Terran Guardian - Chapter 3490

Chapter 3468 Wu Earth Gold

. This time,

Shen Changqing’s enlightenment took a full three hundred thousand years.

Three hundred thousand years later,

he finally emerged from the Divine Weapon Hall.

Unlike three hundred thousand years ago,

this time, Shen Changqing’s aura had become even more concentrated, imbued with the profound and imposing bearing of a Grandmaster.

This bearing

had nothing to do with cultivation level,

but rather with a cultivator’s own foundation.

Three hundred thousand years of enlightenment had allowed Shen Changqing to read nearly every Grandmaster’s legacy in the Divine Weapon Hall, revealing the paths of many Grandmasters.

Although Shen Changqing had merely comprehended these legacy, not truly absorbed them and transformed them into his own foundation,

he was still significantly different from many Grandmasters who had just reached the peak of the Seventh Stage. After

leaving the Tianzhu Mansion,

Shen Changqing spent a hundred years reaching peak form before entering the Seven Profound Divine Tower for seclusion.

When he emerged again, it would be a staggering fifty thousand years later.

These fifty thousand years.

Shen Changqing spent a full five million years within the Seven Profound God Tower.

This lengthy period of seclusion allowed him to fully refine all the Grandmasters’ insights.

His cultivation in the Dao of Weapons had also reached the seventh rank.

At this point,

Shen Changqing could confidently say   he was no less capable than any Grandmaster of Weapon Refining

below the eighth rank.   Even against Grandmasters like Bailian Peak, who had immersed themselves for countless years at the pinnacle of the seventh rank and accumulated immense prowess, Shen Changqing considered himself equally inferior. His   five million years to this point   were a result of both Shen Changqing’s own superior understanding and the legacy of the Grandmasters of the Tianzhu Mansion.   Emerging from seclusion once more,   Shen Changqing calculated the time.   ”The last time I broke through from the mid-level seventh rank to the peak, the total time it took, calculated by the outside world, was nearly 160,000 years.   This time in seclusion, it took another 350,000 years.   We’re already halfway through a million years!”   Compared to others, Shen Changqing’s 510,000 years seemed much longer.   After all, this included the time spent in the Seven Profound Divine Pagoda.   So,   for ordinary cultivators, 510,000 years is ordinary.   But for Shen Changqing,   the time he’d spent was a staggering several million years.   The comparison was certainly different.   …   Shortly after the news of Shen Changqing’s exit from seclusion spread, a cultivator arrived.   ”Greetings,   Sect Master!” “May I know what brings Master Mingfeng here?”   In front of the Immortal Residence, Shen Changqing looked at Mingxi with a calm expression. As he spoke, he flicked his sleeve, and immortal tea appeared out of thin air in front of him.   Mingxi thanked him before speaking seriously.   ”I’ve come here to ask the Sect Master for a favor!”   ”Speak.”   Shen Changqing picked up the teacup, sniffing the tea before downing it in one gulp.   Mingxi said, “I’d like to ask the Sect Master to help me refine a low-grade Imperial Immortal weapon for defense.”   ”Low-grade Imperial Immortal weapon?”   Shen Changqing raised his eyebrows, only then giving Mingxi a serious look.   In Shen Changqing’s eyes, the Master of the Art Peak seemed to have no secrets left.   ”It seems our Xuantian Dao Sect is about to produce another Immortal Emperor!” Mingxi’s   immortal energy was   now condensed to the utmost.   The 108 Primordial Universes resonated with each other, appearing to merge and evolve into a single universe.   This remarkable phenomenon   indicated one thing:   Mingxi had truly taken a step towards the Immortal Emperor realm. With only a brief period of seclusion, he could directly trigger the Immortal Emperor Tribulation and achieve a breakthrough.   Honestly.   Shen Changqing hadn’t expected Mingxi to be the first to break through to the Immortal Emperor realm.   After all, this Peak Master of the Magic Peak had been quite powerful in the Xuantian Dao Sect in the past.   But in the current Xuantian Dao Sect, his presence had diminished considerably.   Many of the Sequences were stronger than Mingxi, sometimes even significantly stronger.   But on second thought,   Shen Changqing was quickly relieved.   Mingxi’s strength wasn’t particularly outstanding in the current Xuantian Dao Sect.   But in terms of cultivation level, he was a rare cultivator who had reached the Half-Step Immortal Emperor realm.   Most of the other Peak Masters were at the peak of the Ancient Immortal Realm.   However,   there was still a long way to go between the peak of the Ancient Immortal Realm and the Half-Step Immortal Emperor realm.   As the highest-level cultivator below the Immortal Emperor realm, it wasn’t surprising that this Peak Master of the Magic Peak had found the opportunity to break through.   Mingxi smiled faintly, “Master, you have a keen eye. Three hundred thousand years ago, I was fortunate to grasp an opportunity and glimpse the path ahead.   However, the threat posed by the Immortal Emperor realm is immense. Although I have accumulated some skills, I’m not confident I can successfully navigate the tribulation.   Therefore, now that I know the Master has emerged from seclusion, I’m seeking a treasure from you to help me navigate the Immortal Emperor tribulation!”   Mingxi spoke frankly, showing no shame.   In the Nine Heavens Immortal Realm,   countless ancient immortals have fallen to the Immortal Emperor tribulation.   For most, this kind of heavenly tribulation is a nightmare.   Whether even one of ten ancient immortals who endure the tribulation can survive and successfully break through to the Immortal Emperor realm is a question.   This incident illustrates the terrifying nature of the Immortal Emperor tribulation.   Mingxi has been at the helm of the Art Peak for many years, and his profound knowledge is undeniable. But even so, he’s not confident he can survive this kind of tribulation.   Obtaining an Immortal Emperor artifact   offers a life-saving trump card.

If he could survive the tribulation on his own, that

would be perfect. But

if he couldn’t, with a low-grade Imperial Immortal weapon to protect him, it wouldn’t be a big problem.

Upon hearing this, Shen Changqing nodded. “It’s true that Imperial Immortal weapons are powerful, but with a low-grade Imperial Immortal weapon to protect him, surviving the tribulation isn’t a big deal.

Unless an eternal tribulation occurs, a low-grade Imperial Immortal weapon wouldn’t be enough!”

“An eternal tribulation is only possible for a genius of the highest caliber. With my background, I have absolutely no chance of attracting such a tribulation.”

Mingxi shook his head. He had some self-awareness about these matters.

Shen Changqing said, “It’s easy for me to refine a low-grade Imperial Immortal weapon, but I wonder if Master Mingfeng has the materials needed to refine the ultimate treasure?”

“Of course I do!”

Mingxi nodded. Then, with a movement of his mind, a palm-sized piece of earth appeared out of thin air.

The moment this object appeared, the space hummed, as if unable to withstand the pressure, cracks spreading like a spiderweb.

However, when Shen Changqing’s divine sense suppressed it, all the cracks that were about to collapse healed completely in an instant.

“Earth Essence Gold!”

“I never thought Master Ming would have such an opportunity. This object is more than enough to refine a lower-grade Imperial Immortal artifact!”

He reached out to take the yellow earth. As soon as he touched it, he felt a heavy weight like a mountain, but it didn’t faze Shen Changqing.

Earth Essence Gold!

A treasure condensed from the essence of the mountain’s earth veins.

Its formation requires not only opportunity but also a long period of accumulation and sedimentation.

Like Xiantian Gengjin,

Earth Essence Gold also has different grades.

The worst Earth Essence Gold is at the eighth level, while some can even reach the ninth level, or even the tenth level, comparable to the Semi-Saint level.

The Earth Essence Gold before him was a true lower-grade ninth level.

If it is to be formed, it will take at least tens of billions of years to have a chance.

Moreover,

ordinary mountain veins will never produce the ninth-level Wu Earth Essence Gold.

Many materials have their own prices, but they are often priceless. Ultimately, it is because of the issue of rarity.

For example, many immortal medicines may be able to be cultivated by themselves, but some natural treasures such as those born from heaven and earth are difficult to replicate artificially, so they are more precious.

Therefore,

when Mingxi took out the Wu Earth Essence Gold, Shen Changqing was a little surprised.

“With this Wu Earth Essence Gold, combined with some other materials, the power of the treasure can be greatly improved when it is formed.

I wonder if Master Mingfeng has prepared anything else?”

Shen Changqing asked.

Mingxi was startled upon hearing this, then shook his head. “Ninth-grade materials are rare. So far, I’ve only obtained this Wu Earth Refined Gold!”

“Since Master Mingfeng doesn’t have any, then I’ll provide them. But rules are rules, and I hope Master Mingfeng understands some things.”

Shen Changqing’s hint was indirect, and the latter immediately understood.

“I understand the rules, but I wonder how many immortal stones are needed for the materials and labor required this time?”

“Wu Earth Refined Gold is the primary material. The remaining auxiliary materials and other items will total one thousand high-grade immortal stones!”

Shen Changqing offered a price.

One thousand high-grade immortal stones!

Hearing this,

Mingxi gasped.

That’s a full ten million mid-grade immortal stones.

Such an expense is no small expense.

Even with the current Xuantian Dao Sect’s salary increase, not counting the sect’s contribution, the immortal stone resources alone only amount to one mid-grade immortal stone per year.

Ten million mid-grade immortal stones.

That would require ten million years of accumulation.

Of course.

If the sect’s contribution was included, it wouldn’t take that long.

Regardless, ten million mid-grade immortal stones was no small sum for Mingxi. However

,

he also understood the value of a lower-grade Imperial Immortal artifact.

Even the most ordinary lower-grade Imperial Immortal artifact started at ten thousand upper-grade immortal stones, which translated to one hundred million mid-grade immortal stones. Although

he had already provided Wu Earth Essence Gold, even with an additional ten million mid-grade immortal stones, the value was still significantly lower than buying a finished lower-grade Imperial Immortal artifact directly.

Therefore,

in a matter of moments, Mingxi made his decision.

“A thousand upper-grade immortal stones wouldn’t be a problem, but upper-grade immortal stones are rare, and I don’t have any. Would it be possible to use ten million mid-grade immortal stones as an alternative?”

“Yes!”

Shen Changqing nodded.

Hearing this, Mingxi breathed a sigh of relief.

Compared to his own breakthrough to the Immortal Emperor realm, a mere investment of immortal stones was nothing.

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PS: I’d like to make a change. The material levels in the previous part are wrong. Normally, the eighth-level material is compared to the ancient immortal, the ninth-level is compared to the immortal emperor, the tenth-level is compared to the semi-saint, and the seventh-level refining material is compared to the immortal emperor. The previous part was confused, so I’ll correct it now!