Chapter 994 Fifth-Order Top-Grade Spiritual Treasure
Ayun stepped forward, lit a soul-nourishing incense stick, placed it into the bronze furnace, and then silently withdrew.
Her eyes reflected the owner's snow-white hair, sparkling with a spiritual light, while the crescent moon on her forehead shone with changing phases.
Ji An felt the spiritual power within his body being refined into the power of the five elements in his divine palace, and then gathered together to transform into the power of yin and yang.
The Yang energy was divided into three parts, entering the lower and middle dantian. The stone tortoise and the primordial fire in the lower dantian each devoured a portion.
The Yang energy that flowed into his middle dantian was absorbed by the Qi and Blood Golden Elixir, and his body surface shimmered with white light, as if a layer of cold frost had condensed under the moon.
Yin energy is a tonic for the soul, and most of it flows into the upper dantian and is absorbed by the nascent soul.
Inside the Moon Palace, the Nascent Soul sat cross-legged on a futon, just like its original form. Two spiritual clouds swirled above its head, appearing exceptionally agile and seemingly containing supreme mysteries.
The other part of the refined Yin-Yang power became entangled and disappeared in the divine talisman, but appeared in those Yin-Yang Dao seeds. It is unknown how it was transmitted there.
These Yin and Yang energies then transform into the Five Elements energies and disperse into the land. About a quarter of them are captured by the spiritual roots of heaven and earth, becoming the resources for these spiritual plants.
Ji An was able to sense the joy of the spiritual roots of heaven and earth and the spiritual trees within a thousand feet of them. His cultivation process was also a 'feast' for the small world.
He begins to breathe in harmony with the small world, and as time goes by, his connection with the small world will become increasingly close.
At this moment, Yue Ling'er was floating in the air, looking down at the earth. When the emperor was cultivating, she found it difficult to draw on the earth element power and had to leave the land.
In her eyes, the spirit trees of the entire small world tilted rhythmically toward the center, as if an invisible force was forcibly pressing their heads down.
It tilts and bounces up, then tilts and bounces up again, trapped in an endless cycle.
She was filled with emotion and had even greater longing for the Three Flower Realm.
With the bright moon overhead, the entire little world was enveloped in a watery, ethereal light, possessing a unique rhythm that was deeply moving.
Yue Ling'er closed her eyes and quietly felt the wonderful melody.
Ten years have passed like a dream, and time has left no trace, but many people's black hair has turned white.
Inside the cave, Ji An exchanged a few pleasantries with Queyue Sanren and set down a jar of spirit wine, which was brewed primarily from fifth-grade low-level dragon blood fruit.
Crescent Moon Hermit gently patted the clay seal on the wine jar and said with a hearty laugh:
"Fellow Daoist, you are too kind. Let's drink together later."
He reached out his hand and said, slightly excitedly:
"Please come this way. The Flame Banner has been upgraded."
This Five Directions Flag was the first fifth-tier top-grade spiritual treasure he had ever handled. The upgrade process went much more smoothly than he had expected, and it was completed two years ahead of schedule.
The treasure has a profound foundation. The spirituality, intensity, and magical quality of its owner's primordial fire should also far exceed his own realm, indirectly saving a lot of time.
The two walked side by side into an elevator-like car. The Crescent Moon Hermit made a hand seal, and the sound of gears turning came from above his head.
"I am unwilling to set up a teleportation array, so I will use this mechanism to transport us to the belly of the mountain."
"The place we're heading to is used to refine items of the fifth rank or higher. Fellow Daoist, you're the first cultivator to set foot in this secret realm. We welcome your feedback."
His chin was slightly raised, and his tone was filled with pride.
Ji An's eyes showed interest. "It's an honor. Thank you for showing me your knowledge, fellow Daoist."
"Fellow Daoist is too kind. It is my honor to be able to refine a fifth-grade top-quality spiritual treasure for you!"
The mechanism descended rapidly, and as it continued to fall, the temperature change was noticeable; first it was hot, then it became as scorching as if one were entering a furnace.
Once the sedan chair came to a complete stop, the Crescent Moon Hermit opened the door with a hand seal, revealing a crimson hue and air distorted by the intense heat.
The two walked out, and Ji An looked around and found that they were standing in a huge underground cave, which looked like a deep well that was wider at the bottom and narrower at the top.
A cylindrical workbench ten zhang in front of them was lead-gray in color, with many runes and symbols engraved on it, shimmering with a crimson light.
Further ahead is a lava lake, where lava churns.
Ji An looked up and saw a angular stone figure carved thirty feet in front of him, with its mouth wide open and crimson lava cascading down like a waterfall, resembling a long tongue.
He exclaimed in admiration and said sincerely:
"The Bing Fire and Ding Fire transform into each other in a smooth and continuous cycle; it's truly a wonderful place."
"Splash!"
A fiery phoenix leaped from the magma, its crimson feathers edged with golden patterns, as if painted, and its seven golden tail feathers swayed with spiritual light.
This is the fifth-tier top-grade Flame Banner, now completely obsolete. The five-colored tail feathers are a thing of the past.
A high-pitched screech resounded, echoing and swirling on the rock face, the sound lingering for a long time.
In a daze, a sea of fire appeared in the eyes of the Crescent Moon Hermit, and his nascent soul and body seemed to be scorched by the flames.
"Fellow Daoist, please quickly tell Lingbao to stop his supernatural powers. I am in great pain."
His tone was slightly exaggerated, but the fire phoenix's cry did indeed affect his condition.
At this moment, he felt both proud and bitter. Being able to refine a top-grade fifth-tier spiritual treasure with a solid foundation proved his weapon-refining skills, but he was bitter because he himself had never owned a spiritual treasure of this grade.
If he were to fight the owner of the spirit treasure, the opponent only needed to summon the Flaming Banner that leaves the ground, and that would be enough to give him a hard time.
Ji An conveyed his will to the Flame Banner that was off the ground, and then stretched out his arm and raised it high.
The fire phoenix stopped its cry and descended slowly and proudly, shrinking in size as it fell until it was only the size of a magpie when it landed on its owner's wrist.
Its golden eyes, the size of soybeans, shone with a clear and lively light like those of a human child, and the surging spiritual energy even suppressed its master's aura.
Ji An grinned and said, "Okay!"
A single word is worth a thousand words.
To others, this was merely a high-level spiritual treasure, but to him, it represented a significant improvement and consolidation of his entire combat system, making it all the more meaningful.
Ji An accepted the spiritual treasure, and the fire phoenix entered his dantian and flew into the primordial fire of life.
In the past, the five spiritual treasures would inevitably form a circle, with the aura of the higher-grade spiritual treasures nourishing the others.
However, this time the situation changed. The Fire Phoenix showed no intention of forming a cycle with the other spiritual treasures. Instead, it released its aura to suppress the other five flags, trying to make them rise and fall.
The Xuan Yuan Water Control Flag, the Plain Cloud Realm Flag, and the Azure Lotus Treasure Flag did not resist; the difference in their ranks was too great, rendering them incapable of resistance.
The Wuji Apricot Yellow Flag expressed its dissatisfaction, because it was its natal treasure, and logically everything should be respected over it.
The fifth-tier, top-grade Flame Banner directly released its power to suppress the aura of the Wuji Apricot Yellow Banner.
Ji An frowned. He hadn't expected this unexpected turn of events. The power of earth element was inclusive and could perfectly match the aura of the other five flags.
Because of his unique nature, he decided to use the Wuji Apricot Yellow Banner as his natal spirit treasure.
Just as he was about to make a move, the stone tortoise that had been dozing nearby stretched its neck and looked coldly at the flaming flag that was leaping up and down off the ground.
The Tai Chi symbol on the stone tortoise's shell rotated once in an instant, emitting a beam of black spiritual light.
The ethereal light, as thin as a hair, suddenly shone upon the fire phoenix.
The fiery phoenix's flamboyant movements suddenly stopped. It was covered in a layer of white frost, and it felt its whole body freeze, with the chill spreading from the outside in.
A moment later, the frost melted and the ice thawed, and the wild phoenix calmed down, its eyes showing a complex expression of grievance and fear.
The Wuji Apricot Yellow Banner once again issued orders, and none dared to disobey.
The stone tortoise retracted its head, closed its eyes, and continued to feign sleep, remaining motionless like a sculpture.
Ji An felt relieved. He quietly sensed it for a moment and found that nurturing a fifth-grade top-quality spiritual treasure was not as stressful as he had expected. The joy on his face deepened.
After exploring the lava cave for a while, the two returned to their cave dwelling. The Crescent Moon Hermit broke the seal on the wine jar and filled two cups with wine.
The wine was blood-red, and when you looked at it, you could clearly see the details of your own eyebrows and eyes.
The young Taoist priest quickly served a dish of peanuts and a plate of sliced red meat, his movements very practiced.
"Fellow Daoist, drink to your heart's content."
"please!"
After exchanging toasts for a while, Ji An put down his glass and said somewhat embarrassedly:
"I will have to delay the refining cost for a few years. This jar of dragon blood wine was brewed many years ago, but I didn't think I would need it at the time, which resulted in me not having enough fifth-grade spirit fruits."
He rarely hoards resources; as long as it helps him improve his cultivation level quickly, he uses them generously and is never stingy.
The Recluse of the Crescent Moon savored the taste of the spirit wine. It felt like lava when he swallowed it, followed by the rising of a gentle, warming sensation throughout his body. The life-giving fire in his lower dantian also became more active.
Based on my years of drinking experience, this is definitely a fine wine.
He pondered for a moment and then asked:
"Fellow Daoist, on average, how much spirit wine can be brewed from one Dragon Blood Fruit?"
"About three jars."
"If you have any other spirit wine of this kind, would you be willing to use it to settle the debt?"
“Yes, if we use spirit wine to pay the debt, my price is one jar of wine for one spirit fruit.”
Ji An replied that the goodness of Dragon Blood Wine is not only reflected in the quality of the spiritual fruits, but also in the high quality of the various spiritual herbs and spiritual water used.
This price is very reasonable; he didn't overcharge at all.
Crescent Moon Hermit was a knowledgeable person, and he nodded in agreement without hesitation:
"I am willing to accept this offer, as long as the quality reaches the level of this jar of wine today."
"Do you have enough spirit wine, fellow Daoist? When can you deliver it?"
The spirit wine contains many medicinal herbs, and its effects are probably even better than consuming spirit fruits alone.
For him, taking the spirit fruit would also allow him to brew some wine, so taking the ready-made one would be even better.
"I will deliver it to you tomorrow at Chenshi (7-9 AM)."
"Haha, no need for you to trouble yourself, I will go and fetch it."
Crescent Moon Hermit smiled broadly. "If I go to the other party's cave, shouldn't they treat me with some hospitality?"
Even if there's no wine to drink, at least I can get a cup of spiritual tea.
The same thing, but the tea given as a gift tasted completely different when brewed, and he had to admit that.
"Very well, this humble Taoist will await your arrival."
Ji An agreed, and then said:
"Tomorrow I will hand over the Xuan Yuan Water Control Flag to you, fellow Daoist. As usual, spiritual fruits or spiritual wine will be used to cover the refining costs."
"Alright, the entire amount will be covered by spirit wine."
The Crescent Moon Hermit agreed, and he was amazed. In his opinion, it was like a small horse pulling a large cart, as the other party was using his mid-stage Three Flowers Realm cultivation to nurture a fifth-grade top-quality spiritual treasure.
However, since the other party didn't seem to care, he didn't offer any further advice.
Ji An nodded, "No problem, but after you get the spirit wine, you will have to wait. The spirit wine needs to be aged in a cellar for more than 30 years to reach its best flavor."
In another seven or eight years, the fifth-grade dragon blood fruit will ripen, and he can brew more spirit wine.
Both parties finalized the deal and were very satisfied, continuing to toast and drink.
After a moment, the Recluse of the Crescent Moon asked:
"If Fellow Daoist Yunmiao discovers a suitable target to hunt in the future, would you be willing to go?"
In recent years, he has been busy upgrading the grade of the Flame Banner, and has been too busy to help Yunmiao Sanren, thus missing many good opportunities.
What puzzled him was why the other party refused the invitation.
Ji An shook his head. "Normally, it shouldn't be, unless there's a particularly good target."
The absence of any one of the five flags would affect combat effectiveness, whether in attack or defense, so he would try to avoid participating in battle in this state.
Slightly tipsy, Ji An returned to his cave and immediately entered the gourd world.
He sat cross-legged under the Gathering Yuan Tree, activating his cultivation technique to refine the spirit wine. This quality of spirit wine was perfectly suitable for use as a elixir.
The spiritual wine within his body had been completely refined, and he recovered from his drowsy state.
He flew to the sky above the Gathering Yuan Tree and used all his magic power to release the Yin-Yang Transformation Technique, employing the Yin-Yang Dao Seed and the blessings of the five spiritual treasures.
Lightning flashed and illuminated the area, raindrops fell, and magical intent spread, creating a vibrant and thriving scene.
After the rain and wind stopped, Ji An quietly sensed the divine intent of the spell and carefully compared the changes within it.
The spell's effect was increased by a factor of 40%, a huge improvement that made him overjoyed.
The power of planting spells will be enhanced, and the entire small world will directly benefit from it.
Another ten years have passed, and Ji An has obtained the fifth-tier top-grade Xuan Yuan Water Control Flag. After this spiritual treasure returned to his side, he conducted experiments and found that when he released the Yin Yang Transformation Spirit Technique, the power of the spell was about 30% higher than it was ten years ago.
Several months later, Ji An's Yin-Yang Spiritual Fire was upgraded to the middle grade of the fifth rank, reaching the same level as his cultivation.
He took out the black jade skeleton he had treasured for many years, revealing a faint smile:
"Let's see if we can burn it!"
This skeleton is the remains of a cultivator in the late stage of the Three Flowers Realm, and he has thoroughly studied the power of the cave within it.
Now that the spiritual fire within my body is powerful enough, I can try to burn this skeleton and use the ashes to generate residual heat.
Ji An sat down cross-legged and began to burn the skeleton with the Yin-Yang Spirit Fire.
He started by burning the left arm bone, and if the burning of this bone was not efficient, he would stop immediately.
Black and white flames surged, enveloping the entire arm bone, with the skeleton occasionally flashing with lightning.
Fifteen minutes later, the arm bone began to burn, and after half an hour of burning, the bone turned to ashes.
The ashes obtained after burning the black jade skeleton were surprisingly white, like snow, and resembled jade dust.
He rested for a while and drank Jade Dew Golden Bud Tea to restore his depleted magical power.
Once he regained his composure, Ji An pressed on, burning the entire skeleton and using one-tenth of the ashes to bury under the Gathering Yuan Tree.
The skeleton is comparable to a top-tier fifth-order item, and the ashes after cremation are also at this level. Moreover, after being tempered by the Yin-Yang Spirit Fire, the spirituality and spiritual power contained in the ashes are even more abundant.
(End of this chapter)
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