Limited by its Tier Three rank, a Spiritual Abyss Pool’s effects would be negligible if it were built on a Tier Five Spirit Vein.

The Evil-Transforming Pool, on the other hand, could dispel various kinds of Evil Qi and toxic gases from a cultivator’s body. Even possession by a Celestial Demon could be resolved through it. It also had the effects of neutralizing Elixir Poison and purifying one’s Magical Power.

The Flying Spirit Pool could temporarily boost a cultivator’s Magical Power, helping cultivators below the Golden Core level break through their bottlenecks.

All three types of Spirit Pools had been constructed within the Five Elements True Spirit Sect. This was especially true for the Flying Spirit Pool, which could help cultivators break through to the next realm. Even though each use consumed a massive amount of Merit Points, there was still a sea of Five Elements True Spirit Sect disciples wanting to soak in it.

After all, cultivators like Yang Jing, who possessed a profound foundation and encountered almost no bottlenecks in their cultivation, were exceedingly rare.

Having made up his mind, he rose, took a pastry made by Yellow Foot, and mounted his Cloud Escape. He then flew toward the General Affairs Hall to request an audience with Bai Shui True Monarch.

There’s an old saying that even a seventh-grade official at a prime minister’s gate holds sway. The cultivators holding office in the Three Halls of the Five Elements True Spirit Sect were often arrogant, and this was especially true for those close to the Hall Masters.

However, upon seeing the visitor was Yang Jing, the cultivators in the General Affairs Hall dared not show the slightest neglect. One stayed behind to attend to him while another hurried to inform Bai Shui True Monarch.

Before long, Yang Jing was granted an audience with Bai Shui True Monarch.

"I pay my respects, True Monarch."

Yang Jing walked into the hall.

Bai Shui True Monarch was dressed in a plain robe, her long hair cascading down like a waterfall.

One can never be too courteous. Yang Jing first presented the pastries made by Yellow Foot.

"Speak. Why have you sought me out?"

"I wish for a Spiritual Eye Object and the refining technique for a Flying Boat."

Yang Jing stated his purpose directly.

Bai Shui True Monarch had been lounging languidly, but she sat up straight the moment she heard Yang Jing’s request.

A Spiritual Eye Object was the power source for a Flying Boat; only with one could the various Restrictions and Arrays aboard function properly. Furthermore, as vital instruments of war, Flying Boats were a crucial force that allowed the Six Sects to maintain the current balance of power in the Western Continent.

Both of these items were extremely sensitive and not even kept in the collection of the Library Pavilion.

"I heard you gave the Jinhua Pills I gave you to Zuoqiu Feng of the Zuoqiu Family."

"Back in the Northern Domain, I was pursued by a Golden Core Demon from the Eastern Demon Sect. Zuoqiu Feng exhausted a great deal of her Magical Power in that battle, causing her cultivation to regress. When I received the Jinhua Pills, I remembered her help that day and gave her a few."

Yang Jing didn’t hide anything, recounting the entire story to Bai Shui True Monarch in detail.

Bai Shui True Monarch nodded noncommittally.

"A Spiritual Eye Object is about to be born within one of the Sect’s Tier Five Spirit Veins. However, this item is precious. You will need to trade the complete Blood Spirit Scripture for it."

Yang Jing’s heart leaped with joy. ’A Spiritual Eye Object born from a Tier Five Spirit Vein would be at least Tier Three. If I’m lucky and it’s a Tier Four one, that would be equivalent to a mobile Tier Four Spirit Vein. Its strategic value would be extraordinary!’

After studying various Spirit Pools for a long time, Yang Jing had a sudden epiphany. A Spirit Pool was, in essence, a combination of an Array and a Magical Treasure. In a sense, it could be called a large-scale Magical Treasure; it was just that the Magical Power required to activate it was so immense that it had to be attached to a Spirit Vein to function.

’How similar that is to a Flying Boat.’

’Because it has to be attached to a Spirit Vein, a Spirit Pool is immobile once built. For me, that’s always been a potential risk. But what if I combine it with a Flying Boat? If I could convert the Spirit Pool into a Flying Boat that could travel at high speeds and move at will, wouldn’t that solve everything?’

’Besides, implementing this plan wouldn’t actually be that difficult.’

’Flying Boats, by their very nature, are equipped with all sorts of Arrays. With just a few modifications, the Spirit Pool could be converted into one.’

Without a moment’s hesitation, Yang Jing took out a Jade Scroll and engraved the complete contents of the Blood Spirit Scripture onto it. The formulas for the Restrictions and the Spirit Liquid were recorded perfectly, down to the last detail.

He also included some of the insights he gained when he previously brought the Blood Spirit Scripture to the Peak of Perfection Realm.

Bai Shui True Monarch gestured with her hand, pulling the Jade Scroll into her grasp. With a single sweep of her Divine Sense, she absorbed all of its contents.

"The contents of this Jade Scroll seem slightly different from the previous version?"

"After those few Outer Disciples reached Foundation Establishment, I reviewed their insights and revised a portion of the Blood Spirit Scripture accordingly."

Yang Jing replied.

Bai Shui True Monarch’s expression remained impassive, but inwardly, her mind was reeling. ’This revised Blood Spirit Scripture... it’s on a whole new level!’

"This scripture will be stored here in the General Affairs Hall. Rest assured, the Merit Points earned when others copy its Restrictions will be yours for the next fifty years."

Yang Jing nodded in satisfaction. After a moment’s hesitation, he said,

"True Monarch, the inspiration for this technique came from the Black Death Seven Tribulations Scripture. When I created it, I was inevitably influenced by it. The technique allows one to refine various types of Blood Evil Qi into their Magical Power, increasing its might. One can even use this to split off more Blood God Children. This will lead to the same problem seen with the Black Death Seven Tribulations Scripture: some cultivators who walk a deviant path will choose to hunt mortals and Low Tier Cultivators to augment their Magical Power."

Bai Shui True Monarch nodded. As a Nascent Soul True Monarch who had just read the complete Blood Spirit Scripture, she immediately recognized this hidden danger now that Yang Jing had pointed it out.

"I will pay close attention to this matter, lest such degenerates truly appear within our Five Elements True Spirit Sect. But... you said a cultivator can split off multiple Blood God Children. Is that really true?"

she pressed, her voice laced with disbelief.

’If one can create multiple Blood God Children, isn’t that just like the Body Separation Technique? That art is a secret passed down only in the Major Sects of the Central Continent; no one in the Six Sects of the Western Continent knows it.’

"It is merely my speculation. Shao Zhongguang is a man of considerable comprehension. If he slays enough Demons in the East Sea and raises the Magical Power he cultivates through the Blood Spirit Scripture to a certain realm, he might be able to manifest multiple Blood God Children."

Yang Jing said to Bai Shui True Monarch.

’In reality, Chi Yu can already manifest six Blood God Children, and his true body can transfer freely among any of them.’

’Putting aside its Power of Magical Combat, the Blood Spirit Scripture’s life-preserving capabilities are second to none. The Blood God Child technique alone is enough to give Chi Yu a high probability of escaping with his life, even from a cultivator a full tier above him.’

Bai Shui True Monarch nodded.

"As for the matter of the Flying Boat, the Sect’s Flying Boats are of critical importance. Even as the Hall Master of the General Affairs Hall, I have no authority to give you their Refining Atlas."

The Monster King’s Court of the Western Domain had always been trying by any means necessary to obtain the Six Sects’ Refining Techniques for Flying Boats, sending countless spies for this purpose. If even a tiny scrap of the technique were to leak, not even Bai Shui True Monarch could bear the consequences. She might even be forced to resign her position as Hall Master of the General Affairs Hall.

"What I’m seeking is merely the Refining Technique for a Tier Three Flying Boat, not necessarily one of the Sect’s large-scale War Flying Boats."

Seeing that he couldn’t obtain the Refining Technique for a War Flying Boat, Yang Jing settled for the next best thing.

War Flying Boats like the Martial Might-level ones were too sensitive, but the cargo-type Flying Boats used to transport goods were not nearly as restricted. Most Golden Core Clans were capable of refining such vessels, and the annual profits were considerable.

"You aren’t really planning to start a new family with Zuoqiu Feng, are you?"

Bai Shui True Monarch studied Yang Jing with a peculiar expression.

’The Blood Spirit Scripture is more than enough to serve as the legacy cultivation technique for a Golden Core Clan. Now he’s also asking for the refining method for a Flying Boat. It’s impossible not to be suspicious.’

’After all, running trade routes with Flying Boats is a major source of income for Golden Core Clans.’

Yang Jing was struck dumb by Bai Shui True Monarch’s words.

"I have no such intention. I don’t know where you heard such a rumor, True Monarch."

Seeing that Yang Jing’s expression showed no sign of deception, Bai Shui True Monarch nodded, only half-convinced.

"As for a refining technique for a Flying Boat... I do know of an opportunity that might satisfy your request. In fact, this particular technique was even passed down from the Upper Realm."