Summon of the Bloodline

Jian Chen couldn't help but ask,

"Can the energy storage be opened from both places?"

The young monk nodded slightly.

"There have been practitioners who tried it before, but they had to spend a long time just to establish the foundation. And when they reached the energy gathering stage, it took even longer... The energy gathering stage has nine levels. Even if it takes five years to reach one level, it's still impossible to condense the energy and form an energy sea from two storage points."

"The energy gathering stage can enhance the human body beyond normal limits, but it doesn't extend lifespan. That's why no one has been able to reach the stage of condensing the soul before death."

Jian Chen nodded in understanding. Human life is limited. If one cannot advance to the next stage, death is inevitable.

"When you reach the ninth level of energy gathering, the tiny energy particles in the energy storage must be circulated at high speed. This will cause the energy particles to condense into droplets of spiritual energy. This is called the condensation stage, and it also has nine levels."

"Once you reach the ninth level of condensation, the energy storage becomes vast and expansive. Continuously gathering energy droplets will form an energy pool. If you keep expanding the energy pool, it will eventually turn into a spiritual energy sea. This is known as the Spiritual Sea Stage."

"The Spiritual Sea Stage has three levels. The first level involves compressing the energy continuously, purifying it as it circulates. Impure energy is expelled, leaving only the purest spiritual energy. At this stage, the energy becomes clear and radiant. Finally, the purest energy is completely condensed and pressurized, forming energy crystals. This is the Crystal Formation Stage."

"Above the Crystal Formation Stage is the Earthly Realm, where one can comprehend the laws of the world and control external energy at will."

"The Earthly Realm transcends mortality and is considered an immortal stage. The purity and strength of the original soul allow one to survive even if the physical body is destroyed. Those at the Earthly Realm can recreate their physical bodies."

Jian Chen sighed. "I'm just a beginner in cultivation, not even at the initial stage yet."

At that moment, a middle-aged man approached from behind.

"Young monk... Every time I see you, do you know how much it hurts me?"

The young monk chuckled.

"Old man, are you blaming me for the Jade Body Fruit?"

"Shouldn't I blame you? Who else ate the Jade Body Fruit I've been searching for? Every time I see you in this youthlike form, how can I not be angry? Hmph!"

Jian Chen was slightly embarrassed. The young monk must have eaten the fruit, which prevented his appearance from changing.

The middle-aged man glanced at Jian Chen and was surprised.

"Hmm... A chosen one?"

"A cultivator with potential, even if he's only at the foundation stage."

Jian Chen bowed respectfully.

"I am Jian Chen. I pay my respects to the Iron Palm King."

The Iron Palm King nodded. The young monk added,

"This young man is going to search for herbs, so he needs some suitable weapons and tools. Since I don't have anything suitable, I called you here."

The Iron Palm King thought for a moment, then waved his hand. On the stone table appeared a set of black stone jewelry strung with silver threads and a dagger.

The Iron Palm King pointed to the black stone jewelry.

"This is a Soul Protection Amulet. It creates a protective barrier within a one-meter radius around the wearer. It activates automatically in times of danger. It's made from eight black bloodstones and can be used eight times."

"The dagger is a mid-level human weapon. It's extremely sharp. You can channel spiritual energy into it and attack from a distance. Mark it with your blood, young man."

As Jian Chen stared in awe, the Iron Palm King took his hand and placed it on the dagger's blade. A drop of blood seeped out and fell onto the hilt. The dagger trembled slightly, forming a connection with Jian Chen.

"I don't know how to repay you. Thank you, great master. Thank you, sir."

Jian Chen was genuinely overjoyed. His current situation felt like a dream.

The young monk handed him a small jade slate.

"With this jade slate, you can enter and leave this place at will. Without it, you won't be able to find this place again."

Jian Chen finally understood. Although he had been to this temple countless times, he had never seen the small pond behind the mountain or this place before.

Accepting the jade slate, Jian Chen bowed gratefully.

"I will return to visit again. For now, I must prepare for my journey."

The young monk smiled warmly.

"If you need anything, come find me."

As Jian Chen left happily, the young monk shook his head and said to the Iron Palm King,

"I don't think he's lucky! His chosen soul artifact emits an intense aura, and I sense a faint thread of life force within him. This is strange."

The Iron Palm King agreed.

"He's not extraordinary, so why is this happening? I can't explain it either."

Jian Chen, unaware of the concerns about his situation, hummed a tune contentedly as he drove away, feeling satisfied and happy.