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Ling Xiu continued to invert the Qiankun Xuan Gourd, and four top-grade magic artifacts containing dazzling spiritual light fell out one after another.

The first one is a top-grade Xuan-level Flame-Breaking Shield.

The previously simple and old shield, after being tempered and upgraded by the Xuanhu, is now dazzling, with a dragon coiling around its surface and covered with Daoist runes.

The dragon was so lifelike, as if it were alive, exuding a terrifying aura and possessing extremely strong defensive power.

The second item is a top-grade Demon-Sealing Arrow.

This arrow is incredibly sharp, with a smooth and pointed shaft, brimming with destructive power. It is especially effective against the soul, capable of shattering the mind and spirit, and its overwhelming power can pierce through all things.

The third item is a Xuan-level magic array seal.

Originally rough and with complex patterns, after the advancement, the seal became warm and smooth, with dozens of new regular patterns interwoven into a mysterious and complex array of Daoist charm, and its whole body was radiant with light.

This item can be used to set up a Flower Demon Divine Array, which can rapidly drain the surrounding spiritual energy of heaven and earth, forming a locking domain to trap enemies.

The formation generates malevolent energy, which is terrifyingly powerful and can even withstand the attacks of experts at the Profound Realm.

The fourth item is the boxing gloves left behind by Li Qiang.

This item was originally only a low-grade Spirit Rank item, and even after tempering, it only reached the top-grade Spirit Rank. This type of magic weapon is basically useless to Ling Xiu now.

After the magical artifact was upgraded, the method of controlling it was imprinted into his mind like a brand, and he could summon it at will with a thought.

These treasures were his powerful reliance for saving his life in the future!

"Adding Xie Tiannan's top-grade Xuan-level Blood Shadow Sword, that makes a total of five magical artifacts!"

Ling Xiu suppressed his excitement. Now he had countless cultivation resources and his wealth had skyrocketed. Even a cultivator at the Great Perfection of the Condensation Realm might not be able to compare with him in terms of resources.

Following closely behind were a host of talismans, spirit stones, and elixirs.

All of them were refined and upgraded through the Xuanhu gourd. The various pills, which were originally of uneven quality, are now all full and round, transformed into top-grade spiritual pills.

The elixirs are of all kinds, including those that instantly boost true energy, those that aid in meditation and cultivation, and those that temper and strengthen the physical body...

With a large number of top-grade elixirs in his possession, he will not have to worry about elixirs for a long time to come.

All those talismans were also upgraded to top-grade, their runes containing profound and mysterious Daoist charm, their power increasing tenfold compared to before, and all of them transformed from the Spirit Rank to the Profound Rank.

Several of the talismans exhibited extremely strong fluctuations, causing Ling Xiu to feel a slight tremor in his heart. Their auras were almost at the low-grade Earth level, and they were all talisman treasures that could save lives in critical moments.

Ling Xiu couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"Haha...Great, wonderful! Heaven has been kind to me!"

He gently stroked the Qiankun Xuanhu gourd, feeling an indescribable joy in his heart.

This harvest was extremely abundant, and his own strength increased several times over, resulting in a qualitative transformation.

His temper, honed over a century, allowed him to quickly calm his mind. The most important thing now was to refine all these treasures and turn them into his own weapons for killing enemies and protecting himself.

He immediately focused his mind on comprehending and refining each step, making sure they were completely at his disposal.

Blood Shadow Sword: A single sword strike transforms into countless blood swords, its sharpness unmatched;

Flame-Breaking Shield: Like the first rays of dawn, it is enveloped in countless rays of light, making it as solid as a rock.

The Demon-Sealing Arrow: Pierces through the entire universe, destroying all things; its attack is cunning and unpredictable.

Mysterious Rank Magic Array Seal: Combining offense and defense, it draws upon the evil spirit's energy to strike the enemy.

Ling Xiu devoted himself to refining these four top-grade Xuan-level magic artifacts. With each refinement, the magic artifacts became more deeply bound to his soul, and their power increased accordingly.

He devoted himself to this work day and night, neglecting sleep and meals.

At the same time, the refined and sublimated "True Secret of Longevity" was rapidly circulating in his dantian, and the seed of Dao Foundation True Essence shone with brilliant golden light, making the pure true essence in his body increasingly profound and powerful.

The power of longevity is continuously generated, and after circulating for several major cycles, all the fundamental qualities of the physical body are greatly improved, and cultivation steadily progresses.

He also diligently practiced and refined all the accompanying techniques.

The "Spirit Binding Technique" was refined and upgraded through the Qiankun Xuanhu and renamed the "Golden Wood Spirit Binding Technique".

When used, it can both generate vines to entangle and trap enemies, and condense golden light into a long spear, which can be controlled at will. It combines binding, attack, and defense into one, making it terrifyingly powerful.

There's also the "Hidden Soul Earth Escape Technique," which was the only way I was able to escape from Ye Chunqiu's clutches this time.

Previously, he was only a beginner, but now he has plenty of time to hone his skills.

Once mastered, it allows one to burrow hundreds of meters underground, moving through the ground as if on flat ground, making it an excellent means of concealment.

The life-saving trump card, "Hidden Heaven Concealment Technique," played a crucial role in its success.

Ling Xiu devoted a great deal of energy to refining these life-saving and profound techniques day and night.

This type of cultivation method requires a great deal of effort and time to master, but he was calm, patient, and had ample time for seclusion.

With such tireless and diligent practice day and night, time flew by, and a year passed in the blink of an eye.

Inside the cave, Ling Xiu slowly opened his eyes, his gaze flashing with sharp light, his aura powerful and vast, like countless stars falling from the sky.

The four top-grade Xuan-level magical artifacts can now be controlled at will.

He successfully entered the "True Secrets of Longevity," his true essence foundation was solid and firm, and his cultivation level was fixed at the late stage of the first level of the Condensation Realm.

He has mastered all kinds of self-defense techniques, but he has not yet mastered the "Hidden Heaven and Concealed Dao Technique". However, it is more than enough for him to hide seventy meters underground.

At this moment, Ling Xiu possessed top-tier cultivation techniques, including offensive swordsmanship, stealth and concealment techniques, protective shields, killing talismans, and enemy-trapping formations—his skills were comprehensive.

He underwent a complete transformation. Although his cultivation level did not improve significantly, his overall strength far surpassed that of other cultivators of the same level by several times.

If he were to encounter a True Condensation cultivator like Xie Tiannan or Li Qiang again, Ling Xiu was absolutely confident that he could kill them instantly with a single move.

Ling Xiu stood up straight, his gaze sweeping across the cave, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.

"It's time to leave this place."

After quickly tidying up, he immediately used the "Hidden Soul Earth Escape Technique," sinking his body into the ground and leaving the cave.

He traveled underground for several hours before finally setting foot on the surface again.

He took a deep breath of fresh air and used the "Hidden Heaven and Concealed Dao Technique" to suppress his cultivation level to the seventh level of Qi Refining. He looked like an ordinary, unremarkable cultivator.

After years of seclusion and arduous cultivation, most of the wrinkles on his face have faded, and he looks like a young man in his thirties, completely shedding his former aged appearance.

If an old acquaintance were standing in front of him, he probably wouldn't recognize him at all.

"I've been in seclusion for a whole year, completely cut off from the outside world. First, I need to find out Ye Chunqiu's current whereabouts and see if his hatred for Ye Jingyun's death is still as intense."

Although his appearance has changed and he has the "Hidden Heaven and Concealed Dao Technique" to hide his cultivation, Ye Chunqiu is a profound and powerful being. It is hard to guarantee that the other party possesses a special ability to discern aura and recognize people. Once exposed, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Ling Xiu must understand the external situation. Only by mastering the intelligence can he be fully confident in returning to the Qingyun Sect.

Having lived for a hundred years, he is meticulous and experienced; he would never walk into a trap.

Moreover, he was determined to return to the Qingyun Sect.

It's actually safer within the sect, where one can cultivate peacefully and acquire more cultivation resources.

He was still worried about Nuonuo, the little girl left in the sect.

Leaving the Devouring God Cave, Ling Xiu headed towards the outer edge of the Mystic Realm.

But what he saw surprised him.

In the heart of the Mysterious Realm, countless cultivators from all directions poured in.

The number of disciples from various powerful factions and independent cultivators is countless, and the flow of people continues to increase.

Cultivators occasionally flew across the sky on their swords, while others used escape techniques to traverse the void. Their cultivation levels varied greatly, ranging from Qi Refining Realm to True Condensation Realm.

Some of the cultivators exuded a heavy and oppressive aura, causing Ling Xiu's heart to tighten. Clearly, there were several experts at the Tongxuan Realm hiding deep within the clouds.

The entire enigmatic realm was filled with an atmosphere of tension, fervor, and deadly indignation.

What exactly happened here?

Ling Xiu was full of doubts when he saw a cultivator hurrying along and immediately went up to stop him and ask him questions.

"Fellow Daoist, may I ask why so many cultivators have gathered in the Mysterious Realm?"

This place is fraught with danger and its spiritual energy is disordered; it shouldn't be so lively here.

The person who was stopped only had the cultivation level of the eighth level of Qi Refining. He glanced at Ling Xiu casually and replied.

"Fellow Daoist, you are still unaware? A tremendous opportunity is about to appear in this land!"