Rising from Small Cloud Rain Technique

Chapter 251: Chapter 235: Daoist Master Zhengyang (Part 2)

The temperature of the ore rapidly increased, beginning to slowly melt, with residue and meteorite iron spirit liquid gradually separating.

After several pieces of ore were refined, a metal strip two inches long and as thick as a little finger was obtained.

The meteorite iron was burned bright red. As the temperature gradually decreased, it became silver and bright like water, exuding a slight chill.

This chill was not in temperature, but in the tactile sense of Divine Sense.

According to the introduction of Artifact Refining Materials, meteorite iron is extremely sharp, often used to create the embryo of flying swords or as material for refining flying swords.

Ji An placed the meteorite iron into a jade box, with a layer of Profound Yellow Soil laid inside.

He put the jade box into a storage bag and took out a few more pieces of ore, forming a spell to begin refining the ore.

…

Sunrise Peak, Wuji Hall.

In the grand hall, more than twenty cultivators were seated. Besides those stationed at Mingfeng Mountain, all the Chao Origin Stage cultivators of the Golden Spirit Sect were gathered here.

The leader was an elderly man with a gaunt face; this person was the Golden Core Ancestor of the sect, Daoist name ’Zhengyang’. Another ancestor, Daoist name ’Yuxiao’, was currently stationed at Mingfeng Mountain.

Daoist Master Zhengyang was 800 years old, a fifth-layer Golden Core cultivator, while Daoist Master Yuxiao was 500 years old, a third-layer Golden Core cultivator.

“After investigation, nearly a million demon beasts have gathered around Moyun Valley, including eight Golden Core Stage Demon Kings, with more beasts continuously joining.

According to the records preserved by Luofeng Valley, the scale of demon beasts gathered now has already reached the scale of the last Demon Calamity.”

Daoist Master Zhengyang paused, glanced around the crowd, and continued:

“The situation is not optimistic; a Demon Calamity is bound to erupt within one or two years.

By then, it is very likely that a Nascent Soul Stage demon beast will appear.

The time left for our preparations is limited, and all resources such as array discs, array banners, pills, and spirit stones must be gradually tightened. The Artifact Refining Hall needs to stockpile more magical artifacts and spiritual artifacts.

Once the Demon Calamity breaks out, all human cultivators along the Mingfeng Mountain line must guard the array and refrain from hunting demons outside the array.”

During the last Demon Calamity, a Nascent Soul Stage demon beast, the Devouring Heaven Toad, appeared. Thanks to the containment by Nascent Soul Great Cultivators from the Central Continent, the Western Continent was not overrun.

“Ancestor, when will the cultivators from the Central Continent arrive to support us?”

Lin Jiuxiao asked. Without the involvement of Nascent Soul demon beasts, although the demon beast forces are enormous, the power of Western Continent cultivators might be enough to protect human territory.

If Nascent Soul level forces join the battle, the Western Continent will certainly need external assistance; otherwise, it will inevitably collapse.

Without the protection of a Tier Three Upper Grade or higher Mountain Protection Array, it will surely be unable to withstand the attacks of Nascent Soul Stage forces.

Daoist Master Zhengyang pursed his lips and said coldly:

“We received a reply from the Central Continent a few months ago; the support will arrive in two years.”

The Golden Core cultivators of the Western Continent were very dissatisfied with this reply, but they had to rely on the cultivators from the Central Continent to resist the potential Nascent Soul Stage demon beasts, so they could only force a smile and swallow their complaints.

“The cultivators from the Central Continent completely treat us as a buffer zone against demon beasts. Aren’t they worried that if the situation in the Western Continent rapidly deteriorates, the Central Continent will also suffer from a Demon Calamity?”

“Without exhausting the last drop of blood from Western Continent cultivators, the demon beasts will not bypass us and cross the Lianyun Mountain Range to attack the Central Continent.

We are forced to fight to defend our homeland while cultivators from the Central Continent are confident there.”

The cultivators began to discuss, showing considerable discontent towards the actions of the Central Continent.

Daoist Master Zhengyang waved his hand to interrupt everyone, and said solemnly:

“The situation is stronger than we are; saying these things is meaningless.

We will act according to the original plan and try our best to hold the area of Mingfeng Mountain, even if it means sacrificing the earth vein of Mingfeng Mountain.

Once the war breaks out, organize more forces to go to the front line.

The longer Mingfeng Mountain holds, the less impact the sect will face.”

Among the Three Sects, the Golden Spirit Sect and Yuanhe Mountain are located further to the west, closer to the depths of the Ten Thousand Mountains, with a strategic depth of over a thousand miles less than Luofeng Valley.

If the demon beasts break through Mingfeng Mountain, other small strongholds will quickly fall.

Lin Qiu Bai frowned slightly and said:

“The timing of the Demon Calamity’s outbreak is somewhat subtle, as the Canglan Secret Realm will open in two years. If the Demon Calamity breaks out, how many disciples should we send to compete for resources?”

The secret realm is full of resources for refining Nourishing Yuan Pills; it is something that cannot be given up.

“Just keep the scale the same as before. The resources from the secret realm are of great help to us.

By then, the Demon Calamity will have just broken out, and the absence of a hundred Foundation Establishment Disciples in the battle will not make much difference.”

Daoist Master Zhengyang stood up and said seriously:

“From now on, stockpile as many strategic materials as possible, but don’t affect the prices outside the sect.

The later the loose cultivators find out about the situation, the more prepared we will be, and by then, we can use our resources to drive loose cultivators to risk their lives.”

He waved his hand and continued:

“Everyone, go and prepare.”

…

A month later.

Ji An piloted his Flying Shuttle and landed on the top of Ningcui Cliff. Upon receiving his master’s invitation yesterday, he came today to attend a small gathering.

He stepped into the grotto mansion and found only his master and Ge Luoying inside.

Quickly moving a few steps forward, Ji An cupped his hands and said:

“Greetings to Master and Senior Sister.”

Ge Ying smiled and nodded, saying:

“Luoying, this is my disciple Ji An. You have met before.”

Ge Luoying politely nodded and said blandly:

“Junior Brother.”

Ge Ying subtly shook her head and continued:

“Ji An is one of my most outstanding disciples; he recently broke through to the late-stage Foundation Establishment.

Luoying, aren’t you looking for meteorite iron? Ji An happens to have some, and you can exchange with him.”

She transmitted to the other party:

“Ji An obtained 240 Mystic Wood Gathering Spirit Pills from me; these pills can be exchanged for a large amount of meteorite iron, enough for you to refine a flying sword.

He broke through at only fifty-six, enjoying A-class disciple treatment.

Your cultivation levels are similar, and you should interact more in the future.”

Listening to her elder, Ge Luoying’s eyes flashed with surprise and scrutiny.

A fifty-six-year-old late-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator is considered an elite in the sect, and the other party’s age when breaking through was younger than hers.

Ji An didn’t care about Ge Luoying’s attitude, took out several jade boxes, and said:

“Senior Sister, these are the meteorite irons I’ve refined. Take as much as you need, as much as you want.

If the quantity is not enough, I will collect more for you afterward.”

If the Mystic Wood Gathering Spirit Pills were sold into spirit stones, they would be around one hundred and fifty spirit stones each, with no market for the price.

His master’s 240 pills would require him to pay 36,000 spirit stones.

If meteorite iron was sold into spirit stones, it would be about four hundred spirit stones per tael, also with no market for the price, so it could exchange for nine jin of meteorite iron.

Ge Luoying picked up the jade box, opened it, and took out a dozen pieces of meteorite iron to weigh, continuously adding and subtracting, saying:

“I only need two jin of meteorite iron, thank you, Junior Brother, for your help.”

Meteorite iron is relatively rare, formed when meteors fall into volcanoes.

Now that the materials are sufficient, her next step is to use the special secret techniques of sword cultivators to replace certain materials in her Magic Sword with meteorite iron.

Once all materials are replaced, the Magic Sword will naturally become a Spiritual Artifact.

Ji An put away the jade box and said:

“Senior Sister, since you need to refine a flying sword, do you need the Golden Leaf of Profound Leaf Sword Bamboo? I have some Tier Two Golden Leaves.”

The gold element spirit liquid refined from bamboo leaves is a good material for nurturing flying swords, and with the spirit liquid, there is no need to use metal element essence.

Ge Luoying’s eyes curved like crescent moons, her gaze shining brightly:

“Junior Brother, you really have a lot of good items in hand. I certainly need the Golden Leaves, and five jin will suffice for me to use.”

She did not expect so many additional gains today and was delighted in her heart.

Ji An took out the Golden Leaves from his storage bag, weighed them, and handed them over to the other party:

“Senior Sister, I am cultivating more than thirty Tier Two Sword Bamboos at Red Flame Peak.

If you need Golden Leaves, just give me a heads-up.”

Ge Luoying’s eyes brightened a bit more. Having obtained five jin of Golden Leaves, she did not need more at the moment, but would still need large quantities in the future.

“Thank you, Junior Brother.

Let’s exchange Magical Marks, and I’ll let you know in advance if I need anything.”

The spirit liquid refined from Golden Leaves is the most suitable for nurturing gold element spiritual artifacts; no sword cultivator would ever think they have too many golden leaves in hand.

Seeing Ge Luoying actively propose to exchange Magical Marks, Ge Ying’s mouth slightly turned up, which was exactly what she hoped to see.

Only through continuous interaction can friendship be slowly established.