Sea Cultivation: Giant Ships and Heavy Artillery Knock on the Door to All Races

Chapter 173 Grassroots Yuanying, a model of family system
High cost + low output = high unit price = extremely low cost performance.

Based on the small base number of second-level talisman makers, the number of third-level talisman makers is objectively smaller than the number of people engaged in the three fields of alchemy, formations and weapons.

However, a third-level talisman maker is no longer limited to making talismans. He or she generally knows other applications of runes and is also quite popular.

In the Western Regions, only large Jindan forces like the Yunchang League, which has a large number of Jindan cultivators, can stably train third-level talisman makers. The Yunchang League can provide him with sufficient raw materials and sales markets.

"A third-grade, mid-grade, exquisite attack talisman: a Fire Rain and Meteor Talisman, with a power comparable to a full-strength attack from a sixth-level Golden Core cultivator. Starting price..."

There is a market for third-level talismans. Talismans can borrow power that does not belong to oneself, which is very attractive to weak early-stage Jindan cultivators. Even if there is only one, people will rush to buy it.

As for what is a treasure talisman,

Everyone knows about talismans, right? They are special talismans made with part of the essence of magic weapons/spiritual magic weapons. They often appear in the legacy left by elderly Jindan/Yuanying cultivators for their descendants. They do not require any talisman-making skills, but rely entirely on the strength of the magic weapon's essence.

However, treasure talismans and talisman treasures are completely different. Treasure talismans are a general term for high-level talismans of level three and above. Since the materials used to make the talismans are high-level enough, the talismans can be further nurtured and optimized after they are finished, and their power can be slowly increased to the carrying limit of the talisman.

For example, the raw materials for making the "Fire Rain Meteor Talisman" are of the third-grade superior quality, but the talisman maker's technique is a little lacking, only the third-grade inferior quality, so the finished product is of the third-grade inferior quality.
But he was not in a hurry to use it, so he placed it next to the golden elixir in his dantian to nourish it with the dan fire. After many years, this precious talisman would slowly be upgraded to the limit of the talisman itself and reach the current third-grade intermediate quality.

There is no fixed standard as to what each talisman can achieve, but as long as the material is hardcore enough, some improvement is normal.

This is completely different from talismans that can be used multiple times until the magic weapon's essence is completely exhausted. Talismans are disposable.

Since their unit price is much lower than that of fine magic weapons that many people cannot afford, the competition among the recruited monks has become more intense. With high premiums on each one, the Yunshang Alliance took the opportunity to make a fortune.

"Next, please..."

The Jindan cultivator who was presiding over the auction was about to bring out the first medicinal pill item when he suddenly received a voice transmission and immediately stopped.
[Auction paused! The Alliance Leader's soul tablet is emitting a brilliant divine light. This must be because he has overcome his inner demonic tribulation and his Nascent Soul has opened its eyes. He only needs to overcome the final 49 thunder tribulations to successfully form a Nascent Soul!]

The person who transmitted the message was very excited, as if the person who was about to give birth to a baby was him.

"Fellow Daoists, please take a break and have some tea. We will continue the auction later."

The Yunshang Alliance needs to decide its next response strategy based on whether Wu Daoyi successfully overcomes the tribulation in the end, so it needs to be delayed.

Fairy music lingers, playing the harp and blowing the sheng~
Although the auction was on break, the entertainment did not stop. A group of young beauties at the Foundation Establishment stage trained by the Yunshang League came to add to the fun. Their expressions and gestures all exuded the message of wanting whatever they wanted.
However, the Jindan cultivators were not interested in this, but were wondering what the Yunshang Alliance was up to.

Could something have happened outside? Why haven't we received any messages from the family? Is the information highly confidential?

City of a Thousand Stars, Upper Town,

In the fourth-level cave dwelling which is extremely expensive for Jindan cultivators, Wu Daoyi, who has completed the process of breaking the elixir and condensing the infant, and overcame the inner tribulation and the inner demon tribulation, calmly began to deal with the external tribulation and the Nascent Soul tribulation.

Rumble
Dark clouds are pressing down on the city, threatening to destroy it.
Low, fiery clouds covering an area of more than a hundred miles gathered in the sky above the Thousand Star City, attracting a large number of cultivators to stop and watch.

Rumble
The aura of the calamity cloud was so strong that it seemed as if the end of the world had come, and it was like the full force of the pressure from a Nascent Soul cultivator. Even across the formation of the Immortal City, it could still affect low-level cultivators.

"Is there a sneak attack from the Demon King?"

"No, this is a tribulation cloud! It's a huge scale that I've never seen before. Could it be that someone is going through the Nascent Soul Tribulation? Oh my God!"

"A calamity cloud? Such a huge calamity cloud? That must mean someone is going through the Nascent Soul stage calamity. Who could it be? Why aren't there any rumors about it?"

"I'm not sure, maybe he's a descendant or disciple of a Nascent Soul cultivator. I really envy these top immortal sects."

"That should be the case. Jindan supports Jindan, Yuanying supports Yuanying, and the upper levels are completely monopolized by them. It has been many years since we heard of a grassroots person counterattacking and reaching the Yuanying level in Thousand Star City."

"Hush! You dare to say anything? Aren't you afraid of death?"

"Haha~ How could a high and mighty Nascent Soul cultivator care about the words of lesser cultivators like us? Fellow Daoist, there's no need to panic!"

For the Thousand Star City, whether it is a Jindan cultivator or a Jindan tribulation, it is not a big deal. There will be one every once in a while, and even the weak Qi-refining cultivators have become immune to it.

But the Nascent Soul Tribulation is different. Only once in many years will someone reach the Nascent Soul stage, and the three Nascent Soul Tribulations are all fatal tribulations. Those who die in the first two tribulations cannot even summon thunderclouds and cannot hear any sound.

Therefore, the Nascent Soul Thunder Tribulation in the Thousand Star City is still rare. Anyone who is not in seclusion comes out to watch and discuss, wondering which Nascent Soul cultivator's disciple can reach this stage.

Rumble~
Jieyun shot out the first red lightning, heading straight for the cave where Wu Daoyi was.

The Thousand Star City formation was activated in response to the crisis. Wu Daoyi, who had only rented a cave and had no right to use the fairy city formation, took the initiative to respond to the disaster and ascend to heaven for a battle.

"Huh? Who is that person? Why don't I have any impression of him?"

"I don't know him. He might not be from the Thousand Star City."

"You're not a local? How can you borrow a fourth-level cave to break through?"

"It could also be someone from the Eight Realms. People from the Eight Realms are also affiliated with the Thousand Star City, so of course they can also borrow a fourth-tier cave."

"How could such a person be born in the barren land of the Eight Realms? I see that he has broken through two levels and is still calm and composed. He seems to have the confidence to face the heavenly tribulation. He doesn't seem like someone from a small faction."

"Don't underestimate the Eight Realms. Although they are mostly small Jindan forces, there are also many ancient forces with long-standing heritages. It's not surprising that some people can accomplish great feats after exerting their energy for dozens of generations. Thousands of years ago, there were many such Yuanying cultivators in the Thousand Star City."

"You also said that that was the situation thousands of years ago. The situation is different now. Come here! Quickly check this person's background!"

"Yes!"

Although the eight regions of the Inner and Outer Seas belong to the Thousand Star City, they are still poor and weak compared to the Thousand Star City. Many Jindan cultivators in the city do not know Wu Daoyi, who rarely shows up in public.

Rumble~
The forty-nine heavenly tribulations were divided into four sections of fourth-level thunder. Wu Daoyi, who was well prepared, handled it calmly. This also attracted more people to watch. Everyone wanted to witness the birth of a new Nascent Soul cultivator.

"Interesting!" "How many years has it been since a grassroots Yuanying ascended from the Eight Realms?"

"It's been hundreds of years now. Several peak-level Jindan cultivators from the outer seas have failed to break through. This has set a good example for the hundreds of Jindan cultivators in the Eight Regions, and it can reignite their ambitions."

The Yuanying cultivators had personally experienced the forty-nine thunder tribulations, and by looking at Wu Daoyi's state when facing the tribulation, they could tell that it would not be difficult for him to overcome the tribulation and he would be able to succeed.

"It's so difficult! As difficult as ascending to heaven! It's too difficult to replicate his grassroots counterattack! As far as I know, the Wu family has a history of more than 8,000 years. 8,000 years to achieve the Nascent Soul stage. How many 8,000-year-old families are there in the Eight Realms? Not many!"

"That's right. This backward system of the family limits them from cultivating Nascent Soul cultivators. Even if they do, it will be difficult to pass on the legacy in the future. If they don't make adjustments in time, it may just be a flash in the pan."

Every inheritance system has its advantages and disadvantages. The disadvantages of the family system are that the source of members is single, the number cannot be increased, the output of geniuses is unstable, and it is difficult to completely get rid of inferior members. It is often destined to stop developing at the Golden Elixir stage.

Therefore, the family system is rarely seen in the major Yuanying forces, but the sect system is more common.

The City of Thousand Stars is even more special as it is a frontline where multiple infant forces cooperate, coexist and strive to be the best. Most of the inheritance here is based on the master-apprentice system and follows the absolute elite route.

Yuanying masters only accept disciples with extremely high talents. This high talent often does not only refer to spiritual roots, but also to character, understanding, physical fitness, etc. They choose the best from the best and never accept unqualified people to fill in the gaps.

Such targeted cultivation of good seedlings can ensure that the apprentice can be trained to the Golden Core Realm with minimal investment.

After the ambitious disciples successfully cultivated to the peak of the Golden Core, it would be much easier for the Yuanying masters to help them get the opportunity to form a Nascent Soul. From generation to generation, the immortal clan was formed. This elite master-disciple inheritance method gradually occupied the mainstream of the Thousand Star City. For example, True Lord Zilong and True Lord Xinghuan were among the representatives.

Therefore, in the eyes of the Nascent Soul cultivators, people like Wu Daoyi who rely on their family's support are considered rare, and they look forward to his future development.

Rumble~
As the last divine thunder shattered Wu Daoyi's treasure for overcoming the tribulation but still failed to completely wipe out Wu Daoyi, it announced that Wu Daoyi had successfully overcome the heavenly tribulation and became a rare grassroots Yuanying in the Thousand Star City area in the past few hundred years.

"I've found out! This person is from the Western Regions and is the leader of a small business alliance there. He's quite capable, but his actions aren't well documented. Every time he does, he leaves only a sliver of evidence."

"So he's a cultivator from the Western Regions. No wonder. I thought we'd have to wait until the Yunjin Secret Realm ends before a lucky person would strike back. I never thought..."

"I also thought that the Blood Killing Enlightenment would only appear after the Yunjin Forest Sea closed, but I never thought that there would be a lucky person who got there first."

"What a coincidence! This person is truly unlucky! The Wu family has been producing Golden Cores for generations. Starting from the early stages of the first generation, they have steadily advanced step by step, eventually stabilizing to the late stages of the Golden Core. Yet, they waited until this generation to achieve the Nascent Soul stage. What a far-reaching plan! It deserves to succeed!"

"Oh? Steady generation after generation in the late Jindan stage? Which generation?"

"Counting this Wu Dao... oh no, counting this Senior Wu, the Wu family has had seven consecutive generations of people in the late Jindan stage. Isn't that impressive?"

"I see! I was wondering why he had two magical tools for overcoming tribulations. It turns out they were accumulated over generations. He's truly a role model for our generation!"

"It's truly a role model! A prime example of a family system! I admire you!"

There are hundreds of Jindan in the Western Region alone, and there are hundreds of Jindan in the entire Thousand Stars Region. Together with some Jindan cultivators based in the Thousand Stars City, there are more than a thousand in total. The growth path of the Wu family is enough for them to learn and worship.

"Phew~ What a shame, I couldn't comprehend the magical power."

Wu Daoyi, who accepted the gift from heaven and earth, felt a little regretful that he failed to seize this opportunity to gain enlightenment and comprehend his own unique magical powers.

However, most Nascent Soul cultivators don’t have it, so it’s not shameful.

"Congratulations to Fellow Daoist Wu for achieving the Nascent Soul stage and becoming a member of our generation!"

"congratulations!"

After the Heavenly Dao aura dissipated, several Yuanying early stage people came forward to make friends. The top circle of Thousand Star City was only this big. Although Wu Daoyi's arrival would take away some benefits, it would also share the pressure.

"Thank you all fellow Taoists for protecting the Dharma. Daoyi is extremely grateful!"

"Oh? Is this your Taoist name?"

"Exactly!"

"... This... Fellow Daoist truly has lofty ambitions, putting us to shame."

After hearing Wu Daoyi's Taoist name, some people remained silent, some showed no interest, and some found an excuse to leave.

It is true that those who have condensed their Nascent Soul have already seen the light and become high-ranking figures in the world of immortal cultivation, but there are always higher mountains than others. Taking such a Taoist name means that they think they can't die quickly enough. How audacious!
Fairy City of Clouds and Mists,

The Jindan cultivators who were watching and observing Wu Daoyi's soul tablet saw it glow brighter and brighter, and finally its aura became constant, which meant that Wu Daoyi had successfully formed a fetus. Then they received a special message from Wu Daoyi, confirming that he had successfully formed a fetus, and they were all very excited.

"It's done! The leader has succeeded! Hahaha~"

The Jindan cultivators from the four major families were all jumping for excitement. Compared with this matter, everything else was not worth mentioning.

"Alliance leader confirms the instructions, everything will proceed according to the original plan!"

"Okay, okay! From now on, we are also a Nascent Soul force!"

"Don't confuse the priorities, my Wu family is the one!"

"Tsk~ In the eyes of the Alliance Leader, what's the difference between you and me? Is it just because you're related by blood? Don't be silly, the Alliance Leader has lofty ideals. How could he be constrained by a mere family system?"

"you…"

"What do you mean? Is what I said wrong?"

The three major families dared to place a heavy bet on Wu Daoyi because they valued that Wu Daoyi was a person who put interests above all else, was objective and would never be bound by the family system. Therefore, they never thought that the Wu family was superior to others. They were all just colleagues.

(End of this chapter)