Wanfa Daojun, starting from the Little Cloud and Rain Technique

Chapter 533 Crimson Flame Peak Eruption

Master Zhengyang rode on a crimson cloud, flying towards Ningcui Cliff. Jia Yu stood beside him, and Master Yuxiao was next to him.

The three landed on the summit of Ningcui Cliff. Next to the cave, four stone houses were carved out, each containing a teleportation array.

Above the entrance to each stone house, on the rock face, are carved words: Cloud Crane Mountain, Red Copper Mountain, Rising Sun Peak, Crimson Flame Peak—these are the destinations of the teleportation array.

Master Yuxiao asked, "Whose temple is this now?"

Ningcui Cliff is a second-tier top-grade spiritual vein. He remembered that it used to belong to Ge Ying. After Ge Ying passed away, Ji An took over the management. After that, he didn't know who cultivated here.

"It is the Daoist temple of Lin Lan, the master of the Si Nong Hall."

"Oh, so you're Ji An's eldest disciple."

Master Yuxiao sighed and turned to say:

"Senior brother, the Ningcui Cliff lineage is now considered the strongest lineage in the sect."

Ji An is a Golden Core cultivator, while Zhong Yuefei, Liu Yu, and Li Lingyu are Chaoyuan stage cultivators, and Liu Yu is also a disciple who has the potential to break through to the Golden Core stage.

Looking back on Ge Ying's life, his cultivation progressed slowly, but he took in so many amazing disciples; he would surely be comforted and smile in his grave.

At this point, he felt a pang of sadness.

He didn't take on many disciples, only one of whom advanced to the Chaoyuan stage, and later disappeared into the Ten Thousand Mountains.

Master Zhengyang was silent for a moment, then said:

"From this perspective, the most successful master in the history of the sect is actually Ge Ying."

It's a pity that he didn't cultivate any Golden Core cultivators.

Master Yuxiao was taken aback, a strange expression appearing on his face:

"It really is."

Jia Yu peeked out from the doorway, which was inscribed with the words 'Crimson Flame Peak,' and said:
"Ancestor, I have filled the teleportation array with spirit stones. We can set off now."

The three stepped into the teleportation array, and after a series of distorted and shifting lights and shadows, they reappeared at Crimson Flame Peak.

Master Yuxiao immediately sensed the explosive spiritual energy floating in the air and said:
"That's the feeling, no doubt about it! Before the spiritual veins of Chaoyang Peak were upgraded, the spiritual energy was just as restless."

With exclusive access to a third-tier spiritual vein node, Junior Brother Ji's cultivation progress will be accelerated considerably.

Deep down, he greatly envied his junior brothers who had broken through to the Golden Core stage a few years ago.

He became a third-tier spiritual vein node in the sect, a privilege that only Golden Core cultivators enjoyed for over two hundred years, while his junior brothers could only wait twenty or thirty years at most to obtain it.

The golden-feathered eagle was circling in the sky when it saw several cultivators walking out of the stone house at the foot of the mountain, and it immediately let out a screech.

The clear, melodious chirping echoed in all directions, and Ji An, standing by the cold pool, immediately realized that guests had arrived.

This was the task he gave to the Golden Feathered Eagle: to immediately send a signal if any unfamiliar cultivators emerged from the stone house.

Crimson clouds rose from beneath his feet, and Ji An rode them into the air. Upon seeing the approaching person, he went to greet him.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I have been waiting for a long time."

I instructed my disciples to prepare the ingredients, and we went to the living room to sit down and have a few drinks.

Master Zhengyang waved his hand and said:

"It's been a long time since I last visited Crimson Flame Peak. I've forgotten what the scenery was like back then. My junior brother is showing us around so that everyone can rediscover this bountiful land."

He only learned about the prosperity of this place from Jia Yu, and that the Treasure Pavilion had accumulated a large amount of second-tier top-grade resources over the years.

"Haha, I couldn't have asked for this! I've been wanting to show it off."

Ji An pointed to the west and continued:
"We used to go from east to west, but today we'll go in the opposite direction."

"You are the master, you make the decisions."

"Let's go to the underground cave first and take a look at the Soul-Nourishing Wood."

Ji An opened the sealing array of the underground cave, and the passage was spotless.

It wasn't that he cleaned it in advance; it was because he bought a batch of spirit lizards a few years ago, and these little guys are best at cleaning caves.

The group arrived at the bottom of the cave and saw the spirit wood shining with a crystalline light, dispelling the ancient darkness of the underground.

"There are eight top-grade Earth Spirit Fruit Trees and one top-grade Soul Nourishing Wood here."

Master Zhengyang walked to the side of the Soul-Nourishing Wood and sighed:

“The Soul-Nourishing Wood is extremely difficult to cultivate. The one in the sect has been cultivated for hundreds of years, and it is currently only a mid-grade second-tier tree. The gap is too great.”

I remember you once said that the reason this Soul-Nourishing Tree could grow so quickly was because the ashes of a Golden Core cultivator were buried nearby?

"Yes."

"If I pass away, where would be the most suitable place to bury my ashes?"

Master Zhengyang asked, not shying away from discussing the topic of life and death. He hoped that even in death, he could still do his part for the sect.

Ji An pondered and said:
“I think it’s the most suitable material for cultivating this Soul-Nourishing Wood. If it can be cultivated to the third rank, all Golden Core cultivators will benefit, and it will be very easy to find buyers if you want to sell it.”

Improving one's spiritual strength is something a cultivator must do throughout their life.

He then transmitted the message:
“Senior brother, one day I plan to travel to the Central Continent. The sect can take over everything in Crimson Flame Peak.”

This was the first time he had formally spoken about leaving, because he felt that he would reach his expectations in just a few years.

Master Zhengyang remained calm and gave a very subtle nod. He wasn't surprised by the other party's decision. If he were in the other party's shoes, he would have made the same choice.

"The sect will compensate you for taking over so many high-level spiritual plants."

After leaving the underground cave, the group arrived at the Copper-Patterned Mulberry Field. Ji An introduced:
"Like the Copper-patterned Mulberry and the Jade Leaf Mulberry, neither of them produces second-tier top-grade plants, which should be the limit of their species."

There are thirty-six second-tier top-grade Xuan Ye Sword Bamboo plants here, and each plant can yield half a pound of golden leaves per year.

There's also a top-grade Rudraksha tree over there; I obtained its seed during my travels in the Southern Continent.

"Vajra Bodhi? This is a sacred tree of Buddhist cultivation. I once heard from a friend in Zhongzhou that it can be used to create one-time spiritual artifacts that are extra lethal to demonic cultivators."

Near the Fire Crystal Ant Nest in the Red Cloud Pine Forest.

Ji An smiled and said, "This area of ​​spiritual plants has not been cut down for many years, and there are thirty-two second-grade top-quality Crimson Cloud Pines."

There is also a second-tier top-grade Azure Flame Purple Spirit Gourd planted here. I originally estimated that these two gourds would mature within twenty or thirty years.

The current improvement in the grade of the spiritual veins of Crimson Flame Peak will accelerate this process.

Jia Yu began to speak:

"I used to admire Senior Brother Zhang Zizhao for his spiritual artifacts made from this kind of spiritual gourd. Unfortunately, as I get older, my love for spiritual artifacts has diminished. Now I prefer fine wine."

After chatting for a while, the group entered the lava cave and floated above the lava lake.

Ji An pointed to the lotus pods, most of which had turned golden, and said:

"The ripening of the Heavenly Spirit Fruit is not far off, and the upgrading of the Crimson Flame Peak's spiritual veins can also accelerate this process."

The phoenix trees over there have already reached the highest grade; I wonder when they'll be able to be cultivated to the third grade.

He must obtain the Phoenix Tree seed before leaving; how could he miss out on a fourth-tier precious plant!

Master Yuxiao glanced around and asked:

What are plants growing along the edge of the lava lake?

"This is called fire coral. It can be used as pasture for fire-elemental beasts. After being ground up, it can also be used as spiritual soil to improve the soil."

In the Wood Spirit Plant Garden, Ji An pointed to the white tea trees, his eyes filled with tenderness:

"There are now four top-grade Azure Jade Trees of the Nether Moon and twelve top-grade Jade Trees of the Cloud Top."

There is one top-grade Bodhi tree and one top-grade longevity peach, fifty-six top-grade jade ivy trees, and twenty-one top-grade azure dragon wood trees.

Jia Yu interjected:
"In order to stockpile resources and trade with cultivators in the Central Continent, we cut down quite a few fifty top-grade Azure Dragon Trees."

Ji An nodded slightly, "Once the merchant ships from Central Continent arrive, at least a dozen more top-grade Azure Dragon Woods can be cultivated."

Master Zhengyang felt somewhat numb. If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he would never have believed that there were so many top-grade spiritual plants in the sect. In the past, the sect had only accumulated a few top-grade spiritual plants over thousands of years.

In the Fire Spirit Plant Garden, the spirit peach trees are laden with fruit.

Ji An smiled from the bottom of his heart.

We now have twenty-eight top-grade spirit peaches, twelve top-grade dragon blood trees, and one top-grade spirit cloud tree.

Everyone walked around the garden and finally arrived at the cold pool, where they dived down to the bottom.

Ji An said:

"This Pure Water Lotus has reached the second-tier top-grade level. Once it bears seeds, it can be planted at several water vein nodes in the sect."

The Water Lily can improve water quality and increase the concentration of spiritual energy, making it a rare and precious plant.

Master Yuxiao exclaimed in praise:
"After coming to Crimson Flame Peak, I finally understood how powerful my junior brother is."

Although I've been overestimating you, I've still underestimated you.

Seven days later, Ji An felt the stone tortoise leave his body and disappear into the earth.

He sensed the earth tremor, and almost simultaneously, Crimson Flame Peak spewed forth magma hundreds of feet high.

The volcanic ash that erupted along with the volcano quickly obscured the sun, and then fell like black snowflakes, turning the ground black in no time.

The spiritual energy surged like a tide, wave after wave, erupting in all directions.

A sudden gust of wind arose on Crimson Flame Peak, and the water in the icy pool bubbled and gurgled, as if it were boiling.

Master Zhengyang exclaimed with delight, "It has begun! The second third-tier node of the Southern Spiritual Vein is about to be born!"

Li Haoran bowed. "Fellow senior brothers, when Crimson Flame Peak erupts, it will spew out spiritual creatures nurtured deep within the underground magma lake. I need to go and find usable third-tier metal-elemental spiritual creatures. Farewell."

Without waiting for everyone's response, he rode away on his sword, his speed like thunder and lightning.

Ji An scratched his head; this speed was clearly much faster than when he flew away using a magical artifact.

Jia Yu said, "Senior Brother Zhu and Uncle Lin Qiubai are not in the sect, otherwise they would definitely attend such a grand event."

Master Zhengyang asked in bewilderment:
"After the disciples collect the erupted spiritual items, they are to hand them over to the Treasure Pavilion. Why do so many people like to risk the danger of lava eruptions to collect them? That would cause some to be missed."

In my opinion, it would be more efficient to collect spiritual items after the volcanic eruption ends.

Master Yuxiao explained, “Senior brother, finding a spiritual item brings a different kind of satisfaction. If you find a high-level spiritual item, the satisfaction will be even stronger. This is a feeling that cannot be brought by exchanging for spiritual items.”

Jia Yu chimed in, "That's right. Last time when Crimson Flame Peak erupted, I saw a Fire Crystal the size of a human head. I was overjoyed!"

(End of this chapter)