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Chapter 347: Weak Third Tier Spirit Ground, Eight Times Cultivation Speed!
Chapter 347: Weak Third Tier Spirit Ground, Eight Times Cultivation Speed!
"Fellow Daoist, take care!"
"Master Dan Chenzi, please come to Azure Mountain when you're free. Although we don't have immortal tea, we can offer you a cup of fine wine."
"Of course, I'd also like to see how the outer sect of a grand sect operates."
Outside Ink Lotus Garden.
Two Daoists bid farewell with a bow.
Luo Chen smiled as he watched the distant Foundation Establishment Cultivator, who surprisingly possessed the formidable cultivation of the late Foundation Establishment stage.
This person was none other than Helian Cheng, the Elder of Azure Mountain's lower court.
The lower court of Azure Mountain was the outer sect of Qingdan Valley.
His visit here was naturally not without reason.
Upon returning to Ink Lotus Garden, Luo Chen sat in the pavilion and took out the items brought by Helian Cheng.
A flying sword of treasure-grade.
Its name was Autumn Water!
Although it was of low grade, after Luo Chen infused it with spirit energy, the blue glow indicated that the Autumn Water Sword was extraordinary.
Attached to it was a third-tier spell - Tempest Surge.
By infusing a large amount of spirit energy and using the corresponding spirit art, one could unleash layer upon layer of attacks.
This was a true treasure! Unlike Luo Chen's Xuanhuo Sword, which had no attached spells.
It was also because Huo Hu was stingy, wanting to maintain a good image at the Huo family auction while being reluctant to offer anything valuable.
Coincidentally, Wang Haichao ended up paying for Huo Hu's purchase.
Luo Chen casually swung the Autumn Water Sword a few times, revealing a satisfied expression.
This was the acquisition information he had left on the jade wall at Gaoyang Tower in the marketplace.
He had traded it for the nine-ringed staff of Weituo.
A barter trade.
There was a slight difference in value, as the nine-ringed staff wasn't that expensive.
But Helian Cheng had directly covered the difference.
Why?
Simply put, to make a friend!
The prestigious identity of a powerful alchemist gradually exert influence.
The proactive recruitment of the Golden Core Elder, the flattering of fellow-stage cultivators, and the intricacies of these interactions were only clear to Luo Chen himself.
"Huiwang has always lacked a treasure-grade sword."
"This Autumn Water Sword has a serene and elegant appearance, and its power is quite remarkable. It's very suitable for her."
"Consider it a gift for your journey!"
Luo Chen smiled slightly and put the flying sword into his storage bag.
Just as he was about to return to the house to read, Tao Yisheng rushed in with a joyful expression.
"Yisheng, what good news do you have that makes you so happy?"
From a distance, Tao Yisheng shouted,
"Brother Luo, tomorrow our sect will hold the Dao Seed Ceremony for my sister. I came to inform you specifically. You must attend the ceremony!"
Luo Chen was taken aback.
So soon?
...
It was indeed fast.
Because the last Dao Seed Ceremony wasn't long ago.
The corresponding procedures were still fresh in the minds of Qingdan Valley's cultivators.
The necessary items were also readily available.
Moreover, with the support of Elder Baishu Shangren Tao Wan behind the scenes, the ceremony naturally proceeded swiftly.
Once the ceremony was over, as long as Tao Wan didn't make any major mistakes, she could cultivate peacefully until the Golden Core stage.
In the future, she might even become the leader of a sect, just like Qingyunzi and the Palace Master of Hundred Flowers Palace! Luo Chen wondered when he would reach such a level.
As he indulged in his thoughts, various rules and regulations flowed like water.
Over a thousand Foundation Establishment Cultivators stood in silence, their eyes filled with envy, admiration, and disdain as they looked at the woman kneeling respectfully before the ancestral tablet.
When the final ancestral worship was completed, a faint voice echoed from above.
"The soul enters the lamp, and the Dao Seed is chosen... From this day forward, Tao Wan is the contemporary Dao Child of Qingdan Valley. Inheriting the Great Dao, carrying on the legacy, and leading Qingdan Valley to prosperity!"
Under the gaze of thousands.
Tao Wan slowly stood up before the ancestral tablet.
She wore a purple mantle with a black hat, her long black hair tied neatly at the back.
Adorned in an azure silk robe with golden embroidery, the intricate patterns exuded elegance and simplicity.
Her feet were adorned with cloud-weaving white boots, as if sprouting clouds.
Qingyunzi slowly retreated, allowing her to step forward.
She looked down upon the people outside the hall.
There were those who had competed with her, such as Danya Zi, Du Changfeng, and Shangguan Yan, among others.
There were also those who had supported her from the beginning, like Fu Li, Qi Lingyun, Tan Xiao, and other fellow disciples.
Additionally, there were numerous familiar and unfamiliar junior disciples.
All their changing expressions were captured by her gaze.
This was her future team!
How she would completely control this team depended on her methods.
But at the very least, she now had a legitimate claim to leadership.
Further away, a group of Tao family cultivators were also enthusiastically attending the ceremony.
Among them, Luo Chen's figure stood out prominently.
They had all come!
Tao Wan's lips curved slightly, and her rosy face held a hint of a smile.
She slowly raised her hand.
The previously silent mountain instantly echoed with thunderous cheers.
"Junior Disciple greets the Dao Child!"
"Junior Disciple greets the Dao Child!"
In the crowd, Luo Chen bowed from a distance, his voice carrying the same sentiment.
Luo Chen, having met with Taoist Master Tao.
...
Deep within the white clouds, a small path of blue stones.
Two figures walked slowly, and wherever they passed, the mountain breeze gently brushed by, causing the clouds to part on their own.
Luo Chen's face carried a hint of confusion.
It had been three whole days since Tao Wan inherited the Dao Seed position of the Green Pill Lineage.
During these three days, regarding the Superior Dragon Ascension Pill, she had avoided the topic and only asked him to wait.
This wait lasted for three days.
It wasn't until today that Tao Wan invited him up to Qingyun Mountain.
"Fellow Daoist, what do you think of this mountain?"
"The mountain is majestic and the scenery is beautiful. It's filled with abundant spiritual energy, truly a sacred land for cultivators!"
Luo Chen replied, without any flattery, simply stating the truth.
Qingyun Peak was indeed a rare and excellent place for cultivation.
It contained a third-tier spiritual vein, and after years of development by Qingdan Valley, the cultivation environment was even better than that of Tianlan Peak, which also had a third-tier spiritual vein.
Tao Wan smiled, "Qingyun Peak can be considered a flourishing cultivation ground, but it's not a sacred land. In the vast Eastern Wilderness cultivation world, only the Abyss Sect, which has produced a Pill Saint, can be considered a sacred land. The rest of the sects are just ordinary."
Luo Chen's eyebrows rose slightly.
"How so?"
Subsequently, as Tao Wan explained, Luo Chen came to understand why she said so.
Cultivators had different cultivation levels, demonic beasts had different ranks, and even pills and magical tools had different grades.
Naturally, in the strict world of sects, there were corresponding standards.
For example, the term 'sect' itself.
Ordinary loose cultivator groups without Foundation Establishment cultivators were considered unworthy.
If there were one or two Foundation Establishment cultivators, they could be considered third-rate, such as the Broken Mountain Gang and the Great River Gang.
If there were a large number of Foundation Establishment cultivators, they could be considered second-rate, like the Danxia Luo Tian Association.
Of course, even with a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, they would only be the best among the second-rate.
To gain the attention of a major sect, one must have Golden Core cultivators or regularly invite Golden Core cultivators to stay as honored guests.
Only then could they barely be considered first-rate.
Above these three levels were the so-called major sects.
Every major sect with Golden Core cultivators must have at least three Golden Core Elders!
And once there are Primordial Spirit cultivators, the major sect can be promoted to an upper sect!
Above the upper sect is the sacred land that Tao Wan mentioned.
Sacred lands are places where countless immortals pay homage, and all realms look up to them. Their words are law, and none dare to defy them!
With such great prestige, they naturally have their foundation.
It's simple; within the sacred lands of cultivation, there must be powerful Nascent Soul cultivators!
Perhaps some might find it too worldly to have such a hierarchy among cultivation sects.
It might seem out of place for immortal cultivators who float in the clouds and drink the morning dew.
But in reality, beneath this worldly hierarchy, there are corresponding rights and obligations.
Only major sects can establish their own sects, pass down their Dao traditions, and be free from the control of others!
Only upper sects can dominate a realm, collect all the essence of the realm, and provide for Primordial Spirit cultivators!
Only sacred lands can determine the fate of the human race, launch wars at any time, expand territories for human cultivators, and secure more cultivation resources!
Below these three levels, even if a sect is considered worthy, it remains under the control of others, relying on their favor.
Back then, on Danxia Peak, when Luo Chen held the Foundation Establishment Ceremony for Sima Huiwang, Dantu Jin casually mentioned that some of the rituals had exceeded the boundaries.
At that time, Luo Chen didn't think much of it.
Now, it seems that there were indeed some aspects that went beyond the rules.
Those rituals shouldn't be used casually.
Otherwise, it would be overstepping boundaries.
If a major sect were to investigate, they could make a big deal out of it and cause great embarrassment for the Luo Tian Association.
"Although Qingdan Valley is strong, it's just a speck in the vast Eastern Wilderness. Even in this small Jade Cauldron Domain, there are two towering mountains above it."
"Although I was fortunate to achieve the Dao, in the vast cultivation world, it's not much to speak of."
Tao Wan sighed, a hint of emotion in her eyes.
Luo Chen had wanted to say, "Fellow Daoist, you underestimate yourself."
But when the words reached his lips, he couldn't say them.
Three days ago, he was still fantasizing about when he could reach Tao Wan's level.
Now, it seems that his vision was indeed narrow.
Above the Golden Core, there are Primordial Spirit cultivators.
After major and upper sects, there are sacred lands ruling over the Eastern Wilderness.
"I've digressed."
Tao Wan suddenly smiled and stopped walking.
She stepped forward and waved her wide sleeve.
"We've arrived. Welcome, Fellow Daoist Luo Chen, to my cave abode!"
Luo Chen was surprised and looked ahead.
The rolling clouds parted, revealing a magnificent golden and jade palace.
At Tao Wan's invitation, Luo Chen stepped into the palace.
The moment he entered, his face changed.
"This concentration of spiritual energy..."
"It's quite good, isn't it?" Tao Wan smiled slightly, as if showing off, but also introducing the place to her guest, "As a Golden Core Lineage Daoist Master of Qingdan Valley, the sect has arranged the best cultivation environment for my abode."
"Although limited by my cultivation level, I can't directly benefit from a third-tier spirit ground. But with the arrangements of the sect's Golden Core predecessors, the spiritual energy here is maintained at the concentration of a weak third-tier spirit ground, barely sufficient for our cultivation."
"If a Foundation Establishment cultivator cultivates here for a long time, their speed will be seven to eight times faster than in an ordinary superior-grade cave abode!"
Seven to eight times faster! Luo Chen was shocked.
Even with his cultivation of Qi, at this moment, a look of longing appeared in his eyes.
Tao Wan closely observed the changes in his expression.
At this moment, the corners of her mouth lifted slightly.
"Fellow Daoist, you were invited to Qingdan Valley to assist me, and for half a year, you haven't even stepped out of the door to properly appreciate the beauty of my Sect. If this gets out, others will think that I, as a Qingdan Disciple, don't understand the etiquette of hospitality."
"Why not stay here for a while, and consider it as my way of repaying your hospitality!"
Luo Chen swallowed his saliva and croaked, "That... that's not a good idea..."
"What's not good about it?" Tao Wan pointed to the spacious main hall and the two side halls, saying, "If it weren't for your all-out assistance, this place wouldn't belong to me. As for Master's abilities, it's not something I can..."
Speaking of Dan Yangzi.
Tao Wan became interested.
"Speaking of which, after I became a Disciple, I learned some news."
"In these past few decades, Master has made quite a few mistakes."
Luo Chen was curious, "What mistakes could he have made?"
Tao Wan pursed her red lips and nodded, "That's true. There are some things I can't talk about, but one of the main reasons that made the Five Peaks Elder make the decision to strip him of his Dao Seed position was that he leaked our Sect's core secret technique to his younger brother. Moreover, because his younger brother was killed, that core secret technique was also exposed to the outside world."
"Although it was only a partial leak, this is definitely not something a Disciple should do."
Luo Chen's curiosity was fully piqued.
What kind of secret technique could be the deciding factor in Dan Yangzi's downfall?
"It's not appropriate to go into specifics, but it's a foundational cultivation method related to a Core Formation secret technique that only Disciples can use. After I settle the matters within the Sect, I'll also go out and try to retrieve that cultivation method." Tao Wan said.
A foundational cultivation method related to a Core Formation secret technique that only Disciples can use?
Luo Chen shook his head, "I guess it won't be easy to retrieve it! Cultivation methods, once learned and used by others, how can they be taken back?"
Tao Wan waved her hand.
"It's not that difficult. If it falls into the hands of a major Sect, we can negotiate for its return or seek compensation. After all, it's just a foundational cultivation method."
"If it's in the hands of a Loose Cultivator, it's even simpler—just kill them."
She spoke casually.
But within that casualness, there was a disregard for the lives of Loose Cultivators.
Only now, Luo Chen wasn't considered a typical Loose Cultivator.
Although he hadn't joined any Sect, he was at least an affiliate of Ice Castle and a guest of the Heartless Immortal.
Otherwise, Luo Chen might have shivered.
Perhaps this was the normal way of doing things for a high-ranking Sect disciple!
Luo Chen thought to himself.
With this interruption, the previous invitation to stay as a guest didn't seem so abrupt anymore.
"Have you made your decision, Fellow Daoist?"
Luo Chen smiled in agreement.
"Since you've invited me so warmly, how can I refuse? Moreover, I truly admire this cultivation environment."
"In that case, I'll leave it to you."
Tao Wan also showed a genuine smile.
She knew that Luo Chen wouldn't accept small favors.
But when it came to cultivation, there were things he couldn't refuse.
Like this weak third-tier cultivation ground!
Moreover, she had also completed the task assigned by her Sect's elders, temporarily keeping Luo Chen here.
...
In the Disciple's Hall.
Luo Chen occupied one of the side halls.
Pacing within it, he was filled with joy.
This cultivation environment, brimming with abundant spiritual energy, was something he, a Loose Cultivator, had always dreamed of!
Just by breathing, he could feel his Qi Sea churning, and he couldn't help but want to sit down and focus on cultivating.
"After receiving such a great favor from Tao Wan, I might as well embrace the title of her personal cultivator."
Luo Chen muttered.
But he didn't feel much pressure.
The Tao family was on the rise.
Once Tao Wan formed her Golden Core, it wouldn't be impossible to recreate the prosperity of the Southern Mountain Elder's era.
With such a premise, his mere Foundation Establishment cultivator status wouldn't require much effort.
Tao Wan's gesture of goodwill was not only to win him over but also likely had other reasons.
Like repaying him for his all-out assistance in the second round, despite the resentment of the Qingdan disciples.
Or perhaps it was because of his relationship with the Heartless Immortal.
By befriending him, it was a way of reciprocating.
During the Sword Dueling Platform, the Ice Soul Bone Marrow technique Tao Wan used at the last moment wasn't some common treasure.
It was a third-tier treasure that only a Golden Core Elder of Ice Castle could possess!
Without the Heartless Immortal's blessing, even a Grand Disciple of a major Sect would struggle to find half of it.
"Now that the opportunity has presented itself, I'll take it."
"But I can't be complacent; I must fully absorb all the benefits."
Taking a deep breath.
Luo Chen didn't delay and immediately entered the side hall, which was specifically arranged for cultivation.
He lit a stick of Divine Incense.
Then, Luo Chen sat cross-legged.
The Eternal Youth Scripture, a cultivation method of a Grand Master, flowed smoothly within him.
The stray spiritual energy from the heavens and earth surged into his body like a tide.
Finally, with each cycle of the cultivation method, it was refined into spiritual energy and entered his vast Qi Sea.
(End of Chapter)
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