Cultivation Starts from Farming Chapter 1009 - 433: Heaven-Reaching Spiritual Treasure Limit; Entry Level Sword Intent Formation

Xu Ping had successfully sealed the Xuanmo True Monarch within the Ten Thousand Souls Banner. This acquisition involved no less than three cultivators at the late stage of Nascent Soul, with Xuanmo True Monarch himself representing the absolute peak among them. The entirety of their formed Nascent Souls, along with their pure Demon Essence and vital blood, presented invaluable nourishment for the Ten Thousand Souls Banner. Such potent additions were sufficient to elevate the banner to the ultimate limit of a Heaven-Reaching Spiritual Treasure, thereby solidifying its foundation for achieving the treasure realm in the future.

Once this monumental task was completed, Xu Ping turned his attention towards the pool of Five Elements Divine Mud. He proceeded to divide this heavenly treasure with Hongyi. The division was carried out in a manner that was both calm and without incident. The distribution was made according to each individual's effort, ensuring that no disputes arose among them.

With the spoils equitably divided, Xu Ping focused his thoughts and once again sought the counsel of the Nine Nether Elder. He expressed his desire, stating, "Senior, this junior possesses a Spirit Treasure and wishes to bolster its spiritual foundation in anticipation of future tribulations." He then inquired, "Are there any secret techniques available that could expedite this process and enhance the treasure's inherent spirituality?"

The Nine Nether Elder remained silent for a moment, appearing to delve into his memories. After a brief pause, he slowly responded, "There exists a profound technique known as the 'Spirit Descent Technique.'" He elaborated, "This method utilizes one's own lifeblood as a conduit, fueled by one's lifespan, to burn and sacrifice essence. In doing so, it forcibly nourishes the Artifact Spirit, purifying its very origin. This process can substantially elevate its spirituality and forge a stronger connection with its host."

The Elder paused, his gaze fixed upon Xu Ping. He continued, "However, the cost associated with employing this technique is exceedingly high. The depletion of lifespan and lifeblood incurred is not easily replenished through conventional Pills." He cautioned, "You must deliberate carefully before proceeding."

Hearing this, Xu Ping's eyes illuminated with newfound understanding and resolve. A loss of lifeblood and lifespan? For an individual blessed with nearly five thousand years of remaining lifespan and a bloodline as potent as a dragon's, these were hardly significant concerns. As long as his strength could be augmented, such an expenditure was entirely justified and worthwhile.

"This junior is eager to learn this technique and formally requests Senior to impart its knowledge," Xu Ping declared, nodding without a hint of hesitation.

The Nine Nether Elder regarded him with a profound gaze, offering no further words of caution. He proceeded to directly transmit the complete incantation of the "Spirit Descent Technique," along with its crucial operational fulcrums and all pertinent taboos, imprinting the entirety of this knowledge into Xu Ping's Sea of Consciousness.

Having successfully obtained the secrets of the technique, the matter was considered concluded. The trio lingered no longer and swiftly departed from the volatile region. As they separated, the Nine Nether Elder reiterated his solemn promise, "Regarding the necessary materials for the Nirvana Golden Body, I shall notify you immediately once any precise clues emerge." He added with a sense of urgency, "The Star Palace appears to be escalating their actions; we both must hasten our efforts."

Xu Ping acknowledged with a solemn nod, "I understand, Senior." Immediately thereafter, they transformed into streams of Escape Light and journeyed in separate directions, vanishing into the immense expanse of the outer seas.

... Three months later, Xu Ping had safely returned to the confines of Blood Bone Island.

Within the underground cave mansion, in the privacy of a secret chamber. Xu Ping assumed a cross-legged position upon a jade bed.

His immediate action was to retrieve the Ten Thousand Souls Banner, which was enveloped in swirling, malevolent Qi, projecting an aura of profound eeriness. The banner's surface was an abyssal black, seemingly absorbing all light, while the ten thousand souls ensnared within flickered ominously, emitting unsettling wails and cries. The primary ghost detached itself from the banner, now possessing a more corporeal form and a visage contorted with ferocity. Black Qi writhed around it, radiating a soul pressure on par with cultivators at the peak of the late Nascent Soul stage. Its spectral eyes regarded Xu Ping with palpable fear.

Xu Ping's expression remained composed as he then produced Xuanmo True Monarch from within the Ten Thousand Souls Banner. Xuanmo True Monarch was paralyzed by extreme terror, utterly incapable of uttering a sound.

"Proceed," Xu Ping commanded with a mere thought. The ghost emitted an ecstatic shriek and abruptly lunged forward, its immense maw opening wide to engulf Xuanmo True Monarch whole.

Boom! A torrent of vast, pure soul power and Demon Essence erupted instantaneously within the ghost. It unleashed cries that were a cacophony of both agony and ecstasy as black Qi violently churned around it, its aura visibly ascending. Xu Ping's eyes gleamed as he unleashed his Divine Sense, as expansive as the threshold of the Divinity Transformation Sect. His Divine Sense, akin to an invisible colossal hand, firmly suppressed the ghost's primal instinct to resist the overwhelming surge of power. Furthermore, he actively guided and aided the ghost in consolidating and refining this potent external energy, burning away the impurities and lingering resentment from Xuanmo True Monarch's Nascent Soul, thereby ensuring that only the purest essential soul power remained for the ghost to absorb.

This was a slow, painstaking process, demanding meticulous attention and forbearance. Time flowed silently and unnoticed within the confines of the cave mansion. One year, two years... a full five years elapsed in quiet progression.

Over the span of five years, Xu Ping progressively offered the Nascent Souls of two other Star Palace elders to the ghost. Each act of devouring represented a significant surge in power, accompanied by a perilous refinement process.

The ghost's aura grew increasingly formidable, its black mist nearly solidifying, while various hellish illusions swirled around it. The roars it emitted caused the cave mansion's Restriction formations to vibrate intensely.

Ultimately, the pressure it exerted steadily reached the peak of Nascent Soul Perfection, even hinting at a higher, unfathomable realm. "Not bad," Xu Ping remarked, observing the fierce soul before him, which pulsed with malevolent qi. He nodded with evident satisfaction.

The five years had exacted a tremendous toll on his Divine Sense, yet the outcome was exceptionally rewarding. Nevertheless, he did not allow this triumph to diminish his caution, as the risk of backlash from a magic treasure experiencing such a drastic power increase grew exponentially.

"Suppress!" Xu Ping commanded in a low tone, amplifying his Power of Divine Sense once more. His Divine Sense cascaded down like a celestial river from the highest heavens, transforming into countless intricate Restriction runes that radiated a pale golden light. These runes were meticulously etched, layer upon layer, onto the ghost's core and the body of the Ten Thousand Souls Banner.

These new Restrictions were far more complex and robust than their predecessors, imbued with Xu Ping's profound comprehension of the Divine Soul and the Dao of Sealing. Subjected to the absolute dominance of Divine Sense, which neared the threshold of Divinity Transformation, the ghost, despite its amplified power, trembled uncontrollably.

It was incapable of mustering any resistance, passively enduring the reinforcement of these strengthening Restrictions. Once this process was fully completed, Xu Ping meticulously assessed the current state of the Ten Thousand Souls Banner. The banner's power had now reached an astonishing magnitude, vastly exceeding that of typical Heaven-Reaching Spiritual Treasures and representing the pinnacle of its category.