Chapter 235 |
Chapter 235 - Rarity
In terms of hierarchical comparison, Huned Ling and Gangqi should stand in the same dimension.
But in actuality, these two levels are similar yet different.
At this moment, Chen An was experiencing this difference.
In terms of transformation, both Gangqi and Huned Ling will undergo a transformation at the success of their promotion, resulting in becoming much stronger.
After a martial artist promotes to Gangqi, the internal energy in the body will be transformed into Gangqi.
And after a cultivator promotes to Hune Ling, the mana circulating in the Purple Abode will also be elevated and condensed into true divine power.
At this thought, Chen An reached out his hand.
In the palm of his hand, a strand of divine power was swirling, emitting a strange radiance, very beautiful, giving a thrilling feeling.
But in reality, just this droplet of water, once erupted, its power would be terrifying beyond imagination for ordinary people.
Cultivators start their cultivation journey from the Purple Abode.
The Purple Abode condenses the four directions' elemental qi and transforms it into one's own elemental qi, which can be directly manipulated by cultivators as mana.
However, only at the Hune Ling stage, the elemental qi transformed by the Purple Abode will completely transform into divine power.
From then on, cultivators will be able to do more things.
For example, some spells, Chen An can now perform.
If he reaches the later stage of Hune Ling, he can even do things that seem divine-like to ordinary people.
This is a change in strength.
And in subtlety, there are also changes.
As Chen An's thoughts moved, his spirit vision also unfolded.
After elevating to Gangqi, there will be a qi resonance; after reaching the Hune Ling stage, cultivators will also elevate their own divine soul and turn it into a unique spirit vision.
The two may seem similar, but there are actually some differences.
A martial artist's qi resonance is more focused on the outside world, sensitive to subtle changes, sometimes sensing things before they happen.
But a cultivator's spirit vision resonance is more focused on the inside.
Chen An silently closed his eyes.
Under the spirit vision resonance, every organ and every drop of blood flowing within his body was so clear and distinct.
This was a unique feeling, as if having X-ray vision, able to sense every movement within the body at any time, and thus be aware of all changes within oneself.
The advantages of this are self-evident.
With spirit vision resonance on the inside, one can always observe the state inside the body and make adjustments.
This may seem useless, but in reality, it is essential.
For the simplest operation, if someone tried to poison Chen An later on, it would probably be useless.
At the first moment of being poisoned, Chen An can feel that something is wrong through various reactions in his body and then take targeted measures.
Similarly, when refining pills, one can observe the absorption of medicinal power through spirit vision.
Various subtle operations are quite useful.
Overall, the spirit vision of cultivators and the qi resonance of martial artists each have their benefits, and it's hard to say who is stronger.
But for Chen An, both are obviously stronger than just one alone.
This kind of operation undoubtedly gives him a much greater advantage compared to pure martial artists or cultivators.
Satisfied, Chen An nodded, quite pleased with his changes.
Emerging from seclusion, he had been staying in his residence during this period of time.
For more than three months, he had been here, hardly moving except for occasionally going out to refine pills.
As for refining pills, it was not his personal choice but rather something someone forced him to do.
It couldn't be helped.
Chen An was the only pill master in Changyue Sect who could refine Foundation Establishment Pills. Some things required him to do them, and no one else could.
He had enjoyed many benefits from Changyue Sect, and now, when it was time to work, he obviously couldn't escape.
The monotonous days passed slowly.
Finally, one day, an unexpected event occurred.
"Invitation from the Dan Tower?"
Sitting in his courtyard, Chen An looked at the visitor before him, his face filled with surprise.
Standing in front of him was a young man, with a steady expression and no sense of oppression when facing Chen An, as if he felt no pressure at all.
"That's right."
Facing Chen An's gaze, he smiled and said, "Master Dan Tower accidentally discovered a prescription from a ruin and is now inviting various pill masters to discuss it together."
"Brother Chen is also a pill master, and the most famous pill genius in the Southern Region, so he should naturally be invited."
"Is that so?"
Chen An pondered for a moment, then raised his head and said, "In that case, please go back and tell my senior brother to inform him that Chen An will definitely come to the appointment."
"With Brother Chen's words, I can rest assured."
The young man nodded with a smile, then turned and left.
After he left, Chen An still sat there, lost in thought.
The Elemental Realm is vast, but based on geography, it can be divided into five regions.
In these five regions, the strength of the Southern Region is considered average.
The Dan Tower is the top power within the Southern Region and is also a very special power.
It is said to be special because the Dan Tower is mainly formed by several top pill masters, with many pill masters among them.
Although the Dan Tower is powerful, it has always stayed out of external conflicts, only focusing on refining pills for people.
Previously, Chen An had dealt with the people of the Dan Tower several times.
He had obtained quite a few pill prescriptions from the pill masters of the Dan Tower.
This time, the invitation from the Dan Tower to participate in the discussion of the pill prescription was not surprising.
The only thing that made Chen An curious was what the content of that pill prescription was that even the people of the Dan Tower had to invite external pill masters to discuss it together.
It seemed like it would be very interesting.
With this thought in mind, Chen An got up and silently began to prepare.
In the next few days, some people from Changyue Sect also received the news.
They began to gather.
"Junior Brother Chen, are you really going to the Dan Tower?"
Liu He was the first to arrive.
He had a good relationship with Chen An, so when others were considering whether to visit, he had already rushed over.
Chen An looked at Liu He in surprise: "Your news is so fast?"
It was indeed very fast.
He had just agreed to the invitation, how come you came over so quickly?
Are you planting spies near me?
Chen An looked at Liu He with suspicion, and his gaze made Liu He feel somewhat uncomfortable, with a strange sense of oppression.
At this moment, Liu He sensed it.
This was a matter of cultivation.
In the past, Chen An and Liu He were probably at the same level of cultivation, so there was naturally no feeling between them.
But now Chen An had already reached Hune Ling, surpassing Liu He in terms of cultivation.
When he looked at Liu He like this, without deliberately masking his aura, Liu He, who was still in the Qi Refining stage, would naturally feel it.
Fortunately, Chen An also noticed this point and quickly restrained his spirit vision.
Otherwise, Liu He would have run away soon.
"I heard that Junior Brother Chen is going to the Dan Tower for an appointment, and this matter has spread throughout the sect."
When Chen An restrained his spirit vision, Liu He said, "I'm just the first one, I expect there will be more people coming over."
"Just going to the Dan Tower, why make such a fuss?"
Chen An smiled and didn't care about Liu He's reaction.
Just going to the Dan Tower?
Liu He was speechless: "Junior Brother, you still don't realize your importance."
"Do you know that several elders are currently arguing?"
"What are they arguing about?"
Chen An asked subconsciously.
"Of course they are arguing about whether to let you leave the sect."
Liu He felt helpless, "They are afraid you will be captured on the way."
Chen An was stunned.
"Is it really that bad?"
He regained his senses and was a little uncertain: "I'm already at Hune Ling."
"Hune Ling so what?"
Liu He glanced at Chen An, "Do you know how many known pill masters in the Dan Tower can refine Foundation Establishment Pills?"
Before Chen An could answer, he directly said the answer to the question, "Only nine in total."
In the vast Dan Tower, there are numerous pill masters, but only nine of them are known to be able to refine Foundation Establishment Pills.
Chen An couldn't help but sigh, realizing it.
It seemed that he had underestimated the attraction of Foundation Establishment Pills.
Within this Elemental Realm, a pill master who could refine Foundation Establishment Pills was indeed a rare talent.
Whether or not he had reached Hune Ling, they dared to make plans.
The strength of the cultivators in the Southern Region was quite formidable.
In this situation, it seemed that the cultivation level of Hune Ling was not very safe.
"The elders are currently debating whether or not to let you leave the sect, and if you do leave, which elder should escort you."
Liu He said.
Upon hearing this, Chen An suddenly felt a sense of relief.
Fortunately, this time the invitation was from the Dan Tower.
If it weren't for the Dan Tower, the elders in Changyue Sect would probably have rejected the idea of Chen An leaving outright.
Want to leave the sect?
Dream on!
It was just that the power of the Dan Tower was too great, and Chen An had already agreed, so it couldn't be easily offended, hence the elders' hesitation.
"So Brother, you also came to persuade me?"
Chen An looked at Liu He and jokingly said.
"Why would I come to persuade you?"
Liu He smiled and said, "Do you think I can't tell? You have been wanting to leave the sect for a long time."
"I just came to remind you this time, to be careful when you go out, and don't be tricked by others."
(End of the chapter)