Rising from Small Cloud Rain Technique

”Thank you, Fellow Daoist, for informing me, allowing me to prepare in advance.”

Ji An cupped his hands, although he already knew the news, it was still necessary to express gratitude for the other’s goodwill.

At this moment, don’t think about avoiding the conscription; the major forces have their ways to deal with cultivators who do not comply with their deployment.

In the face of the catastrophe sweeping through the Cultivation Realm, an individual no matter how strong is like a speck in the vast ocean, too insignificant to mention, unless one can find an absolutely safe place to hide.

But where is there an absolutely safe place? If there were, it wouldn’t be a catastrophe. Holding together for warmth is the only way.

Only by performing excellently now can one secure more opportunities and safety in the future.

Master Qingfeng detailed the causes and effects and then said:

”Actually, I think entering the area shrouded by Demonic Qi now is not a bad thing. Since the True Demon Tribulation is inevitable, it’s good to adapt to combat early.”

These words were not purely for comfort because he truly thought so.

According to what he knew, many core disciples were among the first batch of cultivators dispatched by various major forces after discovering the surge of Demonic Qi at Wulan Mountain.

Without experiencing the baptism of blood and fire, how could they bear the heavy responsibility!

Ji An nodded lightly, ”I think so too. Initially, I was planning to actively head to the Wulan Mountain area for tasks after breaking through to the Mid-stage Golden Core.

It’s just pushed forward a bit now, which is acceptable.”

The two chatted for a while about the current situation, Master Qingfeng took out a few Talismans:

”The conscription order will be delivered in a few days. By then, I’m afraid I won’t have the chance to see you, Fellow Daoist, take these Purifying Talismans as gifts.”

He scratched his head and suddenly laughed:

”These Talismans were drawn by you when you took on the task. I bought some from the association to keep; now I’m giving them back to you, consider it returning to its owner.”

”Haha, then I must accept them.”

Ji An did not refuse and generously took the Talismans. It was a strange feeling, like selling a puppy and it returned home after a few days.

He placed the Talismans into the Grotto Void Stone, cupped his hands, and said:

”I plan to purchase some combat materials, Fellow Daoist, I take my leave now.”

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Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion, VIP room.

After exchanging pleasantries, Ji An said:

”It seems Fellow Daoist has some leisure today.”

Occasionally when he came here, Master Jinrong was always busy in the Artifact Refining Chamber, but this time he was sitting in the hall.

”I got some news tonight, I have to leave the Immortal City to carry out a task in a few days, Fellow Daoist, I had just handed over with other cultivators when you arrived.”

Wan Jinrong’s solemn face slightly relaxed and asked with a smile:

”What brings you here, Fellow Daoist?”

He knew very well the character of this Fellow Daoist, who mostly stayed in retreat at Black Stone Mountain unless there was something needed.

”I want to purchase some disposable Spiritual Artifacts, specifically the ones refined with Demon-Breaking Metal, the explosive type.”

The self-healing ability of the True Demons is too strong, and if these Spiritual Artifacts refined with Demon-Breaking Metal hit the enemy, their wounds will be hard to heal.

In this way, the True Demons similarly lose the capital to engage in prolonged battles, bringing both sides back to the same starting line.

Wan Jinrong nodded subconsciously, ”It’s good to have some of these Spiritual Artifacts prepared; they might be needed in the future.”

”Just got news, there’s an anomaly at Wulan Mountain, and I might very likely be conscripted.

Therefore, I’m buying some to stock up, hoping they won’t be needed, but can’t afford to not have them when needed.”

Wan Jinrong was taken aback, his eyebrows slightly raised:

”You are an Alchemist and also skilled in Talisman Making, why would you be conscripted?”

”There’s no choice; I often take on tasks at the Certification Association, many of the pills I refine and Talismans I make are products with purification and pollution removal effects.”

Ji An felt quite helpless. If he were in a high position and encountered someone with his ’talent,’ he would certainly conscript him too.

”Haha, it’s quite good in fact, your skills will become increasingly important in the future, Fellow Daoist.”

After laughing for a while, Wan Jinrong stopped:

”Now we can fight side by side, I will try to make a request to the leading Daoist Monarch to see if we can be assigned together.”

The task he received was also to support Wulan Mountain, providing repairs for Magical Treasures and refining Demon-breaking Spiritual Artifacts as logistics, while also executing tasks externally.

With the outbreak of the True Demon Tribulation, as a core and next-generation Nascent Soul Daoist Monarch candidate of the family, he needs to achieve results to rightfully earn the family’s focused cultivation.

Ji An was slightly pleased, ”That would be the best.”

Having a Fellow Daoist who is somewhat familiar in executing tasks together could provide mutual care.

”Almost forgot the main purpose, I’m here to buy some Spiritual Artifacts for protection, please introduce them to me, Fellow Daoist.”

Wan Jinrong began to speak eloquently, familiarizing himself thoroughly with the strengths and weaknesses of these Spiritual Artifacts, he concluded:

”I think the most worthwhile acquisition is the shuttle-type Spiritual Artifact, Demon-Breaking Golden Shuttle, which is a disposable Tier Two Top-Grade Spiritual Artifact, but extremely sharp, enough to pierce the physical defense of Early-Stage Golden Core True Demons.”

While speaking, he took out a sample to introduce:

”It’s one-foot-three inches long, inscribed with acceleration Spiritual Prohibition, so long as it hits the target under circumstances where the True Demon is unprepared, there’s a high probability of piercing into the enemy’s body.

This is a newly improved Spirit Shuttle, more aggressive than previous versions.

When the Spirit Shuttle penetrates the flesh, it will trigger a self-detonation, shattering into fragments and powder.

Not only can it greatly reduce the self-healing ability of the True Demons’ wounds, but the powder can also enter their bloodstream; to True Demons, these powders are toxins capable of weakening their combat power.

Frankly speaking, how much it can weaken their combat power, I don’t know.”

Through the ancestor, he learned a piece of news that although the high-levels of the Cultivation Realm are very cautious about the impending catastrophe, they also have ample confidence in overcoming the tribulation.