Wanfa Daojun, starting from the Little Cloud and Rain Technique

Chapter 919 Commissioned Refining
Ji An was overjoyed upon hearing this and said:
"If possible, let's upgrade the grade of the Plain Cloud Banner today."

The Five Banners Spiritual Treasures can form a defensive domain; without any one of them, this strongest defensive barrier cannot be formed.

However, he is now a body cultivator at the late Nascent Soul stage. When fighting against Buddhist cultivators, he acts with allies and has his natal spiritual treasure to rely on, so his safety is well guaranteed.

The Wuji Apricot Yellow Banner is a natal spirit treasure. Although it is not the kind of spirit treasure that specializes in defense, it is nourished by a primordial life fire that far surpasses that of cultivators of the same level. The defense it can provide may not be as good as that of a top-grade fourth-level defensive spirit treasure, but it can be compared with an ordinary top-grade fourth-level spirit treasure that specializes in defense.

Moreover, after he achieved the mutual transformation of the power of the five elements and the power of yin and yang, the quality of his magical power was further improved, which had a good effect on enhancing the power of his natal spiritual treasure.

Xuanxiao Zhenjun nodded, "Fellow Daoist, we will teleport to Qingyun Mountain Range together later, and we will discuss it with Panshan Zhenjun."

Luofeng Mountain could not sustain too many Nascent Soul True Monarchs breathing in and out spiritual energy, so a large number of cultivators relied on teleportation arrays to settle in the nearest sects. Qingyun Mountain Range was the residence of Leiyin Pavilion cultivators.

For weapon refiners, the chances of receiving orders for fourth-tier top-grade spiritual treasures are few and far between, whether it's refining or upgrading the grade.

The weapon refiners who accept the orders can not only gain valuable experience, but also reap a considerable reward.

When the last battle ended, he learned that True Monarch Xuanqing needed to upgrade the grade of his spiritual treasures, so he informed several weapon refiners in the sect before coming here.

It is rare to see so many True Lords gather during a war, and there are many potential clients. True Lord Panshan happened to have time, so he came along.

After exchanging words for a while, the True Lords left one after another, and Ji An followed True Lord Xuanxiao to the Qingyun Mountain Range.

Panshan Zhenjun was a burly man with slightly graying hair and deep, dark eyes.

After exchanging pleasantries, Ji An didn't waste any words and summoned the Plain Cloud Banner.

Faced with the stranger, Lingbao transformed into a white tiger and flew through the air, letting out a low roar.

Although it was only the size of a kitten, its voice was as powerful as a golden wind sweeping through the mountains and forests, and a chilling aura spread out.

A clearer light appeared in Panshan Zhenjun's eyes as he praised:
"This spiritual treasure is truly full of spiritual energy. It must have taken you a lot of effort to cultivate it to this level."

The opponent's magical artifact transformed into a white tiger, and he gleaned more information from its low growl.

Before coming, he had inquired about Ji An's whereabouts. He was very curious about him. Ji An was just a cultivator from the Western Continent. Even if an ordinary genius cultivator inherited the legacy of the Five Elements Sect, it would be difficult for him to reach this level. The ninth level of the Nascent Soul realm could not be achieved by relying on resources.

He was an exceptionally skilled weapon refiner, highly regarded in the Thunder Sound Pavilion, and had once enjoyed the exclusive wealth of a relic. Yet, after 1,600 years of cultivation, he had only managed to break through to the eighth level of the Nascent Soul stage.

According to the intelligence obtained, the opponent's lifespan is only a little over a thousand years, or even less than a thousand years, but he has already reached the ninth level of the Nascent Soul stage. This means that the opponent's understanding of cultivation techniques and the power of the Five Elements has reached a level that is awe-inspiring.

At this moment, the white tiger landed on its master's left shoulder, proudly raising its head to look at the True Lord of Panshan.

Ji An reached out and stroked the white tiger's soft fur, smiling gently:
"Thank you for your praise, True Lord. I hope it can become even stronger with your help."

This magical treasure is a plain-colored cloud-shaped banner, a replica of the Five Primordial Banners. Does the True Lord have a solution?

If the other party has no plan in mind, you need to hand over the jade slip that Qin Yan gave you.

The knowledge recorded in the jade slip is the accumulation of the Five Elements Sect, involving fourth-grade top-quality spiritual treasures, which are of considerable value.

"Imitations of the Five Innate Flags were once very popular in the cultivation world for a long time, and various top sects have collected methods on how to refine them and improve their rank."

To be honest, some of the metal-elemental spiritual items you need came from the secret vault of the Thunder Sound Pavilion. I knew what you intended to do as soon as I saw the list of spiritual items.

I heard Senior Brother Xuanxiao mention your request, so I specifically sought out the sect's knowledge on how to elevate the Five Banners' rank to study.

Several items on the list have very limited uses, and are only used to upgrade the grade of replicas of the Five Banners.

Xuanxiao Zhenjun coughed lightly and introduced:
"Although Junior Brother Panshan has no experience in upgrading the Five Directions Flag to the fourth-grade top quality, he has the means to directly refine fourth-grade top quality spiritual treasures, making him one of the top weapon refiners in our Thunder Sound Pavilion."

Judging from the current situation, the Buddhist sects will not last many more years. The Southern Continent is now declining, while the Western Continent and the far north will experience significant development.

The strategy that the top sects of Central Continent have always followed is to suppress the development of other continents. Now it seems that it is difficult to suppress them, especially in Western Continent, where there is a powerful cultivator like Xuanqing Zhenjun. Direct suppression is just wishful thinking.

Therefore, they prepared to befriend the Golden Spirit Sect.

Hearing this explanation, Ji An felt relieved. "It is also a blessing for this spiritual treasure to have the help of Fellow Daoist Panshan. I wonder how long it is expected to take?"

"It will take three to four months; the replacement of materials is involved, so we can't rush it."

"How much do you charge, fellow Daoist?"

True Lord Panshan revealed a simple and honest smile, "To be honest, the amount of materials on your list is slightly more than you need."

As is customary, I will leave these materials behind and not return them.

The reward is a spirit item of mid-grade fourth rank or higher. Trading with high-grade spirit stones is also possible, but that would require a significant premium.

He was very straightforward because the sect believed this was a good opportunity to befriend the other party.

The sect now believes that the other side has inherited the Five Elements Sect's small world, and if they maintain good relations, they should be able to conduct trade with the other sect.

The Five Elements Sect is not weak in cultivation. After tens of thousands of years of growth, the spiritual plants in their small world should contain a large number of top-grade fourth-tier spiritual herbs. For top-tier Nascent Soul sects, top-grade fourth-tier pills are the most important strategic reserves.

Ji An pondered for a moment, then said:

"I have some fourth-grade superior Bodhi fruits and Bodhi Ruyi Incense. I wonder if they are to your liking?"

The Calabash World is currently in a state of transition, and the only resources he can offer besides these two 'Bodhi' products are low-grade third-level pearl blood rice and high-grade fourth-level pure water lotus seeds.

The smile on Panshan Zhenjun's lips deepened. "The Bodhi Ruyi Incense is quite good. May I see a sample of this spiritual incense?"

There are not many spiritual incenses that can affect Nascent Soul True Monarchs. The fourth-grade superior Bodhi Ruyi Incense can enhance the soul strength of late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators, making it a highly sought-after spiritual item.

Ji An took out the Bodhi Ruyi Incense, a stick of incense about a foot long and as thick as a baby's little finger, with a yellowish-jade color and a warm, smooth texture.

He flicked his fingers, and a golden flame the size of a bean sprout flickered. The incense stick was lit, and a faint smoke spread, bringing peace of mind and clarity of thought.

"These incensees were all personally refined by me, and I possess the spiritual fire of heaven and earth, so their quality surpasses that of similar incensees."

He praised his craftsmanship, saying that the Azure Lotus Burning Heart Fire and the Netherworld Bone Fire greatly enhanced the quality of the incense.

"nice one!"

Panshan Zhenjun felt refreshed and asked tentatively:

"The reward for upgrading a spiritual treasure is fifty Bodhi Ruyi Incense sticks like these. What do you think, fellow Daoist?"

Ji An pondered for a moment, then nodded and said:

“Yes, once the Plain Cloud Banner is upgraded to the fourth-tier top-grade, I also have a Flame Banner that needs upgrading.”

He didn't have enough water-based materials or enough Daoist essence to upgrade a fourth-grade top-quality lightning-struck Azure Dragon Wood; otherwise, he would have upgraded the grade of all the Five Directions Flag Spirit Treasures.

Each time the grade of one of the Five Banners Spiritual Treasures is increased, his true strength will be directly enhanced.

Once all five of his Five Banner Spirit Treasures are upgraded to the highest rank of the fourth grade, his power should far surpass that of others of the same grade.

Panshan Zhenjun was overjoyed and clapped his hands, laughing:
"Haha, fellow Daoist is truly generous. I will certainly do my best."

Based on observations, the incense burns very slowly, and fifty sticks can last a long time.

Ji An handed over twenty sticks of incense, saying, "This is a deposit. It will be paid in full after the spiritual treasure is upgraded. This lit stick of incense will be given to you as a gift."

For him, paying the price of fifty spirit incense sticks to upgrade a spirit treasure was a worthwhile investment.

He took out the materials and said:
"Fellow Daoist, please check the materials. If there are no problems, we can sign a commission agreement."

When dealing with someone for the first time, it's best to be cautious to avoid unpleasant situations arising from unsubstantiated claims.

Panshan Zhenjun checked the grade and quantity of the materials and nodded solemnly:
"The quantity and quality of the materials meet the requirements. Wait for my good news."

Ji An smiled and gestured, leaving behind the plain-colored cloud-shaped banner, and instructed Lingbao to cooperate.

The white tiger let out a low growl to indicate "I understand," and reluctantly flew to the table.

After chatting for a while, Ji An bid farewell to True Monarch Panshan and the other man, then took the teleportation array back to Luofeng Mountain. He flew to his cave, activated the magic restriction by making hand seals, and entered the small world.

He summoned the Five Elements Divine Mountain and asked:
"How much would it affect your combat effectiveness if you were missing one of the Five Banners?"

After pondering for a moment, Wu Xing Shen Shan said:

"Replying to Master, the magical restrictions within my body can adjust the balance of the five elements, so the lack of one of the Five Banners is not a problem. The main issue is that it reduces my combat endurance."

Three months passed in the blink of an eye, and during this time the battle with the Buddhist monks resumed, with the enemy stubbornly resisting by relying on the Buddhist formations.

The current situation is a stalemate, and the cultivators' main objective is to deplete the enemy's stored willpower.

Their attacks were maintained at a necessary intensity, without rushing to launch the most intense offensive against the enemy.

On this day, Ji An returned to Luofeng Mountain after finishing his combat mission and found a cultivator already standing at the entrance of his cave.

A thought struck him, and he swooped down, landing at the entrance of the cave, saying:

"Fellow Daoist, you look very pleased; it seems you've brought good news."

Panshan Zhenjun took out the plain-colored cloud banner, shook it, and said with a hint of smugness:
"I have successfully completed the upgrade of your spiritual treasure, fellow Daoist, and it has reached the fourth-grade top quality."

The magical artifact emitted a serene and ethereal light, which at first glance resembled the autumn waters under the moon.

(End of this chapter)