Chapter 70

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On the slope by the river, Wuji was still staring in amazement with wide eyes. After a moment, he finally came to his senses and looked around.

Human Immortal Sword Talisman?

He remembered Mu Shen saying it was a Human Immortal Sword Talisman. At the time, he didn't understand and only wanted to keep it to scare people. Who would have thought that in a critical moment, it would have such astonishing power!

Wuji put away the demon sword and couldn't help but shake his head in admiration. After a while, he started moving forward. But after a few steps, he winced and bent down.

The moon-white robe had a large tear at the waist. A sword wound on his waist and abdomen was over a foot long and half an inch deep, almost splitting his gut. Fortunately, after the demon sword entered his body, his muscles and bones became unexpectedly strong.

He took out a jade bottle marked "Spirit Essence Powder," poured out a pill, and sniffed it. Finding the aroma pleasant, he swallowed it. After a moment, he didn't feel anything unusual. He then rolled up the hem of his robe, wrapped it around his waist, and endured the dull pain as he slowly moved forward.

The slope by the river was littered with severed limbs, a sight too gruesome to bear.

Immortal path, immortal path, should be carefree, yet it is filled with the torment of life and death, not what I seek! And the path I have taken, filled with blood and slaughter, is the only way to find peace. Ask the sky, ask the earth, why such hardship!

Wuji walked through the bloody mud, sighing to himself. After a moment, he picked up the beast skin talisman from the ground and shook his head in regret.

This sword talisman, similar to the escape talisman, had its runes become blurred and dim after displaying its power. At this rate, it could be used one or two more times...

He carefully put away the sword talisman and continued to search around.

Two flying swords, of good quality. From the severed limbs and sleeves, he found three tiny, faintly glowing orbs. In addition, there was the green dragon net, which, without the support of magic, had returned to its original size of over a foot. After shaking out the swallowed silver sword, it became soft and flexible, showing its exquisite craftsmanship!

Green dragon net, not a good name, let's call it green silk net, my things, I decide!

Unfortunately, the golden crystal masks of those three guys were already shattered. If not, they could have been given to the children of Fenghua Valley's Qi Family Village to play with, which would have been interesting!

Wuji crossed the bloody mess and came to a narrow part of the river. He leaped up and landed gracefully on the opposite bank, then continued along the slope. Unconsciously, the sky changed. As he climbed over the slope, the dim light suddenly became brighter, and a light mist drifted around.

Looking far ahead, he saw rugged rocks and deep gorges, but no vegetation, a desolate scene.

Wuji didn't rush forward but dug a cave near the gorge, entered it, blocked the entrance, and then fell asleep...

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After a few hours, Wuji opened his eyes from his deep sleep.

The cave he had dug was narrower and more cramped than the previous one. But in this unpredictable place, having a spot to sleep and rest was enough!

He sat cross-legged, removed his mask, took out two pearls from the bone ring on his thumb, and embedded them in the stone wall. He then waved his sleeve to clear away the rubble in front of him. After the view cleared, he lifted his robe to check his wound. The sword wound on his waist and abdomen had healed, leaving only a faint scar.

Was it the power of the elixir, or his extraordinary self-healing ability? Both, I suppose!

Now that he had rested and regained his energy, he wasn't in a hurry to travel. He should reflect on the gains and losses of the unexpected battle, to learn from it. Every fight ends with injuries, how can one bear it!

Back in the capital, this young master was also well-known. Even as a teacher, he could still make Fenghua Valley chaotic. Now that he has mistakenly entered the immortal path, he might as well give it a try. I want to see how far I can go.

Wuji took a grain of fasting pill and swallowed it, then hugged his knees and propped his chin, lost in thought.

The previous battle was sudden. Although he was secretly on guard and pretended to be weak, he ultimately won with the power of the sword talisman. Yes, it aligns with the principles of military strategy. However, it also revealed many of his shortcomings.

First, his spiritual energy was still inferior to those four guys. In terms of cultivation, he was far behind them. Unfortunately, his cultivation came entirely from the demon sword. He didn't know how to improve or advance, so he just let it be.

Second, his sword control technique was单一, not sharp or versatile enough. This could be improved with more practice and by supplementing with the techniques he had collected.

Third, his technique in using talismans was still immature.

The most critical issue was that he had no special abilities, let alone any invisibility techniques. If he encountered something like the green silk net, he could only flee. Additionally, there were talismans, alchemy, and array techniques...

Wuji's face showed difficulty, but he shook his head, not taking it too seriously.

I am just an ordinary person, why worry?

The danger has passed, now it's time to enjoy the rewards.

With a wave of his hand, a green silk net, two flying swords, and three faintly glowing orbs appeared in front of him.

Wuji first took the green silk net in his hand and examined it with his mind.

The green silk net was made from dragon sinew, about a foot long, like a small net, but clearly structured, shining green, and extremely tough. The dragon sinew contained several driving techniques, making it easy to use. With the death of the owner, the mental imprint left in it was almost gone.

Wuji remained silent for a moment, recalling the method of refining magical artifacts, then cast several spells and lightly tossed it.

The green silk net slowly floated three feet away, hanging in the air.

Speaking of spells, they were once mysterious and unfathomable. But as the saying goes, those who know find it easy. After using them multiple times, he gradually became more skilled. Just by forming hand seals and channeling spiritual energy, the invisible hand seals would form an array, with the power to move heaven and earth.

Wuji flicked a drop of his essence blood, which condensed with the spell and instantly merged into the green silk net, covering the previous imprint. Then he cast a few more spells, embedding the control array. In a moment, the cave was filled with green light.

After more than half an hour, the green silk net slowly returned to its original state.

Wuji reached out to grab it, and the green silk net disappeared. On his wrist, however, appeared a thin green thread. He looked pleased, and the two flying swords slowly rose.

More defensive weapons are always better, let's refine them...

Another half hour passed, and the cave returned to silence.

Wuji stretched, rested for a moment, and glanced at the ground where three faint and tiny orbs lay. Without his mental awareness, they would be hard to notice.

He remembered that in the classics, it was said that using magic to condense the void could store items, known as the "sleeve of the universe." But with the Kuibone ring, he didn't need to practice this technique.

Wuji raised his fist, ready to smash the three orbs, but then focused his mind and lightly flicked his finger. The spiritual energy made the finger wind like a sword. The imprint in the orbs was already faint and on the verge of breaking. A slight impact, and "bang, bang" sounds echoed, leaving a pile of items on the ground.

His eyes lit up, and a smile appeared on his lips.

No wonder some people enjoy plundering; unexpected wealth comes easily. If they don't provoke me, I won't provoke them. Since they forced me to use violence, I have another way to gain wealth! However, there were so many spirit stones...

Wuji rubbed his hands, hardly believing it.

There were no fewer than a hundred spirit stones on the ground. Some were carried by the three guys, and some were probably retrieved from the muddy river. On the three identity tokens, the words "Baijian Peak" and names were engraved.

Wuji took the tokens, crushed them, and threw them away.

Life is at stake, no leaving any handles!

He then gathered the spirit stones, jade slips, elixirs, talismans, and clothes and miscellaneous items into piles, and chuckled, looking like a vendor, with a face full of worldly satisfaction. After a moment, he glanced at the miscellaneous items and picked up a jade flask, sniffing it.

Wine!

A strange yet familiar aroma rushed to his lungs and soul, making him drool uncontrollably!

Wuji's eyes seemed entranced, as if lost in memories, then his expression turned cold, as if touching a deep, hidden pain. He suddenly threw the wine flask away.

A "snap" echoed from the stone wall, and jade fragments scattered, making the wine aroma even stronger.

He was momentarily lost in thought, sighed silently, and after a moment, slowly returned to normal. He then began to collect the spirit stones, elixirs, talismans, clothes, and miscellaneous items, leaving only nine jade slips on the ground.

The first jade slip was a map of Canglong Valley, more detailed than the one he had previously obtained. One section was particularly interesting: "Canglong Seven Stars Town Immortal Valley, dragon head and tail are different; the source of spiritual energy is filthy, the dragon's scales and horns form the sky."

So, the previous Longji Beach was indeed as filthy as a cesspool, yet it was the source of the spiritual energy of the entire Canglong Valley. The four guys retrieving spirit stones from there was not without reason.

Additionally, the map specifically marked a place called Longxian Bay under Dragon Horn Peak, the purpose of which was unknown.

The second jade slip contained a transcription of the "Jinshi Record," listing the names and uses of various metals and stones, as well as some methods of refining magical artifacts. Unlike the smelting methods in the secular world, this method used the cultivator's body as a furnace, with the aid of heaven and earth's spiritual energy, and the true fire within the body to refine divine weapons and tools. It looked profound but was vague. The metals and stones listed, however, complemented the "Bailing Scripture" of Yun Shengzi, which recorded medicinal plants. If both were mastered, one could understand the origins of all things in the world, and gain much insight!

The third, fourth, and fifth jade slips were all "Ancient Sword Techniques." He never thought that as an outsider, he would collect so many entry-level techniques of Ancient Sword Mountain. Although they were useless, the sword control techniques might be useful.

The sixth jade slip was an overview of array techniques, with obscure and confusing text.

The seventh jade slip was a map of Ancient Sword Mountain, clearly showing the locations of Huanglong Valley, Heilong Valley, Qinglong Valley, Chilong Valley, Yilong Valley, and Baijian Peak.

The eighth jade slip contained a technique for wind control. He was worried about his lack of agility, and with this technique, he should be able to move faster!

Wuji's heart was filled with the joy of harvest. He picked up the ninth jade slip, and a smile appeared on his face before he even read it.

Invisibility technique?

Oh, that's nice, that's exactly what I was thinking. Although it can't hide from mental awareness, it can conceal one's form in critical moments, adding another means of survival... Mobile users please visit http://m.piaotia.net

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