178: Preaching Magical Treasures

The remaining matters were all boring gossip. Chen Cuo's talents, which also included functions to enhance his hearing, and his different innate Physiques, were already halfway through their Fusion process, and the effects were quite noticeable.

However, his current destiny points were too low, so he dared not use them casually.

"Oh, Senior Brother Chen, you're actually here?"

Zhang Zhao spotted him at a glance, naturally noticing that he was sitting in such a secluded spot, which greatly puzzled him. He then moved closer to Chen Cuo.

"Junior Brother Zhang!" Chen Cuo cupped his hands in a polite, yet indifferent greeting.

Zhang Zhao's boisterousness naturally attracted the attention of some people in the front.

Several Cultivators with profound cultivation, who were already Foundation Establishment Perfection Elders' Disciples and elite Disciples, also turned their heads and saw the two of them.

Even Snowy Mei noticed Chen Cuo's position, her eyes subtly moving, as if she was considering whether to go over and say hello.

Someone recognized Chen Cuo. After all, the True Inheritance assessment, held once every hundred years, and the top-ranked True Inheritance Disciple, carried significant weight. It meant he was Yuanyuan True Man's Disciple, even if only a registered one, causing some Elders to also gather around.

Chen Cuo could only respond with a smile, appearing somewhat annoyed. He then, under the gaze of everyone, moved to the very front and sat upright.

He could no longer hear any gossip, so he began to exchange Artifact Refining experiences with others.

With his current Artifact Refining level, even if there were some slight inconsistencies with Lingbao Mountain's philosophy and a bit of a craftsman's touch, his superb Artifact Refining experience still managed to impress everyone.

His fellow Disciples, who sought his guidance on various Artifact Refining techniques, understood immediately and applied what they learned, sharing with many others. They frequently nodded, feeling greatly enlightened, and expressed their endless gratitude.

Taking this opportunity, Snowy Mei also stepped forward to greet him. The two exchanged a brief, shallow conversation, without saying much, which caused the bodyguards around her to become a little nervous.

As the number of Senior Brothers and Junior Brothers who sought his advice or sparred with him in Artifact Refining skills decreased, Zhang Zhao finally had the opportunity to ask him about the progress of his comprehension regarding the Spirit Flame Lamp's refinement.

"Junior Brother, why worry? Since Chen made such a boast and has this confidence, it is certainly not empty talk. As long as Junior Brother prepares the five types of spiritual fire, I will refine this Magical Artifact for you."

"Thank you, Senior Brother!"

After discussing some detailed questions, Chen Cuo finally collected his thoughts, closed his eyes, and began to rest his spirit, though in reality, he was listening to the conversations of other teams around him.

Mainly, he was listening to their Artifact Refining experiences.

Although he had the System panel to brush up on his proficiency, summarizing others' experiences allowed him to discover his own mistakes and make further progress, so Chen Cuo would not be negligent.

More importantly, some things were truly interesting.

After an unknown amount of time, three bells finally chimed. Yuanyuan True Man arrived from outside the heavens, appearing in a flash on the seat above.

He reined in his vast, ocean-like power, carefully surveyed the many Disciples before him, nodded with satisfaction, and then sat steadily on the platform.

Several Foundation Establishment Elders began to preside over the prelude, entering the official ceremony of the grand ritual.

Chen Cuo dared not be negligent, just like everyone else.

He followed the ritual process step by step, participating in each stage. This ritual, after all, was merely a ritual.

Although grand and magnificent, it failed to truly captivate the hearts of the many Disciples present.

Finally!

An ethereal voice resonated throughout the sky, "Quiet!"

"Today, this Immortal Master will impart the Law of refining Magic Treasures to everyone. All fellow Daoists, please listen carefully!"

"The Dao has a precedence; the accomplished are teachers!"

"Today, we will speak of the method for refining Magic Treasures. Breaking down the two characters, 'Fa' ( Law) represents Law, and 'Bao' ( precious) signifies spirituality..."

Yuanyuan True Man's explanation speed was very fast. When imparting the Dao, he did not differentiate between new and old Disciples, but maintained his own rhythm.

"The Elders and Disciples here are all Great Masters proficient in Artifact Refining. In my Lingbao Mountain, the primary focus of refining treasures is spirituality. The spirituality of an artifact is the vital condition for Magic Treasures and Magical Artifacts to contain spirit and advance in rank."

"Thus, I will focus on the ways Magic Treasures gain sentience. Firstly, through the conscious nurturing of the treasure's owner..."

Yuanyuan True Man spoke eloquently, and the crowd below occasionally nodded in agreement, all feeling they had gained something.

Chen Cuo was overjoyed, feeling greatly enlightened. His previous thoughts were confirmed, and he gained entirely new ideas for the upcoming Magic Treasure refinement.

With his unique gentle voice, like a spring breeze caressing one's face, Yuanyuan True Man meticulously explained every detail and crucial point of Magic Treasure refinement.

From the initial selection of Materials to the control of heat during the refining process, and then to the secrets of Magic Treasure advancement, and even unique methods of imbuing spirit, he analyzed each aspect, captivating everyone.

Everyone present, whether Elders who had Cultivated for many years or newly initiated Disciples, listened with great interest and gained much.

"Now, you should have a clear understanding of the Dao of Magic Treasure refinement," Yuanyuan True Man smiled slightly, a hint of appreciation flashing in his eyes. "Then, next is the time for questions and answers. Fellow Disciples, if you have any questions regarding the Magic Treasure refining process, or aspects like Magic Treasure advancement and spirit imbuement, feel free to speak up. This Immortal Master will answer each of them for you."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's spirits lifted.

They already had many doubts about Magic Treasure refinement in their hearts, but it was usually difficult to access such profound refining techniques, so they had never been answered.

Now, with Yuanyuan True Man's personal promise, they were naturally eager to explore further.

"Immortal Master, when I refine Magic Treasures, I always find it difficult to control the heat, leading to refining failures. Does the Immortal Master have any insights?" A middle-aged Disciple stood up and asked respectfully.

Yuanyuan True Man frowned slightly upon hearing this, pondered for a moment, then slowly began, "Heat control is key to refining Magic Treasures. You must first understand the melting points and characteristics of various Materials, and then flexibly adjust the heat according to the different Material combinations. Furthermore, you need to focus on spiritual communication and resonate with the Magic Treasure to truly achieve heat control at will."

The middle-aged Disciple, enlightened, nodded in gratitude.

Subsequently, several more Disciples asked questions, and Yuanyuan True Man patiently answered each, dissecting every problem with unparalleled clarity.

Zhang Zhao, who was behind Chen Cuo, also stood up and asked, "Immortal Master, I want to refine a Magic Treasure that enhances Divine Sense. Which Materials should I choose?"

Zhang Zhao's question immediately attracted everyone's attention; they were all extremely interested in Magic Treasures that enhanced Divine Sense.

In the Immortal Realm, Divine Sense is one of the most important abilities of a Cultivator, as it relates to one's perception, judgment, decision-making, and many other aspects. Therefore, Magic Treasures that can enhance Divine Sense are naturally extremely precious.

Yuanyuan True Man turned slightly, his gaze falling on Zhang Zhao, and said faintly, "To refine a Magic Treasure that enhances Divine Sense, you must first understand the essence of Divine Sense. Divine Sense is formed by the condensation of a person's Soul Power. Therefore, the Materials used to refine such a Magic Treasure must be able to resonate with Soul Power."

Zhang Zhao nodded, indicating understanding. He then asked, "Then, which Materials should I choose?"

Yuanyuan True Man pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "There are many types of Materials that can enhance Divine Sense. The most common in West Sacred Continent are Soul Jade and Soul Stone."

"Soul Jade is a Spirit Stone naturally formed between heaven and earth, containing abundant Spiritual Qi, which can nourish Soul Power.

Soul Stone, on the other hand, is formed from the condensed Soul of a Cultivator after death, containing powerful Soul Power that can directly enhance Divine Sense."

Zhang Zhao's heart stirred upon hearing this. He asked, "Then, which of these two Materials is better?"

The Immortal Master smiled and said, "There is no absolute answer to this question. Soul Jade and Soul Stone each have their advantages and disadvantages. The choice of Material depends on your personal situation and needs."

"Although Soul Jade can nourish Soul Power, it requires long-term refining to take effect, and the results are relatively slow."

"Soul Stone, on the other hand, can directly enhance Divine Sense, with immediate effects, but its use requires a large consumption of Magical Power."

Zhang Zhao fell into contemplation after hearing this, weighing the pros and cons of the two Materials in his mind.

Chen Cuo was also thinking. If it were him, he would use Soul Jade for refining.

Although the effect was slower, Soul Jade could nourish Soul Power for a long time, which was undoubtedly more suitable for someone like him who Cultivated long-term.

However, treasures that could enhance Divine Sense, as Yuanyuan True Man put it, were common in West Sacred Continent, but in the hands of Cultivators at their Foundation Establishment Stage, they were incredibly precious treasures!

Zhang Zhao was clearly planning for the future; his Soul Refining Method seemed difficult to Cultivate.

Then he respectfully said, "Thank you, Immortal Master!"