EBE Chapter 277 Upgrading Spirit Veins
Chapter 277 Upgrading Spirit Veins
Not long after Lin Changsheng was promoted to Golden Core True Person, a saying began to circulate in the Ghost Valley Sect from an unknown source.
Master Zhang Meng of Mingling Peak and Lei Jie, a disciple of the Supreme Elder, were both attempting to break through to the Golden Core stage around the same time, and were vying for the sect's fortune.
Ultimately, the Supreme Elder's disciples were affected by this, resulting in their failure to break through to the Golden Core stage.
If Elder Zhang Meng had notified them in advance and the two had scheduled their appointments separately, perhaps the Ghost Valley Sect would have had the opportunity to gain two more Golden Core cultivators!
These words soon reached Lin Changsheng's ears.
Upon hearing the rumors, Lin Changsheng seemed to understand something, and then let out a cold laugh.
Such absurd rumors are clearly intended to incite conflict between him and Lei Jie.
As a disciple of Guigu Zhenjun, if Lei Jie were to offend this person, it would be tantamount to offending Guigu Zhenjun in disguise.
Although those who cultivate immortality have always had differing opinions on whether the ethereal concept of fortune truly exists.
However, most cultivators still prefer to believe it to be true and follow this belief.
According to records, there were even highly skilled individuals in ancient times who possessed mysterious and unpredictable techniques for observing fortune and seeking good fortune while avoiding misfortune.
However, it only exists in records; the cultivation world has long lost its lineage, and even its authenticity cannot be verified.
In short, whoever spread this news definitely had ill intentions.
The only one in the entire Ghost Valley Sect who could spread this news must have a grudge against Lin Changsheng, and it's most likely the work of Master Wan Ku.
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The next day.
Lin Changsheng took the initiative to go to Tiangui Peak.
Visit the sect leader, Master Tan.
Like the elders of the other lineages, Master Tan also gifted Lin Changsheng a third-tier magic weapon.
But besides that, there was also an exquisitely packaged 'Tianwudan'.
According to Master Tan, this 'Heavenly Crow Pill' is a third-tier pill, most suitable for cultivators who have just entered the Golden Core stage. It can improve cultivation and help cultivators quickly get through the awkward period of entering the Golden Core stage, which is at least equivalent to several years of hard work.
Lin Changsheng gladly accepted it.
After exchanging pleasantries, he took the initiative to ask to see Master Guigu and hoped that Master Tan could help introduce him.
"Hehe, Master has already instructed that if Elder Zhang Meng comes, there is no need to announce his arrival; just take him directly to see him."
Master Tan seemed to have expected this, and said with a smile.
About half an hour later, led by Master Tan, Lin Changsheng arrived at the Taoist temple of True Lord Guigu on Tiangui Peak.
Upon learning that the Ghost Valley True Lord's dojo was located on Heavenly Ghost Peak, Lin Changsheng felt somewhat puzzled.
A Daoist temple with compatible spiritual veins is of utmost importance to cultivators.
Not to mention that True Lord Guigu possesses the secret technique of cultivating spiritual veins, and the spiritual veins in his cultivation ground should be perfectly suited to his cultivation level.
However, Guigu Zhenjun did not set up a separate dojo for himself.
Once one reaches the Nascent Soul True Monarch realm, the demand for spiritual energy from heaven and earth can only be met with an immense amount.
A prolonged lack of sufficient spiritual energy will not only prevent one from improving their cultivation level, but may also lead to serious problems such as cultivation loss and a drop in cultivation realm.
Even if you don't intend to continue advancing, you should at least establish a suitable spiritual vein to maintain your current level.
At the same time, Lin Changsheng arrived at the main hall of the Ghost Valley True Lord's cultivation.
"Greetings, Master."
Lin Changsheng stepped forward and bowed.
"Elder Zhang Meng, have you considered what you would like as a reward?"
Guigu Zhenjun spoke calmly, yet his words carried a hint of Nascent Soul spiritual pressure.
It's clear that he was keen to win over Lin Changsheng, a cultivator who had formed his Golden Core in the sect, and naturally, he didn't care about the resources needed to nurture him.
Lin Changsheng, on the other hand, carefully analyzed Guigu Zhenjun's every move, and it seemed that he did not intend to blame him for his disciple's failure to break through to the Golden Core stage.
I secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Regarding the reward, Lin Changsheng made no specific designation, appearing sensible and leaving it entirely to the True Lord to decide.
Finally, Lin Changsheng received a generous gift prepared for him by Guigu Zhenjun.
Among them, there are as many as five or six third-tier magical artifacts.
There are also many materials for alchemy and talisman making.
In addition, there is a book on ghost cultivation techniques, as well as corresponding methods for fighting enemies, and methods for controlling, raising, and enslaving various ghosts.
And a dark, ancient lamp, a magical artifact, faintly exuding a sinister aura.
At the same time, Lin Changsheng also learned that the Ghost Valley True Monarch needed to gather nine Golden Core cultivators who were of good character and trustworthy to accomplish a major task.
However, the specifics of what happened are currently unknown.
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Having just advanced to the Golden Core stage, his interest in cultivation is soaring.
After discussing with Lin Changsheng, Master Tan decided to set the date for the Core Formation Ceremony two years later.
Prior to this, the Ghost Valley Sect fulfilled its promise and improved the quality of the Netherworld Peak Dojo for Lin Changsheng.
The Ghost Valley True Lord, from an unknown location in the Yunmeng Marsh, sealed and relocated the eight spiritual springs, distributing them around the Netherworld Spirit Peak, forming a spiritual vein pattern of eight waters surrounding the mountain.
The concentration of spiritual energy in the entire Mingling Peak training ground instantly became much denser.
Such methods of altering the terrain and manipulating spiritual veins were truly eye-opening for Lin Changsheng.
He couldn't help but develop a strong interest in Guigu Zhenjun's methods.
Unfortunately, such a secret technique is unlikely to be easily passed on to outsiders.
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Having resolved the issue of the spiritual veins, Lin Changsheng began to formulate his cultivation plan after achieving the Core Formation stage.
The most urgent task now is to update the various protective methods available to us as soon as possible.
At the Golden Core stage, in addition to activating third-tier magic artifacts, one is also qualified to use magic treasures.
The process of crafting magical artifacts is far more complicated than that of ordinary magical tools, and involves a wide variety of rare and unusual materials.
Furthermore, one can expend energy and mana to cultivate a unique natal magic weapon.
Generally speaking, the power of a natal magic weapon depends not only on the materials used in its creation, but also on the amount of time a cultivator nurtures it over time.
In the short term, the effect on improving one's own strength is not obvious.
Currently, Lin Changsheng possesses four magical treasures: the Vajra Bracelet, the Blood Sword, the Black Iron Ruler, and the Ancient Lamp Technique.
Although the attributes are not a perfect match, it's fine for use as a transition.
On the other hand, as Lin Changsheng's old profession, his skill in making talismans was already solid.
After advancing to the Golden Core stage, one's abilities in all aspects increase dramatically, which greatly enhances one's talisman-making skills.
The created third-tier spell talisman remains one of Lin Changsheng's trump cards.
In addition, there is the long-standing art of mechanical puppetry.
Previously, due to the limitations of the material quality, Lin Changsheng could only create 'quasi-third-tier' puppets.
But now that he has the status of a Golden Core cultivator, purchasing third-tier materials is no longer a problem for Lin Changsheng.
Naturally, they focused their attention on creating third-tier puppets.
However, materials for third-tier puppets are expensive, and a staggering amount of spirit stones is needed to gather enough materials.
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Just as Lin Changsheng was racking his brains to raise spirit stones, the Ghost Valley Sect recruited its seventh Golden Core cultivator.
On this day, Master Tan and a woman dressed in plain clothes came to visit Mingling Peak.
Lin Changsheng went out to greet him.
"Elder Zhang Meng, this is our sect's newly appointed seventh elder, Fellow Daoist Huang Li."
"She heard that the unique eight-water-encircling-mountain spiritual vein of Mingling Peak was special, so she wanted to visit it."
Master Tan explained his purpose with a smile.
Beside him stood a plain-looking woman in simple clothes, whose eyes were alluring and gentle, like a pool of spring water, smiling at Lin Changsheng.