Cultivation begins with planting techniques

The atmosphere suddenly changed, from gentle to tense.

The two people standing next to Cao and An also changed their expressions accordingly.

Han Yaqi was one thing, but from the moment she appeared, she maintained a serious and unsmiling demeanor.

Even if he were a bit colder and more stern, it wouldn't make much of a difference.

But after hearing Li Ye's words, Liang Yan, who had been so nonchalant, couldn't help but reveal a playful smile in his eyes, even though his gaze also turned cold.

Despite his always amiable and smiling demeanor, this old man Cao...

However, this fellow also frequently took advantage of his higher cultivation level, acting arrogantly towards them and interfering in matters that were none of his business.

Liang Yan had long harbored some resentment towards him.

However, this guy has now accumulated enough power that he might even return to the Void Realm. Even if he is dissatisfied, he wouldn't show it and offend such a person for no reason.

But today, this old man confidently stepped forward to solicit business, only to be rejected without a second thought by a mere native from the lower realm, who showed him absolutely no respect.

Such a rare setback is naturally something to be happy about.

Cao He'an's eyes flickered, and he said coldly:
"To be able to serve under the Lord is a rare opportunity even in the Upper Realm. Fellow Daoist Li, you are a cultivator from the Lower Realm with no foundation. Have you thought this through?"

"Why waste words with this mortal native? Brother Cao! This fellow is just taking advantage of our easy-going nature and shows no respect! Let's just capture him and interrogate him to find out about his future opportunities!"

Before he could finish speaking...

Liang Yan, standing to the side, suddenly interrupted him with a slightly agitated tone, speaking repeatedly in a cold voice.

Before he finished speaking, a crimson iron hook flew out from his sleeve, spun in mid-air, and amidst the surge of spiritual energy, transformed into a blazing fire dragon.

With fierce momentum, it rushed straight at Li Ye's face.

Seeing Liang Yan make a move, Han Yaqi, who had long intended to act directly, also quietly made her move.

A barely perceptible golden thread flicked from her fingertip.

Without any warning, it flew towards Li Ye.

If Li Ye were to be distracted by the fiery dragon formed from the iron hook, he might be severely injured by this attack.

whoosh-

Li Ye pointed his hand forward, making a sword-like gesture.

A pure blue light appeared, merging with the sword intent, and transformed into a flying sword.

The sword intent was sharp and fierce, and in its flow, it contained the changes of life and death, prosperity and decline.

However, upon colliding with the dragon formed from the iron hook, it became tainted with decay, its spiritual essence vanished, and it revealed its original form as an iron hook.

Despite delivering such a powerful blow, the flying sword formed from divine light remained stable and still had the strength to continue the fight.

Liang Yan was shocked to see his prized magic weapon blocked by a mere Divine Light Sword, and his expression immediately darkened.

But he wasn't in a hurry.

Although this was the first time I had traveled with Han Yaqi, I had heard of her skill with the Gengjin Divine Needle.

Li Ye is so arrogant, what's the use of stopping his methods?

He was about to be ambushed by those golden needles and severely injured on the spot!

Ding!
As Liang Yan's thoughts raced, a soft chime was heard.

A hazy golden light emerged from beneath Li Ye's robes, transforming into the shape of tortoise shell patterns.

A golden needle hovered above it, buzzing and vibrating, and was actually stopped! Han Yaqi's expression changed, and she was about to recall the golden needle, but unexpectedly, the hazy golden light seemed to be some kind of muddy substance, and the golden needle was stuck in it and could not be withdrawn for a while.

At this critical moment, Li Ye stretched out his hand with what appeared to be slow speed but was actually swift.

A faint swirling of blue and silver could be seen in his palm. With a single squeeze, he actually held the golden needle between his two fingers.

No matter how much this thing struggled, it could not break free from his restraints, appearing to be suppressed.

This unexpected turn of events caused all three people opposite to show surprise.

This person has not shown any great skill in body refinement. How could he possibly take down a fifth-order magic weapon with his flesh and blood?
Having lost the magic weapon, no matter how hard they tried, they could not get the Gengjin Divine Needle out of that person's hands.

It was as if the golden needles were separated from her by a world, and no matter how hard she tried, she could not overcome the gap!
For the first time, a hint of fear appeared in Han Yaqi's eyes, and her killing intent intensified.

"You two fellow Daoists have quite the tempers, resorting to violence at the slightest disagreement... Consider this golden needle as interest I'm collecting in advance!"

Li Ye held the golden needle and spoke calmly. With a flick of his wrist, the golden needle disappeared.

His aura rose steadily, like plants sprouting and growing, exuding a unique sense of vigor.

Although they were both at the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm, Liang Yan and Han Yaqi, who were facing him directly, inexplicably felt a sense of palpitation and weakness.

They could even rival Cao He'an without being at a disadvantage!
Seeing this, Cao He'an, who had not yet made a move, remained calm and chuckled softly:

"Hahaha! Fellow Daoist, you certainly have quite a few treasures refined from the Void Realm Tree!"

"This ability to contain itself and suppress Fellow Daoist Han's Gengjin Divine Needles is classified as a fifth-tier level..."

"It seems we are destined to reap a rich harvest and win the Lord's favor on this trip!"

He seemed to have seen through the mystery of Li Ye's move just now.

While chatting and laughing with surprise, they decisively took action!
He didn't seem to use any supernatural powers; he simply held the small tree in his hand and gently brushed it.

A bluish-purple aura rose up, accompanied by countless rays of light, which awed even the void, causing everything in its path to freeze in place.

But Li Ye only slightly straightened his expression, still maintaining a smile.

"Fellow Daoist, this tree was crafted from a complete Void Realm Tree. I, Li, am overjoyed to see it..."

Although this tree possesses wondrous powers, it is ultimately limited to the fifth rank.

No matter how powerful he is, he can't shake his current strength!

The illusory spiritual realm emerged from behind, revealing a world of vegetation where countless spiritual plants flourished, and a Void Tree stood in the center, suppressing everything.

Li Ye gathered his aura around himself again, reached out and slapped, sending a small, pure blue cauldron to meet the attack.

It may not seem particularly mysterious, but the small space within it is fully blessed by the spiritual realm, and its contents almost reach the level of a small world in a short period of time!
Even the azure-purple glow was shattered upon impact, and all its brilliance was absorbed by the Wooden God Cauldron.

Upon witnessing the manifestation of the spiritual realm, the three were immediately taken aback by this unprecedented yet clearly powerful divine ability.

When the radiant light shattered and was even absorbed by the cauldron, even Cao He'an's expression changed drastically!

The small tree in his hand was a specially bestowed treasure. Although it was only of the fifth rank, its crafting technique fully brought out its wondrous essence.

He has always been successful in the lower realms!
Even when facing a cultivator from the lower realm who also possesses the Void Tree, the cultivator's supernatural powers are countered by the cultivator's, and the cultivator is defeated instantly.

How could Li Ye possibly defeat them so easily!
The three men, seeing that Li Ye had not gained any advantage so far and had even suffered repeated setbacks, were filled with turbulent emotions.

Just who is this person?!
Li Ye's gaze turned cold.
"Since the three of you have come here for my opportunity, you may remain in this realm for today!"

The Wooden Divine Cauldron trembled, carrying the immense power of a small world, instantly piercing through the void and appearing above Liang Yan's head, crashing into him with a deafening roar. (End of Chapter)