Chapter 21

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Chapter 21: Feather Transformation Ascension Skill

"Yes, yes, yes! This is it!"

"Zixin ore!"

"I can’t believe we found a piece here; that’s truly rare!"

The old man couldn’t help but marvel at the purple ore.

Elder Lu beside him also glowed with excitement, clearly seeing this for the first time.

Even Ji Yang, who had been focused on the golden light point, was drawn in by the old man’s words.

After discovering the golden light point, he had already guessed that this purple ore was extraordinary.

But Ji Yang still had one question.

“Elder Chai, if this is Zixin ore, then what was that monster we just saw?”

Elder Lu voiced Ji Yang’s question first.

After hearing this, Elder Chai chuckled and began to explain:

“That was not a monster; it was a mine spirit! Only Zixin ore can give birth to mine spirits, both related to one another. They are complementary; only when they are united can it be called Zixin ore.”

“If left unattended for thousands of years or longer, this type of ore will absorb all the Ziying ore from the mine and develop its own climate.”

“If either element is lost, the quality of the ore will decline.”

Elder Chai was very excited and generously provided more explanations.

Elder Lu and Ji Yang listened in rapt attention, amazed that such a wondrous thing could exist in a mine.

As Elder Chai spoke, he moved closer to pick up the Zixin ore and examine it closely.

The mine spirit had already been put away, and no mine spirit appeared in the Zixin ore again, making the situation quite safe.

But Ji Yang’s heart instantly sank when he realized that the golden light point was attached to the Zixin ore; if it was taken away, he feared he might never see it again.

Just as Ji Yang prepared to speak, he saw Elder Chai picking up the Zixin ore and repeatedly stroking it, cleaning it as if it were dusty.

The golden light point was swept off like dust and fell to the ground.

This left Ji Yang silent; it was settled!

Faced with Elder Chai’s handling of such a treasure, Elder Lu did not say much either.

The reason Elder Chai came here was for rare minerals, but there had been no supreme Ziying ore recently, so he had to leave empty-handed.

Unexpectedly, something like this happened along the way—he didn’t get the supreme Ziying ore but ended up with a piece of Zixin ore instead.

Elder Lu felt no sense of loss, but rather joy in his heart.

Though Zixin ore was valuable, it belonged to the sect, and once presented, the sect would reward them generously. While he was not a direct beneficiary, he would still benefit indirectly.

At this moment, Elder Lu turned his attention to Ji Yang and couldn’t help but sigh inwardly.

This kid really has good luck!

After carefully stroking the Zixin ore for a while, Elder Chai cautiously stored it in his storage bag, fearing the sturdy Zixin ore might get damaged.

Once he had properly handled the Zixin ore, Elder Chai’s face radiated with vitality as he turned to Ji Yang and smiled, asking:

"What’s your name?"

"In reply, Elder, I am Ji Yang."

Elder Chai nodded at this and was about to speak when he suddenly remembered something and asked again, "Are you the disciple recently accepted by Peak Master Ye?"

Ji Yang nodded, "Master Ye Wuchen."

This made Elder Chai, who had been contemplating, think for a moment. Although this piece of Zixin ore would be turned over to the sect and ultimately end up in his hands, it would surely be a bit troublesome.

As it stood, he was effectively obtaining it directly from this outer disciple, which meant he owed Ji Yang a favor.

Originally, he had other plans, but upon realizing that Ji Yang was that talented individual, the one known for "Talent Jealousy," and also a disciple of Ye Wuchen, he changed his mind.

This gift couldn’t be too low-grade; otherwise, Peak Master Ye would come looking for him for tea.

Beside them, Elder Lu looked surprised and took a closer look at Ji Yang.

He had heard something about the sect’s matters and was initially astonished upon hearing Ji Yang’s name, thinking they shared the same one.

This talented individual should be cultivating hard at Jingtan Peak!

But who would have guessed that the Ji Yang before him was truly the disciple of Peak Master Ye, who had come to the mine to be punished? Who could have imagined that?

After hesitating for a moment, Elder Chai finally said, "In the future, when you refine magic tools, you can come to Jixian Peak to find me; I can help you once!"

After saying this, Elder Chai cupped his hands to Elder Lu and then flew off.

Once Elder Chai left, Elder Lu exclaimed repeatedly, "Your luck is really great!"

"Elder Chai is a master at refining magic tools in the sect. Many elders want to seek him out for crafting, and as long as the materials are ready, he can even handle magic treasures!"

Elder Lu’s eyes brimmed with endless envy; he was currently only using a high-grade magic tool.

But thinking of Ji Yang’s identity, Elder Lu then fell silent; different people have different fates!

Originally indifferent, Ji Yang now wore a joyful expression; his high-grade iron pick seemed to have a solution!

If it could be custom-made, wouldn’t it be amazing for mining?

Ji Yang thought happily, casting his gaze towards the golden light point that had fallen to the ground, feeling a desire to absorb it.

However, with Elder Lu still nearby, Ji Yang dared not make a move.

Seeing Ji Yang staring blankly at the Zixin ore, Elder Lu assumed Ji Yang was saddened by the loss of the ore and spoke up, "Don’t worry; I’ve reported this matter. The sect will soon issue corresponding rewards!"

After saying this, Elder Lu did not linger and turned to leave.

But as he flew, Elder Lu suddenly found himself at a dead end, looking at the identical paths on both sides; which path had he just taken?

Meanwhile, confirming that Elder Lu had truly left, Ji Yang wasted no time and dashed towards the golden light point, decisively absorbing it into his body!

A moment later, Ji Yang opened his eyes, filled with surprise.

For within this golden light point was a technique!

A technique that could lead to the True Immortal realm!

It was called the Feather Transformation Ascension Skill!

Just by its name, one could tell it was extraordinary.

Techniques are not lightly passed down; even in the He Dao Sect, teaching a technique is not an easy matter. There are mainly two ways to obtain a technique after reaching the Foundation Establishment stage.

One is to trade corresponding contribution points in the sect’s Scripture Pavilion for it; the more profound the technique, the more contribution points are needed, and for the convenience of disciples within the sect, He Dao Sect allows purchases according to realms!

The second is to be personally taught the techniques by the Peak Masters, but this has the prerequisite that you are a disciple of a certain Peak Master.

In addition to these two, there are other methods, such as buying other techniques at the cultivator trading market or practicing techniques acquired unexpectedly.

However, these techniques often have significant downsides, such as being incomplete, unstable in practice, and carrying high risks.

The techniques within the sect have been vetted and include annotations and tips, eliminating those concerns.

Ji Yang satisfied the second condition, as he was indeed Ye Wuchen’s disciple. Although Ye Wuchen seemed a bit unreliable, Ji Yang could sense that his master simply wasn’t suited to take on disciples.

It was likely that Ye Wuchen also had techniques.

But Ji Yang believed that Ye Wuchen probably did not possess a technique leading to the True Immortal realm!

Unfortunately, Ji Yang currently couldn’t cultivate it; only at the Foundation Establishment stage could one begin to practice this technique!

However, when Ji Yang saw the spells attached to the technique within, his eyes suddenly brightened.