Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather Chapter 1402: 890: Seven Treasures Soul Suppressing Tower, Devouring Spirit Body_2

A few Jade Scrolls remained, which Yang Zhenshan scrutinized one by one, shattering each upon perusal.

As anticipated, none of Mo Xuanyu’s recorded cultivation methods proved exceptional, much like the previously examined Soul-breaking Blade.

This was understandable, given that Mo Xuanyu himself had established the Soul-breaking Blade, and likely imparted its accompanying cultivation techniques.

However, just as Yang Zhenshan prepared to crush the final Jade Scroll, a moment of hesitation seized him.

“Oh?” His gaze landed on the technique, a look of surprise gracing his features.

“What is it?” Xuanzhen inquired.

“Examine this!” Yang Zhenshan presented the Jade Scroll to Xuanzhen.

Xuanzhen’s Spiritual Sense probed the Jade Scroll’s contents. Upon grasping the information therein, his own expression mirrored Yang Zhenshan’s astonishment.

“I see now!”

He set the Jade Scroll aside, a pensive expression settling upon him.

Yang Zhenshan retrieved the Jade Scroll, his eyes scanning its inscribed knowledge.

The Jade Scroll detailed a Body Refining Technique, not of martial arts, but rather of the Immortal Path. Its designation was the “Devouring Spirit Body.”

It was this very technique that Mo Xuanyu had employed when he transformed into a monstrous entity previously.

The “Devouring Spirit Body” cultivation method was remarkably direct and unrefined. In essence, it mandated the consumption of a substantial quantity of Spiritual Energy during combat to fortify the physical form, thereby bestowing formidable bodily strength.

This was not inherently a malevolent art. Mo Xuanyu’s application appeared wicked solely because his cultivation base utilized Blood Evil Qi, leading him to absorb this Qi and mutate into a monstrous being.

Should Yang Zhenshan practice this technique, he would absorb Wood Spirit energy. This would significantly bolster his physique and accelerate his regenerative capabilities. While modifications to his form might occur, he would not transform into a monster as Mo Xuanyu had.

Furthermore, Yang Zhenshan sensed a profound compatibility between this technique and his existing Wood Transformation Nourishing Body Skill, suggesting the potential for joint cultivation.

“A potent technique, yet it seems incomplete!” Xuanzhen commented.

“Indeed!” Yang Zhenshan concurred, having already noted the same.

This technique appeared to be a mere fragment. Nevertheless, even in its unfinished state, it presented as a superior Body Refining method.

One should not presume Immortal Cultivators neglect their physical vessels. In truth, the body constitutes the most fundamental cornerstone for their advancements.

Be it during the Foundation Establishment or the Nascent Soul stages, the primary obstacle encountered is always the physical condition of the cultivator.

Without a sufficiently robust physique, all other aspirations remain but distant fantasies.

Yang Zhenshan’s Wood Transformation Nourishing Body Skill primarily emphasized healing and regeneration, rather than direct enhancements to physical might.

Should he also cultivate the Devouring Spirit Body, it would perfectly complement and address the deficiencies of his current skill.

“Do you intend to cultivate it?” Yang Zhenshan inquired.

Xuanzhen pondered briefly before producing his own Jade Scroll. “I shall use this for reference!”

He proceeded to meticulously copy the cultivation method of the Devouring Spirit Body onto the Jade Scroll, while Yang Zhenshan carefully stowed the original within his Storage Bag.

With the spoils distributed, Xuanzhen’s spirits soared. Mo Xuanyu’s demise had finally extinguished a long-standing source of turmoil, leaving him feeling profoundly liberated, his Dao Heart exceptionally serene.

“Let us go partake in some wine!”

“Nay, I still bear injuries and require a couple of days for recovery!” Yang Zhenshan’s mood was equally buoyant. Although the Golden Crow had depleted over four hundred thousand Low-grade Spirit Stones, the acquisitions were undeniably substantial.

The Seven Treasures Soul Suppressing Tower alone was a treasure that could not be procured for mere tens of thousands of Low-grade Spirit Stones, let alone the valuable Devouring Spirit Body cultivation technique.

His physical injuries were a trivial concern, likely to be mended with a night’s rest.

His true intention was to return immediately and commence the refinement of the Seven Treasures Soul Suppressing Tower.

“Very well, this humble Taoist shall drink alone!” Xuanzhen declared jovially, flicking his horsetail whisk. He then transformed into a streak of light and vanished over the distant horizon.

Yang Zhenshan paid him no mind. With a subtle shift in his form, he reappeared back at the Spiritual Spring Mountain Plateau.

…

Within the Quiet Chamber.

Yang Zhenshan placed the Seven Treasures Soul Suppressing Tower before him, continuously channeling his Spiritual Sense and Mana into the artifact.

Numerous methods exist for refining a magical treasure, including blood refinement, nurturing refinement, soul refinement, and lifebound refinement.

Among these, blood refinement is deemed the most rudimentary. It involves a mere acknowledgment of blood, allowing the magical treasure to absorb the cultivator’s aura, thereby enabling its control.

However, to achieve a level of refinement where the magical treasure feels like an inseparable extension of oneself, nurturing refinement is necessitated. This process entails the constant infusion of Divine Soul and Mana to nurture the artifact until it achieves complete synchronization with the cultivator's Divine Soul and Mana, facilitating more fluid and effortless dominion over it.