Chapter 1016: Chapter 61: Preparations Complete, Entering the Netherworld
Though Xiao Jie was determined to set off for the Netherworld immediately, he had several urgent matters to address before officially departing.
The foremost task was to select the most suitable Immortal Technique Secret Manual from the vast collection in the Scripture Pavilion to take with him for future cultivation needs.
Faced with the choice, he once again fell into a brief dilemma. The “Divine Marvel Scripture” certainly encompassed a myriad of phenomena, recording countless forms and divine skills of Legendary Divine Beasts and Immortal Birds, which was enticing. However, it’s more inclined towards theoretical knowledge and illustrated books and did not directly record specific Transformation Techniques. Furthermore, without the chance to personally perceive and witness those Legendary existences, merely relying on the book’s descriptions was ultimately an illusion and difficult to truly grasp its essence. On the contrary, should one have the fortune to encounter the “real thing” and observe and comprehend it closely, the effects would undoubtedly far surpass mere study. Thinking thus, although it was a good book, it wasn’t immediately necessary.
In contrast, the “Thousand Illusion Transformation Technique,” although he had initially grasped its basic Transformation Techniques, was only limited to ordinary birds and beasts. The subsequent sections in the book involve the “Demon Beast Incarnation,” “Illusion Transformation,” “Qi Mechanism Simulation,” and even more profound paths like “Dharma Form Transformation.” These varied systems and levels of subtle paths of transformation would still require him to spend ample time and effort to delve into and comprehend thoroughly. The entire book, brimming with over a hundred thousand words, was full of endless mysteries and was absolutely not something that could be comprehended to perfection overnight. It was the best choice for strengthening current ability and adapting to changes at this stage. Get full chapters from nοvelfire.net
“You’ve decided to choose this book, Sui Feng Daoist?” Su Moyan saw Xiao Jie finally pick up “Thousand Illusion Transformation Technique,” with a hint of understanding and approval in his eyes. “It’s a pragmatic and interesting choice. Just press your handprint on the ‘Tracing Immortal Stele’ over there, leaving an Immortal Consciousness Mark to complete the borrowing. Remember, all books on the top three layers are unique treasures. If lost or damaged, you’ll need to compensate the Cause and Effect Points accordingly. This book is housed on the Seventh Level floor, requiring a deposit of 200 Cause and Effect Points. Don’t forget.”
“I understand, thank you for reminding me, Daoist.” Xiao Jie replied solemnly. At the entrance of the Scripture Pavilion stood an ancient, simple blue stele, its surface smooth like a mirror, with faint flowing lights shimmering. Xiao Jie stepped forward, gently pressed his palm onto the stele, activating a trace of Immortal Spirit Qi. Immediately, the stele’s surface rippled gently, revealing a line of clear but fleeting Cloud Seal Immortal Text:
[Scattered Immortal Hidden Moon Following Wind, in the year of Jiazi, month of Guiyou, day of Gengchen, borrowed one copy of “Thousand Illusion Transformation Technique,” with a deposit of 200 Cause and Effect Points…]
The text vanished as if it had never appeared, but Xiao Jie distinctly felt an invisible binding force entwined with his Divine Thought, establishing a mystical connection with the tome in his hand. He dared not delay; this “Cause and Effect” power, feared by all Immortals, was clearly not something he could casually default on. This book must never be lost.
“Good thing I’m a ‘player,’ with a system backpack function.” Xiao Jie was slightly reassured, and with a thought, the “Thousand Illusion Transformation Technique” jade scroll transformed into a streak of light entering his body, safely stored in the “backpack” space only he could access. With this, as long as he remained alive, the book would be absolutely safe.
Then, Xiao Jie hurriedly made his way to “Dan Ding Hall” and “Ten Thousand Treasures Hall.”
He found the Immortals guarding the halls and inquired in detail about the list of top treasures that could be exchanged with Cause and Effect Points, as well as items that were available for free but in limited quantity.
At Dan Ding Hall, the Alchemy Immortal, exuding a faint medicinal fragrance, informed him that true Immortal Pill level elixirs all required consuming Cause and Effect Points for exchange without exception.
For instance, the [Nine Revolutions Soul Revival Pill] which could heal flesh and bones and revive the dead; the [Life-extending Pill], significantly prolonging mortal life span, strengthening essence; the [Five Elements Spirit Nourishing Immortal Pill], instantly restoring significant Immortal Yuan and aiding cultivation; the [Nine Orifice Marrow Cleansing Pill], capable of refining the Immortal Body and enhancing root bones; and the [Wisdom Heart Enlightenment Pill], able to greatly improve comprehension in a short time, aiding breakthroughs.
These various Immortal Pills, with extraordinary effects, could reverse life and death in reincarnation, lay immortal path foundations, aid cultivation breakthroughs, or counter fatal disasters. Naturally, their prices differed significantly, and even the cheapest Life-extending Pill required 50 Cause and Effect Points.
Looking at the exchange list, Xiao Jie couldn’t help but grumble inwardly: When he won the Life-extending Pill from Shen Jizi in a bet, he thought it was quite a treasure; turns out, it’s the cheapest here… Tsk tsk tsk, this big shot sure was ‘generous.’
Well, thinking back, at that time he was just a mere First-tier mortal, a random item would suffice, and after all, it’s an Immortal Pill that requires Cause and Effect Points to exchange, so no complaints necessary.
These Cause and Effect Points were evidently currency among Immortals, and presently, he was utterly penniless.
As for those categorized as “ordinary” grade elixirs, though they could be obtained for free, there were limited quantities. However, these so-called “ordinary” elixirs, placed in the Mortal World game, each would be considered top-tier elixirs! Thrown into the auction house, any one of them could easily sell for a few taels, tens of taels, or even hundreds of taels of silver apiece, fetching exorbitant prices.
Naturally, Xiao Jie seized the opportunity. With the mindset of “taking advantage is sensible,” he applied for and claimed a hundred assorted commonly used elixirs. These included:
Life Creation Pill: A healing holy medicine, rapidly restoring Qi-Blood, enhancing resistance to fatal attacks, extending life and soul.