Chapter 579: Essence Cultivation Technique, Incarnation Pill Formula, Azure Basin Fish, and Mobile S
Chapter 579: Essence Cultivation Technique, Incarnation Pill Formula, Azure Basin Fish, and Mobile Spirit Vein!
Soul Nourishing Wood!
A special spiritual plant.
Originating from the core of the Soul Nourishing Tree.
Soul Nourishing Trees are not uncommon, but in places where yin energy is dense and where wandering spirits and wild ghosts gather, they often grow.
Even in some secular graveyards and ancient battlefields, Soul Nourishing Trees can be found in varying numbers.
One could even say that in his earlier years, Luo Chen had personally cultivated a Soul Nourishing Tree. At that time, he consumed the Mystic Soul Pill to enhance his divine soul's foundation, and while cultivating the Soul Snatching Technique, he extracted a significant number of souls from beasts and low-level demon beasts. Unable to utilize them at the time, he poured them all into that Soul Nourishing Tree.
Later, while traveling, that Soul Nourishing Tree was essentially managed by Bai Meiling.
Now, it is either on Danxia Peak or has been transplanted to the new sect residence in the Howling Moon Mountains.
He doesn't know how it's growing now. But the commonness of Soul Nourishing Trees doesn't mean that Soul Nourishing Wood is common.
Because, only when a Soul Nourishing Tree reaches a thousand years of age can it produce a usable core.
A full thousand years! How many cultivators can have such a long lifespan?
Many Soul Nourishing Trees, before reaching a usable stage, are cut down and used to make low-grade Soul Path artifacts.
Even Soul Nourishing Trees that are a thousand years old have long been claimed by cultivators or demon beasts.
It can be said that while Soul Nourishing Trees are common, Soul Nourishing Wood is also well-known, but it is rarely available in the market.
Now, the sudden appearance of a three-thousand-year-old Soul Nourishing Wood at the auction will undoubtedly attract everyone's attention.
Foundation Establishment cultivators, Gold Core Cultivators, and even True Monarchs might be tempted.
Hearing the difficulty in Luo Chen's words, Han Zhan anxiously said, "This piece of Soul Nourishing Wood isn't very large, and it comes from the Sinking Sea. It's probably an incomplete object. Most True Monarchs would likely not give it a second glance. The list also describes the wood as being tainted with ill fortune, which is generally useless for Gold Core cultivators. You have a great chance of acquiring it."
Luo Chen asked, "If it's an incomplete object and tainted with ill fortune, can you use it?"
"With my divine soul cultivation, I can still make use of an incomplete Soul Nourishing Wood." Han Zhan's words carried a hint of confidence, and he continued, "And as for the ill fortune, can't you remove it?"
Luo Chen's eyebrows rose.
Dragon Slaying Technique!
Among the various techniques he cultivated, this was the only fourth-grade technique, originating from Jin Bubuqian of the Five Elements Divine Sect.
It was originally obtained for Chu Kui.
However, over the years, in order to remove the fire poison from the True Flame Pill, he has been using this technique from time to time.
His proficiency in it had reached the Master level several years ago, and he was just one step away from Great Perfection.
In his opinion, even the powerful cultivators of the Five Elements Divine Sect who developed this technique might not be as skilled as him when using it.
Unexpectedly, Han Zhan was aware of his mastery of this technique and had such confidence in him.
"However..."
Luo Chen still hesitated.
Seeing his hesitation, Han Zhan suppressed the impatience in his heart and offered a condition.
"Didn't you obtain a third-stage complete Concealed Dust Sand?"
Luo Chen's heart skipped a beat.
"I know you've been thinking about how to utilize that Concealed Dust Sand. It would be too wasteful to use it in a pill, and crafting a disposable artifact with it wouldn't be of much use to you. It's clearly a top-grade material, but in your hands, it's quite useless."
Luo Chen tentatively asked, "Could it be that Senior has a method to utilize this treasure?"
Obviously, Luo Chen was waiting for the right opportunity.
Or perhaps, his relationship with Han Zhan had been established from the beginning.
It comes with conditions! Luo Chen provided Han Zhan with a habitat for the Ten Thousand Souls Banner, so Han Zhan gave Luo Chen the pill formula for Black Emperor Ointment.
This was a deal, just not explicitly stated.
Now, Han Zhan wants a three-thousand-year-old Soul Nourishing Wood, so he must offer a corresponding condition.
There are no free lunches in this world.
His relationship with Han Zhan isn't good enough for him to pay millions of spirit stones on Han Zhan's behalf without compensation.
Han Zhan reluctantly said, "Indeed, I know the method to utilize Concealed Dust Sand. This technique is unknown to ninety-nine percent of high-level cultivators. And once this technique is refined, it will greatly benefit your cultivation and can even serve as a second life."
A second life!
Luo Chen's heart trembled, and he blurted out, "Could it be Senior's puppet life-saving technique?"
He had personally witnessed Han Zhan's Nascent Soul Stage puppet avatar.
It could form the Two Instruments Five Elements Sword Formation, transfer enemy attacks during combat, and even in the face of death, the Nascent Soul could transform, granting a second life.
If it hadn't been burned by a strand of Nirvana Holy Flame while escaping Cangwu Mountain, that puppet would not have been completely scrapped, and Han Zhan wouldn't be in such a miserable state, living under Luo Chen's roof.
With a Nascent Soul puppet body and a complete Nascent Soul, there is no difference between this and a genuine Nascent Soul cultivator! Even if not as powerful as a cultivator of the same stage, it is still more than sufficient for traveling in the North Sea.
For a moment, Luo Chen's eyes lit up, and his heart burned with enthusiasm.
Han Zhan's response made him even more delighted.
"My puppet is made from a ready-made Nascent Soul Cultivator's corpse, and its power is immense. How can a single grain of Concealed Dust Sand compare to it?"
"But!"
"If you cultivate using the method I taught you, its potential is even greater than that of my Nascent Soul puppet."
"I can even say that if you succeed in forming your Nascent Soul, you will have the chance to create another true External Body!"
Han Zhan's voice echoed in Luo Chen's mind.
External Body!
Not some puppet avatar! But an External Body almost indistinguishable from the main body!
Luo Chen swallowed his saliva in excitement and asked, "Is it really that powerful?"
"How could I deceive you? In a cultivator's lifetime, one can only condense one Golden Core and one Nascent Soul. Using my method, you can refine a second Golden Core. When you face the Nascent Soul Tribulation in the future, you will be able to shatter the core and form a second Nascent Soul."
Han Zhan spoke solemnly, "This method is called Essence Cultivation Technique. It was a secret technique I wanted to cultivate during my Golden Core stage, but I never found a suitable quality of Concealed Dust Sand. Now, I can only pass it on to you."
Luo Chen was excited, but also puzzled.
"If its potential is so great, why didn't you cultivate this technique again after achieving the Nascent Soul stage?"
Han Zhan sighed, "The Essence Cultivation Technique can only be cultivated once in a cultivator's lifetime. Even if I were to cultivate it again, I could only condense a second Golden Core at most. Without the aid of the Heaven and Earth Tribulation, it's impossible to shatter the core and form the Nascent Soul. Think about it, what use would a second Golden Core be to a Nascent Soul Cultivator like me?"
After hearing this explanation, Luo Chen suddenly realized.
He subconsciously recalled some details in his mind.
It was when he obtained the Concealed Dust Sand that Han Zhan's tone seemed strange.
He had asked Han Zhan at the time if there was a suitable method to utilize it, and Han Zhan had replied with a gloomy tone, saying there wasn't.
Now it seems that his gloomy tone wasn't due to helplessness, but rather the frustration of missing an opportunity!
This old fellow has been hiding it well! Luo Chen suppressed his excitement and smiled lightly, "If this technique has such great potential, it must be of a high rank, right?"
"There's no rank to speak of. It's more like a pill refinement or a forging technique. However, there's no doubt about its importance. It's one of the two great secrets among our Falling Cloud Sect's Three Proficiencies and Two Techniques, and its importance surpasses even the other Core Formation secret, the Sealed Curtain."
Han Zhan replied, his tone filled with reluctance.
But in the face of an opportunity to restore his current predicament, what was the value of a secret technique that he would never use again?
Luo Chen nodded silently. He had long admired the Three Proficiencies and Two Techniques of the Falling Cloud Sect.
The mysteries of the Sealed Curtain had demonstrated remarkable power when he achieved Core Formation.
Even though the Sealed Curtain that the Falling Cloud Sect provided was an incomplete technique, after he perfected and cultivated it to the utmost, his Core Formation process was incredibly smooth.
The Three Proficiencies and Two Techniques, with the Sealed Curtain corresponding to the Core Formation stage, and now this so-called Essence Cultivation Technique corresponding to the Golden Core and Nascent Soul stages.
The Falling Cloud Sect's inheritance was truly extraordinary.
It seemed that among the remaining three proficiencies, aside from the well-known puppet technique, the other two cultivation methods must also have their unique strengths.
However, this wasn't the time for Luo Chen to inquire about those secrets.
Without hesitation, he responded to Han Zhan's request.
"I will do my best to obtain the Soul Nourishing Wood for you."
He had thought that after making this promise, Han Zhan would be satisfied.
But he never expected...
"It's not about doing your best, it's about definitely obtaining it!"
Luo Chen frowned, "Senior, are you overestimating me?"
Han Zhan said, "After selling that batch of demon crab materials, you have at least ten million spirit stones. Ordinary Golden Core Cultivators don't have such a large amount of liquid assets, and even newly advanced Nascent Soul Cultivators may not be as wealthy as you. Obtaining a piece of Soul Nourishing Wood shouldn't be difficult."
Luo Chen shook his head, "It's not that simple. My funds are primarily intended for purchasing Nascent Soul pill ingredients, and I also need to spend on materials for defensive artifacts. Lastly, I have to see if there are any suitable treasures for me at the auction. If I use all my funds to bid for the Soul Nourishing Wood, my plans will be completely disrupted."
"Don't you want the Essence Cultivation Technique anymore?"
Luo Chen forced a bitter smile, "Although this technique is good, it seems difficult to cultivate, and to fully realize its potential, I must first achieve Nascent Soul. Without protective treasures and Nascent Soul pills, what's the point of talking about the future?"
Potential that couldn't be realized was ultimately just a mirage.
Just like those countless talented cultivators in the cultivation world, who, once they fall, are nothing more than a handful of yellow soil, far from being considered absolute powerhouses.
"Luo Chen, don't be too unreasonable!"
"I'm sorry, I can only do my best."
In the exchange of words, the atmosphere became tense.
Just then, the preparations for the auction outside were complete.
Whoosh!
Bright lights illuminated the entire Cold Palace in an instant.
Countless seated cultivators below were illuminated, their eyes filled with fiery anticipation, warming the cold palace.
Luo Chen stood before the open window of the private room, gazing at the scene with great anticipation.
As a Golden Core Cultivator ascended the central platform, a clear and faint sigh echoed in his mind.
"Forget it, forget it!"
"I know you want to gather a large number of Incarnation Pill materials and attempt to deduce the complete Incarnation Pill formula through your own alchemy skills. During this process, you'll undoubtedly require a massive amount of medicinal ingredients, which is why you've spared no expense to participate in this auction."
"The Incarnation Pill formula of Qingdangzi from Qingdang Valley was actually given to him by me."
"As long as you're willing to do everything in your power to bid for this Soul Nourishing Wood, I'll give you the formula and even describe the details of when I took the Incarnation Pill."
"Luo Chen, is that enough?"
When under someone else's roof, one must bow their head.
When you're asking for a favor, the transaction can't be fair.
Luo Chen's lips curled slightly, and he whispered, "Deal!"
...
"My name is Leng Ruolan, and I'm honored to be the Deputy City Lord of Cold Jade City. I believe many of you here are familiar with me."
"Today, I welcome everyone to participate in this auction and contribute to this grand event."
"The following auction will be hosted by Ruolan. I hope everyone will bid amicably and create wealth in harmony."
The auction venue was arranged in a fan-shaped radiating layout.
The seats for the various guests were all located on one side of the fan, while the central platform, the focus of everyone's attention, was at the handle of the fan.
On the platform, an elegant and beautiful woman spoke with composure and grace.
The numerous cultivators in attendance listened intently, and the atmosphere was rather serene.
However, it was clear that this tranquility was merely the prelude to the subsequent intense bidding.
Everyone knew that when it came to resources related to their cultivation, no one would be amicable; they would haggle over every penny and not yield an inch!
Without any unnecessary formalities, Deputy City Lord Leng Ruolan directly presented the first item for auction.
With a flick of her wrist, a brass mirror fell into her hand.
Luo Chen focused his gaze on it but didn't see anything unusual; it was just an ordinary low-grade brass mirror treasure, and he couldn't fathom what power it possessed to be chosen as the first item for auction.
It was common knowledge that to set the mood, such auctions often selected expensive items as the first item.
This brass mirror seemed inadequate!
Just as he was puzzled, the female cultivator struck the mirror with a strand of spiritual power.
Then, in front of everyone's eyes, a light screen appeared.
Within the light screen, a massive fish with a dark blue body appeared in everyone's pupils.
The fish was entirely dark blue, resembling a stubborn rock covered in moss, and various flowers, grasses, and trees grew on its back.
This fish was swimming and playing in a vast sea, and from time to time, seabirds would voluntarily descend from the sky onto its back.
Upon seeing this scene, Luo Chen was first startled and then hesitantly muttered to himself, "Azure Basin Fish?"
"Is it this big?"
He had seen this thing before.
On his way to Cold Jade City, a Bai family merchant ship was attacked by a monster, and the leader was a late-stage second-rank Azure Basin Fish.
It was personally killed by Bai Xiang using a treasure's killing move.
Among the many ferocious sea demons, this was the kind that cultivators liked the most.
Because this fish naturally loves spiritual energy, it often roams the deep sea, absorbing various spiritual attributes.
Over time, it gained the nickname of a mobile spirit vein, attracting numerous low-rank sea demons to follow it.
For cultivators, the Azure Basin Fish is like a treasure trove.
Hunting one down would make them instantly wealthy.
The Azure Basin Fish killed by the Bai family merchant ship was later claimed by He Yuan from the Demon Tribulation Sect.
Even the proud members of the Demon Sect didn't hesitate to ask for a second-rank demon fish, which shows how valuable the Azure Basin Fish is.
But from what Luo Chen could see in the light screen, the Azure Basin Fish was so large that it was clearly not just a second rank.
The next moment, Leng Ruolan, with a smile, introduced the first item for auction.
"A mid-stage third-rank Azure Basin Fish!"
"It was captured by the City Lord, Fairy Cold True Person, in the Demon Sea. She continuously fed it special spirit objects and used secret techniques, spending a hundred years to transform it into a cultivation blessing land."
"For cultivators residing on this fish, it's equivalent to being on a proper third-rank low-grade spirit vein."
"Especially since this fish can be stored in a Spirit Beast Bag as usual."
"Fellow Daoists, if you obtain this fish, it's like acquiring a third-rank cave mansion that you can carry with you. It's a must-have item for living at home, traveling, and exploring the sea!"
A mobile spirit vein! A cultivation blessing land!
With these words, the entire venue was in an uproar.
Even Luo Chen couldn't help but gasp, and his heart began to pound.
Although he yearned for a higher-rank spirit vein cave mansion, he would never reject a third-rank low-grade cave mansion that could be carried with him.
If he could bid for it...
Before he could finish his thoughts, Leng Ruolan announced the starting bid.
"The starting bid is one million low-grade spirit stones!"
"Each increase must be no less than one hundred thousand."
"Fellow Daoists, please!"
Luo Chen opened his mouth but ultimately withdrew.
This is too expensive!
(End of Chapter)
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