Secluded Cultivation

Mingxin sat cross-legged for a long time, remaining silent for quite some time before finally standing up.

He stood up quietly. With his Law Power greatly depleted, his aged figure became upright again, and his long, gray hair returned to its original black color.

A moment later, Mingxin Mingxin's cultivation level dropped to the sixth Golden Core tier realm, but he was rejuvenated and regained his youth.

He bowed to Chen Nianzhi and said solemnly, "Thank you for your guidance, senior. I know what to do now."

"It's already very good that you can understand."

Chen Nianzhi nodded, then handed him a Nascent Soul Formation Pill with a flick of her sleeve, before calmly saying, "Since you can comprehend the state of Dustless Daoheart, you may be able to go even further. Take good care of your inquisitive body and continue on your journey."

"I will always remember your great kindness, senior."

Mingxin accepted the Nascent Soul Formation Pill and respectfully withdrew from the peach blossom forest.

Chen Xianye left with him, and the two stood on the shore of Spirit Isle Lake. One was dashing and handsome, the other had profound knowledge of Daoism and eyes as bright as stars. Both were Bu Fan people.

Looking at his friend beside him, Chen Xianye couldn't help but smile and ask, "After you leave, are you planning to return to Azuregreen Mountain?"

"No." Mingxin shook his head, then smiled calmly, "Having sat quietly in the mountains for hundreds of years, I thought I had grasped the essence of life, but today I realize it is nothing but a mayfly's dream, a fleeting moment."

"I am preparing to leave Ji Continent, to survey this land and its rivers and mountains, and to see what my Human Race's landscape is like."

"It seems you've truly come to terms with it." Chen Xianye smiled and said, "Go, go and see the mountains and rivers of our Human Race. I hope to see you again in tens of millions of years."

"That's only natural."

Mingxin waved his hand, bidding farewell to Chen Xianye.

"..."

Chen Nianzhi sat upright in the peach blossom grove, quietly putting down her guqin.

Jiang Linglong stepped forward, glanced in the direction the two had left, and then said, "The Dustless Daoheart Realm is indeed extraordinary. This person's cultivation speed is probably much faster than that of Heavenly Spirit Root."

"Everyone has their own destiny. He has been able to comprehend the state of Dustless Daoheart. If he can establish a solid foundation in the Dao, there might be a glimmer of hope that he will become a Primordial Spirit Dao Lord in the future."

Chen Nianzhi spoke calmly, revealing that he too appreciated talent, and that Mingxin Daoist truly Bu Fan him.

If his cultivation had reached the level of a Nascent Primordial Spirit Dao Lord, he might have been able to provide some support with his own Earth Dao Qi. However, he has a large family to take care of, so he naturally doesn't have the spare energy Earth Dao Qi provide support to this person.

Suppressing his thoughts, Chen Nianzhi continued, "This time we obtained three Star Fragment, and I plan to begin refining the Stargazing Tower."

"The Stargazing Tower?" Jiang Linglong's brow twitched slightly, then she said, "To forge the Stargazing Tower, we still need a Star Fragment and a Tier 5 spirit tree."

"I've already sent people to inquire and see if anyone else possesses these two treasures."

Chen Nianzhi said calmly, then shook his head and smiled, "We still have some surplus resources, so purchasing these two treasures should be feasible."

Jiang Linglong nodded and then said, "Then I'll ask Zi Ji and Feixue to see if they have any information on this."

"Alright."

The matter was temporarily put aside. Chen Nianzhi then took out the Scarlet Phoenix Furnace and the Netherworld Stone, and said with a somewhat solemn expression, "Among the treasures we were allocated, the Star Fragment and two fifth-tier spirit medicine can be used directly."

"However, both the Scarlet Phoenix Furnace and the Netherworld Stone must be cleansed of demonic energy before they can be used."

Jiang Linglong's brow twitched slightly, and then she said, "The demonic energy within the Netherworld Stone can be refined in about sixty years using the power of Tier-5 Subterranean Fire Vein."

"However, there is too much demonic energy in this Scarlet Phoenix Furnace; it will probably take three cycles of sixty years to refine it."

Chen Nianzhi nodded. In fact, if he personally presided over the refining, it would greatly shorten the refining time, but that would delay his cultivation, which was not a worthwhile deal.

But then he suddenly remembered something and smiled, "Perhaps we can ask Senior Slanting Sun Wheel for help."

"That would be acceptable."

Jiang Linglong's eyes lit up as well. Back then, Slanting Sun Wheel used the power of the Scarlet Flame True Lord in the Infernal Flame Sea to help them refine the Netherworld Stone. Now, he could naturally use the Tier-5 Subterranean Fire Vein to help them refine the Scarlet Phoenix Furnace.

With this thought in mind, the two immediately went to Azure Lotus Isle.

The Sun-Moon Twin Wheels had been used as Array Instrument in Azure Lotus Isle for many years. Upon seeing Chen Nianzhi, the Clear-Moon Wheel smiled and said, "What brings you here to see us today?"

"We've come here to ask for your assistance," Chen Nianzhi stated, then took out the Scarlet Phoenix Furnace and said, "We would like you two fellow Daoists to refine this item for us."

"What a wonderful Spirit Treasure!"

The Slanting Sun Wheel said with some surprise, "Although it has recovered to the level of Middle-Tier Spirit Treasure in recent years, it still feels inferior to Upper-Tier Spirit Treasure like the Scarlet Phoenix Furnace."

After understanding their purpose, Slanting Sun Wheel nodded and said, "I promised to protect you, and I will naturally lend you a hand in this small matter. However, it would be best if you also had the assistance of Tier-5 Fire Vein."

"That's only right." Chen Nianzhi nodded and smiled, "Please, Fellow Daoist Xie Ri, proceed to the Vast Sea."

Arriving at the Vast Sea with the Slanting Sun Wheel, it examined the Earth Vein of Immortal Apricot Island and then said, "With the help of the Subterranean Fire Vein, I am confident that I can refine the demonic energy within this treasure within sixty years."

"Then thank you very much."

Chen Nianzhi nodded. With the help of the Slanting Sun Wheel, compared to refining the Scarlet Phoenix Furnace in the Subterranean Fire Vein, it saved him two Jiazi (60 years) of time, which was a great help.

After placing the Scarlet Phoenix Furnace and the Netherworld Stone into the sea of fire, Chen Nianzhi returned to Spirit Isle Lake to cultivate in seclusion, and life returned to its usual tranquility.

Time flies, and another ten years have passed in the blink of an eye.

"..."

That day, Chen Nianzhi emerged from her Seclusion Chamber, a hint of joy flashing in her eyes.

Jiang Linglong was guarding him Seclusion Chamber when she saw him come out and couldn't help but ask, "How was your seclusion this time?"

"Things went fairly smoothly; I successfully cultivated the Duality Divine Light."

Chen Nianzhi smiled calmly. It was now the year 19800 of the Dao Calendar. His lifespan had just passed six hundred years, and he had only been in the Nascent Soul for a hundred years. Yet, he had already successfully cultivated his second Mahayana Divine Ability.

With the future acquisition of the Mahayana- level Natal Great Divine Ability Duality Divine Light, he will have another means to contend against Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivators.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Linglong was also pleased and said, "I have good news. After asking around, I finally found a suitable Tier 5 spirit wood."

"I'm waiting for you to come out of seclusion so I can go and purchase the Tier 5 spirit wood."

Is that really the case?

Upon hearing this, Chen Nianzhi was overjoyed. Several years ago, he had purchased a Star Fragment through Daoist Zixu for sixty Heavenly Crystal, and now he only needed Tier 5 Spirit Wood.

Once he obtains this Tier 5 spirit wood, he can begin refining the Stargazing Tower.