RNP Chapter 275 Lei Feng's Harvest, Preparations for Nascent Soul Formation
Chapter 275 Lei Feng's Harvest, Preparations for Nascent Soul Formation
Chapter 275 Lei Feng's Harvest, Preparations for Nascent Soul Formation
Chen Yi's cultivation was interrupted.
As the lightning around him dissipated, he realized that he was not alone in this place.
Xuan Yin Zhenjun and Ning Bu'er stood quietly not far away.
"Xiao Chen, shouldn't you give us an explanation?"
The voice of Xuan Yin Zhenjun came, devoid of any emotion.
In her view, the total amount of spiritual lightning liquid that Chen Yi had just absorbed had completely exceeded the scope of a third-level body refinement cultivator, and even exceeded it by a large margin.
"Uh... Senior, I was so engrossed in my cultivation that I lost track of time, and I managed to make a little progress in body refinement."
Chen Yi's brain raced, searching for a plausible explanation.
"In addition, I have a special magic weapon that can store the power of thunder spirit."
The power of the lightning spirit just now was too much for my body to withstand, so I diverted some of it into my magic weapon.
After saying that, Chen Yi flipped his hand and brought out a piece of wood about the size of his palm.
It was that piece of wood struck by lightning.
On the surface of the wood, electric arcs flickered, emitting lightning energy fluctuations that were close to the mid-stage of the fourth rank.
The moment this thing appeared, Ning Bu'er's body tensed up immediately, a sense of threat stemming from instinct made her very uncomfortable.
Xuan Yin Zhenjun's gaze also fell on that piece of wood, lingering there for a long time.
The power of thunder spirit is one of the few powers that can directly counter her lineage of demonic flame techniques.
Even a top-grade magic weapon-level piece of lightning-struck wood could cause her, a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, real trouble.
"I never expected that a Core Formation cultivator like you would possess something like this."
"It's too conspicuous for a Core Formation cultivator to wield a top-grade magic weapon."
"Keep it away, and don't show it to others in public again."
Xuan Yin Zhenjun's words were very calm, as if he were talking about a trivial matter.
What she didn't say was that offering such a treasure in front of a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator would be tantamount to courting death.
If she harbors even the slightest greed, she can kill and steal without any mishaps.
"Thank you for your guidance, senior. I will remember it."
Chen Yi immediately retrieved the lightning-struck wood.
He then tried to remedy his earlier recklessness by offering an additional explanation.
"Actually, with this treasure, even if Fairy Ning and I don't go to Thunder Peak, we can still use it to draw upon the power of the thunder spirit for daily body tempering."
Besides being used in combat, it can also be considered a supplementary method for cultivation.
Chen Yi's original intention was to demonstrate the "regular" use of this magical artifact to prove that he had not kept anything secret, thereby dispelling the other party's doubts.
But after listening, Xuan Yin Zhenjun seemed to have discovered a golden opportunity.
"Oh? There's such a function? That's perfect."
"In that case, when you return to your sect, come to my Qingfeng Ridge for two months every year to accompany Bu Er in his cultivation."
Xuan Yin Zhenjun's mind worked quickly, and he readily agreed with what was said.
"this----"
Chen Yi was immediately stuck.
To his utter surprise, Xuan Yin Zhenjun was so adept at seizing opportunities that he couldn't refute a single word.
"What? You said you'd use your magic weapon to help Bu Er cultivate? That's what came out of your mouth."
Xuan Yin Zhenjun's tone remained unchanged, but Chen Yi felt the surrounding air become heavier.
"You want to back out now?"
"I----"
"Hmph~"
If you dare say no, you're deliberately trying to deceive my master and me. In all my years of life, no one has ever dared to play me.
Xiao Chen, I advise you to think carefully about the consequences before answering.
Threat.
A naked threat.
The pressure from the late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator spread out like an invisible mountain, and Chen Yi immediately felt a surge in pressure.
"This junior is willing!"
Chen Yi made his choice almost immediately.
Those who are pragmatic are heroes; a wise man does not stand under a crumbling wall; a great man can bend and stretch; Chen Yi was quick to back down.
At the same time, he cursed himself no less than ten times in his heart. From starting to cultivate the Great Forgetfulness, to taking out the lightning-struck wood, and then to the superfluous explanation, one wrong step led to another.
In the end, he got himself into trouble, having to go to Qingfengling every year to be a sparring partner for two months.
It was all my own carelessness that caused this trouble!
"You're smart to know what's good for you."
Xuan Yin Zhenjun withdrew the terrifying pressure of the late-stage Nascent Soul realm, acting as if nothing had just happened. However, a slight smile quietly appeared at the corner of her mouth.
At the same time, she separated a wisp of her divine sense and transmitted it directly to Ning Bu'er beside her.
"My disciple, this is all I can do."
"Two months every year, such a long time. If you still can't catch him, then you've wasted your stunning looks and your top-notch figure."
"Also, let me tell you, Chen Yi wasn't telling the truth just now."
"Even if his lightning-struck wood is a top-grade magic weapon, it's impossible for it to absorb such a massive amount of lightning spirit power in such a short time."
The magic weapon itself might be able to withstand the strain, but the magical power required to activate it was simply beyond the capabilities of a Core Formation cultivator like him.
"I'm certain that this kid has already condensed Thunder Crystal Marrow!"
It's even highly likely that he's condensed two, exceeding the initial level of one!
"Otherwise, he simply wouldn't have been able to digest that level of lightning power."
"Hmph, trying to play these petty tricks on me? I'm too lazy to call him out on it."
"Bu Er, you should know what this situation means for our lineage of demonic flame cultivators."
His value is far greater than you imagine.
"Remember this: once your Demonic Flame Technique breaks through to the mid-fourth tier, if you have a Thunder Crystal Marrow within your body to assist you, allowing Yin and Yang to harmonize and water and fire to merge, you will have a considerable chance of touching the legendary threshold of the Nascent Soul stage!"
"If you miss this opportunity, you may never encounter another one like it in your life."
"The Nascent Soul stage! That's a sight that countless Nascent Soul cultivators spend their entire lives trying to see!"
"We absolutely cannot let this kid get away! Did you hear me?!"
The Xuan Yin True Lord's shift from感慨 (gǎnkǎi, deep feelings) to 不可疑令 (bùkěyílìng, an unquestionable command) shook Ning Bu'er to her core.
"—Understood, Master."
Ning Bu'er responded cautiously.
She sighed inwardly.
Hey.
Her master, in the end, still didn't understand Chen Yi enough.
Based on Chen Yi's consistent style, the amount of Thunder Crystal Marrow on his body is probably far more than just two.
Ning Bu'er did not voice this guess.
Without evidence, speaking out would only make Master think that he was speaking up for Chen Yi, and might even provoke Chen Yi's resentment.
only----
A sense of powerlessness welled up inside her.
He had already made such rapid progress, having become a disciple of a Nascent Soul cultivator in the late stage, and his cultivation techniques, resources, and knowledge far surpassed what he had before.
But why is the distance between her and Chen Yi growing ever wider?
Don't be fooled by the fact that Chen Yi is only at the Core Formation stage now.
However, the difficulty and value of his achievements in body refinement probably surpass his own early Nascent Soul stage.
I paused for a moment, reflecting.
Ning Bu'er quickly transformed this pressure into motivation to move forward.
The opportunity has already been delivered to her by her master, so what reason does she have not to fight for it?
She gritted her teeth, her eyes hardening again, and immediately began to seize the time to cultivate.
As for how to truly understand Chen Yi—
Ning Bu'er actually had no clue whatsoever.
She had absolutely no idea what Chen Yi wanted.
Wealth? Power? Beauty?
Neither seems to be the case.
Even Qin Chengcheng, who possessed both beauty and talent, could not keep Chen Yi.
Despite using every means at her disposal, Yue Qingqiu, the proud daughter of the Star Moon Sect, seemed unable to persuade Chen Yi to become her Daoist partner.
Compared to those two, Ning Bu'er believed that he was stronger and had a higher status after having a master, but there was no essential difference.
She had no confidence that she could do what neither of them could.
That's it.
Thinking about it more won't help.
Letting things take their natural course might be the best option.
When he's around, cherish the time you have.
When he wants to leave, let him go.
What you force into something will never truly be yours.
Thinking this way, Ning Bu'er felt much clearer about her mind.
Suddenly, she let go of her lingering, distant feelings for Chen Yi.
Seize the moment; that's the only real thing.
As soon as this thought arose, her inner demons vanished, and a certain shackle was broken.
The demonic flames surrounding him visibly became purer in color.
Deep within his soul, the long-dormant Purple Lightning Soul-Nourishing Technique began to operate on its own without warning.
A spell, two characters, lit up in the soul, and purple lightning began to circulate within it.
It should be noted that since she formed her nascent soul, she has devoted countless efforts to this technique, yet she has still been unable to master it.
Today, due to a change of thought, I have opened the threshold of the first realm on my own.
Ning Bu'er didn't understand the reason, but that didn't stop her from accepting this opportunity.
She closed her eyes and immersed her mind in the profound mystery of the cultivation technique.
On the other hand, Chen Yi paid no attention to Xuan Yin Zhenjun's scheme.
Since the decision has been made to stay, revealing some of our strength is an inevitable price to pay.
Using some trump cards to take a giant leap on the path of cultivation that takes millions of years—this is a worthwhile deal.
For two months each year, he spends time with Ning Bu'er and his apprentice.
Even exploring the secret realms of the cultivation world with them in the future would be nothing more than a drop in the ocean in the long journey of cultivation.
Having figured this out, Chen Yi felt no more burdened.
The mind returns to tranquility, like a still, deep well.
Chen Yi began to fully circulate his cultivation technique, absorbing the surrounding thunder spirit power.
Every few days, liquid from lightning would splash into the pool.
Chen Yi then refined it, leaving not a trace.
His gaze would occasionally drift towards the bottom of the pool.
There, a thick layer of golden Thunder Spirit Essence was spread.
It is the highly concentrated essence of Thunder Spirit power.
Chen Yi admitted that he was very greedy.
However, his cultivation level was insufficient to reach the bottom of the pool.
There were other people watching nearby.
Otherwise, Chen Yi would have already taken action.
There's also the lightning-attracting array at the summit.
A fourth-tier superior-grade formation can draw upon the divine thunder of the nine heavens and condense golden thunder spirit essence.
If we could get our hands on this, it would be another fortune.
Xuan Yin Zhenjun saw through Chen Yi's reservation.
This kid's strength is far more than what he appears to be at his cultivation level.
She figured that even if she wasn't there, Chen Yi would be more than capable of protecting Ning Bu'er.
As for Chen Yi's possession of Thunder Crystal Marrow...
Since Chen Yi didn't say anything, she didn't ask.
As a senior and highly respected figure, he certainly possesses this much magnanimity.
Xuan Yin Zhenjun remained calm and tested him twice more.
She quietly withdrew the demonic flames that had been protecting Ning Bu'er.
Just then, a drop of golden lightning liquid fell, splashing up a large amount of lightning pool energy.
Chen Yi made his move almost simultaneously. A tortoise shell shield appeared precisely and rapidly enlarged, blocking all the splashing energy and quickly channeling it into his body through the special lightning crystal cores arranged on the tortoise shield.
A few days later, Xuan Yin Zhenjun changed his perspective again, activating his magic power to cause the lightning liquid on the other side to splash out.
The result was the same.
Chen Yi's response was flawless.
Xuan Yin Zhenjun was completely relieved.
"In that case, the two of you shall cultivate here."
"I have other matters to attend to, so I'll be leaving now."
"Fuji, if there is an emergency, send me a message immediately."
Ning Bu'er opened his eyes from his cultivation, stood up and replied, "Yes, Master, please take care."
Xuan Yin Zhenjun turned his gaze to Chen Yi.
"Chen Yi, Bu Er is too impulsive. You are more steady. You should take better care of her."
Chen Yi also stood up, cupped his hands and replied, "Senior, rest assured. Since you opened this opportunity, I cannot just take the benefits without doing anything. Protecting Fairy Ning is the least I should do."
Xuan Yin Zhenjun nodded in satisfaction.
"You're quite insightful. Alright, then I'm relieved."
As soon as she finished speaking, demonic flames rose around her, and she stepped into the fourth-tier high-grade Thunder Spirit Array.
Within the formation, lightning raged violently.
Xuan Yin Zhenjun's figure persisted for thirteen breaths amidst the lightning.
She didn't emerge from it until the protective demonic flames were almost completely depleted.
He flicked the two newly burned holes in his robe, then vanished into the horizon in a flash.
Chen Yi looked in the direction she left, feeling a mix of emotions.
The way Xuan Yin Zhenjun focuses on one path and cultivates with courage and diligence is truly enviable.
Single-minded, striving for excellence, risking one's life to forge a path to heaven.
Without a system to rely on, this might be the path Chen Yi would choose.
Pulling his thoughts back, Chen Yi refocused his attention on cultivation.
With Xuan Yin Zhenjun gone, only he and Ning Bu'er remained in this place.
In Chen Yi's subconscious, Ning Bu'er was already considered one of his own.
After all, she had examined her body, both inside and out, with her divine sense, magical power, and even her fingerprints more than once.
Chen Yi was well aware of the trust the other party had placed in him.
It wouldn't hurt to reveal even more of our strength in front of her.
Chen Yi no longer hesitated.
He remained silent and took a few steps forward.
It stopped at a position only three zhang away from the central Thunder Pool.
This distance is exactly where Xuan Yin Zhenjun stood earlier.
Chen Yi replaced her, becoming Ning Bu'er's new barrier.
After Xuan Yin Zhenjun left, Chen Yi completely let loose and began to improve his cultivation efficiency.
Each time the golden lightning essence dripped from the great array at the summit, Chen Yi stood in the closest position.
He allowed the splashing liquid lightning to wash over him.
Then he absorbed all the immense power of the thunder spirit into his body.
His Thunder Crystal Marrow is of rapidly improving quality.
In just three months.
The marrow fluid generated inside the ten original Thunder Crystal Marrows in Chen Yi's body has broken through from one hundred strands to a new stage of two hundred strands.
The marrow generates fluid, two hundred strands!
This means that the quality of Leijing Marrow has reached a new level.
Chen Yi felt this was a rare opportunity.
Who knows when such a good thing will happen again?
This time, we must maximize our profits.
Without hesitation, Chen Yi began to circulate his cultivation technique again, starting to condense new Thunder Crystal Marrow.
In one go, he added twenty more Thunder Crystal Marrows to his body.
Currently, Chen Yi has a total of thirty Thunder Crystal Marrows in his body.
This is already the limit that a regular early-stage fourth-order body cultivator can withstand, but for Chen Yi, he has only recently reached the fourth-order body refinement stage and has not yet formally delved into it.
Next comes the long process of nurturing.
Chen Yi sat cross-legged here, focusing all his attention on nurturing the twenty new Thunder Crystal Marrows.
Time flies.
More than a year has passed in the blink of an eye.
With the assistance of a fourth-grade superior lightning pool, the twenty newly added lightning crystal marrows finally reached the state of producing two hundred strands of crystal marrow liquid.
Thirty Thunder Crystal Marrows, all fully loaded.
Chen Yin could sense that the strength of his physical body was about to enter another period of rapid improvement.
Chen Yi tried it out briefly, mobilizing a small amount of marrow fluid power emanating from the thirty Thunder Crystal Marrows to break through the bottleneck of the second stage of Marrow Refining.
The bone marrow fluid surged like lightning.
Thirty Thunder Crystal Marrows resonated, converging a power far exceeding anything seen before.
The barrier of the second level of Marrow Refinement has shown a slight weakening.
It can be started in its initial stages.
Chen Yi made a judgment.
If all thirty Thunder Crystal Marrows could be upgraded to three hundred strands.
At that time, large-scale marrow refining double cultivation will be a natural outcome.
The path of physical cultivation becomes increasingly difficult as one progresses.
Each step requires a massive amount of resources and time.
If it weren't for the Thunder Pool of the Xuan Yin Sect, it would have taken Chen Yi countless years to complete the refining of these twenty Thunder Crystal Marrows.
It's even possible that one would have to consider "marrying" into the Thundercloud Sect, which is renowned for its thunder magic, in order to obtain such a top-tier cultivation environment.
After nurturing all thirty Thunder Crystal Marrows, Chen Yi did not stop.
He took out the six-sided tortoise shield magic weapon.
Each of these six tortoise shields is inlaid with a lightning crystal core.
Chen Yi drew upon the power of the Thunder Pool to replenish the energy of the six Thunder Crystal Cores.
The wisps of lightning were absorbed into the lightning crystal core.
The originally dim crystal core gradually regained its brightness until it became dazzling.
After doing all this, Chen Yi took out the top-grade magic weapon, the lightning-struck wood.
Similarly, it replenishes the internal lightning spirit power to a full state.
These are all the reserves Chen Yi will accumulate for continued cultivation after returning home.
The effects of the Thunder Crystal Marrow Liquid require time to gradually refine the physical body; it's a slow and meticulous process.
Continuing to stand guard at this dangerous spot is no longer of much use.
Chen Yi shifted his gaze from the deep golden liquid in the pool, his mind racing.
One day, when his physical strength breaks through to the mid-stage of the fourth rank, he will return.
At that time, he will have to find a way to reach the bottom of the pool and touch the golden lightning liquid that contains the rich essence of ancient lightning spirit.
That would be another transformative opportunity.
He composed himself, turned to look at Ning Bu'er who was standing quietly to the side, his aura was harmonious and restrained, and his eyes were bright and piercing.
"Fairy Ning, how have you fared in your two years of seclusion?"
Ning Bu'er also finished her cultivation, and the aura around her underwent a tremendous change.
She heard Chen Yi's voice and opened her eyes.
On those long, straight legs, the ankle boots and over-the-knee socks outlined a breathtaking curve.
She changed out of her usual robes and put on a pure black jumpsuit, which perfectly accentuated her already slender figure.
Her face has returned to its youthful appearance, with a perfect blend of youthful and charming qualities, making her the epitome of her prime.
Even more astonishing was the Nascent Soul power emanating from her body, which was more than one level purer than it had been two years ago.
Within the magical power, wisps of dark lightning flickered in and out of sight; these were the Nine Yin Lightning Flames, whose power was terrifying.
Ning Bu'er looked at Chen Yi, her eyes shining, and a smile she couldn't hide on her lips, which contained pure admiration.
"Thanks to Fellow Daoist Chen's care, Bu Er has made great progress in the past two years."
Her voice was clear and crisp, carrying a hint of joy after achieving great success in her cultivation.
"I knew it. You didn't unleash your full power when Master was here."
Ning Bu'er's gaze swept over Chen Yi, keenly sensing a deeper change in him.
"Now, I see that Fellow Daoist Chen has also gained a great deal?"
"Indeed, this place is our blessed land."
Chen Yi nodded, genuinely satisfied with his trip to Lei Ze.
"Let's go back and process this ourselves."
"After I break through to the Nascent Soul stage in a few years, and you've completely refined the lightning crystal core within your body, perhaps we can come again."
Upon hearing the words "reaching the Nascent Soul stage," Ning Bu'er's expression instantly became solemn.
"Fellow Daoist Chen, are you about to break through to the Nascent Soul stage?"
She stepped forward, getting closer, her voice tinged with undisguised worry.
"Will my master be needed to protect me at that time?"
"I've heard that both the Black Serpent True Monarch and Elder Lin Yunsheng of Qingyun Cave Heaven are hostile towards you?"
"If we could receive some guidance from Senior Xuan Yin, that would be the best outcome."
Chen Yi didn't stand on ceremony at all.
I already owe too many favors, so one more won't make a difference. Nascent Soul Formation is the most important hurdle on the path of cultivation, and it allows no room for error. No amount of caution is excessive.
A stable external environment is crucial.
"Alright, I'll mention it to my master as soon as I get back."
Ning Bu'er immediately agreed, as if it were her duty.
"Then thank you very much, Fairy Ning."
Chen Yi cupped his hands in a respectful gesture.
"Fellow Daoist Chen, there's no need for thanks between us."
Ning Bu'er suddenly lowered his head slightly, and his voice also softened.
Her fair neck formed a soft curve, and her hair fell down, covering half of her face.
"In front of you, Fuji actually has no secrets anymore."
The voice was soft, yet it carried a complex, desperate emotion.
Chen Yi could sense the weight in it.
He was silent for a moment.
In the air, only the occasional faint arc of electricity from the distant Thunder Pool remained.
哎—
He finally sighed inwardly, raised his hand, and gently patted Ning Bu'er's shoulder.
It was an action that was both comforting and clearly demarcated.
"Fairy Ning, the path to immortality is long."
His voice was calm and gentle.
"We'll talk about it later."
Ning Bu'er's body trembled slightly.
She slowly raised her head, her bright eyes fixed on Chen Yi's eyes, as if trying to find even the slightest hint of wavering.
In the end, all she saw was a sense of calm and profound peace.
After a long silence, she nodded heavily, as if she had used up all her strength.
"it is good."
"We'll talk about it in the future."
Several days later, a terrifying pressure descended upon this place.
Xuan Yin Zhenjun's figure emerged from outside the formation. She merely glanced at the fourth-grade high-level lightning formation before harnessing the light of demonic flames and stepping into the formation alone. Countless electric snakes darted wildly, but an invisible and irresistible force forcibly tore open a stable gap in their path.
Chen Yi and Ning Bu'er walked out through the gap.
The instant he passed the edge of the formation, Chen Yi unleashed his full spiritual senses, sensing the workings and terrifying power of the lightning array.
His divine sense completed countless deductions in an instant.
If you try to force your way through on your own...
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There's a 50% chance it will pass.
There is a 40% chance that they will end up seriously injured.
Another 10% will be directly torn apart by the violent lightning power, dying instantly.
This result sent a chill down Chen Yi's spine.
It seems that before I make another significant progress in my cultivation, I will still need to travel with True Lord Xuan Yin and his disciples when I come here again.
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