Recruitment [2k]
Translator: CinderTL
Resources must be used quickly to convert them into personal strength.
Li Chunjun's eagerness to improve his future prospects meant he had no intention of hoarding Spirit Crystals.
Soon, these Spirit Crystals had been transformed into ten portions of Sixth-Tier Creation Spirit Liquid, six portions of Sixth-Rank Blood Refined Flowing Gold, and a bottle of the potent and volatile Dragon Transformation Pill.
Li Chunjun estimated that the first dose of this Pill could boost his experience by 1,000 points.
Even if he took ten or eight more, the total experience gain would only reach 3,000 to 4,000 points. However, it could serve as nourishment when his Life Level was on the verge of a breakthrough but not yet suitable for it.
After purchasing these essential items and replenishing daily necessities, he still had 220,000 Spirit Crystals remaining.
He was spending so slowly because he hadn't bought any Spirit Treasures or cultivation techniques.
For cultivation techniques, he could simply consult No. 11 until he reached the Void Refining stage.
As for Spirit Treasures...
Sword Cultivators cultivated Sword Qi within their bodies.
Sword Qi made them unmatched in combat. Even a High-Grade Spirit Treasure could shatter the defenses of a top-grade spiritual treasure with a single strike. However, this also affected their efficiency in using Spirit Treasures.
A top-grade protective spiritual treasure in his hands might not even perform as well as a High-Grade one.
In this situation, he abandoned the Spirit Treasure and exchanged it for more Creation Spirit Liquid, aiming to fuse the Broken Crystal into the Scarlet Sky Sword as quickly as possible, followed by refining the Void Dao Runes and Shattered Flowing Gold.
After Li Chunjun completed the exchange of various materials, 11 also presented a plan: "This is a cultivation plan I've tailored to your current condition, Young Master."
He added, "Of course, I believe we could benefit from getting to know each other better. This way, the cultivation plan I devise will be even more effective in helping you achieve Void Refining as soon as possible."
Li Chunjun glanced at the plan.
When he saw the entry for ten years of closed-door cultivation, he shook his head immediately. "That's far too long."
He looked at 11. "Don't worry about the difficulty. I want to advance to Void Refining, cultivate a Dharma Body, forge a Sacred Body, achieve Dao Unification, and finally ascend to immortality as quickly as possible."
"As quickly as possible..."
11 quickly revised one section of the plan. "If your goal is to achieve Void Refining, Dao Unification, and immortality as swiftly as possible without sacrificing your potential, then your next destination should be the Star Abyss."
"Star Abyss?"
Li Chunjun had never heard of it.
11 seemed to realize the Young Master's profound lack of common knowledge. With a wave of his hand, all the information about the Star Abyss materialized before them.
"The Star Abyss is a Dao Venerable-grade special lifeform—the void left behind when the Star Spirit perished. It contains the Dao Venerable's essence of energy, insights into the Dao, and some treasures he left behind."
No. 11 said, "Just as a whale's death gives life to countless creatures, even a trace of inheritance from such a great being would be an immense opportunity for you, enough to rapidly complete your realm transformation."
Li Chunjun remained silent, instead focusing on the dangers of this Star Abyss.
"Even Void Refining cultivators can perish here?"
"Yes. Opportunity often comes hand in hand with danger."
No. 11 nodded slightly. "According to the data I have, the mortality rate for Primordial Spirit cultivators is 99.993%, while the mortality rate for Void Refining cultivators is 8.11%..."
"The risk is too high," Li Chunjun said. "Devise a cultivation plan for me that doesn't deplete my potential, poses minimal danger, and allows me to achieve immortality as quickly as possible."
No. 11 remained silent for a moment, then finally spoke after a long pause. "May I ask... do you possess any resources beyond those I am aware of?"
"No," Li Chunjun replied.
So...
He wants a cultivation plan that's safe, doesn't deplete potential, doesn't require significant financial investment, and promises rapid ascension to immortality?
The figure known as #11 seemed to take a deep breath.
"I'll do my best."
Fortunately, Li Chunjun also realized his situation was somewhat unique.
Unless he was willing to reveal all his secrets, #11's cultivation plan could only serve as a reference.
He spoke, "Give me all Primordial Spirit-grade battlefield information, sorted by danger level and intensity."
After a moment, he added, "Also, I need materials on Sword Force."
"The Sword Force cultivation system is incredibly complex, including much paid information set by Void Refining experts. Would you like..."
"Based on my Void Sword Intent and Destruction Sword Intent being at the Perfect level, my failure to break through to Void Refining, my Sword Qi and Divine Sense strength roughly equivalent to a Three Tribulation True Monarch, and my limited understanding of Sword Force, create a customized Sword Force data package worth 100,000 Spirit Crystals," Li Chunjun said.
His Divine Sense had surged after his cultivation realm and Life Level increased.
Combined with his Mind Power's absolute stability over his own state, his Divine Sense's detection range now reached 1,600 miles.
However, Primordial Spirit Realm cultivators, having cultivated Divine Sense, found it acted as a catalyst for their Divine Sense, greatly enhancing its effectiveness.
Even a Two Tribulation True Monarch could already surpass 2,000 miles in Divine Sense detection range.
In terms of Divine Sense exploration, Li Chunjun's theoretical capabilities still fell short of a Two Tribulation True Monarch.
However, a True Monarch's Divine Sense ultimately relied on the catalyst of Divine Sense to achieve such effects.
If measured purely by "quantity" rather than skill in application, his Divine Sense strength might even rival that of a Three Tribulation True Monarch.
"The mission has been issued," Number 11 reported. "I will inform Young Master when a suitable candidate emerges, and he will make the final decision."
Li Chunjun nodded.
He didn't linger on his personal peak within the Profound Yellow Grotto-Heaven.
Numerous matters awaited his attention outside.
"For now, let's leave it at that," he said, his mind stirring. He immediately withdrew from the Profound Yellow Grotto-Heaven.
As the surrounding space twisted once more, Li Chunjun carefully observed.
Unfortunately, before he could glean any profound insights into Spatial Laws, he found himself back in the Immortal Abode he had rented from the Creation Fortune Merchant Guild.
"Let's go," Li Chunjun said, exiting the cultivation chamber and deactivating the array formation.
Outside, Yuan Xiao, having packed their belongings, was already waiting.
As soon as they stepped out, several people who had been waiting outside immediately approached.
"Congratulations to Sword Prodigy Li for reaching the top of the Solar Radiance List!"
The leader of the group was none other than True Monarch Qian Feng, the branch master of the Creation Merchant Guild of Canghai Mountain.
"Guild Master Qian," Li Chunjun greeted him. "We're in a hurry to reach the Star Gate before it opens. Do you need anything?"
Li Chunjun's tactful words immediately made Qian Feng realize his attitude.
He inwardly grimaced, but his expression remained unchanged, his smile unwavering. "Sword Prodigy Li's achievement of reaching the top of the Solar Radiance List while renting an Immortal Abode from our Creation Merchant Guild is truly an honor. From now on, this place will likely become a sacred site in the hearts of all those aspiring to make the Profound Yellow List."
He produced a jade box. "Sword Prodigy Li has already served as an excellent spokesperson for us. To express our gratitude, as long as your ranking remains unchanged, the Creation Merchant Guild is willing to pay you an annual endorsement fee of ten thousand Spirit Crystals. Furthermore, you will be granted free access to any of our Immortal Abodes in the future, along with VIP treatment."
"Guild Master Qian is most thoughtful," Li Chunjun said, nodding slightly.
He accepted the ten thousand Spirit Crystals without hesitation.
The Creation Fortune Merchant Guild would indeed profit greatly from his tenancy.
As for the free accommodation...
Such rewards had some value not long ago.
But now, he had no need for them.
Seeing that Li Chunjun didn't intend to linger in conversation, Qian Feng ended the pleasantries and sighed, "Sword Prodigy Li, you've already reached the pinnacle of Solar Radiance at such a young age. Anyone can see your boundless future. However, as the saying goes, 'The tallest tree in the forest is the first to be felled by the wind.' If you were already a disciple of the Taixu Sword Sect, it would be one thing. But without their protection and no powerful backing... you're bound to face persecution from petty villains. Please, Sword Prodigy Li, take utmost care."
"I understand."
Li Chunjun nodded.
After dealing with the Chiyang Sword Sect and Wu Ji Sect on Blue Star, he would head to Two Realms Mountain to test his Life Level, aiming to reach level 32.
Once he reached that level, he would use the blood sacrifice method to refine two Sixth-Rank materials into the Scarlet Sky Sword. After the sword reached the level of a Quasi-Dao Artifact, or even a High-Grade Quasi-Dao Artifact, he would enter the Primordial Spirit Battlefield.
If they wanted to deal with him, let them come to the battlefield!
Once they entered the battlefield, life and death would be determined by fate.
Even after Qian Feng had made his intentions so clear, Li Chunjun remained silent, leaving no doubt about his decision.
With a nod, Li Chunjun clasped his hands and said, "Then I wish Sword Prodigy Li smooth sailing on his path, swift attainment of the Primordial Spirit, and a place on the Cosmic Light List."
"Thank you for your well wishes, Guild Master Qian."
Li Chunjun nodded.
He and Yuan Xiao immediately headed for the Star Gate.
Less than a day after their departure, representatives from various sects and factions began to arrive.
Only true Overlords could have discovered Li Chunjun's independent status so quickly, along with his residence in a rented Immortal Abode under the Creation Merchant Guild of Canghai Mountain.
Among them were behemoths like the Taixu Sword Sect, the Wu Ji Sect, the Celestial Qin Dynasty, and even the Heavenly Palace, all members of the Immortal Alliance Council.
Unfortunately, they were clearly a step too late.
Or perhaps Li Chunjun's hasty departure spoke volumes in itself.
A wave of regret washed over the representatives of the various sects.
True Monarchs Zhuo Guang and Xuan You, in particular, turned pale.
From the Celestial Qin Dynasty, the delegation sent to invite Li Chunjun included several Primordial Spirit True Monarchs, as well as Princess Qingxi, who was also on the Star Brilliance List and had previously clashed with him.
Having failed to meet him, she seemed somewhat frustrated.
Glancing at Zhuo Guang and Xuan You, her fellow competitors, she couldn't help but sneer, "Isn't the Taixu Sword Sect the Overlord of the Profound Yellow? An Overlord-level power naturally shouldn't care about a mere Star Brilliance List champion. After all, that's exactly what you did before. What's this? Are you rushing over here now, regretting your decision?"
Zhuo Guang, already worried about his uncertain future, was in a terrible mood.
Hearing her cold mockery, his eyes flashed with anger, and he was about to explode.
But when he saw it was Princess Qingxi speaking...
Even though she was only a Nascent Soul True Lord, his fury instantly dissipated.
He believed that Heaven's Chosen like Princess Qingxi, who ranked among the top ten or eleven on the Star Brilliance List, likely had Void Refining cultivators secretly protecting them.
Suppressing his rage, he replied coldly, "The Taixu Sword Sect doesn't need the Celestial Qin Dynasty to interfere in our affairs."
"Is that so? Then I'll have to make sure someone thoroughly investigates the Taixu Sword Sect's new disciple recruitment standards. I wonder how Vice Sect Master Xu Zhen, who oversees disciple training and recruitment, will react to this news." Princess Qingxi chuckled, "It's truly intriguing."
Zhuo Guang, already burdened with worry, was now having salt rubbed into his wounds. His face turned ashen.
But he dared not provoke Princess Qingxi, whom he couldn't afford to offend.
With a cold snort, he and True Monarch Xuan You quickly departed, hurrying toward the Azure Sea Domain.
(End of the Chapter)
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