Yuantian Pidao

Chapter 441 The Wish-Fulfilling Body
Diancui Mountain is bustling with visitors, especially since the trial grounds were established.

"Junior Brother Jiang Chen, here is what you wanted."

Inside the pavilion, Ge Ziling handed a storage bag to Jiang Chen.

"This time, it's really troublesome for you, Senior Sister."

Taking the storage bag with a smile, Jiang Chen expressed his gratitude to Ge Ziling.

The pioneering work in the Western Regions required many things, especially elixirs, which even the Nian family struggled to obtain. However, the Ge family, to which Ge Ziling belonged, happened to be skilled in planting herbs and refining elixirs. Therefore, Jiang Chen eventually approached Ge Ziling, and Ge Ziling did not disappoint him.

“It’s no trouble at all. These pills are for you, not a gift. In fact, I should thank you for supporting my business.”

With a faint smile on her round face, Ge Ziling did not take credit.

Seeing this, Jiang Chen didn't say anything more. These pills couldn't be bought with spirit stones alone, not to mention some rare ones. But there was no need to say more; he just needed to remember the favor and repay it in the future.

Seeing Jiang Chen's expression, Ge Ziling guessed what he was thinking, and her smile softened even more.

It was at this moment that a powerful aura soared into the sky, turning a corner of Diancui Mountain golden.

"Junior brother, is there a demon in your mountain about to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage? Is it your pet? Judging from its appearance, it seems quite remarkable. It's most likely a mid-grade Foundation Establishment cultivator."

Realizing what had happened, Ge Ziling's face showed a hint of surprise.

In the Wuchang Sect, Dao Foundations are not uncommon. Most of the top-ranking inner disciples have condensed a Dao Foundation, and even some outer sect deacons have reached this level. However, this does not mean that Dao Foundations are not precious. The mere existence of Spiritual Treasures is enough to prevent people from ever reaching the Dao Foundation realm.

Not to mention the intermediate-grade Dao Foundation cultivators. Even in the Wuchang Sect, most Dao Foundation cultivators are only of the lower grade. Theoretically speaking, a Dao Foundation cultivator who achieves the intermediate grade already has a slight chance of breaking through to the Purple Mansion realm.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chen turned his gaze to the place where Rat Tianjiao had originally been in seclusion.

After so much time and effort, having refined the Spirit Treasure Thousand Gold Marrow, Rat Prodigy has finally taken this step.

With a whoosh, as time passed and the sun began to set, a vast expanse of energy swept across the sky. Rat Prodigy successfully condensed his Dao Foundation - the Metal Furnace, ranking among the middle grade.

This method is a legacy of the Gold-Gnawing Rat royal family. Although it is not particularly ruthless in killing, it has other wonderful uses, such as finding mineral veins and refining various kinds of gold.

Seeing this, Ge Ziling knew that the other party had succeeded.

"Junior brother, your spirit pet has just broken through, so I won't disturb you any longer."

Knowing that Jiang Chen still had things to do, Ge Ziling took her leave.

Shortly after Ge Ziling took his leave, a golden light flew out from the back of Diancui Mountain.

“Squeak, squeak…”

A sharp, urgent cry rang out. After successfully stabilizing its own realm, Rat Pride rushed to Jiang Chen's side immediately, eager to share its joy with him.

Seeing this arrogant rat, Jiang Chen smiled.

Although Rat Prodigy has only condensed a mid-grade Dao Foundation, which is far inferior to that of Peach Blossom, it is still quite good for Rat Prodigy. Although the bloodline of the Gold-Gnawing Rat is somewhat extraordinary, it is still just a Purple Mansion bloodline, not a true dragon or phoenix.

"not bad!"

Jiang Chen reached out and patted Rat Tianjiao's head. Sensing Jiang Chen's action, Rat Tianjiao immediately softened its sharpness, its silver fur becoming as smooth as water.

“Squeak, squeak…”

Enjoying Jiang Chen's caresses, Rat Tianjiao recounted the various changes that had occurred after he had forged his Dao Foundation.

It cultivates the "Melt Metal Refinement Method," which is skilled at melting various metal ores to refine itself, achieving steel bars, iron bones, copper skin, silver hair, and gold teeth. Upon reaching the Dao Foundation level, this supernatural ability is further revealed by the profound influence of the Melting Metal Method. When cultivated to its extreme, it can refine a wish-fulfilling treasure body.

At that time, the chance of breaking through to the Purple Mansion will increase by 10%, but this is too difficult. It requires many rare minerals. According to the records left by the Gold-Gnawing Rat, it seems that no rat has ever been able to refine this acquired treasure body at the Dao Foundation level.

In addition, Rat Prodigy also inherited three spiritual techniques: Pointing the Pulse to Find Gold, Gold Pulse Flowing Together, and Melting Gold to Break Armor Qi.

Among them, "Finding Gold by Pulse" is a technique for exploring mineral veins. Even if the mineral vein is hidden deep underground, Rat Prodigy can find its traces using this technique. "Golden Vein Flow" is a kind of escape technique. It transforms into golden energy and merges with the mineral vein. Rat Prodigy can use the mineral vein to escape at an extremely fast speed.

As for the Metal-Melting Armor-Piercing Qi, it is a killing technique that melts down the evil of a hundred metals, cultivates a breath of metal qi in the lungs, and fully displays the murderous power of metal qi, making it extremely good at breaking through armor.

"The legacy left by the Gold-Gnawing Rat clan is quite complete. These three spiritual techniques, combined with the Rat Prodigy's own steel bones, copper skin, silver hair, and gold teeth, provide a complete system for offense, defense, and escape."

"Not to mention the possibility of cultivating the Ruyi Treasure Body, a type of acquired physique, which is quite remarkable overall."

Having grasped the profound mystery of the Gold-Gnawing Rat clan's heritage, Jiang Chen seemed to be deep in thought.

His knowledge has increased considerably compared to before. Ordinary methods of cultivating the foundation of the Dao are no longer of interest to him. However, the method of cultivating the acquired body by Rat Prodigy really caught his eye. Unfortunately, this method is not only related to the inherited techniques of the Gold-Gnawing Rat clan, but also to their bloodline. Outsiders simply cannot cultivate it.

"Your breakthrough came at just the right time. Soon I will be heading to the Western Regions to establish an immortal city and expand our territory. You will come with me."

"Although that place has suffered extremely severe damage and there is little life on the surface, there should still be a lot buried underground, including not only mineral veins but also some relics from five hundred years ago. With your abilities, you should be able to make quite a few discoveries."

Softly murmuring, Jiang Chen made up his mind.

Upon hearing this, Rat Tianjiao nodded repeatedly.

As Jiang Chen's cultivation level increased, it gradually fell behind. If this continued, it felt that it was about to fall out of favor. Compared with Tao Yao, it was indeed much worse in cultivation. Fortunately, it still had its own strengths.

“Squeak, squeak…”

With a series of cries, Rat Tianjiao patted his little chest to express his determination to Jiang Chen.

Looking at this arrogant rat, Jiang Chen smiled.

With the right opportunity and the support of heaven and earth, he increasingly felt that going to the Western Regions was a good choice.

Just then, a ray of light descended from the sky and appeared beside him.

"Come to Qijue Island to see me."

A muffled sound rang out, and Yuan Gang Daoist's aura manifested.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chen's expression turned serious.

Putting down Rat Tianjiao, Jiang Chen immediately headed towards Qi Jue Island without hesitation.

(End of this chapter)