Cultivation Starts from Farming Chapter 939 - 410: Enhancing the Canghua Divine Wood Sword (3)

"Although its power is restricted by my cultivation level, it's still a considerable asset!"

A surge of joy filled him, and naturally, the thought to test the sword array's strength arose.

Xu Ping's thoughts stirred, and he flicked his sleeve.

Clang, clang, clang, clang...

Seventy-two Cyan Locust Wood Thunder Swords and the Canghua Divine Wood Sword were unleashed in unison.

In mere moments, the sword light became a dense forest, and Sword Qi erupted towards the heavens.

With the greatly empowered Canghua Divine Wood Sword as the core and the seventy-two supporting swords as its wings, the sword array materialized instantly.

The sword light flowed continuously, manifesting the creation and destruction of primordial chaos.

Its flawless operation, concentrated Sword Qi, and formidable pressure had seen an improvement of nearly twenty percent from before!

Within the Sword Domain, the very space was being sliced by the fierce Sword Qi, emitting a distinct sizzling sound, while countless deep, unfathomable fine sword marks silently etched themselves onto the ground.

Xu Ping sensed the surging destructive force of the sword array, and a satisfied curve graced the corners of his mouth.

The enhancement of the main magic sword had greatly benefited the entirety of the sword array!

However, alongside the exhilaration, a distinct sense of resistance and heaviness also emerged.

The amplified power of the sword array placed a significant strain on the seventy-two magic swords, which were merely at the "half-step Spirit Treasure" level.

They shuddered, emitting faint groans, as if they had reached the absolute limit of their endurance.

Xu Ping could feel that should he fully unleash the sword array at this juncture, these auxiliary swords would likely face the risk of damage.

"Furthermore... my mana consumption has also substantially increased," Xu Ping's brows furrowed slightly.

Operating a sword array of such potency placed a considerable burden on his mana, far exceeding that of others at the same cultivation tier.

"Ah, the burdens that come with happiness," Xu Ping chuckled, shaking his head.

Upgrading the supplementary swords could not be rushed; it would also not be an overnight accomplishment for the Mystic Water Sect to assist in gathering the necessary materials.

As for the mana issue...

He pondered for a moment before tapping open the proficiency panel, visible only to him:

[Cultivation Technique: Ten Thousand Woods Evergreen Scripture (Nascent Soul Chapter) Great Accomplishment: 1420/1600]

...

"Nearly a hundred points of proficiency gained after a decade of diligent cultivation."

"At this progression, in about another twenty years, this cultivation technique will achieve... perfection!"

A flicker of intense anticipation ignited in Xu Ping's eyes.

Once the Ten Thousand Woods Evergreen Scripture reached perfection, not only would his cultivation speed and mana recovery rate significantly increase, but the quality of his mana would also become even more refined and majestic, and his lifespan would be greatly nourished.

More importantly, this would establish an incredibly solid foundation for his future advancement to the late-stage Nascent Soul realm.

By then, the matter of mana depletion when controlling a more potent sword array would also be greatly mitigated.

After familiarizing himself with the newfound power of the sword array, Xu Ping retracted it.

He sat cross-legged on the Cold Jade Platform, circulating his cultivation technique to restore his mana, and began to mentally organize his subsequent plans.

"It's surprisingly quiet over at the Ancient Demon Hall."

"However, for me, this is a good thing, providing ample time to plan the breakthrough item for the Water Lake Rat."

"As for the Nirvana Blood, only one more late-stage Ancient Demon remains to be gathered. This time, when I make my move for the Water Lake Rat, I shall handle it concurrently."

...

Time indeed flew like an arrow, and another two tranquil years passed by in quietude.

In the direction of the Ancient Demon Hall, an even deeper silence prevailed, with even the Fourth Rank Ancient Demons rarely making an appearance, as if those ferocious demonic beings had completely vanished.

Although the major powers of the outer sea were filled with questions, they were naturally delighted by this rare period of peace.

Moreover, the longer this calm persisted, the more advantageous it proved for them.

Blood Bone Island, beneath the Dragon Blood Fruit tree.

The Dragon Blood Fruit ripened right on schedule, enveloped by crimson clouds, emitting a peculiar fragrance, and its potent blood and Qi resonated powerfully with Xu Ping's own blood and Qi.

Xu Ping plucked it, consumed it, and proceeded to refine it.

Half a month later, the sound of surging blood and Qi within the cave gradually subsided, akin to a mighty river receding.

Xu Ping opened his eyes, feeling the increasingly substantial and fiery blood and Qi coursing through his body and his further enhanced physique, a sense of considerable satisfaction washing over him.

"My body refining cultivation has steadily ascended to the top tier among Fourth Rank Middle Grade, and it's not far from its peak."

Xu Ping made an internal calculation, "The more potent my blood and Qi become, the greater the number of Tier Four Middle-grade Puppets I can command simultaneously."

"Upon reaching the pinnacle of Fourth Rank Mid-stage Body Refining, I anticipate being able to control six Tier Four Middle-grade Puppets..."

"Its combined power will be sufficient to contend with cultivators at the late-stage of Nascent Soul."

A few more days were dedicated by Xu Ping to fully absorb the remaining medicinal potency. Afterward, he made his way to Duan Shuang’s dwelling, known as ’Listening Tune.’

Since Duan Shuang’s advancement, Xu Ping’s visits for 'listening to tunes' had markedly increased compared to his previous habits.

While the growth of his Divine Sense proceeded at a gradual pace, Xu Ping felt a profound sense of contentment.

Once his Divine Sense reached its peak at the late stage, the Soul-Breaking Needle would possess the capability to pose a threat even to cultivators at the Nascent Soul Perfect stage.

Another two months elapsed.

On a particular day.

A recognizable Demon Qi manifested outside Blood Bone Island, emanating from Jin Yuxuan of the Golden Spirit Mouse tribe.

Within the confines of Blood Bone Hall, Xu Ping personally prepared and served him a steaming cup of Spirit Tea.

"My gratitude, Fellow Daoist Xu," Jin Yuxuan expressed.

Accepting the teacup and taking a sip, Jin Yuxuan was filled with a sense of wonder as he perceived the abundant spiritual energy it contained.

The individual before him consistently redefined his perceptions of what was possible.

Successfully resisting the possession by a Divinity Transformation demon and subsequently vanquishing a late-stage Ancient Demon—such feats had already become widely known across the outer sea.

Despite his own belonging to the Demon Race, the rumors had not escaped his awareness.

Initially harboring a mix of surprise and apprehension towards the True Monarch, he now felt nothing but profound admiration.

Furthermore, the ascendance of Xu Ping’s power directly correlated with an increased level of confidence in their current undertaking, emboldening them further.

Following a brief exchange of courtesies, Jin Yuxuan’s demeanor shifted to one of solemnity as he introduced the core reason for his visit: "Fellow Daoist Xu, my presence today concerns the impending breakthrough of the Water Lake Rat."

"The opportune moment has arrived, and the congregations of Ancient Demons plying the outer sea have reached a sufficient number; it is now time to procure the earth vein blood marrow from the exchange list!"

The earth vein blood marrow represented an exceedingly valuable asset for Demon Beasts, allowing them to tap into their inherent bloodlines and significantly enhancing the probability of a Tier Four Middle Grade Demon Beast successfully advancing to the Upper Grade.

Xu Ping inclined his head in agreement, stating, "I have long harbored such intentions. How shall we orchestrate the specifics of this endeavor?"

Jin Yuxuan elaborated on the plan, "Considering Fellow Daoist’s present might, our objective this time will be a strike against a small elite contingent, commanded by a late-stage Nascent Soul Ancient Demon."

"The elimination of such a formidable target yields substantial contribution points, enabling us to rapidly accumulate the necessary resources for acquiring the earth vein blood marrow."