Chapter 38 - 17: Purifying Heart Divine Spell, Third Realm Mastery, Ways to Make Money

Chapter 38: Chapter 17: Purifying Heart Divine Spell, Third Realm Mastery, Ways to Make Money

"Phew..."

Embracing the Green Glaze Long Sword, Jiang Xuan cast all the survival wisdom of trivial mortals to the back of his mind. He once again began to softly chant the Purifying Heart Divine Spell, washing away the impurities in his Heart Spirit and allowing his Spirit Platform to return to a state of clear emptiness.

For the time that followed, Jiang Xuan continued to silently chant this Divine Spell, completely free of distractions.

In order to win him over, the cultivation resources Dong Hao sent were not only abundant in quantity but also of excellent Grade. With the support of the Elixir Pills and Spiritual Cuisine, after a morning of bitter cultivation, although Jiang Xuan’s Flesh Body needed time to rest and recover, his Divine Soul remained full, with plenty of energy to spare.

Jiang Xuan naturally wouldn’t waste such a good opportunity, so he took advantage of it to devote himself to cultivating the Divine Spell. However, unlike the past, he did not simultaneously cultivate three Great Divine Spells today, but instead focused solely on the Purifying Heart Divine Spell.

This approach stemmed from an experiment in Jiang Xuan’s heart.

"Whether it’s a Technique or a Cultivation Technique, as long as it reaches the Third Realm・Mastery, it can be considered stepping into the Minor Achievement Realm, which is a profound qualitative transformation. Let me see what kind of changes a Third Realm Purifying Heart Spell will bring."

"Supreme Star, responding without pause; Exorcism and Binding Charm, Life and Body Protection. Wisdom Clarity, Peace of Mind; Three Souls Forever, Po Wusangqiang..."

With his eyes gently closed, Jiang Xuan softly chanted it over and over again. Every time he recited the incantation, he layered the power of the Divine Spell onto himself again and again.

"HUM..."

As the Divine Spell took effect time after time, Jiang Xuan’s Heart Spirit grew increasingly serene, increasingly harmonious, and increasingly—sharp!

When ordinary people chanted the Purifying Heart Divine Spell, all they obtained was a peaceful state of mind and a clear Spirit Platform. But at this moment, Jiang Xuan embraced the Green Glass Bamboo Sword, possessing numerous Talents like the Sword of the Spirit and Heart·Sincerity (Sword). Moreover, the Purifying Heart Divine Spell, as the head of the Taoist Sect’s Eight Great Divine Spells, appeared foundational but actually encompassed Myriad Phenomena. It could even be considered to share the same root and origin as his Sword of the Spirit, merging together seamlessly.

Under the superposition of various serendipities, Jiang Xuan chanting the incantation was also cultivating the sword; Purifying Heart was also refining the heart.

This could be glimpsed from the continuously refreshing logs and prompts on the game panel.

[You have wholeheartedly chanted the Purifying Heart Divine Spell once. Your Daoist Acolyte professional experience +2, currently a Level 2 Daoist Acolyte (91/600); Your Purifying Heart Divine Spell proficiency +2, currently Second Realm Proficient (39/300).]

[Your Purity of Spirit has increased. Your Sword of the Spirit proficiency +2, First Realm - Introduction (47/800); Your Mirror of Clarity (Observing Oneself) proficiency +2, First Realm - Introduction (367/3000).]

[Your Clear Heart Swordsman professional experience +4.]

...

[Calm Heart Swordsman (Purple Treasure)]

[Level: 1/5 (107/900)]

[Professional Passive: Mirror of Clarity (Observing Oneself), Heart·Sincerity (Sword)]

[Professional Skills: Sword of the Spirit]

[Available Class Advancement Directions: None]

Class advancement and job transitions were not fully unlocked right from the start. They often required Jiang Xuan to meet specific prerequisites before they would reveal themselves one by one. Just like yesterday, the Mountain Guardian Daoist, Demon-slaying Daoist, and Scripture Profound Daoist that Jiang Xuan had seen were paths he had carved out himself by combining and merging the two elements of [Sword] and [Daoist Acolyte].

Right now, because the Grade of the Clear Heart Swordsman was too high, its advancements and transitions were even harder to trigger.

"It wouldn’t be difficult to forcefully unlock a job transition. I only need to raise the level of the Clear Heart Swordsman to Level 5 Perfection, and then push the Realms of the Mirror of Clarity (Observing Oneself) and the Sword of the Spirit to their current limits. At that time, no matter what, a guaranteed job transition direction will appear.

"It’s just that with such an approach, the professional Grade wouldn’t increase in the slightest after the transition. At most, it would go from a Clear Heart Swordsman to a Clear Heart Swordsman... If I want to obtain a job transition that brings a profound qualitative transformation, my Sword Dao and Sword Intent must expand outward and forge a much broader path."

Jiang Xuan’s current contemplations were not distracting thoughts that disturbed his Heart Spirit, but rather an inquiry into the future path of his own Sword Dao. Therefore, not only was he not interrupted by the Heart·Sincerity (Sword) Talent, but he actually received its full support.

With extreme focus, paired with a clear and empty Spirit Platform, Jiang Xuan gradually and genuinely found a heaven-reaching path forward for his Clear Heart Swordsman Realm.

"One Qi Sword Technique, one heart, one thought, Mirror of Clarity (Observing Oneself)... I’ve found it. My Dao is right there!"

[You have confirmed the future path of your Sword Dao, and your spirit is no longer lost. Your Purifying Heart Divine Spell experience value +103.]

[Your Sword of the Spirit experience value +132.]

[Your Clear Heart Mirror (Observing Oneself) experience value +192.]

[Your Clear Heart Swordsman experience value +164.]

[...]

With this enlightenment in his heart, Jiang Xuan felt as if he had swept away the dust from his spirit and shattered the bewilderment in his mind. He experienced a minor epiphany. This epiphany also brought Jiang Xuan a substantial spiritual harvest.

His Purifying Heart Divine Spell went from Second Realm Proficient (39/300) to Second Realm Proficient (142/300) in one fell swoop, having already completed nearly half the journey toward the Third Realm・Mastery, which would usher in a qualitative change.

"The Bodhi tree is no tree, nor is the clear mirror a stand. Since all is void originally, where can the dust alight?

"When it comes to cultivating the Heart Spirit, years of bitter cultivation are sometimes not as rapid as the progress made during a single epiphany. No wonder there is such a Buddhist Verse. It’s just a pity that I am not a peerless genius born with an innate Dao Heart. For me, an epiphany is a rare serendipity, not a normal state of cultivation."

This trivial ripple only stirred slightly in Jiang Xuan’s heart before it was shattered by a single strike from his Sword of the Spirit. Very quickly, he gathered his Heart Spirit once more, focused his mind on his core, and chanted the Purifying Heart Divine Spell with utmost Sincerity.

Because he was embracing the Cyan Glaze, he triggered the passive [Heart·Sincerity (Sword)]. The Purifying Heart Divine Spell could perfectly integrate with the Sword of the Spirit and the Clear Heart Swordsman. This allowed Jiang Xuan to chant the incantation as if he were practicing the sword, keeping his spirit highly focused and concentrated.