Spirit Splitting Art

Chapter 47: Spirit Splitting Art

"If only I could strengthen my Spiritual Sense," Shi Yue muttered to himself.

"Heh heh, little Shi, you want to strengthen your Spiritual Sense? This old man has a cultivation technique that enhances Spiritual Sense. Do you want it? One hundred Spirit Stones." Xiaoyaozi's voice suddenly rang out.

"Doesn't Spiritual Sense strengthen as a cultivator's cultivation level increases? There are also cultivation techniques to enhance Spiritual Sense? How have I never heard of this?" Shi Yue asked curiously, his eyes full of doubt.

"Hmph, the world is vast and full of wonders. Just because you haven't heard of it doesn't mean it doesn't exist. This technique is called Spirit Splitting Art, and it has four levels. After successfully cultivating the first level, it can double your Spiritual Sense. After successfully cultivating the second level, it can increase your Spiritual Sense by ninety percent. The third level increases it by eighty percent, and the fourth level increases it by seventy percent. Not only does this technique increase Spiritual Sense, but it also increases the chance of Core Formation. Little Shi, one hundred Spirit Stones is definitely worth it," Xiaoyaozi said in a tempting tone.

"Not only can it increase Spiritual Sense, but it can also increase the chance of Core Formation. You're not tricking me, are you!" Shi Yue's eyes were full of suspicion.

To be honest, if it were just about increasing Spiritual Sense, Shi Yue might have believed him. But increasing the chance of Core Formation? He was somewhat skeptical, thinking Xiaoyaozi was lying to trick him out of his Spirit Stones.

"Why would I trick you! When have I ever tricked you? Honesty is the foundation of a person. How could I lose my integrity for a mere hundred Spirit Stones? As soon as you cultivate the first level, your Spiritual Sense will immediately double. Whether you're controlling Magic Tools or refining pills, it will be much easier."

"Why does the increase get smaller with higher levels?" Shi Yue pondered for a moment and asked.

"Does that seem strange? The higher the cultivation level, the harder it is for Spiritual Sense to grow. I wouldn't dare say anything else, but as long as you cultivate Spirit Splitting Art, I dare guarantee your Spiritual Sense will far surpass that of cultivators at the same level," Xiaoyaozi said confidently.

Hearing this, Shi Yue was somewhat tempted.

He pondered for a moment and said, "One hundred Spirit Stones is too expensive. Ten..."

Before Shi Yue could finish, Xiaoyaozi interrupted him, "What, ten Spirit Stones? Little Shi, do you think the cultivation technique I'm giving you is some common trash? Let me tell you, the founder of this technique was revered as the Puppet Emperor. It was precisely with this technique that he controlled thousands of puppets and left a formidable reputation in the cultivation world."

"I haven't finished yet! Why are you in such a hurry? I meant I'll pay ten Spirit Stones for the first level. If it really increases my Spiritual Sense, then I'll buy the second level from you," Shi Yue explained.

"Four levels for one hundred Spirit Stones, that comes out to twenty-five Spirit Stones per level! Do you think I can't do math!" Xiaoyaozi's voice held a hint of displeasure.

"How do I know if what you're saying is true or false? If cultivating the first level only increases my Spiritual Sense partially, not double as you said, won't I be at a loss? Ten Spirit Stones for the first level, and if it really doubles my Spiritual Sense, I'll give you another forty Spirit Stones when I buy the second level, how about that?" Shi Yue pouted and suggested.

Xiaoyaozi was silent for a long time before saying, "Alright! Ten it is. Give me the Spirit Stones first, and then I'll tell you the cultivation method for the first level of Spirit Splitting Art."

Shi Yue hesitated for a moment, then nodded in agreement.

He immediately took out the Heaven Controlling Bead, infused it with Magical Power, and entered the Palm Heaven Space.

From a distance, Shi Yue tossed ten Spirit Stones into the stone house.

"Little Shi, listen carefully. I'll only say this once. The cultivation method for the first level is..."

After listening to Xiaoyaozi's explanation, Shi Yue recited it silently, took out paper, and wrote it down.

Having done all this, a wave of fatigue washed over him. Shi Yue fought against the drowsiness, withdrew from the Palm Heaven Space, and then closed his eyes.

After an unknown amount of time, Shi Yue opened his eyes, feeling refreshed.

He got up, stretched, opened the stone door, and walked out.

Leaving Danxia Hall, Shi Yue flew towards the Deacon Hall on his magic artifact.

In this batch of alchemy, he had refined a total of two thousand Bigu Pills. Shi Yue naturally couldn't consume so many Bigu Pills himself.

He planned to ask Steward Wang if there were any tasks related to refining Bigu Pills.

Upon arriving at the mountain peak where the Deacon Hall was located, Shi Yue noticed a stone tablet, over a person tall, erected on the bluestone platform in front of the Deacon Hall. Dozens of Great Void Sect disciples were gathered around the stone tablet, discussing something in low voices.

Seeing this, Shi Yue curiously walked over.

"Heh heh, the reward for first place in the minor competition is actually a top-grade Magic Tool."

"Yeah! The top thirty in this minor competition all get rewards. The top ten get Magic Tools, eleventh to twentieth get pills, and twenty-first to thirtieth get Spirit Fields."

"Our sect has quite a few Qi Refining Stage disciples, so there will definitely be many participants. It's too difficult to get into the top thirty."

As soon as Shi Yue approached the stone tablet, he heard the murmurs.

"Minor competition, rewards of Spirit Fields?" Shi Yue's face showed surprise at the words.

The Great Void Sect had a saying: a minor competition every three years, a major competition every ten years.

The minor competition was held every three years, and Qi Refining Stage disciples could participate. Participants would compete against mechanical puppets, and their rankings would be based on the level and number of puppets they defeated. The top thirty all received rewards, and the rewards varied each year.

As for the major competition, it was a grand event for the Great Void Sect. All Qi Refining Stage disciples could participate, but they had to sign a life-and-death waiver, making it very dangerous. The top ten in the major competition received generous rewards, and those who performed exceptionally well might even be taken in as disciples by an Ancestral Master. It was a great opportunity to make a name for oneself.

Shi Yue had participated in two minor competitions before, but he couldn't even defeat a low-level Level 1 puppet, so he naturally received no rewards.

Shi Yue squeezed into the crowd and read the inscription on the stone tablet.

The stone tablet listed the specific rewards for the top thirty in the minor competition. The reward of a top-grade Magic Tool for first place had enticed many.

Shi Yue was self-aware, and his gaze fell upon the rewards for the twenty-first to thirtieth places.

Twenty-first place: Reward of five mu of Spirit Field, five jin of Spirit Grain seeds, rent-free for three years.

Twenty-second place: Reward of five mu of Spirit Field, three jin of Spirit Grain seeds, rent-free for three years.

Twenty-third place: Reward of four mu of Spirit Field, five jin of Spirit Grain seeds, rent-free for three years.

Twenty-ninth place: Reward of one mu of Spirit Field, five jin of Spirit Grain seeds, rent-free for three years.

Thirtieth place: Reward of one mu of Spirit Field, three jin of Spirit Grain seeds, rent-free for three years.

The minor competition was scheduled to be held in just over a month.

Seeing this, Shi Yue's face showed a thoughtful expression.

Shi Yue planned to participate in the minor competition. Since it didn't require Spirit Stones, there was a chance to win some rewards if he could break into the top thirty.

Shi Yue had participated in the minor competition twice before, so it wouldn't make sense if he didn't join this time.

Of course, the most important thing was that Shi Yue wanted to use this opportunity to test his combat abilities. He hadn't forgotten the ambush he'd experienced.

For cultivators, cultivation was important, but strength was equally vital.

With the Heaven Controlling Bead in hand, Shi Yue had the potential to become wealthy. However, without sufficient strength, he would merely be a tender lamb in the eyes of unscrupulous individuals.

Shi Yue didn't want to be a tender lamb. No, to be precise, he wanted to be a capable tender lamb.

After thinking it through, Shi Yue withdrew from the crowd and walked towards the Deacon Hall.

"Junior Brother Shi, what brings you here today?" Steward Wang's face quickly broke into a smile as he spoke, saying somewhat obsequiously, "What a surprise to see you here!"

"Brother Wang, what are you saying? If it weren't for the Sect Leader Martial Ancestor calling me over again a while ago, I would have come to the Deacon Hall to visit you long ago," Shi Yue said with a smile, deliberately mentioning his meeting with the Sect Leader Martial Ancestor.

Upon hearing this, Steward Wang's smile deepened. He hadn't guessed wrong; the Sect Leader Martial Ancestor still valued Shi Yue quite a bit. Perhaps one day, if the Sect Leader Martial Ancestor was in a good mood and took Shi Yue as his disciple, Steward Wang would have to address Shi Yue as Martial Uncle.

"Junior Brother Shi, what task do you wish to undertake today? I will arrange it for you first," Steward Wang said with a grin.