Cultivating Immortality Through a Hundred Lifetimes in Both Realms

"You're still young, it's normal that you don't know about the Ghost King."

Having accepted Jiang Yun's bribe, Qiu Jiantian patiently answered his questions.

"The so-called Ghost Kings are the kings of the Ghost Clan, and each of them has the strength to rival a Nascent Soul True Monarch."

Jiang Yun was quite surprised.

I never imagined that the supernatural could exist in such a powerful way.

He thought the strange creatures were just numerous and impossible to kill.

Seeing Jiang Yun's shocked expression, Qiu Jiantian chuckled:

"What is the Ghost King? The Ghost Clan also has the Ghost Emperor. Even a Nascent Soul cultivator would have to avoid the Ghost Emperor's sharp edge."

Jiang Yun felt a surge of emotion.

This world is truly dangerous.

Little did they know that in the world of cultivation, no one dared to provoke a Nascent Soul cultivator.

"Since the strange race has a King and an Emperor, why don't they appear after dark?"

Jiang Yun asked in confusion.

"No, the blood moon has descended, and the Demon King has appeared."

Qiu Jiantian shook his head.

"Under normal circumstances, the Ghost King only appears on the night of the Blood Moon, while the Ghost Emperor is mysterious and unpredictable, and probably only Nascent Soul cultivators know their whereabouts."

Jiang Yun frowned and asked, "What is a blood moon?"

"The Blood Moon descends once every hundred years," Qiu Jiantian explained. "At that time, the moon in the sky will turn red, and all the strange phenomena will erupt in chaos, which even the Yuantian Lantern cannot stop."

Jiang Yun frowned even more deeply.

He consulted the Zhou family's records but found no mention of the blood moon.

"Even the Yuantian Lantern couldn't stop the strange occurrences." Jiang Yun asked, "Then isn't Maple Leaf City in danger?"

"Haha, you don't need to worry about that." Qiu Jiantian stroked his beard and laughed, "My Zixiao Sect has a shrine that can allow all the cultivators in the city to safely pass through the Blood Moon."

"I see." Jiang Yun suddenly realized. "So, the shrine can ward off the Ghost King?"

"That's right." Qiu Jiantian nodded. "Otherwise, where would Maple Leaf City be?"

Jiang Yun breathed a sigh of relief.

So that's what the Yuantian Lantern and the shrine were all about.

No wonder all the cultivators in this world are gathered together.

The main reason is the power of the shrine, which allows them to safely pass through the Blood Moon.

"Senior, the Blood Moon occurs once every hundred years. How many years until the next Blood Moon?" Jiang Yun couldn't help but ask.

"It's almost time, twelve years from now," Qiu Jiantian mused.

"Thank you, senior."

Jiang Yun learns the origins of the Ghost King and the Blood Moon.

Is it possible that the "Contemplation Diagram of the Ghost King" enhances one's spiritual power by visualizing the Ghost King?

So, with this question in mind, he asked Qiu Jiantian.

"That's exactly right." Qiu Jiantian said solemnly, "This method must have been created by a Nascent Soul True Monarch, and he must have seen the Ghost King and even fought with him."

Jiang Yun laughed and said, "Since it is a demon king, I must contemplate it carefully."

"This method is merely an incomplete version. What you are visualizing is not the true Demon King; otherwise, a mere three hundred contribution points would not be enough to exchange for it."

Qiu Jiantian poured cold water on Jiang Yun's enthusiasm and asked:

"You want to exchange for the Demon King's Visualization Diagram?"

Jiang Yun nodded; it turned out to be a fragment.

"Many cultivators are afraid of the strange, let alone the Ghost King."

Seeing this, Qiu Jiantian did not try to stop him, but only reminded him:

"Although this visualization diagram of the Ghost King is incomplete, it is still extremely dangerous to visualize. If one is not careful, one will go insane and even fantasize about transforming into a monster."

Jiang Yun wasn't worried about these things.

This is the fourth incarnation.

A mere visualization was not enough to affect his mind.

"It's alright, I'll exchange for this one. Thank you for your help, senior."

Jiang Yun exchanged the jade slip overview with Qiu Jiantian.

Qiu Jiantian didn't say much, picked up Jiang Yun's identity token, and deducted three hundred contribution points.

He then took out another ordinary jade slip and handed it to Jiang Yun.

This jade slip contains the cultivation method of the "Deceptive King Visualization Diagram".

"Thank you, senior."

Jiang Yun retrieved his identity token, took the jade slip containing the Ghost King Visualization Diagram, and then left the Ningyuanfang Mission Hall.

After spending 300 contribution points to exchange for the Demon King's Visualization Diagram, the contribution points will decrease accordingly.

Zhou Yun, Contribution Points: 3460

……

After leaving the mission hall.

Jiang Yun originally intended to go to the pill shop to sell the pills he no longer needed.

However, considering that he didn't have many pills on him right now, and very few of them had pill patterns, he decided to sell them next time.

Back at the Zhou family home.

Jiang Yun adjusted his mindset and prepared to begin practicing the Ghost King Visualization Diagram tonight.

I didn't want to receive the order to be summoned by the clan chief at sunset.

He had no choice but to leave the Dan Hall and go deep into the Zhou family's territory to meet the clan leader.

"Greetings, Patriarch and Mistress."

During this audience with the clan chief, Jiang Yun only saw Zhou Hongde and Ye Hongyi; the others were not present.

"Zhou Yun, I heard that you have mastered the refining of Fire Essence Pills and Earth Essence Pills, and there is even a chance that you can refine pill patterns?" Zhou Hongde asked.

"Chief Hui, that's right."

Jiang Yun remained calm.

Many years ago, he had already mastered the art of refining these elixirs.

You all thought I did it just yesterday.

"Very good." Zhou Hongde smiled faintly, then went straight to the point, asking, "With your current alchemy skills, how confident are you in refining a low-grade second-tier pill?"

Jiang Yun thought for a moment.

The top-grade elixirs have all been refined.

Given his Qi Refining stage cultivation, the difficulty of refining a second-grade low-level pill is probably similar to that of refining a top-grade pill.

If his spiritual power were stronger, he would have a 70-80% chance of successfully refining a second-grade low-level pill.

"30% to 40%."

However, Jiang Yun chose to remain low-key when answering the question.

Zhou Hongde and Ye Hongyi nodded.

Three or four tenths is already quite high.

At that moment, a thought struck Jiang Yun.

Does this mean I have to start refining second-tier pills?

If so, this is a great opportunity to ask for the second-tier pill formula.

Otherwise, you'll have to spend contribution points to exchange for it.

"Clan leader, does the clan possess any recipes for second-grade low-level pills?" Jiang Yun asked confidently. "If we have such recipes, we might be willing to give it a try."

Zhou Hongde and Ye Hongyi exchanged a smile.

It seems this young man is quite confident in refining second-tier pills.

"Yes." Zhou Hongde waved his robe, and three jade slips flew to Jiang Yun's front.

"These are the formulas for second-tier low-grade Wood Element Pill, Fire Element Pill, and Earth Element Pill."

Followed by.

Zhou Hongde waved his hand again.

Nine portions of medicinal herbs landed at Jiang Yun's feet.

"These are the medicinal materials for refining second-grade low-level Wood Element Pill, Fire Element Pill, and Earth Element Pill. Three portions of each type of pill are required."

"If you can refine these three pills and become a second-tier low-grade alchemist, the family will exchange a Gathering Yuan Pill for you."

These words were spoken.

Jiang Yun was quite surprised.

Once he becomes a second-tier low-grade alchemist, his family will exchange a Gathering Yuan Pill for him so that he can break through to the Foundation Establishment stage.

This was quite unexpected for him.

But upon closer reflection...

Jiang Yun also knew that this was an investment by the Zhou family in him.

If he becomes a second-tier alchemist and successfully establishes his foundation...

The rewards the Zhou family will receive in the future will far exceed what a single Gathering Yuan Pill can provide.

Jiang Yun understood immediately and calmly asked, "Clan leader, is this true?"

"Really?" Zhou Hongde said seriously, "As the head of the Zhou family, how can I speak so lightly?"

Jiang Yun bowed with his hands clasped.

He was about to begin practicing the divine sense technique.

If all goes well, becoming a second-tier alchemist is just around the corner.

There will be Gathering Essence Pills and top-grade Soul-Soothing Pills available then.

This foundation-building stage is secure!