Longevity Martial Arts: Starting from Inner Core Skill

"I must find a way to utilize..."

If used well, the power imbued with the desires of all beings could become a formidable weapon.

Thus, Wang Sheng dedicated a portion of his time to research the power of the Incense Fire Faith.

However, nearly half a year passed without significant findings, forcing him to halt his research.

The Planet Will appeared once again.

"Get ready, the cosmos shall tremble once again. Because of the Spirit Rice, our planet will endure more tremors. There's a certain risk, but it also represents a tremendous opportunity."

Wang Sheng: "??"

He was genuinely baffled.

Spirit Rice brought him an abundance of faith, but how could it affect the planet?

"Why?" Wang Sheng preferred to ask directly when he had questions.

"There are many factors, but Spirit Rice is a catalyst, the direct cause. Planting Spirit Rice, the fertility of the soil is secondary; more importantly, it's about energy. The cultivation of Spirit Rice has brought the planet's required energy to a threshold. The tremors in the cosmos, the oncoming tides—they bring more energy to the planet. The greater the planet's need for energy, the more powerful the tidal energy will be, and the tremors stronger."

The reply from the Planet Will enlightened Wang Sheng.

Spirit Rice did not grow out of thin air.

Qingshan Village had a small population to start with, and as cultivation levels improved, propagation became even more challenging, with even less growth.

Thus, the cultivation of Spirit Rice was never extensive, naturally consuming little energy.

However, Datong had been quite active. In just half a year, as soon as the regular harvest was collected, Spirit Rice was immediately planted.

Official matters were underway; Teleportation Arrays operated at full capacity.

Any land suitable for planting Spirit Rice was practically covered in it.

This was the efficiency of cultivators.

With Datong involved, the quantity of Spirit Rice planted was unimaginable, and so was the energy required.

"Is the planet's energy insufficient?"

"Not at all. Planetary energy comes from the cosmos, which is filled with energy. How can it be insufficient? However, the planet has a limited capacity for energy. The cosmic tremors and tides, on the other hand, differ. They can make the planetary energy denser, which greatly benefits both cultivation and the growth of Spiritual Objects."

"I see."

Planet Will's explanation was clear, and Wang Sheng understood perfectly.

But of course, that wasn't all the Planet Will wanted to convey.

"After these tremors, the planet's energy will reach a level that cultivators can directly absorb for cultivation."

"Cultivators can cultivate by absorbing energy?" An idea shook Wang Sheng's inner world, "Has such a situation ever occurred on this planet before?"

"I am not certain, but according to the rules, the cosmic tremors and tidal impacts on the planet are a first."

The Planet Will elaborated, perhaps it itself was unclear.

Wang Sheng, upon hearing this, felt significantly calmer.

"So, the impact signifies a vast opportunity that could advance the Cultivation World but brings certain risks as well?"

"Yes."

Wang Sheng sorted through all the information.

"The risks brought by the cosmos are clearly not something I can stop now. What I need to do is to make good use of this opportunity to improve myself. However—"

After a thought, he asked, "Will the risks affect me?"

"No, the risks are for the weak. In truth, this should be an opportunity for everyone, but the weak cannot withstand it."

With this reassurance, he was much more at ease to plan for the opportunity.

The chances that could be of use to him were few, but now he had a "treasure trove" that could answer various questions.

"Is there any opportunity I can seize?"

"The cosmic tremors bring the unknown, but they will reveal the rules to some extent."

Planet Will did not specify the opportunity, but Wang Sheng had come to understand the essence of it.

The revealing of the rules was the best opportunity for someone who had become a Primordial Spirit.

"Thank you. But why assist me?" Wang Sheng asked seemingly casually.

"Helping you is helping me."

The straightforward answer from the Planet Will surprised Wang Sheng, prompting him to push his luck a bit further: "Can the Planet Will control the rules?"

It was a sensitive question, and he didn't expect an answer.

But—

"The rules are me, yet I am not the rules. The Planet Will cannot control the rules; you need not worry."

Wang Sheng fell silent. Clearly, the Planet Will had seen into his heart.

This appearance of the Planet Will was evidently more sentient than before, no longer rigid.

Although it showed no malice, he could not ignore it.

He took his own safety very seriously.

Of course, he did not pass judgment on the Planet Will's answer.

"Thank you for your responses, but if there's any news, please let me know."

"Within the rules, all is possible."

Wang Sheng was noncommittal.

Without understanding the situation, he wouldn't confront.

And indeed, he detected no malice.

"The last question: when will the cosmic tremors occur?"

"Within a year."

"Thank you."

Planet Will did not respond; in Wang Sheng's perception, the Planet Will had vanished.

"The increasingly sentient Planet Will, whether for better or worse, one cannot tell, but His information must be heeded. Cosmic tremors, eh?"

Wang Sheng was reminded of his previous experience.

"I seem to have missed a cosmic tremor before; I can't miss this one."

By nightfall, the sky was filled with twinkling stars, tranquil and beautiful, showing no signs of disturbance. Ultimately, he sought out Yue.

"Grandmaster Wang!"

Since focusing on cultivating spiritual power, Yue had been diligent in his practice. Given his potential, he should have breezed past the Great Grandmaster level by now, but he remained at the Grandmaster Realm. Clearly, his ambitions were not simple.