Chapter 154: Azure Heaven Creation Sect (5)

Chapter 154: Azure Heaven Creation Sect (5) I organized my thoughts as I looked at the two techniques. They can complement each other. Devil Legion Terracotta Scroll. Its content is roughly as follows: After obtaining a dharma treasure or magic artifact. One closely links their consciousness with that dharma treasure, stimulating the dharma treasure's spirituality slowly through this connection, eventually forming the dharma treasures Artifact Spirit. The Artifact Spirit can be shaped from something that made a deep impression on the user. Depending on how well the user understands the subject, the spirit can mimic the power of that subject to some extent using the power of the dharma treasure. However, the form of the artifact spirit created in this way is not clearly visible to others except the user, appearing only as a vague mist. Theres no particular limit to the number of spirits one can form. By slowly accumulating artifact spirits and strengthening the dharma treasure while simultaneously gathering the energy of the spirits formed from the dharma treasure, one can elevate their cultivation. Those who master this technique can summon numerous spirits around them whenever they use their dharma treasure, making it appear as if they are commanding a legion of devils. Hence the name Devil Legion Terracotta Scroll, implying that the practitioner's Dharma Treasure effectively contains thousands of these strange, devil-like entities. Indeed, its originally a method from Black Ghost Valley, and since the cultivators of Black Ghost Valley primarily practice ghost path methods Their dharma treasures and the spirits they created through their connected consciousness would all spread ghostly and devilish energy. It wasn't for no reason that it was named "Devil Legion." If it's not a devilish cultivator but someone who learned righteous path methods using Devil Legion Terracotta Scroll to form spirits, it might as well be called Spirit Legion Terracotta Scroll. Of course, that isn't the important part. Devil Legion Terracotta Scroll is a method that starts from the Qi Building stage and can eventually stimulate the soul with numerous spirits to reach the Nascent Soul stage. Above all, what Im paying attention to is a section that describes the method of reaching the Nascent Soul stage. After forming several artifact spirits, gather them into one powerful artifact spirit and stimulate the soul with that spirit. In short, its possible to merge hundreds of artifact spirits into one. Thats the important point. I read the technique of the Three Spirits Technique. Its a technique that creates three avatars to aim for revival in the future. Reading the methods of both Three Spirits Technique and Devil Legion Terracotta Scroll, I hypothesize that it might be possible to combine the 'avatars' of Three Spirits Technique with the 'artifact spirits' of Devil Legion Terracotta Scroll. This means, the weakness of Three Spirits Technique, which can only create up to three avatars, is practically non-existent. Even if creating more than three avatars weakens their power, I can just merge the artifact spirits using the essence of Devil Legion Terracotta Scroll, simply recombining them when needed. In other words, both survival and combat power can be guaranteed. Above all, what Im looking forward to is something else. If the Three Spirits Technique, which stores cultivation for revival with the help of avatars, and Devil Legion Terracotta Scroll, which creates artifact spirits for the dharma treasure, are combined, maybe I think of the Colorless Glass Sword within me. Maybe, it's possible to store cultivation in the Colorless Glass Sword itself with these two techniques, so it can be carried into the next life? That alone will be an immense gain. After some thought, I decided to first learn both methods. But first, lets enter Qi Building. My current state is being at the absolute peak of Qi Refining before encountering Heavenly Lightning. I managed to break through the Heavenly Rejection last time with the mass-produced version General Seo. Still, Im a bit worried about drawing attention, let alone dispelling the Heavenly Tribulation. Though thinking some more, theres a high chance of Chief Oh Hyun-seok encountering Heavenly Tribulation when breaking through Qi Building. It should be fine if I reach Qi Building alongside him. Alright. Then for now, lets go with that. Creak... I organized my plans for the future and began practicing the Water Path Enduring Origin method again in the depths of my concentration. Trudge, trudge... Late at night. At a lodging in Azure Heaven Creation Sect. A figure with smoke rising thickly from their body returned. Ssshhhh... I shook my head as I looked at the heat emanating from my entire body. Tuduk, duk. A piece of lava that had been stuck in my head splattered in all directions. 'The Fire Path Body Training Hall is always hot.' Whether in the morning or at night, theres no difference. The Azure Heaven Creation Sect venerates body cultivation, and thus, the Five Elements Hall is always bustling with people. Of course, if one learns methods other than the Five Elements Enduring Origin Scripture, theres no need to go there. The problem is, to learn other methods besides the Five Elements Enduring Origin Scripture, one has to arm-wrestle the 'librarian' in the Scripture Pavilion and win. By the time one becomes strong enough to win an arm-wrestling match against the 'librarian,' the individual is likely already so worn down by the thrilling training at the Five Elements Hall that the other methods available in the Scripture Pavilion lose their significance. However, while the Five Elements Hall is always crowded, Three-Cloud and Two-Cloud disciples have been frequenting the Hall even more recently, inspired by my constant visits regardless of night or day. As a result, there have been times when the Five Elements Hall is so packed that theres literally no room left. Today, too, I was planning not to return to my lodging for about a week, but had to because the Five Elements Hall was so full of seniors that there was no room. Sigh... As I open the door and entered my lodging, I sense someone inside. "Have you been well, Yuan Yu?" Yuan Yu (), the Blood Body I named, dressed in a red robe and with an expressionless face, approaches me. Meaning, the legacy () left by Yuan Li (), Yuan Yu stays in my lodging, cleaning and recovering its cultivation using the spiritual energy of the Bright Cold Realm. Its exactly one year since my return. "Hahaha, look at you, Deputy Seo. It's been quite a while." "...ChiefOh?" Suddenly, I found myself able to see Chief Oh Hyun-seok, now as tall as Azure Tiger Saint. Ssshhhh... Hes shirtless, similar to Azure Tiger Saint, and his muscles are as defined as if sculpted. But whats more surprising is, In just one year, he too reached the extreme of Qi Refining. "Under Master's special training over the past year, I've learned about this world and trained my body while practicing cultivation methods. How about you? Have you become a bit more accustomed to this world?" He laughs heartily and pats my shoulder warmly. "Ah, yes. I've come to understand this world to some extent..." "Good, good. Honestly, I was a bit surprised at first, but knowing that the other colleagues are also diligently practicing at their individual sects is reassuring." "...Indeed." "If theres something worrying, its that? Im a bit worried about Director Kim left alone in the lower realm. But well.. "He'll probably be doing well." By now, he might have broken through Five Energies Converging to the Origin or even Ultimate Pinnacle based on the martial art principles I provided. "I hope so. Anyway, Master said that once we reach the Qi Building stage, both you and I will proceed with our training together." "..." The Five Elements Hall is intimidating enough, but what would direct training from Azure Tiger Saint be like? Im nervous, yet somehow looking forward to it. "By the way, it seems you've also reached the extreme of the Qi Refining stage as expected. Master set a day to reach the Qi Building stage, saying he wants to see. How about it? Since you're also Masters direct disciple, shall we ascend to Qi Building together?" At his question, I grin and reply. "Of course." Its time to test the enlightenment I had gained from my contemplation on the Formless Sword, despite the short amount of time. A few days later. I am summoned before Azure Tiger Saint, alongside Chief Oh Hyun-seok. Its time to reach the Qi Building stage. "Both of you have excellently mastered your methods. Especially Seo Eun-hyun. Oh Hyun-seok has grown quickly under my intensive guidance, but you found the Five Elements Hall on your own and trained day and night without my attention, for which I, as a Master, feel sorry." Azure Tiger Saint proudly pats my shoulder with his hand as large as a pot lid. It felt like my shoulder would dislocate for a moment. Thankfully, I could withstand it by tensing my body. "I will personally observe both of you reaching the Qi Building stage. After breaking through, I will focus on both of you with intensive guidance. Once again, I must say, Seo Eun-hyun, I am sorry for not being able to pay attention to you until now." Oh Hyun-seok shudders at the mention of 'intensive guidance.' Seeing his reaction, I anticipate that Azure Tiger Saint's intensive guidance will not be easy. "Now, come to this spiritual vein in front of you. Let's see you reach the Qi Building stage." Azure Tiger Saint laughs heartily and stands up. Out of caution, I ask the Azure Tiger Saint. "Master, do we need to consume Qi Building Pills?" "Hm? Why do you ask that?" "Well, I trust the cultivation I've been practicing more than Qi Building Pills, so if you were planning to give us any..." "You've entered the Azure Heaven Creation Sect and still don't know?" At my words, Azure Tiger Saint looks puzzled and continues. "Our sect does not deal with such frivolous actions as breaking through cultivation by consuming pills. If one hasn't reached the Qi Building stage, it means their cultivation is lacking. Just throw those who have reached the extreme of Qi Refining into the deepest parts of the Five Elements hall for about a year, and they'll reach the Qi Building stage on their own out of sheer desire to live." "..." "I too have shaped this body without resorting to things like Qi Building Pills, and I take infinite pride in that. To hear you share the same sentiment, I am very pleased as your master." Bang, bang! Azure Tiger Saint heartily laughs and pats my back. I barely managed to suppress the urge to cough up blood, forcing a smile. "Now, my disciples. If you encounter any obstacles, I am here to help you. Commence your rise to Qi Building!" Following Azure Tiger Saint's command, we each take our places on the spiritual vein. "Hooo..." I exhale the clouds of spiritual energy from the method I practiced. Clouds swirl around me, and far off in the distance, abnormal phenomenons begin to appear in the sky. I half-open my eyes, beginning to utilize the Formless Sword I had honed up until now. 'In front of Azure Tiger Saint, a Four-Axis stage cultivator.' If I can remain undetected even in front of him, I won't need to worry about the Administrator, who can only roughly monitor Azure Cold Island. Wo-woong! A sharp energy begins to gather throughout my body. Translator Notes: Donated chapter by Dragonk105. Thanks for the support! *** Discord: https://dsc.gg/wetried Link to donations in the discord!