Rising from Small Cloud Rain Technique

Not only has the space expanded, but there are also many golden patterns marking the boundaries of the space.

"The space inside is vast, Senior Brother, such craftsmanship!"

Ji An turned his head joyfully towards Jia Yu and said:

"Senior Brother, how much more small merit do I need to supplement?"

The volume of the Void Realm Space, converted into cubic terms, is more than a hundred twenty cubic units, enough to store all his possessions without issue.

"Add another thirty-six thousand small merit, such a large Void Realm Space is almost comparable to those Grotto Void Stones the ancestors use."

A single Grotto Void Stone space measuring a square zhang is considered large, while one measuring one and a half zhang can be called a gigantic space; at the very least, such a Void Realm is considered top-grade in the Western Continent.

"No problem," Ji An handed over his Jade Token cheerfully, no longer minding the small merit; this thing could be useful up to the Golden Core Stage.

Jia Yu deducted the corresponding small merit and returned the Jade Token:

"Have Senior Brother Zhuu instruct you on how to refine the Grotto Void Stone into your personal possession."

Zhuu Xiangrong laughed, "It’s very simple; the golden patterns in the Void Realm Space are nodes of Dharma Prohibition.

Junior Brother, immerse your Divine Sense into it, refine all the nodes, and then find one with flashing silver luster to leave your Magical Mark.

From now on, this Void Realm Space will belong solely to you.

If anyone else tries to forcibly break through the Dharma Prohibition, the Grotto Void Stone will shatter, and everything inside will be annihilated."

Ji An listened carefully; this was equivalent to a giant safe that he alone could carry wherever he went.

After pondering for a while, he asked:

"I remember the Grotto Void Stones can be traded; how should the control be relinquished in the future?"

If, in the future, he obtained a Grotto Void Stone with larger space, he might consider selling this one.

Zhuu Xiangrong seriously explained:

"First, erase the Magical Mark, then clear the aura contained in other nodes one by one, and then others can refine it."

"Senior Brother, I have another question: Grotto Void Stones are products of shattered Little Worlds, can intact Little Worlds be refined into such spaces?"

"Of course they can, ordinary Void Realm Spaces and Storage Bags cannot accommodate living beings.

The Laws in a Little World allow one to place living creatures, but to refine it into a spatial blessed land, the Little World must be miniature.

Otherwise, no Artifact Refiner has the ability to refine such space; at least Artifact Refiners at the Golden Core Stage level can’t accomplish it."

Zhuu Xiangrong sighed, "There is one exception, it is the most enviable opportunity.

When a Little World is just formed, the internal space is very small, and at this time you can see the Dao Pattern inside the space."

"If a cultivator has exceptionally lucky fortune to discover such a Little World, they can refine the nodes within the Dao Pattern one by one, leaving their Magical Mark at the most special core nodes.

From then on, the Little World belongs exclusively to this cultivator."

"The Little World will continually grow and expand, but no matter how large it becomes, the cultivator who refined the Dao Pattern nodes will have absolute control over the Little World, a power that no other cultivator can take away."

Ji An was stunned, saying:

"Owning a Little World’s resources, at the very least, should enable cultivation to the Nascent Soul Stage!"

A space being called a Little World, the area would be at least as large as the Red Flame Peak.

If he could obtain such immortal fortune, ah, forget it, not even in dreams dare he wish so.

"Merely the Nascent Soul Stage? Junior Brother, that is an insult to the Little World!

When a Little World grows, it releases much of the Spirit Charm of the Great Dao; cultivators long benefited, even if dull, can deepen their understanding of the Dao of Five Elements and Yin Yang.

Even if it is grinding, it can grind to realms after the Nascent Soul Stage; the Nascent Soul Stage might just be the starting point!

Poor us, who don’t even know what realm lies beyond the Nascent Soul Stage; Dao is endless, most cultivators are merely bystanders struggling on the Immortal Path."

After a moment of silence, Ji An spoke:

"If a cultivator who owns a Little World suffers misfortune or exhausts their lifespan, will the Little World collapse?"

Zhuu Xiangrong shook his head, "Definitely not; records say in such cases the Little World will either vanish or become a secret realm waiting for future generations to develop, or forever remain separated from the Great World."

Jia Yu interjected:

"In the Cultivation Realm, it’s rumored, those exceptionally strong Nascent Soul Grand Sects all have Little Worlds unique to their sect, most of which are left by predecessors."

The resources accumulated in Little Worlds enable major sects in Central Continent, even when facing crises, to persist through.

Zhuu Xiangrong nodded, speaking solemnly:

"I believe those rumors are true; otherwise, how could there be sects eternally prosperous?

Within Central Continent’s Nascent Soul Grand Sects, there are countless that have established for over ten thousand years, some even faced extreme crises like the exhaustion of sect legacy Spiritual Veins.

Even so, their legacy continued; without the support of multiple Little Worlds, there’s no reason for such long-lasting prosperity."

The individuals engaged in intense discussion, making speculative guesses, much like mortals gossiping.

...

A year passed, Grotto Mansion of Red Flame Peak.

Ji An sank his mind into his Dantian, introspecting the burning Primordial Life Fire, revealing a smiling expression.

Thanks to the Stone Turtle’s assistance, his Primordial Life Fire was far more vigorous than normal Third-Transition cultivators of the Chao Origin Stage.

Along with the nourishment from Middle Grade Jade Dew Golden Bud Tea and the Soul Nourishing Pendant, his Spiritual Strength far surpassed others in the same stage, and now the inner vein pattern of the Jin Mansion opened twenty lines.

The increasingly rich foundation is his bargaining chip for breaking through to the Golden Core Stage.

Using his Divine Sense, he connected with the Stone Turtle, and words appeared in his Sea of Consciousness.

[Earth-to-Steel Technique (Perfection 32%)

Earth Escape Technique (Perfection 35%)

Mixed Gold Profound Armor Spell (Perfection 93%)

Fire Dragon Heaven-Burning Technique (Perfection 40%)

Profound Nether Daoist Qi (Perfection 1%)

Wood Escape Technique (Perfection 5%)...]

More than two months ago, the Spirit Silk needed to refine the Wuji Xinghuang Banner was finally gathered, and the Golden Spot Spider Silk soaked in fresh blood from the Earth Dragon Beast also met the standards.

Ji An entrusted Liuu Suyun to weave the flag surface, and it has already been handed over to Senior Brother Zhuu Xiangrong to start refining the Spiritual Artifact.

Now he has more time to practice Magic Techniques; besides improving his cultivation and opening up the Gold Element Divine Mansion, he spends the remaining time practicing Magic Techniques.

Just as he was filled with a sense of accomplishment, a continuous wave of energy fluctuations came from outside the Grotto Mansion.

Ji An triggered the Dharma Prohibition, and a Communication Golden Sword flew in.

When he sensed the Magical Mark from Zhuu Xiangrong on it, he felt much happier.

He read the contained information with Divine Sense and stood up cheerfully.

Sure enough, the refining of the Spiritual Artifact had entered the final stage, and he needed to go to Red Copper Mountain for the Blood Sacrifice.

He strode out of the Grotto Mansion, summoning the Earth-Departing Flame Banner from his Dantian, as the flying escape speed of this Top-Grade Spiritual Artifact was the fastest.

...

Half an hour later, at Zhuu Xiangrong’s Grotto Mansion on Red Copper Mountain.

In the Tri-Yang Li Fire Furnace, a pale yellow small banner fluttered in the flames, like a golden carp teasing the red fire.

The pattern on the flag surface was a golden Qilin, and even through the Spiritual Artifact furnace, Ji An could feel the thick, earthy aura.

Zhuu Xiangrong was busy injecting Dharma Prohibitions into the flag; as the number of Dharma Prohibitions increased, the Qilin on the flag surface grew more radiant.

"Junior Brother, like with the Blood Sacrifice of the Earth-Departing Flame Banner, I will take the Wuji Xinghuang Banner out of the furnace for a few breaths.

You need to force out fresh blood to spray on the flag surface. The apricot yellow Banner mobilizes the Power of the Earth Element, focusing on defense, and requires more blood during the Blood Sacrifice. Prepare yourself mentally.

Don’t stop until I call!"

Ji An grinned, wryly saying:

"Senior Brother, understood."

Last time, while refining the Earth-Departing Flame Banner, he lost quite a bit of blood; this time demanded even more blood. How much was required to satisfy the Spiritual Artifact was unknown.

After inputting the last Dharma Prohibition, Zhuu Xiangrong hurriedly exclaimed:

"Get ready!"

He triggered a Spell, and the lid of the Tri-Yang Li Fire Furnace spun like a helicopter rotor and floated up.

The Wuji Xinghuang Banner leaped out of the furnace, stopping in front of Ji An.

Ji An grimly sliced open his left wrist, knowing that without enough force, the skin wouldn’t cut!

Last time it was the right hand; this time it’s the left hand, very fair.

He prompted his blood and qi, bursting forth and pooling onto the flag surface.

Ji An felt time stretch indefinitely at this moment; after a few breaths, his lips began to turn pale, and his face whitened.

"Enough!"

Zhuu Xiangrong applied Object Control Technique, placing the semi-finished Wuji Xinghuang Banner back into the Tri-Yang Li Fire Furnace.

He activated Earth Fire, using blood to sketch a Qilin pattern perfectly matching the Qilin on the flag surface.

As if sensing the call of the Spiritual Artifact, the blood pattern leapt onto the flag surface, swiftly merging with the Qilin woven by Golden Spot Spider Silk.

"Roar!"

A domineering and heavy roar resounded in Ji An’s Sea of Consciousness, as well as within the Tri-Yang Li Fire Furnace.

Profound, nurturing various Divine Intents, the cover of the Spirit Furnace exploded off, and the Wuji Xinghuang Banner flew out, surrounded by Golden Lotuses.

The Spiritual Artifact dived into Ji An’s body like a nestling returning to the forest, quickly moving along the Immortal Vein, entering the Dantian in an instant, swimming in the outer yellow flame of the Primordial Life Fire.

The yellow flame danced, with the gentle Spirit Light becoming the dominant tone.

Zhuu Xiangrong’s voice mixed with surprise and a touch of heartache as he hurriedly used Object Control Technique to catch the furnace lid:

"My furnace! This refining expense will need an additional hundred Small Merit!"

The Spiritual Artifact was highly spiritual, saving time nurturing the Artifact Spirit, indicating his skill in Artifact Refining was very

With the successful refining of the Wuji Xinghuang Banner, he gained further insights into handling Top-Grade Level Earth-elemental Spiritual Objects.

Ji An laughed heartily, retorting:

"Senior Brother, that’s not right. As an Artifact Refiner, you need to take responsibility for not anticipating this situation."

He understood the other was joking, thus resolutely refusing.

If the other weren’t joking, he would even more firmly refuse.

"Rich but unkind, truly."

"I likely don’t have as many Small Merit as Senior Brother Zhuu!"

The two bantered briefly, with Zhuu Xiangrong’s expression turning serious:

"Congratulations, Junior Brother, on receiving another Top-Grade Spiritual Artifact. Remember to feed Earth Element Essence daily.

If you’re well-off, don’t skimp on Spirit Stones."

The other must be well-off; the wealth of Red Flame Peak is well-known!

However, maintaining two Top-Grade Spiritual Artifacts isn’t merely a matter of Spirit Stones; it’s also a considerable burden on the Primordial Life Fire.

Ji An solemnly cupped hands, then took out several metal boxes:

"Thank you, Senior Brother. Here are the Profound Leaf Sword Bamboo Golden Leaves I’ve prepared, Top-grade and Middle Grade."