Chapter 21: Cultivation Breakthrough
_Cultivation Status_
_Name:_ Elyra
_Cultivation Level:_ Nascent Soul (Level 7)
_Cultivation Realm:_ Immortal Cultivation Realm
_Realm of the Nine Heavens_ (Level 7-15)
_Cultivation Progress_
- Qi Gathering: Completed (Level 1-3)
- Foundation Establishment: Completed (Level 4-6)
- Nascent Soul: In Progress (Level 7-12)
- Spirit Transformation: Locked (Level 13-18)
- Core Formation: Locked (Level 19-25)
- Divine Transformation: Locked (Level 26-35)
- Immortal Ascension: Locked (Level 36+)
_Attributes_
- Essence Refinement: 40%
- Spiritual Energy: 30%
- Cultivation Speed: 50%
- Spiritual Resistance: 20%
_Challenges_
- Increased spiritual resistance
- Complexity of the Nascent Soul stage
- Need for refined spiritual energy
_Requirements for Next Breakthrough_
- Cultivate for 10,000 hours
- Refine spiritual energy through meditation
- Seek guidance from Immortal Cultivation Realm's elders
Elyra's thoughts:
"I've reached a critical point in my cultivation. The Nascent Soul stage is notoriously difficult, but I'm determined to push through. I'll need to refine my spiritual energy and overcome the increased spiritual resistance."
_Meditation Begins_
Elyra sat cross-legged, focusing on her breath. Her mind cleared, and her spiritual energy began to flow.
_Cultivation Time: 0/10,000 hours_
As Elyra meditated, her spiritual energy refined, and her essence refinement increased.
_Cultivation Time: 1,000/10,000 hours_
Elyra's progress slowed due to the complexity of the Nascent Soul stage.
_Cultivation Time: 5,000/10,000 hours_
Elyra sought guidance from the Immortal Cultivation Realm's elders.
"Cultivation is not just about time and effort," Elder Li said. "It's about understanding the intricacies of the universe."
_Cultivation Time: 9,000/10,000 hours_
Elyra's spiritual energy surged, and her essence refinement reached new heights.
_Cultivation Breakthrough_
Elyra's cultivation level increased to Nascent Soul (Level 8).
_New Attributes_
- Essence Refinement: 50%
- Spiritual Energy: 40%
- Cultivation Speed: 60%
- Spiritual Resistance: 15%
_Cultivation Continues_
Elyra's cultivation level: Nascent Soul (Level 8)
_Cultivation Time: 0/15,000 hours_ (next breakthrough)
_Exploration Begins_
Elyra ventured into the Realm of the Nine Heavens, discovering hidden temples and ancient artifacts.
_Guidance from Elder Li_
Elder Li revealed secrets of the Immortal Cultivation Realm, enhancing Elyra's understanding of the universe.
_New Attributes_
- Essence Refinement: 55%
- Spiritual Energy: 45%
- Cultivation Speed: 65%
- Spiritual Resistance: 10%
_Cultivation Progress_
- Qi Gathering: Completed (Level 1-3)
- Foundation Establishment: Completed (Level 4-6)
- Nascent Soul: In Progress (Level 7-12)
- Spirit Transformation: Locked (Level 13-18)
- Core Formation: Locked (Level 19-25)
- Divine Transformation: Locked (Level 26-35)
- Immortal Ascension: Locked (Level 36+)