novelraw Chapter 109 : Spiritual Pivot Puppet
Chapter 109 : Spiritual Pivot Puppet
Chapter 109: Spiritual Pivot Puppet
At this point—
Gong Jin’s tone shifted, and he questioned Xu Zhengyang, “You’re only at the sixth level of Qi Refining right now.
Although the Sect Master granted you a Three-Turn Condensing Essence Pill, which can triple the density of spiritual energy in your body...
However—
With your aptitude,
How long do you think it’ll take for you to refine your spiritual energy to the peak of the first tier?”
Gong Jin’s words struck a chord of pain in Xu Zhengyang’s heart.
Although Pei Zhen doted on Xu Zhengyang dearly, with an unlimited supply of Yellow Dragon Pills;
And Xu Zhengyang also had the Technique Manager constantly operating the Qi Refining Art twenty-four hours a day to help him absorb spiritual essence...
But constrained by his Four-Spirit Root constitution,
Even after stacking so many buffs, Xu Zhengyang’s cultivation was still only at the sixth level of Qi Refining…
According to the progress bar estimated by the Health Manager,
Xu Zhengyang would need at least another month and a half to break through to the seventh level.
More importantly, once Xu Zhengyang reached the tenth level and consumed the Three-Turn Condensing Essence Pill gifted by Master Xuan Yin,
The spiritual energy in his body would be extremely compressed.
He would then need to start cultivating from the first level of Qi Refining all over again, filling his body with spiritual energy twice more in order to meet the Heavenly Dao Foundation Establishment requirement!
According to Xu Zhengyang’s estimates,
With his Four-Spirit Root aptitude—even if he stayed on the Spiritual Eye of Twilight Shadow Pavilion, even if he treated Yellow Dragon Pills like candy…
Xu Zhengyang would still need at least nine years and seven months to complete the goal.
…
Although Xu Zhengyang didn’t know why Gong Jin was asking him this question, he still answered truthfully, “I should be able to complete it within ten years.”
Gong Jin gave no clear response.
Instead, he took out another jade slip from his storage pouch, and tempted Xu Zhengyang: “This is a magical treasure refining diagram I deciphered from a fragmentary ancient text.
The treasure is called [Spiritual Pivot Puppet].
Once refined, a cultivator only needs to establish a connection with the puppet to use it to absorb and expel spiritual energy from heaven and earth.
If refined using top-grade materials,
The puppet’s speed of absorbing spiritual energy would rival that of cultivators with Heavenly Spiritual Roots!”
At this point—
Gong Jin’s tone grew even more enticing, and he continued, “Of course.
If you can gather the materials to create three Spiritual Pivot Puppets,
And connect them into a Three Talents Formation, then combine that with your own cultivation speed…
At that time, your cultivation rate would be beyond imagination!
Even reaching the peak of the first tier within a year wouldn’t be out of the question!”
After hearing the beautiful promise Gong Jin painted, Xu Zhengyang’s heart stirred with excitement.
But right after—
Xu Zhengyang quickly calmed down.
Having lived two lifetimes, Xu Zhengyang deeply understood that there was no such thing as a free lunch in this world!
After all, Gong Jin wasn’t his master. He had no reason to treat him so well for nothing.
So Xu Zhengyang quickly sobered up from Gong Jin’s sugar-coated bullet, and asked, “Since the Spiritual Pivot Puppet is so effective,
I’m guessing the materials for refining it are extremely rare, right?”
“They’re indeed rare.”
Gong Jin admitted. “But as long as you do me a favor, I’ll give you the refining diagram for the Spiritual Pivot Puppet.
And I’ll also help you solve the issue of acquiring its main materials.
As for the supplementary ones...
Though there are many rare items among them, I believe your master definitely has some in storage.”
Upon hearing this, Xu Zhengyang did not immediately agree. Instead, he cautiously asked, “May I ask Elder Gong what it is you need my help with?”
Gong Jin didn’t hide anything.
He sighed and said, “Twenty-three years ago, I once took in a True Disciple.
This disciple had extraordinary talent and was fully capable of inheriting my legacy.
But unfortunately, he had an obsession with unorthodox and heretical paths. I reprimanded him many times, yet he never repented!”
At this point—
Gong Jin’s face grew cold, his tone sinister. “Seven years ago, that traitor saw an incomplete ancient Blood Path inheritance I had just deciphered and was awestruck.
He actually stole the scripture while I was off guard and defected from the sect, falling into demonic cultivation!”
Gong Jin took a deep breath to suppress his anger, then continued, “After joining the Valley of Villains, that traitor gained protection from True Master Doom.
I’ve been unable to cleanse my household for ten years!
If you, Junior Nephew Xu, can infiltrate the valley and capture him alive, so I can personally execute him before the Founders’ Hall…
Then the entire diagram and main materials for the Spiritual Pivot Puppet will be yours!”
Valley of Villains, True Master Doom…
Just hearing those two names together made it clear how dangerous that place was!
Moreover, even Gong Jin, a Tier 2 cultivator, didn’t dare enter the Valley of Villains to capture someone. Where did a Tier 1 like Xu Zhengyang get the face to take on such a task?
Although Xu Zhengyang was very tempted by the cultivation boost from the Spiritual Pivot Puppet, he wouldn’t risk his life recklessly.
So he immediately declined, “With my humble strength, I’m afraid I can’t shoulder this heavy responsibility.”
“Junior Nephew Xu misunderstands.”
Gong Jin quickly explained, “There’s an iron rule in the Valley of Villains: only same-tier battles are allowed.
If anyone dares to bully the weak, True Master Doom will personally suppress them!
I even issued a bounty for that traitor’s head.
But ever since he mastered that Blood Path technique, his strength has skyrocketed—few in the same tier can rival him!
That’s why he’s been so arrogant in the valley to this day…”
Valley of Villains? Iron rules?
Xu Zhengyang scoffed in his heart. How believable were those two words when put together?
He shook his head without hesitation and declined, “Elder Gong, please find someone more suitable.”
Just as Xu Zhengyang finished speaking, before the person even arrived, Master Xuan Yin’s voice echoed in first: “This seat will soon head to the Valley of Villains.
When the time comes,
You’ll come with me.
With this seat overseeing the situation, the iron rules of the valley will be iron rules. You may act boldly and without worry!”
“Greetings, Sect Master Senior Brother.”
“Greetings, Sect Master Senior Uncle.”
Xu Zhengyang and Gong Jin saluted Master Xuan Yin in unison.
“No need for formality.”
Master Xuan Yin waved his hand lightly, then said, “If that traitor of Gong Shidi had stayed in the Valley of Villains keeping a low profile,
I wouldn’t have bothered to pursue him.
But to cultivate that Blood Path technique, he has harmed countless innocent civilians. Three days ago, he even blood-sacrificed a town of over a thousand people, and left his name at the scene!”
At this point—
Master Xuan Yin’s eyes brimmed with killing intent. “If such a maniac isn’t eliminated soon, what face would the True Essence Sect have left?!”
Xu Zhengyang’s heart stirred upon hearing this. He asked, “Sect Master Senior Uncle.
That traitor has been hiding quietly for so many years, but suddenly blood-sacrifices a town and leaves his name behind…
Could it be someone else framing him—
Deliberately forcing you to personally head to the Valley of Villains…”
“No matter.”
Master Xuan Yin glanced at Xu Zhengyang approvingly and praised, “It’s rare that you noticed that.
Our True Essence Sect is a righteous sect!
So regardless of who blood-sacrificed the town, since the traitor’s name was left there…
Even if it wasn’t him, it has to be him!”
A trace of cold intent flashed in Master Xuan Yin’s eyes. “But since someone used this matter to set a trap and force me to the Valley of Villains…
I certainly won’t walk into it blindly!”
At this point—
Master Xuan Yin sneered, “True Master Shadowless of the Azure Peak Sword Sect and Master Huan Yue of the Heavenly Profound Sect have already departed for our sect upon receiving my message.
They will accompany me.
I would like to see—
What kind of storm that old ghost Doom is trying to stir up this time!”