Having won the Golden Scissors, Chen Yun left the southwest basin with Yan Feng and others.
The group of four came to the small cave they had used before, waiting for the last three months to pass before departing.
In the small cave, Yan Feng was narrating the method of refining the Golden Axe and Scissors, "… One needs to constantly cultivate feelings with them using spiritual energy as the Golden Axe and Scissors' essence spirits are very powerful and intelligent beings. It can be considered a kind of living being. If you don't get along well with them, they won't serve you."
Chen Yun nodded slightly, understanding the meaning from what was said.
The essence spirits of the Golden Axe and Scissors are much "advanced" than those of "Thousands of Household Lanterns" and "Dual Essence Pearls that Put Gods to Rest", possessing much stronger power.
In other words, if the essence spirits of the Golden Axe and Scissors were to detach from the treasured items, they might have the potential to become real "demon spirits" or "ascend to immortality."
That's just that these two powerful treasures have been imprisoned, preventing them from leaving.
Although the essence spirits of "Thousands of Household Lanterns" and "Dual Essence Pearls That Put Gods to Rest" also have wisdom, they are relatively weak in terms of power and therefore cannot survive outside of the treasures.
Therefore, to avoid falling into a deep sleep, they must rely on Chen Yun's continuous "feeding" to maintain their state.
Therefore, they are relatively easier to tame.
Unlike the essence spirits of the Golden Axe and Scissors, there's no need for "feeding", so naturally only a "playing of emotional cards" is required.
Yan Feng continued the introduction, "Cultivating emotions is just one aspect. We must always treat them as tools to be used. If there is no deterrence, they may become arrogant due to favoritism. Once they encounter something, they may not be willing to exert their full effort to exert their might. Therefore, I have a secret refining method that can bind them in a way while cultivating emotions. When fully refined, they will have to listen to us or not listen to us; if not, as soon as we think of it, they will suffer endless torment and even dissipate into thin air."
The combination of reward and punishment must be employed.
Chen Yun nodded in agreement and asked, "Master Yan, what kind of secret method do you speak of?"
Yan Feng said, "This is a complete set of secret methods, involving opening altars, performing rituals, chanting spells, and so on. I will now tell you all of them one by one."
He then fully and completely imparted the entire set of secret methods to Chen Yun.
After listening, Chen Yun roughly knew what to do, "All right, from today on, I will start refining the Golden Scissors in full force."
He had one more sentence unspoken. If he could successfully refine the Golden Scissors within forty-nine days, by the time he left the Sun and Moon Spring Heaven, he would surely be able to wield this treasure with great divine power in the great war after the apocalypse.
Why was Chen Yun so confident?
Because when he acquired the Golden Scissors, he had already engaged in some initial communication with the essence spirit.
He learned that there were two dragon souls inside the Golden Scissors.
Yes, the Golden Scissors is not a single essence spirit but two.
The souls of these two dragons are not ordinary souls that belong to dragons after they die.
These two dragon souls are not ordinary dragon souls after their death. They are not divine dragons themselves, but two independent threads of the Yin-Yang Qi from the beginning of heaven and earth, which automatically collected several billion years of earthly and heavenly Qi over billions of years and condensed to form these two dragon souls.
Exactly because they are the Yin-Yang Qi from the beginning of heaven and earth, if they were to be annihilated, even heavenly immortals would not be able to stop them.
That's right. After communicating with the essence spirit, Chen Yun knew that its power was so great as to be able to annihilate heavenly immortals.
Of course, as I said before, the premise is to be able to hit and obtain it.
If you cannot hit the enemy, its power cannot be exerted.
Chen Yun had inquired about the essence spirit of the Golden Axe before and had a faint understanding of it.
According to legend, the essence spirit of the Golden Axe is also an original thread of Qi from the beginning of heaven and earth, but it is not Yin-Yang Qi, rather the first Qi of killing in the world.
Therefore, simply in terms of power, the Golden Axe may be slightly more powerful.
However, the speed at which the Golden Scissors can be raised and used to attack enemies is faster than that of the Golden Axe.
Therefore, in practical applications, the Golden Scissors should be more convenient to use than the Golden Axe.
Why is this said?
It's a simple principle.
You have all-encompassing power, but if you cannot hit the target, it's still a waste.
The Golden Scissors, which strike at a faster speed, naturally have a practical advantage.
As for encountering a divine being who can withstand the power of the Golden Scissors, there's a seven-out-of-ten chance that the Golden Axe would be ineffective as well.
In Chen Yun's impression, only a few divine beings might be able to withstand the power of the Golden Scissors or the Golden Axe.
For instance, the Buddha, Emperor Ziwēi, and Gāo Shàng Yu Hóu Dà Dì who he had only heard about in rumors but had not seen yet, as well as the goddess Nǚwā and so on.
These are all half-step Great Law beings, who are not at all susceptible to the harm of the Golden Scissors or the Golden Axe.
Yes, the Three Pure Ones, Three Realms, and the Three Treasures Heavenly Immortals are a different matter altogether.
These three divine beings are either Great Law beings or even beyond Great Law.
Even if all the treasures from all realms and worlds were put together, they could not cause the slightest furrow in the brows of the Three Pure Ones, Three Realms, and the Three Treasures Heavenly Immortals.
As for the extent of the harm that the Golden Scissors can cause to high-level divine beings, Chen Yun has not yet learned that, as he has not verified its power.
However, one thing can be certain, if the opponent possesses a formidable treasure as well, it's possible that they could withstand the Golden Scissors' power.
For example, Chen Yun had once witnessed Lü Dongbin's male and female twin swords, which not only possessed the terrifying power to effortlessly shake all realms and worlds but also provided impressive defense capabilities amidst the attack of numerous Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and Arhats.
He estimated that it would be rather difficult for the Golden Scissors to break through Lü Dongbin's male and female twin swords' defense.
"This Golden Scissors will be my most powerful trump card. In the future, I must not use it unless in a situation of utmost danger. Otherwise, if someone discovers its flaws, it will be very difficult to kill powerful enemies."
Chen Yun is preparing to use the Golden Scissors only when encountering an unbeatable super strong enemy.
As for ordinary powerful cultivators or demonic beings, the "Thousand Families of Lamps", "The Dual Essence Pearls that Put Gods to Rest", "The Killing Law", and "The Captivity Law" can be said to be completely sufficient.
Thoughts in mind, Chen Yun and Yan Feng each set up their own altars to prepare for the refining of the Golden Axe and Scissors.
...
The two-day refining flew by.
Chen Yun and the Golden Scissors had developed a tiny bit of synergy.
Although the essence spirit still wouldn't agree to let him use the Golden Scissors, it was no longer as resistant as before.
This evening, Chen Yun had just finished chatting with Yan Feng, Niú Dàliàng, and Jìng Chén Shītài about their insights into cultivation.
After apologizing to the three of them, he sat cross-legged and waited for the pharmacological power of the Transform God Liquid to emerge.
To be honest, Chen Yun had some doubts about the Transform God Liquid.
The himself had previously sensed that after reaching the middle stage of the Earth Realm, both his physical body and spiritual realm could no longer improve.
Then why hasn't the pharmacological power of the Transform God Liquid ended yet?
He was very curious about the effects that the continued emergence of the Transform God Liquid's pharmacological power would have on his physical body and spiritual realm.
For example, would it make his spiritual body and physical body stronger, allowing him to breakthrough to a higher realm?
Or, would it bring some new transformations to his spiritual realm and physical body.
With such a curious thought in mind, the pharmacological power finally emerged.
Chen Yun felt waves of heat rising from his body, following the path of the fourth turn of the "Mr. Chen's Internal Dan Dharma" and transforming into a large amount of Dan Qi, but not nourishing his spiritual realm or physical body.
"The spiritual realm and physical body indeed cannot become stronger anymore."
Observing this situation, Chen Yun felt a sense of helplessness.
The only thing that Chen Yun could be grateful for is that he can still enhance "strength" in a simple manner.
Of course, it is limited to the strength aspect only; in reality, the realm will not increase.
In addition, Chen Yun could also feel that the pharmacological power of the Transform God Liquid was currently in a stable stage, similar to its "richness" during the third time when the medicinal power was released.
This shows that the limit has been reached.
Chen Yun calculated, "There are still eleven months of medicinal power left. Based on the current state of the medicinal power rising, it should be able to bring my strength level up to the late stage of the Earth Realm."
Although the increase in strength has nothing to do with "leveling up," it can still bring a stronger fighting force in battles, which can be considered a small joy.
The medicinal power is being refined.
The Dan Qi is becoming increasingly concentrated.
The entire Golden Dan, viewed internally, had turned completely gold.
Instead of the previous dark red with speckles of gold light.
Shortly, the end of the hour.
Chen Yun finally completed the refining of the medicinal power, sensing that he had grown stronger.
Feeling very satisfied deep in his heart, Chen Yun pondered to himself, "I have now reached a point where I can no longer use the fourth turn of the 'Mr. Chen's Internal Dan Dharma' to enhance my cultivation realm. But, I have not yet cultivated the fourth turn to perfection; it seems that I am not ready to enter the fifth turn."
Chen Yun didn't understand why such a situation would occur.
Rationally speaking, if he couldn't enhance the realm of his spiritual body and physical body, the fourth turn should have been perfect.
But for some reason, it still had not reached perfection.
That's because the fourth turn has not been perfected, so he cannot enter into the fifth turn of cultivation and naturally, he cannot cultivate the Yanyang Shen.
"I will wait until the fourth turn is completely perfected and the medicinal power of the Transform God Liquid is fully released before I ponder over the fifth turn Dharma."
Chen Yun was not in a hurry, knowing that cultivation requires gradual progress.
The fact that the fourth turn has not been perfected indicates that there may be some room for improvement in his cultivation.
He is not clear on what aspect needs improvement, but he knows he must dedicate himself to cultivation and perfect the fourth turn.
...
Time slips away quietly as refining treasure and cultivating.
After forty-nine days, Chen Yun had completed the refining of the Golden Scissors and was now able to raise it for display and authority.
He wanted to test the power, but the Golden Scissors' violent energy caused the entire Moon and Sun Grotto Heaven to collapse upon impact, so he decided against it.
Otherwise, who knows what might happen if I continue to test it, and whether the Moon and Sun Grotto Heaven might be shattered into pieces?
Although the actual power was not tested, a glimpse of it showed Chen Yun that the spirit of the Golden Scissors said it could kill high-level divine beings was indeed true.
Another forty days passed, and Chen Yun had refined four months of the Transform God Liquid's power, bringing his strength level up to the edge of the late Earth Realm, but not quite reaching it.
Although it's just a step away, with his strength becoming more and more profound, the medicinal power of the Transform God Liquid has become very faint.
He estimated that it would be very good if the remaining seven months of medicinal power were fully refined, allowing his strength to reach a level comparable to the late stage of the Earth Realm, but he wasn't sure if he could even reach that.
Chen Yun was not disappointed by this; instead, he felt a bit pleased.
Because in just one day's time, the journey to the city of the Moon and Sun Grotto Heaven would begin!
This time, I've spent a year in the Moon and Sun Grotto Heaven, with countless harvests.
Of course, he thought of returning to the real world as quickly as possible to see how his disciples, Wang Siyan, and others were doing.
Moreover, from a cultivation level, he has already surpassed Guoteng Daojun.
Chen Yun naturally wanted to seek revenge on the first time and completely clear his mind.
Just as he was thinking, Yan Feng's voice echoed in his ear, "We're leaving tomorrow. Fellow cultivators, it's truly flown by these several months we've spent together day and night."
Niú Dàliàng also sighed in admiration, "Yes, it really has flown by. During this time, we have witnessed so many incredible things on the body of the real person Chen. I still feel like a dream."
Jìng Chén Shītài pursed her lips and smiled, "Chen's innate talent is beyond our envy."
As he listened to his three friends "tease" him, Chen Yun couldn't help but smile involuntarily, changing the subject and asking, "By the way, when we go out this time, where are you all planning to go?"
Yan Feng said, "Going home, I want to finish refining the Golden Axe as much as possible and then find an opponent in another world to seek revenge and cleanse our anger."
Niú Dàliàng was surprised, "Do you have an opponent in another world?"
Yan Feng nodded slightly, with a serious look in his eyes, "Yes, when I just broke through to the realm of humans and spirits, we fought each other to a standstill. Later, I heard that he had encountered some good fortune and managed to break through to the realm of Earth Gods by luck. Since then, I have had to hide in various places for fear that he would come looking for me and destroy me completely. That's also why I came to the Moon and Sun Grotto Heaven to search for the Golden Axe. The guy was being relentless and I couldn't live a peaceful life. Heh, revenge is better than no revenge at all."
Chen Yun looked at Yan Feng, "Yan Cultivator, if there's anything you need from Chen, just say it. I can't guarantee that I'll help you eliminate your enemy, but as long as you ask, there's no problem in saving your life."
Yan Feng revealed a grateful expression, "Okay, if I really can't match him, I will definitely come to you for help. Thank you, real person Chen."
Chen Yun waved his hand, "It's not a big deal."
Saying that, he looked at Jìng Chén Shītài, "Teacher Shàn, where are you heading?"
Jìng Chén Shītài smiled and said, "I am different from you. In my world, there is a large-scale sect waiting for me. I have thousands of disciples and disciples. However, I can't rely on me to protect the sect, so I should stay in the sect to continue practicing Buddhism, as well as cultivating disciples, so that when I ascend to the celestial world, they can also protect the sect. Chen Real Person, Niú Mr., Yan Mr., if you have time during your leisure, you can come to my world to visit. I will treat you well."
"Good."
"Definitely when I have the time."
Chen Yun, Yan Feng, and Niú Dàliàng all agreed.
Finally, Chen Yun focused his gaze on Niú Dàliàng, "Brother Niú, where are you planning to go after leaving the Moon and Sun Grotto Heaven?"
Niú Dàliàng scratched his head, "Old Niú am I alone, to be honest, I really haven't thought about where to go. Real Person Chen, do you have a place there? If it's possible, I'd really like to follow you in cultivation in the future."
Chen Yun and Niú Dàliàng have a good relationship, and besides, Qingcheng Mountain is in need of top-notch combatants due to the current situation, as well as the upcoming Battle of Immortals. He needs help.
After pondering a bit, he said, "Brother Niú, if you don't mind, I will naturally sweep the mat in welcome."
Niú Dàliàng was overjoyed, "That's great! If I can often listen to your teachings on the way of cultivation, maybe old Niú can break through to the late stage of the realm of human spirits in a short period of time. Real Person Chen, from now on, I'll be your disciple, ha ha!"
His words, though said in jest, were serious.
But Yan Feng and Jìng Chén Shītài can both tell that Niú Dàliàng is indeed thinking this way.
As the saying goes, under the big tree, it is cool to rest. Chen Yun's terrifying speed of cultivation is such that no one knows where his limits are.
Niú Dàliàng expressing his desire to become Chen Yun's disciple and "join forces" can be considered the right time.
Yan Feng and Jìng Chén Shītài can hear the underlying meaning of Niú Dàliàng's words.
How could Chen Yun not understand?
He smiled and politely said, "Brother Niú, your words are truly excessive. We are even good friends, so what is there to talk about regarding disciples and teachers? You give me so many disciples and disciples, and I can at least call you a teacher. In the future, I will also have to trouble you for more teaching on cultivation."
Niú Dàliàng knew that Chen Yun had accepted him, and he was overjoyed and said, "Good, I will follow the law of the real person Chen."
In a few words, they established their relationship.
Although Chen Yun didn't treat Niú Dàliàng as an ordinary disciple, everyone knew that, through their conversation, Niú Dàliàng had already been determined to become Chen Yun's disciple.
Yan Feng and Jìng Chén Shītài were really envious of Niú Dàliàng for finding a dependable ally, but unfortunately, they both had their own concerns. One had an enemy to contend with, and the other was responsible for nurturing thousands of disciples. Otherwise, they would also have really wanted to join Chen Yun's discipleship, as he has a powerful backing.
Chen Yun was unaware of what Yan Feng and Jìng Chén Shītài were thinking. Frankly, he was very pleased that Niú Dàliàng was willing to become his disciple.
Having such a powerful ally, the safety of his disciples and disciples will also be better guaranteed in the future.
Additionally, in the Battle of Immortals, it's impossible for Chen Yun to solve all the problems himself.
At that time, Niú Dàliàng can act on his behalf, saving a great deal of trouble.
As soon as the mention of the Battle of Immortals, Chen Yun's thoughts began to drift away.
He knew it was an extremely grandiose and perilous battle.
Whether he could survive this catastrophe was an unknown.
Chen Yun secretly sighed and hoped that he could survive this great calamity!
