"This girl Tao Wan is very strong!"
"Generally speaking, after monks advance to the later stage of foundation building, without using magic weapons, the gap between them is actually not that big."
"Everyone has a strong reserve of spiritual power, and the power that ordinary magic weapons can release is limited to that."
"Therefore, the criterion for judging the strength of a monk in the later stages of foundation building lies more in the degree of refining the magic weapon."
"The deeper the level of sacrifice, the greater the power of the magic weapon, and the stronger the strength displayed."
Hear this explanation.
Luo Chen couldn't help but ask: "So one-sided? The monks' battles should also consider other things, such as talismans, spells, secret techniques, formations, puppets, etc."
Chu Kui shrugged.
"So I said, under normal circumstances."
"Like what you said, high-level talismans are hard to come by, spells are easy to learn but hard to master, secret techniques are rare, formations must be prepared in advance..."
Luo Chen raised his hand, "Okay, I understand what you mean."
Chu Kui smiled, but he had forgotten that Luo Chen's reputation in the Qinhua River battle was based on his superb magic skills.
If you think about it more carefully, there is indeed a Five Elements Sect in the world of immortal cultivation in the Eastern Wasteland that is famous for its magic.
What I said was indeed too one-sided.
"Let's just talk about the influence of the magic weapon on the strength of the foundation-building monks!"
"Those who are in the early stage can only master 10% to 20%, which is considered to be a small amount of strength."
"If a mid-level monk like you can reach 30 to 40% of the level of refinement, few enemies of the same level can stop him from a sudden attack."
Luo Chen nodded in agreement.
The power of the magic weapon is indeed far beyond that of ordinary magic weapons.
It is even said that it is not a weapon that should be mastered by a foundation-building monk.
For example, the ocean tide forcibly activated the Xuanhuo Sword and destroyed his top-quality magical weapon, the Green Musk Gathering Dragon Flag.
If he hadn't had the temporary defense of Lanke Heiqi, he would have been seriously injured as he was still in the early stage of foundation building.
but!
Chu Kui underestimated him.
Thanks to his powerful spiritual soul and the use of spiritual consciousness restraint methods, he has an extremely high degree of mastery of the Xuanhuo Sword.
Later, he went through the sacrifice of Yanlong Nine Transformations Formation.
He is now in the middle stage of foundation building and has refined the Xuanhuo Sword Sacrifice to about 60%.
In other words, he can exert 60% of the power of this magic weapon!
It was precisely because of this that he was able to use his sword and instantly kill Fei Changqiu of the Shengong Sect.
According to Chu Kui's theory.
As long as a monk in the late stage of foundation building can refine the magic weapon to 50% of its power, he will be considered a strong person of the same level.
Then how should Luo Chen judge his current strength?
"Tao Wanqiang is strong because she has a magic weapon left by the Nanshan ancestor since she was a child, Liuyun Feixiao!"
"In the world of cultivating immortals, there are countless magic weapons named after Liuyun Feixiu. But the Tao Wan one is quite powerful. It is rumored that it was refined by the Supreme Lord of Tianfan City in the early years. It is qualified to be a natal magic weapon. A good thing for sacrifice.”
"Tao Wan has been familiar with this treasure since he was a child. After building the foundation, he practiced it diligently. He can already use it to perfection!"
"From my point of view, she has already refined it to 70%, or even around 80%!"
Chu Kui sighed repeatedly, with admiration in his eyes.
You know, as a magic weapon, a foundation-building cultivator can only exert about 80% of its power at most.
No matter how high it is, it is limited to the realm level, but it is impossible.
"I fought against her once on the forum."
"Although it is just a simple sparring, it does not involve a life-and-death struggle. But her magic weapon has a very obvious restraint effect on my fierce and domineering Qitian Stick."
"So, she ranked third and I ranked seventh. I am very convinced."
Luo Chen was surprised and said: "It's rare to see you admire so much a monk of the same level! When I mentioned Tantai Xun, you didn't have much respect."
"What is there to respect about the women of Ice Castle? They are capricious and changeable in temperament."
Chu Kui curled his lips.
That is to say, he is far away from Tianlan Fairy City. Normally, he would not speak ill of the Ice Castle female cultivator behind his back like this.
Back to business!
"From my point of view, the huge Qingdan Valley does not count the older generation of late-stage foundation-building monks. Among his peers, Danyangzi is the only one who can hold down Tao Wan. He Yuanqing and Fu Li are just on par with her. .”
The rating is so high?
Luo Chen asked curiously, "What about Shangguan Yan?"
"Tch, you're an arrogant and stupid woman. She can't even rank among the top three in the Qingdan Valley's Immortal City. How can she compare with Tao Wan?"
Is Shangguan Yan's evaluation so low?
Luo Chen thought thoughtfully when he thought of the hurried side of the Foreign Affairs Hall.
The other party used poaching methods to weaken Tao Wan's competitiveness.
It can be seen that his own strength is indeed not too powerful.
"So, you are very optimistic about Tao Wan winning the Tao Seed position?" Luo Chen said.
Chu Kui smiled.
"You can't say for sure."
"how do I say this?"
Chu Kui talked eloquently, "The battle for Tao seeds in Qingdan Valley depends not only on personal strength, but on comprehensive abilities. Such as financial resources, alchemy skills, connections, etc."
"You should analyze this from the ranking of the Great True Legend before True Legend Sword Fighting."
Luo Chen chewed on these words.
In the end, I had to admit that it was indeed very similar to what Chu Kui said.
Whether it is the first round of the arena battle for the Great True Legend or the second round of the alchemy competition, their respective comprehensive strengths are involved.
Otherwise, just by being able to fight, you may not be able to sit in the position of the Nine True Legends.
Only the last round of true sword fighting truly reflects personal strength.
Chu Kui couldn't help but look at Luo Chen, "Speaking of which, if you are invited by her, you won't have to go to the ring to fight for a few rounds, right?"
He still recognized Huo Lingjun's abilities.
But if it comes to the battle between the later stages of foundation building, he is not optimistic about it.
Luo Chen looked at him with a half-smile.
"Forgot my other Dao number?"
Chu Kui was stunned.
Then he laughed.
"I forgot that you were called Dan Chenzi at first."
…
"Dan Chenzi?"
"Interesting, interesting!"
"A mere monk in the middle stage of Foundation Establishment can actually have dual titles. Is it so easy to get around in the casual cultivator world now?"
On Yuxuan Mountain.
He Yuanqing couldn't help but laugh when he looked at the information about Luo Chen collected by the people below.
He already knew that Luo Chenfei was the candidate for the ring battle, but an alchemist that Tao Wan invited out of desperation after Huang Hezi surrendered to the enemy in battle.
What he was doing was probably the second round of the alchemy competition.
Thinking that He Yuanqing was just an alchemist who climbed up from the group of casual cultivators, He Yuanqing didn't care much at first.
But I saw in the intelligence that He Yun from his He family had been in contact with Luo Chen.
He Yuanqing's eyes froze.
"Here, please come to see He Yun."
"Young Patriarch, Xuanyunzi has been studying alchemy with great concentration recently in preparation for the alchemy competition."
He Yuanqing's eyes turned cold.
"Do you think I don't know that the alchemy competition is all about accumulation?"
"How much improvement can you make by sharpening your weapon in battle?"
"Go and invite us quickly!"
The monk from the He family stopped refuting, lowered his head and ran out in a hurry.
After about tea time.
Xuanyunzi He Yun, one of the Seven Qingdan Masters, came to the door with an irritated look on his face.
"Brother Yun, the young patriarch is waiting for you inside."
"Okay, you go down first!"
After waving the person away, Xuan Yunzi took a deep breath and forced a smile on his face.
Push the door open and enter.
"Brother Yuan Qing, what do you want from me?"
He Yuanqing stared at him with his eyes. After looking at him carefully, the corners of his mouth raised slightly.
"He Yun, are you planning to imitate Huang Hezi, who is only interested in refining elixirs and doesn't even care about cultivation?"
Xuan Yunzi said matter-of-factly: "The road to alchemy is vast and profound, and I have only glimpsed the tip of the iceberg. If I don't devote all my energy to it, how can I become a master of alchemy?"
"What's more, I have low qualifications and my family has devoted all their efforts to build the foundation. How can I dare to dream about the golden elixir avenue."
"Brother Yuan Qing and you, the White Jade Pillar, are enough for the family. I just need to use my alchemy skills to contribute to the family!"
The words were spoken in a leisurely and eloquent manner.
Listening to it really feels like a spring breeze!
The smile on He Yuanqing's face was no longer concealed.
"It's great that you have such a heart!"
"If I win the position of Dao Seed and take charge of Qingdan Valley in the future, I will definitely call you into Taidan Academy!"
I heard the words "Tai Dan Yuan".
Xuan Yunzi's face showed joy.
"My little brother will do his best to help you win the alchemy competition!"
"I believe in your alchemy skills. Although you are a rising star, except for Danyangzi who can hold you down, the other five are definitely no match for you!"
"Brother Yuan Qing is so complimentary. I can only say that I will do my best!"
After some pulling and pulling, brothers and sisters respect each other.
He Yuanqing suddenly said: "Dan Chenzi Luo Chen, do you know him?"
Hear Luo Chen's name.
Xuanyunzi's face stiffened subconsciously, but soon he nodded.
"I do know him. He is a very interesting friend."
"Is it just interesting?" He Yuanqing asked back. Looking at Xuan Yunzi who didn't know why, he said bluntly: "He is also going to participate in the alchemy competition and replace Tao Wan in the battle. Do you know anything about his alchemy attainments?"
It turned out to be for this reason!
Xuan Yunzi breathed a sigh of relief.
Then, he rubbed his chin and said: "If Luo Chen can get the name of Danchenzi, his alchemy skills must be good. As far as I know, he is very good at refining a first-level elixir, and he can easily achieve top-level elixirs."
"It's easy to achieve the first level of top quality!"
He Yuanqing lost his voice, with unconcealable surprise on his face.
When refining an elixir, it is not surprising whether it is a first-level or a second-level elixir.
But if high-grade elixirs could be achieved stably, that would be a bit scary.
This means more than just talent.
There is also this hard-earned practice.
His alchemy skills have been polished to a very solid level!
It is difficult for most of the Qingdan Seven Sons today to achieve this level.
They aspire to refine higher-level elixirs, but don't care much about repetitive and boring low-level elixirs.
Only those senior fellows in Danyang Peak and Taidan Academy who are over 200 years old and study alchemy all day long have such attainments!
Xuanyunzi said casually: "The elixir is called Chalcedony Pill. I have tested it and found that the potency of the high-grade Chalcedony Pill is equivalent to the low-grade Qi Nourishing Pill of the Yaowang Sect."
"call!"
"I see!"
"You should have told me earlier!"
He Yuanqing was obviously relieved.
This kind of elixir, which has reached a high-grade level and is comparable to a low-grade Qi-nourishing pill, must be some low-quality stuff circulated outside.
In terms of refining, it is not difficult at all.
As long as they use some snacks, many people in Qingdan Valley can reach that point.
In this case, Luo Chen has nothing to fear.
The so-called Taoist title of Dan Chenzi was probably given to him as a compliment to an incompetent among the casual cultivators because he saw that he was good at refining elixirs.
In this way, Tao Wan has nothing to worry about.
The troubles in my heart are gone.
He Yuanqing smiled and said: "I am very confident of winning the first round, and I will unite with others to consume Senior Brother Danyangzi as much as possible to create good conditions for you. When the time comes, don't let me down!"
Xuan Yunzi felt a pressure and bowed: "I will do my best!"
"It's not about trying your best, but trying your best!" He Yuanqing said almost word for word, "I want to enter the third round as the number one true successor!"
Xuanyunzi's waist bent even deeper.
That almost paranoid gaze fell on him, like a gleam on his back!
…
After returning to Mohe Garden, Luo Chen told the two Tao family Qi refining monks who were accompanying him to be aware that there might be guests looking for him recently.
He conducted a large number of transactions on jade bis in Gaoyang Tower.
The contact address left was the Tao family in Xiaonanshan.
After giving the instructions, Luo Chen entered the yard and closed the door.
This familiar scene made the two accompanying Tao family Lianqi watch with great emotion.
Other outside monks, after being invited to Qingdan Valley, are always keen to move around and make friends and visit the true disciples in the valley.
Develop contacts, collect resources, exchange cultivation experiences, etc.
Only this guest invited by their Tao family.
After arriving, if nothing happened, he never left the door or took a step forward.
Very much like an ascetic!
Perhaps this is also the reason why other casual cultivators can build foundations and have good alchemy skills!
Actually.
Luo Chen is indeed an ascetic monk, but he is not without connections.
The reason why he came to Qingdan Valley was to be quiet and not move around.
the reason is simple.
The Tao family is already the limit of the connections he can make at present.
Before he showed any more outstanding value, he had already marked the Xiaonanshan Tao family's mark since he entered Qingdan Valley.
In this case, what new connections can he create?
Nodding acquaintance? Fair-weather friends?
No!
Frequent outings can easily arouse Tao Wan's suspicion.
After all, the other party had just experienced Huang Hezi's rebellion before.
As for other people's thoughts, Luo Chen can still guess clearly as long as their realms are not too different.
Like now, studying alchemy honestly and practicing behind closed doors every day, this is what Tao Wan wants to see the most!
After returning to the training room, Luo Chen took out the resurrection pill and looked at it carefully.
From time to time, some alchemy techniques are also used to separate some fine powders to determine the approximate potency.
Things that ordinary foundation-building practitioners cannot do.
In front of him, a master-level alchemist, it was actually not that difficult.
After some testing, Luo Chen put away the Resurrection Pill with satisfaction.
Liao Liang was exaggerating, but he was not lying.
Although this Resurrection Pill does not have most of its potency remaining as advertised, it does indeed still have 30% of its potency remaining.
Although it has no effect on Master Jindan's realm.
But for the foundation-building true cultivator, it is enough.
Isn't he now a monk in the foundation building stage?
"One more life-saving trump card!"
Luo Chen chuckled, adjusted his mood, and began to meditate.
Although Xiaonan Mountain is a second-level spiritual land, its spiritual energy concentration is relatively average.
Tao Wan has arranged the best training area for him, but the concentration of spiritual energy is only at the level of Tianlan Peak's middle-grade cave.
As a result, his cultivation speed was slowed down by less than half.
However, this is all temporary.
The True Sword Fighting and Taoist Competition is coming soon, but it will only be delayed for a month or two.
It has been a month since he came to Tao's house in Qingdan Valley.
Without pausing his daily practice, his cultivation level was slowly increasing.
A night of silence.
The next day, Luo Chen woke up.
Checked the system panel.
[Realm: Foundation Building 5th Floor 2/100]
It took a full month to make a progress.
To reach the sixth level of foundation building at such a speed, it would take ten years!
"You have to end things here as soon as possible, then return to Tianlan Immortal City and practice with the help of the high-grade cave."
After the foundation was established, the importance of the spiritual land to the monks jumped to the first place!
Luo Chen has already begun to miss the rich spiritual energy of the Shangpin Cave Mansion.
Out of the training room.
Luo Chen was about to eat the sumptuous breakfast prepared by the Tao family for him when his eyes fell on the woman squatting in front of the pond in the courtyard, playing with the lotus leaves.
Because he was squatting.
As a result, she has slim curves and protruding waist and hips.
The soft satin clings to the jade back, and three thousand green silk clings to it, exuding a deep luster under the reflection of the rising sun.
A few strands of hair hang down toward the water.
In the clear water, faces that were a little expectant and a little nervous were reflected.
It seemed that he was aware of other people's gaze.
Tao Wan raised her head and looked at Luo Chen, who was standing by the window in high spirits.
She stood up gracefully and pushed the hair from her face behind her ears.
"Fellow Taoist, the battle for Taoism has begun!"
(End of chapter)
