Translator: AnubisTL
"Heh heh heh, Fellow Daoist Limitless, please don't mind Jialuo's behavior. She's always been like this, even more obsessed with formation arts than I am," Old Man Tianxing said with a gentle smile.
Li Qing naturally didn't take offense; on the contrary, he felt admiration. Only such pure-hearted individuals could truly go far on their cultivation path.
Old Man Tianxing then explained the details of the ascension platform to Li Qing.
In truth, it was hardly a secret. Wan Shengtian, who possessed the Spirit Realm Beacon, would inevitably harbor thoughts of ascending to the upper realm.
Yet even someone as powerful as Wan Shengtian lacked confidence in achieving ascension. It required traversing the void alone, braving the turbulent storms of space-time, where the dangers could easily annihilate even Divine Transformation stage cultivators.
Thus, Wan Shengtian resolved to refine an artifact that could provide assistance during the ascension process.
His initial inspiration came from the demon realm's demon subduing platform, leading him to combine formation arts and artifact refinement techniques to create the ascension platform.
True Monarch Jialuo and Old Man Tianxing had been diligently researching these matters within the Spirit Treasure Realm, drawing upon the wisdom and experience of their predecessors while forging new breakthroughs.
Li Qing's eyes lit up as he listened. Over the years, he had devoted considerable effort to studying these very subjects.
Combining formation art with artifact refinement—wasn't that precisely the concept behind his future Immortal Slaying Sword Formation Diagram?
Enthusiastically, Li Qing began exchanging ideas with Old Man Tianxing, generously sharing his insights and achievements from recent years.
Initially, Old Man Tianxing had assumed Li Qing was merely indulging a passing whim. But after hearing Li Qing's detailed explanations, he realized the younger man truly possessed profound knowledge.
Soon, the two were deeply engaged in a dao discussion amidst the cluttered surroundings of the attic, debating their perspectives on integrating artifact refinement and formation art. For a time, it truly felt like a gathering of sages exchanging profound truths.
Over the next few days, they engaged in extensive discussions, delving into complex topics while maintaining clarity. Both benefited immensely from the exchange.
However, when the conversation touched upon sensitive matters, both tactfully steered clear of delving too deeply, maintaining a respectful distance.
"Hahahaha! Fellow Daoist Limitless, you are truly a remarkable individual!" Old Man Tianxing exclaimed with hearty laughter. "Your insights are far beyond my comprehension. No wonder you're hailed as the foremost artifact refiner in this realm!"
Li Qing didn't hold back his praise either. "Fellow Daoist Tianxing's understanding of formation arts truly fills me with admiration. This dao discussion has saved me at least a decade of wasted effort."
Although both were studying the integration of formation arts and artifact refinement, one was an artifact refiner while the other was a formation master, leading to vastly different perspectives.
This exchange, this clash of ideas, naturally brought each of them profound new insights.
Just as their conversation reached its peak, Wan Shengtian's voice boomed across the realm.
"Fellow Daoist Limitless, the precious material for artifact refinement has arrived. Why not come and take a look?"
It's here!
Li Qing's heart tightened, and he immediately flew toward the source of the voice.
Perched atop a small mountain in the Spirit Treasure Realm, Wan Shengtian smiled.
"Little Friend Limitless, behold this treasure!"
As his words faded, Wan Shengtian revealed a crimson object, as vibrant as carnelian. Within its crystalline depths, a viscous, marrow-like substance flowed visibly.
"Primordial Mother Crimson Marrow!" Li Qing gasped, even his vast experience couldn't suppress the tremor in his heart.
"To think such a precious material still exists in the lower realm! Even during the ancient era when the Great Dao flourished, this would have been an exceedingly rare treasure!"
The Primordial Mother Crimson Marrow was undoubtedly the most extraordinary spirit material Li Qing had ever encountered in his life, surpassing even the peerless treasures he had seen in the Dragon Palace Treasury!
Naturally attuned to spiritual energy and possessing the unique property of spirit fusion, the Primordial Mother Crimson Marrow could accommodate any type of foreign spiritual energy.
The crimson agate encasing it was the Primordial Mother Crimson Crystal. With exceptional refining techniques and the addition of other spirit materials, it could even serve as the primary component for a spirit treasure.
Li Qing took a deep breath, calming his turbulent emotions. "Senior Wan," he said slowly, "I'm currently only capable of refining yellow-grade spirit treasures. Using the Primordial Mother Crimson Marrow for such a purpose... wouldn't that be somewhat..."
Wan Shengtian burst into hearty laughter. "Hahahaha! Little friend, don't underestimate yourself! Precious materials are valuable, but if they're not refined into spirit treasures, they're merely ornamental curiosities."
"Even if we only refine a yellow-grade spirit treasure, it's fine. With the Primordial Mother Crimson Marrow's spirit-fusing properties, nourishing it later won't be too difficult. It will grow eventually."
Hearing this, Li Qing nodded deeply, thinking Wan Shengtian had a remarkably open mind.
If he were the one to obtain such a precious spirit material, he would never bear to refine it into a mere yellow-grade spirit treasure. He would wait until his artifact refinement skills reached a higher level before even considering using it.
"Senior Wan, do you have a particular type of artifact in mind? Please share your thoughts with me."
Wan Shengtian smiled. "In the spirit realm, there exists the Chaos Myriad Spirits Ranking. Only heaven-piercing spirit treasures can barely make it onto the list, and the supreme treasures at the top are those that naturally formed during the primordial chaos, before the separation of heaven and earth."
"These supreme treasures far surpass the limits of heaven-piercing spirit treasures and are known as Chaos Supreme Treasures!"
"The Ten Thousand Treasures Merchant Guild has connections with the upper realm. Through those channels, I learned that the seventh-ranked Chaos Supreme Treasure on the Chaos Myriad Spirits Ranking is called the Chaos Measuring Heaven Ruler!"
These few sentences carried immense weight, sending Li Qing's mind reeling.
"Senior Wan, my abilities are meager."
Wan Shengtian interrupted with a hearty laugh. "Hahahaha! Of course, I don't expect you to refine a spirit treasure comparable to a Chaos Supreme Treasure—that's unrealistic!"
"What I mean is, I want you to refine a ruler-type spirit treasure using this Primordial Mother Crimson Marrow as the primary material. Just name any auxiliary spirit materials you need."
"The Chaos Measuring Heaven Ruler can truly measure the heaven and earth of the spirit realm. But the Blood Spirit Ruler I want you to refine only needs to measure the heaven and earth within my Spirit Treasure Realm."
Li Qing slowly calmed his racing thoughts. He gazed at the Primordial Mother Crimson Marrow, his mind gradually piecing together the refining method.
"There's no rush. The Ten Thousand Treasures Merchant Guild has collected some Ancient Marvelous Patterns, some even related to the spirit realm. Feel free to consult them!"
This is exactly what I was waiting for!
Li Qing's eyes lit up. "That would be perfect!" he exclaimed. "As for the auxiliary materials for refining the Blood Spirit Ruler, I'll decide after I've finalized the dao pattern design."
Dao patterns represent the very foundation of artifact refinement. By studying and referencing a variety of dao patterns, Li Qing could significantly deepen his understanding and mastery of the craft.
Any opportunity to gain an advantage was one he couldn't afford to miss.
The Ten Thousand Treasures Merchant Guild's vast resources filled Li Qing with anticipation. Their collection of Ancient Marvelous Patterns would undoubtedly prove immensely beneficial to his progress.
(End of the Chapter)
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