He confessed his love for his master in his later years, and his cheat ability finally arrived.

The Devouring Cauldron last awakened by absorbing the spiritual power within Ji Jiufeng's body.

Ji Jiufeng was a powerful cultivator at the tenth level of the Spirit King realm, with boundless spiritual power within her body. Yet, even so, she was still drained of spiritual energy, causing her cultivation level to drop.

Lu Changsheng was only at the fifth level of Qi Refining, and his spiritual power was almost non-existent. Relying on him to awaken the Devouring Cauldron was simply a pipe dream.

It's absolutely impossible to swallow Lu Changsheng whole, leaving not even ashes.

But now that you understand the principle, you have the opportunity to give it a try.

Spiritual energy exists not only between heaven and earth and within the bodies of cultivators, but also within spirit stones.

The world is so vast, yet spiritual energy is so scarce.

After being refined, the spiritual energy within a cultivator's body becomes more abundant and powerful, especially for those at higher cultivation levels.

Spirit stones are mined from spiritual veins and serve as a form of hard currency in the cultivation world, much like gold and silver are to ordinary people.

Based on the amount of spiritual energy contained within, spirit stones can be divided into low-grade spirit stones, mid-grade spirit stones, high-grade spirit stones, and top-grade spirit stones.

One top-grade spirit stone can be exchanged for one hundred high-grade spirit stones.

One high-grade spirit stone can be exchanged for one hundred mid-grade spirit stones.

Similarly, one mid-grade spirit stone can be exchanged for one hundred low-grade spirit stones.

Theoretically speaking, as long as enough spirit stones are fed, the Devouring Cauldron can also be awakened.

But how much is enough?

As spirit stones were continuously thrown into the Devouring Heaven Cauldron, the originally lifeless cauldron began to tremble slightly.

Lu Changsheng was so excited he was trembling. This method really worked!

What are we waiting for?

As long as he can awaken the Devouring Cauldron, Lu Changsheng is willing to spend any amount of spirit stones!

Swish swish!

piece!

Two pieces!

......

Ten yuan!

Fifty dollars!

......

When Lu Changsheng put the last spirit stone from Ge Qing's Qiankun bag into the Devouring Heaven Cauldron, the cauldron began to shake violently.

It sounded like cheers! It sounded like jubilation!

Ge Qing's Qiankun bag contained a total of 380 low-grade spirit stones, 53 mid-grade spirit stones, 8 high-grade spirit stones, and 1 top-grade spirit stone.

Nearly five hundred spirit stones were absorbed by the Devouring Heaven Cauldron, but even so, the spirit of the Devouring Heaven Cauldron still showed no signs of awakening.

"A disciple personally instructed by the dignified Crown Prince's master, yet he's so impoverished!"

Lu Changsheng cursed Ge Qing with disdain and resentment, then helplessly reached for his waist.

If Ge Qing heard this, he would be so angry he would vomit blood.

Spirit stones are considered the hard currency of the cultivation world because they contain incredibly pure spiritual energy, making them exceptionally precious.

Even the lowest grade of low-grade spirit stones is enough to set up a villa in the mortal world and buy six or seven servants, not to mention the more precious mid-grade and high-grade spirit stones.

The most precious items are top-grade spirit stones, which even Nascent Soul cultivators may not be able to easily possess.

Because cultivators need to absorb spiritual energy from spirit stones for daily cultivation, simply drawing spiritual energy from the world is too slow.

Furthermore, the spiritual energy in the world is extremely mixed and has different attributes. Without special techniques to harmonize and refine it, it is easy to cause a surge in spiritual energy and lead to demonic possession.

Ge Qing was able to produce 380 low-grade spirit stones, 53 mid-grade spirit stones, and 8 high-grade spirit stones. Even among his many direct disciples, he was considered extremely wealthy.

"Don't worry, Old Tun, I will definitely wake you up!"

Seeing that he didn't have enough spirit stones, Lu Changsheng didn't hesitate at all. He opened his Qiankun bag and took out 1,230 low-grade spirit stones, 568 mid-grade spirit stones, 123 high-grade spirit stones, and 10 top-grade spirit stones, and threw them all into the Devouring Heaven Cauldron.

If Ge Qing saw this, he wouldn't just be so angry he'd vomit blood.

As fellow disciples of the Palace Master, Ge Qing couldn't produce a single top-grade spirit stone, while Lu Changsheng produced a full ten!

The quantity of high-grade, mid-grade, and low-grade spirit stones far exceeds that.

This level of wealth is comparable not only to that of the direct disciples, but also to some elders of the Upper Cloud Heaven Palace.

How could Lu Changsheng have so many spirit stones?

No doubt about it!

His master, Ji Jiufeng, forced it on him!

Previously, Lu Changsheng did not understand cultivation, so it was useless for him to ask for spirit stones. When Ji Jiufeng offered him spirit stones, Lu Changsheng refused them firmly.

Finally, Ji Jiufeng offered the clothes several times, almost setting them on fire, before Lu Changsheng had no choice but to reluctantly accept them.

Looking back now, Lu Changsheng wished he had a big shovel.

What are you pretending to be so high and mighty for?!

What's wrong with pretty boys?

Not everyone can be a gigolo.

As spirit stones were continuously poured into the Devouring Heaven Cauldron, the cauldron trembled violently and produced wisps of pitch-black mist.

"Very good!"

Lu Changsheng, an eighty-year-old man, clenched his hands excitedly like a child.

He desperately wanted to awaken the Devouring Heaven Cauldron. After his battle with Ge Qing, the Devouring Heaven Cauldron was no longer a cold, impersonal magical artifact to him, but rather...

Friends! Confidants! Relatives and friends!

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he was like a teacher and a father to him.

boom!

As the last spirit stone was devoured and turned to dust, the Devouring Cauldron shook violently, and the black mist gathered at its mouth became so thick that sunlight could not penetrate it.

Just one glance is enough to stir one's soul.

"Unfortunately, we still don't have enough spirit stones!"

Lu Changsheng sighed. It was a pity that his master, Ji Jiufeng, had entered the Lesser Immortal Realm. Otherwise, he would have been able to send spirit stones to his master with just a snap of his fingers.

"Fortunately, having swallowed so many spirit stones, even though we failed to awaken the spirit, the Devouring Cauldron has regained some of its divine power and can be used to kill enemies."

Recalling how the Heaven-Devouring Cauldron instantly transformed into a giant several tens of meters in size, and then, with the force of thunder, knocked Ge Qing unconscious like swatting a fly, Lu Changsheng was filled with excitement.

That was a Nascent Soul cultivator, and even he couldn't withstand a single blow from the Devouring Heaven Cauldron!

Lu Changsheng took a deep breath, not discouraged.

Although the spirit of the artifact is not fully awakened, it has always been close to it.

Swish!

After storing the Heaven-Devouring Cauldron in his dantian, Lu Changsheng adjusted his mindset and continued to examine Ge Qing's Qiankun Bag.

Besides the piles of spirit stones from before, there were also six or seven small pill bottles, a dozen or so talismans, and five or six array scrolls...

After pulling out the cork, Lu Changsheng took a light sniff at the bottle opening and nodded in satisfaction.

Detoxifying Pill: It can clear heat and detoxify, and regulate the body.

Qingling Pill: Contains spiritual power; ingesting it can aid in cultivation.

Rejuvenation Pill: Required to restore spiritual power and physical strength.

......

Talismans encompass the five elements: metal, wood, water, fire, and earth, and can generate flames, water waves, and so on.

The array scrolls are also very comprehensive, including defensive, offensive, and stealth-based types...

Everything!

Ge Qing's preparations were very comprehensive. After all, the disciples of Shangyun Heavenly Palace had to go to receive sect missions from time to time, so these supplies were indispensable.

But now, all of this has benefited Lu Changsheng!

"Huh? What's this?"

Besides these pills and talismans, Lu Changsheng also found a sword manual and a token deep inside the Qiankun bag.

The sword manual's cover was emblazoned with five large characters: "Ninefold Thunder Light Sword." At just one glance, Lu Changsheng's aged body began to tremble again.

"This 'Ninefold Thunder Light Sword' is a mid-grade Nascent Soul level cultivation technique, extremely precious. What incredible luck!"

Lu Changsheng vividly remembered the scene of Ge Qing unleashing the "Ninefold Thunder Light Sword".

Now, things have turned out much better for Lu Changsheng, who has benefited directly from this.

For Lu Changsheng, who possesses all spiritual roots, he can cultivate any cultivation technique, regardless of its attributes.

"This Thunder Sword is also quite good. It's a Nascent Soul level magic weapon, capable of cutting through gold and jade, and extremely sharp."

"Without the Thunder Sword, Ge Qing's strength will drop by at least 40%, and he might not even be able to hold onto his position as a personal disciple!"

Gripping Ge Qing's flying sword tightly, Lu Changsheng squeezed out a drop of bright red blood from his fingertip and dripped it onto the sword.

Although there were many treasures in the Qiankun Bag, the most valuable one was the Nascent Soul level magic weapon, the Thunder Sword.

Buzz!

The next instant, the Thunder Sword trembled violently, forcing out the drop of blood belonging to Lu Changsheng, an instinctive resistance.

"Hmph! Things with owners are always a hassle. Ge Qing isn't dead, and even with my Qi Refining Fifth Heaven cultivation, I still can't refine this Thunder Sword!"

Lu Changsheng snorted coldly. Despite his resentment, he put the Thunder Sword back into his Qiankun bag for future use.

Unlike inanimate objects such as cultivation techniques and elixirs, magical artifacts possess a high degree of spirituality.

This Thunder Sword is a Nascent Soul level magic weapon. Although it has not yet given birth to a weapon spirit, it is full of spirituality. Before its previous owner died, it instinctively rejected being refined by others.

Of course, this is mainly because Lu Changsheng's strength is too low. If his strength reaches the Golden Core stage, he can forcibly refine it.

"Forget it, since I can't use the Thunder Sword even if I refine it, I'd better study the Ninefold Thunder Light Sword first!"

Thunder Sword is Ge Qing's personal sword. All the disciples of Shangyun Heavenly Palace know that if Lu Changsheng were to openly use Thunder Sword, it would inevitably cause trouble and even expose the identity of "Xuan Yue".

However, the "Ninefold Thunder Light Sword" is different. It was obtained by Ge Qing by exchanging merit points at the sect and was not the original.

Any disciple of a sect can exchange any item with the sect as long as they have enough merit points.

Swish!

Lu Changsheng took out an ordinary flying sword from his storage bag and, by the light of a candle, studied and practiced the "Nine Tribulations Thunder Light Sword" in the room.

From the moment he opened the first page of the sword manual, it took Lu Changsheng no more than ten breaths to completely comprehend the Nine Tribulations Thunder Light Sword.

Sizzle!

As Lu Changsheng swung his sword, the lightning-type spiritual power within his body surged out along his meridians and converged on the sword.

An arc of electricity shot out from the tip of the sword, instantly illuminating the entire room.

Swish swish! !

As Lu Changsheng wielded his longsword faster and faster, arcs of electricity traced specific paths along the blade.

"Condense for me!"

As Lu Changsheng made a hand seal with his left hand, the lightning power swirling around the sword instantly condensed into a rapidly spinning sword flower.

"My comprehension is actually that high? It seems the old Devourer lied to me!"

"This innate Dao body is truly born close to the Great Dao, making it as easy for him to comprehend any cultivation technique as eating and drinking water."

On his very first attempt, he successfully condensed a lightning sword flower, leaving Lu Changsheng astonished.

Since he was already in the right place, Ge Qing condensed nine lightning sword flowers in one go, and Lu Changsheng also wanted to try to condense a few himself.

Swish!

But just as the second sword flower was about to take shape, the thunderous power that filled the room, along with the first sword flower that had just been formed, instantly dissipated.

"Whoosh whoosh~"

The long sword fell from his hand, and Lu Changsheng gasped for breath before collapsing onto the bed, utterly exhausted.

"Reaching the fifth level of Qi Refining is still too much of a stretch!"

Although he failed to condense the second Thunder Sword Flower, Lu Changsheng was not discouraged at all.

Because with his comprehension, he could even condense nine thunder sword flowers.

In terms of comprehension of the Ninefold Thunder Light Sword alone, Lu Changsheng has already surpassed Ge Qing, who has been cultivating for more than ten years.

This is the terror of an innate Dao body!

The reason why he was unable to condense a second Thunder Sword Flower was simply because his cultivation level was too low and his spiritual power was insufficient.

Knowing your shortcomings, what are you waiting for?

Lu Changsheng immediately sat cross-legged and began to circulate the Devouring Heaven Demon Art, forcibly absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth into his body.

Although the Devouring Heaven Cauldron was in a deep slumber, Lu Changsheng had already comprehended the Devouring Heaven Demon Art and was naturally able to use it.

After one night.

As the sunlight pierced through the window sill and shone into the room, it gilded the dust particles in the air with a golden hue.

Lu Changsheng then heard a series of noisy noises coming from outside the formation, which gave him a headache.

"Senior brother! Senior brother, open the door quickly!"

"I've brought you the wife you wanted!"

"Big breasts! Absolutely the kind of big breasts my senior likes~"

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