Cultivation: I have an equipment slot

"More precious than a fifth-tier spiritual item?"

Qingluan stared wide-eyed in utter astonishment.

In the Southern Wilderness, even a fourth-tier spiritual vein can cause several sects to fight tooth and nail.

Third-tier spiritual items are incredibly precious, let alone fifth-tier spiritual items.

Qingluan felt she was out of her league just from one glance.

"My trip."

"It was all for the sake of bringing this lotus leaf back."

"Refining this lotus leaf can help you complete your immortal bones."

Zhang Yan explained.

"But it's a fifth-tier spirit creature."

"Wouldn't it be a terrible waste to use it on me?"

Qingluan leaned against Zhang Yan's chest and said softly.

She was already very touched by Zhang Yan's thoughtfulness.

"We were destined to be partners in the Dao."

"What's the point of wasting resources?"

"Once you refine this item, you will be able to continue to improve your cultivation level."

"From now on, you will be able to come with me to the Upper Realm."

Zhang Yan replied.

Having received Zhang Yan's assurance, Qingluan's eyes seemed to melt.

Even after so many years in the Upper Realm, Zhang Yan has never forgotten her.

"I will now assist you in refining it."

Zhang Yan was already prepared and immediately began.

The best way to use lotus leaves to replenish one's immortal bones is to refine the veins within them.

Afterwards, these veins, like the five-colored stones used to mend the sky, will help the Azure Phoenix repair its immortal bones.

Inside the sealed room.

The Azure Phoenix sat upright, and the precious lotus leaf floated in the air, radiating multicolored light, which was extremely beautiful.

"Concentrate."

Zhang Yan gave a reminder.

laugh!
With a flick of his fingertip, he landed on the Azure Phoenix's lower abdomen, and white flames appeared.

A warm sensation spread out.

Originally a high-temperature fire, in Zhang Yan's hands it was like a gentle spirit beast.

This clearly demonstrates the unparalleled mastery of his understanding of the true meaning of the Fire.

Both are Nascent Soul cultivators.

Qingluan felt that Zhang Yan's magical power was incredibly pure and powerful, seemingly inexhaustible.

"Xiao Yan."

"Why do I feel that you are a small realm above me?"

"But your strength is more than a hundred times greater than mine?"

Qingluan asked curiously.

"because."

There are also differences between Nascent Soul cultivators.

"Your ability to condense a fourth-stage Nascent Soul in the lower realm is already the height of genius."

"But in the Upper Realm, the Nascent Soul stage is divided into nine stages."

Zhang Yan replied.

He could clearly sense that the nascent soul within the Azure Phoenix's dantian consisted only of four lotus platforms.

He didn't know it before, but now it seems he's only at the fourth stage of the Nascent Soul realm.

However, this is already extremely rare in the lower realms.

However, in the Upper Realm, with Qingluan's talent, she could at least condense a sixth-level Nascent Soul.

If you add the Heavenly Heart Lotus Seed and the Jade Purity Qi, you will definitely be able to reach the level of an eighth-stage Nascent Soul.

This is the huge gap in resources.

"I am a fourth-stage Nascent Soul cultivator."

"So, what stage of Nascent Soul are you?"

"You're the young master of the Divine Weapon Pavilion, you must be at least a seventh-level Nascent Soul cultivator, right?"

Qingluan's eyes darted around as she guessed.

"not enough."

Zhang Yan replied calmly with his eyes closed.

"Is that the eighth level?"

Qingluan guessed again.

But Zhang Yan still shook his head.

"So it's the Nine Revolutions!"

"No wonder you were valued by the Master of the Divine Weapon Pavilion."

"So you were also a top genius in the Upper Realm."

Qingluan smiled brightly, her heart filled with joy.

"actually."

"I am above the ninth level of Nascent Soul, the tenth level of Nascent Soul."

"Because of me, the tenth Nascent Soul stage will be the true completion of the Nascent Soul stage."

Zhang Yan revealed his true foundation.

"Ten...ten revolutions?"

Qingluan's gaze was blank.

Although she didn't know that there were nine stages in the Nascent Soul realm, she did it when she transitioned from a third-stage Nascent Soul to a fourth-stage Nascent Soul.

The total amount of mana has more than doubled.

The tenth level of Nascent Soul cultivation was beyond her imagination.

Even in the entire Upper Realm, only Zhang Yan could do it.

"There will be an opportunity in the future."

"Find a way to help Luan'er rebuild her nascent soul."

Zhang Yan thought to himself.

Qingluan calmed down again, her eyes full of smiles.

Zhang Yan's return this time brought her many surprises.

The heat inside the sealed room intensified.

The lotus leaves began to melt, and the golden veins within them were the most important.

The remaining lotus leaves are also extremely precious.

It was refined by Zhang Yan with the Li Fire and integrated into Qingluan's limbs and bones, and will later be transformed into her cultivation.

There are two sixth-order spiritual veins underground, as well as a large number of spiritual crystals.

It provides a continuous supply of spiritual energy.

Finally, the first strand of energy was extracted and integrated into the Daoist essence of the Azure Phoenix.

The great path of this world is incomplete.

Therefore, it is necessary to complete the immortal bones in order to break through to the Nascent Soul stage.

The deficiencies of the past need to be made up for with even more precious spiritual objects.

After absorbing this vein, the bones of the Azure Phoenix gradually emitted golden light from the outside in, transforming into top-grade immortal bones.

time flies.

Five days passed in the blink of an eye.

This lotus leaf was completely refined.

Inside the Azure Phoenix's body, its bones radiated a dazzling golden light, transforming entirely into superior-grade immortal bones.

The remaining lotus leaves transformed into the purest medicinal power, which remained hidden inside her body.

The previously frivolous magical power was compressed once again.

Once the medicinal power is fully absorbed, Qingluan will be able to break through from the mid-Nascent Soul stage to the Dharma Aspect stage.

Inside the secret room.

Qingluan was covered in fragrant sweat, her skin as white as snow, dazzlingly white.

She was already extremely beautiful, but now she is even more radiant and breathtaking.

"It wasn't in vain."

Zhang Yan opened his eyes and said with a smile.

He endured a lot of hardship in order to win first place in the final competition.

But now it seems it was all worth it.

Then Qingluan also woke up and was stunned when she sensed her immortal bones.

After the transformation of the immortal bones.

Not only has its potential increased, but its foundation has also been transformed.

Her magical power is now circulating at a speed several times faster than before!
"Husband..."

Qingluan's eyes reflected Zhang Yan's figure, and her slender arms encircled Zhang Yan's neck, everything was understood without words.

……

Three days later.

Qingluan, radiant with health, left the cave with Zhang Yan.

If not, then I will see the disciple.

Qingluan would never give up like this.

"Master."

"Senior Brother Zhang."

Many disciples passed by and exchanged pleasantries with the two.

Before they left, the two had already held a grand wedding, and their relationship was common knowledge.

"I am now."

"It is already possible to refine a top-grade fourth-tier magic weapon."

"In a few days, I will open the furnace and refine a set of top-grade fourth-tier magic weapons for you."

Zhang Yan said, linking arms with Qingluan.

"It's all up to you."

Qingluan smiled and responded softly.

In the Southern Wilderness, even third-tier magical artifacts are rare treasures.

Moreover, it's a top-grade fourth-tier magic weapon.

If it weren't for Zhang Yan, she wouldn't even dare to dream of obtaining a top-grade fourth-tier spiritual treasure.

The two walked inside the Qingheng Sect.

After the sixth-order spiritual vein was laid, the concentration of spiritual energy within the Qingheng Sect has now reached more than twenty times that of before.

The previous formation has now been repaired. However, Zhang Yan is not very satisfied; he plans to invite formation masters from the Central Plains to completely upgrade it.

At the very least, it must reach a level that can withstand the Dharma Realm.

hum!
Just as Zhang Yan and Qingluan arrived outside the mountain gate, a powerful, eerie aura appeared again in the distance.

"Another demon race?"

Zhang Yan frowned.

Previously, he had sent the Fire Dragon Heavenly Lord to patrol the entire world in search of traces of the demon race.

The Fire Dragon Heavenly Lord has not yet returned, but another demon race has appeared.

"Go and see."

Zhang Yan and Qingluan immediately headed towards the location of the demon race.

Qingluan wouldn't have dared to be so bold before, but now that Zhang Yan is here, the situation is completely different.

These days.

Qingluan has already realized Zhang Yan's strength.

Although his cultivation level was only at the late Nascent Soul stage, his overall strength had reached the late Dharma Aspect stage!
Zhang Yan discovered these demons.

These demons also discovered the Qingheng Sect.

Before he had traveled three hundred miles, Zhang Yan encountered this group of demons.

Most of these demons are Nascent Soul stage demons.

However, two of them had already reached the Dharma Aspect Realm, their auras radiating outwards, distorting the surrounding天地力 (heaven and earth power), which was extremely terrifying.

In addition, there was a demon that had even reached the mid-stage of the Dharma Aspect Realm!

"A three-headed demon race at the Dharma Aspect Realm!"

Qingluan sensed the aura of these demons, and her face turned pale.

If Zhang Yan hadn't returned, the Qingheng Sect would have been annihilated if it had encountered these demons.

"I am here."

"no need to worry."

Zhang Yan said calmly.

"You damned human!"

A muffled, thunderous sound suddenly rang out.

The owner of the voice was a giant stone golem with four arms among the demons. It maintained its true form and was over four hundred feet tall.

The figure of this demon was extremely familiar.

Moreover, she recognized Zhang Yan, clearly indicating an old grudge.

"This is……"

"Shi Xiao?"

Zhang Yan thought for a moment and finally remembered.

This enormous stone figure is none other than Shi Xiao, the strange beast that escaped with half a snake demon in the Xuanhuang Secret Realm.

Zhang Yan's memory was not bad, but when Shi Xiao escaped, he only had half a body.

Now, Shi Xiao has regained his complete body.

Moreover, his strength has recovered to the mid-stage of the Dharma Aspect Realm.

The snake-headed demon from before has already been killed by Zhang Yan.

The whereabouts of Shi Xiao remain unknown.

Unexpectedly, we met again in the Southern Wilderness.

"Does this stone demon know you?"

Qingluan asked in confusion.

"Previously at the Divine Weapon Pavilion."

"I encountered this guy in a mysterious Xuanhuang realm..."

Zhang Yan told Qingluan about his experience in the Xuanhuang Secret Realm.

"Humph!"

"Mere human beings."

"Last time, I spared your life."

"This time, I'll see who can save you!"

Upon hearing the sound, Shi Xiao's large face darkened.

Last time.

He not only lost half of his body.

Most importantly, the Soul of Shi Xiao fell into Zhang Yan's hands.

This time, it intends to refine Zhang Yan alive to make up for its losses!
Roar!
After saying that, Shi Xiao, whose body was even larger than a mountain, came toward Zhang Yan and Qing Luan.

"Luan'er".

"Stay by my side and don't leave my side even for a moment."

Zhang Yan spoke up to remind him.

Although Shi Xiao was previously his defeated opponent.

However, this time, Shi Xiao's strength has recovered to the mid-stage of the Dharma Aspect Realm.

Adding the other two, the demon race at the early stage of the Dharma Aspect Realm should not be underestimated.

"Die to me!"

Shi Xiao roared and swung all four arms at Zhang Yan.

A terrifying gale, carrying the demonic power of the Dharma Aspect Realm, swept across the sky and earth.

boom!
The arm crashed down, and the once towering mountain was instantly reduced to a pile of rubble.

"Now you know you're afraid?"

"I'm going to mash you both into mincemeat and reunite you inside my belly!"

Shi Xiao was extremely pleased with himself.

Ever since it left the Xuanhuang Secret Realm, it has never forgotten that a part of its body is still in Zhang Yan's hands.

It actually had an even more important mission in mind when it came here.

But then he met Zhang Yan.

It's a good opportunity to settle both old and new scores.

"He's nothing but a defeated opponent."

"If I can suppress you once, I can suppress you a second time!"

Zhang Yan's gaze was cold as he spoke in a chilling voice.

hum!
A sword rang out, and the dark golden Xuanwu Guishui Sword appeared in his hand.

The aura of a mid-stage fifth rank cultivator, along with the vast, ocean-like fluctuations of Gui water, spread out.

"This is it."

"A fifth-tier magic weapon?"

Qingluan was protected behind Zhang Yan, her heart pounding with fear.

"Xuanwu Guishui Sword, Xuanwu Roars to the Heavens!"

With a single sword strike, Zhang Yan unleashed the surging power of his tenth-stage Nascent Soul, channeling it into the Xuanwu Guishui Sword.

Roar!
Then, the true spirit of Xuanwu was activated, and Huan transformed into a phantom of Xuanwu.

It was a hundred feet in size, standing tall in the middle of the mountain range, and the valley below it had turned into a black swamp.

Boom!
Then Xuanwu raised its front hooves, like two pillars of heaven, and stomped towards Shi Xiao!

"A fifth-tier magic weapon!"

"It also contains the power of Gui water!"

Shi Xiao's expression changed slightly.

Although it is a different kind of demon, the power of Gui water is extremely effective against it.

But finally, he had a chance to get revenge.

It is something we absolutely cannot miss.

Rumble!
Shi Xiao possessed immense strength; with his four arms, he actually lifted a thousand-meter-high mountain and hurled it at the Xuanwu phantom.

Boom!
The phantom of Xuanwu treads the sky with its two hooves, unleashing the power of Gui water.

Black water spread out, penetrating the point of impact, turning the once towering mountain into a muddy mess.

However, Shi Xiao's talent is indeed not weak among demons of the same level.

He is at least comparable to a human genius who has reached the eighth level of the Nascent Soul stage.

This is even without the Stone Roar Soul.

boom!
Zhang Yan unleashed another slash, his overwhelming magical power sweeping across the heavens and earth, merging into the Xuanwu phantom.

"Compared to the Dharma Realm."

"The power of the Nascent Soul stage is nothing more than a minor skirmish."

Qingluan watched the collision in the sky, her heart pounding with fear.

She only understands now.

What exactly did Zhang Yan experience in the Upper Realm?

This was just a demon in the mid-stage of the Dharma Aspect Realm.

What a terrifying sight it would be to face a late-stage Dharma Aspect Realm expert from the Imperial Sword Sect.
Bang!
Xuanwu stomped down heavily.

The thousand-meter-high mountain in Shi Xiao's hands was completely crushed.

It itself was blasted back hundreds of meters, and black tortoise hoof prints appeared on its four arms.

In this collision, it was surprisingly at a disadvantage.

"In less than fifty years."

"You actually managed to fight against a mid-stage Dharma Aspect Realm cultivator?"

Shi Xiao's rough stone face was incredibly gloomy.

"Are you afraid?"

"If you dare to come to the Southern Wilderness, then stay!"

Zhang Yan gripped the Xuanwu Guishui Sword diagonally, his aura reaching its peak.

His sword intent soared into the sky, bathed in the vast power of heaven and earth.

"Humph!"

"Shameless talk!"

"This time, my demon race will surely exterminate the human race!"

Shi Xiao sneered, extremely smug.

boom!
Then, its entire body was filled with demonic power, and it once again lifted a giant rock, a kilometer in size, from the ground.

Earth-elemental demonic power gathered and was carried into the sky by Shi Xiao.

Together with Shi Xiao's true form, they descended from the sky!

That terrifying aura shook even the heavens and earth.

Even the Qingheng Sect, hundreds of miles away, sensed it.

This strike will surely be earth-shattering.

"The Xuanwu Guishui Sword bestows blessings upon all things!"

Zhang Yan's spirit sword flashed, unleashing another strike. (End of Chapter)