Cultivation Starts from Farming-Chapter 530 - 274: Refining a Tier-3 Mid-grade Puppet (Part 3)
In the process of transformation, he continually delved into the structure of the puppets and the fusion of runes, striving to maximize the power of the "Divine Puppet Spirit-Enhancing Talisman."
Now upon seeing it, the effect was indeed impressive.
With a wave of Xu Ping’s sleeve, several third-rank puppets appeared neatly in the secret chamber.
These extra puppets were naturally the result of his meticulous craftsmanship over the years.
They lined up in a row, with their powerful auras intertwining, filling the entire chamber with a chilling murderous aura, as if it had instantly become an invisible battlefield.
"A total of five third-rank middle-grade puppets, if they simultaneously launched a volley, even an ordinary late-stage Golden Core cultivator would have a hard time resisting."
"Even a cultivator at the Golden Core Perfection stage would inevitably feel a tremendous threat in the face of such a powerful offensive."
Seeing the five puppets before him, a confident smile naturally appeared on Xu Ping’s lips.
The successful crafting of these puppets had undoubtedly greatly enhanced his regular combat strength.
Even without employing those hidden trump cards, merely relying on these puppets, Xu Ping believed it would not be difficult to suppress a Golden Core Perfection stage cultivator.
Should he acquire a few more third-rank middle-grade puppets and third-rank top-grade puppets, he would basically be considered a top presence at the Golden Core level.
Thinking of this, a glint of expectation flashed in Xu Ping’s eyes.
The only pity was that the materials required for third-rank top-grade puppets were exceedingly rare and hard to find.
Even with the vast network of the Purple Mountain Association assisting in the search, it might take decades to gather all the materials needed to refine a third-rank top-grade puppet.
Moreover, he currently had only one third-rank top-grade puppet in an unfinished state.
With his current level of puppetry skills, there seemed to be quite a distance to completing it smoothly.
"Perhaps I could trade with Gu Yuntao," Xu Ping mused to himself.
With Gu Yuntao’s strength and status, he certainly possessed materials for third-rank top-grade puppets.
It’s just uncertain whether the other party would be willing to sell them to him.
While Xu Ping was pondering this, his expression suddenly changed slightly.
With a flip of his hand, a Super Long-distance Sound Transmission Talisman appeared in his palm.
He infused it with a trace of mana, and immediately, the slightly joyful voice of Miao Jun emerged from it.
"Miao Jun has broken through to the middle stage of Golden Core?"
"And he invites me to a gathering."
After listening to the content of the transmission, Xu Ping couldn’t help but stroke his chin, showing no surprise on his face.
After all, Miao Jun’s accumulation was already substantial, plus he had the legacy of the Ten Thousand Dragons Commerce Association as support, making a breakthrough to the middle stage of Golden Core a natural progression.
However, what Xu Ping was contemplating was whether to attend this gathering.
After pondering for a moment, he decided to attend.
Currently, the Water Lake Rat has been honing at the third-rank middle-grade peak for a few years and needs to prepare for the third-rank top-grade breakthrough.
However, the upheaval of breaking through to the third-rank top-grade is quite significant, and although Cangyue Mountain has arrays to conceal, it is still a place where people frequently refine pills, which might attract attention.
Therefore, the Water Lake Rat’s breakthrough should not be at Cangyue Mountain.
Now that Miao Jun has broken through to the middle stage of Golden Core and is hosting a gathering, it’s a good opportunity.
He could take this chance to borrow a spiritual ground in the guise of Yan Ruchen for the Water Lake Rat to make its breakthrough.
Such a request, the other party should not refuse.
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Half a month later.
The entire Hundred Spirit Mountain became lively.
Along a wide road, cultivators, whether by riding sword flights or riding magical beasts, continuously made their way toward Hundred Spirit Mountain.
They were dressed in splendid attire, exuding various powerful auras, revealing each one’s extraordinary status and strength.
Over the years, the Purple Mountain Association’s power had expanded considerably, and with Miao Jun’s breakthrough to the middle stage of Golden Core, he had become a significant figure in Wind Country, naturally not lacking in flatterers.
Whoosh!
Just as everyone was heading toward Hundred Spirit Mountain, an Escape Light streaked across the sky like a shooting star, at a speed far exceeding the others, instantly transforming into a streak of light and vanishing into the depths of Hundred Spirit Mountain.
"Who was that Golden Core elder?"
Sensing the powerful aura emanating from the Escape Light, the Qi Cultivation and Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators all showed expressions of respect, quickly making way for it.
Their faces also showed a look of exploration, but the Escape Light was too fast, and before they could see clearly, it had already disappeared from sight.
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Moments later, the Escape Light landed steadily on a vibrant and bustling mountain peak.
This mountain was named Xiyue Mountain, and it was precisely the location where Miao Jun was hosting the gathering.
This place was usually enveloped in spiritual qi and auspicious; today it was adorned with festive lights, as lively as daylight.
The mountains and valleys were carefully arranged with spirit flowers and immortal herbs, blooming in a splendiferous array of colors, echoing with the spirit light flickering in the sky.
The Escape Light dissipated, revealing the figure of Xu Ping, transformed into Yan Ruchen.
He was dressed in a light blue robe embroidered with faint cloud patterns, with a white silk belt at the waist, accentuating his upright stature.
"Fellow Daoist Yan, you have finally arrived! I’ve been eagerly waiting for you."
As soon as Xu Ping’s figure touched down, Miao Jun quickly approached, his face beaming with a warm smile.
He was wearing a purple brocade robe, emanating the powerful aura unique to a middle-stage Golden Core cultivator, appearing more confident and composed than before.
"Congratulations to Fellow Daoist Miao on breaking through to the middle stage of Golden Core. I have come specially today to extend my felicitations," Xu Ping responded with a smile.
