The Water Manipulation ability greatly resisted the power of Water Element Magic. Additionally, wearing an item with this effect allowed for more agile movement in water, free from its usual restraints. This special effect likely originated from the remnant of the Water Boa. It was a very powerful ability. Ordinarily, upon entering water, the potency of most Magic, Sword Techniques, and Divine Skills—aside from Water Element Magic—would be diminished. However, this would not happen with such an item.

The Anger effect stirred blood and qi, enhancing one's strength, which was a boon for Body Cultivators. This probably came from the materials of the Furious Blood Barbaric Bull King.

It seems like a mid-grade Spiritual Artifact, but it's actually close to top-grade... Wang Mu was very satisfied.

Because of the BUFF, Wang Mu refined a top-grade Magic Robe without needing action points. Not only did this save an action point, but it also conserved materials. According to Senior Xuanmingzi, this Blessing of Auspicious Cloud, obtained after passing through the Three-Life Illusion Realm, lasted longer than normal blessings and wouldn't disappear even if they were separated.

Only a month has passed...

In mid-November, Wang Mu purchased the blueprint for a mid-grade Spiritual Artifact: the Stepping Sword Cloud Shoes. Senior Sister Tang helped with the purchase. Wang Mu wasn't sure if her recent change in appearance and disposition had also brought a turn in her luck, but she was already rapidly approaching the Golden Core Stage.

By the end of November, Wang Mu had gathered all the materials for these Stepping Sword Cloud Shoes. He was still using the remnant of the Water Boa as one of the main materials. That creature's remnant was so large that taking a piece for refining such Magic Artifacts was ideal.

"Magic Boots: Stepping Sword Cloud."

"Mid-grade Magic Artifact."

"Protective Body ++++... Spiritual Pressure ++++... Durable ++++... Aesthetics +++++... Sword Technique Enhancement ++++... Special Effects: Water Manipulation +, Sword Control +."

In the last few days of November, Wang Mu refined this item, and it was top-grade too.

Mid-grade Magic Artifacts were those whose power could be fully unleashed by Foundation Establishment Realm Cultivators, making them the mainstream equipment for cultivators at that level. Top-grade Magic Artifacts were generally only usable by Golden Core Cultivators, who also possessed the means to refine and afford them.

In addition to the Water Manipulation effect, these Cloud Stepping Shoes also had a Sword Control effect, meaning that using the Sword Control Technique would result in faster speeds. This was a very impressive special effect, as many cultivators, especially Sword Cultivators, spent a lot of time traveling using the Sword Control Technique. This effect could save a significant amount of time. A journey that would normally take three or four days might now only require one or two. The improvement was substantial. Saving time essentially increased a cultivator's training time, indirectly boosting their Cultivation. Such special effects were typically found only on certain Flying Swords or footwear-type Magic Artifacts. With the BUFF, Wang Mu successfully refined this rare special effect.

In mid-December, Wang Mu spent four action points to advance his Energy Introduction Skill to the Fifteenth Layer. The Great Yin Yang Joyful Map, his secondary cultivation technique, also slowly reached the Eighth layer.

Later that month, Wang Mu undertook some sect patrol missions to kill Fierce Beasts. In a secluded valley hundreds of miles outside Gu Yun Mountain, he accidentally discovered a cave dwelling left by a Golden Core cultivator after their passing. From it, he gained some materials and a complete blueprint for a rare hair crown Magic Artifact: the Clearing Spirit Leisurely Crown. This was a blueprint for a hair crown Magic Artifact close to top-grade. Fortunately, among the materials he obtained, only one or two were missing for its refinement.

This Blessing of Auspicious Cloud is too strong... Wang Mu thought. Just a few days out on patrol, and I encountered such good fortune!

Additionally, he acquired a set of Middle-level Sword Techniques and several Cultivation Techniques. Wang Mu, possessing the orthodox Cultivation Techniques of the Sword Sect, naturally didn't need them. He sold them for Spirit Stones, netting five thousand.

Golden Core Realm Cultivation Techniques, regardless of their sect of origin, were of great value to many Loose Cultivators. If they were formidable techniques left by sects that had vanished into the mists of history, they could fetch an even higher price. These techniques were also sought after by some powerful sects. They often needed them not for direct cultivation, but for their sect elders to study, improve upon, and integrate into their own sect's Cultivation Techniques, thereby creating or optimizing newer and better techniques for their disciples or their own future cultivation. Therefore, the value of such legacy techniques was consistently high.

In early January of the third year, Wang Mu refined the Clearing Spirit Leisurely Crown.

"Magic Artifact: Clearing Spirit Leisurely Crown."

"Top-grade Magic Artifact."

"Protecting God 9+... Divine Pressure 9+... Durable 9+... Aesthetics 9+... Sword Technique Enhancement 7+... Special Effect: Bright Enlightenment."

This was his first top-grade Magic Artifact. To prevent any accidents, Wang Mu deliberately consumed an action point for its refinement. Without the True Yang Star Flame, Wang Mu would not have been able to refine it. Furthermore, because his Artifact Refining Skill was not high, he worried that even with the Blessing of Auspicious Cloud, he might not be able to produce a top-grade item, so he still used an action point.

As expected of a top-grade Magic Artifact...

This hair crown was special, still specifically for Sword Cultivators. It shone with an overall silver hue and had a Light Pearl embedded in the center. This Light Pearl was extremely valuable. Wang Mu inquired about its price and discovered it was the inner core of a Golden Core Stage Fierce Beast, worth over ten thousand Spirit Stones. If he were to buy it himself, not only would it be difficult to find, but he might not even be able to acquire it. However, due to his incredible luck, it was among the materials he had collected in that cave dwelling—a perfect match. Wang Mu speculated that the Golden Core Stage cultivator must have just gathered these materials and then somehow perished.

The power of this hair crown lay in its specialization: defending against Divine Sense attacks while also greatly enhancing one's own Divine Sense. The Bright Enlightenment special effect could enhance a cultivator's Comprehension, speeding up the learning of other Magic and Sword Techniques.

After equipping this item, Wang Mu, eager to test it, specifically went to Dan Sword Peak and requested Wu Dayong, his Master, to teach him the Li Fire Burning Bright Sword Technique.

If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know < report chapter > so we can fix it as soon as possible.