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Chapter 472: Mastery of All Arts, Flame Alliance Legacy, Abundant Gains, and a New Deadly Move!
Chapter 472: Mastery of All Arts, Flame Alliance Legacy, Abundant Gains, and a New Deadly Move!
Cultivators seek the path of longevity, cultivating the realm of immortality.
Thus, after each significant breakthrough in cultivation, there is a qualitative transformation.
From Qi Condensation to Foundation Establishment, the Dantian transforms into a sea, and with the I Ching Bone Marrow Washing, a supreme foundation is built to bear the weight of the Great Dao. This leads to Spirit Perception Projection and Spirit Energy Condensation.
From Foundation Establishment to Golden Core, the moon rises in the sea, symbolizing the culmination of a lifetime's cultivation into the Golden Core. From then on, cultivation focuses on refining the Golden Core as the primary task. At this stage, the Golden Core begins to be imbued with the power of the Divine Soul, and its energy is no longer solely manipulated by spell secrets but can be controlled by the Divine Soul. Thus, with Divine Perception Projection, one can reflect the heavens and earth, derive spells from spirit energy, and achieve infinite power.
Such a transformation naturally brings about various extraordinary benefits.
One of them is mastering even more powerful magical treasures.
For Luo Chen, being able to practice spells without restraint is another advantage.
Previously, with a lower cultivation base, a weaker Divine Soul, and limited spirit energy, he had to control the degree of his spell practice.
But now?
Advanced spells aside, he can practice those low-level spells without restraint.
Through Gu Caiyi, every month, a large number of fresh low-level beasts are delivered to his Cavern Mansion.
Although the Expansion War is still in its initial stage, beast hunting has already been carried out by cultivators.
Compared to the past, Gu Caiyi can now provide him with more live beasts.
After these beasts are delivered, Luo Chen utilizes them to the extreme! He uses Mind Confusion Technique to bewilder their already limited intelligence.
With the Grass Saber Golden Sword Technique, he cuts off their limbs.
Then, using the Limb Restoration Technique, he reconnects and repairs them.
After this process, the beasts, in their oblivious state, hardly feel any pain, as they are already bewitched.
Finally, Luo Chen uses the Primordial True Flame to incinerate them in their dazed state, stealing their scarce life force.
Never before has Luo Chen been able to practice spells so freely.
He need not worry about Divine Soul fatigue or spirit energy depletion.
First and second-level spells, requiring only a trace of spell power, can be easily performed with almost no cost to him.
Of course, Luo Chen's efficient use of resources has its reasons.
After all, even a complete first-tier beast, regardless of its low level, requires hundreds or thousands of low-grade spirit stones.
In other words, behind Luo Chen's efficient spell practice lies the consumption of the wealth earned by Luotian Sect for him.
In addition to the above spells, Luo Chen also purchased a large number of spirit plant seeds from the Immortal City.
Mostly, he acquired flower seeds.
The purpose, of course, is to practice the long-stalled second-level Wood Attribute Spell, Fairy Blossom.
These low-level spells barely enhance Luo Chen's current strength, amounting to nothing.
However, the combination of Fairy Blossom, Water Mirror Technique, and Mind Confusion Technique can unleash the third-level Illusion Spell, Illusory Moonflower!
Luo Chen had already achieved mastery in these three arts and intended to accelerate his cultivation of this fusion illusion spell.
Fusion spells often possess formidable power.
During his Foundation Establishment stage, he relied on the Mountain Collapse technique to dominate his peers.
This technique played a crucial role in the battles at Qinhuajiang, Jijiang Mountain, Fenxiang Valley, and Daxueshan.
For this reason, Luo Chen held high hopes for this fusion illusion spell, Illusory Moonflower.
If he could master it early, it would be an additional trump card during his Golden Core stage.
After all, this is a rare Divine Soul attack spell!
While cultivating, Luo Chen even considered integrating the 'Linjiang Immortal Song,' a sound-based skill he acquired from Xiaosanren, into this fusion spell.
However, his lack of musical talent made it challenging to begin.
Moreover, as Illusory Moonflower had not yet reached completion, he temporarily shelved this plan.
During this closed-door cultivation, Luo Chen not only practiced spells but also refined the Heavenly Moon Purple Golden Wheel daily using the Primordial True Fire.
With the treasure refinement secret technique, his refining speed increased, and he could now easily control the fire.
Finally!
He unlocked Qin Tairen's storage ring.
Poverty!
To break through the Golden Core stage, Luo Chen had been consuming various resources and renting a Cavern Mansion, leaving him with very few spirit stones.
This situation also affected Luotian Sect, causing them to spend more than they earned.
No wonder many Luotian Sect cultivators eagerly joined this Expansion War, all because of the Supreme Elder's influence.
After a trip to Green Pill Valley, Luo Chen gained a lot, but the cost left him with only fifty high-grade spirit stones.
High-grade spirit stones are crucial strategic resources, valuable even to Golden Core cultivators, so he couldn't afford to squander them.
Even if unused, he needed to stockpile them.
Thus, Luo Chen found himself in a dire financial situation.
The only solution was to unlock Qin Tairen's storage ring, which might alleviate his current predicament.
Time passed slowly as Luo Chen diligently secluded himself.
Outside, the situation was turbulent, and occasionally, frontline intelligence reached him.
However, he had already decided not to go to the frontline until the Immortal City in the Howling Moon Mountain Range was built, to avoid wasting time waiting there.
...
One month later.
First, the first-level medical skill, Limb Restoration Technique, reached Great Perfection.
A silent tribute to those beasts whose limbs were severed and repeatedly reattached.
Then, the Grass Saber Golden Sword Technique also reached perfection.
It had been so many years since Yuan Dongsheng casually taught him this spirit plant technique at his doorstep while cultivating his spirit field.
Who would have thought it would take this long to master?
Many higher-tier spells had already reached completion.
Two months later, good news kept coming.
Mind Confusion Technique and Fairy Blossom both achieved Great Perfection.
This was within Luo Chen's expectations, as he had a powerful Divine Soul and had learned the first-level Intimidation Technique, making the advanced Mind Confusion Technique effortless to master.
When Fairy Blossom also reached Great Perfection, Luo Chen found that Illusory Moonflower, which he hadn't practiced much, directly jumped from proficiency to perfection and was approaching the Master level!
This is the advantage of fusion spells; although cultivation is tedious, the difficulty of the spell itself progresses from easy to hard, gradually advancing.
With a solid foundation, progress will accelerate.
The only limitation to this type of spell is its cap.
But with the Proficiency Panel, the cap is not an issue. Eventually, he'll reach the pinnacle of this art.
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Suddenly, time became abundant.
Luo Chen stopped ordering low-level demon beasts.
Seven or eight per month was a waste of money, and the Luo Tian Sect couldn't afford it!
It's not that the sect couldn't earn that much, but with so many members, the cost of salaries was already a huge expense.
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The former was a third-level spell with countless applications.
Though it seemed to be a "one breath" technique, it was actually a spell that could be driven by any of the five elements, each with its unique benefits.
This made cultivation slow.
As for the latter...
"I'll be damned if I can't unlock this after all this time!"
...
Finally, the fifth month arrived.
Luo Chen stared at the black ring on his hand, emitting a faint red light, and sighed.
"No wonder he's a Flame Alliance Golden Core Elder. Even without specializing in array techniques, his understanding of basic restrictions is profound."
"After reaching the Golden Core stage, with a soul foundation not inferior to the mid-stage, it still took me nearly eleven years to barely unlock it."
"Dead Man's Money isn't easy to come by!"
After a moment of reflection, Luo Chen wasted no time in probing the ring with his Divine Perception.
What he saw took his breath away.
Spirit Stones!
Countless, piled like mountains, an uncountable number of spirit stones!
"I've struck it rich..."
Luo Chen muttered to himself.
...
"You're here!"
"Come in!"
Sima Hui Niang, Gu Caiyi, Duan Feng, and Min Longyu entered the cavern mansion, puzzled.
They didn't understand why Luo Chen had called all four of them at once.
This was rare.
Usually, if there was something important, he would only call one or two people.
But as soon as they entered the "narrow" cavern mansion, they were stunned.
The resources piled up like mountains, colorful and dazzling, were captivating.
The chaotic yet rich spiritual energy, the mingling scents, some fragrant, some foul.
Large boxes stacked in the corners.
"Husband, did you rob some sect's treasure vault?" Gu Caiyi blurted out.
Yes!
So many resources filled the once spacious cavern mansion, leaving barely any room to move.
Even Bai Meiling could only float in the air, unable to find a place to land.
Duan Feng's sharp eyes noticed the markings on the boxes.
"From the Flame Alliance?"
Luo Chen nodded slightly, "Yes, these are Qin Tai Ran's legacy!"
Everyone exchanged glances.
The Flame Alliance had suffered a great calamity, leaving only three Golden Core Cultivators, with Qin Tai Ran being the highest in both cultivation and status.
Many believed that the alliance's centuries of wealth were likely with him.
When he fled, leaving behind his Golden Core, many pursued him.
In the ensuing scramble, even his Golden Core was shattered.
But no one expected his legacy to end up in Luo Chen's hands.
"I can't manage this alone, it's too time-consuming. That's why I called all of you."
"Let's begin!"
"We'll inventory, record, and enrich the Luo Tian Sect's treasury!"
"Let me know if there's anything useful for me."
"Also, set aside anything unfamiliar so that pearls don't get buried in the sand."
Luo Chen surveyed the dense materials and waved his hand, giving the order.
The four swallowed their saliva and immediately started the inventory.
"One box of Soft Thunder Sand, a third-level mining material, weighing about three thousand jin."
"Three pieces of Elite Earth, all top-grade, can be infused into Earth attribute artifacts to enhance their durability."
"Five boxes of Ginkgo Berries, between second and third level, can be used for pill concocting or artifact forging."
...
"A stack of Blazing Sun Talismans, three Divine Fire Talismans... Hmm, which Golden Core Cultivator in the Flame Alliance also studied Talisman Art?"
"A hundred bottles of Foundation Establishment Pills, one pill per bottle, all low-grade. Various ages, produced by the Medicine King Sect, probably collected separately. With this, the Luo Tian Sect won't lack Foundation Establishment Pills for a while!"
"An unknown herb, dried and preserved. Dust Brother, take a look?"
Sima Hui Niang used her spirit energy to levitate the herb to Luo Chen.
Although they had already formed a Dao Partnership, she liked to call him "Dust Brother," while Gu Caiyi preferred "Husband."
As for the others in the Luo Tian Sect, they mostly addressed him as "Supreme Elder."
Luo Chen took the dried herb and quickly identified it.
It was a fourth-level fire attribute herb, stripped of its moisture.
According to rumors, it was the only main ingredient for a third-level fire attribute pill.
Luo Chen carefully put it away and continued observing their inventory.
Before they arrived, Luo Chen had already done a rough inventory.
He collected all the spirit stones, a total of eight million!
Not a huge amount, but all of them were mid and high-grade!
This instantly solved his financial woes.
As for low-grade spirit stones, there were only a few, probably distributed to others before the Flame Alliance's fall.
The spirit stones were secondary; the most valuable part of this inheritance was the diverse resources, mainly mining materials, supplemented by a large number of pills.
Among them were over a hundred third-level cultivation pills, the Trinity Pill produced by the Medicine King Sect.
This solved Luo Chen's urgent need for cultivation resources.
The support from the Green Pill Valley's third-level Dragon Transformation Pills had already ceased after he left.
In the past half a year, Luo Chen's cultivation progress had been stagnant.
At this moment, as they continued to tally the resources, Luo Chen was also calculating how to utilize them.
First, he needed to satisfy his own needs.
Second, he had to consider the Foundation Establishment Cultivators of Luo Tian Sect.
Lastly, any surplus resources would serve as the sect's treasury, allowing Luo Tian Sect to develop positively in the future.
It must be said that the assistance a sect provides to cultivators is multifaceted.
Whether it's gathering resources, earning Spirit Stones, gathering intelligence, or allowing cultivators in secluded cultivation to grasp the trends of the cultivation world upon exiting seclusion.
Lastly, there's also a large amount of manpower and resources at their disposal.
Over the years, Luo Chen had enjoyed these conveniences, which was why he had the idea of establishing a sect after reaching the Golden Core stage, allowing Luo Tian Sect to truly stand on its own.
As he secretly made plans in his heart, exclamations of surprise kept echoing within the cavern mansion.
"My goodness, there are seven Magical Treasure embryos, and they aren't inferior goods. They are obviously carefully crafted and can be used as excellent Lifebound Treasure embryos!"
Luo Chen followed the sound.
He saw Duan Feng taking out a bundle of things from several furnaces.
He couldn't help but ask, "What kind of Magical Treasure embryos are these?"
Over the years, Duan Feng's Artifact Forging skills had become more and more exquisite, and he had obtained many rare Artifact Forging manuals from the Flame Alliance. His knowledge had expanded greatly.
He examined each one and soon informed Luo Chen of the answer.
Three flying swords with different attributes, a tower embryo, a cauldron-type Magical Treasure, a long spear, and a dust brush.
These embryos far surpassed the two Magical Treasure embryos that the Duan Family had painstakingly forged.
They were genuine and suitable for Golden Core Cultivators' Lifebound Treasures!
After listening to Duan Feng's introduction, Luo Chen's face showed a hint of regret.
Although the embryos were good, they weren't very suitable for him.
Compared to the Primordial Cauldron, they were far inferior.
"However, even so, an ordinary Golden Core Cultivator would be overjoyed to obtain these!"
Luo Chen sighed and instructed Duan Feng to put them away carefully.
Later, he would hand them over to Sima Wenjie from the Hall of Merit, who would be in charge of keeping them safe.
In the future, if anyone from Luo Tian Sect advanced to the Golden Core stage, they wouldn't have to worry about Lifebound Treasures.
As Duan Feng discovered good things, the others also made significant discoveries.
Min Longyu held a bamboo scroll in his right hand and a feng shui compass in his left, his face filled with joy.
"Incense Burning Soul Seizing Array!"
"A variation of the Heavenly Craft Soul Seizing Array!"
"If I can comprehend it and set it up beneath Danxia Peak, perhaps I can elevate our Luo Tian Sect's Spirit Land to the second level."
The Ghost God Valley's strongest array, the Heavenly Craft Soul Seizing Array.
It was the most top-tier and powerful third-level array among all third-level arrays.
With countless variations and transformations.
Wang Yuan obtained it and improved it into the Blood Demon Soul Seizing Array.
The Green Pill Valley referenced this array to create the Five Peaks Sheltering Valley's feng shui layout.
The Flame Alliance had also divided the Ghost God Valley's legacy, so they researched and created the Incense Burning Soul Seizing Array, even elevating the Flourish Wither Fire to the fourth level.
As Min Longyu rejoiced, Gu Caiyi, who was in charge of sorting through the cultivation techniques and scrolls, giggled.
She held a thick book in her hand, as if it were made of heavy metal, and when she flipped through it, there was a heavy sound of metal clashing.
"Elder Min, you're so excited that I'm afraid to give you this book."
Min Longyu was taken aback, not understanding her meaning.
"I'm afraid that if you see this technique, you'll be so excited that you'll faint!"
As she spoke, Gu Caiyi showed the side with the book's title to Min Longyu.
"Array Techniques Compendium"
Just four ordinary words, but with the Flame Alliance's treasures, it was definitely not ordinary.
Min Longyu suppressed the excitement in his heart and carefully took the book.
After flipping through it for a moment, he couldn't help but show excitement on his face again.
He even called out to Duan Feng.
"Little Duan, come and take a look. This book also teaches how to perfectly engrave arrays onto magical artifacts."
Duan Feng's eyes lit up, and he subconsciously wanted to go over.
"Ahem!"
Luo Chen coughed lightly and said helplessly, "Stop it, finish the tally first before doing anything else."
Min Longyu and Duan Feng exchanged glances and smiled awkwardly.
Sima Hui Niang shook her head and smiled, just as she was about to open a gourd, she felt a breeze brush past her, and she was blown back three steps.
Then, a watery blue light screen enveloped her.
"Be careful."
"What is this?" Sima Hui Niang looked at the gourd with uncertainty.
Luo Chen carefully took the gourd and covered the gourd's opening with his Spell Power.
After a moment of thought, he came to a conclusion.
"It's the Withering Prosperity True Slaughter."
Sima Hui Niang was taken aback, and her expression changed slightly, "Isn't this the thing that Zheng Xian used to break our Danxia Mountain Defense Array?"
Luo Chen nodded heavily.
"Indeed, this Slaughter Qi originates from the dwelling place of the Flourish Wither Fire, and it is extremely sinister and vicious. Its corrosive and invasive power far surpasses that of ordinary Earth Fire Slaughter Qi. Among third-level Slaughter Qi, its reputation is no less than that of the Flame Sun True Slaughter!"
Luo Chen spoke with great seriousness, and this was indeed the case.
Ordinary Magical Treasures would suffer severe damage if they came into contact with even a trace of the Withering Prosperity True Slaughter. If contaminated excessively, it could even corrode the connection between the Magical Treasure and the cultivator's mind.
Extremely vicious!
Sima Hui Niang looked at the gourd with lingering fear. If it weren't for Luo Chen's protection, she might have been injured.
But seeing Luo Chen's precious and respectful expression, she suddenly realized something.
"Is this the Fiery Plague?"
"Brother Chen, can you..."
Luo Chen smiled and nodded lightly at her.
Ordinary people couldn't directly utilize this Withering Prosperity True Slaughter.
But he was different! With the Primordial True Flame that had refined the Flourish Wither Fire, he could use this Slaughter Qi without harm.
With just this gourd, if he infused it into the destroyed Fiery Plague, he would instantly have an additional trump card!
Such a method would be a powerful weapon even in Golden Core stage battles!
"Congratulations, Brother Chen!"
"Congratulations, Husband!"
Luo Chen smiled and nodded, "You guys continue, I want to see what other treasures Qin Tai Ran has left for us."
(End of Chapter)
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