Rising from Small Cloud Rain Technique

Chapter 145: Chapter 142: The Spirituality of Magic Techniques

Ji An understood the meaning of Senior Brother Liu’s words. He nodded and smiled:

“I have a few pieces of Fiery Flame Crystals and a piece of Red Flame Iron that I can use to trade.

Adding more Spirit Stones to the deal, what do you think, Senior Brother?”

These items were obtained from the eruption of Red Flame Peak and are all Tier Two Lower-grade Spiritual Objects, of a higher tier than Late-stage Foundation Establishment Beast Hide.

Liu Yu’s expression relaxed, nodding:

“Alright, with this exchange, I can also give an account.”

Among the cultivators of the Law Enforcement Hall, most practice Fire Element Cultivation, while a few practice Metal Element Cultivation. Fiery Flame Crystals and Red Flame Iron are in high demand, whether for personal use or trade.

After a discussion, Ji An exchanged half a pound of Sunfire Crystal and a fist-sized high-purity Red Flame Iron Ore, and added five hundred Spirit Stones for two pieces of Beast Hide and two jars of Demon Beast Essence Blood.

He stored the Beast Hide and jars in his Storage Bag, his mouth involuntarily curling up in happiness, saying:

“The Spiritual Objects are all stored in the Grotto Mansion, will bring them to Senior Brother later.”

Good items are buried under the Red Cloud Pine and in the Small Medicinal Garden in the Grotto Mansion. Since Zhang Yuanshan mentioned that someone could use Secret Techniques to probe Storage Bags, he seldom carries valuable Spiritual Objects with him.

“No rush,” Liu Yu said with a smile, beginning to talk about the dangers and gains encountered during his missions.

Spirit Tea was served again, with two more cups to refill, and the two continued their lively conversation.

Liu Yu carefully glanced at the person across from him a few times, saying:

“I didn’t notice earlier, Junior Brother, have you been Body Refining?”

When they initially met, the other’s skin shone brightly, he had thought it was due to being roasted by Golden Fire Spiritual Energy for long periods, now upon closer inspection, it wasn’t as he thought.

Ji An rolled up his sleeves, revealing strong muscles:

“This is just preparation for the Three Sects’ competition, learning a Body Refining Technique, even if I get beaten, I can endure longer.”

Body Refining Technique, Golden Armor Technique, Pan Mountain Technique, along with the Magical Robe and Defensive Magical Artifact, making the armor quite solid.

’You’re serious about this, Junior Brother!’

Liu Yu thought to himself, seeing that the other was well-prepared, it seemed participating in the competition wasn’t just casually mentioned.

“Yeah, among the brothers in the Law Enforcement Hall, many also practice Body Refining.

But for us, Body Refining is just a supplementary practice, not good to spend too much time on it, or it’s putting the cart before the horse.”

In his view, Body Refining is rather clumsy, Magic Cultivators can completely use various Spiritual Artifacts and Flying Escape Techniques to resist attacks and avoid damage, there’s no need to take blows physically and get all dusty and dirty, losing the style of the Immortal Family.

“Thank you, Senior Brother, for the reminder, I use a Cunning Method, spending very little time daily, just a little costly in Spirit Stones.”

Ji An said, based on current progress, after calculating, just reaching the Great Success in Copper Armor, five thousand Spirit Stones might not suffice, the cost of the cunning method is indeed high.

…

The next day, Ji An finished cultivation, the Clear Spirit Bamboo stopped swaying.

He walked out of the bamboo forest, seeing Liu Yu standing by the Cold Pool with hands behind his back.

“Senior Brother, breakfast is nearly ready, let’s have a cup of Spirit Tea to soothe our throats.”

Liu Yu turned back, sincerely saying:

“I sensed something unusual in the bamboo forest, and flying through the air discovered it was caused by Junior Brother’s Cultivation Method.

Congratulations, Junior Brother, it seems the Cultivation Method suits you well.”

He has a Fire Dao Body and is diligently cultivating the Fiery Sun Melting Furnace Scroll, only three years ago did he begin to comprehend some Divine Intent from the Cultivation Method, reaching the point where cultivation resonates with the external environment.

He established Foundation six years earlier than Junior Brother Ji, yet the other’s comprehension of Cultivation Methods surpassed his own.

“Haha, I feel the same way, choosing the right Cultivation Method makes efforts twice as effective, I think my luck has always been good.”

Ji An said with a smile, noticing Xia Yuhuan and sisters starting to prepare herbs, extending his hand:

“Senior Brother, please take your seat.”

“Junior Brother, I insist.”

…

After breakfast, the two flew together to the top of Red Flame Peak.

Liu Yu felt puzzled, asking:

“I’m going to the peak to nourish Spiritual Artifacts and cultivate, why are you heading up there?”

Previously, every half year he would visit Red Flame Peak for a few days, but the other never accompanied him, now unexpectedly joining him, something seems off.

Ji An wincing, giving a bitter smile:

“Planting Spirit Wood is not easy, trying to cultivate it well is even harder.

I’ve planted Copper Patterned Mulberry here, trying to accelerate its growth relies not just on Planting Techniques, but also requires extracting Metal Element Essence for nurturing, so I come here daily to perform spells.”

Liu Yu nodded in agreement, saying:

“Regardless of what you’re doing, wanting to do it well isn’t easy.”

Aiming to reach higher heights, talent and ability are both essential.

Nearing the mountain peak, Ji An stopped first:

“Going further inside, it’ll be hard for me to endure, Senior Brother, proceed to higher ground.

When the time comes, I’ll return to the Cold Pool, can’t accompany further.”

He executed the Five Directions Spirit Gathering Technique, golden threads began to accumulate in his palm, looking quite splendid.

’You’ve never really accompanied me, it always was me going alone.’

Liu Yu thought to himself, bowed with respect, and continued flying upward.

He flew to the crater and sat cross-legged, beginning his cultivation method. The mist sparkled with countless red glows with his breathing, outshining the stars of the night.

The Blazing Golden Wheel circled and danced around him, occasionally flying into the volcano, like a mischievous golden-red chubby fish.

The spiritual artifact already had growth potential. If it could be nurtured in a place where the Spiritual Mechanism was flourishing, it might break through the material limits and enhance its tier.

However, doing so might take hundreds of years without guaranteed success, which is not worthwhile.

…

Two days later.

On the dark side of the mountain, Liu Yu stood atop rugged rocks. His robe was fluttering in the wind, and the flame cloud patterns embroidered on it seemed to come alive, blazing like flickering flames.

“Junior Brother, what kind of attack magic can you perform? Show me its effect.”

Since observing the scene when his brother cultivated and the myriad woods resonated, lit in a shining glow, he felt his junior should focus on tending to the Spirit Medicine and Spirit Wood in the sect.

Tending to Red Flame Peak would be more beneficial than going to battle.

“I only know the Bursting Fireball; please have a look, Senior Brother.”

Ji An activated a spell, exerting eighty percent of his strength. He extended his right hand, palm down, and a bright yellow fireball gathered in the void under his palm, as if the void held a gleaming soccer ball.

The fireball’s surface faintly emitted a blue glow.

Liu Yu’s expression was somewhat stiff; judging by the fireball’s color, the spell’s effect was not inferior to his.

“Brother, are you kidding me? You are a cultivator of the Wood Element Technique!

Although wood feeds fire, your fireball surpasses many senior brothers who cultivate the Fire Element Technique. How should others react?”

Ji An consecutively cast the Bursting Fireball three times, and with muffled booms, the rocks shattered, and dust rolled.

“Senior Brother, how was it?”

“The destructive power is adequate, but it’s straightforward and lacks cunning.”

Liu Yu commented, performing a gesture to cast the Bursting Fireball.

As the fireball gathered, it quickly changed shape, resembling a fat, angry little bird flapping short wings as it arced away.

“Once one comprehends the spell to a certain level, the magic technique gains spirituality, allowing attacks from multiple angles.”

“Also, don’t be limited to the spherical shape; such techniques are still Bursting Fireballs.”

Liu Yu said, and the next fireball he released transformed into a ring.

He gestured for it to fly out, enveloping a cone-shaped rock and exploding at its base.

“The cultivation technique you’ve chosen limits the maximum potential of Fire Element Techniques.

If you rely solely on this attack form, it’s easy to counter, making it hard to achieve significant results.

However, your Bursting Fireball is powerful enough. I think you should qualify to join the early-stage Foundation Establishment group for sparring.

All this talk is theoretical; actual combat proves it. Shall we try?”

This was achieved only after he realized the Fire Element Technique Divine Intent; many middle to late-stage Foundation Establishment seniors lacked his ability to transform spells.

“Alright, let’s try.”

Ji An’s eyes gleamed; the opponent’s display opened up new possibilities for him.

Though he couldn’t reach the same level yet, with spell advancement and Dao Seed enhancement, he believed he could replicate his opponent’s current proficiency despite not cultivating the Fire Element Technique.

Ji An took out the Earth Spirit Bead and infused it with magical power. After some thought, he quietly released the Pan Mountain Technique, both emitting Earth Element Spirit Light, which wasn’t visible from the outside.

In a spar, it wouldn’t be worth the injury.

Then, he cast the Wind Control Technique, feeling as light as dandelion fluff, as if the mountain wind could easily sweep him away.

Liu Yu infused magic power into the Blazing Golden Wheel, saying:

“I’ll attack freely; this way, Junior Brother can experience what the intensity of magical combat will be like.”

The surface of the spiritual artifact ignited, spinning around him.

He believed it was better for the opponent to experience what real combat felt like to be more prepared in the future.

Ji An focused, shouting:

“Senior Brother, attack at will.”

As soon as he finished speaking, the Blazing Golden Wheel left fading shadows in the air, elegantly sweeping across over ten meters.

Liu Yu simultaneously lunged forward, a faint glow emitting under his feet at astonishing speed, holding a fist-sized fireball ready to strike.

Ji An dodged the incoming spiritual artifact, altering direction mid-air, but the artifact shadowed him relentlessly, closing in fast.

“Junior Brother, once a spiritual artifact has undergone sacrificial refinement, it connects with its master’s intent, remotely controlled through divine thought for autonomous attacks.”

Liu Yu chuckled. With a spiritual artifact, a cultivator could be liberated to perform magic attacks freely.

Those who use spiritual artifacts know their benefits well. If an artifact has enough spirituality, it will seek advantageous opportunities without the cultivator’s orders.

Ji An gritted his teeth. He knew the traits of aggressive spiritual artifacts but hadn’t expected the opponent’s artifact to be so spiritual.

Outmaneuvered, he couldn’t evade the incoming fireball and was blasted backward.

The fireball’s shockwave caused him no harm but scorched his face with searing heat.

Unable to control his position, he was cleanly cut by the approaching Blazing Golden Wheel, dimming the Earth Spirit Bead’s glow immediately.

“Shall we continue?”

Liu Yu’s lips curled into a smile as the Blazing Golden Wheel circled him.

He was inwardly amazed at the junior brother’s speed, managing to maneuver around the spiritual artifact for so long, knowing the Blazing Golden Wheel’s tier approached the middle grade.

“Continue!”