Chapter 2602: Spirit Ruins (Gone Today)

We must be wary of Lin Shuheng. His master is an Integration cultivator, and I suspect he also noticed that there was something unusual about the gold-tin ore, Wang Ruyan warned.

Wang Changsheng nodded and said, "We obtained a good amount of Styx Water this time, so we can cultivate in seclusion for a while. Before reaching the Integration stage, we won't need to worry about Styx Water for now."

A late-Void Refinement cultivator having nearly half of their Dharma Idol condensed is already terrifying. Cultivation is fundamental, and the Dharma Idol is secondary, but it must be condensed. For the same cultivation level, the more condensed the Dharma Idol, the greater the strength. Furthermore, only a fully condensed Dharma Idol allows one to break through to the Mahayana stage.

This is why high-level cultivators spend a lot of energy searching for Dharma Idol materials. If it were just about increasing strength, preparing a few more treasures or high-level formations would suffice; there would be no need to go to such lengths to find Dharma Idol materials, of which there are many types.

To achieve Mahayana, one's Dharma Idol must be complete.

This requirement applies to human-form cultivators. For demonic beasts and spirits that haven't transformed into human form, this requirement doesn't exist; most of them cannot condense Dharma Idols. If Wang Xiao hadn't taken human form, he would only be able to advance by devouring cultivators, other demonic beasts, or spirit herbs, which is not only very inefficient but also results in a less powerful Dharma Idol since it isn't condensed. This also makes it very difficult for demonic beasts and spirits to break through to the eighth rank.

This is one of the reasons why demonic beasts desire to transform into human form.

There are many benefits to demonic beasts transforming into human form: they can cultivate exclusive techniques, achieve faster cultivation speeds, condense Dharma Idols to increase their strength, and find it easier to break through to the Mahayana stage.

Wang Changsheng heard that the Nine Dragon Palace possesses spirit fruits that can help demonic beasts transform. This is fundamental to the Nine Dragon Palace, and while other forces desire these fruits, they haven't succeeded in obtaining them. It's likely that cultivation is difficult; otherwise, after so many years, some forces would have obtained the fruit pits. The fact that they can't cultivate them indicates a high difficulty in cultivation.

Wang Changsheng released Wang Xiao, instructing him to find a private chamber to cultivate, as they would be staying there for a long time.

"I wonder how the family is doing. We've been away for over five hundred years," Wang Ruyan murmured.

"Once I've passed the Grand Heavenly Tribulation, I'll look for an opportunity to return to Xuanyuan Continent and attempt to break through to the Integration stage on Qinglian Island," Wang Changsheng said gravely. To return to Xuanyuan Continent, they would need a trans-spatial treasure ship passing through the Azure Glass Sea and heading towards the Xuanyuan Continent. There was no regular schedule for these ships; it was said that one might pass through the Azure Glass Sea only every thousand or eight hundred years, or even longer.

According to information provided by Li Qinghuan, a trans-spatial treasure ship would not pass through the Azure Glass Sea for at least another thousand years.

During this time, Wang Changsheng could cultivate in peace.

He planned to undergo his second Grand Heavenly Tribulation before returning to Xuanyuan Continent to attempt the Integration stage breakthrough.

With Wang Qingshan and others in the family, no major issues were likely to arise. If the family constantly needed Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan to guard them, it would only mean that the other family members were hothouse flowers, incapable of functioning without them.

Wang Ruyan nodded. "That sounds good. We'll go back after we've overcome the second Grand Heavenly Tribulation. It would be even better if we could find a spirit elixir or medicine to improve our aptitude."

Everything is difficult at the beginning. As major families or immortal cultivation sects rise, their leaders must also travel far and wide to gather resources and strengthen their respective forces' foundations.

"I've heard there's a dangerous place in the Azure Glass Sea called the Myriad Spirit Ruins, where many natural treasures grow. If conditions permit, we could make a trip there," Wang Changsheng suggested. While Myriad Poison Island is home to numerous poisonous insects and beasts, and Demonic Heaven Cave is filled with various ghosts, the Myriad Spirit Ruins are even more perilous than these two locations. It's rumored to be a secret realm established by a Mahayana-stage non-human cultivator, teeming with high-level demonic beasts and many powerful restrictions.

The danger of the Myriad Spirit Ruins lies in its powerful restrictions and high-level demonic beasts, especially the former. When the Myriad Spirit Ruins first appeared, five minor clans discovered it. These five clans jointly dispatched experts to search for treasures within, but the survival rate was less than one percent. From then on, its fearsome reputation spread throughout the Azure Glass Sea.

It's said that someone encountered an eighth-rank demonic beast deep within the Myriad Spirit Ruins.

Myriad Poison Island has more poisonous herbs, and Demonic Heaven Cave has more yin-cold materials, whereas the Myriad Spirit Ruins possess a greater abundance of natural treasures. Among these are rare and exotic fruits capable of helping one break through major cultivation realms, or even inheritances from high-level cultivators. Comparatively, the Myriad Spirit Ruins are more popular among immortal cultivators.

Most cultivators who visit Myriad Poison Island are insect cultivators or poison cultivators. Those who go to Demonic Heaven Cave mostly cultivate yin-cold attribute techniques. However, a larger number of cultivators visit the Myriad Spirit Ruins, including many non-human experts.

Whenever the restrictions in the Myriad Spirit Ruins weaken, a large number of high-level cultivators enter to seek treasures. It's said that True Monarch Wanhai attained a great fortuitous encounter within the Myriad Spirit Ruins, which allowed him to advance to the Mahayana stage.

"If there are natural treasures in the Myriad Spirit Ruins that can improve aptitude, then we could certainly venture in. Otherwise, let's forget it; there are plenty of other treasures," Wang Ruyan said, shaking her head. If there were reliable information about natural treasures in the Myriad Spirit Ruins that could improve one's physique, then indeed, it would be worth exploring.

After chatting for a while, Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan entered the pavilion and began their secluded cultivation.

Wang Changsheng sat cross-legged on a meditation cushion, formed hand seals, silently recited his cultivation mantra, and began to cultivate.

A gigantic humanoid ethereal figure appeared above his head, and a large amount of water spiritual energy surged forth, flowing towards Wang Changsheng.

Soon after, his body was enveloped by a misty, water-infused aura.

In a secluded small courtyard with red tiles, Lin Shuheng was reporting to a beautiful woman in a green dress with striking features.

The beautiful woman in the green dress had skin as white as snow and prominent breasts. A pure white fox with four tails lay curled in her arms.

"It's quite impressive that you managed to find an unusual species like a four-tailed spirit fox," the beautiful woman in the green dress said with a smile.

"As long as Mistress likes it. Earlier, I encountered two Void Refinement cultivators on the road. They bought a piece of gold-tin ore, and it seemed to contain something. My Soul-Devouring Beast reacted to it, suggesting it might be a soul-type material. Unfortunately, the person refused to sell it," Lin Shuheng said, his face filled with obsequious flattery.

"I warn you, don't misuse your master's name to act recklessly. There are many capable and unusual individuals in the Azure Glass Sea. If you offend someone powerful, even your master won't spare you," the beautiful woman in the green dress reprimanded with a stern face.

"Mistress's words are a lesson to me. Your disciple would naturally not dare to act recklessly. I merely mentioned Master's name to them, nothing more," Lin Shuheng quickly explained.

"That's for the best. You may return to your cultivation now! Try your best to help your Soul-Devouring Beast advance another minor realm. When the Myriad Spirit Ruins open, your master will need its assistance. If I can break through to the Integration stage, we will fully assist you in breaking through to the Integration stage," the beautiful woman in the green dress said, her tone filled with allure.

"Yes, your disciple obeys. Your disciple bids farewell and will not disturb Mistress further," Lin Shuheng readily agreed, bowing and withdrawing.

The beautiful woman in the green dress watched Lin Shuheng's retreating figure, let out a cold laugh, shook her head, and said nothing further.