Chapter 628 - 498: Artifact Spirit of the Cyan Lotus Treasure Banner (Part 2)

[Master: Ji An]

[Dao Rhyme: 0]

[Spiritual Mechanism: Kan Spirit 3412.6, Gen Spirit 2135.3, Zhen Spirit 1452.2, Xun Spirit 2106.4, Kun Spirit 4987.3, Qian Spirit 1728.4, Dui Spirit 1723.6, Li Spirit 1936.8]

[Magic Technique: Spirit Sealing Technique (Perfection 5%)

Fire Escape Technique (Perfection 22%)

Gold Escape Technique (Perfection 19%)

Spirit Roar (Great Success 4%)

Silk Thread Spell (Perfection 1%)]

During this period, Ji An focused primarily on cultivation, increasing his total magical power by half a threshold.

In his spare time, he researched the Spirit Sealing Technique, deeply understanding the vastness and profundity of this magic. Without a deep understanding of the Five Elements, it’s difficult to advance its level.

Ji An felt satisfied as his divine sense left the Stone Turtle.

He took out the Cyan Lotus Treasure Banner and then brought out the Jade Bottle containing the Cyan Spirit-Stealing Fiend, making gestures to guide the Fiend out.

Over the years, the Cyan Deer had refined over a hundred thousand strands of Spiritual Fiend, allowing him to luxuriantly use it to nurture the spirituality of the Wood Element Treasure Banner.

The Treasure Banner transformed into a small green-cloud-like mass, fluttering near the Jade Bottle, greedily devouring the Spiritual Fiend.

Suddenly, a dragon roar, filled with vigorous masculinity, echoed from Ji An’s Sea of Consciousness, and a confused emotion emanated from the Treasure Banner.

Ji An snapped his fingers joyfully, "Perfect! Cultivating an Artifact Spirit isn’t difficult at all!"

This was the third Top-Grade Spiritual Artifact in his possession that had developed an Artifact Spirit, prompting him to burst into wild laughter.

Currently, about thirty thousand strands of the Spiritual Fiend remained, but Ji An was not stingy, continuing to use it to nurture the Cyan Lotus Treasure Banner.

Spiritual Fiend has the effect of enhancing the power of a Spiritual Artifact. The stronger the Cyan Lotus Treasure Banner’s power, the greater its chance of being tempered into a Magical Treasure by bathing in Celestial Thunder.

After a while, the Treasure Banner ceased absorbing Spiritual Fiend and returned to its master’s Dantian.

When it entered the azure flame layer of the Primordial Life Fire, Ji An noticed the Life Fire flicker and its brightness slightly increase.

If he hadn’t observed closely, he might have missed the brightness change.

He walked out of the Grotto Mansion, riding a cloud to the Cold Pool’s edge. At this moment, the evening sun shone over the distant mountains, a gentle breeze rippling the pool, half green and half orange-red.

The scenery was delightful, and the pool’s reflections shattered but then returned to their full state when the wind calmed.

Zhang Xueling was frying Spirit Tea, with Feng Xing and Liu Ruhai assisting.

Once the new tea was fried, Ji An would depart the sect for the Southern Continent in just a few days.

Watching the maid’s skilled movements, he smiled and said:

"You should hire others to help; handling this alone is too tiring."

Zhang Xueling, smiling, replied without lifting her head:

"I’m used to it. I’ve often fried tea alone over the years."

In the first few years after Ji An’s last departure, she invited the Xia Yu Lian sisters to help. However, both were Foundation Establishment Cultivators, and her status was lower, reducing her to an assistant role.

This somewhat irked her, so she honed her tea-frying skills, now able to complete it alone.

Unaware of the nuances, Ji An jokingly said:

"You’re forcing me to reward you more!

Rest assured, once this batch of Spirit Tea is fried, the deserved rewards will be given, and all of you will share in them."

Zhang Xueling’s laughter was sweet, "Thank you, Master. Now I don’t feel tired at all."

Ji An walked to the orchard and began applying magic to the Spirit Field.

Perhaps due to reaching a breakthrough condition but just waiting for a catalyst, this year saw a significant increase in Tier Two Top-grade Spirit Plants in Red Flame Peak.

In Water Element Spirit Plants, no plants broke through to top-grade, but the Pure Water Lotus and Canglan Spirit Mist Tree reached Tier Two Upper Grade, which was still good.

Fire Element Spirit Fruit Garden currently holds six Tier Two Top-grade Spiritual Peach trees, three Top-grade Dragon Blood Trees, and the Lingxiao Cloud Tree increased to Tier Two Upper Grade.

In the Red Cloud Pine Forest, four Spirit Pines reached the top-grade level, and if more Spirit Pines are planted in the future, better seeds can be used.

The Wood Element Spirit Plant Garden contains six Tier Two Top-grade Biluo Trees, but the Jade Leaf Mulberry still hasn’t reached a top-grade individual; perhaps Tier Two Upper Grade is their genetic upper limit.

The count of Top-grade Azure Dragon Wood reached an astonishing eighteen. Such a result could make Ji An laugh even in his dreams, possibly due to his ability to perform the Great Perfection Level Azure Dragon Shocking Skill.

After comprehending several Five Elements Mutual Generation Divine Intents, his Magic Power Quality subtly improved and enhanced his magic techniques’ effects.

Upon comprehending the Mutual Generation Divine Intent of Wood Fire, Ji An felt the time needed to cultivate Tier Two Top-grade Azure Dragon Wood would shorten, allowing Red Flame Peak to mass-produce Top-grade Azure Dragon Wood.

The Bodhi Tree now reached the Tier Two Top-grade Level, which surprised him.

The Longevity Peach was cultivated to Tier Two Upper Grade, with four Upper Grade Ghost Moon Cyan Jade Trees, though three are transforming and their leaves won’t be harvested this year.

Cloud-Top Jade has three trees at Tier Two Top Grade, two of which are transforming.

Phoenix Wood was raised to Second-Level Upper Grade, a solid step, with the Top-grade Ding Fire Dao Seed having considerable credit.

The count of Top-Grade Profound Leaf Sword Bamboo reached five, and Zhuu Xiangrong visits Red Flame Peak every two to three months, seeking Golden Leaves.

...

Half a month later.

Ji An stepped into Wuji Hall, cupping his hands and saying:

"Disciple pays respects to ancestor, here to bid farewell today."

In his Grotto Void Stone, he carried seventy pounds of Tier Two Upper Grade Jade Dew Golden Bud Tea, forty pounds of Tier Two Top-grade Cloud Peak Silver Needle, along with three hundred dishes of Tier Two Upper Grade Soul Incense and ten Soul Nourishing Pendants.

All are pure Tier Two Top-grade Soul Nourishing Pendants, several grades stronger than Upper Grade pendants.

Wearing a Soul Nourishing Pendant increases spiritual soul power subtly each day, but over years, the gains become substantial.

Using Top-Grade Soul Nourishing Pendants, upon breaking through to Golden Core, spiritual soul strength will be a great aid.

Master Yuxiao sensed his disciple’s spirited demeanor, nodding secretly, advising:

"Once you leave the Western Continent, your status has no use, exercise caution in everything.

By the way, I have a gift for you."

He took out two light golden talismans, depicting a ball formed of azure thunder.

"I’m a Talisman Maker; here are two Tier Three Lower Grade Thunder Talismans.

Within the sect’s Golden Core talisman inheritance, there’s only one type of talisman, the Yi Wood God Thunder Talisman.

These talismans are insufficient against a Golden Core Cultivator but suffice for dealing with a Chao Origin Stage Cultivator; as long as they hit, the enemy won’t die but will be severely injured."

The sect relies on generation after generation of outstanding disciples, gradually accumulating profound foundations. As Golden Core Cultivators enjoy disciples’ support, they provide protection in return.

Ji An sincerely accepted the talismans, "Thank you for the gifts, ancestor."

Master Yuxiao acknowledged and added:

"Regrettably, without enough materials to practice, I might have crafted Middle Grade or even Top-grade Thunder Talismans."

Golden Core Demon Beasts reside deep in the Ten Thousand Mountains; hunting them is extremely difficult. Entering that area invites siege for cultivators.

Without accumulating enough drawing experience, even genius talent is futile.

Ji An blinked but remained silent.

He learned how to make Tier Three Talisman Paper from the legacy obtained at the Northern Dragon Head Mountain Wey Clan, but without materials, such knowledge was useless.

Someday, when he can produce Tier Three Talisman Paper, he might consider gifting some to the ancestor.

Master Yuxiao inquired about his preparations, asking detailed questions and offering valuable advice.

"To comprehend Five Elements Mutual Generation, you must abandon fixed patterns of thought.

Don’t simply see water flow and say it represents Water Element; it is water and a specific manifestation of Water Element, but cannot represent Water Element.

Water Element is a collection of intents like change, purification, and nourishment, a link in energy conversion.

Don’t rely solely on sight; learn to feel with your divine sense, sensing the smallest changes."

Ji An listened intently, occasionally raising questions for discussion, fully understanding what was being conveyed.

When sensing the Mutual Generation Divine Intent of the Five Elements, he always reminded himself, ’The Five Elements are attributes in an ever-changing stage of energy, not tangible matter.’

Master Yuxiao nodded, encouraging:

"You’ve touched the edge of the ’Dao,’ surpassing my past self.

Let’s hope when Senior Brother Zhengyang returns, you’ve fully comprehended the Mutual Generation Divine Intent of the Five Elements."

He held great expectations for this disciple, though doubting his ability, yet offering encouragement.