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Chapter 49: Chapter 49: Copper Armor Talisman
Glazed Jade Bone Body!
Li Quanqing blinked his eyes, he did not expect that the Body Refining Technique he had been longing for would actually manifest.
He crushed the light group, and a Body Refining Scripture appeared in his mind, as vast as a sea of smoke.
"Swallow a large amount of Jade Ore to refine the Glazed Treasure Body, no need for arduous cultivation, highly dependent on various jade resources, and hugely costly."
"Not bad, very suitable for a lazy practitioner like me!"
Li Quanqing nodded continuously, but his Storage Bag was going to shrivel up again.
He carefully comprehended the scripture and found that this Body Refining Technique was divided into three levels.
Copper Bone Body, Jade Bone Body, Glazed Body.
Cultivating to the highest level of Glazed Bone, one could even withstand spells of Foundation Establishment Level and survive.
Among Qi Refining level techniques, it’s quite outstanding.
"Unfortunately, it manifested too late. I won’t be able to make it to the family competition."
Li Quanqing shook his head, took out an iron ore, and prepared to practice and try.
Crack! Crack!
Seeing food, the Copper-armored Crab, which had become a Qi Refining Demon Beast, instantly got excited, waving its huge pincers non-stop.
Li Quanqing handed the ore to it, and with a crisp snap, the crab’s pincer broke the iron ore into several pieces.
The Copper-armored Crab’s mouthparts moved, extremely thrilled, about to swallow the ore.
Suddenly, a large hand descended from the sky and took away all the iron ore, leaving none for it.
Copper-armored Crab: !!!
Li Quanqing held a piece of iron the size of a sugar cube in his hand, hesitating, could this thing really be eaten?
Eventually, he closed his eyes and stuffed the ore into his mouth, trying such bizarre food for the first time in his life.
Mana circulated, and according to the cultivation method of "Glazed Jade Bone Body," he slowly refined the iron ore.
Gulp! Gulp!
Li Quanqing involuntarily swallowed a few mouthfuls of saliva, the taste was strange, and the iron metallic taste was distinctly discernible.
His tongue could feel the ore in his mouth slowly shrink, eventually being completely absorbed by his body.
"Pah, truly disgusting!"
Li Quanqing grimaced, spitting out a mouthful of iron dross, like chewed-up sugarcane residue.
All the Geng Metal Essence was consumed, strengthening bones and refining flesh, only leaving behind useless dregs.
"I wonder if the taste of Gem Spirit Jade would be any better?"
Li Quanqing’s thoughts wandered, and he took out another piece of iron ore, biting down hard with his teeth.
So what if it tastes bad? Lying down could make him stronger, all those pitiful Body Refining Practitioners who laboriously condition their bodies would be crying with envy.
[Received a Qi Refining Early Stage Copper-armored Crab, rewarded with one set of Geng Metal Sword Technique Experience Group!]
[Received a Qi Refining Early Stage Copper-armored Crab, rewarded with 5 High Grade Copper Armor Talismans!]
[Copper Armor Talisman: High Grade Talisman, can transform into a bronze talisman armor to protect the whole body, blocking attacks from Qi Refining Late Stage practitioners, lasting for the duration of one incense stick.]
Just before the family competition began, the Spirit Crabs finally matured one after another.
A total of 30 Copper Armor Talismans, like bronze-colored tokens, were produced, the rest all being experience light groups.
He directly cultivated the "Geng Metal Sword Skill" to a Divine level.
Shh!!
Li Quanqing flicked his fingers, and as the Green Carp Sword danced through the air, it sprinkled dozens to hundreds of Geng Metal Sword Qi, like a sky filled with flowing light.
Clang!!
Finally, all the sword qi suddenly converged at one point, forming a substantial golden light sword held in the youth’s hand, extremely restrained in sharpness.
If those who considered themselves Sword Cultivators saw this, they might even shatter their dao heart.
Li Quanqing sat cross-legged on the lotus platform, holding a green and a golden sword, with powerful mana surging through his meridians, feeling utterly confident.
...
Family competition, a once-in-a-decade grand event for the Green Jade Li Family.
All the young clansmen were rubbing their hands, especially those with humble backgrounds, yearning to stand out in the competition.
There are always such examples in each generation, who, because of their outstanding performance, catch the favor of the Elders and ultimately soar to great heights!
Jade Dragon Pond.
Leitai set up along the shore, carved with lotus and fish patterns, surrounded by rippling water, protected by the Array Formation Spiritual Light, very sturdy.
This combat environment, rich in Water Element Essence Qi, extremely favored Water Spirit Root cultivators.
But there’s no help for it, the conflicts and killings in the East Sea Cultivation World mostly occur on the ocean surface; this is an indisputable fact.
Li Quanqing arrived at the area where the Artifact Hall disciples were gathered, everyone dressed in the unified Magic Robes with flame, fish, and dragon motifs, they looked very imposing as a group.
The only ones who could compare were the small circle of direct disciples from the Foundation Establishment lineage, who were much fewer in number.
"Sister, did you also sign up for the martial competition?"
Haven’t seen her for more than half a year, Li Quanshu had actually made another breakthrough, now possessing the cultivation level of Qi Refining Fifth Level.
"I’m not like Brother, naturally talented and favored by influential people."
"For me, many things must be fought for with all my strength to obtain them."
Li Quanshu straightened the loose hair beside her ear and gazed at the pond water, smiling gently.
Li Quanqing: ...
Sister, I just want to ask, why make the conversation so gloomy.
Watching the youth’s blank stare, Li Quanshu chuckled, "Being a genius isn’t your fault, it’s just us being too mediocre."
She handed over a document: "Take a look, this is a roster for the martial competition, organized by the Artifact Hall disciples."
Li Quanyi: Qingfei Island branch, Middle Grade Water Spirit Root, Qi Refining Sixth Level.
Li Quanmo: Green Jade Island main lineage, Middle Grade Fire Spirit Root, Qi Refining Sixth Level, Body Refining Practitioner.
Li Quanqing: Qingpan Island branch, Middle Grade Water Spirit Root, Qi Refining Sixth Level.
Li Quange: Qingdu Island branch, Middle Grade Metal Spirit Root, Qi Refining Fifth Level, Body Refining Practitioner.
Li Quanshu: Qinghe Island branch, Low Grade Water Spirit Root, Qi Refining Fifth Level, specializes in ice spells.
...
Li Quanqing briefly flipped through, there were only three young cultivators at Qi Refining Sixth Level.
There were more at Qi Refining Fifth Level, a total of thirteen, making the competition for the top ten spots fierce.
"What about Li Quangeng? Why isn’t he listed?"
"He’s not participating in this grand competition, probably making a push for his fiancée, after all, if a branch member wins the championship, that branch could be exceptionally promoted as a main lineage of Green Jade Island."
Li Quanqing breathed a sigh of relief. Without this Qi Refining Seventh Level cultivator looming over him, his chances greatly increased.
The family competition process starts with a martial competition, selecting the top ten.
Then, it proceeds to the contest of the Cultivation Hundred Arts, giving those who have fought a time to rest.
Finally, the martial competition’s first place winner is determined, crowned with glory.
The criteria is family cultivators under the age of thirty, with nearly five hundred people registered, a truly substantial number.
The internal family contest has a relatively relaxed and harmonious atmosphere.
The first day allows family members to familiarize themselves with the environment, with just one martial combat session in the afternoon.
Li Quanqing drew a lot, the 22nd match on the 9th platform.
Luckily, he didn’t face any well-known friends, so he arrived early at the platform to wait.
When it was his turn, a very bashful girl jumped onto the platform, her cultivation only at Qi Refining Third Layer.
"Hello."
Li Quanqing politely greeted, his handsome features and clean, elegant demeanor in his blue robe made him look graceful.
"Y-you hello."
The girl blushed a bit, but then her gaze hardened, she took out a battered Green Carp Sword.
Though the guy in front of her was good-looking, she had promised her grandfather to break into the top fifty.
"Ha, watch my swordsmanship slay the enemy!" 𝔫𝖔𝖛𝖕𝔲𝔟.𝔠𝖔𝖒
The girl channeled her mana, let out a delicate shout, maneuvering the flying sword to wobble and accelerate up, ultimately smashing towards the opponent.
This couldn’t really be called swordsmanship, it should be termed "Meteorite Falling from the Sky".
Li Quanqing looked speechless, didn’t even bother to draw his sword, just waved his sleeve and shot out strands of Geng Metal Sword Light.
Clang!
Sword Qi surged like a vast interlacing net enveloping the Heavenly Vault, completely inescapable from all sides.
Countless golden Sword Qi surged forward, the Green Carp Sword was directly suppressed, falling onto the platform like a piece of scrap metal, its spirit light dimmed.
"How is this possible!"
The girl cried out, incredulous, her mana flickering as she still tried to maneuver the flying sword to counter-attack.
Unfortunately, the best this Green Carp Sword could do was bounce a few times on the ground.
It looked just like a big green fish helplessly out of the water, experiencing an inexplicable sense of helplessness.
A streak of Sword Qi transformed into a small golden sword, its sharpness flickering, stopping at the girl’s throat, scaring her stiff.
"You lost, jump down yourself."
