Rising from Small Cloud Rain Technique

Ji An urged the Wuji Xinghuang Banner, the Earth Qilin let out a low growl, comforting everyone’s Spirit Soul.

Zhenyue Daoist Master was multitasking, he glanced back and praised:

”What a treasure.”

Only magical treasures with special functions can catch his eye; such treasures are truly worthy of the name.

The Heaven-Overturning Seal also has the effect of stabilizing the Spirit Soul, it’s just not very noticeable when used on others.

Ji An smiled, ”You flatter me, fellow Daoist.”

The crying sound from the Demon Soldiers grew louder, like a wronged little wife in one’s ears, softening hearts, and causing the disciples with Chao Origin Stage nearby to show a dazed look.

The Earth Qilin let out a different roar, shaking everyone’s spirits and rescuing the disciples who were being beguiled.

Ji An waved his hand, ”Everyone else, move away from here.”

Having just eliminated a group of demon lords, the vicinity was safe, with no need to worry about encountering danger.

The little trick of the Demon Soldiers didn’t affect Zhenyue Daoist Master. After a moment, a faint black smoke rose, the sound from the Demon Soldiers became shrill, high-pitched, disturbing the mind, making people anxious upon hearing it.

Ji An and Moyun Daoist Master also moved a bit farther away; there was no need for them to stubbornly hold out here.

After two double hours, Zhenyue Daoist Master called out:

”Let someone else take over.”

His Magical Power was still relatively abundant, but in such an environment, it was safer to maintain more Magical Power.

”I’ll go,” Ji An said, looking at Moyun Daoist Master who nodded.

He used Flying Escape to take over from Zhenyue Daoist Master, and maybe due to some unease, the other party did not leave.

Ji An urged the Pill Fire, golden flames swirling, but the Refinement efficiency of the Demon Soldiers was far inferior to the other’s, easily distinguished from the density of the rising black smoke.

Furrowing his brows slightly, he withdrew the Pill Fire and switched to urging the Cyan Lotus Heart-Burning Fire.

A tri-colored flame appeared, with the outermost Blazing White Spiritual Flame suddenly soaring high, tongues of flame spitting forth waves of blue smoke.

From the scene, it was in no way weaker than when Zhenyue Daoist Master urged the Pill Fire, and the red glow on the portions of the Demon Soldiers being burned faded considerably.

The Demon Soldiers let out even more mournful howls, filled with rage, and a deeply hidden trace of fear.

This time, revealing the Cyan Lotus Heart-Burning Fire was akin to showing a trump card.

The reason why the Pills he refined were of better quality was bound to be guessed by others, and now revealed, everyone would understand the reason.

Originally, he planned to reveal his trump card externally only when reaching the late-stage Golden Core, but the signs of the impending eruption of the True Demon Tribulation were becoming more apparent, leading him to decide to do so now.

With greater strength comes greater attention; this was a helpless choice. If he were a Nascent Soul Disciple, he wouldn’t need to expose these in front of others at all.

”Heaven and Earth Spirit Fire! You have good fortune, fellow Daoist, it seems to be a type of Spiritual Fire with special evolutionary abilities. May I ask what kind of Spiritual Fire this is?”

Zhenyue Daoist Master exclaimed in admiration, as acquiring a Heaven and Earth Spirit Fire is a symbol of luck and strength for any cultivator.

He only had extensive knowledge of a specific few types of Heaven and Earth Spirit Fire that he hoped to obtain, but for others, he wasn’t too concerned.

Ji An’s face showed a reserved smile, ”This is the Cyan Lotus Heart-Burning Fire, one of the best Heaven and Earth Spirit Fires for Alchemists.”

Only today did he learn that this flame had a purification effect, which also explains why the quality of the Vajra Pills was exceptionally outstanding.

”I see, should there be any need for Alchemy in the future, please don’t hesitate to assist, fellow Daoist.”

Zhenyue Daoist Master didn’t have much need for Alchemy, but he had a sister with a special constitution, requiring the refinement of a special type of Pill for consumption.

The Void Sect also had an Alchemist with a Heaven and Earth Spirit Fire, but their Spiritual Fire wasn’t suitable for refining that kind of Pill.

”Haha, no problem.”

Ji An didn’t know if the other party was being formal, but he agreed wholeheartedly anyway.

Zhenyue Daoist Master cupped his hands with a smile and then sat cross-legged nearby, taking out a Pill to recover Magical Power for Refinement.

About a double hour later, Ji An felt that the fatigue within his body had nearly been expended by half and requested Moyun Daoist Master to come and take over.

Moyun Daoist Master arrived and urged the Pill Fire, but the Refinement efficiency was extremely low.

At this time, Yun Yan Daoist Master spoke up:

”The struggle of the Demon Soldiers has weakened significantly. Let us return to the fortress; it will be easier to refine them within the Purification Array.”

...

Half a month later.

The Demon Soldiers let out a woeful cry of unwillingness, and a crack appeared on their bodies, as if an activation switch was turned on; more and more cracks appeared, and the deeply hidden Demonic Qi was also refined.

Finally, they obtained a pile of white bone fragments, crystal-like jade, with not a hint of blood red remaining; a touch with Divine Sense gave a sense of pure translucency.

Ji An let out a long breath. Learning about the additional effect of the Cyan Lotus Heart-Burning Fire later, a few Daoist Masters unanimously agreed to let him be responsible for the Refinement, under the guise of ”the capable should do more work.”

Of course, it wasn’t for nothing; he could allocate more of the share.

These were Tier Three Top Grade resources, worth the relentless effort.

Yun Yan Daoist Master retrieved the Mountain Bead, saying with relief:

”It’s finally over!”

Demon Soldiers had to be suppressed to be refined safely, so during this period, she and Zhenyue Daoist Master took turns using their Magical Treasures to suppress them, needing to do so for twelve double hours every day.

The Demon Soldiers were unwilling to accept their fate of being refined, staging several rebellions, all brutally suppressed.

Ji An scratched his head, ”I need a few days’ rest before refining those two giant horns.”

Sustained and concentrated urging of the Cyan Lotus Heart-Burning Fire was a heavy burden on the Spirit Soul.

Yun Yan Daoist Master covered her mouth and laughed:

”You can rest as long as you want.”

Through refining the Demon Soldiers these days, she had gained a deeper understanding of the opponent’s strength.

His Magical Power surpassed cultivators of the same Realm, his powerful Spirit Soul Power, his exceptional talent must be immense; otherwise, such a cultivator would definitely not have been cultivated in post-backwater places like the Western Continent.

If Ji An knew her inner thoughts, he would certainly burst into laughter, ’Wrong, I’m just a cultivator who excels through post-natal effort.’

...

Another month passed.

Ji An, Yun Yan Daoist Master, Zhenyue Daoist Master, and Moyun Daoist Master gathered in the pavilion; this was a crucial moment for distributing the spoils of war.

They had already discussed how to divide everything.

Moyun Daoist Master contributed the least but, in the spirit of sharing a part to everyone present, he got ten demon soldier fragments, each thumb-sized, and accepted them with glee.

He didn’t even partake in the battle against the True Demons, and being able to drink a bit of soup left him more than satisfied.

Yun Yan Daoist Master divided the remaining resources into three portions, with two white jade bone horns each paired with a few Demon Soldier fragments, and one large pile of fragments as a single portion.

”Everyone, how should we distribute what’s left?”

Everyone wanted the horns; complete Spiritual Materials were more favorable.

Zhenyue Daoist Master spoke solemnly:

”Let’s draw lots, leaving it to luck to avoid souring relations.”

”Agreed.”

Ji An and the others had no reason to oppose and all agreed.

Moyun Daoist Master acted as the referee, and the three drew lots, with Ji An and Yun Yan Daoist Master obtaining the bone horns.

Zhenyue Daoist Master smiled helplessly, ”Luck was not on my side.”

...

Life settled back down, Ji An’s life resumed its normal rhythm, involving Alchemy, Talisman Making, practicing the Bing Fire Divine Thunder, Cultivating the Five Elements Reincarnation Scripture, every day busy yet fulfilling.

Having reached the Physical Relic level of the Acala Bodhisattva Skill, it now required new Medicinal Mud, and lacking materials in the fortress, cultivation had to be postponed.

Half a year’s time whisked away like the morning fog.

In the Gourd World, beneath the Gathering Essence Tree.

Ending Cultivation, Ji An calculated on his fingers, realizing he’d be able to leave in another two months, feeling a ray of light before him.

Though cultivation in the fortress didn’t much affect him, it hindered the Stone Turtle’s absorption of more Spiritual Mechanism; with time passing, the losses would be significant.

At this moment, Dahuang teleported in from outside, announcing a visitor, prompting Ji An to follow it away immediately.

Opening the Dharma Prohibition, Zhenyue Daoist Master entered, cupping his hands:

”I apologize for disturbing you, fellow Daoist, I have a request today.”

Ji An was slightly surprised, unable to conceive what the most illustrious Golden Core Cultivator of the Void Sect might request.

”Please speak without reservation, fellow Daoist. If I can do it, I certainly will not refuse.”

Zhenyue Daoist Master produced a Jade Slip, ”Inside is a Pill Formula. Fellow Daoist, possessing the Cyan Lotus Heart-Burning Fire, you can definitely refine Pills of high quality.

I would like to ask for your help in Refining them, every few years a few furnaces need to be refined, and this favor will be remembered by me.”

Today, having learned from Master Miaohua that the other’s task time was about to end, he wanted to make arrangements early.

Given that the favor of a Nascent Soul Cultivator would not be easy to obtain in the future, Ji An did not rush to agree but instead accepted the Jade Slip and placed it on his forehead.