Eternal Life: I Can Control My Essence Qi-Chapter 109 - 106: Qi Refining Stage 9, Top Grade Magical Artifacts

Chapter 109: Chapter 106: Qi Refining Stage 9, Top Grade Magical Artifacts

Mang Mountain Marketplace, residential area.

"Hmm?"

Though it was late at night, the sudden appearance of a Spiritual Energy Vortex still alerted some cultivators.

However, this commotion didn’t cause much disturbance. A few cultivators stepped out to look around and chatted casually before dispersing.

In Mang Mountain Marketplace, there were at least three to four hundred cultivators residing, so it was not unusual for someone to break through.

Inside the cave dwelling.

"It’s done!"

Zhang Yao opened his eyes, a bright light gleaming in them.

The newly opened Qi Vein made his Magical Power even purer and more powerful, flowing like a torrential river.

The Five Elements Spirit Array improves alongside his cultivation, providing a consistent fivefold enhancement.

The newly constructed "Vajra Mora Secret Spell Array" also saw significant improvement, elevating its protective power to withstand high grade Magical Artifacts.

"This minor checkpoint has trapped me for over twenty years, and I have finally surpassed it."

Zhang Yao took a deep breath, his mind was tumultuous:

"Now, I only need the last piece - the Thousand Year Jade Marrow."

The Celestial Profound Bright Jade Array, fully named the Array of the Celestial Profound and All-Encompassing Clear Jade, is a secret array passed down by the Daoist Sect, specifically for nurturing the Treasure Body and harmonizing all Qi Veins.

This array requires Thousand Year Jade Marrow as Treasure Material, engraved with Spirit Patterns on the 206 bones in the body, altering the essence of bones and blood to refine ’Profound Bone Jade Marrow.’

Marrow is the source for blood generation; after refining into Profound Bone Jade Marrow, the inner parts of the body, such as Qi and blood, and organs, will undergo a deep transformation, compensating for the deficiencies of the external muscles and bones.

The two Grand Arrays complement each other, allowing Zhang Yao’s physical strength to truly match that of a Body Refining Cultivator at the same stage.

"Thousand Year Jade Marrow is the primary material for crafting some Second grade Spirit Pills, rare and precious, even many Foundation Establishment Cultivators have not seen it."

"I have sought it in Mang Mountain Marketplace for so long without any clues, indicating that finding Thousand Year Jade Marrow in Li Kingdom, Wei Kingdom, and other places is quite unlikely."

Reflecting on this, Zhang Yao’s mind stirred:

"I should first push my cultivation to the Ninth Layer of Qi Refining at Mang Mountain Marketplace, then head north to the Da Li Cultivation Realm."

The construction period for the Celestial Profound Bright Jade Array is at the late stage of Qi Refining.

And the Da Li Cultivation Realm is the most likely place to find Thousand Year Jade Marrow.

......

Ten years later.

Mang Mountain Marketplace, inside a shop.

Name: Zhang Yao

Talent: Primordial Energy Spring, Essence Qi Transformation

Realm: Qi Refining Ninth Layer

Cultivation Technique: "Scripture of All Transformations and True Nature"

Magic Skills: Mountain-Penetrating Earth-Digging Skill (100%), Flying Rock Divine Crystal Technique (100%), Earth Soul Armor Skill (100%), Earth breaking Mountain shattering Technique (100%)...

Skills: First level Alchemy Technique (21%), Second level Spirit Rune Mastery (11%), Second level Array Mastery (3%), First level Talisman Mastery (93%)

"Not bad."

Zhang Yao withdrew his gaze, revealing a hint of satisfaction.

Thanks to the abundant Spiritual Qi in Mang Mountain Marketplace, he broke through to the Ninth Layer of Qi Refining two years ago.

In most a year’s time, he could reach the peak of the Ninth Layer and be ready to break through to the Tenth Layer, achieving Qi Refining Perfection at any moment.

Furthermore:

He also made significant progress in Spirit Patterns, Arrays, and Talismans.

Spirit Patterns and Arrays have both reached the Second grade level, if not hindered by insufficient strength, he could set up arrays for Foundation Establishment Stage independently.

Moreover, having run the shop for years and amassed thousands of Spirit Stones, he acquired many Cultivation Technique Scriptures and learned over thirty high grade skills of different attributes.

"With my current strength, within the Qi Refining Stage, I am practically invincible."

The typical Qi Refining Perfection cultivators can’t match his Magical Power or mastery of high grade skills, even if three or four of them come, they would not stand a chance against him.

Zhang Yao pondered:

"But I am still quite far from the Foundation Establishment Stage."

"Yet as long as I am not ambushed, even if defeated, I can still escape."

"With such power, the journey to Da Li Cultivation Realm should be smooth."

According to Old Qi’s words years ago, heading north to Da Li carries considerable risk; the weaker the strength, the greater the danger; otherwise, cultivators from Wei Kingdom, Li Kingdom, and other places would have already flocked to Da Li.

Where can’t one serve as a Spirit Farmer or Tributor? The Spiritual Qi environment in Da Li far outweighs that of Wei Kingdom, Cang Kingdom, and other places.

Of course, in the Southwest Countries, there are several other strong Cultivation Realms like Da Li, yet they are too far, so far that Zhang Yao might not reach there.

Moreover, the dangers of heading to Da Li are significant, let alone venturing further?

Compared to such unknown risks, Zhang Yao would rather go to Da Li, facing the Celestial Treasure Tower.

After all, he has never revealed his true face, and with his altered appearance, he could currently stand within Celestial Treasure Tower, yet no one would recognize him.

Moreover, it has been over seventy years now; the recruitment proclamation ended more than sixty years ago; those who plotted against him like Steward Pang and Foundation Establishment cultivators, if they haven’t broken through, they might have already passed away.

The world’s turbulent affairs, mundane disturbances, who can still remember him? Who would even care to remember him?

"Master Zhang!"

While Zhang Yao was contemplating, a young cultivator hurriedly approached.

"Oh, it turned out to be Xiaowang."

Zhang Yao looked up and greeted, asking:

"Is it your father who is looking for me?"

This young cultivator’s father, ’Wang Youguang’, is a renowned Artifact Refining Master in Mang Mountain Marketplace and has dealings with Zhang Yao.

Wang Youguang’s skills are exceptional, one of the few capable of crafting Top grade Magical Artifacts, famous in Li Kingdom, with works in high demand, requiring advance reservations.

Several years ago, Zhang Yao had reserved two top grade artifacts, but until now there had been no news.

"The two top grade Magical Artifacts you reserved have been completed."

"My father sent me to inform you of this great news."

Xiaowang said with a smile.

"Oh?"

Zhang Yao’s spirit lifted immediately, responding quickly:

"This is truly wonderful news."

"Then please wait a moment, I will close the shop and head over right away."

Soon, Zhang Yao closed up the shop and headed with Xiaowang to Wang Youguang’s Artifact Refining workshop.

Similarly operating a shop, Wang Youguang’s shop was much larger, with several Artifact Refiners under him, numerous customers coming and going, bustling with activity.

Upon hearing of Zhang Yao’s visit, Wang Youguang personally welcomed him and invited him into the inner room.

"Master Zhang, please come in quickly!"

"Master Wang, you’re too kind."

Exchanging pleasantries, Wang Youguang took out the two Top grade Magical Artifacts.

"These two Top grade Magical Artifacts, one focuses on defense, named Vortex Shield; the other focuses on attack, called Celestial Thunder Spike."

"Master Zhang may try them out, test their quality..."

Zhang Yao nodded in acknowledgment, immediately taking the two artifacts, channeling his Magical Power to test them.

The Vortex Shield was only palm-sized, like a crystal-clear scale, shimmering with multicolored brilliance.

The Celestial Thunder Spike was a spindle-shaped long spike, thicker at one end and thinner at the other, entirely blue-violet with faint arcs of lightning.

"What treasures!"

After practicing for a moment, Zhang Yao stored away the artifacts, smiling.

With these two Top grade Magical Artifacts in hand, his strength increased significantly.

"Master Wang’s skills are truly superb..."

After chatting briefly, Zhang Yao paid the remainder and politely left, returning to his shop.

Top grade Magical Artifacts start at fifteen hundred Spirit Stones each; these two cost him over thirty-six hundred Spirit Stones.

"Having been a shop owner for nearly twenty years, I have only saved less than eight thousand Spirit Stones."

"Over these years, merely purchasing Cultivation Technique Scriptures and acquiring two Top grade Magical Artifacts has cost over five thousand Spirit Stones."

Reflecting on this, Zhang Yao’s thoughts flickered:

"I can create my own Talismans, but spare Elixir Pills cannot be lacking. They alone require at least several hundred Spirit Stones."

"Before going to Da Li, I must prepare everything adequately..."