Chapter 678

Chapter 678: Sequence Selection

A few days later, within the Pine Grove Courtyard.

Lolan Hill held a pine wood sword, gradually increasing its speed as she swung it. The longsword stirred up gusts of wind, lifting the fallen leaves in the courtyard and causing them to spin and dance with the currents.

The white-dressed girl, wearing soft light-colored shoes, stepped gracefully across the courtyard, her movements like stars twinkling lightly. Her body spun, and a series of pale blue light points were emitted from the tip of her sword, hovering in the air. These light points then formed a pattern, resembling a star map in the night sky or magical runes, exuding a chilling aura.

Skill: [Western Dipper Linked Stars Sword Technique Lv.3] (Rare): Passed down from one of the Five Phoenixes, Yellow Bird, originally exclusive to the Celestial Intercepting Dao (Magic Sequence). Later, after modifications by the sect, other sequences could also learn it. It has decent combat capabilities but is primarily used for inscribing linked star arrays and casting spells (magic).

Due to its comprehensive nature (footwork, energy control, techniques, spellcasting), it is used to lay a foundation for disciples within the sect. Once mastered, learning other skills will come more easily. This sword technique is learned by both mainline and branch disciples of the Xiangyu Sect.

After reading the basic cultivation methods in the ancient texts, Lolan Hill began practicing, starting with this sword technique that was easy to learn but difficult to master.

The Western Dipper Linked Stars Sword Technique has nine levels. Generally, outer disciples who reach two levels are considered passing, while inner disciples need to reach four levels. Beyond that, there are no requirements because the difficulty increases exponentially with each level. Those not specializing in this art would be better off using their time to cultivate other secret arts.

Although this sword technique falls short in swordsmanship compared to the skills Lolan Hill had learned from other witches in the past, it excels in force application and array inscription. It can quickly condense spells (magic) and increase their power. Moreover, due to its inspiration from the celestial star map, Lolan Hill felt a sense of familiarity when learning it, leading to faster comprehension and progress.

In just two days, she effortlessly reached the third level. Among the other disciples, even geniuses required over half a year to reach the same proficiency.

Once she finished practicing, a faintly blue, transparent star map appeared above the courtyard, filtering out the intense sunlight and making the courtyard much cooler and more comfortable. Two birds chirped happily, and the dark-crowned blue jay seemed particularly joyful. As a member of the Necromancer Sequence, it preferred staying in cool places.

She put away the pine wood sword and returned to a nearby pavilion, placing the sword on the table before flipping through three different cultivation methods.

She felt a strong desire to learn all of them. Lolan Hill turned the pages, looking at the vivid designs and explanations, feeling the vastness of the various sequences. Even a single sequence branched out into numerous fields.

At this moment, she felt like standing at a crossroads, with paths stretching out in all directions, each lined with beautiful and colorful scenery, blooming flowers attracting the eye.

She found herself contemplating whether to specialize in one sequence or cultivate multiple ones at once. Compared to ordinary people, she had more options, able to switch sequences at will, but ultimately, time and energy were limited. Sometimes, cultivating too many could be less effective than focusing on one.

After some thought, she shook her head. It was hard to come to a conclusion now. Perhaps she should let the system simulate the cultivation methods for these sequences. With the knowledge gained from the Xiangyu Sect’s texts, she had learned more ways to cultivate.

[System accepting data.]

The outer sect’s texts flipped quickly, and the inheritance gemstone began to emit a faint glow. Countless pieces of information rapidly flowed, with various details flickering and changing.

[Data accepted, analysis beginning, 2%, 8%.]

Last time it took so long, this might take quite a bit of time as well, she thought. But there was no rush. With that in mind, she stepped out of the house.

The courtyard remained tranquil, the chirping of birds and cicadas echoing through the trees.

She walked to the kitchen by the courtyard, pushed open the door, and entered.

It had been a while since she last cooked for herself. The last time seemed to be when she was grilling with Yu Baiqiu in the mountain area. She wondered if Uncle Yu had returned to Nanfeng Continent yet.

As she pondered, she picked up a small bowl and scooped some rice, then retrieved water from the nearby water jar to wash it.

White rice swirled in the water. As her fingers dipped in, she felt a refreshing coolness. She gently rubbed the grains, rinsing them repeatedly until the water in the white basin became clear, revealing translucent rice grains beneath.

After washing the rice, she poured it into the pot, covered it with a wooden lid, and placed it on a small triangular stove, lighting the fire to cook.

Looking at the uncooked rice, she prepared to chop vegetables. Suddenly, a mechanical voice echoed in her consciousness.

This was faster than expected. The young lady blinked and looked at the virtual screen in front of her.

[Dragon Transformation Technique of Yan Yao] (Golden Grade, Legendary): Imitates the ancient Yan Yao’s cultivation method, a secret technique of the Yan Yao Red Ray Gate. After system modifications, it has become more complete and comprehensive, covering the cultivation and advancement from Dragon Sequence 1 – Clear Stream Fish Fry to Dragon Sequence 5 – Dye Leaf Red Ray. It has special effects in worshipping the dragon vein, manipulating weather, and transforming into a fish-dragon. (System improved, Perfect → Legendary.)

[Observing Stars Xiang Record Book] (Bronze Grade, Legendary): Compiled and perfected according to the Xiangyu Sect’s inner texts, integrating the origins of many methods of the Sky-Cutting Dao. It documents the advancement route from Magic Sequence 1 – Xiang Scholar to Magic Sequence 3 – Eastern Garden Alchemist. Further advancements require higher-level texts. (System improved, Perfect → Legendary.)

[Decay and Fall of the Dark Realm] (Bronze Grade, Legendary): Compiled and perfected according to the Xiangyu Sect’s inner texts, integrating the cultivation methods of the Mercury Dynasty. It documents the advancement route from Necromancer Sequence – Visiting the Dark Realm Apprentice to Necromancer Sequence 3 – Silent Unspoken, further advancements requiring higher-level texts. (System improved, Perfect → Legendary.)

The tier needed for higher-level scriptures. (System improvement, perfect → legendary.)

【Incense Burning Dragon Art】(Bronze grade, legendary): Compiled and improved according to the inner scriptures of the Xiangyu Sect, it was something Red Elm learned from the Seven Phoenix True Flame Lord early on. Later, she gained the name Incense Immortal because of this. It records the advancement path from Sequence 1 of the Dragon, the Seeker of Dragons, to Sequence 3 of the Dragon, the Fleeting Light of Auspiciousness. Higher-tier scriptures are required for further advancement. (System improvement, perfect → legendary.)

Looking at the skill tree and pages listed by the system, Lolan Hill was momentarily caught in a dilemma.

Fortunately, after much thought and consideration, and with the assistance of the system’s analysis, she finally made arrangements for the coming period.

There was no rush for the Magic Sequence, as it mostly involved knowledge arrays and crafting techniques. The Necromancer Sequence, however, was helpful for recovering memories and was prioritized.

Additionally, the two methods of the Dragon Sequence could be integrated later, so choosing one was sufficient. According to their effects, the Natural Sequence’s [Jianmu Green Phoenix Decree] and the Dragon Sequence’s [Flame Ray Transforming into Dragon Technique] were prioritized.

The former could cultivate related plant fruits to accelerate cultivation, while the latter contained a secret technique for hidden dragons, allowing faster progress even during sleep. This would greatly enhance cultivation efficiency.

As dragons generally grew slowly, various types of dragon species had secret techniques related to hibernation. The Flame Ray也是如此，它通常会在冬季深潜入深渊，缓慢修炼，直到盛夏才会出来巡游天空。

选定后，洛兰希尔进一步制定了时间表，大致是白天除了少量修炼和实验的时间外，其余时间都保持亡灵序列，不断修炼。晚上睡觉的时候则保持龙之序列，这样就不会浪费睡眠时间。

至于自然序列，她并不担心，可以通过服用非凡果实来加速进度，只是没有日常保持的话，进度会稍微慢一些。

但洛兰希尔觉得这样还是有些麻烦，于是再次进行了改进。平日里只要记得吃果实修炼自然序列就好，亡灵序列和龙之序列不用操心，它们会自行升级。

这样一来就能最大限度地利用各个时间段，虽然在早期三种并修会慢一些，但到了后期，三种序列相互促进，反而会修炼得更快一些。

自然序列用于培育非凡果实，提高修炼速度；龙之序列用于应对战斗和复杂情况；亡灵序列用于恢复记忆，增强精神意志，对抗混沌幻影。

设定好的洛兰希尔伸了个懒腰，放松了一下精神，一股略带焦糊的味道飘进了鼻子里。

糟糕，饭煮得太久了。

少女穿过庭院，奔向厨房，心想今天恐怕要吃锅巴了。

发晚了，设定和思考花了一些时间，现在才写好 0 0、

大家晚安，不要熬夜。

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