Chapter 411 - 409: 5-Crystal Glazed Body

Chapter 411: Chapter 409: 5-Crystal Glazed Body

’A suitable location with abundant water vapor, a convergence of yin winds, and the rising of Sunrise Purple Qi... In all their years, the Du Family found a total of three such places: two in the Eastern Domain, and one in the Central Domain...’

Bai Zichen’s brow furrowed. All three locations were outside the Northern Domain, separated by millions of miles.

They were scattered far and wide, and the local customs and the habits of Cultivators were completely different in each region.

The risk of unforeseen accidents would surely be much higher than in the Northern Domain.

’No matter what, I have to cultivate this Cave Profound Disaster Relief and Demon Extermination Scripture... I was originally hoping to trade for a Secret Treasure to resist the Heart Demon at the Ten Thousand Immortals Ceremony, but now that Zengguang Immortal City is gone, I don’t have a single lead.’

According to Ge Cang, even his Heart Demon Tribulation was incredibly perilous, and he had nearly been lost to the Heart Demon Illusion Realm.

Once the process of Shattering Core and Transforming into Nascent Soul began, there was no turning back.

Success meant manifesting a nascent soul, ascending to the rank of True Monarch, and enjoying a thousand-year lifespan.

Failure meant the destruction of one’s core and death. Unlike the Foundation Establishment or Core Formation stages, there was no chance of survival, even if Severely Injured.

Since he had other options, Bai Zichen felt no need to gamble on his own mental fortitude and his Pill Discussion’s harmony with the Great Dao to force his way through this tribulation.

No matter the cost, he had to make thorough preparations for both the Heart Demon and Celestial Thunder tribulations. Forming a Nascent Soul would then be a natural outcome.

’With my strength, the world outside the Northern Domain won’t necessarily be a deathtrap. As long as I’m careful to avoid Nascent Soul True Monarchs and don’t go exploring any Secret Realm Ruins, there are few Core Formation True Men in the world who could threaten me, unlike those Du Family cultivators...’ 𝑓𝑟ℯℴ𝓂

Bai Zichen saw from the Jade Scroll that the three attached locations were all ordinary marshes and great rivers, not some treacherous, evil lands.

However, finding a place that happened to meet all the Cultivation Conditions for the Cave Profound Disaster Relief and Demon Extermination Scripture was difficult. The Du Family must have searched the entire Northern Domain without success before expanding their search to more distant lands.

With the Zengguang Du Family annihilated and Celestial Punishment Peak occupying the Immortal City, the powers of the Northern Domain were bound to be reshuffled.

Perhaps staying in the Northern Domain would be even more dangerous for him now.

Outside the Northern Domain, as long as he changed his appearance and hid his name and origins, an ordinary Core Formation True Man wouldn’t attract so much attention—unlike someone known for having Divinity Transformation potential.

After looking back and forth between the three locations, Bai Zichen’s gaze fell upon the Great Wild Marsh, and he nodded slightly.

The Great Wild Marsh was a famous waterland in the Eastern Domain. It was once said to be a vast, misty expanse of thirty-six thousand qǐng, home to countless Water Beasts and concealing numerous Water Mansions left by its predecessors.

During the Middle Ancient period, the waterways shifted twice and floods ran rampant, causing the water region to expand severalfold.

Today, several Sects and many Cultivation Families were established in the Great Wild Marsh, living off the resources produced by the waters.

However, the strongest powers there were only at the Core Formation Level; there was no sign of any Nascent Soul Major Sects.

’When the time comes, I’ll use the Celestial Illusion Bracelet to change my face. No one in the Eastern Domain knows me, so I won’t have to worry about being recognized. I’m just going to collect some Purple Qi, which shouldn’t cause any conflict. I’ll come back as soon as I’ve cultivated the Demon Extermination Purple Light!’

Bai Zichen made up his mind. His original plan was to travel the Endless Sea of Suffering, but now it had changed to the Eastern Domain’s Great Wild Marsh.

He took out his Identity Token and left a message for Wei Dao, saying only that he had experienced a sudden epiphany and was going to find a Spirit Land to gain insight into a Cultivation Technique and seek an opportunity for Breaking Realm. He added that he would not be returning to the Sect for some time.

Given the distance between them, the message would probably take ten to fifteen days to slowly materialize on Wei Dao’s Guardian Token.

It was inevitable that other Sects had spies planted within the Qingfeng Sect. To ensure his movements remained a secret, he decided not to return to the Sect at all; after handling matters here, he would depart directly for the Eastern Domain.

Even if someone with malicious intent wanted to plot against him, what could they do if he never even appeared?

’Before heading to the Eastern Domain, I’ll first perfect the Five Crystal Glaze Body. That way, even if I accidentally run into a Nascent Soul True Monarch, I’ll at least have a fighting chance...’

The Five Crystal Divine Iron, taken from the chains that bound the Ancient Demon in Burial Immortal Valley, appeared in Bai Zichen’s palm.

It was five-colored and shimmered brightly, formed in layers of proliferating crystals. An Ancient Great Power had refined it into the shape of a Lock Ring.

A strand of Sword Silk flowed from his fingertip. It slid across the Five Crystal Divine Iron, sending sparks flying with a sharp, grating sound, but it failed to leave even the slightest mark.

’As expected of Five Crystal Divine Iron, the hardest of all Tier Five Spiritual Materials. I’m afraid even a Divinity Transformation Great Power must have expended immense effort to refine it into this shape.’

Within his Sea of Consciousness, the impression of the Five Crystal Divine Iron flashed, already resonating with the physical object in his palm.

There was no need to verify its authenticity; this was the best proof possible.

Having already refined the Glazed Fire Jade, Bai Zichen knew that cultivating the final layer of the Five Crystal Glaze Body wouldn’t be as difficult as the first four.

Perhaps the greatest barrier to this cultivation had simply been obtaining these two top-tier, Tier Five Spiritual Materials.

His Five Crystal Permanent Casting Body manifested. The five-colored light emanating from deep within his bones resonated with the Five Crystal Divine Iron in his palm. The specks of Divine Iron in his Sea of Consciousness sensed their physical counterpart and joined in, shining like the most dazzling stars in the sky and lighting up the entire firmament.

The countless points of Five Crystal Divine Iron linked into a phantom of light, forming a celestial net that covered the world of his Sea of Consciousness.

Silently, the Lock Ring-shaped Five Crystal Divine Iron in his hand shrank rapidly. Through the Five Crystal Glaze Body cultivation technique, he refined this Tier Five Spiritual Material—so tough that even a Nascent Soul would struggle to damage it—into himself.

When all the Five Crystal Divine Iron in his Sea of Consciousness lit up, it simultaneously activated the Glazed Fire Jade that had been hidden in the background. Iridescent red clouds filled the heavens.

On the surface of Bai Zichen’s body, the Platinum Glaze Flame emerged from every Acupoint, burning three inches high.

The Glazed Fire God Mountain and the Five Crystal Permanent Casting Body began to show signs of fusion.

Immortal Skin and Jade Bone, impervious to all evil.

His physical body was, at this very moment, transforming toward such a state.

Using the Essence of the Three Splendors and Five Qi to perform a thorough tempering of Washing the Bones and Shaving the Hair, he was forging the ultimate Five Crystal Glaze Body.

With a mere lift of his hand, he could shift mountains and invert seas.

His physique would be eternally incorruptible, able to clash head-on with Spiritual Treasures.

「Several hours later」

Bai Zichen’s eyes snapped open. He took a long breath and retracted the Platinum Glaze Flame that covered his entire body.

’So this is what it feels like to have a perfected Five Crystal Glaze Body. It’s enough to make you feel omnipotent, as if you have limitless Divine Power and could move this entire mountain without a second thought.’

Bai Zichen reached out and grabbed. The mountain wall before him crumbled like tofu as rock and debris rained down.

One of the rocks even contained a metallic ore, but his fingers felt no resistance. Without using even a tenth of his strength, he had crushed it into a pile of fine powder.

’The ability to clash with a Spiritual Treasure using only my physical body isn’t an illusion; it’s something I can actually do now. Before I perfected the Five Crystal Glaze Body, when I relied on its fourth layer to take a hit from the Spirit Treasure-level Demon Dragon Awl, the price was a grievous wound that wouldn’t stop bleeding. Only just now, by completing the Five Crystal Glaze Body, has the gaping hole in my chest finally healed completely.’

’But with my current physique, facing the Fake Demon Dragon Awl would at most break the surface of my skin. It would be impossible to break a bone, let alone suffer a gruesome fate like being pierced straight through. Of course, if that Spiritual Treasure were in the hands of a Nascent Soul True Monarch, it would be a different story. Clashing head-on with the full might of a Spiritual Treasure would still be a strain.’

’Furthermore, the Platinum Glaze Flame has been enhanced. Now, any Magical Treasure that strikes my body will be tainted by a spark of the flame. It will travel along the Magical Treasure and burn its owner’s Divine Sense in reverse. Feeding on Divine Sense, it will burn hotter and hotter, clinging like a gangrenous sore that’s impossible to shake off.’

’Even I can’t think of a good way to deal with the Platinum Glaze Flame if I were to encounter it. Perhaps the only way would be to forcibly sever a portion of one’s Divine Sense to prevent the entire Sea of Consciousness from being set ablaze. The most severe consequence would be the collapse of the Sea of Consciousness, turning one into a cripple with only True Essence remaining.’

’At the same time, my derivative technique, Close as the Palm of Your Hand, Far as the Ends of the Earth, is now faster to activate. It’s almost comparable to some of the more agile and unpredictable Escape Techniques.’

’Finally, it gave rise to another Divine Technique, called the Black Tortoise True Determination Technique. This technique has one great use: entering a state of suspended animation. It allows one to maintain only the faintest thread of connection to the outside world while lowering all physiological functions to near zero. This Divine Technique can be used in any environment to slow the passage of one’s own lifespan.’

’One can remain in suspended animation for up to a full century, and this century will only cost the user ten years of their lifespan. It’s an alternative method of life extension. This Divine Technique is somewhat similar to how those Divinity Transformation Great Powers use Grotto Heaven Secret Realms to avoid the world and extend their lives. However, the Black Tortoise True Determination Technique has a usage limit: it can only be activated a maximum of three times. Otherwise, one will fall into a permanent slumber, turning suspended animation into true death.’

’I hope my lifespan is always plentiful, and I never have a day where I must use this Divine Technique just to cling to life...’

Bai Zichen composed himself, organized his belongings, and flew into the sky.

After determining the general direction, he transformed into a streak of Sword Light and ascended, flying eastward within the Ten Thousand Feet Gang Wind Layer.

...

"Fang Tiancheng of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect. I hadn’t even come looking for you, yet you dare to show your face."

Blood God Son’s expression was sinister. His long, narrow, upturned eyes ruined his otherwise handsome features as he cradled his Blood-Colored Long Sword and spoke in a mocking tone.

His original plan had been to recreate the Blood Sea in the Liang Country, establishing a branch of sorts, mainly to give the disciples of the Blood Sea Sect a chance to soak in the Blood Sea.

However, the death of his junior brother had cut this plan short.

Blood God Son couldn’t leave the Mountain Gate for long periods. The fact that he could refine the Abi Heavenly Prison Demon Sword was already a miracle.

After all, he didn’t know the first thing about the Sword Dao.

He had become the first Cultivator in the history of the Blood Sea Sect to take the Abi Heavenly Prison Demon Sword away from the Blood Sea by relying purely on his comprehension of the Great Dao of the Blood Sea, using brute force to achieve the impossible.

The past Nascent Soul True Monarchs in their history could only draw the Abi Heavenly Prison Demon Sword and use it against enemies within a hundred-mile radius of the Blood Sea Sect.

Blood God Son never let the sword leave his side, partly because he needed to constantly nourish the Abi Heavenly Prison Demon Sword with his Essence Blood. Otherwise, the Tier Five Flying Sword might fly away at any moment.

Even so, having been away from the Mountain Gate for several years was already his limit.

He had to return to the Blood Sea soon and place the sword within its depths—a place rumored to be connected directly to the Demon Realm—so it could properly recover and its Sword Spirit could be appeased.

Even if Fang Tiancheng hadn’t come to him, Blood God Son had already been planning to visit a few Nascent Soul True Monarchs in the coming days before personally going to slaughter the entire Ten Thousand Beasts Sect. It would be revenge for his junior brother, as well as a small appetizer of Blood Food for the Abi Heavenly Prison Demon Sword.

"I was coerced that day, True Monarch, into luring your junior brother into a trap. I made a terrible mistake... I know my sins are beyond redemption, but I only beg that the True Monarch spare the lives of my sect’s disciples."

The Ten Thousand Beasts Sect, thanks to its Clear Spirit Jade Marrow, had extensive connections throughout the Northern Domain. Years ago, Tota Arhat himself had written a letter requesting Clear Spirit Jade Marrow for one of his disciples to achieve Core Formation.

Fang Tiancheng had leveraged that connection, hoping Tota Arhat would help arrange a meeting to plead his case.