Wanfa Daojun, starting from the Little Cloud and Rain Technique

Chapter 686 If Heaven Had Feelings, Heaven Would Grow Old

With over a hundred points of Daoist essence in hand, Ji An was slightly pleased, especially since the increase in fire-element Daoist essence was nearly thirty points, more than he had in his early years.

I currently have over 6,000 points of Dao essence. It would take about 20 years and 8,000 points of Dao essence to upgrade the Gathering Yuan Tree to the third-tier top-grade level.

To upgrade the Heavenly Spirit Tree to the fourth-tier lower grade, the required Dao essence needs to be at least doubled; it is a long and arduous task.

Master Yuxiao extended his arm and invited:
"My two junior brothers, please come with me to the Wuji Hall for a chat."

"Master Chongxuan of Falling Maple Valley visited a few days ago, and we reached an agreement. I'm just informing you."

Among the sect's Golden Core cultivators, Lin Qiubai was devoted to honing his sword intent, Han Yan was engrossed in alchemy, and Qin Yan was obsessed with weapon crafting.

Even if these people participate in the discussion, it would be difficult for them to offer good suggestions, since their minds are not on the sect's decision-making.

The three arrived at the Wuji Hall on clouds and took their seats. After the young Taoist boy brought fragrant tea, he withdrew from the hall. Master Yuxiao said:
"Fallen Maple Valley agreed to use Azure Cloud Immortal City as the negotiation location and also agreed to destroy all the teleportation arrays, but hopes to become a deeper ally with us."

From now on, we will help each other and face the pressure from the demonic cultivation sects together.

They also hope to establish a teleportation array connecting the two sects, so that in case of an emergency, whether for refuge or support, they can respond quickly.

Lin Jiuxiao asked:
"I agree with establishing teleportation arrays to connect us, but where should we build them?"

Deep down, he believed that cooperating with Fallen Maple Valley would be more advantageous for them, but even if the two sides joined forces, they were no match for the Profound Yin Sect, so they could only stick together for warmth.

“The teleportation array cannot be built within the sect’s protective array. I propose that a small fortress be built within a hundred miles. This way, even if the other side has a problem, we will have enough warning time.”

Maple Valley probably thought the same way, and they readily agreed.

With a crisis looming, both sides were decisive, and the matter was settled on the spot.

Master Yuxiao recounted some more details, giving Ji An a clearer understanding of the sect's situation.

"We cannot take the Xuan Yin Sect lightly. As long as we can hold out until the True Demon Tribulation breaks out, we will naturally gain more time."

In the eyes of true demons and demon lords, there is no difference between cultivators of immortality and cultivators of demons; both are resources.

When faced with a more powerful enemy, the Xuan Yin Sect will become an ally.

He thought for a moment and continued:
"While we are now guarding against the threat from the north, we should pay more attention to how to deal with the demonic energy pollution when the True Demon Calamity breaks out."

All the forces in the Central Continent are reinforcing the mountain-protecting formations and building many purification formations, while also starting to stockpile spirit stones.

We should also prepare for this. The construction diagram of the purification array is in the array jade slip I brought back. The array masters of the sect can start refining it.

The demand for purification talismans will increase significantly, and the talisman-making hall should begin stockpiling talismans.

Furthermore, all sects can cultivate the medicinal herbs for the Vajra Pill, and proper planning is necessary.

Master Yuxiao picked up his teacup, took a sip, and said contentedly:
"After Junior Sister Han Yan returned, the sect has already assigned the tasks of purifying the mind talisman and refining the Vajra Pill."

Once the Ministry of Agriculture cultivates the relevant spiritual plants to maturity, most of the problems with talismans and elixirs can be solved.

Currently, the focus of the Array Hall is on digesting the legacy left by the Five Elements Sect and then constructing related arrays.

He was relieved that someone was taking care of things.

Ji An laughed, "The pressure is now on the Ministry of Agriculture."

The Mind-Stabilizing Talisman and the Precious Flower Pill will inevitably be needed in the future, but with the True Demon Tribulation about to erupt, the Ministry of Agriculture no longer has time to cultivate the materials.

Fortunately, there is planting in the small world, so he can accelerate the ripening of spiritual herbs to save lives in critical moments.

Lin Jiuxiao also laughed, "The prosperity of the sect began with the Department of Agriculture. It can be said that the foundation for the prosperity of most halls such as the Refining Hall and the Pill Refining Pavilion is the Department of Agriculture."

This is why the sect has repeatedly improved the treatment of spirit farmers. High-level cultivators will handle the battles; we only need to solidify our foundation to become stronger.

Purple-gold paulownia wood, star tree, vajra bodhi wood, and azure dragon wood are all excellent materials for refining weapons.

Yu Xiao Zhenren interjected:
"With our junior brother's return to the sect, the resources that Crimson Flame Peak can produce have greatly increased, and we are more confident in overcoming the True Demon Tribulation."

The significant drop in output at Crimson Flame Peak after Ji An left the sect made everyone realize what true strength really means.

Lin Jiuxiao chimed in, "Yes, Senior Brother's return is of great significance."

Ji An cleared his throat and said:
"My tamed beast, the Azure Deer, has been cultivated to the Golden Core level. It can release wood-elemental spells that are close to the Great Completion level, which can increase the growth rate of wood-elemental and fire-elemental spiritual plants."

I'll lease it to the sect to cultivate those more strategically important resources.

"Of course!" Master Yuxiao clapped his hands and laughed.
"Junior Brother's tamed beast can actually cast planting-type spells; it's extremely valuable strategically."

Compared to those martial arts-type guardian spirit beasts, production-type spirit beasts can create greater value.

After discussing it for a while, the two finally agreed on a price of two high-quality pieces per day.

Ji An knew that the sect needed to stockpile as many spirit stones as possible, so he rented out the Azure Deer at a price that was almost like giving it away.

"Speaking of the Azure Deer, its bloodline is inherited from Elder He Yuhan's Five-Colored Deer in the Beast Taming Hall. What is the current situation of the Five-Colored Deer?"

The Five-Colored Deer is the demon beast with the greatest potential in the entire sect's bloodline. It has a high probability of transforming into human form in the future, which means it will break through to the Nascent Soul level.

Master Yuxiao remained silent for a moment, then sighed:
"Several years ago, Xiao He failed to break through to the Golden Core stage and died."

She was already quite old before her breakthrough, and perhaps sensing this, she broke all the blood pacts with her beasts.

The five-colored deer are now free-ranging on Yunhe Mountain, gazing at Xiao He's grave every day.

He was still trying to persuade He Yuhan on the night she decided to break through, but the disciple said he didn't want to leave any regrets when he had the chance to fight hard.

What else could he say?
Put yourself in his shoes; if he had the chance to fight back, he wouldn't want to give up no matter what! The other party got what he wanted and died a worthy death.

Ji An said softly, "If Heaven had feelings, it too would grow old."

Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit heavy, Lin Jiuxiao changed the subject and said:
"The Five-Colored Deer is a rare and wondrous beast of heaven and earth. As its affection for Junior Sister He gradually diminishes, it will likely choose to leave the sect."

Several of us tried to subdue it, but we couldn't get its approval at all. I think you could give it a try, senior brother.

He and He Yuhan had known each other for over four hundred years, and even when there was a difference in their cultivation levels, he never allowed the other to call him "Ancestor".

Master Yuxiao nodded, "These past few days I've been so busy with so many things that I completely forgot about this."

"Junior Brother Ji, why don't you go and give it a try?"

The potential of this wondrous beast is truly immense; in the future, it's equivalent to having a Nascent Soul True Monarch overseeing it.

The bloodline of the Five-Colored Deer emphasizes the balance of the five elements. Junior Brother Ji cultivates the most difficult route in the Five Elements Reincarnation Scripture, which also emphasizes the continuous flow of the five elements.

If anyone could tame the Five-Colored Deer, he felt it had to be Junior Brother Ji.

Ji An was intrigued and asked:
"What level of strength does the Five-Colored Deer possess now?"

"At the peak of the Chaoyuan stage, it is said that a special elixir needs to be refined to help one break through to the Golden Core realm."

However, this kind of elixir is unavailable, and the formula is unknown. The only option is for the Five-Colored Deer to continuously purify its bloodline and naturally break through.

Master Yuxiao stood up. “Junior brother, there’s no time like the present. Let’s go to Yunhe Mountain now.”

The three left Wuji Palace, were teleported to Ningcui Cliff, and then to Yunhe Mountain.

Ji An asked, "How many Golden Core cultivators does Falling Maple Valley have now?"

"There are three more. Master Huoyun's lifespan is about to end, but before he passes away, another cultivator from Falling Maple Valley will break through to the Golden Core stage."

Lin Jiuxiao paused for a moment, then sighed:
“Luofeng Valley used to be far ahead of us and Yuanhe Mountain, but now we have left them far behind.”

If it weren't for the Xuan Yin Sect incident, the Jin Ling Sect would undoubtedly be the number one sect in the Western Continent.

Before they knew it, they had arrived at their destination.

A small grave is hidden among the green bamboo in the mountains, and a majestic deer with antlers that radiate light in shades of pine green, crimson, amber, silver, and black lies half-reclined in the forest.

It raises its neck and emits a clear and melancholic cry, its voice filled with a hint of longing.

Seeing that the five-colored deer's fur was somewhat dry and dull, Ji An whispered:

"A demon beast so devoted to its master, it has become so haggard."

Lin Jiuxiao responded:

"It's better this year. In previous years, it was emaciated and frighteningly thin."

"How can we subdue them? What are some specific methods?"

Ji An asked again, "The simplest way to subdue a monster is to beat it into submission. However, these kinds of strange beasts are all proud and unyielding, preferring death to submission."

They can be killed, but I'd rather die than submit.

"We don't know either."

Ji An covered his forehead; he still had to rely on himself.

"I'll go down and give it a try."

He rode a cloud and swooped down to land beside the grave, took out three incense sticks, lit them, and stuck them in the ground in front of the grave.

The five-colored deer twitched its nose, and its dull eyes suddenly lit up.

A yellow aura enveloped its entire body, then vanished from its spot and appeared next to the incense in the next moment.

It closed its eyes and gently shook its head, seemingly in a state of blissful ecstasy.

A slight smile appeared on Ji An's lips. There was hope!

The materials used in making incense include the leaves of the Juyuan tree, which embodies all five elements.

He reached out and stroked the neck of the five-colored deer. The spirit deer opened its eyes, glanced at him, and walked away with disdain.

Ji An chuckled and said enticingly:

"Follow me, and you can smell this kind of fragrance often."

The five-colored deer bared its teeth, revealing a distrustful expression. It could sense that this fragrance was important to it, but its intuition knew how extraordinary these spiritual beings were.

Ji An's hand seals changed, and pale golden magical energy crystals gushed out from his golden core, flowing through his immortal veins. The Earth element in his spleen's Earth Palace shone brightly.

A flash of blue light appeared on the five-colored deer's body as it skillfully released the Wood Release technique and left, revealing its form a hundred feet away.

Its eyes gleamed with pride, making it difficult even for a Golden Core cultivator to catch.

Ji An completed the spell, and yellow light emerged from the earth, lotus flowers formed from the condensation of spiritual light bloomed, and the earth element nourishing the magic power surged from the ground.

The earth trembled slightly, yet a sense of peace permeated the air.

His hand seals changed seamlessly, like a gazelle's horns, as he released the Azure Sky Yangming Technique and the Azure Dragon Water Moon Technique in succession.

(End of this chapter)