Selecting Magical Artifacts

Chen Xuan nodded thoughtfully as he listened to Jiang Qiong.

He did indeed have an interest in learning alchemy.

His cultivation technique could advance on its own, but with sufficient resources, his speed could reach even greater heights.

Therefore, if he could refine his own pills, he would naturally never be short on supplies.

Furthermore, once a fire-attribute Dao technique was awakened, it could also be cultivated autonomously; higher proficiency in the technique would also prove beneficial for alchemy.

"Senior Sister, is the Spirit-Devouring Profound Fire the best top-tier fire-attribute Dao technique in the sect?"

Chen Xuan asked again.

Seeing that Chen Xuan was genuinely interested in fire-attribute techniques, Jiang Qiong felt a bit more pleased.

As an alchemist herself, and given the atmosphere of Danxiao Peak, she naturally felt more favorably toward disciples who wished to learn the craft.

"It is. And this technique is quite unique. As the name suggests, the Spirit-Devouring Profound Fire can devour and refine special flames.

It is said that if one can refine enough or sufficiently powerful special flames, its might could rival a true supreme Dao technique."

Jiang Qiong nodded again as she spoke.

Chen Xuan felt a stir of excitement upon hearing this.

Jiang Qiong's advice was certainly better than choosing blindly.

Since he had decided to learn alchemy, he would choose this technique when the time came.

Besides, it was a top-tier technique regardless; it couldn't possibly be bad.

The two chatted about various miscellaneous matters.

Before they knew it, they had arrived at the Dao Technique Pavilion.

Jiang Qiong did not go in, choosing to wait for Chen Xuan outside.

Chen Xuan walked into the Dao Technique Pavilion, where an old man stood guard at the entrance.

According to Jiang Qiong, this elder was also a Purple Mansion elder.

Chen Xuan bowed respectfully and presented the jade tablet inscribed for top-tier techniques.

The elder nodded, and only then did Chen Xuan step into the pavilion.

Upon entering, the scene before his eyes opened up.

The interior space was far more vast than it appeared from the outside, clearly arranged with a spatial formation.

Rows of tall bookshelves were neatly lined with jade slips of various Dao techniques, all shrouded in a faint halo of spiritual energy.

The entire building was permeated with a sense of Daoist resonance.

The Dao Technique Pavilion had four floors, housing low-tier, mid-tier, high-tier, and top-tier techniques from bottom to top.

As for supreme Dao techniques... the Cloud Sea Sect likely possessed them, but they did not appear to be stored in the Dao Technique Pavilion.

Chen Xuan headed straight for the fourth floor, his gaze sweeping over the jade slips.

Soon, Chen Xuan found the Spirit-Devouring Profound Fire that Jiang Qiong had mentioned.

It was a crimson jade slip, floating silently within its own dedicated light barrier, with faint flame patterns rippling across its surface, emitting a scorching yet restrained aura.

Chen Xuan took out the jade tablet inscribed with "Top-Tier Dao Technique" and pressed it against the barrier.

Immediately, the tablet dissolved into light and merged with the barrier, which rippled and quietly dissipated, allowing the crimson jade slip to fall gently into his hand.

It felt slightly warm to the touch, as if he were holding a dormant flame.

Looking at the four characters "Spirit-Devouring Profound Fire" engraved on the slip, Chen Xuan opened it.

The next second, the contents of the technique were branded directly into his mind.

In just a moment, the entire top-tier technique had been imprinted into his consciousness.

The jade slip then flew back to its original position on its own, and the light barrier reappeared, shrouding it once more.

"This technique is truly profound."

Satisfied, Chen Xuan headed downstairs, bowed to the elder at the door once more, and left the pavilion.

Outside the door.

Jiang Qiong saw Chen Xuan emerge and asked, "Did you choose the Spirit-Devouring Profound Fire?"

Chen Xuan smiled and nodded. "Thank you for your guidance, Senior Sister."

"Oh, don't mention it. Most disciples on Danxiao Peak who learn alchemy choose the Spirit-Devouring Profound Fire whenever they have the chance to pick a top-tier technique. Let's go, next is the Artifact Hall."

Jiang Qiong led Chen Xuan toward the Artifact Hall.

On the way, Chen Xuan pondered what kind of artifact he should choose.

Jiang Qiong also offered him some advice.

Initially, Chen Xuan had wanted to pick an alchemy furnace.

After all, if he was going to learn alchemy, he couldn't very well do it without equipment.

Jiang Qiong told him that every disciple who joins Danxiao Peak is provided with a top-grade magical artifact-level alchemy furnace.

However, if he no longer has use for it in the future, he must return it to Danxiao Peak so it can be passed on to subsequent disciples.

Therefore, the furnace issued to him would likely not be brand new, but rather one left behind by a previous disciple.

Regardless of whether it was new, it was certainly functional and of good quality.

In that case, there was no need to pick out a furnace; why not use what is already available?

He didn't mind if the magical artifact was used.

In the end, Chen Xuan decided to choose a defensive magical artifact.

In terms of offense, he had Flowing Cloud Myriad Forms, had selected Spirit-Devouring Profound Fire today, and possessed a Floating Cloud Sword; although it was only a mid-grade magical artifact, he was certainly not lacking in offensive means.

For escape, he also had Flowing Cloud Moon-Stepping.

Thus, he could afford to compensate for his shortcomings in defense.

Although Flowing Cloud Myriad Forms could also be used for defense, it was more of a functional Dao technique.

Artifact Hall.

Jiang Qiong stepping forward was certainly different from Chen Xuan doing so himself.

The disciples of the Artifact Hall dared not be perfunctory and brought out the three best top-grade defensive magical artifacts currently in the hall.

"Junior Brother Chen, look at this Mystic Spirit Armor. It is forged from century-old mystic iron mixed with deep-sea cold silver and engraved with three layers of defensive arrays. Once activated, it forms a close-fitting spirit light barrier capable of withstanding a full-force strike from a Dao Foundation Realm cultivator."

"There is also this Gold-Thread Cloud-Pattern Shield, with a frame of gold-thread spirit wood covered in spirit cloth woven from fire-cloud silkworm silk. The cloud patterns on the shield surface flow; not only is its defense sturdy, but it also has an additional dampening effect against Dao technique attacks."

"The Five-Colored Spirit Light Kerchief may look light and delicate, but it is actually woven from five different types of elemental spirit silk. When infused with spirit power, it can unfold a five-colored light screen that deflects force and neutralizes energy. It is particularly adept at resisting elemental attacks and is easy to carry and activate."

"These three items are all exceptional top-grade defensive magical artifacts."

The Artifact Hall disciple introduced all three top-grade magical artifacts.

Chen Xuan carefully examined the three items.

All three were quite good.

However, Chen Xuan ultimately picked up the Mystic Spirit Armor.

"Senior Brother, I will choose this Mystic Spirit Armor."

As Chen Xuan spoke, he handed his jade token to the other party.

"Very well."

The Artifact Hall disciple didn't care what Chen Xuan chose; he simply accepted the jade token and returned the other two magical artifacts to their places.

Chen Xuan and Jiang Qiong then left the Artifact Hall.

Chen Xuan temporarily placed the Mystic Spirit Armor into his Storage Bag, not in a rush to refine and wear it.

This Mystic Spirit Armor was merely a light piece of armor, or perhaps more accurately, just a slightly thicker vest. He planned to wear it every day afterward, as it wouldn't interfere with his normal life.

With the trivial matters finished.

Jiang Qiong finally brought Chen Xuan to Danxiao Peak.

As one of the Cloud Sea Nine Heavens, Danxiao Peak towered into the clouds, its mountain range stretching on endlessly.

The environment here was even better than that of Hundred Herb Valley, and most importantly, the spirit energy was extremely dense.

Chen Xuan's Flowing Cloud Technique was cheering.

[Your cultivation technique "Flowing Cloud Technique" is excited.]

[Awesome! So awesome! Let me stay here forever!]

[The useless host is finally not holding me back!]

Chen Xuan: I thank you so much.