Refining an External Incarnation
About two weeks later, they left the Spirit-Severing Sea.
Chu Buyu breathed a sigh of relief. She and Shen Long had been trapped in the Spirit-Severing Sea for nearly twenty years. They had gone through thick and thin together, joined forces to find a way out, and even killed Huang Hao.
Chu Buyu said, "Fellow Daoist Shen, we shall part ways here, and meet again if fate allows."
"Until we meet again."
Shen Long nodded.
Chu Buyu gently flapped his Red Feathered Wings, transforming into a streak of Red Escape Light that flew into the sky and quickly disappeared from sight.
After confirming that Chu Buyu had gone far away, Shen Long flew in the opposite direction.
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The East Hua Cultivation World, Qin Kingdom, Spirit Control Sect.
In Ice Silkworm Valley, Master Ice Silkworm and Han Yuwei sat in a Cyan Stone Pavilion, while Chen Bing reported to Master Ice Silkworm.
"What? No news of Shen Long? Where did that kid go again?"
Master Ice Silkworm frowned and said.
They have been back in the East Hua Cultivation World for over twenty years. Master Ice Silkworm has been in seclusion and Secluded Cultivation in seclusion. He sent someone to the North Sea Cultivation World to send a message to Shen Long, but the Spirit Control Sect cultivator sent to the North Sea Cultivation World Realm could not find Shen Long.
"I don't know. Junior Brother Qian inquired about Junior Brother Shen with the Han family, and all he knows is that Junior Brother Shen appeared in Golden Flood Dragon Marketplace."
Chen Bing said.
"Forget it, if I don't know, I don't know. That kid probably went to the Southern Border Cultivation World to search for the Essence Blood of a fourth-tier Flood Dragon."
"Master Ice Silkworm said."
"A fourth-tier Flood Dragon is not like other Fourth-Rank Spirit Beast; it's not so easy to kill. Husband, why don't you persuade him to change his Cultivation Method?"
Han Yuwei said.
"I'd have to see him to try and persuade him, but it's no use even if I try; the kid has his own opinions."
"Master Ice Silkworm said."
"Master, should we send someone to look for Junior Brother Shen?"
Chen Bing asked.
Master Ice Silkworm shook his head and said, "No need. His Life Soul Lamp is normal, which means he's fine. Let him come back on his own!"
"Yes, Master."
Chen Bing agreed.
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The North Sea Cultivation World, the Outer Sea.
A gentle sea breeze wafts across a vast expanse of azure water.
A red light appeared on the distant horizon, then flickered and stopped.
The Escape Light vanished, revealing Shen Long's figure.
His gaze swept across the area, and ahead lay a small island, several tens of miles in size.
Shen Long flew towards the small island and landed in a small valley. At the end of the valley was a cave several meters in size.
He strode in and soon reached the end, where a cave about an acre in size came into view, completely empty.
He sat down cross-legged and took out a long staff that was constantly swirling with red light, its Spiritual Qi astonishing.
The Spirit Treasure Li Fire Staff is a heavy-duty Spirit Treasure, the third Spirit Treasure Shen Long obtained.
He now possesses three Spirit Treasure: the Green Lotus Bottle is a support Spirit Treasure, while the Purple Spider Blade and the Li Fire Staff are offensive Spirit Treasure.
Shen Long tossed the Li Fire Staff forward, exhaling a breath of vital energy that enveloped the Li Fire Staff.
He planned to refine the Li Fire Staff before continuing his journey.
Although both are Spirit Treasure, the Li Fire Staff suits Shen Long's taste better.
The Dragon-Slaying Saber is merely Law Treasure; to upgrade it to Spirit Treasure requires a large amount of rare materials. Shen Long currently lacks the ability to collect such materials. With three Spirit Treasure, his Nascent Soul Early Stage cultivation level is sufficient.
More than an hour later, he successfully refined it, leaving a unique mark inside the Li Fire Staff with his Essence Blood.
Shen Long grasped the Li Fire Staff with his right hand, infused it with Law Power, Li Fire Staff emitted a dazzling red light, becoming incredibly heavy.
Shen Long swung his staff, striking the stone wall, which shattered with a crash, sending dirt and rocks flying.
He brandished his Li Fire Staff, its shadow flashing like the wind, the sound of it cutting through the air constantly filling the air.
Shen Long put away his Li Fire Staff, changed his appearance, stomped his right foot on the ground, and transformed into a streak of Red Escape Light, disappearing into the air and leaving the place.
More than a month later, Shen Long returned to Golden Flood Dragon Marketplace. Golden Flood Dragon Marketplace was no different from before, with crowds thronging the streets.
Shen Long arrived at the entrance of the Golden Flood Dragon Pavilion and strode inside.
He didn't linger in the lobby, but went straight upstairs and successfully met Ximen Yu.
"Welcome to our shop, senior. How can I help you?"
Ximen Yu asked politely.
Shen Long took out a Cyan Jade Slip and handed it to Ximen Yu, saying, "These are the materials I need to collect. Can you provide them here?"
The Cyan Jade Slip contained a lot of information, most of which was materials for refining External Incarnation.
The Nascent Soul Cultivator of the Heaven Ghost Sect carry with them the method for refining External Incarnation, as well as auxiliary materials. Shen Long only needs to buy all the auxiliary materials to refine External Incarnation.
Ximen Yu took the Jade Slip, scanned it with his Divine Sense, nodded, and said, "Senior, please sit for a moment."
He took out a Golden Glowing Dharma Disk, cast a spell, and then gestured.
Not long after, a Green-Shirted Attendant came up with a cup of fragrant tea, put it down, and then withdrew.
"By the way, young friend Ximen, what major events have occurred in the Outer Sea in recent years? I have been in seclusion for cultivation and only recently emerged."
Shen Long asked.
"Major event? The Han family and the Su Family's affiliated forces clashed violently, resulting in numerous deaths and injuries among cultivators. The Spirit-Severing Sea erupted with Spirit-Severing Qi. Two elders from the Flower-Moving Palace entered Immortal Fallen Island Immortal Fallen Island in search of treasure, and it is said that they died there."
Ximen Yu said.
"Why are the Han family and the Su Family's affiliated forces fighting each other?"
Shen Long asked, puzzled.
"I've heard it's for the Nascent Soul Spirit Item, there are rumors it's for Spirit Treasure, and some even say it's being instigated by a third-party force; the truth is unknown."
Ximen Yu told the truth.
After chatting for a short while, a young man of medium build in a blue robe came up, took out a Blue Storage Bag, and handed it to Ximen Yu.
"Senior, here are the things you requested. Please take a look."
Ximen Yu handed the Blue Storage Bag to Shen Long and said.
Shen Long scanned the area with his divine sense, nodded in satisfaction, readily paid the spirit stones, and left the Golden Dragon Pavilion.
He visited several large stores and purchased a considerable amount of cultivation resources.
An hour later, Shen Long appeared in a secluded Blue-tiled Courtyard with blue tiles. Inside the courtyard was a two-story Cyan Pavilion and a Cyan Stone Pavilion.
Shen Long took out a Red Communication Disk, entered a spell, and Song Yan's respectful voice sounded, "Senior Shen, what are your orders?"
Have you advanced to the Golden Core Realm?
Shen Long asked.
"Thanks to your great blessing, senior, I have achieved the Core Formation."
Song Yan's tone was full of joy.
Shen Long asked some questions, mainly about major events that had occurred Outer Sea, and Song Yan told him the truth, just as Ximen Yu had said.
"You should focus on your cultivation first. I'll contact you if I need anything. Keep an eye out for news about fourth-tier Flood Dragon."
Shen Long gave the order and put away the Communication Disk.
Shen Long entered the Cultivation Room, where he sat cross-legged on a Red Prayer Mat and began to meditate and regulate his breathing.
After a short while, Shen Long opened his eyes, took out a Red Jade Slip, placed it between his eyebrows, and immersed his Divine Sense into it.
After a while, Shen Long withdrew his Divine Sense, a thoughtful expression on his face.
He took out an exquisite Cyan Jade Box, opened it, and inside was a blood-red lotus seed. This was the seed of a thousand-year-old Three-Leaf Blood Lotus, and he had obtained a total of nine.
He tossed the lotus seed forward, letting it float in mid-air, and then unleashed a burst of Three-Colored Flame that enveloped the seed.
Under high temperatures, the lotus seeds slowly swell.
Shen Long picked up a piece of Blood Jade and threw it into the Three-Colored Flame.
Under high temperatures, the Blood Jade showed signs of melting, eventually turning into a pool of blood-red liquid, which slowly condensed into sections of bone.