Six Destiny Spells
The thought of the White Cloud Mountain Range filled Ling Pengyun with a sense of danger.
There are still quite a few Golden Core Demon Beast left in the White Cloud Mountain Range. If he wants to occupy a Third Rank Spirit Vein in the White Cloud Mountain Range, he will definitely have to fight against the Golden Core Demon Beast.
Judging from the fact that he and Jia Mu Zhenren joined forces today to kill the Red Armor Crab King at the Golden Core Second Layer, the strength of Golden Core Demon Beast is not weak.
If the Demon King were to rely solely on his own strength, he could defeat Golden Core cultivator of the same level who possessed one or two Lifebound Magic Treasure.
If Golden Core Demon Beast were to have a Lifebound Magic Treasure to aid it, its strength would be even more extraordinary.
Even the Golden Core Middle Stage Jia Mu Zhenren, Master Jiamu, was in dire straits and nearly suffered serious injuries or even death in his battle against the Red Armor Crab Demon King, whose cultivation was only at the Golden Core Second Layer Golden Core Demon Beast.
Through this battle, Ling Pengyun also realized his own shortcomings.
He has no shortage of offensive skills, but his defense is extremely weak.
"It seems that the more than ninety catties of Second Rank High Grade Heavy Origin Spirit Iron that I obtained from the Hundred Spirits Sect with the help of my Si Ling Siling over the years cannot be kept. I need to take fifty catties of Heavy Origin Spirit Iron to forge a Azure Sea Heavy Yuan Magic Shield."
"In that case, even if I can't find enough Water Spirit Iron to incorporate into this shield in the future to upgrade its grade, I can still rely on the abundant spiritual power of the Golden Core Realm to temper this shield and slowly increase its power, thus laying the groundwork for future defense."
Originally, Ling Pengyun intended to leave the more than ninety catties of Second Rank High Grade Heavy Origin Spirit Iron he had saved to the Clan Head, Ling Yunhong.
Clan Head Ling Yunhong currently only possesses a top-tier Middle Vehicle Lifebound Magic Item, the "Azure Sea Icy Cold Flying Sword," which is somewhat lacking in offensive capabilities.
After all, the Azure Sea Heavy Yuan Treasure Pearl, forged from Heavy Origin Spirit Iron, is a top-tier Higher Vehicle Lifebound Magic Item, nearly 50% to 60% more powerful than the Azure Sea Icy Cold Flying Sword.
With his thoughts returning to normal, Ling Pengyun closed the door of the Grade A Cultivation Abode and set up several restrictions around it. He then found a good spot inside the cave abode cave abode, sat down cross-legged, took out the Second Rank Low Grade Flame Fire Refining Furnace, and began refining the weapon.
Because his weapon-refining skills had reached the level of a veteran Second Rank High Grade Artifact Refiner, and he also had the assistance of the third-tier Azure Sea True Fire.
In just one day, he used fifty catties of Second Rank High Grade Heavy Origin Spirit Iron as the main material to forge a Second Rank Low Grade Azure Sea Heavy Yuan Magic Shield.
To upgrade this shield to the Second Grade Middle Rank level, 20,000 catties of Water Spirit Iron need to be incorporated into it. The Second Rank High Grade -grade level requires 60,000 catties of Water Spirit Iron, and to reach the third-tier Law Treasure level, 10 catties of third-tier Heavy Yuan Treasure Iron are required as a catalyst.
Ling Pengyun tested the shield's defensive capabilities and, upon discovering that its defensive power was comparable to that of Second Grade Middle Rank defensive magic Law Artifact, and that its body was also as sturdy as a mid- Second Grade Middle Rank defensive Law Artifact, a slight smile appeared on his lips.
"This item truly Higher Vehicle natal defensive Law Artifact; its power is indeed formidable."
"However, this item is still of low quality and I don't need it. At present, there is still a gap in my defense. I can't afford the Magic Treasure Prototype, and the third-tier defensive magic Law Treasure is even more expensive. I can only start with the two remaining techniques in the Azure Sea True Scripture that I haven't comprehended yet: the Azure Ocean Sky Barrier and the Azure Sea Shadow Splitting Art."
"If I can comprehend these two Innate Spell, my ability to protect myself will be greatly enhanced."
Ling Pengyun made a plan in his heart, then waved his hand and put the Azure Sea Heavy Yuan Magic Shield into his Dantian.
The Golden Core Azure Sea True Scripture was obtained by Ling Pengyun from the Azure Sea Azure Sky Sect. It contains a complete inheritance and records Six Paths of Innate Spells.
The Innate Spell and Cultivation Method complement each other. Only those who have cultivated this Cultivation Method can comprehend it. The power of the Innate Spell is several times stronger than that of Law Technique of the same level.
Among the Six Paths of Innate Spells, one of them is the Azure Sea Sky Sword, which is recorded in the Foundation Establishment Chapter of the Azure Sea True Scripture.
The other five Innate Spell are the breath-concealing Law Technique "Azure Sea Aura Concealment Art", the escape technique "Azure Sea Escape Technique", the true fire spell "Azure Sea True Fire", the defensive Law Technique "Azure Ocean Sky Barrier", and the auxiliary Law Technique "Azure Sea Shadow Splitting Art".
Ling Pengyun had already mastered the Azure Sea Aura Concealment Art, Azure Sea Sky Sword, Azure Sea Escape Technique, and Azure Sea True Fire. However, recently, he had to improve the Devil Artifact into a Righteous Path magic Law Artifact and also deduce the "Saint Demon Fate Continuation Art" to prepare for Ling Pengqiu, a fire magic genius whose lifespan was running out. Therefore, he did not have time to comprehend the Azure Ocean Sky Barrier and Azure Sea Shadow Splitting Art.
The Azure Ocean Sky Barrier's function is simply to create a defensive light barrier; there's nothing special about it.
However, the Azure Sea Shadow Splitting Art was extremely wondrous.
This Shadow Splitting Technique is divided into three levels, and can only be comprehended after one has entered the Golden Core.
The first level corresponds to the Golden Core Initial Stage. Upon reaching perfection, one can differentiate into three illusory figures that share the same aura as oneself and possess 30% of one's own strength.
The second level corresponds to the Golden Core Middle Stage. Upon reaching perfection, one can differentiate into three illusory figures that share the same aura as oneself and possess 60% of one's own strength.
The third level corresponds to the Golden Core Late Stage. When cultivated to perfection, it can differentiate into three phantoms with the same aura as the individual and possessing 90% of the individual's strength.
According to the description of this Law Technique in the Golden Core chapter of the Azure Sea True Scripture, it is said that by cultivating this technique to the third level, one can even fight against a cultivator at the Golden Core Seventh Layer stage with the cultivation level of the Golden Core Ninth Layer.
Ling Pengyun also had great faith in this.
After all, these three phantoms, each possessing 90% of their own strength, when equipped with Law Artifact and combined with their original forms, are equivalent to four Golden Core Seventh Layer experts.
It's not an exaggeration to say that four against one is enough to defeat a cultivator at the Golden Core Ninth Layer.
With his thoughts returning to normal, Ling Pengyun began to comprehend the operating method of the "Azure Ocean Sky Barrier" that he had already memorized.
Time flies when you're trying to comprehend your Innate Spell.
For Ling Pengyun, it was only a moment, yet half a month had already passed.
This day.
The cave abode entrance was knocked on, making a "thump-thump" sound, which startled Ling Pengyun, who then opened his eyes.
He slowly stood up and opened the cave abode door.
The figure of Jia Mu Zhenren appeared before Ling Pengyun.
"Ling Daoyou, the auction held every three years in Wood Origin Marketplace has begun today. This auction will last for three days. If you do not wish to spend the time, you can go to the auction on the third day to participate directly in the auction of the final items."
"The Third Rank Low Grade Law Treasure, the Red Armor Giant Scissor, which we obtained by killing the Red Armor Crab King at the Golden Core Second Layer half a month ago, is among the final auction items."
After speaking in detail, Jia Mu Zhenren patted his Storage Bag at his waist, took out the promotional image for the auction, and handed it to Ling Pengyun.
"All the spiritual items to be auctioned this time are here. Fellow Daoist, you are welcome to take a look. If you have anything you are interested in, you can go to the auction to bid for it."
"I still have some miscellaneous matters to attend to in the market, so I will not keep you company any longer. I will go to the auction to oversee the auction on the third day when the final item is auctioned."
Upon hearing this, Ling Pengyun reached out and accepted the promotional poster, expressing his gratitude. "Alright, thank you for coming in person to deliver the auction promotional poster, Fellow Jia Wood Jiamu."
Jia Mu Zhenren waved his hand, then bowed and took his leave. "It's nothing, I'll take my leave now."
After watching Jia Mu Zhenren depart, Ling Pengyun closed the cave abode door again.
He then sat cross-legged on a Meditation Mat, carefully examining the promotional image for the auction's spiritual items in his hand.
This sight startled Ling Pengyun.
The promotional image depicts a vast number of spiritual beings, numbering nearly ten thousand.
Most of these are ordinary spiritual items, while the remaining three hundred spiritual items are the grand finale items.
It should be noted that even the once-in-a-century grand auction in the Hundred Spirits Sect territory is no more than this.
In contrast, this Wood Origin Auction is only a small auction held once every three years.
This incident also allowed Ling Pengyun to understand for the first time the prosperity of the Boundless Sea Region Cultivation World.
Besides that, he also noticed several items that caught his eye from the promotional image.
However, the items that could move this Golden Core True Person were all extraordinary and belonged to the category of the final auction items.
As for the nearly ten thousand ordinary first-tier spiritual items, Ling Pengyun didn't care for them.
Therefore, he did not immediately go to the Wood Origin Auction.
Instead, they planned to attend the auction on the third day when the final items were auctioned.
He then closed his eyes and continued to comprehend his Innate Spell.
Two days passed quickly.
It was early morning on this day.
Ling Pengyun left his Cultivation Abode early and headed to the "Wood Origin Auction House" in the heart of the market.
Perhaps Jia Mu Zhenren had already made arrangements with the manager of the Wood Origin Auction House, because as soon as Ling Pengyun entered the auction house, a manager at the Foundation Establishment Completion personally greeted him and led Ling Pengyun into a private room on the third floor of the auction house.
The private room was extremely spacious, at least five zhang long and wide, and the chairs were all cushioned with soft Demon Beast hides.
On the small table in the center of the private room, there were more than a dozen kinds of spiritual fruits.
Directly in front is a transparent light film, which can block the view of others.
It is difficult to see inside the private room from the outside, but the outside world can be seen from inside the private room.
In addition, Ling Pengyun also saw that Jia Mu Zhenren was waiting there early on.
Ling Pengyun was not surprised to see Jia Mu Zhenren appear here.
He immediately cupped his hands in greeting.
"Jia Wood Jiamu."
Jia Mu Zhenren returned the greeting, saying, "Ling Daoyou."
"Jia Wood Jiamu, I wonder if there are any buyers for our Third Rank Low Grade Law Treasure, the Red Armor Giant Scissor?" Ling Pengyun inquired.
"There should be. This auction is only a small one held every three years, but two Golden Core from outside the palace have come. I guess they came for that Red Armor Giant Scissor," Jia Mu Zhenren replied.
Upon hearing this, Ling Pengyun's expression brightened with joy.
After exchanging a few more pleasantries, he found a seat in the private room and began to pay attention to the auction.
The Wood Origin Auction is similar in style to the auction houses in the Hundred Spirits Sect territory, both being three-story structures.
The first floor is a large hall with a seating capacity of 100,000.
The second and third floors are private rooms.
Only Foundation Establishment Cultivator can enter the second-floor private rooms, while only cultivators at the Golden Core Realm or above can enter the third-floor private rooms.
The auction had been going on for some time, and there were quite a few cultivators sitting in the auction hall.