Cultivation: Immunity to Negative Effects

"Zhang Chi, Luoxia Immortal City is just ahead. The Floating Airship will be stopping here for a full day. Would you like to go look around with me?"

A month passed in the blink of an eye. On this day, the Floating Airship made a stop, and Chen Ling’er knocked on Zhang Chi’s door to ask.

"I can’t."

Zhang Chi immediately shook his head.

"Alright, then."

Chen Ling’er was a little disappointed, but she went off by herself.

But as soon as she left, Zhang Chi also quietly flew off the Floating Airship and entered Luoxia Immortal City.

Luoxia Immortal City was situated at the border between two top-tier Immortal Sects, the Divine Sword Sect and the Silver Moon Palace. It was an Immortal Cultivation City with a diverse population and exceptional prosperity, as well as an important stop for the Cangwu Sect’s Floating Airship on its return journey to the Sect.

Zhang Chi had long planned to sell some of the spoils from his exploration five years ago, so naturally, he wouldn’t miss this chance.

He just didn’t want Chen Ling’er to know too much, which was why he had rejected her invitation.

After entering the city, Zhang Chi first found a secluded corner, put on a Conical Hat Mask, changed into a different Magic Robe, and even altered his own aura before heading to the Ten Thousand Treasures Tower.

An hour later, when Zhang Chi left, he had a huge sum of Spirit Stones on him, wealthier than he had ever been before.

At the same time, his anonymous VIP level at the Ten Thousand Treasures Tower was finally upgraded to Advanced.

After all, the value of his transaction this time was enormous; even an ordinary Golden Core Cultivator couldn’t make such large trades regularly.

He had also sold off all the non-essential Magical Artifacts, Elixirs, Spirit Talismans, and other such items he had on him.

Afterward, Zhang Chi didn’t return to the Floating Airship. Instead, he went to a stretch of desolate mountains far from Luoxia City.

SWISH, SWISH...

He first set up the Thousand Illusions Locking Array, then entered it and took out the Eye of the Spirit Spring and the Black Coffin.

It was worth mentioning that, thanks to his improved skill in Arrays, he had long since upgraded the Thousand Illusions Locking Array to Tier Two Upper Grade.

He had come out this time specifically to upgrade both the Eye of the Spirit Spring and the Corpse Puppet before returning to the sect.

Of course, this was only possible because he had gained so much from his last exploration and had also earned a lot over the past five years through his Immortal Cultivation trade skills.

Otherwise, with his extravagant method of Cultivation, he would never have enough Spirit Stones, let alone continue upgrading the Corpse Puppet and the Spiritual Spring.

RUMBLE...

Since he wasn’t currently lacking any necessary cultivation resources, Zhang Chi split the Spirit Stones he had just acquired into two portions and poured them all into the Eye of the Spirit Spring and the Black Coffin.

BOOM!

The space immediately began to vibrate violently. The water in the Spiritual Spring roiled, surging with a massive amount of Spiritual Qi as it successfully broke through to Tier Two Upper Grade.

But the Spiritual Spring continued to improve after that, soon breaking through again and only stopping once it reached Tier Two Peak.

ROAR!

The Corpse Puppet did the same. Catalyzed by over a million Spirit Stones, it suddenly let out a terrifying roar and erupted with a powerful pressure, ferociously absorbing the Spiritual Qi and the black light from within the Black Coffin.

Four hours later, the transformation finally ceased. It had reached Tier Two Peak.

For a long time to come, Zhang Chi wouldn’t need to spend any more resources on them.

At this moment, although he had almost no Spirit Stones left, Zhang Chi was extremely satisfied.

For one, he still had precious items like Core Formation Spiritual Objects, a Small Heaven-Repairing Pill, Five Elements Spirit Soil, and a Talisman Treasure.

For another, no matter how many Spirit Stones one had, they were useless if they couldn’t be converted into strength or aid in Cultivation.

Then, he put away the Black Coffin, the Spiritual Spring, and the Array before quietly returning to the Floating Airship.

The next day, the Floating Airship continued on its journey. Another two months passed before it finally returned to the gates of the Cangwu Sect.

"Greetings, Junior Martial Uncles!"

After disembarking, the two of them headed straight for the Sect Hall. Along the way, Qi Cultivation disciples immediately bowed their heads and saluted respectfully.

Among the disciples on duty at the Sect Hall, Zhang Chi spotted a familiar face: Zhao Zijian.

Nearly ten years had passed. The other man’s Cultivation had increased slightly, but he was still just a Qi Cultivation disciple.

"Is that... Junior Martial Uncle Zhang?"

Seeing Zhang Chi, Zhao Zijian was dumbfounded, even wondering if he was hallucinating.

He remembered how he had once advised Zhang Chi that he and Zhong Yu were not people of the same world. His cheeks burned as if he had just been viciously slapped across the face.

’Zhong Yu might have been outstanding, but Zhang Chi is clearly no slouch either. A relationship between them is entirely possible.’

’Besides, Zhang Chi now has a Foundation Establishment Female Cultivator by his side whose looks and bearing, when compared to Zhong Yu’s, are each remarkable in their own right.’

Zhao Zijian was also terrified that Zhang Chi would mock or even make things difficult for him because of his presumptuous advice back then.

Fortunately, not only did Zhang Chi do no such thing, but he even gave him a slight nod.

’Clearly, Zhang Chi recognizes me but holds no grudge over my past warning.’

’Junior Martial Uncle Zhang is such a good person!’

Zhao Zijian couldn’t help but feel deeply moved. His nose tingled, and he was on the verge of tears.

"Junior Martial Uncle Zhang, and you, Junior Martial Aunt, are you here to register your Cultivation? Please wait a moment, I’ll go inform the Steward-Uncles right away."

Then, Zhao Zijian immediately put on an enthusiastic smile and hurried forward to greet them, acting as if they were old friends. His fellow disciples all watched with envy.

"Alright."

Zhang Chi saw through the other man’s little scheme at a glance but merely gave a slight nod, not paying it much mind.

Shortly after, a few Foundation Establishment Stewards arrived and registered Zhang Chi and his companion.

Furthermore, both of them were given an opportunity to receive an Upper Grade Cultivation Technique.

The Foundation Establishment Stewards became especially enthusiastic after learning the pair’s ages.

They even went so far as to directly notify a Golden Core Elder of the Sect.

The next moment, a dazzling Escape Light flew over. When the light dissipated, it revealed a beautiful woman in a palace-style dress with an extraordinary bearing. She was a Sect Elder with a Golden Core Early Stage Cultivation.

"Junior Martial Uncle Yun!"

Upon seeing the Golden Core Beauty, all the Foundation Establishment cultivators quickly bowed their heads in greeting.

"Chen Ling’er, Zhang Chi? Very good. I’ve already heard about you. Congratulations on reaching Foundation Establishment. Neither of you has a master yet, correct? Then come with me."

Zhang Chi and Chen Ling’er also greeted her.

The Golden Core Beauty waved her hand to dismiss the Foundation Establishment Stewards, then smiled at Chen Ling’er and Zhang Chi, her expression full of unconcealed admiration.

SWOOSH!

With a wave of her sleeve, a formless yet powerful and gentle force immediately enveloped the two of them.

Then, she took them with her, transforming back into an Escape Light. Under the envious, awestruck, and worshipful gazes of numerous Disciples, she flew away from the Sect Hall and into a Floating Palace deep within the Sect.

Neither Zhang Chi nor Chen Ling’er resisted during the process. For one, they couldn’t have resisted even if they wanted to; for another, there was no need to.

Soon, the two were set down and immediately saw numerous Golden Core Masters, including the Sect Leader of the Cangwu Sect himself.

Of course, the Golden Cores present were not all of the Cangwu Sect’s, but only a small portion of them.

These Golden Core Masters happened to be within the sect grounds, were not in seclusion, and were interested in taking on disciples, which was why they had gathered here in advance.

That’s right—the fact that Zhang Chi and Chen Ling’er had reached Foundation Establishment had long ago caught the attention of the Sect’s upper echelons, and they had also known for a while that the pair would be arriving at the Sect today.

That was why these Golden Core cultivators were waiting here.

After all, while new Foundation Establishment cultivators appeared every month, with many more each year, those who reached this stage before the age of thirty were far rarer.

Sometimes, not even one or two would appear in an entire year.

SWISH...

The moment Zhang Chi and Chen Ling’er arrived, the numerous Golden Core Cultivators immediately stopped their conversations or opened their eyes from meditation, their gazes as sharp as lightning.