174: Bu Tian Increases Holdings (Part 2)

Compared to Chen Cuo's Artifact Refining mastery, his Formation cultivation was slightly inferior, but it was much stronger than his Alchemy and Talisman crafting skills.

This Formation, which had implicitly formed naturally, was merely a miniature prototype and didn't actually have much practical use.

However, Chen Cuo was also filled with emotion and pleasant surprise, because in his perception, this Formation had clearly reached third-tier Perfection, approaching a fourth-tier grand Formation.

If he could comprehend it, at the very least, his Formation mastery would make significant progress, and with the assistance of the Longitudinal Chess World, the cultivation in both areas would undoubtedly complement each other, which was an unexpected Opportunity.

"Haha, this is truly exhilarating!"

Chen Cuo celebrated his joyful mood alone for a while, feeling a bit more refreshed.

Then, with an excited heart, he stepped into the Cultivation of the Mending Heaven Art. The Spirit Treasure Mending Heaven, with his own body as the world, developed slowly, as if the heavens were incomplete. At this time, the Spirit Treasure was like a Mending Heaven Spirit Liquid, supplementing the world's deficiencies.

For example, Chen Cuo's Spiritual Root Aptitude was formed by the Five Qi, and after Foundation Establishment, he had the Five-Colored Immortal Foundation as his root. Coupled with the various awakened innate Physiques, all these enhancements meant his Cultivation speed was actually no less than that of top Aptitude.

But in reality, his own Spiritual Root was still of mixed and low grade.

Its supplementary effect on his Cultivation was truly minimal.

The Mending Heaven Art could compensate for this deficiency. After Cultivating this Gongfa, the Spirit Treasure would transform into the Cultivator's external Spiritual Root, absorbing Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi and transmitting it to the Cultivator through a special connection.

Even if the Cultivator was not the owner of the Spirit Treasure, he could still Cultivate. Therefore, one could say that this Cultivation Technique was actually prepared for rich second-generation individuals with backgrounds.

Which ordinary Cultivator could obtain or borrow a Spirit Treasure? Chen Cuo also acquired them through Opportunity and coincidence; the Time Blade was purely an accident, and the Longitudinal Chess World was due to his status as the top scorer in the true disciple assessment, coupled with Immortal Master Yuanyuan's personal endorsement.

Otherwise, Chen Cuo would also have a headache preparing for the Cultivation Technique.

While teasing himself, Chen Cuo's expression tightened. He was already in a highly tense state, having completed all preparations. After confirming that this Formation prototype would not pose a threat to him and was instead controlled by the Longitudinal Chess World, he finally relaxed.

Chen Cuo patiently made preparations. He exhaled a true fire. He had refined a wisp of the Stone Heart Flame's seed within his body, and combined with his own Foundation Establishment True Fire, under the urging of the Five Elements Fire Spirit Ring, the entire flame cauldron boiled. On the other side, he controlled a large amount of Materials, melting them one by one.

In a short while, various semi-finished Materials began to fuse with each other, forming a small, somewhat indistinct seal. This seal was square and colorful, radiating brilliant light. Even before it was fully refined, a Spiritual Qi vortex had already begun to form above it, drawing in a large amount of Spiritual Qi.

Chen Cuo was not idle. Before the Spirit Seal artifact embryo had formed its final shape, he directly began the blood sacrifice. Chen Cuo took out the Full Moon Wheel, cut his wrist, and, following the steps recorded in the Mending Heaven Art, dotted his blood onto the Spirit Seal, drawing various runes.

Looking at the Magical Artifact being refined before him, Chen Cuo did not relax in the slightest. Disregarding his wound, he simply waved his hand, sending out one Magic Incantation after another, which were precisely the spells from the Mending Heaven Art.

As the refining continued, whether it was the blood runes or the Spiritual Qi tide, the Spirit Seal accepted everything, devouring all of it.

The Spirit Stones, originally used as a base among the many Materials, had all their Spiritual Qi absorbed and turned into powder.

Under Chen Cuo's Spirit Fire tempering, this Spirit Seal became increasingly ordinary, concealing all its aura.

Finally, an unremarkable Spirit Seal was refined.

"The Mending Heaven Art's exclusive Spirit Treasure, the Mending Heaven Seal, is finally complete!"

Chen Cuo had spent a considerable sum, having his subordinate merchant associations and other partners collect suitable Materials specifically for refining this item. This treasure was only a second-tier Magical Artifact.

Indeed, the most important tool for Cultivating the Mending Heaven Art: the Mending Heaven Seal!

This seal could bridge Spirit Treasures, providing Mending Heaven enhancement, connecting Chen Cuo's Divine Soul and various attributes to the Spirit Treasure. It was like a transmission interface. Whether Chen Cuo borrowed the Spirit Treasure as an external Spiritual Root or comprehended the Law power contained within the Spirit Treasure, all were based on this item.

This Magical Artifact needed to be refined with the owner's heart blood, imprinted with a special Divine Soul brand, and, more importantly, a Mending Heaven brand needed to be planted using the Mending Heaven Spirit Treasure and the exclusive Magic Incantations recorded in the Mending Heaven Art.

Although it was a Magical Artifact, it was connected to Chen Cuo's heart blood, comparable to a Lifebound Treasure. For such an important Magical Artifact, Chen Cuo naturally dared not be careless.

The Materials he collected were all sourced by the Bai family, who sought out the most expensive and best quality. The key was that for this item, Materials were only one aspect. Although the grade of this Magical Artifact was not high at present, it possessed an extremely important attribute: it could grow. As long as it was properly nurtured, a Breakthrough to a Magic Treasure was inevitable.

Chen Cuo regarded the Mending Heaven Art as his regular Cultivation method for his future Dao path. The importance of this treasure was self-evident, and he naturally began to consider matters related to his Lifebound Treasure.

With endless lifespan and the Golden Core in sight, refining a Lifebound Treasure was something worth contemplating in advance. This Mending Heaven Seal could also be considered a direction.

The blood sacrifice was completed, and the Magic Incantation imprint had been applied. Finally, after Chen Cuo connected his exclusive Divine Soul aura, a faint consciousness immediately emerged within the Magical Artifact seal, wanting to be close to him.

This consciousness was currently quite weak, without any complex thoughts, only adoration towards him, but its spirituality was abundant!

"Hmm, not bad!"

After careful examination, Chen Cuo was eager to devote himself to Cultivation.

Burning incense and praying, on the terrace under the misty curtain!

A wisp of fresh, subtle fragrance rushed straight to his Spirit Platform. Amidst the curling green smoke, Chen Cuo calmed his mind, cast aside all distracting thoughts, and entered a state of meditative absorption.

The Mending Heaven Seal floated before him, spinning. The Longitudinal Chess World echoed the Formation prototype outside, becoming one harmonious entity.

In the Butian Pavilion's nightmare illusion, the Mirage Pool was overflowing with Spiritual Qi at this moment.

Chen Cuo formed hand seals and activated the Mending Heaven Art. The Mending Heaven Seal connected with the Spirit Treasure, the Longitudinal Chess World, and also with himself, following an inexplicable trajectory.

Streams of power, difficult to describe in words, and a massive amount of Spiritual Qi, flowed into Chen Cuo's body through the Mending Heaven Seal.

Gradually, his Cultivation immediately surged, and a peculiar charm appeared on him, complementing the entire environment, with a sense of unity between heaven and man.

Suddenly, Chen Cuo's eyes seemed to perceive many indistinct traces, appearing both real and illusory, hazy and unclear.

After careful contemplation for a moment, he gained some insight!

"These are the unique Law traces of the Longitudinal Chess World!"

Fourth-tier Spirit Treasures, even ancient treasures, already represent a Cultivator's application of Law. Only by understanding certain Laws of the Cultivation world can they be refined. The spirit of a Spirit Treasure lies in its inherent spirituality and also in its application of Law.

Lacking either, it cannot be called a Spirit Treasure!