Chapter 1238: Chapter 1235: Incense Fire Golden Body

“According to Junior Brother Jin’s Nascent Soul, he encountered a mysterious Demon Practitioner at the Late Nascent Soul Stage in the Kunyuan Immortal Palace, whose demon techniques were unpredictable and impossible to guard against. He carelessly fell for a trick.”

“The opponent controlled his entire skeleton, turning him into a puddle of mush in an instant, and then he dissolved into nothingness.”

Jian Huanzhen spoke slowly.

“A mysterious Demon Practitioner at the Late Nascent Soul Stage…”

Everyone pondered in silence.

“In the many realms of the Cultivation World, who knows how many formidable demons lurk in the shadows; with just that one demon technique, it’s hard to determine their true origin.”

An elder at the Late Nascent Soul Stage spoke in a deep voice.

“We can only gather the power of our Sect to search for traces of the opponent.”

Yuan Rong sighed lightly.

“What are the follow-up arrangements for Senior Brother Jin?”

“Most likely he will choose the path of a Ghost Practitioner.”

Jian Huanzhen said with a calm expression: “I have already obtained a set of Ghost Practitioner techniques from the Sect Treasure Vault, enough for Junior Brother Jin to switch to practicing the Ghost Path.”

Compared to possession, the path of Ghost Practitioners has a higher risk and it is extremely difficult to find a compatible host. It is also hard for the Sword Sect to accept it, thus Jin Zaigan’s Nascent Soul ultimately considered starting anew with Ghost Path techniques.

“Although there are many disadvantages, in some ways, it can be considered an extension of Senior Brother Jin’s lifespan,” Lu Xuan thought to himself.

He had a copy of the “Nine Nether Method” obtained from the Light Cluster of the Netherworld Immortal Tree, which contained the transformation and cultivation methods for Ghost Practitioners, a treasure of Eighth Grade.

However, he had no intention of offering it for Jin Zaigan to cultivate.

Although both of them belonged to the Huanzhen Sword Peak, their relationship was only superficial, not warranting Lu Xuan to offer such rare treasures.

Moreover, the “Nine Nether Method” is after all Eighth Grade; even within the Sword Sect, it is extremely rare and difficult to explain its origins. Taking it out might also bring unnecessary trouble.

“If there’s a suitable opportunity, I could give one or two Talisman Yin Peaches to Senior Brother Jin.”

Talisman Yin Peaches contain extremely rich and pure Yin Qi, a great tonic for Ghost Practitioners, and being a Sixth-Grade Spirit Fruit, it holds incredible value for Jin Zaigan who has just stepped onto the path of the Ghost Practitioners.

After learning the specific information about Jin Zaigan, everyone exited the grand hall with solemn expressions.

“Exploring Secret Lands… no matter the level of cultivation, there is significant risk.”

Lu Xuan returned to his Cave Abode, sat in his pavilion, and looked out at the endlessly surging sea of Sword Qi clouds, feeling a multitude of emotions.

“With higher cultivation, naturally one would not explore those Secret Lands with meager gains, but after entering an even higher grade Secret Land, what one may face could be an opponent of the same level or even more powerful, and often not just one.”

“Ah, farming is safer.”

He once again affirmed his desire to stay in the Sword Sect and peacefully cultivate Spirit Plants.

He went into the Sword Grass Spirit Field, where the Fifth-Grade Thunder Sound Sword Grass and Thunder Abyss Sword Grass had all matured.

The Spirit Field echoed with the sound of thunder, lightning like an abyss, and endless minute Sword Qi filled every part of the Spirit Field.

“Eleven Thunder Sound Sword Grasses, thirteen Thunder Abyss Sword Grasses, might as well use them all to Condense Seeds, then go on to cultivate a new Sixth-Grade Sword Grass.”

Lu Xuan looked towards the distance of the Sword Peak.

The Nurturing Xuan Sword Sheath was seamlessly connecting with a sharp sword spine of the Sword Mystic Porcupine; suddenly, his whole body shivered involuntarily, as if in that instant, he returned to the time when he was nurturing the tiny Spiritual Seeds.

Thinking of those days worse than death, it trembled even more violently, trying to burrow deeper to remember this blissful moment.

Lu Xuan withdrew his gaze, focusing his attention on the more than twenty strands of Fifth Rank Sword Grass before him.

He walked directly into the dense Sword Qi, guiding the Sword Intent to nourish the Sword Grass, merging the vitality within, thus fostering new life.

Four hours later, he successfully condensed the seeds for both Thunder Sound Sword Grass and Thunder Abyss Sword Grass; now it was just a matter of patiently waiting for the Sword Grass Spirit Seeds to take shape.

The successful cultivation of the Life-taking Prison Suppressing Sword Grass was not only due to the Scabbard and his special abilities but also tightly linked to the special treasure land of the Sword Tomb, filled with Slaughter Sword Qi.

Now, although the conditions for improving the Thunder Sound Sword Grass and Thunder Abyss Sword Grass were somewhat inferior, Lu Xuan was not the slightest bit flustered, full of patience.

“Stimulating and nourishing the Sword Grass Spirit Seeds, no matter how long it takes, is acceptable, as long as I can improve it to the Sixth Grade Sword Grass.”

He thought to himself and after carefully tending to the remaining High Rank Sword Grass in the Spirit Field, he quietly entered his Personal Spatial.

Upon flying over the lake, the Dragon Turtle was already poised, waiting for him to harvest the Life Essence.

“The growth rate of the Flowing Light Spirit Crane needs to be sped up.”

With a thought from Lu Xuan, the Spirit Crane transformed into a magnificent streak of flowing colors, appearing instantaneously before him, and snatched a sprig of Thousand Forms Grass from his hand.

“Still a little novice, I can only continue to take good care of it.”

Looking at the little Spirit Crane chasing and frolicking with Fat Bird in the sky, Lu Xuan couldn’t help but sigh.

Fortunately, he had plenty of High Rank Spirit Plants and Pills at hand, and the growth rate of the Flowing Light Spirit Crane was already quite fast.

After feeding the numerous Spirit Beasts, Lu Xuan came to the edge of the Spirit Field covered with a thick layer of He Light Dust.

Above the Incense Flame Wondrous Tree, the slowly tumbling Ruyi Incense Coin had dimmed compared to before, with only a sparse amount of the dark yellow Spiritual Light remaining.

At the very top of the Spirit Wood, a deep yellow Spirit Fruit hung, seemingly cast from thousands of shimmering lights, with pale yellow Spiritual Glow falling like fireworks in a mortal world.

“This is the Incense Flame Spirit Fruit.”

“After consumption, it can condense an Incense Fire Divine Statue within the Cultivator’s Sea of Consciousness, assisting the Cultivator to quickly master the Divine Ability Secret Techniques of the Incense Fire Divine Dao and accelerate the formation of a Golden Body.”

“The Spirit Wood can also be refined into Incense Fire class Magic Treasures.”

Lu Xuan focused his mind on the semi-transparent progress bar below the Spirit Wood, as a small Jade Green Pot slipped from his sleeve, floating before him.

Then, threads of extremely pure Plant Spirit Aura floated out of the Divine Wood Green Pot, merging into the Incense Flame Wondrous Tree.

As if attracted by something, the Power of Incense within the Ruyi Incense Coin began to dissipate even faster, with the dark yellow Spiritual Light fluttering like moths to a flame, eagerly pouring into the Incense Flame Wondrous Tree.

Focused in concentration, the progress on the semi-transparent progress bar beneath filled up completely.

He leapt up, harvesting the deep yellow Spirit Fruit with careful precision.

Suddenly, his gaze was entirely captivated by the quietly emerging White Light Cluster.

He gently touched the surface of the Light Cluster.

In an instant, as the Light Cluster shattered silently under his expectant gaze, turning into countless fine points of light that soared into the sky, rapidly condensing into a thin river of light that wrapped around a small golden statue, rushing into his body.

At that moment, a thought flashed through his Sea of Consciousness.

[Harvested one Seventh Grade Incense Flame Spirit Fruit, obtained an Eighth Grade Treasure Incense Fire Golden Body.]

As the thought disappeared, a lifelike Golden Divine Statue quietly appeared before him.

Less than a foot tall, entirely golden in color, with hands joined in prayer and a compassionate expression as if lamenting the world’s suffering, caring for all living beings, the entire figure was made of some unknown material, gleaming brilliantly, surrounded by tiny flecks of dark yellow Spiritual Light fluttering and floating.