I Can Upgrade My Talent Infinitely

From the Blood Spirit Sect's perspective, the mysterious Spirit Refiner had to be a cultivator from the Purple Mist Sect.

This incident proved it beyond a doubt.

If the Blood Spirit Sect knew the mysterious Spirit Refiner was actually the Sect Leader of the Celestial Cloud Sect, they would attack the Celestial Cloud Sect without a moment's hesitation.

This was what both Gao Tianxing and Cai Qingyan believed.

"Hmm, I'll try contacting him. Whether or not he decides to come is up to him." After a moment's thought, Lin Ke initiated the transmission.

"He wiped out three Core Formation Demon factions and then went after the Blood Dew Palace. Fellow Daoist Fang is definitely not one to sit still," Gao Tianxing said, sharing his thoughts. "I don't think he'd pass up an opportunity like this."

Cai Qingyan had her own take on Fang Yun. "I also think Fellow Daoist Fang will come, but like I said, his reason for coming will be to further solidify his identity as the Purple Mist Sect's mysterious Spirit Refiner."

Just as they finished speaking, Lin Ke was already sending another message to Fang Yun.

The conversation shifted to Fang Yun, the Blood Dew Palace, Star Moon Valley, and the Vast Sea Sect.

"Fang Yun's attack on the Blood Dew Palace further solidifies his identity. After all, this time he helped Star Moon Valley and the Vast Sea Sect, not just the Celestial Cloud Sect like before."

"He's certainly doing the kinds of things our Purple Mist Sect would do, but his methods are definitely one of a kind."

"No one else has methods like his."

As the three of them continued to chat, a transmission from Fang Yun arrived shortly after.

The reply came after some time, a clear sign that Fang Yun had given the matter deep consideration.

"Junior Sister Lin, what did Fellow Daoist Fang say?"

"He'll come, but not right now."

"Then when?" Cai Qingyan pressed.

"When the Blood Spirit Sect's Core Formation Blood Demons appear in our Earth Realm in large numbers."

"Hahaha, that answer is pure Fellow Daoist Fang," Gao Tianxing said, laughing heartily.

"Since Fellow Daoist Fang isn't coming right away, we don't need to make any advance preparations. We can arrange things properly when he arrives."

Lin Ke and Gao Tianxing both nodded in agreement with Cai Qingyan.

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「Celestial Cloud Sect, Main Branch」

In the Cultivation Room of the Sect Leader's manor, Fang Yun had just replied to Lin Ke.

According to Lin Ke, the Blood Spirit Sect was making a major move this time, and it was highly likely that dozens of Core Formation Stage Blood Demons would appear soon.

'This is a great opportunity to earn a ton of Talent Points. It'll also further solidify the narrative that the mysterious Spirit Refiner is a cultivator from the Purple Mist Sect.'

After weighing the pros and cons of aiding the Purple Mist Sect, Fang Yun agreed to Lin Ke's request.

The best time to head to the Purple Mist Sect's Earth Realm was, naturally, when the Blood Spirit Sect's Core Formation Blood Demons mobilized in large numbers.

'It's only been two months since I returned from the Blood Dew Palace, and the Blood Spirit Sect is already making a move like this... Their actions have a lot to do with me.'

The fundamental reason for the Blood Spirit Sect's attack on the Purple Mist Sect had nothing to do with him, however.

He was merely the spark that lit the fuse; the two great Nascent Soul Influences had a long-standing grudge.

'I can also pass this news on to Star Moon Valley and the Vast Sea Sect.'

With that in mind, Fang Yun quickly contacted the Valley Master of Star Moon Valley and the Sect Leader of the Vast Sea Sect.

Once the Blood Spirit Sect and the Purple Mist Sect were embroiled in a large-scale conflict, they wouldn't have the capacity to manage the Blood Dew Palace's affairs. Right now, there were no Late-stage Core Formation Blood Demons within the Blood Dew Palace. Plus, it was highly unlikely the Blood Spirit Sect would send Core Formation Blood Demon reinforcements. This was the perfect opportunity to wipe out the Blood Dew Palace.

Whether Star Moon Valley and the Vast Sea Sect could seize this opportunity was up to the two Core Formation Sects themselves.

"Done."

Having passed on the information, Fang Yun resumed his cultivation.

...

「Seven years passed in the blink of an eye.」

Fang Yun was in the Artifact Refining Room of his manor, performing a Sacrificial Refinement to upgrade his third Lifebound Magical Treasure, the No-leak Shield.

The moment he had finished gathering the Spiritual Materials needed to upgrade the No-leak Shield, Fang Yun had immediately begun the Sacrificial Refinement.

The process was exceptionally smooth; it could be called a perfect Sacrificial Refinement.

This was largely due to Fang Yun's current skill in Artifact Refining.

'My last Lifebound Magical Treasure has finally been upgraded.'

Fang Yun nodded as he looked at the upgraded No-leak Shield. Its defensive capabilities had been further enhanced, meaning that even Mid-stage Nascent Soul practitioners of Evil Demons and Crooked Paths would now have a hard time posing a threat to him.

With this new boost to his overall strength, Fang Yun felt an even greater sense of security.

'From now on, upgrading my Lifebound Magical Treasures will require Tier Four Spiritual Materials,' Fang Yun thought, observing the three treasures within his Qi Sea.

They required Tier Four Spiritual Materials because the third Sacrificial Refinement would represent a massive leap in power for a Lifebound Magical Treasure.

The Profound Jade Sword was the Lifebound Magical Treasure for which he had collected the most auxiliary Spiritual Materials. As for the main Tier Four Spiritual Materials, he had no leads for any of his three treasures.

Over the past seven years, the number of Supreme Elders in the sect had seen a net increase of one.

One Elder with Dual or Three Spirit Roots successfully achieved Core Formation. However, many more Elders at the Peak of Foundation Establishment failed in their attempts. One Supreme Elder, the eldest, Zheng Wuji, had also passed away.

Given Zheng Wuji's original lifespan, he shouldn't have passed away so soon. However, he had encountered problems while trying to break through to the Late-stage Core Formation, which led to his death two years ago.

The many problems and hidden injuries left behind by a failed attempt to break through a Realm could all affect a cultivator's lifespan.

With Zheng Wuji's passing, all of the sect's Core Formation leaders from the time Fang Yun had been an Outer Sect disciple had now passed away.

Now, the oldest among the sect's upper echelon was Miao Qinghong, who was already over three hundred years old.

Fang Yun himself had turned two hundred and seventy this year.

The sect now had nineteen Core Formation leaders. If just one more Elder successfully achieved Core Formation, the sect's total would reach twenty, putting them on par with the Flower Demon Valley, the faction with the most Core Formation Demons.