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第三百八十七章 奎月城

The number of commoners with a base spirit root had dwindled. Those who could learn witchcraft were even fewer, though the传承 of witchcraft was not entirely cut off. However, it seemed that its decline was inevitable.

However, the Moon Ink Clan was unwilling to give up.

At the time, several of the deepest-wielded Great Witchmasters gathered in the Ku Yin Range after escaping there. They discussed whether they could still salvage something from their situation.

But reversing fate is never easy. After considering countless strategies, all ended in failure. Just as despair began to set in, one witchmaster recalled an ancient legend.

In a more distant era, cultivation realms once witnessed a miraculous elixir that could transform ordinary people into those with spirit roots and even refine them through the Inner Refinement Method.

It was said that when it first appeared, there was a mad rush among major sects to obtain it. But soon, its significance faded as this elixir had two significant drawbacks.

Firstly, while it allowed commoners to gain spirit roots, these roots were of poor quality. Even with effort, most could only reach the peak of the Flexible Spirit Period. Such low-ranking disciples held little value for prestigious sects.

Secondly, crafting such an elixir required many rare medicinal materials. While not impossible to gather, it seemed that the effort was not worth the reward.

Thus, this miraculous elixir quickly fell into obscurity and vanished from the cultivation realm.

Fortunately, the formula survived.

In times of desperation, the witchmasters saw a glimmer of hope in this ancient legend. They had no other choice but to focus on increasing their numbers rather than worrying about the quality of spirit roots.

The battle between the Moon Ink Clan and the Qin Clan occurred approximately one million years ago. The legend of the miraculous elixir was even more ancient, dating back two million years.

After such a long time, the key ingredient for this elixir—Yuanjin Fruit—was on the brink of extinction in this world. Only three were found by the ancestors of the Moon Ink Clan after much hardship.

Like other divine treasures, Yuanjin Fruit required a long maturation period—between one hundred and one hundred thirty years. Due to its immense significance to the Moon Ink Clan, it was revered as a holy fruit.

Upon each maturation, the best alchemists from their tribe would refine it into an elixir. Anyone who consumed it could forge spirit roots, becoming a new witch.

Compared to the clan's heyday, numbers had drastically reduced. However, several dozen tribes still resided in the Ku Yin Range. With only three Yuanjin Fruits, the number of refined elixirs was limited, making distribution a headache.

They considered various methods but ultimately decided on the format of a Witchcraft Convention.

The convention involved young witchmasters from each tribe competing for power. The ranking would determine who received the precious elixir.

Those with better rankings would receive more, while those lower down would get very little.

Choosing younger witches over the strongest elders was strategic. The goal was not to determine which tribes were stronger but to decide on the elixir's distribution.

Strong individuals are not always good teachers, and weaker ones can still impart knowledge.

After receiving their elixirs, new witchmasters would emerge. Their achievements depended not only on their innate talents and efforts but also on the quality of guidance they received.

Thus, the convention continued through ancient times, explaining why a small tribe like Tiancang had several dozen witchmasters.

Through generations of effort, Moon Ink's alchemists finally successfully improved the formula for the elixir. While most spirit roots refined from it remained impure, about one-tenth reached ordinary quality, and another half were decent enough to form golden cores, becoming new elders.

This is why each tribe placed such high importance on the Witchcraft Convention.

With his consciousness retracted from the jade cylinder, Lin Xuan's expression was one of狂喜. He had found what he had been searching for without much effort. Struggling with a修炼 bottleneck, he accidentally stumbled upon this grand secret.

Given that, there was no need to rush back. The elixir refined from Yuanjin Fruit held more allure for him than returning home.

Three days later in Ku Yin City,

The Moon Ink Clan belonged to nomadic tribes, and their commoners had long relied on migration for survival. After settling deep within the Ku Yin Range, they could no longer continue their previous lifestyle.

They abandoned nomadism and learned farming but still retained the custom of living in tents. Naturally, some wooden houses were built as well; humans adapt to their environment.

Although the Moon Ink Clan no longer migrated, living in tribes together, they did not have a tradition of building cities. There was only one city in the entire Ku Yin Range—the Ku Yin City.

The Quyi tribe resided there and was currently the most powerful clan with over 500,000 people. The number of cultivators was also substantial; the alliance's senior Great Elder at the Yuan婴 stage hailed from this tribe.

The Witchcraft Convention was imminent, a significant event for the Moon Ink Clan. Preparations began months ago in the city.

In recent days, the streets were festooned with lanterns and decorations, bustling with activity.

Not only did witchmasters look happy, but commoners did as well. While cultivators and commoners lived together now, witchmasters mostly practiced in their caves and rarely appeared in public.

But these few days, streaks of light frequently appeared in the sky—these were the great elders from various tribes arriving for the grand event.

Three days before the Witchcraft Convention,

Two beams of light flew from the southeast.

The one on the left was pitch black, while the one on the right had a faint golden hue amidst its darkness.

"Yiluo, we've arrived."

A slightly hoarse voice reached his ears. Lin Xuan nodded respectfully; these past few days had been challenging for him.

To ensure he performed well in the Witchcraft Convention, Master Withered Leaf had spared no effort, offering meticulous guidance.

Although both sought immortality, the cultivation methods of Qin Clan cultivators and Moon Ink witchmasters were vastly different. Fortunately, Lin Xuan was proficient in both orthodox and heterodox schools, having a broad range of knowledge and skills. He managed to avoid any blunders through great effort.

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