Legend has it that a magic weapon that transcends its grade can advance a grade simply by incorporating a trace of the earth's spiritual energy. Therefore, a magic weapon crafted from this very treasure cannot advance a grade out of thin air. If the entire magic weapon were refined from this treasure, then it would very likely become a legendary tenth-grade magic weapon.
“Master…Master.” Similarly, in a voice as low as it could be, Xiao Wenbing asked quietly, “Are you sure, Master?”
The old Taoist priest nodded emphatically and said, "Three hundred years ago, the three of us discovered the trace of this treasure while passing through the Tianshan Mountains. However, at that time, it was still one step away from reaching the Golden Core realm. So we secretly set up restrictions around it so as not to alert it."
"Golden Core?" Xiao Wenbing glanced at the old Taoist priest Xianyun, wondering if the old man was getting too excited, as he even mentioned the Golden Core.
The spirit of the earth, that's a treasure. To put it bluntly, it's just a clod of earth with special functions. How did it end up being given the name "golden elixir"?
"Indeed, this is a spirit of the earth that is about to form a golden core. Even if we look at the entire history of the cultivation world, it is enough to rank it among the top three."
"Master," Huai finally couldn't help but interrupt the old man, "if the records are correct, the spirit of the earth should be something like a clod of earth, right?"
"Indeed, Wenbing, you haven't wasted your time learning." The old Taoist said with satisfaction.
“But Master, I have seen cultivators from beyond Earth, and I have also seen demons like the Butterfly Fairy reincarnated, but... think about it, a clod of earth, a lump of mud, could it suddenly gain intelligence and start cultivating?”
"Uh?" The old Taoist was speechless for a moment. He hesitated and said, "I really don't know, but it has been said since ancient times that those rare treasures of heaven and earth can automatically absorb the essence of heaven and earth and become immortal... Maybe it's possible."
"So, have you seen it?"
"This..." Old Daoist Xianyun stroked his beard and suddenly said, "It is extremely rare for such items to become immortals. Moreover, they are rare and precious treasures. There must be countless people who covet them. It is only through numerous dangers and endless tribulations that they have become legendary treasures."
Volume Four: The Divine Artifacts, Chapter 117: The Wonderful Uses of the Bronze Mirror (Part 1)
Xiao Wenbing completely agreed. Just like this spirit, according to the old Taoist priest, it had already reached the Golden Core stage. The next level would be Nascent Soul.
For a creature of the heavens to have such an opportunity, to cultivate diligently and reach this stage, is an extremely rare occurrence. The probability is probably much lower than that of a sow climbing a tree.
Unfortunately, it had already been targeted by Daoist Xianyun and his group. Once it was targeted by cultivators, its future was likely bleak. What a pity for such a rare treasure, destined to perish before even being born.
But then I thought, although this thing is pitiful, can we blame the old Taoist priest for it?
Of course not. In fact, even I felt my heart pound like thunder when I heard those three words. As long as one is a cultivator and understands the value of such a thing, anyone who doesn't cherish top-tier treasures like the Spirit of the Spirit would be an absolute idiot.
Or perhaps he was a true hermit master. However, even if Xiao Wenbing had met such a person, he would never have taken him as a role model.
"Alright, since Master has such confidence in his disciples, we disciples will certainly work together and will not let you down." Xiao Wenbing looked like he was gritting his teeth, but in his heart he was already laughing his head off. When luck comes, nothing can stop it.
"Well, once you arrive at the Heavenly Dao Sect, shut up your horse-riding position and don't let anyone say a word. I will naturally have Feng Baiyi and the others come to see you. During this time, the three of you are not allowed to go out even once. Focus on your cultivation and work together to find the best way to coordinate with each other. Otherwise, you might get flustered and mess things up. Once the electric motor arrives, I will make arrangements accordingly."
“Xing…” Xiao Wenbing answered respectfully, his attitude as proper as could be, which puzzled the old Daoist Xianyun beside him. Could it be that this disciple had become so obedient after going to the Jade Cauldron Sect?
Back at the Heavenly Dao Sect, Zhang Jie had already gone to the reading room for further study. It would be very difficult to meet him within a year or two.
The old Taoist priest, Xianyun, left Xiao Wenbing behind and departed alone.
Xiao Wenbing sat there for a while, feeling bored. He wanted to go to the reading room to see his senior brother, but he had already stepped out the door when he suddenly remembered the old Taoist's instructions not to go out easily. So he had to turn back reluctantly.
After idly sitting there for a while, an idea struck him. He took something out of his Heavenly Void Ring and examined it carefully. This thing was the small bronze mirror that he had swindled from Old Master Hepburn's collection room.
Although he couldn't see anything strange about it with his current eyesight, he figured it couldn't be that simple.
He reached out and stroked the smooth mirror surface. For some reason, Xiao Wenbing felt an extremely familiar and intimate feeling.
What's going on? I'm certain I've never seen this before. Not only have I never seen it, I've never even heard of it.
This item is indeed rare. Even the well-informed Hewlett-Packard could only be a little curious about its weight and texture, and could not grasp its mysteries.
However, the familiar feeling in his heart grew stronger and stronger, as if someone was teaching him. Xiao Wenbing's hand unconsciously slid to the edge of the small bronze mirror.
"Ouch..." Xiao Wenbing abruptly withdrew his hand, his finger having been accidentally cut by the colorful edge.
To Xiao Wenbing's utter astonishment, he was already a Core Formation stage cultivator. Although his skin was not invulnerable, it was at least as tough as cowhide. How could he have gotten a cut on his finger from something that wasn't too sharp?
Moreover, it felt as if something had suddenly pierced his flesh and bit him hard, causing him to cry out in pain. The feeling was so real that there was no doubt about it. But, could the little bronze mirror be biting people once or twice because it contains some strange virus?
He stared at the small, biting bronze mirror, his heart filled with panic, when suddenly his expression turned very strange.
A message—yes, a completely inexplicable message—entered his mind. He could swear to God that he had never encountered this kind of language before.
However, he just understood; he just knew what this message meant.
As if it were innate, or as if it were a natural progression, Xiao Wenbing understood some of the strange uses of this small square mirror.
He pondered for a while, then took out his only decent magical artifact from the Heavenly Void Ring: the Small Round Shield. Hmm, this thing should have a name; it can't just keep calling it "Small Round Shield" anymore. Look at the Qiankun Ring; it's just some willow branches, but because it had such an excellent name, it eventually became famous throughout the world.
Look, Qiankun, Qiankun, what a resounding and beautiful name!
So, what shall his little round shield be called...? Xiao Wenbing looked left and right for a while, then suddenly laughed. This thing looks like a tortoise shell, so let's call it the Xuanwu Shield.
Although the Xuanwu Shield is currently just an insignificant level two magic weapon, as long as his special ability remains, he will eventually be able to cultivate it to the level of Hundredfold Integration. At that time, the name of the Xuanwu Shield will still be renowned throughout the cultivation world, not letting the Qiankun Ring steal the spotlight.
Withdrawing his beautiful wish, he channeled his spiritual power and threw the Xuanwu Shield into the sky. Guided by his divine will, the Xuanwu Shield hovered in front of him, no longer moving.
Picking up the small bronze mirror, Xiao Wenbing activated his special ability—yes, not spiritual power, not divine sense, but an ability that others perceived as identical to divine sense.
The blurry surface of the bronze mirror suddenly became clear, and a ray of white light slowly emerged from the mirror, shining straight onto the Xuanwu Shield.
Xiao Wenbing's gaze was fixed on Xiao Tongxun, and his expression gradually became one of amazement.
The patterns in the small bronze mirror kept changing, but Xiao Wenbing could see them clearly. These flickering patterns were actually analyzing the composition and material composition of the Xuanwu Shield.
Suddenly, the image in the mirror stopped, leaving only the three raw materials: steel mother, celestial sand, and Arctic water.
Then, slowly, a series of cinematic shots appeared in the mirror: the steel mother and the celestial sand melted into a ball in the jade cauldron, gradually coalescing into shape. Drops of Arctic water from the Ee6^ website landed on the smooth shield surface, forming a beautiful and aesthetically pleasing pattern.
Subsequently, the molten steel solidified and formed the first small round shield.
The camera shifts again, and a second small round shield appears in the mirror. The two identical small round shields slowly approach each other, and a tiny spark bursts out between them.
This is the Samadhi Fire, used by cultivators to stack small round shields.
The third, the fourth, and the tenth small round shields were stacked together, and then the true form of the Xuanwu Shield appeared in the small uranium mirror.
Xiao Wenbing quietly watched the series of changes. He pointed a finger, and as if receiving a command, the scene in the mirror returned to its initial state, and the entire scene played again from beginning to end.
He took a deep breath. What was this? It was clearly restoration! This small bronze mirror had some incredible ability. Once a certain mark within it was activated, it could automatically analyze the materials of the magical artifact and how it was made.