Cultivation Begins with Skill Points
Chapter 321 - 320 Donghuang Bell

Chapter 321: Chapter 320 Donghuang Bell

"Not enough, not enough, the flame is still too weak, the temperature can’t reach the standard to melt Geng Metal."

Zhong Lin looked at the Geng Metal that was heated to a crimson red in the Pill Furnace but still showed no sign of melting. With a thought, he began to circulate the "Five Elements Mixed Essence Skill."

In an instant, a crimson flame ignited in the palm of Zhong Lin’s hand.

This was the Red Flame Spirit Fire, originally a secret technique contained within the "Red Flame Technique," which Zhong Lin later integrated into the "Five Elements Mixed Essence Skill." With the circulation of Spiritual Origin, it was easily summoned.

With the addition of the Red Flame Spirit Fire, the temperature of the flame began to soar once again, and there were finally signs of the Geng Metal Iron Ingots melting.

Seeing this, Zhong Lin was delighted and fully operated the "Five Elements Mixed Essence Skill." The Spiritual Origin surged within his Dantian, and the Heaven and Earth Essence Qi rolled in around him.

Boom!

The scorching flames erupted with unparalleled heat under Zhong Lin’s push, even causing the surrounding rocks to sizzle, showing signs of melting.

"Five Elements Rotation, Red Flame Scorching Heaven, melt for me."

Zhong Lin grabbed a handful of Elixirs from his Storage Bracelet and swallowed them. The Elixirs melted as soon as they entered his mouth, and their potent medicinal power merged with his Spiritual Origin, instantly replenishing his somewhat depleted Dantian.

Under Zhong Lin’s unrelenting flame, the Geng Metal Iron Ingots finally all melted, turning into molten iron.

"Finally melted, now it’s time to start shaping."

Zhong Lin had never seen the legendary Donghuang Bell; of course, it might not even exist in legends.

So the creation of the Donghuang Bell relied entirely on Zhong Lin’s imagination, and naturally, he made it as handsome as possible.

As they say, strength is a matter of one version, but being handsome is a matter of a lifetime.

Three days later.

Zhong Lin looked at the bronze-colored ancient bell the size of a basketball in front of him, with a perpetual smile on his face.

The ancient bell was entirely dark bronze, basketball-sized, and weighed tens of thousands of pounds. It was covered with intricate and beautiful carvings—divine beasts, cloud patterns, thunder patterns—exuding a sense of sanctity and majesty.

"Hahaha, it’s done, the Donghuang Bell is completed."

Zhong Lin threw back his head and laughed, his excitement overflowing.

"Receive."

With a command, the Donghuang Bell shrank into a stream of light and merged into Zhong Lin’s forehead, appearing within the Soul Palace.

In the Soul Palace, the Donghuang Bell floated above the Divine Soul, and as it appeared, strands of Soul Power continuously intertwined and circulated with it. Under this Soul Power, the Donghuang Bell emitted a faint rumble, vibrating throughout the Soul Palace.

"I didn’t expect the Lifebound Weapon to have a purifying effect on the Divine Soul, this was unexpected."

Zhong Lin was pleasantly surprised to discover that the rumbling sound of the Donghuang Bell caused his Divine Soul to become more cohesive. It seemed as if the Lifebound Weapon and the Divine Soul had a mutual promotion effect.

"At the moment, the Donghuang Bell is just a lump of metal, its only ability might be to crush people since its weight is sufficient. To possess various extraordinary powers, it still needs continuous nurturing. However, one day this Donghuang Bell will resonate through the heavens with me."

Zhong Lin’s eyes were filled with a proud gleam, feeling confident that he was not inferior to any so-called genius. As long as he advanced step by step, developing steadily, he would ultimately reach the peak.

The Lifebound Weapon was complete, and Zhong Lin finally felt his heart at ease. A wave of fatigue surged over him.

These days, with mining, forging iron, and finally artifact refining, even with the help of Elixirs, he was utterly exhausted, more so than after a fight.

Thinking of this, he simply lay down on the ground without any decorum, closed his eyes slightly, and soon the sound of snoring could be heard.

He slept for three whole days and nights. When he opened his eyes again, he stretched lazily, feeling refreshed and the world bright and clear.

Feeling the Divine Soul sitting cross-legged in the Soul Palace, and the Donghuang Bell hovering over his head, a smile appeared on Zhong Lin’s face.

"Time to head back."

Without further ado, he packed some things from the treasury and flew back to Golden Turtle Island.

The lively scene on Golden Turtle Island had ended, replaced by pavilions, towers, and magnificent palaces stretching endlessly, no longer resembling the barren image of the island from before.

Such a sight also made Zhong Lin’s heart swell with joy, and he couldn’t help but sigh, "Indeed, Martial Artists are the primary production force. On Xuan Gui Continent, building these palaces would probably take hundreds of thousands of people decades of labor, but with the help of these Martial Artists, it took just over a month to establish. Truly astonishing."

As he pondered, Zhong Lin had already landed in front of the central palace on Golden Turtle Island, and many servants came forward at once, kneeling to the ground.

"Greetings to the Elder, may the Elder be well."

From a distance, a figure approached, surprisingly it was Sect Master Yu Jinglei, who quickly came to Zhong Lin’s side.

"Zhong Lin, you’ve finally returned."

"Sect Master, who are these?"

Yu Jinglei pointed to the kneeling people and said, "These are some servants I recruited from outside to specifically manage some miscellaneous affairs on the island. After all, we haven’t started recruiting disciples yet, so we need some people to handle some mundane tasks."

Zhong Lin nodded in understanding and was struck with a thought, "Sect Master, on Luoxing Islands, the disciples of major Sects are mainly divided into the Inner Sect and Outer Sect. When recruiting disciples, the Sect Master could additionally designate some as servant disciples. They can handle sect chores and receive martial arts training, with the potential to be promoted to Outer Disciple if they prove themselves."

Hearing this, Yu Jinglei’s eyes lit up, "This is a great idea! It not only resolves the Sect’s mundane affairs but also helps identify and nurture overlooked talents. At a certain point, these servant disciples can be sent back home, serving as a form of promotion for the Sect. If their family has any talented youth, they can be sent to the Sect."

Zhong Lin couldn’t help but take a deep look at Yu Jinglei, admiring that he was indeed made to be a Sect Master.

The concept of servant disciples came to Zhong Lin as inspiration from novels he read in his past life, but he didn’t expect Yu Jinglei could so easily grasp and expand upon the idea.

"...Sect Master, an excellent idea."

Zhong Lin couldn’t help but offer praise.

"What excellent idea, wasn’t it yours? I think you are more suited to the position of Sect Master than I am. Perhaps you should take the role?" Yu Jinglei said.

Zhong Lin waved his hand dismissively, "Sect Master, please don’t refuse anymore. No one is more suited to the position than you. By the way, when does the Sect Master plan to open the sect and recruit disciples?"

"I discussed with Elder Yin and Elder Lian Shan; the third day of the next month is an auspicious day. We plan to hold the opening ceremony then. What do you think?"

"As the Sect Master decides."

"Then, on the third day of the next month, I will send people to the various islands to deliver invitations. At that time, the opening of the sect will be combined with the recruitment of disciples."

Yu Jinglei’s face was filled with excitement, and at that moment, he seemed to have returned to the days when he first ascended to the position of Sect Master on Xuan Gui Continent, with even greater ambition.

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