Immortality Cultivation: I Can increase My Stats Using Clansmen's Qi-Blood

Ziyun nodded in agreement: "Qing Shuang is right, we must not be discouraged by a single failure. Though the Loose Cultivator Alliance doesn't have the grand background of the Heavenly Star Sect, we have our advantages, which are freedom and unity."

The three of them conversed as they walked out of the ancient ruins.

The sunlight outside bathed them, and despite the trials, their hearts were filled with hope and determination.

Upon returning to the workshop, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang decided not to partake in any more ruin explorations for the time being but to focus on enhancing their cultivation.

To enhance cultivation, the best way is naturally to engage in closed-door cultivation for a period.

With Ziyun leading them, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang found the gathering place of the Loose Cultivator Alliance, which was a hidden cave dwelling deep in the mountains and forests.

Inside the cave dwelling, the loose cultivators were each engaged in their tasks, some were cultivating, others exchanging insights, creating an atmosphere both tense and harmonious.

"This is our home," Ziyun introduced proudly, "though the conditions are simple, everyone works hard for the same goal."

Luo Chen glanced around, feeling a warm surge in his heart.

Though he and Qing Shuang came from humble backgrounds, here they felt a sense of belonging.

"Let's go meet the leader of the Alliance first," Ziyun suggested.

They traversed winding stone paths and eventually arrived at a spacious stone chamber.

In the center of the stone chamber sat a middle-aged man in a simple Taoist robe, exuding an extraordinary aura.

"This is our leader, named Windwalker," Ziyun introduced.

Windwalker raised his head, his gaze sharp like lightning, scanning over Luo Chen and Qing Shuang.

He smiled slightly, his voice gentle: "Welcome to the Loose Cultivator Alliance, where everyone has a chance to showcase their talents."

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang bowed to Windwalker, expressing their respect.

"We are willing to contribute our strength to the Alliance," Luo Chen said firmly.

Windwalker nodded and then took two secret manuals from his sleeve, handing them to Luo Chen and Qing Shuang: "These are the Alliance's basic cultivation methods, I hope they help you."

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang accepted the secret manuals and thanked him gratefully.

In the days that followed, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang began their closed-door cultivation.

Every day, they either cultivated or sparred with each other, and their progress was swift.

Ziyun often came to guide them, and the friendship between the three deepened progressively.

One day, Luo Chen suddenly felt the flow of True Qi within him during cultivation, as if something was about to break through.

He immediately sat cross-legged, guiding the True Qi to circulate.

Qing Shuang stood by, protectively watching Luo Chen.

She knew this was a sign of a breakthrough.

After a night's effort, Luo Chen finally succeeded in breaking through to a new realm.

He opened his eyes, a brilliant light flashing within them.

"Congratulations, Luo Chen!" Qing Shuang said happily.

Luo Chen stood up, gratefully looking at Qing Shuang: "Thank you, Qing Shuang."

When Ziyun heard the news, he also came to offer his congratulations: "Luo Chen, you're truly a cultivation genius!"

Luo Chen humbly shook his head: "Without your help, I couldn't have broken through so quickly."

Upon learning of Luo Chen's breakthrough, Windwalker also came specially to offer his congratulations and provided some guidance on cultivation.

"Luo Chen, you have great talent, but the path of cultivation is long and perilous, you must not become arrogant or complacent," Windwalker advised earnestly.

Luo Chen nodded seriously: "I understand, I will continue to work hard."

As time passed, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang's reputation in the Loose Cultivator Alliance grew.

Their strength was acknowledged by everyone, and they gradually took on more responsibilities.

One day, the Loose Cultivator Alliance received news that the Heavenly Star Sect was preparing a large Immortal Cultivation conference, inviting cultivators from all paths to participate.

"This conference is an opportunity for us," Windwalker told Luo Chen and Qing Shuang, "You can go to gain experience, perhaps you'll find some opportunities."

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang exchanged a glance, knowing it was both a challenge and an opportunity.

"We are willing to participate," Luo Chen said determinedly.

Thus, accompanied by Ziyun, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang headed to the Immortal Cultivation conference organized by the Heavenly Star Sect.

Along the way, they encountered many cultivators from different forces, each with their own stories and goals.

Upon reaching the Heavenly Star Sect, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang were awestruck by the sight before them.

The grand entrance of the Heavenly Star Sect was magnificent, with two rows of disciples in Heavenly Star Sect attire standing solemnly on either side.

"Welcome to the Heavenly Star Sect," a disciple from the Heavenly Star Sect stepped forward to greet them.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang followed the crowd into the main peak of the Heavenly Star Sect, where many cultivators from all directions had already gathered.

The conference had numerous events, including spell competitions, alchemy contests, and formation displays.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang decided to start with the areas they were most skilled in.

Accompanied by Ziyun, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang arrived at the main peak of the Heavenly Star Sect.

They passed through neatly arranged pavilions and towers, eventually reaching a vast square.

The square was already filled with many cultivators, some discussing in groups of three or five, others quietly preparing for the upcoming competitions.

"For this conference, our goal as the Loose Cultivator Alliance is to showcase our strength while also learning as much as possible from other sects," Ziyun whispered to Luo Chen and Qing Shuang.

Luo Chen nodded, his gaze searching through the crowd for familiar faces.

Qing Shuang appeared somewhat nervous, clutching the talisman paper in her hand, seemingly encouraging herself.