Chapter 952: Chapter 414: Ten Thousand Woods Evergreen Scripture Perfection

Hongyi saw the situation and his face broke into a smile again, cupping his hands towards Xu Ping and saying, "Then it’s settled, a pleasant cooperation, Fellow Daoist Xu."

Xu Ping’s face also showed a slight smile, "Pleasant cooperation."

The reason he’s so obsessed with the Essence Soul Pill is naturally for that Ten Thousand Souls Banner.

This banner, to be promoted to a true heaven-defying treasure, needs to devour and refine the Divine Souls of four late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators.

But are late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators easy to kill? Moreover, the karmic consequences are too great.

While the Divine Souls of Tier Four Top-grade Demon Beasts are slightly weaker than those of human cultivators of the same rank, their vast life essence and wild soul energy are excellent supplements to nourish the Ten Thousand Souls Banner and enhance its foundation,

greatly shortening the time and accumulation needed for its promotion.

Previously, although he had this thought, hunting Tier Four Top-grade Demon Beasts alone was too risky, and the aftermath was troublesome, so he always restrained himself.

Now with Hongyi, the Star Palace emissary, taking the lead, bearing the greatest risk and karmic consequences, how could he miss such an opportunity?

Hongyi continued, "However, Fellow Daoist Xu, Senior Jiuyou still has some matters to attend to in the outer sea, which may take several years."

"Once things are settled, I’ll come to find you, and we’ll proceed with this matter, how does that sound?"

"No problem at all."

Xu Ping readily agreed.

Several years is just enough for him to push the Ten Thousand Woods Evergreen Scripture to the realm of Perfection, by then his strength will be further enhanced, and his chances even greater.

The two chatted briefly, then Hongyi rose to bid farewell, leaving behind a Super Long-distance Sound Transmission Talisman for future contact.

Xu Ping personally saw them off Blood Bone Island, watching them disappear in the sky’s Escape Light, couldn’t help but touch his chin, his eyes sparkling.

"Hongyi joined the Star Palace, the resources he can mobilize are far beyond what I and the Mystic Water Sect can compare... Perhaps, I could ask him to help gather materials to enhance those seventy-two Magic Swords?"

"Even the few rare auxiliary materials needed for the subsequent parts of the Nirvana Golden Body are not beyond reach..."

A plan to act as a middleman began to quietly form in Xu Ping’s mind.

With his harvest in the Ancient Demon Hall, his wealth is substantial, he can completely use Hongyi’s connections to trade offshore resources for rare inland Star Palace materials, mutually beneficial.

As thoughts turned, Xu Ping returned to the underground cave, eliminating distractions, immersing his mind into cultivation.

The Perfection of the Ten Thousand Woods Evergreen Scripture draws near, and he must not be distracted.

...

Three years passed, like a fleeting moment, quietly slipping away.

This day.

The underground cave of Blood Bone Hall.

Xu Ping sat cross-legged on the Jade Platform, his demeanor solemn, face showing neither joy nor sorrow.

Yet his aura was like a volcano about to erupt, in extreme silence and oppression.

Suddenly!

The cultivation technique within him surged several times, the route of the Ten Thousand Woods Evergreen Scripture was driven to the extreme.

Buzz!

The Gathering Spirit Array depicted within the cave was instantly pushed to its limit.

The Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi from the entire Blood Bone Island and surrounding sea area seemed to be summoned by an irresistible force, madly rushing towards the cave.

The Spiritual Qi was so thick it couldn’t dissipate, forming a milky white mist, and even producing a roar like rivers flowing.

Centered on Blood Bone Hall, a massive Spiritual Qi vortex spanning several miles formed in the sky, slowly rotating, absorbing the rushing Primordial Qi from all directions.

At the vortex’s center, a pillar of pure Spiritual Qi crashed down, piercing the hall’s top, directly entering Xu Ping’s Celestial Spirit!

"Boom!"

The vast amount of Spiritual Qi rushed into Xu Ping’s limbs, bones, and Dantian like a bursting flood! His body seemed like a bottomless pit, greedily absorbing this enormous energy.

Within the Dantian, the three-inch tall azure Nascent Soul suddenly opened its eyes at this moment.

Its tiny hands forming seals, its small mouth slightly open, like a whale drinking water, frantically absorbing the incoming pure Spiritual Qi into its body.

The Nascent Soul was surrounded by radiant azure light.

The entire Nascent Soul seemed to undergo a thorough Spiritual Qi baptism, visibly becoming more solid, transparent, like it was sculpted from the finest azure jade, exuding a vast aura of life and the resonance of Dao.

This process continued for an unknown duration, as if it was just a moment, or perhaps a century.

When the last strand of violent Spiritual Qi was completely tamed and absorbed, the high-sky Spiritual Qi vortex slowly dissipated, and the surging Spiritual Pressure within the cave gradually returned to tranquility.

Xu Ping slowly opened his eyes, a moist and profound azure divine light flashed across his pupils, seemingly containing infinite vitality.

"Finally... it’s perfect!"

An indescribable sense of joy and contentment swept through his whole body, even with his firm mind, the corner of his mouth couldn’t help but form a genuine smile.

With a thought, the illusory proficiency panel naturally appeared:

[Lifespan: 471 / 4441 years]

[Realm: Mid-stage Nascent Soul: 40 / 100]

[Cultivation Technique: Ten Thousand Woods Evergreen Scripture (Nascent Soul Chapter) Perfection: ∞]

...

"Not easy..."

Xu Ping murmured with emotion, his eyes full of gratification, "From the initial entry into Nascent Soul until now, spanning fully over two hundred years of hard work, finally pushing this fundamental cultivation technique to the realm of Perfection."

The Ten Thousand Woods Evergreen Scripture is a top-tier Wood Element cultivation technique, neutral and harmonious, with a solid foundation, although the cultivation speed is not the fastest, the benefits it brings are comprehensive.

This breakthrough to perfection has brought enhancements far beyond his expectations.

Suppressing the excitement in his heart, Xu Ping carefully introspected, sensing the specific changes within:

First, lifespan.

The panel clearly shows that the lifespan limit directly surged from the previous 4241 years to 4441 years.

Increased by as much as two hundred years.

Second, the quality and quantity of Mana.

The Mana ocean within the Dantian expanded by nearly thirty percent, more importantly, the purity and refinement degree of Mana, increased by more than double.