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Chapter 564: The Secrets of the Spirit Mountain, Unveiled
Chapter 564: The Secrets of the Spirit Mountain, Unveiled
"To be honest, we loose cultivators don't know much about the Nine Transformations Spirit Mountain."
After all, this Spirit Mountain only opens once every thousand years, and some of the major sects might have some information passed down."
As Yun Chenzhi spoke, he paused and turned to look at Yuanlang Elder.
"Chu, you're not an outsider, so feel free to speak," Yuanlang Elder said.
Yun Chenzhi continued, "However, Brother Yuanlang had previously discussed with other Late-stage Nascent Soul Cultivators, and he did manage to gather some information.
It is said that the Nine Transformations Spirit Mountain was the cultivation ground of the Ninth Derivative Ascendant, and you already know this, Chu. I won't elaborate further.
From the time the Nine Transformations Spirit Mountain appeared to its official opening, there's roughly about a month's time."
"A month? That long?"
Chu Ning was slightly taken aback.
"It seems like they're intentionally waiting for all cultivators to arrive, isn't this just asking for a fierce competition?"
At this moment, Yun Chenzhi nodded and said, "Indeed, but after so many years, the actual scramble for treasures has rarely occurred.
After tens of thousands of years, most of the treasures within the Nine Transformations Spirit Mountain have already been taken by the cultivators who entered before."
Yun Chenzhi smiled slightly and said, "So, there's news that about twenty thousand years ago, there was a period when few cultivators entered the Nine Transformations Spirit Mountain.
Even if one enters the Spirit Mountain, the obtainable treasures are extremely scarce.
At one point, many Core Formation Cultivators even ventured inside."
Chu Ning nodded. The Ninth Derivative Ascendant was the first cultivator to ascend in this realm.
Back then, there might have been an abundance of heavenly materials and earthly treasures, but the development of various cultivation arts like pill refining, artifact forging, array formations, and talisman crafting had not yet reached their peak.
So, it's normal for the treasures within the Nine Transformations Spirit Mountain to be limited.
After cultivators have been collecting treasures for many years, the chances of obtaining treasures for those who enter later are naturally greatly reduced.
There might be more thousand-year-old spirit herbs."
"However, in the past one to two thousand years, numerous Nascent Soul Cultivators have started rushing to enter the Nine Transformations Spirit Mountain again."
Yun Chenzhi continued, and before Chu Ning could ask further, Yun Chenzhi proceeded, "The reason why the Nine Transformations Spirit Mountain is still so popular among cultivators is related to the fact that no cultivators have entered the Divine Transformation stage in the past two thousand years.
It is said that over ten thousand years ago, a cultivator found a secret realm within this mountain.
There, the cultivation insights of the Ninth Derivative Ascendant, from his initial comprehension of cosmic essence energy to his final ascension, are recorded.
Many cultivators are actually drawn to this, hoping to find opportunities to break through to the Divine Transformation stage.
So, Chu, you can see that most of those who come are Late-stage Nascent Soul Cultivators.
After all, once you reach the Late-stage Nascent Soul, everyone would naturally think of breaking through to the Divine Transformation stage."
Yun Chenzhi laughed and said, "As for someone like me, it's because I encountered a bottleneck in the Mid-stage Nascent Soul and also wanted to try my luck.
You see, even Jian Xiaodi didn't come this time. Firstly, he hasn't encountered a bottleneck, and secondly, with his influential background, he's worried that something unexpected might happen to him here."
Upon hearing Yun Chenzhi's words, Chu Ning's eyes lit up.
He had been pondering on how to find a cultivation method more suitable for himself.
If he could truly enter and experience the cultivation path of the Ninth Derivative Ascendant, it would undoubtedly bring significant benefits.
Moreover, back then on Wuling Island, the Ninth Derivative Ascendant had entered to experience the Primordial Power.
If he could gain inspiration in this aspect, it would be even more helpful for Chu Ning.
As Chu Ning was thinking this, Yuanlang Elder sighed lightly beside him and said, "Since the cosmic essence energy in this realm underwent a significant change twenty thousand years ago, no Divine Transformation cultivators have appeared.
If not for the restrictions of this Spirit Mountain, not only Late-stage Nascent Soul Cultivators but also those in the Demigod Realm would likely come."
Chu Ning, who was deep in thought, was slightly startled upon hearing Yuanlang Elder's words. He immediately asked, "Yuanlang, what do you mean by the Demigod Realm?"
"Oh, Chu, you don't know about this?" Yuanlang Elder's tone carried a hint of surprise.
He continued, "The so-called Demigod Realm refers to cultivators whose magical power and Nascent Soul have reached the level required to advance to the Divine Transformation stage.
However, due to the limitations of this realm, they are unable to truly advance to the Divine Transformation stage and ascend to the higher realm. This realm was not originally part of the cultivation system.
It's just that in the past fifteen thousand years or so, cultivators have been trapped at this level, hence the emergence of this term."
After Yuanlang Elder finished speaking, he paused slightly and then continued, "Moreover, it is said that these cultivators, in terms of cultivation and abilities, are already comparable to those in the Divine Transformation stage.
They just haven't crossed this threshold and are unable to formally ascend."
"The Demigod Realm, with cultivation and abilities comparable to the Divine Transformation stage."
At this moment, Chu Ning was processing the information he had just received, and his heart was filled with shock.
He had originally thought that in this realm, there were only Late-stage Nascent Soul Cultivators, and the difference in cultivation levels was merely determined by the duration of their Nascent Soul stage.
He never expected that there would be cultivators of even higher realms.
If this was the case, his current strength might not be sufficient to ensure his safety.
"Yuanlang, I wonder how many cultivators are in the Demigod Realm now?"
Chu Ning asked a question that he was very concerned about.
Upon hearing this, Yuanlang Elder hesitated for a moment before replying, "The exact number is uncertain, but I know of a handful."
The numbers might even double when it comes to the actual figures.
At this level, cultivators who truly aspire to enter the Divine Transformation stage would rarely be active outside.
However, among the nine major powers of the Skylid Continent, more than half probably possess cultivators of this caliber."
Upon hearing this, Chu Ning's heart skipped a beat.
Previously, he had clashed with two Late-stage Nascent Soul Cultivators from the Starfeather Sect, and after two years of seclusion, his cultivation had improved once again.
He originally thought that even facing these major powers wouldn't be a concern.
Now it seemed that he had been too optimistic.
However, he didn't know why Master Hansong hadn't mentioned this aspect to him before.
Was it because he wasn't aware of it, or was he worried that Chu Ning would have reservations and intentionally kept it from him? But now, he couldn't find the other party to ask for clarification.
Just then, Chu Ning noticed several escaping lights approaching from a distance, and with just a glance, he recognized the familiar figure.
It was indeed Tong Zhanghong and Dan Tianqi of the Starfeather Sect, and behind them were two Mid-stage Nascent Soul Cultivators.
They seemed to be cultivators of the Starfeather Sect as well.
After the four of them arrived, they scanned the surrounding cultivators.
Tong Zhanghong, who usually wore a smile, now had a smile that seemed more forced.
And Dan Tianqi, who was always aloof, stared intently at Chu Ning.
Seeing this, Xuanchenzi couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
After all, he wasn't a Late-stage Nascent Soul Cultivator like Yuanlang Elder.
Originally, Xuanchenzi was already anxious about Chu Ning's confrontation with the three Late-stage Nascent Soul Cultivators from the Northern Frostland.
But thinking that a strong dragon wouldn't bully the local snake, he believed that the three Late-stage Nascent Soul Cultivators from the Northern Frostland would have some reservations upon arriving at the Skylid Continent.
So, he wasn't overly worried.
However, seeing the gazes of the two Late-stage Nascent Soul Cultivators from the Starfeather Sect, and the apparent animosity between them and the previous cultivator, Xuanchenzi couldn't help but sigh.
This was one of the nine major powers of the Skylid Continent.
"What's the background of this Chu friend? How did he manage to offend so many Late-stage Nascent Soul Cultivators?"
Xuanchenzi sighed inwardly, opened his mouth to ask, but ultimately held back.
As a Late-stage Nascent Soul Cultivator, Yuanlang Elder didn't share Xuanchenzi's concerns.
Moreover, he had experienced Chu Ning's strength firsthand and knew that even facing a Late-stage Nascent Soul Cultivator, Chu Ning wasn't guaranteed a victory.
However, at this moment, he still glanced at Chu Ning with a peculiar expression.
"This fellow is really something."
Just as the two cultivators beside him were inwardly sighing, Chu Ning spoke up again, "Elder Yuanlang, does the Starfeather Sect have any Demigod Realm cultivators?"
If Chu Ning had asked this question alone, Yuanlang Elder might have been curious, but now it seemed normal.
Yuanlang Elder shook his head and said, "I haven't heard of any Demigod Realm cultivators in the Starfeather Sect. Moreover, the Starfeather Sect usually has three Late-stage Nascent Soul Cultivators, and only two of them would go out together.
Based on my guess, the other one is probably guarding the sect.
From this, it's unlikely that the Starfeather Sect has a Demigod Realm cultivator."
Chu Ning heaved a slight sigh of relief, and at this moment, Yuanlang Elder added, "Actually, among the nine major powers, only Heaven's First Sect and Ten Thousand Demon Sect are known to have Demigod Realm cultivators.
The rest can only be roughly speculated.
Chu friend, don't worry too much. It seems that even Demigod Realm cultivators have their reservations and rarely show themselves.
Otherwise, the Skylid Continent wouldn't be dominated by the nine major powers."
After hearing this, Chu Ning nodded slightly.
He no longer paid attention to the peculiar gazes of Tong Zhanghong and Dan Tianqi.
In the following time, more cultivators arrived.
Chu Ning didn't know many Late-stage Nascent Soul Cultivators from the Skylid Continent, so he took this opportunity to ask Xuanchenzi about them.
Despite feeling a bit anxious about Chu Ning's conflicts with so many Late-stage Nascent Soul Cultivators, Xuanchenzi's attitude towards Chu Ning remained unchanged.
Whenever a cultivator appeared, he would definitely introduce them to Chu Ning.
In this way, after more than ten days, almost all the well-known sects on the Skylid Continent had arrived.
As Xuanchenzi had said earlier, most of them were Late-stage Nascent Soul Cultivators.
There were only a few Mid-stage Nascent Soul Cultivators, and they were all accompanied by Late-stage Nascent Soul Cultivators.
Like Chu Ning, only one Mid-stage Nascent Soul Cultivator had come alone.
He was a silver-haired, seemingly frail elder in a blue robe.
Xuanchenzi knew this person, Shi Fengbo.
According to him, he was a famous wandering cultivator who had been stuck at the Mid-stage Nascent Soul for a long time.
He seemed to be older than Xuanchenzi.
This person was the cultivator who had bought the map of the Nine Transformations Spirit Mountain at the trading conference two years ago.
It seemed that he, like Xuanchenzi, was hoping for a chance to break through the Late-stage Nascent Soul and extend his lifespan.
After waiting for Chu Ning's arrival for ten days, all the expected cultivators seemed to have arrived, and no new cultivators appeared in the following two or three days.
On the fourteenth day, the Nine Transformations Spirit Mountain in front of them suddenly became clearer and more prominent.
On the mountain's face, layers of white mist dissipated, revealing an ordinary mountain path.
"The Nine Transformations Spirit Mountain has opened!"
As they gazed at this mountain path, the expressions of the cultivators present varied.
(End of Chapter)
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