Yuantian Pidao

Chapter 250 shrouded in mist
Muyu Island, Lingku, where a faint yet pure spiritual energy permeates.

The spiritual energy in the Spirit Cave had been completely devoured by the Mist Dragon, but fortunately, now that the spiritual vein is complete, it can continuously convert spiritual energy. As long as it takes some time, it can eventually be made up for.

At this very moment, above the spirit pool, mist spreads, and the body of the mist dragon coils within it, silently breathing in and out spiritual energy. Influenced by its Dao foundation, the entire spirit cave is filled with a misty rhythm, and spiritual energy is transformed into clouds every moment.

"Compared to Qi Refining cultivators, Foundation Establishment cultivators have a much higher need for spiritual energy from heaven and earth. Without a spiritual vein to support them, Foundation Establishment cultivators may not be affected in their daily cultivation, but it will be difficult for them to improve their cultivation level."

Breathing deeply and reflecting inwards, Jiang Chen couldn't help but sigh as he looked at the thin layer of spiritual energy within his dantian.

True Qi is as ethereal as clouds and mist, while spiritual power is as condensed as river water. There is a fundamental difference between the two. At this time, half a month has passed since the mist dragon forged its Dao foundation. After this period of cultivation, it has finally completed its transformation and become a true Dao foundation cultivator.

“Ordinary Dao foundations are solidified on flesh and bones, but the Mist Dragon’s Cloud Ascension Platform is located in the dantian, which is quite extraordinary in itself.”

"Of course, compared to ordinary Dao Foundations, the most obvious characteristic of superior Dao Foundations is that they will give rise to a natal spiritual technique. This spiritual technique is almost divinely bestowed and does not require deliberate cultivation. As long as one's cultivation level increases, its power will further evolve and exert great strength. Most importantly, it can be used at will and consumes relatively little spiritual energy."

With these thoughts colliding, and after this period of exploration, Jiang Chen became increasingly impressed by the profound mysteries of a superior-grade Dao Foundation.

He further supplemented the inheritance of the Mist Sea Ascending Cloud Scripture, and gained a relatively clear understanding of the cultivation at the Dao Foundation level. For Dao Foundation cultivators, the cultivation of spiritual techniques is very important, not only as a method to protect their Dao, but also as a means to hone their own Dao Foundation.

However, spiritual arts are complex, and it is not easy to comprehend and master one of them. Under normal circumstances, a Dao Foundation cultivator can only master a few spiritual arts, and may only be proficient in one or two.

As Jiang Chen's mind settled down, the Dao Foundation Cloud Platform located in his dantian immediately emitted rays of spiritual light.

In an instant, the power manifested itself, and a cloud map unfolded, containing the essence of mountains, rivers, and clouds, enveloping the entire spirit cave. In that instant, the spirit cave seemed to be completely cut off from the outside world, and even the flow of spiritual energy in heaven and earth was sealed off.

"The clouds and mist shroud the mountains, and the innate spiritual technique derived from the Cloud Ascension Platform is forged by the Mist Dragon. It is mainly used for sealing and suppressing, but it contains the mystery of an array. Once the cloud map is opened, the clouds and mountains fall, and the mist covers the area, isolating the inside and outside. The enemy will not be able to leave even if they want to."

Surrounded by the cloud map, Jiang Chen carefully sensed the profound mystery of the cloud-shrouded mountains and mist.

"The Dao Foundation of Dengyuntai is born with the ability to control and weave clouds. If I have more time, I can combine this ability with the Cloud Mountain Mist Cover. At that time, its power may be even greater."

With his mind in turmoil, Jiang Chen pondered various possibilities.

"Although the Cloud Mountain Mist Covering technique is not a powerful killing technique, with this innate spiritual technique protecting me, I can advance and retreat freely. I have truly gained a foothold in the early stage of the Dao Foundation stage, and at least I will not have any major problems in these four southern prefectures."

"Based on the intelligence we have gathered so far, both Blackwater Dock and the Green Wood family have Dao Foundation cultivators who are only at the early stage of Dao Foundation. As for Lady Qinghua, it goes without saying that although she formed her Dao Foundation earlier than me, if she does not reach the high grade, she will definitely not be my match."

"If I'm not mistaken, she probably hasn't even mastered a single true spiritual technique yet."

With a deep breath, Jiang Chen swallowed the vast expanse of clouds and mist, and in an instant, the spirit cave became clear. "Besides my innate spirit technique, the Mist Sea Ascending Cloud Scripture records three other spirit techniques: Cloud Manipulation and Rain Making, Thousand Tribulations Cold Light, and Soaring Through Clouds and Mist."

"The art of summoning clouds and rain is a technique that alters celestial phenomena. Although it has no killing power, it covers a very wide area and works extremely well with the cloud and mist formations. Most importantly, this spiritual technique is perfectly suited to the Cloud Ascension Platform. Using this technique itself is a way to refine one's foundation and is beneficial to one's cultivation."

"The Thousand Tribulations Cold Light is a true killing technique, displaying the full intent of icy coldness. The Cold Light Technique that the Mist Dragon relied on before was a derivative of this spiritual technique. As for riding the clouds and mist, this is a flying technique that allows one to ascend to the heavens and travel in all directions."

As the inherited memories of the Cloud Ascension Scripture of the Misty Sea surfaced, Jiang Chen pondered his next cultivation direction. Having just advanced, it still needed to settle down for a while, provided, of course, that no one disturbed it.

"Compared to summoning clouds and rain and riding the clouds, what I need to cultivate most right now is the Thousand Tribulations Cold Light. After all, the four southern prefectures are not peaceful right now, and I need corresponding means of killing."

"Of course, besides cultivating spiritual techniques, there is another way to increase the combat power of the Mist Dragon in a short period of time, which is to forge a spiritual weapon."

With a thought, Jiang Chen retracted his dragon body and manifested in human form.

The next instant, he opened his mouth and spat out a white bone bead, which appeared in his hand. The moment it appeared, it radiated spiritual light, and the roar of an evil dragon could be faintly heard.

"As expected of a natal magic weapon, this time when the Mist Dragon advanced to the Foundation Establishment stage, it received a boost, and the spirituality of the Flood Dragon Armor was fully activated. As a result, the chances of success are even greater."

With his five fingers spread wide, Jiang Chen firmly bound the White Bone Bead in his palm, carefully sensing its essence, and a smile appeared on his face.

The most important thing about a magical artifact is the word "spiritual," and the Flood Dragon Armor already fulfills that requirement.

"With my current skill in crafting, I'm not confident enough to directly forge a spiritual weapon, but I can give it a push and help the Flood Dragon Armor successfully transform."

With a sudden thought, Jiang Chen gently tossed out the Flood Dragon Armor in his hand.

The next instant, the Blood Fiend True Flame rose, and Jiang Chen began to forge the Flood Dragon Water-Covering Armor. At the same time, he also took out the Tiger Fiend Bone that he had long ago settled in the Spirit Pool.

With a roar, the dragon's cry and the tiger's howl, the moment the dragon's water armor and the tiger's evil bone came into contact, two extremely ferocious auras erupted, and the phantoms of the black dragon and the evil tiger appeared.

Seeing this, Jiang Chen remained unmoved, and some dragon-like features appeared around his body. He directly suppressed the two fierce energies with absolute power.

"The second-tier dragon and the second-tier tiger demon were both quite remarkable in nature, but you are both dead now, and all that remains is a lingering resentment."

Under the pressure of powerful divine soul force, Jiang Chen subdued the dragon and tiger, and began to continuously integrate the power of the Tiger Fiend Bone into the Dragon-Covering Water Armor, using the Tiger Fiend to nourish the dragon's might.

(End of this chapter)