Chapter 181: Ninth Grade Divine Transformation Realm - Hundred Phoenixes Return to the Nest. (Part 2

Chapter 181: Ninth Grade Divine Transformation Realm - Hundred Phoenixes Return to the Nest. (Part 2)

It's the source of my confidence in taking on three opponents alone."

"The higher the rank of the Soul Transformation Realm, the larger the range of your realm, and it can suppress other realms of lower ranks."

"Generally speaking, a difference of three ranks results in absolute suppression."

"To be specific, let's say I have a Ninth Rank Soul Transformation Realm, and a Peak Soul Transformation cultivator, a human cultivator, wants to challenge me. If he has a Sixth Rank Soul Transformation Realm, and we both activate our realms simultaneously upon meeting—"

"His Soul Transformation Realm will be instantly suppressed and crushed by my Soul Transformation Realm."

"A Soul Transformation cultivator without their realm is not that formidable."

"Within my realm, I am invincible."

"Without the realm, invincibility is impossible."

"Therefore, the rank of the Soul Transformation Realm is an extremely important aspect for Soul Transformation cultivators, perhaps even the most crucial. However, unlike the Golden Core, which is set upon its creation, the rank of the Soul Transformation Realm can continuously increase. Some cultivators may start with a low-rank realm upon reaching the Soul Transformation Stage, but with the right opportunities, their realm's rank can gradually rise."

"A difference of three ranks results in absolute suppression."

"A difference of less than three ranks results in partial suppression."

"You can't directly shatter the opponent's realm, but you can reduce its range, weakening its effects."

"Because of this—"

"You'll often hear of Soul Transformation cultivators returning heavily injured from Heavenly Dao Secret Realms. It's unavoidable; they must seek opportunities in these realms to enhance their Soul Transformation Realm ranks. Otherwise, when facing an opponent with a realm three ranks higher, they have little chance to fight back."

"Unless your cultivation is overwhelmingly superior."

"For example, a Peak Soul Transformation cultivator fighting a First Layer Soul Transformation cultivator. Even if their realm is shattered by the opponent, they can rely on their own strength and the vast Spirit Energy to protect themselves as they charge into the opponent's realm and finish them off in their own territory."

"But if the cultivators are of the same level or if there isn't a significant cultivation gap, the rank of the Soul Transformation Realm largely determines your combat power."

"I understand."

Chen Qiu nodded thoughtfully. Although he was the leader of the Mock Heaven Sect, he was more of a solitary cultivator and didn't know much about Soul Transformation Realms. It seemed that his luck had been quite good.

Outside Great Destiny City, when he ambushed the Elder Guardian of the Three Springs Pavilion, the opponent didn't have time to react.

Otherwise, if the Elder had activated his realm, Chen Qiu wouldn't have been able to assassinate him so easily.

However, Chen Qiu didn't expect that the rank of the Soul Transformation Realm would also have requirements for Nascent Soul and Golden Core stages. The Tenth Rank Soul Transformation Realm required a Tenth Rank Golden Core and a Tenth Rank Nascent Soul. So, would the Twelfth Rank Soul Transformation Realm require a Twelfth Rank Golden Core and a Twelfth Rank Nascent Soul? He wasn't sure about the requirements for other Celestial Materials.

But he met both conditions perfectly!

He fulfilled the most challenging condition, and it would be a shame not to receive a Twelfth Stage Soul Transformation Realm.

"Are there any Soul Transformation Realms suitable for Spellcasters?"

"Yes."

Ao Tian nodded, "For example, there's the 'Tenfold Casting' Realm. Within this realm, all your spells will be automatically generated ten times without any consumption. However, it cannot be stacked with similar clauses like 'Dual Casting' and the like."

"Only spells that genuinely consume Spirit Energy will be generated ten times without cost."

"The extra spell from Dual Casting cannot be generated ten times within this realm."

"This is the most commonly used Soul Transformation Realm among Spellcasters, as the threshold is relatively low."

"After finding and comprehending the 'Tenfold Casting' Domain Totem, you only need 100 Medium-grade Spirit Stones to establish a First-Rank 'Tenfold Casting' Realm. As for the requirements for Second-Rank and above, I haven't looked into that."

Ao Tian then furrowed his brows slightly, "But if I remember correctly, the 'Tenfold Casting' Domain Totem has always been tightly controlled by a top-tier power in Zhongzhou, the Falling Petal Valley. This power recently went into seclusion."

"I'll think of a way to ask some of my friends from the Demon Clan to visit Falling Petal Valley with us and see if they can be more accommodating, temporarily lifting the seal on the Mini Universe. The Dragon Clan can pay the price."

"Hmm?"

Chen Qiu asked with confusion, "Can't the Soul Transformation Realm be created by oneself? Do we need a totem?"

"No."

Ao Tian shook his head, "A Soul Transformation Realm must have a corresponding domain totem. After comprehending the totem, a seedling of the specific Soul Transformation Realm will appear in your Dantian. Only then can you establish your own Soul Transformation Realm based on that seedling."

"Most of the Soul Transformation Totems in Xuantian Continent are controlled by those top-tier powers."

"To become a top-tier power, there's a standard—you must possess at least three Soul Transformation Totems. Having a Soul Transformation Totem means you control many lifelines of Soul Transformation experts. Others who want to establish a suitable Soul Transformation Realm for themselves must seek out your power."

"This is also why those top-tier powers in Zhongzhou have intricate relationships with many other powers, firmly securing their position in Zhongzhou."

"But recently, these top-tier powers have gone into seclusion, allowing opportunities to emerge. Some Soul Transformation Domain Totems can also be found in Heavenly Dao Secret Realms. In the past, whenever these Heavenly Dao Secret Realms appeared, the top-tier powers would tightly control the entrances. Now that they've gone into seclusion, there's a chance for others."

"But rest assured, brother."

"I still have a couple of good friends in the Demon Clan. When you reach the Peak Nascent Soul and prepare to face the Thunder Tribulation, I'll ask them to accompany us to Falling Petal Valley and see if they can be more accommodating. However, success isn't guaranteed, as Xuantian Continent's hostility towards me is somewhat heavy."

"I'll do my best."

"Forget it."

Chen Qiu shook his head, "It's just a 'Tenfold Casting' Soul Transformation Realm. It's not worth risking your life, brother. Moreover, this Soul Transformation Realm isn't very suitable for me. When I reach the Peak Nascent Soul, I'll see if there are other Soul Transformation Realms more suited to me."

"Alright."

Ao Tian took out a jade slip from his pocket and handed it over, "This contains the foundational materials for First to Twelfth Rank Soul Transformation Realms. Regardless of the realm, these foundational materials are essential and mandatory."

"However, depending on the realm, some special materials are also required."

"For example, the 'Buddha Kingdom in Palm' requires a Millennium Stupa, 'Hundred Demons Night Walk' needs a Million Vengeful Souls, and 'Ten Thousand Swords Return to Origin' requires reaching the Human Sword Unity realm, and so on."

". . ."

Chen Qiu's divine sense probed the jade slip, perceiving its contents. He remained silent, closing his eyes in deep thought.

Unlike the Core Formation and Nascent Soul stages, the Soul Transformation Stage does not have rank distinctions.

Even after breaking through to the Soul Transformation Stage, the Nascent Soul remains in the Dantian, and this won't change. The main factor that distinguishes Soul Transformation power is the Soul Transformation Realm.

Soul Transformation Realms are categorized into First to Twelfth Ranks:

- First-Rank Soul Transformation Realm: 100 Medium-grade Spirit Stones.

- Second-Rank Soul Transformation Realm: 500 Medium-grade Spirit Stones and 100 Malevolent Wood.

- Third-Rank Soul Transformation Realm: 1,000 Medium-grade Spirit Stones and one Snow Pear.

- Fourth-Rank Soul Transformation Realm: 3,000 Medium-grade Spirit Stones and one Earth's Pride Fate.

- . . .

- Seventh-Rank Soul Transformation Realm: 10,000 Medium-grade Spirit Stones, two Earth's Pride Fates, and one Heavenly Fortune.

- . . .

- Tenth-Rank Soul Transformation Realm: Requires a prerequisite of Tenth-Rank Golden Core, Tenth-Rank Nascent Soul, and a Heaven-Bestowed Name. It consumes 50,000 Medium-grade Spirit Stones, one Heaven's Pride Fate, one Earth's Pride Fate, one Human Clan Fate, one Purple-Gold Spirit Stone, one Pearl Dragon Peach Fruit, a handful of Wilderness Soil, one Jade Pin Grass, and one Phoenix Feather Wood.

- . . .

- Twelfth-Rank Soul Transformation Realm: Requires a prerequisite of Twelfth-Rank Golden Core, Twelfth-Rank Nascent Soul, and a Heaven-Bestowed Name. It consumes 100,000 Medium-grade Spirit Stones, one Unique Heaven's Pride Fate, one Heavenly Fortune, one Racial Fortune, one Purple-Gold Spirit Stone, one Pearl Dragon Peach Fruit, a handful of Wilderness Soil, one Jade Pin Grass, one Phoenix Feather Wood, one Dragon Crystal Stone, and one Autumn . . ."

Chen Qiu silently sensed the information in the jade slip. Throughout his journey, he had always been at the Twelfth-Rank Core Formation and Twelfth-Rank Nascent Soul stages, the highest possible ranks.

It was these ranks that allowed him, at the fifth layer of the Nascent Soul, to easily defeat Peak Nascent Soul experts.

If possible, he hoped to continue with the Twelfth-Rank Soul Transformation Realm.

Chen Qiu had already fulfilled the three prerequisites of a Twelfth Stage Core Formation, Twelfth Stage Nascent Soul, and the Heavenly Dao Villain title. As for the Unique Heaven's Pride Fate, he hadn't heard of it, but he assumed it was a combination of three Supreme Celestial Fortunes. He only lacked a single Celestial Fortune to complete the combination.

A Celestial Fortune shouldn't be difficult to obtain.

Chen Qiu felt like he had acquired quite a few already.

He also possessed the remaining Heavenly Fortune and a Racial Fortune. As for the 100,000 medium-grade Spirit Stones, there shouldn't be much difference after the Mock Heaven Sect disciples retrieved the Spirit Stones from slaying demons. It was just that he hadn't heard of most of the Celestial Materials.

"Brother, do you know where to find Purple-Gold Spirit Stones?"

"Of course. They are the forging materials for Inferior Spirit Treasures, shining with golden light. It's a great treasure, and I have it in my Treasure Vault."

"What about Pearl Dragon Peach Fruit?"

"It's a local specialty from Jiao Province in the Upper Nine Provinces. It's used for pill refinement, and it tastes amazing when eaten raw. I have it in my Treasure Vault."

"What about Wilderness Soil?"

"I have it in my Treasure Vault."

"Jade Pin Grass?"

"I have it in my Treasure Vault."

"Phoenix Feather Wood?"

"I have it in my Treasure Vault."

"Dragon Crystal Stone?"

"I have it."

"Autumn..."

This time, Chen Qiu had barely started a conversation when Ao Tian interrupted him. Ao Tian's expression turned complex as he said, "All the materials you mentioned are essential for crafting a Twelfth Stage Soul Transformation Realm. The Dragon Clan Treasury has them all."

"Although no member of the Dragon Clan has ever possessed a Twelfth Stage Soul Transformation Realm, during the Dragon Clan's peak, they collected all these Celestial Materials in preparation for future generations to produce a Heaven's Pride."

"It's all my fault for getting too excited. I forgot that you're already a Twelfth Stage Nascent Soul. With that, you also have a Twelfth Stage Core Formation and the Heavenly Dao Villain title."

"The three most challenging prerequisites have been met."

"But do you have the remaining Unique Heaven's Pride Fate, brother? It requires the combination of three Supreme Celestial Fortunes, and each Supreme Celestial Fortune is made from three Celestial Fortunes!"

"A Unique Heaven's Pride Fate is equivalent to many Earth's Pride Fortunes."

Chen Qiu didn't respond immediately. After a moment of silence, he smiled at Ao Tian and said, "Not yet, but I already have two Supreme Celestial Fortunes and two Celestial Fortunes. I just need one more Celestial Fortune."

"Hiss!"

Ao Tian suddenly sucked in a breath of cold air. His entire body trembled, and beads of cold sweat appeared on his forehead. After a while, he clenched his teeth and said, "Brother, leave the rest to me. Don't worry about it anymore!"

"Whether it's Spirit Stones or materials, I'll take care of everything!"

"I never imagined that I, Ao Tian, would live to see the birth of a Twelfth Stage Soul Transformation Realm."

"Rest assured!"

"In a few days, I'll visit Falling Petal Valley with my demon clan friend. If they refuse, I'll retrieve the Valley's Totem for you. It's unacceptable for you to fulfill so many harsh conditions for a Twelfth Stage Soul Transformation Realm, only to be unable to find a suitable Soul Transformation Domain Totem."

"The grade of the Soul Transformation Realm can be improved later, but once it's determined, changing it midway will come at a significant cost."

"In these two days, brother, I'll think carefully about this matter."

Ao Tian's voice was slightly trembling, and although he tried to remain calm, the astonishment in his eyes was hard to suppress.

What does a Twelfth Stage Soul Transformation Realm mean? All Ninth Stage and lower Soul Transformation Realms would be absolutely suppressed by Chen Qiu's Twelfth Stage Soul Transformation Realm, instantly crushed to dust the moment it was activated.

If Chen Qiu's Ninth Stage Soul Transformation Realm, 'Hundred Phoenix Return to Nest,' and his Twelfth Stage Soul Transformation Realm were activated simultaneously, even with Chen Qiu's mere Soul Transformation Stage cultivation, Ao Tian's domain would still be absolutely suppressed.

The suppression between domains only depends on grade, not cultivation level.

Even with just the Soul Transformation Stage cultivation, as long as the grade is three levels higher, it can shatter the domain of a Soul Transformation Apex cultivator.

This is no exaggeration.

If Chen Qiu could form a Twelfth Stage Soul Transformation Realm, the day he enters the Soul Transformation Stage would be the day he becomes invincible.

Of course, even if a Soul Transformation Apex cultivator's domain is destroyed, they might still have some advantage due to their higher cultivation level, as it's almost a whole realm's difference. However, dealing with Soul Transformation Early, Mid, and Late Stage cultivators would be a piece of cake.

It would be like child's play.

A Twelfth Stage Soul Transformation Realm is a bit frightening.

Initially, the Dragon Clan was willing to sign a blood contract with the Mock Heaven Sect due to Chen Qiu's great favor to the Dragon Clan. Logically, Chen Qiu would be the one benefiting, as the Dragon Clan would undoubtedly become the number one clan in the future. But now, it seems like the Dragon Clan might be the ones benefiting.

I must sign this blood contract before my brother realizes it.

Otherwise, I might miss the opportunity.

Ao Tian's mind raced with countless thoughts, and he coughed lightly before standing up and turning to Chen Qiu.

"Brother, we've seen enough of the scenery here."

"How about we visit the Dragon Clan's Treasure Vault?"

"But before that—"

"Let's sign the blood contract to make the Mock Heaven Sect and the Dragon Clan eternal loyal allies. The Dragon Clan must repay your great favor!"

Ao Tian spoke with a serious and solemn tone, trying to sound confident despite his uncertainty.

"I'm doing this for your sake, brother."

(End of Chapter)

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