Wanfa Daojun, starting from the Little Cloud and Rain Technique

Chapter 444 Gula Pass

"I will now cast a spell on the spirit field. You two come with me."

Ji An decided to give his disciples some final guidance before leaving. With Qinglu's help, even if he wasn't in the sect, his two disciples would be able to complete the task well.

In the Water Spirit Fruit Garden, Ji An made hand seals, and accompanied by the music of the spiritual rain, he said in a deep voice:

"The potential of the Tianyuan Pear has been exhausted. From now on, we will focus on cultivating the Canglan Spirit Mist Tree."

"By the way, do either of you have water-repelling beads?"

Lin Lan shook her head. "No."

Han Shan also shook his head. He didn't need the water-repelling pearl on a regular basis, and since he didn't need to leave the sect, he had never prepared such a magical artifact.

"Lin Lan, you need to refine one, or borrow one from Xue Ning."

"As ordered."

Lin Lan gazed at the white rain that shimmered with a crystalline light in the night sky and sighed softly.

The pervasive, nourishing Dharma power captivated her, and she wondered if she would one day reach the level of her master.

Ji An took out the water-repelling pearl and led his two disciples to the bottom of the cold pool.

The lotus leaves swayed gently, their deep blue light shimmering.

"This is the Treasure Plant Pure Water Lotus. It doesn't need special care. Just use the Spring Breeze and Rain Mantra every four or five days."

The Pure Water Lotus is located right next to the node of the spiritual vein, where the spiritual energy is already sufficiently abundant.

Han Shan exclaimed in admiration, "I never imagined that Master would have another precious plant here!"

The significance of the treasure plant is greater than that of an ordinary third-tier spiritual plant. Crimson Flame Peak already has the Soul-Nourishing Wood, and in a few years, this place will become a training ground that only Golden Core cultivators can enter.

He felt a little regretful. In the Western Continent, most Foundation Establishment cultivators chose fire-based cultivation methods, followed by metal and earth-based methods. Although water-based spiritual plants were expensive, the demand was too low.

Ji An led his disciples away from the Cold Pool and arrived at the Fire Spirit Fruit Garden.

As he activated the Zhurong Divine Fire Incantation, a phantom of a fiery deity appeared in the void, and the ground churned like a sea of ​​fire.

"The Spirit Apricot has no further potential; the second-tier mid-grade is its limit. If I find other spiritual plants to replace it, I will cut down all the Spirit Apricots."

He had given up hope of transplanting a second-tier spiritual plant.

Han Shan was deeply moved. He cultivated fire-based techniques, and if he could break through to the Chaoyuan stage, he would also make the Zhurong Divine Fire Curse his main cultivation method.

"Master, that would be such a waste. Why don't you let my junior brother and I have the transplant?"

If it doesn't survive, the spiritual material will be returned to you.

Lin Lan's eyes were filled with heartache. When did second-tier spiritual plants become so cheap?

"Of course you can. Here's a piece of advice: second-tier spiritual plants start to have certain requirements for the soil."

Based on my years of observation and comparison, cultivating spirit fields specifically for a single spirit species will improve the efficiency of spirit plant growth.

The transformation of the spirit fields in the Crimson Cloud Pine Forest and the Fire Element Spirit Plant Garden has been basically completed, and the soil here has turned red.

“Following Master’s teachings, I have also raised fire crystal ants in the spirit fields, preparing to transform all the spirit fields I have obtained into the soil here.”

Han Shan laughed, saying that he didn't think he would become an all-rounder like his master, so he was prepared to go all the way on the path of fire.

There are quite a few cultivators in the sect who practice fire-based techniques, so both spiritual fruit trees and spiritual herbs will be in high demand in the future.

"Yes, have you seen the cultivation techniques that the sect purchased from the cultivators in the Central Continent?"

"I often study it and have specially cultivated two acres of Xuan Yang wood to mix with the red sand excreted by the fire crystal ants."

I believe that with time, we will reap the rewards.

Ji An smiled and nodded. This second disciple was down-to-earth and not impetuous. His future prospects might not reach very high levels, but they would not be bad.

He rode a cloud with his disciples to the Wood Spirit Plant Garden, and after casting a spell, they arrived at the tea tree.

"After I leave, if the Jade Tree on Cloud Peak condenses spiritual seeds, you can keep one or two to plant yourselves."

There are thirteen Jade Trees on the summit of Crimson Flame Peak, a number far exceeding his needs. Each year, he can contribute nearly a hundred catties of spiritual tea to the sect, and he does not plan to plant more of these spiritual trees in the future.

In the future, a batch of tea tree seeds will be placed in the Sinong Hall, and the rest will be handed over to the Qin Gong Hall, so that anyone who needs them can plant them.

There are only four Azure Jade Trees in the Moonlit Valley, so he needs to increase the number of trees he plants, at least to more than ten.

"Thank you, Master. I have long wanted to plant this kind of spiritual tea tree."

Lin Lan said with a grin, "Spirit tea that speeds up the recovery of spiritual consciousness is very popular among alchemists, weapon refiners, and puppeteers."

She longed to plant the Azure Jade Tree of the Moon, a spiritual tea that nourished the soul, something all the cultivators in the sect coveted.

Not only sects, but the entire cultivation world has a huge demand for this kind of resource, but she also knows that her master will not release the seeds in the short term.

Ji An looked at his disciple and said:

"The soil in the 'Feiye Mulberry Field' was originally yellow, then it turned black, and now it is turning blue."

Now every year I chop up a certain proportion of mulberry leaves and a large amount of green ivy leaves and bury them deep in the soil. This helps to cultivate soil that is more suitable for wood-based spiritual plants.

"Lin Lan, your cultivation method is based on the wood element, so it's best to cultivate the spiritual fields allocated by the sect using this method."

"Replying to Master, this disciple has already done so. I have cultivated my half of the spiritual field in this way."

"Sigh, I regret it a bit. I should have chosen the fire element cultivation method; fire element spiritual plants are much more expensive."

Ji An raised an eyebrow slightly; this disciple was much more reliable than before.

"Don't just pursue profits; you have a better understanding of the wood element, and that's the most fundamental thing."

"In the future, there will be more and more tea tree plants, and you can cultivate even more tea trees, which will bring in a considerable harvest." Next, he led his disciples to cast a spell on all the spirit fields, but did not go to the lava cave.

Finally, they arrived at the underground cave. Ji An pointed to the Earth Spirit Fruit Tree and said:
"The Soul-Nourishing Wood has reached the superior grade. Every four or five years, you can cut down one or two branches and hand them over to the sect."

The sect will make it into a Soul-Nourishing Pendant and return it to me; each of you may keep one.

However, I suggest you replace the Soul Nourishing Pendant with a mid-grade Tier 2 Soul Nourishing Pendant to avoid waste.

As for the incense made from tree leaves, you may keep five trays, and store the rest in the secret vault.

He sighed inwardly. His two disciples were now able to enjoy his protection, whereas he himself had only been able to enjoy the Soul Nourishing Pendant after breaking through to the Chaoyuan stage.

"Understood," Han Shan replied excitedly. "With Master's support, our chances of breaking through to the Chaoyuan stage are even greater."

Ji An returned to his cave dwelling, cast a spell on the herb garden, and then went to the secret vault to move any spiritual items he might need into the void space, including various second-grade high-quality spiritual teas, soul-nourishing pendants, soul incense, high-quality spiritual fruits, high-quality Xuan Ye sword bamboo, alchemy furnaces, and so on.

If he has free time in the future, he will consider refining pills to improve his alchemy skills.

After checking the resources he carried, he sat down cross-legged and focused his mind on the stone tortoise in his dantian.

[Master: Ji An]

【Daoyun: 0】

Spiritual Ability: Kan Spirit 62.7, Gen Spirit 56.9, Zhen Spirit 21.7, Xun Spirit 46.4, Kun Spirit 59.2, Qian Spirit 68.3, Dui Spirit 67.4, Li Spirit 75.5

[Spell: Spirit Sealing Technique (Mastery 37%)]

Wood Release Technique (74% Perfection)

Fire Release Technique (Perfect 9%)

Metal Escape Technique (Perfect 11%)

Water Release Technique (Perfect 35%)

Mental Roar (Minor Success 41%)

[Pulling Silk Spell (98% Complete)]

Since a large amount of spiritual energy has been used to cultivate the gourd world, spells can only be improved through practice.

The good news is that the Thread-Pulling Spell will soon reach perfection, even if he has to pause his practice of this spell.

Ji An's consciousness withdrew from the stone tortoise, and his sea of ​​consciousness returned to calm. After practicing the Thread-Pulling Incantation for a while, he fell into a deep sleep.

The next day at dawn, Ji An woke up on time.

He used the Spring Breeze and Rain Technique to bathe himself, then changed into a brand-new Taoist robe and walked out of the cave.

He flew on a cloud to the Crimson Pine Forest, entered the lava pool, and cast a spell on the Phoenix Tree and the Green Leaf Red Lotus.

Leaving the sect had a significant impact on these two spiritual plants, increasing the incubation time of the Azure Lotus Burning Heart Flame considerably.

With the release of the Azure Dragon Awakening Technique, the Zhurong Divine Fire Spell, and the Yellow Dragon Enhancing Vitality Technique, emerald, crimson gold, and yellow lights shimmered in the fiery red lava pool.

After completing the spell, Ji An left the cave and reactivated the mimicry array.

He rode the clouds to the mountaintop, put the Golden-feathered Eagle into his spirit beast pouch, and then went to the foot of the mountain to take Big Yellow and Golden Fur away.

These beasts are tasked with combat and guard duty, and therefore cannot be placed in the gourd world.

Ji An summoned the Flame Banner and rode the magical artifact into the sky. He looked at the spiritual field that shimmered like a sea of ​​stars, let out a long breath, and then left without looking back.

Crimson flames pierced the darkness before dawn, dazzling the sky like shooting stars.

Three months later.

Ji An sat on the back of the golden eagle, flying slowly as he practiced the Silk-Pulling Spell.

Suddenly, the more than twenty spiritual tendrils he had activated split in two, bringing the total to fifty.

The moment Ji An's mind connected with the stone tortoise, a smile appeared on his lips.

[Spell: Thread-Binding Spell (Mastery 99% → Perfection 1%)]

"Hehe, I wonder how many people in the Golden Puppet Sect can reach this level of mastery of magic."

He was pleased with himself, believing that he was definitely capable of reaching the level of a Golden Puppet Sect cultivator in the Chaoyuan stage.

The clear, sharp cry interrupted his thoughts. Ji An opened his eyes and saw the distant mountains and the white snow line on the peaks.

He patted the beast's neck, "Speed ​​up!"

That is the Beichen Mountains, the border between the Western Continent and the far north.

Since leaving Yuanhe Mountain's territory, the trees have grown shorter and shorter, and the landscape has become desolate. He hasn't seen a soul in over two months.

If you don't have anything to do, you're bound to feel lonely.

The golden-feathered eagle screeched again, piercing through the golden clouds and shaking the surrounding wilderness. Its speed suddenly increased several times, much faster than that of an ordinary cultivator in the Chaoyuan stage riding the clouds.

Its owner commanded it to fly slowly, and it couldn't feel the rhythm of the wind at all!

Ji An gazed at the distant mountains, occasionally correcting the direction of his chariot beast.

Mount Beichen is so high that even birds cannot cross it. Once you reach a certain altitude, the air temperature is extremely low, and the winds are fierce. It is not something that cultivators in the Chaoyuan stage can cross. They must find a low valley.

The place he chose to travel through was called the Gular Pass. Crossing the pass would lead to Silvermoon City, the immortal city in the far north closest to the Western Continent, which was said to be even more prosperous than Azure Cloud Immortal City.

Two hours later, the Golden Eagle entered the Gula Pass and was immediately blown about by the strong wind.

Ji An put the beast into his spirit beast bag and rode alone on the clouds, braving the cold wind.

(End of this chapter)