Immortality and cultivation begin with full comprehension.

Chapter 431 Reforging the Myriad Poison Banner

Over the past three days, many rare items have appeared, but neither Li Yunjing nor Zhao Qi have made any further moves.

Ordinary treasures are not worth the attention of Li Yunjing and Zhao Qi.

Those that were coveted were then contested by Nascent Soul and Golden Core cultivators.

In just three days, the two of them obtained a "white jade ginseng"!
On the fourth day, Li Yunjing and Zhao Qi sat in a private room, calmly watching the fierce bidding in the arena.

The cultivators argued fiercely over the rare treasures, their faces flushed, and the atmosphere even became tense.

"These people are really risking their lives!"

Zhao Qi said softly, her tone carrying a hint of admiration.

"No way!"

Li Yunjing smiled slightly, his gaze sweeping over the cultivators arguing fiercely in the arena, and said calmly, "What you need is something that can't be forced. When the opportunity comes, don't fight desperately for it! When it appears again, these cultivators may not be able to live that long."

"Yes!"

Zhao Qi nodded. That's how it is in the cultivation world. When an opportunity comes, if you don't seize it, you'll miss it forever.

In a person's life, there are only a few opportunities.

If you fail to seize every opportunity that comes your way, then you're doomed.

Cultivators have a longer lifespan than mortals, but even they eventually run out of lifespan.

Just like in an auction, some cultivators may take a liking to a treasure that could enhance their cultivation, break through their realm, and allow them to live for many more years.

If you win, you will have a future.

If you fail to obtain it, you may never have the chance to encounter it again after returning home.

That's practically the same as waiting to die.

"Are you going to make another move?"

Zhao Qi asked in a low voice.

"Wait!"

Li Yunjing stared intently at the screen and slowly said, "The real treasure has not yet appeared. If possible, I will make another move!"

Zhao Qi didn't say anything more, but simply nodded slightly.

On the evening of the fourth day, the middle-aged auctioneer suddenly produced a seemingly ordinary wooden box.

Ancient runes were engraved on the wooden box, giving it a faint air of mystery.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the next treasure is of unknown origin, but after our auction house's appraisal, it is highly likely that this item is a secret treasure left over from ancient times!"

The middle-aged auctioneer's voice carried a hint of excitement.

"Wow..."

"An ancient treasure?"

What's inside the box?

From which era does it come?

The room erupted in an uproar, and everyone's eyes were drawn to the wooden box.

As the cultivation world flourished, cultivators developed a greater interest in the unknown years millions of years ago.

In the world of cultivation, there is even a group of people like this.

They are almost unknown to the world, they do not plunder famous mountains and rivers, they do not compete with cultivators for fame and fortune, but instead hide in the dark corners of the cultivation world, exploring everything that once was.

Discovering history, excavating relics, and searching for fragments of the past are their pursuits.

This group of people is not weak; some of them are even extraordinary figures.

They gained many benefits during the excavation process.

Treasures from underground, ancient secret realms, top-tier ancient artifacts, legendary secret techniques...

All of this has greatly benefited this group of people.

Li Yunjing had also obtained ancient treasures and knew how powerful they were.

He and the others were all curious about what kind of impressive thing the "Sihai Chamber of Commerce" had brought out.

"Everyone, please look!"

The middle-aged auctioneer slowly opened the wooden box, inside which lay an antique jade pendant.

This is a jade pendant with the design of "Dragon and Phoenix Bringing Auspiciousness". It can be said to be one piece, or it can be two pieces. They can be separated or put together.

The dragon and phoenix designs carved on the two jade pendants are so lifelike that the dragons and phoenixes seem to be about to take flight.

"This item is called the 'Dragon and Phoenix Yin-Yang Heavenly Secret Pendant,' and it is said to be related to the ancient 'Heavenly Secret Sect.' Its specific effects are unknown, but it is definitely extraordinary!"

The auctioneer announced loudly, "The starting price for this item is 100,000 mid-grade spirit stones, and each bid increases by 10,000 mid-grade spirit stones!"

"Wow..."

The grade and function of this item are unknown. Apart from its origin, nothing else is known. Why is the starting bid 100,000 mid-grade spirit stones?
This price has effectively shut out many Golden Core cultivators!

Even a wealthy man like Li Yunjing had his eyes fixed on the "Dragon and Phoenix Yin-Yang Heavenly Secret Pendant," his brows furrowed slightly.

Although he was wealthy, the starting bid of 100,000 mid-grade spirit stones was indeed not a small amount.

Moreover, the efficacy and origin of this jade pendant are unclear; the only certainty is that it is related to the ancient "Tianji Sect".

Not everything from ancient times is necessarily good.

If the "Sihai Chamber of Commerce" could have figured it out and knew it was really useful, why would they have put it up for auction?

Li Yunjing didn't believe that the president of the "Four Seas Chamber of Commerce" would sell even treasures for spirit stones.

"Tianji Sect..."

Li Yunjing hesitated.

Even with a starting price of 100,000 mid-grade spirit stones, he would have to consider it and weigh the pros and cons.

Zhao Qi turned to look at Li Yunjing and asked softly, "Do you think this thing is worth selling?"

"Hard to say!"

Li Yunjing pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "'Tianji Sect' is one of the most mysterious sects in ancient times. It is said that they are proficient in divination of heavenly secrets and can even glimpse the secrets of heaven and earth."

"There's no doubt that this 'Dragon and Phoenix Yin-Yang Heavenly Secret Pendant' comes from the 'Heavenly Secret Sect'! But I'm just afraid it's a useless thing!"

Li Yunjing expressed his concerns.

Just like in the "Shenxiao Dao Sect", there are treasures of the fourth, fifth and even higher levels, but most of them are still treasures of the first, second and third levels.

If you spend hundreds of thousands of mid-grade spirit stones and end up with a first, second, or third-grade item, wouldn't you lose everything?

After listening to Li Yunjing's concerns, Zhao Qi nodded, her gaze becoming more serious: "We need to set a bottom line. Once that bottom line is reached, we must give up!"

"Hmm! I want to see how others react!"

Li Yunjing nodded slightly, agreeing with the method of setting a bottom line.

Just then, after a long silence, the bidding in the room began.

Despite the high starting price, the unknown use and grade of the ancient treasure, and other drawbacks, people are still willing to bid for it.

"One hundred and one hundred thousand middle-grade spirit stones!"

In VIP room number thirty-three, a Golden Core cultivator was the first to make a bid.

"One hundred twenty thousand!"

Once one person starts, another monk quickly follows.

"One hundred and fifty thousand!"

Suddenly, a Nascent Soul cultivator upstairs raised the price by 30,000, clearly determined to win.

The appearance of a Nascent Soul cultivator immediately caused a sensation. This was the third time in four days that a figure of this caliber had participated in the auction!
"Two hundred thousand!"

Before everyone could be shocked, in a luxurious private room on the sixth floor, a cultivator dressed in black robes spoke coldly, his voice carrying an undeniable air of authority.

The entire auction hall fell silent.

Two hundred thousand mid-grade spirit stones are beyond the reach of many top-tier Golden Core cultivators!
It's fair to say that few of the people in the private rooms on the fifth floor have the financial resources to compete with the big shots upstairs.

However, the bidding did not stop!

Even more important figures are still offering, "Two hundred and one thousand!"

"Two hundred and fifty thousand!"

Suddenly, a voice came from the No. 1 private room on the fifth floor, revealing that there was actually a Golden Core cultivator participating in the competition.

"Three hundred thousand!"

The black-robed Nascent Soul cultivator on the sixth floor once again uttered an astronomical figure without hesitation.

A glint of light flashed in Li Yunjing's eyes, and he whispered to Zhao Qi, "That's about enough, it's my turn to make a move."

"With so many important figures making bids, are you still going to compete? Won't you get into trouble?"

Zhao Qi nodded, a hint of worry flashing in her eyes.

"Never mind! I'll take it first! I'm going to get this and leave immediately! Let them continue the auction for the next two weeks!"

Li Yunjing had already made up his mind. Only after hearing this did Zhao Qi's expression soften somewhat.

"Half a million!"

Seeing that Zhao Qi had no objections, Li Yunjing spoke up. His voice was calm but carried an invisible sense of pressure.

"Wow..."

"Who is this?"

"Heavens! Even if a Golden Core family gathered all their resources, it would be difficult to collect so many spirit stones!"

"Who is this?"

"Could he be the legendary top-tier second-generation cultivator? Is his father a Nascent Soul cultivator?"

"Unbelievable! Someone's so rich!"

……

An uproar erupted in the auction hall, and everyone turned to look at the private room where Li Yunjing was.

Box number ninety-nine was the focus of everyone's attention!

Five hundred thousand mid-grade spirit stones—that's an astronomical figure!
Even Nascent Soul cultivators have to consider this carefully.

Of course, the wealth of Nascent Soul Realm cultivators is unfathomable. They usually cultivate with high-grade spirit stones, but there is an uncertain factor involved.

That is, is the "Dragon and Phoenix Yin-Yang Heavenly Secret Pendant" really worth its price?
If it's not worth it, and you spend a huge amount of money, you'll end up becoming a laughing stock!
This is a factor that even a Nascent Soul Realm expert must consider!
As for the spirit stone?

It's not a big deal anymore.

The black-robed Nascent Soul cultivator on the sixth floor slightly changed his expression, his gaze turning gloomy as he looked down at VIP room number ninety-nine, coldly uttering an exorbitant price: "Six hundred thousand!"

"Seven hundred thousand."

Without any hesitation, Li Yunjing spoke calmly, as if 700,000 mid-grade spirit stones were nothing more than a drop in the ocean to him.

"Good boy!"

The black-robed Nascent Soul cultivator's face turned extremely ugly; clearly, this price had reached his limit.

Big shots don't get their money for nothing!
Seven hundred thousand mid-grade spirit stones are equivalent to more than six thousand high-grade spirit stones!
Six thousand high-grade spirit stones are enough to buy a fourth-tier magic weapon.

When this important figure stopped bidding, the treasure, unsurprisingly, fell into Li Yunjing's hands.

"Seven hundred thousand! The third time!"

The auctioneer excitedly slammed down the gavel: "Seven hundred thousand mid-grade spirit stones! Sold! The 'Dragon and Phoenix Yin-Yang Heavenly Secret Pendant' belongs to the fellow Daoist in Box 99!"

"Finally got it!"

Li Yunjing smiled slightly, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes.

Whether Li Yunjing made a profit or a loss from this blind box depends on his luck.

After paying the spirit stones, Li Yunjing and Zhao Qi quietly left the auction house and headed towards the dock.

Li Yunjing chartered a boat at the dock and set sail directly westward.

This ship is not large, only eighteen zhang long, and is a second-grade low-level spiritual artifact, which can basically meet the needs of long-distance ocean travel.

Having a spirit stone makes things much easier!

The boatman naturally wouldn't refuse this business.

Inside the cabin, Li Yunjing took out the "Dragon and Phoenix Yin-Yang Heavenly Secret Pendant" and examined it carefully.

The dragon and phoenix patterns on the jade pendant are so lifelike that they seem as if they might fly out of the pendant at any moment. This seems to have some kind of sealing or branding effect, but it doesn't look like it was carved.

"This jade pendant... I can't see anything different about it!"

Zhao Qi said in a low voice, a hint of curiosity flashing in her eyes.

"I really can't tell!"

Li Yunjing nodded and said in a deep voice, "It is said that the secret treasures of the 'Heavenly Mystery Sect' contain the power of divination of heavenly secrets. Perhaps this jade pendant can help me cultivate the 'Heavenly Mystery Technique'! When I return to the sect, I will ask someone to take a look!"

With Li Yunjing's eyesight, there's no way he could figure out anything about this!
If he can do it, this thing would never be put up for auction!
Within the "Shenxiao Dao Sect," Li Yunjing had screened several candidates, eliminating all those below the Nascent Soul Realm, as they offered absolutely no hope!
Even Nascent Soul Realm ancestors, like True Person Blazing Fire, are excluded by Li Yunjing!

In the end, Li Yunjing felt that Palace Master Qin of the "Seven Star Palace" was more reliable!
The journey back was very smooth.

Perhaps it was the auction of the "Four Islands" that attracted the vast majority of cultivators to the islands.

Li Yunjing and Zhao Qi were peacefully cultivating inside the cabin. Beside them, a second-tier high-level "puppet mechanical beast" was watching the captain and the crew.

If there is any problem with the navigation route, Li Yunjing and Zhao Qi will be awakened immediately.

"A month has passed, and my magical power has become much stronger! If I continue to cultivate like this for another year, I will reach the eighth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm!"

Li Yunjing opened his eyes, exhaled a breath of stale air, feeling refreshed and comfortable all over.

With Li Yunjing's talent for cultivation, coupled with what he has learned, he will have enough time to perfect any supernatural power and reach a state of perfection sooner or later.

Unfortunately, he had promised the Daoist nun from the "Guanghan Palace" that he would go to the "Far North" to search for treasure, and time was of the essence. Li Yunjing could only try his best to improve his strength and focus on the key points!
Once you've reached a certain level of cultivation, you can go back and gradually strengthen your foundation, cultivating all the other people's supernatural abilities, spells, and techniques to a flawless state.

"Now, I have cultivated my 'Great Dao of Thunder' and 'Great Dao of the Five Elements' to a certain level! These two Great Daos are enough for now! I don't have the energy to learn anything more!"

Li Yunjing glanced at Zhao Qi, who was still cultivating, rubbed his chin, and pondered to himself.

After sailing away from that area of ​​water, Li Yunjing paid off the boat fare.

Once they arrive here, he and Zhao Qi can travel on the "Azure Cloud Boat".

That hired ship was far too slow!
After transferring to the "Azure Cloud Boat," which was piloted by a "Puppet Mechanical Beast," Li Yunjing and Zhao Qi found a room and began their secluded cultivation.

Inside the cabin, layers of restrictions were set up.

Li Yunjing sat down cross-legged and took out the "Ten Thousand Ghosts Banner" and three drops of "Nine-Bend Yellow Spring Water" from his "storage ring".

Immortal treasures are extremely powerful, but the demonic artifacts in Li Yunjing's hands are somewhat inadequate.

The "Ten Thousand Poison Banner" is a powerful weapon for group attacks, with extremely high effectiveness.

Li Yunjing certainly didn't want the "Ten Thousand Poison Banner" to suffer the same fate as the "Blood Demon Seal".

At this moment, Li Yunjing released the "Myriad Paths Glazed Furnace," preparing to use the "Samadhi True Fire" to re-refine the "Myriad Poison Banner."

The demonic cultivators' weapon-refining skills are generally mediocre!
Especially this "Ten Thousand Poison Banner," its power is entirely enhanced by the poisons inside.

As for the material quality of the "Ten Thousand Poison Banner", it's quite average, only a low-grade third-tier material.

Li Yunjing has recently fought against cultivators at the seventh level of the Golden Core Realm. How could such a low-grade third-tier material withstand such a battle?

Especially after Li Yunjing obtained three drops of "Nine-Bend Yellow Spring Water", he had the idea of ​​upgrading this "Ten Thousand Poison Banner".

Although it's only three drops, it's enough to upgrade the magic treasure.

Legend has it that in the Nine Netherworlds, there is a River of the Underworld.

This river is the first river in the Nine Netherworld.

It's on the same level as the legendary Milky Way!

Many beings who were awe-inspiring throughout the heavens and myriad realms were born in the Yellow Springs River.

These powerful beings are as old as heaven and earth, immortal and indestructible.

In ancient times, even all the immortals and Buddhas in the heavens would have a headache about it!
Three drops of water flowed from the River of the Underworld, enough to enhance the "Ten Thousand Poison Banner".

One by one, rare materials were thrown into the "Myriad Paths Glazed Furnace" by Li Yunjing.

The "Samadhi Fire" burned fiercely, and one by one, the third-tier materials were transformed into liquid in the "Myriad Paths Glazed Furnace".

Finally, Li Yunjing threw the "Ten Thousand Poison Banner" in as well.

To enhance the materials of this treasure, these liquid materials must be incorporated into it.

The grade of the "Ten Thousand Poison Banner" can be improved through further refining.

As for the weapon-forging methods of the demonic path, they posed no difficulty for Li Yunjing.

He fought battles everywhere, from land to sea, and countless demonic cultivators were killed by Li Yunjing.

He seized at least seven or eight different demonic weapon-refining techniques.

There are also quite a few methods for cultivating banners.

These methods all detail the refining process and materials for the "Ten Thousand Poison Banner".

Li Yunjing naturally understood each step.

As these third-order material liquids were incorporated into the "Ten Thousand Poison Banner," the banner's hardness immediately increased significantly.

Of course, Li Yunjing was not a third-tier weapon-refining master and could not perfectly fuse the new and old materials together.

At this point, those three drops of "Nine-Bend Yellow Spring Water" are needed.

"Yellow Spring Water" has the power to melt all things in the world.

Three drops of "Nine-Bend Yellow Spring Water" were dripped into the "Ten Thousand Poison Banner" by Li Yunjing and were immediately absorbed into the material, beginning to fuse the old and new materials.

On Li Yunjing's person, some poisons, venom, and other poisons were also seized.

As the new "Ten Thousand Poison Banner" took shape, Li Yunjing threw all the poisonous substances into the banner.

With the "Ten Thousand Poison Banner" upgraded to a mid-grade magic weapon and the addition of many poisons, the power of this magical treasure increased by seven or eight times.

Now, this "Ten Thousand Poison Banner" can truly be called a mid-grade magic weapon!
Finally, Li Yunjing used the "Samadhi True Fire" to remove the impurities from the "Ten Thousand Poison Banner" before putting away the "Ten Thousand Paths Glazed Furnace".

(End of this chapter)