The Transmigrator's Cultivation - Chapter 425

Xu Ziqing glanced around briefly before not lingering further and smiled, “Miss, are you in charge here?”

The woman in purple spoke softly, “Indeed, that’s me. If you have any requests, please feel free to speak.”

As she spoke, she elegantly raised her slender hand, and suddenly two chairs appeared silently in front of her, leaving no trace whatsoever.

Xu Ziqing’s expression shifted slightly; the abilities of the Shen path were quite in tune with nature. Thinking this, he turned to Yun Lie and said, “Shixiong, should we sit down to talk?”

Yun Lie nodded slightly, and they both took their seats.

Once seated, the woman in purple served them two cups of clear tea. The fragrance of the tea was refreshing, devoid of spiritual energy but possessing a unique charm.

After a moment of contemplation, Xu Ziqing directly stated, “Miss, you must already know that my shixiong and I are cultivators from the lower realms.”

The woman in purple smiled, “Yes.”

Xu Ziqing continued, “Since my shixiong and I will be staying in this Nine Void Realm for a while, we fear that we might inadvertently violate some taboos. Therefore… does the lady have any records or texts here? To prevent us from unwittingly offending the powerful beings of Shen cultivators.”

The woman in purple showed a hint of appreciation: “I see.” She lightly traced her fingers through the air, bringing about a subtle shift in the surrounding forces, and then produced a book that seemed to be made of gold and jade. “Records of the Nine Void, this should be most useful. However, we Shen path practitioners do not know how to forge jade talismans; this book is condensed with divine power and needs to be viewed with the naked eye.”

Regarding this, Xu Ziqing was not overly concerned and took the text: “May I ask, Miss, how much is this book?”

The woman in purple smiled, “Three hundred spirit stones.”

Such a price was enough to enter the Sword Spirit Tower three times, certainly not inexpensive.

Fortunately, Xu Ziqing and Yun Lie had many spirit veins at hand, so they could afford it. Moreover, thanks to earlier fortuitous encounters, otherwise, they would have struggled to get by in the Nine Void Realm, let alone refine themselves further.

Since this book was important, Xu Ziqing took out the spirit stones and exchanged them, then did not leave but began to browse through the records right there.

As expected, since Qian Er Workshop dared to engage in this business and charge such spirit stones, what they offered was definitely not ordinary.

The Records of the Nine Void detailed that there were a total of one hundred and eight regions in the Nine Void Realm, corresponding to the numbers of the heavens and the earth. Among them, thirty percent were quite ordinary, with descriptions of local customs and culture. The remaining seventy percent were difficult to explore in depth for various reasons, but nearly half were mentioned, albeit without certainty.

Each region contained numerous counties, either thirty-six corresponding to the heavens or seventy-two corresponding to the earth, all hiding profound principles.

Additionally, it recorded many common knowledge points regarding those of the Shen path.

Firstly, those who practice the Shen path are all referred to as Shen path practitioners or “Shen cultivators.”

The realms of the Shen path are divided into five levels: Concentration Realm, Gathering Origin Realm, Entering Tribulation Realm, Transforming Tribulation Realm, and Enlightened Realm.

Each realm is further divided into lower, middle, and upper tiers.

Only after reaching the Transforming Tribulation Realm can one receive divine recognition, attain a divine position, and oversee a county.

The higher the realm, the higher the divine position one can attain, allowing oversight of larger cities.

Unlike practitioners of the immortal and demonic paths, within the same level of Shen cultivators, there are vast differences between upper and middle tiers, and middle and lower tiers. The restrictions of these levels cannot be crossed, and those of higher realms exert a pressure on those of lower realms, rendering them nearly defenseless. Such strictness is not comparable to that of cultivators.

At the same time, the Shen path has limits based on the practitioner; the manifestations of the Yang Spirit represent the potential of shen cultivation, which also has three tiers.

Initially, it is birds, then beasts, and the highest is the true divine form.

The first two often can only cultivate to the Transforming Tribulation Realm; only those who condense the true divine form can enter the Enlightened Realm.

At this level, one can roam freely between heaven and earth.

It also mentioned the current powerful divine positions within many counties and the forms manifested by their Yang Spirits.

The Chiyu Divine Sovereign of Huan County is a lower-level Shen cultivator of the Transforming Tribulation Realm, with the Yang Spirit being the Vermilion Bird; while the Central Sword Domain is indeed the Sword Spirit City, where the Lingxiao Divine Sovereign resides, a higher-level Shen cultivator of the Transforming Tribulation Realm, whose Yang Spirit potential represents a true divine form. As long as one practices for a longer period, they will ultimately reach the Enlightened Realm and achieve an unparalleled divine position.

All these details are recorded in the book.

This certainly alleviates many concerns.

However, the matter of the Nine Void Battlefield was not mentioned in the Records of the Nine Void.

Xu Ziqing quickly finished reading, his brow slightly furrowing.

Seeing this, the woman in purple realized that the two had not obtained the information they truly needed… Naturally, this meant more business for her. Thus, she gently inquired, “Do you two have any further instructions for me?”

Xu Ziqing moved his finger and put away the Records of the Nine Void, saying, “To be honest, what we want to know is…” He paused, his expression becoming somewhat serious, “…the Nine Void Battlefield.”

At that moment, the woman in purple’s expression finally changed. Even if it was just a fleeting moment of surprise, Xu Ziqing and Yun Lie could not miss it.

The woman in purple immediately responded, “This matter is beyond my authority. If you are interested, you may go to the third floor.”

Xu Ziqing was taken aback; the matter of the Nine Void Battlefield was that secretive? The price must be quite steep.

The woman in purple stood up to see them off, saying, “Please, make yourselves comfortable. However, the information on the third floor is priced at no less than a thousand top-grade spirit stones. I hope you are prepared.”

Xu Ziqing also stood up and smiled gently, “Thank you for the reminder, Miss.”

Yun Lie had not spoken until now, but at this moment, he followed Xu Ziqing once again to the third floor.

Here, they found a sealed room that could accommodate no more than five people.

Xu Ziqing swept his divine sense across the room and detected numerous traces of magical arrays, with many talismans and restrictions in place, making the defenses extremely tight. Even after studying for many days, there were still some aspects he did not fully understand, indicating that the internal strength of Qian Er Workshop was indeed remarkable. This reassured him greatly.

Opposite them sat a cloaked figure, a Shen path practitioner whose aura was incredibly restrained, making it difficult to discern their true nature.

Yet, Xu Ziqing and Yun Lie, both Nascent Soul cultivators, still felt a sense of pressure before him, indicating he was certainly not ordinary.

When the cloaked figure spoke, their voice was quite hoarse: “What do you want to ask?” There was no impatience in their tone, nor was there warmth—just a common, ordinary demeanor.

Xu Ziqing spoke directly, “I wish to know how to activate the War God Token.”

The cloaked figure’s breath remained unchanged, unlike the earlier woman in purple who had lost her composure. Instead, they flatly replied, “Three thousand top-grade spirit stones.”

So expensive…

Xu Ziqing did not hesitate: “No problem, please proceed.”

The cloaked figure seemed to organize their words before continuing, “Shen path practitioners only need to inject their breath; however, those from the lower realms must place a strand of their primordial spirit within, and the breath of a Shen path practitioner must also be included to verify their identity.”

Xu Ziqing suddenly understood. No wonder splitting off his primordial spirit felt insufficient—it was due to the lack of a Shen path practitioner’s breath, which prevented the War God Token from recognizing him. Qian Er Workshop truly was exceptional. Having received the answer, he promptly handed over the spirit stones.

At that moment, Yun Lie interjected, “How can we invite a Shen path practitioner?”

Xu Ziqing paused before saying, “Indeed. We come from the lower realms and are unsure how to associate with Shen path practitioners, or whom to invite to accompany us.”

The cloaked figure nodded: “Two thousand spirit stones.”

Xu Ziqing replied “No problem.”

The cloaked figure continued, “Shen path practitioners rarely gather in Sword Spirit City. Those who have attained a divine position cannot leave their assigned cities, while those who have not often set up their own cultivation sites in natural areas, rarely mingle with others. In the same location, unless they are close friends, it is often difficult for two Shen path practitioners to be found together.” They then took out a book: “Ninety percent of the Shen path practitioners’ cultivation sites in the central region are recorded here; it is available for two thousand spirit stones.”

Xu Ziqing chuckled to himself and took out four thousand spirit stones: “Thank you.”

Qian Er Workshop is indeed skilled in business. Without realizing it, he had already spent seven to eight thousand spirit stones. However, since the information was necessary and secretive, it wasn’t too inappropriate. After a moment’s hesitation, Xu Ziqing finally asked, “…Please elaborate on the matter of the Nine Void Battlefield.”

The cloaked figure remained well-informed, but this time, they charged Xu Ziqing five thousand spirit stones.

“The Nine Void Battlefield is where Shen cultivators confront the otherworldly demons. If defenses are inadequate, the demons may invade the Nine Void Realm, putting it at risk of collapse.”

“To access the Nine Void Battlefield, one must possess the War God Token.”

“Only Shen cultivators at the Gathering Origin Realm or above may enter.”

“Lower realm cultivators must be at least at the Nascent Soul stage to enter.”

“Once on the battlefield, one cannot exit for three years.”

“Life and death within the battlefield are one’s own responsibility; if one falls, their primordial spirit will be destroyed as well.”

Xu Ziqing was shocked to hear this.

It was fortunate he inquired now; otherwise, if he entered the battlefield only to discover he couldn’t leave, it would be quite troublesome. If he truly intended to go there, he would need to prepare much more. Moreover, since most Shen cultivators were at the Concentration Realm, if he mistakenly sought the wrong person, it wouldn’t be good either.

However, he was even more eager to know what kind of creatures the otherworldly demons were.

With this thought, Xu Ziqing asked.

Yet at that moment, the cloaked figure only replied with eight words: “The battlefield is secretive, no further details.”

Xu Ziqing felt a weight in his heart.

The Nine Void Battlefield was indeed not to be taken lightly…

Another exchange followed:

“How can one invite a Gathering Origin Realm Shen cultivator?”

“Go to the War God Tower and hang a plaque.”

“Who in this realm knows about the Nine Void Battlefield?”

“Cultivators at the Gathering Origin Realm or above are all aware.”

“Are there any restrictions for cultivators in the Nine Void Battlefield?”

“Same as for Shen cultivators.”

“If injured by a demon, how should one treat it?”

“Seek remedies within the battlefield.”

“Where is the War God Tower?”

“There are countless branch towers; this one is located three thousand miles southeast.”

“If…”

“You may…”

Xu Ziqing inquired in greater detail, ensuring he didn’t overlook anything after thorough consideration, before finally stopping. He looked at his shixiong, seeing that his shixiong had no further additions, which slightly reassured him. Naturally, he had spent nearly ten thousand spirit stones by now.

At this point, Xu Ziqing and Yun Lie finally left Qian Er Workshop.

Once outside, Yun Lie looked down and asked, “Where to next?”

Xu Ziqing hesitated: “Shixiong, you…”

Yun Lie replied, “My swordsmanship is coming to fruition; I wish to seek out otherworldly demons for training.”

Xu Ziqing thought for a moment and agreed. His shixiong’s practice revolved around the sword of ruthless killing, which only tempered the sword spirit in the Sword Spirit Tower, but true swordsmanship needed to be nourished with blood. Thus, he said, “Let’s first buy some necessary items, then head to the War God Tower.”

Yun Lie nodded, saying, “No need to worry; let’s face the challenges head-on.”

Xu Ziqing felt a jolt in his heart, realizing his earlier hesitation had been noticed by his shixiong, and couldn’t help but feel a bit ashamed: “Yes, shixiong, please rest assured.”

The two walked through the market, purchasing a considerable amount of necessary items. Fortunately, the market was vast, and as long as one could afford the prices, they could obtain many good items. Afterward, they explained their intention to Xun Liang at Sword Pagoda, asking him to inform Tu Jin and Yin Xiu. Then, they headed together to the War God Tower in the central region.

<End of Arc 23: Sword Pagoda>

Translator: Lynn

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