Rising from Small Cloud Rain Technique

This magic technique is used to counter attacks that exceed normal defense. If one wants to quickly improve through regular cultivation, it’s impossible, as the mana consumption is too tremendous.

In this mysterious space, there are no concerns about mana. The dharma seal in his hand changes constantly, releasing magic techniques, as insights linger in his heart.

Here, one cannot feel the passage of time. Ji An’s divine sense leaves the Profound Mysterious Space after an unknown duration.

[Magic Technique: Solid Gold Technique (Entry%→Perfection 87%)]

Ji An intended to experiment with the actual effects of the magic technique but found no suitable candidate. The attacks from beast taming had no effect, so he had to abandon the idea.

...

Half a month later.

Ji An came to the Certification Association, found Master Qingfeng, handed over the drawn talismans, and said:

”A total of fourteen Spirit Stabilizing Talismans completed, among them, eight Tier Three Upper Grade, and six Middle Grade; also, two hundred Tier Two Upper Grade Purifying Talismans and forty Middle Grade, fellow Daoist, please count.”

With a strong spirit soul, one can meticulously control magical power, and the divine sense consumption for drawing talismans is less than that of ordinary cultivators.

If the strength of spirit soul power were quantified, his total spirit soul is more than most cultivators. Coupled with the lesser divine sense consumed each time, his endurance far surpasses others.

He completed all the talismans in just eight days, and that too without delaying much cultivation time.

Master Qingfeng quickly verified them, nodded kindly, and said with a smile:

”The efficiency and product rate of your talisman making are admirable. If everyone could reach your capability, the number of talismans drawn in Immortal City would greatly increase.”

Ji An smiled and shook his head; if that happened, the profits from drawing talismans would decrease.

Master Qingfeng pondered and said:

”According to the agreement, with a success rate of 40%, the reward is ten top-grade spirit stones.

The Spirit Stabilizing Talismans exceeded the quota by six Tier Three Upper Grade ones, purchased at five top-grade spirit stones each; the Purifying Talismans exceeded by one hundred sixty, each purchased at three hundred spirit stones. How does fellow Daoist find this price?”

The price difference between Tier Two and Tier Three quality talismans is extremely huge.

”Agreed.”

The harvest from alchemy is greater, but talisman drawing is much easier than alchemy, not to mention that it takes many years to gather enough pills for a Golden Core level batch.

Ji An sees alchemical income as occasional large revenue, while talisman making is a relatively stable ”salary.”

Master Qingfeng did a quick mental calculation and asked:

”The Purifying Talismans amount to 48,000 spirit stones; would you like to exchange them for top-grade spirit stones? If exchanged, a fee of thirty percent is required.”

”No need, just give me middle-grade spirit stones.”

Master Qingfeng took out the spirit stones and handed them over, saying:

”Alright, a total of 480 middle-grade spirit stones and 40 top-grade spirit stones, please keep them safe, fellow Daoist.

Additionally, please give me your certification jade token, and I will transfer the contribution points to you.”

This is a task commissioned by the association, allowing direct compensation.

Ji An took out the jade token, collected the spirit stones into the Grotto Void Stone, and asked:

”Fellow Daoist, are there any tasks recently that offer a decent amount of contribution points? I can take on the Tier Two Talisman drawing tasks.”

The Certification Association is a huge information release platform, with Nascent Soul level forces extending their reach to every corner of Central Continent through this method, leaving other small forces helpless.

It’s unfriendly to small forces, but one must admit it greatly promotes the cultivation realm as a whole.

Master Qingfeng said with some difficulty, ”To be honest, similar tasks get taken quickly once released.

However, starting next month, I will keep an eye on well-compensated tasks for you.”

Many loose cultivators rely on doing tasks for the association to exchange for the talisman painting technique, keeping a constant watch on task updates.

Ji An cupped his hands and said, ”Thank you, fellow Daoist. I’ll invite you to my grotto mansion for a chat someday. Shall we enjoy tea instead of wine?”

”Haha, the spirit tea you collect is more mellow; I’ll definitely visit when I can.”

...

Ji An rode the clouds back to his grotto mansion, overlooking the barren Stone Mountain. He decided to name the mountain range.

This Stone Mountain is an extension of Red Ridge Mountain. In the grotto mansion leasing area of the marketplace, it only has a number and no name.

After all, he is a Golden Core Daoist Master. When socializing and exchanging family surnames in the future, he can’t just say ”a certain place in Red Ridge Mountain,” right?

He flew to the mountain peak and carved the words ”Black Stone Mountain” in slender gold script on a large stone, reflecting the ruggedness of the peak itself.

He took out a few minerals, ground them, and mixed them into silver paint to coat the words, making them much more conspicuous.

The paint could emit a halo at night, and if exposed to moonlight, it would radiate brilliance.

He intended to report the naming to the grotto mansion leasing management office. Over time, the reputation of Black Stone Mountain would spread among cultivators of the same tier.

Ji An found another smaller mountain stone, carved and painted it similarly.

Red cloud qi emerged under his feet, lifting the mountain stone back to the grotto mansion, placing it outside the magic array.

He formed a seal, opening the Dharma Prohibition, flew on clouds over the forest, sequentially releasing the Earth Vein Spirit Ascension Technique and the Green Dragon Water Moon Skill.

When the Moon of Taiyin appeared in the void, the Cyan Lotus Treasure Banner flew out from the dantian, transforming into a cyan dragon about ten feet long.

Thus appeared the scene of two dragons singing to the moon. From a distance, it looked like two dragons playing with a pearl, where the Moon of Taiyin was the white jade bead.

The dragon’s roar was like the thunder of early spring, a surge of yang energy spread to the four corners, and rain fell, soon raising a mist in the forest.

Cyan spirit light bloomed from the dragon’s bodies, sweeping through this Azure Dragon Wood grove like a roaring wind, the spirit wood branches swaying as if dancing lightly.

Suddenly, Ji An’s eyes widened; he sensed the spirit light released by the Cyan Lotus Treasure Banner mingling with the magic technique’s spirit light, showing a noticeable enhancement in Wood Element Technique Intent.

’What’s going on? It didn’t appear a few days ago.’

Delighted, Ji An realized the Cyan Lotus Treasure Banner demonstrated an extremely useful auxiliary ability.

To him, this effect was more precious than gaining another magical treasure.

The enhancement of Magic Intent could further the growth of spirit plants.

He withdrew the Cyan Lotus Treasure Banner to his dantian, immediately entering the grotto mansion, grasping the Gourd Stone, into the little world.

He wanted to experiment with the impact the magical treasure could have.

As soon as he entered the little world, it instantly became lively.

The Wuji Xinghuang Banner and the Cyan Lotus Treasure Banner flew out simultaneously, transforming into a Qilin and a cyan dragon, circling around the Gathering Essence Tree.

Even though Heaven and Earth Spirit Root is an Earth Element Spirit Plant, it also has a strong attraction to the Cyan Lotus Treasure Banner.

Ji An engaged in spiritual communication with the spiritual artifact. Little Cyan Dragon flew to his shoulder and came to the Black Spiritual Field Region.

He unleashed the Green Dragon Water Moon Skill, with the magic technique conjured cyan dragon humming to the moon, but the Cyan Lotus Treasure Banner still rested on the owner’s shoulder, unmoving.

Ji An felt puzzled and inquired:

”Why aren’t you unleashing your might?”

The cyan dragon conveyed its reason, causing Ji An some disappointment; its powers only worked on Wood Element Spirit Plants, even if unleashed, it would have little effect.

He pursed his lips and shook his head, ”I was too greedy.”

If the Cyan Lotus Treasure Banner could influence all kinds of spirit plants, ordinary magical treasures wouldn’t be able to, perhaps only at the Innate Spiritual Treasure level could one achieve this.

However, providing more nourishment to Wood Element Spirit Plants already creates tremendous value.

The Ghost Moon Cyan Jade Tree, Cloud-Top Jade Tree, Bodhi Tree, Biluo Tree, and Jade Leaf Mulberry, etc., all benefit directly from this.

Moreover, the Cyan Deer also indirectly benefits, being able to enjoy more High-Tier Spiritual Fruit Mulberry Leaves, allowing it to grow faster.

Once it advances to the Golden Core Stage, Ji An would have a trustworthy companion in it.

Ji An rode the clouds, reaching the Cyan Spirit Field Region. The dharma seal in his hand changed, and once more, he unleashed the Green Dragon Water Moon Skill.

The Moon of Taiyin shone brilliantly, showering its clear light; the dual dragon and pearl scenario replayed within the little world.

Rain silently enriched the land, and the cyan radiance merged, with the mist taking on a green hue.

The burgeoning Magic Intent of the Wood Element escalated a tier, with spirit plants moving autonomously, swaying their branches and leaves, celebrating in their way.