Chapter 1939: Chapter 715: Lifespan Soaring, Scattering Bones and Ashes
Unusual peaks rise one after another, shrouded by lush woods, with the waters of the Emerald Wave Pool whispering softly.
The white-robed Daoist sits in meditation on a green rock, with his back to the pool.
Below him, standing respectfully, are the shrunken Black King, Tian Xuan, and Sang Jinghe.
Their faces all show expressions of excitement and joy.
Luo Chen, however, feels a bit emotional.
How desolate!
In the past when he advanced in realm, whether it was the Foundation Establishment Ceremony or the Golden Core Ceremony, each time disciples ran about, guests gathered in numbers, celebrating him noisily and happily.
Now, he has finally broken through to the Nascent Soul Stage, becoming a top figure of this world, yet only a few cats and kittens have come to greet him as he emerges from seclusion.
Of course, being exiled, such minor details should not be excessively concerned over.
After all, it is still a day of great joy; even if there’s no need to share his Nascent Soul insight, the blessings that should be shared must be divided somewhat.
Thus, Luo Chen first begins to check the cultivation progress of his subordinates and vassals.
"Jinghe, your cultivation progress is commendable; in such a short time you’ve already finalized the Foundation Establishment Stage."
Sang Jinghe responds respectfully, "It’s all thanks to the favor of the True Master!"
To say it’s short is not entirely true; unknowingly, thirty years have passed since coming to Longyuan Island.
Thanks to the ample spirit medicines on the island, coupled with the dense Spirit Qi, Sang Jinghe’s progress is indeed reasonable.
Luo Chen smiles slightly, "Since you have reached Perfection, next you should prepare for Core Formation. I have already granted three Condensation Pills; do you have a suitable Core Formation Secret Art?"
Sang Jinghe nods, "Before he passed away, my third grandfather left me one. But my talent is dull, I can only cultivate it to Minor Accomplishment level and don’t have much confidence in Core Formation."
"Oh, let me have a look at that secret art!"
Sang Jinghe hesitates not and immediately hands over a jade slip respectfully.
Luo Chen probes into it with his Divine Consciousness, scanning it, having a plan in mind.
In terms of order, the Core Formation Secret Art left by Sang Jiugong is quite decent and falls under the Medium Technique.
But given Luo Chen’s current knowledge, it seems somewhat lacking.
After a brief contemplation, combining it with Sang Jinghe’s talent, Luo Chen’s Divine Consciousness moves.
Within the time of a tea brew, the jade slip contains additional content, involving the key points of Spirit Consciousness converging with Qi Power.
"Take it and cultivate well, no need to retread. Skip the subsequent content of Sang Jiugong’s secret technique, directly transition to my revised doctrine; it could increase by one or two your chances of success in Core Formation."
Luo Chen says with a smile, pushing the jade slip back into Sang Jinghe’s hands.
Holding the thin jade slip, Sang Jinghe is overjoyed with excitement.
This is a secret technique personally bestowed by the True Master!
Moreover, it can truly count as a tailor-made Core Formation Secret Art for him!
Luo Chen smiles slightly and looks at Tian Xuan.
This time, he does not inquire about the other’s cultivation progress, instead directly raising his hand to present a new jade slip.
Tian Xuan, surprised, takes it over, and with just a glance, reads hesitantly, "’Huan Yu Secret Book’?"
"Correct!"
Luo Chen slowly explains, "Unlike the first edition, this time I’ve re-edited the ’Huan Yu Secret Book.’ It contains parts about how to alter the physique and utilize it to accelerate cultivation; you should study it thoroughly; perhaps you have the opportunity to cultivate a true Xun Wind Physique before Nascent Soul Formation!"
With these words, Tian Xuan shows a surprised expression.
The Xun Wind Physique she possesses is incomplete!
This was mentioned by Han Zhan before as well.
After soaking in the Spirit Shaping Holy Spring, her bone and talent indeed improved significantly, yet only showed slight signs of the Xun Wind Physique.
Luo Chen has sensed the advantages of improved physique.
The Fire Spirit Body allows him to cultivate extremely swiftly during regular cultivation, and upon advancing to the Nascent Soul Stage, relying on this physique, he could heavily mobilize the Heaven and Earth Qi with his Golden Core-condensed Nascent Embryo, forming a resonance.
By analogy, various attributes of single Spirit Bodies should exhibit similar effects.
The Xun Wind Physique would be no exception!
Thus, by combining his Fire Spirit Body traits and the evolution path of the Desolate Beast Body, he extrapolated the ’Huan Yu Secret Book’ from a higher perspective, yielding an optimized version.
As long as Tian Xuan cultivates diligently, there is an opportunity to achieve a true Xun Wind Physique, facilitating future advancement to the Nascent Soul Stage.
Black King watches eagerly at this moment, a phrase of the Human Cultivators’ saying oddly comes to mind—when one ascends, all related ascend too.
Right now, doesn’t it reflect this saying?
And what about himself?
Facing Black King’s eager gaze, Luo Chen laughs and reproaches.
"Stop imagining. Since you switched to cultivating the Savage Beast Doctrine, stepping into the Fourth Order, I haven’t researched your body, so how can I guide you in insights."
Black King’s small head, initially high, now droops dejectedly.
But what Luo Chen said afterward makes him start to show off.
"And tell me, what changes have you experienced since the Fourth Order?"
Immediately, Black King begins boasting.
The Indestructible Body was one, which was shown before.
And this time, Black King also displayed several new abilities.
One is, able to enlarge or shrink.
Enlarge to swallow clouds and exhale mist, shrink to hidden and concealed form.
This ability seems ordinary but is in truth extraordinary.
Previously, although Black King could change his size, he was limited, often feeling constrained and complaining when reducing his size.
But this time, he can shrink to palm size, comfortably lying on Luo Chen’s shoulder.
When growing larger, his size exceeds a hundred zhang, up to three to five hundred zhang, and still has room to grow, seemingly able to continue expanding.
Under such a size, if combined with the devouring talent born in the Third Order, its power is simply unimaginable.