Cultivation Starts from Farming

"Elder Yuan, you're too kind."

Xu Ping showed a bitter smile and responded politely, "I have just executed the talisman array, and I am at my wit's end with almost no strength left to launch a second strike."

"If it weren't for the timely arrival of the two seniors to scare away that demon cultivator, the consequences would have been unimaginable."

"Oh, by the way."

As if suddenly recalling something, Xu Ping hurriedly added, "Additionally, these demon cultivators know a peculiar and extremely strange array specifically for attacking the Mountain Protection Array."

"A special array to attack the Mountain Protection Array?"

Upon hearing these words, Fang Chengping's eyebrows slightly furrowed, thoughts seemed to flash through his mind.

After a brief contemplation, he immediately turned to instruct several Foundation Establishment cultivators behind him, "You few, go and carefully investigate the scene."

Not much later, these Foundation Establishment cultivators had unearthed thirty-two jet-black iron pillars from beneath the ground.

These iron pillars emitted a cold aura that made one's skin crawl.

"Indeed, it's the 'Mountain Breaking Spirit Erosion Array'!"

Fang Chengping looked at those thirty-two peculiar jet-black iron pillars, his face revealing a "just as expected" expression.

"Mountain Breaking Spirit Erosion Array?"

Xu Ping's heart stirred, and he immediately asked, "I wonder what is so special about this Mountain Breaking Spirit Erosion Array? I hope Senior Fang might enlighten me."

Fang Chengping did not keep it a secret and promptly shared everything he knew unreservedly:

"This Mountain Breaking Spirit Erosion Array is no simple matter, crafted by a fourth-rank array master from the higher echelons of the Six Demon Countries Alliance, specially designed to attack Mountain Protection Arrays!"

Upon reaching this point, Fang Chengping paused slightly, a hint of admiration in his eyes, and continued:

"It is said that if this array were to be pushed to its extreme power, it could even shake a fourth-rank Mountain Protection Array!"

Though Luoyun Sect is also a Nascent Soul level force, compared to the Six Demon Countries Alliance, the difference is still quite significant.

Such a delicate and excellent array cannot be constructed or deployed by anyone in the whole of Yue Country.

"Of course."

Fang Chengping added in conclusion, "Looking at the array laid by these demon cultivators, it clearly falls short of its true power."

"I see!"

Upon hearing Fang Chengping's detailed explanation, Xu Ping nodded repeatedly.

His mind couldn't help but reflect on a few realizations.

This array was indeed constructed by a fourth-rank array master, just as he had speculated.

...

After exchanging a few more words, Fang Chengping and Yuan Kun proposed to take their leave, as they had tasks to attend.

Before leaving.

The two also expressed their intention to purchase third-rank talismans from Xu Ping.

Xu Ping generously sold each of them a Cyan Profound Divine Thunder Talisman at a discounted price.

"Quality third-rank lower-grade talismans!"

Accepting the talismans, Fang Chengping and Yuan Kun felt the immense power within, and couldn't help but be secretly surprised.

Even for them as Golden Core cultivators, quality third-rank lower-grade talismans could serve as significant backing.

At this moment, their evaluation of Xu Ping as a talisman master rose unconsciously.

"With the demon paths invading, Yue Country is in turmoil, and the stability of Purple Bamboo Mountain still depends on you two seniors." Xu Ping said with a cupped hand, implying.

As he knew, Fang Chengping and Yuan Kun were mainly responsible for exterminating demon cultivators near Wanzhe Waters.

If they frequented the area, demon cultivators would certainly not dare to attack Thousand Leaves Mountain lightly.

"Fellow Daoist Xu, rest assured, the safety of Purple Bamboo Mountain is our responsibility!"

Upon hearing Xu Ping's words, Fang Chengping and Yuan Kun both firmly promised on the spot without hesitation.

Even if Xu Ping hadn't spoken, the two had already planned to strengthen their relations and deepen exchanges with Xu Ping, the talisman master capable of crafting quality third-rank lower-grade talismans.

After all, the more quality third-rank lower-grade talismans they had, the better.

...

...

An hour after Fang Chengping and Yuan Kun left.

The cultivation room was silent.

Xu Ping waved his sleeve gently, and seven storage rings appeared instantly on the stone table.

These seven storage rings were the relics of the demon cultivators.

Having killed them with his own hands, these spoils naturally belonged to him.

To be honest, Xu Ping didn't initially hold high expectations for these storage rings.

After all, their owners were merely Foundation Establishment cultivators and one fake pill cultivator; how much wealth could they have?

Then, Xu Ping began inventorying the contents of these storage bags one by one.

After checking, indeed, nothing particularly rare or priceless was found.

However, compared to ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators, the items in these storage rings were slightly more abundant.

However, when Xu Ping's divine sense delved into the storage ring of the fake pill cultivator, he couldn't help but let out a soft "Hmm."

"Hmm, what is this?"

Xu Ping's eyes were full of surprise, intently staring at an ancient book encased in a jade box.

He extended his hand to draw the jade box to him from the air and slowly opened the lid.

On the cover of the ancient book, the vigorous words "Divination Technique" immediately caught his eye.

"Inheritance of a divination master?"

Seeing this scene, Xu Ping was initially taken aback, then quickly reacted, his face full of ecstatic excitement:

"I never expected that the fake pill cultivator would possess such a rare treasure!"

It's worth noting that "Divination Technique" is a very powerful skill.

Among the myriad arts of cultivation, it even has the qualification to contend with the skills dominant among array masters for the top position.

A truly profoundly accomplished divination master possesses abilities that could be described as heaven-defying.