Ryan had never been a muddle-headed or lackadaisical person.
No matter when and where he was, he always had the habit of self-analysis.
Now, Ryan was very clear...
Compared with cultivators of the same level, he, with the constant passive effect of "Brilliant Purple Blood Art" and having swallowed and refined the Blazing Flame Muscle-Casting Pill, had an overwhelming advantage.
Specifically, whether it was his mana limit, physical strength limit, or strength attribute, they were all three times higher than those of cultivators of the same level!
In an actual battle...
Under the premise of the same equipment, he could probably easily defeat more than ten cultivators at the second level of Spirit Nurturing!
——This was not just Ryan's own analysis.
Inner disciple Sharon and Tea Tea, who were clearly at a higher realm and had more extensive experience and knowledge, also recognized this conclusion.
However, Ryan didn't become conceited because of this.
He was very clear that the cruel cultivation world was not a game or a comic. When going out, he wouldn't only encounter cultivators at the same level as himself.
If he encountered powerful enemies whose realm was one or two small levels higher than his, or even a whole major realm higher, he couldn't even escape now!
The only chance of survival was to rely on the power of his background and identity, using the status of a true disciple of Xuanji Cave Heaven to intimidate outsiders!
Although this represented the power of background and identity, but...
Ryan still clearly and deeply realized that he was still a primary cultivator: "The second level of Spirit Nurturing..."
"Not enough!"
"This is far from enough!"
If it weren't for the fact that the Supernatural Power of Causality was still in the stage of repaying the karmic debt and there were no more chances to pre-borrow the results of cultivation, Ryan would have wished to break through and improve his cultivation realm on the spot!
As soon as he had a thought, the power of the Supernatural Power of Causality gradually materialized and wove lines of faint blue fluorescent words in front of him.
[Ryan: The Only Awakener of the Supernatural Power of Causality]
[Current Pre-borrowed Cultivation Ability: "Mysterious Qi Nurturing Method" Level Two.]
[Repayment Efficiency: Eighteen times (Equipped with the Bodhi Cushion; Dragon Descendant's Blood Wine in effect; Associated with the Good Fruit of Dream Entering).]
[Repayment Degree: One out of Thirty-three (months).]
[Available Pre-borrowing Times: Zero]
His short-term goal became extremely clear.
——Repay the cultivation debt and then snowball, quickly advancing to the third level of Spirit Nurturing!
Ryan thought so and did so.
In the following period of time, he didn't do anything superfluous.
Except for daily eating and drinking, basically, Ryan spent the whole day in closed-door cultivation, rapidly promoting the progress of debt repayment with the repayment efficiency as high as eighteen times.
Under normal circumstances, at his age, teenagers were full of energy and curiosity.
They were eager to travel and explore, and were curious about everything in the outside world, and it was almost impossible for them to calm down.
Ryan was different!
As a transmigrator, he could sit with his mobile phone for a whole day when he was on Earth.
After transmigrating, although there were no novels to read, short videos to watch, or various games for entertainment, but...
In this world where extraordinary power could be concentrated on an individual, as long as he cultivated, he could become stronger. The sense of pleasure brought by the improvement of the life level simply made Ryan addicted to it and unable to extricate himself!
In the words of his hometown, the essence of cultivating immortals was a kind of upgrade and transformation at the genetic level!
Now, his vision and hearing were completely different from before.
In terms of strength and physical strength, he was even more like a superman.
Once, when Sharon, the middle-aged female cultivator who was an inner disciple, brought food for Ryan, she accidentally let slip.
With a longing expression on her face, she mentioned that her greatest cultivation goal was to advance to the tenth level of Spirit Nurturing before the limit of her lifespan arrived and then break through the mortal limit and reach the Transcendent Dust Realm!
At that stage, her lifespan would increase significantly!
She could live on wind and dew, fast and abstain from ordinary food, and not eat mortal food but not feel hungry!
Even, she could control a flying sword, ride the wind and soar through the air, overlook all living beings, and travel from the North Sea to Mount Cangwu in a day!
If Sharon was like this, why wasn't Ryan?
Time passed quickly like a white horse galloping through a narrow passage.
It seemed that in just a blink of an eye, more than a month had passed.
Drunken Immortal Peak was shining.
In a palace-like house, a cold and aloof young man was quietly sitting on a cushion.
His posture was as straight as a pine tree, as if he blended in with the surrounding environment.
His eyes were closed tightly, his complexion was calm like water, but there was a faint sense of concentration and firmness.
His hands were naturally placed on his knees, with the palms facing up, and his breathing was steady and long. Each inhalation and exhalation was as gentle as a breeze blowing across the lake.
As time went by, a faint purple light gradually emanated from the young man's body, like the twinkling stars in the night sky, and also like the morning glow.
Suddenly, he opened his eyes, and in his field of vision, the faint blue words that he could see appeared.
[Ryan: The Only Awakener of the Supernatural Power of Causality]
[Current Pre-borrowed Fruit of Cultivation: "Mysterious Qi Nurturing Method" Level Two.]
[Degree of Repayment of the Cause of Cultivation: Fully Repaid.]
[Current Available Pre-borrowing Times: One]
Ryan slowly stood up and pushed open the door.
The cold wind hit his face!
Snow was falling in the sky.
Ryan had a complex expression on his face.
He seemed a little melancholy and a little happy.
"Since I set foot in the cultivation world from the Inheritance Stele, three and a half months have passed."
"At that time, it was still early autumn, and the wheat ears in the fields on the way were golden."
Thinking of many scenes since he transmigrated, Ryan couldn't help but sigh: "Now, winter has come!"
"I'm no longer the powerless ordinary person I used to be."
Good news: The debt had been paid off, and as long as he was willing, he could break through to the third level of Spirit Nurturing at any time!
Bad news: The gourd full of Dragon Descendant's Blood Wine, even though he hadn't wasted a single drop, had been drunk up by him after such a long time.
Coming to the bright and clean bronze mirror, Ryan looked at the young man in the mirror. Although his expression was indifferent, his eyes were bright and shining, full of high spirits.
The dragon pattern on his forehead seemed to become clearer.
Swish!
The gourd that was originally used to hold the Dragon Descendant's Blood Wine seemed to be summoned by some mysterious force and flew through the air, straight to the mountain top.
Ryan looked in the direction it left: "According to Tea Tea, it is the [Life-bound Magic Treasure] of my master. It has strong spirituality, can automatically protect the master, and can also slay demons and refine spiritual wine."
"That is equivalent to plundering the enemy, devouring the powerful enemy, and strengthening oneself!"
Thinking of this, Ryan's eyes sparkled, and a longing arose in his heart: "If I can refine a [Wine Sword Gourd] as a life-bound magic treasure, the future path of cultivation will be smooth sailing!"
"As long as my combat power is sufficient, I can support my cultivation with battles."
"Constantly devouring demons and ghosts and refining them into spiritual wine resources to improve my cultivation!"
"It can be said that the Wine Sword Gourd is the last piece of the puzzle for me to stably play the role of a celestial prodigy!"
"With it by my side, the probability of me being exposed will be greatly reduced!"
After living on the mountainside for a while and the Dragon Descendant's Blood Wine had been drunk up, Ryan didn't plan to stay here any longer.
He climbed the stairs and walked to the mountain top at a faster speed than when he came.
The two houses standing on the mountain top looked very simple but gave people a primitive and mysterious feeling.
From a distance, they seemed to blend in with the surrounding mountains and become a part of the natural landscape.
The thatch on the roof swayed gently with the breeze, making a slight rustling sound, like a soft melody.
Arriving at the mountain top and overlooking the beautiful scenery below, it was refreshing. The mountains in the distance were rolling and undulating, with clouds and mists lingering among them, like a dream.
And True Person of Turbid Wine, dressed in a flowing plain gauze long skirt, was now standing proudly in the wind and snow.
She stood in front of the house, as if she had been waiting for a long time.
Ryan's expression was solemn, and he greeted her respectfully: "Master! It has been many days since we last met. Your disciple misses you very much!"
Although he knew her name was "Astraea", Ryan didn't dare to be so bold as to call her by her name directly.
Doing so would only lower his good image in his master's mind and cause significant hidden losses.
Noticing that Ryan's gaze inadvertently passed over the wine gourd at her waist and seemed to become hotter, True Person of Turbid Wine smiled charmingly: "Do you also want this treasure?"
The crimson gourd was like burning with a raging fire, shining with dazzling and brilliant light.
On its surface, a mysterious and gorgeous pattern of immortal swords was carefully branded, as if it was condensed from the purest spiritual energy in the world.
Each sword mark was flowing with a lively aura, like a living thing jumping on the gourd, emitting a terrifying pressure.
Just by looking at it, one could feel the endless power and mystery it contained.
Ryan was not hypocritical and said frankly: "Of course."
"Your disciple has heard that this gourd magic treasure is the symbol of our Wine Sword Lineage!"
"As a true disciple of Drunken Immortal Peak, how can I not have it by my side?"
In short, he looked very proud and had a strong sense of collective honor.
True Person of Turbid Wine nodded slightly and said noncommittally: "In our direct line of the Wine Sword, everyone has to refine a [Life-bound Magic Gourd] after reaching a certain cultivation level."
She looked Ryan up and down for a while, pondered for a moment, and then said: "Although it is a little different from the cultivation route I planned for you, but on careful consideration, it doesn't matter much."
"Well..."
"When you advance to the third level of Spirit Nurturing, I will teach you the secret art of refining the Life-bound Magic Gourd."
Hearing this, Ryan blinked: "Is it a deal?"
True Person of Turbid Wine smiled gently: "It's a deal!"
Having received the promise, Ryan glanced at the blue and white sky.
He stretched out his hand and caught a few snowflakes, and said with certainty: "Today, the sky is clear, the snow and frost are slightly cool, and it nourishes the heart and spirit."
"Today is suitable for improving cultivation and advancing to a higher realm!"