You, a druid, go to practice Taoism?.

Chapter 367 Natural Sanctuary, Breakthrough to Nascent Soul

After successfully forging the contracts between the metal-attribute ironwood and the water-attribute cloud mist tree, the cultivation of the spirit trees was considered complete.

"I really look forward to seeing what these three spiritual trees, the Azure Thunder Bamboo, the Ironwood, and the Cloud Mist Tree, will become in the future!"

"Of course, besides these three spirit trees, there's also this peach tree and the fire spirit fruit tree!"

Looking at the five spirit trees he had newly contracted, Qi Ping felt very satisfied. He should be the tree shepherd with the most high-grade spirit trees, right?
With so many spiritual and potential trees, Qi Ping couldn't help but look forward to the future of the Tree Shepherd.

Then, Qi Ping inspected all the spiritual trees he had planted, just like a gardener, and left after confirming that there were no problems.

However, after this seclusion ended, Qi Ping did not retreat to cultivate and nurture spiritual herbs as usual, but instead set off back to the Cloud Mist Mountain Range.

The bees are about to undergo a transformation on their path to godhood, and his true form must be present, because only his true form can possess the strongest power to control everything.

Cloud-shrouded mountains, a natural sanctuary.

Within a massive, hidden array, a true fairyland was fully revealed.

The concentration of spiritual energy here is no less than that of the Qingyuan Mountain Range, a fourth-order spiritual vein!
What's most astonishing is the amazing effect of this spiritual energy; its quality is many times higher than that of ordinary spiritual veins.

Qi Ping's strategy of incorporating the Yin and Yang of Heaven and Earth and the Five Elements, and integrating the essence of the sun and moon, with the dragon vein as the foundation, coupled with the continuous nurturing of the spiritual wood essence over the years, has already cultivated this spiritual vein to an astonishing degree.

If the fourth-order spiritual veins of the Qingyuan Mountains are a convergence of the power and wishes of all living beings in the Qingtian Domain, and a condensation of the essence of heaven and earth in the Qingtian Domain, then the spiritual veins of the Yunwu Mountains are pure dragon-grade spiritual veins. They are much smaller than the Qingyuan spiritual veins, but their quality is unbelievably high.

Moreover, after so many years of cultivation, this spiritual vein in the Cloud Mist Mountains has advanced to the fourth rank. However, compared to the spiritual vein in the Azure Origin Mountains that gathers the power and wishes of all living beings, its improvement speed is still slightly slower. That spiritual vein has gradually approached the fifth rank.

Most importantly, this spiritual vein in the Cloud Mist Mountains is currently only used by the Qi Bees, Earth Vein Ants, and spiritual plants. It is incredibly rich in spiritual energy, and under the effect of the Spirit Gathering Array, even ordinary cultivators can make progress by just taking a breath of it.

Qi Ping also placed high hopes on this spiritual vein, believing that it would unleash its most astonishing power when he cultivated the secret realm in the future.

At this moment, within the Sanctuary of Nature.

Each towering spirit tree exudes the power of laws, such as crimson flames, icy cold, or the radiance of the sun and stars.

These rare medicinal herbs, which are seldom seen in the outside world, are now growing on the ground like weeds, numbering in the thousands, encompassing almost everything.

Each Nascent Soul level bee, like a hardworking farmer, diligently tended to each spiritual plant.
Beside these medicinal herbs, there are more than a thousand beehives neatly arranged, with balanced bees inside diligently studying various kinds of magical honey. Qi Ping now owns more than ten thousand kinds of honey!
However, most of the honey in these cases is of little value.

However, there are a few types of honey that are even more effective than elixirs on the market. These types of honey cover various purposes, including cultivation, healing, recovery, improving aptitude, and repairing injuries.

These honeys, encompassing various grades, have been continuously upgraded and improved under the leadership of the Golden Marrow Queen Bee, and their effects can only be described as astonishing.

Qi Ping took some of the honey out and sold it on the market, which immediately sparked a buying frenzy across the Star Sea Continent.

Even with prices already set at a high level, it's still incredibly difficult to find. Some of the honey produced in small quantities can't even be sold outside the Azure Sky Domain; even within the Azure Origin Academy, people have to compete to buy it based on merit.

Some honeys with upgraded qualifications are something that countless people would go to great lengths to obtain, even if it meant racking their brains and desperately accumulating contribution points.

The income that these honeys bring to Qi Ping every year is terrifying. He is essentially running a super industry all by himself, and he has so many spirit stones that his hands are sore from counting them!
The source of Qi Ping's benefits was the Golden Marrow Bees hidden within the Cloud and Mist Mountains.

Their daily labor has made the bee industry world-renowned on the Star Sea Continent, and has also brought Qi Ping a rich income!
"Buzz. (Boss!)"

"Buzz. (Boss!)"

As soon as Qi Ping stepped into the Sanctuary of Nature, a swarm of bees surrounded him. They hadn't seen Qi Ping in a long time, and now that his true form had arrived, they felt the deepest bond and connection, which made them incredibly happy and at ease.

In addition, ley line ants crawled out of the spiritual veins.

Qi Ping's arrival made them very happy.

Qi Ping listened attentively as they recounted many trivial matters from their time in the Cloud and Mist Mountains.
Although many of these were trivial matters, Qi Ping showed no impatience and told them many interesting stories about the Star Sea Continent, which excited them greatly, making them squeal with delight.

For many of the bees and ley line ants, this natural sanctuary is their entire world, and Qi Ping is their closest person and one of their few channels of understanding this world.

Moreover, in their eyes, Qi Ping was also very capable, as he could remember every single bee and earth vein ant.
Qi Ping had suggested that they go out into the world, but most of them refused, because they were already very happy to be able to farm and make honey here. Going out into the world would not be as peaceful and comfortable as being here.

The growth and development of a group is inseparable from the efforts of each and every one of its members.

After the brief excitement, the Nature Sanctuary returned to its usual rhythm of life.

However, Qi Ping's arrival seemed to have added a touch of joy and vitality to the air.

Qi Ping didn't rush to check on the training of the seed bee undergoing metamorphosis. Instead, he lay down on a recliner that a little fox and a little deer had specially made for him, with decorations made by them next to the recliner.

"I wonder how Crow and Little Fox are doing."

Crow, Little Fox, Little Flower Fairy, Little Deer, Little Green Snake
Having not seen them for a long time, Qi Ping suddenly felt a pang of longing.

"I wonder how they are doing in the Forest Sea Demon Realm these days?" Qi Ping couldn't help but feel a little worried.

These animal companions have basically been with him since they were young, and have never experienced the ups and downs of the outside world on their own. Now, they are going to venture alone into the even more chaotic Forest Sea Demon Realm, and the challenges they will face are foreseeable.

And they're definitely going to suffer a lot.

But this is something they must go through. Without enough experience to hone their will, they are not even qualified to control powerful forces, let alone pursue the realm of immortality.

Qi Ping also felt that they should have their own life experiences and lives, which would make their lives complete.

Even the little stone spirit and the little fairy tiger, Qi Ping let them travel throughout the entire Star Sea Continent, let them make new friends, and let them experience more things.

Many of the creatures and animals in the underground of the Azure Sky Domain were brought back by Little Fairy Tiger and Little Stone Spirit. Even Qi Ping's tenth animal companion, the Void Fish, was brought back by them.

Fortunately, all these years have passed, and they are still alive; none of the animal companions have died and been resurrected. "It's just that we are too far apart to contact them!" Qi Ping said with some regret.

He still missed the little fox that liked to cling to him, and he could pet it a couple of times when he had nothing to do.

"But there will always be a day when we meet again. With the Beast Guardians around, I'm not worried about anything happening to them."

"Perhaps the next time we meet, they will all be renowned kings!"

Just as Little Fairy Tiger saw in a corner of the future, Crow sat on the highest throne, looking down at the countless demon army below with an incomparably terrifying aura.

Keeping such a creature by your side would be a waste of Ya Ya's talent.

"How did Ya Ya, that loud and boisterous guy who always yelled about taking down the other side, end up becoming a majestic and domineering king?"

One can imagine that Ya Ya must have gone through a lot in the meantime, but that's not necessarily true. There are many possibilities for the future, and that one glance may not come true. After all, no one can be sure what the future holds.

"I wonder what the little fox and the little flower fairy will become in the future?"

While Qi Ping was worried, he couldn't help but feel a little hopeful.

Each of his animal companions has undergone his comprehensive cultivation and enhancement methods, possessing an understanding of cultivation that surpasses most spirit beasts, and also has the characteristic of [Beast King's Grace].

Qi Ping has great faith in his animal companions and believes they will achieve amazing success in the future.

As he was thinking about this, Qi Ping suddenly felt a wave of weariness wash over him.

He didn't resist, but instead fell into a deep sleep.

And she also had a series of dreams that were hard to see clearly.

However, cultivators generally don't dream, especially those who have reached Qi Ping's level.

In his dream, Qi Ping seemed to see his animal companions who had traveled to the Forest Sea Demon Realm. In the blurry scene, he could clearly feel the emotions of his animal companions.

There was anger, perseverance, exhilaration, joy, and also a sense of being moved.
Qi Ping slept for several days in this way.

The bees and ant larvae did not disturb him, only occasionally coming to Qi Ping's side to rest or daydream.

When Qi Ping woke up, he felt refreshed and relaxed; it seemed like he hadn't felt this relaxed in a long time.

Compared to the Qingyuan Mountains and the Star Sea Continent, this little home that belongs only to him is much more relaxing.

Having your own little home is really great.

After waking up, Qi Ping teased the little bee lying next to him. Just as he was about to go and check on the training and breeding of the molting bee colony, he suddenly felt his cultivation and Dao heart loosen.

"Is this a breakthrough in both Dao Heart and Cultivation at the same time?" Qi Ping was surprised.

He originally thought that it would take some time to break through, but he didn't expect that a trip back to the Natural Sanctuary would bring him the opportunity to break through.

Therefore, Qi Ping did not waste this hard-won opportunity for a breakthrough and immediately waved his hand to tear open a spatial rift.

"I'm going to break through my cultivation level; I'll be back in a few days."

After leaving those words, Qi Ping stepped into the spatial rift and disappeared from the scene.

The bees weren't too worried about this, believing that breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage wouldn't be difficult for their leader.

Qi Ping's message was similar in tone to "I'll be back for dinner later," clearly indicating that he wasn't worried about failing his breakthrough. With his current foundation, the blessing of the Earth Immortal Druid, and the abundant luck and blessings of heaven and earth, if he could fail at this, he might as well just find a block of tofu and smash his head against it.

When Qi Ping reappeared, he had already torn open a spatial rift and arrived at the breakthrough training ground he had specially set up.

Given the intensity of the lightning tribulation he needs to face to break through his current realm, he might destroy the Cloud Mist Mountain Range.

In addition, the Azure Thunder Bamboo is right next to the breakthrough training ground. Qi Ping can also condense some gentle lightning tribulation essence for the Azure Thunder Bamboo during the breakthrough. After absorbing the lightning tribulation essence this time, the Azure Thunder Bamboo can basically absorb a large amount of lightning tribulation power with peace of mind and grow rapidly.

Upon arriving at the training ground, Qi Ping stated his intention to break through to the next level, and staff immediately began processing his application.

Before long, a perfect breakthrough training ground appeared. This was not because Qi Ping was the dean, but because the training ground had long been made into the most suitable place for breakthroughs.

Even if you lack something, you can buy many things directly.

However, Qi Ping naturally didn't need these things. After casually finding a place to sit down, Qi Ping closed his eyes and began to seriously comprehend the teachings.

In addition, although Qi Ping did not need to trouble others to act as guards, after receiving the news that Qi Ping was preparing to break through in the Dao field, the higher-ups of Qingyuan Academy immediately blocked the news and dispatched the core cultivator legion and its members to guard the area around the breakthrough Dao field.

The formation has been activated in an emergency.

Lin Yue and Wang He immediately put aside everything else and prioritized Qi Ping's breakthrough above all else.

Qi Ping didn't care about this, he just had the tree spirit clone communicate with some core members of Qingyuan Academy, as well as his friends Meng Yan and Han Li, so that these friends could come and observe.

They had already broken through to the Golden Core stage and become heavyweight figures within the Qingyuan Academy. With the convenience and assistance provided by Qi Ping, they would have a good chance of breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage in the future. Therefore, it would be of great benefit for them to come and observe Qi Ping's breakthrough.

These people had fought alongside Qi Ping before, and some were even willing to live and die together. Naturally, Qi Ping hoped that these partners could keep up with him. With his current abilities, providing them with the resources and conveniences they needed for their breakthroughs at Qingyuan Academy was just a matter of a word.

When one attains enlightenment, even his chickens and dogs can ascend to heaven, let alone his friends who would risk their lives for Qi Ping.

After completing all this, Qi Ping devoted all his energy to cultivation.
Nascent Soul Realm, Fourth Realm Dao Heart, he has arrived!

(End of this chapter)