News of the Chongtai Secret Realm: Profound Sect Evil Suppressing Sword Pellet

"It's a pity that nothing that could help with timing was left in the Blood Burning Hall."

Xiao Chen circled the enormous wine jar, examining it carefully from top to bottom. "In this case, it's really not easy to determine the specific storage period."

Alcohol is a magical thing.

It is one of the few things that, if stored properly, will not only not spoil over time, but will become more fragrant and precious with age.

Even if it's the same batch of Spirit Wine, or even the same jar of Spirit Wine, it can be divided into two different small bottles.

If one was preserved for only a few years, while the other was preserved for hundreds of years.

Therefore, the value of the two can differ by several times or even more than ten times.

As for body-strengthening Spirit Wine like Blood Burning Brew, their effects should improve to some extent with longer storage time, although the difference won't be as significant.

However, even a 20-30% improvement is a significant boost for users.

Considering the batch of Spirit Wine in front of Xiao Chen, it must have been stored in the Blood Burning Hall for at least tens of thousands of years.

So whether he uses it when practicing martial arts or sells it, it is completely different from when it was first brewed.

"Unfortunately, the Black Iron Venerable said it didn't taste very good."

Xiao Chen said with a hint of regret, "Otherwise, it would be more appropriate to keep this fine wine to entertain guests rather than to sell it."

However, nothing in this world is ever perfect.

Although he hasn't tasted it yet, he won't complain about the taste of the Blood Burning Brew.

He happily put them all into his Storage Ring as usual.

Behind the Blood Burning Hall is the last and most important palace in the cave abode – the Warehouse!

As the name suggests, this is the actual place used to store treasures.

Xiao Chen walked around from left to right, but had not yet seen any of the so-called Breakthrough Spirit Item.

If nothing unexpected happens, it should be stored in the Warehouse.

Thinking of this, he quickened his pace.

From the outside, the Warehouse is much the same as the previous Miscellaneous Hall.

However, when Xiao Chen pushed open the door, the first thing that appeared before him was an exquisite screen.

It is not forged from black iron, but rather has White Jade as its core and brocade as its base, forming a landscape painting in the form of embroidery.

"Huh? There's something like this here?"

Xiao Chen was taken aback, feeling that this thing seemed somewhat out of place with the overall style of the cave abode.

He had seen many screens before, but this was the first time he had ever seen one like this.

Judging from the White Jade and Five-Colored Silk Threads that naturally radiate a soft spiritual light, the entire screen is made of different fourth-order spiritual materials.

Moreover, it was made from a combination of semi-finished products that had only undergone preliminary refining and whose size and color had been simply fixed.

This means that it is not only extremely expensive to build, but also has no practical effect.

The so-called practical effect certainly does not mean that it is unqualified as a screen.

Rather, it means that besides being a screen, it offers no benefit whatsoever in magical duels or anything else.

After all, the materials used in it have only undergone preliminary refinement, so there are naturally no Artifact Inscription or Formation Pattern on it. It belongs to the purest kind of decoration.

Objectively speaking, the embroidery is quite beautiful, but that's all it is—beautiful.

"Good heavens, they really don't treat fourth-tier spiritual materials as spiritual materials at all!"

Looking at the screen, Xiao Chen could only sense the immense wealth and power emanating from a Spirit Transformation Venerable.

More importantly, when the Black Iron Venerable left, he didn't even leave any protective measures for this screen.

As a result, after being displayed for so long, some of the spiritual materials have begun to show signs of spiritual dissipation.

Simply put, if you leave it for too long, it will become old and lose its value.

Of course, perhaps they didn't care about this at all, and naturally wouldn't have thought of taking special protective measures outside the screen like they would with the preservation of the Blood Burning Brew.

Xiao Chen silently observed for two breaths, then walked around the screen and entered the Warehouse.

The first thing that catches the eye is a table made of black iron.

It is estimated to be about eight feet long, two feet wide, and a little over one foot high, with three Jade Slip scattered on it.

The area behind the desk was divided into eighteen equal sections. In each section stood a square platform about four feet high.

Twelve of the square platforms were already empty.

The other six square platforms were all enveloped by a layer of silvery-white Spiritual Power Barrier, protecting the items stored inside.

"Since the Cultivation Method has already been inscribed on the central stone tablet, what is the purpose of the Jade Slip here?"

Curious, Xiao Chen casually picked up a Jade Slip slip from the table and pressed it to his forehead.

As his Divine Sense flowed into it, he felt as if he had returned to the central plaza of the cave abode.

A burly figure stood with his back to him, using his finger as a brush to carve his martial Cultivation Method onto the stone tablet.

He began to explain his insights into the cultivation of the "Iron Like Body Tempering Art".

Seemingly due to a lack of prior preparation, the other party spoke almost haphazardly, resulting in a disorganized and unsystematic explanation.

However, he repeatedly emphasized two things.

First, one must study and practice martial arts diligently and persistently. The worst thing one can do is give up halfway.

Since you've chosen this path, you must persevere even when faced with difficulties. It's best to maintain a daily exercise routine and try to avoid interruptions.

Secondly, this "Iron Like Body Tempering Art" is actually a compilation of many different body-forging Cultivation Method.

Although it seemed to be quite perfect, he always felt there was still room for improvement.

Therefore, if later practitioners feel that a certain aspect can be improved, they should not be bound by the original version, but are free to try and innovate.

The Black Iron Venerable even left a wish at the end, hoping that someone would one day truly complete the <Iron Like Body Tempering Art>.

"That's a simple wish; just leave it to me."

Xiao Chen thought for a moment and said, "I'll make several copies later and give one to each of Chen Fan, Chu Tianze, Zhang Shouquan, Lin Ping'an, and Ye Fei."

"In time, someone will surely innovate and complete this Cultivation Method."

He then picked up the second Jade Slip and infused it with his Divine Sense to browse through it.

But what I saw this time was different.

Xiao Chen's vision blurred, and he seemed to arrive at the base of three green mountains, surrounded by clusters of fiery red spiritual flowers, which were incredibly beautiful.

Upon closer inspection, he discovered that he couldn't even recognize the variety of the spiritual flower.

However, just by looking at its vibrant and Spiritual Qi appearance, one can tell that it is no Yellow-grade.

As Xiao Chen was pondering where this scene was, he heard narrations that seemed to be coming from all directions at the same time.

This place was originally called Chongtai Secret Realm, a Holy Land place for Body Cultivator.

Not only does it produce Fifth-Tier Spirit Item related to Qi and blood, but the Secret Realm realm itself is also a rare fortuitous opportunity for Body Cultivator who enter it.

It is said that some people have used the Secret Realm to solidify their foundation, thus breaking through to the Spirit Transformation in one fell swoop.

Although the Chongtai Secret Realm has no restrictions on the cultivation level of those who enter, it only opens once every thousand years, and one must possess Chongtai Secret Token to enter.

Therefore, even Nascent Soul True Lord only has one chance in their lifetime, and not everyone can necessarily get their turn.

When the Black Iron Venerable was still in the Nascent Soul, he had thought of first entering the Secret Realm to improve himself before seeking a breakthrough.

However, due to his background as a rogue cultivator, he initially had no idea that such a place existed.

Despite running around everywhere, they ultimately failed to obtain the Chongtai Secret Token.

Fortunately, not long after, the Black Iron Venerable finally broke through through years of perseverance and attained the Venerable status.

However, this matter left him with some regret, so he specially left a Jade Slip to inform future generations of the existence of the Chongtai Secret Realm.

Those who come after him should make preparations as early as possible if they do not want to miss the opportunity like he did.

"Hiss~, it only opens once every thousand years?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Chen gasped, "What kind of place is this? It's been way too long!"

"And you'd better tell me, where exactly is this place?"

Although in the Inheritance Scene, there are three prominent mountains and a sea of fiery red flowers at their foot as reference points.

However, Xiao Chen really couldn't remember where such a strange sight was in the Eastern Domain.

Even whether the Chongtai Secret Realm is actually located in the Eastern Domain is debatable.

However, this isn't a big problem. Since we already know this place exists, we can simply take the initiative to inquire about it.

If they can't even find out the address, then they probably have no hope of competing for the Chongtai Secret Token, and might as well give up.

Conversely, once the time comes to know the address, it will naturally not be a problem.

Xiao Chen noted down this piece of information and picked up the third Jade Slip to begin browsing.

This time, however, he didn't see any new images; he only received three messages.

The first message is from the Black Iron Venerable.

He said he originally wanted to keep a few bottles of elixirs, but considering that elixirs have a relatively short shelf life and might turn into dregs in a few thousand years.

So he simply left behind two Pill Formula and clues to a few main spirit medicine, hoping that future generations would be self-reliant.

The following two messages are two complete fourth-order Pill Formula.

These are a Poison-Repelling Spirit Pill and a body-strengthening ointment, respectively.

The former was of no use to Xiao Chen, so he focused his attention directly on the latter.

This elixir, named Black Jade Body Forging Paste, does not need to be swallowed; it is an ointment that is effective when applied externally.

Its main material is Black Jade Essence Crystal, which is mainly produced in the Black Scale Mountain Range. Occasionally, a lucky person may find a piece in the Xiang River Jade Mine.

"Black Scale Mountain Range? Xiang River Jade Mine?"

Xiao Chen softly read out the two place names, "Where are these?"

He is now 90% certain that neither of these places is in the Eastern Domain.

After all, for a place that is full of islands, it is rare to find such famous mountains and rivers.

If these two places were in the Eastern Domain, they would have been famous long ago, and he would definitely have heard of them at all.

"Never mind, I'll go get my Breakthrough Spirit Item first."

Xiao Chen tilted his palm slightly, letting the dust from the Jade Slip slip, which he had just finished reading, fall automatically from between his fingers.

Then, stepping past the table, they arrived at the square platform behind it.

Unlike the screen at the entrance to the Warehouse, the six items stored here are protected by Spiritual Power Barrier.

However, as Xiao Chen approached one of the square platforms, the Spirit Token of his cave abode, which he had temporarily placed in his bosom, trembled slightly.

At the same time, the restrictions on the nearby cave abode seemed to sense his arrival, and directly lifted the Spiritual Power Barrier closest to him.

"Oh, it has this feature?"

Xiao Chen deliberately took two steps back and saw a flash of white light on the platform, as if it was checking if there was anything on it.

Immediately afterwards, the reserved Artifact Inscription on the vessel lit up, protecting the contents once again.

He took two more steps closer, and the newly formed Spiritual Power Barrier disappeared once more.

"This looks fun."

Xiao Chen took two steps back, repeated this process once more, before finally walking to the front of the stage to examine the items on it.

On the platform was a large wooden box, which itself seemed to have the effect of preserving spiritual objects.

Upon closer inspection, one can even sense a distinct vitality emanating from the wooden box itself.

Xiao Chen reached out and lifted the lid, revealing a cylindrical, brownish-yellow root inside. The skin was slightly glossy and emitted a very faint honey fragrance.

The fractured surface even had golden patterns, and there was even a small trace of new growth.

The hidden vitality within is even more evident; even before you hold it in your hand, you can feel the flow of qi and blood within your body seem to have quickened.

"Judging from this characteristic, it should be a fourth-order Golden Silk Astragalus that is at least three thousand years old."

Xiao Chen's eyes lit up immediately. "This is a great tonic for replenishing qi and blood!"

Golden Silk Astragalus is different from ordinary astragalus; it is more like Mutant Species, similar to Mutated Spirit Beast.

Although it still retains some of the characteristics of astragalus in appearance, it can actually be considered a completely new spirit medicine.

Of course, the key point is that it can effectively boost the qi and blood in a cultivator's body in a short period of time.

It is best suited as a boost when breaking through bottlenecks.

Having obtained this item, Xiao Chen is now absolutely certain that he can directly break through the path of Body Cultivator.

The only thing to consider is the timeframe.

After all, although the system does not require Nascent Soul Formation to go from the third to the fourth level, it is not a trivial matter that can be accomplished in a few days.

Theoretically speaking, it would take almost ten months.

In addition to the mental preparation before the breakthrough, it also takes time to adapt to the increased power after the breakthrough.

Even if Xiao Chen could postpone the process of rebuilding his true essence after his breakthrough, it would be best to give himself a gap of more than a year.

This can be considered one of the drawbacks of Dual Cultivation of Magic and Body.

Since you've chosen to walk two paths simultaneously, you'll have to spend twice the cultivation and breakthrough time.

Of course, Xiao Chen can give up one of them at any time. After all, it's not as serious as choosing to Dao Comprehension. He can completely specialize in one.

However, whether it's to gain greater strength among those of the same level, or simply to have a backup plan.

It's best to proceed simultaneously whenever possible.

What if one day in the future, Xiao Chen finds himself stuck at a bottleneck in either Cultivator of Magic or Body Cultivator, unable to overcome it no matter what?

Alternatively, you could try breaking through to the other end to acquire the new Hextech.

Simply put, having another path to practice is like giving yourself an extra margin for error.

For example, when he was in the Mid-stage Golden Core, he obtained the New Hextech through Body Cultivator, and he may encounter similar situations in the future.

"Spring is just around the corner; it's best not to miss the deal we agreed to with the Rebellious Immortal Alliance."

Xiao Chen gave a brief analysis. "We can also take a trip to the Lightless Sea while we're waiting; it's the best of both worlds."

So they decided to postpone the breakout time slightly and focus on completing the trades first.

After storing the Golden Silk Astragalus and its wooden box together in his Storage Ring, Xiao Chen walked towards the second square platform.

As before, the Spiritual Power Barrier outside the platform dissipated on its own the moment he approached, revealing the spiritual objects stored within.

It was a Long Strip Flag with jagged edges.

Both sides of the flag are embroidered with dense runes, and even the flagpoles are covered with fine Artifact Inscription.

At first glance, it even evokes an indescribable sense of eeriness or trypophobia.

"What an ugly flag! What is this thing?"

Xiao Chen had never seen such a strange thing before, and he couldn't help but frown slightly. "Since it can appear in this place, it should be a treasure."

"But what can a single little flag do?"

"It can't be like the Barrier Breaking Flag from the Earth Dragon Relic, which is also a key, can it?"

To be fair, the key's appearance is rather shabby.

Fortunately, it seems that the Black Iron Venerable had anticipated this, as later arrivals might not recognize the origin and function of this thing, so he left a Jade Slip next to the flag.

Xiao Chen picked up the Jade Slip and quickly scanned it with his Divine Sense.

Only then did I realize that the seemingly ugly flag was actually a protective charm.

It turns out that this flag is a branch of the Barrier Breaking Flag and the Formation Flag, and its full name is -- Yellow Stone Spirit Disturbance Formation Flag.

Yellow Stone is an elegant name; he was a fifth-order Formation Master who was well-versed in array formations nearly 100,000 years ago.

However, unlike ordinary Array Master, he preferred to study how to break arrays rather than how to set them up.

Besides the proper magical items for breaking formations, he also produced some treasures that could help rogue cultivators escape.

One of the more practical items is the Spirit Disturbance Formation Flag.

Once unleashed, it can disrupt the flow of Spiritual Qi within a ten-mile radius of the user, and briefly create a chaotic area ten times more powerful within a thousand-foot radius around the user.

This thing is best suited for rogue cultivators who have enemies to carry around.

If one day, while walking, you suddenly find yourself trapped in a pre-prepared Entrapment Formation or killing formation by the enemy.

This allows them to promptly unleash the flag to create an escape route, thus freeing themselves from the great formation and gaining a glimmer of hope.

Since Yellow Stone was a fifth-order Formation Master, the Spirit Disturbance Formation Flag he created were quite powerful.

It can be quite effective against many Fifth-Order Grand Array.

Black Iron Venerable was a rogue cultivator, which is why he spent a lot of money to acquire such a protective treasure back then.

However, according to him, with his current strength, he no longer needs this Spirit Disturbance Formation Flag.

Therefore, I'm keeping it to give to someone who is destined to receive it, hoping it can play a role in a crucial moment.

"So, this is a fifth-tier Spirit Disturbance Formation Flag."

After realizing this, Xiao Chen re-examined its condition with a fresh perspective. "Hmm, it's still quite ugly."

Whether Master Yellow Stone did it to save materials or for some other reason, the entire chess piece is covered with patterns.

In this situation, even if it is Fifth-Tier Spirit Item, it really doesn't look good.

Xiao Chen promptly put away the Spirit Disturbance Formation Flag, aiming to avoid seeing them altogether.

Then he walked straight to the next platform.

On this square platform sits a small jade bottle, which looks like some kind of elixir.

"Huh? Didn't we just say that we wouldn't keep the elixirs because they're difficult to preserve?"

Xiao Chen picked up the jade bottle with a hint of curiosity, uncorked it, and looked inside. "Oh~, so it's the Breath Concealing Spirit Hiding Water. Then it's alright."

He didn't recognize this Spirit Liquid at first, but he had seen related descriptions in the Stele Forest before.

Simply put, this is a trophy that the Black Iron Venerable accidentally obtained from a ruin.

Its main function is to conceal a cultivator's aura and Divine Sense fluctuations, and it can even evade long-distance detection by Spirit Transformation Venerable.

Theoretically speaking, as long as the two sides are more than ten miles apart, they will absolutely not be discovered.

Considering that he had already broken through to the Spirit Transformation stage, Black Iron Venerable left this item behind as a way to improve the Survival Ability of those destined to receive it.

"Oh wow, this is a crucial piece of good stuff!"

Xiao Chen's eyes lit up immediately. "With this, even if I encounter Spirit Transformation in the New Cultivation World, I'll have a way to escape."

This thing might not be as useful to others.

However, since he had already prepared several Black Abyss Blood Escape Evasion Talisman, avoiding a distance of more than ten miles was not a problem at all.

Even more importantly, this is in a place like the Holy City, where Spirit Transformation frequently appear.

Xiao Chen could have chosen to sprinkle himself with Spirit Liquid before approaching, thus avoiding attracting the other party's attention from the outset.

This allows for the development of even more applications.

In conclusion, this is a very practical spiritual item!

"Very well, thank you for the gift, Senior Black Iron!"

Xiao Chen had actually wanted to visit the legendary Holy City for a long time, but he wanted to be on the safe side and make ample preparations in advance.

Even with this magical item, it doesn't necessarily mean you can just swagger off, but it at least adds an extra layer of security to your future journey.

This thing can be used not only in the Holy City, but also in the so-called Three Mountains Grotto-Heaven.

Xiao Chen wasn't naive enough to think that all the Spirit Transformation Venerable in this world were good people.

They are simply not as bad as those in the Holy City because they lack the necessary means.

"The spiritual items stored here seem to be quite good."

Xiao Chen looked at the fourth platform. "What could this be?"

He walked over and looked closely, and saw a black pellet the size of a hawthorn lying quietly on the table.

Beside the bullet lay a Jade Slip that was almost as long as it.

"Oh, what's this again?"

Xiao Chen paused for a moment, then decisively chose to check the Jade Slip directly.

It turned out that what was placed on this square platform was actually a Profound Sect Evil Suppressing Sword Pellet.

Although it's called "Suppressing Evil," it's not meant to target evil spirits, but rather to deal with Evil Dao cultivators.

As long as true essence is injected, it can transform into tens of thousands of Evil Suppressing Sword Qi that rush out and kill the Evil Dao cultivators on the spot.

As for what constitutes a Evil Dao cultivator, that depends entirely on the user's perspective.

Interestingly, the Black Iron Venerable did not mention the specific origin of this item in the Jade Slip.

According to his tests, the Evil Suppressing Sword Qi generated by this Profound Sect Evil Suppressing Sword Pellet was roughly at the level of the early Spirit Transformation.

However, due to the dispersed power, although it could scratch the skin and flesh of Body Cultivator, it could not damage the bones.

"Wow, such a detailed and specific test?"

Xiao Chen blinked, finding this testing method quite intriguing.