Once a cultivator has determined their primary path of cultivation, they then choose from three main directions based on their own foundation.
The first type of cultivation method is fast to learn and has great power.
The second type of cultivation method is slow to learn but powerful!
The third type of cultivation method is fast to learn but weak in power.
Naturally, the first type of cultivation method is so powerful that it is basically the mainstream in the cultivation world and is recognized as the best Dao method, but the conditions are naturally harsh, and basically only geniuses can cultivate it.
To cultivate this kind of technique, one must cultivate profound magical power, characterized by a single spiritual energy attribute, in order to unleash powerful Daoist techniques.
Profound magical power, needless to say, requires a long period of cultivation to accumulate. It must also possess the characteristics of a spiritual attribute, that is, a single spiritual power. In this way, the magical power is highly attributed, and when it is unleashed through the Taoist techniques and secret arts of the cultivation method, it can exert a terrifying power.
Those who are not geniuses with dual or single spiritual roots will find it difficult to meet the conditions for cultivation.
Because it requires absorbing spiritual energy of a single attribute, the more spiritual roots one has, the more mixed the spiritual energy absorbed becomes. It takes more time to discard spiritual energy of other attributes, which slows down the cultivation speed and prevents the cultivation technique from progressing quickly, which is equivalent to crippling one's own martial arts.
Only cultivators with dual or single spiritual roots can easily absorb the corresponding spiritual energy attributes each time they refine the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, due to their inherent bone structure, thus their cultivation speed is naturally faster.
Therefore, for Lin Xiuyuan, this first type of cultivation method is basically not worth considering.
For him, the second type of cultivation method was basically the only option.
Both methods cultivate profound magical power to form formidable combat strength. However, absorbing and refining large amounts of the five elements' spiritual energy at once, and then gradually selecting and refining it according to its categories, naturally slows down the cultivation speed. This is the fundamental difference between this method and the optimal cultivation technique.
Although the third type of cultivation is fast, it seems more suitable for someone with mixed spiritual roots like him.
However, its power is weak. This kind of technique does not aim for pure and profound magical power, but only seeks to accumulate a large amount of it. As a result, the magical power is relatively mixed and weak. When facing cultivators who practice the first two types of techniques, the magical power of this technique can be said to be shattered at the first touch, so naturally, it has little combat power.
Having achieved Foundation Establishment through independent cultivation, Lin Xiuyuan naturally understood that unless one had a powerful backer who could ensure a stable and comfortable cultivation environment, it was not advisable to choose this type of cultivation method to quickly advance to a higher realm before switching to another cultivation method.
However, if one does not possess these conditions and still chooses to cultivate this method, the likelihood of perishing in the cultivation world is much higher.
The cultivation world is full of strife. How can you survive without combat power? Without combat power, you basically lose the ability to compete for resources, let alone protect yourself.
Unless it's a cultivator who only seeks to break through to a higher realm quickly, stays hidden in the mountains, and doesn't aim to reach a higher realm, but only wants to quickly break through to the next realm and enjoy a longer lifespan, they would choose this path. Such people are mostly short-sighted.
Because breakthroughs at the second cultivation level, above the Golden Core stage, generally require substantial magical power, cultivators who choose this type of cultivation method are essentially stuck at the threshold of the second cultivation level. With such weak and mixed magical power, breaking through to the Golden Core stage is almost impossible. By then, it will be too late to switch cultivation methods.
Therefore, Lin Xiuyuan would hardly consider the third type of cultivation method. It was basically only those scions of aristocratic families and descendants of powerful figures who would choose to cultivate it, or those who were short-sighted, did not seek longevity, and only cared about enjoying the present comfort.
Lin Xiuyuan wanted to cultivate immortality and become a talisman master, which required a foundation of profound magical power, so he could only choose the second method.
Furthermore, he possesses the wonder of the Purple Talisman, so he is not lacking in resources. In a way, he can be compared to geniuses who cultivate the first type of cultivation technique. However, he will lack the powerful Daoist secret techniques that accompany the cultivation technique. Basically, this type of cultivation technique is the most suitable for him.
Once the standards for two or three types of cultivation methods are determined, things become much simpler. You can choose based on your own spiritual root attributes, the compatibility of your foundation, and the emphasis on the upper limit of the cultivation method, etc.
The first two are easy to understand, while the last one is the emphasis on the needs of the cultivation method. Simply put, compared with the Golden Core stage, the cultivation methods created at this stage are determined by their level and are basically inferior to those created by Nascent Soul stage experts. However, since the cultivation method has been created, it also has its unique features.
Most of them are at the Golden Core stage, where they possess various mysteries and can better utilize the characteristics of this stage. However, once they reach the higher stages, they become relatively weak.
If one feels unable to cultivate to the Nascent Soul stage, then choosing such a unique and relatively extreme cultivation method to master more profound techniques at the Golden Core stage and temporarily dominate is undoubtedly a good way. With more powerful combat strength, one can plan for opportunities, break free from the constraints of aptitude, and thus break into the upper realm.
This is what the monks expect and need, and they need to decide on it as soon as possible.
After all, the higher the realm, the greater and more profound the magical power, and the main meridians are almost fixed. Thus, it is more difficult to switch cultivation methods. Therefore, when you reach the Foundation Establishment stage, you need to set the upper limit of your cultivation method and the focus as soon as possible.
Lin Xiuyuan walked forward while pondering to himself.
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