Mortal: I am the young sect master of the Thousand Illusions Sect

Chapter 74 Metamorphosis and Growth

As the banquet came to an end, everyone took their leave and dispersed. The palace servants stepped forward and quickly cleaned up the table.

All the guests left their seats, but Su Yunluo, who was sitting in the main seat, remained motionless for a long time.

Yan Ruyan had intended to stay a little longer, but realizing that Su Yunluo clearly intended to stay alone, she wisely stopped lingering and obediently left with the others.

Once the hall was completely quiet, with only the father and son standing facing each other, Su Yunluo raised his hand and took out an exquisite jade box, handing it to Su Mixin.

"Your mother contacted me some time ago. Although she was unable to finish her seclusion, upon hearing that you had successfully formed your core, she gave me the gift she had prepared for you, asking me to pass it on to you."

Su Mixin immediately took the jade box, opened the lid, and inside lay a piece of azure blue inner armor, its spiritual light flowing endlessly, its aura ancient and profound.

"This is the ancient treasure, the Qilin Inner Armor, with exceptional defensive capabilities. I'm giving it to you to protect your life," Su Yunluo explained slowly.

An ancient treasure? Su Mixin's eyes lit up slightly.

Overjoyed to receive this treasure, Su Mi carefully put away the jade box, then reached out again, her eyes filled with anticipation: "I've received Mother's gift, but what about Father's gift?"

Seeing this, Su Yunluo glanced at him irritably: "I've almost emptied my pockets to gather all the necessary materials for your natal magic weapon and the Xuanming Shield. Where would I get any extra treasures for you?"

The Thousand Illusions Sect has strict rules, and even Su Yunluo, the sect's Grand Elder, cannot arbitrarily withdraw large amounts of valuable treasures from the sect's treasury.

To help Su Mixin gather the rare materials needed to refine the two treasures, he had already spent his own money and even donated a lot of treasures to the sect's treasury to fill many gaps, which cost him a great deal.

Upon hearing this, Su Mixin had no choice but to reluctantly withdraw her hand, her face full of helplessness.

Seeing this, Su Yunluo continued seriously, "You can obtain the auxiliary materials with the five elements attributes of the Taixu Formless Sword from the sect's treasury at any time; they have already been prepared for you."

"As for that Xuanming Shield, you will have to wait quite some time. The collection of various auxiliary materials takes a long time. Currently, the Tiannan cultivation world is in turmoil and strife due to the war launched by the righteous and demonic paths. The three sects of Yunmeng Mountain in Xi Kingdom are also on edge. The Supreme Elder of Baiqiao Pavilion is hesitant and unwilling to risk venturing into Tianluo Kingdom. There has been no news of him since."

"I originally thought that you could obtain this treasure to protect yourself after you formed your core, but your breakthrough speed far exceeded everyone's expectations."

Under these circumstances, it's likely we'll have to wait another ten or even several decades before we see any results.

Su Mixin nodded gently, suppressing the regret in her heart, and replied softly, "I understand."

After giving his instructions and explanations, everything was settled. Su Yunluo nodded slightly, said no more, flicked his long sleeves, stood up, turned and left. His steps were steady, and he walked out of the Mi Xin Hall in a moment, leaving the hall completely quiet.

After watching her father leave, Su Mixin composed herself, turned around and entered the quiet room inside the hall. She raised her hand and set up a simple barrier to isolate herself from all outside noise, and focused on being alone.

Su Mixin sat upright on the cold jade futon, and with a slight thought, took out all the treasures she had recently acquired.

The magical treasures included the gleaming Cold Swan Sword and the peacock feather spirit fan with its five-colored shimmering light, along with the azure-blue ancient treasure, the Qilin Inner Armor, given to him by his mother. The three treasures floated quietly in front of him, their spiritual light intertwining and filling the room with a misty aura.

Su Mixin lowered her eyes and carefully examined each item, playing with them one by one, clearly sorting out her current resources.

He had just broken through to the early stage of Core Formation, and his cultivation level was still shallow, but his overall strength had already far surpassed that of other cultivators of the same level.

Although the offensive and defensive weapons are still few, they have been initially equipped and there are no obvious shortcomings.

Furthermore, there is a fine defensive ancient treasure, something that ordinary Core Formation cultivators wouldn't even dare to dream of.

Those Core Formation cultivators who possess ancient treasures are all highly powerful individuals among their peers.

Aside from his magical treasures, his own cultivation foundation was extremely solid. The gourd sword technique greatly increased his swordsmanship, and all his sword-related killing power was greatly enhanced.

Furthermore, the ability to create an external avatar allows one to maintain the robust cultivation and magical power of a mid-stage Core Formation cultivator, and one's spiritual sense is already comparable to that of a late-stage Core Formation cultivator.

His physical body is incredibly tough and strong; his physique alone is enough to fight against and kill level five demonic beasts, and his physical strength remains firmly at the early stage of Core Formation.

His only weakness is that he has not been cultivating for very long and has not mastered many supernatural abilities and secret techniques. In addition, with a scarcity of magical treasures, his means of improvisation are somewhat lacking.

However, this is based on the example of the wealthy and powerful cultivators like Han Laomo in the original work. Ordinary Core Formation cultivators might only possess one natal magic weapon and master one or two supernatural abilities.

This is the norm in the world of cultivation.

Thus, with his current cultivation level, magical treasures, physical body, and divine sense, he is more than capable of directly confronting ordinary late-stage Core Formation cultivators.

Su Mixin understood. She thought to herself that if she could calmly reflect for a few more years, hone her foundation, improve and supplement her cultivation of various techniques and supernatural abilities, cultivate her swordsmanship, and make up for the weakness of her single method, her strength would definitely increase again and catch up with the top cultivators in the Core Formation stage.

After clarifying her own strength, Su Mixin no longer hesitated. She focused her mind, closed her eyes, and circulated the golden sword energy within her body, slowly pouring it into the three treasures, and began to refine them with great care.

The sword essence permeated the magical treasures, completely integrating the Cold Sword, the Peacock Feather Spirit Fan, and the Qilin Inner Armor into its own power, allowing each treasure to perfectly match its own cultivation level and be activated freely without any hindrance.

After some time, Su Mixin's spiritual light suddenly receded, and she completely refined all three treasures to perfection.

Inside the hexagonal pavilion in the back garden of Mi Xin Hall, Su Mi Xin sat with her fellow disciples Xin Ru Yin and Yan Ru Yan, each with their own hands...

They brewed spiritual tea, and spirit fish swam to and fro in the pond. The three of them sat idly, sipping tea and chatting, creating a relaxed and leisurely atmosphere.

Xin Ruyin's maid, Xiao Mei, stood to one side, occasionally coming forward to add tea and water, serving her attentively.

Now that Xin Ruyin has broken through to the Foundation Establishment stage, she is concerned about the future of her personal maid, Xiaomei.

As an inner disciple of the Thousand Illusions Sect, Xiao Mei needs to accumulate enough sect contribution points to apply for Foundation Establishment Pills. When talking about this, Xin Ruyin casually sighed that even in a top sect like the Thousand Illusions Sect in the South, it is still really difficult for lower-level disciples to earn contribution points to exchange for Foundation Establishment Pills.

The wars waged by the major sects of Tianluo Kingdom against neighboring countries have now ended. However, after the expansion of its territory, the demonic territory of Tianluo Kingdom is now directly adjacent to the territory of the righteous alliance, and friction and conflict between the two sides are becoming more and more frequent.

At the same time, both sides tacitly agreed to provoke conflicts with the northern countries, leading to a chaotic situation in the entire region.

Even though many disciples of the Thousand Illusions Sect rushed to the front lines, and the newly expanded territory of the Tianlu Kingdom urgently needed manpower to guard it, the number of disciples remaining in the sect decreased sharply. However, the high-paying, high-quality contribution missions within the sect were still highly sought after, and it was difficult to find a spot.

This casual conversation reminded Su Mixin of the past. Back when he was in seclusion at the Illusionary Mist Heavenly Pool to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage, before he went into seclusion, his senior brother Qi Danyan personally helped him apply for five Foundation Establishment Pills from the sect's treasure pavilion. Apart from the one he used on the spot during the Foundation Establishment, he casually kept the remaining four Foundation Establishment Pills and then completely forgot to return them to the treasure pavilion.

Because of his status, no one in the sect dared to come and ask for it.

Su Mi probed her storage bag with her spiritual sense for a moment, took out a jade bottle containing a Foundation Establishment Pill, casually tossed it to Xiao Mei beside her, and said with a smile: "When your young lady broke through to Foundation Establishment, I was in seclusion and did not have time to come and offer my congratulatory gift."

On the contrary, Ruyin went to great lengths to prepare generous gifts to celebrate my Core Formation. This Foundation Establishment Pill can be considered my belated congratulatory gift.

Upon hearing this, Xin Ruyin smiled faintly, and Xiao Mei quickly bowed and thanked her sincerely.

While chatting about the war situation in Tiannan, Su Mixin suddenly thought of Qi Yunxiao and took the opportunity to ask about his recent situation.

Xin Ruyin's brows furrowed with worry as she replied that Qi Yunxiao had sent a message back to the clan earlier, and was currently stationed on the border between Yuanwu Kingdom and Dongyu Kingdom. He had also mentioned in a letter that he had had many opportunities and gained a great deal in the past few years.

Upon hearing this, Su Mixin slowly shook his head. He had originally planned to seek out Qi Yunxiao to learn the art of weapon crafting and to study the art of weapon crafting so that he could prepare for the crafting of his natal magic weapon in advance. However, since Qi Yunxiao was far away at the border, he could only look for a weapon crafting master within the Thousand Illusions Sect to teach him.

The three chatted casually about sect matters, the situation in Tiannan, and cultivation, creating a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere. Before they knew it, the sun was setting, and the glow of the sunset spread across the back garden of Mi Xin Hall, bathing the pavilions, flowers, and trees in a warm golden light, and dusk was quietly falling.

Night is approaching; it is not advisable to linger in the outer courtyard.

Upon seeing this, Xin Ruyin slowly rose with Xiao Mei, who was standing beside her, and bowed slightly to the two of them to say goodbye.

After a few simple words of farewell, the master and servant walked slowly away and disappeared at the end of the garden corridor.

As the hustle and bustle subsided, the tranquil back garden instantly fell silent, leaving only Su Mixin and Yan Ruyan alone in the large pavilion.

The evening breeze rustled through the flower branches, causing petals to fall in a flurry, accompanied by the faint fragrance of herbs, creating a tender and gentle atmosphere.

Su Mixin turned to look at Yan Ruyan beside her. Looking at the girl's beautiful and gentle features, a sly smile appeared in her eyes.

Before Yan Ruyan could react, he stepped forward, wrapped his arms firmly around her waist, and lifted her up in his arms.

The sudden feeling of weightlessness made Yan Ruyan gasp softly, her cheeks instantly flushing crimson. She instinctively reached out and wrapped her arms around Su Mixin's neck, letting out a soft, coquettish voice, tinged with shyness and sweetness.

Su Mixin chuckled softly without speaking, holding the soft beauty in her arms, she walked with ease, turned and walked through the flower-lined path, heading straight for the bedroom in Mixin Palace.

The bedroom of Su Mixin in the Mi Xin Palace is exquisitely decorated and elegantly unique.

In the center of the bedroom was a large white jade bed, with exquisite brocade bedding and an extremely luxurious setting.

However, Su Mixin was always focused on her cultivation and obsessed with improving her skills, so she rarely rested or slept. This exquisite bedroom was usually empty and rarely visited.

It just so happens to come in handy today.

He carried Yan Ruyan into the bedroom and closed the door. The surging emotions in his heart gradually subsided, and he was no longer as anxious as before.

The room was quiet and gentle, with only the two of them embracing tightly, tenderly cuddling.

Su Mixin embraced Yan Ruyan, letting her sit gently on her lap. The two whispered sweet nothings to each other, sharing their deepest feelings.

When their love is deep and intense, they press close together, kiss tenderly, their bodies intertwined, exchanging saliva.

The night was long and the breeze and moonlight were just right.

As Yan Ruyan's emotions grew stronger, she began to dance gracefully, her movements light and elegant, her charm captivating.

She had secretly learned enchanting dance skills from the Hidden Moon Sect. Her dance steps were agile and charming, and her figure was graceful and graceful. Every time she turned and raised her sleeves, she exuded a thousand kinds of charm, which made Su Mi's heart flutter. She would often chuckle in approval and shout encouragement.

Immersed in the music, Yan Ruyan's spirits soared, and she decided to sing out loud, her clear and melodious voice slowly reciting several melodies of flowing water and towering mountains.

The singing was clear, melodious, ethereal, and graceful, accompanied by beautiful dance moves, filling the room with a gentle and enchanting atmosphere.

That night, Su Mixin completely shed her naivety and truly completed a complete transformation and growth.

After he reached the Core Formation stage, he received a precious congratulatory gift from his junior sister.

Several days passed in the blink of an eye.

In the southwestern sea region of the Chaotic Star Sea, above a stretch of sea within a hundred miles of Kui Xing Island, a beam of shimmering white light suddenly appeared.

In a flash, Su Mixin's figure appeared out of thin air, standing steadily amidst the sea of ​​clouds.

Only his true physical body was transported here via Hearthstone. His stone avatar was left behind within the Thousand Illusions Sect.

Su Mixin focused her mind to determine her location, and a golden light flashed around her, transforming into a condensed golden beam of light that sped towards Kuixing Island.

He secretly regretted that although he possessed the cultivation method of the peerless escape technique, the Tai Xu Sword Escape, he had no way to use it because he had not yet refined his own natal magic weapon, the flying sword. He had top-notch supernatural power, but could only watch helplessly.

The Taibai Sword Sect's "General Chapter of the Secret Records of Taibai Cave" records over 1,300 exquisite sword techniques, including various flying and escape abilities.

However, after carefully studying and analyzing them, Su Mixin discovered that all these escape techniques belonged to the sword escape lineage, and none of them could compare to the profound and swift Taixu sword escape.

More importantly, 99% of the sword escape techniques require the use of one's natal flying sword magic weapon to activate and perform.

Faced with this situation, Su Mixin could only sigh helplessly.

Although the Thousand Illusions Sect also has several escape techniques, they are of mediocre quality and are not worth his attention. He is also unwilling to waste his precious cultivation time to learn such supernatural powers that are destined to be eliminated.

Left with no other choice, he could only temporarily resort to the most basic and common escape techniques to get on his way.

Fortunately, although the basic escape techniques are unremarkable, they are fast enough.

In less than a quarter of an hour, Su Mixin crossed the sea and flew to the sky above Kuixing Island, thus indulging in the thrill of using her escape technique for the first time after forming her core.

His goal for this long journey was very clear: to use the teleportation array on Kui Xing Island to reach Tian Xing City.

Therefore, after landing, he did not linger or wander around. He took out a low-grade spirit stone to ask for directions and, after finding out the location, rushed straight towards the island's teleportation hall.

After paying a considerable sum of spirit stones, Su Mixin disappeared from Kui Xing Island.

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