Miao Yi gritted his teeth, then glanced at Charcoal. 'This old monster must be sick in the head. Charcoal doesn't know any transcendence arts, and only has a few Innate Transcendence Arts. He can't control the armor at all. Does he have nothing better to do than spend thirty-three Fifth Grade Formation Cores?'
However, he immediately understood. This armor wasn't for Charcoal to control, but for him to control and protect Charcoal. Yao Ruoxian had always treated this damned fatty well!
Watching from afar, the Invincible Eagle and the others gasped. A spiritual beast was actually equipped with a full set of Red Crystal Armor. The amount of Red Crystallic used to refine such a large beast was probably enough to refine seventy or eighty sets of Red Crystal Armor for anyone.
It was very difficult to refine a Red Crystal grade transcendent artifact. Most artifact refiners would find it difficult to control their characteristics. Even the common blacksmiths understood this. The more durable an object was, the more difficult it was to refine. The difficulty was similar to the durability of the object. This was especially true when refining an armor was far more complicated than refining a weapon. The structure of a saber was far less complicated than a suit of armor.
If one were to refine it alone, it would take at least a few decades to refine such a large armor. According to the standards of the higher realms, just the wages alone would be astronomical. Anyone who spent a few decades to refine an item would have to pay a high price. If one were to stop cultivating for a few decades, they would naturally have to earn a large sum of money to make up for it.
The other problem was that the Red Crystals contained very little essence powder. One could imagine the value of this spiritual beast's armor. Everyone felt that it was too extravagant. They didn't even know that thirty-three Fifth Grade Formation Cores were used to make it.
'Forget it!' Miao Yi felt his heart ache for a moment, then looked at the Exquisite Pagoda in Yun Zhiqiu's hands.
Yun Zhiqiu said, "This pagoda is five zhang tall when enlarged. It's not convenient to display it in front of outsiders. It's too eye-catching. You should figure it out later."
'Five zhang tall? How much Red Crystallic would that cost? ' The corner of Miao Yi's mouth twitched. "How many materials did you use to refine it?"
Yun Zhiqiu continued, "In order to seize the time to forge these items, Yao Ruoxian gathered over thirty artifact forging experts from the small realm to forge them together. With him guiding them, the others took turns to forge them. Over the past few decades, they've never stopped working. Only then did they manage to forge these items. Moreover, refining items made of Red Crystals is a little more difficult. Moreover, the Red Crystal pillar you obtained from the Immortal Planet is too big. By the time you need to use it, it would be too late to refine it. Therefore, there are still thousands of people taking turns to refine the Red Crystal pillar you obtained from the Immortal Planet. This is to ensure that Yao Ruoxian's refining materials are supplied in a timely manner. The entire mountain is burning red. As for how many materials you used, you threw in that hundred-feet-long red crystal pillar you got from the Immortal Planet, but it wasn't enough. You threw in a big chain to get enough materials. You threw in more than forty fifth-grade Core Formation pills. "
Miao Yi's expression twitched as he listened. He didn't know whether to laugh or cry as he said, "These two items were practically forged with money. If I hadn't made a fortune on the Immortal Planet, I really wouldn't have been able to afford it. However, even after spending so much money to refine the Exquisite Pagoda, it's only a fifth-grade transcendent artifact. Logically speaking, with so many Red Crystals invested, it should at least be a sixth-grade transcendent artifact, right?"
Yun Zhiqiu sighed. "There's nothing we can do about it. Your cultivation isn't high enough, so you won't be able to control a sixth-grade transcendent artifact. You can only make do with refining a fifth-grade transcendent artifact. Niu Er, money isn't a big deal. As long as you can keep yourself safe, it's worth it no matter how much money you spend. That's why I told Yao Ruoxian about the situation you're about to face. He has already agreed to refine two more transcendent artifacts for you to protect yourself. I've already given him the refining materials. He'll try his best to refine them for you before you take the assessment. "
Miao Yi wanted to say something, but stopped himself. He didn't want to spend too much money on these things. He wanted to leave some cultivation resources for Yun Zhiqiu and the others in the future. If he was gone, Yun Zhiqiu and the others wouldn't have to worry too much. He had already mentally prepared himself for the eventuality that he wouldn't be able to return.
However, Yun Zhiqiu had already done it, so there was no need for him to say anything that would make Yun Zhiqiu worried.
Miao Yi put away the two transcendent artifacts and set aside his cultivation. It had been decades since he last saw Yun Zhiqiu, so he decided to keep her company for the time being.
The two of them chatted happily in the secluded mountain forest. The chirping of birds filled the air. The two of them stood at the peak of the island and gazed into the distance. The blue waves stretched for thousands of miles, and the sky was vast and boundless. The two of them strolled along the sandy beach, leaving behind two trails of footprints as they chatted and reminisced about the past.
Miao Yi originally wanted to keep Yun Zhiqiu here to relax for a few more days. However, Yun Zhiqiu felt that now wasn't the time for romance and didn't want to disturb his cultivation. In order to help him settle down as quickly as possible, she changed the topic to cultivation before she left. "How are the effects of your cultivation here?"
Miao Yi smiled bitterly. "There are some effects. At most, I'm afraid my cultivation has improved a little."
Yun Zhiqiu pondered for a moment before asking, "Is your so-called Single Spear Ten Kills still not as effective as you want it to be?"
Miao Yi sighed. "It's easier said than done. I don't even know how many times I've been injured by the backlash of my own transcendence energy. There's no way I can use the Single Spear Ten Kills separately."
Yun Zhiqiu furrowed her brows and asked, "Why do you insist on using the Single Spear Ten Kills separately? Since it's already so powerful, why do you have to weaken it? Can't you just treat it as your killer move? "
Miao Yi replied, "If I don't separate them, I'll immediately be crippled the moment I use this move. I won't have the strength to fight my opponent at all. Otherwise, do you think I'd be willing to suffer like this?"
Yun Zhiqiu shook her head. "I understand what you're saying. That's not what I meant. I just don't understand. Since you can't separate this move, and since you can't do it, why do you insist on it? Why do you insist on holding on to this move? Can't you just practice a new one? The Single Spear Ten Kills is one move, and the Single Spear Single Kill is also one move. If you can use the Single Spear Ten Kills, why can't you use the Single Spear Single Kill as well? Why do you insist on separating the Single Spear Ten Kills into a single move? Think about it the other way around. Wouldn't it be the same if you cultivated the Single Spear Ten Kills to the same level? Wouldn't it be easier to go from simple to difficult? Why do you have to start from such a high level? If it's too difficult, why not just let it go and try something easier? "
"…" Miao Yi was instantly rendered speechless. He stared at her in a daze, feeling a little dumbfounded.
Yun Zhiqiu thought she'd said something inappropriate. She waved her hand and smiled. "I'm not sure about your internal cultivation situation. I'm just saying it from an outsider's point of view. If you can't do it, then so be it. I just feel that it's not a long-term solution for you to constantly injure yourself due to the backlash of your transcendence energy. You'll easily get into trouble that way."
'Smack!' Miao Yi suddenly slapped his thigh heavily. He picked Yun Zhiqiu up by the waist and spun her around, cheering, "Put it down! You're right. Put it down! As an outsider, you're absolutely right. Why do you insist on clinging onto this move? You just have to let it go! "
Yun Zhiqiu's words had truly made him overjoyed. It was like a wake-up call. Why couldn't he let it go?
That's right! Why couldn't he let it go?
For so many years, he'd always been thinking about how to use the Single Spear Ten Kills separately. This was because the might of the Single Spear Ten Kills was still there. He couldn't bear to let go of the power of the Single Spear Ten Kills, and he'd suffered countless hardships because of it. It was only after Yun Zhiqiu's words of wisdom that he realized he'd gotten himself into a dead end.
The Single Spear Ten Kills was the power of the Single Spear Ten Kills. Why did he have to weaken it? Why did he insist on not letting it go? Couldn't he just let it go and start anew? Couldn't he just start with something simpler?
He wasn't the only one. Even the Invincible Eagle and the others who'd witnessed the might of his Single Spear Ten Kills were all dragged into his trap. On the other hand, it was Yun Zhiqiu, an outsider who'd been enlightened by her words!
Seeing how happy Miao Yi seemed to have realized something, Yun Zhiqiu, who was being spun around in circles, was also very happy. She giggled and patted his shoulder, saying, "I'm getting dizzy from being spun around by you. Hurry up and put me down."
Miao Yi put her down, but he wasn't about to let her go so easily. He hugged her cheeks and kissed her passionately. After letting go, Miao Yi placed his hands on his hips and said excitedly, "Madam, your words have enlightened me. I've been enlightened!"
"Your face is covered in saliva!" Yun Zhiqiu, who'd been kissed all over, took out a handkerchief and wiped her face as she said, "I was just saying. It's fine as long as you think it's useful."
"Haha …" Miao Yi threw his head back and laughed. All the gloominess he'd accumulated over the years because of the Single Spear Ten Kills had been swept away. His entire body felt relaxed, and he couldn't wait to give it a try.
Yun Zhiqiu didn't want to disturb his cultivation, so she didn't linger and returned to the Celestial Avenue.
From this day onwards, Miao Yi stopped sparring with the Invincible Eagle and the others. He often appeared on the beach, facing the sea with his spear, closing his eyes in concentration. After gathering his spirit, he would suddenly thrust his spear forward.
Naturally, this wouldn't help him achieve instant success. It wasn't that easy to create a new technique in one go.
The Invincible Eagle and the others would often watch Miao Yi from afar. Sometimes, they would see Miao Yi quickly thrust his spear forward, and other times, he would slowly thrust his spear forward. It was obvious that he was comprehending something.
Ever since Miao Yi changed his method of training his spear, he always felt like he'd entered a cage whenever he returned to the cave. From then on, he no longer resided in the cave. He would sit on the reef by the sea and cultivate. Regardless of the blazing sun, the raging storm, or the raging waves, he would sit quietly under the sun, moon, and stars. He would sense everything in the world and help his senses relax and focus.
The Invincible Eagle went over and asked Miao Yi once, but he didn't get a response.
After a few months, Miao Yi's clothes were no longer presentable, and his hair was a mess. He was unrestrained, unkempt, and his beard was unshaven.
Hu Fei, who was in charge of his meals, wanted to remind Miao Yi to wash up, but was stopped by the Invincible Eagle. "Try not to disturb him. He seems to have gained some new enlightenment and has entered a state of selflessness. This state is rare. Everyone, just guard the surroundings and don't let anyone come near to disturb him."
The few of them looked at each other and nodded thoughtfully. Meanwhile, the Invincible Eagle also contacted Fu Qing at Sky Street and asked him to inform him to not let anything on Sky Street disturb Miao Yi.
However, it was impossible to not be disturbed at all. After all, Miao Yi's position meant that he had to contact the East Flower Headquarters regularly.
Other than that, Miao Yi spent most of his time on the beach practicing his spear, meditating, and cultivating repeatedly.
This state of confinement lasted for almost ten years. During these ten years, he didn't eat or drink a single drop of water. He breathed in the morning dew, drank the cool breeze at dusk, and abstained from eating and cultivating diligently. His clothes were tattered and exposed everywhere, but no one looked because they were too dirty.
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