Nine Transformations of the True Spirit

After Ziyang Sect and Guiyuan Sect left, the two Danjie elders from Mingyin Valley also returned to the mountain gate with their disciples.

There are only three sects left on the top of Dongxu Mountain: Lingyun Sect, Wanshou Mountain, and Tiangang Sword Sect.

Qu Laoguai summoned the giant roc and asked the remaining ten disciples of Wanshou Mountain to board the roc, and then said to Jin Luoheng: "Fellow Taoist Jin, I have something to discuss with you, but there have been changes in the secret realm. Fellow Taoist, I have no time to leave. I will visit you again in ten days."

Jin Luoheng cupped his hands and said, "Thank you for your understanding, Fellow Daoist Qu. In ten days, Jin will be waiting for you, Fellow Daoist."

Qu Laoguai nodded, his body swayed, and he appeared strangely on the back of the giant roc.

The giant roc chirped, flapped its wings and flew high, stirring up dust all over the sky.

Taoist Yingting frowned, raised his sleeves, and a strong wind blew by, sweeping away the dust.

Jin Luoheng's expression condensed: "Fellow Daoist Zhang, about the spiritual grass..."

Taoist Yingting waved his hand: "Thanks to the help of Master Nephew Chen during this trip to the secret realm, our Tiangang Sword Sect was able to preserve some vitality and obtained a lot of spiritual herbs. How can we share the spiritual herbs with your sect again?"

Jin Luoheng's expression softened slightly and he said with a smile: "In that case, I'll thank fellow Taoist Zhang."

Taoist Yingting turned to look at Chen Yuan and said: "Master Nephew Chen, you saved the lives of our disciples. Our Tiangang Sword Sect owes you a favor..."

As he spoke, he raised his hand to summon the black flying sword, and touched it on the sword. A black sword light fell off the sword, about half a foot long, with a deep luster that never dispersed.

Taoist Yingting flicked his finger and sent the sword light in front of Chen Yuan, saying: "This sword can kill the monks in the late stage of foundation building without losing the armor. It can be activated by injecting the true essence. I am giving it to Master Chen's nephew. It should be able to kill him." Give me a helping hand.”

Chen Yuan caught the sword light with both hands and did not refuse. He bowed and saluted: "Chen Yuan thanks you, senior!"

Taoist Yingting saw that Chen Yuan was not sloppy, and a hint of appreciation flashed in his eyes, and he bowed his hands to Jin Luoheng and Ji Bin: "Fellow Taoist Jin, Taoist friend Ji, see you later."

After saying that, he raised his hand to seal the secret, and the black flying sword grew to several feet in length. The Tiangang Sword Sect disciples boarded the flying sword and walked away.

Now that the five sects are gone, Lingyun Sect will not stay.

Jin Luoheng took out the giant boat, and Chen Yuan boarded the boat with twenty-one Qi Refining disciples. The giant boat slowly lifted into the sky and flew towards the north.

On the deck of the giant boat, Jin Luoheng stood at the bow of the boat. He touched the storage bag and took out a white jade bead. There was a wisp of green mist inside, slowly floating.

"This is the spirit of Yimu. It can sense the spirit of grass and trees. Take out all the spiritual herbs in your hands. Don't hide anything."

Twenty-one qi refining disciples took out the spiritual herbs in their hands. Only Chen Yuan did not make any move. He just stood aside and watched silently.

Before entering the secret realm ten years ago, he heard Mo Jingchun say that after the trip to the secret realm, each sect would use Yimu essence to check the disciples' storage bags to prevent anyone from stealing spiritual herbs.

Therefore, he had just taken out all the spiritual herbs and did not hide anything.

These twenty-one disciples brought out more or less spiritual herbs. The most numerous ones were Yun Fang, Duan Changyu and the other four people who followed Chen Yuan. Each of them could produce nearly a hundred spiritual herbs, including many that were five hundred years old.

There are only a few dozen plants, or even twenty or thirty plants, and most of them are hundred-year-old grass, three-year-old grass, and rare species.

After everyone took out the spiritual grass, Jin Luoheng threw the jade bead in his hand forward, pointed at it, and injected a trace of true energy into it.

The jade bead shined brightly, and the wisp of Yimu essence contained in it spread out and turned into wisps of green smoke, wrapping around everyone's storage bags, including Chen Yuan.

After a while, Jin Luoheng nodded slightly and withdrew his true energy. The green smoke retracted into the jade beads and turned into the Yimu essence again.

This Qi is one of the five elements of essence. Only Yuanying monks can collect it from the five elements. It is extremely precious.

Jin Luoheng put away the jade beads and said: "Put away the spiritual grass. After returning to the sect, an alchemist will personally inspect it. Those who contribute enough will be rewarded by the sect."

Everyone put the spiritual herbs back into their storage bags and breathed a sigh of relief.

Those who have collected a lot of spiritual herbs cannot hide their joy.

But those who collect few spiritual herbs are quite lucky.

During this trip to the secret realm, the Lingyun Sect's rewards were even more generous than last time. The Foundation Establishment Pill was just the foundation. There were also cultivation elixirs, mid-grade spiritual stones, cultivation techniques, and even high-grade spiritual weapons, which were enough to make the Foundation Establishment monks' hearts flutter.

These disciples who entered the secret realm were all attracted by the generous rewards.

But this trip to the secret realm was extremely dangerous, and there were very few survivors. It was a blessing to be able to come out alive, even if he didn't get a reward.

Jin Luoheng said again: "Chen Yuan, you come with me, the others can choose a room to rest."

Chen Yuan bowed and said, "Yes."

Jin Luoheng turned around and walked towards the third floor of the tower. Ji Bin followed him, and Chen Yuan followed a few steps behind.

There is an empty hall on the third floor of the tower. There are only two futons in it, sandalwood is burning, and nothing else. The decoration is extremely simple and elegant.

Chen Yuan was a little surprised. Jin Luoheng and Ji Bin looked as usual and sat down on the futon.

Jin Luoheng saw Chen Yuan's expression and said warmly: "This boat is a top-quality spiritual weapon specially built by the Weapon Refining Pavilion for a trip to the secret realm. It is in charge of the Alchemy Elders in the sect in turn, so the furnishings are simpler."

Chen Yuan saluted and said, "Thank you, Elder Jin, for clarifying my disciple's doubts."

Jin Luoheng said: "No problem, I called you here because I have something to inquire about."

Chen Yuan said seriously: "Disciple, tell me everything you know, and tell me everything you want to know."

Jin Luoheng said: "Master Nephew Chen, please tell me your experience in the secret realm again in detail."

"Yes, after the disciple entered the secret realm..."

Chen Yuan immediately repeated his previous remarks and added some details.

After he finished speaking, Jin Luoheng and Ji Bin looked at each other and nodded slightly.

They could not hear any flaws in Chen Yuan's remarks.

In addition, Chen Yuan contributed so many rare spiritual herbs to the sect and made great contributions, so some methods could not be used.

Jin Luoheng said slowly: "Several decades ago, there was also a Qi-refining disciple in our sect who mistakenly entered a spiritual medicine garden and got several five-hundred-year-old spiritual herbs and a broken stele, but unfortunately it was useless. Junior Brother Chen's experience is similar to his, but he is luckier and there is nothing surprising about it... Senior Brother Ji, what do you think?"

Ji Bin heard this, pondered for a moment, nodded and said: "Junior Brother Jin's words make sense, I have no objection."

He knew in his heart that Jin Luoheng was unifying his caliber with him, and after returning to the sect, he would inform the elders of the Jindan stage of this conclusion.

If it was an ordinary trip to the secret realm, Jin Luoheng could make the decision alone.

In the past few years, he was in charge of the sect's secular affairs and could make decisions with one word.

But this time, Chen Yuan brought out more than 20 eight-hundred-year-old spiritual herbs from the secret realm. After returning to the sect, they would definitely attract the covetousness of the elders, so he had to think of a good excuse to shut everyone up.

After Jin Luoheng and Ji Bin reached a consensus, they suddenly fell silent, and the atmosphere began to become strange.

Chen Yuan was puzzled, not knowing what the two were going to do, but it was difficult to ask, so he could only remain respectful, bow slightly, and wait quietly.

The two looked at each other, and Ji Bin suddenly said, "Brother Jin, do you want to go first, or should I go first?"

Jin Luoheng smiled and said, "Brother Ji, please go first."

Ji Bin showed a hint of surprise on his face, and bowed to Jin Luoheng and said, "Then I won't be polite."

He turned his head to look at Chen Yuan, and said solemnly, "Chen Yuan, are you willing to take me as your master?"

Chen Yuan was stunned for a moment after hearing this, and then several thoughts emerged in his mind.

He and Ji Bin were strangers, why did Ji Bin take him as a disciple?

There must be something wrong when things are abnormal. He was born as a casual cultivator, with no background and mediocre qualifications. If there is anything worthy of Ji Bin's attention, it is only the hundreds of rare spiritual herbs brought out from the secret realm.

Thinking of the conversation between Jin Luoheng and Ji Bin, a bold idea emerged from Chen Yuan's heart.

He first showed a look of joy, then turned into a look of hesitation. He glanced at Jin Luoheng and bowed deeply to Ji Bin: "I am grateful to Elder Ji for taking a liking to me. But I have long admired Elder Jin's name and have already decided that after building my foundation, I will worship Elder Jin as my teacher. Therefore, I ask Elder Ji to forgive me. I cannot agree to this."

Ji Bin stared at Chen Yuan, his face unchanged, but his eyes turned cold. He said in a deep voice: "Nephew Chen, have you thought about it? There are thirteen disciples under this real person. If you can worship under this real person, these brothers and sisters can all help you."

Chen Yuan said respectfully: "I have thought about it. Please forgive me, Elder Ji."

Ji Bin nodded: "Well, congratulations to Brother Jin, you have a good disciple today."

He bowed to Jin Luoheng, then slightly closed his eyes and said no more.

From beginning to end, Jin Luoheng was smiling and calm, as if he had expected this, and seemed to not care about it at all.

Until this moment, he said: "Chen Yuan, are you willing to worship me as your master?"

Chen Yuan bowed deeply: "Disciple is willing to worship Elder Jin as your master!"

Jin Luoheng nodded slightly: "In this case, I will accept you as my disciple. After returning to the sect, I will perform the ceremony of worshipping you as my master."

Chen Yuan bowed again: "Disciple Chen Yuan, I greet the master!"

Jin Luoheng smiled without saying anything, turning his head to glance at Ji Bin intentionally or unintentionally.

Ji Bin opened his eyes, expressionless, stroked the storage bag, took out a jade pendant, raised his hand and pushed it in front of Chen Yuan, saying: "Junior Brother Chen worships Junior Brother Jin today, and this real person happened to meet and cannot help but express his gratitude. This Chilong pendant will be given to you. I hope you will practice diligently and have a long way to go."

Chen Yuan took the jade pendant with both hands: "Disciple thanks Uncle Ji for the reward!"

He looked carefully, and the jade pendant was carved with a lifelike Chilong, which was delicate and warm to the touch, like virgin skin.

Jin Luoheng smiled and said, "I'm sorry to trouble you, Senior Brother Ji. If I'm not mistaken, this Chilong pendant is made of Bingxin jade, which has the effect of calming the mind and absorbing spiritual energy. It is a rare auxiliary low-grade spiritual tool."

Ji Bin closed his eyes slightly and said lightly, "It's just a small thing, not worth mentioning."

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