Chapter 280: Combat Cultivator

"Second-rank Dharma Artifact"

Wang Yu murmured to himself. Thinking of the terrifying power of a second-rank dharma artifact, he revealed a thoughtful expression.

To drive a second-rank dharma artifact, one must naturally become a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Although this *Profound Armor Scripture* points directly to the path of second-rank body refinement, if one fails to achieve Foundation Establishment, even with successful practice, one remains at the Qi Refinement realm—merely a Qi Refinement cultivator possessing second-rank strength.

Of course, the status of a second-rank warrior in the sect is high, far beyond that of ordinary guardian warriors, and they can already stand on equal footing with those Foundation Establishment cultivators.

But what made Wang Yu suspicious was that he had never seen such body refinement books in the Scripture Pavilion; he had not even seen a single first-rank body refinement technique, such as breathing methods.

The armored warriors he had seen earlier proved that the Four Symbols Sect did have body refinement techniques; at the very least, first-rank breathing methods should not be lacking.

It seems that either his status is insufficient to access such books in the Scripture Pavilion, or those truly rare techniques and classics are not in the Scripture Pavilion at all, and the Four Symbols Sect has another special place for storing techniques and secret arts that ordinary Qi Refinement disciples cannot access.

Wang Yu's thoughts raced for a few moments, and after glancing at the classic in his hand, he reluctantly cast aside all distracting thoughts and returned his focus to practicing the *Profound Armor Scripture*.

According to the book, the practice method of the Profound Armor Technique is vastly different from first-rank breathing methods.

Whether at the entry, minor success, or even great success and perfection levels, one must rely on different external objects to succeed. He had never heard of most of these external objects, but just hearing their names, he knew they were no small matter and must find someone to inquire about them.

As for the Profound Bone Pill, it is an auxiliary pill for practicing the first three levels of the Profound Armor Technique. It is not for oral consumption; instead, it is crushed and added to hot water for the whole body to soak in. Over time, it can improve bones, thereby allowing the practitioner's body to withstand second-rank strength. According to the book's description, the process is both painful and itchy, extremely agonizing, and it is very difficult for an ordinary person to persist.

At the back of the book, the pill formula for the Profound Bone Pill was attached. He only looked at the seven or eight rare spiritual herbs needed to refine this pill before his head began to ache.

After a sigh, Wang Yu put away this *Profound Armor Scripture* and the other items on the table.

Practicing this Profound Armor Technique was clearly exceptionally difficult, far exceeding the previous breathing methods.

If all second-rank body refinement was this difficult to practice, it was no wonder that second-rank warriors of the Four Symbols Sect were so rare; in recent years, there had only been that defector, Shi Jian.

Wang Yu was slightly hesitant about whether he should really practice this *Profound Armor Scripture*.

His fundamental purpose for practicing in this world was to pursue the terrifying lifespan of high-rank immortal cultivators, which far exceeded that of the Blue Star World. If he were distracted by continuing to practice second-rank body refinement, it would certainly delay his normal cultivation, as his immortal cultivation aptitude was truly average.

But then again, sect conflicts in this immortal cultivation otherworld are frequent, and survival is not easy. Without powerful means for self-protection, it is very easy to lose one's life during the journey of cultivation.

Wang Yu's thoughts turned, and for a moment, he could not make up his mind. He simply set the matter aside for now and would consider it again after returning to the sect.

Now, his most important task was to use his temporary merit points to exchange for the rewards of this Jialan Trial and to sell some unused items he had harvested in the secret realm to the sect in exchange for some spiritual stones.

But this matter would likely have to wait until the Jialan Secret Realm passage was completely closed and the rankings of the four sects' disciples were out. Before that, he could only wait in the camp.

Over the next two days, Wang Yu practiced breathing and meditation in his residence, and in his spare time, he pondered the few newly acquired classics.

In the middle, only Wan Shan came by once, and from him, he learned the name of the disciple who had obtained the fifth Jialan Key, which left him greatly surprised.

"Gu Lian."

After sending Wan Shan away, he murmured the name of this lucky person.

The day after tomorrow at noon.

The huge vortex that had been hanging high in the sky began to dissipate bit by bit amidst a roar.

Hearing such a great commotion, all the disciples in the camp walked out of their houses and looked up at the sky.

They saw the huge vortex shrink in size in less than the time it takes to burn an incense stick, the roaring sound fading from high to low, and finally, it completely disappeared into a point of white light.

But immediately, the four Golden Core ancestral elders flashed and appeared high in the sky simultaneously. Looking at the six or seven hundred disciples remaining in the camp below, each of them had a different expression; some were smiling, while others were expressionless.

More than a dozen Foundation Establishment cultivators from the four sects also flew into the sky one after another, standing below the four ancestral elders.

Wang Yu stood in front of the wooden house of the Four Symbols Sect camp, looking at the four great Golden Core ancestral elders in the sky.

He didn't know if it was an illusion, but he always felt that the Tianchan ancestral elder's gaze would inadvertently glance at his location a few times.

This made him feel somewhat flattered!

Could it be that this newly recognized "Master" really valued him quite a bit?

"Fellow Daoist Tianchan, what are you looking at? Are you looking at that junior from your sect?

I don't have much of an impression of this little fellow. Could it be that 'Wang Yu' who has been making such a stir these past few days, the one who killed three true disciples of the demonic path alone?" Elder Lieguang seemed to have noticed the strangeness in Tianchan's gaze, and subconsciously swept a glance at Wang Yu's location as well, asking with his eyes slightly narrowed.

"Oh, Fellow Daoist Lie also knows this little fellow? This old monk has also heard this name from my sect these past few days. So it turns out it is this young benefactor." The monk Guangfa also looked deeply at Wang Yu's side.

The old woman in green beside them heard the three's words but remained indifferent where she stood, as if she had not the slightest interest in the name 'Wang Yu'.

"It is rare that you two fellow Daoists are also interested in a junior of my sect, but it is a pity that this little fellow has a four-element spirit root cultivation aptitude. Not to mention the hope of forming a Golden Core, I am afraid he doesn't even have much of a chance at Foundation Establishment. What is the use of having high strength in Qi Refinement?

I am actually more interested in that disciple named Gu Lian under Elder Lieguang's sect. I heard that he not only has good cultivation aptitude but is also a person of great fortune. Otherwise, that key would not have fallen from the sky and actively thrown itself into his arms." Tianchan ancestral elder replied indifferently.

"Haha, this junior Gu Lian does indeed have some fortune. Speaking of which, he should still count as Lie's grand-disciple. He previously attempted Foundation Establishment without success, but after leaving the sect to travel for several years and returning, I don't know what kind of opportunity he encountered, but his foundation has become even more solid." Hearing this, Elder Lieguang couldn't help but grin and laugh.

"Yes, for those of us who practice immortal cultivation, sometimes fortune is the most important thing.

If one has great fortune, cultivation will either be smooth sailing without encountering any difficulties, or misfortune and fortune will accompany one all the way, and the many setbacks encountered will instead help one go further." The old monk Guangfa said with a smile.

Hearing this, Tianchan ancestral elder nodded slightly, clearly agreeing with this statement.

"However, Fellow Daoist Tianchan, this disciple of yours named Wang Yu seems to have a top-grade fire spirit root, right? It is quite suitable for our sect's Red Sun Great Art. How about letting him come to our sect?

If he can luckily succeed in Foundation Establishment in the future, based on his performance in the Jialan Secret Realm, he would be a good embryo for a specialized combat cultivator. As a mere Qi Refinement disciple, Fellow Daoist Tianchan wouldn't be reluctant, would you?" After looking at Wang Yu's side again, Elder Lieguang suddenly asked Tianchan with a smile. ===== CHAPTER 281 =====