Chapter 191: Chapter 133: Celestial Calculation Skill for Taming Objects, Lingjun County City Falls

"The rarity of wonders is such that obtaining even one is fortunate. Who knows how many calamity-level Star Evils it would take to produce a Foundation Establishment Wonder, it’s not worth thinking about," mused Liou Yuan with a gentle smile.

Then he touched the Night Concealing Mask on his face and began to tally the contents of Ji Jie’s storage bag.

This guy had killed so many cultivators; he must have looted quite a few treasures.

Liou Yuan dumped the entire contents of the storage bag onto the room’s floor.

After counting, there were ninety-seven Star Stones.

"Converting them to merit points yields over thirty merit points, surpassing the value of the bounty on Ji Jie," calculated Liou Yuan with a beaming smile.

Star Stones are an indispensable resource for cultivation, and he gladly accepted them.

Besides the Star Stones, Ji Jie’s storage bag contained eight Jade Scrolls. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

Among them were four magic Jade Scrolls, two Breathing Skills, and one each of Alchemy Dao and Talisman Jade Scrolls.

However, the grades of the Jade Scrolls were not high, most being E-level.

After all, Ji Jie mainly killed loose cultivators, so how could he have high-quality Jade Scrolls?

Only one orange magic Jade Scroll had reached C-level.

"Could it be that Artifact Control Skill?" Liou Yuan’s heart stirred as he took it out separately and scanned it with the Fixed Star Compass.

[Name] Celestial Calculation Skill for Taming Objects

[Category] Magic Jade Scroll

[Grade] C-level Supreme

[Effect]

The one who masters it must align with nature and understand the evolution of all things to harness the ability to control objects using one’s spiritual power.

When casting, the object under control may be as light as a flying swallow, freely traversing the air; or as firm as a rock, transforming into an invincible weapon. Whether a tiny pebble or a towering mountain, all can unleash unimaginable power at the cultivator’s command.

Only those cultivators who are deeply connected with heaven and earth can grasp the essence of this skill. In battle, they can use all things as weapons, strategizing at will; in daily dealings, they can use all things for convenience.

"Ji Jie, that fool, could only barely control a spear with this Celestial Calculation Skill for Taming Objects."

"If he could practice this Artifact Control Skill to small success, I wouldn’t have been able to finish him off today."

Liou Yuan looked at the introduction to the Celestial Calculation Skill for Taming Objects, not knowing if what he said was a relief or a mockery of Ji Jie.

He was relieved that Ji Jie’s understanding of the Celestial Calculation Skill was shallow, giving Liou Yuan the chance to kill him.

The mockery was in having such a good Artifact Manipulation Spell at hand, yet practicing it to such a poor level, truly letting a precious thing gather dust.

Liou Yuan recalled the stunning spear that burst through the walls from under the Huifeng Inn, marveling at it.

"If it weren’t for my C-level Blood Absorption Skill controlling blood energy as a means of defense, he definitely would have succeeded with that spear today."

"With just basic proficiency, this Artifact Control Skill is already so powerful. If cultivated to great success, wouldn’t it truly be able to command all things as described by the Fixed Star Compass?"

While speaking, Liou Yuan silently made up his mind, uttering a single word.

"Practice!"

He considered his own comprehension to be higher than Ji Jie’s, so he was sure he could progress faster with the Artifact Control Skill.

Having the ability to control objects in the Qi Cultivation Realm could offer great advantages in battle.

So, he was determined to practice it.

But not now; Liou Yuan decided that once he returned to Five Extremes Mountain, he would go into seclusion to properly study both the Blood Imperial Spell and the Celestial Calculation Skill for Taming Objects.

As well as the Five Elements Birth and Destruction Array Derivation.

"The road is long," he thought, feeling dizzy at the sheer number of tasks ahead.

He uttered words of reflection, but his face showed a joyful smile.

Then Liou Yuan began to inventory the other gains.

Besides the Star Stones and Jade Scrolls, most were healing elixirs, primarily to dispel fire poison.

Ji Jie, having been injured by fire poison, likely spent a lot on these elixirs.

But they were useless to Liou Yuan.

"They can only be sold or exchanged for merit points when I return to Five Extremes Mountain."

After completing the inventory of his gains.

Liou Yuan didn’t delay, holding a Star Stone, reclined by the window, and began his daily cultivation.

The Profound Brilliance Sword was placed within easy reach, a habit he had maintained all along.

While he absorbed the star energy from the universe.

Clang! The blue-green sword light erupted from the Profound Brilliance Sword.

The brilliance of the sword light resonated with Liou Yuan’s own sword energy, creating a harmonious glow within the room.

The battle with Ji Jie was very rewarding for Liou Yuan, not just in terms of wealth, but more in his understanding of the Jade Tide Pure Water Swordsmanship.

That sword light, rippling like flowing waves, was evidently more vibrant than before his encounter with Ji Jie.

"The Jade Tide Pure Water Sword is finally reaching small success," Liou Yuan muttered in the room.

He couldn’t fool himself about the changes in his body.

As the first rays of dawn gently crossed the weathered courtyard wall, silently coloring the quiet little courtyard.

A gentle breeze carrying a slight chill softly brushed past.

In the little courtyard, an osmanthus tree swayed slightly in the morning wind, its tiny golden flowers rustling down, dotted across the bluestone pavement like scattered gold, filling the air with a rich, sweet fragrance that was profoundly soothing.

Liou Yuan emerged from his cultivation, inhaling the scent at the tip of his nose with a smile on his lips.

Whether due to the gains from this venture or the influence of the enveloping floral scent, Liou Yuan felt an indescribable tranquility and ease of mind as he gazed at the dawn crossing the city wall.

"The task is completed, it’s time to return to Five Extremes Mountain."

Liou Yuan murmured softly, then stepped outside, finding Gong Linqing busy in the kitchen.