Chapter 262 - 260: Oceanic Beast Tide

Realizing his current goal was too distant and couldn't be reached anytime soon, Jiang Xu decided to focus on the matters at hand.

He took out the Tier One Top Grade Dharma Ship and the Water Spirit Pearl gifted by Xiong Liangsheng, preparing to begin refining them.

In the Qi Cultivation Realm, refining a Magical Artifact was a time-consuming and laborious task. Cultivators had to rely on their tenacious Spiritual Power and abundant Magical Power to painstakingly attune themselves to the artifact. This process involved gradually imprinting their will upon the Magical Artifact, allowing them to control it and unleash its power.

However, now that Jiang Xu had advanced to the Foundation Establishment Realm, the method of refining Magical Artifacts had undergone a qualitative leap.

He no longer relied solely on Spiritual Power and Magical Power. Instead, he used his purer and more powerful Divine Sense as the primary tool, supplemented by the Innate True Flame growing within him and his incredibly profound Magical Power. The three worked in unison upon the Magical Artifact.

The Divine Sense acted like a commander, precisely controlling the refining process. The Innate True Flame was responsible for smelting the Magical Artifact's materials, making it more receptive to his imprint. Meanwhile, Magical Power served as a bridge, connecting the two and forming an efficient refining cycle.

Compared to the Qi Cultivation Realm, the refining method in the Foundation Establishment Realm was undoubtedly several, or even dozens of times more efficient. This was also why Qi Cultivation Cultivators couldn't handle Tier Two or higher Magical Artifacts.

The strength of their Spiritual Power and Magical Power, combined with their lack of an Innate True Flame, was insufficient to complete the complex process of refining higher-tier Magical Artifacts.

A Tier One Top Grade Dharma Ship, if it were during Jiang Xu's Qi Cultivation Stage, would have taken over a week to refine.

But now, Jiang Xu successfully refined the Dharma Ship in just over half a day.

Although this Dharma Ship was only Tier One, its extremely high quality meant its effects after refining far surpassed those of ordinary Magical Artifacts of the same type.

After being refined, the Dharma Ship, which had originally looked to be the size of a model, was now connected to Jiang Xu's thoughts. With a single whim, he could summon or store it as he pleased.

When materialized, the Dharma Ship's size could be adjusted. It could shrink to the size of a palm for easy carrying or instantly expand large enough to accommodate several people.

The hull was crafted from special Spiritual Materials, making it not only waterproof and fireproof but also giving it a certain degree of resistance to attacks. It could withstand assaults from Low Tier Cultivators to some extent.

Powered by the Magical Power Jiang Xu injected into it, it could race across the water's surface like a blur and even briefly fly through the air under certain conditions.

The Dharma Ship was also engraved with a rudimentary Defensive Array, which could form a protective barrier during travel, effectively resisting Magic attacks to a certain degree.

Jiang Xu then spent several more days completely engrossed in refining the Water Spirit Pearl. During the process, the pearl released waves of cool energy, making him feel as if he were amidst a babbling brook—a sensation that soothed both body and mind.

The refined Water Spirit Pearl was crystal clear, like a teardrop that had condensed the very soul of the ocean. Within it flowed a light that rippled like water, allowing one to feel the vast Water Spiritual Power contained inside with just a single glance.

Once the refining was complete, the Water Spirit Pearl felt like a part of Jiang Xu's own body, allowing him to freely mobilize the abundant Water Attribute Spiritual Power it contained.

The core function of the Water Spirit Pearl was to greatly enhance Jiang Xu's Affinity for and control over the Water Element.

When Jiang Xu cast a Water Element Technique, the power of the Water Spirit Pearl would significantly increase the technique's might, and his casting speed would become faster and smoother.

Furthermore, the Water Spirit Pearl granted Jiang Xu a superior ability to adapt to the ocean. He could move freely underwater, breathe easily even in the deep sea, and was unaffected by the pressure.

Not only that, but the Water Spirit Pearl also provided Jiang Xu with additional Defense. It was like an invisible curtain of water surrounding him, growing stronger in the presence of water. It could effectively nullify a portion of Water Attribute attacks and, at critical moments, provide Jiang Xu with emergency healing and restore his Magical Power.

More importantly, the Dharma Ship and the Water Spirit Pearl could be combined. This allowed the Dharma Ship to have a greater affinity with the Water Element while sailing, making its voyages smoother. It could even borrow the power of the ocean at critical moments to enhance the ship's Defense and speed.

Moreover, the traits the Water Spirit Pearl imparted to the Dharma Ship would help Jiang Xu better perceive the conditions of the surrounding waters, greatly enhancing his survival and combat capabilities on the water.

Jiang Xu had a feeling, understanding that these two Magical Artifacts were not just some ordinary items that Xiong Liangsheng had casually produced.

He had probably taken out his most prized possessions and given them to Jiang Xu.

'Sigh, it seems he was really afraid I'd die on the way and be unable to find his descendants.'

Jiang Xu didn't know whether to laugh or cry, but he understood completely.

Although he didn't have any children of his own, he could empathize and understand Xiong Liangsheng's feelings for his descendants.

'I wonder what he wants me to deliver to his descendants. Why is it worth all this trouble?'

A thought struck Jiang Xu, and a guess formed in his mind.

The reason he went to such great lengths was probably because the item Xiong Liangsheng wanted delivered was extremely valuable.

So valuable that Xiong Liangsheng believed that as soon as it was in his descendants' hands, they would be able to rise meteorically.

'But that doesn't add up. What if all his descendants are mortals, without a Spirit Root? Then no matter how powerful the treasure is, it would be useless.'

Jiang Xu thought about it for a long time but couldn't figure it out. Just then, he heard a commotion outside his cabin.

"What's going on?"

Jiang Xu turned to look outside the cabin, sending out his Divine Sense at the same time.