Chapter 361 Wuji Apricot Yellow Flag
Not only has the space expanded, but many golden patterns have also appeared inside, marking the boundaries of the space.
"The space inside is very large. Senior brother, you have excellent skills!"
Ji Anxin turned to look at Jia Yu with delight and said:
"Senior brother, how much more minor skill do I need to improve?"
The volume of the virtual space, converted to cubic meters, is over 120 cubic meters, enough to hold all his belongings.
"Add another 36,000 minor merits, and this void space will be about the same size as the Void Stone used by the Ancestor."
A void space that is one zhang square is considered large; a space that is one and a half zhang square can be called a huge space. At least such a void realm can be considered top-grade in the Western Continent.
“No problem,” Ji An readily handed over the jade token. He no longer cared about Xiao Gong; this thing could be used until he reached the Golden Core stage.
Jia Yu deducted the corresponding merit points and returned the jade token.
"Let Senior Brother Zhu teach you how to refine the Void Stone into your own possession."
Zhu Xiangrong smiled and said, "It's very simple. The golden patterns in the virtual space are the nodes of the legal restrictions."
The junior brother probed into it with his divine sense, refined all the nodes, and then found a node that shimmered with a silvery luster, where he left his own mark of magic power.
From now on, this virtual space will belong to you alone.
If anyone else attempts to forcibly break through the magical barrier, the Void Stone will shatter, and all items inside will be annihilated.
Ji An listened very attentively. This was like having a giant safe that belonged only to him, the kind that he could carry with him at all times.
After thinking for a moment, he asked:
"I remember that Void Stones can be traded. How do I regain control of them later?"
If he obtains a Void Stone with a larger space in the future, he will consider selling this one.
Zhu Xiangrong explained earnestly:
"First, erase the magic imprint, then erase the aura that belongs to you in the other nodes one by one, so that others can refine it."
"Senior brother, I have another question. Since the Void Stone is a product of the collapse of a small world, can a complete small world be refined into such a space?"
"Of course you can. Ordinary virtual spaces are like storage bags; they cannot hold living things."
Living things can be placed within the laws of a small world, but to refine it into a blessed space, it must be a miniature small world.
Otherwise, no weapon refiner would have the ability to create such a space; at least, a weapon refiner at the Golden Core stage couldn't do it.
Zhu Xiangrong sighed, "There is one exception, which is the most enviable opportunity."
When the small world was first created, its internal space was extremely small; even now, one can still see the Dao patterns within it.
"If a cultivator is fortunate enough to discover such a small world, they can refine the nodes in the Dao patterns one by one and leave their own magic imprint on the most special core nodes."
From that moment on, the small world belonged solely to this cultivator.
"The small world will continue to grow and expand, but no matter how big it grows, the cultivator who refines the Dao pattern nodes will have absolute control over the small world. This power cannot be taken away by any other cultivator."
Ji An was stunned and said:
"With the resources of a small world, one should be able to cultivate to at least the Nascent Soul stage!"
It can be called a small world, and its area is at least as large as Crimson Flame Peak.
If he could obtain such a divine opportunity, well, never mind, he wouldn't even dare to dream of it.
"Only the Nascent Soul stage? Junior brother, you are insulting the Small World!"
As the small world grows, it will exude a great spiritual aura. If cultivators are exposed to this aura for a long time, even the most dull-witted cultivators will be able to improve their understanding of the Five Elements and Yin-Yang principles.
Even if you grind it out, you can still grind it out to the Nascent Soul stage or later. The Nascent Soul stage may just be the starting point!
"It's pitiful that we don't even know what the realms are after the Nascent Soul stage. The Dao is boundless; the vast majority of cultivators are merely passersby struggling on the path to immortality."
After a moment of silence, Ji An spoke:
"If the cultivator who owns the small world dies or runs out of lifespan, will that small world collapse?"
Zhu Xiangrong shook his head, "No, that won't happen. The ancient texts say that in this situation, the small world will either disappear, become a secret realm waiting for later generations to develop, or be forever separated from the great world."
Jia Yu said:
"There has always been a rumor in the cultivation world that the most powerful Nascent Soul sects all possess their own small worlds, which are mostly left behind by their predecessors."
The resources accumulated in the small world enabled the major sects of Central Continent to persevere even when facing dire straits.
Zhu Xiangrong nodded and said in a deep voice:
"I think these rumors must be true, otherwise how could there be a sect that prospers forever?"
Among the major Nascent Soul sects in the Central Continent, there are many that have been established for over ten thousand years, and some have even faced the dire situation of their sect's spiritual veins drying up.
Even so, their legacy has continued; without the support of multiple smaller worlds, there's no reason they would have remained prosperous for so long.
The group engaged in a heated discussion, spouting unfounded speculations, much like ordinary people gossiping.
A year has passed, at the Crimson Flame Peak Cave.
Ji An focused his mind on his dantian, looking inward at the burning flame of his primordial life, and a knowing smile appeared on his face.
Thanks to the stone tortoise's help, his life force fire was far more vigorous than that of a normal third-stage cultivator in the Chaoyuan realm.
With the nourishment of the mid-grade Jade Dew Golden Bud Tea and the Soul Nourishing Pendant, his soul strength far surpasses that of others of the same level, and now twenty inner veins have been opened up in the Golden Mansion.
His ever-deepening foundation is his bargaining chip for breaking through to the Golden Core stage.
He used his divine sense to connect with the stone tortoise, and the characters appeared in his sea of consciousness.
[Turning the Earth into Steel (Perfect 32%)]
Earth Escape Technique (Perfect 35%)
Mixed Gold Armor Spell (93% complete)
Fire Dragon Burning Heaven Technique (Perfect 40%)
Mysterious Dark True Qi (Perfect 1%)
Wood Release: Technique (Perfect 5%)
More than two months ago, enough spirit silk was finally gathered to refine the Wuji Apricot Yellow Banner, and the golden-spotted spider silk soaked in the blood of the earth dragon beast also met the standard.
Ji An asked Liu Suyun to weave the flag, which has already been handed over to Senior Brother Zhu Xiangrong to begin refining the spiritual weapon.
Now he has more time to practice spells. Apart from improving his cultivation and opening up the Golden Element Divine Palace, he spends all his remaining time practicing spells.
Just as he was feeling very fulfilled, a continuous flow of energy emanated from outside the cave.
Ji An activated the magic seal, and a golden sword for communication flew in.
When he sensed that the magical imprint on it came from Zhu Xiangrong, he felt much happier.
He used his divine sense to read the information contained within, and stood up happily.
As expected, the forging of the magical artifact has entered its final stage, requiring him to go to the Crimson Copper Mountain for a blood sacrifice.
He strode out of the cave, summoned the Flame Banner from his dantian, and used this top-grade spiritual artifact to achieve the fastest flight speed.
Half an hour later, at Zhu Xiangrong's cave on Red Copper Mountain.
Inside the Sanyang Lihuo Furnace, a pale yellow flag fluttered up and down in the flames, like a golden carp playing with the red fire.
The flag was decorated with a golden Qilin, and even through the spirit artifact furnace, Ji An could feel the heavy aura of the earth.
Zhu Xiangrong busied himself imbuing the flag with magical restrictions, and as the number of restrictions increased, the brilliance of the qilin on the flag grew stronger.
"Junior brother, just like when I sacrificed the Flame Light Banner to the ground, I will take the Wuji Apricot Yellow Banner out of the furnace for a few breaths later."
You need to force out blood to spray onto the flag. The apricot-yellow flag mobilizes the power of earth, focusing on defense. It requires more blood during the blood sacrifice, so you need to be mentally prepared.
Don't stop until I tell you to!
Ji An grinned and said with a wry smile:
"Senior brother, I understand."
He lost a lot of blood when he refined the Flame Banner last time, and he lost even more blood this time. He doesn't know how much blood he will need to make the spiritual artifact satisfy him.
"Enter the final barrier!" Zhu Xiangrong shouted urgently.
"Ready!"
He made a hand seal, and the lid of the Three Yang Fire Furnace spun like a helicopter propeller and flew up, hovering in the air.
The apricot-yellow flag of the Wuji era leaped out of the furnace and stopped in front of Ji An.
Ji An slashed his left wrist hard; he probably couldn't have cut the skin without using force!
Last time it was my right hand that was injured, this time it's my left hand, it's fair.
He activated his qi and blood, and fresh blood gushed out, gathering on the flag.
Ji An felt that time was passing by so slowly. After a few breaths, his lips began to turn white and his face became pale.
"That's enough!"
Zhu Xiangrong used his object manipulation technique to put the semi-finished Wuji Apricot Yellow Flag back into the Sanyang Li Fire Furnace.
He activated the earth's fire, carving the blood into a qilin pattern that was exactly the same as the qilin on the flag.
As if sensing the call of the magical artifact, the crimson pattern rushed onto the flag and quickly merged with the Qilin drawn with golden spider silk.
"Aww!"
A domineering and powerful roar resounded in Ji An's mind, and at the same time, it echoed in the Three Yang Fire Furnace.
A myriad of divine intents—profound, inclusive, and nourishing—emerged, and the lid of the spirit furnace was blasted off with a deafening roar. The Wuji Apricot Yellow Banner flew out from within, surrounded by golden lotuses.
The magical artifact disappeared into Ji An's body like a swallow returning to its nest, moving rapidly along the immortal meridians. In an instant, it entered his dantian and swam within the outermost layer of the yellow flame of his primordial life fire.
Yellow flames danced, and a warm, luminous glow became the dominant color.
Zhu Xiangrong's voice was a mixture of surprise and heartache as he hurriedly used his telekinesis to catch the furnace lid:
"My furnace! This time the refining cost will be increased by one hundred small merits!"
The artifact possesses a high degree of spirituality, saving time in nurturing its spirit, indicating that his craftsmanship is excellent.
Having witnessed the miraculous power of refining the Wuji Apricot Yellow Banner, he gained more insights into how to handle top-grade earth-elemental spiritual objects.
Ji An laughed heartily and retorted:
“Senior brother, you’re wrong. As a weapon refiner, you’re the one who should be responsible for not anticipating this situation.”
He knew the other person was joking, so he firmly refused.
If the other party is not joking, you should firmly refuse.
"The rich are heartless."
"I probably don't even have as much merit as Senior Brother Zhu!"
After a few lighthearted banter, Zhu Xiangrong's expression turned serious.
"Congratulations, junior brother, on obtaining another top-grade spiritual weapon. Remember to feed it earth element essence every day."
If you have enough spirit stones, don't be stingy with them.
The other side must have plenty of resources; everyone knows how wealthy Crimson Flame Peak is!
However, nurturing two top-grade spiritual artifacts is not just a matter of spirit stones; it also places a significant burden on the Yuanming Fire.
Ji An solemnly cupped his hands in greeting, then took out several metal boxes:
"Thank you, Senior Brother. These are the Xuan Ye Sword Bamboo Golden Leaves I prepared, both high-grade and mid-grade."
(End of this chapter)
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