Great Immortal With Boundless Mana

Chapter 97: Qinglian Sword (Requesting Monthly Votes for the Third Update)

Gao Xian woke up from his state of deep meditation and took a long breath, completing the final step of practicing the Great Five Elements Technique.

The Five Elements Technique originated from the Great Five Elements Technique, especially the first three foundational methods which were exactly the same.

His transition to practicing the Great Five Elements Technique was very smooth, without any difficulty.

However, the expert-level Five Elements Technique became an entry-level technique after transitioning to the Great Five Elements Technique.

This was clearly indicated in the Fengyue Mirror.

Great Five Elements Technique: Refine the body, mind, and soul with the power of the Five Elements. (115/300, entry-level)

With Lanjie's help, practicing for 108 weeks could improve his cultivation by a bit.

Under normal circumstances, Gao Xian would practice the Great Five Elements Technique for 108 weeks in the morning and evening, which would increase his proficiency by two points in a day.

Considering this, his cultivation speed was not slow.

After transitioning to the Great Five Elements Technique, Gao Xian clearly felt that the efficiency of absorbing spiritual energy had increased significantly. His magical power became more abundant and pure, and the circulation became smoother and more natural.

These changes were difficult to measure with specific values, but they comprehensively altered his state of cultivation, the state of his magical power circulation, and even had a significant impact on his body, mind, and soul.

Although the Great Odd Divine Technique and the Electric Light Dragon Palm were powerful, they were techniques for channeling power.

The Great Five Elements Technique was a technique for cultivating power, so it was the foundation of everything.

Without the Great Five Elements Technique, no matter how strong other spells were, they couldn't exert their full power.

Gao Xian understood this principle very well, but there was no shortcut to practicing the Great Five Elements Technique. He could only rely on his own hard work, and his progress was not fast.

Fortunately, the Fengyue Mirror allowed him to gain something from each practice session, steadily moving forward. This was already better than countless cultivators.

During this period, Gao Xian also made a discovery, which was the green lotus-patterned belt he obtained from Bai She.

The Qinglian Belt was about the width of a palm and six feet long. It had a flexible and sturdy texture, similar to cowhide, with a smooth and thick outer layer like silk.

The belt had an adjustable buckle for length. There were holes on the green lotus pattern for hanging items. The overall style was simple and generous.

Inside the Qinglian Belt, there were three separate storage spaces, each the size of a square. This division into three independent spaces made it more convenient to categorize personal belongings.

The belt itself was exceptionally tough and could even withstand sword strikes.

In terms of the belt, it was of a very high grade.

Gao Xian asked Qi Niang to take a look, but even she couldn't determine the grade of the belt. It was the first time she had seen such exquisite craftsmanship.

More importantly, Gao Xian discovered that the lotus pattern on the belt was similar to the Qinglian Hairpin he obtained. After studying and experimenting for a while, he found that it was indeed the case.

The Qinglian Belt and the Qinglian Hairpin were a set of magical tools, and the two resonated subtly with each other.

This subtle resonance allowed Gao Xian to absorb spiritual energy and circulate magical power faster.

When practicing the Great Five Elements Technique for 108 weeks, it would take an hour and fifteen minutes under Lanjie's guidance.

With the support of the Qinglian Hairpin and the Qinglian Belt, it would only take half an hour. This greatly improved efficiency.

The same applied when circulating magical power. With the two magical tools, the efficiency was greatly increased.

According to Gao Xian's estimation, the two magical tools combined could increase efficiency by about 70%. This was very impressive.

Gao Xian also discovered that there seemed to be a connection between the Qingfrost Sword and these two magical tools.

The sword guard of the Qingfrost Sword was in the shape of a lotus flower, and the hilt was also covered in lotus patterns. The so-called Qingfrost Sword was probably named by Yao Qingfrost herself.

Gao Xian decided to rename it the Qinglian Sword, which better matched the temperament of the sword and could also distinguish it from Yao Qingfrost.

In gaming terms, the Qinglian Hairpin, Qinglian Belt, and Qinglian Sword were likely a set of top-tier equipment.

However, the Qinglian Sword was more mysterious, and he hadn't fully understood it yet, nor could he make it resonate with the other two magical tools.

Gao Xian felt that the main problem was that his cultivation level was still too weak, and he couldn't truly unleash the hidden changes of the Qinglian Sword.

Back then, Yao Qingfrost was able to resonate with the sword, and there was already a hint of unity between her and the sword.

Gao Xian didn't think Yao Qingfrost could be considered a genius in swordsmanship. She was just able to achieve this due to a long period of using the sword and developing some tacit understanding with it.

He had obtained the Qinglian Sword for almost a year now, and he felt that there was already a subtle connection between him and the sword.

I think it won't take too long to reach the state of Yao Qingshuang, where the person and the sword are one.

Gao Xian is quite looking forward to this. His lightning-fast technique, the Electric Dragon Hand, requires a top-grade sword to fully unleash its power.

According to Qi Niang, the leader of the Red Snake Gang, Chi She, is not dead.

There are other sects supporting the Red Snake Gang from behind. I don't know when the Red Snake Gang will make a comeback. We still need to be careful.

Fortunately, Gao Xian rarely goes out, and his attire is usually inconspicuous. Besides, among the many members of the Red Snake Gang, how many truly recognize the Green Lotus Crown, the belt, and the sword?

In addition to cultivation, Gao Xian has to refine pills in the scorching heat of July.

He had planned it well. The pre-refined pills were enough for him to rest for four months and enjoy a leisurely summer.

However, Yun Zong opened the ancient sect site, attracting scattered cultivators from all directions.

The number of scattered cultivators has skyrocketed, reaching over sixty thousand according to Zhu Qi Niang.

With so many scattered cultivators, various pills and talismans are selling well. Especially the Deer Horn Powder and the Tian Gui Pill, they have become the most popular pills.

The four-month supply that Gao Xian prepared is running out.

In order to make money and for the sake of humane spiritual light, Gao Xian has to refine pills in the scorching heat.

To avoid being smoked by charcoal fire, Gao Xian chose to use spirit stones for pill refinement.

The pill furnace comes with an array, and the spirit stones can be directly embedded in the grooves on the three legs of the pill furnace to activate the water and fire array for pill refinement.

In the past, Gao Xian was too poor to afford using spirit stones for pill refinement. Now that he is financially comfortable, he doesn't want to suffer anymore.

Three spirit stones can refine three furnaces of pills. Moreover, without smoke and roasting, the water and fire array confines the spiritual power within the pill furnace, hardly transmitting it outward.

On the other hand, using spirit stones for pill refinement also yields higher quality pills. After all, charcoal fire is only stable and cannot adjust the temperature at will.

Gao Xian has the spell "Nine Heavens of Ice and Fire" and is already proficient in manipulating the power of water and fire. It is even more effortless to use it for pill refinement.

After adapting to the water and fire array of the pill furnace, Gao Xian's efficiency in pill refinement has greatly improved.

In the blink of an eye, it was already August, and the weather became increasingly hot and dry. There was only a bit of cool breeze in the evening.

Taking advantage of the coolness, Gao Xian went to the backyard of the Bai Bing Hall and entered through the back door. He often comes here, and when the old lady saw Gao Xian, she quickly led him to the main house.

Huang Ying was very happy to see Gao Xian coming and immediately asked the servant to bring some dishes from Old Li's Wine Shop.

Gao Xian was both happy and a little worried about Huang Ying's enthusiasm.

Huang Ying still had a charming figure and good looks. How could a man not like a beautiful woman? Especially one who is so enthusiastic.

Gao Xian was just a little worried that Huang Ying would devour him. There was a hint of a predatory aura in her.

The food and wine quickly arrived, and Gao Xian and Huang Ying had a few drinks. Both of them loosened up.

Gao Xian held Huang Ying's soft and delicate hand and comforted himself in his heart, "It's all for the sake of accompanying a client, reluctantly, reluctantly..."

Huang Ying was a generous woman and quickly opened up her heart to Gao Xian.

"Younger brother, sister has been feeling sore all over lately. After we finish eating, you must give sister a massage."

"Soreness is a result of blocked blood and qi. I'll help you with that later, sister."

"Yes, help me unblock it..."

A seductive charm flickered in Huang Ying's bright eyes, overflowing into Gao Xian's heart.

Gao Xian's mouth was dry, and he couldn't help but think of many things.

"Younger brother, you're so good. Sister toasts you."

Gao Xian was about to raise his cup to drink with Huang Ying when she gently pushed away his cup. She wrapped her arm around Gao Xian's neck and sat on his lap, smiling seductively, "Please drink from my cup, little brother."

With that, Huang Ying lifted the cup and drank it all, but she didn't swallow the wine. Instead, she leaned in front of Gao Xian.

Looking at the approaching rosy lips, with a hint of shimmering moisture inside, Gao Xian couldn't help but swallow his saliva, "This sister is really good at playing, I can't resist!"

Gao Xian felt that he should resist, but somehow, his whole body went weak and he had no strength to resist.

Before he could finish a sip of wine, Gao Xian felt himself getting drunk. He exclaimed in excitement, "It's over, I'm going to be devoured today..."

Just then, a sharp and miserable scream came from outside!

(End of this chapter)