Chapter 1644
Xin Chongjing
Several years have passed in the blink of an eye.
The ghostly phantom gradually solidified, eventually transforming into a rocky ghost.
It resembles a stone man formed from a collection of rocks, but its mouth is particularly terrifying, not only taking up half of its face, but also filled with sharp teeth.
In addition, its original ghost core is of extremely good quality.
In addition, the Ghost Immortal Lamp's perfected method for cultivating rock-climbing evil spirits is incredibly powerful.
Its cultivation level gradually increased, eventually reaching the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm.
'I originally thought that, using the remaining essence of the two mid-stage Nascent Soul Rock Demons' primordial spirits to refine the ghost cores, I could at most cultivate a single peak early-stage Nascent Soul spirit ghost.'
'I didn't expect such an unexpected bonus.'
'After all, those two evil spirits didn't have much of their original essence left.'
'Upon careful consideration, the time I spent perfecting that Rock Spirit Technique was indeed worthwhile.'
The spirit of the Ghost Immortal Lamp looked at the rock spirit ghost in the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm, and was overjoyed.
Over the years, it has cultivated many spirit ghosts, and even quite a few spirit ghosts that have reached the Divine Transformation stage.
However, it did not cultivate many spirit ghosts at the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm.
Moreover, those spirits and ghosts were incredibly powerful, and they were of great help to it.
This incident further solidified its resolve to continue perfecting the Rock Spirit Ghost Technique.
……
About six months later.
This day.
While Ghost Immortal Lantern was in seclusion in the Ghost Shadow Valley, a fifth-tier high-grade Ghost Land, he unexpectedly sensed something.
It quickly left the pass and eventually arrived at a place in the valley with abundant spiritual energy.
This place is dotted with many ghost-path spiritual fields, where a large number of high-level ghost-path spiritual plants are grown.
There are even quite a few at the fifth rank.
The most precious of all is the fifth-grade superior-quality Shadow Transformation Spirit Fruit Tree left behind by the Shadow Leopard Clan, the original masters of the Shadow Secret Realm.
Moreover, as time went by, three fifth-grade low-level Shadow Transformation Spirit Fruits gradually sprouted on the Ghostly Spirit Fruit Tree.
'This tree has finally borne fruit, which is a good thing.'
'If my young friend Pengyun knew of this, he would surely be extremely pleased.'
The spirit of the Ghost Immortal Lamp was extremely surprised to see the three Shadow Transformation Spirit Fruits that the Spirit Fruit Tree had nurtured.
It then immediately used a special spatial communication method left behind by Ling Pengyun in his early years to inform Ling Pengyun of the good news.
……
at the same time.
Heavenly River Boundary.
The Fifth-Rank, High-Grade Righteous Path Spiritual Land, Blazing Sun Forest.
Inside a cave dwelling rich in spiritual energy.
'Has the Ghostly Spirit Fruit Tree borne fruit?'
Upon hearing the news, Ling Pengyun, who was cultivating in seclusion here, was overjoyed and immediately used the Netherworld Blade to travel to the high-level ghost field area in the Shadow Valley of the Shadow Secret Realm.
'These three spirit fruits are indeed ripe, and one of them has a particularly good foundation, with the potential to reach the mid-grade fifth rank by absorbing nutrients from the fruit tree.'
'That Ghostly Spirit Fruit can be kept, but the other two can be picked.'
When Ling Pengyun saw that the fifth-grade superior-quality Shadow Transformation Spirit Fruit Tree had indeed borne fruit, and that one of the spirit fruits was of good quality, his expression immediately lit up with countless brilliance.
He then picked the other two Ghostly Spirit Fruits, which were of average quality.
As usual, I used a spiritual plant cultivation technique on the Ghostly Spirit Fruit Tree and the other spiritual plants in the area to nourish them.
In addition, although those ghost-path spiritual plants are ghost-path spiritual plants, the righteous spiritual plant cultivation methods can also help them to some extent, but the help is not as great, and the effect will be halved.
However, Ling Pengyun's skill in cultivating spiritual plants was quite good, so his growth rate also accelerated considerably.
Moreover, Ling Pengyun comes here every day to do this.
It was precisely because of this that the spirit fruit tree was able to condense three fifth-grade low-level Shadow Transformation Fruits in just a few decades.
If the spirit fruit tree were allowed to grow naturally, even with the dense ghostly energy here, it would probably take nearly a thousand years to produce three low-grade fifth-rank spirit fruits.
"By the way, young friend Pengyun, could you spare one of those two low-grade fifth-tier Shadow Transformation Fruits you just acquired?"
"I can purchase it at a profit."
At this moment, the Ghost Immortal Lantern asked a question.
"This matter is rather difficult to handle."
"Our clan has recently had a greater need for such breakthrough spiritual items."
"Moreover, in order to obtain that Shadow Transformation Spirit Fruit Tree, our clan agreed to provide them with a large batch of fifth-tier Shadow Transformation Spirit Fruits within a specific timeframe."
"I then planned to use one of them to pay off my debts and give it to the other forces of the Cangxuan lineage."
"As for the other one, I plan to give it to Ancestor Xinghai and have him use the Shadow Transformation Fruit as the main ingredient to refine it into a special Divine Transformation Spiritual Object of the Righteous Path."
"In this way, our clan's righteous cultivators can also maximize their benefits."
"If we can obtain more than two special breakthrough spiritual items, it would be fine to give one to you, senior."
"But if only one batch was successfully refined, then I'm sorry."
Ling Pengyun smiled wryly.
“I understand, you don’t need to feel pressured.”
The Ghost Lamp was somewhat disappointed, but it also knew that this matter could not be forced, so it said...
Afterwards, they chatted for a few more minutes.
During this time, Ling Pengyun also learned that the Ghost Immortal Lamp had cultivated another mid-stage Nascent Soul spirit ghost by perfecting the method of cultivating the Rock Spirit Ghost.
"Congratulations on your further improvement in the skill of cultivating spirits."
Ling Pengyun quickly offered his congratulations, as this matter would also benefit the family to some extent.
However, he later learned that the Ghost Immortal Lamp had encountered some difficulties in perfecting that method.
The method of cultivating the Rock Spirit Ghost using the Ghost Immortal Lamp has, after all, been perfected to the peak of the mid-grade fifth rank.
The next step is the fifth-grade superior quality.
It would be quite difficult to further improve it, and it would probably take at least several thousand years before there is a chance to make it even better.
Moreover, even if there is a shortcut to this matter, it would require at least a late-stage Nascent Soul stage or even a fully realized Nascent Soul stage Rock Demon Primordial Spirit to accelerate the process.
But such a rock-hard evil spirit's primordial spirit is extremely rare.
Even with the extraordinary connections of Ling Pengxing, a Nascent Soul cultivator in the family, it would be difficult for him to obtain it.
"In that case, we have no choice but to take action ourselves."
"But the ancient ghost realm is extremely peaceful now, so it is not a good time to make a move."
"Therefore, we hope that Senior Ghost Immortal can wait a little longer. Once our clan and the other forces of the Cangxuan lineage have accumulated enough strength, we will surely annihilate the Rock Demon Clan."
"At that time, even if you need the Primordial Spirit of the Rock Demon at the Perfect Nascent Soul Realm, our clan will not be unable to find it for you."
Ling Pengyun said firmly.
"I await that day."
Upon hearing this, the spirit of the Ghost Immortal Lamp was filled with anticipation.
After chatting for a few more minutes, Ling Pengyun returned to the Blazing Sun Forest with the two mediocre fifth-grade Shadow Transformation Spirit Fruits.
He then gave one of the fifth-grade low-level Shadow Transformation Spirit Fruits to the other forces of the Cangxuan lineage.
The other one was crafted into a special spiritual item by the Star Sea Ancestor.
He also took out some special auxiliary materials for refining those kinds of spiritual items.
"I'll take on the task of crafting this special spiritual item."
"However, Pengyun, your methods with spiritual plants are truly formidable. I didn't expect you to cultivate a batch of fifth-grade low-level Shadow Transformation Spiritual Fruits so quickly."
"By the way, is there any progress on your cultivation of the mid-grade fifth-tier Shadow Transformation Spirit Fruit?"
"The guardian spirit beast I raised in my early years, the Sea Cloud Devouring Turtle, has made great progress in its cultivation over the years and is not far from the peak of the early stage of the Nascent Soul realm."
"I wanted to gather some Nascent Soul Transformation Spiritual Objects to help him in the future, but Nascent Soul Transformation Spiritual Objects are rare, and I didn't get many."
"If the fifth-grade mid-level Shadow Transformation Fruit is refined into a righteous breakthrough spiritual item, its effects will be strong and will be of great help in the breakthrough to the mid-stage of the Divine Transformation Realm."
"I was planning to ask you for one." Ancestor Xinghai looked at the Shadow Transformation Profound Spirit Fruit and asked curiously.
"Don't worry, Ancestor. In at most twenty years, the Shadow Transformation Spirit Fruit Tree will produce a mid-grade fifth-rank spirit fruit. I will definitely bring it to you then."
Knowing what the Star Sea Ancestor was thinking, Ling Pengyun said...
In addition, Xinghai Pavilion, which is behind Xinghai Patriarch, can be considered Ling Pengyun's biggest creditor.
He owes Xinghai Pavilion quite a few fifth-tier Shadow Transformation Fruits.
Many of them were even mid-grade fifth-order items.
It's quite normal that Ancestor Xinghai is now interested in finding such spiritual fruits.
"Twenty years is not a long time. We can catch up with that old tortoise before he breaks through his bottleneck."
"By the way, Pengyun, thank you for this."
Upon hearing this, Ancestor Xinghai quickly expressed his gratitude.
"It doesn't matter."
Ling Pengyun waved his hand and said with a smile.
He then bid farewell and left, and began to refine a special breakthrough spiritual item using the fifth-grade low-level Shadow Transformation Spirit Fruit that Ling Pengyun had previously obtained.
However, his expertise in this area is undeniably strong.
His attempt to refine spiritual objects was a complete success, and he even produced two special fifth-grade low-level spiritual objects that allowed him to break through to the next realm.
However, the effects of those two special spiritual items cannot compare to the Shadow Transformation Spirit Fruit.
It can only increase the probability of a cultivator reaching the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm by about 20%.
Fortunately, the two portions were of good quantity and were worth much more than the spirit fruit.
This refining process was worthwhile.
Ling Pengyun then gave one of the copies to Ghost Immortal Lamp.
This made him extremely happy.
Moreover, recently, it has also used its innate divine power to condense a fifth-tier mid-grade special breakthrough spiritual object, the Ghost Immortal Light.
It is an excellent spiritual item for breaking through realms, which can increase the probability of a spirit ghost breaking through to the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm by 30%.
If we add the Shadow Transformation Spirit Water, which is made primarily from Shadow Spirit Fruit, the probability will increase by at least 50%.
"In this way, I might be able to cultivate another spirit ghost at the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm."
The spirit of the Turtle Immortal Lantern was somewhat excited.
It thanked Ling Pengyun and gave him a large sum of money before rushing into seclusion.
"I wonder if Senior Ghost Immortal's attempt to cultivate spirit ghosts will succeed this time."
Ling Pengyun was somewhat curious.
Then, he looked at the remaining fifth-grade low-level Shadow Transformation Water in his hand and revealed a thoughtful expression.
'With this item, and the other breakthrough spiritual items recently nurtured by special spiritual plants in the family, the family now possesses three sets of low-grade fifth-tier breakthrough spiritual items.'
'Indirectly, our clan has also gained the power to support cultivators in their attempts to break through to the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm.'
After thinking it over carefully, Ling Pengyun immediately left the place and went to find his daughter Ling Chengxin and Ling Chengmie.
Both of them had long since reached the early stage of the Nascent Soul realm and had been working on overcoming their bottlenecks.
Moreover, they all possess extraordinary skills.
They held a higher status within the family.
He was even a promising candidate for the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm, whom the family was focusing on cultivating.
However, the resources the family has gathered so far are only enough to help one person steadily advance to the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm.
If those Nascent Soul level spiritual objects were divided into two parts, the probability of failure would increase dramatically, and Ling Pengyun dared not take the risk.
Moreover, it will take at least another hundred years for the family to gather enough spiritual items to help the next promising disciple reach the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm.
A hundred years is neither a long nor a short time.
Besides, they are Ling Pengyun's children after all; they are all his flesh and blood.
Under these circumstances, Ling Pengyun found it difficult to make a decision on who to assist in first reaching the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm.
He then passed the problem on to them.
"Big sister, you should try to break through to the early stage of the Nascent Soul realm first."
"After all, you are older. If you are delayed for another hundred years, your vital energy will probably be depleted, which will be bad for your future advancement in cultivation."
"But I am much younger than you, so I can afford to wait."
Beastmaster Ling Chengmie pondered for a long time before speaking.
"Cheng Miedi..."
Upon hearing this, Ling Chengxin, the husband of Lingzhi, felt a pang of sadness and intentionally refused.
"Elder sister, there's no need to stand on ceremony with me. Let's settle this matter as it is."
"But once you reach the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm, don't forget your little brother."
"Remember to get me some good stuff, preferably fifth-grade cultivation pills or cultivation-related spiritual fruits, or even fifth-grade spiritual treasures."
Ling Chengmie became happier and happier as he spoke, as if he were having a beautiful dream.
"You're jumping up and down now? Are you trying to empty my pockets?"
"But don't worry, little brother, I will remember this matter forever."
Ling Chengxin laughed and cursed.
"I wish you a successful breakthrough, and please don't forget to get the things sorted out."
Ling Cheng laughed heartily.
"understood."
Ling Chengxin smiled and patted his head.
She then took the three breakthrough spiritual items from Ling Pengyun's hands and went into seclusion.
'That kid Cheng Mie has really grown up.'
Having witnessed everything that had just happened, Ling Pengyun couldn't help but feel a greater appreciation for his youngest son, Ling Chengmie.
……
And as time goes by.
Months passed in the blink of an eye.
This day.
Inside a cave in the scorching forest.
Ling Chengxin sat cross-legged here, constantly absorbing the surrounding spiritual energy, attempting to break through to a higher realm.
However, due to her average aptitude, breaking through to the next realm was extremely difficult for her.
Even with the help of three breakthrough spiritual items, she still faced some difficulties.
'No matter what, we must succeed this time, otherwise those three breakthrough items will have been wasted.'
'And I will also be letting my younger brother down.'
Ling Chengxin gritted her teeth, mustered all her strength, and kept pushing her way through the bottleneck.
And she then managed to break through to the next level by sheer perseverance.
Immediately afterwards, a special aura emanated from her body.
Ultimately, this triggered a calamity that shook the heavens and earth.
Bolts of tribulation lightning continued to fall.
Although its strength is average and it is difficult to withstand many tribulation lightning strikes, it is currently in the Scorching Sun Forest.
Moreover, Ling Pengyun had prepared for this in advance, having him refine a powerful array plate from the Scorching Sun Forest.
She then used the array plate to activate a large array to help her survive the tribulation lightning.
Her cultivation level also increased dramatically.
Mid-stage Nascent Soul... Success! (End of Chapter)