Breakthrough

Chapter 140 Breakthrough

Yu Siyan pondered for a moment, and then said, "Twenty years ago, when I discovered that cave, all I knew was that the outermost layer of protection was a mid-grade third-order array."

"This formation is called the Three Elements Thick Earth Formation. It is extremely suitable for guarding the cave. With my strength alone, I naturally cannot break this formation."

"To break this formation, it would take at least four or five mid-stage Core Formation cultivators working together."

Jiang Yun listened patiently to Yu Siyan's words.

He quickly understood the meaning behind her words.

"Does the fairy mean you want to invite other cultivators to explore this cave ruin together?"

Jiang Yun asked this question.

In the world of cultivation, many opportunities and treasures exist in some dangerous and forbidden areas.

These dangerous places are far more perilous than cave ruins; a slight misstep could lead to certain death.

If someone wants to obtain the opportunities and treasures inside, going alone will most likely be a pointless suicide mission.

Therefore, it became customary to invite other cultivators to explore together, that is, to form groups to venture into dangerous places in search of treasures and opportunities.

Yu Siyan said that the Three Elements Thick Earth Formation outside the cave ruins would require four or five mid-stage Core Formation cultivators to work together to break it.

Her meaning was quite clear: she wanted to invite other cultivators to explore the cave together.

In this way, she will not only get a youth-preserving pill, but also a share of the treasures in the cave ruins.

"That's exactly right."

Yu Siyan said seriously, "You look like you're only at the Pseudo-Core Formation level, and your strength is far inferior to that of a mid-Core Formation cultivator."

"How about this, I'll invite a mid-stage Core Formation cultivator, and you invite two others, preferably one of whom is proficient in formations."

"In this way, the five of us will go to that cave ruins together."

"At that time, the Three Elements Thick Earth Formation surrounding the cave will definitely be able to be broken. As for what dangers may remain inside, we will adapt to the situation."

After speaking, Yu Siyan took a sip of tea and asked, "What do you think?"

Jiang Yun smiled, picked up his teacup and drank, pondering to himself.

"There is a mid-grade third-order formation outside the cave. I cannot break it by myself."

"Yu Siyan's method suits me perfectly, but she doesn't know my true cultivation level and strength."

"I only need to invite one person; there's no need to invite two."

2

Since arriving in Canglan Immortal City, Jiang Yun has appeared before the world with the cultivation level of a pseudo-core cultivator.

However, during his years in Canglan Immortal City, his physical body had broken through to the middle level of the third rank, making him a body cultivator in the mid-stage of Core Formation, and his strength was no weaker than that of a mid-stage Core Formation cultivator.

In addition, he has earned enough spirit stones over the years through auctioning pills and running shops.

These spirit stones were auctioned off for numerous third-tier refining materials, enabling the tempering of all thirty-six flying swords to the lower third tier. The power of the Zhou Tian Star Sword Formation was further enhanced, and the overall strength undoubtedly improved by leaps and bounds.

If Jiang Yun were to cultivate the Thousand Machine Divine Control Technique to the third level, his strength would increase rapidly once again.

Based on this calculation, Jiang Yun's current strength, while not invincible among mid-stage Core Formation cultivators, means that no one can harm him.

Yu Siyan was unaware of Jiang Yun's true strength, believing he only possessed the cultivation of a pseudo-Core Formation cultivator. Therefore, she suggested that Jiang Yun invite two mid-Core Formation cultivators to accompany him.

"Alright!" Jiang Yun put down his teacup, not revealing his true strength to Yu Siyan, but simply said, "Then let's do as the fairy says. Let's invite other mid-stage Core Formation cultivators to go to the cave ruins together."

Yu Siyan smiled and said, "That's wonderful. If I didn't want the Youth Preservation Pill in your hand, you wouldn't have had such a good opportunity."

Jiang Yun remained calm and unconcerned about what Yu Siyan said.

Since he chose to present himself as a fake Core Formation cultivator, he naturally felt inferior when facing genuine Core Formation cultivators.

Moreover, Yu Siyan is a genuine mid-stage Core Formation cultivator.

For a mid-stage Core Formation cultivator to kill a fake Core Formation cultivator is a piece of cake.

"Then it's settled." Jiang Yun said in a deep voice, "I only want the third-tier alchemy inheritance and the pill formulas from this trip. You can distribute the rest yourselves."

"If there is no third-tier alchemy inheritance, then I should also receive a share of those treasures."

Yu Siyan nodded and smiled, "That's natural."

"Okay, it's a pleasure to cooperate." Jiang Yun picked up her teacup and offered tea to Yu Siyan.

Yu Siyan returned the greeting, drank the tea in her cup, and put down the cup, saying, "In that case, go back and make preparations as soon as possible. We will set off for that cave ruin in six months."

"Six months?" Jiang Yun shook his head. "There's no rush. How about we go in five years?"

"Five years?" Yu Siyan frowned and asked, "Why do we have to wait so long?"

"Hehe, I am currently at a crucial stage in my cultivation, and I am about to break through in one of my techniques."

Jiang Yun casually explained, "If we can break through this technique, we'll have a better chance of winning when we try to raid the cave."

Yu Siyan frowned even more deeply, looking at Jiang Yun with suspicion.

As a pseudo-core cultivator, following a mid-core core cultivator to explore the cave is just being a lackey at best. What role can you play?

Even if you have some secret technique that's about to break through, it can't make up for the gap in cultivation level.

"What's wrong?" Jiang Yun seemed to have guessed what Yu Siyan was thinking, and asked casually, "Isn't the fairy impatient?"

"Fine, then let's wait another five years." Yu Siyan stood up and walked away.

As he left, he said, "See you again at Zhou's Alchemy Shop in five years."

"No need to see me out."

Jiang Yun bowed slightly, watching Yu Siyan disappear into Zhou's alchemy shop.

After Yu Siyan left, Jiang Yun sat at the table and began to ponder.

"Inviting other cultivators to explore cave ruins and dangerous places requires giving favors or offering attractive rewards."

"Otherwise, no one would be willing to do that unless the two people are very close and inseparable."

Thinking about this, Jiang Yun couldn't help but feel a headache coming on.

Upon arriving in Canglan Immortal City, among the Core Formation cultivators, the only ones who could truly be considered friends were Wen Changqing and his sister from the Wen family.

If he were to invite Wen Changqing to venture into the cave with him, he would definitely have to do someone a favor.

Inviting other mid-stage Core Formation cultivators from the Immortal City, especially third-tier array masters, would come at a very high cost and with very high rewards.

"Wen Changqing appears to have only the cultivation level of the early stage of Core Formation, but as a cultivator with a lightning spiritual root, he can also create a mid-grade third-tier lightning escape talisman."

"Judging from his appearance, his true cultivation and strength are far beyond those of a cultivator in the early stage of Core Formation. Let's invite him."

After thinking for a moment, Jiang Yun decided to invite Wen Changqing to go with her.

Over the years, he had only nodding acquaintances with most Core Formation cultivators, and only Wen Changqing was someone he was quite familiar with and could be considered a friend.

In addition, Wen Changqing, being a mutated lightning spirit root cultivator, also possessed excellent talisman-making skills, and Jiang Yun had never underestimated him.

If we can invite him to explore the cave together, it will definitely be a great help.

"Hopefully, there is a third-tier alchemy inheritance within those cave ruins."

Jiang Yun sighed softly.

According to Yu Siyan, the owner of that cave where he passed away was originally a third-level alchemist.

If that third-tier alchemist is about to pass away, he will most likely leave behind his legacy for future generations.

A dying man's words are often good, leaving behind a legacy so that future generations will at least remember him.

Therefore, Jiang Yun still held great hope that he would find a third-tier alchemy inheritance during this trip to the cave.

Thinking of this, Jiang Yun immediately left Zhou's Pill Shop and went to visit Wen Changqing's cave.

Upon entering Wen Changqing's cave, Jiang Yun immediately got straight to the point, telling Wen Changqing about his adventures in the cave.

"Exploring the cave, a third-tier alchemy inheritance?" Wen Changqing frowned slightly.

"I can certainly grant your request and go with you to explore the ruins of that cave."

"However, Brother Zhou is only a pseudo-core cultivator, so I might not be able to take care of you then."

"If you encounter any danger, I cannot save you. Please consider this carefully, Brother Zhou."

At this moment, Wen Ruyu kindly reminded him, "Yes, the cave ruins are still very dangerous. Senior, you should be careful."

"Besides, who knows if that Rain Fairy from the Xuan Shuang Sect has any bad intentions?"

"If she used the cave ruins as bait to actually ambush Senior Zhou, it's quite possible that she would kill him and steal his treasure."

Jiang Yun's heart stirred slightly.

The Wen siblings were indeed good people; they were already thinking about his safety even before entering the cave.

In addition, he had also considered the possibility that the cave ruins were just bait.

However, according to Yu Siyan, the cave ruins do indeed exist.

Furthermore, Yu Siyan really wanted the Youth-Preserving Pill.

Jiang Yun needs a third-tier alchemy inheritance, so he should go and take a look no matter what.

With his abilities, he can protect himself no matter what happens.

The Wen siblings were worried about his safety, but like Yu Siyan, they were unaware of his true strength.

Jiang Yun smiled, and then stopped using the concealment technique to hide his cultivation, revealing the aura of someone in the early stage of Core Formation.

He originally wanted to reveal his mid-grade third-tier physical body, but then he decided against it.

Otherwise, the early stage of Core Formation cultivation and the mid-stage of Core Formation body cultivation would have been enough to leave the Wen siblings speechless with shock.

"To be honest, I only pretended to be a cultivator with fake core cultivation to deceive people."

"If we encounter any danger during this trip to the cave, there shouldn't be any problem in preserving our lives."

Jiang Yun said with a smile, "Today I can say that I have met the Wen siblings frankly."

"Just as I thought."

The Wen siblings exchanged a glance, their expressions suggesting they had known this would happen.

When the two of them were discussing the Foundation Establishment Pill deal with Jiang Yun, they felt that Jiang Yun was not as simple as he seemed on the surface.

Today, it seems that this is indeed the case.

"In that case, I'll go with you to explore the cave in five years."

Wen Changqing agreed and said with a smile, "My younger sister has already reached the late stage of Foundation Establishment and is about to form her Core. Perhaps this trip to the cave will allow us to find a Core Formation artifact."

Jiang Yun was quite surprised, not expecting that Wen Changqing would agree without mentioning any conditions or asking for any benefits.

If you don't mention any conditions or ask for any benefits, then you're asking for Jiang Yun's favor.

If Wen Changqing ever needs any help in the future, and he asks Jiang Yun for assistance, Jiang Yun will have to repay this favor by helping him.

In the cultivation world, human relationships are of utmost importance. Violating the rules of human relationships is extremely detrimental to cultivation.

"Thank you very much."

Jiang Yun bowed and thanked him.

Including him, Wen Changqing, Yu Siyan, and her senior sister.

So there are four cultivators at the mid-stage of Core Formation. If they are careful, they should be able to break into the cave ruins of a late-stage Golden Core cultivator.

"Brother, I want to go too!" Wen Ruyu said hurriedly.

"Nonsense!" Wen Changqing scolded, "You're only at the late Foundation Establishment stage, are you going to your death?"

Wen Ruyu pursed her lips, knowing that her brother wouldn't agree, and it would be pointless to say anything.

"According to Yu Siyan, this cave dwelling is protected by a third-tier mid-grade array, the Three Elements Thick Earth Array."

"As for what dangers lie within the cave, we have no idea."

Jiang Yun looked at Wen Ruyu and said.

The implication was clear: she was being told to give up the idea of ​​going to the cave ruins.

Wen Ruyu nodded gently, but did not say anything more.

After exchanging a few words with Wen Changqing, Jiang Yun returned to his cave dwelling next door.

Wen Changqing has already accepted his invitation to go with him to the cave ruins and lend him a hand.

Next, we need to hurry up and break through to the third level of the Thousand Machine Divine Control Technique as soon as possible.

"It was only because I was able to postpone my training for five years that I was able to cultivate the Thousand Machines Divine Control Technique. Otherwise, I could have set off for that cave ruins right now and made the most of my time to cultivate."

Thinking of this, Jiang Yun immediately calmed his mind and entered a state of cultivation.

Day after day, year after year.

Three years have passed in the blink of an eye.

That year, it was the Qingyang Sect's turn to hold a large-scale auction.

As usual, Chi Kehuan used a communication artifact to inform Jiang Yun of this matter.

Jiang Yun didn't know if any third-tier alchemy inheritances would appear at this auction, so he still had to attend.

Unfortunately, the third-tier alchemy inheritance did not appear. Jiang Yun shook his head and returned to his cave on the day of the auction to devote himself to the cultivation of the Thousand Machine Divine Control Technique.

In these three years, I have broken through to the third level of the Thousand Machine Divine Control Technique, and I am just one step away from achieving it.

One year and ten months later.

On this day, in the cave where Jiang Yun was, a vast and powerful divine force emanated from his sea of ​​consciousness.

"The Thousand Machine Divine Control Technique has finally broken through to the third level."

"Furthermore, his mastery of formations has also advanced to the level of a mid-grade second-tier formation master."

Over the years, Jiang Yun discovered that combining the Thousand Machine Divine Control Technique with the study of formations yielded even better results.

Therefore, his array formation skills have now been promoted to the second-tier mid-grade.

As for weapon crafting skills, they are still at the lower-grade second tier.

After breaking through to the third level of the Thousand Machines Divine Control Technique, Jiang Yun left his cave, flew out of the inner perimeter of Canglan Immortal City, and arrived at the outer area, eagerly checking how much his divine sense had increased.

"To this day, I have been in Canglan Immortal City for thirty-three years."

"The first fifteen years were spent cultivating the Golden Bone Refining Technique, becoming a body cultivator in the mid-stage of Core Formation."

"In the eighteen years that followed, he refined thirty-six flying swords and cultivated the Thousand Machine Divine Control Technique. Now, the Thousand Machine Divine Control Technique has also broken through to the third level." With a thought, Jiang Yun released his powerful divine sense instantly.

Ten li, twenty li, thirty li, thirty-seven li —

Finally, after breaking through the third level of the Thousand Machines Divine Control Technique, Jiang Yun's spiritual strength had reached forty-two miles.

"Previously, the strength of my divine sense was only twenty miles. After breaking through the third level of the Thousand Machine Divine Control Technique, the strength of my divine sense has doubled."

"The spiritual strength of a cultivator within forty-two miles is already stronger than that of most mid-stage Core Formation cultivators, while I am only at the early stage of Core Formation."

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Jiang Yun was in high spirits.

"After more than 30 years of secluded cultivation in Canglan Immortal City, my strength has greatly improved. It's time for me to go out and explore."

"Next, complete the first three stages of the Nine Revolutions Nirvana Shattering Elixir Technique!"