Great Immortal With Boundless Mana

Chapter 154: Soul Refining Pearl

Yun Qiushui stayed in Dajiangfang mainly because of this evil spirit.

The evil spirit is cunning and hides very well. Yun Qiushui couldn't find it and was about to give up.

Coincidentally, he ran into Gao Xian reciting poetry by the river tonight, which sparked his interest and they went to Liuxianglou together to drink.

Yun Qiushui didn't care about this kind of casual playacting, as Gao Xian's pursuit of beautiful women and desire for a pleasant night seemed to him to be indulging in his true nature, which could be considered as being carefree and unrestrained.

It would be boring if someone liked women but hid it.

At that time, Yun Qiushui didn't think much about it, but he couldn't help but be curious when he saw Gao Xian leading a woman in white towards the long embankment.

"Could it be an open-air play? This is a bit too bold..."

Out of respect for his friend, Yun Qiushui didn't look any further.

However, the long embankment soon became filled with gloom. Yun Qiushui sensed that something was wrong and immediately activated the Nine Revolutions Sun Yang Jade to condense into a Sun Yang Mirror.

Although the Nine Revolutions Sun Yang Jade was only at the third level, it contained elemental spirits and was a spiritual treasure one level higher than a magic treasure.

The Sun Yang Mirror formed by the condensation of the Nine Revolutions Sun Yang Jade can reflect the situation within a radius of ten li.

Yun Qiushui opened the Sun Yang Mirror and immediately locked onto Gao Xian. To his surprise, Gao Xian completely took the initiative within the black mist created by the evil spirit.

Moreover, Gao Xian's spellcasting was fast and smooth, even though it was a low-level spell, its power was astonishing.

The evil spirit was easily suppressed by Gao Xian's spells and had no ability to fight back.

Yun Qiushui was truly surprised. As long as a cultivator had a strong spiritual consciousness and was taught by a famous teacher, it wasn't too difficult to instantly cast low-level spells.

Of course, for Qi Refining cultivators, it was very difficult to instantly cast low-level spells. Even disciples of prestigious sects found it hard to achieve.

Gao Xian not only cast spells instantly, but his Ice Arrow Technique was like a storm, shooting a continuous barrage of ice arrows that bewildered the evil spirit.

It was only because the evil spirit's body was as hard as gold and iron that it managed to withstand this round of ice arrows. If it were any other Qi Refining cultivator, it would be certain death.

Even Foundation Building cultivators would suffer if they encountered such a rapid Ice Arrow Technique without preparation.

Then came a Flame Bomb, which actually blasted the evil spirit's body into pieces.

The power of the Flame Bomb was unexpectedly fierce, and it was even more shocking that the Ice Arrow Technique and Flame Bomb could freely transform, crossing the barrier between water and fire, which were two opposing forces of magic.

The Lianyun Sect that Gao Xian came from was just a small and insignificant sect. Being able to cultivate low-level spells to such a level could only prove that Gao Xian had unparalleled talent in spellcasting.

Yun Qiushui had a carefree personality, so he didn't hesitate to praise Gao Xian's skills.

As for the mentioned good luck, this evil crystallization is very special.

Killing ten thousand evil creatures may not necessarily yield this golden bead-like crystallization.

Gao Xian, lacking Yun Qiushui's knowledge, could tell that the golden crystallization was unusual, but he didn't know how precious it was or what it was used for.

He clasped his hands and said to Yun Qiushui, "Fellow Daoist, you flatter me. I was just lucky. This evil creature is extraordinary. It is surprisingly intelligent and can even disguise itself as a human without revealing any flaws."

Yun Qiushui nodded and said, "According to ancient texts, this kind of evil creature that can transform into a human and possesses intelligence is called a 'Mei.' Meis have powerful souls and are skilled in enchanting cultivators."

"After a Mei is killed, it may condense a crystalline core. This core is usually round like a pearl and contains pure spiritual power, which can enhance a cultivator's spiritual consciousness. Therefore, this kind of core is called a 'Soul Refining Bead.'"

Yun Qiushui smiled at Gao Xian and said, "Soul Refining Beads also have different grades. This Mei is only at the second grade, but it can condense a golden Soul Refining Bead. Such a top-quality item is very beneficial for Foundation Building cultivators."

"I see. I really am lucky," Gao Xian nodded, acknowledging the lesson. He put away the golden Soul Refining Bead with a wave of his sleeve. It was a valuable item that couldn't be wasted.

Yun Qiushui actually came for the Soul Refining Bead, but he was such a prominent figure that even if a passerby had taken it first, he wouldn't have bothered to fight for it.

Moreover, it fell into Gao Xian's hands, and he could only be happy for Gao Xian's acquisition of this spiritual treasure.

He reminded, "Golden Soul Refining Beads are extremely rare. This item is best used to break through bottlenecks. It can be used to enhance spiritual consciousness and assist in cultivating Soul Refining spells, both of which have miraculous effects."

Gao Xian couldn't help but feel delighted. After reaching the peak of Grand Occultist, his Great Illusionary Divine Art couldn't be further improved. Perhaps using the Soul Refining Bead could help him break through this limitation.

He sincerely clasped his hands in gratitude and said, "Thank you for your guidance, Fellow Daoist."

"We are like old friends. There's no need for such formalities," Yun Qiushui waved his hand dismissively. He then asked with some curiosity, "Fellow Daoist, your Ice Arrow Technique and Flame Blast are quite powerful. I consider myself proficient in spells, but compared to you, I am far behind."

"I am originally a wandering cultivator and couldn't learn exquisite spells," Gao Xian explained. "So I could only diligently practice the Ice Arrow Technique and Flame Blast. After practicing for a long time, I developed some of my own understanding..."

Of course, Gao Xian wouldn't mention the Nine Heavens of Ice and Fire or the Book of Wind and Moon. He could only attribute everything to his own talent.

Yun Qiushui had the Nine Revolving Sun Yang Jade, which could reflect Gao Xian's entire body. He could see that Gao Xian's Ice Arrow Technique and Flame Blast were solely powered by his own mana, without relying on any magical tools or treasures.

What else could this be if not talent?!

He felt sorry for Gao Xian. With such talent, he was actually just a disciple of the Yun Sect. What future could he have in such a small sect?

Yun Qiushui asked, "Are you an outer disciple of the Yun Sect?"

"I'm not actually a disciple of Lianyun Sect. I just have a status in the outer sect of Lianyun Sect."

Gao Xian sighed as he spoke, feeling regretful. If he were truly a disciple of Lianyun Sect, he wouldn't have had to travel so far for a Foundation Building secret technique.

Fortunately, luck was on his side. Not only did he befriend Yun Qiushui, but he also obtained the Soul Refining Pearl.

"I see."

Yun Qiushui had some understanding of the situation in these small sects. He knew that for independent cultivators like Gao Xian, the only way to establish themselves was to join a sect.

However, it was impossible for independent cultivators like Gao Xian to become direct disciples of a sect.

Yun Qiushui felt somewhat regretful about this. With Gao Xian's talent, if Lianyun Sect were to nurture him properly, there might be a chance for him to achieve the Gold Core stage.

After thinking for a moment, he said, "Being in Lianyun Sect doesn't seem meaningful for you. Why not consider going somewhere else?"

Gao Xian shook his head. It sounded easy, but in reality, it was very troublesome.

He and Zhu Qiniang had worked hard to establish themselves in Lianyun Sect. If they were to go somewhere else, they would have to start all over again.

Although they couldn't obtain the sect's resources in Lianyun Sect, they could still sell Deer Horn Powder and Heavenly Dew Pills, allowing them to quickly accumulate human spiritual light.

They also needed to obtain the Foundation Building technique of the Great Five Elements Gong from Lianyun Sect.

For the time being, he had no plans to change his location.

Yun Qiushui said, "With your talent, you will definitely achieve something if you join another sect."

Before Gao Xian could speak, he continued, "I can introduce you to Qingyun Sect. I'm sure you've heard of it. It is the master of the Qingyun Path, with a Nascent Soul True Immortal presiding over it, surpassing Lianyun Sect by a thousand times."

Yun Qiushui hesitated for a moment as he said, "However, Qingyun Sect has extremely strict requirements for true transmission disciples.

"You are not originally from Qingyun Sect, so if you want to become a true transmission disciple, you can only become one if you stand out in the Qingyun Law Meeting..."

"The Qingyun Law Meeting?"

Gao Xian looked puzzled. He knew very little about Lianyun Sect, let alone Qingyun Sect, which was thousands of miles away.

"The Qingyun Law Meeting is held once every century, inviting cultivators from all directions to discuss and compare their methods. The winner of the Qingyun Law Meeting will be granted the status of a true transmission disciple by the sect."

Yun Qiushui patiently explained to Gao Xian, "Because the rewards for the winner are so important, every Qingyun Law Meeting attracts thousands of independent cultivators..."

"I see."

Gao Xian understood. Qingyun Sect used the status of true transmission disciples as bait to gather countless independent cultivators for a competition, from which they would select geniuses.

According to Yun Qiushui, Qingyun Sect was the master of the Qingyun Path, with a Nascent Soul True Immortal presiding over it.

The status of a true transmission disciple in such a powerful sect must be extremely important.

He was somewhat tempted. If he could become a true transmission disciple of Qingyun Sect, he wouldn't have to worry about cultivation techniques in the future.

With the support of such a large sect, he didn't know how many Heavenly Dew Pills and Deer Horn Powder he could sell.

However, only the pills he refined could produce human spiritual light.

No matter how big the market was, there was a limit to the pills he could refine.

In any case, Qingyun Sect was much stronger than Lianyun Sect. Moreover, he had his good friend Yun Qiushui to take care of him.

Gao Xian pondered for a moment and said, "This is a big decision. I need to think about it."

Yun Qiushui understood this very well. He handed Gao Xian a green bronze token with cloud patterns engraved on it, with the characters "Qingyun" in the middle.

"Keep this Qingyun Token. The Qingyun Law Meeting won't be held for another five years. If you're interested, bring the token to Qingyun City and find me."

Yun Qiushui continued, "If I'm not there, I'll arrange for someone else to contact you. Just rest assured."

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist," Gao Xian sincerely thanked him with a cupped fist.

"We share the same aspirations, so there's no need to be so formal."

Yun Qiushui laughed, "Besides, with your extraordinary talent, I might have to rely on Fellow Daoist in the future..."

"Fellow Daoist is joking."

Yun Qiushui became interested, "Come, let's go back to the inn and have a few drinks."

He said to Gao Xian, "But no cheating this time."

Gao Xian chuckled. It seemed that Yun Qiushui had seen through him. However, this friend was good. At least he didn't expose him on the spot, saving him from a lot of embarrassment.

The two returned to their room in the inn, and Gao Xian let loose, drinking heartily with Yun Qiushui.

Yun Qiushui mainly told him many secrets of the sects and gave him important advice on cultivation.

These tips sounded simple, but without someone pointing them out, Gao Xian might never have understood them in his entire life.

Although Yun Qiushui was young, he had extensive knowledge and profound insights in cultivation.

With Yun Qiushui's guidance, Gao Xian truly benefited a lot.

By the end of the drinking session, both Gao Xian and Yun Qiushui were already drunk. Yun Qiushui held Gao Xian's hand and said, "In recent years, the Eastern Wilderness demon cultivators and the demonic races have been colluding and becoming restless.

"I don't know when a great change will occur in the Eastern Wilderness. Lianyun Sect is located on the border of the Eastern Wilderness and is in a dangerous situation. Even if Fellow Daoist doesn't come to Qingyun Sect, you should make preparations in advance..."

(End of this chapter)