Crafting an Immortal Race with Daily Hexagrams

Chapter 707: Chapter 259: Inner Five Elements Cultivation System

Everyone indeed shared quite a few insights.

But given the two’s accomplishments in Array Dao and Artifact Refining Dao, they could easily discern that it was of little use.

On this day, after another pearl explosion, Mu Chang suddenly spoke up.

"Young Master Chongyi, Young Master Xiubai."

Mu Chang cupped his hands and frowned, saying, "If my old eyes aren’t mistaken, one of you has a Fire Spirit Root and the other a Water Spirit Root, right?"

Facing his gaze, He Zhongyi and Shen Xiubai were taken aback.

"Spirit Root..."

"How did I overlook this!?"

Belonging to Water and Fire Spirit Roots respectively, during the refining process, they would inevitably use their inner spiritual power.

Thus, within a small pearl, there would simultaneously be conflicting water and fire spiritual power.

No wonder it exploded!

"Uncle Chongyi, can you engrave artifact patterns inside this pearl without using spiritual power?"

Shen Xiubai suddenly asked.

He Zhongyi thought for a moment, somewhat unsure.

"I haven’t tried this, but..."

"Artifact patterns are primarily engraved using the Power of the Divine Soul, so it should be possible without using spiritual power."

Changing his tone, he asked, "Can your array patterns also work?"

Shen Xiubai nodded.

"Then... shall we try again!?"

The two readily agreed and retrieved another pearl to attempt once more.

This time, neither used any spiritual power, refining only with the purest Power of the Divine Soul.

He Zhongyi’s Power of the Divine Soul penetrated the pearl, engraving the artifact patterns.

Meanwhile, Shen Xiubai’s Power of the Divine Soul adhered to the surface, slowly engraving the array patterns.

The onlookers, including Mu Chang, all held their breath, quietly watching the pearl suspended between the two.

Seeing them already start refining, and the pearl not exploding instantly like before, everyone’s hearts lifted with joy!

However, as the duo were halfway through engraving the artifact and array patterns, cracks began to slowly appear on the pearl’s surface, faintly suggesting an imminent explosion.

Boom!

The cracks on the pearl surface hadn’t appeared long before it exploded with a bang!

"Failed again..."

Seeing this, everyone showed a hint of despair.

Yet Shen Xiubai showed no sign of disappointment.

Compared to before, there was a noticeable improvement this time.

It seemed that the pearl only exploded due to some reason when both were nearly finished engraving.

"Alas!"

"Young Master, although you two did not use spiritual power in this refining, there is still various chaotic spiritual qi around affecting the balance."

"I believe this is the root of this failure."

Mu Yan hesitated for a moment before speaking.

The duo possessed an Upper Grade Earth Attribute Spirit Root, and their cultivation had already reached the Late Stage of Fetal Breathing, so their insight was sharper than other cultivators present.

Hearing this, He Zhongyi expressed no opinion, turning instead to Shen Xiubai.

"Elder Mu’s words make sense."

After pondering for a long time, Shen Xiubai spoke solemnly.

The items they were refining now were extremely special, not simple magical artifacts or array plates, with some tolerance. Even if some chaotic five elements spiritual power was incorporated, it wouldn’t have a great impact.

"Uncle Chongyi, please wait."

Saying this, Shen Xiubai retrieved some spiritual materials for array construction from his storage bag, thought briefly, and then set up a Void Trapping Array around himself to isolate spiritual power.

"Uncle Chongyi, kindly expel all five elements spiritual power from this array."

Shen Xiubai cupped his hands, He Zhongyi nodded, and immediately entered the array to drive all the spiritual power outside.

After finishing everything, Shen Xiubai solemnly took out a pearl.

"Let’s begin."

The two sat opposite each other and began refining once more.

As time trickled by, the pearl suspended between them began to subtly disperse spiritual charm.

As the array patterns on the surface and artifact patterns inside gradually took shape, their nerves were stretched to the limit.

Buzz!

At the moment Shen Xiubai completed the last array pattern, He Zhongyi also completed embedding the artifact pattern inside the pearl.

In an instant, the pearl before them emitted a faint hum, then radiated dazzling light.

Under the gaze of everyone, the pearl now seemed to melt into a liquid form, twisting and flickering with gentle luster in midair, looking quite strange.

"How is it?"

"Xiubai, has it succeeded?"

He Zhongyi nervously looked at the constantly changing blob of liquid, asking in a deep voice.

Yet even Shen Xiubai wasn’t sure if this meant success.

Moreover, how did the pearl turn into such an odd shape after refining?

Thinking it over, he carefully removed a jade box from his storage bag and rose to store the liquid sphere from the pearl into it.

Seeing the object still emitting subtle spiritual charm inside the jade box, Shen Xiubai thought for a moment and said, "Whether it succeeded or not, we’ll need to test it to know."

Understanding his intent, He Zhongyi turned to Mu Chang, saying, "Elder Mu, please personally go to Anyang and invite the Elder Patriarch of the Zhao Family."

After Mu Chang cupped his hands, he transformed into a stream of light and flew towards Anyang City.

...

Inside the manor’s guest room, Shen Wenxing, Shen Xiubai, and He Zhongyi sat in the room.

Mu Chang soon brought Zhao Tuan in.

After exchanging greetings courteously, Shen Wenxing got straight to the point, "Zhao Tuan, do you recall the breakthrough method of implanting the Inner Five Elements Array inside your body that your Grandmaster Shen mentioned before?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Tuan instantly cupped his hands and spoke solemnly, "I remember."

Shen Wenxing nodded, "Today, we’ve invited you because Xiubai and Chongyi have refined an array pearl for constructing the Inner Five Elements Array."

"But as elders, I must remind you, they are not sure if this item is effective."

"I don’t want you to take risks, but considering it concerns your future, I’d like to hear your opinion."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Tuan thought briefly, initially turning to Shen Xiubai and He Zhongyi with cupped hands, then spoke, "I am willing to try."

It has been several years since he last saw Shen Yuan and obtained the Inner Five Elements Circulation breakthrough method.

Over the years, his cultivation remained stagnant at Qi Cultivation Ninth Layer without any progress, and now, having finally glimpsed hope, he wanted to attempt it despite the risks.

Seeing this, Shen Xiubai glanced at He Zhongyi, then handed the jade box to Zhao Tuan.

"Uncle Zhao can directly refine the contents of this jade box into his body."

"According to my conjecture, the markings on this item are the Five Elements Cyan Wood Array."

"The liver governs wood; Uncle Zhao, after refining, can try integrating it into the liver. If successful, it indicates this method is viable."

After hearing his explanation, Zhao Tuan cupped his hands once more, "Thank you, Young Master Xiubai."

Accepting the jade box, he hesitated not for a moment, sitting cross-legged before the trio, slightly adjusted his breath, and began refining the contents from the jade box.

Since this object is primarily meant to serve as an array base, creating it as a magical artifact was solely to facilitate refining.

He Zhongyi didn’t engrave overly complex artifact patterns inside.

Zhao Tuan swiftly managed to refine and intake it within his body.

Following Shen Xiubai’s instructions, Zhao Tuan led his consciousness inward, guiding the liquid-like substance slowly toward the liver.

Just as he pondered how to integrate the substance into the liver, the refined liquid appeared to perceive the corresponding five elements attribute within the liver, moving towards it on its own.

Under Zhao Tuan’s Divine Sense attention, upon approaching the liver, the liquid swiftly unfurled and encased the entire liver, then slowly permeated it.

During this process, he felt no discomfort at all.

"Uncle Zhao, refrain from activating the array for now!"

Shen Xiubai’s voice called out, and Zhao Tuan promptly refocused his consciousness on his body, cupped his hands to Shen Xiubai and He Zhongyi, saying, "Young Master Chongyi, Young Master Xiubai, it seems I have succeeded."

"Upon entering internal organs, the substance fused into my liver on its own."

Upon hearing this, both Shen Xiubai and He Zhongyi showed joyful expressions!

"So, Brother Tuan, you may reside temporarily in Yunshui City for a few days. Xiubai and I will quickly refine the remaining four array pearls."

"By then, unless unexpected, Grandfather’s proposed Inner Five Elements Circulation Technique should succeed!"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Tuan’s heart also leapt with joy, his face full of anticipation as he cupped his hands toward the duo, agreeing.