300.Chapter 292 The Sixth Essence


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  Chapter 292 The sixth essence is

  in the Pure Yang Palace.

  Yao Wudi stood in the corner with a grimace.

  I just feel that the ups and downs of life, as well as the ups and downs, come too quickly.

  Although he has made meritorious service, he still has to be sent to Xihai Kingdom... Which family is using this reward?

  But compared to what he had expected before, this result was much better after all.

  "... This time, Guan Ao, the Lord of Sun Mountain, will summon all the monks to go to the West Sea Kingdom... Invincible, you will go with Guan Ao when the time comes." On the steps,

  Shao Yangzi made arrangements one by one.

  Guan Ao, the deputy master of Tianyuan Hall and also the master of Sun Mountain, stood up solemnly and bowed.

  "Follow the order of the sect master."

  Yao Wudi glanced at Guan Ao and said, "It's okay. Although this kid is a bit awkward, he's not annoying."

  "In addition, Master Xi, in your Diwu Palace, the burden of the Five Elements Department is probably heavier... The Xihai Kingdom is not as good as the Great Jin Dynasty. It has been plundered by monks from other continents. Now it is extremely short of spiritual energy, elixirs, talismans, spiritual energy... Be sure to keep up with food and the like."

  Shao Yangzi looked towards the cultivator of the Transformation God.

  Among the fifteen god-transformation monks, a young man with red hair stood up and nodded slightly:
  "Don't worry, lord, I will discuss the supply of various materials with the Taiyin Mountain Master and the Shaoyang Mountain Master later." "

  Well, these You can make your own decision."

  Shao Yangzi nodded, and then looked at the monks of Rende Hall:
  "Hall Master Fei, the selection of talents outside the Jin Dynasty needs to be stepped up."

  The old-looking Hall Master Fei hurriedly Standing up: "Affected by the invasion of the Qi and Chu dynasties by the Kingdom of All Gods, the expansion of Linglong Ghost Market is not very smooth. However, the guards of each ghost market are currently trying their best to collect, but... should some of the requirements for joining the sect be relaxed? Some people are very talented, but their moral conduct is deficient..."

  Practitioners have a very broad definition of virtue, and those who can be clearly said to be deficient in virtue are basically treacherous and evil people.

  After Shao Yangzi thought about it for a moment, he shook his head and said, "That's how it is for the time being." Palace

  Master Fei said quickly: "Yes, follow the order of the sect leader."

  Shao Yangzi nodded, and then looked at the other person:
  "Palace Master Lu, this side of Taiyang Mountain, It's up to you to worry more..."

  Sun Mountain belongs to Tianyuan Hall, so that's why it's said like this.

  Master Lu of Tianyuan Palace is a young woman. After hearing what Shao Yangzi said, he immediately stood up and replied:
  "Zhuang Mei knows that, the sect leader can rest assured."

  Shao Yangzi smiled and nodded again, then looked at the people in front of the steps and said loudly:
  "This is This trip to the West Sea Kingdom should be done sooner rather than later. Those who are willing to go, make good preparations. In two months, my sect leader will personally see you off." "I

  wish you all the best for this trip!"

  Everyone responded with a roar.

  After that, they flew away.

  Yao Wudi was about to sneak away quietly when he suddenly heard Shao Yangzi's voice:

  "Wudi, please stay for a while."

  Yao Wudi's face suddenly fell.

  The third day.

  Yao Wudi's figure flew out from Chunyang Palace.

  "Senior Brother Sect Master, he already has the appearance of condensing Dao Ji, why do you still send him to adventure in the West Sea Kingdom?"

  Looking at Yao Wudi's leaving back, the second elder in Chunyang Palace, who was white-faced and beardless, and dressed meticulously, suddenly said .

  Inside the palace.

  Shao Yangzi, who was not far away, showed a hint of surprise:
  "Didn't you propose to remove him from his guarding position before and let him go to Fengxiao Strait to stop Monk Wang Xin?"

  The second elder shook his head slightly:
  "This time, that time... before. He has no hope of becoming a god, but that is not the case now."

  Once there are signs of condensing Dao Ji, there is also hope of becoming a god.

  He paused slightly and then asked:
  "Senior Brother Sect Master sent Yao Wudi to Xihai Kingdom. Is it the request of the Original Demon Sect?"

  Shao Yangzi was stunned and said with a smile, "Why do you say that?"

  The second elder said calmly: "It's from the Original Demon Sect. Shangguan Ren has always been determined to retaliate, and he came here in person. In addition to agreeing to join forces with the sect master, he is probably also asking for an explanation for the murder of the First Holy Son..." Shao Yangzi smiled noncommittally after hearing this, but did not answer the second question

  . The elder said slowly:
  "Junior brother Xiao takes it for granted. The ten thousand Dharma veins take over the creation of heaven and earth. If you want to become a god, it is much more difficult than ordinary monks. Condensing Dao machine is only the first step. One step...I sent him to Xihai Kingdom just to use the hands of Monk Wang Xin to sharpen him. After all..." "...

  his life is short."

  The second elder heard this and said firmly. Looking at Shao Yangzi, he said seriously:
  "I hope senior brother really thinks so."

  Then he slowly stood up and left.

  Seeing the other party's figure disappearing into another palace, Shao Yangzi showed a helpless smile:

  "Master, this sect is really troublesome."

  ...

  Leave Chunyang Palace.

  After Yao Wudi hesitated slightly in mid-air, he submitted the mission to the Shaoyin Mountain Mission Hall and received 30,000 merit credits.

  Anyway, it's been exposed, so it doesn't matter.

  Then he flew towards the Taiyin Mountain Treasure House.

  Soon, he flew into the Treasure House of All Things, but the person who received him was not the Gourd True Spirit that Wang Hao had encountered before.

  But a figure of a Taoist in green.

  Seeing the Taoist, Yao Wudi saluted with rare respect:

  "I have met the founder of Wuhe."

  "Yes."

  The Taoist's face was thin and slender, and his eyes opened and closed with a divine light.

  His eyes fell on Yao Wudi, with a slightly doubtful look on his face:
  "Your Ten Thousand Methods and One Mind Technique contains many techniques, and it has reached the limit of the Nascent Soul Realm. Who are you fighting against? How can you connect to the Ten Thousand Methods Divine Mark?" Have you been interrupted so much? Are you still injured?"

  Yao Wudi bowed and said: "The patriarch has a sharp eye, and his disciples killed the first holy son of the original demon sect and several other protectors..."

  Hearing this, the Taoist suddenly realized: "No wonder...are you here to exchange for the treasure that restores the divine pattern of ten thousand arts?"

  As he said that, he waved gently.

  From the depths of the treasure house, a spiritual object suddenly flew out.

  The spiritual object is a dark inkstone. In the inkstone, there is an ink turtle lying on it. The turtle head stretches out from time to time and bites into the void. Soon, drops of ink containing a mysterious aura rise from the inkstone. .

  "The 'Void Phase Turtle Shou Inkstone' is most suitable for your situation. It only requires 20,000 meritorious deeds..."

  Yao Wudi looked at the square inkstone and his eyes suddenly showed emotion.

  However, when he heard that 20,000 merit points were needed, he looked at the more than 70,000 merit points on the identity card in his hand and couldn't help but hesitate.

  After thinking about it, he took out many things he had obtained from the Holy Son of the Original Demon Sect and other monks from the storage magic weapon, and looked at the Taoist: "Grandmaster, how much
  merit can these be exchanged for?"

  The Taoist glanced over, and immediately He shook his head and said, "They are all trivial things. They are considered treasures in the Demon Sect, but the disciples in the sect hardly need them... I'll give you thirty-four thousand merit points in total." Thirty-four thousand, including the ones in his identity card

  . Seventy-two thousand, almost a hundred and six thousand meritorious services.

  Yao Wudi quickly calculated in his mind, his eyes paused slightly on the inkstone, and finally shook his head regretfully:
  "Grandmaster, I don't want this, I want..."

  "Are you sure?"

  The Taoist heard Yao Wudi's request, I couldn't help but look surprised.

  Yao Wudi nodded resolutely:

  "These meritorious deeds don't mean much to me now, so it's more appropriate to use them like this."

  The Taoist sighed slightly when he heard the words and stopped trying to dissuade him.

  ...

  Wanfa Peak.

  When Wang Hao opened his eyes from practicing in the morning, he saw that Bu Chan was already busy in the fields again, and he couldn't help but sigh helplessly.

  He quickly stood up again and stopped Bu Chan.

  "I have found a supply of chicken feed, and it will be delivered next month. Let's be less busy with things in Lingtian."

  I can't help but be busy.

  After all, Bu Chan cultivates the spiritual plant, and the process of taking care of the spiritual plant is also a kind of practice for her.

  When Bu Chan heard this, there was a slight hesitation in his eyes.

  During these years of practice, except for the time spent with Wang Ba, she was almost always busy in the fields, and it had become a habit.

  Even though the cultivation environment has improved now, she still can't take any time off for a while.

  "I, I will be busy for a while longer, and I will take a rest later... It would be a pity to see such a good spiritual field abandoned..."

  Bu Chan hesitated.

  Wang Ba was also a little helpless when he heard this.

  In fact, not only Bu Chan, he himself also has this problem. After living a hard life, he will always subconsciously seize all the time to practice and cultivate spiritual beasts, and strive to improve himself.

  Apart from that, there is no other life at all.

  Ordinarily, for him, time does not have much meaning, and he can completely enjoy himself and play with the world.

  It's just that his habits over the years have given him an unconscious sense of urgency, and it's extremely difficult for him to have such leisurely moments.

  Thinking of this, his heart slowed down. After breakfast, he did not rush to the Spirit Planting Department, but stayed with Bu Chan for a while.

  I deliberately squatted next to Bu Chan, with my ears gently pressed against my belly, feeling the vitality of the fetus beating inside.

  With his foundation-building skills, the sound of fetal movement was actually very clear even through his belly.

  Just doing this brings a different kind of happiness.

  Bu Chan rarely showed shame on his face: "What's wrong with you, a monk..."

  "Haha, what's wrong with the monk?"

  Wang Haohun smiled nonchalantly, gently caressed Bu Chan's belly, and said curiously: "What's wrong with you, monk?" Is it a son or a daughter?"

  Bu Chan frowned slightly when he heard this:

  "The spiritual things I put into my body before were too abundant, which blocked my perception... Does senior brother like a daughter or a son?" "

  Me?"

  Wang Hao thought for a while: "Daughter Best, caring, but a son is fine too, what about you?"

  "I want a son."

  Bu Chan said after hesitating slightly.

  "Why?"

  Wang Yan couldn't help but be curious.

  Bu Chan's face turned red, she just looked at him but didn't answer.

  Happy time is always too short.

  Wang Ba quickly rushed to the Lingzhi Department.

  As soon as they arrived at the Lingzhi Department, they saw Kong Yao and a group of deacons hurried out with serious expressions.

  Wang Yao and Kong Yao had some friendship, so when they saw this, they couldn't help but asked curiously:
  "Deacon Kong, why are you so anxious?"

  Kong Yao saw that it was Wang Yao. Although he was anxious, he still patiently said to Wang Yao:

  "That's where the Diwu Hall is?" They asked us to supply five times the amount of spiritual food as before. How can this thing be so easy to get... The key is that the main materials from the Spiritual Planting Department have not been supplied, so a few deacons and I prepared to go to the Spiritual Planting Department. Call me over there."

  "Five times?!"

  Wang Yan couldn't help but be shocked when he heard this supply.

  You must know that with his refining speed, it would take eight or nine days of hard work to finish what would have been a month's work in the past.

  If it were raised five times, he might not even be able to complete it.

  Kong Yao noticed Wang Yan's surprise and said quickly:

  "Minister He has a unique skill and can refine large quantities of spiritual food like spiritual plants. Although the purity is not too high, it is enough to cope with the war in Xihai Kingdom."

  "The war in Xihai Kingdom?"

  Hearing this, Wang Yan couldn't help but get excited!
  Perhaps due to his early experiences, he is extremely sensitive to any disturbance.

  "What happened over there in the West Sea Kingdom?"

  "It's been happening all the time, but I heard that some gods are involved now, so the sect has also sent people to deal with it, but the West Sea Kingdom is too barren. , if there is not enough spiritual energy to maintain, the state may fall after a long time, so we have to get busy... OK, Deacon Wang, I won't tell you anymore, we still have to go and urge you!" Kong Yao hurriedly

  said After explaining, he and several deacons hurriedly flew not far away.

  "Are all the gods involved?"

  Wang Hao's heart fluctuated slightly.

  The participation of high-level combat forces means the escalation of the war.

  Of course, Da Jin is fighting at home after all. The monks from three continents have traveled across the ocean. Even if they are outnumbered, they may not be able to defeat Da Jin.

  But in the process, countless monks will probably die.

  Wang Hao sighed slightly and walked into the bamboo house.

  Soon, Cui Daqi and He Jiugui also arrived early.

  When he heard that Kong Yao and others went to ask for spiritual planting materials, Cui Daqi rarely showed the magnanimity of a leader and mobilized the monks in the department.

  It's rare for a drunkard to not look drunk.

  He and other monks said: "Next, due to the huge increase in the demand for spiritual food, we will temporarily give up all spiritual animal-type spiritual food and concentrate on refining spiritual plant-type spiritual food. Please note the following recipes. I will teach you later. Refining..."

  Wang Hao thought for a moment and understood the reason.

  Compared with spiritual plant-based spiritual food, spiritual animal-based spiritual food requires a lot of time in cutting the ingredients, and has higher requirements on the refiner.

  Although the effect is better, in comparison, spiritual plants are more suitable.

  The key is that He Jiugui has also mastered a large-scale refining technique for spiritual plants and spiritual food. Combining multiple factors, Cui Daqi and He Jiugui's approach can be considered a proper move.

  Wang Ba also started to study immediately.

  He has been refining a lot of spiritual food these days, and he still has some experience. In addition, he is already highly skilled in refining spiritual food, so it is not difficult to learn. He mastered it after almost thinking about it. Eighty-nine percent.

  After practicing it twice, it is almost the same as an expert who has been refining this recipe for many years.

  Wang Ba's performance also surprised He Jiugui, who had been paying close attention.

  "This guy deserves to come to our Spiritual Wine Peak...how come he let that bastard Yao Wudi make the money..."

  When Wang Yan quickly mastered the recipe and began to try to refine 150 portions of spiritual food at one time , a trace of hesitation flashed in He Jiugui's eyes.

  Wang Hao didn't pay attention.

  He concentrated on practicing one hundred and fifty portions of spiritual food in one go. After opening the spiritual kitchen weapon, he tasted it.

  "Ninety-six percent, so-so... It has just passed the storage requirements of the Wanxiang Treasure House, but it should be enough for the monks going to the West Sea Kingdom." Of course, it is only useful for foundation-building

  monks and golden elixir monks . .

  This spiritual food is not for their cultivation, but is simply used to maintain the spiritual energy needed for daily use.

  If a monk is in a place lacking spiritual energy for a long time, not only will he not be able to make further progress, but his realm may also fall. This is why it is difficult to have Nascent Soul monks in places like Chen and Yan. Without an environment with sufficient spiritual energy, even if they rush up. Nascent Soul, it is quite difficult to go further, and the greater possibility is to fall again.

  Of course, compared to regular Qi-refining monks of the Five Elements, demonic monks have many ways to avoid it, such as blood sacrifice and so on.

  By the time Wang Ba finished his work, it was almost dark.

  Cui Daqi and He Jiugui were also very busy.

  Five times the supply is really beyond the capabilities of the Spiritual Food Department. If we want to complete it, we can only stay up all night.

  Even both of them need to do it themselves.

  This is in sharp contrast to the previous time when everyone lazily dispersed as soon as it got dark.

  However, Wang Yan's workload has reached the standard. According to his progress, it will be completed by the end of the month without any accidents.

  The key is that after refining so much spiritual food in one go, his mana has been basically exhausted, so there is little point in staying here.

  He simply said goodbye to Cui Daqi.

  Cui Daqi was really lacking in skills. When he saw Wang Ba coming, he could only say to Wang Ba: "Go, go, your master should be back." "Master, he is back?"

  Wang

  Ba couldn't help being surprised and happy when he heard this.

  Dang even rushed back.

  On the way, I specially spent a few high-grade spiritual stones and bought several boxes of delicacies from Xuanwufang City in Taiyin Mountain.

  The price is really high, but the taste is indeed excellent. Wang Yan heard some deacons talking about it when he was in the spiritual food department, so he bought some specially.

  Back to Wanfa Peak, I cooked a few more dishes.

  However, until nightfall, Master was not seen.

  Wang Hao felt a little disappointed.

  Only two people could eat these delicacies.

  Afterwards, Wang Ba checked the physical condition of the ghost-patterned skink, recorded it as usual, and then started practicing again.

  Early the next morning, he deliberately went to Yao Wudi's house and stayed for a while, and finally left disappointed.

  Another busy day.

  After it got dark, Wang Hao returned to Wanfa Peak exhausted.

  However, as soon as he landed on Wanfa Peak, he couldn't help but be stunned.

  There were lights on in Yao Wudi's house.

  "Master is back?"

  Wang Ha couldn't help but be surprised.

  At this time, Yao Wudi felt Wang Ba's aura and walked out of the house.

  Seeing that although Wang Yan's mana was exhausted, the Ten Thousand Dharma Mother Qi in his Dantian was thick and solid, he couldn't help but nodded with relief: "It seems that

  you have not been lazy during the days when I was away from my master."

  Wang Yan was still a little excited, Now that he saw Yao Wudi, he calmed down. He pointed to a table not far away and said,

  "Master, how about something to drink?"

  "Okay!"

  Yao Wudi laughed loudly and immediately landed in front of the square table.

  Without waiting for Wang Ba's arrangement, Bu Chan had already prepared the dishes and wine.

  Yao Wudi immediately glared at Wang Yan: "Why do you always ask your wife to do something..."

  Bu Chan smiled and said: "Master, I just made some food, is it to your liking?"

  Although Yao Wudi did not accept Bu Chan as his disciple , but because of Wang Ba’s relationship, Bu Chan also followed Wang Ba’s call.

  "Haha, it tastes good... This is the wine, tsk, Xiao He's wine is better."

  Yao Wudi's eyes flashed with a trace of nostalgia.

  Wang Ba didn't know what to say when he heard this. Based on He Jiugui's resentment towards Yao Wudi, it was estimated that Yao Wudi had no hope of tasting He Jiugui's wine.

  Another meal of eating and drinking, interspersed with Yao Wuwei's bragging about his outing.

  When Wang Bao heard that Yao Wudi had killed eight Nascent Soul monks from Dayan's original Demon Sect, one of whom was even the First Holy Son, he was stunned.

  "Did Master take over the task of defeating the First Holy Son of the Original Demon Sect?" "

  Hey, you know that too?"

  Yao Wudi was a little surprised.

  Wang Hao nodded and did not say that he went to the mission hall specifically because he wanted to obtain merit. Instead, he exclaimed: "That mission has a reward of 30,000 merit..." After hearing this, Yao Wudi

  immediately His face was slightly stiff.

  He immediately brushed it off casually.

  Wang Yan didn't think much about it. It was the master's business to earn merits. Although he also yearned for a comfortable life of taking advantage of the master, he had already corrected his mentality since he knew the true situation of Wan Dharma Lineage.

  We talked until midnight.

  After it was over, Yao Wudi called Wang Ba into the room.

  "Master."

  "Well, take this."

  Yao Wudi handed over a storage magic weapon.

  Wang Hao opened the storage magic weapon in confusion, only to find that it contained five elements cultivation resources that he had not been able to find in the market before.

  "This is... Mu Kongjing, Immortal Wood, Mu Marrow Heart..."

  "This is the essence of Haiyuan Stone and Sunflower Water...Jinyang Powder...Wuji Gray Stone...Red Flame Lamp Soul..."

  Wang Yan couldn't help but raise his head and looked at Yao Wudi, his eyes wide with shock.

  Yao Wudi said proudly:

  "The resources here are enough for you to practice the Five Elements to the golden elixir! Haha, you didn't expect it, did you?"

  Wang Hao nodded repeatedly.

  This was indeed beyond his expectation.

  With so many spiritual objects, at least before the golden elixir, he didn't need to worry about the Five Elements resources at all.

  He couldn't help but asked with surprise and joy: "Master, how did you get so many meritorious deeds...the previous mission?"

  Yao Wudi coughed dryly: "Don't underestimate your master, you have some savings as a master.

  " , at this time, he took out another storage magic weapon.

  Wang Hao was slightly shocked.

  besides?

  He took the storage magic weapon, penetrated it with his spiritual consciousness, and was suddenly stunned.

  He couldn't help but look up at Yao Wudi, with a hint of shock in his eyes.

  "Master, could this be..."

  "Yes."

  Yao Wudi nodded slightly and confirmed Wang Hao's guess with a smile on his face:
  "Here is what I have prepared for you, the sixth essential skill, as well as the required Practice resources."

  With a smile on his face, his heart was bleeding.

  My one hundred and six thousand merit points!
  All gone!
  He finally understood why his master always treated him with a sullen face... It felt distressing to spend so much merit on others, even if it was his direct disciple!
  I was already poor.

  This time, he was even more impoverished.

  But he had no choice. He knew that Wang Yan was still immature, and it would take years and months to master all methods and one mind by just relying on his own achievements.

  As a master, it is natural that you have to pay more at this time.

  And maybe this is the only help he can give Wang Ba. After all, he is going to Xihai Kingdom...

  Thinking of the situation in Xihai Kingdom, Yao Wudi feels a little heavy in his heart.

  He is not afraid of fighting with the monks who transform gods. In one-on-one situations, he is confident that he can survive from the monks who transform gods.

  But I don't have much life left, so I will go to Xihai Kingdom and I don't know how long it will be.

  Maybe there is a chance to step into that dreamed realm, or... die in a foreign land.

  Death means death, and even now, he is not too afraid.

  But this disciple, Wang Hao, is still too immature. Now he is just a basic introduction to Wanfa Yiyi Gong. If he dies, Wang Hao may not have anyone to guide him in his future practice... This is what makes him uneasy.

  So even though he spent all his merits and prepared enough resources for Wang Ba to achieve the golden elixir, he still felt sorry for Wang Ba.

  After all, the Golden Core Realm has only just begun in terms of Wanfa Lineage.

  However, these thoughts were not enough to explain to Wang Ba. Yao Wudi said with a smile on his face:

  "Your master, I was personally invited by the sect master to go to the Xihai Kingdom. Originally, I didn't want to go. After all, I was not here and there was no one to guide me. You practice, but there is nothing you can do. The sect master was too polite. He asked again and again. In front of everyone, I couldn't refute his face... so I had no choice but to agree." "This promise, nothing else

  . It’s nothing. You will start to practice the Five Elements Kung Fu in a few years. If you don’t have the resources, it will be troublesome. So I will buy everything for you first so that you can practice with peace of mind... Don’t be too relaxed. I will start from there when the time comes. If you come back from Xihai Kingdom and you are not satisfied with the teaching, you will be expelled from the school!"

  Wang Hao heard this, although he knew that the old man was bragging, but he still felt warm in his heart.

  Immediately, he carefully put away the storage magic weapon.

  Yao Wudi also said seriously: "Here is the sixth essence I have prepared for you - wind." "It is

  also in the foundation building stage that after you have refined the Five Elements Kung Fu and completed the foundation building, it is most suitable to incorporate the Ten Thousand Methods and One Mind Kung Fu. Compared with the extremes of thunder and ice, although the wind attribute is violent, it can also be gentle at times." "The

  skill is the "Six Controls of the Wind" of 'Shenxiu Peak', and it is also a skill that can directly lead to the transformation of gods... …These resources are enough for you to practice to the golden elixir level." "

  And when you practice all six techniques to the foundation building perfection, at that time, you can consider continuing to integrate into the next one, or directly enter the golden elixir first. , and then integrate the seventh and eighth essences. Of course, if it can be completed by building the foundation, then try to do it in the foundation building stage. The further you go, the more difficult it will be to integrate, and..." Listening to Yao

  Wudi With an explanation that was so detailed that he wished he could teach it step by step, Wang Hao suddenly said:
  "Master... aren't you ready to come back?"

  The air suddenly became quiet.

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