Starting My Cultivation With Time Management

Let's not mention the matter of Zhao Er's senior brother. Now, Qiu Changtian's goal is directed toward the rising stars of the orthodox path, not just limited to within the sect, so there's no need to worry about competing for the title of the Golden Core Realm's Chief Disciple. Qiu Changtian and Xu Yinglian once again entered the Trial Secret Realm's sixth layer, and as the Rank of the Golden Armored Divine Generals around them kept increasing, the battle pressure around them also surged dramatically. However, this time the two were prepared. Qiu Changtian took out the Taiqing Yuan Qi Smoke Mist obtained from Fenbao Rock in the sect and quickly threw it into the air, covering both of them and enveloping them as if a light veil had been draped over. The Golden Armored Divine Generals who rushed towards them were like sinking into a quagmire, needing to exert great strength with every move and were unable to pass through easily. Qiu Changtian then took out the Tide-Pushing Waves Flute once again, put it to his lips, and started to play. When combined with the power of True Yuan, rolling sound waves formed out of thin air, brutally pushing away all the approaching Golden Armored Divine Generals. Xu Yinglian also took out a zither, which was also a sound-based Magic Artifact named "Reef Piercing Wave Shattering Zither," capable of transforming sound into Sword Qi, scattering it in all directions. Merely relying on the Cultivation Level of the Golden Core Realm's Soul Storing Rank wasn't enough to instantly kill the Golden Armored Divine Generals of the sixth layer, but Xu Yinglian possessed a Second Grade Golden Core. Although she couldn't match Qiu Changtian in the abundance of True Yuan, she had more than enough for some time to spend, and thus she managed to wear through the defenses of these Golden Armored Divine Generals with sheer volume of Sword Qi in just a matter of three to four breaths. One was in charge of defense, and the other in charge of attack—they complemented each other perfectly, making it impossible for the Golden Armored Divine Generals to get close and only to be killed by the Sword Qi and sound waves. Having finally eliminated all the Golden Armored Divine Generals from the sixth layer, the two smoothly reached the end of the layer, which again appeared as a similar glowing archway. Upon stepping inside, they entered the seventh layer, only to see that there was no ground below at all; it was entirely a Red Lotus Sea of Fire. The karma-fire burned fiercely, and even though the two suspended themselves in the air through Sword Control, they could still feel the karmic power rising like steam, as if their consciousness and sense of reason were being roasted alive. "Junior Sister," Qiu Changtian said with a furrowed brow, "the training of Divine Sense in this seventh layer seems to be harsher than the combined previous six layers." "As far as I know, most cultivators at the Soul Storing Rank mostly stop at the third layer," Xu Yinglian said seriously. "And this seventh layer, only those of the Obscure Weave Rank manage to reach here." "This difficulty is not easy for us at the moment," Qiu Changtian said leisurely. "Hmm?" Xu Yinglian fell silent for a moment, then suddenly a fierce fighting spirit rose within her, "Senior Brother, if you go all out, can we break through this seventh layer together?" "Hard to say," Qiu Changtian said with a smile. "Let's first test the quality of this layer; if it's too much, we can just return the way we came." "Why don't you have a bit of arrogance?" Xu Yinglian said with a cold huff. "We haven't even begun to try, and you're already considering retreat?" "Anticipate defeat before considering victory," Qiu Changtian responded with a light smile. The two bickered back and forth, and soon enough, numerous enemies of the seventh layer appeared. In front of them was a vast army formation, treading through the fire, brimming with killing intent. Each army formation had roughly five thousand Golden Armored Divine Soldiers, led by a Golden Armored Divine General, marching towards the two. These Golden Armored Divine Generals were all dressed neatly, their armor stern, not only wielding swords and spears but also equipped with bows and arrows. From about a mile or two away, they directly drew their bows and shot their arrows. The arrows were like meteor strikes, the light like flashing thunder, piercing through the Taiqing Yuan Qi Smoke Mist instantly. Fortunately, the Taiqing Yuan Qi Smoke Mist slightly slowed down the flying arrows, giving Qiu Changtian and Xu Yinglian the chance to dodge with Sword Control. They only felt the terrifying energy whisk past them, the wind generated nearly sweeping them away. "Ying Lian!" Qiu Changtian stopped using the formal address and said solemnly, "With such physical strength, it's difficult to handle. Let's retreat." "How can I not be able to win!" Xu Yinglian said anxiously, knowing that her senior brother was clearly holding back his strength and was being lazy by saying he couldn't win, which was truly infuriating, "Where is your Five Thunder True Law? Quick, bring it out!" "Sigh." Qiu Changtian wasn't too keen on using Thor's Awl, as it consumed too much True Yuan, and he felt it was unnecessary to waste it on the Seventh Layer's challenge—wasn't it better to cultivate comfortably and steadily through the first six layers? Why be so eager and impatient for quick success? However, if he didn't strive for victory, he wouldn't be true to Junior Sister Xu. He could only helplessly agree and took out Thor's Awl and Thor's Hammer. As the True Yuan surged, a silver-white Thunder Dragon was immediately called forth. The dragon was majestically powerful, and as it easily glided through the air, it devoured all the Divine Soldiers and Generals around it. Countless light arrows pierced through the body of the Thunder Dragon, but as the Tai Xiao Thunder formed the dragon, it wasn't a real dragon, so there were no vital points to speak of. It simply continued to roar and spew, charging everywhere with resplendent Thunder Light and rumbling sounds of thunder. Xu Yinglian also compressed her True Yuan and suddenly spat out threads of gold from her mouth. The flames were dimly lit but incredibly sharp, sweeping across the army like a blade and cutting countless Divine Soldiers and Generals in half. "Good!" Xu Yinglian was greatly encouraged and thought to herself, "Ordinary Thunder Method and Great Bright Fire are somewhat ineffective against the Divine Soldiers and Generals after the Sixth Layer, but the renowned Tai Xiao Thunder and Crimson Feather Nine Phoenix Fire can still do the job!" "This won't do." Qiu Changtian was quite helpless and complained to himself, "Considering the True Yuan capacity of me and Junior Sister, as well as the number of enemies in the distance, we can't afford to deplete our True Yuan, and even adding the Elixirs we have with us, it won't be enough." As expected, about half an hour later, both of them were drained of True Yuan, and their Elixirs were almost entirely depleted as well. Ahead of them was still a sea of people, clearly showing that both the Quality and quantity of the forces in the Seventh Layer had vastly increased. Xu Yinglian still wanted to fight on but was held back by Qiu Changtian, who grabbed her from behind, wrapped her up with Sword Light, and took her directly back the same way they came, out of the Trial Secret Realm. Back inside Zhao Palace, they checked the rewards for passing the challenge, and on the shelf were still those ordinary Quality Magic Artifacts and Scripture Scrolls. Xu Yinglian picked out some Magical Treasures and Flying Swords, intending to donate them to her family. Qiu Changtian chose some rare and unique books—not Qi Refining Techniques or Daoist Magic. Leaving Zhao Palace, they saw outside on the White Jade Square several Kunlun real persons sitting and Breathing to recover their True Yuan. The two found a spot to sit as well, and just as Xu Yinglian started to adjust her breathing, she suddenly heard the Phoenix in her mind speak: "The white dragon summoned just now by your husband's pair of awl and hammer, was it the Tai Xiao Thunder from the Ten Thunders of the Human Race?" "You recognize the Tai Xiao Thunder, Senior?" Xu Yinglian asked in surprise. "How could I not know about Donghua Sect's Tai Xiao Thunder?" the Phoenix replied, "However, your husband only has the awl and hammer, yet lacks the corresponding mental method, and he doesn't have the special environment of the Donghua Sect to assist him. The chances of him grasping and cultivating the Tai Xiao Thunder out of thin air are probably less than one in ten thousand." Xu Yinglian: ??? After she mentioned this to Qiu Changtian, he also became serious: "May I ask, Senior Phoenix, where exactly is the site of the Donghua Sect?" "It is said to be above the East Sea," the Phoenix answered. Xu Yinglian relayed this, and Qiu Changtian frowned and said: "Nowadays, the East Sea is under Penglai's jurisdiction. If the ancient remains of Donghua Sect are still there, they should have been discovered by the Penglai Cultivators long ago. So, why haven't we ever heard any news about this Sect?" "Because it's not in the East Sea," the Phoenix emphasized, "I said it is above the East Sea! 'Above'!"