"Old Master, take a closer look." Ling Xiao tore off his shirt, revealing his chest so that the Great Elder could see his skin color clearly.
The skin color of his chest was also like the attribute light, suffused with a golden color, as if his body was made of gold, making him look extremely sturdy.
"This …" The Great Elder bounced up from his chair and stared at Ling Xiao's muscles with wide eyes.
Most Mystic cultivators could emit attribute light, but the attribute light was outside the body, not on the skin. However, Ling Xiao's skin had turned golden, which was a sign of the second transformation of the Vajra Five Transformation Technique, "Refining Tendons".
"How did you do it?" The Great Elder asked anxiously.
Thinking about how Ling Xiao had only been practicing the Vajra Five Transformation Technique for half a year, and now he had already reached the second transformation, how could he endure this?
Thinking back to the time when he had reached this stage, he had spent many years and suffered a lot before he could reach this stage.
Thus, Ling Xiao roughly told the Supreme Elder about his training with the black bear in the mountains, as well as some of the thrilling things that happened during the training.
"You said that you obtained the sap of the Ten Thousand Year Tree and found the existence of the secret realm?" The Great Elder asked with excitement in his eyes.
"Yes, Old Master. Otherwise, how could I have become a Mystic cultivator again in such a short period of time?" Ling Xiao nodded in response.
"Haha, you little brat, your luck is truly enviable!" The Grand Elder laughed in Ling Xiao's stead. Then, he solemnly warned, "Don't ever mention this to anyone else, not even your own friends. Otherwise, you'll be killed."
"Yes, Old Master," Ling Xiao said seriously. He then said, "Now that I've cultivated to the third stage, the 'Organs Refinement' stage, will you take out some more pills for me to cultivate with?"
The Great Elder heard Ling Xiao's words and shook his head, "You brat, you've clearly reached the second transformation, yet you still dare to take my Flesh Growing Pill and Qi Returning Pill. Now you're still trying to extort me. Are you asking for a beating?"
"But, how am I supposed to continue refining without medicinal pills?" Ling Xiao asked helplessly.
He knew that in order to cultivate the Vajra Five Transformations Secret Art, each transformation required a large amount of Spirit Grass and Elixirs. The more one cultivated, the higher the grade of Spirit Grass and Elixirs needed. If one did not have enough Elixirs to absorb in the early stages, it would be impossible to continue cultivating. That would only harm one's body.
The Great Elder let out a long sigh and said: "I'm the same as you, I've only reached the Small Success stage of the third transformation. This is because in order to refine the third transformation, I need spirit herbs and pills at or below the fourth stage. How can it be so easy to obtain third stage spirit herbs and spirit herbs!"
After listening to the words of the Highest Elder, Ling Xiao was speechless. It seemed that he had never heard of a Third Grade Alchemist in Meteorite City.
Could it be that the Vajra Five Transformations Secret Art could only be cultivated to the Initial Stage of the Third Transformation?
After leaving the Profound Skill Chamber, Ling Xiao returned to his residence.
He was very depressed in his heart. He knew the magic of the Vajra Five Transformations Secret Art.
Although he had to suffer a lot in order to cultivate each transformation, once he succeeded, his defense would definitely become too strong. Moreover, it would have the effect of self-healing. He was thinking that if he cultivated to the last transformation, the Blood Refinement Realm, would he be able to regrow his broken limbs?
Ling Xiao was unwilling, but he also knew that he had no other way. The Great Elder, with such a high level of cultivation, had only reached the Small Success stage of the third transformation, the Organs Refinement Realm. This was completely because the resources in Meteorite City were too backward.
Third stage spirit herbs could be found in the depths of the mountains, but where could he find third stage pills?
In Meteorite City, there were Third Stage Blacksmiths, but there was not a single Third Grade Alchemist. This was also the reason why the Great Elder stopped here.
With my current strength, as long as I don't meet a Spirit Master, protecting myself shouldn't be a problem. Now, I should raise my strength first. Maybe when I go to the Purple Sky Sect, there will be a Third Grade Alchemist. "Ling Xiao shook his head and let himself forget his worries. He began to calm down and meditate.
Ling Xiao calmed his mind and began to circulate the Three Part Restoration Qi. The Dark Force in his body washed his body, and he only felt that his strength was very pure and full.
He also sighed in his heart that his trip to the mountains this time had brought him too many surprises.
Although, he had brushed shoulders with death a few times, it was all worth it to be able to increase his strength.
While Ling Xiao was meditating, the small tree in his sea of consciousness also emitted a bright light. Wisps of Dark Force were constantly being absorbed by the roots of the small tree.
The grey bead at the side also emitted a faint light. A portion of the Dark Force was also absorbed by it. The light became brighter and brighter, looking strange.
After meditating for a long time, Ling Xiao only felt that his whole body was relaxed and calm.
"When I return to the clan, I won't have Spirit Beast Meat to eat, and there won't be any shortcuts to increase my Dark Force. In the future, I have to cultivate steadily." Ling Xiao muttered to himself.
In the mountains, he could increase his Dark Force by eating Spirit Beast Meat every day. He didn't need to cultivate much to increase his Dark Force.
But when he returned to the clan, it was different. Without Spirit Beast Meat to eat, if he wanted to increase his strength, he had to cultivate honestly.
"Right, I haven't had a chance to take a closer look at the treasures inside this Space Ring. Now, let me see what this Earth Sovereign Realm super master has. I hope they don't disappoint me." Ling Xiaocai remembered that he hadn't had a chance to examine the contents of the Space Ring since obtaining it, so now was the time to study what treasures he had.
Thinking of this, Ling Xiao's eyes became hot and his gaze turned to the Spatial Ring.
Ling Xiao first looked at the pile of Spirit Herbs. There were at least a hundred Spirit Herbs here, and each one was full of spirit energy. It was obvious that they were of high grade.
The first thing he saw was a relatively large Spirit Herb, and it was very green.
The stem of this Spirit Herb was as thick as an arm, and there were only three leaves at the top. Each leaf was very strange, and the patterns on the leaves were in a spiral shape instead of a straight line. They looked like round eyes, and they looked very strange and intelligent.
"Eye Plant." Ling Xiao's mouth was wide open as he looked at the Spirit Herb in front of him, and his expression was very surprised.
Ling Xiao had already memorized the "Catalogue of Spirit Herbs", and he recognized the origin of this Spirit Herb at a glance.
Eye Plant, a low grade three Spirit Herb, was a high grade Spirit Herb that could replenish blood. If anyone lost too much blood in a fight, as long as they still had a breath left, the Eye Plant would be able to restore 100% of their blood. This was a kind of Spirit Herb that could save one's life. Moreover, it had a major characteristic, and that was that it could allow one's eyes to see a thousand miles for two days without being obstructed by night. It was very suitable for reconnaissance.
In addition to the above effects, Eye Plant was also the main Spirit Herb for refining grade three Spirit Pills. It was very useful.
But for the current Ling Xiao, this Eye Plant wasn't very useful.
Then he looked at the next Spirit Herb. This Spirit Herb was shaped like a star, and it was intertwined with small blue vines. It exuded a strong water attribute Spirit Qi.
"Starlight Grass." Ling Xiao's eyes became hot, and he couldn't help but exclaim as he looked at this Spirit Herb.
Starlight Grass was of a higher grade than Eye Plant. It was a middle grade four Spirit Herb, and it was a water attribute Spirit Herb. Its effect was the same as the Blue Water Grass that Ling Xiao had obtained from the pool in the mountain range. However, its effect was many times stronger than the Blue Water Grass. It could increase the purity of a water attribute Spirit Herb, and it could also increase the Xuan Energy of a water attribute Spirit Herb.
If this Starlight Grass was put up for auction, it would cause a great sensation in Meteor City. Its value could no longer be measured with gold coins.
Generally, Spirit Herbs that reached grade four and above would only be exchanged with things of the same grade, such as Spirit Herbs, Spirit Herbs, Xuan Skills, and so on.
"Devil Blue Flower, middle grade four Spirit Herb, with water attribute …"
"Thousand Year Red Fruit, middle grade three Spirit Herb, with fire attribute …"
"Thousand Year Ice Lotus Fruit, high grade four Spirit Herb, with ice attribute …"
Ling Xiao looked at each Spirit Herb that was no lower than grade three, and his expression became numb. In his heart, he was shouting that he had picked up a treasure. The collection of an Earth Sovereign Stage powerhouse was really extraordinary.
Ling Xiao looked at one of the Spirit Herbs that was shining with golden light, and his eyes widened, "Five … High grade five Golden Ridge Grass."
Golden Ridge Grass was a metal attribute Spirit Herb, so its effect was naturally very significant. However, the reason why Ling Xiao was so surprised was not because it was of the highest grade, but because he remembered the most important Spirit Herb to cultivate the fourth transformation of the Five Transformation Vajra Secret Art, "Bone Refining".
"I've struck it rich … I've struck it rich …" Ling Xiao looked at his Space Ring and exclaimed in excitement.
He cried out in surprise in his heart. It was really worthy of being called a Secret Realm. No wonder so many people would risk their lives to find a Secret Realm. Looking at this small pile of spirit herbs, I'm afraid even a King Stage powerhouse would be envious.
"Calm … calm …" Ling Xiao stroked his racing heart and took a deep breath to calm himself down before turning his attention to the Beast Cores on the side.
Ling Xiao slowly counted and found that there were at least a hundred Beast Cores here, and each one was no worse than the one Ling Xiao had obtained from the Lunar Wind Beast. There were a variety of colors and should be the Beast Cores of various Five Elements Spirit Beasts.
Among the many Beast Cores, there was one that exuded a purple halo and was surrounded by a thin electric current, making it look extremely extraordinary.
"Thunder Attribute Beast Core!" Ling Xiao looked at the Beast Core in front of him and exclaimed.
He had already seen the extraordinariness of this Space Ring and was no longer as excited as he had been at the beginning.
Thunder Attribute Spirit Beasts were extremely rare. The Third Order Lightning Eagle Ling Xiao had encountered in the mountain range was a dual Wind and Thunder Attribute Beast, but its Thunder Attribute should only be a Secondary Attribute as its Beast Core was not as powerful as the one in front of him.
Looking at this head-sized Thunder Attribute Beast Core, Ling Xiao was 100% sure that the Thunder Attribute Spirit Beast he had encountered was at least Fifth-Order. He really hadn't expected that Earth Sovereign Stage master to be so terrifying. A Fifth-Order Spirit Beast was equivalent to a human Earth Sovereign Stage existence, yet it had still been killed by that Earth Sovereign Stage master. Presumably, that Earth Sovereign Stage master had already reached the High Level.
"This is great. With so many beast cores, it won't be a problem to refine Xuan Weapons. Also, I can let the prodigal and Xiao Jin absorb them to speed up their advancement. Haha, this is great!" Ling Xiao looked at the beast cores, and the more he looked, the happier he was.