Chapter 305: Vajra Wrathful Eye

"Elixir for advancing the cultivation base of a Yuan Ying cultivator?!"

Upon hearing this, almost all Yuan Ying cultivators present were refreshed in spirit.

At their level, obtaining an elixir that can boost cultivation base is truly difficult.

Yunhe did not hide it; he openly took out a single "Spirit Grain Pill" from his jade bottle and presented it before everyone.

Seeing this elixir, many people's eyes showed a hint of disappointment.

No wonder Yunhe said "advancing the cultivation base of a Yuan Ying cultivator" instead of directly saying "Fourth Level elixir"; there are still many differences.

Of course, one cannot say his words are problematic, for this elixir indeed has a considerable effect on Yuan Ying cultivators.

"This elixir is indeed good, but just relying on this elixir, fellow cultivator, you want to exchange for 'Phoenix Marrow'? Isn't that a bit presumptuous?" someone couldn't help but say.

Yunhe also didn't mind, smiling slightly and said:

"If there is no 'Phoenix Marrow', then 'Phoenix Marrow Crystal' is also acceptable."

Compared to the purer "Phoenix Marrow", in fact the "Phoenix Marrow Crystal" is Yunhe's first choice, after all, encountering a phoenix-type beast in this cultivation world is not easy, let alone having to slay it to obtain the "Phoenix Marrow".

And the "Phoenix Marrow Crystal" is merely a byproduct left after phoenix-type beasts have resided.

Hearing that, the person then said nothing more.

As for the fourth-level formation that Yunhe produced, it is precisely the "Small Five Elements Mutual Generation Formation".

Although this formation, in his hands, combined with his cultivated "Great Longevity Great Five Elements True Scripture" and "Small Five Elements Spiritual Body", can exert its maximum effect, one cannot deny that it is indeed a fourth-level formation.

However, this formation is not a mountain-guarding grand formation; it is not based on spiritual veins, so its effective range is relatively smaller, but if set up around one's cave dwelling during closed-door cultivation, it can absolutely be safer.

Moreover, the materials used for this formation also consumed considerable resources from Yunhe, part of which he had Bing Gui Xianzi and the other disciples of the Ice Immortal Pavilion help gather.

In total, only two sets were made; one set for his own use, and the other set was sent to the Demon Beast Body side.

But what he currently has on hand to offer is actually just these.

After all, formations can still be made without him, but opportunities to exchange for treasures are rare.

At this point, the value of mastering high-level formation, elixir, artifact, and talisman skills becomes evident.

Whether it is elixir or formation.

Actually, the value of the materials used is often not that high.

But after the so-called "processing", the value surges in geometric multiples.

Seeing no one speak, Yunhe felt somewhat disappointed in his heart, though not entirely unexpected; he simply spoke again:

"If lacking these two items, I am also willing to offer appropriate compensation for providing information."

Merely providing information, this request is already not high.

After all, everyone present are old monsters who have lived for hundreds of years; their experience cannot be compared to ordinary cultivators, after hundreds of years of experience, they must have obtained some information, right?

Even if, this information may not be very accurate.

Upon saying this, indeed Yunhe felt a thread of divine sense approaching him.

His spirit stirred slightly, and he released the restrictions around his body.

"Fellow cultivator, if you merely wish to inquire about the news of 'Phoenix Marrow Crystal', I happen to know some."

Speaking, that person then conveyed the information he was somewhat uncertain about.

However, based on the content spoken and the person's experience, Yunhe could still roughly judge the truthfulness of what was said and the accuracy rate.

"Thank you, fellow cultivator."

After listening, Yunhe already had a count in mind; he flicked his finger and took out a "Spirit Grain Pill" from his jade bottle, handing it to that person.

Merely exchanging some useless hearsay for a pill, that person undoubtedly profited.

Seeing this scene, many others also tried to continuously ask Yunhe, but much of the content, while not outright false, was indeed useless to him.

But then one person's words made his eyes light up.

"Benefactor, this poor monk has a technique called 'Vajra Wrathful Eye', though it is somewhat incomplete; I do not know if it can meet your requirements."

Without a doubt, the speaker is none other than the Wuchen Monk known to Yunhe.

But who would have thought that this old monk actually still possesses such a technique.

Yunhe did not answer immediately, but instead posed a counter-question:

"Master, can Buddhist techniques be exchanged?"

Every sect's techniques and secret arts are the foundation of its establishment in the world; how could the old monk actually produce Buddhist techniques?

However, hearing this, the Wuchen old monk gave a faint smile and said:

"It seems the benefactor does not fully understand our Buddhist tradition. The temple I belong to, Golden Light Temple, is part of the Buddhist Chan Sect, while the 'Vajra Wrathful Eye' technique comes from the Esoteric Sect. Both are Buddhist, yet they differ. Although my action may be somewhat improper, it is not overstepping, so the benefactor need not worry."

Hearing that, Yunhe suddenly understood.

He had heard some of the Buddhist Chan and Esoteric Sects before, but he truly had not delved into their specifics.

"Although this 'Vajra Wrathful Eye' technique is powerful, the poor monk only possesses a fragmentary method; benefactor, you might consider this aspect further." Wuchen said slowly.

Yunhe nodded and said, "Indeed. Master, I do not know to what extent this technique of yours is incomplete."

"Benefactor, you will know at a glance."

Speaking, Wuchen then transmitted a brief outline of this technique via divine sense.

And after Yunhe simply scanned it, he gained a better understanding of this technique.

The Buddhist Esoteric Sect's "Vajra Wrathful Eye" technique is divided into four realms: the first layer is Condensing Gaze, the second layer is Vajra, the third layer is Wrathful Eye, and the fourth layer has no description in the outline transmitted by the old monk.

Upon reaching the first layer of Condensing Gaze, the cultivator's visual perception improves, with a certain chance to see through illusions and phantom techniques.

Upon reaching the second layer of Vajra, the cultivator's eyes are further strengthened; only after attaining the second layer of Vajra can one be considered to have truly entered this technique.

Two golden beams can be shot from the pupils, possessing a certain power.

However, whether it is the first layer of Condensing Gaze or the second layer of Vajra, both are enhancements of the eyes; only by reaching the third layer of Wrathful Eye can one be said to have truly mastered this technique.

The might of the Wrathful Eye can break evil demons, restrain monsters, and eliminate sprites.

While the Old Monk Wuchen's possession of this "Vajra Wrathful Gaze" divine ability only includes complete cultivation methods for the first two layers and part of the third layer, the fourth layer is even more lacking—there isn't even a brief record.

But for Yunhe, what he actually needs most now is a secret art to strengthen his eyes, so he can more easily employ the "Inverted Five Elements Spirit-Attracting Divine Light" divine ability.

This divine ability is a fusion of several secret arts he painstakingly combined, created by integrating his own cultivation method, and is the most suited to his techniques.

Although this divine ability is not yet perfected, and even the power it currently displays cannot be considered a trump card, there is no doubt that its upper limit is extremely high, and Yunhe's expectations for it are also high.

So, although the Old Monk's "Wrathful Vajra" divine ability is incomplete, the parts he needs are present, which is enough.

With this thought, Yunhe made up his mind.

He merely wanted to wait for the old monk to speak first, but this fellow remained completely calm and composed, so Yunhe knew that trying to gain any advantage was impossible.

No wonder Jiang Hanning would say he is a scheming fellow.

Sighing silently, Yunhe asked, "Although this divine ability is incomplete, it does have some use for me; I wonder what the master requires?"

He still wanted to struggle a bit, to have the old monk himself speak the "price."

But the old monk did not "take the bait," speaking calmly: "As long as it's useful for the patron, that's fine; as for what I need, it depends on how you judge this divine ability."

"Old Fox."

Yunhe couldn't help but mutter in his heart.

But he quickly adjusted his mindset.

Since the old monk let him set the price, he would give him a price!

"Although the divine ability is strong, it is incomplete; although it has some use, it is also limited. Master, two elixirs, how about that?"

Upon hearing this, the old monk's narrowed eyes widened a fraction, his hand stopping its turning of the prayer beads, and he looked in Yunhe's direction with a hint of astonishment.

Yunhe, however, remained hidden within the restriction, utterly unmoved.

If Wuchen could see Yunhe's smile at this moment, he would surely not be able to help cursing, "Little fox."

"Cough, patron, don't joke with the poor monk; four elixirs, how about that?"

Wuchen finally said.

"Good!"

Yunhe finally did not haggle further, readily agreeing.

This price more or less matched his expectations.

Although this divine ability is a Fourth Level secret art, it is incomplete, and moreover, secret arts such as this can be copied if one is so inclined.

There is no such thing as a loss or gain; only whether it is worthwhile, whether it is useful.

In the end, when Yunhe's exchange time arrived, no one produced the Phoenix Marrow Crystal or Phoenix Marrow he needed.

However, some people did produce materials he found decent, and in the end he exchanged all his remaining Spirit Ear Pellets.

As for that Fourth Level Formation and the Third Level Late-stage Demon Beast Inner Dan, although some were interested, what they offered did not really meet his requirements, so he ultimately took them back.

But Yunhe could feel that, among those who were interested in his Minor Five Elements Mutual Generation Formation, there were likely some Sea Clan cultivators; however, the things they offered were not what he needed, so it came to nothing.

After all the Yuan Ying Cultivators had each presented their items for exchange, Fengxi Daoist announced the end of this exchange meeting; if further needs arose, they could contact him.

Yunhe and Jiang Hanning left the bamboo pavilion together.

This time, Jiang Hanning also obtained quite a few of the things he needed.

Apart from not obtaining the Phoenix Marrow Crystal, Yunhe was still fairly satisfied with this exchange, and he also received some news about the Phoenix Marrow Crystal, at least giving him a goal.

However.

Fengxi Daoist never managed to explain his reason for inviting the Sea Clan to participate in this exchange, which is somewhat thought-provoking.

But everyone present was a shrewd person, so no one dug deeper.

Perhaps, some cultivators with a closer relationship to Fengxi Daoist could obtain some reliable information from him.

With the exchange meeting concluded, the cultivators on the island departed one by one.

Jiang Hanning originally invited Yunhe to return together, but he brushed it off with a casual excuse.

This time, his purpose in coming out was not only to attend the exchange, but more importantly to meet Pearl's grandfather, the Seventh Elder of the Sea Clan's Noble Lineage.

That day.

On a certain tiny, inconspicuous island somewhere above the Endless Sea's inland sea.

Yunhe sat on a smooth rock, gazing at the vast Endless Sea while slowly savoring his tea.

Pearl, meanwhile, attended to him in a well-behaved manner.

Apart from her occasionally gazing in a certain direction with a hint of expectation, everything was quite normal.

Actually, Yunhe was also being careful at this moment, his divine sense continually extended.

After all, this is at sea, and the person he wishes to meet is a Sea Clan elder; although the other side is conservative, they are still an opposing party, and if they brought along a few other Sea Clan elders, Yunhe would have no choice but to flee.

However, he was not unprepared; on a nearby island not far away, he had set up a formation, allowing him to escape there if the situation turned slightly unfavorable.

Furthermore, his divine sense is comparable to that of a Nascent Soul Mid-stage Cultivator, which is one reason he dares to do this.

He waited a moment.

Yunhe's hand paused in its motion, he looked toward the direction Pearl occasionally gazed, and said softly:

"Here they come."

In his divine sense, a figure stepped upon the sea surface and came rushing over; the other party also did not bring anyone, and is relatively trustworthy.

Upon hearing this, Pearl's face showed joy, but quickly turned to a conflicted expression.

Soon after.

An old man with his hands behind his back, face stern, stepped upon the waves; he wore a relatively plain blue robe, and aside from having pointed ears like Pearl's, the rest was almost indistinguishable from a human.

However, his aura at this moment was not particularly friendly, surrounded by surging magical power.

As he approached the island, the old man pointed his hand forward without hesitation.

"Go!"

Just then, a blue light flashed on that person's body, and dozens of tentacle-like things shot out from around him, merging into the spurting seawater, forming a spiral-patterned long spear that shot straight toward Yunhe.

The difference between races is indeed strange.

Yunhe locked his divine sense onto the opponent, and seeing this, his brows furrowed.

In the techniques unleashed by this old man, a spiritual energy vaguely like water-element magic power permeated them.

But upon closer examination, one could see that it was not water-element magic power at all.

Cold and gloomy, it seemed quite strange.

But fortunately, although this power was peculiarly strange, it ultimately could not escape the fact that it was a kind of magic power.

Yunhe placed one hand behind his back, and with the other hand he unhesitatingly pointed.

Swish!

A flying sword shot out from his sleeve, five-colored light swirling around it, finally wrapped in an earth-yellow aura.

Boom!!

Long spear and flying sword, point against point, they clashed head-on!

After a brief stalemate, the spiral-shaped long spear instantly turned into a handful of seawater that scattered, but the Five Elements Heavenly Thunder Sword's sharp momentum did not wane, shooting straight toward the old man.

Seeing this, the old man narrowed his eyes and coldly said:

"Just you humans can only show the advantage of a magic treasure?"

Without hesitation he opened his mouth and spat out, and a bright silver spear, gleaming with silver and wrapped in water vapor, flew out suddenly; the old man, equally without hesitation, stepped forward, grabbed the spear shaft, stomped hard on the sea surface, and swept the spear outward.

In an instant, misty water waves rippled, and under the sway of a tide-like strange power, Yunhe's Five Elements Heavenly Thunder Sword was shattered.

As a humanoid race's Sea Tribe, they naturally possess a complete inheritance, including cultivation methods, arts, magic treasures, and so on; compared to humans, the Sea Tribe's inheritance is not as varied, but it is still formidable.

Ding!!

After the clear sound, the old man's face showed a hint of mockery, and gripping his spear he charged at Yunhe again.

Hmph!

Seeing the old man press his advantage, Yunhe's expression also turned cold; he gave a low hum, five colors flashed in his eyes, surging Five Elements magic power rose from his body, and his other hand unhesitatingly swung out.

Swish! Swish!

Again, two Five Elements Heavenly Thunder Swords shot forth.

And this time, after the five-colored light flowed over those two Five Elements Heavenly Thunder Swords, brilliant golden arcs leapt up along them.

At the same time, the flying sword previously deflected by the old man traced a smooth arc in the air and then flew from behind toward the old man's back.

Nine Songs Sword Technique — Cloud Lord!

He who is in the cloud is thunder.

The Lord of the Clouds is indeed the Thunder God.

This is one reason Yunhe values this sword technique originating from the Snow Sword Sect.

This sword technique fits well with the Five Elements Heavenly Thunder Sword!

The three swords trembled lightly, transforming into nine, like nine bolts of thunder from all directions, crushing everything.

Seeing this, the old man's expression finally moved.

"Heavenly Thunder Power?!"

He waved his spear, layers of water waves coiled around him, and as he opened his mouth again, six differently colored shells flew out from his mouth, enveloping him.

Seeing this, Yunhe's eyes flashed an odd color, and he said softly:

"The Sea Tribe's arts are nothing special."

Hum——

His divine sense suddenly became substantial.

"Divine sense substantiation?!"

Until he saw Yunhe's divine sense almost manifesting as substance, the old man instinctively showed surprise and couldn't help exclaiming.

"Young master!"

At this moment, Pearl beside finally reacted and hurriedly shouted.

For a moment, the nine thunderbolts bursting in the air, and that divine sense like substance, all halted in midair.

At the same time, the Sea Tribe elder's spear in his hand and the six shells he had offered also stalled.

Just see.

Yunhe flicked his sleeve, the thunder vanished, the three flying swords returned to his sleeve, and the substantiated divine sense gradually dissipated.

The Sea Tribe elder also tacitly retracted spear and shells, his gaze toward Yunhe no longer cold and hostile.

Yunhe sat cross-legged and lifted his tea cup.

He reached out his hand toward the old man.

The expressionless old man, under Pearl's doubtful gaze, also walked to the other side of the table and sat down.

Pearl expressed incomprehension at the two who were just tense and now could sit calmly.

But Yunhe's words brought her back to her senses.

"Pearl, pour tea."

"Oh oh oh, okay, young master."

Speaking, she gave her grandfather a strange look and honestly brewed him a cup of spiritual tea.

"Kill this Sea Tribe elder?"

Yunhe reckoned that defeating him might be possible.

But wanting to kill him might be unrealistic.

He didn't stop because of Pearl's words; it's just that Pearl's timing was just right.

It gave both sides a way to back down.

It's quite obvious.

The two sides, originally hostile forces, if they wish to communicate as equals, must first prove their strength to each other; both are qualified to sit down and talk.

However, this encounter was not a draw.

So Yunhe seized a certain initiative, making him the leader of this meeting.

Pearl, of course, doesn't know about these.

He drank a cup of spiritual tea.

Yunhe set down his teacup and gazed at his counterpart.

The Sea Clan elder also slowly set down his jade cup, after a moment's thought, clasped his fists, and said, 'I am Qizhou Changkong of the Sea Clan.'

Upon hearing this, Yunhe gave a slight smile and finally said, 'I am Feng Daoren of the Ice Snow Pavilion.'

Who would have expected Qizhou Changkong to suddenly glare, his face full of shock, as he exclaimed, 'Bee Old Demon of the Ice Snow Pavilion?'

'Bee Old Demon?'

Yunhe was also taken aback.

Because.

He had indeed never heard that title before.

(End of chapter)