Seeking Spiritual Items Again

Red Spirit Boy dared not speak after Chen Ming's reprimand.

Red Spirit Boy's loyalty was beyond reproach, but he had, after all, absorbed numerous Incense and Fire Thoughts.

Within those Incense and Fire Thoughts were many miscellaneous thoughts and desires, and complex human nature, which had not been purged.

He absorbed them all in one go. Although he benefited and cultivated spiritual intelligence, he was also influenced by the complex desires within, becoming too knowledgeable about human nature and too adept at reading people's minds.

"It's all my fault. I didn't know fellow Daoist had another true method. It was my carelessness!" Situ Yuelan saw Chen Ming's icy expression and immediately spoke to smooth things over.

Chen Ming had no intention of blaming her. He was merely taking the opportunity to establish rules and no longer wore a cold face.

"You meant well, so how is it carelessness? There are various methods to achieve the Spirit Condensation Realm, but they all lead to the same destination. Fellow Daoist pointed out a crucial aspect, and I gained something from listening!"

Chen Ming was not being polite. A single word from a true master is worth ten thousand scrolls of fake teachings.

What Situ Yuelan said about achieving the Spirit Condensation Realm was quite beneficial for his future cultivation.

"I have already cultivated the Taiyin Cold Water and refined the Great Yin Demonic Water Lightning. As for the methods for absorbing Qi from fire and earth, I will still rely on fellow Daoist!" Chen Ming said.

Situ Yuelan smiled gently, "It's just mutual help. You help me find the spiritual objects that formed my body, I gain the memories within, and you gain the Magic Arts. We can both advance further. It is I who rely on fellow Daoist's power!"

After a bit of polite exchange, they began discussing the matter of finding the spiritual objects that had formed her body next.

The Vast Mountain Range was not small. Even with Situ Yuelan's connection to those spiritual objects, finding them would be very troublesome.

If they were scattered in hidden places and had not been discovered by anyone, it would be easier; finding them would be straightforward.

However, some had already been obtained by various cultivators in the Vast Mountain Range, and some had even been refined. Taking them back from their hands would not be so easy.

"Although the Vast Mountain Range is vast and the forces within are chaotic, there are still patterns to be found!"

Chen Ming flipped through the information given by the Auspicious Spirit God Qingyuan. It not only contained the whereabouts of several spiritual objects he knew of but also the various cultivation areas, large and small, within the Vast Mountain Range.

This Vast Mountain Range was divided into Thirty-six Caves and Seventy-two Divisions, plus numerous smaller hills and tribes that were attached to the Thirty-six Caves and Seventy-two Divisions. In total, there were three hundred and sixty-five locations, secretly corresponding to the Number of Zhou Tian.

"These three hundred and sixty-five locations secretly corresponding to the Number of Zhou Tian should not be a coincidence. It is likely that the Myriad Laws Sect deliberately arranged it!"

Situ Yuelan took a closer look and began to calculate with her fingers, saying, "It should be so."

"However, the Vast Mountain Range is merely a barrier for the Myriad Laws Sect. After passing the Vast Mountain Range, one must cross the Sea Domain to reach the location of the Myriad Laws Sect."

"The three Spirit Condensation Realm cultivators guarding the Vast Mountain Range rarely interfere with matters within the mountains. They usually just keep watch to prevent any disturbances."

"When I was injured, I deliberately fled into the Vast Mountain Range and rushed towards the Sea Domain of the Myriad Laws Sect. I suddenly turned back at the border, which is why my body scattered!"

"My enemy, Old Monk Jieding, pursued me and revealed his Buddha Light. The commotion was also significant! It alerted the three Spirit Condensation Realm cultivators of the Myriad Laws Sect."

"The Myriad Laws Sect and the Buddhist sect are not on good terms. Old Monk Jieding was beaten to death on the spot."

Chen Ming hadn't expected that among the scattered parts of Situ Yuelan's body were these matters.

He didn't want to ask more about the grievances between Situ Yuelan and the Buddhist sect; after all, her Buddhist enemy was already dead.

As long as he helped her retrieve the spiritual objects formed from her body in the Vast Mountain Range and obtained the magic art, he would have fulfilled his promise and oath.

However, at that time, Situ Yuelan's scheme against the monk had drawn in three Spirit Condensation Realm cultivators from the Myriad Laws Sect. He wondered if this would leave behind any future trouble.

Thinking of this, Chen Ming asked directly.

Situ Yuelan smiled and said, "No, the methods I cultivate have some connection with the Myriad Laws Sect. Killing a Buddhist disciple is not a major issue for the Myriad Laws Sect, as long as it's not outside the Vast Mountain Range!"

"That monk entered the Vast Mountain Range, and his death was in vain!"

"I'm not entirely clear on the reasons behind this, but it's an unspoken rule among those major sects. Otherwise, that Fairy Caiyi wouldn't have dared not to come in; she's also afraid of death!"

"Then I can rest assured!

Further south, there is a Soul Hook Cave, occupied by a Ghost Cultivator. According to the information from the Auspicious Spirit God, there is more than one spiritual object left there!" Chen Ming said.

"That should be right. My body cultivated the path of Yin and cold, and the spiritual objects formed are mostly of the Yin and cold attribute. It's possible that the Soul Hook Cave, being occupied by a Ghost Cultivator for cultivation, is also a place of profound Yin. Under attraction, it's possible it fell there!"

Situ Yuelan recited a magic art and sensed silently, but it was very vague.

"Those few spiritual objects, having fallen into the Soul Hook Cave, are likely already cultivated by that Ghost Cultivator. I wonder if he has cultivated my Void Method."

"If he has cultivated my Spirit Condensation Void Method, then it's easy. Otherwise, I'm afraid it will take some effort!"

Chen Ming flicked a branch in his hand and said, "We'll know when we go and see!"

"Alright!" Situ Yuelan responded.

Just as they were about to head to the Soul Hook Cave, Chen Ming suddenly stopped and said, "Your strength and divine abilities are not bad, and you both have Magic Tools. Go and search for those unclaimed spiritual objects!"

Chen Ming gave instructions to the two young attendants, Hong Ling and Qing Ling, and transmitted the locations of the scattered unclaimed spiritual objects to them.

Situ Yuelan also passed on the method of identifying the spiritual objects formed from her body to the two attendants.

Chen Ming was still a little worried. He circulated a secret technique, condensed two Talismans, and said, "Keep these well. If any accidents occur and you cannot fight them, prioritize your lives. Crush these Talismans, and I will be able to sense it."

Qing Ling and Hong Ling were both created through Chen Ming's Demon Refining Method. They could be considered a part of Chen Ming's strength, and they were more reliable than disciples of other sects, with future potential, making them very rare.

Chen Ming did not want them to have any accidents and become consumables.

"Don't worry, Daoist friend. I see that your two attendants are extraordinary. They should have no problem dealing with ordinary Contemplation Realm cultivators, and they are both of Demonic Body, with escape divine abilities as their instinct!"

"Apart from those three Spirit Condensation Realm cultivators from the Myriad Laws Sect, there are few other Spirit Condensation Realm cultivators in the Vast Mountain Range who would come here, except for those passing by."

Chen Ming watched Qing Ling and Hong Ling turn into light and flee, and said to Situ Yuelan, "It's better to be cautious!"

"Let's go. Retrieving your body memories as soon as possible and restoring your strength is the main business!"

With that, Chen Ming summoned the Blood Bead that had transformed from the insect molt.

The Blood Bead emitted a glow and floated behind Chen Ming.

"Condense!"

Chen Ming circulated his mana, and a pair of illusory flesh wings condensed on his back. As they flapped, poisonous smoke permeated the air.

Situ Yuelan was startled and thought to herself, "No wonder he was willing to abandon the root energy of his divine ability, letting it transform into a demon. He indeed still has means to perform miracles!"

"I don't know what Xuan Mingzi's background and origins are. Looking at the divine abilities he cultivates, I can't tell where they come from!" Chen Ming became increasingly mysterious in her heart.