I am grinding experience in another world-Chapter 686 - 674 Giant Spirit Divine

At the center of the Inner City of Heavenly Pass City, within the Star Monarch Hall.

In the depths of the grand hall, a painting of "Immortal Riding Crane" hung upon the wall, with a long altar table placed below.

On the table stood an Incense Burner holding three sticks of burning incense, their smoke rising and converging into a cloud mid-air.

A tall and lean figure donned in a purple Daoist Robe loomed faintly within the cloud of smoke.

Lan Xiuzhu stood in front of the altar table, cupping his hands respectfully. "To reclaim the Border Shelter Star within just three months—truly masterful, Senior Brother."

"I need more Daoist Soldiers as support. Dispatch them swiftly," Lv Yue replied with an indifferent expression.

Lan Xiuzhu hesitated. "Senior Brother, the Border Shelter Star has only just been recovered, and its infrastructure is in ruins. Shouldn't we hold off on advancing, steady our progress, and wait until we've had time to recuperate before..."

"There's no need for further discussion." Lv Yue interrupted with a frown.

"This time, I've brought the Black Armored Warrior Technique precisely to deliver a decisive blow, driving all demons across the ninety stars of Horn Mansion back to Beyond Heaven."

"Just mobilize the Daoist Soldiers as instructed; don't concern yourself with anything else."

"If you're keen on recuperation and rebuilding, you'll have plenty of time to do so after I've driven away the demons."

Lan Xiuzhu hesitated for a long moment but eventually had no choice but to bow and accept the order.

Once the cloud of smoke dissipated, and Lv Shenjun's figure vanished, Lan Xiuzhu walked to the grand hall's entrance. Gazing into the bustling Heavenly Market Street in the distance, he could not help but let out a sigh.

"Once war begins, who knows how many Daoist Soldiers will meet their end."

…

A few days later, in the ninety-sixth alley of Yangdu Square.

Chen Mu strolled into Jiwei Courtyard, casually carrying five pounds of Six-winged Golden Feathered Eagle drumstick meat.

A notice had mysteriously appeared on the mural wall at the entrance, and a crowd had gathered below it, engaged in lively discussions.

Glancing at the notice, Chen Mu bypassed the mural wall, quickly catching up to a sturdy figure who had just squeezed his way out of the crowd.

It was his neighbor, Zhong Qing.

"Friend Zhong, what's going on there?" Chen Mu gestured toward the crowd as he asked.

"It's Lu Shenjun recruiting Daoist Soldiers," Zhong Qing said, his face animated and lively.

Lu Shenjun?

Lv Yue came to Heavenly Pass Star?!

Chen Mu's heart sank.

According to Meng Qingchan, practicing the "Jade Cicada Secret Scripture" would mean certain death if he were caught by Lv Yue!

"Shenjun's methods are domineering. He's currently targeting the demons of Border Shelter Star, short on manpower, which is why the recruitment notice was issued." Zhong Qing spoke with some excitement.

Border Shelter Star, the outermost star of Heavenly Pass Eighteen Stars?

Thank goodness!

Chen Mu's heart relaxed.

The Jade Cicada Secret Scripture was more than halfway into the Third Rank, with daily transformations to the Jade Seed affecting his Vital Energy fluctuations—making him particularly susceptible to Lv Yue's scrutiny at this time.

Luckily, the man hadn't stepped into Heavenly Pass City!

Chen Mu shook himself out of his thoughts, noticing Zhong Qing's excitement, and couldn't help but reconsider: "Friend Zhong, do you plan to head to Border Shelter Star?"

"No other choice," Zhong Qing sighed.

"I've spent quite a lot on Daoist Cultivation, but my demon-dispelling skills are still lacking. If I want to keep asking others for instruction, I've got to first save up enough Daoist Cultivation points." He shook his head helplessly.

"I initially planned to go to Heavenly Workshop, but now I've stumbled upon Lv Shenjun recruiting Daoist Soldiers."

"Providing Sealing Demon Power for the Awakening Bell at Heavenly Workshop earns just three Daoist Cultivation points per day, but over at Border Shelter Star, it earns twelve Daoist Cultivation points."

"This kind of opportunity—I can't let it pass me by."

Daoist Cultivation points like this? No wonder the courtyard folks were so thrilled.

"Undoubtedly dangerous, though," Chen Mu reminded.

"Fortune lies within peril!" Zhong Qing brushed it aside lightly.

"I don't plan to stay long either—just save up enough Daoist Cultivation points to pay someone for lessons, then I'll stop."

"Two, or three months at most. It's worth taking some risks." Zhong Qing sounded unruffled.

Chen Mu, hearing this, said no more to dissuade him. Each person's decision was their own, after all.

"What about you, Friend? According to the notice, auxiliary soldiers with demon-dispelling expertise like yours are paid handsomely." Zhong Qing asked enviously.

Even with high rewards of Daoist Cultivation points—I wouldn't go.

Facing Lv Shenjun head-on? That's courting death!

Besides, I've got Secret Techniques and resources. Staying in Demon Dispel Alley to cultivate safely is more than enough to boost my Dao rapidly.

I'd be out of my mind to head to that perilous Border Shelter Star.

"I'll have to think it over carefully." Though Chen Mu had already made up his mind, he feigned indecision outwardly.

"True—one must deliberate well; the battlefield is no place for games." Zhong Qing agreed with a nod.

After a few more exchanged words, Zhong Qing bustled off to discuss further with the others in the courtyard, while Chen Mu directly headed toward the eastern wing of the small building.

Listening to the chatter in the courtyard from behind, Chen Mu's heart stirred with some gratitude and relief.

Were it not for the "Jade Cicada Secret Scripture," to save up Daoist Cultivation points for the Dao Foundation Map, he might have taken the same risks as Zhong Qing and headed for the Border Shelter Star.

"I must thank Senior Meng Qingchan."

"Yes, as a token of gratitude, I'll exert more effort tonight and try to extract double the Vital Energy from the Inheriting Heaven Gourd!" Chen Mu's expression turned solemn.

"The Inheriting Heaven Gourd is both a part of Senior Meng and the prison sealing him away."

"My efforts are entirely devoted to helping Senior Meng break free!" Chen Mu's face was sincere.

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Under Lv Shenjun, the Black Armored Warriors launched attacks on multiple fronts across the ninety stars of the Horn Mansion constellation, with the battles growing fiercer by the day. The Outer Heaven Demons suffered heavy casualties and retreated steadily. freёweɓnovel.com

Even within Heavenly Pass City, various sectors were inevitably affected.

As for Chen Mu, he found himself handling an increasing number of Eagle-beaked White Jade Snakes each day.

A fortnight ago, he dealt with fifteen snakes a day; now, it had risen to nineteen, with the number likely to climb even higher.

Many butchers in the courtyard, discontented with the growing workload and enticed by the promise of high Daoist Cultivation points on the front lines, left Demon Dispel Alley for the war effort.

Though Chen Mu grumbled about the heavy workload, he continued working diligently day after day.

After all, armed with the Triple Yin Slaying Demon Technique, whether it was a few more or fewer White Jade Snakes, it made no difference to his ability to avoid actual work while cultivating covertly. He still progressed steadily in remolding the Jade Seed every day.

Months passed in the blink of an eye.

At twilight, in the eastern wing of Jiwei Courtyard.

Chen Mu sat by the window, leisurely enjoying bites of Golden Feathered Eagle drumstick meat, his expression one of pure satisfaction.

After dinner.

Reclining against a soft pillow, he gazed at the massive Heavenly Star outside the window. Thoughts surged, and a Gray Wall emerged into his vision.

Giant Spirit Divine: 42/10000/Ninth Rank;

Jade Cicada Secret Scripture: 8232/10000/Third Rank;

The progress of the Secret Scripture was predictably stable, the golden patterns nearly covering the entire Jade Seed.

But the Giant Spirit Divine Secret Technique surprised him.

With the Inheriting Heaven Gourd providing an abundant supply of Vital Energy, the technique, which had lingered at the peak of the Eighth Rank, had successfully advanced to a new stage.

Chen Mu carefully sensed the feedback from the Gray Wall; silently and imperceptibly, a three-meter-tall, massive Red Armored Divine Statue materialized mid-air.

Previously, the statue had only manifested its upper body. Now, it began to complete and extend its lower half.

The statue had once been clearly an intangible illusion.

But now...

Chen Mu reached out to touch the gold-embroidered red armor. A cold sensation met his fingertips, much like touching metal.

"Turning illusion into reality—the Giant Spirit Divine has truly materialized now?" Chen Mu exclaimed in delight.

Not only that, an ongoing stream of power seemed to emanate from the statue incessantly.

"The first eight stages merely amplified personal strength exponentially. Clearly, this is a type of enhancement technique."

"But now at the Ninth Rank, the Giant Spirit Divine appears to be transforming into a unique Magic Artifact. Beyond its original amplifying effects, the power it contains also augments me directly," Chen Mu muttered thoughtfully.

"According to the Gray Wall's feedback, the Ninth Rank progression involves sculpting the Giant Spirit Divine as a Magic Artifact."

"The more complete its construction, the stronger the power it can provide."

"What an exceptional technique, truly outstanding!"

Chen Mu nodded joyously again and again.