Cultivation Starts from Farming-Chapter 746 - 345: Consuming the Fourth Rank Longevity Pill; Refining the Sword Array
Speaking of serious matters, the Celestial Alchemist’s expression turned solemn: "Daoist Yuntao, do you still remember our previous agreement?"
"Naturally, I remember. The Cyan Evil Flood Dragon in the Abyss of Ten Thousand Scales, we agreed to capture it together on the summer solstice eight years later," True Monarch Yuntao said indifferently.
The Celestial Alchemist nodded slightly: "That’s correct, but there is a slight change now."
True Monarch Yuntao frowned: "What change?"
"I found another ally, Yan True Monarch from the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons in the Nanchuan Realm, but he requires half of the flood dragon’s flesh and blood."
The Celestial Alchemist spoke slowly, his eyes fixed on True Monarch Yuntao’s reaction.
Sure enough, True Monarch Yuntao’s expression visibly darkened, a trace of displeasure flashing in his eyes, along with a barely noticeable glint of coldness: "Celestial Alchemist, are you intending to break our agreement?"
"Daoist Yuntao, you overstate the matter."
The Celestial Alchemist remained unruffled, a gentle smile still on his face.
With a wave of his sleeve, an exquisite jade box appeared out of thin air and slowly floated before True Monarch Yuntao.
"It’s just a slight change to your reward, that’s all. I naturally wouldn’t let you suffer any loss."
"This is a ’Three-Turn Blue Star Pill,’ which can enhance the cultivation of Water Element cultivators. I just recently succeeded in refining it."
"I believe with this pill, Daoist Yuntao’s foundation can also deepen!"
True Monarch Yuntao scanned it with his divine sense, and his eyes immediately lit up.
This Three-Turn Blue Star Pill was indeed an incredibly precious pill, invaluable to a Water Element cultivator like him.
Though he had reached the Nascent Soul Peak, he could also consume this pill to slightly enhance his foundation, preparing for a breakthrough to the Mid-Stage Nascent Soul.
But True Monarch Yuntao quickly restrained the excitement on his face and frowned again.
"This pill, though precious, the flood dragon’s flesh and blood are also of great use to me."
The Celestial Alchemist sighed: "Daoist Yuntao, I’m also at my wit’s end.
"Yan True Monarch not only has formidable strength but also possesses a mutated Water Element pet beast, which has impressive combat strength in the sea."
"With his assistance, our chances of capturing the Cyan Evil will greatly increase."
"Only once we have the Cyan Evil in hand will the truly important matters begin. I hope Daoist Yuntao understands the connection."
True Monarch Yuntao fell into contemplation upon hearing these words.
He naturally understood the deeper meaning behind the Celestial Alchemist’s words; he was not the only Water Element Nascent Soul True Monarch.
If he refused to cooperate, the plan could only fall through.
After a long while, he finally nodded lightly, his expression returning to calm: "As you say, Celestial Alchemist!"
The Celestial Alchemist showed a hint of joy upon hearing this: "Daoist Yuntao is indeed broad-minded, I am impressed!"
The two then discussed some details about capturing the flood dragon, after which the Celestial Alchemist rose and took his leave.
True Monarch Yuntao personally escorted the Celestial Alchemist out of the Water Wave Pavilion, watching as he turned into a streak of light and disappeared into the sky.
Once the Celestial Alchemist’s figure completely vanished, the smile on True Monarch Yuntao’s face also disappeared without a trace, replaced by an icy coldness.
"Yan True Monarch!"
True Monarch Yuntao snorted coldly, "Let’s see if your divine techniques are truly as formidable as rumored!"
As a Peak of Early-stage Nascent Soul Water Element cultivator, in the sea, he was certainly much stronger than ordinary Peak Early-stage Nascent Soul cultivators.
Moreover, he didn’t lie; the flood dragon’s flesh and blood were indeed of great use to him as well.
"But for the bigger picture, I’ll endure for now," True Monarch Yuntao’s eyes flashed with a cold light, "When the time comes, if there’s a chance..." 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮
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Time flies, years pass like a song.
In the blink of an eye, six years had already gone by.
During these six years, Xu Ping almost never set foot outside, pouring all his heart and soul into sword forging.
On this day, in the artifact refining chamber of the underground cave mansion at Celestial Cyan Peak, spiritual light lingered, and Dao patterns flowed.
In front of Xu Ping, seventy-two purple-red flying swords were suspended.
Each flying sword emanated a powerful aura, and combined, they were imposing, akin to a giant purple-red dragon coiling in the void.
"At long last, it’s complete!"
Xu Ping exhaled deeply, a fatigued yet satisfied smile appearing on his face.
For the past six years, he had almost entirely devoted his energy to sword forging.
Now, with all seventy-two flying swords refined, each reaching the level of a half-step Spirit Treasure, it was truly a remarkable feat.
Even a Fourth Rank Artificing Grandmaster would likely balk at the prospect of forging seventy-two half-step Spirit Treasure-level flying swords in just six years.
But with the assistance of a proficient interface, Xu Ping managed to accomplish this.
"Next, it’s time to arrange the array."
Xu Ping murmured to himself, his eyes gleaming with anticipation.
These seventy-two flying swords, when used individually, already possessed noteworthy power.
If arranged into a sword array, their power would multiply exponentially.
More importantly, despite his improvements, he remained uncertain of the array’s true power.
He could hardly wait to try it out.
Xu Ping exited the artifact refining chamber, arriving at a secluded spot on Cyan Cloud Peak.
This was an array site he had prepared long ago, surrounded by various restrictions to prevent the array’s power from leaking and drawing unwanted attention.
"Flame Prison Sword Array, activate!"
Xu Ping formed seals with his hands, and the seventy-two flying swords instantly flew out, arranging themselves into a peculiar formation in the void.
Each flying sword radiated dazzling light, establishing an invisible connection.
"Finally!"
Xu Ping’s eyes flashed with cyan light, and he spat out a ray of cyan light from his mouth.
Zheng!
The Canghua Divine Wood Sword emitted a sharp sword hum, seamlessly merging into the sword array.
With the integration of the Canghua Divine Wood Sword, the seventy-two flying swords appeared as if they gained life, swirling and dancing in the void, forming a curtain of purple-red light.
Within the light curtain, flames surged, and the essence of wood swirled, the two distinct forces remarkably fusing into a unique power.
Standing at the center of the sword array, Xu Ping felt the surging sword qi and flame power surrounding him, revealing a satisfied smile.
"This sword array’s power, even a Mid-Stage Nascent Soul mighty figure would be incredibly wary."
With his current strength, even if he commanded the Puppet Array, facing Mid-Stage Nascent Soul cultivators would be utterly hopeless.
However, with this sword array, the situation was entirely different.
He finally possessed a trump card capable of threatening Mid-Stage Nascent Soul mighty figures.
