Becoming a Saint by Touching Corpses-Chapter 651 - 599: Advancement and Departure (Combined - )
Wind Stabilization (Proficient 0/150+1 Wind Trigram Stone) → Wind Stabilization (Mastery 0/1000+1 Wind Core Crystal)
Strange memories appeared in his mind.
In these memories, he became a mutated spirit grass that had evolved over countless generations, surviving and growing in the Yin Wind-filled Yellow Wind Valley, and awakening consciousness.
As time passed, the Yin Wind could no longer harm him in the slightest, and he often devoured cultivators who came seeking opportunities, becoming increasingly fearsome...
Lou Yi looked at the Wind Stabilization Talent description, which had undergone some changes after being promoted to the Mastery Realm.
Wind Stabilization (Passive): Adaptability in harsh wind element environments that slowly increases over time
Wind Stabilization (Active): Can absorb 99% of the wind element damage received by the body within tolerable limits
At the beginner level, the Wind Stabilization Talent can absorb 90% of wind element damage, leaving only 10% to affect the body.
At the proficient level, the Wind Stabilization Talent can absorb 97% of wind element damage, leaving only 3% to affect the body.
At the mastery level, the Wind Stabilization Talent can absorb 99% of wind element damage, leaving only 1% to affect the body.
Compared to the proficient level, the damage absorption ability had increased threefold.
With the Talent of Tenacity, wind element cultivators encountering Lou Yi might curse their fate on the spot.
After enhancing the Poison and Wind Stabilization talents, Lou Yi grabbed the last material, the Millennium Parasol Wood Core, in his hand and conveniently enhanced the Fireproof Talent to the mastery level as well.
Fireproof (Proficient 0/100+1 Millennium Parasol Wood Core) → Fireproof (Mastery 0/500+1 Fireproof Golden Toad Skin)
Strange memories appeared in his mind...
Subsequently, the Fireproof Talent description was updated.
Fireproof (Passive): The body’s resistance to flames slowly increases over time
Fireproof (Active): Can absorb 99% of the fire element damage received by the body within tolerable limits
Thus, the threat of fire element cultivators to Lou Yi was at a historic low.
After boosting all the talents, Lou Yi finally looked at the attribute panel:
[Name: Lou Yi]
[Age: 29/352]
[Realm: Mid-stage Martial Saint (59/600), Three-star Body Cultivator (306/600), Qi Cultivation Eighth Level (248/600)]
[Cultivation Technique: Yellow Extreme Breathing Technique (Third Stage, Proficient 0/1000+Five-colored Lingzhi), Profound Yin Technique (Mastery 0/3000+1 Lunar Jade), Star Body Refinement Technique (Proficient 0/1000+1 Stargrass), Profound Yin Yang Sympathy Secret Record (Proficient)]
[Skills: Turbulent Tide (Perfection), Lou Clan Ax Technique (Perfection), Sky-splitting Claw (Perfection)... Companion Martial Skill·Body into Sword, Companion Martial Skill·Glazed Armor, Companion Martial Skill·Ascending Dragon, Secret Skill: Dragon Piercing Technique - Fragment (One), Martial Arts True Intent·Hurting Emotions·Fragment (Mastery)]
[Magic: Corpse Control Technique (Perfection), Yin Qi Arrow (Perfection), Basic Array Explanation (Perfection)... Wind Blade Technique (Minor Achievement 0/10000)]
[Talents: Petrification (Perfection)... Poison (Minor Achievement 0/2000+1 Three-life Vine)... Fireproof (Mastery 0/500+1 Fireproof Golden Toad Skin), Wind Stabilization (Mastery 0/1000+1 Wind Core Crystal)... Divination (Proficient 0/3000+1 Time Grass), Clone (Beginner 0/600+1 Blood Jade Lotus Root)]
[Detection: Yes/No]
[Deduction: Yes/No]
[Energy: 15832]
Currently, his strength primarily relied on martial arts, followed by talents.
Qi Cultivation and body cultivation techniques were almost negligible at the moment.
Among them, his Martial Arts Realm was at mid-stage Martial Saint, and at the pace of gaining one proficiency point every ten days, it would take over a decade to advance to late-stage Martial Saint.
However, even late-stage Martial Saint would be far from sufficient to participate in the Corpse-Driving Sect’s defense battle eight years from now.
Perhaps only by cultivating this realm to perfection could there be a qualitative breakthrough.
Therefore, he was determined to obtain the Five-colored Lingzhi heavenly material and earthly treasure held by the True Blood Sect.
Perhaps the Corpse-Driving Sect could come up with another plan, or... Shi Caifeng, who was highly regarded in the True Blood Sect, might have a way.
Of course, he would also venture to the Yin Fiend Realm to see if he could acquire the heritage of ancient martial arts, advancing together.
As for talents, the most beneficial to Lou Yi at present was actually the Divination Talent.
Unfortunately, a diviner cannot divine for themselves, and unless the opportunity arrives, the key item needed for the Divination Talent cannot be divined.
Besides the Divination Talent, the largest proportions were the four major talents: Petrification, Windriding, Tenacity, and Monster Power, corresponding to physical strength, speed, resistance, and power.
He could seek the key items needed for the talents’ enhancement or obtain similar talents by slaying demons to enhance them.
However, currently there is a truce between the wolf clan and the Corpse-Driving Sect. Thus, Lou Yi doesn’t have many opportunities to enhance these talents and can only hope to find such opportunities in Tianyuan.
Among them, the Petrification Talent has reached the Realm of Perfection, and if he can gather 150,000 energy, he can proceed with the evolution.
It’s just that the energy is constantly needed for other martial arts, cultivation techniques, and talents, so Lou Yi hasn’t had the chance to gather more than 150,000.
As for the Disguise Talent, which is crucial for the safety of his trump card clone, he must keep a close watch on the critical item, Earth.
There’s also the Thunder Avoidance Talent which requires Thunder Stone, and the Clone Talent needs Blood Jade Lotus...
"In Tianyuan, one might encounter prodigies from various sects across this world, perhaps finding substantial opportunities." A thought suddenly arose in Lou Yi’s mind.
...
After enhancing all talents, his clone immediately went to seek out Holy Daughter Jia Hong of the Yellow Springs Sect.
She had set the meeting location this time at a remote countryside courtyard beside Yong City, near He City.
As soon as Lou Yi’s clone stepped into the courtyard, he sensed a few stealthy eyes glancing over.
Even with his current strength, he felt as if he had thorns on his back.
"Brother Lou, it seems your strength has improved again." Jia Hong still wore a white veil covering her face, dressed in a simple white dress, her figure graceful.
Her deep and unfathomable eyes seemed capable of seeing through one’s heart, making one feel nervous.
"Aren’t you the same?" said Lou Yi’s clone, a flash of red light in his eyes.
Jia Hong’s current strength was somewhat beyond his comprehension.
Even Martial Artist intuition told him that if he were to make a move against Jia Hong, he might not have the chance to subdue her.
"The stronger Brother Lou becomes, the happier I am," Jia Hong said with a faint smile, "In the future, there might be matters where I need to trouble you."
"Oh, with your current status, do you still need to trouble me?"
"My status doesn’t truly stem from myself; there are many who are discontented and coveting it.
Since entering the sect, I have endured countless open attacks and hidden arrows..." Jia Hong suddenly became somewhat sentimental, "To be honest, I still miss the days back in the Extreme Fist Sect, where everyone was friendly, respectful, and loving..."
’You’re missing your group of ’Flower Protectors,’ I presume.’ Lou Yi remained unmoved, thinking of Zhou Yang and Huang Longgang, but naturally, he wouldn’t voice it.
Seeing Lou Yi had no intention of reminiscing, a trace of melancholy flashed in Jia Hong’s eyes as she said, "This time, going to the Yinsha World is again to collect Sha liquid at the Ninth Prison.
The Sha liquid has many wonderful uses, Brother Lou, you must have experienced it, keeping what you collect yourself.
I only have one request, to position this item nearest to the First Prison..."
With that, she extended her fair hand, revealing a delicately crafted white jade leaf, marked with clear veins and emitting a faint grassy scent.
"Alright."
Lou Yi took the leaf, contemplating Jia Hong’s intent.
She must be plotting something extremely significant, otherwise she wouldn’t repeatedly engage in the same task.
And being the Holy Daughter of the sect, yet still so meticulously strategizing, it showed that the internal struggle within the Yellow Springs Sect was indeed intense and not easy to navigate.
...
Three days later, Yinsha World.
In sight were steep, dark cliffs, and overhead was a dim sky devoid of sun and moon.
All around floated thick black, white, gray, and red mists, with an occasional whiff of sulfur in the air.
Yinsha World has thirty-three prisons, each no less than a small city in the main world, all imprisoning important individuals or other beings.
Lou Yi’s destination this time, the Ninth Prison, is rumored to hold an ancient Martial Cultivator. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢
This expedition to the Ninth Prison included fifty to sixty members from the Yellow Springs Sect, of varying age and gender, with cultivation generally at late-stage Qi Refining, all here to collect Sha liquid.
The yellow-clothed man wearing a monkey-shaped copper mask was the inspector of Yinsha World, responsible for leading everyone to the Ninth Prison.
"Killing the monsters on the periphery of the prison can earn you Sha liquid.
Remember, do not go too deep, or the array will show no mercy."
"I will only wait for you for a day’s time, not waiting any longer."
After the yellow-clothed man gave his instructions, he watched everyone enter the prison, then sat cross-legged in an open space outside.
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