Rising from Small Cloud Rain Technique

Chapter 757: Chapter 594: Abilities of Nascent Soul Cultivators

Yun Yan Daoist Master pointed her jade finger at the Magic Array and said:

“As everyone can see, this is a Teleportation Array.

In case of an emergency and if the Nascent Soul Daoist Monarchs are unable to assist in time, this array is everyone’s last hope, but I hope it will never have to be used.”

She sighed faintly, her voice barely audible.

If it’s necessary to use the Teleportation Array for evacuation, it means the fortress is on the brink of destruction, indicating that the True Demon Tribulation is imminent or has already erupted in full force.

Ji An asked:

“We are several hundred miles from the fortresses where the Daoist Monarchs are stationed, how do we maintain communication?”

He couldn’t figure out how to solve the communication problem, as there’s no Mountain Protection Array covering the entire mountain range to use something like a Communication Golden Sword.

If there was no Demon Fog, sending a messenger would be fine, but under current circumstances, sending a messenger is almost akin to suicide.

Even if a Golden Core Daoist Master were to serve as a messenger, it would be quite risky; this is the domain of the demon lords and True Demons, with countless dangers on the road and the risk of death.

Yun Yan Daoist Master smiled and said, “It’s simple, we’ll discuss it in detail later.

The Demon Fog not only suppresses our Divine Sense but also interferes with teleportation, so operating the array requires the use of Top-grade Spirit Stones to provide more Spiritual Power to ensure the teleportation process goes smoothly.

Array Masters inspect the Teleportation Array every three months to ensure the array isn’t continuously affected by the concentration of Demon Fog, which could impact the teleportation effect.”

If a cultivator disappeared during teleportation, it would be quite a predicament.

Ji An silently nodded, acknowledging that the higher-ups have made thorough preparations. As a Golden Core Cultivator, he would not be mere cannon fodder in this destined catastrophe.

In the future, he would need to put more effort into Alchemy and Talisman Making. If he proved himself strong, these Second Generation teammates would extend a helping hand at critical moments.

In any world, the reality is the same: only by showing enough value will one be valued by others.

The group left the underground and came to Yun Yan Daoist Master’s pavilion, where the first floor was converted into a command center for operations.

In the center of the room was a round table with a sand table marking the current state of battle.

Yun Yan Daoist Master pointed to the largest white stone and said:

“This is where the Daoist Monarchs are stationed. Although our fortress is the furthest, it’s only over seventy miles farther than the others.

Our communication uses a type of Flying Puppet, specially disguised to exhibit demon lord traits.

Due to its weak appearance, it generally won’t be attacked.

Additionally, to ensure smooth communication, we release over a dozen Flying Puppets at a time, theoretically preventing total loss.

If the Daoist Monarchs do not receive feedback from a fortress at the agreed time, an alarm will be triggered, and the Daoist Monarchs will personally investigate.”

She paused, then asked:

“Does anyone have any other questions?”

Ji An noticed that if several white stones were connected, they would form an oval shape, enclosing a valley.

He pointed to the valley and asked, “Is this the location of the Demon Cave?”

“Yes, this is a newly-formed Demon Cave. Due to its vast area, it’s difficult to seal in a short period.”

Ji An pondered for a moment and asked:

“I’ve always had a question, could Daoist Master explain the significance of us holding Wulan Mountain?”

The environment of Wulan Mountain had been completely ruined, almost turning it into a wasteland for cultivators.

Since the sealing is so difficult, why not abandon it?

Yun Yan Daoist Master lowered her gaze, understanding that he likely came from a minor power and wasn’t informed of the situation here by seniors.

However, she bore no contempt for him; those summoned by these changing circumstances were all elites, and a cultivator from a minor power who had come this far had proven his worth.

What such cultivators lacked was the vision from higher up, as well as a few opportunities.

“There are many reasons, let me briefly mention a few.

First, it allows us to monitor changes in the situation; knowing certain information even a day earlier can make a significant difference;

Second, cultivators fight demons and True Demons daily, accumulating combat experience through killing many enemies;

When the True Demon Tribulation fully erupts, these people will become the backbone of the fight, preventing large-scale gatherings of demons and reducing future risks.

Third, the Earth Vein, polluted by Demonic Qi over a long period, will undergo irreversible changes. Setting up Purification Arrays at various Spirit Vein Nodes can maintain the purity of the Spirit Veins, potentially preventing depletion…”

Yun Yan Daoist Master explained many reasons, and Ji An hadn’t realized there were so many.

Wan Jinrong asked:

“Where does the Teleportation Array lead, is it to the fortress where the Daoist Monarchs are located?”

“Of course not, activating the Teleportation Array means things have reached a very dangerous point, and not only us but other fortresses may also be under significant pressure.

The teleportation distance is three thousand miles, directly leaving the Wulan Mountain area for a hidden large base.

Once successfully teleported, safety will no longer be a concern.”

After discussing the current situation for a while, Yun Yan Daoist Master said:

“Everyone, the situation is grim. We should try to do things in advance. Tomorrow, you must fulfill your respective responsibilities.”

Wan Jinru was eager to try, “No problem, we are here to get things done.”

“Ready to take on tasks at any time,” Ji An and his companion also expressed their stance.

“Very well, with everyone working together, how can we not overcome this crisis?

Now I will assign the tasks. Master Miaohua will follow me outside for a patrol and hunting mission to familiarize with the situation here.

Master Jinrong needs to allocate four double hours to accept commissions and provide refining services for everyone.

Xuanqing Daoist Master, you have daily tasks of refining pills and painting talismans. Disciples will deliver materials to your attic at 7:00 AM tomorrow.

The rewards obtained from the tasks will be recorded, and will be settled once the three-year term ends and we return to the Immortal City.”

The few individuals accepted their orders, and after chatting for a while, Ji An and Wan Jinrong left.

Yun Yan Daoist Master held Wan Jinru’s hand, smiling, “Let Master Miaohua stay, and we can have a good chat.”

…

After leaving the attic and walking a distance, Ji An asked a question he couldn’t figure out:

“Fellow Daoist, when we encountered the massive Yin Soul attack, I noticed that the spiritual energy fluctuation released by the Daoist Monarch during the attack wasn’t particularly strong, still within the Golden Core level, but why was it able to cause such massive destruction?”

This question puzzled him for a long time, without any leads.

Wan Jinrong pondered and said:

“It’s well known that as one’s cultivation increases, even a small realm difference can be quite significant.

The magic power quality of Nascent Soul Cultivators far exceeds ours. Furthermore, Pingtian True Monarch is a Great Cultivator at the fourth-layer Nascent Soul, which makes the difference even greater.

The difference in magic power quality is one reason, but there is another more important factor.”

He paused for a moment to organize his words, and continued:

“I’ve heard from the ancestor that the ultimate that cultivators below the Nascent Soul level can achieve when casting spells is to fully activate the energy contained within the magic power they invest, and to release the Magic Divine Intent they comprehend. The effect of the magic attack entirely depends on their own conditions.

Nascent Soul Daoist Monarchs are in the first stage of Refining Qi to Divinity. When they cast magic, they can resonate with the Power of the Five Elements roaming in the heavens and earth, triggering the Five Elements’ power.

In other words, the effects they achieve from casting magic gain various degrees of enhancement beyond just their own power.

This Daoist Monarch didn’t use magic techniques at that time but purely used magic power manipulation techniques, creating an effect similar to the Fire Cloud Technique, but also triggering the roaming Power of Fire Element.

The invasion of the Demon Fog drove away a large amount of roaming Five Element power, but since the Power of the Five Elements is the fundamental power of heaven and earth, some of it still remains here.

The Daoist Master needs to…”

He clenched his fist tightly and then suddenly released it, “is to ignite this Fire Spiritual Power.”

Ji An absorbed the information given by the other, knowledge he’d never heard before.

“According to this method, if Nascent Soul Cultivators battle, they can quickly detonate a large part of the Five Elements power in the nearby area.”

“Indeed, this tests how well a Daoist Monarch can control magic techniques and also how deep their understanding of them is.

If two Nascent Soul Daoist Monarchs perform the same type of magic, a very interesting phenomenon will occur.

The Daoist Monarch with a deeper understanding of the magic technique can ignite more of the Five Elements’ power, thus making their magic attack effects look significantly different.

However, many factors influence battles at the Nascent Soul stage. The strength of the Nascent Soul Dharma Aspect might allow a low-tier True Monarch to temporarily contend against a high-tier True Monarch.”

“Tsk tsk,” Ji An listened with yearning. He was lucky to witness a Nascent Soul Dharma Aspect at the Southern Continent’s Rotten Peach Mountain once, feeling that just with that Dharma Aspect, it suppressed all the cultivators in the forest at that time.

The Nascent Soul Dharma Aspect is a domain, how it’s formed is unknown to him. Rumors say the domain is independent of reality yet relies on reality.

But these mysterious techniques are beyond his current comprehension, thinking too much only adds melancholy, as he still doesn’t have the cultivation technique to achieve the Nascent Soul stage.

Wan Jinrong expressed genuine admiration, “If only I could one day break into the Nascent Soul.”

Breaking through to Nascent Soul requires not only personal effort but also family support, and he needs to compete with other family members of the same level.

In Artifact Refining, he fears nothing, but the next Nascent Soul True Monarch must have sufficient martial strength. It doesn’t have to be exceedingly powerful, but it must not be too weak.

Combat is his shortcoming, which is why he wants to hone his combat skills in addition to Artifact Refining, otherwise, he wouldn’t be willing to take risks.

Ji An smiled and said, “Anyone with a dream is remarkable, looking forward to the day I call you that.”

He coughed, lowered his voice, and said in a deep tone:

“Jinrong Daoist Monarch!”

“Haha,” Wan Jinrong burst into laughter, “Judging by your tone, I should call you Xuanqing Daoist Monarch.”

His expression turned serious, and he solemnly spoke:

“I can feel that you too have the ambition to achieve the Nascent Soul. May you and I walk side by side on the Immortal Path, striving to the utmost for our dreams, not to have walked the True Cultivation Path in vain.”

In the Cultivation Realm, breaking through to the Nascent Soul Stage is reaching the pinnacle, enjoying a lifespan of three thousand years.

Ji An did not reply, his eyes flashed with mountain-like determination.