Shengui Changsheng: Start from Zhenwuwei and add some points to cultivate immortality

He put away the jade slip and then took out the "Fragment of the Origin Star Core". The fragment was still warm and profound, with stellar rivers flowing inside. After successfully establishing his foundation, his connection with the fragment became even stronger, and he could more clearly perceive the vast origin of the contract contained within. This fragment could not only enhance his understanding of the Dao of Contract, but the primordial aura it emitted was also of great benefit to nourishing his soul and stabilizing his cultivation.

He carefully placed the fragment between his eyebrows (where his spiritual senses converged), then sat cross-legged and began practicing the Foundation Establishment chapter of the Azure Profound Breathing Technique (deriving and combining it with the principles of general cultivation methods). Pale golden contractual true essence flowed slowly through his meridians, simultaneously absorbing the spiritual energy in the quiet room and the primordial aura emanating from the star core fragment.

His goals for this seclusion were threefold: First, to thoroughly solidify his early Foundation Establishment cultivation and familiarize himself with his surging power and spiritual awareness; second, to absorb and digest the contract insights gained from the star core fragments, attempting to initially integrate the concepts of the "Man, Earth, and Heaven" contracts found in the "Mysterious Contract True Explanation," "Netherworld Contract Book," "Military Oath Contract," and the black stone fragments, forming his own Foundation Establishment contract magic system; and third, to comprehend the true meaning of the "Evil-Sealing Contract Seal" he obtained from the explosion of the iron box and the stone chamber, seeing if he could grasp even a smattering of it.

Time slipped away quietly in a deep state of meditation.

Outside the quiet room, the winds and clouds over the Yunmeng Marsh were changing rapidly.

Upon receiving the irrefutable evidence brought back by Qingyi, the higher-ups of the Azure Wave Water Mansion were furious. The Canal Gang not only broke the rules but also dared to collude with the Blood Shadow Sect, a heretical sect, to trade souls, thus crossing the bottom line of all righteous forces. The Water Mansion secretly contacted the Thousand Machine Pavilion, which had a long-standing feud with the Canal Gang, while simultaneously mobilizing troops to prepare for an attack.

The Canal Gang seemed to have sensed the impending storm, strengthening their defenses and making their connections with the Blood Shadow Sect even more clandestine. Meanwhile, the struggle for the ancient cultivator's cave in the Misty Ghost Swamp intensified, with conflict escalating among the three major forces and resulting in heavy casualties among the rogue cultivators.

As one of the frontline strongholds, the atmosphere in Linze Town is becoming increasingly tense. The number of guards at Bibo Pavilion has increased significantly, and the number of cultivators going out on missions has also increased considerably.

These things are temporarily irrelevant to Fu Shaoping in the quiet room.

A month later.

The stone door to the quiet room slowly opened, and Fu Shaoping stepped out. His aura was more concentrated and restrained than a month ago, his eyes were calm and deep, and his every move carried a unique sense of rhythm, which was the manifestation of the power of the contract integrated into his own energy.

After a month of arduous cultivation, he reaped tremendous rewards. His early Foundation Establishment cultivation was completely stable, his contractual true essence was refined and condensed, and his spiritual sense now covered a radius of three miles. Furthermore, his perception of energy and contractual fluctuations had become much more acute. He had begun to refine the star core fragment; although he had not fully absorbed it, he could already draw upon a portion of its original power at will.

More importantly, he has completed the initial refinement of his own contract system. Inspired by the origin of the star core, he has integrated his previous learning and created several contract techniques suitable for use during the Foundation Establishment stage:

1. True Word Contract Lock: An invisible chain condensed from the true essence of a contract, which can not only bind the opponent's physical body and interfere with their true energy, but also directly affect their soul and "promise" (if the opponent has made an oath or contract), triggering a backlash or forcing them to fulfill the contract. Its power far exceeds that of the "Military Soul Lock" in the Qi Refining stage.

2. Earth Vein Spirit Borrowing: Initially touches the surface of "Earth Contract", allowing you to establish a temporary contract with the land or water beneath your feet, greatly increasing your defense and recovery speed for a short period of time, and slightly enhancing the power of related attribute spells.

3. Breaking Spirit Eye: Combines "Contract Discrimination Technique" with spiritual sense to form a kind of insight technique. It can see through most energy nodes and contract structures of concealment, illusion, and restriction of the same level and below. When combined with "Contract Breaking Technique", it has a miraculous effect on formations, seals, and special shields.

4. Evil-Sealing Seal (Fragment): It barely imitates one ten-thousandth of the power of the "Evil-Sealing Contract Seal". It can condense a pale golden illusory seal, which has a strong suppressive and sealing effect on evil spirits, evil spirits and curses. However, it consumes a lot of resources and is extremely imperfect.

Furthermore, he has gained a deeper understanding of some of the sinister methods in the "Netherworld Contract Book," but he rarely uses them.

"It's time to go out and get some experience, earn some merit, and also learn about the outside world." Fu Shaoping arrived at the front hall of Bibo Pavilion.

The person in charge of guest matters was a steward surnamed Li, who was at the Great Perfection of Qi Refining. Upon seeing Fu Shaoping emerge from seclusion, and noting that his aura was unfathomable, Steward Li was extremely respectful.

"Has Master Mo emerged from seclusion? What are your orders?"

"Manager Li, are there any suitable tasks available recently?" Fu Shaoping asked directly.

Steward Li quickly took out a mission jade slip: "Things have been rather turbulent lately, but there are quite a few missions. Several are suitable for Foundation Establishment retainers: First, escort a batch of important supplies to the Water Mansion's branch on 'Falling Star Island,' which requires traversing a section of water controlled by the Canal Gang, potentially risky, for 300 merit points. Second, investigate new signs of activity from the Blood Shadow Cult near 'Sinking Sand Bay,' requiring stealth to gather intelligence; merit points depend on the value of the intelligence, with a minimum of 200 points. Third, travel to the 'Black Water Ravine' area on the outskirts of the Misty Ghost Swamp to rescue a trapped Water Mansion reconnaissance team and assist their evacuation; for 400 merit points."

Fu Shaoping pondered for a moment. Escorting supplies would make them too conspicuous and easy targets. Exploring Chensha Bay might lead to a direct confrontation with the Blood Shadow Cult, which was risky and the intelligence value was uncertain. Although the rendezvous mission was in Ghost Swamp, the objective was clear, and it was a rescue mission, making it relatively controllable.

“I choose the third option, to provide support to the Blackwater Ravine team,” Fu Shaoping said.

Steward Li nodded: "Alright, I'll register Elder Mo right away. The team's last known location is marked on the jade slip. They're trapped in a natural water maze, surrounded by a group of 'Bone-Eating Leeches' and a small number of low-level vengeful spirits. The situation is critical. The Water Palace has already sent a Foundation Establishment disciple there, but communication within the Ghost Swamp is poor. Elder Mo needs to go and meet them to act together. Here's the contact signal and a simple map."

Fu Shaoping took the jade slip and a specially made blue signal talisman, memorized the information, and then left Bibo Pavilion without further delay. He once again took to his floating disc (which had been reforged with true essence, making it even faster) and flew towards the Misty Ghost Swamp.

Knowing the way well, and avoiding some chaotic areas on the outskirts, Fu Shaoping quickly re-entered the dense fog of the Ghost Swamp. Following the map's directions, he headed towards Blackwater Ravine.

Blackwater Ravine is a dangerous place on the outskirts of Ghost Swamp. The water is swift and dark in color, and it is full of poisonous aquatic creatures and strange aquatic plants. It is also shrouded in a kind of "black water evil energy" that can erode the protective spiritual light all year round.

After flying for nearly two hours, Fu Shaoping was close to the edge of the Blackwater Ravine. The water below was noticeably darker, the rushing water roared, and a faint fishy stench and malevolent aura filled the air.

He lowered his altitude, fully activating his spiritual sense. His "Discerning Technique" (upgraded to "Spell-Breaking Spiritual Eye") quietly began to scan his surroundings. Suddenly, his spiritual sense detected faint fluctuations of spiritual energy and sounds of fighting coming from several miles to his left, mixed with the unique aura of water-based magic from the Azure Wave Water Palace!
"Found it!" Fu Shaoping immediately changed direction and sped away.

Soon, he saw the battlefield. It was a relatively narrow ravine mouth, flanked by steep, black rocks. Three spirit boats from the Azure Wave Water Mansion were surrounded by countless fist-sized, jet-black "Bone-Eating Leeches" with ferocious mouths! These leeches swarmed, frantically attacking the spirit boats' protective light shields, which were already on the verge of collapse. On the spirit boats, five Water Mansion cultivators (three late-stage Qi Refining cultivators and two mid-stage Qi Refining cultivators) were desperately casting spells to attack, but the leeches were too numerous to kill indefinitely. To make matters worse, in the shadows of the ravine mouth, several blurry, vengeful spirits roamed, occasionally emitting disturbing shrieks.

Meanwhile, in mid-air outside the battleground, a middle-aged cultivator dressed in the Foundation Establishment robes of the Azure Wave Water Mansion was being entangled by three "Black Water Crocodile Demons," each as large as a calf and exuding a fierce aura! These three crocodile demons were all at the early stage of the second tier (equivalent to the early stage of Foundation Establishment). They had thick skin and flesh, immense strength, and the black water they spewed from their mouths had a strong corrosive and slowing effect, leaving the Foundation Establishment cultivator of the Water Mansion struggling to defend himself and in dire straits, with no time to rescue his disciples below.

The situation is worse than expected! Not only is the squad trapped, but even the reinforcements are being held back by the monsters.

Fu Shaoping glanced around and quickly assessed the situation. The Foundation Establishment cultivator from the Water Mansion was also at the early stage, but facing three equally powerful demonic beasts, defeat was only a matter of time. The disciples below were in even more dire straits.

It must be resolved quickly!

He no longer concealed himself, and his early Foundation Establishment aura suddenly erupted, transforming into a golden light that rushed straight towards the three black water crocodile demons!
At the same time, he activated the blue signal talisman in his hand, and a striking light blue beam shot into the sky, standing out conspicuously in the thick fog.

"Fellow Daoist, be careful! These beasts are powerful!" Upon seeing the reinforcements, the Foundation Establishment cultivator from the Water Mansion perked up and quickly warned him.

Fu Shaoping didn't answer; he was already in the air when he made his move. He didn't use a flying sword or magic, but instead made a fist with both hands, and pale golden contract essence surged out, instantly outlining three complex and profound contract runes in the air—his newly created "True Word Contract Lock"!
The runes flashed and transformed into three nearly invisible golden chains that exuded a powerful binding and disruptive force. As if they had a life of their own, they swiftly wrapped around the three-headed crocodile demon!

The crocodile demons were not very intelligent, but they had a keen sense of danger. Sensing the unsettling aura emanating from the chains, they roared angrily, trying to escape or break free.

However, the "True Word Contract" is not a physical restraint, but rather directly affects their souls, the flow of their demonic power, and even the faint "hunting instinct contract" deep within their bloodlines! As the chains touched their bodies, the three-headed crocodile demons froze in unison, their demonic power flowed sluggishly, and a trace of confusion and struggle flashed in their fierce eyes, as if they were bound by an invisible oath!

"A good opportunity!" The Foundation Establishment cultivator from the Water Mansion was overjoyed at the sight. Although he did not understand what method Fu Shaoping was using, the opportunity was fleeting! He suddenly activated his natal magic weapon - a jade water-splitting dagger, which turned into a dazzling green light. Taking advantage of the moment when the crocodile demons were disturbed by the chains, he fiercely stabbed into the relatively soft throat of one of the crocodile demons!

"Pfft!" The green light pierced through the throat, and the crocodile demon let out a terrible scream, spitting out blood. Its huge body crashed into the water, splashing water everywhere.

Fu Shaoping also made his move at the same time. He did not use a sword, but instead pointed his fingers like a knife. A wisp of pale golden true essence, which was condensed to the extreme and carried the true meaning of "breaking the law" and "sealing evil", was like the sharpest blade and sliced ​​across the eyes of the other crocodile demon. That was the place where its demon core and soul were most closely connected and where its defense was relatively weak!
"Swoosh!" The golden blade pierced through, and the crocodile demon trembled violently. The light in its eyes dimmed rapidly, and its demonic power collapsed instantly, causing it to sink heavily into the water.

In the blink of an eye, two out of three were gone! The remaining crocodile demon was utterly terrified by the tragic death of its companion, and with the continued interference of the "True Word Contract," it lost all will to fight. It let out a mournful cry and turned to try to escape into the deep water.

"Where do you think you're going!" The Foundation Establishment cultivator from the Water Mansion wouldn't let it escape. The jade thorn flew out again, piercing through the back of its head!
The three-headed, second-tier crocodile demon was swiftly dealt with thanks to Fu Shaoping's strange contract chains!
The disciples of the Water Mansion on the spirit boat below were stunned, and then burst into cheers of relief.

Fu Shaoping did not relax. He looked down at the spirit boat, which was still surrounded by bone-corroding leeches and vengeful spirits, and said to the Foundation Establishment cultivator of the Water Mansion, "Fellow Daoist, save people first!"

"Thank you for your help, Fellow Daoist Mo! I am Chen Xuan from the Azure Wave Water Mansion, and I am deeply grateful!" Chen Xuan clasped his hands in thanks, and then rushed down to the battlefield with Fu Shaoping.

To deal with these numerous but individually weak leeches and vengeful spirits, Fu Shaoping's methods were more direct and effective. He expanded his spiritual sense, locking onto those vengeful spirits. The Netherworld Contract Book within his sea of ​​consciousness began to circulate, and a chilling and majestic soul power mixed with pale golden contract essence spread out, simultaneously simulating a trace of the "Evil-Sealing Seal" aura!

The vengeful spirits, as if seeing their natural enemy, let out terrified screams and scattered instantly into the shadows of the ravine, daring not to approach again.

At the same time, Fu Shaoping formed hand seals and unleashed a wide-range contract technique that only those in the Foundation Establishment stage could barely use—which he called "Clearing Field Contract Domain." A pale golden, invisible force field covering an area of ​​several dozen feet descended. Within the force field, all beings with cultivation levels lower than his (mainly the leeches) were restrained by an invisible "order," becoming sluggish, chaotic, and greatly reducing their desire to attack.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Chen Xuan led his disciples to activate the spirit boat and unleash a wide range of water-based spells (such as Raging Waves and Ice Blast) to wipe out the leech swarms that had lost their ferocity and organization.

In less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the crisis was completely averted. Although some disciples of the Water Mansion were injured, none of them perished.

"Retreat! Evacuate immediately!" Chen Xuan decisively ordered. The stench of blood here was too strong and would soon bring more trouble.

The three spirit boats quickly prepared themselves and, following Chen Xuan and Fu Shaoping, sped towards the outer edge of the Ghost Swamp.

Once they were out of danger, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Chen Xuan thanked Fu Shaoping again and asked for his name and background.

"My name is Mo Chen, a newly appointed guest elder of the Water Mansion." Fu Shaoping presented his waist token.

Chen Xuan suddenly realized, "So it was Elder Mo! No wonder his methods were so...unique and effective! If it weren't for Elder Mo, these kids and I would probably have perished here. When we get back, I will definitely recommend Elder Mo for credit!" (End of Chapter)