Rising from Small Cloud Rain Technique

That would be equivalent to having a ticking time bomb hanging above everyone’s heads, ready to be detonated at any moment.

Wan Jinrong’s expression also grew solemn, ”I understand the gravity of the situation.”

He turned and said, ”Sister, let’s carefully plan tomorrow’s actions.”

Wan Jinru showed dimples on her cheeks, ”It is indeed necessary, let’s discuss it in my room.”

The two walked away together, and Master Wuxuan politely said:

”Xuanqing Daoist Master, we should also lay our cards on the table. This way, if we encounter enemies, we could fight more effectively.”

This is the basic combat etiquette; when cultivators cooperate, the first step is to exchange their specialties.

The other party can surprisingly use a Secret Technique to create Tier Three Purifying Talismans. He previously had reservations about the other party but now they are gone.

Ji An nodded slightly, ”Should we go to my place or yours?”

From the current situation, venturing out for a search task would take some time, and team members must understand each other; in this way, encountering battles, they could cooperate and achieve more than the sum of their parts.

”To my loft, then.”

...

In the loft’s living room, there were only a few chairs and tables, with a somewhat old incense burner placed on the table, and nothing else. Apparently, the owner also is dedicated to clear cultivation.

Both settled as host and guest. Master Wuxuan said a bit embarrassedly:

”It’s quite rudimentary here, I hope you don’t mind.”

Ji An replied with a smile, ”For us cultivators, one Pudun is enough; why would your place be considered crude?”

”Haha, your words are like a breath of spring breeze.”

The two chatted casually for a bit, narrowing their distance, and then Master Wuxuan got to the point:

”Let me start; I have two Magical Treasures, my Lifebound Magical Treasure is one that combines both offensive and defensive capabilities...”

With his words, a Three-Story Small Tower appeared, radiating a gentle yellow treasure light.

”This Magical Treasure’s tier reaches Tier Three Middle Grade; it can cascade Earth Element Treasure Light to protect a certain area. If we stay close, it can protect both of us.

It can also invoke Earth Qi of Wu, a wisp of mountain-like aura, that can attack and kill enemies.

In essence, this Magical Treasure is similar in function to the steward’s Mountain Bead.”

The two treasures are functionally similar, yet Master Wuxuan knows that the steward’s Lifebound Magical Treasure surpasses his own in both tier and power.

He then summoned the second Magical Treasure, a two-foot-long silver cone, emitting a sharp, deadly aura.

”This is the Breaking Gang Needle, particularly skilled at breaking through Magic Shields and similar defensive measures; it works well against targets with tough skin and thick muscle too, and it’s also at Tier Three Middle Grade level.

That’s my basic situation, now it’s your turn.”

Ji An scratched his head, ”The quality of my Magical Treasures is much inferior to yours, I might be dragging you down.”

He summoned his Magical Treasure, a yellow Small Banner transformed into a Qilin:

”This is my Lifebound Magical Treasure, an imitation of an Innate Spiritual Treasure Wuji Xinghuang Banner, at Tier Three Middle Grade.

It only has defensive functions, and can likewise protect a space, but it has a three-layer defense effect.

Additionally, the treasure can emit a profound roar, with a Soul Calming effect.”

After speaking, he commanded the Earth Qilin to roar.

As the deep, distant sound echoed in the room, Master Wuxuan felt a revitalization of spirit, and laughed:

”That’s a fine feature!”

He harbors no expectation that this imitation Innate Spiritual Treasure would possess a superior defensive effect; could it be stronger than his treasure?

Ji An retracted the Wuji Xinghuang Banner and proceeded to showcase more; a red Small Banner transformed into a Fire Phoenix, with its tail feathers shining in bright hues and looking strikingly eye-catching.

”This is an imitation of the Innate Spiritual Treasure Earth-Departing Flame Banner, primarily for attack.

Yet it is only at Tier Three Lower Grade, unsure of its effectiveness against High Tier enemies; you know I’m a Pill Master and rarely have the opportunity to fight.”

The tier of the treasure is too low, even though he possesses a high-quality Primordial Life Fire for nurturing, and his Magic Power Quality was above his own Cultivation Realm, but outsiders might view it as unusable.

So he opted for transparency, saving others from having unfounded expectations.

”That’s true,” Master Wuxuan nodded slightly, yet couldn’t hide the disappointment in his heart.

Ji An continued, ”But this treasure has an interesting aspect; it also emits a screech, with a Spirit Soul Attack effect.

It’s a non-discriminatory attack; everyone except me will be affected.

The nearer you are to the treasure, the greater the effect; would you like to experience it?”

If a battle occurs, it will certainly be all-out; holding back is not an option, and pre-warning can prepare the opponent mentally.

Master Wushen’s eyes lit up, joyfully saying:

”Of course, I want to feel it! If the Spirit Soul Attack effect is effective, during battle it might produce miraculous results.”

Ji An advised:

”Prepare yourself mentally; I’ll let the treasure unleash its full Spirit Soul Attack.”

He had never tested the full effect of the Earth-Departing Flame Banner; seizing this chance is necessary.

The stronger the effect, the happier the counterpart would be; thus, he didn’t hold back.

”Alright, let’s begin.”

Master Wuxuan decided to not use any defense means, aiming to genuinely feel the treasure’s effects.

A screech emanated, seemingly originating from Jiuxiao, as he felt his Sea of Consciousness ignite, surrounding him with a blazing new shape, resulting in his Spirit Soul experiencing a strong burning sensation.

Being yin in nature, the pain was intensely vivid. Reflexively, he grabbed his head, gritting his teeth and growling:

”Ah!”

It was genuinely painful!

Simultaneously, he noticed his eyes turning completely crimson, losing sight, and the world deprived of all other hues.

After he recovered, he nervously asked:

”How long was my state?”

”Approximately one breath,” Ji An secretly felt proud, his counterpart was a good comrade who helped test the treasure’s power.”

One breath translates to around five seconds, during which numerous actions could be performed.

Although the opponent bore the entirety of the attack’s power, a real combat scenario won’t replicate this; however, causing a second’s effect on the enemy suffices.

A fleeting moment in battle can decide life and death.

”The effect is excellent; should we encounter enemies, I will remember to activate a Spirit Stabilizing Talisman.”

Master Wuxuan became honest, and the slight contempt that arose within him earlier now vanished entirely.

That a Tier Three Lower Grade treasure could have such a potent effect; he determined to try having the Earth-Departing Flame Banner refined by someone if conditions permit.

Ji An concealed his treasure, but did not summon the Cyan Lotus Treasure Banner, which performed inadequately in both attack and defense but was a great tool for gardening.

Additionally, this treasure can unleash a treasure light with ”healing spell” effects, which can heal injuries, detoxify, and restore some stamina, being a more supportive Magical Treasure.

He coughed twice, and added:

”I also practice the Solid Gold Technique, with quite high Magic Tier, being my greatest reliance in facing attacks from powers at the Late-stage Golden Core level.

Moreover, I have several Top-grade Geng Metal Divine Thunder Talismans for attacking enemies, imagining they would perform well against True Demons at the Late-stage Golden Core level.”

He did not reveal his ability with Metal Divine Thunder, yet he had exchanged for the Geng Metal Divine Thunder Talisman’s drawing method at the Certification Association, allowing him to disguise it as Talisman for magic attacks.

Master Wuxuan listened dumbfounded, the foundation of the counterpart was eye-opening.

If they were adversaries in a direct fight, he wouldn’t necessarily have guaranteed victory.

Though possessing Tier Three Middle Grade defensive treasure, it might scarcely withstand multiple Top-grade Geng Metal Divine Thunder attacks, and the opponent also has Tier Three Middle Grade defensive treasure.

And the Fire Phoenix’s Spirit Soul Attack could prove game-changing in a pivotal moment.

He knew the counterpart was a cultivator from Western Continent; outwardly indifferent, inwardly possessed a condescending view.

Now, he inwardly considered the counterpart to be a cultivator of equal standing.

If Ji An knew about his thoughts, he would definitely say, ”A strong capability is the best way to earn respect from others.”