Moving on to explain next about the basics of cultivation, Grandmaster Zhu Zhang said, "There is no need to invest too much in learning about the non-secular world and mortal affairs. Focus on your inner energy and aspire to raise your cultivation to a new level."
He did not elaborate on what he meant by "mortal affairs". Instead, he began explaining to her about a few basic cultivation techniques and the proper meditative methods to a.s.sist her consciousness with absorbing knowledge, and levelling up at a faster pace.
As Zhu Zhang continued lecturing, an unfolded paper materialized on top of Li Meirong"s notes and scribbles.
"There are many stages to cultivation. The process to an ascension differs between humans, spirits, common animals, as well as inanimate objects. Depending upon each individual"s apt.i.tude, perseverance, and good fortune," Zhu Zhang glanced at s...o...b..ll as he spoke, "a genius may forever remain as a mere mortal whilst another person with a pitiable foundation can possess the opportunity to ascend into immortality. Take a look at this list."
Following his instructions, Li Meirong dutifully a.s.sessed the contents of the paper in front of her. It contained a record of a certain person"s cultivation ranks on his quest for immortality.
~ Qi Condensation - nine stages; body Purification, heightened senses, harnessing energy. ~
(A mortal sheds their impurities and begins to absorb energy from nature.)
~ Foundation Stage - nine stages; strengthening physique, condensing qi into liquid form. ~
(Harnessing energy without external a.s.sistance, strengthening one"s physique.)
~ Core Formation - early, mid, and peak stage; compressing spiritual energy into a solid core. ~
(Condensing spiritual energy into an orb, increasing lifespan by a few hundred years.)
~ Nascent Soul - Soul King, Soul Emperor, Soul Ancestor; moulding the core with the soul. ~
(Increasing lifespan significantly, controlling the energies, cutting through s.p.a.ce.)
~ Ascension into immortality ~
(Surpa.s.sing the lightning tribulations)
~ Immortal Level - ----- ~
~ G.o.d Level - ---------- ~
~ Primordial G.o.d Level - ----------- ~
Li Meirong"s brows knit into a frown as she concentrated on the letter, especially on the section regarding the Nascent Soul rank. "What does it mean to cut through s.p.a.ce? If I reach this rank, will I be able to go back to my world?"
She skimmed again through the contents and recalled that her consciousness contained a liquid pool. Not to mention, after the time she had grabbed onto the blue flames and fortunately absorbed them, her senses had all heightened and her body had been somewhat altered. Her skin had turned more supple, hair grew longer, eyes turned brighter, and she barely felt hungry since then.