98 – Nine-Star Martial Saint! Assembling the Five Elements Spiritual Items!98 –
by spirapira“System, I choose options ② and ③.”
Wang Ping made his choice without hesitation.
As Wang Ping made his choice, his body began to crackle and pop, and a terrifying amount of vital energy surged within him. His physical strength was climbing rapidly.
At the same time, a martial technique appeared in Wang Ping’s mind. It was the powerful Sunset Sword Technique; the sword strikes like a sunset, immensely powerful.
“Phew, this feeling is incredible.”
Wang Ping felt the newfound power in his body, as if he had endless strength. His face beamed with joy.
After breaking through to the Spirit Sea Realm, his body had undergone some strengthening, but compared to now, it was a world of difference, incomparable.
Currently, relying on sheer physical strength alone, he could easily defeat a Spirit Sea Realm practitioner with a single punch, and this wasn’t an exaggeration.
Even if he encountered a perfect-stage Spirit Embryo Realm expert, he could still face them head-on, without fear, and might even have a chance to win.
At this moment, Jiang Huai sensed the changes in Wang Ping, utterly shocked. He had no idea why Wang Ping suddenly became so powerful.
Simultaneously, Jiang Huai’s face turned extremely grim.
Wang Ping openly exposed these secrets in front of him, which could only mean one thing.
That is, the other party intended to make a move against him.
“Don’t kill me, I can teach you the Sunset Sword Technique and many other secret methods.”
Jiang Huai didn’t say anything foolish like calling Wang Ping ungrateful or treacherous; instead, he spoke directly.
“Sorry, you know too many of my secrets, it’s time to send you on your way.”
Wang Ping looked at Jiang Huai coldly, saying indifferently.
“!!!”
With a grim face, Jiang Huai rushed out of the Soul Nourishment Ring, attempting to escape.
Unfortunately, Jiang Huai was too weak at the moment, even a Spirit Origin Realm practitioner could easily handle him.
As a result, Wang Ping effortlessly pointed a finger, suppressing him completely, making him disappear from existence.
After eliminating Jiang Huai, Wang Ping felt a sense of tranquility without much emotional fluctuation.
He wouldn’t kill without reason, but Jiang Huai was indeed a threat and knew too many of his secrets, so he had to be dealt with.
“Next, it’s time to go to the Seven Star Archipelago.”
Wang Ping scanned the cave with his Spiritual Sense, found the exit, and quickly left.
It had to be said, this deserted island was very remote, with hardly any human presence, and was quite far from the Seven Star Archipelago.
Wang Ping went through some obstacles before finding the Seven Star Archipelago.
By the time Wang Ping arrived at the outer islands of the Seven Star Archipelago, night had already fallen.
“Next, how do I obtain Mid-Grade Spirit Stones?”
Wang Ping walked through the streets of the main city on Island No. 81, which was Zilin City, while eating street food and pondering.
Although he was a fourth-tier alchemist, a fourth-tier alchemist on the Seven Star Archipelago wasn’t considered special, so earning enough Mid-Grade Spirit Stones was quite challenging.
And becoming a fifth-tier alchemist to concoct fifth-tier pills was also troublesome and too time-consuming.
“Hmm, I better exchange some techniques for Mid-Grade Spirit Stones first, and then use the Life Simulator to gain alchemy experience rewards. Once my alchemist rank increases, earning enough Spirit Stones will be much easier. By then, I won’t have to worry about Spirit Stone consumption for a long time.”
Wang Ping soon came up with an idea, found the largest auction house in Zilin City, and entered.
“I need to auction this item, please evaluate its value for me.”
Wang Ping placed the prepared Golden Light Shield manual in front of the appraiser and said casually.
“Earth-level Lower-grade Martial Art? Senior, are you certain you want to auction this treasure?”
Seeing the Golden Light Shield, the appraiser’s face showed astonishment as he spoke.
The mightiest force on Island #81 is the Purple Forest Sect, and the Purple Forest Auction House is hosted by them.
However, while the Purple Forest Sect is the strongest force on this island, it is ultimately the strongest only among the peripheral islands, with its strongest member merely at the Peak Spirit Sea Realm.
Although such cultivation is not considered weak within the Seven Star Archipelago, it is not regarded as particularly strong either.
Therefore, the Purple Forest Sect’s auctions are far inferior to those organized by truly powerful sects.
In the past, the auctioned items were basically for cultivators below the Spirit Sea Realm, and those suitable for the Spirit Sea Realm were usually kept as finale items.
Wang Ping’s earth-level martial arts technique might appear ordinary, but it would still be highly tempting to average Spirit Sea Realm cultivators.
Because ordinary Spirit Sea Realm cultivators, especially those from average sects or rogue cultivators, haven’t usually practiced many earth-level martial arts techniques.
Martial arts like the Golden Light Shield, which are defensive in nature, are even harder for ordinary Spirit Sea Realm cultivators to cultivate. Even in a sect like the Purple Forest Sect, such techniques are extremely valuable.
Therefore, this martial arts technique could be used as a finale item in the semi-annual auction.
“Hmm…” Wang Ping nodded and calmly said, “Evaluate its value for me. I might consider selling it directly to your Purple Forest Auction House. The final auction price will have nothing to do with me.”
With a few months left before the next Purple Forest Auction, Wang Ping couldn’t wait that long.
Even if it means a slight loss, he needed to obtain enough Mid-Grade Spirit Stones first.
With Mid-Grade Spirit Stones, he could use the Life Simulator. Once he gained sufficient powerful alchemy experience, earning enough Spirit Stones wouldn’t be a problem.
By then, not to mention the losses, even obtaining High-Grade Spirit Stones would be easy for him.
“Senior, are you serious?”
Hearing Wang Ping’s words, the appraiser immediately became excited.
After all, this could be greatly beneficial for him, earning considerable rewards.
“Of course. But don’t harbor any ill intentions, or I will hold you accountable.”
Wang Ping nodded and then coldly warned.
As he spoke, Wang Ping directly unleashed a terrifying aura of blood and energy.
This aura was extremely powerful, instilling the appraiser with immense fear.
In fact, the surge of Wang Ping’s powerful aura even alerted a Spirit Sea Realm expert guarding the auction house.
Seeing Wang Ping, the expert turned pale and hastily bowed, “Senior, did our Purple Forest Auction House neglect you? If so, I will immediately kill him and apologize to you.”
Although Wang Ping hadn’t fully unleashed his aura, it was enough to cause a sensation.
This kind of aura was stronger than that of many Spirit Embryo Realm experts!
Such a person was absolutely not someone he or the Purple Forest Sect could afford to offend.
“It’s fine. I just want him to give a reasonable price.”
Wang Ping spoke calmly, retracting his aura.
Both men breathed a sigh of relief as if a significant weight had been lifted.
“Don’t worry, Senior. I will definitely give the most reasonable price.”
The appraiser, feeling as if he had escaped death, wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and quickly responded.
“Senior, this martial arts technique is worth a total of fifteen… no, twenty thousand Mid-Grade Spirit Stones. Are you satisfied?”
Taking a deep breath, the appraiser finally quoted a price but felt it wasn’t right, and gritting his teeth, he added another five thousand.
To be honest, this price already exceeded the actual value of the Golden Light Shield itself. Even if wealthy Spirit Sea Realm experts appeared at the auction, it would likely fetch this amount, no more.
“Not bad, let’s settle on this price.”
Although Wang Ping didn’t know the exact value of the Golden Light Shield, he trusted that the appraiser wouldn’t dare deceive him, so he calmly nodded.
Then, the appraiser handed over twenty thousand Mid-Grade Spirit Stones to Wang Ping.
After receiving the Spirit Stones, Wang Ping left.
“This senior is truly formidable, having cultivated the path of body refinement to such a degree.”
After Wang Ping left, the Spirit Sea Realm expert of the Purple Forest Auction House spoke with a face full of reverence.
Cultivating the physical body is not something ordinary people can persist in, as it is exceedingly torturous and requires enduring countless trials and pain to achieve mastery.
Even so, body cultivators on the Seven Star Archipelago, at most, possess the combat strength of the Spirit Sea Realm. For someone like Wang Ping, who has Spirit Embryo Realm combat strength, this is unprecedented.
“With twenty thousand Mid-Grade Spirit Stones in hand, it’s enough for me to simulate ten times…”
After leaving the Zilin Auction House, Wang Ping found an inn to stay at, secretly contemplating and preparing for a new simulation.
However, Wang Ping soon thought of another issue.
Now, he possesses Spirit Sea Realm cultivation and the combat strength of an Eight-Star Martial Saint.
So, would the number of spirit stones consumed change?
After all, the cost of the Life Simulator’s paid simulation is calculated based on cultivation.
“Let’s find out.” Wang Ping thought to himself and said directly: “System, I want to do a paid simulation.”
“Ding, this paid simulation requires the consumption of two thousand Mid-Grade Spirit Stones. Would you like to proceed?”
The System’s voice rang out, causing Wang Ping’s eyes to brighten.
Good heavens, despite having the cultivation of an Eight-Star Martial Saint, the number of spirit stones consumed hadn’t changed.
Doesn’t this mean that the System determines the cost based on his cultivation in the fantasy world?
This is excellent, it’s like exploiting a bug…”
“Proceed!” Wang Ping said cheerfully in his heart.
“Ding, payment successful, Life Simulator starting, refreshing talents…”
“Ding, talent refresh successful, congratulations to the host for not refreshing any talents. The life simulation will now begin.”
The consecutive sounds of the System instantly turned Wang Ping’s previously good mood into a bad one.
Not refreshing any talents and then being congratulated, this is really frustrating.
“Forget it, if there’s no talent then there’s no talent. For me now, unless it’s a green or higher talent, it’s basically of no use.”
Wang Ping sighed inwardly.
Then, a blue screen appeared, and words began to surface.
【Day One, you chose to cultivate.】
【Twenty years later, you made progress, and your martial cultivation broke through to the level of a Nine-Star Martial Saint. However, due to focusing on martial arts and alchemy, your fantasy system cultivation remained at the initial stage of the Spirit Sea Realm with no progress.】
【However, you are not at all worried. Now, you are stronger than ever before. You believe you can clear the Secret Realm without any injuries on this trip.】
【After the Seventh Star Secret Realm opens, you enter the Secret Realm. Fortunately, once again, you appear at the location of a Sixth-Grade Earth-type Spiritual Item. This time, another Spirit Embryo Realm expert competes with you. You are overbearing, displaying your powerful strength, injuring him in one blow. He, shocked by your power, realizes he is no match and retreats.】
【At the same time, another Spirit Embryo Realm expert who noticed the commotion here also immediately flees upon seeing this scene. You are very satisfied and begin to deal with the guardian beast. Your powerful strength enables you to easily kill it and obtain the Sixth-Grade Earth-type Spiritual Item.】
【Next, you find a Sixth-Grade Fire-type Spiritual Item, forcefully making your move, and driving away the three Spirit Embryo Realm experts including the Blazing Daoist to easily obtain the Sixth-Grade Fire-type Spiritual Item.】
【Due to your continuous actions, your reputation steadily spreads throughout the entire Seventh Star Secret Realm. All cultivators know that a ruthless person has appeared in the Seventh Star Secret Realm.】
【Afterwards, you intend to continue searching for Sixth-Grade Spiritual items but fail to find any. You witness a battle for a Heaven-level Technique, find it interesting, and think you watched a good show.】
【After the Seventh Star Secret Realm ends, you continue your hard cultivation. Because the high martial system has reached its peak and cannot be enhanced further, you start focusing solely on cultivation.】
【Fifty years later, your cultivation has long reached the grand completion of the Spirit Sea Realm, and you know that Skywind Pavilion on Storm Island is about to auction a Sixth-Grade Wood-type Spiritual Item, so you choose to head there.】
【You successfully participate in the auction hosted by Skywind Pavilion, and by relying on your savings over the years, you successfully win the Sixth-Grade Wood-type Spiritual Item. However, this brings displeasure to many powerful individuals.】
【After the auction, a Spirit Nurturing Realm expert makes a move on you. You forcefully enter the Berserk State, killing him head-on, shocking everyone. Because of this, no one dares to target you anymore. Your reputation begins to spread across Storm Island.】
【Ten years later, the sea tribe, long at war with Storm Island, launches a surprise attack on Storm Island. You have long anticipated this moment, quickly finding a blind Spirit Embryo Realm expert of the sea tribe, and effortlessly killing him, obtaining a Sixth-Grade Metal-type Spiritual Item.】
【Another twenty years pass, and you know that a Sixth-Grade Water-type Spiritual Item is about to appear in the territory of the sea ape tribe, so you start your search and layout early.】
【However, you discover that the sea ape tribe has known even earlier about the emergence of the Sixth-Grade Water-type Spiritual Item and has sent powerful experts to guard it, deterring all evildoers.】
【After the Six-Grade Water-type Spiritual Item matures, you forcefully make a move and finally succeed in seizing the Sixth-Grade Water-type Spiritual Item. However, you are also injured, but it is not fatal, and you did not expose your Heaven-level Technique and martial arts skills.】
【Next, disregarding whether you would be pursued by the half-step Profound Elixir Realm ancestors of the sea ape tribe, you plan to immediately escape back to the Profound Turtle Continent.】
【Due to your powerful strength, you successfully escape back to the Profound Turtle Continent this time. However, for safety considerations, you choose to temporarily destroy a corner of the Stele Formation to prevent the sea ape tribe from teleporting over.】