I made the entire cultivation world cry

Chapter 452 The Living Core of the Five Elements Array (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
The pure, cool Creation Spring enveloped Jiang Yi and the demons, and the pure, liquefied innate spiritual energy mixed with fragments of the Great Dao washed over their bodies and souls like a warm tide.

Jiang Yi felt an unprecedented sense of ease and clarity in her body. With each breath, the magical power within her golden core became more refined, reaching a point of fullness and overflowing.

All the old wounds, fatigue, and impurities and filth left over from the cultivation process were washed away by the spiritual spring, making her and the demons' bodies closer and closer to the state of innate purity, and more and more compatible with the power of the Dao.

The innate Qi in Jiang's sea of ​​consciousness was also quietly growing, making her feel drowsy while soaking in it.

"No sleep allowed!"

The young Zhu Xin suddenly appeared in front of Jiang Yi and shouted, startling Jiang Yi. Even Hua Gu and Hong Li, who were playing and splashing in the water, looked over.

Zhu Xin reprimanded Jiang Yi, "Time is so tight, and you still dare to sleep? Don't you know what you should be doing now?"

Jiang Yi lazily picked at her ear. "Isn't that what you're here for? You can arrange it."

Zhu Xin Jian rolled his eyes and had no choice but to deliver the message to the demons on their behalf.

"With the right timing, location, and people, this place is the perfect spot for her to refine her natal magic weapon. While you are all in your prime and the spiritual spring is at its most potent, we should begin the refining process immediately. The plan will be implemented in three steps."

Hong Li looked bewildered. It was the first time she had heard Jiang Yi talk about refining a natal magic weapon, so she quietly asked Hua Gu beside her.

Hua Gu frowned and shook her head, signaling her not to ask yet, but to listen to Zhu Xin's explanation, lest she be scolded.

In the far corner of the pool, Zhenshan and Duanjin were already sitting upright, with Zhaoming and Yaoling swords hanging to Jiang Yi's side. The little fairy vine wrapped around Jiang Yi's wrist also stretched out a tender bud from underwater, half-rolled up like a bean sprout.

Apart from Hong Li, the other demon spirits already knew about this. Jiang Yi respected them and asked for their opinions beforehand. If they did not want to be bound, Jiang Yi would not force them.

However, having followed Jiang Yi for so long, they all agree with her and have never thought of separating from her. Whether they are bound together or not makes no difference to them, and they are all happy to be able to help Jiang Yi.

Zhu Xin scanned the demons, his gaze finally settling on Jiang Yi.

"Before I begin, shouldn't you finalize the positions for the Five Elements Living Array Eyes? The three elements of metal, earth, and water are self-explanatory; I, Hua Gu, with my Mountain-Suppressing and Metal-Severing abilities, are sufficient. However, for the wood and fire elements, you each have two choices."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yi looked at Zhaoming and Xiaoxianteng, then at Yaoling and Hongli.

The selection of the Five Elements Active Array Eye not only concerns the balance of her Five Elements, but also requires the demon spirit serving as the Active Array Eye to cultivate the corresponding cultivation method to help her improve.

Zhaoming belongs to the element of wood and follows the path of swordsmanship, so he cannot continue to help her cultivate the "Azure Emperor's Longevity Scripture".

Although the Little Immortal Vine has not yet formed its core, as a branch of the Cangling Sect's old immortal vine, it is of Earth grade and can perfectly cultivate the "Azure Emperor's Longevity Scripture," making it suitable in all aspects.

Between Yao Ling and Hong Li, Hong Li is naturally more suitable, but...

Hua Gu quickly explained to Hong Li what Jiang Yi was planning to do. The more Hong Li listened, the deeper her brows furrowed. She used to be weak and afraid of being abandoned by Jiang Yi, but now she was powerful and was the Fox King of Qingming Forest.

If she were to be bound to Jiang Yi's natal demon spirit, she would likely never have any freedom again, but...

Zheng——

The Yaoling Sword flew to Jiang Yi on its own to show its loyalty, and flirted with her to make her choose it. As her former natal sword, the Yaoling Sword naturally had the highest compatibility with Jiang Yi.

However, it is not a demon spirit after all, and its improvement can only be achieved through materials, not through independent cultivation.

At this moment, the little fairy vine took the initiative to stretch out its tender branches and affectionately rubbed against Jiang Yi's face.

Jiang Yi's eyes lit up. "Since you're willing, then we'll choose you for the Wood Path. I've been cultivating the Azure Emperor's techniques, so I don't need to worry about the balance of my Wood Spirit Root for now. Once your cultivation catches up, I'll completely hand over the balance of your Wood Spirit Root to you."

The tender tip of the little fairy vine was pointed. It was a branch of the old fairy vine, but it did not have much of the old fairy vine's memory. It was a completely new wood-type spirit, born of high quality, and possessed powerful binding and confinement power.

Jiang Yi didn't know what kind it was, but Zhu Xin said he had never seen it before and it might be a hybrid.

The little fairy vine's fondness for slapping people's buttocks is likely inherited from the old fairy vine.

As the little fairy vine gained sentience, it had been observing Jiang Yi. Jiang Yi did not force a contract with it, but waited for it to take the initiative.

Zhu Xin nodded in agreement, quite satisfied with Xiao Xian Teng's choice. He had already figured it out; Xiao Xian Teng was the most suitable candidate.

Seeing the little fairy vine's fawning attitude, Hongli snorted and turned her head away, but her fox ears twitched involuntarily, and her tone carried a barely perceptible urgency. "Although Yaoling is also fire, it is, after all, an object, not a living being. I am a living demon spirit, and..."

She paused for a moment, lowered her voice, and forced an air of arrogance.

"Besides, Hua Gu is so naive, you'll all inevitably bully her, so I'll have to keep an eye on her!"

The implication was that she had to stay with Hua Gu, and for this, she was "reluctantly" willing to be the living eye of the fire element, binding herself to Jiang Yi.

During her ten years as the Fox King, Hong Li experienced both hardship and reward, joy and sorrow, but in comparison, she still preferred being with her family.

In addition, Jiang Yi's previous discussion with the Dao Stele made Hong Li see her own heart clearly.

Freedom is important, but to become a true fox emperor and restore the glory of the ancient nine-tailed fox clan, she, a mere three-tailed fox, cannot do it alone.

She needs partners and helpers, so who in this world could be more trustworthy than Jiang Yi?

If sacrificing her freedom could bring a brighter future to the fox clan, she would be willing!

Besides, isn't that Qilin cub always clinging to Jiang Yi's side? He'll become an ally of the fox clan in the future!

This deal is a good one.

Jiang Yi looked at Hong Li's awkward expression and understood what she was thinking.
"Li, you're so kind!"

Hua Gu hugged Hong Li warmly, and Hong Li blushed instantly, baring her teeth as she pushed Hua Gu away.

"Why are you being so lovey-dovey? Go away!"

"No, I want to hold you, hold you forever." Hua Gu had actually learned to be unreasonable.

Zhenshan stood to the side, laughing foolishly, while Duanjin also raised the corners of his lips, enjoying the atmosphere as he watched the two sisters play around.

Only the Yaoling Sword, upon learning that Jiang Yi had not chosen it, became unhappy and randomly unleashed its sword energy.

Jiang Yi offered a few words of comfort, explaining that she didn't want it; it was still her most important sword. Yao Ling wouldn't listen and started making a scene.

As a result, when Hua Gu put her hands on her hips and glared at Yao Ling, Yao Ling became obedient and returned to Zhao Ming's hands, no longer causing trouble.

With the selection of the Five Elements Living Array Core confirmed, Zhu Xin nodded in satisfaction.

"That's good. The five elements are each in their proper place, their origins are clear, and their potential is enormous. Once the task is completed, this sword-nurturing gourd will surely become a blessed land where the five elements generate themselves and are full of spiritual energy!"

Zhu Xin raised a finger.

"Then the first step is to improve the foundation of the demon spirit's earth-grade!"

Zhu Xin explained to the demons at lightning speed.

"After being tempered by this spring, we are only one step away from reaching the Earth Grade. We also have all the rare and precious materials we need. We have the 'Kunjin Yansui' that can sever mountains and break gold, Hua Gu's 'Innate Divine Water', Hong Li's 'Nine-Tailed Essence Blood', and Xiao Xian Teng has its own foundation and does not need external aids. As for me, there is no need to worry. With the power of the spiritual spring, once you have fully absorbed these materials, you will be able to break through the Xuan Gate in one fell swoop and stabilize at the Earth Grade."

The demons nodded, all of them ready.

"The second step is to transform our spirit into eyes and set up an array within it. Once we have stabilized our realm, we will follow the five elements and each element will have its own attribute. We will then embed our core essence and spiritual imprint into the corresponding positions inside the sword-nurturing gourd to form a complete five-element active array. I will guide you through this step."

“The third step depends on me,” Jiang Yi slowly replied, “I will use my lazy… no, my innate source qi to thoroughly refine the gourd that has been incorporated into the five of you, and finally nurture it in my dantian, so that it can truly become my 'natal magic weapon', right?”

Zhu Xin said, "To correct you, it's a natal spiritual treasure. The Sword-Nourishing Gourd is itself a better acquired spiritual treasure than magic weapons or spiritual artifacts. Once these three steps are completed, you will essentially have five natal demonic spirits. The five elements within your body will be balanced and self-generating, allowing for unimpeded Nascent Soul formation and the attainment of the Divine Transformation Great Dao!"

In the time that followed, Zhen Shan Duan Jin and Hua Gu Hong Li devoted themselves to absorbing the power of the Creation Spirit Spring, fusing it with the supreme treasure in their hands, and attempting to break through the final barrier between the Profound and Earthly grades.

Xiaoxian Teng and Zhuxin Jian absorbed spiritual spring water to stabilize themselves, while Zhaoming and Yaoling silently tempered their sword bodies under the nourishment of the spiritual spring water.

Jiang Yi was half-soaked in the Creation Spirit Spring, holding the sword-nurturing gourd in one hand and propping her head up with the other, fast asleep with her eyes closed. Following the method she used to refine the Cauldron Control Token, she used innate source energy to perform the initial refinement of the sword-nurturing gourd.

(End of this chapter)