Seeking Immortality in a Bizarre World

Chapter 336 Battle of the Zodiac Array! Divination!_1


The silver wings are named Silverflash Wings. Their flight speed is not slow, and the silverflash allows a Cultivator to instantly teleport short distances, within one hundred zhang.

The blue oil lamp is called the Greenburn Ancient Lamp. This lamp can release the Greenburn Flame to incinerate targets.

As long as there is sufficient lamp oil, it doesn't consume Spiritual Power, and the flame can threaten Nascent Soul Cultivators.

This treasure has an advantage: Corpse Oil refined from slain Magical Beasts can be used as lamp oil. The better the quality of the Corpse Oil, the stronger the Greenburn Flame.

The golden hoop is named the Trapping Gold Hoop. This hoop can restrict a target's movements and, against targets of a lower Realm, even their Spiritual Power.

Fairy Zi Ling carefully introduced the three Ancient Treasures and their corresponding effects.

The three Ancient Treasures were not bad, each with its own unique strengths. Their only shortcoming was their limited power; they couldn't continue growing alongside a Cultivator.

If one could replicate these three Ancient Treasures and add Fire-Absorbing Glyphs, they would become personalized treasures.

He didn't hesitate; he took all three Ancient Treasures.

With four treasures in hand, there were still six spots remaining.

The inner treasury was neatly arranged, cataloged as Elixirs, artifacts, Formations, charms, puppets, Poison, Spiritual Medicines, and so on, all sorted into categories and kept in order.

The Insect External Incarnation still focused on Jade Slips first, transitioning from initial Cultivation Techniques and secret techniques to the arts of Cultivation.

The Purple Sun Sect had many Jade Slips for inheriting the Four Arts of Cultivation. Those in the inner treasury were high quality; the least of them reached the Third Rank.

In the Path of Charms, Wang Fugui had gifted him the Tianyun Talisman Canon, a Fourth Rank canon even superior to the Purple Sun Sect's charm heritage.

The Alchemy heritage was good, and it was also one of the Purple Sun Sect's most adept Cultivation arts.

However, Jia Ren's ability to reverse-engineer Alchemy Recipes was extremely high; he didn't need to waste precious exchange spots on it.

Similarly, for Artifact Refining, the inheritances from the Xuan Shui Sect and the Heavenly Feather Gate were sufficient; there was no need to exchange for Artifact Refining heritage.

His biggest weak point was Formations. The Formation level of the Xuan Shui Sect and the Heavenly Feather Gate was average, far from matching the Formation Path heritage of the Purple Sun Sect.

The Insect External Incarnation searched among the seven Formation inheritances and soon found a Formation once used by Ancestor Ziyang: The Starshift Great Array!

This Formation had the ability to freely shift the positions of Cultivators within it. When enemies attacked the Starshift Great Array, their assaults would be shifted and dispersed. Contained within the Jade Slip was a set of Formation inheritances, including not only the Starshift Great Array but also other Formations of notable quality.

The puppet heritage was good: refining puppets to fight in one's stead without consuming Spiritual Power. However, Jia Ren already possessed a Refined Corpse, and the Corpse-Ritual Fire from the Demon-Sealing Tower could enhance its power. Distracting himself to learn puppet crafting would be a waste of time, and its power would not compare to his Refined Corpse.

The poison path Jade Slip was good for refining Elixirs and Poison. But as the Purple Sun Sect was not a poison-path Sect, the quality of this poison path Jade Slip wasn't high. Its poison heritage only reached the Golden Core Stage; it was neither appealing nor worth discarding.

Finally, there was the divination Jade Slip. This was perfectly suited to Jia Ren's preferences, and he decisively took it. From now on, I can divine before stepping out. If my luck is bad, I'll avoid leaving to evade trouble.

With six spots decided, there were four spots left.

Without realizing it, he came to the area where Elixirs were stored; there were numerous types and quantities of them. The most precious Elixir was the Break Infant Pill, with only one available. The Purple Sun Sect did not hide the valuable Break Infant Pill simply because an outsider had come to claim treasures. The quality of the Break Infant Pill was ordinary, far from being as cost-effective as one he might concoct himself.

Unable to find any other treasure that caught his interest, he decided he couldn't miss the extremely valuable Break Infant Pill.

When Fairy Zi Ling saw Jia Ren pick up the Break Infant Pill, her heart leapt into her throat. The Break Infant Pill... it's gone! This was the Break Infant Pill the Sect had reserved for me! I didn't expect an unexpected obstacle to emerge. This treasure, in the end, I still won't get...

She remained loyal to her duties. Should the Insect External Incarnation pick up an unmarked treasure, she would explain it.

Among the treasures in the Purple Sun treasury, some Elixirs were quite good, but alas, consumable treasures were too low in value. There was still the possibility to buy Elixirs outside; it wasn't worth wasting exchange spots to replicate them.

He continued to be selective, choosing the treasures that most pleased his heart. All that remained were Spiritual Medicines, materials for Magical Treasures, and Demonic Beast Materials.

There were many spirit herbs; the majority in the inner treasury were Thousand-Year Spiritual Medicines of no low quality. Heavenly Earth Elixirs, on the other hand, are too much to hope for; there wouldn't be a second one.

"Sunblaze Gold! Violet Thunder Demon Copper!"

There was no lack of Magical Treasure materials; these were top-tier materials for refining Nascent Soul Magical Treasures. Violet Thunder Demon Copper naturally had the effect of absorbing thunder. Together with the Thunder Rhino Horn, one could forge a Thunder Attribute attack Magical Treasure. Not only could it be used against Cultivators, but it could also inflict significant damage on Bizarre Demons. Sunblaze Gold was extremely sturdy and could be used to replicate the Trapping Gold Hoop. The Trapping Gold Hoop would become even stronger, making it difficult for anyone to break.

The two remaining spots went to a Two Thousand Years Mystical Bone Ghost Grass and the Break Infant Pill. The Two Thousand Years Mystical Bone Ghost Grass was selected to complement the Thousand-Year Zitan Flower for concocting a second batch of Break Infant Pills. Thousand-Year Spiritual Medicines were no match for the Break Infant Pill; selling the pill could fetch more Thousand-Year Spiritual Medicines.

With ten treasures selected, an invisible burst of light erupted, forcibly ejecting Jia Ren from the inner treasury. This was an enchantment set within the Token; once the quota of retrieved treasures was met, one would be compelled to leave the treasury.

Jia Ren had no complaints; his gains from this venture exceeded expectations.

"Congratulations to Daoist Shi for acquiring satisfying treasures," Fairy Zi Ling said as she followed, repeatedly offering her good wishes.

The Insect External Incarnation took out the Jade Box containing the Break Infant Pill and handed it over.

He's offering it to me? So he didn't take it for himself after all! Is this because he knew I wanted the Break Infant Pill and specifically chose it to trade with me? My charm is truly extraordinary! Fairy Zi Ling was ecstatic internally, her expression complicated yet joyful. "Such a valuable gift... I can't accept it..."

For free? Dream on! Jia Ren thought.

"What will you exchange it for?!"

The Insect External Incarnation's words were like a basin of cold water poured over her, and Fairy Zi Ling instantly felt a chill to her core. The Break Infant Pill is too precious. If I miss this opportunity, who knows how long I'll have to wait?

"I'll exchange. What treasure do you want to trade for?" Fairy Zi Ling's tone turned colder, a hint of iciness on her face.

"Thousand-Year Spiritual Medicine. The quantity must not be less than the value of the Break Infant Pill. I'm also quite interested in the poison path Jade Slip. Consider it a bonus!"

Jia Ren hadn't exchanged for the poison path Jade Slip and the Thousand-Year Spiritual Medicine in the treasury, instead choosing the Break Infant Pill, because he wanted to maximize his benefits. From the treasury, he could only have chosen either the Thousand-Year Spiritual Medicine or the poison path Jade Slip for that slot. By getting the Break Infant Pill, he could then trade it for a large quantity of Thousand-Year Spiritual Medicines *and* the poison path Jade Slip after leaving.

"Give me a few days. I'll prepare the Spiritual Medicine immediately," Fairy Zi Ling said curtly and turned away quickly.

"You should be able to find me!"

The Insect External Incarnation did not stay long at the Purple Sun Sect, bidding farewell and leaving. With such a precious treasure in hand, staying within the Purple Sun Sect ultimately feels insecure. It's better to leave as soon as possible.

The first thing he did was rush to Yuyang City and find a Cave to rent temporarily. The Purple Sun Sect is formidable; it wouldn't be difficult for Fairy Zi Ling to locate me. Were it not for the Purple Sun Sect's reliable reputation, I'd really want to contact several more sellers to ensure I could sell the Break Infant Pill at the highest price.

The moment Jia Ren acquired the Mysterious Meridian Spiritual Herb, he started considering how to utilize it. Swallowing Spiritual Medicines raw is barbaric. Within Heavenly Earth Elixirs, there are foreign Spiritual Powers unsuitable for Cultivators, which can rightfully be called 'impurities.' To maximize effectiveness, the best way is to refine them into Elixirs. Even a slight enhancement in the effect of the Mysterious Meridian Spiritual Herb could improve my Cultivation speed. This concerns my own future! Alas, there's no Alchemy Recipe for the Mysterious Meridian Spiritual Herb!

The Mysterious Meridian Spiritual Herb is a rare Heavenly Earth Elixir, seen only a handful of times. Searching this world over would not yield an Alchemy Recipe for it.

No Alchemy Recipe? I'll create one myself!

Jia Ren's mastery in multiple Elixirs had reached the Technique-Nearing-Dao Level. His profound knowledge of Alchemy was unmatched, so creating a corresponding Alchemy Recipe would not be a problem. The only thing he lacked was time; creating an Alchemy Recipe would undoubtedly consume a massive amount of time and effort. The best method was to build upon the work of predecessors, refining and optimizing to save time.

He had access to the Alchemy inheritances of the Xuan Shui Sect and the Heavenly Feather Gate, and discovered several Elixirs related to meridians. The Meridian Opening Pill is for those just embarking on the path of Cultivation, aimed at rapidly opening blocked meridians so they can start cultivating sooner. The Vein-protecting Pill nurtures the Spirit Vein, preventing Spiritual Power from damaging the meridians. The Meridian Reforming Pill repairs and restructures Spirit Veins, restoring damaged meridians.

A few of these meridian-focused Elixirs could serve as a reference for optimization and improvement. Jia Ren understood the thought processes of Alchemists. He would combine the medicinal properties of the Mysterious Meridian Spiritual Herb and conduct continuous experiments. Eventually, he would create an Alchemy Recipe suitable for the Mysterious Meridian Spiritual Herb.

Lingyuan City!

Jia Ren's first thought was Lingyuan City. Its resources could help him quickly perfect the Alchemy Recipe and enhance his Proficiency Level with the Elixir. An Elixir refined from the Mysterious Meridian Spiritual Herb would surely be a Supreme Grade Elixir bearing Elixir Patterns! Ordinary people who consume the Mysterious Meridian Spiritual Herb could enhance their Cultivation efficiency and the power of their Spells by thirty percent. But a Profound Vein Spirit Pill adorned with Elixir Patterns had far greater potential.

Jia Ren was reluctant to enter Lingyuan City, primarily because he still had the Profound Realm Key in his possession. Bringing the Profound Realm Key into Lingyuan City increased the risk of it being silently swapped by someone else. Now that the Profound Realm Key has been exchanged for treasures, I don't need to worry about such issues. Once the trade is concluded, I can head to Lingyuan City.

Jia Ren put aside matters concerning the Mysterious Meridian Spiritual Herb and began to study the Divine Skill, Purple Sun Divine Fire, as well as the newly acquired divination techniques.

The divination technique was known as the Heaven Observing Technique. Advanced skills allowed for observing celestial patterns, while basic skills dealt with human fortune. He dismissed concerns over celestial patterns. The greatest variable was the Bizarre Demon Tide. Before the Bizarre Demon Tide erupts, I will surely leave this realm, avoiding any need to worry or put in effort.

The classifications of observing human fortune were extensive, involving aspects like fortune, opportunity, blessings, and marriage. What Jia Ren cared most about was fortune, for which the Stargazing Technique was suitable. Each time before leaving home, I'll use the Stargazing Technique to confirm my daily fortune. If my fortune is too poor, I'll stay at home. Better to have one less thing to worry about than invite more trouble. This way, I can avoid most problems and be much safer. Besides the Stargazing Technique, to ensure accurate predictions of fortune, it's best to complement it with a personal treasure related to fortune.

The Stargazing Technique contained three methods for refining fortune-related treasures. These were the Spirit Divination Sign, Fortune's Auspicious Coin, and Celestial Fortune Compass. He could choose one of these three fortune treasures to refine.

Besides daily Cultivation, Jia Ren dedicated all his energy to enhancing his newly acquired Stargazing Technique and Purple Sun Divine Fire, raising his Proficiency Level in these Divine Skills.

「Seven days later.」

Fairy Zi Ling floated to the outside of the Cave. A Sound Transmission Talisman was sent inside. "The Crimson Poison Scripture and Thousand-Year Spiritual Medicine have been delivered. Please inspect them, Daoist Shi."

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