Immortality Begins With The Alchemical Master Chapter 57: Fifth Level of Qi Refinement - Novel Cool

Chapter 57: Fifth Level of Qi Refinement

Chapter 57: Fifth Level of Qi Refinement

In the world of cultivation, spirit stones are the currency.

These things can't be eaten or drunk. While they contain abundant spiritual energy, they are also filled with impurities. Cultivators only dare to absorb them directly in life-or-death situations.

Usually, they are used by major factions to activate arrays and control large magical artifacts.

However, there are rumors of top-grade spirit stones, where the internal spiritual energy is refined to a pure state, allowing cultivators to absorb them directly. But such treasures are beyond the reach of ordinary cultivators.

Putting aside top-grade spirit stones, ordinary spirit stones, due to their scarcity, can indeed serve as a universal currency.

And the right to issue this currency is usually held by major sects. The logic is simple: the more powerful a sect, the better the spirit veins they can control. And spirit stones are produced from various spirit veins.

Currency, on Earth, doesn't have any intrinsic value. It is more a representation of a nation's credit, which is supported by strong national power and abundant resources. When a nation's credit collapses, the currency becomes nothing more than a pile of waste paper.

The same principle applies in this world of cultivation.

Sects are so powerful that when they set the settlement of cultivation resources to "spirit stones," ordinary cultivators have no choice but to accept it. Not only do they accept it, but they also strive to earn as many spirit stones as possible.

The conflict between the River Gang and the Mountain Breakers is over the resources in the mountains, which represent spirit stones.

At this moment, the leader of the River Gang, Wang Haichao, looked weary as he bid farewell to a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

"Finally, we've reached an agreement."

"Once we win the life-or-death battle the day after tomorrow and gain control of the mountain's resources, the Cloudy Sky Merchant Alliance has promised to hand over the water transport routes for the other four markets to us."

Below him stood the second-in-command of the River Gang, Gao Tingyuan.

Hearing this, Gao Tingyuan couldn't help but feel extremely excited.

Just the water transport route for the River Market alone had made the River Gang incredibly wealthy, even supporting Wang Haichao's daily cultivation as a Foundation Establishment cultivator. If they could secure the water transport routes for the other four markets, how much more would the River Gang earn?

At least enough to support one or two more Foundation Establishment cultivators!

Seeing his excitement, Wang Haichao frowned slightly but quickly smiled.

"Little Gao, you've been with me for a long time. It hasn't been easy."

"Once we secure the four water transport routes, I will do my best to buy you a Foundation Establishment Pill."

Gao Tingyuan was overjoyed and quickly bowed.

"To serve the boss, I will die without hesitation!"

Wang Haichao's lips twitched, but he didn't press the matter further, changing the topic instead.

"So, how confident are you in the life-or-death battle the day after tomorrow?"

The list of eighteen participants for the Daoist Debate Platform battle had already been submitted, but the order of combat was still a secret.

In other words, Gao Tingyuan could face either the Seven Tigers of Mountain Breakers or the Two Blades.

Involving life and death, Gao Tingyuan's excitement faded, and he became serious.

"As long as I don't face Xu Renke with the Broken Blade, I won't lose!"

Wang Haichao understood this well.

Little Gao was very strong, especially on the rivers, earning him the nickname of "River Dragon." But the Daoist Debate Platform had a limited environment, and if he faced certain opponents, he might lose.

"Do you have confidence in facing the others?" Wang Haichao asked.

Gao Tingyuan replied confidently, "Among the other eight, the Seven Tigers of Mountain Breakers, only the Heart Devourer Tiger and the Mountain Descender Tiger have some strength, but I am not afraid of them. The Sick Tiger was once very strong, but after his cultivation path was cut off, he became indulgent. I surpassed him years ago."

"What about the Jade Breaker Tiger?"

"Haha, just a rookie."

"No, I mean the previous Jade Breaker Tiger."

Gao Tingyuan was taken aback. "He's back?"

Seeing his reaction, Wang Haichao shook his head. "It seems you're not very confident, but don't worry. There are nine of them, and the chances of you facing him are low. I've also arranged for others."

Hearing the word "others," Gao Tingyuan's expression darkened.

Originally, in the River Gang, he was the second strongest after Wang Haichao. But recently, several late-stage Qi Refinement cultivators had emerged, each with formidable strength, greatly threatening his position.

"They might be secret supporters from the Cloudy Sky Merchant Alliance. I hope they leave after the battle," Gao Tingyuan thought.

Suddenly!

Wang Haichao's expression changed, and he abruptly stood up, reaching out to grab something.

But he grabbed nothing.

Swoosh!

A sharp whistle, and a small, gleaming sword embedded itself in the table in front of him.

On the sword, a yellow talisman floated in the air, followed by a cold, stern voice.

"Control your people and don't cause trouble in the Inner City."

It was a special flying sword message from the Jade Peak Sword Sect, even more effective than a regular sound transmission talisman.

Wang Hai Chao's face drained of all color, turning stark white.

He slowly lifted his head, staring at Gao Ting Yuan.

"Did you send someone to the Inner City?"

Gao Ting Yuan was also terrified.

That small sword was incredibly fast.

If it had been intended to kill him, it would have been effortless.

After all, even Wang Hai Chao, a Foundation Establishment cultivator, couldn't catch it when caught off guard.

This meant that the person who sent the flying sword message was at least at the Foundation Establishment realm.

He forced a grim smile and said, "Boss, I only sent two people to investigate Luo Chen, the one involved in my junior brother's death."

"Useless and troublemaking scum!"

Wang Hai Chao cursed, then angrily said, "Didn't I tell you not to stir up trouble before the matter is settled?"

Gao Ting Yuan didn't dare to speak, only lowering his head.

Taking a deep breath, Wang Hai Chao knew he still needed the other party's help. He suppressed his anger and said, "I'll say it again: don't cause any trouble in the Inner City before the Golden Core Elder from the Jade Peak Sword Sect leaves. Even in the Outer City, be more restrained."

"I understand, Boss!"

"You can leave now. Prepare well for the death match."

After he left, Wang Hai Chao rubbed his temples.

Then, he took out a list from his storage bag.

"This guy's ambition is growing. Keeping him around might become a problem in the future!"

Stepping off the large boat, Gao Ting Yuan's face was as black as the bottom of a pot.

Just then, Duan San Fu approached him, and he slapped him without hesitation.

"Where's Skinny Monkey?"

Duan San Fu, dazed from the blow, replied instinctively, "He stayed in the Inner City, keeping an eye on that kid."

"Are you sure he hasn't been exposed?"

"Shouldn't be, shouldn't be! And even if he was, it wouldn't matter much."

Slap!

Another slap.

"Useless and troublemaking scum."

Gao Ting Yuan stormed off, leaving Duan San Fu standing there, his cheeks red from the symmetrical handprints.

Two days later, the entire Great River Market, with its tens of thousands of cultivators, was in motion.

Everyone put aside their tasks and headed toward the Inner City.

Today was the grand opening of the Dao Discussion Platform, a major event in the region.

Whether or not they could enter the Phoenix Landing Mountain to observe, being close to it was still a good thing.

And it was rumored that the Jade Peak Sword Pavilion had set up a betting booth in the Inner City, with betting options for the eighteen blood feuds between the two factions.

The minimum bet was one spirit stone, with no upper limit.

Even the poorest cultivators could afford a spirit stone or two.

If they couldn't watch, at least they could place a bet and feel part of the event.

Years later, it would make for a great story.

In a courtyard in the northern part of the city, Murong Qing Lian woke up early to prepare her husband Qin Liang Chen's outfit.

In the yard, Bai Mei Ling and Feng Xia looked worried.

They couldn't go to the event; the city would be crowded, making it a perfect day for the Hundred Grass Hall to do business.

The two workers couldn't leave.

Accompanied by Murong Qing Lian, Qin Liang Chen, dressed in a new magical robe, walked out.

"Big Brother Qin, you must win!"

"Old Qin, may you triumph and return safely!"

Qin Liang Chen laughed heartily, "Sure, when I come back, we'll have a big feast. Everyone can enjoy a good meal."

As he laughed, the door of the opposite house suddenly opened.

A young man in gray robes, with a wooden hairpin in his hair, his long hair tied back, walked out.

Qin Liang Chen's eyes lit up, "Xiao Luo, your realm has advanced?"

"Thanks to the bowl of tiger bone soup Sister-in-law sent. I also benefited from Big Brother Qin."

Luo Chen smiled, his cultivation aura of the Fifth Stage of Qi Condensation faintly fluctuating.

Just moments ago, his cultivation progress bar had broken through the hundred mark, advancing from the Fourth Stage of Qi Condensation to the Fifth Stage.

And what he said was true.

Over the past two days, he had taken three Qi Nourishing Pills, gaining three points of progress.

Cultivating the Eternal Spring Technique, he gained even more spiritual energy.

And the final catalyst was that small bowl of tiger bone soup.

It not only strengthened his blood and qi but also contained a significant amount of spiritual energy.

After refining it over the past two days, he finally succeeded!

Qin Liang Chen patted Luo Chen's shoulder and laughed, "Great! Great! Your realm advancement is a major cause for celebration. It will bring good luck to me today. I'm sure to defeat my opponents!"

Thank you to Da Dao Zhi Jian for the 1500 Qi Dian coins, Qing Yue Yi Jiu for the 100 Qi Dian coins, and to myself for the 100 Qi Dian coins.

(End of Chapter)

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