Gou Dao Changsheng: Starting from the Reincarnation of a Demon Cultivator

Chapter 683 Nourishing the Furnace with Spirit Charcoal, Green Snake Expresses Gratitude

Xu Qingshe gazed at the spiritual object Fang Yi was pointing to; its entire body was like black jade marrow, as hard as black iron, and inlaid with thousands of golden threads.

Third-tier mid-grade spiritual item
Golden charcoal

Xu Qingshe's thoughts were unclear; she hadn't expected Fang Yi to make such a choice.

A hundred years of green wood bones, a handful of gold from ashes.

Although the golden charcoal refined using secret methods has the essence of wood refined, it is of no use to Fang Yike in terms of its ability to enhance fire-based techniques and magical artifacts.

"Senior Brother Fang, you don't need to do this."

The green snake agreed to fight for a wood-attribute spiritual item for you, and then…

"So what?" Fang Yi chuckled. "Junior Brother Xu's natal treasure, the Heaven and Earth Furnace, has been partially destroyed, and its essence has been damaged."

Even if one were to replenish oneself with fire-elemental spiritual objects later, without the tempering and nurturing of time, one would still be far from being at full strength.

Junior brother, you began to refine this furnace of heaven and earth when you were cultivating Qi.

Now that it's being nurtured again, is it possible to make up for the deficiencies within two cycles of sixty years?

Fang Yi stroked the Seven Rings in his arms, their fur glossy and smooth, and said meaningfully.

"The cultivation world of Da Yun is turbulent, and the time left for us to cultivate peacefully and accumulate our strength is already very limited."

"Not much left?" Hearing the almost explicit words, Xu Qingshe frowned and fell into deep thought.

The Core Formation True Person's cultivation is now pure, and the three treasures of essence, energy, and spirit have undergone another transformation, allowing them to take another step forward on their cultivation path.

In the entire Great Cloud Cultivation World, those who could threaten his life were few and far between.

The Grand Master of the Azure Water Pavilion, and the leader of various factions such as the Heavenly Blade Dock, the Joyful Union Sect, and the White Bone Sect.

However, with Xuan Yang Mountain as their backing, those sect leaders and grand masters kept each other in check.

Why would they easily attack him, bully the weak, and disrupt the balance of power among the various factions?

"What does Senior Brother mean?" Xu Qingshe's expression turned solemn, a vague guess forming in his mind. "Is there some major movement within the sect?"

Fang Yi smiled without saying a word, reminding Xu Qingshe that this was already her limit, and that further words would be inappropriate.
His fate was intertwined with that of Xuan Yang Mountain, and he had incurred the wrath of Tian Quezi, the great master of divination, which would be difficult to resolve.

Seeing Fang Yi remain silent, Xu Qingshe's expression turned solemn, as if facing a formidable enemy.

No answer is the best answer.

Xuanyang Mountain is about to make a big move!

The scale of the operation and the magnitude of the upheaval it stirred were such that even Fang Yi, a True Person who had condensed his Golden Core, had to search for allies and proceed with extreme caution and scheming.

'The war between Xuan Yang Mountain and Bi Shui Pavilion is not the end of this.' Inside the bronze ring, 'Old Chen's' gaze was deep.

As a seasoned veteran, he had already sensed something unusual.

"Elder Chen, I need to make significant changes to my future spiritual practice plans."

After Xu Qingshe condensed her elixir, she intended to nourish her original essence and dispel her fiery and restless nature.

Once the foundation is perfected, the spiritual flame will be refined using the [Heaven and Earth Furnace Method].

In retrospect, it seems necessary to first enhance combat capabilities in order to prepare for future crises.

'Young Xu, you previously refined a third-tier treasure flame sent by Xuan Yang Mountain.'

The "Heaven and Earth Furnace Technique," as an ancient and wondrous skill, also has its limits.

Worry was evident on 'Old Chen's' blurred face.

'If you continue refining the precious flame, the fire will penetrate deep into your soul, harming your path to cultivation.'

"Elder Chen, what are your thoughts on the other senior brother's temperament?" Xu Qingshe's soul surged.

"The time for condensing the golden elixir is when one is full of vigor and ambition, but all lies dormant in the abyss."

Such a mindset is truly terrifying.

Elder Chen showed an appreciative expression. After nearly a thousand years of cultivation, he had only seen one outstanding junior like Fang Yi.

'If it is a common practice to cultivate longevity, it is called an old tortoise.'

Your senior brother Fang has endured so much; he can be called an old Xuanwu who has accumulated years of experience.

I have never seen such a monk before.

Moreover, they are ruthless and cold-blooded; they only hesitate to act until they are absolutely certain of success.
Although he has now formed his Golden Core, he is still hampered by his spiritual roots and lacks sufficient foundation within his sect.

However, there is a one or two possibility that he may reach the Nascent Soul stage in the future.

'Elder Chen values ​​Senior Brother Fang so highly.' Xu ​​Qing's eyes widened in astonishment.

Old Chen was born in Zhongzhou. Although he is now only a remnant of his soul, he is still very knowledgeable.

He possessed an innate Dao physique, and was a junior among the demonic prodigies; he also had a Heavenly Grade Spiritual Root as one of his disciples.

Those who are over a hundred years old and possess the Golden Elixir Realm have all taught more than one master.

Such a high evaluation of Fang Yi is already extremely high.

Nascent Soul True Monarchs are top-tier figures in the most prosperous Central Continent among the thirteen states of the human realm, easily sweeping through the Great Cloud Immortal Cultivation World.

Each one represents a Daoist heart, aptitude, opportunity, and fortune; none of these can be lacking.

Although he had condensed the Fire Dao Golden Core.

But this is merely an entry ticket to condense a nascent soul, barely stepping into the threshold.

According to Elder Chen, although he had condensed the Golden Elixir, he was aided by the extraordinary skill of the Heaven and Earth Furnace Method.

In the future, another opportunity will be needed to obtain a fourth-tier spiritual flame before there is a chance to condense a nascent soul.

The gap between him and Fang Yi is quite large.

Old Chen said quietly, "Fang Yi is different from you. Although you, young Xu, cultivate the Dao of Alchemy, your foundation lies in the [Heaven and Earth Furnace Method]. Every time you break through a realm, you need the spiritual flames of heaven and earth to replenish you."

Fang Yi, this old Xuanwu, is following the path of longevity cultivation.

The Wood Dao Kung Fu emphasizes accumulation, and although it focuses on Qi cultivation and foundation building, it is not good at combat.

But when the golden elixir is condensed, the water overflows when the vessel is full, and all the accumulated energy is released, resulting in a lifespan that exceeds yours by a hundred years.

Hey!
We cultivators strive for progress in our cultivation, all for the sake of a long lifespan.

A True Immortal who has reached the Core Formation stage has a lifespan of five hundred years. Those who condense their Golden Elixir within a hundred years are all exceptionally talented individuals.

Even so, it takes less than four hundred days to cultivate to the point of perfect elixir formation.

Fang Yi's century-long lifespan and century of accumulation are enough to give him a full ten percent greater chance of reaching the Nascent Soul stage compared to his peers at the Golden Core stage.

A look of regret appeared in Old Chen's eyes.

Fang Yiruo comes from a major Nascent Soul sect and has the support of the sect. With the help of a Nascent Soul True Monarch planning spiritual artifacts and condensing the Nascent Soul, he can further enhance his abilities by another ten percent.

A 30-40% chance of achieving Nascent Soul formation is already quite high.

"That's exactly right. We need to continue refining our spiritual flames to enhance our combat abilities."

Xu Qingshe said resolutely, "Senior Brother Fang has already given me subtle hints several times."

Although I don't know why, I do know that I have a friendship with him for over a hundred years, and that I also possess this third-level alchemy technique.

He wouldn't speak without reason; a major upheaval is imminent in the cultivation world.

The spiritual light on the bronze ring dimmed, and after a long while, 'Old Chen' spoke.

'Xu boy, you're putting all your eggs in one basket with Fang Yi.'

If what he said is true, then so be it. But if the storms don't pass, your path to Nascent Soul will be much more difficult.

I believe in Senior Brother Fang!

Xu Qingshe had already made up his mind and spoke.

"Senior Brother Fang, I am aware of what you have said."

"But please choose another spiritual item, Senior Brother."

'Blockhead!'

Fang Yi murmured to himself, knowing he was always ruthless and rarely gave up such an opportunity.

Xu Qingshe refused several times.

With this kind of mentality, he'll suffer a great loss sooner or later!

He cursed inwardly, but a rare smile appeared on his lips.

“Junior Brother Xu, the Golden Silk Charcoal uses wood to start a fire, nourishing the source.”

Among the myriad arts of cultivation, the art of charcoal making, as a branch of weapon crafting, has long been lost in the Great Yun Dynasty and has vanished without a trace.

If I miss this opportunity, I don't know when I'll have another chance to see it.

Don't waste this opportunity.

With a wave of his sleeve, Fang Yi sent a wood-attribute spiritual object, enveloped in azure spiritual light, flying out of his storage bag.

The spiritual light dissipated, revealing a seven-foot-long creature, resembling an old root, covered with brown spiritual patterns.

“Junior Brother Xu, I have plenty of mid-grade third-tier spiritual items.”

"A mid-grade third-tier withered root?" Xu Qingshe's expression softened slightly, and he no longer hesitated.

He bowed respectfully to the yellow-robed array spirit and said, "Reporting to the senior, this disciple chooses Golden Silk Spirit Charcoal."

"Good!" The old man in the yellow robe grabbed with his five fingers, and the spiritual light wrapped around the golden threads of spiritual charcoal landed in front of Xu Qingshe.

He sensed the energy within the golden charcoal.

On the spirit charcoal, golden threads seemed to move like living things, suspended in the air within the seven cinnabar holes, accompanied by a continuous stream of clear chime sounds.

"What a treasure!"

"As expected of a rare and precious spiritual object, refined specifically for nourishing fire-elemental magical artifacts."

Xu Qingshe held the Heaven and Earth Furnace in his hand, which was radiant with precious light, and the furnace instinctively conveyed a desire to devour.

"Buzz!"

The furnace opening drew in the golden charcoal, and after a few breaths... *Bang!*

Golden flames spilled from the furnace mouth, and the furnace shone with a dazzling light, with three illusory phantoms of crimson flame-swallowing dragons coiling around it.

Xu Qingshe sat cross-legged, sparks flying from his seven orifices.

He formed the furnace-baking mudra with his hands, and his magical power poured into the furnace of heaven and earth like a tidal wave.

The fiery clouds rolled and the crimson haze stretched for hundreds of miles. The furnace of heaven and earth was a piece of fire-path spiritual artifact that had been repaired in the later stages. The runes and precious light of the artifact were dimmed by three points, and it was different from the original.

Now the Qi is constantly becoming smooth and round, the furnace feet and precious seals are connected, and there is no longer any unusual color.

"Obtaining the corresponding spiritual item will greatly benefit the fire-elemental magic weapon."

Feeling the extraordinary threat emanating from the furnace of heaven and earth, Fang Yi nodded slightly.

This is the power of a top-tier fire-based magic weapon.

"Ok?"

Seeing that the yellow-robed array spirit did not intervene, Fang Yi should have felt relieved, but his relaxed brows furrowed again.

The yellow-robed spirit was surrounded by a dazzling light.

[The Golden Oath and Precious Words] As the mist and clouds reflected and the magical power surged, it continuously outlined the changes in the Qi and blood in Xu Qingshe's meridians, as well as the magical energy.

'Aoki Palace'

Fang Yi remained wary, and after a moment's consideration, the Azure Lotus Banner flew out from his sleeve.

The precious flag fluttered in the wind, spewing out azure mist that transformed into a protective barrier, concealing Xu Qingshe within it.

"Buzz!"

The ancient inkstone mirror in the yellow-robed spirit's hand spun slowly, its surface rippling, easily reflecting Xu Qingshe's qi meridian technique through the azure lotus-colored flag.

Seeing Xu Qingshe's aura rising and his magical power growing stronger, as if he had entered a state of enlightenment.

Fang Yi hesitated for a moment, then saw that the old man in the yellow robe had an emotionless expression, neither happy nor sad, and stiffly drove the ancient inkstone mirror to turn.

The ancient painting of emerald water shot out from his sleeve, creating ripples that continued to evolve and enforce the laws.

It is unknown why the Golden Oath Treasure Book and the Ink Stone Treasure Mirror can capture vital energy and probe the root of one's being.

Fang Yi was used to playing it safe and concealing his true intentions to prevent Xu Qingshe from completely figuring out his strengths and weaknesses in his techniques during his sudden enlightenment.

Seven days later.

As the sun rose and set, behind the cave, Xu Qingshe opened his mouth and swallowed the last wisp of smoke.

Fang Yi moved his lips and telepathically informed Fang Yi of the matters concerning the [Golden Oath Treasure Book] and the [Ink Stone Ancient Mirror], then remained silent.

Auspicious blue clouds surged from his sleeves, transforming into a cloud bed that drifted down from the altar and landed on the ground.

Cloud-patterned armrests rose on both sides, and a backrest rose behind him. He lay calmly on the cloud bed, his divine sense surging.

Xu Qingshe's expression hardened slightly, and he took half a step forward and spoke.

"Senior, I am fully prepared. May I begin the second round of Aoki's assessment?"

A glint appeared in the old man's eyes. As if startled awake, he spoke mechanically, word by word.

"The decree of True Lord Aoki: The test of magic begins."

The [Golden Oath Treasure Book], a blend of cyan and gold, unfolds, supported by auspicious clouds. Xu Qingshe's figure stands tall, his crimson veins taking shape on the list.

Xu Qingshe
Elixir grade: Second-grade Fire Dao Golden Elixir?
Spiritual Root: Fire

Life span: one hundred seven/five hundred?

True Inheritance Rank: Class A

Cultivational Lineage: Jia Shang

A glint of light flashed in the eyes of the yellow-robed array spirit, and then its five fingers changed their hand seals, casting out a series of spells.

The altar was cracked, and the deep cracks swayed constantly, with spiritual light gushing out from the cracks.

A pale blue aura condensed, forming a humanoid skeleton, which then sprouted a fleshy shell covered in wood grain, and brown skin spread out.

"Buzz!"

The azure eyes opened, and a sharp wooden halberd, gleaming coldly, began to grow in the puppet's hand.

The Secret Technique of Qingmu Palace: Wooden Puppet Technique
The wooden puppet, clad in armor and possessing a robust physique, swung its wooden halberd down without the slightest hesitation.

"The secret method of Mu Dao Puppet?
His actions bear some resemblance to those of the Deer Demon Child.

Seeing the puppet's hard joints, Xu Qingshe absorbed the spiritual light from the Heaven and Earth Furnace in his hand, and the Xuan Yan Ruler slid from his sleeve into his palm.

Golden flames shone brightly, and the furnace of heaven and earth transformed into a gilded sun, breathing in and out spiritual energy from all directions.

"boom!"

As the sun set in the west, it crushed towards the wooden puppet, while the crimson bolt of the Xuan Yan Ruler spewed forth and bombarded down.

"Oh!"

Wood chips flew everywhere, and the wooden halberd turned into charcoal in half a breath under the burning of the gilded spiritual flames.

The golden sun continued its relentless march, crushing everything in its path.

"Boom!"

The protective barrier shattered, and the wooden puppet was engulfed by the golden spiritual flames, turning into ashes in an instant.

"call!"

Exhaling a breath of turbid air, Xu Qingshe nodded in satisfaction. After being transformed by the furnace of heaven and earth, and with the help of the golden silk charcoal, it had evolved into a triple treasure restriction.

With the added blessing of numerous spiritual flames, it fully embodies the explosive and burning nature of fire, making it no less powerful than other killing treasures of the same grade in terms of combat and annihilation.

"The wooden puppet is quite powerful, but its movements are stiff. Although it has entered the lower third rank, it cannot be compared with the early stage of Core Formation."

Xu Qingshe's anger surged, his eyes gleamed, and his aura soared like the sun.

"Senior Brother Fang, watch as the Green Snake obtains a wood-attribute spiritual object for you."

Senior brother has a mid-grade third-tier withered root and a high-grade third-tier spiritual item, yet he still lacks…

Behind the yellow-robed spirit, the [Golden Oath Treasure Book] shimmered with spiritual light, outlining words.

Xu Qingshe
Elixir grade: Second-grade Fire Dao Golden Elixir?
Spiritual Root: Fire

Life span: one hundred seven/five hundred?

True Inheritance Rank: Class A

Cultivational Lineage: Jia Shang

"Battle of Wits: B-rank."

"Buzz!"

A waterfall of azure light cascaded down, and the yellow-robed spirit once again cast a spell, activating the secret technique of the wooden puppet.

Four wooden palms, each the size of a palm-leaf fan, emerged from the crack in the altar.

Two wooden puppets slowly crawled out from the crack in the altar.

The former was clad in battle armor, had a robust physique, wielded a brown warhammer, and exuded a powerful aura.

The latter was tall and slender, wearing a dark cloak and a hood, with hawk-like eyes that were faintly visible beneath the hood.

The two are connected by their energy, and the energy of the two is much stronger than that of the previous wooden puppet.

Xu Qing's eyes burned with fervor, his heart filled with fierce fighting spirit, and his robes fluttered in the wind.

Crimson clouds, tinged with a touch of gold, surged forth from the furnace of heaven and earth.

The condensed mist and clouds transformed into crimson dragon bones, gleaming with a faint jade-like luster.

The power of the fire spirit clings to the bones, outlining the meridians, generating flesh and blood, condensing scales, and extending sharp claws.
"Yan!"

The crimson dragon had prominent horns and golden threads that ran from its horns through the scales on its back and down to its tail.

"At the same time, let me see some puppet-type techniques. Let me see if wooden puppets are stronger, or if my Nine Dragon Refining Realm is stronger."

On the cloud bed, Fang Yi, dressed in a blue robe, looked quite at ease.

His eyes were half-closed, his eyelids concealing the glint in them.

The three-lived corpse, surrounded by black and white mysterious light, with its black hair flowing down its shoulders and its dark blue eyes, was a phantom of a corpse god, which had been lit up at some unknown time.

In the late stage of Core Formation, the divine soul power, comparable to that of a Great True Person, transforms into threads and silently disappears into the ground.

A hazy, gray mist hung in the air. In the half-grown bushes, the sand cracked open, and a furry, burrowing rat golem with shifty eyes poked half its head out from the ground.

"A fourth-tier spiritual item?"

Sensing the increasingly powerful energy, Fang Yi's divine sense surged, urging the burrowing rat to continue advancing towards the fourth-tier ancient tree.

Fang Yi narrowed his eyes slightly, his magical energy almost completely disappearing.

One of the [Azure Wood Decree] was recovered by the Yellow Robe Array Spirit, and the other is in the hands of Xu Qingshe.

Neither is good, or it may be unattainable.

With a fourth-tier spiritual creature before him, how could he, a seasoned demonic cultivator, be a person who followed the rules and regulations?

The burrowing rat, with its limbs crossed, ran quickly, leaving a brown afterimage as it approached the ancient tree.

'arrive! '

The shifty-eyed mole took out a precious pearl from its pouch at its waist with its slender claws.

The precious pearl emitted a faint light, drawing in the energy from all directions.

A quarter of an hour later, Fang Yi felt a surge of joy.

Through the eyes of the burrowing rat puppet, a wisp of dark blue energy emerged, reflecting the scene of ancient trees reaching the sky in its soul.

'Finally found the trail!'

(End of this chapter)