novelraw Chapter 456 - 243, The first destiny derivation in the Nascent Soul Realm
Chapter 456 - 243, The first destiny derivation in the Nascent Soul Realm
Having lost face to a Lower Sect, the Yin Wind Gate was bound to retaliate to maintain its dignity as one of the Higher Teachings. However, if they were slighted by the Flying Feather Immortal Palace, which was also one of the Higher Teachings, the Yin Wind Gate, despite any dissatisfaction, would not pay it much mind. It was common for Higher Teachings to suffer losses at each other’s hands; such incidents wouldn’t damage their prestige.
If they did decide to pursue it, Xu Xing would actually welcome it. After all, he was alone, and the Yin Wind Gate’s retaliation would likely target the well-established Flying Feather Immortal Palace, not him. They wouldn’t be able to find him. A Nascent Soul Daoist Lord was not so easily dealt with.
If not for their concern over the Starfall Sect’s foundation, Greedy Wolf Dao Monarch and Jade Balance Taoist Lord might not have feared the Yin Wind Gate’s retaliation. Having concerns created vulnerabilities.
"In ten years, I will deliver the Nascent Soul cultivation techniques to the Starfall Sect, into the hands of you two Daoist friends..." Xu Xing repaid their kindness, making his intentions clear.
To cultivators, ten years was but a fleeting moment. For Nascent Soul Daoist Lords, it was even shorter—no more than the time taken for a brief nap.
"Well said, well said," Greedy Wolf Dao Monarch nodded slightly in response. "As long as Xu Daoist has this intention, that is enough."
If Xu Xing were still merely a Dao Pill Daoist, he and his Junior Brother Jade Balance Taoist Lord might have tried to pressure him. But now that Xu Xing had reached the Nascent Soul Daoist Lord realm, making him their peer, they wouldn’t dare add another formidable enemy to the Starfall Sect, which was already beset by crises.
"The Starfall Sect possesses several Nascent Soul Spells. If Xu Daoist finds any to your liking, you are welcome to select one or two to cultivate..." The conversation flowed smoothly, and Greedy Wolf Dao Monarch was in high spirits. He stroked his beard, pondered for a moment, then flicked his wide sleeve.
Instantly, over a dozen ancient Jade Slips appeared on the stone table. Each Jade Slip subtly emanated a treasured light. Merely by observing the material, one could tell they were of immense value, far superior to the ordinary Jade Slips found in the market.
"I shall take the liberty of selecting one spell to cultivate then. I hope my Daoist friends will not mind," Xu Xing said with a slight hesitation before nodding.
As his words faded, he employed a Spell, drawing a Jade Slip towards him. He then pressed it against his brow to examine its contents.
Spells from different realms operated on distinct principles. While it wasn’t impossible to use a Dao Pill Realm Spell in the Nascent Soul Realm, its power would inevitably be somewhat weaker than a Nascent Soul-stage Spell. In combat, this would invariably lead to a disadvantage.
The Jade Slip Xu Xing had drawn contained a Nascent Soul Spell known as the "Astral Condensation Finger." It was a type of finger-force Spell.
"I happen to have a spare portion of the Spirit Material required to cultivate this Spell..." Jade Balance Taoist Lord retrieved a three-foot-tall copper cauldron from his sleeve and presented it to Xu Xing.
Inside the cauldron was fine, silvery-white Gravel. With a gentle shake, the Gravel within flickered with starlight, shining brilliantly.
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With the cover story of the Sect Master’s Inheritance...
Xu Xing departed from the Starfall Sect with ease, encountering no obstacles or suspicion.
He disguised himself and, using the "Hidden Heavenly Secret" Art, traveled to the territory of the Chongzhen Temple, a sect neighboring the Starfall Sect. Finding the Chongzhen Temple’s Market was not difficult. After making some inquiries along the way, he located the Cuoshan Market, nestled within a cluster of mountains.
With a sweep of his wide sleeve, Xu Xing dispersed the white mist clinging to the mountains, revealing a secluded path leading into their depths.
"I wish to rent a Grade A Cave Mansion."
"Additionally, I need to trade for some Spirit Pills to restore my Magic Power."
Upon reaching the Chongzhen Temple’s Service Office in the Cuoshan Market, Xu Xing conferred briefly with its Deacon before stating his needs.
During his recent Tribulation Crossing, he had condensed several Immortal Fates. Merely solidifying the Wind Fire Divine Eye Immortal Fate with [Taoist Fruits] had nearly exhausted all his Magic Power. To say nothing of the [Banished Immortal] Immortal Fate, which could condense Immortal Qi, or his primary Immortal Fate, the [Great Sun Emperor]. By his estimation, the Magic Power consumed for each Immortal Fate was equivalent to at least thirty million Spirit Shells, if not more.
The Magic Power of ten Dao Pill Cultivators combined could not compare to that of a single Nascent Soul Daoist Lord. His own Magic Power was even more profound, far exceeding that of other cultivators at the same realm—approximately three to five times that of his peer Daoist Lords. Consequently, he was now in dire need of Spirit Pills to replenish his Magic Power.
"Senior, from which sect do you hail?" the Deacon from the Chongzhen Temple’s Service Office asked. "May I know your name and see your token?" He initially gave Xu Xing a cursory glance, paying little heed. However, upon seeing the list of Spirit Pills Xu Xing wished to trade for, he was visibly astounded.
Every Spirit Pill on the list was a Dao Pill Realm elixir, specifically those potent medicines required by Dao Pill Later Stage cultivators to restore their Magic Power!
"I am a cultivator from the Jinsheng Sect," Xu Xing replied, allowing a trace of his Magic Power’s aura to emanate from him. "I have been journeying through the world, seeking insights from nature... About a month ago, I regrettably encountered a Demon Cultivator. After a deadly battle to slay my foe, I found myself with very few pills remaining... Seeing as I was in the vicinity of your esteemed sect’s territory, I came to the Cuoshan Market, intending to trade for some pills to restore my Magic Power and then meditate to recover." After speaking, he retrieved a palm-sized token from his sleeve and handed it to the Deacon.
His current disguise and concealed identity were not impromptu; posing as a cultivator from the Jinsheng Sect was one of his prepared false identities. The Black Market had channels that specialized in selling identity tokens for various sects. Such tokens couldn’t withstand the scrutiny of someone truly determined to investigate, but they were more than adequate to deceive routine inquiries encountered in markets along the road.
Within the territories of the Righteous Path sects, a cultivator lacking an identity token would find movement severely restricted. Many markets operated by these various sects required proof of identity for renting Cave Mansions, trading Spirit Pills, purchasing ore materials, and other such transactions. While this measure couldn’t entirely prevent Demon Cultivators from infiltrating the territories of Righteous Path sects and causing havoc, it did serve to bar a significant number of lower-level Demon Cultivators, thereby helping to ensure stability within their domains.