Mortal: Fifteenth Realm Sword Cultivator

Books on making various low-level talismans are readily available in the market at surprisingly low prices.

Lu Jianghe weighed the few thin books in his hand; the ink on them was clear, but the writing was crude.

Such a detailed description of the basic rune structure, indicating the key points of spiritual power circulation, is priced lower than a finished low-level talisman.

"Oh."

A very faint smile played at the corners of his lips; he wasn't particularly surprised.

The difference between providing a method and whether it can be applied is like heaven and earth.

These booklets, like a craftsman's manual, clearly explain how to mold clay into a mold and how to control the temperature during firing in a kiln.

However, what truly determines whether an object is a rough pottery bowl or a warm and beautiful porcelain is the craftsman's skill, control of the firing temperature, and even a touch of mysterious and ineffable spirituality.

These things cannot be contained in just a few pages of paper.

Buying books is easy, but drawing talismans and incantations is a whole different world.

What you learn from books is never enough; only the inspiration you draw from your pen is true.

Having the method and being able to make it are two different things.

For Lu Jianghe, talismans are the key to understanding the rules and manifestations of the basic spiritual power in this world.

It was easy for him to get a glimpse of the whole picture from a small part, and to see clearly the "tools" and "techniques" that the cultivators of this world relied on.

Of course, this is only one of the reasons.

The most crucial point is to "make money" through this.

This will eliminate the need to worry about the amount of spirit stones in the future.

The immediate priority is to restore myself to my peak condition and then begin the process of opening the alchemy chamber to prepare for the future re-condensation of the Golden Core. This is of utmost importance and cannot be neglected.

I rented a quiet room.

He casually set up an isolation barrier, and the room was instantly filled with stagnant silence.

Lu Jianghe placed the purchased talisman paper, cinnabar, and talisman brush in front of him.

The pen hovers over the paper, the mind immerses itself, and spiritual power and runes are drawn.

Start with the simplest fireball talisman.

For more than ten days in a row, the talisman paper started to spontaneously combust and become unusable, but gradually the brushstrokes became more fluid and the meaning of the talisman began to emerge.

Drawing these basic talismans was no difficult task for Lu Jianghe, a cultivator at the Dragon Gate Realm.

Of ten, seven or eight will be successful.

In addition, he consulted various basic exercises and miscellaneous books.

They gained a clear understanding of the realm divisions and strength differences among cultivators in the human realm.

His Dragon Gate Realm cultivation level was used as a reference.

When facing a Foundation Establishment cultivator, it should be able to crush them completely.

This is not mere speculation, but a judgment based on the essential nature of the spiritual power of both parties.

As for Core Formation stage cultivators, since they had never truly fought, Lu Jianghe dared not make any hasty judgments.

Even if they are outmatched, it's unrealistic for an ordinary Core Formation stage cultivator to capture him.

Unless the opponent possesses top-tier secret techniques or uses a grand formation to trap the heavens and earth, cutting off any escape route.

As for the Nascent Soul stage monsters above the Core Formation stage...

A hint of seriousness flashed across Lu Jianghe's eyes.

These beings represent the pinnacle of combat power in this world.

Before one has condensed their golden core and regained mastery of the sword escape technique, once targeted, even escaping alive would be a pipe dream.

This gap in understanding cannot be easily bridged by external means or forces.

After weighing the options, Lu Jianghe no longer hesitated.

After organizing the various low-level talismans he had successfully drawn over the past few days, such as fireball talismans, rejuvenation talismans, and soundproof talismans, he stepped out of the quiet room.

Then, I found an open space in the bluestone square and set up a small stall.

The thank-you talismans were neatly displayed on the wooden cabinet, with prices clearly marked.

Another sign was erected.

The notice states that it buys all kinds of miscellaneous books, including strange tales, travelogues, and cultivation experiences, and pays one to ten spirit stones depending on the value.

Once the sign was up, he lay back in his chair, picked up a book, and started reading.

While reading, I practiced my exercises, drawing out the spiritual energy throughout my body, achieving a state of emptiness and stillness, and breathing in pure air.

Having traversed the Great Wall of Swords and the sea of ​​corpses, he was not lacking in experience in life-or-death battles.

The current process is one of slow and steady progress.

It is necessary to absorb the purest and cleanest spiritual energy between heaven and earth, bit by bit, to nourish the Qi Sea and the thirty-six open acupoints throughout the body.

In this initial foundation-laying stage, it is important to avoid being greedy for quick results and rushing things, or trying to force growth.

This is because "purifying and removing impurities" is essentially about refining one's energy to remove the dross and retain the essence.

When the Qi Sea and acupoints are first filled and full, it is essential to ensure that the spiritual energy is pure and untainted.

If one were to consume pills for the sake of immediate gratification, the accumulation of spiritual energy would certainly increase faster, but impurities would also settle within them, which would not only be of no benefit when drawing a sword later, but would also cause endless trouble.

Drawing upon the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, like a gentle stream, it will take quite some time, barring any unforeseen circumstances.

Ultimately, this place belongs to the human realm.

Otherwise, place it at the Sword Qi Great Wall.

One night of meditation is enough.

Lu Jianghe knew that the Tainan Valley Market held an "Ascension Ceremony" every ten years.

In essence, this was a joint effort by the seven major sects to appease the rogue cultivators.

Cultivation resources are already scarce in the southern region. If they are not given any way to survive, the rogue cultivators will be forced to gather in groups and cause trouble, robbing low-level disciples from various sects for resources.

Historically, many disciples of the Qi Sect have perished due to attacks by independent cultivators, causing considerable headaches for the major sects.

To resolve this problem, the leaders of the seven major sects discussed and decided to establish this Ascension Ceremony.

This can be considered a break from the previous practice of mainly selecting disciples from families of cultivators.

Besides.

Each major sect will also contribute ten Foundation Establishment Pills as a prize, which will be awarded to the winner through a competition.

This move would reduce the number of independent cultivators, causing them to fight each other.

Secondly, we can take this opportunity to see if we can select those with decent qualifications and recruit them into our sect to add fresh blood.

It has advantages and no disadvantages, so why not do it?

This tactic can be described as a blatant and overt conspiracy.

Any cultivator who steps into the world of cultivation is certainly not an ignorant person.

They are all quite perceptive and can easily see through the scheming behind this move.

However, for that elusive chance of immortality, for that Foundation Establishment Pill that can break through the shackles of lifespan, for joining the Seven Great Sects to obtain more favorable cultivation resources, who can resist?

It should be known that the lifespan of a Qi Refining stage cultivator is not much different from that of an ordinary person, lasting only a fleeting hundred years.

Only by successfully establishing the foundation can one extend their lifespan to over two hundred years and truly embark on the path to immortality.

Not to mention, after reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, one can ride the wind and use all sorts of extraordinary immortal techniques.

Faced with such a stark contrast, it may be the only chance, even if one knows it's a trap.

How many of those struggling, resource-poor cultivators in the Qi Refining stage can remain clear-headed amidst the chess game set up by others?

Who can truly resist it?

Thus, even with their minds perfectly clear, they could only grit their teeth and recklessly leap into what was called the "Ascension Ceremony" but was in reality a bloody grinding mill.

Lu Jianghe was not very lucky; the previous Ascension Conference had only ended a few years ago.

It will be about six or seven years before it reopens.

However, he didn't mind the wait, as he had no intention of joining the Seven Major Factions in the first place.

What would be the point of joining?

Why put yourself in unnecessary constraints?

However, he wanted to see how much difference there was between the Core Formation stage cultivators of the so-called Seven Great Sects and those at the Dragon Gate Realm.