Shattered Gold True Monarch's Spirit Fusion Technique (4K)

Xiao Chen stayed at the Cai Family for another full month.

During this period, he not only successfully mastered the basics of the Star Radiance Tracking Art.

They also successfully advanced the <Azure Wave Piercing Bone Needle> from beginner to advanced level by utilizing five Water-element Spirit Item.

Although theoretically, Law Technique cards are most cost-effective when they are only at the beginner level.

While continued cultivation can bring some improvement in strength, the consumption of spiritual resources will only increase.

However, Xiao Chen wouldn't just consider cost-effectiveness and ignore the upper limit of combat power, lest he be defeated when encountering experts from powerful forces.

For example, those monsters in the Holy City that seem to have been cultivated by feeding them the Double Jade Orbs.

If you only have basic Law Technique, even with Hextech boosts, you might not be guaranteed a win.

In short, Xiao Chen has always been very willing to invest in his own capabilities.

Just as he was about to consume his sixth Water-element Spirit Item, Master Cai finally brought some good news.

After a long and arduous effort, they successfully contacted a Artifact Refining Master who had a prior connection with the Cai Family's ancestors.

He expressed his willingness to help forge the magical Spirit Artifact, based on their past relationship.

However, the other party mentioned two requests in the letter.

My first requirement is that I can help, but I won't cover any damage or loss.

The Cai Family must bear the costs of the Mid-Grade Spirit Stone consumed to power the refining platform and furnace, the special Spirit Fire used, and the depreciation of the refining tools.

This is a very common requirement, whether it's alchemy or weapon crafting.

Although some weapon refiners may not explicitly state it, they will include it directly in the processing fee.

In short, they definitely won't lose out.

The second requirement was that, regardless of the type of Spirit Artifact being customized, he would charge one million Spirit Stone as a processing fee.

Honestly, it's a bit expensive.

Even for Nascent Soul True Lord, one million Spirit Stone is a considerable sum.

This is especially true for Newly Promoted True Monarch who haven't had time to save money.

Fortunately, Xiao Chen wasn't short of money. "One million it is, is there anything else I want?"

Master Cai nodded first, then shook his head. "There should be more, but the letter didn't mention it."

"Senior Jin said that if we are willing to accept these two requirements, then we should schedule a time to meet with him at Clear Spring Blessed Land to discuss the specific details of the customization."

"If you can't accept it, then there's no need to meet, so as not to waste each other's time."

"Shattered Gold" was the Dharma Name of that Artifact Refining Master.

As for Clear Spring Blessed Land, it's not too far from here; according to the map, the nearest border is less than 300,000 li away.

The blessed land itself wasn't very large; with Xiao Chen's speed, he could get there in just a few days.

Of course, it's not close for Golden Core cultivator, which is probably why it took so long to make contact.

But to be fair, judging from the tone of the Shattered Gold True Monarch, he doesn't seem to be an acquaintance of the Cai Family.

However, it was already good enough that he was able to contact the person, so Xiao Chen didn't dwell on these details.

He also happened to want to discuss the details of the Spirit Artifact in person.

Since it's a custom-made product, it must be tailor-made, which means prior communication and decision-making are essential.

"No problem, let's try to schedule it as early as possible."

Xiao Chen readily agreed and then continued to study Law Technique.

Several more days passed before the two sides agreed to meet seven days later at Waterfall Gazing Mountain in Clear Spring Blessed Land.

"Senior, you may have to make the trip yourself."

Master Cai also reported, "This Senior Jin, really enjoys communicating with guests about the refining process; you have to make all the decisions about those details yourself."

"But please rest assured, I've already made arrangements in advance."

"This time, I'm Custom Spirit Tool for another family friend."

The title "family friend" was a new identity that Xiao Chen and Master Cai agreed upon after discussing it.

Nominally, they were friends whom the Cai Family ancestors met six hundred years ago in the Qi Mountain Secret Realm.

I'm visiting an old friend and staying for a few days.

The Qi Mountain Secret Realm is very large, and the people who entered Secret Realm back then were quite numerous, making it difficult for outsiders to deduce anything from this alone.

These days, when facing the servants of the Cai Family and even some of the collateral relatives, this is the same explanation I've given.

This made many members of the Cai Family Branch families particularly happy, as they never expected their family to have such connections.

The only problem is that Xiao Chen needs to disguise his appearance; he looks far too young.

That's not difficult to do. All you need to do is wear a bamboo hat and use the <Breathless Shadowless Curse> to block Spiritual Sense Probe.

Moreover, by doing this, there's no need to worry about Shattered Gold True Monarch having any ulterior motives.

After all, this is Custom Spirit Tool, which requires a very high level of secrecy.

The importance of Spirit Artifact to every cultivator goes without saying.

Ideally, no one except the cultivator himself should know exactly how many Spirit Artifact he possesses, or what their effects are.

This way, the enemy won't find out and prepare countermeasures in advance.

However, unless the cultivator is skilled in weapon crafting, they will inevitably need a weapon crafter to Custom Spirit Tool.

Therefore, it becomes relatively normal for people to seek out weapon refiners from other regions to maintain secrecy when Custom Spirit Tool, while also concealing their specific identities.

It's not exactly common, but it's certainly not something that would warrant being targeted.

Seven days later.

Xiao Chen arrived at Waterfall Gazing Mountain early in the morning.

As its name suggests, this place offers a perfect view from the mountaintop, where you can see a massive waterfall stretching for thousands of feet, just ten miles away.

As the sun rises, it looks like a white ribbon hanging down from the mountainside, which is quite a sight.

But looking around, the Shattered Gold True Monarch was nowhere to be seen.

It wasn't until around noon that the other party finally arrived.

"But was it Daoist Jinguang in person?"

The Shattered Gold True Monarch, dressed in a black Magic Robe with cloud patterns, cupped his hands and said, "Oh dear, I'm so sorry."

"Something urgent came up in the sect this Upper Sect, which caused a slight delay. I apologize for keeping Daoist Jinguang waiting."

"Please sit in the Waterfall Gazing Hall this way. I brought some Clear Spring Yellow Bud with me; let's drink and chat."

Clear Spring Yellow Bud is Fourth-Order Spirit Tea, a specialty of Clear Spring Blessed Land. Its production is relatively small, so it is not usually sold to the public and is reserved for a few True Lord within the territory.

It is often used to entertain guests.

Xiao Chen waved his hand. "It's alright, I just arrived recently."

Master Cai also stepped forward to pay his respects, and the three exchanged pleasantries.

He also sampled a cup of the Spirit Tea before tactfully taking his leave, making it easier for the two to discuss the specific details.

"I'm sure you already knew about my skills before you came, so I won't boast."

The Shattered Gold True Monarch asked directly, "I wonder what kind of Spirit Artifact Daoist Jinguang intends to forge?"

"Please elaborate on the specific effects and requirements."

Xiao Chen didn't answer, but instead asked, "I'm planning to customize several Fusion Spirit Tool, the kind that incorporate Magic Treasure Fragment."

"Of course, I believe this shouldn't be a problem for you, fellow Daoist."

"I've never done Fusion Spirit Tool before, so I'd like to ask if there are any differences in this aspect?"

He had never actually made Spirit Artifact, but saying it made him sound more experienced.

Furthermore, Xiao Chen had already learned from the Cai Family's Ancient Books that custom-made Fusion Spirit Tool were more expensive, so it was quite normal that some True Lord did not have them.

As expected, Shattered Gold True Monarch wasn't curious as to why an old man several hundred years old hadn't Fusion Spirit Tool.

Instead, his eyes lit up, and he looked Xiao Chen up and down.

In his view, the Daoist Jinguang in front of him was likely an old cultivator who had basically given up hope of breaking through to the next level.

In this situation, if you want to improve your combat strength, you can only try to find a way from external sources.

That's why they went to great lengths to ask him to customize Fusion Spirit Tool.

According to the experience of the Shattered Gold True Monarch, such guests are generally quite generous.

They've saved up Spirit Stone their whole lives, so they certainly wouldn't mind spending a little to forge Spirit Artifact.

Therefore, he immediately sat up straight and carefully explained the difference between ordinary Custom Spirit Tool and Fusion Spirit Tool.

Aside from some minor details, the main difference between the two is that Fusion Spirit Tool, the influence of Magic Treasure Fragment must be taken into account.

To put it simply, we need to fully utilize the power of the Magic Treasure Fragment first.

Then consider the compatibility with the cultivator.

In other words, if Xiao Chen wants Custom Spirit Tool that perfectly suits his situation, he must either give up on Fusion Spirit Tool and choose conventional fourth-tier spiritual materials.

Alternatively, one needs to provide Magic Treasure Fragment that are compatible with their own abilities.

"Then please take a look at these two items, Fellow Daoist Shattered Gold, and see what you think of them?"

Xiao Chen took out the spearhead and Flying Sword Fragment he had collected earlier and handed them over directly. "If you use one of these two fragments as the main element, you can forge a Fusion Spirit Tool that focuses on offense."

Which one should I use to see better results?

Upon seeing this, Shattered Gold True Monarch thought to himself, "Just as I expected."

He knew that these old folks who had lived for so long would always have some savings.

He immediately took the two Magic Treasure Fragment and began to use detection Law Technique to examine them carefully.

He quickly put down the Flying Sword Fragment and focused on studying the half-inch-long spearhead.

Then, he couldn't help but exclaim, "What a treasure! It must have killed a Fifth-Order Fierce Beast back then."

"Unfortunately, it's too old; I'm afraid it can only be restored to less than 30% of its original effectiveness."

After speaking, he examined the Flying Sword Fragment again before commenting, "These two fragments each have their own advantages and disadvantages; it's up to you to choose."

"In my opinion, this fragment of the Flying Sword Fragment is of good quality, but unfortunately it's not the tip."

"It can improve the overall toughness of Spirit Artifact, greatly enhance the speed of true essence circulation and reduce consumption, but it is slightly lacking in breakthrough potential."

"This spearhead, on the contrary, is best suited for attacking and killing."

"However, to maximize its effectiveness, it will likely require many rare and precious spiritual materials for repair and improvement."

"Furthermore, these two items are most suitable for forging a Flying Sword and a spear, respectively."

"Generally speaking, I would recommend Flying Sword, but if you have some experience in the cultivation of Qi and blood, you might want to consider a spear."

"Fellow Daoist Jinguang, please think carefully about which one is more convenient to use."

Although the Shattered Gold True Monarch actually possesses many kinds of Spirit Artifact, the Fusion Magic Tool must primarily be based on the original form of the Magic Treasure Fragment.

Is it related to "Qi and Blood"?

Xiao Chen thought about it and felt that choosing a spear seemed like a pretty good option.

Although he hasn't made a breakthrough in Body Cultivator yet, he estimates it won't be long.

After all, he had absorbed so many Blood Crystal one after another, and had already reached the True Lord realm. His internal energy and blood were extremely vigorous, making it easier for him to break through.

But then again, he also has his Natal Flying Sword.

Xiao Chen is, after all, a half- Sword Cultivator, so he can naturally enjoy the benefits of Sword Cultivator.

That is, when breaking through to the Major Realm, Natal Flying Sword will also improve along with one's own cultivation level.

By then, he will have two Flying Sword at his disposal.

Since that's the case, why not choose the Flying Sword first? That way, the Swordsmanship you've mastered can be seamlessly integrated later.

Otherwise, he would need to learn another Spear Technique.

However, on the other hand, he does have Hextech, so learning another Spear Technique doesn't seem to be a problem.

"In terms of offensive capabilities alone, how much difference is there between Flying Sword and a spear?"

After thinking about it, Xiao Chen decided to take actual combat strength into consideration.

"That's a difficult question to answer."

However, the Shattered Gold True Monarch stated, "Normally speaking, the spear would definitely be more powerful."

"However, it also depends on your own situation, such as your proficiency with Law Technique and how much spiritual material you are prepared to invest."

"A Spirit Artifact costing a million is not comparable to Spirit Artifact costing ten million."

What he meant was that the more expensive one is more powerful; if they're equally expensive, then the longer spear is still more powerful, since the base material is the spearhead.

However, Xiao Chen overheard another important piece of information—the cost was tens of millions!

Wait a minute, can this thing really be this expensive?

You should know that a fairly ordinary Spirit Artifact can be bought starting at just 100,000 Spirit Stone.

That's a hundred times worse.

Adhering to the principle of asking questions when you don't understand, he naturally asked directly.

Unexpectedly, Shattered Gold True Monarch simply chuckled and said, "Daoist Jinguang has misunderstood; it's more than a hundred times."

"Especially with Fusion Spirit Tool, theoretically speaking, the cost is virtually unlimited."

"From a practical standpoint, Ten Million Spirit Stones is just the starting point."

"Throughout history, those Fusion Spirit Tool costing 20 Spirit Stone, 30 Spirit Stone, or even 50 million Spirit Stone are by no means isolated cases."

Having said all that, she finally saw the surprised and puzzled look in Xiao Chen's eyes.

The Shattered Gold True Monarch then explained with satisfaction, "The reason it's so expensive is mainly due to the Spirit Fusion Technique."

"Fellow Daoist may not know this, but most of the spiritual materials used in refining Spirit Artifact can actually be fused together."

"For example, if I have two pieces of ordinary Mysterious Star Sand here, and I fuse them together, I can obtain a piece of Refined Mysterious Star Sand."

"Compared to before the fusion, both the sturdiness and toughness can be increased by 50% and 30% respectively."

"If we use only such fused spiritual materials, the total Refining Cost will at least double."

"The original cost of Custom Spirit Tool was six million, but considering the damage and losses, it will probably cost at least thirteen million."

Hiss~!

Upon hearing this, Xiao Chen gasped in shock; no wonder it was so expensive.

It's important to know that some extremely rare fourth-tier spiritual materials are worth millions.

If the main materials cost a million, the auxiliary materials can't be too bad either; all the miscellaneous costs will easily amount to four or five million.

If everything were doubled, it would cost at least Ten Million Spirit Stones.