73: Giant Spirit Body, Level 10!

‘The visitor is a member of the Martial Temple.’ The Grand Elder, sensing the dense power of incense, quickly ushered the person into the mansion.

The Martial Temple Ancestor is the only confirmed living Martial Saint in the Great Shang Dynasty. The Martial Temple he established attracted heroes from all over the world, and many imperial Family members joined its ranks.

In the Great Shang Dynasty, the Martial Temple was transcendent, so much so that even the imperial court feared it.

Soon, five people entered. The leader had white hair and a benevolent face, imbued with the aura of incense. His cultivation even secretly startled the Grand Elder, who was a Spirit Observation Realm Grandmaster.

“I am Wu Sancai, the Temple Keeper of the Martial Temple,” the leader said with a cupped-hand salute.

“So it’s Temple Keeper Wu Sancai. This old man is Li Qian, the Grand Elder of the Giant Spirit Divine General Family,” the Grand Elder said respectfully, not daring to be negligent. “Unfortunately, Jiangchen just went to the Scripture Pavilion to select a Cultivation Technique. I will send someone to inform him now.”

Just as the Grand Elder was about to rise, Wu Sancai interrupted him, “No rush. Since he is selecting a Secret Manual, we might as well wait and enjoy some Spiritual Tea from your mansion. I hope the Grand Elder will not be stingy with the tea.”

“Haha, then you jest.”

The Temple Keeper’s status was second only to the Martial Temple Ancestor. Historically, when they came to bestow blessings, the recipients were all grateful; when would they ever wait for the recipient of the blessing like this?

The Grand Elder pondered in his heart, then turned and said with authority, “Serve tea.”

At this moment.

Li Jiangchen, led by the Grand Elder’s confidant, arrived at the Scripture Pavilion without any hindrance.

He saw a gray-haired old man in a green robe lounging on a rattan chair. Seeing the arrivals, a sharp glint flashed in his eyes.

“Jiangchen boy…”

“Sixth Grandfather,” Li Jiangchen said with a cupped-hand salute and a smile.

The Scripture Pavilion was naturally a vital area for the Family, requiring experts to guard it to prevent petty thieves from stealing Secret Manuals.

The old man before him was named Li Hui, a Spirit Observation Realm Grandmaster second only to the Grand Elder. His profound cultivation was immeasurably higher than that of people like Li Yan.

Thinking back, Li Jiangchen did not believe that Li Hui was unaware when his original self managed to steal an Incomplete Manual of the Giant Spirit Gang Yuan Body right under his nose.

“Hmm. True Qi is abundant, Foundation is incredibly deep, and the Physical Body emits a precious glow, comparable to God Viewing.

It seems you’ve had quite an Opportunity outside, boy.” With that, Li Hui pulled out a wine gourd and took a hearty drink.

Suddenly, he twitched his nose, catching a intoxicating scent of wine.

He glanced over and saw black mist emerging from Li Jiangchen’s palm. From the Demon Country, he took out a black pouch, which emitted an intoxicating wine aroma.

“Oh? Sea Saliva Brew, unique to the sea dragon’s abdomen. This quality, could it be harvested from a Demon King?”

“This junior is not talented, but I previously killed a Sea Dragon King and found this item on it.”

With that, Li Jiangchen casually tossed the pouch, which arced through the air and landed in Li Hui’s hand, making him instinctively bring his nose closer to sniff the wine’s aroma.

At the same time, Li Jiangchen transmitted a secret message: “Thank you, Sixth Grandfather, for the Cultivation Technique earlier.”

“Hmph, at least you have some conscience, still remembering this old man’s preferences.”

On the surface, the two were calm and composed, leaving the confidant stunned on the spot.

In his memory, this Family Elder guarding the Scripture Pavilion had an eccentric and cold demeanor; when had he ever given anyone a pleasant look?

Collecting his thoughts, the confidant took out the Grand Elder’s token and said, “Please, Elder, open the Scripture Pavilion and allow Li Jiangchen to enter and select a Cultivation Technique.”

“No problem.”

Li Hui waved his hand, and a crack appeared in the Formation in front of the Scripture Pavilion.

Just as Li Jiangchen was about to step in, a secret message came to his ear: “The item is on the upper right side of the seventh row of Body Refining Secret Manuals on the third floor.”

“Thank you.”

Li Jiangchen stepped into the Scripture Pavilion.

The first floor of the Scripture Pavilion was as vast as a sea of books, with bookshelves made of red sandalwood, which had insect-repelling and fire-resistant properties.

He glanced at an inconspicuous corner. He remembered that his original self had discovered the Incomplete Manual of the Giant Spirit Gang Yuan Body there.

Past memories surged.

At that time, his original self was frustrated and only had a few Meridians opened. In a blink of an eye, he had already killed several Demon Kings.

If placed in any of the various provinces, he would be an existence capable of founding a sect.

Li Jiangchen shook his head, a smile playing on his lips. He then ascended the stairs to the third floor and, following Li Hui’s instructions, found the book on the Giant Spirit Gang Yuan Body.

“Finally got it.”

Li Jiangchen quickly flipped through it, then nodded.

“As expected of a rare God Observation Realm Body Refining method. The complete manual actually has thirteen layers, especially the last three layers, which, in addition to requiring strength, also need dragon power grass to assist in cultivation.”

dragon power grass is a rare Spiritual Plant, often found growing alongside Dragon King Immortal Caves.

If he wanted to master the subsequent three layers in the future, he would inevitably have to delve deep into a Dragon’s Lair.

Li Jiangchen sat cross-legged, the Demon Country unfolded, and Heaven And Earth Treasures floated in the Void Realm, with the Demon's cultivation burning on the panel.

【Year one, you studied the complete manual of the Giant Spirit Gang Yuan Body, fully grasping its intricacies. You continuously swallowed Heaven And Earth Treasures, mixed with strength, and refined Astral Essence.

Fourth layer, Broken!

Fifth layer, Broken!

...Tenth layer. Achieved.】

As the last third-grade Heaven And Earth Treasure, the Wood Dao Spirit Fish, integrated into his Astral Essence, his body became covered in a crystal-like armor.

The next moment, the small figure formed by the Dharma Body Manifestation in his mind opened its mouth, and all the Astral Essence in his body was swallowed.

After a period of gestation, an even more refined Astral Essence was fed back.

At the same time, Li Jiangchen noticed that the light mass of the Dharma Body Manifestation had brightened significantly, and the power it emitted had increased.

“Finally activated a small part.” Li Jiangchen remembered that the current Dharma Body Manifestation had not been fully activated yet, and its power was far from reaching its limit.

“I still lack a large number of Body Refining Cultivation Techniques. I wonder how Lord Yue’s arrangements are progressing?”

A moment later.

Li Jiangchen walked out of the Scripture Pavilion, bid farewell to Li Hui, and then received news of the Martial Temple’s visit.

“Martial Temple?”

Li Jiangchen naturally knew of the Martial Temple’s existence, but the Martial Temple guarded the imperial court, and there had been no interaction between them.

Entering the main hall, he saw an old man radiating a strong aura of incense seated at the head.

As soon as they met, a sharp glint flashed in Wu Sancai’s eyes, and he chuckled, “What powerful Body Refining cultivation.”

True Qi is easy to cultivate, but Body Refining is difficult.

Even in the Martial Temple, Spirit Observation Realm Body Cultivators were extremely rare.

With that, Wu Sancai tossed an emerald Jade Slip and a brown, toad-shaped object.

“According to the request you conveyed to that little fellow Yue Tuyao, all your Merit Points in the Demon Suppression Division have been exchanged for Body Refining Cultivation Techniques and Body Tempering Materials.

Now, they are all in this Bright Spirit Slip and Storage Bag.”

“Little fellow Yue Tuyao…” Li Jiangchen steadily caught them, but felt a little confused.

Wu Sancai laughed heartily, “Besides being the Temple Keeper of the Martial Temple, I am also the Director-General of the Demon Suppression Division. What, doesn’t it look like it?”

Li Jiangchen’s face showed slight surprise, and he cupped his fists, saying, “Li Jiangchen, Deputy General of Qingzhou in the Demon Suppression Division, greets Director-General.”

“Haha, why be so polite? Our Demon Suppression Division has produced an incredible Genius, which gives this old man face in the Martial Temple as well.” Wu Sancai stood up and said, “The Martial Temple has nine Temple Keepers, who respectively oversee the Great Shang Dynasty’s Demon Suppression Division, Dragon Guard, Punishment Hall… nine major institutions, wielding immense power.

This time, you will accompany me to the Martial Temple. It’s a good Opportunity to absorb you into it and, by the way, cleanse your Divine Soul with incense.

This will be of no small benefit for your future Breakthrough to the God Observation Realm.”

With such an Opportunity presenting itself, there was no reason for Li Jiangchen to refuse. He quickly bid farewell to the Li Family and entered a Golden Crow Sky Patrol carriage, speeding away.

Watching the gradually receding shadow in the sky, the Grand Elder’s eyes were complex.

A Li Family descendant being absorbed by the Martial Temple was originally a great blessing.

Unfortunately, Li Jiangchen did not have a deep sense of belonging to the Family. He had originally wanted to keep him in the mansion, using the Divine General Mansion’s accumulated millennium of resources and Cultivation Techniques to slowly influence him over time.

But the Martial Temple simply lacked none of these.

“Alas,” the Grand Elder sighed deeply.