LGHTNOVELBOOK Chapter 358: Xuanwu Scale Armor
Nie Longhu's drastically different attitude before and after perplexed Chu Zheng momentarily.
"It's not about educating, I'm also just attempting for the first time. If Daoist brother finds it useful, then it's a good thing."
Chu Zheng did not conceal anything, after a brief contemplation, he took out a blank Jade Token and imprinted the Qi Flow Diagram from the Spirit Tree Avatar onto it before handing it over to Nie Longhu.
"Thank you, Daoist brother."
Nie Longhu's expression was solemn as he took it with both hands, he closely examined the Qi Flow Diagram inside and after a long while, he finally sighed deeply:
"Incredible."
Using the Spirit Vortex on top of the Spirit Tree to reconstruct the Qi Circuits, it seems simple, but a slight misstep results in complete failure, requiring ample time for trial and error.
If it were an ordinary Qi Cultivator, they might spend a hundred or a thousand years, and still not achieve any result.
Moreover, the path for the Avatar to undergo tribulations has already been paved; naturally, no one would exhaust their efforts to delve into other paths.
At the same time, Nie Longhu had gained a more direct understanding of Chu Zheng's talent.
This diagram is not only usable for the Qi Cultivators facing tribulations but also can be replicated by spiritually awakened plants and demons.
In other words, this creates a new path of cultivation for Plant Spirits; as long as they awaken their spiritual wisdom, this method can significantly shorten the time they transform into demons.
This is not merely a Qi-refining Technique; it is also a doctrinal scripture of the Demon Race, a pathway leading directly to heaven.
Just one incarnation's tribulation, and Chu Zheng has created something that completely defies normality; his acuity for the Qi-refining Techniques has reached Tongxuan.
The only regret is that, unlike Chu Zheng, he possesses mediocre talent and could only blindly follow the guide without the ability to think outside the box.
This diagram in his hands, he could only find a Spirit Tree as an Avatar. Compared to the Human Race, he has simply one more option, but he is still unable to employ it on bodies of other races.
"Daoist brother is generous, Nie should also return the favor. Daoist brother has now reached the realm of a Four Tribulations True Immortal. As for the Five Elements Great Tribulation, it seems only the Water Tribulation is left to overcome."
Nie Longhu stored away the Jade Token, and from his sleeve, he produced a blue scale armor the size of a millstone:
"My master once slayed a Xuanwu, hence he was entitled 'North Spirit'. Over years of Alchemy, the flesh and blood of Xuanwu have been depleted. I entered the door late and received a few scale armors. Now, there's only one left, although its spiritual energy has faded over the long years, this item is abundant in Water Element Essence Qi; by using the method of Qi absorption or as a medicine, it can nourish yin and strengthen kidney function, which should be beneficial for you to overcome the Water Tribulation."
[Xuanwu Scale Armor (Ninth Rank/Incomplete): Originated from an expired Ninth Rank Perfect Xuanwu, although most of its essence energy has faded, it remains a rare treasure. When ground into powder and ingested, it can soothe the soul, prolong life, and temper the body. Repairable (0/10000)]
Looking at the information transmitted by the Spiritual Eye, Chu Zheng caught his breath, subconsciously speaking out, "This treasure... isn't it too valuable?"
This is the first time he has seen a fragment of a Ninth Order creature.
Moreover, it's not an ordinary item, a Ninth Order Perfect Xuanwu, could be on par with a Holy Beast from a top-notch Immortal King!
"Although that Xuanwu was quite powerful, it has been dead for many years. If it were as fresh as it once was, even if you offer me a Top Quality Immortal Treasure, I wouldn't exchange it."
Nie Longhu waved his hand and handed over the Xuanwu Scale Armor.
Just then, not far away, Hao Mo slowly opened his eyes, looking somewhat confused at the scene.
Nie Longhu noticed the noise, turned around and gently closed his eyes, whispering:
"No worries, just sleep a bit longer."
Hao Mo passed out again, sinking back into a deep slumber.
Chu Zheng came back to his senses, hesitated for a moment, but still accepted the Xuanwu Scale Armor into his palms:
"This item is indeed very useful for me now, I will boldly accept it. Currently, Immortal Treasures are the most abundant items I possess, other than that, I have nothing of more value, which I'm afraid isn't of use to Daoist brother."
What he has the most on him are merely some common Low Grade Immortal Treasures, things that, to Nie Longhu, might as well be useless.
With a thought, Chu Zheng suddenly brightened his eyes, flipping his hand to retrieve a Jade Token, which he handed to Nie Longhu:
"This object was something I acquired by chance. It's of little use to my current cultivation level. Now, it shall serve as a favor for smooth relations, please, Daoist Brother, do not disdain it."
The Emperor Jade Wall comes from the Myriad Realms, a Supreme Treasure in the field of medicine, with a Quality at least equivalent to that of a Mid-grade Immortal Treasure or higher, forged from Innate Spirit Jade within the Chaotic Starry Sky, and it aids in cultivation.
Within it also are contained medical scriptures such as "Four Qi Regulation Scripture" and "Yin Yang Wan Xiang Lun," which Chu Zheng, with his ever-growing cultivation, no longer needs.
"You speak too seriously," said Nie Longhu.
Nie Longhu, noticing the change in how Chu Zheng addressed him, felt a slight joy when he saw the Jade Wall that Chu Zheng handed over, and couldn't help but exclaim lightly.
After carefully examining it for a while, his face grew more smiley:
"This item is indeed quite useful to me."
In the Myriad Realms, the field of medicine holds a unique status. Although not many are strong, their connections are extensive. This object serves as a medium of inheritance in medicine, and with it, one can exchange for many benefits from the practitioners of medicine.
An exchange that turns out to be joyful for everyone involved.
After Nie Longhu put away the Emperor Jade Wall, he couldn't help but remind:
"There are many forces within the Myriad Realms quite interested in you. With you being alone and without support, you should be more careful."
Chu Zheng indeed has exceptional talent, but his current cultivation is still too weak; even if touching upon the Space-Time Domain and becoming a Golden Immortal, he still lacks any significant influence in a Dao War.
"What Daoist Brother said, I will keep in mind," responded Chu Zheng.
Chu Zheng nodded in agreement, knowing the road ahead might get tougher, but having groped his way to this day, he could only continue walking forward with determination.
Nie Longhu said no more, woke Hao Mo up, then settled on a nearby Meteor to begin his cultivation. His avatar's tribulation was still ongoing, needing to divert some energy to the Chaos Sea.
Chu Zheng's thoughts, however, drifted back to that piece of Scale Armor.
Such a Ninth Rank Fragment, if only used for a Breakthrough Realm, would be too wasteful.
Now hesitating whether to repair it, a progress of ten thousand for him was way too daunting, especially with the current unstable conditions requiring many years.
Moreover, it's unknown if fixing the Scale Armor would bring him any additional surprises.
After a moment of contemplation, Chu Zheng decided to proceed by relying on Qi Collection and Heaven Repairing, drawing out the Water Element Essence Qi from it, then beginning the repair.
In the Dantian, the Golden Scale Nine Revolutions Pill, nurtured and its Qilin Bloodline fully extracted by him, in time he could ingest this pill to aim for the realm of a Five-Tribulation True Immortal.
With the aid of Essence Qi from the Xuanwu Scale Armor, overcoming the Water Tribulation should not be difficult.
Once that step is reached, with a complete foundation of the Five Elements within his body, his combat power will undergo another qualitative leap.
Thinking of this, Chu Zheng suddenly sighed lightly.
His cultivation progress rate is indeed fast, but compared to Daoist Venerable Zheng Chu, it is still far from sufficient.
If the Ancestral Dao truly left something in the Chaos Sea, would it end up in the hands of Zheng Chu?
A year in the Great Universe is a hundred springs and autumns in the Chaos Sea. Moreover, with the convenience of increasing cultivation through the Incense Fire Divine Path, the progress rate of Zheng Chu's power is at least a hundred times that of his.
Currently, whether Zheng Chu is a friend or foe, Chu Zheng still struggles to discern, and this situation has completely escaped his control.
If Zheng Chu were to obtain something left by the Ancestral Dao, it would be like a dragon gaining wings.
Without a doubt, this is a giant rising at an astonishing rate, who will exert an immeasurable influence on him and even on the entire Great Universe in the future.