Instant-Death Cultivation: Surviving in an Immortal World with Instant Kill - Chapter 90

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Chapter 90: Central Mirror Town (5)

 

 

“This is Thunder Spirit True Person’s Thunder Ring.”

 

Inside the box Ho Yeon-rin brought was a golden ring emitting a calm light.

For reference, ‘gye’ refers to the name given to ring-shaped magical artifacts.

 

“It’s classified as a supreme-grade magical artifact for now. But in reality, it possesses performance that transcends the limits of magical artifacts.”

 

Magical artifacts are divided into grades: low-grade, mid-grade, high-grade, and supreme-grade.

Among the magical artifacts Cheon Woo-jin possessed, the Silver Spirit Steel Guardian Shield and Heavenly Armor Flying Spirit were supreme-grade magical artifacts.

 

However, occasionally powerful magical artifacts that exceed the level of supreme-grade magical artifacts appear.

These are treasures that have been granted performance transcending the limits of magical artifacts through various methods, whether using special materials or imbuing special power.

Since they can’t be treated as magical treasures, they’re classified as supreme-grade magical artifacts, but in reality they demonstrate performance differentiated from other supreme-grade magical artifacts.

 

“Put it on and try gradually channeling spiritual power into it.”

 

Cheon Woo-jin put the golden ring on his finger and sent a small amount of spiritual power into it.

Immediately, a protective barrier of lightning energy deployed.

 

It wasn’t a spherical barrier that protected all directions like the Water Heaven Circle Formation Technique, but it was still large enough to defend the front.

 

“It overlaps lightning energy in multiple layers while creating repulsive force that pushes outward. It can deflect most attacks.”

“….”

 

Wooong.

Cheon Woo-jin gradually increased his spiritual power while checking the barrier’s strength.

He could tell that even with just a small amount of spiritual power, a very solid barrier was formed.

 

At this level… it seemed even more powerful than the Silver Spirit Steel Guardian Shield, which was a supreme-grade defensive magical artifact.

 

“That’s not all. This magical artifact has another function.”

 

Ho Yeon-rin said while crossing her arms.

 

“They say that when you generate lightning energy while wearing this magical artifact, its power increases dramatically. The principle is that it promotes yin-yang reactions to generate stronger lightning energy.”

“A defensive magical artifact has that function too?”

 

Seo Seol-ryeong, who was watching from the side, was amazed.

 

“Most general defensive magical artifacts only have defensive functions to maximize their defensive power.”

“The principle for maximizing that defensive power and the principle for enhancing lightning energy power must be the same. I don’t know the details since I’m not well-versed in Thunder Methods.”

 

Listening to their conversation, Cheon Woo-jin lightly generated lightning energy.

When he caused a yin-yang collision according to the principles of the Thunder Spirit Great Evolution Art, he could feel the Thunder Ring responding and amplifying the lightning energy.

 

He wanted to release lightning energy here to test its power, but he couldn’t.

If he fully deployed his magic arts, Seo Seol-ryeong’s new shop would be destroyed.

 

‘This is truly excellent.’

 

The Five Thunder Heaven Piercing Sword he had been using was also a magical artifact that could enhance lightning energy power.

But compared to this Thunder Ring, it felt insignificant.

 

To that extent, the Thunder Ring’s performance was unparalleled.

It was equipment with performance beyond supreme-grade that would demonstrate powerful strength in both offense and defense.

 

Moreover, since it was in ring form, he could continue wearing it at all times.

Magical artifacts like the Five Thunder Heaven Piercing Sword had to be taken out each time they were needed, but the Thunder Ring didn’t require that, making it advantageous in terms of convenience.

 

‘As expected of a magical artifact personally made by Thunder Spirit True Person.’

 

Thunder Spirit True Person, the genius thunder arts master who created the Thunder Spirit Great Evolution Art.

He felt that greatness anew.

 

“I’ll use it well. Thank you.”

“It seems too early to say thank you yet.”

 

Ho Yeon-rin took out a second box from her storage bag.

 

“This is the second payment. Check it.”

 

This box was quite large.

When he opened the wooden lid, there was a banner inside.

 

“It’s the Nine Dragon Mountain Binding Banner. They say it’s a supreme-grade magical artifact made based on the legend of a nine-headed dragon wrapping and binding a mountain with its body.”

 

The banner depicted a dragon king with nine heads.

 

“When you plant this banner, nine dragon head-like energies rise up and coil around enemies within the effective range. Then they become unable to move as if wrapped by a snake.”

“A binding magical artifact.”

“It won’t work well against skilled cultivators… but it should still be able to slow their movements.”

 

This was a magical artifact that could be used for various purposes.

It could be used to bind multiple small fry at once, and could also be used to slow an opponent’s speed in one-on-one battles against strong enemies.

 

While verification would be needed to see how effective it was, it seemed like it would be quite a powerful magical artifact.

 

“But… is this a magical artifact personally made by the Fifth Floor Master?”

“That’s right. The Floor Master personally made it with permission from the higher-ups. Considerable resources were invested.”

 

Banner-type magical artifacts could be considered a type of talisman.

Instead of talisman paper, spell formations are carved into banner cloth, and energy for implementing the spell formations is infused to complete them.

However, since they must be usable semi-permanently rather than being single-use like talismans, large amounts of resources are invested during the production process.

 

Last time, Jongli Un had completely massacred his own family members and then put their vengeful spirits inside to create the Ghost Soul Banner.

This Nine Dragon Mountain Binding Banner would also be a banner completed by infusing some kind of powerful energy.

 

“How unusual.”

 

Then Seo Seol-ryeong spoke in a stiff voice.

 

“Originally, the Dragon Clan doesn’t make such Dharma Artifacts. They’re a race that dislikes borrowing the power of things like Dharma Artifacts or Magical Treasures.”

 

This stems from the Dragon Clan’s unique sense of superiority.

The Dragon Clan believes they are superior to any other race and therefore have no need to borrow the power of things like Dharma Artifacts or Magical Treasures.

At the same time, when powerful Magical Treasures that could threaten the Dragon Clan’s supremacy appear, they try to seal or destroy them.

 

“But that’s not always the case. Sometimes they craft Dharma Artifacts directly to give special gifts to those they have friendly relations with.”

“Yes, it’s something limited only to such special cases.”

 

This time, Oh Hwi-seong had even obtained permission from the Dragon Clan faction’s Upper Levels to prepare a powerful Dharma Artifact for Cheon Woo-jin.

What could this mean?

 

“So this means the Dragon Clan faction has designated Cheon Daoist as a special management target.”

 

Seo Seol-ryeong spoke in a cold voice.

 

“Through this incident, the Dragon Clan faction has also come to recognize Cheon Daoist’s existence. Even if they don’t immediately try to recruit Cheon Daoist for some purpose, their intention is probably to establish good relations in advance so they can borrow Cheon Daoist’s power in the future.”

“That’s probably it.”

 

Cheon Woo-jin also nodded.

He had been thinking the same thing as Seo Seol-ryeong from earlier.

 

“But accepting this doesn’t particularly put me in debt to the Dragon Clan side. I’ll gratefully accept it.”

 

Saying that, he turned his gaze to Ho Yeon-rin.

 

“I’ll make good use of this Dharma Artifact too. I’d appreciate it if you could convey my thanks to Tower Master Oh.”

“Hmm, I’m glad you seem to like it.”

 

Ho Yeon-rin smiled.

 

With this, the compensation payment for the Ghost Spirit Summoning Banner incident was completed.

However, Ho Yeon-rin seemed reluctant to part ways like this.

 

“Wait, so what should we do now? Perhaps the three of us could have a meal together…”

“Sorry, but I have a prior engagement, so that would be difficult.”

“A prior engagement?”

 

At Cheon Woo-jin’s words, Ho Yeon-rin tilted her head to the side.

It was right then that noisy footsteps could be heard from outside.

 

“Hey, are you ready?”

 

Crash, bang!

Breaking through the door, a giant lizard cultivator entered the shop.

It was Na Chwi-ryang, whom he had an appointment with today.

 

“Why is this door so weak? It breaks every time.”

“I’ll be charging you for repairs, Cultivator Na.”

 

Seo Seol-ryeong shot back in a cold voice.

Seeing this, Ho Yeon-rin’s eyes widened.

In fact, Ho Yeon-rin had also nearly been attacked by Na Chwi-ryang in their previous fight.

 

“Don’t tell me your prior engagement is with Na Chwi-ryang?”

“That’s right. The reason Cheon Daoist was waiting here today in the first place was because he had an appointment to meet with Cultivator Na.”

 

After explaining that, Seo Seol-ryeong looked at Cheon Woo-jin.

 

“Then you two have a good time with Cultivator Na. I’ll have a meal with Fellow Daoist Ho Yeon, just the two of us.”

“Somehow that sounds a bit strange, Seo Seol-ryeong…”

 

Cheon Woo-jin left the shop with Na Chwi-ryang, seeing off by the two women.

 

“Look, that guy going over there…”

“Yeah, definitely from the fight last time…”

“I heard he appeared at Wolhongru yesterday with Na Chwi-ryang too…”

 

Walking through the streets of Central Mirror Town, he could feel people’s gazes.

 

In the fight that took place here in Central Mirror Town over the Ghost Spirit Summoning Banner, Cheon Woo-jin had shown impressive performance against cultivators from various factions.

It was already known that he had been very active in the Snow Mountain Region as well, defeating Baek Sin-yeong of the Ten Thousand Night Ice Palace.

 

Still, it wasn’t to the extent that anyone could recognize him just by looking at his face, but it seemed rumors had spread about him visiting Wolhongru with Na Chwi-ryang yesterday.

Seeing him walking together with Na Chwi-ryang, they realized ‘That guy must be that Cheon Woo-jin.’

 

Although not everyone recognized him, those who did recognize Cheon Woo-jin were watching him carefully.

Their eyes were trying to gauge what kind of influence Cheon Woo-jin would have on the 6th Floor in the future.

 

“Hey, Cheon Woo-jin.”

 

Then Na Chwi-ryang spoke to Cheon Woo-jin.

 

“It looked like you were going to have a meal with those women earlier but ended up not being able to.”

 

Speaking in a teasing voice, Na Chwi-ryang laughed.

 

“Yesterday too, and now leaving such beauties behind to stick around with a guy like me, you must be feeling pretty bad about it, hehe.”

“No, not particularly.”

 

Cheon Woo-jin replied in a cold voice.

 

“We’re going to a good place today, aren’t we?”

“What?”

 

At Cheon Woo-jin’s remark, Na Chwi-ryang’s eyes widened.

 

“What nonsense are you talking? We’re going to Anhui Valley today….”

“Anhui Valley is definitely a dangerous place. It’s even cold since it’s in the Snow Mountain Region.”

 

It’s a region with such high danger that even Seo Seol-ryeong was worried about it.

Although my power has been strengthened by obtaining the Thunder Wheel Ring and Nine Dragon Waterfall Banner, I must not let my guard down.

 

“But there’s a good Spirit Spring there.”

 

A Spirit Spring refers to a place where spiritual water flows out.

If you cultivate there, you can achieve great accomplishments.

 

“I heard it’s also a hot spring where hot water gushes out.”

“…!”

 

Na Chwi-ryang’s eyes widened.

 

“Imagine how it would feel to soak your body in a hot spring in the mountains where snow is falling heavily.”

“….”

“If you take a sip of Spirit Orb in that state… how would that feel.”

 

Saying this, Cheon Woo-jin took out a gourd bottle from his chest and shook it.

It was the liquor that Gong Wu had stuffed into his sleeve before parting yesterday.

 

Of course, it wasn’t strong liquor like Danjang Five Monster Herb.

It was the finest Spirit Orb that tasted good and was good for health.

 

“Keu, this bastard….”

 

Na Chwi-ryang punched Cheon Woo-jin’s shoulder with his fist.

 

“I thought you were a boring guy who always had an expressionless face, but you’re someone who knows how to enjoy life.”

“People need proper rest to live.”

 

Mental and physical fatigue that cannot be resolved just by taking elixirs and doing Qi Circulation Cultivation.

This kind of rest is necessary to relieve such things.

 

“Good, let’s quickly sweep away those Iron Flower Sect bastards and go rest properly!”

“Let’s do that.”

 

Seo Seol-ryeong, Ho Yeon-rin, you two eat together.

I’m going to the hot springs with lizard hyung.

 

Cheon Woo-jin headed toward the northern Snow Mountain Region with light steps.

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