Chapter 127: Chapter 109: Who Will Be the Daoist Can, and Who Will the Spiritual Aura Favor

’How bitter,’ Xu Yan thought to himself.

A Daoist Can wasn’t like a cabbage in a field, something you could just pick up anywhere.

Why was it that only a Branch Sect Dharma Lineage could cultivate “Medicinal Materials” and raise them into a “Daoist Can”?

It was because they never lacked Spiritual Materials and Resources, were willing to invest the capital, and their Secrets of the Technique all came from the same source, making them perfectly compatible.

Besides, raising a Daoist Can wasn’t a surefire success every time. Just like farming, there were bad harvests.

His master had entertained this idea before, taking in a few “junior brothers.”

But without exception, none of them were suitable. In the end, they could only be used to suppress the Fire Cave and Water Cave.

“Many Inner Peak Disciples cultivate Ding Fire. I specifically spread the Little Forging Yuan Fire Control Technique, so how could there be no results at all?”

Ding Fire was “Heart Fire.” The change in the celestial phenomena had severely damaged Sui Liushu’s heart meridian, making even his speech tinged with impatience.

He looked up at Xu Yan, his tone full of annoyance.

“Disciple, is it possible you haven’t been trying at all?”

As the saying goes, an old man who refuses to die is a thief.

Xu Yan met Sui Liushu’s gloomy eyes and could almost smell the stench of decay coming from his master.

A shiver ran down his spine, and he hurriedly said:

“Master, please wait a little longer. Give me some more time, and I will definitely find a suitable ’Daoist Can’ for you!

If that doesn’t work, we can still go to the Yin Puppet Sect to buy one. They sell Magic Slaves under the table!”

Sui Liushu lay back on the couch and slowly shook his head.

He wasn’t so senile as to forget that a True Master from the Taifu Sect was currently patrolling the north and south; the Yin Puppet Sect would never dare to act so brazenly right now.

Even if they were that audacious, he himself would have to pay an even greater price.

“Just pick from within the sect. Look for suitable candidates among the newly added Mortal Servants in the Outer Sect.

They are short on Spiritual Materials and Resources, making them the easiest to lure. I still have some years left. By spending three to five years, I can surely raise a good seedling.

Disseminate the Ninth Grade Little Forging Yuan Fire Control Technique in the Outer Sect, and toss the Eighth Grade Pill Fire Refining Pearl Technique into the Inner Sect. Let’s see what effect that has.”

Xu Yan nodded in agreement. If not for his status as part of the Zhu Heng Xu Clan’s Direct Lineage, he had no doubt his master would have consumed him as a Daoist Can.

At the mention of the Pill Fire Refining Pearl Technique, Sui Liushu seemed to recall something, and two faint lights glinted in his deep-set eye sockets.

“That Jiang Yi from the Inner Peak… didn’t he use the Little Forging Yuan Fire Control Technique to reach the Qi Cultivation Sixth Layer?”

Xu Yan felt helpless. ’Master is truly getting muddled. How could he target Junior Brother Jiang? The man just joined the Merit Supervision Institute and is right under Observing Sun Peak’s nose.’

“You’re right. The Dharma Lineage still needs him to suppress the Fire Cave and Water Cave. He can’t be touched.”

Only then did Sui Liushu remember. Perhaps the thought had stirred his Qi Mechanism, as he clutched his chest and cried out in pain for a moment.

Just as he was about to wave Xu Yan away, the vicious face of a man with a long face and bald eyebrows suddenly flashed through his mind.

“Yang Xun… he’s reached the Qi Cultivation Sixth Layer too, hasn’t he? And he’s also cultivating the Little Forging Yuan Fire Control Technique?”

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「Observing Sun Peak, Merit Supervision Institute.」

Three to five days passed in a flash. A gloomy and miserable atmosphere had completely enveloped the Qianji Sect.

The recent dramatic change in the celestial phenomena had affected most of the Nanzhan Continent.

Cultivators of Ding Fire had their cultivation damaged, and those with Xin Metal Magical Artifacts saw their items drop in grade. Everyone suffered heavy losses.

While staying in the Merit Supervision Institute, Jiang Yi heard news that the Spiritual Aura across the three thousand miles of Beimang Ridge had suddenly changed.

The former Sun Radiance Appearance Form was already broken, replaced by the even more domineering Upper Flame Gold Forging Appearance.

In short, when Immortals fight, mortals suffer.

For a time, all the cultivators in the Nanzhan Continent either went into seclusion to recover their cultivation or holed up in their Cave Mansions for the Sacrificial Refining of their Magical Artifacts.

“Well, at least it’s quiet now.”

Every day, Jiang Yi absorbed Bing Fire next to the cavern. The nascent Daoist Embryo Form seemed to be gradually reshaping itself, and his physique grew stronger by the day.

’It seems that thing the Cat Master mentioned, the ’Innate Fire Virtue Body,’ wasn’t just an empty promise after all.’

Jiang Yi could feel that as long as he continuously nourished this “Dao Embryo Prototype,” it would sooner or later undergo a massive qualitative transformation.

He summoned the golden paper, and a thought flashed in his mind.

’I beg the Celestial Book, show me my cultivation progress over the last ten days!’

It trembled twice and displayed the result.

[Realm: Qi Cultivation Sixth Layer (52% → 74%)]

’If it weren’t for the mess created by that Immortal Dao Emperor, which damaged my cultivation, I should have reached eighty percent by now.’

Jiang Yi silently made a mental note.

If the Tai Yang remained ever-radiant, he would let it slide.

But if he ever got lucky and became a Fate Shuzi of the Demon Dao, he would make them pay it back sooner or later.

“Xiao Jiang.”

True Master Xuanmiao crouched beside him, scratching his whiskers.

Steamed by the Fire Acupoint and baked by the heatwaves these past few days, the Cat Master’s sleek, glossy fur had become matted, losing some of its plush roundness.

“When are you gonna break through the Sixth Layer? Once you get the Long-term Nourishing Daoist Embryo Skill to the Small Success stage, neither Bing Fire nor Ren Water will be able to hurt you, and we can charge straight into the depths!”

True Master Xuanmiao’s tail shot up in excitement, as if he were rubbing his paws together in anticipation:

“The Water and Fire Spiritual Mechanism has accumulated deeply beneath this Demon Acupoint. There’s no telling what kind of treasures are hidden there.”

Jiang Yi had heard True Master Xuanmiao say this more than once.

Although the Cat Master was gluttonous and lazy, he was also lively and playful. Forcing him to stay put in the Merit Supervision Institute for so long was indeed hard on him.

“Soon, Cat Master. In a little while, I should be ready to pass the Divine Barrier.”

In the past, Jiang Yi would have been wary of the outside world and wouldn’t have dared to break through recklessly, lest someone discover his incredible cultivation speed.

But now that his Dao Embryo had formed a prototype, he had gained the ability of “concealment.”

Unless a True Master was standing right in front of him, divining the heavenly secrets, it would be impossible to see through him.

As for what to do if he ran into a Foundation Establishment cultivator?

Jiang Yi picked up the plump Cat Master. He took True Master Xuanmiao with him wherever he went.

This calico cat with a mysterious background could not be measured by heavenly secrets, nor could it be touched by Divine Techniques.

’Which means, as long as I don’t come face-to-face with a True Monarch, I’ll be safe.’

Jiang Yi tucked the Cat Master into his robes. The warm, soft ball resting against his chest immediately made him feel much more at ease.

After several days of continuous cultivation in seclusion, the Fire Acupoint was no longer restless, its overflowing Qi Mechanism having been completely depleted.

He planned to make a trip out to the Outer Peak to take care of a few things.

Leaving the main hall of the Merit Supervision Institute and walking to the Supreme Merit Institute, Jiang Yi glanced around and felt that the scenery of Observing Sun Peak had changed dramatically.

The elegant scenery of cascading waterfalls and jade-like gurgling springs was now completely gone.

In its place were Copper Tripods and Copper Furnaces scattered everywhere. Several Magic Altars stood in the corners, all of them adorned with Ji Earth Spiritual Objects.

’Ji Earth is humble, thin, soft, and damp. It naturally embodies the aspect of storage, making it perfect for constraining Ren Water and preventing the power of Bing Fire from becoming too intense.’

As he continued to use “I beg the Celestial Book” to analyze the Dao Inheritance, Jiang Yi’s understanding of the Five Elements techniques was now no less than that of an Ancestral Sect Dharma Lineage.

Even if Sect Leader Liu Huan, who had reached the Twelfth Level of Cultivation, were here in person, he would probably have to sit on the floor with Grandpa Yang Xun and listen quietly to Jiang Yi’s sermon.

’Using Arrays to resist the influence of the Spiritual Aura… It seems the Sect Leader, who is cultivating Kui Water, is indeed having a hard time.

In that case, the sudden change in the Spiritual Aura is actually beneficial for Elder Sui of Observing Fate Peak. He only suffered a loss of Merit, which is not irreparable.

But for Sect Leader Liu Huan, who has long resided under the Upper Flame Gold Forging Appearance, it must be extremely uncomfortable.’

Jiang Yi narrowed his eyes as the figure of Zhou Fu suddenly flashed through his mind.

’I wonder if this Senior Sister from the Supreme Merit Institute was also affected by the celestial phenomena and suffered a loss of Merit?’

Riding a flame, he lifted off the ground. After about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, he finally arrived at the Outer Sect’s Red Flame Peak.

Just as Elder Xu had said, minor Spells like riding the wind or clouds simply couldn’t compare to Escape Techniques.

Techniques like the rumored “Golden Light Great Escape” or “Sword Qi Thunder Sound” could pass through with ease, even through celestial prohibitions and active Arrays.

Jiang Yi pushed aside his stray thoughts. He was here for two main reasons. First, to see He the Venerable, Widow Qin, and other acquaintances from the Big Mixed Courtyard off the mountain, as their terms of service were complete.

Second, to see his Grandpa Yang Xun, check on his cultivation, and while he was at it, raise the grade of the Little Forging Yuan Fire Control Technique again.

Jiang Yi knew the way well. He was led into the residence by a Little Daoist Child, and when he saw Yang Xun, whom he hadn’t seen in a long time, he couldn’t help but raise his eyebrows.

“Grandpa’s Qi Cultivation Sixth Layer… is at Perfection?”

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