As the Taiqing Dust Transformation Pill caused a tremendous sensation at the auction, the news of Chen Sheng's promotion to a Tier Three Top-Level Alchemist spread throughout the Three Elements Immortal City.
Half a month later, a mass of golden-red glow suddenly exploded over the Zhang Mansion in the western city, and the overwhelming pressure of the Golden Core spread like a tide—an aura that had unmistakably broken through to the Late-stage Golden Core.
When the Zhang Clan Leader broke out, his aura surged instantly, and he laughed heartily three times at the gate, his voice resonating so much that it made the stone lions in front of the gate hum:
"A century-long bottleneck, broken in a day! The Taiqing Dust Transformation Pill is truly a divine pill!"
This cultivator, who had been stuck at the mid-stage Golden Core for nearly a hundred years and had taken seven or eight kinds of Realm-Breaking Elixirs, found that the most effective ones only slightly loosened the bottleneck. Yet now he had truly stepped into the Late-stage.
He immediately issued an order to set up a banquet that would last three months, stretching from street to alley, so that even Qi Cultivators could partake in a share of the feast.
When the news reached the Chen Clan Commerce Association, Chen Xixing was busy reconciling Spirit Stones against the thick ledger.
His body was surrounded by Fake Pill Qi, and the commerce association emblem embroidered on his dark robe gleamed with a dark golden hue in the sunlight. Hearing the news, he snapped the ledger shut with a "pop":
"Prepare a gift! The most exquisite one. We're going to the Zhang Mansion to offer our congratulations!"
Several Chen Clan Elders behind him hastily agreed, carrying gift boxes inlaid with Tier Three Spirit Beads, following closely behind him. The red silk tied around the gift boxes fluttered conspicuously in the wind.
The Zhang Clan Leader himself came out to greet Chen Xixing at the gate, grasping his wrists tightly:
"Chairman Chen! I cannot thank you enough! If not for the divine pill from Grandmaster Micro-Image, I fear I would have left this world with my cultivation in a coffin!"
Though he had become a Late-stage Golden Core cultivator, he also had family members naturally eager to establish ties with the Chen Clan. His earlier public promotion also carried deeper intentions.
The disciples behind him bowed in unison, with several marriageable young women among them, stealing hopeful glances at Chen Xixing.
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Indeed, the Zhang Clan was also interested in a matrimonial alliance, and the target they sought was none other than Chen Xixing, the leader of the Chen Clan!
This meeting was spread across Immortal City by interested parties, and storytellers even crafted a tale, "The Realm-Breaking Divine Pill", and narrated it fervently in tea houses.
...
Meanwhile, in the Danqing Hall, incense smoke curled around the pillars carved with pill patterns.
Master Dust Transformation twirled a Communication Jade Scroll between his fingers, scanning it with his Divine Sense to see "Master Micro-Image refining a Tier Three Top-Level Taiqing Dust Transformation Pill to aid Cultivator Zhang in advancing," a smile of appreciation appearing on his sallow face:
"A two-hundred-fifty-year-old Tier Three Top-Level Alchemist, truly a prodigious talent."
He gazed at the pill leaves falling outside the window, recalling that he had been stuck at the Tier Three Top-Level for two hundred years, and sighed softly.
Though he was also a Tier Three Top-Level Alchemist, he was now over six hundred years old, and the end of his lifespan was approaching. The prospect of becoming a Quasi-Tier Four Elixir was already challenging in this lifetime, let alone a true Tier Four.
Thus, Master Dust Transformation was now focused entirely on forming a Nascent Soul, neglecting the affairs of the Dan Vein. Alchemy was temporarily set aside, and breaking through to prolong life was now the goal!
"Yu Xuan!"
Master Dust Transformation called out, his voice echoing in the spacious hall.
A blue silhouette swept in from outside the hall, bringing a gust of wind, it was his direct disciple, Master Yu Xuan.
This Tier Three Middle Grade Alchemist bowed in salute, the hem of their blue Daoist robe brushing against the ground:
"What instructions does Master have?"
Master Dust Transformation retrieved a brocade box from his storage ring, opening it to reveal a chill wafting out. Inside was a Tier Three Top Grade Snow Ginseng, its root system intact like silver threads, and ice crystals clinging to the roots:
"Deliver this to Nine Cloud Peak, and congratulate Fellow Daoist Micro-Image on my behalf."
He paused, his gaze stern:
"Remember, Fellow Daoist Micro-Image is skilled in creating pill formulas, and even your grandmaster praised the improved Realm-Breaking Pill Formula. Someday, he could form his own school; you must treat him with utmost respect, and never be discourteous."
Master Yu Xuan was startled, tightening his grip slightly on the brocade box.
Form his own school?
That appraisal was too high!
Even a Tier Four Grandmaster might not earn such praise, indicating how much Master valued Grandmaster Micro-Image.
But thinking of Master Micro-Image's reputation in the field of breaking through realms, akin to Grandmaster Han Lou True Monarch's in the Longevity Domain, if he advances to Tier Four, it would indeed deserve the name of forming his own school.
Master Yu Xuan nodded lightly, feeling it indeed quite possible.
He bowed and replied:
"Disciple understands."
As he turned to leave, he was already considering—perhaps he should transcribe his insights on "auxiliary material purification" and pin it with a jade hairpin to the brocade box as a bonus. He might gain some guidance in return.
...
On the jade steps of the Three Elements Main Hall, the current Rotating True Monarch was leaning against the railing, looking into the distance. It was True Monarch Chong Xu of the Talisman Vein, Mid-stage Nascent Soul, a Tier Four Lower Grade Talisman Grandmaster.
After receiving the news that the Dan Vein had produced another Tier Three Top-Level Alchemist, this True Monarch glanced over the Jade Scroll detailing Chen Sheng's accomplishments, where characters flowed and shifted with spiritual power, as if alive.
"Micro-Image, two hundred and fifty-six years old, Mid-stage Golden Core, Tier Three Top-Level Alchemist, Tier Three High Grade Array Master, improved seven Realm-Breaking Pill Formulas, created new formulas such as the Traceless Miao Yun Pill..."
True Monarch Chong Xu lightly twirled his beard, a gleam of admiration in his eyes:
"Excellence in both Pill and Array, a master in the field of breaking through realms."
"The Three Elements Dao Sect is founded on pills, talismans, and arrays, and this individual encompasses two, truly a rare all-round talent."
He flicked his fingers, and an entirely jade-green Jade Scroll landed on the desk. As the jade light flowed, the phantoms of a Tier Four Spiritual Object, the Dragon Blood Vine, were visible inside, with dragon scale patterns distinctly etched on the vines.
"De Ming!"
The Main Hall Elder, Master De Ming, arrived upon hearing the call:
"Did the True Monarch summon me?"
True Monarch Chong Xu pushed the jade scroll in front of him, with talisman light flickering at his fingertips:
"Send this to the Pill Vein at Nine Cloud Peak and tell them I'm congratulating Elder Micro-Image on advancing to Tier Three Top Level."
He paused and added,
"Additionally, the Pill Vein's five halls still lack two Hall Masters. Danxiao takes care of the Outer Sect, Danming holds the Inner Workshop. Ask him for his opinion if he is willing to take on one of these responsibilities."
Master De Ming's eyes lit up as he promptly received the jade scroll:
"I will attend to it right away!"
He had long been acquainted with Chen Sheng and had planned to go congratulate him. Now, he could deliver both a favor and a task, quickening his steps.
...
On Nine Cloud Peak, spiritual mist wrapped around the pavilion like a light veil.
Chen Sheng had just seen off the Pill Vein Elders who came to congratulate him when he saw Master Shi Fang approaching on sword light, accompanied by Master Hualong.
Master Shi Fang was now at the late-stage Golden Core, surrounded by a net of talisman sword auras, while Master Hualong had achieved Golden Core Perfection and began planning for the Nascent Soul.
"Fellow Daoist Micro-Image! Congratulations, congratulations! Your title as a Tier Three Top Level Alchemist resounds throughout the Daoist Sect!"
"You're too kind, Dao Brother."
Chen Sheng smiled as he welcomed them, leading the two to their seats.
On the stone table, spirit fruits had long been set, with the Fire Crystal Fruit gleaming like red agate, revealing its flowing heart-like flesh, and the Jade Spirit Pearl still holding fresh dewdrops.
Master Hualong picked up a Fire Crystal Fruit, and as the skin cracked with a subtle snap, he glanced approvingly at Chen Xihuo standing by:
"This must be the virtuous nephew, Xihuo? I've heard he's already a Quasi-Tier Three Alchemist, remarkable for such a young age. Truly, a tiger father has no dog for a child!"
Chen Xihuo promptly bowed, having advanced from late-stage Foundation Establishment to perfection over thirty years, successfully joining the Inner Sect.
Though only with a High Grade Spiritual Root, the Inner Sect's abundant Core Formation resources and Chen Sheng's support made condensing a Golden Core not a problem.
Gently stroking his beard, Chen Sheng introduced,
"This is Master Hualong and Master Shi Fang, both friends of your father..."
He then turned to the two of them:
"This is my son, Xihuo, who just joined the Inner Sect. In the future, I hope you two Dao Brothers will look after him."
The two of them smiled and nodded upon hearing this.
Chen Xihuo greeted them one by one, memorizing the appearance and aura of these elders—they were connections laid by his father for him.
Just then, the figure of Master De Ming appeared at the foot of the peak. Holding an ornate box, he quickly came over, saying loudly as he reached the pavilion,
"Fellow Daoist Micro-Image! Congratulations on advancing to Tier Three Top Level! True Monarch Chong Xu specifically sent me to deliver this gift!"
He first presented the ornate box containing the Dragon Blood Vine Atlas, then took out the jade scroll he had prepared, smiling:
"This is a newly acquired 'Array Pattern Supplement' from me, which records several rare array hub layouts that might be useful to you, Fellow Daoist."
Chen Sheng received the box, and when his hand touched the Dragon Blood Vine Atlas, a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes.
Even True Monarch Chong Xu had sent a gift?
Just as he was about to thank him, Master De Ming mentioned the matter of the Hall Master:
"There are currently three Hall Masters in the Pill Vein. The remaining Danxiao and Danming Halls are still vacant. The True Monarch asked me to inquire if you're interested in taking up one of those responsibilities?"
Chen Sheng's hand holding the teacup slightly paused, and the tea rippled with small waves in the cup.
Currently, the three Pill Vein Hall Masters are Master Dust Transformation of Danqing Hall, Master of All Things of Pill Fire Hall, and Master Wan Cang of Pill Storage Hall.
The first two are disciples of True Monarch Han Lou, overseeing teaching and managing pill furnaces, which are relatively leisurely tasks, evidently still aiming to advance to the Nascent Soul.
Master Wan Cang's Pill Storage Hall oversees many affairs and resource allocations. He holds significant power, almost asserting absolute authority within the hall, paving the way for his family and completely giving up on the Upper Realm.
Of the two remaining halls, the Danxiao Hall Master oversees Outer Sect alchemy matters, responsible for Outer Sect Alchemy Room allocations and spiritual material applications, wielding considerable power.
Danming Hall runs the Inner Sect Pill Workshop. Though not as powerful as the Pill Storage Hall, it holds authority over the workshop's operations and can prioritize the use of rare auxiliary materials from the Pill Storage.
Outside the pavilion, the Spiritual Spring softly chimed, water droplets splattered on the bluestone, leaving a small wet mark.
Chen Sheng gazed at his reflection in the spring, contemplating for a moment, realizing many tasks could be entrusted to stewards or named disciples to manage.
Additionally, the position of Hall Master had numerous benefits, such as obtaining Tier Four Spirit Grass from the Pill Storage Hall, accessing the hall's secret manuals, and even participating in the sect's Pill Vein resource allocation meetings...
These would be greatly beneficial for his advancement to a Tier Four Alchemist and even condensing a Nascent Soul.
Chen Sheng set down the teacup, a touch of determination flashing in his eyes, and gently nodded:
"Since the True Monarch wishes it, I shall certainly serve. Managing the Inner Sect Pill Workshop in Danming Hall aligns well with my daily alchemy practice, so I shall accept it."
Master De Ming clapped his hands and laughed:
"Wise choice, Fellow Daoist! Danming Hall is close to Nine Cloud Peak and controls the Inner Sect Pill Workshop, tailor-made for you!"
He thought to himself, Danming Hall, managing the Inner Sect Pill Workshop, is closest to the core resources. It seems this Fellow Daoist Micro-Image not only excels in alchemy but is also exceptionally perceptive.
The vermillion doors of Danming Hall opened precisely at the hour of Chen each day. In front of the twelve cyan jade desks inside the hall, several steward disciples dressed in gray robes were bent over, verifying the elixir material account books.
Chen Sheng sat at the main seat within the hall. His Divine Sense scanned the glazed scroll in front of him, the catalog of spiritual materials displayed on the scroll shifting with the flow of his Mana.
Beside him, there were several people, all astute individuals he borrowed from Master De Ming, including three stewards.
Among them, Steward Li, who had managed the affairs in the Pill Storage Hall for thirty years, was exceedingly familiar with the allocation of spiritual materials within the sect.
In merely half a month, he had cleared up the account books accumulated over the years in Danming Hall, even reorganizing the classification of spiritual materials in the pill storage room neatly.
"Hall Master, the 'Essence Condensation Pills' requested by the Inner Sect disciples yesterday have been refined, totaling three hundred seventy furnaces, with thirty percent being of High Grade."
Steward Li presented a jade token with a bow, the face of the token displaying the number and quality of the elixir pills:
"Furthermore, the new furnace sent by the Pill Fire Hall has been properly installed, enhancing the fire control precision by twenty percent over the old furnace."
Accepting the jade token, Chen Sheng confirmed it with a sweep of his Divine Sense and casually returned it:
"Seal the High Grade 'Essence Condensation Pills' separately, prioritizing them for the Inner Sect's personal disciples."
Steward Li nodded respectfully and then withdrew.
Chen Sheng leaned back in his chair, his gaze leisurely falling outside the hall.
The framework of Danming Hall was originally stable, and with the help of these capable stewards, he now required little effort. He only needed to handle the allocation of high-tier elixir materials and the approval of special pill orders daily, making it much more relaxed than he imagined.
That afternoon, Chen Sheng returned to Nine Cloud Peak. As he stepped into his cave mansion, he noticed the Sect Jade Scroll within his storage ring was slightly warm.
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He retrieved the jade scroll, infused it with Spiritual Power, and a pale blue light curtain unfolded in the air, listing several spiritual materials' names and exchange conditions, among which a few lines of golden text were particularly striking.
"Celestial Spirit Green Cloud Reishi (Nascent Soul Spiritual Object), requires seven thousand units of Great Merit; Heart-Breaking Grass (Nascent Soul Spiritual Object), requires nine thousand units of Great Merit; Purple Patterned Dragon Scale Fruit (Nascent Soul Spiritual Object), requires twelve thousand units of Great Merit..."
Great Merit, a unit above Small Merit; one unit of Great Merit was essentially equivalent to a High Grade Spirit Stone. Of course, in actual transactions, Great Merit could be exchanged for Spirit Stones, but Spirit Stones could not be exchanged for Great Merit.
Seven types of Nascent Soul Spiritual Objects, any one of which could cause a bloody storm outside, were treasures that an ordinary Golden Core Loose Cultivator could not obtain.
Chen Sheng's gaze swept over the "Celestial Spirit Green Cloud Reishi," and images from the Pingyang Market suddenly surfaced.
On the auction stage of the Black Water Commerce Association, that piece of Reishi, emitting a soft cyan light, was placed under a glazed cover, prompting the cultivators below to vie for it with fervor.
Ultimately, it was bought by a late-stage Golden Core cultivator in a private booth at the cost of his entire fortune, who then began to flee desperately.
At that time, Chen Sheng was merely a Fake Pill cultivator, afraid of getting embroiled in trouble, he could only leave early without even qualifying to participate.
Yet now, this core material for refining the "Celestial Spirit Infant Pill" had unmistakably appeared on his exchange list, and from the exchange requirements listed, it was actually the worst among the spiritual objects.
"Heart-Breaking Grass..."
Chen Sheng looked at another line of text, a contemplative glint flashing in his eyes. This spirit grass was fiercely intense, yet it could neutralize the malevolent energy of the Heart Demon Tribulation when refined into the "Heart-Breaking Pill."
Back in the day, when he saw records of it in sect archives, he thought of it as an aid for passing the Heart Demon Tribulation, and now it could indeed be exchanged with Great Merit.
However, when he turned the light curtain to the end, his brows lightly furrowed—Primordial Crystal, Thunder Essence Liquid, Celestial Thunder Wood, these three pinnacle Nascent Soul spiritual objects of the Daoist Sect, were still absent.
Apparently, they had yet to appear on his exchange list.
Chen Sheng quickly arrived at an answer in his mind: "Time, cultivation level, value, contribution... none can be lacking."
In comparison to those Golden Core cultivators who stayed in the sect for centuries and were nearing the end of their lifespan, he had only been with the Three Elements Dao Sect for less than a century, his qualifications were still shallow.
Although his cultivation level had reached mid-stage Golden Core, it was not at Perfection, so he naturally wasn't the top priority.
As for value and contribution, though he was a Tier Three Top Level Alchemist, the sect still had several Tier Four Grandmasters, none of whom had broken through to Nascent Soul, so he couldn't compare.
"No rush."
Chen Sheng put away the jade scroll, a faint calm smile appearing at the corner of his mouth. He was barely over two hundred fifty years old, leaving enough time before reaching Golden Core Perfection.
Once he elevated his alchemy skill to Tier Four, becoming a Grandmaster, the sect would naturally tilt its resources in his favor. These spiritual materials, to him, were merely items in his pocket.
...
Time flew like a white steed passing a gap; in the blink of an eye, three months had passed.
That morning, the Mountain Protection Array of Nine Cloud Peak suddenly lit up with a stream of faint golden spiritual light. Shortly thereafter, a Communication Jade Scroll penetrated the array, landing steadily on the stone table in front of Chen Sheng.
The jade scroll was inscribed with the characters "Xihua," belonging to his ninth son who was traveling outside.
Chen Sheng inserted his Divine Sense into the jade scroll, and Chen Xihua's hearty voice instantly echoed in his mind:
"Father, I heard you have advanced to a Tier Three Top Level Alchemist, your child is here to offer congratulations!"
"Some time ago, I stumbled upon an ancient cultivator's cave mansion in the Western Desert and gained some fortune. I have sent the items back via the Three Elements Commerce Association, hoping you can check them."
The few succinct words stirred Chen Sheng's interest. He quickly acted according to the information on the jade scroll, instructing Chen Xihuo to go to the Three Elements Commerce Association to collect it.
Before long, a jade box measuring half a foot square was delivered into Chen Sheng's hand. The box's surface was filled with intricate secret runes, between which flowed a faint purple restriction spiritual light; attempting to open it by force would certainly trigger a self-destruct array.
Chen Sheng stepped forward, observing the restriction on the jade box, which was precisely the secret box sealing method of the Chen Clan he had designed himself; only by mastering the special incantation could it be safely opened.
"This child is quite meticulous."
Chen Sheng chuckled softly, murmured the incantation, and brushed his fingertips over the runes one by one.
As the last rune lit up, the jade box emitted a soft "click," and the lid slowly opened, revealing a quaint jade scroll lying quietly inside.
The jade scroll was thoroughly dark brown, its surface covered in cracked lines, yet it exuded a heart-palpitating restriction fluctuation.
"Double insurance? It seems this opportunity is significant."
Chen Sheng's curiosity grew even stronger as he took out the jade scroll. At his fingertip, a thin stream of spiritual power formed, carefully undoing the restriction on it.
The restriction was more complex than the one on the jade box, with runes shifting like living beings.
Gently nodding, the Chen Clan slowly peeled away the outer layer of the restriction using a secret technique passed down by the Chen Clan. It took a full half an hour before a light "buzz" sounded, and the restriction on the jade scroll finally dissipated.
The moment his divine sense penetrated the jade scroll, five bold ancient characters suddenly emerged—"Myriad Phenomena Sources Returning to Spirit Skill"!
Immediately after, a line of proud text exploded like thunder in his mind:
"The quality of spiritual roots, regarded by the world as predestined, is like stars and constellations, each with its place. However, the path of the cultivator inherently defies the heavens, like a Kunpeng breaking the sea, aiming to reach the Nine Heavens. Creation has spirituality, divine beauty is unpredictable; why fear the predetermined nature of spiritual roots, for one can defy fate and reach the heavens!"
Chen Sheng's pupils suddenly contracted. He forcibly suppressed the turbulence in his heart and continued reading downwards as the full picture of the secret technique gradually unfolded before his eyes.
This technique required employing a special method to collect the original spiritual qi of various high-tier spiritual objects, refining it into pure spirit marrow, and then using one's spiritual root as a vessel, using spiritual power to bind and integrate the spirit marrow with the spiritual root daily, gradually enhancing the quality of the spiritual root.
The potential ceiling was high enough that even lower grade spiritual roots could ascend to Earth or Celestial grade, truly deserving to be called a heaven-defying fate-changer!
Chen Sheng slowly raised his hand, his gaze falling on the dark brown jadeite's patterns, involuntarily drawing a trace of admiration in his heart:
"What a wonderfully intricate secret technique!"
When his divine sense first infiltrated it, the analysis of spiritual roots by this secret technique was as meticulous as a butcher dissecting an ox—from the original structure of the spiritual roots to the meridians of qi circulation, and even the resonance frequency with the heaven and earth spiritual qi, each section was dissected thoroughly.
It was precisely this extreme analysis that had created this miraculous technique capable of defying the heavens and altering spiritual roots.
This was the first time in his centuries of cultivation over several lifetimes that Chen Sheng had encountered a secret technique capable of directly enhancing spiritual roots.
His thoughts inadvertently drifted to the scripture pavilion of the Three Elements Dao Sect.
He had once browsed several secret techniques there that enhanced the aptitude of cultivators, all of which centered around "forging acquired spirit bodies"!
For example, the Acquired Grass and Wood Spirit Body, the Acquired Thunder Treasure Body, the Acquired Cold Body, and so on...
However, the upper limits of those acquired spirit bodies were very low, with most only allowing lower grade spiritual roots to barely reach middle or high grade, requiring long periods of time to complete refinement.
When Chen Sheng first encountered these secret techniques, he discarded them without hesitation, thinking that with that time, he would have already elevated his cultivation.
Excitement sparkled in Chen Sheng's eyes:
"But this 'Myriad Phenomena Sources Returning to Spirit Skill' is entirely different."
This secret technique used one's spiritual root as a container to gradually assimilate the spirit marrow, enhancing the quality of the spiritual root from the ground up. What's more, its potential ceiling could reach celestial grade spiritual roots.
That was the highest aptitude limit Chen Sheng was aware of. Once achieved, condensing a Nascent Soul or even reaching higher realms would become immensely easier.
Not even many Nascent Soul True Monarchs possessed such potential.
Chen Sheng picked up the jade scroll again, injecting mana once more, his gaze fixed on the cultivation requirements, a broader smile forming on his lips:
"To acquire such a secret technique, it seems Xihua is quite fortunate."
As his divine sense delved deeper, the three layers of the secret technique and the needed spiritual objects unfolded clearly before his eyes:
The first layer, "Initial Spirit Marrow Fusion," upon mastery, could elevate a spiritual root to high grade. Twelve types of tier-two precious spiritual objects were required as support.
From the "Ice Heart Grass" to the "Red Flame Flower"... Each needed to contain exceptionally pure spiritual qi and no less than two thousand years in age.
After calculating in his mind, Chen Sheng realized each of these twelve spiritual objects was valued enough to exchange for a high-grade Foundation Establishment Pill.
For an average Foundation Establishment cultivator, obtaining one of these could greatly enhance their cultivation speed, and having all twelve could enable an ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator to reach perfection.
The second layer, "Spiritual Roots Transformation," upon mastery, could elevate a spiritual root to Earth grade, with the requirements sharply increasing to six types of tier-three top grade spiritual objects.
"Deep Sea Profound Bead," "Thunder Pattern Dragon Wood," "Purple Thunder Crystal Core"...
Searching through the exchange list in the sect treasure vault, Chen Sheng only found "Deep Sea Profound Bead" and "Thunder Pattern Dragon Wood," while the other four he had only seen recorded in texts, extremely rare and challenging to fully assemble.
The third layer, "Spirit Root Perfection," upon mastery, could ascend to Celestial grade spiritual roots; the required spiritual objects were even more astounding.
It needed a total of three tier-four top-level spiritual objects: "Myriad Spirits Stone Milk," "Nine Elements Spirit Fruit," and "Primordial Thunder Crystal."
Chen Sheng felt helpless as he had never spotted these three spiritual objects on the sect treasure vault list, and even in the scripture pavilion's records, only sparse mentions of "Myriad Spirits Stone Milk" and "Primordial Thunder Crystal" could be found.
The former was a marvel of creation, requiring tens of thousands of years in a spiritually rich area to form, able to restore all mana to a Nascent Soul Cultivator with a single drop, and it contained pure mana, with nourishing effects for the Nascent Soul, making it a treasure for Nascent Soul True Monarchs.
The latter was formed by the concentration of thunder within space rifts, ranking as tier-four top grade, an elite material for crafting protective magical treasures for Nascent Soul cultivators, with an irresistible allure for Thunder Element Nascent Soul cultivators.
As for the Nine Elements Spirit Fruit, although related records couldn't be found, its paralleling with the other two undoubtedly marked it as a rare treasure of the ages.
"Defying fate is certainly no small feat."
Setting the jade scroll down, Chen Sheng lightly sighed, yet showed not the slightest sign of withdrawal.
For the spiritual objects needed for the first layer, with his current status and wealth as the Master of Danming Hall, he only needed to put in some effort and could gather them within a few months.
The tier-three top grade spiritual objects for the second layer, though rare, could be searched for by the commerce association over time to assemble eventually.
As for the tier-four spiritual objects needed for the third layer, although seemingly unreachable, he believed that once he became a Tier Four Grandmaster, the level of accessible resources and information would dramatically rise, and at that time, there might be a slim chance.
Chen Sheng carefully stored the jade scroll in his storage ring, realizing that the appearance of this secret technique greatly heightened his prospects of achieving a Nascent Soul in this lifetime.
He gradually mapped out his plan in his mind: first, collect the spiritual objects needed for the first layer, advance his spiritual root to high grade, and then progressively enhance it to Earth grade.
Once reaching Golden Core Perfection, he would then attempt the breakthrough to Nascent Soul, ensuring spiritual roots would at least not hold him back!