Cultivation is just so scientific! Chapter 1728 - 910: Development (2)

With the aid of the supreme treasure, the "Heavenly Spirit Jade Pearl," by the time Li Shiming had amassed sufficient Peak Great Cultivator Spirit Pills, Li Yuanba might very well have already ascended to the Peak Great Cultivator realm.

Only Yin Shilan, having attained her Nascent Soul at a later stage, required his continuous assistance to elevate her realm if he desired a prolonged Daoist union with her.

Given Yin Shilan's current cultivation circumstances, aside from Li Yuanba, it's unlikely any other Cultivator in the entirety of the Cultivation World could rival her.

The Fourth-grade Spirit Pills that Yin Shilan utilized for her cultivation were, for the most part, high-level Spirit Pills, with a select few being Fourth Grade Top-Grade Spirit Pills.

It's important to note that Li Shiming would not refine Spirit Pills for any Cultivators other than Great Cultivators. Thus, all the Fourth-grade Spirit Pills used by Nascent Soul Middle Stage Cultivators were refined by other Alchemy Masters. In terms of quality, these simply could not compare to the Fourth-grade Spirit Pills personally refined by Li Shiming.

As days turned into weeks and months, the Cultivation World appeared to settle into a state of calm. Li Shiming's decision to refrain from entering seclusion during this period brought immense satisfaction to the Great Cultivators across the realm.

As long as they possessed the necessary Great Cultivator resources, they could approach Li Shiming to commission Alchemy services.

Despite the lengthy waiting periods for each Alchemy session—sometimes stretching to one or two months, and at other times one or two years—none of the Great Cultivators voiced any complaints, provided they could obtain the high-level Great Cultivator Spirit Pills meticulously refined by Li Shiming.

The contention for Great Cultivator resources within the Cultivation World remained entirely separate from Li Shiming's affairs and did not impede him in any way.

In the arena of competition for Great Cultivator resources, he emerged as the one who profited the most. Each time he accepted an Alchemy commission, his earnings consistently surpassed those of his clients.

Three years elapsed. Simply by cultivating each night in this manner, Yin Shilan remarkably reached the Peak of the Nascent Soul Early Stage.

With Yin Shilan on the cusp of advancing to the Nascent Soul Middle Stage, Li Shiming found himself even more apprehensive than during his own advancements.

He strategically deployed six Formation mountains, thereby establishing a vast Gathering Spirit Array. Concurrently, he placed all the prepared Fourth Grade Top-Grade Spirit Pills directly into Yin Shilan’s hands.

On this particular day, every iota of Spiritual Energy from the spiritual vein belonging to the Master of the Ten Thousand Beast Sect was drawn into the Gathering Spirit Array meticulously set up by the six Formation mountains. Thanks to the advance notice provided, this action caused no disruption to the Ten Thousand Beast Sect.

Conversely, as the numerous Cultivators of the Ten Thousand Beast Sect gazed upwards, they could not help but be astonished by the sheer grandeur of Li Shiming's undertaking.

The seven mountains suspended in the sky had transformed into immense Spiritual Energy Vortexes, with their focal points precisely aligned with the cave dwelling of Li Shiming and Yin Shilan.

Even though the Cultivators of the Ten Thousand Beast Sect had experienced a significant broadening of their perspectives over the years, the sight of the seven mountains serenely hanging in the heavens still filled them with an overwhelming sense of awe.

"Lan'er, I will remain right beside you. Should you feel anything amiss during the advancement, you can halt it at any moment. Do not concern yourself with the possibility of failure!" Li Shiming declared, standing close to Yin Shilan and repeatedly offering words of reassurance.

Yin Shilan responded with a smile, tinged with a gentle helplessness yet brimming with happiness. She was merely advancing from the Nascent Soul Early Stage to the Nascent Soul Middle Stage; surely, such an extraordinary spectacle was not warranted.

Beneath her, she was seated upon the "Infinite Jade Mat," a treasure that Li Shiming had acquired from the Heavenly Person Cave Heaven Treasure Lotus Hall—the very artifact he utilized for his own cultivation.

Surrounding her, the Spiritual Energy had nearly coalesced into a fine, misty rain. Within such an environment, one could feel the Spiritual Energy coursing into their body with virtually every inhalation.

She owed a debt of gratitude to the several decades spent residing within Luanyang Palace. It was there that she had received the True Inheritor transmission of the "Phoenix Dance Nine Heavens Technique," rendering her advancement to the Nascent Soul Middle Stage a relatively straightforward endeavor.

In truth, within such formidable powers, as long as one diligently cultivates the primary Inheritance Techniques and maintains a stable temperament, avoiding impulsive attempts at novel or outrageous feats, major issues are generally circumvented.

This is because every challenge encountered during the cultivation process of the core Inheritance Techniques has invariably been navigated by countless predecessors, whose experiences have been meticulously documented.

Furthermore, the transition from the Nascent Soul Early Stage to the Nascent Soul Middle Stage does not yet involve any comprehension of profound laws, which significantly diminishes the inherent difficulty of the advancement.

The abundance of Spiritual Energy, coupled with Fourth Grade Top-Grade Spirit Pills and the core inheritance of Luanyang Palace, all contributed to Yin Shilan's talent when initiating this advancement, rendering it a task of little difficulty.

Witnessing Yin Shilan's aura ascend to the Nascent Soul Middle Stage, a pleased expression dawned on Li Shiming's face.

Yin Shilan's progression in cultivation consequently extended her lifespan, furnishing her with considerably more time to pursue the path of a Great Cultivator.

"Lan'er, congratulations on your advancement to the Nascent Soul Middle Stage. I have prepared a gift for you!" Li Shiming declared with a smile, presenting two magical treasures before Yin Shilan.

"What is this?" Initially, Yin Shilan paid little heed, surmising they were merely ordinary magical items.

The defensive shield, a Fourth Grade Top Quality defensive magical treasure, met her expectations.

Its design bore a striking resemblance to the Turtle Shell Shield they had jointly forged when they first met, indicating it was clearly a custom refinement by Li Shiming.

Having some awareness of Li Shiming's possessions and his collection, Yin Shilan knew that Fourth Grade Top-Grade magical treasures in his possession were exceptional. Thus, while the Turtle Shell Shield was indeed a top-tier Fourth Grade Magical Treasure, her surprise stemmed solely from its aesthetic parallel to their original Turtle Shell Shield.

However, the azure flying sword emanated a peculiar sensation, as if imbued with life itself.

"This is the Turtle Shell Shield, intended for your regular use as a body-protecting treasure. Its defensive capabilities are exceptionally potent; among Top-Grade Fourth-Grade Defense Treasures, it stands as the pinnacle!" Li Shiming affirmed with unwavering confidence.

This very Turtle Shell Shield was meticulously crafted by him from a Top-Grade Fourth-Grade Turtle Shell procured from Cloud Island Sea. The defensive runes etched upon it alone numbered three hundred million.

Had inscribing additional defensive runes not risked elevating this defensive treasure beyond the Fourth Grade to a Spirit Treasure, he would have gladly increased their number manifold.

Defensive magical treasures are subjected to the most frequent usage. Li Shiming understood that Yin Shilan could not constantly engage in combat to fend off cultivators with every activation of her defensive gear. Therefore, maintaining its quality at Fourth Grade Top Quality was the most pragmatic approach.

"This flying sword is named 'Yinren Sword.' It is a Spirit Treasure I have refined for you. I do not intend for you to wield it in battle. Once 'Yinren Sword' becomes your Lifebound Flying Sword, it will significantly bolster your cultivation. Furthermore, commencing the nurturing of a Spirit Treasure's Artifact Spirit at the Nascent Soul Middle Stage is exceedingly beneficial for the future amplification of the Spirit Treasure's power!" Li Shiming elaborated on the flying sword's purpose to Yin Shilan.

Yin Shilan, unlike Li Shiming, could not possess multiple Lifebound magical treasures, especially Spirit Treasures, which offered substantial aid to one's cultivation.

Previously, Yin Shilan's cultivation level was insufficient, and a Spirit Treasure would have placed undue strain on her spirit. Consequently, Li Shiming had refrained from bestowing one upon her.

In truth, Li Shiming had completed the refinement of this 'Yinren Sword' much earlier. It was only after Yin Shilan's advancement to the Nascent Soul Middle Stage, enabling her to refine a Spirit Treasure without adverse effects, that he revealed the 'Yinren Sword'.

"A Spirit Treasure, this is far too precious!" Yin Shilan gasped in astonishment, gazing at the 'Yinren Sword'.

"It is not so exceedingly precious. If I were unconcerned about attracting unwanted attention, I could easily provide several more Spirit Treasures of this caliber!" Li Shiming remarked with a casual wave of his hand.

Yin Shilan was no innocent novice ignorant of the Cultivation World's intricacies. Her extensive studies at Luanyang Palace had thoroughly informed her about the profound value of Spirit Treasures.

She offered no rebuttal to Li Shiming's assertion, instead immersing herself in the joyful admiration of the 'Yinren Sword'.

This flying sword, expressly refined for her by Li Shiming, was naturally attuned to her very being. Even before formally recognizing it as her master, she could discern its profound connection to her own existence.

Impatient, she initiated the Master Recognition Technique towards the 'Yinren Sword'. Since Li Shiming had not provided her with a Lifebound magical treasure upon her breakthrough to the Nascent Soul Stage, it was now a straightforward matter to establish the 'Yinren Sword' as her Lifebound Flying Sword.

Sensing the affectionate resonance emanating from the Artifact Spirit within the 'Yinren Sword', she felt an uncanny kinship, as if the sword were a child in need of her devoted care and love.

Upon the Spirit Treasure 'Yinren Sword' transforming into pure energy and integrating into her Nascent Soul, she immediately perceived the distinctive qualities inherent to a Spirit Treasure.

The spiritual power patterns within her body experienced a significant surge in activity, a condition that would undoubtedly boost her cultivation speed by several tenths of a percent.

"This is the ultimate gift!" While Yin Shilan typically remained indifferent to material possessions, this Lifebound Spirit Treasure Flying Sword elicited an uncharacteristic display of elation from her.