Wanfa Daojun, starting from the Little Cloud and Rain Technique

Chapter 497 Five Elements Sect Ruins

Master Yuxiao explained his speculations about demonic cultivators and laughed:

"Of course, all of this is just my conjecture."

In my view, whether it is demonic cultivation, or orthodox Taoist cultivation, or Buddhist cultivation from another continent, the essence of cultivation techniques is the transformation of Yin and Yang.

The methods that lead directly to the Nascent Soul stage all involve the transformation of Yin and Yang. It's a pity that the sect's fundamental cultivation techniques are incomplete; otherwise, my senior brother and I would have progressed even faster.

The effects of incomplete cultivation techniques only become apparent in the mid-Golden Core stage; low-level cultivators cannot perceive them at all.

At this moment, he felt a little disappointed. He had been pondering the cultivation technique and felt that something was not quite right, but he couldn't quite put his finger on what the problem was.

If the practice method is complete, one can examine one's own cultivation from a higher perspective.

This was the second time Ji An had heard the patriarch mention the matter of inheriting cultivation techniques; the first time was when Patriarch Zheng Yang spoke of it.

He grunted, cleared his throat, and said:
Has the sect considered purchasing a set of inherited cultivation techniques?

"Haha, that's a bit of an oversimplification."

Is it possible to buy Golden Core inheritance techniques from cultivators in the Central Continent? Of course, it is, but the quality is hard to describe. And to buy a technique that leads directly to the Nascent Soul stage is a pipe dream.

All Nascent Soul sects tacitly prohibit the circulation of any high-level cultivation techniques. Without countless years of accumulation and sufficient luck, it is almost impossible for a Golden Core sect to become a Nascent Soul level sect.

Inheritance is the most expensive resource, but major powers will tacitly prevent lower-level powers from obtaining it.

The Golden Spirit Sect itself is also doing this kind of thing.

The three sects of the Western Continent could not block independent cultivators and family forces from obtaining Golden Core level inheritances, but they chose to block their channels for obtaining Golden Core formation.

Because having an additional power of the same level inevitably leads to conflicts and friction over resources.

Master Yuxiao looked out of the hall and sighed:

"There is only one way to obtain a cultivation technique that leads directly to the Nascent Soul stage: from the ruins or secret realms of those destroyed sects."

The Five Elements Sect and the Heavenly Water Sect in Central Continent were once prominent Nascent Soul level powers.

After they were wiped out by the demonic cultivators, the ruins may still contain the inheritance of cultivation techniques.

Unfortunately, these ruins have been corrupted by demons and sealed off by other major powers. Every few hundred years, when the seal weakens, many Golden Core cultivators and cultivators in the Chaoyuan stage are willing to risk their lives to explore them.

The Five Elements Reincarnation Scripture was a cultivation technique that Senior Brother Zhengyang obtained from the ruins of the Five Elements Sect during his travels in the Central Continent. It was with this technique that the sect finally gained a firm foothold among the three sects.

'The ruins of the Five Elements Sect?'

Ji An memorized the name and vowed to visit it whenever he had the chance during his travels in the Central Continent.

If one can obtain the follow-up techniques of the Five Elements Revolving Sutra, there will be no need to change one's cultivation method.

After chatting for a while, he stood up and said:

"I will not disturb your cultivation any longer, Master. This disciple will take his leave."

Master Yuxiao nodded and said:
"Yes, your information is very important. We need to guard against the demonic cultivators from the North sneaking into the Western Continent. I will inform the other two sects so that everyone can be prepared."

In addition, I will summon the cultivators in the Chaoyuan stage to the Wuji Palace for a meeting in a few days. At that time, you can inform everyone of today's news.

The meeting is scheduled for three days from now, at Shen Shi (3-5 PM). What do you think?

"It's all up to the Ancestor to decide. See you later."

Ji An replied that the other party's inquiry was actually a notification, and he could only do his best to cooperate.

He turned and left, riding away on a cloud.

The crimson spiritual clouds disappeared into the sky like clear and beautiful rosy clouds, and Master Yuxiao's lips curled into a faint smile.

This disciple is outstanding; not only is he a very high-level spiritual farmer, but his cultivation level has also improved so rapidly.

If the opponent breaks through to the Golden Core stage, the sect's foundation will inevitably increase rapidly over time.

The sect's Golden Core inheritance will be completely stabilized, and Yuanhe Mountain's current predicament makes him sigh.

Ningcui Cliff, Si Nong Hall.

Ji An sat in the main seat, listening quietly to his subordinates' reports.

He looked at the gray hair at the temples of Kong Yunyi and Yang Qi, and sighed softly in his heart.

He hadn't inquired about their ages, but he could sense a faint aura of decay emanating from them.

The deputy hall masters don't have much time left to live; their lives will come to an end within one or two decades.

Although there are no signs of qi and blood deterioration yet, it is not far from the start of qi and blood deterioration.

Kong Yunyi, unaware of his thoughts, reported the situation with great enthusiasm:

"Currently, there are 256 Foundation Establishment cultivators in the Si Nong Hall, including 25 late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators."

Based on observations over the years, the growth cycle of medicinal herbs in various herb gardens is shortened by 20%, and the quality of the herbs can be increased by 10% to 20%.

If these encouraging changes continue for another fifty years, the sect's production of spiritual herbs will surely surpass that of Fallen Maple Valley.

When he spoke, his expression was very vivid. With the increase in both the production and quality of spiritual herbs, the Dan Ding Academy could cultivate more outstanding alchemists.

The status of Fallen Maple Valley in alchemy will be shaken, and the sect will then have greater say.

After listening to the report, Ji An smiled and said:

"Very good. It seems that the other cultivators are able to perform their duties faithfully when I am not around. I, as the temple master, am somewhat superfluous, haha."

It feels good to be a hands-off manager; as long as his subordinates get things done, he won't care about minor flaws. Yang Qi hurriedly said:

"Without your presence, Lord, everyone would not have put in such effort."

Ji An waved his hand, "The two palace masters worked hard while I was away."

Although I have returned to the sect, I will not be staying for long before I embark on a journey. I will not be staying in the hall anymore, so you will all have to do your best.

He planned to properly train his two disciples. As long as one of them could break through to the Chaoyuan stage, he could relinquish his position as the head of the Sinong Hall.

To others, the position of a temple master is a symbol of power, but it holds no allure for him, a cultivator aspiring to become an 'ancestor'.

Both disciples had excellent aptitude from the beginning of their cultivation, and with the continuous expansion of their immortal veins, their aptitude should be close to the Earth grade even if it hasn't reached it yet.

With his full support, breaking through to the Chaoyuan stage was not too difficult.

Even if one Qi-Nourishing Pill isn't enough for them to break through, he will still try to give them a second chance.

If he can't seize both opportunities, he'll have to give up.

"It is our duty to share the burdens of the Palace Master, and we will never forget your earnest teachings."

After leaving the Si Nong Hall, Ji An strolled around the various medicinal gardens on Ningcui Cliff and completed his spellcasting.

Although these places were no longer under his direct jurisdiction, he still held the jade tokens that prohibited the use of the law.

He finally arrived at the platform at the top of the mountain, where both of the top-grade spirit peach trees were laden with fruit.

One fruit tree is nearing maturity; the peaches are larger than a fist, with most of the skin turning red, radiating a vibrant, moist glow.

The other tree has just started bearing fruit, and it's only the size of a regular apricot tree.

Ji An unleashed the Azure Dragon Awakening Technique, the Zhu Rong Divine Fire Spell, and the Yellow Dragon Enhancing Yuan Technique in sequence. The spiritual light of the fire-based spells was brighter than before, and the flames that materialized grew from two feet to three feet in height.

The pervasive spiritual energy was even more spiritual; the fruits were bathed in crimson light, and the leaves moved without wind.

With the spell's effects improved and the quality of his mana enhanced as his cultivation progressed, Ji An felt that he was now among the top cultivators of the same level in the Central Continent's Divine Wood Sect.

"If my master were still alive, he would be even more proud of me."

He sighed and turned to leave.

Top-grade spirit peaches can be used to refine pills that can replace the Vermilion Bird Flame Grass Pill, with much stronger effects and a significant increase in the accumulation of magical power.

Unfortunately, these pills no longer have much effect on him. Most importantly, he will not take pills that increase his mana in order to purify his mana.

As evening fell, Ji An stepped out of the teleportation array, bathed in the afterglow of the setting sun.

Today, he no longer cared about his appetite, but instead absorbed the wood element energy in the mulberry field, consuming twenty-four strands of energy in a row.

After his two disciples finished their dinner, he called them to the living room and instructed them on their cultivation.

Two hours later, Lin Lan and the other person bowed to each other:
"Thank you Master for your teaching."

Ji An nodded in satisfaction, a slight smile playing on his lips.

"The path of cultivation is like rowing against the current; if you don't advance, you'll fall behind."

I am very pleased that you have not neglected your cultivation while maintaining the growth of the spiritual plants on Crimson Flame Peak.

Now you only need to strengthen your life force step by step and increase your understanding of the cultivation method. Breaking through to the Chaoyuan stage in the future should not be difficult.

The eldest disciple is much more composed than before, and his cultivation has not lagged behind after he has tempered his temper.

He explained the duties and powers of the temple master, and then asked:
"At that time, I will suggest to the sect that the person who breaks through the cultivation level first should take over the position of Hall Master of the Agriculture Hall. Are you willing?"

He respects his disciples' opinions; if they are unwilling to take over the position, that is fine with them.

Lin Lan immediately cupped her hands in greeting, "This disciple is willing."

There are dozens of cultivators in the Chaoyuan stage in the sect, but how many of them can become the master of a hall? She was very interested in this position.

Han Shan scratched his head and chuckled sheepishly:

“This disciple has no interest in managing worldly affairs, so I have no desire for the position of Palace Master.”

Ji An chuckled, "That's good too, Lin Lan has no competitors now."

However, once you break through to the Chaoyuan stage, I still suggest that you specialize in one planting spell first, so that you can complement each other.

I won't stop you if you want to try alchemy or talisman-making; that was agreed upon long ago.

He didn't have high hopes for his disciples' ability to break through to the Golden Core stage, but he would continue to support them if they still showed strong ambition.

This can be considered a contribution to the sect, repaying the sect's kindness in nurturing them.

When I leave someday, I will leave behind a legacy for the sect.

Lin Lan glanced at her junior brother and chuckled inwardly, finding him much more pleasing to the eye.

She decided that if she became the temple master, she would not assign the other party too many tasks and would try her best not to disturb their cultivation.

Ji An took in the changes in their expressions and couldn't help but smile:
"You two must not slack off and strive to break through to the Chaoyuan stage as soon as possible."

The two disciples spoke in unison, their tone firm:
"This disciple will certainly work harder to live up to Master's expectations."

"Hurry up, I hope you can break through before I do."

(End of this chapter)