Chapter 559: The Unity Agreement, Refining Magical Treasures, and Wang Yanjing’s Surprise!

[Technique: Divine Machine Hundred Refinement Technique]

[Grade: Dao Seeking Tier]

[Description: Passed down from the Mountain of Hundred Creations. This method refines Yin and Yang, combining human and object, to break through boundaries and attain great achievements.]

“Another one from the Mountain of Hundred Creations?”

Lu Changsheng looked surprised as he read the technique’s introduction.

The ‘Hundred Refined Body Technique’ he practiced also originated from the Mountain of Hundred Creations.

He didn’t expect that this ‘Divine Machine Hundred Refinement Technique’ would also be from there.

“But what exactly is a Dao Seeking Tier?”

Lu Changsheng had only heard of the Mysterious and True Immortal Tiers, not this Dao Seeking Tier.

“System, initiate inheritance!”

With a slight thought, he activated the Divine Machine Hundred Refinement Technique.

Immediately, all the cultivation methods and related content poured into Lu Changsheng’s mind like a divine revelation.

A long time later…

“So, this Divine Machine Hundred Refinement Technique is for Artifact cultivation.”

Lu Changsheng opened his eyes, suddenly enlightened.

Although he had many techniques, he had never encountered one dedicated to Artifact cultivation.

Even in the Jiang Kingdom and surrounding countries, there was no known inheritance for Artifact cultivation.

“This kind of Artifact cultivation technique is truly profound and unique.”

“Not only does it allow breakthroughs through refining Artifacts, but it also enables cultivators to enhance their understanding and cultivation by using Artifacts beyond their level, even drawing on the Artifact’s power to increase their own.”

Normally, a cultivator nurtures their Artifacts.

After selecting an innate Magical Treasure, they continually cultivate and enhance it, making it perfectly attuned to themselves, increasing its rank and power.

But in this method of Artifact cultivation, the Artifact nurtures the person.

By crafting or using a compatible Artifact, one can quickly enhance themselves.

“But this method of Artifact and character refinement is much more practical than the Yin-Yang Creation Sutra and the True Saint Method of Brahma Demon, making it ideal for family inheritance.”

The basic Qi Refining method of the Divine Machine Hundred Refinement Technique was just ordinary.

It was far inferior to the Yin-Yang Creation Sutra and the True Saint Method of Brahma Demon.

However, it resembled the Nine-Nine Mysterious Talisman Scripture in having numerous supporting methods for refining Magical Treasures and secret forging techniques.

Although Lu Changsheng was a top-tier third-level Equipment Refiner, his knowledge leaned heavily towards the basics, lacking the methods for creating rare Magical Treasures.

Even the inheritance of refining he received from True Lord Tianyuan was basic.

It made it difficult for him to craft rare treasures like the Profound Mirror of the Dao or the Michen Banner.

He could only rely on his experience and available materials to forge common treasures like the Wind Thunder Wings.

But this Divine Machine Hundred Refinement Technique contained methods for crafting many rare Magical Treasures, Spirit Treasures, and even heaven-defying treasures.

For example, the ultimate treasure of the Mountain of Hundred Creations—Heaven and Earth Nurturing Furnace.

Just by placing herbs inside, their quality would be enhanced over time, even cultivating ordinary herbs into top-grade divine medicines!

A cultivator who enters the furnace could even nurture a perfect Dao Foundation and High-Tier Golden Core!

There were also extraordinary treasures like the Eighty-Eight Corners True Yang Pagoda, the Universal Primordial Cauldron, and the Picture of the Eight Daughters of Heaven.

This Divine Machine Hundred Refinement Technique recorded only the best of the best treasures.

Even though Lu Changsheng owned the Yin-Yang Ancient Diagram, Michen Banner, and the Sun Moon Yin-Yang Profound Light Mirror, he couldn’t help but marvel at the crafting heritage of the Mountain of Hundred Creations.

He planned to study it in detail later, hoping to replicate a few useful treasures.

He hadn’t crafted many Magical Treasures; partly because he lacked the time and energy, but also because ordinary treasures held little value to him.

“This [Secret Technique: Unity Scroll] seems interesting. It allows you to refine a compatible Artifact into a ‘Unity Treasure’ to assist in cultivation.”

“Especially if used with an elder’s innate Magical Treasure, where both the technique and bloodline are inherited. The compatibility is perfect, making breakthroughs almost effortless!”

From the Divine Machine Hundred Refinement Technique, Lu Changsheng gained some insight into the situation at the Mountain of Hundred Creations.

Each person owned one or two innate Artifacts and four or five ordinary treasures.

After their death, these were passed down through the generations, ensuring that the disciples never experienced a break in continuity.

After all, if a disciple with a lower-tier Spirit Root were to obtain a perfectly compatible Unity Treasure, their cultivation speed would rival that of someone with a High-Tier Spirit Root.

In some cases, they might even have an advantage in breaking through bottlenecks compared to those with High-Tier Spirit Roots.

However, this cultivation method had its drawbacks.

First, it was extremely expensive!

Second, after a long time, the cultivator’s foundational Spiritual Energy would be assimilated by the Artifact.

At a certain point, the cultivation speed would drastically decrease, and the Unity Treasure would need to be upgraded to break through further.

But for an average cultivator, the benefits far outweighed the negatives.

“This Divine Machine Refining Technique is impressive! Once you understand the principles of an Artifact, you can substitute the materials and enhance the Artifact, saving a lot of refining time. It’s simply astounding!”

“With this refining technique, increasing the rank of a treasure will be much easier.”

“And this ‘Man and Artifact as One’ technique fuses the cultivator and their Artifact in the shortest time possible, making it as powerful as an innate Magical Treasure.”

As Lu Changsheng absorbed the Divine Machine Hundred Refinement Technique, he increasingly marveled at the depth of Artifact refinement.

Or rather, anything that reaches a profound level is indeed extraordinary.

“Speaking of which, my Yin-Yang Creation Sutra seems highly compatible with the Sun Moon Yin-Yang Profound Light Mirror. I might be able to refine it into a Unity Treasure.”

At that moment, Lu Changsheng narrowed his eyes, thinking about his Sun Moon Yin-Yang Profound Light Mirror.

If he refined this Spirit Treasure into a Unity Treasure, he could borrow its power for cultivation and to break through.

Furthermore, the Divine Machine Hundred Refinement Technique contained some Secret Techniques that could help reduce the cost and forcibly activate this Spirit Treasure.

But then, realizing that relying on a Unity Treasure would consume the Artifact’s essence, potentially affecting his future cultivation, Lu Changsheng hesitated.

His talent and potential didn’t require resorting to such Secret Techniques.

“But as for Zixiao…”

Among his wives, Hong Lian and Meng Xiaochan had already achieved Golden Core Formation.

Xiao Xiyue was expected to achieve Golden Core Formation within the next couple of years.

Lu Miaoge had just broken thrrugh to the ninth level of Foundation Establishment. Although her High-Tier Golden Core wasn’t certain, with the Taiyi Dao Seed, forming the Golden Core was not an issue.

Only Ling Zixiao was delayed in her cultivation due to the Dragon Chant Physique and was currently at the sixth level of Foundation Establishment.

Though her talent, comprehension, and temperament made her future attainment of the Golden Core not difficult,

it still felt a bit slow for him.

Moreover, Ling Zixiao was responsible for some family affairs, including the family’s great formation. Now she was also the General Manager of the Immortal City of Da Mengze, and having such a low cultivation level was inconvenient.

“Although the [Secret Technique: Unity Scroll] has a high requirement for understanding, Zixiao should be able to handle it.”

“However, Zixiao’s Dutian Twelve Demon Gods Method is not compatible with the Sun Moon Yin-Yang Profound Light Mirror. Even if forcibly refined, it would destroy her path.”

“Moreover, the Sun Moon Yin-Yang Profound Light Mirror serves as the family’s primary magical server with unlimited potential, making it unsuitable for Unity refining. I could, however, custom-make a Unity Treasure for Zixiao.”

“Although she isn’t an Equipment Refiner, I, as a top-tier third-level Equipment Refiner, can comprehend the Divine Machine Hundred Refinement Technique and help her forge and upgrade this Artifact. In the future, I could even upgrade it to a Spirit Treasure or a heaven-defying treasure.”

Lu Changsheng pondered silently.

When practicing the Unity Scroll, using a treasure for cultivation would consume the Artifact’s essence over time, and the foundational Spiritual Energy would be assimilated by the Artifact.

When the Artifact’s rank was insufficient, the cultivation speed would decrease significantly, and breakthroughs would be impossible.

But for Lu Changsheng, this was not a major drawback.

Since Ling Zixiao could not forge the Artifact herself or replenish its essence, he could do it.

He could even customize the Artifact based on Ling Zixiao’s technique and physique, turning the assimilation of foundational Spiritual Energy into a beneficial augmentation. Perhaps he could even restore her lost Dragon Chant Physique effects.

With this assistance, considering Ling Zixiao’s talent and comprehension, achieving not just Golden Core Formation but potentially even Nascent Soul and Divine Transformation could be within reach!

“I’ll discuss it with Zixiao later.”

Finding the idea feasible, Lu Changsheng continued to absorb the Divine Machine Hundred Refinement Technique.

A long time later, he let out a deep breath, then went to cultivate with Xiao Xiyue, Lu Miaoge, and the others..

You should take things one step at a time; refining a Unity Treasure required careful preparation and time.

His main priority right now was to resolve Xiao Xiyue’s matters.

Biyun Peak, Star Pavilion.

“I didn’t expect that Qian’er turned out to have a Five Elements Body.”

In the backyard, Wang Yanjing sat watching her son, Lu Xuangen, who was seated in cultivation. A mixture of surprise and delight welled up within her heart.

Although the Five Elements Body isn’t an obvious Spirit Body, it manifests more clearly when the person reaches a certain age and begins cultivating.

She’d noticed a few years back that there was something special about her son, almost as if he possessed a Spirit Body, but she couldn’t confirm it and thought to wait and see as he began cultivating.

Now, seeing him cultivate and drawing upon her own small Five Elements Body experience, she finally confirmed that her son possessed a Spirit Body, most likely a Five Elements Body!

As the daughter of one of the three major Golden Core families in the Jiang Kingdom, the Five Elements Wang Family, she knew all about the Five Elements Body!

She’d even grown up on stories about the Five Elements Body, taking pride in her own small Five Elements Body.

She dreamed of growing up to lead her family’s rise, restoring the glory of the Five Elements Wang Family just like the first-generation Patriarch.

Yet, life doesn’t always go as planned.

During an adventure, she was ambushed, severely damaging her Dao Foundation and almost ruining her path.

She’d planned to return home after recovering.

But the injuries were too severe. Suspecting that it was an inside job and feeling increasingly disillusioned, she met Lu Xingchen and gave up on returning, choosing instead an ordinary life.

But she never expected that her son would possess a Five Elements Body!

Just like her family’s first-generation Patriarch’s Five Elements Spirit Body!

“Should I inform the family about Qian’er?”

She looked at her son, Lu Xuangen, feeling torn.

Although she had no intention of returning to the Wang Family, she was still Wang Family’s daughter.

For years, she’d quietly kept tabs on the Five Elements Wang Family.

Now, every cultivator in Jiang Kingdom knew that the Wang Family was in decline.

The Wang Family Patriarch had limited lifespan remaining and was nearing his end.

Once the Wang Family Patriarch passed, the Five Elements Wang Family might no longer exist.

In such circumstances, bringing her son Lu Xuangen back to the Wang Family could rekindle hope for the family’s resurgence!

And as a mother, she naturally hoped her son would have a bright future.

If she returned him to the Wang Family, they would pour all their resources into raising him, making him the Wang Family’s future Patriarch!

With access to the Wang Family’s resources, inheritance techniques, and Artifact treasures, her son could easily form a Golden Core and perhaps even reach the Nascent Soul stage.

However, besides being a Wang Family daughter, she was also a Lu Family wife.

Her son’s talent would make him a prized genius in any family.

How could she face her husband after sending their son to the Wang Family?

After so many years of marriage, Lu Xingchen has been nothing but perfect to her. How could she commit such a selfish act?

Moreover, the Wang Family Patriarch’s remaining lifespan was short, and he wouldn’t live long enough for her son, Lu Xuangen, to surpass and become a Golden Core cultivator.

If it became known that the Wang Family produced a Five Elements Body, their enemies would likely go to any lengths to eliminate her son, putting him in grave danger.

Even if the Wang Family tried to hide this information about her son…

As a former Golden Core seed of the Wang Family who’d likely been betrayed by family insiders, she couldn’t trust the situation.

The decay of the Five Elements Wang Family wasn’t just about the Patriarch’s dwindling lifespan—the root of the problem ran much deeper!

Wang Yanjing thought this over for a long time, finally deciding to discuss the matter with her husband Lu Xingchen later. She needed to hear his opinion.

Perhaps they could find a compromise, like using their son, Lu Xuangen, to strengthen relations between the Lu and Wang Families.

Through the Lu Family, her son might still receive the Wang Family’s inheritance.

When he grew up, he could provide some support for the Wang Family.

“As long as Qian’er receives the complete family inheritance, he could reach Golden Core Formation and perhaps even Nascent Soul. If he could also inherit the Patriarch’s treasures…”

Although Wang Yanjing had practiced the Wang Family’s foundational technique, she’d only mastered the Foundation Establishment portion and had no access to the subsequent methods.

She also knew that her family’s treasury contained the treasures left by the first-generation Patriarch, and several Divine Abilities. Only someone with a Five Elements Body could wield them to their full potential.

That evening, Lu Xingchen came home feeling rather tired.

Li Xingruo was still refining pills, but she was no longer managing the family’s affairs.

Lu Xingchen was now responsible for all pill-related matters in the Lu Family, leaving him with a lot to handle each day.

“Husband, you must be tired today.”

Wang Yanjing smiled broadly as she welcomed him home.

Although she had a strong personality, the couple was always respectful and courteous to each other.

“It’s not too bad. The family is stable right now, but the ‘Breaking Stage Pill’ I’m working on is still lacking.”

Lu Xingchen replied with a smile.

Now that the Lu Family had halted their business expansions, there was less to worry about. However, his pill refining often troubled him and consumed his energy.

“Pill refining can’t be rushed.”

Wang Yanjing gently comforted him, then said, “Come on, let’s eat. The kitchen made pigeon stew with Yunling, Bilu Lingzhi rice, and Longxian carp soup today.”

The Lu Family dining hall was now fully operational. Lu Family disciples could visit with their Identity Token for meals.

Wang Yanjing, as part of a small family, would often go to the dining hall to collect food for the family, then return home to prepare a few dishes and drinks for a family meal.

“Quite the feast today. Where’s Qian’er?”

Lu Xingchen smiled as he looked at the lavish spread on the table.

“Qian’er was a bit tired from cultivation today, so he’s resting now.”

Wang Yanjing softly replied, pouring a cup of monkey wine for her husband, Lu Xingchen.

Then, her expression turned serious as she looked at him, indicating that she had something important to discuss.

“Sister Jing, after all these years, you know you can talk to me about anything.”

Lu Xingchen rarely saw his wife this serious, so he straightened up.

“Husband, there is something I’ve been hiding from you.”

Wang Yanjing spoke quietly.

When they first met, she had fabricated a false identity, claiming her name was Li Jingyi and that she came from an ordinary family.

For all these years, she had maintained that identity.

But now, seeing her son with the Five Elements Body, it was time to reveal the truth.

“I am from the Five Elements Wang Family, and my real name is Wang Yanjing.”

Wang Yanjing finally revealed her true identity.

“The Five Elements Wang Family!?”

Even after all these years, Lu Xingchen had always known that his wife was extraordinary.

She was nothing like the daughter of an ordinary family that had recently broken through to Foundation Establishment.

He had doubted her identity in the past but found nothing out of the ordinary. And since she treated him so well, he had gradually let it go.

But he never would have guessed that his wife was from one of the Jiang Kingdom’s three major families, the Five Elements Wang Family!

Even though the Wang Family had declined, they were still far superior to most other families.

“I always suspected you weren’t from an ordinary family, Sister Jing. It makes sense now—you were from the Wang Family all along. No wonder you knew so much.”

Lu Xingchen smiled, showing no anger at his wife’s deception, understanding that she must have had her reasons.

“Husband, does it not bother you that I hid this from you?”

Wang Yanjing bit her lower lip and looked at her husband.

“Whether you are Li Jingyi from the Li Family or Wang Yanjing from the Wang Family, you are still my wife.”

Lu Xingchen said sincerely.

Then, he asked with concern, “Sister Jing, is there something important happening?”

Wang Yanjing was momentarily stunned but then smiled warmly.

Her husband was indeed a sincere and kind-hearted person.

Otherwise, he would not have risked his life to save her during that fateful encounter, not only bringing her to the Market but also arranging work for her.

But it was precisely this kind-hearted nature that had given her a warmth and comfort she had never known before.

“It’s about Qian’er. Today, during his cultivation, when he initiated Qi Refining into his body, I noticed something strange—Qian’er likely has a Five Elements Body.”

Wang Yanjing’s voice trembled slightly as she spoke.

Even now, the realization felt like a dream.

“A Five Elements Body!?”

Lu Xingchen’s expression was one of shock.

As a Foundation Establishment cultivator, he knew full well the significance of a Five Elements Body.

He also knew that the Wang Family’s rise was anchored by a Five Elements Body genius.

To think that his wife came from the Wang Family—and that his own son possessed a Five Elements Body!

“Yes.”

Wang Yanjing nodded and shared her thoughts.

She hoped the Lu Family could establish some contact with the Wang Family.

They didn’t need to discuss their son for now, merely reveal her situation with the Lu Family and wait for the family elders to initiate further discussions.

If the two families could work closely together, it would benefit both her son, Lu Xuangen, and the Wang and Lu Families.

“Sister Jing, there’s no rush. Let’s inform Mother and Father first.”

Lu Xingchen took a deep breath, trying to calm his emotions.

In the cultivation world, talent is crucial!

A top-tier genius like one with a Five Elements Body could influence the rise and fall of an entire family!

Although Lu Xingchen was understanding of his wife, he couldn’t make a decision of this magnitude on his own.

Moreover, he recalled how his father had once warned him not to let their son, Lu Xuangen, participate in the family’s Spirit Root testing ceremony.

He had also been given an extra medicinal bath for his son.

At the time, he hadn’t thought too much about it.

But now, after hearing his wife mention their son’s Five Elements Body, he couldn’t help but wonder if his father had known about their son’s exceptional talent from the beginning.

After all, as a Lu Family disciple, he’d been exposed to some of the family’s deeper secrets after reaching Foundation Establishment, realizing that his father wasn’t as simple as he seemed on the surface.