Cultivation Starts from Farming-Chapter 608 - 299: Sword Array Enhancement 3

The brilliant gold and jade shimmer with a peculiar luster, rare woods emit an ancient aura, and some unknown mysterious materials exude a faint yet unique spiritual power fluctuation.

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Time flows like water, slipping away quietly. Three years passed in the blink of an eye. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

Deep within the secret chamber, spiritual qi swirls, and runes flicker.

A quasi-fourth rank puppet, standing over ten feet tall, mainly composed of ten-thousand-year black iron and purple gold essence soul, stands silently.

The puppet emits a powerful and ancient aura, such pressure that even a late-stage Golden Core cultivator would not be without awe.

Its metallic body glistens with a cold sheen in the dim light, runes circulate at the joints, as if infused with a vivid vitality.

"Fellow Daoist Yan, I did not fail you; I’ve finally managed to craft this quasi-fourth rank puppet."

Gu Yuntao’s face shows fatigue, a trace of weariness in his eyes, yet he cannot hide his joy.

He takes a long breath and looks at Xu Ping beside him.

"These years have been hard on Fellow Daoist Gu."

Xu Ping smiles faintly, cupping his hands in gratitude.

In these three years, not only has the quasi-fourth rank puppet been successfully crafted.

His proficiency in puppetry, under Gu Yuntao’s guidance, advanced by leaps and bounds, reaching the peak of third rank, just a step away from becoming a fourth rank puppet master.

"After all, this was my promise to Fellow Daoist Yan."

Gu Yuntao waves his hand, a slight smile appearing on his face, then steps aside, "Fellow Daoist Yan, please try this puppet first."

"Alright."

Xu Ping nods, then pinches a magic technique.

Crack!

The quasi-fourth rank puppet immediately begins to move.

Inside the core of the puppet, the spirit crystals start to continuously release powerful spiritual power.

This spiritual power, like rushing rivers, flows merrily along the pre-designed meridians and pathways within the puppet, activating its various joints and components wherever it reaches.

The chamber is filled with radiant light, and the powerful spiritual power waves spread out, causing the air around them to buzz.

"Fellow Daoist Yan, do you find it satisfactory?" Gu Yuntao asks with a smile.

"With Gu Yuntao crafting it, I am naturally very satisfied," Xu Ping chuckles.

His words are not merely flattery.

Indeed, this quasi-fourth rank puppet’s power is a bit stronger than an average quasi-fourth rank puppet.

"I am glad that Fellow Daoist Xu is pleased." Gu Yuntao nods.

The two of them chat a bit more around the quasi-fourth rank puppet before Gu Yuntao shifts the topic, becoming serious as he speaks of another matter.

"Next, I plan to establish a new force based on the foundation of the original Seed Puppet Sect—Ancient Sand Sect."

"I wonder if Fellow Daoist Yan is interested in joining?"

Gu Yuntao looks at Xu Ping with a fervent gaze, speaking sincerely, "The two of us will be of equal standing, enjoying the same treatment."

"Establish Ancient Sand Sect?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Ping’s expression remains calm, not showing much surprise.

After all, when the other party dismissed the outer disciples of the Seed Puppet Sect, he had guessed that Gu Yuntao might intend to establish a new sect.

However, Xu Ping has no interest in joining the Ancient Sand Sect.

He still plans to go to the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons to seek out a fourth rank transformation spiritual object for the Watery Lake Mouse.

After a moment, Xu Ping lifts his head and politely declines, "I appreciate your offer, Fellow Daoist Gu, but I am solely focused on pursuing higher cultivation realms. I do not wish to get involved too deeply in sect conflicts; I am afraid I cannot accept this invitation."

"Rest assured, Fellow Daoist Yan; joining Ancient Sand Sect will not restrict your freedom."

Gu Yuntao shows a hint of disappointment in his eyes but quickly becomes earnest again, "I only need you to lend your name to bolster the reputation of Ancient Sand Sect, not forcing you to take action."

"Furthermore, there will be a significant offering of spirit stones each year, which can greatly assist in your cultivation."

Xu Ping considers Gu Yuntao’s words and finds some truth in them.

Moreover, being an honored guest allows absolute freedom while providing certain resource support, posing no significant downside to himself.

After a brief moment, he nods slightly, "Since Fellow Daoist Gu is so gracious, I humbly accept and will be an honored guest of Ancient Sand Sect."

Gu Yuntao is overjoyed and quickly says, "That’s great; with Fellow Daoist Yan’s joining, Ancient Sand Sect will surely be empowered."

Xu Ping responds with a gentle smile and then says, "However, there is one request I have."

"I have long wished to contact Qin Chenfeng of the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons; I wonder if Fellow Daoist Gu could help introduce me?"

"A minor matter."

Gu Yuntao immediately agrees, an understanding glint in his eyes, "Leave it to me; I will make sure to contact Qin Chenfeng for you as soon as possible."

"Thank you very much, Fellow Daoist Gu." Xu Ping cups his hands in gratitude.

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Half an hour later, Xu Ping returns to his cave dwelling with the quasi-fourth rank puppet.

The cave remains as quiet as ever; the ethereal scent from the purple jade incense burner still rises gently, adding a touch of serenity and harmony to the dwelling.

Xu Ping places the quasi-fourth rank puppet in the center of the cave; under the light of spirit crystals, the tall and powerful figure casts a long shadow.

He takes a deep breath, preparing to inscribe the Divine Puppet Spirit-Enhancing Talisman on the quasi-fourth rank puppet.

Xu Ping knows well the power of the Divine Puppet Spirit-Enhancing Talisman; if successfully inscribed on the puppet, its capabilities will surely reach new heights.

He first retrieves the various materials needed for inscribing the spirit talisman; the precious spiritual ink in a jade bottle emits a mysterious glow, and the specially-made talisman brush glitters with spiritual light.

"Let’s begin!"

Once everything is prepared, Xu Ping takes a deep breath and calmly picks up the talisman brush.

His gaze becomes focused and determined, as if the entire world consists solely of the puppet and the talisman brush.

Xu Ping begins to inscribe the Divine Puppet Spirit-Enhancing Talisman on the puppet.

Given his current level of proficiency, there is naturally no possibility of failure when inscribing the Divine Puppet Spirit-Enhancing Talisman.

As the final stroke is completed, the Divine Puppet Spirit-Enhancing Talisman is finally successfully inscribed onto the quasi-fourth rank puppet.

In an instant, the puppet shines brightly, a formidable and mysterious force erupts from within the puppet.

This force surges vigorously, causing the spiritual qi within the cave to swirl wildly.