Path to Heaven

Heavenly Circuit Stage level 4. Once again, with the power of the United Void Pellet, Wei Suo ascended to become a Heavenly Circuit Stage level 4 cultivator.

“Hu!”

After releasing a belly of air, Wei Suo couldn’t help but smile bleakly.

After going through an experience of consuming a United Void Pellet previously, he still couldn’t get used to the same uncomfortable feeling.

After carefully sensing out the strengthening of his true energy and divine sense after reaching Heavenly Circuit Stage level 4, Wei Suo immediately produced an Amethyst Fox Rose from his Treasure Receiving Pocket. Then, he swallowed it and started to refine it in a meditative stance.

Initially, he planned to safe his two remaining Amethyst Fox Rose for the breakthrough from Thought Division Stage to Golden Dan Stage. Otherwise, he would’ve long consumed it beforehand back in Seven Stars City.

Yet because of Han Weiwei’s casual statement, he completely changed his mind.

Be it Nangong Yuqing’s affair with the Black Fiend or Ji Ya and Dong Qingyi, there was a chance that things may turn terribly south real quick. Hence, Wei Suo decided not to ponder over matters in the distant future like the Golden Dan Stage. Instead, he decided to quickly improve his cultivation before planning his next move. Because, he knew that if things went south, he definitely couldn’t stay out of it. After all, he would still have another Amethyst Fox Rose left after refining this one.

Moreover, if it was really crucial for the Golden Dan Stage, he could still pay another trip to Sky Valley after using his final stalk of Amethyst Fox Rose. Besides, he left one stalk growing behind.

With the normal pace of things, breaking through to the Golden Dan Stage within ten years was something laughable even in Wei Suo’s dreams.

Of course, the best scenario would be to breakthrough to Heavenly Circuit Stage level 4 through training, before consuming a United Void Pellet and thereby rushing to Heavenly Circuit Stage level 5. In this manner, he could conserve a massive load of spiritual stones.

Having gone through countless sessions of talisman crafting, pellet concoctions and presently, artifact forging, Wei Suo’s current divine sense already vastly surpassed the ordinary cultivator of his same level; this was also adding his Purple Mystique True Technique into consideration.

Previously during his journey back to Spirit Peak City from Seven Stars City, Wei Suo could clearly sense that if his cultivation grew by another level, he should be able to handle two long distance transportation arrays without harming his divine sense.

This signified that with his current cultivation of Heavenly Circuit Stage level 4, he would be able to conserve half the travelling duration. If he took too long in his travels, there would be a chance he misses out on unexpected events here.

Moreover, if one factored in spiritual stones into him saving 15-16 days of travelling time, with Wei Suo’s current speed of earning spiritual stones, he definitely could make up for his losses. Furthermore, hunting with a higher cultivation would mean increased security as well.

Previously, Wei Suo took a total of five days to refine a Amethyst Fox Rose. However, this time with the boost in true energy and him being a dual Spirit Root cultivator, he only required three days to completely refine the Amethyst Fox Rose.

Black filth oozed out of his body. After taking a wonderful bath in the hot spring, Wei Suo started preparing for his long journey ahead.

………

Perching Phoenix City. The city ranked 6th amongst 13 cities in the eastern region of the Heavenly Profound Continent. This city, though larger than Spirit Peak City and Moonfall City, was still smaller than Seven Stars City.

Nevertheless, the city hosted several clans that specialized in processing raw materials for cultivators. Moreover, certain jade ornaments produced in this city were incredibly renowned throughout the southeast region of the Heavenly Profound Continent. Because these clans hired many mortals to work for them, there were several ten thousands of mortals apart from the 70000-80000 amount of cultivators in the city.

Of course, those mortals were all striving to earn spiritual stones in this city, and ultimately become a cultivator.

Wang Tong was one such mortal that aspired to become a cultivator in this city. He worked for a merchant shop known as Jade Wonder Mill on a daily basis. During idle times, he would sculpt random junk in the shop into random objects for himself. After doing so, he would earn some spiritual stones and exchange them for cultivation techniques.

Today, not long after carrying a few of his sculptures, Wang Tong noticed a youthful cultivator in a cyan robe. That cultivator was currently glancing around at a corner of the street, as though he had just arrived in Perching Phoenix City.

Wang Tong hurriedly pounced forward to welcome that cultivator. He respectfully greeted after skipping to that cyan robed cultivator.

“Is it senior’s first time in Perching Phoenix City? Our city’s jade ornaments are the finest and most famous of Heavenly Profound Continent’s southeast region. This one here just happens to have some, I wonder if senior would be interested to take a look.”

This mediocre looking cyan robed youthful cultivator was indeed Wei Suo, who had just arrived in Perching Phoenix City.

After refining the Amethyst Fox Rose and arranging matters with Zhu Xiaochun and Zhen Chongming, Wei Suo had set off for Perching Phoenix City.

Just like his estimation, having reached Heavenly Circuit Stage level 4, he managed to forcibly ride two long distance transportation arrays and not sustain damages to his divine sense. Apart from brief rests along the way, he didn’t stopover at any other cities and took 8 days to reach Perching Phoenix City.

At present, upon observing a yellow clothed and skinny youngster approaching, and seeing his hands filled with calluses, Wei Suo smiled gently and asked, “Oh, what do you have?”

Seeing Wei Suo not putting on any airs, Wang Tong immediately fished out several products from his body and recommended. “This is a white jade sculpted hoop that can be adorned on one’s hair. Senior if you wear this, you’ll definitely exuberate an impression of confidence and at ease. This is a Qilin Mask sculpted with cyan jade, it can be used as a decoration for senior’s estate door. If you wear this jade pendant engraved with joyous bat patterns, it will definitely bring you great luck.”

Wei Suo browsed through Wang Tong’s items with amazement and asked, “How much spiritual stones are these worth?”

Wang Tong’s eyes flickered with joy. After a slight hesitation, he replied, “Two low grade spiritual stones.”

“Two low grade spiritual stones?” Wei Suo stared into Wang Tong’s eyes and chuckled. “This white jade hoop is covered with motley, this cyan jade Qilin mask is a distinct crack. As for the jade pendant, it is rather thin. If my eyesight ain’t wrong, these are sculpted with the chipped off edges of jade stones. It isn’t even worth a single spiritual stone.”

Wang Tong’s expression immediately turned ugly and clenched his teeth. “If senior doesn’t mind, I can sell these three items for only half a spiritual stone.”

“Regarding these, I’m not really that interested.” Wei Suo glanced at Wang Tong and continued. “However, as this is my first time visiting Perching Phoenix City, I need a guide on the affairs of the city. Lead the way, and I’ll bestow you with two low grade spiritual stones.”

“Are senior’s words true?”

Wang Tong squealed with delight. Those three items were truly not even worth a single spiritual stone. Even selling off for one would bring him great joy. Yet now, Wei Suo was actually gifting him two low grade spiritual stones. Yet after issuing his question, Wang Tong realized his words indicated that he was doubting Wei Suo and was rather impolite. Thus, he immediately added. “Pardon me senior, this one is truly overwhelmed with surprise.”

Wei Suo didn’t reply but offered a slight smile. He then accepted the items and produced two spiritual stones and handed them to Wang Tong. “Aren’t you starting now?”

“Of course, of course.” Wang Tong didn’t care that Wei Suo wasn’t interested as he excitedly stuffed the 3 sculptures into Wei Suo’s hand. He then quickly uttered, “Our Perching Phoenix City is exceedingly special within the entirety of the Heavenly Profound Continent. Other cities are surrounded by numerous demonic beasts, yet there isn’t a single activity of demonic beast within a 1,000 km radius of our Perching Phoenix City. Hence, our city is much safer than others……”

After listening to Wang Tong’s incessant rambling, Wei Suo, who initially hadn’t a single knowledge on Perching Phoenix City, became clear of its affairs.

As it turns out, there was a reason for such a sparse range of demonic beasts. Moreover, the city didn’t exhibit any supremely major sect, but was merely populated with material processors and ornament sculptings. Those businesses were monopolized by several major clans, where they kept tabs on each other. It wasn’t like other cities where a single faction or major sect ruled over the city. As for those clans, the ones with the greatest influence were the Liu Clan that aided certain sects in the Heavenly Profound Continent in extracting and refining essence metals, and the Zhang Clan that specializes in the business of precious gem ornaments. As for the Jade Wonder Mill that Wang Tong worked at, it was one of the Zhang Clan’s many subsidiaries.

After hearing what Wang Tong had to say, Wei Suo took note that not a single powerful Golden Dan cultivator had emerged from Perching Phoenix City for several centuries already. This meant that no matter how strong the cultivators were in those two clans, they remained only Thought Division Stage cultivators.

“Our Perching Phoenix City also boasts of a Jin Clan. They are well researched in formation arrays and artificing. If senior plans on procuring forged artifacts, you can pay a visit to the Jin Clan.”

Wei Suo’s eye sparkled when Wang Tong mentioned the Jin Clan.

“Oh? A clan that helps to forge artifacts eh?” Wei Suo feigned indifference as he asked. “Regarding this Jin Clan, how much do you know about them? I seem to have heard of a formidable expert known as Granny Jin, is she part of the Jin Clan?”

“The Jin Clan possesses two emporiums in this city. One known as Talispirit Pavilion that specializes in skill talismans and expendable type artifacts. The other is called the Goldforge Mill which assists in refining essence metal and and forging artifacts.” Wang Tong answered.

“The Granny Jin you mentioned should be the Jin’s seventh aunt of the Jin clan. Her generation has a total of 13 siblings that are all cultivators. Yet right now, most of them have died of old age after exhausting their longevity. Only she and the Jin’s fifth uncle remains. Both of them are the eldest in the Jin Clan and possesses the greatest authority. They are indeed major characters.”