Chapter 920: Dan League, top weapon refiner!

Chapter 917: Dan Alliance, Top Artifact Refiner!

“My Lord, you may not know this, but Nascent Soul Pill Materials are rare and extremely difficult to refine. Currently, in Xingxiu Sea, apart from the Dan Alliance, which can consistently produce two or more pills, Alchemists from other forces are all in a similar situation.”

Old Ancestor Zhenhai saw that Lu Changsheng was not satisfied and explained.

The standard for a Fourth-Rank Alchemist is to consistently refine Fourth-Rank Medicinal Pills.

However, the Nascent Soul Pill is not an ordinary Fourth-Rank Medicinal Pill; its Materials are rare and precious, and the refining difficulty is extremely high.

Being able to consistently produce one pill is already exceptional, enough to serve as a Guest Elder or honored guest in any force.

For example, the chief Alchemist of his Town Sea Seven Sects has a 50% chance of producing two pills, which is already considered outstanding and ranks highly across the entire Xingxiu Sea.

Only a few magnates of the Dan Alliance can consistently surpass them in Alchemy skills.

Lu Changsheng frowned but understood.

After all, not everyone is like him, who, if he wills it and spends time, can achieve an Epiphany overnight, mastering various skills such as Alchemy, Artifact Refining, and Talismans to a profound degree.

“If we were to ask the Dan Alliance to refine pills, what would be the cost?” Lu Changsheng asked curiously.

“Ordinary Dan Alliance Alchemists are willing to undertake the refining of Nascent Soul Pills for free in exchange for practice opportunities, but to consistently produce three pills, one must invite a few of the Dan Alliance’s magnates to act.”

Old Ancestor Zhenhai said, “However, these individuals rarely accept commissions to help others refine pills unless one is willing to owe them a favor or offer something they desire.”

“If they have free time and are willing to refine pills, in addition to the basic fees, they usually require one Nascent Soul Pill as remuneration.”

Although Xingxiu Sea has neutral forces like the Dan Alliance, Casting Sword Villa, and Star Moon Hall, which specialize in Alchemy, Artifact Refining, and divination.

However, various forces still insist on cultivating their own Alchemists, Artifact Refiners, and diviners because it is too difficult to enlist top craftsmen, far less convenient than cultivating their own.

Moreover, these forces also adjust their prices based on the client.

If your Cultivation is profound, and your force possesses Advanced Alchemists, Artifact Refiners, and diviners, their prices will be lower.

If not, the price might be significantly higher.

“Tsk.”

In his early years, Lu Changsheng supported his many wives, concubines, and children through his Talismans skills, so he naturally knew that this profession was highly profitable.

But upon hearing the Dan Alliance’s fees, he couldn’t help but click his tongue.

He thought to himself, no wonder these forces can maintain neutrality.

With such technical proficiency, why would they need to fight and kill to seize Opportunity?

“It seems there’s little point in asking the Dan Alliance to refine Nascent Soul Pills.”

Lu Changsheng then asked Old Ancestor Zhenhai about the Artifact Refining level of their Town Sea Seven Sects.

“My Lord, I am skilled in the Dao of Artifact Refining,” Old Ancestor Zhenhai said with a proud expression. “It’s not me boasting, but apart from the deceased Old Master of Casting Sword Villa, there are only a handful of individuals in Xingxiu Sea whose Artifact Refining skills surpass mine.”

Although he was a Clone formed from the Bloodline talent of the Turtle Immortal Old Ancestor.

He possessed independent consciousness, starting ahead of countless Cultivators, and reached the Nascent Soul Stage in the shortest time.

However, his success was due to his main body, and his failure was also due to his main body.

Affected by his main body, his Cultivation progress was slow, so he spent much of his time and energy researching the Legacy of the Town Sea Seven Sects.

Artifact Refining was one of the areas where he spent more time and had considerable talent.

“Oh?” Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow slightly, took out the refining blueprint for the “Xiaomichen Banner,” and handed it to Old Ancestor Zhenhai, asking if he could refine it.

Old Ancestor Zhenhai examined it for a moment, realizing it was a composite Spirit Treasure that needed to be connected to the main banner for use.

“My Lord, this banner should have a main banner, right? As long as you give me the main banner to study briefly, it won’t be difficult to refine.”

Old Ancestor Zhenhai said thoughtfully.

“Good!” Lu Changsheng’s expression brightened upon hearing this.

He didn’t expect Old Ancestor Zhenhai’s Artifact Refining skills to be so high.

Although he needed an Alchemist to help him refine Nascent Soul Pills.

However, at this stage, no one in his Lu family urgently needed Nascent Soul Pills.

Instead, he had a pile of Magic Treasures and Spirit Treasures that needed to be reforged, refined, and upgraded.

“Once I’m done, I’ll give you the main banner and the subsidiary banners to study and replicate. During these days, please help me reforge and refine these several Spirit Treasures…”

Lu Changsheng handed the Mountain Moving Whip, Heavenly Silk Garment, Yellow Springs Map, Flood Dragon Seal, and Yinming Ghost Soul Sword to Old Ancestor Zhenhai.

These Spirit Treasures, except for the Yellow Springs Map which he obtained in the Ten Thousand Demon Abyss, were the Natal Spirit Treasures of Loushan True Lord, Heavenly Silkworm True Lord, Jiaolong Shengzi, and Nether Fiend True Lord, respectively.

Such Natal Spirit Treasures, unless one Cultivates a directly inherited Cultivation Technique, cannot unleash their true power.

Therefore, Lu Changsheng had long planned to reforge them or dismantle and melt them down into other Spirit Treasures.

As he spoke, Lu Changsheng raised his hand and several more Magic Treasures and Spirit Treasures appeared.

These were Pinghai True Lord’s Pacifying Seas Halberd, Overturning Ocean True Lord’s Flood Dragon Spear, and several other Magic Treasures.

“These several Magic Treasures and Spirit Treasures will be returned to their original owners. In the future, the Pinghai Sect and Overturning Sea Sect will have new Nascent Soul cultivators who can use them directly.”

Although Spirit Treasures are precious.

But now, the Town Sea Seven Sects have become his affiliated forces and properties.

Returning them can enhance the combat power of the Town Sea Seven Sects.

Otherwise, if he were to dismantle and melt them down, the newly Advanced Nascent Soul cultivators of the Town Sea Seven Sects would later spend resources to refine new ones, which would be a waste.

Moreover, he asked Old Ancestor Zhenhai for help with Artifact Refining, so he needed to give him some benefits and not let him work for nothing.

Old Ancestor Zhenhai’s expression froze when he saw the Natal Spirit Treasures of Pinghai True Lord and Overturning Ocean True Lord.

Who would have thought that his Town Sea Seven Sects would end up in such a state just because of a single misstep in making an enemy?

He sighed, accepted the Spirit Treasures, and said, “My Lord, are Rippling Wave’s Dharma Body and Spirit Treasure still in your Possession?”

Now that his life was controlled by the Yangming True Lord before him, discussing the enmity between them was meaningless.

However, since the other party voluntarily produced the Natal Spirit Treasures of Pinghai and Overturning Ocean, indicating that the enmity was over, he couldn’t help but think of Rippling Wave True Lord’s Dharma Body.

Although Rippling Wave True Lord had already undergone Possession.

But her original Physical Body was a top-tier Spirit Body, and it was more compatible with her Nascent Soul Spirit Body and Cultivation Technique Divine Ability.

If he could get it back, it could serve as a future backup Dharma Body or for Cultivating Clone and Incarnation Divine Abilities.

Moreover, besides her Dharma Body, Rippling Wave True Lord’s Spirit Treasure also fell into Lu Changsheng’s hands.

This greatly affects the combat power of a Nascent Soul cultivator.

Currently, among the Town Sea Seven Sects, Pinghai, Overturning Ocean, and Angry Sea are dead;

Zhenhai, Devouring Sea, and Rippling Wave are severely injured and undergoing Possession and re-Cultivation, leaving only Ming Hai with complete combat power.

Under these circumstances, he must do his best to enhance the combat power of the Town Sea Seven Sects to cope with the upcoming troubles and probes.

“Rippling Wave True Lord’s Dharma Body is not in my hands right now.”

Lu Changsheng paused and said, “However, for her Spirit Treasure and Magic Treasure, I’ll see if I can get them back.”

Although Rippling Wave True Lord’s Dharma Body was not completely refined into a Puppet by Qian Zhuyan.

But she had already become Qian Zhuyan’s Divine Soul Clone.

Under such circumstances, abandoning her Dharma Body again would undoubtedly affect her Divine Soul.

However, Lu Changsheng didn’t mind returning her Natal Spirit Treasure.

After all, as Old Ancestor Zhenhai said, forces in Xingxiu Sea were already probing the situation of the Town Sea Seven Sects. If the trouble escalated, he couldn’t stand by and do nothing.

“Thank you, My Lord.”

Now that Rippling Wave True Lord had completed her Possession, Old Ancestor Zhenhai didn’t insist too much on the matter of the Dharma Body. Being able to retrieve the Spirit Treasure was already very good.

“Since you are skilled in the Dao of Artifact Refining, I have an Artifact Refining Legacy here. You can spend some time studying and comprehending it; it should be helpful to you.”

Lu Changsheng thought for a moment and handed a Jade Slip to Old Ancestor Zhenhai.

Now that he had Cultivated the “Devouring God Art” and his Divine Soul had broken through to the Nascent Soul Late Stage, he had complete control over the Turtle Immortal Old Ancestor and no longer needed to worry about the latter breaking free or betraying him.

Although Old Ancestor Zhenhai was unwilling, with the Turtle Immortal Old Ancestor as his main body suppressing him, he couldn’t resist unless pushed to the brink.

Under such circumstances, Lu Changsheng was willing to be a bit generous and show goodwill, so he passed on the Artifact Refining section of the “Divine Machine Hundred Refinements Art” to the other party.

Moreover, he would need Old Ancestor Zhenhai’s help in the future to refine other Advanced Spirit Treasures, so the higher the other party’s Artifact Refining level, the better.

“Many thanks, Master.” Old Ancestor Zhenhai’s expression was calm as he took the Jade Slip, not checking it immediately, planning to study it after their conversation.

“Besides that, help me collect the Materials on the list, and prepare some Heavenly Craftsmen and Formation Masters.”

Lu Changsheng continued, handing a list of Materials to Old Ancestor Zhenhai.

Currently, Heaven Sword Sect was busy relocating.

Once the latter finished relocating, it would be his turn to be busy.

For instance, Heaven Sword Sect would be renamed Yangming Mountain, so the mountain-protecting Formation had to be re-arranged, and many buildings also needed Heavenly Craftsmen for repair and handling.

Besides the Great Formation, the construction of the Dew-Collecting Platform also needed to be put on the agenda.

Previously, he had debated whether to establish the Dew-Collecting Platform in Great Dream Immortal City, Zhenhai Sect, Heaven Sword Sect, or the Sea Eye of Great Dream Marsh.

Now, he had made a decision in his heart.

Build it on the Spirit Land of Heaven Sword Sect, the future Yangming Mountain!

The reason was simple: no matter where it was established, there would be drawbacks and troubles.

Now his prestige intimidated the Jiang Country, Liang Country, and Yue Country areas, and even spread throughout the entire Southern Wilderness Northern Region.

Few dared to cause trouble for his Lu.

And Jiang Country had already become his base of operations.

At that time, there would be three Nascent Soul cultivators overseeing it: Saintess You Yue, Burning Demise True Lord, and Nine Spirits True Lord.

Once Red Lotus broke through to Nascent Soul, it would be four Nascent Soul cultivators!

This level of strength was already sufficient to contend with some Nascent Soul middle stage Cultivators.

What’s more, once he set up and opened the teleportation Formations between Jiang Country and Jin Country, and between Jiang Country and Zhenhai Sect, communication would be facilitated.

A Youduo, Sect Leader of Heavenly Corpse, and Turtle Immortal Old Ancestor, along with Old Ancestor Zhenhai, could provide support at the first instance.

With this combat power, he feared no force in the Southern Wilderness Northern Region.

Besides these people, Lu Changsheng’s greatest confidence came from Yangming Mountain, this Fourth-Rank Spirit Land.

Once he Advanced to a Fourth-Rank Formation Master and the mountain gate Formation of Yangming Mountain was arranged according to his requirements, by merging with the Great Formation and activating the Sun Moon Two Instruments Profound Light Mirror, even if a Nascent Soul Late Stage Great Cultivator came, he would be completely fearless and confident in repelling them!

With him overseeing Yangming Mountain, plus Red Lotus, Turtle Immortal Old Ancestor, Old Ancestor Zhenhai, Nine Spirits True Lord, Saintess You Yue, Burning Demise True Lord, and others, Lu Changsheng did not believe any top-tier force would want to go to war with his Lu and clash head-on.

Therefore, establishing the Dew-Collecting Platform on Yangming Mountain was the safest and most secure option!

Old Ancestor Zhenhai looked at the list in his hand, unable to help but frown.

He thought to himself, the demand for these Materials and personnel is too great, isn’t it?

What is the other party trying to do?

Build a Fourth-Rank Immortal City?

However, he had also received news of the Jiang Country and Liang Yue War, and vaguely guessed what Lu Changsheng was going to do, so he nodded in agreement.

He was just surprised; the other party had been so low-key before, always cultivating in seclusion in Great Dream Immortal City, so why suddenly become so high-profile?

“Since that’s the case, I’ll trouble you. Gui Diao, you will accompany me to Goddess Palace.”

After explaining the purpose of this trip, Lu Changsheng looked at Turtle Immortal Old Ancestor, whose figure was hunched and whose back was highly arched, standing beside him.

“Yes.” Turtle Immortal Old Ancestor, affected by the Demon Subjugation Talisman, instinctively obeyed Lu Changsheng’s words.

“I have some matters to attend to with Goddess Palace; there won’t be any danger or trouble.” Lu Changsheng explained.

However, this explanation was quite superfluous for Turtle Immortal Old Ancestor and Old Ancestor Zhenhai.

After all, Penglai Island was only a force on the same level as the Town Sea Seven Sects.

As for Goddess Palace, only Shen Jianjia, a top-tier Cultivator from Xingxiu Sea, was worth paying attention to.

But neither Turtle Immortal Old Ancestor nor this Yangming True Lord feared her.

“Master, please conceal my Clone’s relationship with the Town Sea Seven Sects as much as possible, to avoid unnecessary trouble.”

Old Ancestor Zhenhai knew that his Clone, being affected by the enslavement Restriction, would not say many things to this Yangming True Lord.

At this time, only he could remind him.

“Don’t worry.” Lu Changsheng knew that if the matter of Turtle Immortal Old Ancestor spread, the Town Sea Seven Sects would be pushed into the limelight and be feared by more forces.

“Gui Diao, when you usually make a move, is it convenient? Will it cause trouble?”

Lu Changsheng proactively asked, wanting to know if the other party’s Bloodline and identity had any potential enemies or dangers.

“Master, rest assured, no one here in Xingxiu Sea can threaten me. As for the Forbidden Sea, although I have a few enemies, it doesn’t affect me.”

Turtle Immortal Old Ancestor said, very confident in his strength.

“Enemies in the Forbidden Sea?” Lu Changsheng had always been curious about the Forbidden Sea.

“I have always lived in the Forbidden Sea. In the process, I encountered some Heaven And Earth Treasures and also fought with demons.”

Turtle Immortal Old Ancestor explained.

Although he belonged to the turtle species and was cautious.

But when he encountered an Opportunity, he would still fight for it.

Under such circumstances, it was inevitable to make enemies with demons.

However, this kind of enmity meant that unless one was severely injured, neither side could do anything to the other.

Lu Changsheng nodded.

In life, who doesn’t have a few enemies?

Just like his Old Ancestor Lu, who had always been kind to others, didn’t he also have some enemies?

Immediately, the two walked out of Overturning Sea Sect, preparing to ride Lu Lingjing and continue to Goddess Palace.

However, facing Turtle Immortal Old Ancestor, Lu Lingjing instinctively felt a dangerous, fearful sensation.

Seeing this, Turtle Immortal Old Ancestor activated his Divine Ability, further concealing his demonic power and Qi, so much so that even Lu Changsheng found it difficult to discern his true depth.

“What a profound Qi concealment method.” Lu Changsheng thought to himself, he probably had to Cultivate the “Seamless Celestial Garment” to Major Achievement to reach this level.

“When we arrive at Goddess Palace, you will pretend to be my butler and call me Master.”

Lu Changsheng said to Turtle Immortal Old Ancestor, who was clad in a dark robe and hunched over.

With the other party in such a posture behind him, it was impossible to tell that this was a top-tier Demon King; he looked just like a servant.

“Yes, Master.” Gui Diao had no objections.

Although Lu Changsheng had previously stated that he did not need to be too humble.

However, affected by the Demon Subjugation Talisman, he instinctively maintained a respectful attitude in front of Lu Changsheng.

As he spoke, he activated his Bloodline Divine Ability again, and a few more traces of old age appeared on his body, making him look even more like an Old Servant.

Lu Changsheng couldn’t help but sigh, Turtle Immortal Old Ancestor’s Qi concealment and disguise were truly extraordinary.

When Lu Changsheng returned to the stomach chamber, Qin Yuning immediately bowed and called out, “True Lord.”

However, seeing Turtle Immortal Old Ancestor, who was hunched over like a servant behind Lu Changsheng, her expression was surprised, and she wondered who this old man was.

She could not see through Turtle Immortal Old Ancestor’s true state at all, as if he was just an old man with not much lifespan left.

“This is my butler, A Gui.”

Lu Changsheng simply introduced him, then closed his eyes and sat cross-legged.

Turtle Immortal Old Ancestor, meanwhile, stood hunched beside him.

After Lu Changsheng and Turtle Immortal Old Ancestor left, Old Ancestor Zhenhai slowly exhaled a turbid breath and looked at the Jade Slip Lu Changsheng had given him.

His Zhenhai Seven Sects originated from Imperial Sea Mountain, a top-tier force in the East Sea Cultivation World.

Its Cultivation Technique and Legacy were both superior to those of ordinary Nascent Soul Stage forces.

His Artifact Refining level was profound; besides spending a lot of time and effort, it was also inherited from Imperial Sea Mountain, and it was very profound.

Therefore, he had no regard for ordinary Artifact Refining Legacies.

Even if he studied them, it would only be for inspiration and to gain a deeper understanding.

However, Old Ancestor Zhenhai was quite interested in the Artifact Refining Legacy of Lu Changsheng, this Yangming True Lord.

He wanted to see what level the other party’s Artifact Refining Legacy was, how it compared to his own Imperial Sea Mountain Legacy, and if he could determine its origin from the Legacy.

“This…”

Old Ancestor Zhenhai looked at the Artifact Refining section of the “Divine Machine Hundred Refinements Art,” and the more he read, the more solemn his expression became.

He realized that this Artifact Refining Legacy was in no way inferior to his own Imperial Sea Mountain Legacy, and was even more profound in some aspects.

Especially since he could tell that this Artifact Refining section was incomplete, and there was also a complementary Cultivation Technique!

“This kind of Legacy definitely comes from a major force, a Legacy no weaker than Imperial Sea Mountain! Is this person truly the Eastern Emperor?”

Old Ancestor Zhenhai was surprised and suspicious, and he again guessed Lu Changsheng’s identity as the Eastern Emperor.

After all, only someone of the Eastern Emperor’s level could bestow such a top-tier Legacy.

“But Sun Moon Star Palace is not known for Artifact Refining; it shouldn’t have such a top-tier Legacy!” Old Ancestor Zhenhai was very puzzled.

After much thought, still unable to figure out the origin of Yangming True Lord, he stopped thinking about it and began to comprehend the Artifact Refining Legacy in his hand, starting to repair the Heavenly Silk Garment and reforge and upgrade the Mountain Moving Whip.

Previously, he had some complaints about such arduous and tiring tasks.

But after obtaining the Artifact Refining section of the “Divine Machine Hundred Refinements Art” Legacy, gaining a deeper understanding, he had more ideas about Artifact Refining, and his complaints dissipated. It was a good Opportunity to verify and practice.