My Life as a Cultivator in a Game - Chapter 34

Chapter 34: Who Is Invincible?

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Every year, the rewards for the Outer Sect Grand Competition are generally the same, so Lu Yi and the others weren’t surprised.

For them, the Foundation Establishment Elixir was good stuff, as it could increase the chances of breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage. The first-place reward, the low-grade magical tool, was even more precious. However, the most important thing was the top ten spots that granted entry into the inner sect. That was the most wonderful part.

“Alright, that’s it for today. You can all leave now,” Dugu Fang said before vanishing from the arena.

Lu Yi and the others exchanged glances. Bai Yulong lightly fanned himself and said with a smile, “Everyone must be tired after the Grand Competition. I’ll go back and rest as well. Goodbye.”

Jiang Fan nodded at Lu Yi and said, “Lu Yi, let’s spar when we have the chance.”

Lu Yi nodded back and replied, “Sure thing.”

Afterward, everyone departed.

Just like before, Lu Yi didn’t wait for Lu Gaoyang and Wang Siqi, returning to his residence on his own. Once he got back to his room, Lu Yi eagerly began to claim his rewards. This time, there were quite a few rewards to collect.

Tasks:

Participate in the White Cloud Sect Outer Sect Grand Competition (Completed)

Defeat Tie Man (Completed)

Defeat Lin Wan’er (Completed)

Defeat Jiang Fan (Completed)

Four completed tasks, among which the one that intrigued Lu Yi the most was the first one. The White Cloud Sect Grand Competition task looked rather significant, and Lu Yi had secured first place. He wondered what sort of reward would that entail.

Lu Yi clicked on the Grand Competition task.

Task: Participate in the White Cloud Sect Outer Sect Grand Competition, rewards are based on ranking.

Completed.

Reward: Top-Grade magical tool, Purple Jade Bell, Thunder Spirit Elixir x 1, Perfect-Grade Foundation Establishment Elixir x 5, White Cloud Sword level + 1, White Cloud Stance level + 1, White Cloud Qi Refining Art level + 1.

Claim Reward: Yes/No

Lu Yi was astonished. His eyes widened as he looked at the reward, his breathing growing a bit rapid. He was surprised to see the rewards for the task to be a little lavish.

The top-grade magical tool was self-explanatory. Even some Golden Core cultivators still used magical tools of this level. The Purple Jade Bell was a defensive treasure that could activate a shield, capable of enduring three attacks from Golden Core cultivators and providing near-impregnable defense against Foundation Establishment cultivators. It was a life-preserving treasure.

As for the Thunder Spirit Elixir, Lu Yi was familiar with it. It was a type of rare natural treasure used in the Foundation Establishment stage.

Generally, cultivators would break through to the Foundation Establishment stage using Foundation Establishment Elixirs. However, if they used special natural treasures, they could build a more compatible cultivation base, one that responded better to specific attributes. This would greatly amplify their progress in cultivating those attributes.

Generally speaking, if a cultivator or genius was able to find a suitable treasure, they would choose to find a suitable treasure to build their cultivation base. Of course, not all heavenly resources could be used to break through. Such heavenly resources could only be encountered by chance and were extremely precious. Thunder Spirit Elixir was one such treasure and an especially precious one at that.

If Lu Yi used the Thunder Spirit Elixir for his breakthrough, his cultivation base would be particularly attuned to the Thunder. Consequently, cultivating thunder-based arts would yield twice the results with half the effort.

These treasures were even more valuable than top-grade magical tools.

The Perfect-Grade Foundation Establishment Elixir was equally rare and valuable. While the success rate for breaking through was limited with regular Foundation Establishment Elixirs, the Perfect-Grade Foundation Establishment Elixir had the highest success rate. Even a cultivator with an unstable cultivation base would have a high chance of breaking through using it.

When coupled with a natural treasure, a rock-solid cultivation base would be established.

As for the last three rewards, they would elevate Lu Yi’s skills and techniques by one level each. This meant his White Cloud Sword, White Cloud Stance, and White Cloud Qi Refining Art would all be upgraded to level 9.

Lu Yi wasn’t too sure about the power of the White Cloud Sword and White Cloud Stance when they were upgraded to level 9, but they were definitely several times stronger than the White Cloud Sword and White Cloud Stance at the Regain Simplicity stage. They shouldn’t be any weaker than ordinary Foundation Establishment arts.

As for the White Cloud Qi Refining Art upgraded to level 9, Lu Yi’s cultivation speed was even faster. Perhaps it would not take long for him to break through to the peak of the Qi Refiner Stage and start preparing to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage.

Lu Yi was very satisfied with these rewards. He quickly chose to receive them. Instantly, all kinds of rewards appeared. A palm-sized, exquisite purple-colored jade bell appeared on Lu Yi’s table. It was the top-grade magical tool, the Purple Jade Bell. There were also five completely purple, extremely crystalline medicinal elixirs on the side. They were the Perfect-Grade Foundation Establishment Elixir. Next to it was a transparent crystal bottle. There was a drop of purple liquid in the crystal bottle. Thunder arcs were circulating inside the liquid. It was the Thunder Spirit Elixir.

Lu Yi kept all the treasures in his bosom. At this moment, a large amount of information appeared in his mind. All of this information was related to the White Cloud Sword, White Cloud Stance, and White Cloud Qi Refining Art. The profound information made Lu Yi’s brain swell and he could not help but frown.

A moment later, Lu Yi let out a breath of turbid air. After absorbing the information, he raised his cultivation arts to Lv. 9. His eyes widened further as he gazed at the rewards, a hint of excitement appearing on his face. The rewards were too beneficial.

With skills and techniques at level 9, Lu Yi believed he could easily handle ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators. Moreover, coupled with the Flowing Cloud Boots and the Purple Jade Bell, Lu Yi felt that he should be virtually unbeatable in the Foundation Establishment stage and even had a chance to escape when facing Golden Core powerhouses.

After all, Lu Yi was only at the Level 7 Qi Refiner stage. If one was wondering what invincible meant, Lu Yi was the example.

However, Lu Yi quickly came to his senses and realized he couldn’t get carried away. He told himself, ‘I’m not to get conceited and I was just an ordinary and mediocre cultivator. I’m only at the Level 7 Qi Refiner stage. Why am I even thinking about running from a Golden Core cultivator? How unambitious of me! If I have the ability, I should just crush a Golden Core cultivator! I’m already sixteen years old and only at the Level 7 Qi Refiner stage. Think about Lin Ningshuang, who reached the Golden Core stage at nineteen years old. I’m better off working in a factory! Invincible? What is invincible? Apart from White Cloud Sect, am I invincible anywhere else? No! Focus on cultivation and strive to improve every day! The early bird catches the worm!’

After these affirmations, Lu Yi’s heart calmed down. He knew he was only a regular Qi Refiner cultivator and there was nothing to be proud of. Then, Lu Yi continued to claim his other rewards.

For defeating Tie Man, Lu Yi received four Perfect-Grade Physique Elixirs. After receiving them, Lu Yi put them away, thinking about looking for a Body Refinement technique to cultivate once he entered the inner sect.

Generally, the more solid one’s cultivation base during the Qi Refiner stage, the stronger the path base would be. Lu Yi believed that by training in each aspect to their limits, his resulting path base wouldn’t be weak.

After defeating Lin Wan’er, Lu Yi received a special art called Amnesia. Lu Yi absorbed the information and a strange expression formed on his face. Amnesia could be considered a soul-related art. It allowed the user to erase a target’s memory for a while. The larger the gap in spiritual power between the user and the target, the higher the success rate of the art.

Lu Yi fell into silence, inwardly amused, ‘This is essentially causing someone to lose their memory, isn’t it? Such art was something only found in neon-colored, special manga, right?’

Then, there were several daring ideas formed in Lu Yi’s mind. But as soon as these ideas appeared, Lu Yi promptly suppressed them. He thought, ‘No way! Can’t let my mind wander like that! I’m Lu Yi, a beloved, charming young man—how could I use such dishonorable methods?! I’m not that kind of person!’