Chapter 401: Chapter 252: Cultivation World 42_3
Regular purification rituals, held every season during the Liao Yuan Festival: burn Yang Flame Grass and Golden Crow Feather, activating Fire Element Power to incinerate free-roaming Evil Qi. Soul cultivators must master the Soul Cleansing Spell: use witchcraft to resonate with the soul body’s frequency, expelling accumulated gray mist (requires use with Soul Purifying Jade).
Establish the Earth Vein Compass Tower: the tower’s top "Soul Observation Mirror" monitors Evil Qi concentration in real-time; the base’s "Soul Suppression Stele" automatically triggers purification talisman.
Major sects jointly issued the "Jiuli Soul Scripture". Prohibited the cultivation of Devouring Techniques in the Sha Vein Area.
Train Purifying Spirit Witches: exclusively maintain purification facilities, inherit secret techniques for transforming Evil Qi (such as "Muddy Evil Refining Technique").
Si Lingle thought that the governance of Jiuli Realm was highly effective.
Si Lingle and Yun Ya also cultivated the "Clearing and Purifying Guiding Technique," and both wore the Nine Li Soul Suppressing Pendant.
After understanding, Si Lingle and Yun Ya left Huangyang State.
Four years later, Yun Ya’s cultivation advanced to the Soul Emergence stage. After Yun Ya’s breakthrough, Si Lingle and Yun Ya parted ways.
The two went their separate ways to gain experience.
Si Lingle found a Fire Vein, intending to add something to the Qingchu Sword, changing its color.
The reason for the change is that she visited the Qingxuan Pavilion and saw her wanted poster.
Si Lingle speculated that the Heavenly Dao Sect must have spies in the Qingxuan Sect and knew she was still alive through her soul fire.
Thus, her wanted posters were spread across diverse realms.
Fortunately, she was cautious. Upon arriving in the Jiuli Lower Realm, she and her disciple were constantly in disguise.
Over five years, Si Lingle reforged the Qingchu Sword, changing its original green color to black-purple.
After reforging the Qingchu Sword, Si Lingle prepared to craft another Lifebound Magical Treasure.
She wouldn’t use swordsmanship unless absolutely necessary.
Si Lingle thought for a few days before deciding what kind of magical treasure to refine.
She decided to refine an umbrella-shaped magical treasure; the umbrella could be used for defense or as a weapon for attack.
After drafting a blueprint, Si Lingle searched for refining materials in her Storage Ring. Once found, she began the crafting process.
In front of Si Lingle lay an assortment of materials. She took a deep breath, rapidly forming seals with her hands while chanting.
Instantly, a fierce black flame ignited within the Artifact Refining Furnace, the flames dancing as if alive.
Carefully, she placed rare Immortal Materials into the furnace, which melted under the high heat. She then added more materials.
As time passed, the materials in the furnace gradually fused, forming a strange liquid.
Sweat beaded on Si Lingle’s forehead; with a forceful clap of her hands, a surge of Spiritual Power was injected into the furnace, causing the liquid inside to spin rapidly and slowly take shape.
After three years of arduous refining, an umbrella-shaped magical treasure was finally born.
The umbrella surface was made from a rare Immortal Material, shimmering with a faint glow. At its center was embedded a dazzling gem, the core of the magical treasure, capable of absorbing and releasing various energies. The handle was crafted from an incredibly hard divine wood, with intricate runes carved on its surface that would emit a radiant glow when used.
Defensive Function:
The umbrella surface could unfold, forming a massive protective shield to block various attacks, including spells, physical, and magical treasure attacks. The material of the umbrella surface had high toughness, capable of absorbing and dispersing the force of attacks, protecting the holder from harm.
Offensive Function:
The umbrella tip could transform into a sharp spear, with the spearhead forged from a rare Divine Iron, able to penetrate various defenses. When the umbrella tip transformed into the spear, it could unleash powerful energy waves, dealing massive damage to the enemy. The runes on the handle would activate during attacks, enhancing attack power and range.
After refining, Si Lingle stored the Qiankun Umbrella in her Dantian for nurturing.
Two years later, Si Lingle went to Linxia State, governed by the Taixu Sect, the strongest sect in the Jiuli Realm.
Linxia State was hosting the Four Arts Competition, open for cultivators to sign up.
Upon arrival, Si Lingle registered. Each registration required the payment of twenty low-grade spirit stones; Si Lingle registered for all four categories, paying a total of eighty low-grade spirit stones for the registration fee.
After registration, Si Lingle received a wooden token and submitted a piece of her crafted work.
Cultivators below the Golden Core Stage who registered had to compete in an on-site competition. Materials and such would be provided by Taixu.
Nascent Soul Stage and above cultivators submitted a piece of their crafted work to be evaluated during the Four Arts Competition, with Taixu Sect’s Supreme Elders acting as judges and scoring.
The highest scorer would receive rewards from the Taixu Sect.
Submitted items would be returned after the competition.
While Si Lingle submitted her work, notable items like the Spiritual Power Run and Thunder Magnetic Cannon were withheld.
Fearful of being recognized by Qingxuan Pavilion and exposure of her identity.
She dared not reveal puppets either, as her clone had slain several Qingxuan Sect cultivators with numerous puppets back then.
After submission, Si Lingle rented a place to stay.
Two months later, the Four Arts Competition commenced.
The Qi Cultivation, Foundation Establishment, and Golden Core Stage Four Arts were contested first.
Si Lingle watched these competitions, noting the Jiuli Realm cultivators’ proficiency in the Four Arts.
Possibly due to the impact of the Earth Vein’s evil qi, Jiuli Realm cultivators had unique alchemy and artifact refining techniques.
Si Lingle gained significant insights from this.
Next was the evaluation for Nascent Soul Stage and above cultivators.
Si Lingle’s submissions placed eighth in alchemy, second in artifact refining, fourth in Array, and fifth in talismans.
Achieving commendable results, each placement featured rewards.
Si Lingle collected her rewards.
Her submitted artifact was even purchased by the Taixu Sect, sold for three hundred thousand mid-grade spirit stones.
