Realm-Hopping Martial Master-Chapter 761 - 422: Jiang Taixuan of the True Martial Sect! Soul-shaking Mountain! (2)

Jiang Shu weighed the Blood Crystals and stored them all in the Qiankun within his Divine Power Sleeve.

A treasure like the Blood Crystal is never too much for anyone.

Although by his estimation, a hundred Blood Crystals should be enough to fully comprehend the Blood Essence Dao, what if there's an exception and more are needed at the final step? Having extra is always wise.

Not to mention, along his journey of cultivation, he owes significant debts to his senior brothers. Giving them Blood Crystals would aid their advancement.

"Soul-shaking Mountain... compared to these Blood Crystals, the Soul-shaking Demon Sound and the Soul Crystals in Soul-shaking Mountain are far more useful..."

Jiang Shu murmured, having determined the general direction through memory, and continued tearing through space, heading southeast.

The Blood Essence Dao is comparatively suitable for him to comprehend. But for many cultivators, it is considered a lesser choice. After all, cultivators cultivate Primordial Power and the Dao they comprehend is not limited to the physical body; many Daos hold greater importance than the Blood Essence Dao.

For instance, for his third senior brother, Ruyi Monarch, who practices Artifact Refining and Alchemy, strong Soul Power is needed.

Having a strong body alone is meaningless.

It pales in comparison to the Soul Great Dao.

And in this regard, the Soul Crystals abundant in Soul-shaking Mountain are extremely important. Unlike Blood Crystals that enhance the body, Soul Crystals can rapidly restore a cultivator's Soul Power.

Of course, some special Soul Crystals in Soul-shaking Mountain also carry the Soul-shaking Demon Sound.

This type of special Soul Crystal also aids in tempering the soul. If everything goes smoothly in Soul-shaking Mountain this time, he could bring some back for his senior brother, Ruyi.

"It's a pity that compared to the Blood Mist Deserted Mountain, Soul-shaking Mountain holds greater fortunes and thus attracts more Demon Sect old monsters."

The blood mist in Blood Mist Deserted Mountain is spread by Blood Crystals and is not inherently dangerous. While they seem invaluable, Jiang Shu himself has fused with Blood Crystals and knows their limitations.

The physical body has limits, and not everyone can successfully fuse multiple times.

He speculates that many people might only be able to fuse a few dozen times before reaching a true limit, unable to break through. After all, if merely fusing with Blood Crystals could lead to the comprehension of the Blood Essence Dao, then the four hundred Blood Crystals he possesses could create four Daoist Monarchs of the Vientiane Realm?

Blood Crystals seem abundant, but in reality, they merely shorten the path for cultivators.

Once he leaves the ruins, besides giving some to his senior brothers, he could also prepare some for Lu Qingling, Xue Xuan, and Luo Yu, to be used once they reach the Nirvana Realm; it would have some effect after all.

The rest can be placed at the True Martial Sect's stronghold for the disciples to exchange for once he fully comprehends the Blood Essence Dao.

Maybe, a few geniuses capable of grasping the Blood Essence Dao Prototype might emerge.

Flashes of thoughts went through Jiang Shu's mind as he flew swiftly towards Soul-shaking Mountain.

Practicing the Spiritual Path, he focuses more on Soul Power, and if the Soul-shaking Demon Sound in Soul-shaking Mountain is effective for him, it would undoubtedly enhance his strength to a higher level.

Besides, he has plenty of time now.

In the Star Ruins Realm, he's already in a state of inactivity; everyone thinks he has entered the Eternal Tower, allowing him to squander decades.

...

In contrast to Blood Mist Deserted Mountain, Soul-shaking Mountain is vast and deep, with layers of Soul-shaking Demon Sounds rippling through various abyssal valleys.

The terrain here fluctuates and splits, forming several large regions.

Conveniently, this allows different Demon Sect forces to cultivate separately. Some old monsters had long arrived at Soul-shaking Mountain, enduring layers of demon sounds, while tempering their souls and collecting Soul Crystals.

When there's a risk of soul shattering, they consume a Soul Crystal to replenish Soul Power.

Soul Crystals are their means of survival.

At this moment, a stream of light flew from afar, and a few old monsters looked up, seeing someone in a Blood Soul Sect attire, they snorted coldly and continued moving forward.

Within Soul-shaking Mountain, although the Soul-shaking Demon Sound continuously tempers the soul, without Soul Crystals, one could easily perish within the layers of soul sounds, losing autonomous consciousness, lacking even the capacity to struggle.

They arrived early, collecting Soul Crystals for an unknown duration in the outer area.

If this Blood Soul Sect boy can't gather enough Soul Crystals, he would at most be toiling in the outer circle, unable to enter the Inner Circle. Then what's the point of being in Soul-shaking Mountain?

Time is tight within the ruins.

As long as they aren't from the Eight Great Sects, these old monsters won't make a move.

"The outer area is somewhat relaxed..."

Jiang Shu, who practices the Great Void Heart Scripture, possesses exceptionally strong Soul Power, unaffected by the Soul-shaking Demon Sounds in the outer area. If it weren't for several immensely strong auras within Soul-shaking Mountain, he would have rushed into the Inner Circle already.

"Let's wait a bit longer, gather some Soul Crystals, and deal with those old monsters once I reach the Inner Circle."

The Soul Crystals in the outer area have already been plundered; those remaining are in remote, hard-to-find places. Unlike Blood Crystals, which are easily found by following the blood mist.

The denser the blood mist, the more Blood Crystals there are.

However, Soul Crystals are hidden in Soul-shaking Mountain, leaving no traces, and those on the surface can be sought, but those underground are nearly impossible to find.

After all, within Soul-shaking Mountain, cultivators can't unleash their spirit like in the outside world; they must protect their souls to withstand the Soul-shaking Demon Sounds.

Otherwise, if the defense collapses, it might lead to death and the disappearance of one's Dao.

Of course, this point applies only to Demon Sect geniuses with relatively weak Soul Power.

For Jiang Shu, while the Soul-shaking Demon Sounds in the Inner Circle may pose some danger, the ones in the outer area are nothing more than trivial.

While disguising his identity, he explored various Soul Crystals buried beneath the mountains, and within a few short days, he managed to collect over a dozen Soul Crystals, including a special one.

During the subsequent period, he leisurely wandered in the outer area, not rushing to make a move.

Ahead, some old monsters have collected an unknown number of Soul Crystals; if he acts now, it would only alert them, leading to attacks from various old monsters.

It's better to wait until the old monsters have entered the Inner Circle and are desperately resisting the Soul-shaking Demon Sounds; then he can act.

This would not only allow him to harvest more quickly and gather all the Soul Crystals.

He could also cultivate in the Inner Circle more safely.

Unknowingly, several days passed, with streams of light occasionally landing in Soul-shaking Mountain.

But more streams of light were seen leaving.

In Soul-shaking Mountain, Soul-shaking Demon Sounds echo every moment, and though many Demon Sect geniuses desire to continue tempering their souls here, they have no choice but to prepare to leave when their Soul Crystals are exhausted.

Some had tempered their Soul Power to the limit, but as they couldn't enter the Inner Circle and subject themselves to higher levels of soul sound tempering, they had to regretfully retreat.

Jiang Shu observed the dwindling number of Demon Sect geniuses in Soul-shaking Mountain, leaving mostly old monsters striving for the Inner Circle.

A few days ago, one old monster had already entered.

"In about ten days, it should be about right."

Jiang Shu sporadically spread his spiritual powers to maintain an excellent distance from the old monsters, assessing the final situation before withdrawing his spirit.

During his time in Soul-shaking Mountain, he had been disguising himself as a Blood Soul Sect genius, positioning himself between the outer and middle areas.

He dared not advance too quickly.

Now, it seems the disguise can finally end.

In ten days when the last old monster enters the Inner Circle.

He could finally liberate himself.

Take down the remaining Demon Sect geniuses in the outer area first.

Then enter the Inner Circle to slay the old monsters.

Sweep Soul-shaking Mountain for all special Soul Crystals inside and out.

Then settle down in the Inner Circle of Soul-shaking Mountain to cultivate.

Temper the soul and strengthen himself continuously; perhaps there's even a chance to reach the fifth floor of the Eternal Tower!