Becoming an immortal and ancestor begins with the golden toad spitting out money.

Chapter 38 Fusion of Spiritual Weapons, Perfection of Supernatural Powers

Spiritual artifacts can increase cultivation speed to a certain extent and can also be used to protect oneself.

The effects of magical artifacts vary, but they all possess both yin and yang aspects.

On the yin side, spiritual artifacts are the weapons of spirits; some can attack, some can defend... and some, like the Dream Jade, even possess special effects.

On the sunny side, spiritual artifacts can be imbued with corresponding physical objects, granting ordinary items special abilities that can be used against both living beings and ghosts...

As a result, for cultivators with physical bodies, every spiritual artifact is extremely valuable.

"Ding--"

When Su Ji first arrived in the real dream world, Yan Tianchou didn't even notice. Later, he only followed Su Ji here in the form of data.

Now that Su Ji has gained access to the window of the real dream world, Yan Tianchou has also benefited, and his clone and main body have achieved an uninterrupted connection.

So much so that when the copper coin arrived in reality through the window, Yan Tianchou recorded the scene.

Then, Yan Tianchou's voice rang out: "The experiment was a success. Items from the real dream can reach the real world. Although they did not materialize, their value was greatly enhanced."

"After the physical copper coin passed through the window between dreams and reality, it transformed into a magical copper coin, which was of low grade."

Through the perspective of Yantianchou, Su Ji not only saw the real-world magical copper coin, but also saw its detailed data.

Like spells, elixirs, and pills, spiritual artifacts are also divided into low-grade, mid-grade, and high-grade. Further subdivisions reveal different levels of skill: spells are categorized as beginner, minor mastery, major mastery, and perfection, while spiritual artifacts are categorized as slightly inferior, average, excellent, and flawless.

This magical copper coin was formed from a dream and only transformed into a magical artifact upon entering reality. Even though it was formed from the "Golden Toad Spitting Coins," it has reached the level of a low-grade, excellent artifact.

In a real dream, Yan Tianchou scanned the piles of copper coins on the ground while making deductions.

There are a total of 764 copper coins, of which 623 are of inferior quality and 141 are of inferior quality.

"The former should have been generated before the lame demon was eliminated, while the latter was enhanced after Zhang Xiaolian saw you kill the ghost shadow..."

"Once all these copper coins are delivered to reality, you will receive 760 magical copper coins of varying quality, with immeasurable value."

"However, things are valued for their scarcity. Even if the spirit coins are properly handled, they will gradually depreciate and may even approach the original value of spirit gold."

"Instead of incorporating these magical copper coins into the market in large quantities, we should try to fuse and upgrade the copper coins."

"It is estimated that two low-grade items can generally be combined to create a low-grade superior item, two low-grade superior items can be combined to create a low-grade flawless item, and two low-grade flawless items can be combined to create a slightly inferior mid-grade item..."

"We have 141 low-grade, high-quality spirit weapon copper coins. We can start fusing them from here and work our way up to mid-grade, flawless quality!"

Upon hearing Yan Tianchou's prediction, Su Ji's eyes lit up.

He had played games in his previous life, so he knew that some low-level items could be upgraded by combining them. Even though there was a possibility of failure, he couldn't resist the temptation to level up.

The good news didn't stop there. Yan Tianchou reported, "It has now been proven that things in real dreams can reach reality. If a concrete golden toad goes to reality through the dream window, even if it leaves no trace of mystery, it can still be transformed into a spiritual object of considerable quality."

"Based on the deduction, simply integrating the spirit creature transformed from the figurative golden toad into the gilded bronze bull's head will greatly reduce the difficulty of casting [Golden Toad Transformation]."

"According to the deduction, as long as the [Golden Toad Transformation] technique is perfected, the gilded bronze bull head can be transformed into a small demon clone of the [Golden Toad Transformation] technique."

It can be said that obtaining a demon clone has become a small obsession for Su Ji, and he has made perfecting the [Golden Toad Transformation] technique his top priority.

Su Ji was willing to devote all his computing power to this primary task, and even used his precious divine power as a reserve of computing power.

Su Ji was overjoyed: "All I need to do is to perfect the [Golden Toad Transformation] technique?"

If that's the case, the required computing power is only one-third of what was expected, and the remaining computing power from converting copper coins into distracting thoughts is more than that.

Since upgrading supernatural abilities doesn't require much time, Su Ji had kept his computing power unused. Now that he had made this discovery, he was naturally delighted and said:
"Use the Heavenly Plan to immediately advance the [Golden Toad Transformation] technique to the mid-stage Great Completion!"

Without the slightest hesitation, Yan Tianchou immediately began the calculation and prompted: "It is estimated that 1,280 units of computing power will be consumed, and the final computing power reserve will be 352 units..."

Compared to Su Ji, who is currently specializing in the Dongxuan Dao, Yan Tianchou has a deeper understanding of the [Golden Toad Transformation]. In just a moment, his surging calculation power deduced the [Golden Toad Transformation] to its greatest perfection.

Suddenly, Yan Tianchou displayed new information: "The intermediate-level divine ability [Golden Toad Transformation] has been mastered, allowing for long-distance leaps and rapid attacks using the tongue..."

Compared to its initial stage, the current [Golden Toad Transformation] is more flexible and autonomous, possessing abilities virtually identical to those of an ordinary toad.

However, Su Ji was in human form at the moment and had not yet had the opportunity to experience it, so he focused his attention on the figurative copper coin.

Once it is confirmed that the calculations of the Heavenly Mandate are entirely accurate, the primary task of perfecting the [Golden Toad Transformation] can be temporarily cancelled.

With 352 units of computing power remaining, Su Ji had a new idea: "Since that's the case, why not make the deduction of the accompanying supernatural power of [Golden Toad Transformation] [Golden Toad Spitting Money] the top priority?"

These copper coins are not only all low-grade but excellent spiritual artifacts, but they also have the potential to be fused and upgraded, so naturally we should make use of them.

Yan Tianchou, however, had a plan in mind and immediately responded: "【Golden Toad Spitting Money】is an innate supernatural power that can be enhanced by 【Golden Toad Transformation】 and can also gain greater amplification by leveraging the power of spiritual artifacts."

"At present, fusing spiritual artifacts is more important. If we can fuse a flawless mid-grade spiritual artifact copper coin, whether it is used as a spiritual artifact for the Heavenly Soul Spirit or given to an ordinary item, it can provide a considerable boost to combat power."

At this moment, besides the protective mystic technique [Deflection Mirror], Su Ji only possessed some combat power with his Day Wandering Spirit Weapon [Talisman]. The value of a mid-grade flawless spirit weapon is self-evident.

As a result, Yan Tianchou regarded the deduction of fusing spiritual artifacts as the most important thing.

Su Ji suddenly realized: "Then let's first deduce the method of fusing the magical artifact copper coin."

As for the "Golden Toad Spitting Money" supernatural power, it can only be used to create copper coins in dreams at most, and it has no practical use in reality.

Next, while Su Ji continued to teach Zhang Xiaolian the recipes, he also took out a handful of copper coins.

Instantaneous deduction is not impossible, but overclocking would consume more computing power, so Yantianchou slowly began the deduction. After more than a hundred breaths, Yantianchou finally had a result: "The copper coins in the dream are still condensed from metal energy. If only the metal energy is fused, it will at most only increase the volume of the copper coins."

"Only by using mysterious methods to guide the fusion of spiritual patterns can the quality of the spiritual artifact copper coin be improved."

At first glance, it seems that after consuming 120 units of computing power for deduction, Yantianchou was again stumped by the mystery.

However, Su Ji's heart stirred, and he looked at Zhang Xiaolian, who was memorizing the recipe.

This is a real dream, and its greatest mystery lies in Zhang Xiaolian's past life, which can also be regarded as the vessel of this mystery.

So, after Su Ji and Zhang Xiaolian had memorized all the recipes, they began a new round of fabricating history.

"Back then, my favorite magical artifact was a copper coin. Since copper coins from dreams can transform into magical weapons upon reaching reality, I will use these copper coins to forge a suitable magical weapon!"

Su Ji didn't say much, but planted a seed in Zhang Xiaolian's heart.

"Refining weapons?" Zhang Xiaolian had no objection; in fact, she was somewhat looking forward to it.

You should know that if it weren't for the ancient golden toad's experiment, she would never have known that things in dreams could be brought into reality.

Moreover, these copper coins were spat out by the ancient golden toad itself, so it's natural to use them however one pleases.

Under Zhang Xiaolian's curious gaze, Su Ji began to guide the golden energy within the copper coin, adding, "Even for me, the success rate of fusing two spiritual copper coins is only eighty or ninety percent. I hope we can succeed on the first try!"

A 100% success rate would not only be too unrealistic, but also easily expose the deception, so Su Ji could only guide the conversation in this way.

Under their gaze, the two copper coins pressed together emitted a faint golden light, and wisps of golden energy flowed from one coin into the other, with fine lines following closely behind.

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The spiritual patterns on the copper coins intertwined, even emitting a faint metallic rustling sound. As one coin gradually became thinner and smaller, the other gradually became flawless.

"Did it work?" Zhang Xiaolian asked expectantly.

It seemed that it was because of Zhang Xiaolian's slight doubt that the spiritual patterns on the two copper coins suddenly went wrong, and a flaw appeared on the coins.

Yan Tianchou immediately pointed out: "A low-grade spiritual artifact copper coin with a slight flaw has power close to that of a low-grade flawless one, but it loses the possibility of being fused into a higher quality one."

Seeing the change in the ancient golden toad's expression, Zhang Xiaolian sensed something was wrong and nervously rubbed her hands together.

Instead of being angry, Su Ji smiled and said, "The success rate of fusion is eight or nine out of ten. This failure can be considered as gaining experience, and it will definitely be easier to succeed in the future!"

There are benefits to success and there are explanations for failure. In any case, Su Ji has many more chances.

After hearing Su Ji's explanation, Zhang Xiaolian had even greater hope for the subsequent fusion of copper coins, and sure enough, the second fusion was successful without any surprises.

"Great!" Zhang Xiaolian exclaimed with delight.

Zhang Xiaolian is like a student who has just finished a day of classes. Watching such a wonderful program after class will refresh her mood.

And so, under Zhang Xiaolian's watchful eye, Su Ji succeeded in his next sixteen fusions.

At this moment, Zhang Xiaolian thought of the saying that the success rate was eight or nine out of ten, and the eighteenth fusion attempt indeed failed.

She became even more certain: "Just as the ancient golden toad said, the success rate of the fusion has reached eighty or ninety percent."

Su Ji didn't take it seriously and continued fusing the coins. Seeing that Zhang Xiaolian was getting sleepy, he even reminded her, "Today we're only fusing low-grade flawless spiritual artifact copper coins. We'll fuse mid-grade spiritual artifact copper coins tomorrow. You should go and rest!"

Su Ji can now enter deep sleep every day and only needs to rest for three or four hours.

Zhang Xiaolian was just like any other person before, but ever since she began to visualize herself embarking on the path of "Divine Insight," her real dreams have undergone some changes.

At this time, Zhang Xiaolian only needs one or two hours in her real dream to replenish her energy.

Even after falling asleep, the vivid dreams do not disappear.

"Alright then..." There were still more than two hours until dawn, so Zhang Xiaolian obediently went to bed.

As Zhang Xiaolian drifted off to sleep, Su Ji's physical form gradually became unstable, and within a hundred breaths, he transformed back into his original form as a golden toad.

Su Ji, however, did not take it seriously and continued to try to fuse the magical copper coin in the living room, and the success rate remained at around 80%.

"Sure enough, once Zhang Xiaolian formed a fixed idea, even if she didn't keep watching, she could still imbue her subconscious with real dreams."

According to the calculations of the Heavenly Calculation, to obtain a mid-grade flawless copper coin, at least thirty-six initial fusions are required...

Su Ji then transformed into a ruthless machine, performing mechanical labor in the real dream world, fusing one low-grade flawless spiritual copper coin after another.

Naturally, with a success rate of only around 85%, they ultimately obtained seven slightly flawed magical copper coins.

Although these failed attempts cannot be used as raw materials for fusion, they still have considerable value. They can be sold as spiritual artifacts for a high price, and giving them away as gifts is quite prestigious.

At this time, there was less than half an hour until dawn. Su Ji kept his word and did not continue to try to fuse the mid-grade spiritual artifact copper coin. Instead, he went to the courtyard.

As dawn approached outside and the moon in the dream was about to set, Su Ji leaped up and landed on the top of the wall.

Su Ji walked along the wall towards the courtyard gate and soon arrived directly below the window.

Immediately, Su Ji felt a surge of curiosity: "If one were to leave the real dream world, would the consciousness return directly to the physical body, or would it remain within the materialized golden toad's body?"

Verification is very simple: as the golden toad under the moon leaps up and disappears into the air, the entire dream world falls completely silent.

(End of this chapter)