Chapter 67
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Chapter 67: Master
In the following days, Wang Chen was utterly captivated by his new "toy."
He felt like a young boy who had just received a video game console, playing with it endlessly and delightfully.
The Runying Golden Needle was an extraordinarily fascinating magical tool.
Once activated by infusing it with Metal Finger energy, it could transform into various forms according to Wang Chen’s will.
For instance, it could stretch into a long, slender golden thread, finer than a strand of hair yet incredibly resilient.
With precise control, this golden thread could be used to bind targets or even allow Wang Chen to mimic Spider-Man, swinging upside down from the rafters.
Wang Chen even fashioned a fishing line with a barbed hook using the Runying Golden Needle!
Transforming it into simple tools like an ear scoop was even more effortless.
However, these were merely the playful aspects of the Runying Golden Needle.
When infused with a substantial amount of Metal Finger energy, it could effortlessly pierce through iron and stone, wielding a fearsome destructive power.
Moreover, after mastering the Mind Division and Thought Transfer Technique that accompanied the Runying Golden Needle, Wang Chen could employ Object Manipulation to control this magical tool from a distance!
The Mind Division and Thought Transfer Technique involved refining the magical tool with his spiritual strength, then embedding a fragment of his own spiritual consciousness within the needle, achieving seamless control as if it were an extension of his own body.
Although the Mind Division and Thought Transfer Technique was not a skill—it did not appear on the Cultivation Panel—this method was undeniably intricate and profound.
Wang Chen spent three full days completing the refinement, expending a great deal of mental energy in the process.
Once the thought transfer was successful, his control over the Runying Golden Needle improved dramatically.
He could now manipulate it remotely from over a hundred meters away!
Given that the Runying Golden Needle moved silently and swiftly like a bolt of lightning when activated, it was ideally suited for ambushes.
With this, Wang Chen added a new ace in the hole to his repertoire, complementing his Fire Crow Technique.
Despite his enjoyment, Wang Chen did not consider himself formidable simply because he possessed the Runying Golden Needle.
In the world of cultivation, he remained an insignificant speck.
If he were to grow arrogant merely because he owned a powerful magical tool, he would undoubtedly meet a grim end!
Thus, the Doomsday Bunker required further refinement.
Wang Chen had nearly completed his excavation work.
Yet, during the enhancement process, his "paranoia" resurfaced.
Or rather, he sensed that it was still not flawless.
Consequently, he decided to dig a new escape tunnel.
This tunnel was projected to stretch over ten miles, with its exit concealed on the shaded side of a hillside, making it exceptionally hidden.
He undertook this laborious task for a compelling reason.
Wang Chen mainly considered that the exits of the two previously dug tunnels were not very far.
If a large number of enemies were to blockade and search the area, the risk of exposure would be significantly high.
Having already come this far, Wang Chen didn’t mind putting in a little extra effort.
Perhaps he was being overly cautious.
However, when it came to his own life, no amount of preparation was too much!
The new tunnel connected to a third hidden chamber, about thirty zhang deep, already within the rock layer.
But under Wang Chen’s advanced level Earth and Stone Technique, the hard rock instantly became as soft as mud.
The only thing limiting his digging speed was the capacity of his storage bag.
【Earth and Stone Technique · Experience +1】
【Earth and Stone Technique (Major Success): 399/400】
His experience points for the advanced level Earth and Stone Technique were already maxed out!
In the dimly lit tunnel, Wang Chen stopped digging, took out a gourd, and sipped some spring water.
Then, he allocated points!
Without any hesitation.
He clearly understood that with his 4 points of comprehension, there was absolutely no way to break through the bottleneck of this skill to reach the advanced level. The only way to overcome it was to consume Virtue points.
From the beginning, his Earth and Stone Technique had leveled up directly from novice to proficient, and then to basic level, without ever allocating points before.
So now, this upgrade was like a second point allocation, requiring only 10 Virtue points.
This was also the most important reason for Wang Chen to allocate points at this moment.
Otherwise, he wouldn’t have enough specific number for three allocations.
【Earth and Stone Technique (Master): 0/500】
【Virtue (Breakthrough): 87】
Master-level Earth and Stone Technique!
Wang Chen’s head suddenly buzzed as countless pieces of information surged into his Sea of Consciousness.
It nearly caused his consciousness to stall!
However, Wang Chen seemed to hear something shattering clearly.
As his mind cleared slightly, he was astonished to find that the oath seals that had originally wrapped around the Earth and Stone Technique in his Sea of Consciousness had disappeared without a trace.
The method seed, now free from its prison, shone brightly, illuminating his Sea of Consciousness like the stars!
Wang Chen felt a bit dazed.
This situation was completely beyond his expectations.
Wang Chen’s Earth and Stone Technique was obtained from the library.
Like the other techniques he had learned, the method seed he acquired also came with oath seals.
These oath seals represented the ancient vow of "techniques should not be passed lightly."
The moment he activated the Jade Slip, he bound himself to this ancient pledge, preventing him from teaching this technique to others or creating Jade Slips.
Wang Chen, however, was not bothered by this.
Without the constraints of oath seals, any technique could flood the market and become commonplace.
This was clearly a method employed by the sect and other higher powers to control lower-level practitioners.
Yet, he never anticipated that upon mastering the Earth and Stone Technique to the Master level, the oath seals would automatically dissolve.
Wang Chen had an inkling that he had stumbled upon a monumental secret!
Did this mean that if he mastered the art of crafting Jade Slips, he could replicate the Earth and Stone Technique and sell it to other practitioners?
It was entirely possible!
As a master, it was only natural to possess the ability to pass down techniques and establish a sect.
But as soon as this thought crossed Wang Chen’s mind, he immediately quashed it.
It was far too perilous!
The sect maintained stringent control over techniques.
Techniques exchanged with contribution points could only be accessed in the library using Jade Slips to obtain the method seeds.
He could then return and gradually comprehend the basics.
As for the Jade Slips, they were strictly forbidden from being removed from the library.
The spells he purchased from the Four Seas Trading Association were subject to the same restrictions.
Under these circumstances, if Wang Chen were to create and sell Jade Slips, it would be akin to inviting his own demise!
Perhaps one day, when he was powerful enough, it wouldn’t matter.
But for now, it was definitely not the right time.
Though it was somewhat regrettable, Wang Chen felt little sorrow.
One should eat according to their ability; stealing someone else’s meal ticket would lead to disaster!
With this mindset, Wang Chen suddenly thrust his palm forward.
The Master-level Earth and Stone Technique was instantly unleashed, and a surge of potent magic silently struck the rock ahead.
A faint yellow light flickered.
The large, hard rock melted away like snow under the blazing sun, instantly turning into soft mud that flowed down.
In the blink of an eye, a neatly shaped cave, two meters deep, appeared before Wang Chen.
And beneath his feet, there was now a large puddle of soft, mushy mud!
Wang Chen couldn’t help but widen his eyes.
The Master-level Earth and Stone Technique was astonishingly powerful to this extent!
