Born with immortal seed

Chapter 243 Refining Magical Treasures
"Ancestor Bai, I will immediately move all the items and the array's core from the island, clearing out the small island in the middle of the lake..."

The small island in the center of the lake, as the core spiritual place of Feiyue Lake, was originally the lair of that dragon.

After Qingfeng Sect slew demons and seized the lake during the pioneering war, they modified it. Ancestor Yang personally set up a third-order spirit-gathering formation, raising the spiritual energy of this place to the highest grade of the third order.

Later, after Master Yang passed away, Zhou Suqing, as his successor in the art of formations, inherited the small island in the middle of the lake.

But now that Bai Zichen has become a Core Formation True Person, it would be unreasonable for her to continue occupying the best spiritual land in Feiyue Lake, so she immediately took the initiative to withdraw.

"No need for that, everything here will remain the same... I will soon open up the spiritual veins and establish a separate residence."

Bai Zichen waved his hand, saying that he would definitely seek out the best spiritual land, as it would affect his future cultivation speed.

But there's no need to take it from fellow disciples; there are plenty of third-tier spiritual veins deep within Black Mountain.

"Elder Bai, before I left, my master asked me to ask you when you plan to hold your Core Formation Ceremony?"

Wei Chuming had only been back in the sect for a few years, and the two had never interacted before, so he asked cautiously.

"When Senior Brother Wei formed his Core, he didn't hold a grand ceremony, so I won't have one either. Anyway, I don't have many close friends in this sect... It would be too much trouble for the Five Elements Sect to come all this way. You should go back and tell your two senior brothers that I still need several years to familiarize myself with my cultivation level, and I will return to the sect to pay my respects afterward."

Regardless of the era, Core Formation cultivators have always been the backbone of the cultivation world.

In recent times, he was even given the title of "True Man" and held a lofty status.

A Core Formation cultivator is enough to maintain order in a sect for hundreds of years and can transform a cultivation family into a prestigious clan.

In the cultivation world of the Northern Region, it is customary for each newly promoted Core Formation True Person to hold a Golden Core Ceremony, inviting guests from all directions.

It serves both to demonstrate strength and to garner a batch of congratulatory gifts.

Of course, at the end of the ceremony, newly promoted Core Formation cultivators will give a talk, sharing their experiences in Core Formation as a way of giving back to the guests.

In the current cultivation world, with the highest combat power on the surface being the Nascent Soul True Monarch who rarely makes a move, the Core Formation True Person is already considered one of the top experts.

People are paying more and more attention to things like Core Formation experience, and the phenomenon of hoarding one's own knowledge is inevitable.

The lectures at the Golden Elixir Conference were basically empty and vague, just common knowledge.

No Core Formation cultivator would openly share their insights and experiences with others.

When Wei Dao was forming his Golden Elixir, the outside world was in turmoil, so he did not hold a grand Golden Elixir Ceremony.

Since the two reached the Core Formation stage around the same time, Bai Zichen didn't want people to think there was a difference in their development, so he simply canceled the process.

In any case, there are no sects in the Liang Kingdom's cultivation world that are on good terms with the Qingfeng Sect. If they come, it will only be a formality, and he doesn't want to waste his time on it.

"Besides, I'm not old enough to warrant the respect due to an ancestor..."

Bai Zichen felt a little strange thinking that he was only in his sixties, among the youngest of the Core Formation cultivators, yet was being called "Ancestor" by a group of Foundation Establishment cultivators who were over a hundred years old.

"Just call me Uncle-Master."

"We will obey the ancestral decree... However, our Core Formation sects respect Core Formation True Persons. If we address them all as 'Master Uncle,' it will not be enough to show our respect. Moreover, Qi Refining disciples cannot address them either."

Wei Chuming's ability to remain anonymous and rise to a mid-level position within the Ghost Spirit Sect speaks volumes about his quick wit and keen observation skills.

After returning to the sect, he became Gu Xisheng's right-hand man and was always looking for a position to manage a hall.

"Why not drop the 'old' title and have the disciples call him Bai Zu?"

Bai Zichen waved his hand noncommittally, his body merging into the moonlight and disappearing into nothingness, returning to Baiyu Tower.

As long as it's not the ancestor, calling him old for no reason is fine.

"Senior Brother Wei, shall we return to the mountain gate together and report what has happened here to the two patriarchs?"

Wei Chuming said to Qi Yue, and seeing him nod, he then said to Zhou Suqing, "Senior Sister Zhou, since Bai Zu does not want to hold the Golden Core Ceremony, then I'll trouble you to take better care of Fei Yue Lake and not let some people who don't know what's good for them disturb Bai Zu's peace."

Bai Zichen did not publicize his breakthrough to the Core Formation stage, but the earth-shattering phenomena he had previously witnessed had already attracted the attention of all the cultivators in Jade Moon Lake.

Finally, the scene of birds flocking to the forest and waves returning to the sea within a radius of dozens of miles further convinced everyone that another Core Formation cultivator had been added to Jade Moon Lake.

Within the sect, only a handful of people have the potential to form their core, and after ruling out Zhou Suqing, they can quickly turn to Bai Zichen.

Wei Chuming was afraid that some disciples might have unrealistic fantasies, wanting to curry favor with powerful figures or become disciples of Core Formation Realm cultivators, thus disturbing Bai Zichen.

"Don't worry, I know what's going on."

Zhou Suqing nodded slightly, deciding to adjust the formation and activate the internal restrictions as soon as she turned around.

The third-tier grand formation connects to the earth's veins, draws and utilizes spiritual energy, and seals off internal structures—all of which are commonplace; it's just that it hadn't been used before.

By activating two restrictions near Baiyulou and granting access to those who meet the requirements, Baiyulou can be turned into a forbidden area, preventing unauthorized personnel from entering and disturbing Bai Zu's meditation.

Seeing that several elders were approaching and wanted to come up and chat, Wei Chuming cupped his hands in greeting and left Feiyue Lake with Qi Yue.

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Bai Zichen sat upright in the quiet room, and when he opened his mouth, a bronze mirror flew out and landed in his palm.

As a damaged magic weapon that had already been refined, it didn't need to be refined again. It circulated its true essence and then spat out a breath of pill energy onto the mirror surface.

A burst of spiritual light appeared on the Nine Yang Divine Fire Mirror, instantly restoring it from a top-grade spiritual artifact to a low-grade magic treasure.

However, it lacks the most important core, leaving only the function of the Divine Mirror, and cannot be used for killing and fighting.

"Even when restored to a low-grade magic weapon, there are changes. The Soul-Capturing Mirror no longer needs to extract human essence and blood; it can simply display the target's meridian diagram by looking in the mirror... However, it is still only effective for those below the Core Formation stage."

This magical artifact, as the most precious treasure of the Heavenly Principle Sect's lineage of skill transmission, has always been held by the elders responsible for transmitting skills. It is indeed of great use to a large sect.

Those top geniuses don't need the Divine Capture Mirror, but the vast majority of ordinary disciples can use this method to guide them in the early stages of cultivation and avoid going astray.

Even if they make mistakes, they can correct them in time.

It is of great benefit to the development of the sect.

"It's alright for me to take a break once in a while to guide two groups of disciples, but I don't have the time to do that year after year... This magic weapon is still missing a piece of innate Nine Yang True Fire. If we can find it and add it, it can reignite the divine fire and hopefully return to the level of a top-grade magic weapon."

The Nine Yang Divine Fire Mirror has, after all, already developed a slight spiritual nature. If it is not damaged, there is a high probability that it has already been upgraded to a spiritual treasure.

Even if it's not very useful to Bai Zichen, he should still try to find the Innate Nine Yang True Fire if he has the chance.

After all, even a Nascent Soul Grandmaster would never have too many spiritual treasures.

The difference between magical artifacts of life and ordinary magical artifacts is already two different concepts. If there had been a magical artifact in Jade Moon Lake to hold back when the Ghost Spirit Sect attacked Black Mountain, the power of the Three Thousand Six Hundred Rings Water Smoke Array could have been greatly enhanced.

Even if it were just Zhou Suqing alone, there would be a considerable chance that she could withstand the Core Formation cultivators of the Ghost Spirit Sect.

If the magical treasure and the formation are compatible and complement each other, they can play an unimaginable role.

During the darkest period when the Holy Lotus Sect lost the presence of a Nascent Soul True Monarch, it relied on a fourth-order grand formation and several spiritual treasures to protect its mountain gate and maintain its lineage.

Bai Zichen returned the Nine Yang Divine Fire Mirror to his dantian, but it was clear that the aura surrounding the golden core had thinned considerably.

After thinking for a moment, he took the Seven-Skill Mystic Pearl out of his storage bag.

After becoming a Core Formation True Person, the spiritual artifacts used during the Foundation Establishment stage become basically useless, even the top-grade spiritual artifacts.

Of all the spiritual artifacts Bai Zichen possessed, only the Seven-Skill Mystic Pearl, which had the potential for upgrading, still held value.

"There's also a Rainbow Feather Robe, which seems to be related to the fourth-tier Azure Phoenix in Black Mountain. It's quite mysterious... As for the rest, those second-tier flying swords that we used to rely on to kill enemies will gradually be phased out."

Upgrading the Seven-Purpose Mystic Pearl is simple; as long as you gather all seven types of Qi and refine them in sequence, it can be sublimated in an instant.

"I don't have time to spend so much energy on a low-grade magic weapon. I'll just have the General Affairs Hall post a sect mission later, offering a reward for the acquisition of the remaining types of Qi and Sha... For Core Formation cultivators, isn't that the role of the sect? It can save them from unnecessary personal involvement in trivial matters and save time."

However, Bai Zichen had never known before what kind of salary the Qingfeng Sect offered to Core Formation Ancestors.

But I imagine they'll at least give out a few sect missions and some contribution points.

The preceding details are all minor; the real highlight is yet to come.

A Core Formation cultivator can select a magic weapon, connect with it mentally, and attach a wisp of their divine consciousness to the magic weapon in a manner similar to entrusting one's divine consciousness when breaking through to Core Formation.

After decades or even centuries of circulating true essence and nourishing with elixir, the divine consciousness is completely integrated into the magic weapon, making it one's natal object.

While the natal magic weapon is extremely powerful, it can also be controlled at will, making it more convenient to operate.

For magic weapons of the same rank, the difference in power between those that are part of one's destiny and those that are part of one's destiny can be more than double, and consuming a magic weapon that is part of one's destiny actually consumes less.

However, it also has its flaws.

The destruction of ordinary magic treasures will not have any collateral effects, but the natal magic treasure is connected to the mind and spirit, and the cultivator will also suffer a great loss of vitality once it is damaged.

After obtaining the Moonlit Sword, Bai Zichen had the idea for a while that he wanted to refine it into his natal magic weapon.

As a natal weapon, a fourth-tier flying sword amplifies its power with every swing of its blade, greatly enhancing combat strength.

Although the Purple Star Thunder Sword Embryo was once of a high rank, it would take a long time to recover to a usable state, let alone upgrade it to the fourth rank.

However, after witnessing the extraordinary phenomenon of his Core Formation, he decisively returned to the Purple Star Thunder Sword Embryo.

Despite only being at the third rank, it still managed to secure a place among the Core Formation phenomena, giving Bai Zichen extremely high expectations for its actual grade.

First, it took three months to refine the Moon Whirl Sword.

Although this fourth-tier flying sword cooperated actively, it seemed to make no difference whether it was refined or not.

However, after refining it, it means that one can use their own true essence when activating the Moon Swirl Sword.

It doesn't rely entirely on the power of the flying sword's origin; whether or not he, the master, is present makes no difference.

Only the last piece of the Purple Star Thunderclap Sword Embryo remained. This ball of lightning lay quietly in front of him, showing no trace of the domineering aura that could make all the fourth-tier flying swords in the Sword Tomb Secret Realm bow down in submission with just a trace of its aura.

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He transmigrates to a world of immortals and strange tales, becoming Han Xiangzi, one of the Eight Immortals.

I thought I had nothing of value, but fortunately, I received help from a nine-colored lotus in my soul.

As long as one does good deeds, accumulates merit, gathers abundant blessings, and vanquishes demons and monsters, the nine-colored lotus will shed its seeds and transform into countless creations.

The Taiyi Immortal Talisman, the Eight-Treasure Demon-Exorcising Umbrella, the Purple-Gold Jade Flute, the Seven Nail-Headed Arrows...

After that, Han Xiangzi fought the three fox spirits and worshipped Bixia at the Taishan Temple;

In the Tang Palace, a demon-exorcising sage came to call him brother.

On my great-uncle's birthday, time flies by in the wine pot;

The Dragon Maiden tried her flute, and a celestial melody astonished the Eastern Sea;

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Looking back again.

In the Chang Le Palace, one calls upon the Great Emperor; before the Tai Yi Gate, one proclaims the Heavenly Venerable.

[Classical fantasy + supernatural tales + Eight Immortals style]

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(End of this chapter)