Mortal: Joining the Star Palace at the Start

Ji Qing's first day in the outer sea was spent searching for Biling Island.

The idea was good, but reality was cruel.

After some searching, Ji Qing discovered that Biling Island was located in the deepest part of the outer star sea.

The area is frequently inhabited by level-eight monsters, making it extremely dangerous.

He's only at the early stage of Core Formation; it's probably impossible for him to go any deeper.

Keep in mind that tens of thousands of years have passed.

Biling Island is nourished by heaven and earth.

For items with spiritual eyes, top-grade spirit stones are naturally indispensable.

If he were to be driven by greed and rashly go to search for it, and were caught red-handed by the demons, then he would have no choice but to start over.

With this in mind, Ji Qing gathered his thoughts and focused on getting on his way.

Three months later, on a deserted island, accompanied by a golden beam of light, Ji Qing quickly arrived.

"Phew, I'm finally back."

Ji Qing breathed a sigh of relief, then opened the formation and went inside.

The cave dwelling wasn't very big, with two bedrooms, a living room, and a dark room.

The place is filled with spiritual energy and is fully furnished.

After returning to his cave, Ji Qing took out the things he had bought and sorted out his spoils.

First, as he cultivated his technique to the seventh level, he mastered powerful divine abilities such as the [Golden Yuan Sword Light] and the [Golden Yuan Sword Shield].

Ji Qing learned that if he cultivated the [Heavenly Gold Dao Technique] to the Nascent Soul stage, he could also master a powerful killing move like the [Myriad Forms Sword Formation]!

Ji Qing took a deep breath, took out a pill formula from his storage bag, and began to examine it carefully.

The prescription he held was called "Purple Origin Pill".

Speaking of the Purple Essence Pill, it is a spiritual medicine that can improve one's cultivation level.

The herbs he used in his concoctions were mostly things like "vine heart fruit", "jade-transforming grass", and "rotten heart lotus".

The refining process is quite complicated.

But who is Ji Qing? He started learning alchemy from a young age.

Under Elder An's tutelage, his alchemy skills had long since reached perfection.

Therefore, although the refining of this elixir is complicated.

But as long as he is careful and doesn't make mistakes.

He could still manage to refine a batch of pills, albeit with some difficulty.

Now that I've reached the Core Formation stage, there's so much to do.

With alchemy, raising spirit beasts, cultivation, and crafting his natal magic weapon, he had almost no leisure time.

But the thought of becoming stronger made Ji Qing find joy even in hardship.

Ji Qing meditated for a while to recover.

Once he regained his peak condition, he took out the catalog from his storage bag and began to look at it.

This catalog depicts the process of crafting one's natal magic weapon.

According to the text, his natal magic weapon can be used to forge multiple flying swords, up to a maximum of eighty-one.

After the natal magic weapon is crafted.

Then place it in your dantian to nurture it and enhance its power.

Ji Qing watched for three days straight, and only after he had thoroughly memorized the process of refining the magic weapon did he set off.

Ji Qing took out the array he had purchased earlier, set it up outside the cave, and then, after organizing his thoughts, began to take action.

Ji Qing took out the Golden Thunder Bamboo that he had prepared beforehand and began to refine it using alchemical fire.

Three months later, as the Golden Thunder Bamboo turned into a dazzling golden liquid, Ji Qing flicked his finger, and with a "whoosh," the liquid quickly fell into the prepared sword embryo.

The golden liquid flowed slowly, and in the blink of an eye, it formed a preliminary sword shape.

Ji Qing did not delay and continued to refine the pills with the fire.

During the process, auxiliary materials are added from time to time for refining.

And so, a month passed.

With the longsword taking initial shape, Ji Qing finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Ji Qing stroked the sword, a smug smile finally appearing on his face.

Now that the sword is complete, all he needs to do is use his blood essence to bind it to him, and then sprinkle crystal powder on the sword. That would mean his natal magic weapon has been successfully crafted.

Ji Qing bit her fingertip and gradually channeled her blood essence into the sword.

After waiting for about half a cup of tea's time, as the blood essence was fully infused, a "hum" was heard, and the eighty-one flying swords began to resonate with Ji Qing.

"At least it wasn't all for nothing, cough cough."

Ji Qing coughed, his face very pale.

He reached up and touched his forehead, his energy and blood appearing very weak.

Feeding eighty-one flying swords resulted in a severe loss of vital essence and blood.

Fortunately, he had the "Rejuvenation Pill" to help him, so this loss was insignificant to him.

Ji Qing meditated for three days to recover.

Only after his complexion improved did he begin to take action.

The natal magic weapon is now in its initial stages of completion.

Next, the crystal powder is sprinkled on.

Crystal powder is a unique refining material of the Star Palace, and its cost is very high.

After the natal magic weapon is successfully crafted.

If a layer of crystal powder is sprinkled on the sword, the toughness of the natal magic weapon will be greatly enhanced.

Although crystal powder is not as good as refined crystal, it is still a rare treasure.

An hour later, as Ji Qing finished sprinkling the crystal powder, the flying sword in the sky suddenly began to hum, its entire blade gleaming with golden light, dazzlingly bright.

Ji Qing picked up a long sword and examined it, feeling extremely satisfied.

It should be noted that his natal magic weapon was made from Golden Thunder Bamboo and many other precious materials.

Now that a layer of crystal powder has been sprinkled on it, its power is naturally not weak.

Ji Qing looked at it with great interest, becoming more and more satisfied with it.

Now that the natal magic weapon has been successfully crafted.

It's time to give him a name.

He thought the Taijin Mingwang Sword was pretty good.

Ji Qing was very happy.

Once his natal magic weapon is successfully crafted, he can use the "Thunder Escape Technique".

This "Thunder Escape Technique" was created by him.

He failed to achieve enlightenment through foundational cultivation back then.

He thought the matter was over, but little did he expect that after he successfully formed his core, that sense of clarity would return.

This time, Ji Qing seized the opportunity and comprehended the Thunder Escape Technique.

The so-called Thunder Escape Technique is the use of divine thunder power to escape.

The flight process can be controlled at will, and the speed is incredibly fast.

In theory, as long as there is enough divine lightning, he can continue to fly.

Of course, he also developed a secret technique based on the "Thunder Escape Technique".

He called it "The Great Shifting Escape," which could cover a hundred miles in an instant.

However, the cost of performing this technique is very high.

To cast this spell, a magic circle needs to be drawn.

After the magic array is inscribed, it needs to be based on the exorcising divine thunder and driven by the essence of blood to be cast.

It's similar to a teleportation array.

However, the two are not comparable.

This so-called "Great Teleportation Escape" allows him to teleport to random locations.

In other words, if you're unlucky after using this technique, there's a good chance you'll be teleported directly to the enemy.

Therefore, he would not use this technique unless absolutely necessary.

Ji Qing reached up and rubbed his forehead, looking very tired.

After he put all the flying swords into his body, he went to bed and lay down.

To be honest, he was really exhausted from refining his natal magic weapon.

Therefore, he plans to get a good night's sleep and recharge before doing anything else.