Wanfa Daojun, starting from the Little Cloud and Rain Technique

Chapter 704 Spiritual Vein Upgrade
Five-colored light flashed, and Ji An smelled a faint, elegant fragrance, the scent lingering and invigorating.

He saw that some of the buds on the giant tree had opened, revealing the second layer of petals, indicating that the flowers should have five layers.

The five-colored flower can be used to refine the Five-Colored Pill, which is a good thing for Nascent Soul cultivators as it can both enhance their magical power and nourish their soul.

The Five Elements Sect's alchemy tradition includes pill formulas, but they have been buried for tens of thousands of years.

Because the pill formula was passed down by ancient immortals, there should have been many Yuan Gathering Trees in the cultivation world at that time. Later, the Yuan Gathering Trees gradually disappeared into the long river of history, and the pill formula became a lost art.

Ji An flew up to the spirit tree on a cloud. He was delighted to smell the faint fragrance. He carefully counted the number of five-colored flowers and found that there were twenty-one in total, a few more than when he first counted them. Perhaps the flowers were hidden in the dense branches and leaves and were missed.

He landed, took out a jade slip to search for the recipe for the Five-Colored Pill, and then took out a blank jade slip to record the medicinal herbs inside.

He possessed the seeds of some spiritual herbs, such as the Night Fruit and the Phoenix Fruit. He then erased the names of these herbs, leaving twelve kinds of medicinal materials, including both spiritual fruits and herbs.

After verifying the medicinal herbs in the jade slip and confirming that they were correct, Ji An left the small world and released a golden communication sword to inform his disciple to come to Crimson Flame Peak at noon the next day.

He returned to the gourd world, his mind sinking into his dantian to connect with the stone tortoise.

[Master: Ji An]

[Tao Yun: Gold 1523.6, Water 1602.7, Wood 1616.9, Fire 1635.8, Earth 689.4]

The most consumed element for upgrading the Juyuan Tree's grade is still Earth Element Daoist Rhyme, while other types of Daoist Rhymes are preserved in greater quantities.

Ji An did not intend to continue investing the remaining Dao Yun into improving the Gathering Yuan Tree, nor did he intend to improve the grade of the spiritual veins. He would use some of the medicinal materials for improving the age of the Divine Fire Nourishing Spirit Pill, and use the rest to improve the Dao Seed.

The Nascent Soul stage beckoned to him. He was unwilling to remain a cultivator at the bottom of the pack when he broke through to a higher realm. He could only rely on a more powerful Dao Seed to improve his raw strength.

As his consciousness returned to his body, Ji An habitually looked around, trying to find that familiar figure, only to realize a moment later that he would never see Lian Shan Zhenjun again.

After a moment of silence, he sat cross-legged under the tree and began to circulate the Five Elements Wheel Sutra.

The best way to repay the True Lord is to improve his cultivation, leave behind the Five Elements Sect's legacy, and embark on the path of the stars in the future.

As the cultivation technique was activated, a large amount of spiritual energy from heaven and earth gathered around him, forming a vortex several tens of feet in diameter.

The various elements of the Five Elements were also activated by the technique, turning this place into a sea of ​​light, a colorful and dreamlike fairytale.

The spiritual energy inhaled into the body flows rapidly along the planned route, and by the time it reaches the Five Elements Divine Palace, it has been refined into a semi-solid state.

The surface of the divine palace shimmered with light, and the spiritual energy passing through each divine palace was like passing through a dyeing machine, with golden magical crystals flowing into the middle dantian.

In another cycle, the power of the soul is drawn from the sea of ​​consciousness and injected into the middle dantian in sync with the magical power.

The golden magic power and the silver divine consciousness intertwined in a spiral, and were simultaneously absorbed by the golden core.

At this moment, the golden elixir is like a rotating sun, illuminating every corner of the dantian and turning it into a bright universe.

The next day.

Han Shan flew into Crimson Flame Peak on a cloud. The air was filled with the fragrance of emerald leaves and mulberry flowers, and countless white jade peaks were busy in the mulberry fields.

Upon landing by the cold pool, they saw their master sitting at a stone table under a tree, which was already covered with plates.

He quickened his pace and stepped forward, cupping his hands in greeting:

"Disciple greets Master, I apologize for keeping you waiting."

Ji An pointed to the seat opposite him and said jokingly:
"Sit down and talk. If you come any later, you'll be eating leftovers."

Han Shan sat down as instructed. "Master, it's still too deserted here. Please send a few capable disciples to take care of your daily life."

Living alone in such a vast mountain forest is so devoid of human warmth and life.

Ji An smiled and waved his hand, "No need to trouble yourself, I'm already used to it."

When harvesting pine nuts, brewing spirit wine, and picking spirit fruits and leaves, the sect sends disciples here, making the place quite lively most of the time.

He spends most of his time in the gourd world, where the puppets take good care of him.

He inquired about his disciple's cultivation, answered his questions, and pointed out problems. Some of these situations were ones he had not encountered either, and the two discussed solutions together.

Amidst the clinking of glasses and lively conversation, an hour passed in the blink of an eye.

Ji An took out a jade slip of emerald green. "This contains the spiritual herbs I need. I need to purchase the seeds. Send a disciple to the Central Continent Merchant Flying Ship in Qingyun Immortal City to inquire about them."

Don't worry about the price, buy as much as you can, and I'll give you the spirit stones when we get back.

He hadn't expected the Gathering Yuan Tree to reach the fourth rank so quickly, nor had he prepared the spiritual herbs needed for the Nascent Soul stage in advance. Now, all of this could be put on the agenda.

Han Shan stood up and respectfully accepted the jade slip, saying:

"Yes, sir. This disciple will set off first thing tomorrow morning to buy some spirit seeds for Master. It is only right that I do this. How could I possibly accept your spirit stones!"

Sending disciples to Qingyun Immortal City would take a very long time, and we cannot keep our master waiting any longer.

After saying that, he scratched his head and gave a simple, honest smile:

“Master, my Earth Vein Ascension Technique has reached the edge of minor completion, but I have not been able to break through. I don’t know why.”

"You're making pretty fast progress. Your understanding of the Earth Path is getting deeper and deeper."

Ji An praised his apprentice and then said:
"Show me your spell now."

Qualifications are not static; with long-term dedication to a particular field, one can achieve outstanding results in that area.

Han Shan left the table, made hand seals, and released the spell.

Ji An inquired in detail about the flow of spiritual energy within the immortal veins, offered suggestions for improvement, and gave instructions:

"When practicing spells, you should carefully feel the vibration of the earth's veins after the spell is successfully cast, and feel the rhythm. It will be very helpful to you."

The core of the Earth Vein Ascension Technique is to use magical power to stimulate the spiritual energy deep underground, making it more active.

The divine will that nourishes the earth element must ultimately transform into life force; this is the correct cycle.

Han Shan nodded thoughtfully, "Thank you, Master."

Ji An took out one third-grade supreme-quality Cleansing Spirit Talisman and one Gengjin Divine Thunder Talisman, and said:
"Go to Qingyun Immortal City in person, and be careful in everything you do. Activate this talisman before entering the sect."

Furthermore, maintain a distance from the cultivators of the Xuan Yin Sect, showing respect while keeping a safe distance to avoid conflict.

Since the sect lacks the power of the Nascent Soul level to form a balance with the Xuan Yin Sect, it can only adopt this passive defensive method.

As a mere spiritual farmer, I need to have something good for self-defense.

"Thank you for your kindness, Master."

Knowing the insidious methods of the Xuan Yin Sect, and knowing it was not the time to refuse, Han Shan reached out and took the talisman, placing it into the Dongxu Stone.

The two continued drinking, and after a while, Ji An asked curiously:
"I only gave you advice on choosing to refine your natal magic weapon. What is your magic weapon?"

He did not interfere with his disciple's choice, but simply informed him of the various circumstances.

Han Shan, slightly embarrassed, summoned a yellow pearl engraved with flowers, plants, and trees. "After careful consideration, I have chosen to refine a support-type natal magic weapon, named Thick Earth Pearl, which means thick earth and the vast sky. It is a magic weapon of the Earth element."

In that case, the disciple will receive an additional bonus when casting earth-based spells.

He chuckled a few more times in a simple, honest way, and explained:
"This disciple is not strong in combat and has no desire to fight. However, I feel genuine joy when I see spiritual herbs growing in the spiritual fields. Therefore, I have decided to settle down and be a spiritual farmer."

There have never been many cultivators who choose auxiliary magic weapons as their natal magic weapons, and those who choose a 'Spirit Farmer' type auxiliary magic weapon are even rarer.

Ji An smiled and nodded, "For a sect, your choice is better than having another powerful sword cultivator."

However, if you have the determination and perseverance to break through to the Nascent Soul stage, you must prepare to refine a top-grade third-tier defensive magic weapon to protect yourself.

He was actually very pleased. He believed that those who know others are wise, and those who know themselves are enlightened. His disciple understood the path he should take, and with his support, he might one day break through to the Nascent Soul stage.

It is a blessing for the sect that its disciples choose to become producers rather than vie for power and profit.

Currently, the sect is united, but as more and more Golden Core cultivators are born, the relative scarcity of resources will gradually become apparent, and the struggle for interests may surface.

However, if the extra cultivators are all producers, the competition for profits will be greatly reduced.

The following evening, Han Shan, weary from his journey, arrived at Chiyan Peak once again.

He set off for Qingyun Immortal City at the hour of Chou (1-3 AM) today, his purpose being not to keep his master waiting for too long.

As the sun set, the cold pool shimmered, but he could not find his master's figure by the pool.

He took out the golden communication sword, entered the information, and activated it. A moment later, Ji An walked out of the cave and flew down.

Han Shan stepped forward to greet him, took out several packets of seeds, and presented them with both hands, saying:
"Greetings, Master. I have fulfilled your request and purchased the spirit seed from the cultivators of Central Continent."

Because many of them were fourth-tier spiritual plants, the disciple only received four kinds of seeds: Purple Heart Orchid, Void Spirit Grass, etc.

Ji An took the seeds and said gently:

"It was hard work, and getting four kinds has already exceeded my expectations."

By the way, did you use a cleansing talisman to check your physical condition when you came back?

He was very satisfied with the disciple's attentive attitude. There were also eight kinds of spiritual medicine seeds, four of which were spiritual fruits that were the main medicines.

"Having used it, this disciple knows its importance."

Han Shan understood that he would rather waste the talisman than fall into the trap set by the Xuan Yin Sect. Therefore, before entering the sect's protective formation, he decisively activated the Purifying Spirit Talisman and waited outside for a quarter of an hour. Only after finding nothing amiss did he return to the sect.

Ji An took out a porcelain jar about the size of a bucket, decorated with emerald green landscapes, and said:

"This is a mid-grade third-level Jade Dew Golden Bud Tea. Take it home and drink it. If you need more, come back to me for more."

The spirit tea was what he had left, and the quantity was not much, only a mere eighty-odd catties.

He thought that instead of handing it over to the sect to gain some great merit, it would be better to leave it for his disciples to cultivate properly.

In this way, disciples can reduce the number of spirit teas they need to exchange, and other fellow disciples can get more.

He will no longer have any spirit tea of ​​grade three or lower, because the lowest grade of tea trees in the small world is grade three, high grade.

In the days to come, premium spiritual tea will become the mainstream.

"Master, this is such a large jar, I am unworthy of it."

Han Shan dared not accept it; buying some spirit seeds would only cost a few spirit stones! This can of tea far exceeded his expenses.

"Take this. Improve your cultivation as soon as possible. This is your reward for your choice."

After the disciple accepted the porcelain jar, Ji An changed the subject and asked:

"Are there enough pills?"

“That’s enough. I heard from Senior Sister Han Yan that the sect has stored up to 700 Fire Essence Pills over the years, and I have a quota of 12 pills to exchange each year.”

Han Shan smiled with satisfaction. The sect now has relatively close trade relations with the Southern Continent and the far north, which has greatly made up for the lack of resources.

“Very good, your treatment is much better than mine was back then.”

Ji An sighed. After advancing to the Golden Core stage, he stayed in the Western Continent for decades, only obtaining a dozen or so Spirit Rhinoceros Refining Pills. The rest of the time he spent absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to cultivate diligently.

Once the disciple breaks through to the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm, the materials for the Purple Cloud Jade Mushroom Pill cultivated by the sect will likely mature gradually, and there will be no shortage of pills.

Han Shan lowered his head slightly, "It's all thanks to Master and other seniors."

Three months later.

In the gourd world, Ji An floated above the Gathering Yuan Tree, his eyes full of smiles as he looked at the expanding spiritual fields.

The spiritual veins of the small world have been upgraded to the third-tier top-grade!

In his excitement, he subconsciously scratched his hair.

The stone turtle always gains a Daoist essence when the spiritual vein of Crimson Flame Peak is upgraded, but it gains nothing when the spiritual vein of a small world is upgraded.

He didn't know the specific reason; perhaps it was due to different rules.

Ji An flew around the edge of the small world and roughly measured its area, which was about 500 acres. Each spiritual field had increased by 30 acres compared to before.

To be honest, he wasn't too satisfied with the number; 500 acres was still too small. But how the little world grew was none of his business, so he could only let nature take its course.

Ji An landed under the Gathering Yuan Tree, looked at the many insect towers standing nearby, and pondered that he should do something else.

These spirit-devouring insects possess astonishing abilities, which improve along with the spiritual veins.

Although no one at the Golden Core level has appeared yet, it is expected that the day will come soon.

As the level of the Soul-Devouring Insects increases, they gradually become aggressive, compressing spiritual energy and spraying it out like a dense barrage of bullets.

I wonder what state an individual would be in if it reached the Golden Core level. If they would damage the growth of the spirit tree, then they would have to be hunted down.

Ji An summoned the puppet A Yun and said:
"Make a large round table and a sand table to count the quantity of various spirit woods."

As the small world grows larger, everything needs to be regulated, and he needs to accurately calculate the value of the spiritual objects he cultivates.

Ayun smiled and nodded, then immediately piloted the spirit shuttle away.

Ji An watched its shadow disappear from sight and nodded in satisfaction.

Ayun is a qualified carpenter who can read and write, and the Five Elements Sect also has such puppet-making methods in its lineage.

Once a Golden Core cultivator is born in the Puppet Hall, he will have to order a few.

As the area of ​​the small world continues to expand, A-Yun will be unable to handle everything by herself and will need to find some helpers.

Just as he was thinking, the golden retriever ran in, carrying a golden communication sword in its mouth.

(End of this chapter)