Chapter 5: Another supreme immortal grade!
"Mn, Sera, since you still have so much energy in your body, you have to convert it to your qi. I'll teach you later in the afternoon. By then, you should be able to completely absorb the pill energy," Gabriel instructed, still stunned by Serana's rapid progress.
Serana didn't think she would surpass her master in just two days. Her master—wasn't he a bit too weak? But she pushed that thought aside. "Okay, master," she replied, giving Gabriel a salute before retreating to her abode. As she walked away, Gabriel couldn't help but sigh.
After reaching the Harmony Attainment realm, a person's emotions became damped and less expressive than those of normal mortals. Cultivators at this stage or higher could still express some emotions, but only in response to significant events, like something shocking.
Thinking of Serana, Gabriel knew she would become quieter as her strength grew, and her expressions would become less expressive than what she had shown earlier or yesterday.
Shaking his head, he muttered, "Forget it," as he turned around and walked back to the main hall. For now, what was important was for him to improve himself and build his strength quickly to catch up with his talented disciple. Otherwise, he would be the laughingstock of the sect, especially if his disciple became stronger than him.
His pride couldn't handle such a blow.
Gabriel didn't waste any time. He quickly opened his system and went for the roll.
Thanks to gifting Serana an immortal-grade pill, he now had 80 GMP at his disposal.
In the GMP section, Gabriel chose the first option and selected it. This option would enhance his rolls, increasing the chance of getting something good by 25%, and it cost him 10 MP points.
He clicked it, and his 80 GMP turned into 30 GMP.
With the enhancement activated, he hurriedly navigated to the rolls section and clicked on the technique roll, spending 90 MP points!
[Rolling for technique! … … … Ping!]
[Supreme Immortal grade!]
[Body Refinement Method!]
Gabriel's heart nearly stopped when he read the result. A body refinement method! And it was of supreme immortal grade!
[Yin-Yang Harmony Ascension Body Refinement]
[Description: Created during the primordial era, this lost refinement method, Yin-Yang Harmony Ascension, is an extraordinary cultivation method that harmonizes and alternates between multiple body refinement techniques within a single body. Through the delicate balance of Yin and Yang energies, practitioners achieve a harmonious synthesis of opposing forces, unlocking unparalleled versatility and transcendental power.]
"Holy... What!?" Gabriel jumped out of his seat as he read the description. Wasn't this way too broken? It enabled learning multiple body refinement methods?
This... This is a lost method, more ancient than ancient itself. Even the heavenly realm doesn't know of its existence. If the world were to discover it, wouldn't everyone chase him down to steal this technique?
"Hmph, good luck stealing something from me. I have a disciple with a divine body and unlimited talent!" Gabriel shamelessly proclaimed.
[Learn it? Yes o-]
"Yes! Yes!"
Without pause, the system injected the information into his mind, flooding him with countless words. What shocked him was that this technique was even more profound than Serana's technique. If it were a book, his body refinement method would be as thick as an encyclopedia, twice over.
Such dense information took an hour before Gabriel was able to remember it all, with the help of the system. Without the system, trying to comprehend such a divine technique would have aged him prematurely, his hair turning white from the effort.
[Owner is missing Body Refinement Method, found 1 learned body refinement. Would you like to apply it?]
"Yes."
The instant he finished speaking, Gabriel collapsed, blacking out.
...
Hours passed, from early morning to late afternoon, and Gabriel finally woke up, groaning as he opened his eyes. His head felt dizzy, as if he had a severe headache. Holding his head in his hand, he noticed something different - a tattoo on his palm.
Surprised, Gabriel opened both palms and was stunned to see tattoos on each of them. On his right hand, there was a crescent moon, while on the left, there was a sun symbol. The moon represented Yin, while the sun represented Yang. Yin-Yang.
What Gabriel didn't notice was the majestic full Yin-Yang tattoo between his shoulders, just below his nape.
[Yin-Yang Harmony Ascension Body Refinement has been completely applied!]
[Information: There are three features this refinement technique can do. 'Unified Yin-Yang Fusion' facilitates the fusion of disparate body refinement techniques into a unified Yin-Yang essence within the practitioner's body. This harmonious blend of opposing energies allows for seamless interchangeability and synchronization between techniques. In short, this allows the user to employ multiple types of body refinement techniques and with 'Dynamic Yin-Yang Interchange', the user will be able to swap them interchangeably according to their will.]
[In this technique, body refinement techniques will be separated into types: Yin-based body refinement and Yang-based body refinement techniques. When the user refines their body to reach Ethereal Transcendence rank, they will unlock 'Ascendant Duality Manifestation'!]
[This feature allows the user to create their own separate clone, called the Ascendant clone. As the user is male, thus Yang, the clone will feature a female version of the user who cultivates Yin. These clones serve as autonomous entities, further refining their techniques through dedicated training and cultivation. Despite existing as separate entities, the main practitioner and their Ascendant Duality clones maintain a harmonized consciousness, allowing for seamless communication and coordination. This shared awareness enhances cooperation and synergy between all manifestations of the practitioner.]
[Note: At this rank, the user is allowed to create 3 yang clones and 3 yin clones. Clones can be increased as long as the user keeps having breakthroughs.]
[While the user focuses on overarching goals and responsibilities, Ascendant Duality clones dedicate themselves to the relentless pursuit of mastery in their respective Yin or Yang-based body refinement techniques. This parallel ascension path maximizes the collective strength and potential of the practitioner.]
Reading the information regarding his body refinement technique, Gabriel couldn't believe what he was seeing. What's more shocking is that this broken technique is actually his own, and no one else uses it.
Gabriel excitedly sat in lotus position and began cultivating this body refinement technique.
A body refinement technique differs from a cultivation technique. The body refinement technique uses world qi, specifically yin and yang qi, to nourish and strengthen the body, providing unique benefits. In contrast, a cultivation technique focuses on refining an individual's qi. As qi strengthens, it nourishes the body, meridians, and dantian to manage this powerful qi, preventing the cultivator from exploding. However, cultivation techniques do not refine the body and its internals to the extent that it significantly increases defense; their primary purpose is to enable the cultivator to handle their qi.
When Gabriel entered his mind, he was shocked to see a figure in front of him. This person had similar features to him, however, what's different is that this person… has breasts, longer hair, a slim figure, hips, is as tall as him, and the face is smaller yet beautiful!
"This…" Gabriel was so shocked because this person is his mirror image! It's Gabriel but a female version!
This 'woman' stood there with its eyes closed. Gabriel walked towards her and inspected her closer. She wore the same clothes as him, but on her back, her nape was exposed, and below her nape, there was a tattoo - a black crescent moon.
"So, this is my Yin mirror," Gabriel muttered. "Damn, why am I so hot?" He couldn't help but get a little perverse as his eyes wandered over her chest and her perky back. "Can't believe this is my female version. I'd imagine if I were a woman instead of being a man, the elders would not neglect me and probably take me under their wing if I were this beautiful." He couldn't help but whine in injustice.
While he was whining about injustice, the clone seemed to sense his presence. Her eyes slowly opened, and she turned around to face Gabriel, which startled him. The two stared at each other, and the woman stepped closer towards him. Confused by what was happening, Gabriel was shocked when two tender hands held his face and, to his surprise, his female version closed the distance and kissed him!
"Mngh!" Gabriel felt like crying as he didn't know what to feel right now, basically kissing himself! However, it didn't stop there. Soon, a soft tongue entered his mouth and locked with his!
As the two were locked in an intense kiss, the tattoo on Gabriel's back began spinning and shining as the Yin part of his Yin-Yang began pulsing. As Gabriel panicked while being intensely kissed, he didn't notice that his Yin Qi, emanating from his back tattoo, was being absorbed by the woman version of him.
Minutes later, something clicked within Gabriel's brain, and he was shocked to find himself kissing his original self!
The 'woman' walked away in shock as she stared at Gabriel, but soon realized that they had swapped!
"No."
"No."
Both were stunned when they spoke and said the same thing. Gabriel finally understood that his consciousness was being shared by the woman, and when he thought of it, his vision seemed to return back to the original Gabriel.
Understanding things, Gabriel smiled and walked towards his female version. "From now on, you'll be Gabrielle."
"But how will she develop an independent consciousness?" Gabriel wondered.
[User, your Yin soul will be able to have her own consciousness that is connected to yours when she receives a body refinement technique that is Yin based.]
"Hmm, so I need a Yin-based body refinement technique…"
[User, the system found that you have a Yin-based body refinement technique.]
Surprised to learn that, he quickly asked, "How's that possible? I haven't pulled any other body refinement technique!"
[User, your disciple's Absolute Zero: Ice Emperor Technique is both a cultivation and body refinement technique.]
Learning about that stunned him. Recalling his 100% completion information, it did indeed support body refinement. The extreme Yin energy is so powerful that anybody, especially a mortal body, wouldn't be able to handle such cold qi. Thus, the author of the technique included a body refinement aspect so that the cultivator who uses this technique can handle extreme qi.
[Will you apply this body refinement technique to your Yin clone? Yes or No]
"Yes."
With that, a stream of light entered Gabrielle's forehead, and soon her eyes shone with clarity. Gabrielle looked around and was startled to see herself in front of him.
"Hello, me," Gabriel smiled.
"…" Gabrielle stared at him, then nodded. "Hello, me," she responded.
Her voice was soft yet firm, with a unique tone that was pleasant to listen to.
Their thoughts were connected, but they had separate minds from the same mold. Gabriel, being the main body, could easily read her thoughts as if he was thinking casually.
"According to the system, now that I've learned the body refinement technique of Absolute Zero, I'll be able to cultivate its cultivation technique. Basically, my cultivation will be the same as our disciple, Serana," Gabrielle said.
"Mn, that's good. Though your talent might be a bit lower than hers in that regard," Gabriel smiled, making her smile too. "True, however, now that you have a separate clone, my talent is back to average and remains unaffected by your damaged talent."
Realizing this, Gabriel nodded. "Now that I think about it, that's good. Keep cultivating that technique. We have the advantage over our disciple, as we have a 100% walkthrough. In that sense, your speed might compare to hers, who relies on her own understandings."
"Right, I'll start cultivating now. For now, continue refining your body so that we can create more clones," Gabrielle instructed. She would focus on cultivating Absolute Zero, while Gabriel would focus on strengthening his Yin-Yang Harmony Ascension Body Refinement technique.
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Stats:
[User: Gabriel Smith]
[Age: 18]
[Disciples: 1. Serana Stark]
[Rank: Vitality Infusion Mid-stage]
MP: 20 GMP: 30
[Clones Stats:]
[Gabrielle: Yin] [Absolute Zero Ice Emperor Technique] [Essence Awakening Late-stage]
[Serana stats:]
[Age: 15] [Talent: Unlimited]
[Absolute Zero Ice Emperor Technique (0.5% learning progress)]
[Rank: Elemental Infusion (5th)]
Status Power Mingguan
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Power 
-- Power
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