Ling Tian Sword God

Chapter 1139: Chapter 1138: Paintings Brought to Life

Lin Wan said, ”Therefore, before we enter this Secret Treasury, we must make the best possible preparations. Although the Demon Dragon Palace is dangerous, it is also full of opportunities. The gains we might obtain from some time in there could be equivalent to the results from cultivating outside for three to five years, or even ten. Of course, it all depends on our own fortune.”

”I’ve told you everything I needed to say. I have to go back and enter seclusion for cultivation now, striving to advance my cultivation further.”

”Alright, see you in seven days, Ling disciple.”

Ling Chen bowed to Lin Wan and said, ”Take care, Senior Sister.”

After sending Lin Wan off, Ling Chen also showed a trace of seriousness. It seems the trial in this Secret Treasury is indeed not simple, and with only a little time left, he must prepare well.

Instead of returning to Cuiyun Residence, Ling Chen went straight to the Lingyue Island warehouse.

On Lingyue Island, there is a clear system in place where elders and disciples of the sect can donate valuable items to the Lingyue Island warehouse and receive Sect Contribution Points in return.

This system is almost present in all Eight Great Super Sects. Even sects like the Divine Intent Sect and Sky Void Palace among the Five Kingdoms have similar systems.

By using contribution points, individuals of different statuses can exchange for some cultivation resources from the warehouse.

Among these cultivation resources, some are what Ling Chen needs very much, such as the Saint Body Ointment.

As a very rare elixir, only core disciples are eligible to exchange for the Saint Body Ointment, which, when converted into Spirit Nurturing Pills, is about three million per bottle, slightly cheaper than outside.

After donating all of the belongings of that gray-robed old man and Capture God, Ling Chen immediately received ten million contribution points. Together with spending some Spirit Nurturing Pills, Ling Chen exchanged for five bottles of Saint Body Ointment.

This is also the maximum number of Saint Body Ointments a core disciple can exchange within a year.

Even a giant like Lingyue Island cannot allow a disciple to exchange Saint Body Ointment indefinitely. After all, entities like Lingyue Island have limited quantities of Saint Body Ointment within the sect and must ensure there is enough stock.

Once he obtained the Saint Body Ointment, Ling Chen immediately returned home, closed the door, and began the refinement process.

Last time, refining two bottles of Saint Body Ointment allowed Ling Chen’s right arm to complete sanctification. This time, with as many as five bottles, and having become familiar with the use of the Saint Body Ointment, Ling Chen’s efficiency in utilizing it has improved significantly. The five bottles can significantly advance Ling Chen’s process of condensing a Saint Body.

After the right arm was sanctified, next were the left arm and then the legs.

The sanctification process of the limbs is relatively easier; the hardest part is the internal organs. Ling Chen estimates that if he wants to condense a Saint Body, he still needs at least ten more bottles of Saint Body Ointment.

This is undoubtedly a terrifying number.

Ordinary people might complete the condensing of a Saint Body with a maximum of five bottles, while Ling Chen requires more than three times that of an average person; such consumption is not something ordinary people can bear.

However, once Ling Chen successfully condenses a Saint Body, its strength will also be unmatched by ordinary people.

Seven days passed by quickly, and on the seventh day at dawn, Ling Chen opened his eyes in his room and slowly exhaled a breath of impure air.

During these six days, Ling Chen made amazing progress in sanctification. Not only the left arm but also the left and right legs were completely sanctified.

If a complete Saint Body requires every part of the body to be sanctified, then Ling Chen has undoubtedly already condensed a Half-Saint body.

Ling Chen was quite satisfied with such cultivation results.

”Before leaving, let me visit Senior Shen.”

Ling Chen stood up and walked out of the courtyard.

On the one hand, as a disciple, in terms of emotion and reason, he should visit his mentor, Shen Bingxin, to check on her recovery. On the other hand, he is about to go to the Secret Treasury trial, and before leaving, he should hear what Shen Bingxin has to say.

The Heavenly Moon Spirit Pool is located deep within Lingyue Island, covered by multiple restrictions. Without someone leading the way, even someone with a Saint’s cultivation might get lost here.

”The Second Elder is inside, you may enter by yourself.”

The guard of the Heavenly Moon Spirit Pool was a middle-aged female disciple, who only led Ling Chen to a foggy island before stopping.

”Thank you for your hard work.”

Ling Chen cupped his hands to the female disciple, then leaped onto the foggy island.

Not far in, a Spiritual Qi-laden pool came into view.

”You are here.”

Before Ling Chen saw Shen Bingxin’s figure, he heard a faint voice.

As the thick fog dissipated, Ling Chen smelled a faint, elegant fragrance. Looking over, he saw Shen Bingxin’s body submerged in the pool water, with only her slightly indifferent beautiful face, smooth, jade-like shoulders, and a head of snowy white, spotless hair exposed.

Drip, drip!

Water droplets continuously trickled down the wet hair and beautiful face.

”Greetings, Master.”

Ling Chen only glanced for a moment before quickly withdrawing his gaze, bowing to her. The person before him was nominally his master, and he must not have any improper thoughts.

”Tomorrow is the Secret Treasury trial. Are you prepared?”

Shen Bingxin seemed not to notice the subtle changes in Ling Chen’s expression, her gaze falling upon him as she asked.

”Yes, I’ve almost finished preparing.”

Ling Chen nodded. With his current strength, even among core disciples, he is unquestionably at the top level. Although the Secret Treasury is perilous, based on his experience in dangerous relics over the years, there shouldn’t be any major problems.

”Given your strength, as long as you’re not too reckless, there indeed shouldn’t be any major problems.”

Shen Bingxin nodded lightly, clearly having some confidence in Ling Chen’s abilities as well, ”However, in the Secret Treasury, dangers are unpredictable, and unforeseen events may occur.”

With that, she suddenly flipped over her jade-like hand, and a white painting scroll flew out. In her jade hand, a crimson brush appeared at some point, and she began painting on that white paper scroll.

The ink was evidently no ordinary item. Under Shen Bingxin’s brush, an ice-blue phoenix quickly emerged on the paper.

”This painting is your protective charm from me.”

After painting the phoenix, Shen Bingxin put away the brush and ink, speaking lightly.

”What use is a painting?”

Ling Chen looked surprised.

Saying nothing, Shen Bingxin extended a slender jade finger, touching it on the painting scroll. White True Qi surged from her fingertip.

Suddenly, the scroll trembled violently, making a ”crash” sound.

The ice-blue phoenix unexpectedly flew off the paper, flapping its wings over three meters long, and flew toward Ling Chen.

”Making art come to life?”

Witnessing this magical technique, Ling Chen’s expression suddenly changed.