Cultivation begins with planting techniques

The surging energy of plants and trees continuously flowed into Li Ye's body from all directions, accumulating over the years and becoming part of the power of the sacred tree runes.

Finally, the tree, constructed from mysterious runes, reached its limit once again and took a step towards transformation.

In an instant, the entire tree trembled, and the runes within it continuously evolved, becoming more complex and profound. As it changed on its own, the resulting tree became even more lush and tall.

Li Ye could almost feel that the ever-rising peak had already connected with the void outside his body, thus establishing a connection with an existence in an unknown and distant place.

The familiar giant tree reappeared before Li Ye's eyes, and pure cyan-purple spiritual light fell from nowhere, flowing into it under the guidance of the sacred tree runes, pushing it to complete perfection.

All the abilities they had previously mastered underwent varying degrees of improvement and qualitative change at this moment, and new branches and leaves sprouted from the top of the new tree.

Immersed in the baptism of the cyan-purple spiritual light, Li Ye felt as if his entire body was reborn, and the quality of his magical power greatly increased.

He had already gained several decades of lifespan after practicing the Longevity Sword Manual, and now he has gained another three hundred years out of thin air.

Although it is not as exaggerated as the five hundred years of lifespan that truly breaks through to the Golden Core stage, when combined with the lifespan that he originally possessed, it has already reached the lifespan that only the Golden Core stage can achieve!

"Finally level 15..."

Li Ye opened his eyes, his pupils clear and bright, black and white.

Since his main body went to the Ancient Huan Realm for a fruitful exploration and returned to seclusion, he has focused most of his attention on his clone in the Ancient Tree Realm.

After wandering around the sect and diligently planting trees for several years, he raised the coverage of the Pure and Turbid Willows within the Heavenly Sword Sect to a new level.

All in all, it took only about ten years to finally raise the Holy Tree Walker's rank to level fifteen!

From then on, he possessed the combat power of a Golden Core cultivator and could do more things.

As Li Ye carefully comprehended the innate abilities granted by level fifteen, a hint of surprise appeared on his face.

This innate supernatural ability is called "Borrowing the Laws of Nature," which allows one to borrow the power of the surrounding world to enhance their abilities.

It is very similar to the ability to draw upon the primordial energy of heaven and earth to enhance one's combat power after achieving the Divine Transformation stage, but the upper limit and one's own capacity are fundamentally different and cannot be compared.

"Even so, with the combined abilities of the two systems, I can hold my own even when fighting two minor ranks higher, which is already of great significance to me..."

Li Ye thought to himself with great satisfaction.

This is because this body lacks a foundation in physical cultivation, and its physical endurance is limited. Otherwise, if it were to cultivate the Wood Spirit Gu to further enhance its power, it might be even more dominant.

Um... but after transforming into a tree spirit, I don't know if the Wood Spirit Gu will still be effective...

Limited by the cultivation method he practiced, Li Ye only had a fleeting thought before dismissing it.

He took a few deep breaths, and the aura that had been drawing him closer to nature was mostly gone. Then he set off and left the herb garden.

Now that the Sacred Tree Walker has already possessed the combat power of a Golden Core cultivator, he has the foundation to engage in cross-level combat. He should also consider improving his cultivation.

The main body enters seclusion for cultivation, and soon after, it will reach the peak of the Nascent Soul stage and break through to the Deity Transformation stage.

The clone cannot move too slowly; it needs to break through to the Yuan Dan realm as soon as possible to qualify for the Demon Abyss and thus search for the Ancient Tree of the Void Realm.

This will also be in line with the main body's need to later open up spiritual realms and blessed lands.

Even though he could gain some benefits when he advanced as a Sacred Tree Walker, the cultivation resources and treatment of true disciples were still quite high.

However, compared to this ability system that can be rapidly enhanced by the energy of plants and trees, the difficulty of advancing in the path of immortality is obviously much greater.

To this day, he remains at the mid-stage of the Innate Realm.

If you want to improve quickly, the only way is to take advantage of the conflict between the Heavenly Sword Sect and the Netherworld Sect, the Profound Yin Cave and other demonic forces, go to the front line, capture demonic cultivators, and use the Foundation Seizure Technique to improve your cultivation.

With the combat power of a Golden Core cultivator, this matter will naturally be a piece of cake!
But when he went to the Pill Hall to report this matter and prepared to head to the conflict zone, the Pill Hall Master stopped him with a look of surprise. "What? You're going to the front lines to fight the enemy?"

The old man had a strange expression.

As far as he knew, the only two times this kid fought with others after joining the Heavenly Sword Sect were during the sect's unavoidable sword duels. Otherwise, he spent the entire time in the spirit herb garden dealing with spirit plants and trees.

Why did you suddenly have this idea?

You spend your days immersed in nature; do you really think you can unleash combat power commensurate with your cultivation level on the front lines?
"While dealing with spiritual plants and trees is certainly peaceful and carefree, my cultivation progress has been greatly slowed down recently. Since I am practicing the way of the sword, how can I not be tempered by killing?"

"Our sect is currently engaged in a struggle against the demonic villains, and I am also willing to contribute my share to the sect!"

Li Ye spoke calmly, but the Pill Hall Master found it troublesome.

Although Li Ye was nominally still tasked with managing the spirit herb garden at the Pill Hall, he was no longer bound by these tasks after he created the Spirit Purifying Willow and became a true disciple.

However, Li Ye was the one who cultivated the Pure Spirit Willow. Compared to the contributions he could make on the front lines, it was clearly better for him to stay in the sect and continue to cultivate more spiritual plants for the sect.

If they were to go to the front lines and be killed or captured by any evil cultivator, the loss to the Heavenly Sword Sect would be far more than just the loss of a Xiantian disciple!

"Junior Brother Li, please reconsider..."

The head of the Pill Hall tried to dissuade him, but Li Ye smiled, bowed, and took his leave.

As a true disciple, his status was even above that of the head of the Pill Hall. He had only come to inform him of the handover and did not need the other person's consent. Therefore, there was no need to waste words with him.

The head of the Pill Hall was left standing there with a wry smile. After a moment's hesitation, he immediately set off to report the matter to the sect leader.

While Li Ye was leisurely heading towards the Inner Affairs Hall, the Pill Hall Master, having flown at full speed, had already arrived at the Sect Leader's location.

"Meet the leader!"

The head of the Danyao Hall bowed respectfully.

"Why are you in such a hurry? What do you have to report?"

He Shuyuan asked casually, taking a short break while handling his affairs.

"Reporting to the sect leader, Li Ye just came to me to entrust me with the duties of managing the spirit herb garden, intending to go to the front line to kill the demonic villains and hone his swordsmanship... This disciple did not know what to do, so I had no choice but to come and report."

"Ok?"

The sect leader was slightly taken aback; his first reaction was exactly the same as that of the previous alchemy hall master.

While pondering, he decided to send someone to call Li Ye back, lest he take any risks lightly.

This boy is of extraordinary value to the sect, and we cannot allow him to act as he pleases.

But as soon as this thought crossed his mind, he fell silent.

Their Heavenly Sword Sect competes with swordsmanship. Since their disciples intend to hone their swordsmanship through killing, why should they be stopped?

With Li Ye's talent, he will definitely reach the Yuan Dan realm in the future. With the favor of the Supreme Elder, he may even have a chance to reach the Nascent Soul realm.

Such a talented disciple should have some combat experience to hone his skills.

He Shuyuan then said calmly, "Since Li Ye intends to hone his swordsmanship, we have no reason to stop him..."

"You may go now; I have my own arrangements for this matter!" (End of Chapter)