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He quickly pulled the wooden cart back to the backyard, then carried the bronze shield and various talismans into the house.

He took out all the items, his eyes burning with fervor.

He especially valued the bronze shield.

He then collected these ordinary-grade talismans and shields, along with the tattered defensive manuals and ores, into the "Qiankun Xuanhu" (Mysterious Gourd of Heaven and Earth).

Ling Xiu lay down on the bed, clutching the Xuan Gourd, eagerly anticipating the changes to come.

"By tomorrow, all of these things will have completed their upgrades."

Now that its cultivation has greatly improved, and it is pouring its magical power into the Xuan Gourd, its advancement time will likely be shorter, and its grade may even be able to rise to another level.

The next morning.

Ling Xiu, preoccupied with the "Qiankun Xuanhu" all night, suddenly opened his eyes, took a deep breath, suppressed his surging excitement, and lifted the gourd lid.

In an instant, a surge of pure and powerful spiritual energy burst forth from the gourd's mouth.

A strange phenomenon suddenly appeared, with streaks of multicolored light blooming in all directions.

The entire room was bathed in light and shimmered with a vibrant energy.

The aroma of medicine mingled with the scent of spiritual minerals, and was also accompanied by a refreshing Daoist charm.

Ling Xiu was completely absorbed in it.

The various scents mingled and entered my nostrils, making me feel refreshed and invigorated, and my internal magical power began to stir.

Ling Xiu suppressed his excitement, turned the gourd upside down, and moved his divine sense.

The first to roll out were the ores, their bodies shimmering with spiritual light.

Following closely behind was that shield, gleaming with golden light.

Originally rusted and missing a corner, it now shines with golden light, its shape ancient and dignified, its shield surface as smooth as a mirror, and the missing parts have been completely repaired.

Mysterious Dao patterns slowly moved across the shield.

As a defensive artifact, the faint image of a dragon could be seen emerging amidst the flowing light.

It exudes a vast and powerful defensive aura, like a boundless, surging tide.

Ling Xiu gripped the shield in his hand.

The Dao patterns on the shield were faintly connected to the veins in his palm, creating a sense of spiritual connection.

"This is actually a top-grade defensive magic weapon! No... this powerful aura has already touched the threshold of a spiritual weapon."

Ling Xiu could not hide his excitement, and his hands trembled slightly.

Several ancient, golden characters gradually appeared on the surface of the shield.

Nine Dragons Heavenly Shield

Feeling the domineering power contained within the shield, Ling Xiu felt at ease.

With this treasure in hand, no one in the Qi Refining Realm can harm him in the slightest.

Then, Ling Xiu looked through the talismans, and his heart started pounding again.

The originally crude talisman was completely transformed, surrounded by spiritual light, and its power increased dramatically.

Spirit Thunder Talisman, Spirit Gathering Talisman, Flame Talisman, Vajra Talisman...

These ordinary offensive and defensive talismans, along with the spirit-gathering talismans, have all been transformed into top-grade talismans.

In particular, several attack talismans emitted terrifying spiritual power, their strength so great that it shocked Ling Xiu.

If these talismans were sold, they would certainly be worth a fortune.

Ling Xiu carefully put the talisman away.

These are all essential life-saving measures, enough to turn the tide of battle in a critical moment.

Then look at those ore scraps, those originally dull, grayish stones.

Now it has become crystal clear, like a beautiful jade, filled with pure and rich spiritual energy from heaven and earth.

All the ores have been upgraded to top-grade spirit ores, which are superior materials for refining high-level magical artifacts.

From scraps to top-grade spirit ore, its value far exceeds that of ordinary spirit stones.

Moreover, he still has a lot of ores that have not yet been refined by the Xuanhu.

There were also several jade slips purchased earlier, the characters of which were originally blurred and the contents were impossible to decipher.

After being enlightened and upgraded by the Xuanhu, the jade slip became warm and lustrous, with a faint shimmering light.

He picked up a roll at random.

"This is... the Vajra Body Technique!"

It turned out to be a top-grade defensive body-refining technique.

After mastering the cultivation, one's physical body becomes as hard as refined iron, and one can condense terrifying protective qi around the body, which can severely injure the enemy by counter-attack.

He picked up another scroll.

"Dayan Sword Net Illusion Killing Technique", a top-tier offensive sword technique!

This sword technique is extremely powerful, capable of gathering thousands of sword energies to weave a sword net.

At its peak, one can trap enemies in a net and unleash a barrage of sword light to annihilate them.

The last volume is titled "Innate Five Elements Escape," which is a rare and secret escape technique.

In times of crisis, one can deplete one's spirit and ignite one's soul, borrowing the power of the five elements (metal, wood, water, fire, and earth) to use escape techniques to escape.

"Great! With so many life-saving techniques, we can handle any dangerous situation!"

Ling Xiu had lived to be over a hundred years old and his temperament was already quite calm, but at this moment he still couldn't suppress the excitement in his heart and almost burst out laughing.

My heart is filled with the ecstatic joy of having found a treasure.

Everything we've gained has exceeded our expectations.

The thought of being able to use the Mystic Gourd to enlighten all things and collect rare treasures filled him with joy.

The Qiankun Xuanhu is indeed miraculous; it can truly turn decay into a rare treasure.

After a long while, Ling Xiu finally calmed down.

He carefully stored all the treasures away, knowing full well that he wanted to unleash their full power.

It still requires dedicated practice and skillful application.

The most important thing right now is to conceal our whereabouts and focus on refining the Nine Dragons Heavenly Shield.

Then, he began to cultivate the "Diamond Body Technique".

This technique draws upon the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to temper the physical body, forging an indestructible form, and allowing the body to be imbued with protective qi.

It complements its own cultivation technique, the "Void Primordial Longevity Technique," creating a continuous cycle of life.

During the cultivation process, the physical body undergoes tearing and reshaping, causing excruciating pain.

The spiritual energy of heaven and earth constantly washed over his body, and the excruciating pain of tearing his tendons and bones contorted his face.

The level of pain was comparable to, or even greater than, the pain of having to rebuild one's cultivation after losing one's powers.

Even though Ling Xiu was strong-willed and in excruciating pain, he gritted his teeth and persevered in order to become stronger.

From then on, Ling Xiu devoted all his remaining time to rigorous cultivation after completing his assigned tasks each day.

Inside the room, he was surrounded by an aura of dominance, and his body was filled with spiritual light, as if he were wearing heavy armor.

His entire demeanor became calm and composed.

Few people usually come to the backyard. When disciples occasionally pass by, they can sense the intimidating and domineering aura emanating from the courtyard.

Everyone felt a chill, but no one stepped forward to investigate. They merely glanced at the scene curiously before hurrying away.

Ten days have passed in the blink of an eye.

Ling Xiu has cultivated the "Diamond Body Technique" to the middle stage, and is still far from mastery, but he can instantly condense a layer of domineering qi shield, which is extremely powerful.

Next, he turned to cultivating the "Great Evolution Sword Net Illusion Killing Technique".

This technique emphasizes the control of magical power and the perception of the mind.

Relying on the foundation laid by the "Xu Yuan Chang Sheng Jue" (a manual for cultivating longevity), his comprehension far surpassed that of ordinary people, making cultivation a breeze for him.

Ling Xiu channeled his magical power into his fingertips, transforming them into a sword, and began practicing inside the room.

The purple sword energy, imbued with the Daoist principles of immortality, roared fiercely, tearing through the void and gradually weaving into the Great Evolution Sword Net.

The wall was covered with countless sword marks, the sharpness of the swords intimidating.

Half a month later, the initial stage of this sword technique was completed.

Although it is not yet able to form a complete sword net, the intersecting sword beams already possess a preliminary killing power.

If used in conjunction with the Thunderclap Sword, its power can be increased several times over.

In my spare time.

Ling Xiu would also use the pure magic power of the "Void Origin Longevity Technique" to nourish and refine the "Nine Dragons Heavenly Shield" every day.