CHAPTER 411: CHAPTER 406 SPIRITUAL TREASURE FIVE MERIDIANS! RANK AMONG TRUE TRANSMISSIONS!_1

The radiance aspect of the Treasure Light Body Refining Technique was extremely important. Jia Ren didn’t want to make the wrong choice and regret it for the rest of his life.

He took out his Magic Artifacts and Magical Treasures, sorted them, and studied them carefully.

The number of Magic Artifacts and Magical Treasures Jia Ren possessed was astonishing, yet it was insignificant compared to the Lingbao Sect’s holdings.

The broader one’s exposure, the more options one has to choose from.

He still had 500,000 Sect contributions, which he could use to visit the Lingbao Sect’s treasure vault and exchange for preferred Magic Artifacts and Magical Treasures.

Just as he was preparing to make a trip to the Spirit Law Pavilion, a vibration came from within the River Mountain Bag.

The disturbance originated from the Bronze Order Token bestowed by Ancestor Jikong.

Jia Ren took out the Token, and Ancestor Jikong’s voice emanated from within, "You, come to my Cave dwelling."

"The Token will guide you."

After the message ended, the Bronze Order Token floated up.

Jia Ren hurriedly left his Cave dwelling. The Bronze Order Token ceased its stillness and flew straight eastward.

He hadn’t expected to return to the Eastern District so soon after leaving.

Had Ma Zhongyuan heeded his advice? Had Ancestor Jikong become Ma Tianbao’s adoptive father?

As the one who made this possible, was Ancestor Jikong planning to accept him as an official disciple, ranking him among the True Disciples?

Mulling this over, he followed the Bronze Order Token.

The Eastern District was a Blessed Land of Cave Heavens, where the concentration of nature’s spiritual energy differed significantly between the periphery and the inner district.

The periphery mostly housed the Cave dwellings of the Lingbao Sect’s True Disciples and Divine Transformation Cultivators, which were modest in scale.

The deeper one went, the richer the spiritual energy became.

Unconsciously, Jia Ren arrived at the inner circle’s core, where he could see five peaks rising into the clouds, resembling the Five Finger Mountain.

This was the Spirit Mountain where the five lineages of the Lingbao Sect resided, each housing Body Integration Realm Cultivators.

The Lingbao Sect’s Outer Gate and Inner Sect Disciples were reserve talents. Only those ranked as True Disciples or who had become Divinity Transformation Stage Cultivators were qualified to preside over one of the five lineages.

As the sect most skilled in refining Spiritual Treasures, the Lingbao Sect’s primary focus and founding principle was their creation.

The Lingbao Lineage was the largest in the Lingbao Sect, home to many cultivators skilled in refining Spiritual Treasures.

Besides this, there were the Heterodox, Heavenly Punishment, Suppressing Trickery, and Primordial Chaos Lineages.

The Heterodox Lineage focused on Daoist techniques and the control of Spiritual Treasures, responsible for guarding the Lingbao Sect and handling external affairs.

The Heavenly Punishment Lineage was in charge of the Sect’s internal discipline. Cultivators from the Enforcement Hall and the Tribunal predominantly came from this lineage, which also managed internal affairs.

The Suppressing Trickery Lineage was established by the Lingbao Sect to contend with Bizarre Demons and had once quickly surpassed three other lineages.

With the establishment of the Sealed Land, the number of Bizarre Demons in the Mysterious Realm sharply decreased, leading to the gradual decline of the Suppressing Trickery Lineage.

Cultivators of the Suppressing Trickery Lineage monitored the Lingbao Sect’s territories for Bizarre Demons, swiftly dealing with any that appeared.

Finally, there was the Primordial Chaos Lineage.

Talismans, elixirs, formations, puppets, and various other crafts all fell under the Primordial Chaos Lineage, which was notoriously diverse.

Jia Ren arrived near the five peaks and stopped before a nearby Cave dwelling.

"Come in."

The moment the Bronze Order Token approached, the Formation’s light screen rippled like water, revealing an entrance.

Jia Ren felt as if he had entered a small world, a Cave Heaven within.

Everywhere he looked, he saw courtyards, pavilions, rockeries, and fish ponds, with green lotus leaves dotted among blossoms shyly waiting to bloom.

Koi carp swam merrily in the pond.

Jia Ren withdrew his gaze and followed the Bronze Order Token to the front of a small courtyard.

"Come in!"

Jia Ren pushed the door open and saw Ancestor Jikong seated at a stone table, on which a teapot and teacups were placed.

"Greetings, Master," he said, bowing deeply.

Regardless, he was Ancestor Jikong’s nominal disciple, so proper etiquette was essential.

This was the first time he carefully observed Ancestor Jikong: a man nearing middle age, with streaks of white in his hair and deep, dark eyes.

Ancestor Jikong was in a good mood, his eyes holding a hint of a smile as he looked toward Jia Ren.

"You’ve done well!"

Ancestor Jikong seemed to have completely forgotten his previous disdain for Jia Ren. Indeed, had he not learned that he was to become Ma Tianbao’s adoptive father, he wouldn’t have accepted Jia Ren even as a nominal disciple.

Unexpectedly, this casual decision had brought him an immense surprise.

This made Jia Ren appear increasingly favorable in Ancestor Jikong’s eyes.

"From this day forward, you are my disciple, ranked 12th."

"You have 11 senior brothers and sisters above you. You should meet them when you have time."

Jia Ren wasn’t surprised. He had presented his ’master of convenience’ with a great opportunity, and in return, he was being accepted as a True Disciple.

Their master-disciple bond wasn’t deep; it felt more like a transaction.

Neither of them minded, as both had obtained what they desired.

Jia Ren hurriedly stepped forward to pour the tea—the initiation tea.

The tea from the Jade Pot was greenish, rich in Spiritual Energy, and had an inviting aroma.

Ancestor Jikong drank the initiation tea in one gulp, cementing their relationship as master and disciple.

With the initiation tea consumed, it was time for the rewards.

"This is the Spirit Devouring Treasure Art you desired! It took me, your Master, 1,000 years of effort to create this Divine Skill."

Ancestor Jikong was extremely proud of the Spirit Devouring Treasure Art. It was a Unique Divine Ability, the only one of its kind in the Lingbao Sect, and many of his fellow Void Refinement Cultivators wished to exchange Divine Skills with him for it.

This Unique Divine Ability, created with 1,000 years of painstaking effort, was always kept secret and taught only to his disciples.

Many disciples who joined his lineage aspired most to learn the Spirit Devouring Treasure Art.

Jia Ren caught the Jade Slip tossed by Ancestor Jikong, his heart surging with excitement.

What he desired was finally in his hands!

Now that I have the Divine Skill for devouring Spiritual Treasures, along with the Heavenly Treasure Primordial Spirit Technique and the Treasure Light Body Refining Technique, I’ve essentially acquired a complete package of the Lingbao Sect’s top-tier Cultivation Techniques and Divine Skills related to Spirit Treasure Cultivation!

Jia Ren suppressed the urge to study the Spirit Devouring Treasure Art and tucked it into his River Mountain Bag.

"I am from the Heterodox Lineage. Since you are now my disciple, you will also join this lineage."

"You are overly cautious and tend to overthink. You must temper yourself and cultivate a spirit of bold and vigorous advancement..."

Jia Ren didn’t like hearing this.

The Heterodox Lineage?

Bold and vigorous advancement?

Recently, the Lingbao Sect had gone to war with the Shimo Sect, and the Heterodox and Heavenly Punishment Lineages had been the most active.

The thought of direct conflict with the Shimo Sect made Jia Ren’s heart turn cold.

Is he going to send me to confront Shimo Sect cultivators?

Does he think I’m not dying fast enough?

Is it too late to find a new master?

If Ancestor Jikong knew Jia Ren’s thoughts, he would undoubtedly strike down this rebellious disciple to cleanse the lineage.

"Master, this matter cannot be rushed. It won’t be too late for me to venture out once I am invincible under the heavens," Jia Ren hurriedly said, fearing Ancestor Jikong would assign him a mission to eliminate demons and defend the righteous path.

"Hmph! The Mysterious Realm is teeming with talent. Do you truly believe you can achieve invincibility just by secluding yourself in cultivation?"

"Which top genius from any Sect has reached the Divinity Transformation or Void Refinement Realm without facing numerous challenges and life-or-death trials?" Ancestor Jikong retorted, his face etched with annoyance and a clear sense of disappointment.

If not for the ’great merit’ Jia Ren had achieved, Ancestor Jikong would never have considered accepting him as a disciple.

"Find some time to challenge the Tongtian Tower. This is a mandatory trial for becoming a True Disciple."

With that said, Ancestor Jikong waved his hand dismissively, signaling Jia Ren to leave.

A master and disciple with conflicting temperaments—out of sight, out of mind.

"Master, your disciple takes his leave," Jia Ren said.

Having just acquired the Spirit Devouring Treasure Art, Jia Ren had no intention of lingering and left hastily.

"Junior Brother!"

"Congratulations on being accepted by Master. From now on, we are of the same lineage and should naturally support each other."

Zhuo Chengdao, who had somehow received the news, appeared outside the Cave dwelling, smiling warmly at Jia Ren.

"Greetings, Eleventh Senior Brother."

Zhuo Chengdao had become an initiated disciple earlier than him, ranked just ahead of Jia Ren.

"I was the youngest, but now I’ve become a senior brother so quickly."

"Several of our senior brothers and sisters are away on missions, and a few others are currently battling Shimo Sect disciples in the Giant Forest Secret Realm. I’ll introduce you to them when there’s a chance," Zhuo Chengdao said with a radiant smile.

This new Junior Brother Jia Ren was truly extraordinary. Not long ago, Master had refused to accept him.

Yet, in such a short time, he went from being a nominal disciple to an initiated disciple.

This clearly demonstrated Jia Ren’s remarkable abilities.

Zhuo Chengdao felt even more resolved to cultivate a close relationship with his new junior brother.

"Junior Brother, many Secret Realms have been invaded by the Shimo Sect, and our Sect has truly come to blows with them."

"The Lingbao Sect isn’t one to only defend without retaliating. We’ve just discovered a Shimo Sect Secret Realm with a Cultivation Level restriction—only those below the Divinity Transformation Stage can enter. Are you interested, Junior Brother?" Zhuo Chengdao invited.

His Spirit Heart Sword, once lost, had just been recovered by a fellow Sect member, but the Spirit Storing Bag was still missing.

The treasures inside were gone, including a Spiritual Treasure belonging to the Sect.

Zhuo Chengdao had lost a Spiritual Treasure of the Sect and needed to find a way to replace it.

The Sect normally only granted the right to use Spiritual Treasures. If one was lost, a replacement Spiritual Treasure had to be provided.

Zhuo Chengdao, his pockets empty, urgently needed to replenish his resources and recoup his losses.

The Shimo Sect had caused him a great loss. This time, he was determined to slay several Shimo Sect Demon Cultivators to vent his anger.

He also hoped to acquire some windfalls to replenish his depleted Spirit Storing Bag.

Zhuo Chengdao thought of his new junior brother, envisioning them joining forces to slay demons and uphold justice.

Jia Ren, who desperately avoided such situations, would never willingly get involved.

Without hesitation, he decisively refused, "My Cultivation Level is too low. It’s best for me to focus on breaking through to the next Realm as soon as possible."

"I won’t be participating in this."

Zhuo Chengdao, unable to persuade him further, could only say with resignation, "Alright, Junior Brother Jia. Perhaps we can undertake a mission together in the future."

After parting ways with Zhuo Chengdao, Jia Ren hurried back to his Cave dwelling to study the newly obtained Spirit Devouring Treasure Art.

As someone who had cultivated the Heavenly Treasure Primordial Spirit Technique, upon careful examination, he could discern traces of it within this new art.

Both aimed to accelerate cultivation, but their fundamental principles differed.

The Heavenly Treasure Primordial Spirit Technique focused more on mutual growth, where the cultivator and Spiritual Treasures progressed together, aligned with the Great Dao.

The Spirit Devouring Treasure Art, however, was extremely aggressive. It operated by plundering the essence of Spiritual Treasures, converting it into one’s own Origin Spiritual Power, leading to rapid advancements in Cultivation Level over a short period.

This Divine Skill was excellent; its only drawback was the severe consumption of Spiritual Treasures.

Without substantial wealth, one would go bankrupt before they could devour even a few Spiritual Treasures...

This also meant that Ancestor Jikong’s disciples who learned the Spirit Devouring Treasure Art shared a common trait: poverty.

Other cultivators cherished their Spiritual Treasures. Many Divinity Transformation Stage Cultivators didn’t even possess a single one...

Given the exorbitant price of Spiritual Treasures, his senior martial brothers and sisters, who treated Spiritual Treasures like consumables, found it difficult to avoid destitution.

I won’t rush into cultivating this just yet.

Jia Ren looked at the shattered Jade Slip and with a sweep of his sleeve, a gentle breeze carried the fragments away.

He only possessed the Bewildering Spirit Bead, his sole Spiritual Treasure, and he couldn’t use it to cultivate the Spirit Devouring Treasure Art.

It’s better to wait until I reach the Divinity Transformation Stage, refine my own Spiritual Treasure, and then use the Spirit Devouring Treasure Art to accelerate my cultivation speed.