svetikya Chapter 88 Borrowing from Others, Tempering Oneself
Chapter 88 Borrowing from Others, Tempering Oneself
Chapter 88 Borrowing from Others, Tempering Oneself
The formation stage is a watershed moment; many people consider it a success if they merely inscribe some simple magical formations.
Only a very small number of people can transcend in this realm and create endless killing formations.
By then, the difference in combat strength will be like heaven and earth!
Therefore, even though they are both at the Array Formation Realm, the final outcome can be vastly different.
"What exactly is an array formation?" Shi Zhao pondered seriously, answering his own question, "It should be a pioneering achievement, a magnificent feat, far more than simply inscribing arrays within the body."
She had almost completed the simple process of inscribing magic arrays during her Nirvana. She had mastered so many precious techniques and supernatural abilities, and when she reshaped herself, she inscribed them all on her physical body, her grotto-heaven, and even her primordial spirit.
It can be said that all that's left is time, and sooner or later everything will fall into place and reach its peak.
But that's clearly not enough.
When she reached the Blood Transformation Realm, she broke through the extreme realm and possessed 129,600 jin of divine strength with one hand; when she reached the Cave Heaven Realm, she also broke new ground by forcibly opening up twelve cave heavens.
She achieved incredible accomplishments at the Spirit Transformation Realm, and her essence, energy, and spirit evolved into extraordinary spirituality, resembling a demon, an immortal, or a god.
The Inscription Realm further developed its own runes and supernatural powers, which were not learned or innate, but truly created independently!
Looking back carefully, one will find that everything seems to follow a pattern, and a new path has already been laid out before her. In the Array Realm, what she needs to do is to completely perfect that method.
Shi Zhao understood, realized something, and knew what to do.
As for improving one's realm, that's the least worthwhile issue to worry about.
Logically speaking, once one enters the Array King Realm, it becomes increasingly difficult to break through in cultivation. Relying solely on one's own efforts to break through would be extremely slow, requiring the use of medicinal herbs to refine the body and unlock various potentials within the human body.
In the Array Formation Realm, the most suitable pill for cultivators is the Lesser Nirvana Pill, which can unlock the Blood and Flesh Divine Treasury, allowing them to break through this realm and enter the next major realm.
Because of her previous Nirvana, she had unlocked part of her divine treasures, which allowed her to easily break through to the mid-stage of the Array Formation Realm. However, her progress would become increasingly slower later on.
But don't forget, she possesses ancient pill formulas passed down in Shi Village, among which one is the most precious—the one that was lost by the royal family of the Shi Kingdom.
That formula isn't for making medicine alone; it's meant to be used in conjunction with other formulas to aid in the process, multiplying the medicinal properties and causing a qualitative change in the elixir.
The recipe for the Lesser Nirvana Pill was not hard to obtain, but as for the required medicinal herbs... Shi Zhao glanced at the hundreds of rare and precious herbs in front of him and smiled without saying a word.
"I'm preparing to refine myself and unlock my body's potential. Ah Man, you gather herbs, but remember not to damage the roots. Many spiritual herbs can be substituted. Bi Ling, go and help me find spiritual insects and ores in the Great Wilderness."
The ancient elixir formulas of Shicun contain many strange ingredients, including numerous spiritual insects and minerals, which are used to enhance the medicinal properties many times over.
The vast wilderness has everything; as long as you put your heart into it, you can always reap some rewards.
If she really can't find a suitable substitute, it doesn't matter. She has divine elixir, holy medicine, divine flowers, and even immortal springs, which she can add to it.
Using it now is a bit too extravagant, even she is reluctant to part with it. It would be best to find a substitute, she can't keep going to the Stone Emperor to beg for money, can she?
These days, even the imperial court doesn't have much surplus grain...
"Your Majesty, I've come to visit you!"
Upon hearing this, Shi Huang's eyelids twitched uncontrollably, and he had a bad feeling.
He really wanted to ask, where was his chief bodyguard? Why hadn't he stopped the man outside?
The old guard captain was also helpless; heaven knows how shocked he was to see a sixteen-year-old formation expert appear before him.
Before they could react, the person had already rushed into the main hall, and there was no way to stop them.
A moment later, Shi Zhao obtained the formula for the Lesser Nirvana Pill and also took a stroll through the royal family's medicine garden, a hint of disdain showing in his eyes.
"Zhaoyang, what kind of look is that?" the Sixteenth Princess said, clearly displeased.
"Oh, yes, you look beautiful today," Shi Zhao said, spouting nonsense with a straight face.
"Really?"
"Fake."
"Heh, I knew it." Shi Liu sneered.
However, she clung to Shi Zhao's arm tightly. How could she not? Her best friend had become even more beautiful after not seeing her for a while. Was there any justice in the world?
She was already incredibly beautiful, inspiring envy and jealousy. Now, besides being perfect, she didn't know how else to describe it. She couldn't even feel jealousy; she only wanted to get closer and appreciate this beauty that seemed to belong to another world.
The royal family naturally had their own designated alchemy grounds, and two days later, everyone was cleared out.
"And there's subterranean fire, not bad." Shi Zhao nodded slightly.
"Of course!" Shi Liu said, hands on his hips, looking proud.
Shi Zhao didn't understand why she was so proud. If it weren't for the fact that she was quite pretty, he would have wanted to kick her out as well. He just didn't seem very smart.
The enlarged, gleaming white bone cauldron sat atop the earth fire. Aman poured spiritual spring water into it, adding a small amount of Taiyi True Water. As the earth fire pulsed, wisps of white mist rose from the cauldron, their fragrance intoxicating.
Shi Liu's eyes widened. What was that? Divine liquid? Why were several pounds poured down? What kind of medicine was this supposed to be made? Why was it so exaggerated from the very beginning?
"Close your eyes, don't peek." Shi Zhao reached out and tapped her on the head.
Shi Liu's vision went black for a moment, and when she opened her eyes again, she saw that her best friend had already entered the cauldron to take a bath. She was so angry that she gritted her teeth.
Why is this person so stingy? It's not like taking a look will cost you anything!
Aman covered her mouth and chuckled, then, under Shi Zhao's guidance, began to add various spiritual herbs, as well as the spiritual insects and rare minerals she had just obtained through scavenging.
Hundreds of spiritual herbs were added, and the bone cauldron produced extraordinary phenomena, radiating a shimmering brilliance, resonating with heaven and earth, and refining various spiritual materials.
At this moment, the entire mansion was transformed. The vital energy from all directions was drawn in, creating an astonishing scene, and the magical formations in the area were activated.
Shi Zhao formed a hand seal inside the cauldron and, according to the records, activated the Dao fire within his body. The internal and external fires combined to refine this precious medicine using a special method.
With a loud bang, the lid of the cauldron flew up and closed on its own.
Time passed quickly, and more than half a day went by. Shi Zhao immersed himself in the boiling medicinal liquid, using a secret method to refine himself, inhale spiritual essence, and unlock his potential.
"Amazing!" Shi Liu exclaimed. She didn't understand it, but she was greatly impressed.
Shi Zhao opened her eyes. Boiling water could not harm her body. After experiencing it for a while, she understood the function of the pill formula. She then took out a root that looked like a Qilin. The Qilin horn was glowing, and several leaves were growing out of the branch.
This thing looks almost exactly like the Eight Treasures of the Primordial Era, except that it has a few more leaves. Of course, its effects are not the same.