Modern World's Martial Dao Human Immortal

Alkaid did not speak but turned his gaze toward the bustling streets.

Treasures and Spiritual Artifacts could be bought, and it seemed that the Elixirs used for cultivation were also available.

In that case, the time it might take him to achieve Perfection in his Celestial Body cultivation could be accelerated significantly.

...

A city with a population of sixteen million was naturally not any small town.

After more than an hour, the vehicle finally stopped in a courtyard located in the old district of the city, at the entrance of which hung a sign reading—Hundred Refinements Sect.

The Hundred Refinements Sect looked sizable, comparable to a middle school.

It boasted not only six buildings but also several squares and gardens.

Considering its location...

The value of this courtyard could not be taken for less than a hundred million.

The influence Zong Lian held in Dragon Majestic City was just the tip of the iceberg.

After parking the vehicle, Zong Yan and Ji Pingtian led Alkaid into the courtyard.

In the outer courtyard, many people were practicing martial arts.

Others were giving pointers from the side.

Upon seeing Alkaid and his group, a man in his thirties soon came out to greet them.

"Brother Yang."

Zong Yan quickly stepped forward to greet him.

The man known as Brother Yang nodded, then turned to Alkaid, "Indeed very young."

Alkaid stared at him and, relying on his "Perception" talent, swiftly judged that this was a Celestial.

A Celestial even stronger than Xie Boen.

"This is Fourth Brother Yang Kaitai."

Zong Yan introduced him to Alkaid.

"The master is waiting for you, follow me."

Yang Kaitai said, leading Zong Yan and Alkaid toward the inner courtyard.

Ji Pingtian, however, stayed behind.

He was one of the three presidents in the Relief Society, but at the Hundred Refinements Sect...

More than half of the official disciples were above him in strength, hence he had no right to enter the Inner Sect.

Walking a hundred meters, the group arrived at a courtyard.

Upon entering the courtyard, Alkaid keenly sensed something.

Inside and outside the courtyard, it was like two different worlds.

The things he heard and saw were completely different.

This difference...

"Formation?"

He realized something.

At that moment, two people were sparring in the courtyard.

Three others were watching from the side.

Among the three, one was an elderly man dressed in quite an ancient style.

The other man and woman also leaned towards traditional clothing.

The man, about forty, donned a white robe, while the well-preserved woman, not looking a day over thirty, was dressed in a form-fitting cheongsam which accentuated her slender, perfect figure.

Upon seeing Alkaid, the few people nodded slightly.

But they did not speak and continued watching the two people in combat.

These two...

were also experts at the Seventh Layer of Body Refinement.

Their Fist Techniques, Combat Skills, Secret Techniques, and Experience were all of the highest level, and even if they were to fight against Xie Boen, who had been possessed by Leng Tianfeng, they probably would not be much inferior.

Several minutes later, the two had determined the winner.

Alkaid paid special attention to the force at play; it seemed that some invisible power absorbed the punches released during their battle, which surprisingly prevented the courtyard from being wrecked.

His gaze rested momentarily on some special runes on the ground.

"A formation, huh?"

It appeared that magic artifacts, elixirs, formations, and cultivation had thoroughly infiltrated every corner of this world's existence.

"What do you think?"

At this time, an elder sitting at the chief's position asked.

Alkaid pondered for a moment, then politely responded, "Very impressive."

Before he had developed a Celestial Body, defeating any one of them would have been no easy feat.

"Impressive?"

This remark evoked dissatisfaction from the winner of the bout.

His gaze fixed squarely on Alkaid, "Chen Shu, entered the Seventh Layer of Body Refinement four years ago, care to compare?"

Alkaid did not speak but looked towards the elder Zong Lian.

Zong Lian said, "I heard from Zong Yan that you are very confident in your talents and plan to establish your own sect before merging into the Nine Cauldrons Sect?"

"Yes."

Alkaid nodded slightly.

Zong Lian's Hundred Refinements Sect followed this model.

They enjoyed the honors of an elder of the Nine Cauldrons Sect and had to intervene when the sect faced danger, yet the sect's rules generally did not apply to them on a day-to-day basis.

Like the official disciples of the Hundred Refinements Sect, unless involved in demonic practices or massacred, even death would not provoke the sect's inquiry.

"You wouldn't switch to being a Sword Cultivator or Technique Cultivator, would you?"

Zong Lian stated.

"No."

His new branches would only grow once he achieved the status of Star Master.

In other words, he couldn't pursue other paths until he became a great cultivator.

Besides...

Even after becoming a Star Master, it wasn't guaranteed that the newly grown branches would practice Qi Refinement.

"Sword Cultivators and Technique Cultivators aren't something just anyone starting from scratch can afford, but if you pursue Body Cultivation... it's not easy to gain independence and autonomy."

Zong Lian calmly explained, "In today's world, there's a saying that ranks the systems: First Divine Cultivator, Second Sword Cultivator, Third Technique Cultivator, and Fourth Body Cultivator.

This ranking directly reflects the significance of the four major systems, where the Divine Cultivation System, despite its weak combat capabilities and heavy reliance on talent, has developed slowly even with the Nine Cauldrons Sect's full support.

People truly aspire to be afar-conquering Sword Cultivators or Technique Cultivators rather than frontline Body Cultivators, who suffer the highest casualty rates. Thus, Body Cultivation ranks last."

Alkaid nodded.

He was well aware of this.

"Cultivating Sword Cultivators and Technique Cultivators requires a vast amount of magic artifacts, spirit stones, and heavenly materials. But the Nine Cauldrons Sect, although it retains a legacy of Artifact Refining from the Artifact Sect, is falling behind due to rapid technological advancements. The significance of spirit stones needs no further explanation...

In these aspects, the Nine Cauldrons Sect is severely lacking. What really allows it to hold its status as a major sect is its Body Cultivation!"

This Technique Cultivator looked calmly at Alkaid, "Just considering Body Cultivation, the Nine Cauldrons Sect could rival the Six Great Immortal Sects. So, do you think you can stand out in this competitive environment through the path of Body Cultivation?"

The fighting styles in Cangwu had already changed profoundly.

Body Cultivators are characterized by endurance, high stability, and long sustainability.

However, when the two sects truly clash, it is often the Divine Cultivators who scout, the Sword Cultivators who breach defenses, and the Technique Cultivators who bombard, finally allowing Body Cultivators to occupy territory.

The Nine Cauldrons Sect excelled only in Body Cultivation.

Entering enemy territory without removing their defenses or understanding their deployment was simply a suicide mission.

It was likely that before they even determined the enemy's location, they would be targeted by Divine Cultivators and subjected to long-range attacks by Sword and Technique Cultivators, leading to total annihilation.

Thus, the importance of Body Cultivation was declining.

With its declining importance, extremely high risk, and low entry barriers, and yet, the Nine Cauldrons Sect was predominantly a sect of Body Cultivators...

When any category of cultivators becomes overly populous, it can easily lead to internal strife.

Under such circumstances, for Alkaid to stand out in the path of Body Cultivation, the difficulty was unimaginably high. Find exclusive stories on empire

"So, tell me, where does the confidence to establish your own sect come from?"