Immortality Begins With The Alchemical Master Chapter 25: The Jade Green Blade and the Mandarin Duck Halberds - Novel Cool

Chapter 25: The Jade Green Blade and the Mandarin Duck Halberds

Chapter 25: The Jade Green Blade and the Mandarin Duck Halberds

The outer city is infused with spiritual energy.

Whether it comes from the natural abundance in the world, the overflow from the vast mountains of the Eastern Wastelands, or the leakage from the inner city, there is always some spiritual energy present. Otherwise, countless wandering cultivators wouldn’t gather here from all corners of the world.

However, the concentration of this spiritual energy is barely enough for cultivation. It’s really a struggle. Before Luo Chen’s diligent practice, his cultivation level would only advance a little bit after half a month of effort.

In other words, if he wanted to complete the 100-point progress bar for the third level of the Qi Condensation stage, it would take him four to five years. During this time, he couldn’t misuse his spiritual energy, ensuring that each practice session brought some benefit.

In reality, the original owner had indeed endured for more than three years, with no significant progress in cultivation. This was partly due to the harsh living conditions and the lack of sufficient time for practice.

After Luo Chen’s arrival, he relied on the proficiency panel to gradually improve his mastery of the Eternal Spring Technique, which slowly alleviated the situation. Even then, he was stuck at around 70% progress for a long time.

In the end, it took a bottle of Qi Nourishing Pills and the Perfect level of the Eternal Spring Technique for him to finally break through to the fourth level.

If he had been cultivating in the inner city, this time could have been reduced by at least a third!

"This is the charm of a spirit vein!"

"And this is just a first-tier spirit vein!"

"Can you imagine how fast the disciples of sects with second-tier and third-tier spirit veins must progress!"

Luo Chen let out three consecutive sighs, revealing his unease. If he had been in those places, could he have reached the ninth level of Qi Condensation before his lifespan ended? He didn’t know, but he was certain that his life was much better now.

Next, he had to make a concerted effort to stay in the inner city for a long time. This was the true place for cultivation, not the outer city, where the air was a mix of soil, excrement, and occasional blood, creating a chaotic and polluted environment.

However, this sentiment was quickly overshadowed by a chill that struck him at midnight.

"How can it be so cold?"

"Even my fourth-level Qi Condensation physique can barely withstand it."

"I need to buy a blanket tomorrow!"

It was too cold to sleep. Luo Chen got out of bed, deciding to find something to do.

Processing herbs was out of the question, as he lacked the necessary tools and ingredients. Luo Chen took out the set of Jade Green Blades and tried to infuse them with spiritual energy.

Buzz.

A clear hum resonated, but the seven flying blades remained motionless.

"What’s wrong?"

He thought for a moment, then injected spiritual energy into each blade one by one. It wasn’t until he infused the largest wooden blade that the seven blades simultaneously emitted a vibrant green glow.

"Ah, the smaller blades are controlled by the main blade."

With this realization, Luo Chen became more engrossed in his play. Under his control, the seven flying blades circled him like floating cannons.

"Go!"

Luo Chen pointed at a corner of the wall, and one of the smaller blades shot out like an arrow, humming as it pierced the ground.

The speed was impressive, and the power was considerable. The green brick floor was as soft as tofu, easily penetrated.

And this was just one of the smaller blades. What if all seven were used together? What if they formed an array that could attack and defend?

Luo Chen was intrigued, but he awkwardly ran to the corner and pulled out the small wooden blade.

"I need to buy a book on manipulation techniques; I can’t afford to skimp on this!"

Indeed, he hadn’t learned any manipulation techniques, so his spiritual energy could only move in straight lines. It was a brute-force approach: "I just apply the power, and you handle the miracles."

The Soul-Piercing Nails were fine, as they were meant to be used once and discarded. But the Jade Green Blades required finesse and adaptability, creating a dense forest of blades.

Without manipulation techniques, it would be a waste of these magical weapons.

After playing with the Jade Green Blades for a while longer, Luo Chen reluctantly put them away in his storage bag.

In theory, manipulation techniques are about the flexible use of spiritual energy. If one is familiar enough with spiritual energy, they can control various magical weapons even without knowing the specific techniques.

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But it was clear that Lucas Chen lacked both the proficiency and the insight.

Or rather, the vast majority of low-ranking cultivators couldn't achieve that level of mastery. With their limited spiritual energy, how could they gain the necessary experience?

That's why the more advanced cultivators had created the technique of guidance, to help low-ranking cultivators along their path.

Lucas Chen had other ways to pass the time besides the Jade Saber technique.

Lightness skills and reading books!

His room was still unfurnished, providing ample space.

The "Carefree Wanderer" wasn't just about speed; at higher levels, it emphasized grace and ease.

Lucas Chen moved gracefully around the room, leaping onto the roof or the floor, always trying to control his strength.

Surprisingly, compared to his previous explosive sprints, this method gave him a different kind of experience.

In his hand was the "Six Realms Compendium", and Lucas Chen had only read halfway through it.

He had learned the most about the Jade Tripod Sword Sect and the Bliss Sect.

After all, one was a local upper sect, and the other was known for its many romantic tales.

"Green City Mu, the famous killer from the Six Great Killers of Heaven's Edge City, is a rare female Golden Core cultivator. Her twin 'Harmonious Cosmos Swords' can invert the cosmos and divide yin and yang."

Lucas Chen marveled at this.

In the far eastern six realms, one of the six great upper sects was renowned for its craftsmanship, and that was Heaven's Edge City.

The Ten Thousand Treasures Tower in Great River Market was a property of Heaven's Edge City.

This sect was exceptionally skilled in crafting, not just common magical artifacts but also a variety of unique weapons.

Over the years, they had successfully forged six powerful magical artifacts.

Heaven's Edge City bestowed these artifacts upon six Golden Core cultivators, and over time, they earned a formidable reputation.

Like the female cultivator Green City Mu, who spent ten years in the Foundation Establishment stage and a hundred years to reach the Golden Core stage. Though she hadn't participated in any major wars, she had earned a fearsome reputation among Golden Core cultivators.

Using her twin Harmonious Cosmos Swords, she had successfully expanded Heaven's Edge City's influence in the far eastern six realms.

After reading about this female cultivator's exploits, Lucas Chen felt a mix of admiration and a new realization.

"Even Golden Core cultivators have to work hard to earn spiritual stones!"

What he was doing now wasn't much different from what they did.

In other words, I'm like a Golden Core cultivator!

Squeak!

The layout of the traditional courtyard house was simple, with the main gate and the front rooms adjacent.

So, when Lucas Chen got up early to go shopping, he happened to meet the young woman, Caiyi, who had just returned from work.

"Good morning!"

"Good morning," Caiyi yawned, her slender waist drawing attention.

"Coming back so late?"

Caiyi said helplessly, "Business at Heavenly Fragrance Tower has been extremely good lately, so we dancers and singers naturally have to work harder."

"Extremely good?"

"Hasn't Heavenly Fragrance Tower always been popular?"

Seeing Lucas Chen about to leave, Caiyi asked curiously, "Are you going out? By the way, what do you do? To have enough spiritual stones to live in the inner city at the Fourth Stage of Qi Condensation is quite impressive."

"I'm a pill refiner. I usually set up a stall in the South City Loose Cultivator Market. If you need anything, I can bring it back for you," Lucas Chen said.

"A pill refiner!"

Caiyi's drowsiness vanished instantly.

To think her neighbor was so capable.

"Talk later, I have a busy day ahead."

Lucas Chen waved and hurried out the door.

Caiyi leaned against the door, watching Lucas Chen leave, lost in thought.

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