Chapter 646 - 512: Xuanqing Daoist Master (Part 2)

"From now on, I am Xuanqing Daoist Master."

Mysterious yet mysterious, the doorway to all wonders, "Xuan" represents change, "Qing" represents the natural flow of water, which is also Ji An’s original intention.

Also, using a Daoist name identical to someone else’s always felt a bit off, which is why he chose Xuanqing as a backup.

"Ha ha, congratulations Junior Brother!

Now that your Daoist name is decided, we will also set the date for your Golden Core ceremony, then we will send invitations to other forces to invite everyone to witness the ceremony.

This is your first formal appearance, and you will need a set of Tier Three Daoist Robes. Conveniently, the merchant flying ship from Central Continent is in, and we can purchase directly."

After a brief discussion, the three decided to hold the ceremony six months later, by which time the merchant flying ship would have already departed from Central Continent.

With the major matters settled, Ji An cupped his hands and said:

"Senior Brother, I wish to exchange some Transforming Essence Divine Mud, Wuhua Treasure Soil, and Phoenix Stone from the Sect’s Secret Vault to repair my Lifebound Magical Treasure and Spiritual Artifact."

Daoist Master Zhengyang nodded: "No problem, later we will go to the Treasure Pavilion together.

Now that you have reached the Golden Core realm, is there a candidate for the Hall Master of the Agricultural Hall?"

In the Western Continent, a Golden Core Cultivator is at the peak of the pyramid and is unsuitable for holding specific positions.

Ji An did not hide his thoughts and said:

"The next Hall Master of the Agricultural Hall must be a Chao Origin Stage Cultivator, otherwise it will be difficult to command respect and maintain the Hall’s dignity.

I have two disciples, both on the verge of breaking through to the Chao Origin Stage. As long as they can get a Nourishing Yuan Pill from the sect, they can proceed with the breakthrough.

I believe that future Hall Masters of the Agricultural Hall should be selected from Spirit Farmers, as this will help unite the Spirit Farmer disciples."

"I agree."

Daoist Master Zhengyang also felt that selecting the Hall Master from Spirit Farmers was more appropriate, similar to the Artifact Refining Hall, where it would be unreasonable if the Hall Master didn’t know how to refine artifacts.

Never let an outsider guide an expert; otherwise, who knows what kind of chaos might ensue.

The three discussed some details, and the matter was basically settled.

Ji An then spoke:

"Senior Brother, you once mentioned that the sect has two Golden Core level magic techniques. Could you tell me what they are? If they are useful, I would like to exchange for them."

Learning martial arts is always beneficial. Now, acquiring planting techniques and elevating to a higher realm is the most important task, but all kinds of attack techniques must also be learned.

"Neither technique is particularly powerful. The first is the Melt Gold Divine Fire Technique, a foundational technique for Golden Core Cultivators.

It takes Yang Fire from the Fire Mansion and Yin Water from the Water Mansion, combining Yin and Yang to refine the Primordial Life Fire.

This method grants more advantages whether nurturing magical treasures or refining artifacts and pills.

However, although it is a foundational technique, due to the involvement of Yin-Yang transformation, it is easy to learn but difficult to master, requiring decades or even hundreds of years of hard practice to reveal its power."

"The second technique is called Yi Wood Spirit Stealing Skill, which can seize the life force of flora and condense it into a Wood Element Spiritual Fiend."

Daoist Master Zhengyang looked quite awkward, as both techniques were of an auxiliary nature and had their drawbacks.

Ji An inferred that the Yi Wood Spirit Stealing Skill was likely an advanced version of the Cyan Deer Innate Technique.

Daoist Master Yuxiao spoke up:

"Junior Brother, you may not know, but Golden Core level techniques differ from Chao Origin Stage techniques; they require incantations and gestures, taking considerable time to prepare.

If the technique realm is low, its power is minimal, and only at a higher realm can its power be revealed.

Unless a technique is practiced to a very high realm, its practicality is limited.

Therefore, Golden Core Cultivators prefer to use magical treasures in battle."

Ji An realized that magic techniques are like casting skills, while magical treasure attacks are straightforward strikes.

In combat, having the time to cast a spell might see one struck multiple times before completion.

Magic techniques always require preparation gestures, but his high skill level meant they were almost instantaneous, so the drawbacks of using magic techniques previously did not manifest.

Judging by his Senior Brother’s tone, Golden Core level techniques required lengthy preparation times.

Daoist Master Zhengyang produced two brightly glowing jade slips, "Techniques like Melt Gold Divine Fire Technique are ones every Golden Core Cultivator must know; this technique is a sect benefit.

The Yi Wood Spirit Stealing Skill requires exchange, costing ten thousand Small Merit."

The Golden Core level inheritance and resource exchange do not yet have specific criteria. Initially, with only one Golden Core Cultivator, two people could casually discuss matters. Now, it is necessary to define how much Small Merit is required for Golden Core Cultivators to exchange resources.

Ji An took out his Identity Jade Token and copied the two Magic Technique Jade Slips.

Daoist Master Zhengyang took out a Spirit Disc, deducted the Small Merit, and handed over the Spirit Disc and Jade Token, saying:

"Junior Brother, the Spirit Disc is like a magic technique, relying on the sect’s Spiritual Artifact Map of Mountains and Rivers. First, refine it, and I will teach you how to use it."

Moments later, Ji An refined the magical artifact and learned how to use it.

The Spiritual Artifact functions like a smart terminal, capable of managing the disciple’s Jade Token.

The Hall Master of the Agricultural Hall can have one, but at the time, he felt it was unnecessary.

Ji An put away the Spirit Disc and earnestly said:

"Senior Brother, I need a Golden Core level planting magic technique."

Growing wealthy depends on such magic techniques; with them, he is confident of elevating the Spirit Vein grade of Red Flame Peak sooner and cultivating Tier Three Spirit Plants earlier.

Daoist Master Zhengyang laughed, "Although the sect doesn’t have the techniques you need, we are willing to purchase them no matter the cost.

The merchant flying ship from Central Continent is in Cyan Cloud Immortal City, let’s go to the Treasure Pavilion, take some top-grade Spirit Stones, and set off immediately."

Ji An suggested, "Um, it would be best to also buy several Thunder Techniques."

When out and about in the future, the magical treasures and magic techniques will hold the scene. Not knowing a few Thunder Techniques would not do justice to the Stone Turtle that came with him through thick and thin.

Thunder Techniques strike swiftly and fiercely, perfect for magical combat.

Daoist Master Zhengyang scratched his head, "During my last trip to Central Continent, I purchased the Gold Core Pill, various Pill Formulas, and Artifact Refining inheritances.

This journey was costly and consumed quite a bit of the sect’s foundations, so if choosing Thunder Techniques, you can only pick one, Junior Brother.

Once the sect accumulates more resources in a few years, we’ll purchase more Golden Core level techniques, how about that?"

It’s not that he was stingy; many techniques purchased this time might never be used by a few cultivators in the future.

The Golden Core Stage is a bottleneck; unless the sect becomes a Nascent Soul Sect, there simply won’t be many Golden Core Cultivators.

To elevate to a Nascent Soul Sect, the Spirit Vein must reach Tier Three Top Grade, which could take who knows how many years.

Of course, occupying other Tier Three Top Spirit Veins is also feasible, provided they have the strength for it.

Do they? No!

Ji An nodded, "Alright, let’s go."

Daoist Master Yuxiao said, "I still need to oversee the sect, so I won’t join the excitement of going to Cyan Cloud Immortal City."

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At the Treasure Pavilion, Jia Yu hurriedly cupped his hands in salute:

"Disciple greets the two ancestors!"

Now he calls them ancestor very smoothly, without any resistance.

Daoist Master Zhengyang nodded, "Open the Secret Vault, I need to take the accumulated top-grade Spirit Stones.

Additionally, Junior Brother Ji wishes to exchange for resources like Transforming Essence Divine Mud, Wuhua Treasure Soil, and Phoenix Stone, take them out together.

From now on, he can exchange resources without my prior approval, handle it directly."

"As you command," Jia Yu made a gesture to open the Mimic Array.

Daoist Master Zhengyang spoke again:

"Junior Brother, follow me into the Secret Vault, I will record your Magical Power into the core of the Magic Array, allowing you to enter and exit the vault in the future.

Also, as a Golden Core Daoist Master, you should meet the Rock Ancestor.

After we return, you will also meet the other Mountain Guardian Spirit Beast."

This was a necessary procedure, and only after completing it could Ji An truly become a core leader of the sect.

"Alright," Ji An followed the two of them inside, and being his first time here, he naturally felt very curious.

The center of the Secret Vault displayed several resplendent stone pillars, likely the core of the Magic Array.

There were several doors, each storing different resources.

The Earth Dragon Beast was summoned, and it said impatiently:

"What’s the matter, disturbing my beauty sleep?"

It was previously sleeping in the Earth Vein.

Daoist Master Zhengyang chuckled lightly and said:

"Rock Ancestor, your vigilance is too low. Haven’t you noticed anything different?"

The Earth Dragon Beast twitched its nose and said suspiciously:

"Nothing different."

Suddenly, its eyes widened, its gaze fixed intensely on Ji An:

"Has the sect birthed a new Daoist Master?"

Daoist Master Zhengyang laughed heartily:

"Ha ha, let me introduce you, this is the sect’s third Golden Core Cultivator, Xuanqing Daoist Master."