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Chapter 316: Perfection of the Fourth Layer of the Divine Refinement Art, Severing Divinity Art
Chapter 316: Perfection of the Fourth Layer of the Divine Refinement Art, Severing Divinity Art
Having left Chang Ling Shan's cave abode, Chu Ning first went to find the person in charge of Chang Kong Hall to get his refund for the spirit stones he had paid. Only then did he leave the upper city.
All in all, Chu Ning had lived in this Iceland Immortal City for almost thirty years, and had spent over a hundred thousand low-grade spirit stones, just on the lower-grade ones.
Although there wasn't much left of the pre-paid amount, even a mosquito's leg is still meat.
Chu Ning arrived at the lower city of Iceland Immortal City and soon made his way to Xi Menxia's residence.
This Foundation Establishment female cultivator had helped him a lot over the past decade or so, and it could be considered a mutually beneficial relationship. Out of courtesy and propriety, since he was about to leave Iceland Immortal City, he ought to inform her.
"Senior is leaving Iceland Immortal City?"
Upon hearing Chu Ning's words, Xi Menxia's face paled.
"I don't know where Senior is going. If I want to find Senior in the future, how can I get in touch?"
"I'll be traveling for a while and may find a place to settle down, but I'm not sure yet," Chu Ning replied casually.
Then, he casually took out a jade slip from his storage bag and handed it to her.
"This jade slip contains some intermediate-middle and upper-grade Fu talisman crafting techniques.
If you're interested, you can use it for research. Mastering the art of Fu talisman crafting should ensure a steady supply of resources for your Foundation Establishment stage."
Xi Menxia looked at the jade slip in Chu Ning's hand but didn't reach out to take it right away.
She lowered her head slightly, biting her red lips, before finally mustering the courage to look up and ask, "Chu Senior, if you find a place to settle down and establish your own cave abode, can I... can I follow you in your cultivation?"
Chu Ning looked at her calmly without saying a word.
A hint of rosy blush appeared on Xi Menxia's face at that moment, and after hesitating for a while, she finally continued, "If you agree, Junior is willing to serve by your side."
As she spoke, Xi Menxia quickly averted her gaze, not daring to look directly at Chu Ning.
"So, I've been confessed to by this Foundation Establishment female cultivator?" Chu Ning thought to himself, feeling a little pleased, which was inevitable.
However, with his current Qi-Nurturing cultivation technique, he naturally wouldn't let his emotions show on his face.
Chu Ning looked at Xi Menxia, who was feeling shy and lowering her head at the moment, and asked straightforwardly, "Are you attracted to my cultivation and powers, or is there something else about me that you like?"
Hearing Chu Ning's words, the blush on Xi Menxia's face faded, and she raised her head. When she saw that Chu Ning's gaze was calm and held no hint of ridicule, the expression on her face finally softened.
She understood that Chu Ning was asking her this question seriously.
Xi Menxia remained silent for a moment before gathering her courage to look at Chu Ning, her eyes clear and sincere.
"I don't know. Senior's powers indeed give Junior a strong sense of security.
But just now, when I heard that Senior was leaving, I instinctively wanted to follow you."
Chu Ning looked into Xi Menxia's clear eyes and could feel her sincerity.
After a moment of contemplation, he sighed softly, "Your cultivation is too low. It wouldn't be appropriate for you to be my Dao companion."
Hearing Chu Ning's words, a look of determination appeared on Xi Menxia's usually cold and beautiful face.
"I never dared to entertain the thought of becoming your Dao companion, Senior. If you don't mind, I'm willing to be your concubine."
Chu Ning sighed inwardly when he heard Xi Menxia's resolute tone.
At that moment, the image of Cen Zikin flashed through his mind.
The impression that Cen Xianzi had left on him was too deep, and it was also the first time he had felt his heart stir since entering the cultivation world.
Even though decades had passed, the memories were still vivid.
Whether it was the time they spent alone together every now and then or the various occurrences before she left.
All of it had left an indelible mark on Chu Ning's heart.
To the extent that during his time on Wuling Island, when he spent several years with Shi Xuerong, a fellow genius at the Golden Core stage.
He didn't feel much turmoil within his heart.
"Maybe you're just feeling a bit infatuated at the moment. With your Fu talisman crafting skills, you can actually support yourself.
There aren't many dangers in this Iceland Immortal City, so there's no need to force yourself," Chu Ning said, seeing that Xi Menxia wanted to say something more.
He continued in a flat tone, "I don't need anyone to serve me."
Hearing Chu Ning's words, a hint of gloominess and disappointment flashed in Xi Menxia's eyes.
She then took the jade slip from Chu Ning's hand, bowed, and said, "It was Junior's fault for being too forward. Thank you for taking care of me all these years, Senior."
When Xi Menxia looked up again, Chu Ning's figure was nowhere to be seen.
Soon after, Chu Ning appeared in the inner sea, flying towards the nameless small island.
"Young Master, that Foundation Establishment female cultivator is quite pretty, and she's even willing to be your concubine. Why didn't you accept her?"
At that moment, Bailling had transformed into a human shape and was sitting on a golden thunder eagle, smiling as she asked Chu Ning.
After a moment, he slowly spoke, "Xi Menxia actually has decent talent in cultivation. If there's a chance for me to leave Beihan and return to Jiuhua Zong in the future, I might consider bringing her to the sect to cultivate. As for the matter of her being my concubine, let's forget about it."
The Beihan region was actually not a bad place to cultivate. Chu Ning had obtained quite a lot of cultivation resources during his time there.
However, the places where he had felt most comfortable since embarking on the path of cultivation were Qianhu Qiandao and Jiuhua Zong.
Among them, Jiuhua Zong held a special place in his heart.
Qianhu Qiandao offered a sense of freedom and the fond memories of his time with Cen Zikin, but it lacked sufficient spiritual energy and resources.
On the other hand, Jiuhua Zong provided the unity of a sect striving for revival and the convenience of abundant resources within a major sect.
In Chu Ning's opinion, Jiuhua Zong was the preferred choice.
So, if given the opportunity, Chu Ning would naturally want to return to Jiuhua Zong to cultivate.
Of course, for now, it could only remain a thought.
Having stayed in the Beihan region for nearly thirty years, Chu Ning had naturally tried to find ways to leave.
However, aside from flying away through the Endless Sea, he had not discovered any other means of escaping this frozen land.
But to fly towards the Endless Sea, one would first have to pass through the boundless outer sea or the depths of the Xuefeng Mountain Range.
Both of these places were inhabited by tenth-stage demon beasts, and the current Chu Ning had no intention of taking such a risk.
Upon returning to his island cave abode, Chu Ning did not rush to set up the cave's formation.
Instead, he went directly to the area where he had previously set up the illusion formation and took out a white flower from his storage bag.
This flower had no leaves, and only one complete petal that curled into a circle.
It was as pure as snow, as if it were condensed from the most pristine spiritual energy.
Chu Ning gently touched it, and the petal rippled like water waves.
As soon as he took out this flower, Chu Ning felt the air around him become fresh and vibrant, and his entire being felt incredibly clear and spirited.
"Leafless Flower!" This was the name Chu Ning had given to this flower, one of the spirit plants he had brought out from the Golden Spirit Species spirit domain.
Sensing the wood essence energy emanating from it, he had focused on cultivating it along with another plant, the Golden Scale Vine Wood.
After nearly thirty years, it had finally bloomed again.
When Chu Ning had transplanted it, he had casually plucked one of the flowers.
At this moment, Chu Ning closed his eyes and began to cultivate the Refine Divinity Art, directing his spiritual sense towards the Leafless Flower.
In just a few moments, he felt a pure stream of wood essence energy being absorbed by him.
Immediately, he began to refine it and condense it within his sea of consciousness, strengthening his spiritual sense.
This continued for nearly two hours.
"Boom!"
Suddenly, Chu Ning felt as if a silent wave had rippled through his sea of consciousness.
The next moment, his entire mind felt incredibly clear and lucid.
His spiritual sense also began to extend outwards, expanding continuously.
"Perfection of the fourth layer of the Refine Divinity Art!"
This sensation gave Chu Ning a clear understanding of his cultivation progress.
It also filled him with anticipation.
After all, before this, his spiritual sense had already exceeded 5,600 zhang, which was equivalent to 37.5 li.
According to the records left by Shen Meng, the old master of dreams, the cultivation of the fourth layer of the Refine Divinity Art, when perfected, could increase spiritual sense by eight times.
Chu Ning's spiritual sense continued to expand outwards, instantly reaching a distance of 100 li.
At this moment, Chu Ning could feel the intensity of his spiritual sense perception weakening, but it showed no signs of stopping.
220 li, 240 li... 300 li!
When his spiritual sense reached 300 li, it finally stopped.
Chu Ning's mouth hung slightly agape, his face filled with shock.
Shen Meng's records about the Refine Divinity Art were not at all exaggerated.
His spiritual sense had indeed increased by a full eight times!
"300 li! Although I felt the strength of my spiritual sense weakening after surpassing 100 li, to be able to cover a distance of 300 li, even an ordinary Nascent Soul cultivator would find it difficult to achieve such a distance!" Chu Ning was astonished.
As he rejoiced in his heart, he was also filled with curiosity.
Why did the cultivation of the Refine Divinity Art have such an incredible effect on the augmentation of spiritual sense?
And this Refine Divinity Art was just a variation of a secret technique from a sect in Beichuan Country, according to Shen Meng.
If this was the case, then did that secret technique have an even more astonishing effect on the augmentation of spiritual sense?
A thoughtful expression appeared on his face.
"At a distance of 100 li, the intensity of my spiritual sense is completely different from 300 li; it's a whole level stronger and no less effective than projecting it for ten or twenty li.
It seems that the augmentation of my spiritual sense only affects the distance and not the strength."
With that thought, a spark of curiosity ignited within Chu Ning.
"Could this be why the old master of dreams, Shen Meng, referred to the Refine Divinity Art as an introductory art? If I were to cultivate that complete secret technique, would it also increase the strength of my spiritual sense by such a magnitude?
Or, if I continue to absorb wood essence energy and strengthen my spiritual sense even further, or even achieve a breakthrough...will that also enhance the strength of my spiritual sense, similar to how it improves with the continuous cultivation of the Divine Separation Art?"
At this moment, numerous speculations filled Chu Ning's mind, and he knew that he would need to test them out to find the answers.
Having experienced the power of his augmented spiritual sense, Chu Ning slowly opened his eyes and began to examine his cultivation progress in his mind.
Now that he had perfected the fourth layer of the Refine Divinity Art, it should also refresh his divine ability.
【Five Elements Chaos Technique (Heavenly Mid-Rank), Second Layer (43,028/100,000)】
【Nine Transformations Body Refinement Art, Second Volume, Second Layer (33,445/90,000)】
【Refine Divinity Art, Fourth Layer (64,000/64,000)】
【Refine Divinity Art Fourth Layer Perfection, Divine Ability Refresh, Reward Divine Ability "Severing Divinity Art"】
Upon seeing the name of this divine ability, a gleam appeared in Chu Ning's eyes.
Having cultivated the Refine Divinity Art thus far, he had refreshed four divine abilities: the Suppressing Divinity Art, the Divine Separation Art, the Illusory Divinity Art, and now, the Severing Divinity Art.
Just from its name, Chu Ning could tell that it was likely a spiritual sense-based offensive ability.
After reading through the introduction of the Severing Divinity Art, his guess proved to be correct.
Severing Divinity Art: Allows one to initially reach the stage of materializing spiritual sense into a tangible blade to slash at the opponent.
If the opponent mistakes this for a spell attack and uses conventional defenses to block, it can deal a devastating blow.
Of course, the Severing Divinity Art can also be used for direct intangible attacks.
However, doing so will cause the fluctuations of spiritual sense to be detected by the opponent as it approaches.
Similar to the Illusory Divinity Art, the power of the Severing Divinity Art is also related to distance.
After understanding the ability, Chu Ning smiled to himself.
"In simple terms, if the difference in spiritual sense is too great, a direct intangible attack may not even be perceived by the opponent.
Even if they sense it, facing such an intense spiritual sense attack, they won't have the ability to defend against it.
On the other hand, if our spiritual senses are similar, I can directly materialize my spiritual sense into a blade and launch an attack, misleading them."
Chu Ning's eyes shone with anticipation.
With his current spiritual sense strength, to have a similar level would most likely mean facing a Nascent Soul cultivator or higher.
As for ordinary Golden Core cultivators, they would be absolutely crushed.
As for encountering spiritual sense attacks, he had even less to worry about.
With his current spiritual sense strength, coupled with the Suppressing Divinity Art, even if a Nascent Soul cultivator launched a spiritual sense attack, it would fail and might even backfire, injuring the opponent.
All this time, Chu Ning had been relatively cautious when it came to spiritual sense attacks.
Even when he did use them, it was often with the aid of the Cycle of Reincarnation Plate.
But now, he felt a lessened sense of restraint.
As these thoughts raced through his mind, Chu Ning released his spiritual sense once more, covering the entire island.
Then, he focused on a second-stage demon beast, one of the higher-level beasts on this island due to the hidden spirit vein that didn't outwardly emit spiritual energy.
Severing Divinity Art!
Chu Ning's spiritual sense enveloped the beast, and he immediately unleashed the ability.
The demon beast stiffened, and in the next moment, it collapsed to the ground.
"Killing without a trace!"
At this moment, Chu Ning truly understood the meaning of killing with absolute secrecy.
From a distance of nearly ten li, with a mere thought, he had slain a second-stage demon beast!
"What a powerful ability!"
Subsequently, Chu Ning continued to test the ability by varying his distance from demon beasts within the inner sea.
Eventually, he confirmed that within a distance of one li, the Severing Divinity Art was completely unaffected by any weakening.
And within a range of ten li, the attack's lethality was top-notch.
While this range couldn't compare to the extent of his spiritual sense coverage, it was still undeniably formidable!
(End of Chapter)
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