Nine Transformations of the True Spirit

Chen Yuan waited for about half an hour. Zhuge Qizhe came back and presented a storage bag with both hands: "This is all the high-grade spiritual materials in the treasure house in the door, as well as one thousand, seven hundred and three hundred and three hundred and three hundred and three hundred and three thousand after deducting the consumption of the formation and the offerings from the elders." Sixteen high-grade spiritual stones, please take a look at them."

Chen Yuan took the storage bag into his hands. Under Zhuge Qi's slightly reluctant gaze, he penetrated it with his spiritual consciousness, inspected it, and nodded.

The spiritual stones and materials in the storage bag are exactly as Zhuge Qi said.

Although these seven kinds of high-grade spiritual materials are relatively common, the advantage is that there are a lot of them. If you take out more high-grade spiritual stones, they are equivalent to the best spiritual stones.

Chen Yuan put away the storage bag and said with a smile: "This time when I went to the White Crane Sect, I met fellow Taoist He."

Upon hearing this, Zhuge Qi no longer cared about the spiritual materials and stones taken away by Chen Yuan. He cupped his fists and bowed, and said urgently: "May I ask the Supreme Elder, where is the master now? When can he return to the sect?"

Chen Yuan said warmly: "Don't worry, Elder Zhuge. We only need to wait patiently for a period of time before the real leader can return to the sect. However, this matter is very involved and the specific situation cannot be disclosed for the time being."

Zhuge Qi's expression softened slightly, but there was still worry in his eyes, and he forced a smile: "Zhuge understands."

He was obviously not relieved, but Chen Yuan couldn't tell anything about the Demon Realm. If it were leaked, it would only cause chaos in the Lingyun Sect.

He ordered: "I'd like to trouble Elder Zhuge to send all the five-hundred-year-old and eight-hundred-year-old spiritual herbs in the door to the alchemy pavilion. I will open the furnace to make alchemy tomorrow."

Zhuge Qi's eyes lit up, he immediately agreed, turned around and retreated.

After Chen Yuan returned to the sect, he learned in detail about Chen Yuan's past experience in Lingyun Sect from Jin Luoheng and other elders.

He knew that Chen Yuan had passed the alchemy test in the alchemy pavilion. After establishing the foundation, he had refined elixirs for other disciples. His alchemy skills were quite extraordinary.

The next day, Chen Yuan went to Jiangzhen Peak, met with Jin Luoheng, and asked about the situation of the disciples in the sect.

Jin Luoheng said: "Senior Brother Zhuge is very concerned about this matter. Now every palace and pavilion no longer dares to discriminate against the disciples of the casual cultivator lineage."

"Whether it's practicing the various arts of cultivation, exchanging elixirs for spiritual weapons, or accepting sect missions, things are much better than before."

“But these old-fashioned rules will not disappear overnight.”

"But you have already issued the order. Elder Zhuge is behind you to promote it, and Master is supervising it. No one dares to complain. One day, everyone will be treated equally."

Chen Yuan felt relieved and gave Jin Luoheng a mustard seed ring. When he arrived at the Alchemy Pavilion, the elder in charge of the Alchemy Pavilion had been waiting for him all night.

The Lingyun Sect has a complete inheritance. Although it cannot be called very mysterious, there is also an alchemy master named Zuo Heng in the sect, who can refine the late-stage elixirs, but the rate of elixir formation is mediocre.

He handed a storage bag to Chen Yuan, led him to a stone room in the deepest part of the Earth Fire Palace, and prepared an excellent alchemy furnace.

Chen Yuan returned the alchemy furnace to him and took out his usual alchemy furnace.

He got this alchemy furnace from Master Duanfang, and its original quality was extremely ordinary.

But it followed Chen Yuan for nearly two hundred years and refined hundreds of furnaces of elixirs. Under the nourishment of the elixir, its quality was greatly improved, which is rare in the world.

Chen Yuan took out the spiritual herbs prepared by Zhuge Qi from the storage bag. There were twenty-five eight-hundred-year-old spiritual herbs and a total of forty-nine five-hundred-year-old spiritual herbs.

This is what the Lingyun Sect has accumulated over the years, and can produce eighteen batches of elixirs.

Chen Yuan raised his hand and raised the lid of the furnace. Four spiritual grasses flew into the alchemy furnace together and began to purify the four spiritual liquids at the same time.

With his current alchemy skills, he could easily refine elixirs in the elixir formation stage. In ten days, he refined the first batch of elixirs, with a success rate of 90%.

In the following six months, Chen Yuan spent all his time refining elixirs except for directing starlight into his body every month.

With ease, he refined all eighteen furnaces of elixirs, with a 90% success rate, and obtained a total of one hundred and sixty-two elixirs.

After he left the Earth Fire Palace, he summoned Zuo Heng, took out the alchemy formulas he had collected over the years, and asked him to place them in the alchemy pavilion. As long as he had enough good deeds, the alchemist in the sect could exchange them for them.

In addition, Chen Yuan also gave some guidance on Zuo Heng's alchemy skills, and finally said: "Elder Zuo, the alchemy pavilion is in charge of the sect's spiritual herbs and elixirs, and is responsible for training alchemists for the sect. It is very important and must be fair. Justice and equal treatment, do you understand?”

When Zuo Heng heard this, he thought that starting from this year, Zhuge Qi suddenly began to test the spiritual consciousness of new disciples. Regardless of their qualifications and origins, as long as they are different from ordinary people, they can practice the various arts of cultivation. He also thought of the origin of this Supreme Elder. , I couldn’t help but feel a chill in my heart.

He cupped his fists and bowed, and solemnly said: "I obey the Supreme Elder's order. The Alchemy Pavilion did have some bad habits in the past, but I promise that there will never be any partiality in the Alchemy Pavilion in the future!"

Chen Yuan smiled and nodded, and was escorted off by Zuo Hengxiang and left the Alchemy Pavilion.

Zuo Heng is not young and has been a member of Lingyun Sect for more than 400 years. He is a generation higher than Jin Luoheng and Zhuge Qi.

However, Chen Yuan gave him the elixir prescription and taught him the art of alchemy, which benefited him a lot. There is nothing wrong with treating him as a disciple.

Chen Yuan returned to the cave, called Zhuge Qi, and handed him most of the elixirs, leaving only two bottles of early-stage elixirs.

Chen Yuan looked solemn and warned: "There may be big changes in Donghua Continent in the future, so we must be prepared. Distribute these pills to the elders in the sect, so that they must practice diligently and not slack off."

Zhuge Qi took the elixir and thought that Xuan Yuanzi had not returned yet. His expression changed slightly, and his joy at seeing so many elixirs was diluted a lot.

Chen Yuan did not explain too much, but changed the topic: "How did the sect competition and the Immortal Ascension Conference go?"

Zhuge Qi replied: "Everything went very smoothly. According to the instructions of the Supreme Elder, the Shanggong Hall has suspended the exchange of Foundation Establishment Pills. The number of Qi Refining disciples who signed up to participate in the competition increased sharply, and the competition was very fierce."

"The same is true for the Immortal Ascension Conference. Our sect no longer needs the Immortal Ascension Order, and the number of places has doubled. Other sects have not held the Immortal Ascension Conference, and the number of participants is ten times as usual."

"After changing the competition method, even those who are unlucky will have a second chance. The disciples and casual cultivators who win in the end are all very capable people."

Chen Yuan warned: "Remember to pay attention to the casual cultivators among the new disciples. There must be hidden secrets buried by other sects, but they should not be treated differently on the surface, so as to chill them."

Zhuge Qidao: "I have ordered the foundation-building disciples of the Law Enforcement Pavilion to secretly monitor these casual cultivators and prevent them from noticing."

Chen Yuan nodded slightly: "I will leave the sect for a while. All matters in the sect will still be left to Elder Zhuge."

"Elder Sun wants to leave the sect with me, and his return date is uncertain. What is his responsibilities now?"

Zhuge Qi replied: "Elder Sun is currently responsible for guarding Lingyunfang City. I will send someone to ask him to return to the sect."

A smile appeared at the corner of Chen Yuan's mouth: "Then I'll have to trouble Elder Zhuge."

There is only one elder Sun in the Lingyun Sect, and that is Sun Congyao.

Zhuge Qi asked him to be responsible for guarding Lingyunfang City, so that he could share the spiritual stones handed over by various shops. This was obviously a reciprocation for Chen Yuan's failure to take back his power.

…

The next day, Sun Congyao arrived at Chen Yuan's cave. Chen Yuan personally went out to greet him, calling him "senior brother" without any airs of an elder.

The two entered the cave and sat down respectively. After chatting for a while, Chen Yuan took out two jade bottles and handed them to Sun Congyao: "Brother, please accept these two bottles of Condensation Pills."

Sun Congyao did not refuse and said with a smile: "Thank you, junior brother."

The Ningzhen Pill is an early stage pill that can improve one's cultivation. It is very precious to him, but to Chen Yuan, a Nascent Soul cultivator, it is nothing.

Sun Congyao didn't even check, he just put the two jade vases into his storage bag and said with a smile: "Elder Zhuge sent someone to call me back to the sect. He said that my junior brother had something to call me. My cultivation level is low and I don't know what I can do for my junior brother." ?”

Chen Yuan smiled slightly: "Senior brother will know later."

The two left the sect and flew all the way to Huanyuefang City, then flew more than a thousand miles south and stopped over a barren mountain. Sun Congyao looked at the bare barren mountains under his feet and spread his consciousness. He found nothing, and a trace of doubt flashed in his eyes.

Chen Yuan raised his sleeve and flicked it, the air on the surface of the barren mountain rippled like water waves, and a transparent curtain slowly emerged, revealing a cave halfway up the mountain.

Sun Congyao was stunned: "Junior brother, did you set up this illusion array? It's so wonderful."

Chen Yuan said seriously: "There is a half-destroyed formation in this cave. I would like to ask my senior brother to sit here to prevent others from entering without permission and destroying the formation."

"A half-destroyed formation?" Sun Congyao was puzzled.

Chen Yuandao: "This matter is a long story. I will discuss it in detail with my senior brother later. However, this formation is very important. I cannot trust others. I can only ask my senior brother to guard this place. I hope my senior brother can agree."

After saying that, he cupped his fists and bowed to Sun Congyao.

Sun Congyao raised his hand to support him and said seriously: "Junior brother, what are you doing? Since you have spoken, it is your duty as a brother."

"From today on, I will open a cave here and will never let others enter the cave."

Chen Yuan smiled and said: "Thank you, senior brother. This place is extremely remote and very few monks pass by. However, there may be monks from the Blood Spirit Sect coming here to check. Although the chance is not high, senior brother must be careful."

Sun Congyao frowned and his expression became solemn: "I understand."

Twenty years ago, when the Demon Sect withdrew, they made an agreement with the six sects and would not enter the Qi Kingdom again.

It seems that the formation in the cave is indeed extremely important, and it actually allows the Blood Spirit Sect monks to violate the contract and sneak in quietly.

Chen Yuan took out the array disk and told the truth about the method of controlling the phantom array.

Sun Congyao opened the illusion formation and opened a cave on the top of the barren mountain.

Chen Yuan handed him another low-level magic weapon that he got from an unknown monk. After giving him careful instructions, he said goodbye and flew south.

After learning about the Demon Realm, the importance of the ancient teleportation array in his heart has reached a new level. Just in case, someone still needs to guard it.

Originally, the best candidate in Chen Yuan's mind was Jin Luoheng. He had profound cultivation and strong strength. As long as the Nascent Soul cultivator did not take action, nothing would happen to the teleportation array.

But he was a monk in the late stage of pill formation, and every move he made was noticed by various factions, and he was too conspicuous.

Chen Yuan thought about it and decided to ask Sun Congyao to guard the teleportation array.

Sun Congyao has a steady personality and is also good at forming alchemy. By sitting here, he can drive away low-level monks who stray into the mountains.

…

After leaving the barren mountain, Chen Yuan flew non-stop, passing through several countries, and arrived at the Shaoyue Mountains of Chu State.

This place is where the gate of Tianxuan Sect is located. Tianxuanfang City at the foot of Shaoyue Mountains is known as the number one city in East China Continent. It is extremely prosperous with tens of thousands of monks gathered together.

Chen Yuan came to the Yingke Peak outside the gate of Tianxuanzong Mountain, revealed his Nascent Soul cultivation level, and took out the last letter given to him by Master He.

The person in charge of the alchemy formation at Yingke Peak must be respectful and immediately sent a foundation building disciple back to the mountain gate to report to the elders.

Chen Yuan waited for less than an hour before the foundation-building disciple led an elegant monk back to Yingke Peak.

Upon seeing this, Director Jiedan immediately bowed deeply and said, "Disciple Yingke Peak Director Ruan Li pays homage to Elder Lu."

The elegant monk nodded slightly, looked at Chen Yuan, and bowed his hands: "Is this Fellow Daoist Chen Yuan? Mr. Lu is not welcome from afar."

Chen Yuan stood up and returned the salute: "Chen Yuan of Lingyun Sect has met fellow Daoist Lu."

The elegant monk named Lu Hong was in the early stage of Yuanying cultivation and had a close friendship with Zhenren He.

Lu Hong turned around and told the director of Danjie: "You go down first."

"Yes." The head of Danjie bowed to Lu Hong and Chen Yuan before bowing and retreating.

Lu Hong came to the main seat and extended his hand to signal: "Fellow Daoist Chen, please take a seat."

The two of them sat down, and Lu Hong looked apologetic: "Fellow Daoist Chen came from where he came from. He should already know about the Demon Realm."

"This sect has previously sent several elders into the Demonic Realm. The real leader issued an order and the mountain gate is on strict guard. We are unable to invite Fellow Daoist Chen to enter the mountain gate for a brief explanation. Please forgive me."

Chen Yuan said seriously: "Containing the expansion of the Demon Realm is related to the safety of Donghua Continent. Your sect has made the greatest contribution, and I admire you greatly."

Lu Hong smiled and said, "How is your fellow Taoist He doing lately..."

The two of them chatted for a while, and then Chen Yuan got to the point: "I need some high-grade spiritual materials, but I have just had a baby, so I don't know many of my colleagues."

"Fellow Daoist He once told me that Friend Daoist Lu has profound cultivation and extensive contacts, so I have the audacity to ask for a letter. I hope that Friend Lu can help me, and I will definitely be rich in reward."

Lu Hong looked a little embarrassed: "What kind of spiritual materials do fellow Taoists need?"

Chen Yuan pondered for a moment and said the names of seven kinds of spiritual materials, including one of the best spiritual materials.

Lu Hong frowned: "This matter is somewhat difficult. Our sect was entrusted by various sects to set up a large formation, which requires a lot of spiritual materials. The elders of the sect have come up with a lot of spiritual materials, and I am afraid that it will be difficult to meet the needs of fellow Taoists. "

Chen Yuan smiled and said: "Even if there is only one kind of spiritual material, I will be grateful. However, I lack the best spiritual stones in my hand, so I can only use high-grade spiritual stones to offset the spiritual materials. Can the elders of your sect accept it?"

Lu Hong's expression softened slightly: "It doesn't matter, Lu will give it a try and ask fellow Taoist to stay for a few days."

After that, he stood up and said goodbye. Chen Yuan sent him out and lived in a cave arranged by the director of Jiedan.

Three days later, Lu Hong visited again and said apologetically: "Lu visited the six elders who were staying at the gate and only found two kinds of spiritual materials needed by fellow Taoists."

He took out two high-grade spiritual materials. Chen Yuan sighed secretly in his heart, but with a smile on his face: "Thank you, fellow Taoist."

When Lu Hong said the price, it was exactly the market price of these two spiritual materials, without asking for a penny more.

Chen Yuan took out a thousand high-grade spiritual stones and three ordinary high-grade spiritual materials and bought these two spiritual materials.

On Jiuxianzhou, one thousand high-grade spiritual stones can only be exchanged for two top-grade spiritual stones at most.

However, the number of Yuanying monks in Donghua Continent is far less than that in Jiuxian Continent. It only takes more than 300 high-grade spiritual stones to exchange for one top-grade spiritual stone.

Chen Yuan gave Lu Hong another top-quality spiritual stone as a reward, and Lu Hong did not refuse.

There was no friendship between him and Chen Yuan, so it was naturally impossible for him to help each other for no reason.

But after all, he only found two high-grade spiritual materials, and the reward for one top-grade spiritual stone was just right.

After the transaction was completed, the atmosphere became much more harmonious. Lu Hong said with a smile: "In four years' time, the Tianxuan Auction will be held every 20 years, and many Yuan Ying colleagues will attend."

"The spiritual materials needed by Taoist friends are quite rare. You may be able to get something at the auction." (End of Chapter)