Novel Full Chapter 791 - 779: God-sending Order
Evening.
Chen Mu reluctantly left Thousand Lanterns City.
Out of habit, he summoned the gray stone gate and glanced at it, then noticed something different.
He looked at one of the columns.
Mustard Seed Spell: 2216/10000/Second Rank;
This secret technique was comprehended when he built the Water Avoiding Shuttle at Goose Sheep Mountain in Yunzhou. It’s part of the Thousand-mile House Pocket Miniature Technique, able to expand space, quite mysterious.
But because he usually didn’t need it, ever since he left Yunzhou, he hadn’t practiced it, and progress halted completely.
Now he inexplicably gained over a thousand experience points.
“Is it because of Thousand Lanterns City?”
Chen Mu had a suspicion.
With the Spirit Treasure Mechanism perfected, he crafted a Life and Death Seal, which he used to probe into the Thousand Lanterns City’s core eye, making the previously indistinct sea of talismans clear.
The core true intent of Thousand Lanterns City’s Cave Heaven is naturally related to the Thousand-mile House Pocket Miniature Technique.
Precisely because of this, the Mustard Seed Spell was improved.
“It truly is a pleasant surprise.”
Chen Mu chuckled, increasingly satisfied with the Life and Death Seal.
“It’s just a pity that the primordial earth vein here doesn’t manifest, cannot channel the heavenly star essence, unable to support the cultivation of the Yellow Springs Gourd.”
“If I could cultivate, with the Life and Death Seal assisting the manipulation of the Spirit Treasure Talisman, I can’t even imagine how smoothly it would go!”
…
Two days later.
Under a tree on the beach, Chen Mu lay on a deck chair, lazily enjoying the sea breeze.
After a while, he sat up somewhat restlessly.
“Indeed, people can’t be too idle; too idle is also boring.”
With the Spirit Treasure Mechanism maxed out, there’s no need to continue practicing.
He had already tested; just putting the Life and Death Seal into Thousand Lanterns City could slowly improve the Mustard Seed Spell, so he didn’t need to worry.
Thus, Chen Mu idled.
But only after two days of idleness, he found it unbearable.
“I still have to find something to do.”
Chen Mu summoned the gray wall and looked at the long list of secret techniques.
He had cultivated for over twenty years, learned quite a lot, and had many secret techniques that hadn’t been maxed out.
But looking through them one by one, he found no motivation for grinding experiences.
For instance, the Small Frosting Technique, initially learned to use as a freezer for meat. But now, with his Daoist Foundation established and fasting achieved, he didn’t need to stockpile large quantities of food.
The Five Elements Qi Absorption Technique and Five Qi Primordial Technique are alchemical spells. With his current cultivation, ordinary elixirs are useless, and he can’t make high-end pills, so these techniques are temporarily unnecessary.
As for the Nine Cups Calculation Scripture…
This thing is unreliable nine times out of ten. It’s at most useful as a weather forecast, and he has no interest in practicing unless absolutely necessary.
It’s actually the seven secret techniques obtained from the Wu Mountain Seven Brothers that had some utility.
Among them, the Truthful Listening Technique, Giant Spirit Divine, Heavenly Demon Armor, and Triple Yin Slaying Demon Technique had been mastered.
Only the Ten Directions Hand, Soul Capturing Return to Origin Technique, and Mechanism Manipulation Technique remained unperfected.
Unfortunately, the levels of these three aren’t very high; it’s difficult to max them out in a short time. Raising them a few levels simply is unexciting.
“It’s best to think of a way to cultivate the Yellow Springs Gourd.”
Chen Mu once again lay back on the deck chair, gazing at the azure sky through the gaps in the leaves.
The core of the Yellow Springs Gourd is the Spirit Treasure Talisman; to condense the Spirit Treasure Talisman requires Innate Primordial Qi.
Innate Primordial Qi is mana reverse refined through the River Car Divine Acupoint. To refine a large amount of Innate Primordial Qi, continuous heavenly star essence is needed to replenish mana.
Heavenly star essence is ubiquitous, but without the earth vein to channel, its concentration and recovery speed after consumption are insufficient.
During a retreat, the heavenly star essence within a radius of several dozen miles might be depleted halfway through. At that time, cultivation would be forcibly interrupted, barely gaining any experience.
Directly using the White Jade Coins stored within Thousand Lanterns City?
Chen Mu shook his head.
He indeed saved eighty to ninety thousand White Jade Coins, suitable for replenishing mana, but likely couldn’t support prolonged cultivation of the Yellow Springs Gourd.
“Still need to figure out a way to channel heavenly star essence.”
Chen Mu looked at the gray stone gate.
Little Circulation Star Battle Technique Forbidden: 516/10000/Second Rank;
“If only I could improve this secret technique further.”
“Perhaps relying not on the earth vein, but solely on the Twenty-four Pearl, I could directly channel heavenly star essence to descend.”
“Using Yama Feasting to devour the Exquisite Jade Plate?” Chen Mu took out the jade plate, feeling hesitant.
“The Exquisite Jade Plate can convert heavenly star essence into earth spirit vital energy, there must be a talisman within it that gathers heavenly star essence.”
“If using the Yama Feasting Divine Power to swallow it and obtain the true intent of the talismans within, surely… hmm, probably, perhaps it could improve the Little Circulation Star Battle Technique Forbidden?”
After contemplating for a while, Chen Mu still couldn’t bring himself to do it.
The jade plate had been with him for nearly twenty years, and he felt reluctant.
Moreover, although the jade plate was wonderful, the vitality it provided was at most suitable for the first three stages of Qi Refinement.
Even if it possessed a talisman for channeling heavenly star essence, it would probably be limited in strength.
If he consumed it and received little in return, it would truly be a bit of a loss.
…
Afternoon.
Chen Mu left the beach and headed several miles away to the small hill behind the beach, where he found Hu Sheng dealing with affairs.
The other party was not only the Left Supervisor of Nine Peaks Mountain but also managed the Scripture House of Nine Peaks Mountain.
“Little Circulation Star Battle Technique Forbidden?”
“That sort of thing is generally not something ordinary people would use.” Hu Sheng looked at Chen Mu with confusion.
“I would like to give it to you, but Nine Peaks Mountain truly doesn’t have it.” Hu Sheng reached out apologetically.
Chen Mu couldn’t help but sigh.
Even though he had anticipated this, he still couldn’t help but feel a tinge of regret.
The Little Circulation Star Battle Technique Forbidden involves grotto heaven secrets, obscure yet high-end.
Nine Peaks Mountain is just a lower branch within the Yellow Springs Sect Lower Branch, separated by the Wanxiang Institute, which makes it unlikely to have such secret teachings.
…
The next day.
After wrestling with indecision about consuming the Exquisite Jade Plate for a whole day, Chen Mu was about to make up his mind when Yuan Zhen, who had been secluded for some time, suddenly visited.
After exchanging a few greetings, Yuan Zhen directly spoke, “I heard you want to see the Little Circulation Star Battle Technique Forbidden?”
“Do you have it at the institute?” Chen Mu’s eyes lit up.
“That forbidden technique is quite important; I’ve only heard of it at the Yellow Springs Sect Upper Branch.” Yuan Zhen shook his head, “It’s said to be related to opening grotto heaven, concerning the cultivation of Primordial Spirit Refiners. It’s not something ordinary people get to see.”
Chen Mu instantly felt disappointed.
It seemed the Exquisite Jade Plate couldn’t be saved.
“Although I don’t have the Little Circulation Star Battle Technique Forbidden, I do have something else that might be more helpful to you.”
Yuan Zhen cheerfully handed over a wooden box, opening the lid to reveal a palm-sized, pitch-black jade token.
Its edge was adorned with golden cloud patterns, with a silver, ancient character in the center—Qian.
“This is the God-sending Order, said to be crafted by the Hundred Intentions Daoist Ancestor. It can command Star Lords and manipulate heavenly star essence.”
“Even in barren regions, it can transform into a dojo of spirit land.”
Is there really such a good thing?
Chen Mu felt a surge of joy.
“When I heard you needed the Little Circulation Star Battle Technique Forbidden, I knew you wanted it to channel heavenly star essence for cultivation.” Seeing Chen Mu’s expression, Yuan Zhen knew he had given the right thing.
“Years ago, I felt the same after establishing my Daoist Foundation, eager to quickly refine the spirit treasure.”
“So, I requested this God-sending Order from the sect elders.”
“Unfortunately, shortly after acquiring it, I was assigned to guard Nine Peaks Mountain.”
“The mountain has a primordial earth vein to channel heavenly star essence, making the God-sending Order redundant.”
“Now gifting it to you, it fits perfectly!”
“This… how could I accept?” Chen Mu responded shyly, but quickly took the box.
You’re accepting quite straightforwardly despite feeling embarrassed.
Yuan Zhen chuckled, shaking his head.
“Without your help, Nine Peaks Mountain would have faced significant casualties. Giving you the God-sending Order is worthwhile.”
“Later, I’ll also petition for credit on your behalf, and if possible, help reduce the years on your Daoist Soldier Contract!” Yuan Zhen said solemnly.
“Thank you, Institute Yuan!” Chen Mu felt deeply moved, immediately cupped his fist in gratitude.
Although he didn’t care much about the contract, any reduction in its constraints was naturally welcome.
Back then, he acted simply because he felt capable, so he went ahead.
If the situation was genuinely too dire then, he would have been the first to flee.
Unexpectedly though, his casual actions brought such a substantial reward.