Realm-Hopping Martial Master-Chapter 417 - 258: Great Harvest! Returning to the Sect! Two Realms Shuttle!_2

Chapter 417: Chapter 258: Great Harvest! Returning to the Sect! Two Realms Shuttle!_2

In the realm of cultivation, once the Cultivation Technique is mastered, wealth becomes the primary element.

He was only in the Furnace Fire Realm, yet the resources he used for a single day of cultivation were enough to astonish many Cultivators. If even the Furnace Fire Realm required so much, let alone the Primordial Pill Realm, Nirvana Realm, or even those above the Nirvana Realm, like the Vientiane Realm.

Myriad Phenomena Daoist Monarchs, in order to maintain their daily cultivation, must amass great wealth. It seems that the bulk of the taxes paid at the Wanhai Treasure Market lands on the shoulders of these Myriad Phenomena Daoist Monarchs.

If I were merely a cultivator from the Cang Mang Domain and wished to steadily advance my realm, I would either have to establish a force of my own, collecting taxes like Fuhai City, or become a True Disciple of a sect, enjoying the vast resources provided by the sect.

"This is the Wanhai Dao Pavilion," Lu Qingling’s voice, cool and clear, rang in Jiang Shu’s ears. Unbeknownst to them, they had already reached the central area of the Wanhai Treasure Market.

A shop towering six stories high stretched for several miles, resplendent and paved with gold and jade.

At the very top, there was a huge signboard inscribed with the words: Wanhai Dao Pavilion.

The characters were elegantly scribed as if dragons and phoenixes were dancing, exuding an aura that seemed to contain the might of heaven and earth.

Under the signboard, the guards stationed at the doors were all at the Detachment Realm, radiating spiritual power, deterring the Martial Artists who had yet to enter the path.

"This place belongs to the forces of Lord Sea Covering within Fuhai City. Although the treasures inside are priced at the market’s peak rates, the credibility of the Lord ensures that they are almost never defective or counterfeit."

"Beast Taming Bags belong to the more specialized category of treasures. It’s unavoidable that some unscrupulous merchants will refurbish damaged Beast Taming Bags and sell them as new. Although we are Sect Disciples, our primary focus is still on realm cultivation, and our proficiency in both Artifact Refining and Alchemy falls short, making it easy to be deceived."

"It’s better to spend a bit more money and purchase it here."

Explaining softly, Lu Qingling radiated the imposing air unique to those in the Furnace Fire Realm, her True Fire blazing fiercely. The guards at the door instantly bowed their heads respectfully.

"Who knows when Wanhai Dao Pavilion will hold its auction this year? I’ve heard that Lord Sea Covering emerged from seclusion and killed several Transformed Demons in the Endless Sea, refining several Heavenly Rank Treasures. I wonder if I’ll have a chance to acquire some at the auction."

"Heavenly Rank Treasures are priceless, and even disciples from various sects will come for them. This time, the Dao Yi Sect has sent quite a few disciples here. But I seem to have heard that the Dao Yi Sect disciples have recently been dealing with a troublesome matter – several of their Outer Disciples have gone missing and can’t be contacted."

"I’ve heard about that too. One of the Inner Sect Disciples even issued a reward, offering Pure Essence Pills and Primordial Crystals to anyone who saw the Outer Disciple Zhang Shangqing and his companions."

"What a pity, the Endless Sea is vast; who can find them? They might as well have died in the bellies of Demon Beasts."

Within the Wanhai Dao Pavilion, many Loose Cultivators discussed in low voices, their lips curling slightly.

The Dao Yi Sect, seeking to be the leader of the righteous path, has Disciples who act arrogantly outside; Loose Cultivators have no good feelings towards it.

The Dao Yi Sect is truly as reviled as they say.

Jiang Shu spiritually transmitted his thought to Lu Qingling’s mind as he turned to ascend the stairs naturally.

He let these voices wash over him without much consideration.

In the battle against Zhang Shangqing and his companions, although I was gravely injured, I handled the situation perfectly. In my Storage Bag, aside from the Pure Essence Pills and Primordial Crystals for cultivation, I discarded nearly everything else into the Endless Sea. I destroyed their Storage Bags completely, fearing they would leave any trace. If they had been killed within a city, perhaps the Inner Sect Disciples of the Dao Yi Sect could have traced the truth. But in the Endless Sea, who would know if Cultivators or Demon Beasts killed them?

"PFFT! It’s their own fault. Of all people to provoke, they had to mess with our Brother Jiang."

Lu Qingling’s lips curled into a smile, her admiration for Jiang Shu renewed amidst the vastness of the Endless Sea.

His courage, daring to slay Dao Yi Sect Disciples single-handedly. His strength, managing to kill Master Xuan Shui, who had plotted for thirty years to seize a new body. His potential, subduing Inner Core Realm Demon Beasts with a mere Furnace Fire Realm cultivation. In her eyes, Jiang Shu, though not yet an Inner Sect Disciple, already far surpassed many of them. Once he advanced to the Primordial Pill Realm, he might very well ascend the True Inheritor Seed rankings at a remarkable speed.

"Brother Jiang, I heard them mentioning there might be an auction. Should we participate as well?"

She followed Jiang Shu up the stairs.

The first floor of the Wanhai Dao Pavilion mostly displayed common Treasures frequently used by Martial Artists. More precious items were found on the upper floors.

Soon, they reached the Third Floor.

"Let’s not bother for now. Since the Dao Yi Sect Disciples are conducting a search, we should leave early. Coming to the Endless Sea has already yielded too much."

Fuhai City is not like the True Martial Thirty-Six Cities. It’s filled with countless powerhouses, and the auctions held by the Wanhai Dao Pavilion usually involve participants who are at the Primordial Pill Realm or even the Nirvana Realm. With my current realm, not only is my strength meager, but my purse is also embarrassingly light. There’s no need to increase the risk by attending an auction where I definitely can’t afford to buy anything. Heavenly Rank Treasures are exceedingly precious; even True Disciples of the True Martial Sect would be green with envy at the sight of them. But this also shows that they are beyond my current reach.

Rather than dreaming of Heavenly Rank Treasures, it’s better to craft a set of Lifebound Treasures that best suit me. I may seem invincible in battle now, but in reality, I rely too much on the physical and spiritual enhancements from my Spiritual Cultivation. I might be invincible against opponents of the same realm, but if I were to encounter an Inner Sect Disciple from the Dao Yi Sect wielding an Earth-grade Treasure, I would definitely be outmatched.

This thought flashed through his mind. Jiang Shu didn’t rush to find an Earth Rank Storage Bag. Instead, he started looking at the Treasures on the Third Floor to see if he could address the final gap in his combat strength.

Unfortunately, after making a full round, the Treasures he saw were either too limited in growth potential or priced too high.

Even with Lu Qingling’s substantial backing, the Pure Essence Pills and Primordial Crystals they had accumulated were finite. Adding another Treasure could potentially cause them to overspend their budget.

Not staying any longer, Jiang Shu soon took a liking to an Earth Rank Beast Taming Bag and, after some haggling, purchased it.

The two didn’t rest at all. Upon returning to the Endless Sea, they silently retrieved the Cloud Winged Flying Crocodile and immediately used a series of teleportation arrays from Fuhai City to return to their sect.

"Senior Sister Lu, I’ve already unlocked this Storage Bag. You can check inside to see if the Three-legged Xuan Water Star Refining Cauldron is there. Take this Divine Power Pill too; I won’t be needing it for now. Once you’ve refined the Divine Skills, you can give it to me."

「True Martial Sect, the Outer Sect.」

Towering peaks and giant Treasure Trees shimmered with strange light. Spiritual Cranes danced in the sky.

As they were parting, Jiang Shu handed over the Storage Bag.

"Thank you, Brother Jiang, for your protection along the way... From now on, don’t call me Senior Sister... just call me Qingling."

"I’ll keep an eye on the Inner Sect Disciple matters. Once there’s any news, I’ll inform you, Brother Jiang..."

Taking the Storage Bag, Lu Qingling turned into a streak of light and disappeared without looking back.

Immortal clouds wafted, a gentle breeze softly blowing.

Jiang Shu watched her leave with a deep gaze, then looked away. He first returned to his residence to recuperate for several days, then met briefly with Xue Xuan and Luo Yu to catch up on recent events in the sect.

Only then did he take on a mission and leave the sect again, arriving at the Fifth City of the True Martial Thirty-Six Cities.

He rented a Cave Mansion in a remote area.

He checked everything thoroughly. Looking down at the Earth Rank Beast Taming Bag hanging from his waist, feeling the Inner Core Realm Demon Beast, the Cloud Winged Flying Crocodile, inside, Jiang Shu thought:

If this endeavor succeeds, and you assist me well on Xuanxing, then in the future, I will definitely help you reach the Transformed Realm. If, by misfortune, your dao perishes, then it simply means you were not fated for this opportunity. Let Heaven decide your life and death.

His eyes gently closed.

I spent a year in the Endless Sea. Digesting the soul of Master Xuan Shui, contracting an Inner Core Realm Demon Beast, obtaining a Heavenly Rank Technique and an Earth Rank Divine Power—my gains have been immense. If I were to encounter the Blood God’s Thought Body again... Even without using the Divine Power Pill, I am confident I could suppress and kill it. It’s time to go back and see.

The panel emerged, a thought passed through his mind.

Two Realms, Shuttle.