Immortality begins with becoming a master weapon refiner

Chapter 254 Xuantian Black Market
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Gu Qing

Age: 103, Lifespan: 3400

[Realm: Seventh Grade, Ultimate Level - Gathering and Scattering, Connecting with the Netherworld]

[Technique: Nine-Nine Mysterious Technique - Twelfth Level]

[Secondary Training: Purple Star Qi Gathering Strategy - Level 6 (Perfect)+]

[Refining Spirit: Crimson Sun God and Demon Diagram - Fourth Layer+]

[Taoist Techniques: Flame Lord's Secret Manual (Perfected), Heavenly Demon Thunder Technique - Nine Absolute Techniques of Thunder (Great Completion)]

[Secret Techniques: Dragon Transformation Secret Method, Treasure Condensation Technique, Phoenix Blood Secret Technique, Fire Essence Refining True Technique, Dual-Phase Secret Technique.]

[Supernatural Powers: Devouring Heaven and Earth (Mastery), Bashe Devouring Elephant (Proficiency), Demon Soul Undying Body (Perfect), Shattering Gold Divine Sand (Proficiency), Devouring Dharma Wheel (Perfect), Devouring Seal (Proficiency), Universe in Sleeve (Entry-level)]

[Craftsmanship: Metal and Stone Artifacts - Melting Gold and Burning Spirit Technique (Perfected), Blood and Bone Artifacts - Jinyun Artifact Ancestral Technique (Perfected), Herbal Artifacts - Cloud and Mist Weaving Technique (Perfected)]

[Item: Taotie head (details omitted)...]

[Tool point: 5500]

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Compared to the young blacksmith of Qishan County back then, Gu Qing's current mastery of supernatural powers and techniques can be described as luxurious.

The Gold and Stone Bottle had stopped operating after a long time, as there were no more gold and stone minerals to support its operation.

The "Heavenly Longevity" column, reaching 3400 years, is naturally the limit after the transformation of the "Artifact Dao Point".

A typical seventh-rank immortal's lifespan is 1200 to 2400 years.

Gu Qing is a full thousand years ahead.

On the path of refining the spirit, taking advantage of the breakthrough opportunity, the divine consciousness transforms into thought, resulting in a qualitative improvement. It seems only natural that the "Crimson Sun God and Demon Diagram" breaks through to the fourth level.

Visualize the Qi Sea and Dantian internally.

Within the nine layers of the crystal sea, at the very bottom, there is an eye with a yin-yang duality pattern. The spirits of heaven and earth reside in the eye, emanating black and white energies that have the power to distort the universe. It is this power that can send them into another world.

The spirit body is essentially without physical form.

Gu Qing used the "Divine Embryo of Artifacts" technique, and the essence of his spiritual body was two fierce swords, making him more special than an ordinary spiritual body.

"The first difficulty in locating the two realms, the Netherworld and the Nine Heavens, lies in finding the [gate] to enter and exit."

"In this regard, Baiyue Mountain may have a long-standing knowledge of the matter."

It is said to be another world, but in reality it is somewhat similar to the concept of the inner world, and special conditions are required to enter it.

"The second difficulty lies in finding the locations of the Heaven and Earth Souls."

I've said that before.

The Heavenly Soul is the identity card of sentient beings in the Heavenly Dao of the Cangwu Realm. It can prove one's origin, but because the soul is not complete, it cannot cultivate into a divine embryo.

Its existence lies between "existence" and "non-existence." Only when a cultivator consciously searches for the Heavenly Soul in the Nine Heavens will it transform from non-existence into existence.

Mysterious and unpredictable, beyond description.

Earth Souls are born in the Netherworld, just like ghosts have a lifespan. Legend has it that the souls of all living beings in the Cangwu Realm originate from the Netherworld, where there are the River of Oblivion and the River of Helplessness, whose power of oblivion erodes everything.

The so-called reincarnation also requires going through the underworld.

When each person is conceived, the netherworld begins to nurture your soul. The excess portion transforms into an identical, bewildered soul that wanders in the netherworld; this is the earth soul.

Its connection with the original body is stronger and closer. If other changes occur when it dies, the remnant soul will devour the earth soul and transform into a ghost or evil spirit.

If everything is normal, it will automatically return to the Netherworld under the guidance of the Earth Soul, merge with the Earth Soul, and be reincarnated.

It represents both death and new life.

Similarly, the earth spirit is often in a state of "nothingness," wandering aimlessly in a daze. It needs to come into contact with the soul of the person in question to awaken and manifest in the world.

The search for both the Heavenly and Earthly Souls is extremely difficult.

However, it is also the only method to form a divine embryo and bear the fruit of the Dao. Among the Four Nine Immortal Paths, only this method can lead to immortality.

Regarding the matter of finding the soul, Gu Qing planned to seek advice from his elders. However, there were inherent dangers in this area, as once a cultivator broke through to the sixth rank, both the Netherworld and the Nine Heavens opened their doors, making the soul-finding process easily susceptible to interference.

If the spiritual body is destroyed, then it will be a huge problem.

"Let's talk about it when we get back."

"Right now, we still need to manage the black market well. With resources running out, making money is not easy."

Adjust your mindset.

In the Qingyun camp, Gu Qing summoned the Guhuoniao and, together with Xiaobai, who was cultivating maid transformation, headed to the Xuantian Black Market.

This is the market that Gu Qing opened using his identity as a demonic cultivator.

Regardless of identity or origin, all are welcome to trade. Currently, it is mostly small demon clans from the Pingdingshan area of ​​Huiji who come here, their purpose being the Rakshasa female ghosts trained by the red-clothed woman, who are famous for their beautiful and yin-like appearance.

The output efficiency was not high; in twenty-five years, he only produced tens of thousands of spirit stones, all of which he spent. It was not comparable to the scale of the Demon Phoenix City.

Ultimately, the problem lies in the fact that he controls too few resource-producing points, and his reputation as a demonic cultivator is not well-known enough to attract many customers, although his unique services are quite impressive.

This day.

Gu Qing, accompanied by his maid, arrived at the Xuantian Black Market in the northeast corner of Huiji Mountain, planning how to expand the area.

Inside the Yunyan Tower, a unique and grand feast had just begun.

The Rakshasa women under the red robe were dressed in various colorful dresses, each with their own unique style. If one were familiar with the popular topics in the Cangwu cultivation world, they would find that their attire was quite similar to that of some fairies and demonesses.

Those skilled in transformation can even replicate a similar appearance.

It's not that my skills are lacking, but rather that I've offended too many people.

Similarity is enough; being exactly the same would be too eye-catching. Of course, if the customer is willing to add spirit stones, that's also possible; you can change it privately according to their request.

Wolves, tigers, crocodiles, foxes, leopards, lions, birds, fish, and insects.

You can see birds and beasts, flowers, fish and insects, and all kinds of monsters here, but their bloodlines are generally average, and there are no famous species.

Unfortunately, an uninvited guest arrived today.

A group of aloof cultivators clad in feathered robes surged into the Cloud Mist Pavilion, their physical appearance bearing distinct eagle-like features.

The leader was a handsome young man whose demonic aura was around the upper seventh rank, and his age was unknown.

Someone nearby was giving a coded message.

"My lord, in recent years, the bird race has suffered heavy losses, and many of our clansmen have died mysteriously. Most of them are related to Yunyan Tower."

"I suspect that intelligence is being sold secretly here."

No doubt about it, it's true.

Gu Qing wants to cultivate the Phoenix Blood Secret Technique. There are many races among the hundred birds that possess the blood of the phoenix, but finding them is a troublesome matter. It is only natural for Yunyanlou to help him obtain information.

"Humph."

The young commander snorted coldly.

"Make a move and take this place."

"Yes!"

A dozen or so eagle demon guards flew out, transforming into huge wings, and countless feathers shot down, causing continuous explosions.

Countless lesser demons were stained with blood on the spot, and the Cloud and Smoke Tower collapsed.

The woman in red leaped out, her red sleeves billowing as she summoned all the Rakshasa demons, her brows furrowed in a cold stare.

"How dare you act so recklessly in the Xuan Tian Black Market! How could you know that this place was established by the Demon King of Xuan?"

"Demon King? How laughable."

The handsome young man hovered in mid-air and sneered.

"Only those of the sixth rank can be called Demon Kings. How dare you speak so arrogantly in a small black market? Do you know that I am the second son of the Thousand Feather Eagle King, and I have reached the pinnacle of Feather Transformation?"

(End of this chapter)