bookrandom Chapter 215 Refining the Nine Cauldrons, Making a Choice
Chapter 215 Refining the Nine Cauldrons, Making a Choice
Although the Aurora Fox usually eats spiritual fruits to nourish its body, the power of stars is also its favorite.
Just moments ago, it witnessed its master take out a bag of top-grade star stones without hesitation. The dazzling light made its blood boil and an uncontrollable desire surged in its heart.
He immediately sent a telepathic plea to his master, which allowed him to stay.
Now it easily "fed" its fill right at the edge of the formation.
However, even so, it couldn't help but feel a little regretful, lamenting that its "appetite" was too limited, and it could only look on in despair at the vast and boundless power of the stars.
After letting out a satisfied burp, Aurora Fox leisurely returned to the top of Mount Tai.
It leaped lightly among the rocks, its snow-white fur shimmering with faint starlight.
Halfway up the mountain, Aurora Fox involuntarily raised its head, its gaze passing through layers of rocks and pines, and just in time to catch Chu Lengyu's figure.
She sat quietly on the edge of the cliff, with the sound of pine trees rustling behind her and the sea of clouds churning around her. She seemed to have merged with heaven and earth, becoming the most moving scenery in the mountains.
In the eyes of the Aurora Fox, no matter where Chu Lengyu is, her existence is the highest mountain and the brightest star in the world.
"So clear and bright, truly a celestial being," it silently praised in its heart.
A gentle breeze blew in her face, and Chu Lengyu opened her eyes. The vast mountains and rivers, the rolling clouds, all seemed to be contained in her eyes.
"Sitting idly on the altar, a gentle breeze enters the room." (Note 1)
She recited a line of poetry, seemingly in a good mood, and casually picked up a fallen leaf that happened to land in front of her, examining its veins.
Even a small leaf can reveal the changing seasons and the passage of time.
She stood up and gazed into the distance. Mount Tai, nourished by the earth's veins, was becoming increasingly beautiful and majestic.
Trees and shrubs grow in profusion, lush and verdant, already as abundant as midsummer even in early spring.
The aurora fox darted through the forest, leaped to the mountaintop, and obediently stopped beside her.
It dared not disturb it, but simply sat quietly on a rock, its posture lazy and adorable.
Chu Lengyu meditated here for several days and felt that he had gained a lot, and was more confident in passing the Fifth Tribulation.
However, the path of cultivation is never easy, so she quickly suppressed her relaxed attitude, and with a thought, summoned the real Nine Cauldrons.
The Nine Tripods had been shrunk to the size of an ordinary incense burner, all their special features concealed. Their surface was simple and elegant, like a set of exquisite antiques, arranged in front of her.
Jizhou Ding, Yuzhou Ding, Yangzhou Ding... Her gaze swept over each of the cauldrons one by one.
With the mission accomplished, the Nine Cauldrons obtained, and the power of the earth's veins successfully activated, the trip was a complete success, leaving Chu Lengyu extremely satisfied.
Although refining this magical artifact would connect her with the fate of the human race, she considered this drawback completely acceptable compared to the enormous benefits it would bring her.
only……
Chu Lengyu's thoughts involuntarily drifted back to the day of the Shangsi Festival, and those mythical scenes reappeared before her eyes.
The origin of this set of nine tripods seems to be even more profound and mysterious than she initially imagined.
However, Chu Lengyu was not the kind of person who would give up on something just because of a minor setback.
Now that we've embarked on this path, we must persevere.
Therefore, she made up her mind and took the lead in refining the square-shaped Jizhou Cauldron, which looked the most upright and proper.
Each of the nine tripods has its own strengths, with the Jizhou tripod serving as a pillar of the talisman. (Note 2)
Without the system's help, with her current strength, let alone imprinting her divine sense into the cauldron and refining it, she probably wouldn't even be able to touch the actual cauldron body.
But now, the Jizhou Cauldron offers no resistance, allowing her spiritual power to spread within it and take control.
During the refining process, Chu Lengyu felt the immense power emanating from the Jizhou Cauldron, like an endless abyss, constantly devouring all the spiritual power around her, as if it wanted to engulf her entirely and "merge" with her.
Her will, under the impact of this force, struggled to penetrate deeper, like a diver descending into the deep sea. The deeper she went, the greater the pressure became, and the more difficult it was to breathe, but she did not back down and moved forward resolutely.
The Jizhou Cauldron, as a pillar supporting the gods, is not only a magical artifact, but also a symbol of the human race's soul and spirit.
The spirit of an ordinary person may be weak, but when millions come together, it becomes a miracle.
It protects the safety of the entire human race and carries the faith and hope of hundreds of millions of living beings.
In Chu Lengyu's view, the Jizhou Cauldron was like a great tree that had gone through many vicissitudes, yet still flourished with branches and leaves. Its roots were deeply embedded in the spiritual soil, drawing endless nourishment.
When necessary, it can become a sword or shield to fight for humanity, or it can become a beacon to illuminate the world and shine upon all.
Standing before it, Chu Lengyu was immediately awestruck by the greatness of the unity of human will, and felt sincere admiration for the ancient sages who were able to create the Nine Tripods.
Life is full of hardships, but there are always those who brave the thorns and brambles and pave the way forward.
And now, this responsibility has been passed on to her.
Looking at the miniature Jizhou Cauldron floating quietly in her palm, Chu Lengyu felt a chill in her heart. She would never regard it as a magical treasure that could be disposed of at will, like the Heavenly Net Umbrella or the Turtle Spirit Shield.
However, if she were to try to wield this cauldron now, it would be like a child swinging a sledgehammer—not yet suitable. Not only would it be strenuous, but she might also lose control and injure herself.
After refining the Jizhou Cauldron, Chu Lengyu could clearly feel the immense pressure it brought.
The cauldron had an extremely strong presence and a sense of oppression, like an invisible mountain pressing down on her heart.
Even with the system's help, the Jizhou Cauldron, one of the human race's most precious treasures, is not something she, at her current Golden Core stage, can freely control.
Even though she can only use a small part of it now, it is still far superior to ordinary magical artifacts.
Moreover, cultivators have limited spiritual sense and power, and can only use a few magic treasures at the same time. The magic treasures that are truly refined and mastered are valued for their quality rather than their quantity.
After refining the core of the Jizhou Cauldron, Chu Lengyu felt that he still had energy left and it seemed that he could refine another one.
Since that's the case, we should definitely prioritize choosing the one that's beneficial for our tribulation. As for the other cauldrons, we can refine them after we reach the Nascent Soul stage.
She first looked at the Xuzhou Ding and the Liangzhou Ding, these two cauldrons controlled the power of time and space, mysterious and unpredictable, arousing longing in people's hearts.
However, Chu Lengyu quickly shook her head, temporarily ruling out the two cauldrons.
The principles of time and space are extremely profound; a slight misstep could lead to utter ruin.
Her current strength is far from sufficient to control these two cauldrons. If something goes wrong and she is unable to save herself, then it would be a great loss.
Therefore, she decided to wait until after she reached the Nascent Soul stage before attempting to study the two cauldrons.
The Yanzhou Cauldron and the Yangzhou Cauldron, one specializing in purification and the other in prohibiting magic, are both useless for transcending tribulations and seem more suitable for use when fighting with others.
As for the Qingzhou Ding and Jingzhou Ding, although their functions are also important, they are more auxiliary and therefore not desirable.
Chu Lengyu's gaze fell on the somewhat bulky Yuzhou Cauldron and the smallest and simplest Yongzhou Cauldron.
The Yuzhou Cauldron symbolizes the harmonious coexistence of the five elements, while the Yongzhou Cauldron represents the continuous cycle of life. Both cauldrons will greatly benefit her in her upcoming tribulation.
She recalled the detailed annotations given by the system while examining them, her gaze shifting between the two.
The Yuzhou Ding (豫州鼎) embodies the harmonious interaction of the five elements: metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. These elements can mutually generate and assist each other, as well as restrain and control each other, making it extremely versatile.
The Yongzhou Cauldron, though seemingly simple in function, is perpetually regenerating, yet it directly benefits her.
After a moment's consideration, she pointed to the Yongzhou Cauldron and took it into her hand.
Chu Lengyu silently recalled that she had accumulated many system rewards over the past few days.
Besides various magical treasures, there were also elixirs, talismans, and millions of spirit stones. Even the storage bags were categorized and put away, turning into warehouses. They had truly become "wealthy".
When she advances to the Nascent Soul stage, the rewards given by the system will likely be of even higher quality.
Many low-level items then seem superfluous.
She planned to dispose of these unusable low-level items after she passed the tribulation.
Chu Lengyu waved her hand gently, and a long list appeared in front of her, neatly recording every reward she had received.
If she were in the world of cultivation, she could simply go to the market and exchange these items for what she needed—how convenient!
But unfortunately...
She sighed softly, then thought back to the path of the ninth level of cultivation. The path to immortality was long, and even reaching the Nascent Soul stage was only halfway up the mountain.
What will the rest of the road be like?
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Note 1: "At the first watch of the night, with nothing to do, I sit at the altar; the curtains hang low in all eight directions, letting in a gentle breeze." — (Song Dynasty) Wang Jie, "[Nan Lü] Jin Zi Jing: At the First Watch of the Night, with nothing to do, I sit at the altar."
Note 2: The appearance, functions, and other settings of the Nine Cauldrons in this book are purely fictional and have no basis or reference.