Seeking Immortality in a Bizarre World-Chapter 456 - 451 Jikong’s Finger, Sky-reaching Spirit Treasure_1

Chapter 456: Chapter 451 Jikong’s Finger, Sky-reaching Spirit Treasure_1

Test my strength?

Master is not just a nominal title; it also entails the responsibility to instruct disciples in their cultivation and Divine Skills. Jia Ren was ’slacking’ in combat, showing remarkable talent in Artifact Refining. Ancestor Ji Kong did not pay much attention to his combat power. Artifact Refiners rarely engage in combat. The apprentice, by nature timid, stays inside the Lingbao Sect, never venturing out. How could he have had a chance to fight? The Wu Family’s unpredictability and the emergence of Flood Dragons made Ancestor Ji Kong realize the weakness of Jia Ren’s combat abilities. In case of danger, it’s feared he wouldn’t have the power to survive. As a disciple of the Outer Path Peak’s Jikong Lineage, Jia Ren’s combat abilities cannot be too weak. No one can guarantee when accidents might occur; it’s difficult to protect him all the time. Ancestor Ji Kong, seizing this opportunity, provided guidance to help him improve his combat power.

"Since Master says so, the disciple will certainly try his best," Jia Ren did not refuse, contemplating which Divine Skills or secret techniques he should use.

The Great Divine Ability Yama Emperor, inherited from the Shimo Sect, cannot be used in front of Master and fellow disciples. The Killing Sha of the Xuan Kill Cha Sword is too heavy; anyone would think he had emerged from a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood, his demonic nature slightly pronounced. Perhaps Ancestor Ji Kong would consider him a genius in battle and send him somewhere to undergo trial. Displaying Corpse Refining in front of Ancestor Ji Kong isn’t advisable. It’s fine to use it privately, but a direct exhibition before Ancestor Ji Kong might lead to rebuke. The Sacrificial Fire of the Demon-Sealing Spirit Tower is prioritized for Spiritual Treasures, with additional ones awaiting refining; the Silver Moon Yaksha has yet to reach the Golden Body Moon Corpse stage. The Lingbao Sect’s secret techniques and Divine Abilities are most suitable to display in front of Ancestor Ji Kong.

"Heavenly Fire God Cover!"

At Jia Ren’s thought, flames filled the sky, and a bright yellow shield materialized, guarding his entire body and leaving no blind spots. The enormous shadow of a fire dragon appeared; the dragon was lifelike and emitted frighteningly high temperatures. Before even starting the battle, he first ensured his own safety. The power of the Heavenly Fire God Cover was not pushed to its extreme, but even so, the pure Heavenly Fire it emitted caught Ancestor Ji Kong’s eye. As a Lingbao Sect Cultivator, Ancestor Ji Kong’s appraisal skills couldn’t be poor; he recognized the high quality of the Heavenly Fire God Cover at a glance. With such a protective Spiritual Treasure on him, even if Ancestor Ji Kong himself didn’t act, a Fifth Rank Flood Dragon would find it hard to inflict any harm.

"Open!"

The Night Moon Wheel turned. Amidst the darkness entangling the Flood Dragons, an Ink Flood Dragon of the early Fifth Rank stepped out from the black mist. Ancestor Ji Kong would not let his disciple face a group of Flood Dragons alone; this opponent was specially prepared for Jia Ren and was one ofอน the weaker among the Fifth Rank Flood Dragons.

Zhuo Chengdao had just arrived. Far away, the river surface was calm, with no sign of Ancestor Ji Kong or Jia Ren. He flew forward a few more steps and was suddenly plunged into endless darkness. The light of the Heavenly Fire God Cover shone on Zhuo Chengdao; the fire dragon protected him, ensuring his safety. Compared to Jia Ren’s Heavenly Fire God Cover, it was somewhat inferior but still a rare and fine-quality Spiritual Treasure.

"You come as well!"

Zhuo Chengdao was also conscripted by his Master, made to face a Fifth Rank Red Dragon alone. Jia Ren’s and Zhuo Chengdao’s battlefields were separated, ensuring they did not interfere with or affect each other. Ancestor Ji Kong multitasked, monitoring both battlefields while instructing and guiding both disciples.

Zhuo Chengdao’s combat method hadn’t changed much. He used the Heart Sword with such mastery it seemed like a Pure Refined Flame, striking directly at the Red Dragon’s heart and shaking its spirit. He relies on one brilliant move to conquer all, as they say. Ancestor Ji Kong took one look and lost interest, turning his attention towards Jia Ren.

This impromptu trial was hastily arranged by Ancestor Ji Kong for Jia Ren. Until then, Ancestor Ji Kong had only taught Jia Ren the Spirit Devouring Treasure Art and the Ji Kong Palm, without providing any other guidance. He realized he had not been a very responsible Master. Fortunately, it wasn’t too late to remedy the situation. He took this chance to assess his disciples’ strength and provide guidance.

The Ink Flood Dragon, obscured by darkness, couldn’t see Ancestor Ji Kong. With the battlefield divided by the Night Moon Wheel, it was unaware that two Sixth Rank Flood Dragons had already been slain. The Ink Flood Dragon’s eyes gleamed with cruelty as it looked at Jia Ren, as if sighting a delicious meal, and it lunged suddenly.

The strength disparity among Magical Beasts is immense; weak insect demons are far inferior to Human Cultivators. But when it comes to Magical Beasts like Flood Dragons, it’s a different story. Without a Spiritual Treasure-level treasure, Human Cultivators would find breaking through the Scale Armor of a Fifth Rank Flood Dragon no easy feat.

"Inky Breath!"

A vast cloud of black, stinking mist poured from the Flood Dragon’s mouth, transforming into a stream of black poisonous breath that surged forth. Inky Breath was an unknown and eerie poison gas; within the black, stinking mist, countless insects appeared, seeming to be alive. This was an unknown type of poison gas, and the Ink Flood Dragon was a rare venomous dragon.

Isn’t this like throwing a meat bun at a dog? Jia Ren took out the Mixed Spirit Poison Pot and aimed it at the poisonous breath. In an instant, all of the approaching poison gas fell into the pot.

"More, bring it on!"

The Ink Flood Dragon’s eyes shot fiery rage. Knowing its poison breath was futile against its opponent, it charged straight at him. The Flood Dragon race is known for their strong physique; a Fifth Rank Flood Dragon could already rival a Spiritual Treasure. Cultivators rely on Spiritual Treasures to contend with them; once in close combat, they would surely perish.

"Control!"

The Heavenly Fire God Cover manifested the shadow of the fire dragon, which suddenly collided with the Ink Flood Dragon. The two clashed. The Ink Flood Dragon was no match; its dark poison scales burned red, and the poison hidden within vanished with a SIZZLE. As soon as they engaged, both its poison breath and close-range tactics were countered. The Ink Flood Dragon realized something was amiss and lost the will to keep fighting, turning to flee.

"Jikong’s Finger!"

Jia Ren stretched out his finger, pointing at the fleeing Ink Flood Dragon from afar. A beam of black light raced through the Void, leaving traces of destruction that lingered for a long time. The tough Flood Dragon scales couldn’t withstand the black light, which pierced directly through its head, spattering poisonous blood everywhere. The Ink Flood Dragon was killed in one blow.

This was a Divine Skill that used the Ji Kong Palm as its core, improved by integrating both the Great Blue Finger and the Metal Finger Technique. The Proficiency Level of his Ji Kong Palm had reached Master Level, and the Proficiency Panel had provided a wealth of insights, contributing to its preliminary creation. He deployed it this time also in the hope of receiving guidance from Ancestor Ji Kong. Jikong’s Finger punctured with pinpoint accuracy. Its area of influence was not as extensive as the Ji Kong Palm, but its advantages lay in its rapid activation and the difficulty in defending against it. For its first deployment, the power was remarkable.

"Retrieve!"

A white porcelain bottle—the Jade Vase—flew out, sucking the freshly departed Flood Dragon soul into it. A Fifth Rank Ink Flood Dragon was easily slain by Jia Ren’s hand.

Ancestor Ji Kong, who had been watching the battle from the side, had originally intended to casually guide Jia Ren on his Divine Skills and explain the core principles of the Ji Kong Palm. The appearance of Jikong’s Finger, however, completely baffled Ancestor Ji Kong.

How could he teach this?!

"This is a Divine Skill you improved?!" he exclaimed. "The creation of each Divine Skill is the life’s blood of a Cultivator; how can it be altered at will! You, display this Divine Skill again." 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

Ancestor Ji Kong instantly recognized the strengths and weaknesses of Jikong’s Finger compared to the Ji Kong Palm. Jikong’s Finger was quicker to activate and consumed less energy, but its downside was reduced power and a much smaller damage range. The Ji Kong Palm could send the Wu Family into a black hole of nothingness, a feat Jikong’s Finger could not achieve. Nevertheless, while the Ji Kong Palm was powerful, its energy consumption was high. It also had one major flaw: it was difficult to preserve spoils of war. Ancestor Ji Kong had tried to avoid it but still ended up obliterating the Blue Flood Dragon’s head. When battling other Cultivators, similar troubles arose; he feared using too much force and ending up with no trophies after the fight.

The Night Moon Wheel turned, and another Flood Dragon flew in. Sensing the lingering aura of its kin’s death, this Azure Jiao had no intention to fight, its mind set only on escaping. A dark beam from the finger technique pierced the Void, directly penetrating the Azure Jiao’s head. The Flood Dragon’s scales and bones provided no hindrance; the blow pierced straight through its skull. Through the wound, one could see the scenery behind.

Ancestor Ji Kong watched for a moment and then fell into deep thought. He raised his hand and pointed from a distance. Without even a hint of movement, a bloody hole appeared out of nowhere in the head of the Red Dragon lurking in the darkness.

"Your improved Jikong’s Finger is good," Ancestor Ji Kong said. "However, its activation still leaves traces to follow; a Cultivator with keen senses could still dodge this attack. Once you achieve a seamless and traceless attack, capable of hitting a target as if ’striking a cow from beyond a mountain,’ that will be the day Jikong’s Finger reaches perfection."

Ancestor Ji Kong’s cultivation of the Ji Kong Palm was far more profound than Jia Ren’s; his drawback was rigid thinking, sticking too strictly to established methods. This was a problem for the majority of Cultivators, who faithfully adhered to the wisdom of their predecessors. After observing Jia Ren’s Jikong’s Finger—which built upon the unchanged core of the Ji Kong Palm and combined with an understanding of Divine Skills—it was not surprising for Ancestor Ji Kong to utilize a sublime version of Jikong’s Finger himself.

"Thank you for your guidance, Master," Jia Ren said, quickly expressing his gratitude to Ancestor Ji Kong. It wouldn’t matter if he didn’t receive further tips; just using the Ji Kong Palm a few thousand more times would be enough to elevate it to Grandmaster Level.

Ancestor Ji Kong watched Jia Ren with satisfaction. His Artifact Refining talent was decent, but unexpectedly, his aptitude for techniques was even higher.

"Artifact Refining has buried your talent for techniques," Ancestor Ji Kong stated. He was aware that Jia Ren seemed to possess a good aptitude for the dao of techniques, having cultivated the Communication Treasure Art to Grandmaster Level, but this was unfortunately overshadowed by his talent for Artifact Refining. Yet, Jia Ren had acquired the Ji Kong Palm for only a few decades and was not only nearing perfection but had also managed to innovate and create a new technique, Jikong’s Finger. His talent for techniques surely ranked among the very top of the Lingbao Sect, second only to the rumored Enlightenment Body.

"Artifact Refining is very good; it suits me well," Jia Ren hastily added, fearing Ancestor Ji Kong might assign him some arduous task.

Ancestor Ji Kong, recalling Jia Ren’s considerable talent for Artifact Refining and his disciple’s risk-averse nature, did not press further. "Since I have received your guidance and learned your Jikong’s Finger, feel free to make any request, so long as it is not excessive," Ancestor Ji Kong offered.

A gleam of light flashed in Jia Ren’s eyes. Strictly speaking, his use of Jikong’s Finger was for this very opportunity.

"Master, your two Sky-reaching Spirit Treasures are excellent. May I borrow them from you?"

Both Sky-reaching Spirit Treasures possessed impressive power and unique features. These were the first Sky-reaching Spirit Treasures Jia Ren had ever seen, and he had instantly wanted to obtain and replicate them. With the opportunity before him, he had to try, whether he succeeded or not.

"You’re eyeing the Sky-reaching Spirit Treasures?" Ancestor Ji Kong said. "These are treasures awarded to me for my great contributions to the Lingbao Sect. Even your Senior Brother, who has reached the Lianxu Stage, hasn’t managed to get a single Sky-reaching Spirit Treasure. I can’t give you the Sky-reaching Spirit Treasures, but lending them to you for several decades is no issue. As for the Night Moon Wheel, I still need it to interrogate the Flood Dragon souls and inquire about the Jiao Dragon Secret Realm, so for now, I can only lend you one."

Ancestor Ji Kong murmured quietly, and a black chain flew out, landing in Jia Ren’s hands.

"You deserve the primary credit for discovering the Jiao Dragon Secret Realm," Ancestor Ji Kong said. "If the Jiao Dragon Secret Realm proves to be abundant with resources, I will speak to the Sect on your behalf. You might just acquire a Sky-reaching Spirit Treasure of your own."