The Transmigrator’s Cultivation

Arc 21: Breaking Through The Nascent Soul Stage | Chapter 390: Wanxing Divine Water

Recently, despite numerous attempts, Xu Ziqing could not obtain what he sought and instead developed a heart demon. Now, with his Dao heart pure and unblemished, the item he needed seemed to be right before him.

This clearly shows that nothing can be forced. Cultivators must follow the Dao of Heaven, neither hasty nor impatient, and in time, they will be rewarded.

At this moment, Xu Ziqing’s state of mind became increasingly calm. He let out a breath, and with it, the last trace of stifling pressure dissipated.

Seeing this, Yun Lie nodded slightly.

Xu Ziqing smiled and said, “Shixiong, how about we go take a look together?”

After this trial, even if the news turned out to be wrong, he would no longer be shaken. He could faintly sense that he was only a hair’s breadth away from the Nascent Soul stage. If he hadn’t wanted to accumulate even more power and further refine his Small Universe prototype, he might have already used this opportunity to form his Nascent Soul. But he held back, as the time was not yet right.

Yun Lie, of course, had no objections and accompanied him. Together, they headed towards the Baigu Hall.

Not long after, the two arrived in front of the hall. They stepped inside and entered.

Many people were coming and going that day, and the shopkeeper and his staff were quite busy.

Xu Ziqing glanced around the room, not knowing who had sent the message, so he scanned his surroundings.

Sure enough, a young cultivator noticed him. Upon seeing Xu Ziqing, the young man’s face lit up with joy, and he came forward to greet them.

The cultivator first bowed and asked, “Might you be Senior Xu?”

Xu Ziqing smiled gently and nodded.

The young cultivator understood and then quietly inquired, “Are you here regarding the Divine Water?”

Xu Ziqing smiled again.

The young cultivator immediately felt relieved and said, “The one who accepted this task has already arrived in the inner hall. Please, both of you, follow me.”

Xu Ziqing and Yun Lie followed him to a quiet side room.

Inside the room, someone was indeed waiting.

It was a young-looking cultivator, whose cultivation level had just reached the early Nascent Soul stage. If he were in the Qingyun World, he would undoubtedly be considered a genius. However, here in the Zhoutian Immortal Sect of the Greater Qianyuan World, he was merely somewhat stronger than an ordinary inner disciple.

Thus, this Nascent Soul cultivator did not act arrogant. Noticing the powerful aura of the two newcomers, his expression grew more cordial. “May I ask if you two are the ones who issued the task to find the Metal-Element Divine Water?”

The guiding cultivator had already quietly withdrawn.

Xu Ziqing cupped his hands and sat down across from the Nascent Soul cultivator with his shixiong, smiling as he said, “Indeed, that would be us. Does this fellow Daoist have the item?”

The Nascent Soul cultivator smiled and replied, “I don’t have the actual item.” Seeing that Xu Ziqing did not show any signs of disappointment or anger, his expression relaxed, and he continued, “My name is Shou Liangcheng, and I do have some information. I wonder if…”

Xu Ziqing responded straightforwardly, “Fellow Daoist, feel free to speak.”

Upon hearing this, Shou Liangcheng said, “I wonder if you’ve ever heard of Xingsha¹Stellar sand. The kind that Luofu Zhenren offer for the trials?”

Xu Ziqing nodded. He had, of course, heard of it: “But I do not have such a thing.”

This Xingsha is a spiritual material used for artifact refinement. It is formed in places where the light of the stars is dense, containing the power of the stars. Though not exceedingly rare, it is not commonly found. Typically, one must seek it out on their own.

Shou Liangcheng smiled and said, “Unless one practices star-related techniques, most cultivators don’t value this material. It’s quite common for people not to have it. However, perhaps you don’t know that in places where the stars converge, after millions of years, a type of water droplet forms on the Xingsha. Most people overlook these droplets and often discard them, unaware that this water is actually a form of Yang-element Divine Water. Because it accompanies the stars, it is known as Metal-element Divine Water, or by another name, Ten Wanxing Divine Water.”

Hearing this, Xu Ziqing began to ponder.

Shou Liangcheng continued, “To be frank, I recently discovered an ancient ruin, a place where stars converge. It is quite hidden and has been undisturbed for many years. However, the site only opens once every hundred years. If one wishes to obtain Xingsha, one must go there when the site opens. I believe the chances of finding the Divine Water there are also quite high.”

Xu Ziqing suddenly understood.

Shou Liangcheng’s explanation indeed made sense.

Xu Ziqing thought for a moment before turning to look at his shixiong.

Yun Lie’s expression remained cold as he glanced at Shou Liangcheng and asked, “What is it that you seek?”

Shou Liangcheng, intimidated by Yun Lie’s imposing presence, felt a moment of fear but quickly regained his composure. He then replied, “Since the two of you are seeking the Divine Water, and I am in need of Xingsha, and since the place only opens once every hundred years with many unknown dangers, how about we go together?”

Xu Ziqing was taken aback. So, this man was looking for companions?

In fact, Shou Liangcheng had originally been interested in a sword talisman containing complete sword intent.

It’s well known that sword cultivators possess immense power. Even comprehending basic sword intent is a significant achievement, but elevating sword intent to its complete form is an incredibly rare feat. Out of ten thousand sword cultivators, not even one might succeed. This shows how difficult it is and how powerful complete sword intent can be.

Shou Liangcheng was planning to go to the ruins to seek Xingsha, but unsure of what dangers he might encounter, he wanted a few sword talismans as protection.

Now, seeing these two, with Yun Lie’s formidable aura and the gentle yet mysterious demeanor of Xu Ziqing, Shou Liangcheng immediately sensed that they were far from ordinary. He quickly had a change of heart. With such strong companions, having a powerful sword cultivator by his side would provide much better protection than a few sword talismans. So, he made the invitation without hesitation.

After hearing Shou Liangcheng’s words, Xu Ziqing felt a bit hesitant. After some thought, he sent a voice transmission to his shixiong: “What do you think, Shixiong?”

Yun Lie responded through voice transmission as well: “It seems he harbors no ill intent. Just be cautious.”

Xu Ziqing shared the same thought. The chance to obtain the Metal-element Yang Divine Water was rare, and he couldn’t pass up such an opportunity. However, a few concerns lingered in his mind.

Based on Shou Liangcheng’s words, the star-converging site was an ancient ruin that opened once every century. Shou Liangcheng had never entered it himself, so how had he learned of this ruin’s existence? In most ancient ruins, the legacies of predecessors often remain. Why would Shou Liangcheng be willing to share this knowledge with strangers? If they were lifelong friends, it would be understandable, but they had just met. Shou Liangcheng didn’t seem like someone inexperienced in dangerous ventures, so such an invitation was somewhat perplexing.

Seeing the two stop transmitting messages and noticing Xu Ziqing’s thoughtful expression, Shou Liangcheng quickly caught on. He explained, “In fact, aside from the two of you, I have several other companions who will be joining me. We have already agreed that, once inside the ruins, I will claim the Xingsha, while the rest of the treasures are up for grabs based on individual ability. The ruins are vast, far too large for any one person to explore safely. The Xingsha can be found in the outer hall where the stars converge, while the inner hall has numerous branching paths. At that point, each of us can take our own path, so there won’t be any conflicts.”

After hearing this, some of Xu Ziqing’s doubts were resolved. He thought for a moment and said, “You seem to know this place quite well, Daoist Shou.”

Upon hearing this, Shou Liangcheng’s expression changed slightly, and a trace of sadness appeared on his face. “I once had a close friend. A hundred years ago, during a mission, he happened upon this ruin when it opened. He entered and discovered the Xingsha, recording images of the outer hall and the entrance to the inner hall with a crystal stone, which he sent to me. That’s how I know about this place. He also informed me that the ruins open once every hundred years and invited me to join him the following year…” He paused for a moment, then continued, “To be honest, after he sent me the images, I never heard from him again. He likely met with misfortune… I am going to this ruin not only to collect the Xingsha but also to bring my friend back. If he is still alive, that would be the best outcome. If not… I intend to recover his remains and give him a proper burial, to honor our years of friendship.”

Seeing his sorrowful expression, Xu Ziqing couldn’t help but feel a sense of sympathy.

He thought to himself, that if his own friends like Zhuang Wei or Su Xin encountered such a situation, he too would likely feel the same way as Shou Liangcheng, unable to find peace for years.

Judging by his aura, what he said did not seem fabricated.

At this point in the conversation, Xu Ziqing accepted Shou Liangcheng’s invitation.

The ruins were not as far from the Zhoutian Immortal Sect as the Frozen Snow Plains. If they hurried, it would only take three to five days to reach the site. Including the time needed to explore the ruins, the entire trip would likely take about half a month. However, considering the possibility of unforeseen circumstances, they estimated the trip would take about a month in total.

Thus, they agreed to meet in the marketplace two days later, as the ruins would open in approximately eight days.

In recent years, fewer people had come to the region to engage in duels. The other shixiongs in the Wuling Mountain Region had also been taking turns leaving the sect to search for what they needed. In a short amount of time, everyone’s abilities had noticeably improved, and the activities around the mountain region had become more efficient.

Yun Lie and Xu Ziqing had not left the sect since their return five years ago. Now that the two had received news about the final type of Divine Water, the disciples of the Wuling region were naturally delighted for them and agreed to handle the upcoming duel challenges next month. Moreover, their absence would be brief, and it was possible that no one would trouble them in the meantime.

The two quickly sealed their cave dwellings and gathered everything they needed for the journey.

Soon, the two days passed.

Yun Lie and Xu Ziqing arrived at the marketplace and quickly found a restaurant.

In a private room on the second floor, Shou Liangcheng was already waiting for them at the entrance. When he saw them arrive, his face lit up with joy, and he immediately led them inside.

There were already five people waiting inside.

It seemed Yun Lie and Xu Ziqing were the last to arrive.

Seeing this, Xu Ziqing smiled and offered his apologies.

The others appeared to have a good temperament and did not take offense. They returned the greeting with smiles.

Shou Liangcheng promptly introduced everyone.

Xu Ziqing also introduced himself and his shixiong.

Although the five people were inner disciples, each in the Nascent Soul stage, none of them were from the Wuling region.

Two of them came from small sects that lacked enough foundation to support their pillars, while the other three were independent cultivators with no sect affiliations. However, after entering the inner sect, they had been recruited by large mountain regions and became their affiliates.

These people were all acquainted with Shou Liangcheng and had a prior connection with him.

After some casual conversation and getting to know one another, Shou Liangcheng treated everyone to a meal of spiritual food.

Shortly after, without wasting time, the group set off together toward the ruins.

Regardless of what treasures, spiritual materials, or secret techniques the ruins might hold, anything of value would stir excitement in anyone’s heart.

Translator: Lynn

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• 1Stellar sand. The kind that Luofu Zhenren offer for the trials