Eternal Life: My Talents Can Refresh-Chapter 337 - 167: Collecting the Island (Part 3)

With the daily cultivation, a minimum of 2 points of proficiency can be increased in a day.

This is after all entering into a higher level of cultivation.

Hoping for a rapid advance in a few months like before is naturally unlikely.

After taking a brief rest from cultivating the Refining Spirit Technique, Chu Ning picked up the Cyan Wood Primordial Yang Pill, refined through spirit refinement, and began cultivating the Flame Divine Wood Technique.

Even though there is no cultivation method for the Third Layer of the Refining Spirit Technique, this technique is also effective for recovering the Divine Sense.

Chu Ning naturally wouldn’t completely stop cultivating just because there is no method for the Third Layer.

After a few hours, Chu Ning in the cultivation room finally ended the day’s trial cultivation.

At the same time, a faint smile was on his face.

[Flame Divine Wood Technique (Profound Tier Upper Grade), Second Layer (1730/10000)]

The Cyan Wood Primordial Yang Pill, after spirit refinement, could increase the Flame Divine Wood Technique’s proficiency by 3 points.

This effect undoubtedly was a pleasant surprise for Chu Ning.

In the Early Stage of Foundation Establishment, he could even stop worrying about finding other elixirs.

"The Primordial Yang Fruit and other main ingredients can be grown myself, and the auxiliary alchemy materials can be purchased; there’s no need to worry too much about the cultivation resources at this stage. 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

For now, continuing stable cultivation should not be a problem."

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While Chu Ning was cultivating peacefully, a flash of white light appeared in the Teleportation Array at Thousand Rainbow Island, several figures appeared.

Though the robes of these people were of different colors, they all had an alliance character embroidered on the sleeve.

This represented them as members of the Thousand Islands Alliance.

Although controlled by the Six Great Clans, the Thousand Lakes and Thousand Islands were too vast for the clans alone to manage.

So, over many years, nearly every clan absorbed some Loose Cultivators and small families to bolster their strength.

These included those involved in law enforcement, patrol units, and diplomatic matters.

This also allowed the direct descendants of the Six Great Clans to cultivate in peace.

The group of ten entering Thousand Rainbow Island were such a team.

Though not direct descendants of the Six Great Clans, they represented the Thousand Islands Alliance, so Isle Master Jiang Hongguang dared not neglect them.

After receiving the news, he brought Yu Yuansheng, Jiang Lan, and a group of disciples early to the cave mansion to greet them.

"Jiang Hongguang of Feihong Island, greets the seniors and fellow daoists of the alliance."

Leading the team were two Qi Refining Perfection Cultivators, with the other eight in Qi Refining Late Stage.

Jiang Hongguang, shocked internally, became even more courteous.

He originally just wanted to address them as fellow Daoists, but added the word ’seniors’ at the front.

The leading Qi Refining Perfection Cultivator, over forty years old, with a fair face and no beard, looked somewhat arrogant.

"You are Jiang Hongguang, I am Xiao Liebo, representing the Thousand Islands Alliance here to announce something to you."

Hearing Xiao Liebo’s somewhat unfriendly tone, Jiang Hongguang felt a jolt inside.

However, his face was still full of a smile:

"Please instruct us, Elder Xiao, we will definitely support."

Seeing Jiang Hongguang so cooperative, Xiao Liebo nodded in satisfaction, then delivered news that made Jiang Hongguang’s face change drastically.

"Due to the recent consecutive emergence of Tier Two Hidden Spirit Veins in Thousand Lakes and Thousand Islands, the Alliance Leaders have decided.

Any island where a Tier Two Hidden Spirit Vein is found without Foundation Establishment Cultivators must yield for better resource allocation within the alliance."

Saying this, Xiao Liebo stared straight at Jiang Hongguang.

"Your island discovered a Tier Two Hidden Spirit Vein a few years ago, correct?"

Jiang Hongguang’s face changed drastically, revealing a look of difficulty:

"Feihong Island indeed discovered a Tier Two Hidden Spirit Vein, when we obtained the right to manage this island.

Now suddenly asking us to yield this island, where should we go to cultivate?"

"Rest assured, the alliance will certainly arrange another Tier One Spirit Vein Island for you, and provide appropriate compensation."

Speaking now, Xiao Liebo showed a hint of impatience.

"Besides, you’ve already benefited from cultivating on a Tier Two Spirit Vein for years.

Certainly, you don’t intend to defy the Alliance Leader’s Order?"

Finishing his speech, Xiao Liebo looked at Jiang Hongguang, then swept his gaze over the others.

Everyone heard Xiao Liebo’s blunt words, their faces all changed drastically.

Though governance by the Thousand Islands Alliance was loose, everyone knew that the Alliance Leader’s Order couldn’t be casually violated.

The Alliance Leader’s Order didn’t represent a single family but rather the Six Great Clans.

It’s rumored that before, a Foundation Establishment Cultivator openly violated the Alliance Leader’s Order and was jointly obliterated by the Six Great Clans.

Despite Jiang Hongguang’s reluctance, he didn’t dare to say such things now.

Seeing this, Xiao Liebo gave a light snort, eyes filled with arrogance.

"You’re given one month to vacate this island, otherwise we at the Thousand Islands Alliance will forcefully expel you."

Jiang Hongguang felt somewhat deflated after hearing, nodded.

He had always been tactful, which was why he presented himself humbly before Chu Ning back then.

Nonetheless, he suddenly recalled something.

Clenching his teeth, he looked up at Xiao Liebo.

"Elder Xiao, I am willing to leave this Tier Two Spirit Vein to cultivate on other islands.

But there’s a fellow Daoist with a cave mansion on this island, could he continue cultivating here?"

Xiao Liebo, having made a preliminary understanding of this island’s situation before coming, frowned slightly.

"You’re referring to Chu Ning, who helped you successfully defend your spot during the Thousand Islands tournament years ago?"

After Jiang Hongguang nodded, Xiao Liebo’s face abruptly became stern:

"Impossible, since this island is to be redistributed by the alliance, he naturally can’t continue cultivating here.

I heard his cave mansion is set at a place called Yanfeng, which might also have a Tier Two Hidden Spirit Vein.

Otherwise, why would he allow you to cultivate on such a vein?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Hongguang’s face changed slightly again.

Grateful to Chu Ning, he wanted to help Chu Ning a bit but never thought he’d be directly refused.

He opened his mouth to say something more, but Xiao Liebo didn’t give him a chance, firmly gesturing:

"Enough talk, lead the way to Yanfeng— a Qi Refining Late Stage Cultivator isn’t qualified."

Facing the intimidating presence of two Qi Refining Perfection Cultivators and several Qi Refining Late Stage Cultivators, Jiang Hongguang could only lead them to Yanfeng.

Seeing this, Jiang Lan followed behind the group.

Yu Yuansheng wanted to dissuade, but upon further thought refrained, also following with others.

She knew Fellow Daoist Chu wasn’t as mild as her husband, thinking that if any disputes ensued, as a woman she could help mediate somewhat.