of closed-door cultivation, is it finally time to break through to Nascent Soul?"

Yan Buji saw that all the Elders had come, feeling somewhat overwhelmed by the honor, and hurriedly said: "Honored Elders, why trouble yourselves to come here; I, your subordinate, am truly embarrassed."

Wu Yuan laughed: "Alright, Hall Master Yan, cut the pleasantries; looking at you, when do you plan to break through?"

Yan Buji took a deep breath: "Just these few days."

"Alright, we'll provide Dharma protection; what else do you need to prepare?"

"This.... could I trouble the Elders to lend me some Spiritual Stones? I promise I will definitely repay them later!" Yan Buji said, embarrassed, laughing.

"Eh, Hall Master Yan's words."

"How much do you need? Is one million enough?"

"Well, the more the better."

"Huh?"

The surrounding Elders gave Yan Buji a strange look; Yan Buji also found it hard to say, and held up five fingers.

"Five million...."

"We don't doubt that Hall Master Yan can repay it, but does breaking through to Nascent Soul really require that much?"

"Better safe than sorry." Yan Buji laughed.

Wu Yuan waved his hand: "Alright, I'll give you eight million Spiritual Stones; go ahead and break through with peace of mind."

Thank you, Elder Wu!

A few days later.

The Elders selected a place with abundant spiritual energy for his closed-door cultivation, setting up a Spirit Gathering Formation and a Protective Formation to ensure the breakthrough process would not be disturbed by external influences.

The process of breaking through to Nascent Soul is extremely perilous; Yan Buji needs to shatter his Golden Core and recondense it into a Nascent Soul. This process requires not only massive magical power support, but also a deep understanding and mastery of his own cultivation method.

Yan Buji took a deep breath and began circulating the "Spacetime Five Elements Secret." As the method circulated, his magical power gradually gathered in his Golden Core; the Golden Core began to vibrate violently, and fine cracks appeared on its surface.

"Break!"