Cultivation: I have an equipment slot

Zhang Yan's first task was to deal with these demon beads.

These demon beads can all increase comprehension.

However, the increase was not significant.

Depending on the rank.

The level of understanding that can be increased differs.

The highest quality is the third-tier Ghost Bead, and there are not many of these.

One of them was left behind by the Golden Core cultivator he had met before.

As for ordinary people, they did not leave behind any ghost beads.

This shows that the so-called "Changgui Pearl" can only be left behind by cultivators who have transformed into Changgui.

Zhang Yan planned to process these ghost beads first.

Don’t say anything else.

First, create the correct magical artifact, or spiritual artifact.

Then the synthesis is performed.

Otherwise, relying solely on the increased comprehension from this Ghost Pearl would be insufficient.

That's way too low.

Even if he were fully equipped, it wouldn't work.

Making the Changgui Bead into a magic artifact is quite difficult, but fortunately, the Changgui Bead wasn't a rare item before.

There have been weapon refiners who have also coveted the Changgui Pearl.

They were crafted into magical artifacts that could enhance one's comprehension, but later, these artifact crafters discovered...

It's of no use.

Because the magical artifacts crafted from this Ghost Pearl can indeed enhance one's comprehension.

but……

The effect was not strong.

There are two main reasons for this.

The first reason is that the quality of the Changgui Pearl is relatively low.

The second reason is that the comprehension increase from the Changgui Pearl itself is not very strong.

After they crafted it into a magical artifact, they gained some benefits.

However, it still proved difficult to achieve.

Therefore, over time, the weapon refiners gave up on developing the comprehension of the Changgui Pearl.

Instead, it was made into other magical artifacts.

Some weapon refiners have discovered that these demon beads are very effective at creating hallucinatory magical artifacts.

Although those weapon refiners gave up making the Ghost Pearl magic weapon that increases comprehension.

Fortunately, their previous research was preserved.

Zhang Yan only needs to study their leftover notes carefully before he can begin refining magical artifacts.

Because it is backed by the Heavenly Dao Sect.

Therefore, Zhang Yan quickly obtained the relevant magical artifacts and notes.

They had notes, and even finished ritual implements.

Zhang Yan's research is progressing very smoothly.

I mastered the knowledge inside in less than three months.

Then the refining process begins.

The refining process went very smoothly at first, but unfortunately, he later discovered that something was wrong.

The ritual implements were prepared very smoothly.

However, when it comes to magical artifacts, things get a bit more difficult.

The main reason is that the previous weapon refiners could only refine the best-grade magic weapons at most.

No one has ever crafted a magical artifact.

This left Zhang Yan somewhat perplexed.

After all, magical artifacts and spiritual artifacts are two different concepts.

In addition, he also possesses a third-tier Ghost Pearl.

In theory, a third-tier Ghost Pearl needs to be at the level of a magic weapon to unleash its full potential.

Zhang Yan's weapon-refining skills were quite good.

However, at most, they can only refine top-grade spiritual artifacts.

Moreover, a magical artifact blueprint is required to craft it.

You want him to design and forge a magic weapon himself? That's going to be too difficult.

It's even more difficult than having him forge a magic weapon.

but……

As the saying goes, don't be afraid of difficulties; you still have to do it.

After all, even if you don't do it, this difficulty will still be there.

"Let's conquer the spiritual weapon level first, and then figure out a way to break through the magic weapon level."

In fact, it involves the crafting of spiritual artifacts.

For Zhang Yan, it was somewhat difficult.

But it's not impossible.

After all, he had a lot of experience as a weapon refiner.

If one weapon refiner isn't enough, then bring in more.

When the experience of many weapon refiners comes together, it can unleash unimaginable power.

As the saying goes.

Three cobblers can be combined to form one Zhuge Liang.

Therefore, Zhang Yan only took less than two months to draw up the blueprints for a spirit weapon.

He refined it according to the blueprint.

The result was a truly delightful surprise.

The magical artifact-level Ghost Pearl can only increase comprehension by about one-thousandth.

Moreover, it can only target first-tier spells.

It has no effect on second-tier supernatural powers.

This is why those weapon refiners gave up.

The amplification effect of the spirit-grade Changgui Pearl is a terrifying 10%.

Increase by one-tenth!

Moreover, it's not just spells that can be used.

Supernatural powers can also be used.

"Not bad, not bad. Even if we can't make third-tier magic weapons, these second-tier spiritual artifacts are enough." Seeing how effective the spiritual artifacts were.

Zhang Yan was also very surprised.

This was completely beyond his expectations.

Of course, it would be best to refine a third-tier magic weapon.

That way, the effect should be even better.

However, the design blueprints for these third-tier magic weapons alone were enough to drive Zhang Yan crazy.

This is definitely beyond the scope of the curriculum.

"Looks like it's time to get some magic weapons." Zhang Yan thought for a moment, gritted his teeth, and prepared to go and get some magic weapons.

You should know that he is now in the Middle Kingdom.

It's not in the Southern Wilderness.

In the Southern Wilderness, obtaining a magic weapon is virtually impossible unless you kill a Golden Core cultivator.

But the situation in the Central Plains is different.

The resources in Middle-earth are too abundant.

This resulted in their relatively high skill level.

The Nascent Soul stage is no longer the end.

Even those at the Golden Core stage are no longer considered powerful.

Therefore, it is only natural that magic treasures at the Golden Core stage are not considered particularly precious.

At the very least, Zhang Yan can afford it.

So he thought about it.

They left the weapon-refining workshop directly.

Then they headed straight for the market area inside the Heavenly Dao Sect.

The markets within the Heavenly Dao Sect are actually quite similar to those within the Qingheng Sect.

It's just on a larger scale.

Moreover, the items inside are more expensive.

Of course.

Their quality is relatively better.

Zhang Yan walked into the market.

I immediately felt a sense of relief.

He feels...

I'm about to snag another bargain.

It's not that I can't afford the normal price, but that finding a bargain is more cost-effective.

Because of the equipment slots.

There are many things here that are just garbage to other people.

But for Zhang Yan, it was the best equipment imaginable.

I walked around this market for a short time.

Zhang Yan then encountered the first thing that moved him.

This is a magical artifact.

It is not a magic weapon.

A top-grade magical artifact.

Zhang Yan glanced at the other party's attributes first.

[Equipment Name]: Heavenly Sword
[Equipment Tier]: Tier 2, Superior
[Equipment Quality]: Purple
[Equipment Effects]: Sharpness LV2, Sword Aura LV2, Flying Sword Maintenance LV2, Flying Sword Usage Skills LV2.

Looking at the list of terms.

Zhang Yan was very satisfied. The main selling point of this kind of product is the large number of entries for a single term.

After purchasing the ritual implement, he continued his search throughout the market.

What he mainly wanted this time was a magical artifact.

However, even in the Middle Kingdom.

The magic weapon is still considered a relatively high-end item.

Fortunately, there are still quite a lot of them.

However, the price generally requires more than 200,000 spirit stones.

This was something Zhang Yan found hard to accept.

He is rich.

But that's not how you spend money.

It makes me feel like I'm being taken advantage of.

So Zhang Yan thought about it.

He decided to only buy incomplete magical artifacts, since he couldn't activate them properly anyway.

Since that's the case, let's just buy the broken magic weapon.

As long as it can be equipped.

Any valid terms are acceptable.

With his target identified, Zhang Yan's search speed increased significantly.

down one day.

They acquired five or six magical treasures.

Many of these magical items can increase attack power.

This elevated his combat effectiveness to a new level.

no way.

Zhang Yan was scared!

After all, according to what Gu Jingsong and Gu Taixuan said.

The assessment is so difficult.

What if he can't win the test once he gets to the finals?
It's much better to be prepared now.

When the time comes, we'll just go for it!

He doesn't believe it anymore.

If you can't beat them normally, why can't you beat them even after using cheats?
If he still can't beat them even after all this, then Zhang Yan will accept it.

The other party is definitely not an ordinary person.

Besides these magical items that increase attack power.

Zhang Yan also purchased some magic weapon-grade refining furnaces.

And various tools.

But it's a pity.

Most of the refining furnaces at the level of magic treasures will not be damaged.

Even if it is damaged, the weapon refiner will repair it himself.

Therefore, he only managed to buy two weapon-refining furnaces.

For the rest, Zhang Yan rented some weapon-refining furnaces.

in fact……

Normally, a weapon refiner's refining furnace is not rented out.

However, after Zhang Yan revealed his identity as Gu Taixuan, the weapon refiners suddenly became much more agreeable.

What's this about renting or not?

Give it directly to Zhang Yan.

As long as Zhang Yan remembers to return it later, that's fine.

If it's really easy to use, then just give it to Zhang Yan.

"A reputation is that useful?" Zhang Yan was also very surprised that Gu Taixuan's reputation was so useful.

This thing.

It’s so awesome!

"What if I use his name to do evil deeds within the Heavenly Dao Sect?" Zhang Yan thought carefully.

It's totally unnecessary!
After all, my future prospects are very bright.

There is no need to sacrifice your great future for petty gains now.

……

They returned to the weapon-refining workshop.

I happened to run into Gu Jinsong.

"I was just looking for you, but I didn't see you in the weapon-refining workshop," Gu Jingsong said with a laugh to Zhang Yan.

"Oh, it's nothing. I just went to the sect's market and bought some magic treasures," Zhang Yan said to Gu Jingsong without any hesitation.

"Um?

Purchase magical artifacts?

Upon hearing Zhang Yan's words, Gu Jingsong looked at Zhang Yan with a strange expression.

"You can't use magic weapons yet."

Why are you buying magic items?

"Once you reach the Golden Core stage, we will naturally prepare magical treasures for you."

Gu Jingsong spoke up naturally.

Their Heavenly Dao Sect has placed its bets on Zhang Yan, so naturally they will make ample preparations for him before he goes to the battlefield.

Don’t say anything else.

The most basic magical artifacts, talismans, and even elixirs will be provided for him.

Even, if necessary.

At that time, all those who participated in the assessment within the Heavenly Dao Sect will become his subordinates.

Give it to him.

"what?

"Give back the magic weapon!"

Hear this.

Zhang Yan felt a sudden numbness.

Tiandao Sect...

The Heavenly Dao Sect has given us far too much.

Qingheng Sect?
I'm sorry, we're not familiar with each other, I'm afraid the Heavenly Dao Sect will misunderstand!

Of course, this is definitely a joke.

No matter what, Zhang Yan will not betray the Qingheng Sect.

Don’t say anything else.

Grandmaster Uncle Qingluan is still at the Qingheng Sect...

"If I don't give you a magic weapon, am I supposed to send you to your death?" Hearing Zhang Yan's words, Gu Jingsong's gaze towards him became even stranger.

Zhang Yan is good in every way.

He seemed completely naive and unsophisticated, which made him seem very strange.

"Okay, thanks then."

"But, senior, is there something you need from me?"

Zhang Yan quietly changed the subject.

We changed the subject.

"Oh, it's like this. The main reason I called you here is to check on your progress."

And by the way, let me introduce you to the people who will be participating in this assessment.

They might need your help then, and of course, they'll be willing to sacrifice for your success if necessary.

Gu Jingsong said to Zhang Yan with a smile.

"Sacrifice?" Zhang Yan asked quietly.

He is particularly sensitive to these two words.

Moreover, he didn't want others to sacrifice themselves.

"It's just giving up an opportunity. For example, if you encounter danger and can't handle it, they can cover your retreat. During the assessment, your lives will not be harmed."

Gu Jingsong smiled and said to Zhang Yan, "After all, the Human Alliance only wants to select good talents from among the human race, not to cause the extinction of the human race."

Those who are able to participate in the Human Race Dao Alliance assessment are all elite disciples from various small worlds and even large worlds. Even if they fail the assessment, they should not die.

Otherwise, it wouldn't be an assessment.

Instead, it was constantly weakening the human race's power. "Gu Jingsong quickly explained when he saw Zhang Yan's expression.

"I see." Zhang Yan nodded. "I've crafted some spirit-grade ghost beads to increase my speed of comprehending supernatural powers, but there are still some third-tier ghost beads that I haven't crafted yet. I plan to try. If I can craft them, that would be best. If I can't, I will still do my best to comprehend supernatural powers." Zhang Yan said earnestly to Gu Jingsong.

"Alright, I'll take you to meet the people who will be taking the assessment first," Gu Jingsong said, leading Zhang Yan away from the weapon-refining workshop.

Then they arrived at a grand hall.

We entered the main hall.

Zhang Yan was somewhat surprised.

He discovered that everyone here, except for himself, was a Golden Core cultivator.

Even Wu Shaoxie, who had previously participated in the Ascension Realm Secret Realm with him and won first place, was not here.

"how……"

It seems they've noticed Zhang Yan's problem.

Gu Jingsong quickly said to him, "Generally speaking, cultivators at the early stage of the Golden Core realm will not be allowed to participate in this assessment, because they simply have no chance."

Although Wu Shaoxie is quite strong, he will only participate in the assessment after he reaches the late stage of the Golden Core realm.

People like you are ultimately a minority.

Gu Jingsong said to Zhang Yan with a smile.

"Indeed..."

Zhang Yan looked at the cultivators present, all of whom were late-stage Golden Core cultivators.

Some have even reached the half-step Nascent Soul stage.

Only him.

He's only at the Foundation Establishment stage now, not even at the Golden Core stage.

However, in this assessment, he is the true protagonist! (End of Chapter)