Chapter 81: Chapter 79: 5 Elements Thick Earth Treasure Sacrifice Technique

’Treasure Tower. So they have one here too.’

After some wandering, Su Qing finally spotted the place he was looking for.

Without hesitation, Su Qing walked through the door.

Inside was an elegant, though middle-aged, woman.

"What would you like to purchase, guest?"

"A technique for Sacrificial Refining Magical Artifacts."

Su Qing got straight to the point.

"Techniques for the Sacrificial Refinement of Magical Artifacts are of the utmost importance to every Sect. As such, our Treasure Tower only has two such techniques for sale."

"One is valued at one thousand five hundred Spirit Stones, and the other at three thousand Spirit Stones."

"May I see them?" Su Qing had previously seen the name of the technique that cost 1,500 Spirit Stones, but he had never seen the one that cost 3,000.

"Of course. The first is a Sacrificial Refinement technique our Treasure Tower unearthed from a ruin."

"The second is a technique improved upon by our Treasure Tower’s own Nascent Soul Master and numerous Golden Core Masters."

(Earth Sacrifice Treasure Technique: Use Magical Power for the Sacrificial Refinement of a Magical Treasure, allowing it to be nurtured within the Dantian. A Treasure Sacrifice Technique for earth-attribute Magical Power; using other attributes will drastically reduce its might. Imbues a Magical Artifact with the overwhelming power of heavy earth and sinking mountains.)

This wasn’t information Su Qing saw with his Synthesizer’s ability; it was written right in the shop’s item catalogue.

(Five Elements Earth Sacrifice Treasure Technique: Use Magical Power for the Sacrificial Refinement of a Magical Treasure. It is a derivative of the Earth Sacrifice Treasure Technique, developed by the many Masters of our sect. All Five Elements Magical Powers can be used to nurture it in the Dantian. Imbues a Magical Treasure with the overwhelming power of heavy earth and sinking mountains.)

"..."

Su Qing was torn.

One was a Treasure Sacrifice Technique unearthed from a ruin, the other was a technique developed by the Treasure Tower itself.

Any Cultivator would surely choose the second option.

’Being able to nurture it with any of the Five Elements Magical Powers... that’s so much better.’

Seeing that Su Qing remained silent,

the middle-aged Female Cultivator at the counter added, "Actually, we also have a technique for Sacrificial Refining a Magical Treasure with Demonic Qi, but..."

"No need. I’ll take the Five Elements Earth Sacrifice Treasure Technique."

Gritting his teeth, Su Qing emptied his coin pouch.

The middle-aged Female Cultivator was overjoyed to hear his decision.

"Please, have a seat, guest. I’ll go get the Dharma Transmission Jade Slip right away."

Same old procedure.

Su Qing knew how the Dharma Transmission Jade Slip worked. After the technique was transmitted,

Su Qing handed over three thousand Spirit Stones and left the Treasure Tower, his expression pained by the expense.

[Five Elements Earth Sacrifice Treasure Technique: Nurture and Sacrificially Refine a Magical Artifact. The longer the Sacrificial Refinement, the greater its imbued power of heavy earth and sinking mountains becomes.]

[Synthesizable]

’So this one is synthesizable too.’

’But if this is the method for Sacrificial Refining Magical Artifacts, doesn’t that mean the Magical Treasures nurtured by those old monsters must be incredibly powerful?’

When you thought about it, for those geezers who had lived for hundreds or even thousands of years, if they nurtured a Magical Artifact for that long... just how immense would its power be?

(PS: A Magical Artifact that has been Sacrificially Refined by a Cultivator is what’s known as a Magical Treasure.)

Now that he clearly understood how to perform Sacrificial Refinement on a Magical Artifact, Su Qing left the Treasure Tower, satisfied.

Once outside, Su Qing wasted no time. He donned a large, hooded robe and began to meander about.

He would use Earth Escape, then pop back up.

By doing this, he finally shook off any watching eyes.

Then, Su Qing returned to the market stall area.

He bought a detailed map of the Ten Thousand Tribulations Sect.

He then used Earth Escape again to leave the small Cultivator town.

Out in the wilds, Su Qing began to study the map.

’So this is where I am right now.’

’The Ten Thousand Tribulations Sect is still a ways to the north.’

However, Su Qing suddenly took out the Blade of Wholeness.

Following the Sacrificial Refinement method of the Five Elements Earth Sacrifice Treasure Technique, he channeled all of his Magical Power into the Blade of Wholeness.

The Blade of Wholeness offered no resistance.

After all, it was an item he had synthesized, and one he had already bonded with his blood.

In just two or three seconds,

Su Qing could feel that the Blade of Wholeness was no longer leaking the Immortal, God, and Demon Qi.

’Finally, I’ve dealt with that hidden problem.’

Su Qing drew the Blade of Wholeness into his Dantian and began to nurture it.

His Five Elements Magical Power flowed according to the Sacrificial Refinement method, continuously circulating through the Magical Treasure that was the Blade of Wholeness.

"A Magical Treasure... No wonder they call it a ’treasure.’ You really have to treat it like one."

Finally able to use the Blade of Wholeness, Su Qing was so happy that he laughed and muttered to himself.

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[Five Elements Earth Sacrifice Treasure Technique: Entry Level (0.9/500)]

Huh?

Su Qing was surprised when he saw the panel.

[Five Elements Earth Sacrifice Treasure Technique: Entry Level (1.5/500)]

The Skill Level was increasing by 0.1 every minute.

’Man, I really want to replicate and synthesize it, but I’m too scared.’

Su Qing knew this technique was the joint creation of a Nascent Soul Master and several Golden Core Masters.

Su Qing was afraid that trying to synthesize it would probably cause a lethal mental backlash.

However, it seemed the Geng Metal Demon Sword Embryo inside him was being affected.

Its Sword Intent was being constantly absorbed by his Blade of Wholeness and the Five Elements Earth Sacrifice Treasure Technique.

The effect wasn’t significant, though, so it was acceptable.

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’I’ve finally made it to the Ten Thousand Tribulations Sect.’

Su Qing gazed at the massive city in the distance, knowing it was no ordinary place.

Although the structures were scattered about,

the city contained countless agricultural plots.

Mounds of medicinal herbs and plants could be seen.

The Spiritual Qi was so dense it had condensed into a mist.

’According to the map, this is definitely the Ten Thousand Tribulations Sect.’

After taking out his map to compare it carefully, Su Qing nodded and set off toward the area once more.

The city gate was towering, and the walls were entirely encased in metal.

"Cultivator detected entering."

"Spirit Stone payment required."

Su Qing heard this the moment he stepped through the city gate.

"A Cultivator?"

The announcement startled one of the guards.

He was a tall man, at least two meters in height.

He also exuded the aura of a Cultivator.

"Who are you, to come to Qianjie City?"

"A Loose Cultivator," Su Qing replied, then asked, "Am I not allowed to enter Qianjie City?"

Su Qing had just heard that all he needed to do was pay Spirit Stones to get in.

"You can enter. Demon Cultivators, one hundred Spirit Stones. Non-Demon Cultivators, fifty Spirit Stones."

"You can only stay for seven days."

’So expensive!’

Su Qing frowned, and the man noticed. He said slowly, "Those are the rules. If you want to enter, pay the Spirit Stones."

He’d seen plenty of Cultivators who balked at the price, without considering how rich the Spiritual Qi was inside.

More importantly, there were excellent places inside for Demon Cultivators to practice their Cultivation.

That was why they charged Demon Cultivators so many Spirit Stones. 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

"Fifty Spirit Stones."

Su Qing held out the payment.

The man took out a transparent sphere for testing one’s Spirit Root and handed it to Su Qing.

After Su Qing took it, the sphere glowed with five-colored light.

Only after accepting the Spirit Stones did the man press a button and produce a black card. In its center was a white, lightning-bolt-shaped pattern.

"This is your Occupation Card. After seven days, someone will find you to retrieve it. If you wish to extend your stay, you’ll have to pay more Spirit Stones."

"Understand?"

Su Qing nodded and asked, "How can one join the Ten Thousand Tribulations Sect?"

"Join the Ten Thousand Tribulations Sect?" The man studied Su Qing closely. When he found he couldn’t discern Su Qing’s Cultivation level, his expression turned serious. "If you want to join the Sect, you can do what we did: serve the Ten Thousand Tribulations Sect in Qianjie City for three years. Then you can become a Servant Disciple."

"But the Ten Thousand Tribulations Sect only accepts those who abide by the rules."

"If you want to learn more, go to the Thousand Tribulations Hall inside the city."

Hearing this, Su Qing smiled. "Many thanks."

He then slipped the man two more Spirit Stones.

The man’s eyes lit up. "Friend, I can tell just by looking at you that you’re destined for great things. I hope you succeed in joining the Ten Thousand Tribulations Sect."

"You’re too kind." Su Qing grinned and walked into Qianjie City.