Lord of Time: From a Five Elements Cultivator to a Master of All Daos

Chapter 242: Verification Method, Jie Family's Forbidden Pool

"How can a cultivator's spiritual roots allow a spiritual object like a demon beast's inner elixir to be refined into it?"

Seeing this, the maid covered her mouth lightly with her hands, smiling:
“Fellow Daoist, this is a good question. Ever since this method appeared in the Polar Star Sea in my memory, it has been the technique of refining the inner elixir of monsters.

"Could it be that there are other versions outside of the Polar Star Sea?"

The maid in front of Wei Zhongguan was only at the Foundation Establishment stage, and she was still very young, so he knew that her knowledge was limited.

So he took out spirit stones to buy a copy of "Water Spirit Cultivation Method" and also bought a batch of so-called Cloud Carp Demon Pills.

"Does your store have any special beast inner elixirs? For example, wind and lightning beasts?"

"Of course there are some, but they are not of high rank, mostly second rank..."

Wei Zhong felt regretful that this grade was useless to Jiucai.

He left the store with the "Water Spirit Planting Method" and went to other shops to inquire about it. He found out that the spirit planting method in the Polar Star Sea was really based on demon pills.

Some use the Cloud Carp Demon Pill, while others use the Abyss Snake Demon Pill and so on.

It means not using any water-related spiritual objects.

After returning to his residence, Wei Zhong took out this unique "Spirit Planting Method" and after checking it out, he felt a little surprised.

"The method to destroy gods?"

The "Spirit Planting Method" which is worth only 100 spirit stones actually contains a method to kill the consciousness of monsters.

Although it is not a true secret technique of spiritual consciousness, it utilizes many spiritual objects and even formations to achieve the killing effect.

But it is also enough to eradicate the demon beast essence contained in the demon pill.

From the first level down to the third level, after the fourth level, this method is useless and a more advanced method is needed.

“No wonder this ‘Spirit Planting Method’ is only worth a hundred spirit stones, but contains such a secret method.

"The wool comes from the sheep. The materials needed for the art of destroying gods are very valuable. In this way, the cheap and large quantities of demon pills are raised to a value that is almost like the spiritual objects of heaven and earth.

"After the cultivator has upgraded his spiritual roots to the upper grade, the effect of cultivating spiritual energy will be greatly reduced. Then the cultivator will need to purchase new methods. This is another way to make money."

Wei Zhong processed the demon pill according to the method and indeed noticed the changes in the demon pill.

"It seems that the spiritual energy within the demon pill has lost its vitality, and the amount has also decreased."

After crushing the demon pill and feeling it carefully, he found that the spiritual energy in it seemed to be not much different from that of ordinary spiritual objects in heaven and earth.

"That's quite a trick. I wonder who improved this secret method."

Apart from other things, the Polar Star Sea is full of demon pills. Especially low-level demon pills, you can grab a lot of them if you go to a certain area of ​​the sea.

"Is there some reason for using these Cloud Carp and Deep Snake?"

Wei Zhong didn't know, so he put away the jade slip in his hand, thinking that if he had the chance, he would find a high-level method to destroy gods and take a look.

Yuanying monsters are different from those at level three and below. They have already developed independent intelligence. How can they be easy to kill?
It happened that Shan Gu came to discuss with Wei Zhong about visiting the Jie family tomorrow.

After chatting for a while, Wei Zhong talked about the unique spiritual method of the Polar Star Sea.

The latter replied:

“Fellow Daoist Wei, you may not know that although the Polar Star Sea is a vast ocean, there are not many water-based spiritual creatures, at least on the surface.

"There are limited spiritual objects on the Spirit Island, and they have basically been mined by the monks who come and go. If you want to obtain enough spiritual objects to improve your spiritual roots, you need to go to the bottom of the sea.

“The environment in the sea is complex, and there is a high probability of encountering various monsters. The danger is similar to that of the Yunzhou cultivators traveling through the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range.

"It's even more serious. After all, the sea is the territory of these monsters. Human cultivators are naturally at a disadvantage when fighting there.

"Plus, the spiritual body is weak, and if you are not careful, you will be injured by the monster..."

Wei Zhong listened to Shan Gu's explanation, which basically meant that there were indeed sufficient resources in the sea, but the human cultivators were unable to obtain them because of the monsters blocking them.

Only some high-level monks have the hope of obtaining things for cultivation from it.

Compared to this, capturing and killing monsters in large numbers has become an easier method.

It is really a strange place for cultivation.

……

After a day of rest, Wei Zhong and Shan Gu went to the Jie family's place as planned.

The Xie family disciple who was guarding the gate was no longer surprised by Shan Gu's appearance.

After all, this person had stayed in the Xie family for a period of time several years ago, and the patriarch had a hard time driving him away.

However, out of respect for the Yuanying seniors, the Xie family disciple decided to report to the clan and welcomed Wei Zhong and the other two into the reception room.

Soon, a green-robed monk appeared in front of the two.

There is some helplessness on his face:

"Fellow Daoist Shan Gu, our ancestor is unwilling to leave the mountain, and we really have no other options. Why should we force him to do so?"

He shook his head, as if he was also troubled by the single interpretation.

Wei Zhong observed the aura of cultivation emanating from this person and knew his identity.

'Late Nascent Soul stage, Jie Fan.'

Shan Gu bowed and introduced Wei Zhong without any explanation.

"This is Brother Wei Zhong, an elder of my Yunji Chamber of Commerce. He is a practitioner of both Dharma and physical cultivation, and he practices the Seven Aperture Thunder Technique."

In order to prove what he said, Wei Zhong even mobilized the lightning in his body.

Seeing the silver lightning emanating from Wei Zhong's body, Xie Fan's expression gradually straightened out.

As he felt deeper, his expression changed greatly, and he said in surprise:
"Level 4 body training?"

Wei Zhong nodded slowly.

The latter lowered his head and remained silent for a moment, as if thinking about something. Then he suddenly raised his head and said with a bit of apology:
“Don’t blame me, fellow Daoist. It’s just that my Xie family hasn’t seen anyone who can refine the Seven Aperture Thunder Art to the fourth level in so many years. I was a little out of control for a moment.

"Please wait for a moment. I will go and invite the ancestor. Someone, serve tea to the two Taoist friends."

After Xie Fan left, Wei Zhong and Shan Gu looked at each other, and then a disciple of the Xie family came into the hall with spiritual tea.

Smelling the rich tea aroma, it is obvious that this spiritual tea is not ordinary.

"Fourth-level spiritual tea. It seems that the Xie family really values ​​​​Fellow Daoist Wei."

Wei Zhong pursed his lips slightly, and there was surprise in his eyes.

Just as Shan Gu said, this spiritual tea is indeed good, and it is probably the highest quality spiritual tea Wei Zhong has ever tasted.

It contains abundant spiritual energy, and this cup is enough to be equivalent to half a pill of infant-nourishing pill.

If one could drink this spiritual tea as water, the effect would be far greater than that of the fourth-grade spiritual pill.

"Unfortunately, there is probably no one in the entire Xie family who would be so extravagant."

Sipping the fragrant tea in the cup, Jie Fan came back after a short wait.

"Please follow me, both of you."

Following his guidance, Wei Zhong crossed one sacred mountain after another and finally came to the top of a mountain that towered into the clouds.

There is no vegetation on the mountain, only bare rocks, with white and black alternating on the surface.

'Was it caused by a lightning strike?'

Looking up and forward, there is no house on the top of the peak, only a cave excavated, the surface of which is barely carved into the shape of a pavilion.

At the lower entrance stood an old man in a silver robe.

There was no visible aura around him, but the smile in the corners of his eyes and the intimidating look without anger made everyone know his true identity.

Xie Fan bowed and saluted:

"I've met my ancestors!"

Wei Zhong and the other two also followed suit and saluted.

Xie Yuanping looked at the two of them, and with a flash of lightning under his feet, he came to Wei Zhong, and golden lightning flashed in his palm, grabbing Wei Zhong's arm. The "Seven Apertures Thunder Art" operated autonomously for protection, and lightning wrapped around his body, dyeing Wei Zhong's figure silver-white.

Xie Yuanping's eyes became brighter and brighter, and he put his arm down after a while:

"Okay, okay, you are at the fourth level, and you have refined a thunder seed. You have also cultivated both the magic and the body. My Xie family hasn't seen such a genius for a long time."

After thinking for a moment, he said to Jie Fan:
"Take care of Shan Xiaoyou first, and I will call you two later."

After saying this, he flicked his sleeves and took Wei Zhong into a cave pavilion not far away.

"Fellow Daoist Shan, please!"

Shan Gu had no choice but to retreat with Jie Fan. Soon, he heard thunder and dancing silver snakes coming from Lingshan in the distance.

……

Seeing Wei Zhong absorbing the external lightning into his body, Xie Yuanping nodded repeatedly:
"Not bad!"

This lightning is absolutely at the fourth level. If one's thunder skills are not up to par, he would have been turned into ashes by this lightning.

Over the years, there have been many people who have tried to get close to the Jie family and use various means to pretend to have mastered the art of thunder.

Therefore, this method of verification has become the norm.

Those who fail to pass will lose their Tao and die, while those who pass will make slight progress in their skills.

"How long have you been practicing this skill?"

Wei Zhong estimated and said:

"About two hundred years."

Instead of saying that he reached the fourth level more than a hundred years ago, Wei Zhong chose a more conservative year.

"Two hundred years is not too long. Even if one has reached Nascent Soul stage, half of that time is still four hundred years. This is a rare talent among ordinary people."

Wei Zhong didn't expect that this person would double his cultivation time. After sighing, he also asked:

"I heard that your family is looking for someone who can improve his thunder skills. I wonder why?"

"It's too early for you to ask about this matter now. You will find out when you have the chance.

"Also, have you thought about how to join my Xie family? Marriage or apprenticeship?"

Such directness made Wei Zhong a little uncomfortable for a moment.

With an embarrassed look on his face, he cupped his hands and said:
"To be honest, I came here on the orders of Senior Hongxu, but I have no other plans in mind..."

Xie Yuanping was silent for a while, then he sighed and said:

"That old man with red beard is dreaming, asking me to abandon the entire Xie family to plug the evil eye. This is absolutely impossible. This family is still counting on me for support."

Wei Zhong was also helpless about this.

The Xie family's situation is indeed unable to escape the protection of this ancestor who has reached the state of godhood.

"But now that you appear, it's different."

Wei Zhong was stunned, but the other party waved his hand, signaling Wei Zhong to go ahead. Then he turned into a ball of lightning and disappeared here.

"senior……"

Wei Zhong was confused for a moment.

Xie Fan returned to the top of the mountain:

"The ancestor is out, Fellow Daoist Wei can practice in this side hall. Or come with me to look for Fellow Daoist Shan?"

Wei Zhong took a look at the mountain covered with lightning. As it was a place for the Jindan cultivators to practice in seclusion, he wondered if there were any other dangers in it. Finally, he decided to leave the place.

After a while, I saw Shan Gu, who looked anxious:

"What is Senior Jie's attitude?"

Wei Zhong shook his head.

Shan Gu sighed:
"The ancestor of the Xie family is really a well-known stubborn old man. Last time, I carried the order of Senior Hongxu and stayed in the Xie family for several years, but I never saw him.

"I didn't expect that now that I brought Fellow Daoist Wei here, he still looks the same."

Wei Zhong hesitated for a moment before asking:
"I wonder if the merits recorded in the Taihua Monument are still useful to the Divine Transformation cultivators?"

The simple interpretation is without hesitation:

"Of course there is, otherwise why would Seniors Hongxu and Baiheng go to such great lengths to resist the demons? They probably wanted to use their merits to further their careers."

"Then why would the old elder of the Xie family refuse this? Normally speaking, even if he just did some God-transforming tasks, regardless of himself, the materials he would get in exchange would be enough for the younger generation of the Xie family to benefit endlessly.

"I just have to be a mascot to guard this Xie family..."

The two of them looked thoughtful, and for a moment they could not understand the differences between the Jindan cultivators.

Xie Yuanping never returned, and Wei Zhong and the other man stayed in the Xie family for half a year. During this period, Shan Gu asked about the news of the Xie family's ancestor many times, and the answer he got was that the spiritual cultivator was elusive and no one in the family knew his whereabouts.

Such a perfunctory attitude made Shan Gu feel helpless.

In contrast, Wei Zhong was extremely busy.

After learning of Wei Zhong's identity, the Xie family sent many of their younger generations to visit him.

Among them was a person who practiced "Seven Aperture Thunder Power" and asked Wei Zhong for advice on the practice techniques.

Some people also heard that Wei Zhong was extremely talented and came to challenge the master of thunder skills.

Wei Zhong didn't know where these people who were only at the third level of body training got the courage to challenge him.

I could only send him away.

Of course, there were more women from the Jie family who came to visit.

From the main lineage to the various side branches, the various styles were a feast for Wei Zhong's eyes.

Of course, no matter how gentle the place was, Wei Zhong never crossed the line.

A man who eats someone's food should be grateful; a man who receives someone's gifts should be grateful.

It is Wei Zhong's party that is seeking help, but they cannot put the cart before the horse and be captured by the Xie family.

"Friend Wei, you really make my Jie family happy!"

Opposite Wei Zhong were the two Nascent Soul cultivators of the Xie family, Xie Shijia and Xie Ruolin.

These two people are siblings, both of whom have earth spiritual roots.

The two are not very old, the elder brother is about 700 years old and the younger sister is just over 600 years old.

He is considered to be the person in the entire Xie family who has the greatest hope of reaching the state of spiritual transformation after Xie Yuanping.

"It's a pity that the two of us have practiced Thunder Power for a hundred years but have not been able to enter the fourth level, so we have not attracted the attention of the ancestor. Unlike Fellow Daoist Wei..."

Wei Zhong coughed twice:

"I am an outsider after all, so my two Taoist friends should..."

Xie Sega smiled:
"Haha, you are an outsider now, but you won't be one in the future. The ancestor is a stubborn, no, tough person. Since you have taken the initiative to come to my Jie family, the ancestor will not let you leave easily."

Wei Zhong was having a headache and asked about Li Yuanrui.

The two of them were evasive in their words, and seemed unwilling to recall the past.

However, he told Wei Zhong a little about where the ancestor of the Xie family had gone.

"The ancestor probably went to the Thunder Pond, right?"

"Thunder Pond?"

Wei Zhong couldn't help but think of the thunder dragon that once soaked in the thunder pool.

"That is a secret place for cultivation in my Xie family, which is specially used by high-level practitioners of thunder skills. However, since my Xie family has never produced a fourth-level body cultivator, it has been abandoned for a long time.

"Your Highness, you came here probably to ask the old ancestor to reopen the Thunder Pool."

(End of this chapter)