Chapter 315 - 264: Five-Element Thunder Sand, Ruyi True Leaf! (2-in-1)
Chapter 315: Chapter 264: Five-Element Thunder Sand, Ruyi True Leaf! (2-in-1)
Deep within the island, mist rose from the ground, rolling in billowing waves that seemed almost alive, akin to tens of thousands of clouds of fish surrounding something.
Gu Yuan immediately recognized it as an extremely intricate Tier Three Array, linking the spirit meridian beneath the entire island, highly concealed yet possessing significant slaughter power.
But as a white crane spread its wings, countless cloud fish automatically parted, revealing a passage.
The mist dispersed, springs tinkled, and a row of exquisite bamboo houses nestled halfway up the mountain, staggered in height, lush and vibrant, exuding a unique serenity.
In front of the bamboo houses stood a dense bamboo forest, where one bamboo soared into the sky, lush and vibrant, radiant with spiritual light, resembling a sharp sword that captivated and left a lasting impression.
The Great Sun was high in the sky, yet a rich Moonlight Power emanated from the bamboo forest, imparting a refreshing coolness to the entire mountain forest.
A few vine chairs and a bamboo table were arranged in front of the bamboo forest. Behind the bamboo table, a charming lady cultivator with snow-white skin dressed in a long green dress and a bamboo leaf scar at the center of her brow, gently shook her jade hand, brewing tea.
"Master Donghua’s visit is a great honor. Please have a sip of this humble tea!"
The lady cultivator was none other than Master Moon Bamboo, the thousand-year-old Moon Bamboo Daoist and the owner of Moon Bamboo Market.
"Wonderful tea!"
Gu Yuan sat on the vine chair and took a sip of the tea, feeling it cleanse his mind and heart. His Gold-Attribute Magical Power inside him couldn’t help but rejoice, increasing slightly.
It turned out to be Spirit Tea that could enhance mana!
He couldn’t help but praise endlessly.
Master Moon Bamboo smiled gently. This was her treasured Tier Three Spirit Tea, Moon Cloud Tea, which, when first tasted by a Golden Core Cultivator, could enhance a strand of Gold-Attribute Magical Power, but only worked once.
If it weren’t for the visit of a "major client," she would never have brought out this tea.
"You’ve arrived at the perfect time, Fellow Daoist. The Five Elements Thunder Sand is now complete."
After brief pleasantries, Master Moon Bamboo waved her jade sleeve, and an object radiating thunder light rolled out and landed on the bamboo table.
Among the thunder light, five colors of gold, green, black, red, and yellow intertwined, rumbling on the bamboo table as if five small thunderclouds flickered incessantly.
If not for the extraordinary nature of the bamboo table, it might have been shattered to pieces.
Upon closer inspection, amid the thunder light were five mounds of sandstones piled up, but each grain contained a potent explosive force, daunting to behold.
These were the key spiritual materials for Gu Yuan to refine the Five Thunders Sky-Striking Seal, the Five Elements Thunder Sand!
This seal wielded immense power, capable of summoning the Five Thunders of Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth, merging them into a strand of Heaven-Punishing Thunder. If a Golden Core Cultivator lacked formidable means, just one of these thunders could turn them to ash.
It is the most profound Secret Seal in the Great Thunder Origin Celestial Scripture!
Moreover, this seal contained a trace of Life Seal power. If an enemy cultivator engaged in excessive slaughter, their aura filled with resentment, the seal’s power could further amplify, embodying a hint of enforcing heaven’s justice.
However, this seal’s refining was arduous, needing not only the comprehension of the Five Thunders and a trace of the Life Pattern Dao Seal but also a large quantity of Five Elements Thunder Sand, which must be refined into a cluster of Innate Thunder Qi before the Thunder Seal can be etched.
But the Five Elements Thunder Sand was exceedingly rare. To assemble one type alone was challenging; gathering all five was an enormous effort.
Fortunately, Gu Yuan hailed from a major sect, and over the years, the Daoist School had accumulated quite a bit, which he exchanged in bulk using his status and accessible resources.
Yet, it was still far from enough.
After all, aside from Gu Yuan, there weren’t any Thunder Law Golden Core cultivators in the Daoist School, so the collection of this material was not aggressive.
With no alternative, Gu Yuan sought out Master Moon Bamboo for aid.
Master Moon Bamboo, having been renowned for some time, established the Moon Bamboo Market, drawing visitors from all directions and amassing vast resources. Her help in collecting these saved Gu Yuan a tremendous amount of time.
"You truly have remarkable means, Fellow Daoist!"
Gu Yuan raised the Thunder Sand, examining it closely, discovering each grain full and smooth like pearls, with pure thunder qi, making them high-grade thunder sand. Unable to resist, he praised it on the spot.
"Taking others’ wealth, helping them dispel disasters!"
"Fellow Daoist offered the body of a Great Demon, how could I let you down?"
Master Moon Bamboo chuckled softly.
Gu Yuan paid a great price for the Five Elements Thunder Sand.
The corpse of the Black Water Infant Beast was one such payment.
Though this demon’s means were somewhat lacking, easily captured by the Daoist School, it was undeniably a Tier Three Great Demon, comparable to the Golden Core. Even with its tail severed, leaving only half its body, its value remained immense.
Merely its abdomen’s venom pouch could hold countless toxins. If possessed by an Artifact Refining Master, it might be refined into a venom pouch Artifact.
The value of this beast sufficed to match the Five Elements Thunder Sand.
However, Gu Yuan’s desires extended beyond this.
"I wonder, have you found any Exotic Divine Thunder and Defensive Treasures, Fellow Daoist?"
Gu Yuan collected the Five Elements Thunder Sand and questioned Master Moon Bamboo once more.
"Exotic Divine Thunder is extremely rare. However, I have a friend whose cultivation location is quite unique. As compensation, using your pre-deposited Black Water Infant Beast’s Lifebound Demon Artifact, he’s agreed to let you absorb it for three months for your artifact refining."
Master Moon Bamboo replied with a relaxed demeanor and a smile.
Though the Black Water Infant Beast’s Lifebound Demon Artifact was crudely refined, it was still a wondrous item nursed by a Tier Three Great Demon for centuries, infinitely close to a finished Artifact. If not pierced by a Sword Pill, it would have fetched a higher price.
"Many thanks, Fellow Daoist. How about the matter of treasures?"
Gu Yuan felt a weight lift off his chest upon hearing this, unable to help but admire Master Moon Bamboo’s skills.
His expectations for the treasures were also kindled.
Artifacts were exclusive to Golden Core cultivators, extraordinary in spiritual nature, and of high value. Sometimes, a powerful artifact could even change the course of a battle.