Immortal Crystals

"Censure Office."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Shu fell into deep thought.

His current position as the Purple Sun River is only a fourth-rank official.

The transition from the fourth rank to the third rank is a significant hurdle, one that even ordinary Fourth Realm cultivators find difficult to overcome. For example, Dark Frost and Chi Yin from the Min River, though Fourth Realm cultivators, were merely fourth-rank water lords.

For example, General Zhang Chi, known for his Mighty Radiance Thunderbolt General, and General Du Yuanqing, known for his Six-Wave Water-Coiling General, were both outstanding figures in the Fourth Realm, and they also spent a great deal of effort to achieve the third rank.

Now, Zhang Shu only needs to nod to cross this threshold, which has attracted much envy.

Even Zhang Chi and Du Yuanqing had expressions of emotion in their eyes upon hearing this.

"But Your Majesty has no one to train your troops—"

Zhang Shu looked at Ao Zhan, somewhat hesitant.

Upon seeing this, Ao Zhan quickly waved his hand, "I will soon be appointed as a second-rank divine general with ten thousand soldiers. General Zhang can go without worry."

In this way.

My worries vanished instantly.

"This humble general is willing to follow the Divine Lord!"

Zhang Shu then bowed to Lu Qingfeng.

The third-rank deity.

He returned to Lu Qingfeng's command once again.

Zhang Shu was more than willing in his heart, and his joy was boundless.

"General Zhang, please don't stand on ceremony."

Lu Qingfeng reached out to support him.

True friendship is revealed in times of trouble.

Zhang Shu followed Ao Zhan to this dangerous place and was both brave and resourceful. He could be relied upon as a confidant from then on, and Lu Qingfeng treated him with great courtesy.

There's no rush to appoint a deputy official or Rectifier of Good and Evil. We can decide after Zhang Shu goes to the Censure Office and becomes familiar with their duties.

The decision was made regarding Zhang Shu.

Lu Qingfeng then looked at Ao Lie and his son Ao Jun.

Seeing the gaze, Ao Zhan couldn't help but chuckle, "You little rascal, do you actually intend to poach everyone to your Censure Office?"

"Your son-in-law wouldn't dare."

Lu Qingfeng smiled sheepishly and said he dared not, thus suppressing his intention to bring Ao Lie and Ao Jun into the Censure Office.

Silver River Water Palace.

Inner Temple.

Lu Qingfeng and Ao Le sat cross-legged facing each other. Between them was a fist-sized, transparent crystal, radiating waves of light from all six sides. A single glance at it would send one plunging into its depths, swept away by its boundless energy, losing all sense of direction.

If Ao Zhan were here, he would surely be astonished upon seeing these six-sided crystals.

This is no ordinary item; it is a divine treasure that even cultivators of the Primordial Spirit stage desperately seek but cannot obtain.

Immortal Crystal.

"When Mahayana True Immortal cultivates to a certain level, he can absorb the celestial spiritual energy of the Immortal Realm to cultivate. During cultivation, the celestial spiritual energy is so vast that it is difficult to contain. When the celestial energy leaks out and reaches the mortal world, it becomes Immortal Crystal."

"A Mahayana True Immortal can only obtain one Immortal Crystal every thousand years. Whether used for one's own cultivation or bestowed upon disciples or juniors, it is a first-class treasure for cultivation."

"Immortal Crystal are crystallized immortal energy, containing profound truths of the Great Dao, and are far superior to a million Spirit Stone. They are of great help to cultivators who have formed their Core Formation or Primordial Spirit stage."

"Le'er, your cultivation level is still too low to refine the Immortal Crystal on your own. I will seal it first. A few strands of immortal spiritual energy are leaking out, which is enough for your current cultivation. Once you advance to the Primordial Spirit stage, you can break the seal and refine it at will."

As Lu Qingfeng explained to Ao Le, he made hand seals, casting talismans that landed on the crystal. The talismans connected the immortal crystal to Ao Le, and as they were enveloped by layers of light, they finally settled in Ao Le's dantian and disappeared.

Ao Le closed his eyes and looked inward.

He saw the Immortal Crystal floating in his Dantian, reflecting each other's brilliance with the inner core.

Strands of celestial energy overflowed, and as the "Prison-Warding Five-Thunder Heart Scripture" circulated, the True Essence swirled and devoured the celestial energy, growing at a visible speed and adding countless agility.

A series of profound insights, both subtle and elusive, welled up in Ao Le's mind, further immersing him in the experience.

I don't know how long I've been practicing.

Ao Le's aura suddenly changed, and the original Astral Fiend around him became scattered and unsystematic.

Now, the Astral Fiend is perfectly integrated, giving a sense of completeness and making one feel incredibly fulfilled and powerful.

Open your eyes.

Ao Le's eyes were filled with surprise as he looked at Lu Qingfeng, "The Unity of Astral and Baleful Forces!"

Ao Le has extremely poor aptitude for cultivation.

Before marrying Lu Qingfeng, Ao Le had remained at the Solid Core Realm for a long time. Lu Qingfeng taught him the "Prison-Warding Five-Thunder Heart Scripture" and often Enlightenment. It took a hundred years for Ao Le to break through to the Spell Gathering Realm.

It took more than 600 years to complete the Baleful Condensation and Astral Refinement.

That was when Lu Qingfeng entered the Chunshen Realm.

From then on, Ao Le's cultivation stagnated once again. Despite his diligent practice, for over eight hundred years he remained stuck at the final step of Unity of Astral and Baleful Forces. His True Essence continued to grow, but his Law Power remained elusive.

It was always just a little bit off.

Now, with the help of the 'Immortal Crystal,' he has finally gained enlightenment and deciphered the secret of the Unity of Astral and Baleful Forces. He only needs to wait for the Astral Fiend elements to condense into Law Power before he can step into the Golden Core Realm.

"The Immortal Crystal are indeed extraordinary."

Ao Le breathed a sigh of relief. Instead of rushing to cultivate, he looked inward at the immortal crystal in his dantian and then at Lu Qingfeng, exclaiming in amazement.

"It takes Mahayana True Immortal a thousand years of cultivation to obtain a single piece of Immortal Crystal."

"If it can't even break through the bottleneck of the minor Spell Gathering Realm, how can it be considered precious?"

Lu Qingfeng smiled as well.

Firstly, I am happy for Ao Le's breakthrough in his cultivation.

Secondly, he couldn't help but feel happy when he thought of the Immortal Crystal.

Back when his clone Luofuzi became the leader of the Mount Yu Sect, Ronghong and two other Mount Yu True Immortal bestowed upon him three Immortal Crystal. With the help of these Immortal Crystal, Lu Qingfeng's cultivation progressed rapidly.

And this time—

To thwart the Bloodspring Demon Sect's plot and save countless Spirit Birth in the East Sinking Continent.

The Sorrow River Dragon Palace also bestows rewards.

Such immeasurable Merit was accomplished entirely by Lu Qingfeng, and his contribution was truly immense.

Numerous rewards were bestowed upon him.

The position of "the chief official in charge of investigating demons and correcting evil in the three armies" is only one of them.

In addition, there are cultivation-related rewards such as Immortal Crystal and Jade Character.

"Sorrow River is rich and powerful, and has bestowed twelve Immortal Crystal upon us."

"Once you refine this Immortal Crystal, I will have even more Immortal Crystal."

Lu Qingfeng opened his palm, revealing eleven Immortal Crystal floating up and down in his hand—the reward from the Sorrow River. Originally there were twelve, Ao Le took one, leaving only eleven.

As for the three Immortal Crystal bestowed by the Mount Yu Sect—

Luofuzi's clone refined a piece.

The Blood-Sea Doppelganger refined a piece.

Lu Qingfeng refined one of them himself.

The Immortal Crystal on Luofuzi and Lu Qingfeng's bodies have not yet been fully refined.

"My husband, you don't need to coax me."

Ao Le's eyes were bright as she looked at Lu Qingfeng sitting opposite her, and she smiled brightly, "My husband is a top-notch cultivation genius in the world. He is already at the Primordial Spirit Realm. Sooner or later, he will be able to become Mahayana True Immortal or even a higher realm. Le'er must strive to catch up with him so that we can stay together in the mortal world for ten thousand years or even a hundred thousand years. I will not be stingy with the Immortal Crystal in my husband's hands."

Ao Le said.

She had a slightly playful expression on her face.

This shows a clear and insightful mind—

Lu Qingfeng was worried that Ao Le would have different thoughts if he knew how precious the Immortal Crystal were.

But Ao Le saw through it at a glance, and his mind was even clearer. Instead, he comforted Lu Qingfeng.

"That's how it should be."

Lu Qingfeng nodded repeatedly, his eyes and face immediately filled with smiles.

" With the Merit Radiance upon me, I have witnessed countless Ancient Sorrow. As long as I refrain from provoking anyone, no one will bother me."

"Most of the dangers on the path of cultivation have been eliminated."

"There are two top priorities ahead."

"Firstly, Le'er's cultivation."

Secondly, I cultivate myself.

Ao Le went into seclusion to break through to the Spell Gathering Realm and advance to the Golden Core Realm. Lu Qingfeng waited while sorting out his future direction.

In this life, including the sixteen years in the Rebirth Pool, I have been in the Immortal Qin Realm for 1,570 years.

From the Min River to Yuan Lake, and then from Yuan Lake to the Chunshen Realm.

It was a tough and arduous journey, fraught with endless dangers.

Proceed step by step, plan carefully.

Only now have the bitterness of life finally come to an end. Not only does he possess the immortal Blood-Sea Doppelganger, but he is also protected by the Merit Radiance. Even the Sorrow River Dragon Palace can only enshrine him with a first-rank divine position to enhance his own fortune, and dares not be negligent in the slightest.

In the Immortal Qin Realm, there should be no more life-threatening crises, and one can cultivate in peace.

In terms of self-cultivation—

"I Merit Radiance illuminating my sea of consciousness and soul, which helps me to think clearly and makes it easier to comprehend the Great Dao."

"At the moment."

"We should collect as many Acquired Scattered Character and Innate Scattered Character as possible. These are shortcuts to cultivation, complementing the Cultivation Method and helping me to understand the Great Dao, thus pointing out the path of future cultivation. The more the better."

"In addition to that, we also need to accumulate more Immortal Crystal."

"The Immortal Crystal contains the aura of immortals, which can not only increase Law Power, but also strengthen the soul by containing a trace of Pure Yang energy."

Lu Qingfeng pondered.

Cultivation at the Primordial Spirit stage is extremely difficult, time-consuming, and requires a massive amount of resources. His cultivation of the "Twelve Dutian Demon God Method" is Supreme Grade method, consuming far more resources than that of ordinary Primordial Spirit cultivators.

Immortal Crystal are rare.

Other spiritual objects used in spiritual practice should also be carefully collected.

Not just himself.

And there's Ao Le.

"Le'er may not have a high talent for cultivation, but she is born into the Dragon Race and has a long lifespan, so she may have the potential to become Mahayana True Immortal."

Thinking of Ao Le, Lu Qingfeng couldn't help but frown.

The path to immortality is arduous.

If one can hardly save oneself, how much more difficult would it be to save others?

Even though Lu Qingfeng possesses numerous magical techniques and now holds great power, it remains to be seen whether he can ultimately lead Ao Le to the realm of True Immortal.

"The accumulation is still insufficient."

"Besides the resources for cultivation, we must continue to collect various methods. Among them, we will surely find a reliable way to ascend to immortality."

This is not only for Ao Le, but also for Qingshan, Qingyu, and Lu Qingfeng himself in reality.

A single thought arises.

Myriad thoughts arise.

Lu Qingfeng pondered for a long time, his mind filled with various thoughts, before he too began to cultivate.

Silver River Water Palace.

Lu Qingfeng continued his cultivation while waiting for Ao Le to break through his cultivation realm and emerge from seclusion, without rushing back to the Censure Office.

General Zhang Chi, the Mighty Radiance Thunderbolt General, and General Du Yuanqing, the Six-Wave Water-Coiling General, were also waiting in the Silver River. These two generals were not merely third-rank divine generals; their cultivation had long since reached the Fourth Primordial Spirit Realm, the Integration Realm, and they were only one step away from stepping into the True Immortal realm.

Certainly.

There are quite a few cultivators like the two generals who are at the Primordial Spirit Peak or the peak of the Fourth Realm throughout the entire Ancient Sorrow Continent.

Whether these Primordial Spirit travel and cultivate diligently, or enter the Dragon Palace or Heavenly Court to become gods, they are all accumulating experience in order to take the most difficult final step.

However, very few people actually manage to ascend to the level of True Immortal.

Lu Qingfeng will have to face this step sooner or later.

However, what they are currently facing is the threshold for advancing from the first stage of the Primordial Spirit Realm, the Spirit-Nourishing Realm, to the second stage, the Spirit Transformation Realm.

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