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Chapter 112 Mountains and Seas Dao Body
Chapter 112 Mountains and Seas Dao Body
Refusing Master Biyue's invitation might make her suspect that you have a connection with the Mountain and Sea Sect from over two hundred years ago.
But so what?
[Through this contact with Master Biyue]
Many of your suspicions have been confirmed.
That's the female demon cultivator who holds many checks and balances in the Taiyuan Domain.
[I would absolutely not dare to act rashly outside]
And you now hold the initiative.
You now know that True Immortal Biyue is a demonic cultivator.
"As long as you proactively report to Taiyuan Palace," whether True Person Biyue lives or dies is unknown, but Biyue Immortal City will certainly cease to exist."
[The mighty Taiyuan Domain has been invaded by a female demonic cultivator who has established an immortal city for over two hundred years. Where does this leave the Taiyuan Palace's reputation?]
You are now a Golden Core cultivator, possessing sufficient stature.
The reasons for the "report" are also presentable.
[Among the Mountain and Sea Inheritance I obtained, there were fragments of information stating that True Person Biyue was a demonic cultivator.]
[Logical and verifiable]
"This is true strength..."
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[Your innermost feelings]
In the third simulation, you were merely a Foundation Establishment cultivator, no different from an ant in the eyes of True Person Biyue.
However, now that he is on the same level as Master Biyue, he has to endure even if she harbors murderous intent towards him.
[The Core Formation Ceremony has ended, and thanks to the numerous congratulatory gifts, you've made a small fortune.]
[Therefore, they began purchasing various resources from those at the Core Formation stage, such as magical artifacts and secret treasures.]
For cultivators of magic, magical power is important, but so are magical treasures. A powerful magical treasure can play a crucial role in both offense and defense.
In addition, there are resources for daily cultivation.
You are a third-tier alchemist, capable of refining third-tier pills to achieve self-sufficiency.
However, the raw materials for refining third-tier pills still need to be purchased from external sources.
The raw materials for third-tier pills are all third-tier spiritual herbs and materials, which are rare, scarce, and expensive.
[You possess the talent to counteract elixirs of poison, and you consume elixirs far more frequently than Golden Core cultivators of the same level, thus requiring greater resources.]
"Resources, oh resources..."
You sighed inwardly, realizing the difficulty of cultivation.
The cultivation resources required for the Core Formation stage far exceed those for the Foundation Establishment stage.
Furthermore, this simulation has just begun, and you haven't accumulated much wealth yet.
This is the drawback of independent cultivators; they rely entirely on themselves.
[Those cultivation geniuses from sects have their daily cultivation resources basically provided by the sect, allowing them to pursue the Great Dao without distraction.]
Of course, you don't envy those cultivation geniuses from various sects.
Although independent cultivators rely on themselves for everything, everything they possess truly belongs to them.
[However, the cultivation geniuses of the sect? You've read in some ancient books that a True Monarch of a certain Nascent Soul level force had his physical body obliterated when fighting a powerful enemy, leaving only his Nascent Soul spirit.]
Upon returning, he immediately possessed the body of a genius cultivator with a Heavenly Spiritual Root in the sect, and quickly returned to his peak condition.
In the eyes of the lofty True Lord, the so-called Heavenly Spiritual Root, the so-called Precious Body, the so-called Dao Body, and the so-called Flawless Golden Core can all be used and consumed when necessary.
[A Nascent Soul Seed? I am a Nascent Soul, what kind of seed do I need?]
You are not suited to the path of a sect-based cultivation genius.
The so-called cultivation geniuses who receive the full support of their sects are all well-known figures, having been recruited from the Qi Refining stage onwards.
Although you possess a flawless Golden Core and are worthy of the title of genius, your starting point was too high.
Even if you shamelessly join a Nascent Soul level power, you're unlikely to receive much training, and might even end up as a vessel reserved for a True Monarch to possess.
You begin to steer the Qingyuan Chamber of Commerce in its profit-making direction.
Times have changed. Now that you are a Golden Core cultivator, the development of the Qingyuan Chamber of Commerce should also change. It no longer needs to be limited to a few immortal cities.
The Qingyuan Chamber of Commerce should now set its sights on the Taiyuan Domain, and even the surrounding major domains.
The past three simulations, besides bringing you cultivation levels and skills, have also...
Key intelligence information from different time periods is also invaluable.
This is absolutely a godsend for running a chamber of commerce and making wealth.
Do you know what each immortal city lacks at which time, what it needs at which time, and what it doesn't need at which time?
[Simply provide the goods and services at the designated times.]
For example, during the Great Domain War a century later, you would know very well which parts of the Taiyuan Domain were invaded by demonic cultivators, and which parts remained safe throughout.
This allows for advance planning.
The Qingyuan Chamber of Commerce is developing rapidly and naturally needs to expand and recruit more talent.
For any faction to develop, talent is of paramount importance. At most, you'll only be slightly distracted at the beginning by managing the Qingyuan Chamber of Commerce. Later on, your main focus will definitely be on your own cultivation and passively collecting spirit stones.
At this time, the chamber of commerce needs a sufficient number of talented people to keep operating.
"Talent?"
Names flash through your mind.
[These are all cultivators who reached a sufficient level during the third simulation.]
However, they are not yet at their peak and are far from achieving their current status decades from now.
One month later
Outside the Qingyuan Chamber of Commerce's stronghold, dozens, even hundreds, of cultivators from various immortal cities stood.
These cultivators are either at the Foundation Establishment stage or the Qi Refining stage, but Foundation Establishment is the most common.
"The Qingyuan Chamber of Commerce invited me to join, promising to help me become a second-tier high-grade alchemist?"
Among the many cultivators, Alchemist Zhao Kan was prominently featured.
As a guest elder of the Pill Hall in Azure Moon Immortal City, Zhao Kan, at this time, was still a second-tier low-grade pill master.
Not long ago, Zhao Kan received an invitation from the Qingyuan Chamber of Commerce.
The Qingyuan Chamber of Commerce is a Core Formation level chamber of commerce. With a Golden Core cultivator like Qingyuan Zhenren presiding over it, Zhao Kan naturally attaches great importance to it.
[Furthermore, the invitation promised to help Alchemist Zhao Kan advance to the rank of a second-tier high-grade alchemist...]
Without any hesitation, Alchemist Zhao Kan rushed to the Chamber of Commerce's headquarters.
[A second-tier high-grade alchemist? The deeper one delves into the art of alchemy, the clearer one becomes about the difficulty of its techniques.]
Zhao Kan considered himself a genius at alchemy, but at most he felt he had a chance to become a mid-grade second-tier alchemist.
[A second-tier high-grade alchemist? This involves refining Foundation Establishment Pills, a crucial resource, which represents a qualitative leap in status and identity.]
Soon, led by the merchant guild's cultivators, Zhao Kan entered the main hall.
"Greetings, Master Qingyuan."
On the high platform of the main hall sat a figure dressed in a blue robe.
Zhao Kan immediately bowed respectfully, daring not to show the slightest disrespect.
In terms of strength, this Qingyuan Zhenren is a Golden Core Zhenren.
[His mastery of alchemy is said to have reached the third level.]
In every aspect, they are figures that Zhao Kan will have to look up to in his entire life.
"Zhao Kan..."
Looking at the alchemist with whom you had a close relationship in the third simulation, you felt quite emotional.
At that time, although you sensed that something was wrong with True Person Biyue and that she was showing signs of "dealing with money," you were helpless due to a lack of evidence and could only watch as Alchemist Zhao Kan and the other cultivators of the Immortal City were swallowed whole by the Seven Fiend Demon Lord.
"Zhao Kan, if you think there are no problems, then sign this spiritual contract."
Without further ado, you produced a spirit contract.
The contents of the Spirit Pact are simple: Zhao Kan joins the Qingyuan Chamber of Commerce and serves the Chamber for a hundred years.
[In return, you will receive numerous benefits and income from the Chamber of Commerce, as well as a promise to train you to become a second-tier high-grade alchemist.]
"A second-tier, high-grade alchemist!"
Zhao Kan's breathing quickened. He was only a second-tier low-grade alchemist, and it was uncertain whether he could even become a second-tier mid-grade alchemist. Second-tier high-grade? Even the Hall Master of the Pill Hall wouldn't give him such a promise.
As for serving for a mere century?
[What's a hundred years of service if I can become a second-tier high-grade alchemist? I'd even serve for a lifetime!]
Not to mention, the other benefits offered by the Qingyuan Chamber of Commerce are quite good.
"I do."
Without any hesitation, Zhao Kan immediately signed the spirit contract, fearing you might change your mind.
You smiled slightly and carefully put away the spirit contract.
[In fact, you already knew from the third simulation that Alchemist Zhao Kan was capable of becoming a second-tier high-grade alchemist, which is why you dared to make such a promise.]
[Furthermore, by accepting Zhao Kan, you not only understand this alchemist's character and future potential, but also know that he can help the Chamber of Commerce develop.]
You also meant to help the other person survive.
[To avoid being swallowed whole by the Seven Fiends Demon Lord a hundred years from now]
Such talent, being swallowed up directly, is such a waste.
Furthermore, Zhao Kan and you had a fairly close relationship during the last simulation.
[Besides Zhao Kan, there are dozens, even hundreds, of cultivators outside the main hall, all of whom you have carefully selected and are destined for great achievements.]
For the fledgling Qingyuan Chamber of Commerce, taking in these cultivators will be a tremendous help for decades or even centuries to come.
[To generate a continuous stream of wealth for you, enabling you to continuously improve on your spiritual path]
[The thirteenth year, you are twenty-nine years old]
[In the third-tier cave dwelling of the Purple Bamboo Forest, you sit cross-legged, the mountain and sea magic power within your body constantly intertwining, condensing into tiny runes that continuously merge into your physical body.]
You are currently condensing the Mountain and Sea Daoist Body.
The Mountain and Sea Dao Body is not an innate precious body or Dao body; it is an acquired constitution.
Once you achieve the complete Mountain and Sea Dao Body, your Mountain and Sea Magic Power will increase by 20% to 30%.
[An increase of 20% to 30% in magical power seems far less significant than the near-doubling increase seen in "the natural enemy of demonic cultivators."]
However, it should be noted that the enhancement of the magical power of the Mountain and Sea Dao Body is not limited to demonic cultivation.
In addition to the increase in magical power, the physical body will also benefit after the Mountain and Sea Dao Body is condensed.
Even among Golden Core cultivators, the Mountain and Sea Dao Body is considered a powerful trump card. Back then, Blood Sea True Man even used it to entice you to cultivate diligently.
【call-】
[Several hours later, you open your eyes and cease your cultivation.]
The formation of the Mountain and Sea Dao Body is not something that can be achieved overnight. Rather, it is the result of nearly ten years of accumulation, gathering magical runes, integrating them into the physical body, and ultimately achieving a transformation.
"The ancient lineage of mountains and seas..."
You pause to think briefly.
[After entering the Core Formation stage and becoming a Golden Core True Person, the so-called ancient inheritance is no secret to you.]
Those who achieve the Golden Core stage are all exceptional individuals, possessing rare and extraordinary lineages. Even if their lineages are not ancient, they are not far off.
For example, the Heavenly Sword Sect follows the path of sword cultivation.
The sword cultivation tradition, even in ancient times, was extremely powerful.
The lineage of Taiyuan Palace is even more remarkable, following the path of the ancient Daoist cultivators, which disregards the physical body and focuses solely on the nascent soul.
The Nascent Soul cultivation lineages of each major region today were renowned even in ancient times.
In fact, even in ancient times, a Nascent Soul True Monarch would have been a powerful figure who could dominate a region.
The tradition of mountains and seas flourished for a time in ancient times.
[It simply came to an end with the dawn of the ancient era.]
Today, only some ruins along the mountain and sea line remain.
Occasionally, cultivators who accidentally stumble upon the ruins are fortunate enough to obtain some of the Mountain and Sea inheritance from within.
"The ruins of the Mountain and Sea lineage... The Mountain and Sea inheritance obtained within the Mountain and Sea Secret Realm was not mentioned..."
You thought to yourself.
[I vaguely sensed that the ruins of the Mountain and Sea lineage should be of great help to cultivators of that lineage.]
"I don't even know where that mountain and sea ruins are..."
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Your heart sank, but then you thought, "It's alright, I still have Fellow Daoist Xuehai..."
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[The Blood Sea Immortal and the sect leader of the Mountain and Sea Sect entered that Mountain and Sea Ruins together.]
The Blood Sea Immortal is currently sealed within the Mountain and Sea Secret Realm, awaiting your rescue.
[The fourteenth year, you are thirty years old]
After two years of personal leadership, the Qingyuan Chamber of Commerce has gradually gotten on the right track and started to make a profit.
【"Xuanwang Island..."】
Your gaze is deep and unfathomable, fixed on a place beyond the Taiyuan Domain.
In the third simulation, the Nine Nether Domain and the Taiyuan Domain went to war, and countless cultivators perished on both sides. However, there was one place that made a fortune from the war.
That is Xuanwang Island.
Xuanwang Island is not a large region and has no True Lord presiding over it.
[You were originally worried that this place might be swallowed up by the Seven Fiends Demon Lord.]
However, even decades after the end of the war between the two regions, Xuanwang Island still existed intact.
Even in the last few years of your lifespan, you took Da Chun and personally visited Xuanwang Island, only to find it still incredibly prosperous.
"Xuanwang Island holds a great secret, enough to make a True Lord back down..."
What you're thinking is...
Given the Seven Fiends Demon Lord's personality, if Xuanwang Island didn't have a True Monarch-level backer, it would have been devoured long ago, leaving not even bones behind.
[It was only the third simulation, and you had too little time left to uncover the secret of Xuanwang Island that was enough to stop a True Lord.]
"You Rou."
You summoned You Rou.
"President."
[Yu Rou responded respectfully]
"Send a caravan to Xuanwang Island, following other major merchant guilds..."
You spoke first.
Every so often, some merchant guilds in the Taiyuan Domain would gather together to hire a Golden Core cultivator to travel to other major domains for trade.
Beyond the Great Domain lies an extremely dangerous and desolate region, accessible only to Golden Core cultivators.
【"clear."】
Yu Rou nodded immediately.
This is also what you like most about Yourou; she never asks you why you do things this way.
"That caravan can simply stay on Xuanwang Island after it arrives."
[You said calmly]
[There are still nearly a hundred years until the great domain war between the Nine Nether Domain and the Taiyuan Domain.]
[Your early planning for Xuanwang Island is also to profit from the war during the Great Domain War a hundred years from now.]