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Chapter 359: Tier 3 Illusion Technique, Mirror Flower and Water Moon
Chapter 359: Tier 3 Illusion Technique, Mirror Flower and Water Moon
As Gu Caiyi's injuries healed, Luo Chen suddenly found himself with a lot of free time.
The refinement of Jade Dew Pills and Blood Burning Pills was not a significant challenge for him, now that he had reached the pinnacle of his alchemy skills.
So, Luo Chen decided to dedicate his extra time to other matters.
One was to enhance his own Battle Pavilion techniques!
It wasn't just about grinding to improve his spell proficiency.
He went to the library in the Transmission Pavilion of the Luo Tian Association and borrowed the family's Artifact Mastery Technique manuals.
Day after day, he studied them, attempting to master this technique.
The other focus was his research on the Divine Heart Mirror.
Although this treasure was damaged, it still retained some of its power.
With the Leankelo Black Chess in hand, Luo Chen's exploration of this treasure became relatively safer.
But only relatively! Every now and then, Luo Chen would find himself trapped in the illusions of the treasure.
Sometimes for just a moment, other times for two or three days.
As a result, every time he woke up, Luo Chen would be in a daze, looking bewildered.
This situation genuinely frightened Gu Caiyi and Bai Meiling.
"Are you really okay?"
During lunch one day, Gu Caiyi asked with concern.
Luo Chen froze for a moment, then waved his hand.
"Don't worry, I've found a shortcut to control this treasure."
"A shortcut?" Gu Caiyi was puzzled. "Is there even a shortcut to controlling a treasure?"
Luo Chen nodded and casually said, "The Divine Heart Mirror is the Ghost God Valley's sect treasure, a culmination of Formation Spell and Illusion Technique. It guides cultivators' divine souls into it, allowing them to perform logical deductions and simulations."
"To control this treasure, one must either possess master-level formation skills or learn the corresponding Compatible Illusion Technique."
"The core illusion technique within this treasure is a Tier 3 Illusion Technique called Mirror Flower and Water Moon."
Gu Caiyi became interested and asked, "Do you know Mirror Flower and Water Moon?"
"I don't know it, but I have the original text of this technique and understand how to cultivate it."
As Gu Caiyi was surprised, Bai Meiling, sitting beside her, giggled and said, "Sister Caiyi, I also have the cultivation method for Mirror Flower and Water Moon!"
Luo Chen smiled but didn't explain further.
He did indeed possess the cultivation method for this advanced illusion technique.
It originated from the Ghost Mystery Records!
Evil ghosts and spirits, whether fierce or cunning, can bewitch and confuse people's minds without them realizing it.
As a Tier 3 ghost cultivation core technique, the Ghost Mystery Records naturally include bewitching and alluring spells.
One of them is Mirror Flower and Water Moon!
However, as a Tier 3 spell, its cultivation difficulty is naturally very high.
Foundation Establishment Cultivators who wish to learn it must first master three Tier 2 spells.
"It's similar to Mountain Collapse, as they are fusion spells, and their power is naturally greater!"
To cultivate Mirror Flower and Water Moon, one must first learn the Tier 2 Water System spell Water Mirror Technique, the Tier 2 Wood System spell Flower Fairy Technique, and a divine soul secret technique called Soul Confusion Technique.
By combining these three, one can calmly release Mirror Flower and Water Moon, captivating people within its illusion.
Of course!
Luo Chen's goal was not to learn a powerful illusion technique.
He merely wanted to master the Divine Heart Mirror through this spell.
Therefore, he didn't need to delve too deeply; a basic understanding would suffice.
The cultivation of these three foundational spells wasn't very difficult.
The Water Mirror Technique is a spell that most Foundation Establishment Cultivators learn to some extent.
After Foundation Establishment, cultivators can project their spirit sense.
However, what the spirit sense can perceive is more of a feeling, and the specific details are quite blurry.
Hence, the Water Mirror Technique displays the actual situation as a visual image, allowing direct observation.
Luo Chen had seen many Foundation Establishment or Golden Core Cultivators use this technique to remotely view the scenery within their spirit sense range.
The reason he didn't cultivate it after Foundation Establishment was that his spirit eyes could see extremely far, making it unnecessary.
Cultivating it now wasn't difficult.
After all, this spell is straightforward, and it's only considered Tier 2 because it requires the prerequisite of projecting one's spirit sense.
As for the Flower Fairy Technique, being a Wood System spell, it wasn't challenging for him either.
The last one, the Soul Confusion Technique, was somewhat peculiar, as it involved an application of the divine soul.
But for Luo Chen, it wasn't difficult!
The reason was that this technique had similarities to the Intimidation Technique he had already mastered.
However, the Intimidation Technique was more aggressive, forcefully intimidating enemies.
The Soul Confusion Technique, on the other hand, was gentler, focusing on bewitching and guiding.
The core of the Divine Heart Mirror was its Formation Spell and Illusion Technique.
By maximizing the power of formations, the illusion's might is unleashed, guiding cultivators to make logical deductions and simulations within the illusion.
Mirror Flower and Water Moon is the core within the core.
Although Luo Chen didn't know formation spells, he could take a shortcut to controlling this treasure by mastering the core illusion technique.
Once mastered, this damaged treasure wouldn't be limited to personal use; he could also use it on others.
...
Learning this Tier 3 illusion technique didn't take Luo Chen much time.
After gaining a basic understanding of the three prerequisite spells, he could slowly combine them to cast this illusion technique.
It wasn't suitable for combat, but he had enough time to use it on his allies.
"My talent for spells is indeed terrifying. Now, even Tier 2 spells are easy for me to learn, and Tier 3 spells, as long as I have the proper cultivation method, don't seem to be a challenge."
In the quiet room.
Luo Chen's hands moved with incredible agility, casting one spirit formula after another, as spiritual energy surged within him, forming intricate and mysterious paths.
In front of him floated the copper mirror.
After about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the technique was complete!
A yellow glow emanated from the bronze mirror, and it gently descended upon Luo Chen.
At that moment, a black light emerged from Luo Chen's body, enveloping him entirely.
The next instant, Luo Chen's figure appeared within the bronze mirror.
"The Mirror Flower Water Moon technique is complete. With this treasure in my grasp, I can now help Gu Caiyi establish her Foundation." Luo Chen smiled slightly.
Half a year later, under his guidance, Gu Caiyi successfully established her Foundation.
Meanwhile, on the Thunder Accumulation Nine Mountains battlefield, the situation became increasingly critical. Major sects continued to dispatch their core disciples to join the battle.
Even the Peach Flower Ancestor from the Hundred Flowers Palace made an appearance after several years.
With the seven major sects of Jade Cauldron fully engaged in the war, it meant that the entire Jade Cauldron Region would be engulfed in this conflict. From top to bottom, no one could remain uninvolved.
"Reporting to the President, our Luo Tian Association's stronghold has suffered a severe blow and urgently needs reinforcement!"
"What about the Ice Fortress?"
"They are struggling to defend themselves and are unable to provide assistance."
"Is that so?" Luo Chen, seated high up in the Luo Tian Hall, narrowed his eyes slightly, "In that case, I'll personally make a trip to the Thunder Accumulation Nine Mountains!"
With those words, he leaped into the air.
Several years had passed, and he had already reached the seventh level of Foundation Establishment, becoming a true late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator! Powerful spiritual energy fluctuations followed him as he flew, sweeping along the way.
As he flew through the air, Luo Chen contemplated how to lead the Luo Tian Association out of this quagmire of war.
Just as he was deep in thought, his brows suddenly furrowed.
The next moment, a smile appeared on his face.
"I almost walked the path of cultivation myself!"
With a smile, he casually swung his sword.
The sword light was crimson, but within it, a deep, dark black color emerged, and a faint shadow of a chess piece slowly materialized.
As the sword fell, the chess piece also landed.
The space in front of him shattered like layers of glass.
An enigmatic wave rippled like water, slowly spreading out.
Luo Chen's figure gradually dissipated.
In the quiet room, Luo Chen's body trembled, and he slowly opened his eyes.
He reached out and the Ghost and Deity Mind Mirror fell into his hand.
Luo Chen's expression was dazed.
"No matter how many times I experience this incomplete treasure, it always leaves me in awe!"
"I was the one who actively used the Mirror Flower Water Moon technique to guide the Mind Mirror, but I didn't expect to bring myself into it as well."
"I almost had to simulate another few decades or even a century."
Luo Chen shook his head, caressing the treasure, his face showing a hint of reluctance to part with it.
Through these simulations, the passage of time seemed like a fleeting moment.
After several trials, he had gained significant benefits.
His divine soul's foundation was almost more robust than it had been after years of consistently taking the supreme-grade Soul Penetrating Pills.
Currently, at the sixth level of Foundation Establishment, his divine soul's foundation was even stronger than that of most eighth-level Foundation Establishment cultivators.
He seemed to be just a step away from reaching the level of Tao Wan, a ninth-level Foundation Establishment cultivator.
Each time he forcefully passed through the Ghost and Deity Mind, there would naturally be a reward!
The growth of the divine soul was a blessing!
But soon, Luo Chen flipped his hand and put away the bronze mirror.
"Although this treasure is excellent, it's clear that it can't be used frequently."
"If I continue like this, I'll inevitably become trapped within it, losing my sanity and scattering my soul."
Luo Chen took a deep breath, severing that trace of greed.
Recently, he had been acting absent-mindedly, even failing at alchemy several times.
This was extremely rare in his cultivation journey.
Especially failing at alchemy! After obtaining the system's guarantee, his success rate should have been well-controlled, and there shouldn't have been any unexpected failures.
The culprit was his repeated indulgence in the Ghost and Deity Mind Mirror.
"It's not just me; my disciples can also only use the Mind Mirror once or twice at most. They can't withstand this treasure."
Luo Chen made up his mind to use this treasure with caution.
After leaving the quiet room, Luo Chen greeted Xiao Ling and departed from Tianlan Peak.
He headed straight for the Debate Platform.
As he entered the Jade Cauldron Sword Pavilion, Luo Chen's footsteps paused.
Seeing the Sword Sect disciples still working as usual, his brows furrowed unconsciously.
In this war that had almost engulfed the entire Jade Cauldron Region, the Sword Sect was one of the main participants. However, apart from their actions on the battlefield, they seemed unaffected outside of it.
Did they not care about winning or losing?
No one answered his question.
Instead, a Sword Sect disciple in the Qi Condensation Stage enthusiastically approached him.
"Senior Dan Chenzi, Elder Chu has been waiting for a long time."
Luo Chen nodded and casually rewarded the disciple with a few spirit stones before heading straight to the training ground.
Indeed!
He had arranged for a sparring partner! It was Chu Kui, and each sparring session cost ten thousand spirit stones.
The price was high, and he hoped it would be worth it.
When he met Chu Kui, the latter was drinking wine and eating immortal beans.
"Here you are!"
"Sorry for the trouble."
Chu Kui waved his hand generously, "What trouble? You've paid, big brother. Moreover, after advancing to the ninth level of Foundation Establishment, I also want to familiarize myself with new combat methods. Your business is like a sleepy person finding a pillow."
Luo Chen smiled slightly, "Does that mean I'm your sparring partner as well? In that case, this price..."
Chu Kui was taken aback.
"Haha!"
Luo Chen burst into laughter and stepped into the spacious training ground.
"Let's begin. We shouldn't waste any more time. Elder Chu, please guide me!"
Chu Kui looked at the well-prepared Luo Chen, and his eyes lit up.
"Good, I also want to see the skills of the renowned Fire Spirit Lord of the Qin Hua Riverbank!"
(End of Chapter)
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