Invincible Starts From Dao Fruit

Colorful Cloud Star.

Temporary Cave Abode.

Chen Jichuan looked at the categorically organized, mountainous piles of 'Five Minerals Essence' before him, his face breaking into a wide grin.

Shared joy is better than solitary contentment.

With a thought, a wisp of blue smoke rose from the Fire Phoenix Ring on his hand, and Granny Gan appeared within the cave abode.

"This is—"

Granny Gan's first glance did not land on the Five Minerals Essence, which Chen Jichuan was so proud of, but instead on the Dual-element Immortal Spider that lay crouched to the side, meek and submissive!

Granny Gan was slightly startled and turned to Chen Jichuan. "How did you subdue it?"

As far as she knew—

the Dual-element Immortal Spider was adept at the Five Elements Escape Technique and notoriously difficult to capture.

Considering Chen Jichuan hailed from the insignificant Wuhe Star and had only been in the Divinity Transformation realm for around two hundred years, how could he possibly handle this creature?!

"Oh, Granny, you're at it again."

Chen Jichuan couldn't help but shake his head upon hearing her.

This Granny Gan was great in every way, except for her tendency to overreact.

Amused inwardly, he feigned nonchalance, waved his hand casually, and said, "It's just a minor skill, hardly worth mentioning."

Disregarding the displeased look on Granny Gan's face, he then asked her matter-of-factly, "Granny, you mentioned earlier that obtaining the 'Five Minerals Essence' would allow refining of the 'Dual Element Pearl.' Do you know the method to refine this treasure?"

Four years ago, he had experienced the formidable power of the Dual-element Five-element Miasma firsthand, and he wasn't about to take risks lightly.

It was better to seek clarity.

Granny Gan's attention, diverted by Chen Jichuan's question, finally shifted away from the Immortal Spider. Her gaze fell upon the towering piles of Five Minerals Essence.

Her eyelid twitched slightly.

Suppressing the jealousy in her heart, Granny Gan maintained an unaffected demeanor and replied indifferently, "The quality of 'Five Minerals Essence' varies. Most of what you have here is of low grade, with only this particular pile being somewhat useful. It can be used to refine the 'Dual Element Pearl' or perhaps some other third-order Magical Treasure."

The pile she indicated was precisely what the Dual-element Immortal Spider had refined.

Indeed, it was of the highest quality.

Chen Jichuan had roughly tallied it—it amounted to approximately 132,114 jin, 6 liang, and 7 qian in weight.

As for the output refined by the Five Elements Spirit Spiders, it was all subpar. Chen Jichuan held no interest in it and hadn't even bothered to weigh it, intending to stash it away after Granny Gan had her look.

"132,000 jin."

"Refining one 'Dual Element Pearl' requires 1,800 jin."

"If all of it is used to refine 'Dual Element Pearls,' about seventy-three pearls could be produced."

"By then, the 'Dual-element Five-element Miasma' covering the star's atmosphere should still have plenty of residuals left, allowing for the refinement of some second-order 'Five Elements Beads.'

"If used to craft third-order Magical Treasures, materials like the 'Black Mold Nail' or 'Sky Wolf Nail'—particularly insidious items—could be produced."

"Probably two or three pieces, though additional refining materials would be required."

"As for refining the 'Dual Element Pearl,' that's much simpler."

Speaking nonchalantly, Granny Gan lazily imparted the method of refining the 'Dual Element Pearl' to Chen Jichuan.

She made a conscious effort not to think about how much Spirit Crystals 132,000 jin of third-order Five Minerals Essence was worth.

Nor did she want to dwell on how much more the value would multiply after being refined into 'Dual Element Pearls.'

The numbers were simply too large—she didn't want to think about them.

Unfortunately for her, Chen Jichuan wasn't about to let it go and asked, "How much does a single 'Dual Element Pearl' sell for at Magic Sound Mountain? And what's the approximate value of those 'Sky Wolf Nails' or 'Black Mold Nails' when crafted into treasures?"

"A single 'Dual Element Pearl' sells for roughly 300,000 Spirit Crystals."

"A 'Black Mold Nail' is worth around three to four million Spirit Crystals, as is a 'Sky Wolf Nail.'"

Granny Gan replied somewhat impatiently.

Chen Jichuan didn't mind. He began calculating in his head—

Dual Element Pearl: 300,000 Spirit Crystals.

Black Mold Nail: 4,000,000 Spirit Crystals.

In terms of individual value, crafting Magical Treasures was the clear winner. The former was a disposable treasure, consumed upon use. The latter, traditional Magical Treasures, could be used long-term.

The distinction in value was obvious.

However, the math couldn't be that simple.

"132,000 jin of Five Minerals Essence could refine seventy-three 'Dual Element Pearls.'

"Or just three 'Black Mold Nails' or similar Magical Treasures."

The former could fetch twenty million Spirit Crystals.

The latter, at most, twelve million, and that's not accounting for the need to purchase additional refining materials.

"..."

"Even a fool would know what to choose!"

Chen Jichuan glanced at Granny Gan with a smirk—did this old lady think he was an idiot?

He hummed contentedly, then activated the Fire Phoenix Ring, putting Granny Gan back inside with a pleased expression.

...

Just as Granny Gan had said, refining the 'Dual Element Pearls' wasn't particularly difficult.

The refining method was similar to that for items like 'Yin Thunder' and 'Fire Pearls.' However, given how volatile the 'Dual-element Five-element Miasma' was, using conventional methods to compress and refine it would be courting death.

Only the restraining power of the 'Five Minerals Essence' could tame and contain it.

Chen Jichuan carefully studied the refining method and quickly grasped it.

To practice, he used lower-grade Five Minerals Essence and started by crafting seven or eight 'Five Elements Bead' prototypes. Satisfied with his proficiency, he began using the highest-quality Five Minerals Essence refined by the Immortal Spider to craft 'Dual Element Pearl' prototypes.

One prototype after another began to take shape.

Chen Jichuan went a step further by refining and improving on the method, reducing the amount of Five Minerals Essence required per pearl while increasing the capacity for the 'Dual-element Five-element Miasma.'

The refined 'Dual Element Pearls' became even more powerful.

"An ordinary 'Dual Element Pearl,' once activated, can make even a Divinity Transformation Third Realm cultivator wary."

"An enhanced 'Dual Element Pearl' is even more destructive—it might seriously injure someone at the Third Realm."

Chen Jichuan was ecstatic.

That was already sufficient.

As for the Fourth Realm—

Anyone capable of traversing the vast swathes of 'Dual-element Five-element Miasma' in the star's atmosphere with ease wouldn't even flinch at a pearl made from compressing just a fragment of that miasma.

But targeting the Third Realm was more than adequate.

At the very least, Chen Jichuan now had a means to contend with Divine Separation Realm cultivators at this stage.

The refining process for 'Dual Element Pearls' was relatively swift.

Chen Jichuan would refine one and immediately throw it into the star's layered miasma above.

The originally blazing and aggressive miasma, which resisted foreign objects fiercely, became remarkably compliant when it encountered the Five Minerals Essence-refined 'Dual Element Pearls.'

Half-formed 'Dual Element Pearls' submerged in the miasma were like wolves among sheep, voraciously absorbing the Dual-element Five-element Miasma. The once violent miasma turned tame in their presence, readily surrendering itself.

Each 'Dual Element Pearl' took roughly half a year to absorb fully and be completed.

The initial crafting of its prototype took only about a month.

The latter stages were autonomous and simultaneous, requiring no additional involvement from Chen Jichuan.

"It will take about six years to refine seventy-three pearls."

"At the upper limit, maybe twelve years."

Chen Jichuan wasn't in any rush.

His journey to Magic Sound Mountain was primarily for earning wealth and advancing his cultivation.

But the future at Magic Sound Mountain was uncertain—whether he could easily amass a fortune remained unknown. At present, refining each 'Dual Element Pearl' equated to a quick 300,000 Spirit Crystals. It was too lucrative to overlook.

There was no need to forsake the immediate for the distant.

"Cultivation is cultivation, no matter where."

"This 'Dual Star,' home to the Dual-element Immortal Spider, is not only rich in mineral resources but also has far denser Spiritual Energy than Wuhe Star."

"It's the perfect place for cultivation."

...

Chen Jichuan temporarily rooted himself on Dual Star.

Beyond his cultivation, his primary aim was to process the Dual-element Immortal Spider's two millennia of accumulated wealth on the planet—

132,000 jin of Five Minerals Essence.

And the 'Dual-element Five-element Miasma' saturating the star's atmosphere.

If taken individually—

The value of standalone Five Minerals Essence was limited, and the 'Dual-element Five-element Miasma' on its own was worthless.

But combined and refined into 'Dual Element Pearls,' their value was extraordinary.

The Dual-element Immortal Spider's two thousand years of accumulation had now fallen entirely into Chen Jichuan's hands.

At ease, Chen Jichuan continued his leisurely refining of 'Dual Element Pearls.'

His cultivation never took a backseat either.

While optimizing the 'Dual Element Pearl' refining method, his cultivation level had dropped slightly, giving him the perfect time to recover during this period.

However, this mainly pertained to Mana, as the real focus was on perceiving the heavens and improving his Daoist insight.

Time flowed by, year after year.

In the blink of an eye—

Chen Jichuan had spent an entire twenty years on Dual Star, including four years recovering from injuries.

It had been thirty years since he had left Wuhe Star.

Then one day—

Beyond Dual Star, in the cosmic void, a wisp of Divine Sense swept across, startling Chen Jichuan out of his meditation.

"Someone?"

Chen Jichuan exited his cave abode, concealing his aura as he gazed into the void beyond the star.

Soon enough—

The same fleeting Divine Sense returned, scanning once more.

The movement was familiar to Chen Jichuan.

When he first discovered Dual Star, he had been in the midst of faster-than-light travel, unable to halt immediately, circling around before coming back.

Likewise, Dual Star had temporarily left his Divine Sense range during this process.

And now—

The Divine Sense reappeared outside the star, indicating that someone had also noticed the abnormality of Dual Star and returned.

"It probably isn't a Divine Transformation Great Power!"

Chen Jichuan judged the strength of the Divine Sense and reasoned that anyone of such ability wouldn't have 'overshot.' Divine Transformation experts were rarely so careless.

If it wasn't someone at the Divine Transformation level—

"Twelve regular 'Dual Element Pearls.'

Sixty-seven enhanced 'Dual Element Pearls.'

"Even a peak-level Divine Separation cultivator would struggle."

Armed with such weaponry, his confidence was unshaken.

In the sixteen years since subduing the Immortal Spider, he had long since refined the 'Dual Element Pearls.'

While Granny Gan had initially estimated seventy-three pearls could be crafted—

Chen Jichuan's enhanced refining technique had resulted in seventy-nine. With such tools in hand, he had no qualms about continuing his cultivation on Dual Star, despite it no longer being shielded by the 'Dual-element Five-element Miasma.'

Noticing the interloper's arrival at Dual Star, Chen Jichuan stepped outside his cave abode.

Mana billowed as he activated the 'Blood Light Refraction Taiyin Divine Mirror Technique' to spy on the visitor.

One glance, and he burst into laughter!

...

"So it's you!"

Chen Jichuan laughed aloud as he peered at the green-robed woman through the mirror's reflection.

The intruder was none other than Xiao Lan from Wuhe Star.

But this wasn't her Human Clan Avatar—it was the Moyun Vine body she had seized. The appearance and aura of the Moyun Vine were entirely different from her human form.

Even if she stood before Huang Quan, he might not recognize her.

But she could never fool Chen Jichuan.

"By my calculations, it's been thirty years since I left Wuhe Star."

"I've spent twenty years on Dual Star, with only five years dedicated to actual travel."

"Without the 'Universe Spirit Shuttle,' Xiao Lan's speed is limited. For her to arrive here in thirty years, she must have set out shortly after I left."

Chen Jichuan speculated.

Recognizing that the visitor was Xiao Lan, Chen Jichuan ceased concealing himself. He stored the Immortal Spider in his sleeve for safekeeping. As for the numerous Five Elements Spirit Spiders on Dual Star, they weren't worth his attention.

With the Immortal Spider in hand, he could always cultivate a new batch. By occupying a mineral-rich star, the process wouldn't take long.

There was no need to carry such baggage.

Moreover, even if he wanted to, it wasn't feasible.

...