Cultivation: I can solidify equipment attributes

Chapter 581 Tianyue Auction

The notice from Tianyue Market was sent to all the prefectures and markets three days ago.

This interstate auction is hosted by the Tianyue Sect. Golden Core cultivators have priority entry, while Foundation Establishment cultivators can enter with an invitation. The auction items include third-tier spiritual materials, pills, magic tools, and cultivation techniques, with some items directly provided from the Tianyue Sect's treasury.

When Li Yuan transformed into a beam of light and arrived at the outskirts of Tianyue Market, he could immediately see the difference from afar.

The market area has expanded again.

No, it's more than one lap.

From the air, Tianyue Market was at least twice the size of the last time I visited. The original core area of ​​the market was still there, but a large complex of new buildings had been constructed around it, and the stone walls had been pushed outwards for several miles, forming a complete giant city. The city walls were inlaid with uniform third-tier defensive spirit patterns, and Tianyue Sect disciples were on duty at the city gates.

Li Yuan landed outside the city gate and walked into the city.

The white permanent entry for identifying spiritual vein energy automatically activated, passively identifying the cultivation aura of the surrounding cultivators. Foundation Establishment cultivators made up the majority, with Golden Core cultivators scattered throughout the crowd, numbering approximately twenty to thirty.

After walking less than a hundred paces down the main street, a peculiar aura wafted from the direction of the teahouse on the left.

Golden Core Stage.

However, his spiritual energy was different from that of all the other cultivators around him.

Pure. Dynamic. The spiritual energy contains almost no impurities.

Apart from oneself, this level of pure spiritual power can only be generated through long-term cultivation in an environment with extremely abundant spiritual energy.

Cultivators from the Upper Realm.

Li Yuan did not stop walking, his gaze inadvertently sweeping towards the second floor of the teahouse.

On the second floor of the teahouse, by the window, sat a young male cultivator. He wore a light blue robe, had a handsome face, and exuded a calm demeanor. The style of his robe differed from that of the Tianyue Sect; the patterns on the cuffs and collar were more intricate and complex.

The male cultivator also noticed Li Yuan.

Their eyes met briefly.

The male cultivator nodded slightly and raised his teacup as a greeting.

Li Yuan turned into the teahouse, went up to the second floor, and sat down opposite the male cultivator.

"Fellow Daoist does not seem to be a cultivator from the lower realms."

"Lin Zhao, a disciple of the Mingyuan Sect."

The male cultivator introduced himself frankly, saying, "I applied for a spot and got it."

There was no cover-up.

"The spiritual energy concentration in the lower realm is lower than I thought." Lin Zhao shook his head, holding his teacup. "I've only been here for a little over ten days, and my cultivation speed has dropped by more than 50 or 60%. No wonder my senior uncles say the lower realm is a place of arduous cultivation."

"The spiritual energy in the upper realm is abundant, so cultivation should be much easier there."

"There is plenty of spiritual energy," Lin Zhao said, putting down his teacup. "But there are even more people. The Mingyuan Sect alone has several hundred Golden Core disciples, and nearly ten thousand Foundation Establishment disciples in both the inner and outer sects. There is plenty of spiritual energy, but the competition for resources is much fiercer than in the lower realms."

The upper realm has abundant spiritual energy, but resources are scarce.

The large number of cultivators makes the competition fierce.

"What happens after the sect leader of Tianyue Sect ascends to heaven?"

"You became a sect elder directly." Lin Zhao's tone was respectful. "A Nascent Soul cultivator who ascends from the lower realm is a golden brand in the upper realm. After all, to be able to cultivate to the Nascent Soul stage in such a place with such scarce spiritual energy, one's strength and character are beyond question. The sect values ​​them highly."

"I heard there's also a Nascent Soul cultivator coming down?"

"The senior brothers are going through the procedures and should arrive within one or two months."

Lin Zhao poured himself a cup of fresh tea. "We're mainly here to expand our influence. We finally have a spatial passage, and since we're the only ones with it, we naturally want to make good use of it."

"The idea from above is to develop the lower realm into a stable rear base for the Mingyuan Sect, and to ensure smooth communication regarding resources, disciples, and intelligence."

Lin Zhao spoke these things so frankly, as if they weren't secrets at all.

The two chatted for a few more minutes before parting ways.

After leaving the teahouse, Li Yuan went to the materials trading area of ​​the market.

As I passed through the spiritual materials area, two fluctuations of words came from within my three-foot perception range.

The first item came from a shop counter in the Spirit Materials area: a fist-sized, milky-white spirit stone. Its surface was smooth and warm, with extremely fine spiritual patterns flowing within. The label read: "Spirit Condensation Jade Marrow, a mid-grade third-tier spirit material, which can assist in condensing spiritual power."

Information in green.

"How much is this?"

"Eighty mid-grade spirit stones."

The price wasn't outrageous. Li Yuan paid with spirit stones and put away the jadeite.

[Equipable item detected: Spirit Jade Marrow]

[Equipment Attribute Preview: Jade Essence Condensation (Green)]

[Effect: Increases spiritual energy condensation efficiency by 20% during cultivation; slightly enhances the luster and density of the Golden Core surface for Golden Core cultivators during cultivation]

[Preview of Permanentization Conditions: Train continuously for sixty days while equipped with this item (0/60)]

Green entry. The improved gloss and density of the surface of the gold powder have direct value for the current process of polishing gold powder to the highest quality.

Keep moving forward.

The second fluctuation originated from an inconspicuous little shop in the ritual implements section, where a bronze circular ritual disc was displayed in the corner. The disc was about a foot in diameter, with densely packed microscopic array patterns engraved on the front and a smooth back.

Fluctuations in blue-grade quality.

"What about this one?"

The shop owner was a mature-looking late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator who glanced at Li Yuan.

"Thirty mid-grade spirit stones. An old item."

Li Yuan paid with spirit stones and carefully put away the magic disc.

[Equipable item detected: Ling Shu Dharma Disc]

[Equipment Attribute Preview: Spirit Pivot Guiding Array (Blue)]

[Effect: Allows you to set up an array within your body]

[Preview of Permanentization Conditions: Successfully set up and activate ten different types of formations using this magic plate as the core (0/10)]

After obtaining the two items, Li Yuan went to his residence in Tianyue Market.

Li Yuan rented a room and went inside. He sat down and began his cultivation.

The spiritual energy concentration in the Tianyue Mountains remains at an extremely high level, with spiritual energy from the upper realm continuously pouring in through the spatial passage. This environment is still valuable for the final refinement of the supreme-grade golden elixir.

The purple entries for the Primordial Spirit Pool and the Spirit Vein were operating at maximum efficiency amidst the high concentration of spiritual energy. The Golden Core slowly rotated within the dantian, its dark golden luster continuously converging and refining under the influence of spiritual energy.

The polishing process has reached its limit.

The changes in the luster on the surface of the Golden Core became increasingly subtle, and the daily improvement required extremely precise perception to be noticed.

The density of spiritual energy circulation is also close to the theoretical upper limit that a top-grade Golden Core can achieve in the Golden Core stage.

The spiritual energy silently flowed into his body, and the golden core spun steadily in his dantian.