Born with immortal seed

Chapter 261 The Pill King Meeting

"Junior Qiu Bai of Danxia Sect pays respects to the True Master."

Qiu Bai bowed deeply in worship, beads of sweat rolling down his forehead, his heart pounding wildly.

To his utter surprise, the person who appeared in the VIP room of Jiuxianglou was a Core Formation cultivator. He secretly realized that he had spoken too soon as he said that the market was absolutely safe.

Danxia Fang has several Foundation Establishment elders and Foundation Establishment cultivators from outside the Danxia Sect residing there, and its second-tier top-grade formation is indeed sufficient to deal with most unexpected situations.

However, this certainly does not include the possibility of a Core Formation cultivator suddenly making a move within the market.

Fortunately, the senior cultivator at the banquet didn't seem to be a member of the demonic path, so he wasn't in mortal danger.

Boss Lu and the two waitresses hurriedly left their seats and knelt down. Although they had already greatly admired the young man's status, they had not expected him to be a Core Formation cultivator.

A county has over 100 million people and tens of thousands of cultivators, but only one or two are Core Formation True Persons.

Each of them is a powerful figure who can govern a region and establish a sect, and ordinary cultivators may never have the chance to meet them in their entire lives.

"Everyone, please rise. Please stay and have dinner with me, young friend Qiu. The rest of you may leave."

The young cultivator spoke calmly, with an air of ethereal detachment.

Hearing this, Boss Lu felt it was like a beautiful melody and hurriedly withdrew.

At the signal of his gaze, Qiu Bai shakily sat down on half of the stool, carefully choosing his words: "I wonder if there is anything you, Master, can do to help me? Please feel free to ask."

"I've heard that the Danxia Sect holds a trade fair for Core Formation cultivators every ten years, where they offer various third-tier pills..."

Bai Zichen put down his chopsticks, picked up a silk handkerchief and wiped his hands. The Qingzhuo Ice Dragon from Jiuxianglou was indeed delicious.

The fish is tender and smooth, and each piece transforms into an icy storm, bringing a refreshing sensation.

Despite being called an ice dragon, it is actually a first-tier spirit fish, its entire body crystal clear, resembling ice crystals, and exuding a chilling aura.

Living in streams formed from glacial meltwater, they are extremely difficult to catch and have an exceptional flavor, resulting in a high price.

One such dish can fetch a price of five hundred spirit stones.

He left the Ten Thousand Beasts Pavilion and took a long detour to Danxia Pavilion, all for the exclusive trading fair for Core Formation True Persons convened by Danxia Sect, which Wei Dao had mentioned.

In addition to the Danxia Sect releasing many pills that can help Core Formation cultivators improve their cultivation, the participating cultivators will also exchange their own treasures.

After all, at the level of Core Formation True Person, the spiritual items required are at least Tier 3 or even Tier 4.

It is extremely difficult to collect the necessary items by oneself alone. When fellow Core Formation cultivators share their resources, they often reap considerable rewards.

"That's right, the trade fair has been going on for a hundred years. It has grown from a small event with only three or five people to a well-known trade fair for Core Formation cultivators in the cultivation world..."

Qiu Bai immediately understood the purpose of the Core Formation cultivator in front of him.

"This trade fair is at the end of the year. If you are interested, I can introduce you to Uncle Qin. I believe you will definitely be able to obtain a qualification to attend."

The most important thing about this kind of trade fair is security; whether you can make a profit is secondary.

Therefore, it is not a case of the more people the better; a strict recommendation system is implemented.

The "Uncle Qin" mentioned by this person was the fake Core Formation cultivator who had not been in the Danxia Sect for long.

"That's perfect, drink it all!"

Bai Zichen raised his wine cup and drank the spirit wine in one gulp.

The best cave dwellings that could be rented in Danxia Fang were limited to the second tier. After renting one, he didn't rush to cultivate. Instead, he spent his days practicing the Five Crystal Eternal Forging Body and studying books on formations.

Needless to say, the Five Crystals Eternal Body Refinement Technique is his biggest hidden trump card.

Everyone says that Master Bai of Qingfeng Sect is exceptionally talented, with unparalleled swordsmanship, and will surely become the top swordsman in the cultivation world in the future.

Those enemies, both overt and covert, are definitely planning ways to deal with him, all aiming to counter the flying sword.

He had never forgotten the pathetic scene of the Supreme Elder of the Hidden Sun Sword Sect after his flying sword failed in the Burial Immortal Valley.

Although this is related to Wanqi's failure to master the realm of refining swords into threads, it at least proves that there are many techniques and supernatural abilities in the cultivation world that can restrain flying swords.

If something is put on the table for scrutiny, someone will definitely find its flaws and exploit them.

Therefore, besides the flying sword, it is essential to have a hidden trump card that no one else knows about.

Bai Zichen's level of mastery in the Five Crystal Glazed Body was unknown even within the Qingfeng Sect. The only one who witnessed it, Meng Shigui, had long since perished beneath the Glazed Fire God.

It's hard to believe that anyone in the cultivation world could have predicted that beneath the surface of a peerless swordsman, there was also a powerful body-refining cultivator.

"The Five Crystals Permanent Forging Body can bring about a dramatic change in the hardness of my skin and bones, making it comparable to a low-grade magic weapon... and it also has a certain self-healing effect after injury, allowing me to regenerate severed limbs and grow new flesh from bones without any external force."

After the visualization ended, the five-crystal color deep within Bai Zichen's skin became even more intense.

Among the powerful demonic beasts, there are occasional awakenings of the supernatural power of an indestructible body, which can heal even the most severe injuries in an instant.

This kind of monster is incredibly resilient and extremely difficult to kill.

The most outrageous cases are those where someone's head is smashed and their heart is removed, yet they still manage to live and regrow.

The self-healing effect of the Five Crystals Eternal Body is naturally not as good as the immortal body of a demon beast, but it is still a very practical supernatural power.

After all, body-refining cultivators are constantly engaged in close combat with others, so the probability of them getting injured, losing arms or legs is quite high.

Once he has mastered the Five Crystal Eternal Body and the Glazed Fire God Body, even without using a flying sword, he can be considered among the top-tier Core Formation True Persons.

As for studying formations, the main reason was that as a Core Formation True Person, it was unbelievable that he didn't even possess one of the second-tier cultivation arts.

Sword forging requires specific environmental conditions, but array formation research can be done anytime, anywhere.

Moreover, the long-term goal of the Star River Sword Formation is, strictly speaking, also a type of formation.

If one's understanding of formations is too low, it might hinder future comprehension and study of the Star River Sword Formation.

Several days later, the road outside this unremarkable cave was cleared, and not a single pedestrian could be seen.

A tall cultivator with red eyebrows walked to the front of the cave and threw a jade slip into the cave's formation.

Bai Zichen suddenly opened his eyes, grabbed the communication jade slip, and scanned it with his divine sense, discovering the person who had come.

'His spiritual sense and true essence fluctuations are the same as those of a cultivator in the early stage of Core Formation, but careful observation reveals that his spiritual sense and true essence are separate, which is very different from a normal Core Formation cultivator... After all, his strength comes from his demon core, and he cannot be compared with a cultivator who has truly passed the test of spiritual sense integration.'

Inside Danxia Workshop, the fake Core Formation cultivator's identity as a visitor was self-evident; he was none other than Qin Chu from the Danxia Sect.

"A distinguished guest has arrived, and I have not yet had the pleasure of welcoming him from afar... Is it Fellow Daoist Qin in person?"

Bai Zichen opened the cave door and stepped out, bowing to the newcomer.

In the cultivation world, Core Formation cultivators often hold a condescending attitude towards Pseudo-Core Formation cultivators and rarely acknowledge that the two are fellow cultivators.

After all, the huge difference in lifespan clearly distinguishes their social status.

"As the host, it should be my fault for failing to welcome Master Bai and for being impolite first."

Qin Chu's voice is soft and feminine, which is quite different from his outward appearance.

Without altering his appearance or deliberately concealing his identity, given Bai Zichen's current reputation in the cultivation world, it's quite normal for the Danxia Sect to discover his true identity within the next few days.

This was something he did intentionally; it wouldn't be so simple for a Core Formation cultivator of unknown origin to join the trade fair.

"I heard from the disciples that Master Bai intends to participate in this Pill King Conference?"

After exchanging pleasantries and sitting down, Qin Chu went straight to the point and began to speak.

"With Master Bai's reputation, there is no problem in participating in the Pill King Gathering. However, there are a few points to note that Master Bai should be informed of... First, the pills offered by our sect will be awarded to the highest bidder, but each guest can only bid on one pill at most. Second, there will be a spontaneous exchange session among the Masters after the Pill King Gathering, but our sect will not provide any guarantees for the treasures involved. The authenticity, value, and whether there are extensive connections behind the transaction are the responsibility of the two parties involved and have nothing to do with the Danxia Sect."

After figuring out the identity of the visitor, Qin Chu immediately went to find Master Zhu and communicated with him.

Both of them reached the same conclusion: they definitely wanted to recruit Bai Zichen into the Pill King Association.

This is no ordinary Core Formation cultivator, but a peerless swordsman with limitless potential who slew He Daoren with his sword. Many in the cultivation world have already bestowed upon him the title of Nascent Soul cultivator.

Moreover, the Qingfeng Sect and the Guiling Sect are mortal enemies. Although the war between the righteous and demonic paths has subsided due to the loss or disappearance of the leaders on both sides, it does not mean that it is truly over.

How could the Danxia Sect possibly miss the opportunity to bring such a Core Formation True Person, who naturally stands on the opposite side of the demonic path, into their camp?

Master Zhu also instructed Qin Chu that if Bai Zichen made any private requests regarding elixirs, he should simply agree to them.

However, Bai Zichen was satisfied with having a spot in the Pill King Association and did not raise any objections.

"Alright, since I'm here, I will abide by the rules of the Danxia Sect."

Bai Zichen took the object that resembled a pill, but upon closer inspection, he found it was made of soft jade.

"This is a token of participation in the Danwang Gathering. We await the arrival of Master Bai at the foot of Danxia Mountain three months from now."

Since he was responsible for all the important affairs of Danxia Sect, Qin Chu did not linger and soon politely took his leave.

After spending three months in the cave, Bai Zichen successfully became a peak first-tier array master.

After becoming a Core Formation True Person, all the sect's classic texts and inheritances became available to him.

Therefore, at this moment, he possesses complete first to third-order array inheritance and first to fourth-order weapon crafting inheritance.

Once I have my own cave dwelling and can settle down, I can start cultivating properly.

Danxia Mountain is not far from the market, less than a thousand miles away, and the Seeking Truth Boat arrived in no time.

This mountain is not particularly high; it consists of several peaks, each several hundred feet high.

However, the mountain has a very stable and gentle geothermal fire, which is perfect for alchemy. That's why the founder of the Danxia Sect established the sect here.

The elixir-like jade, shimmering with a red light, guided the way until it finally stopped before a pool of clear water.

This place is within the range of the Danxia Sect's grand formation, but it is not the core area. It is just the right distance that poses a threat to a Core Formation True Person but cannot deliver a fatal blow.

Clearly, the location chosen by Danxia Gate for holding the Dan King Conference was also carefully considered.

(End of this chapter)