NOVPUBIt was just being cautious, that’s all. 𝖓𝔬𝔳𝔭𝔲𝔟.𝖈𝖔𝔪
And Song Dongyang also immediately said,
"As for myself, after completing this task, it will be time for me to prepare for Immortal Ascension. Most of the things here are of little use to me."
Wang Ba was indeed somewhat surprised to hear this,
"Master Song is going to attempt Immortal Ascension so soon?"
"It’s still a long way off... The Dao Secret is troublesome."
Song Dongyang explained with a helpless smile,
"I have actually not yet enlightened the Dao Secret. If any of Qi’s resources could let me comprehend it, that would still be somewhat helpful to me. However, Dao Secrets are rare, and nowadays in this world, an unclaimed Dao Secret is even rarer than Immortal Ascension... If there are some precious Dao Secrets, even those who have ascended would compete for them."
"Dao Secret? Even ascended practitioners vie for it?"
Wang Ba couldn’t help but feel puzzled,
"But I’ve heard from Minister Qi of the Beast Department that a Dao Secret not realized on one’s own seems not to be very beneficial, right?"
Song Dongyang shook his head,
"The use of a Dao Secret lies elsewhere."
"It’s not about direct integration, but rather using it as a reference. The so-called ’borrowing another’s wisdom for one’s own use’; contemplating an unclaimed Dao Secret may inspire one, breaking through bottlenecks."
"For those who have ascended to contest over Dao Secrets, it’s yet another matter. Most who wish to advance to Void Refining can’t withstand the ordeal it entails. Therefore, to build up some foundation, they will often cultivate or integrate other Dao Secrets,"
"This somewhat resembles your Myriad Laws Dharma Lineage, but unlike Myriad Laws, Immortal Ascension practitioners have already walked too far down one path. To consider another is virtually their limit. Hence, generally, unless it’s a very good Dao Secret, ascendants don’t care too much for it."
As the Earth Hall Deputy Master, he naturally had access to top-level information on cultivation.
Though still in the Nascent Soul stage, he was very knowledgeable about higher levels of cultivation.
Wang Ba gained a deeper understanding of Dao Secrets as well.
However, it seemed that those Qi Dynasty treasures within the formation space indeed lacked the so-called ’Dao Secrets’.
No wonder Song Dongyang didn’t seem too interested.
"Go ahead, you’re different from me. There are quite a few things inside that are suitable for you. Choose carefully, just don’t go overboard; you should know moderation."
Song Dongyang waved to Wang Ba, signaling him to hurry back.
Seeing this, Wang Ba did not linger any further. He bowed and immediately left.
Watching Wang Ba’s departing figure, Song Dongyang couldn’t help but nod slightly.
...
When Wang Ba returned to the formation space,
he saw Tao Ruyi, Zhou Luye, and others, as well as other deacons brought by Song Dongyang, and even a few enforcers, all seriously counting and cataloging, with some managing the records and some using various Storage Treasures and Spirit Beast Bags to pack up these treasures.
Their roles were clear, and as cultivators, they were very quick.
"Everyone, remember to keep anything that’s uncertain."
Wang Ba cleared his throat, putting slight emphasis on the word "keep."
The younger cultivators like Tao Ruyi were still somewhat confused, while the enforcers and the more senior deacons all showed knowing smiles, their eyes turning friendlier when they looked at Wang Ba.
Wang Ba accepted their friendliness without objection and then started strolling leisurely around the treasures, hands clasped behind his back.
As the Right Enforcer appointed by Master Song to have full responsibility for this place, he naturally couldn’t be tied down by the specifics; overseeing the whole situation was his duty.
In the end, when he passed by a specially made wooden box, he suddenly stopped.
Looking at the circle of faint cyan light rotating within the box,
he was first puzzled, then couldn’t help but reveal a look of surprise,
"This, this isn’t the Wind Stabilizer my master mentioned before, that could help integrate Wind Style mana into the Golden Core?"
Wind Style mana is always in flux, and the key to integrating both Wind Style mana and the Mana Whirl into the Golden Core is to make the Wind Style mana stand still.
However, Wind Style mana is peculiar; once it stops, it would naturally disperse.
Unless there is a special spirit item that can both stabilize the mana and prevent it from scattering.
Yao Wudi listed several, of which this ’Wind Stabilizer’ was one.
"It is indeed uncertain; it seems it needs thorough investigation."
Wang Ba collected the wooden box with a solemn expression, brow slightly furrowed.
Soon after, he came upon a futon which looked like ice but emanated a warm sensation.
"Hisss—A futon made from ten-thousand-year Ice Spirit Marrow?!"
"To nurture the Soul, speed up its recovery, aid cultivation... uncertain, really uncertain."
Wang Ba shook his head with a sigh, and collected it with a troubled look.
But his heart also knew that he had probably taken enough.
Just this futon made from ten-thousand-year Ice Spirit Marrow, as far as he could estimate, was likely worth tens of thousands of merit points.
Items that affected the Soul were truly scarce, and this futon could be used by Wang Ba until his Nascent Soul reached peak stage.
The only regret was that it was not made from a hundred-thousand-year Ice Marrow.
Otherwise, even those in Immortal Ascension might be envious.
"However, if it were really made from a hundred-thousand-year Ice Marrow, Master Song would have probably taken it right away; it most likely wouldn’t even be my turn."
Wang Ba considered the matter and managed to keep a level head.
Having obtained it was already fortunate; he did not expect too much.
After securing the Ice Spirit Marrow futon, he spread his Spiritual Sense around and picked out some spirit materials that could help his Spirit Beasts advance, as well as Class III and Class IV spirit items related to the Five Elements, Wind, Thunder, and Ice.
