Wanfa Daojun, starting from the Little Cloud and Rain Technique

Chapter 857 Yin-Yang Interaction
Hearing about the spiritual veins, Lin Jiuxiao's mood brightened, and his tone carried a hint of joy:

"Reporting to True Lord, Junior Brother Zhang mentioned this matter half a month ago. He predicted that the spiritual veins would be upgraded within two to three years and was worried about whether you could make it back in time."

He also said that when both main spiritual veins reach the fourth-order low grade, the resonance force will have a very good effect on the area between the two spiritual veins.

"From now on, the sect's most fertile spiritual fields will be this area between Chaoyang Peak and Yunhe Mountain. He said that the interplay of Yin and Yang here is like a natural magic array, having a wonderfully positive influence on the growth of spiritual plants."

He took out a jade slip, then took out a blank jade slip, made a copy, and handed it out:
"Please look, True Lord. This is a detailed map of the sect. The cyan-marked area in the central region is the area predicted by Junior Brother Zhang."

Junior Brother Zhang said that this was recorded in the Five Elements Sect's classic texts and had been historically verified. The area is estimated to be between 700,000 and 1 million mu.

In addition, this area can be used to grow spiritual plants that have special environmental requirements.

Junior Brother Zhang also said that this area is influenced by two spiritual veins, which will accelerate the rate at which the grade of the spiritual fields improves.

Ji An's eyes suddenly lit up. The Si Nong Palace was worried about planting special spiritual plants. If the Yin-Yang interaction area that was formed was really that magical, the Si Nong Palace would surely reach a new level.

He immediately took the jade slip and examined it. Inside was an introduction to the Yin-Yang spiritual veins of the Five Elements Sect. These were unique areas that could only be formed by the power of creation. The Five Elements Sect was founded on two such spiritual veins.

Unfortunately, more than two thousand years after the Five Elements Sect established its gates, a strong earthquake occurred, which disrupted the balance of the spiritual veins. The Yin and Yang forces collided violently and evolved into the Five Elements, which led to the Five Elements Sect's structure of five sacred mountains for inheritance.

If it weren't for this incident, the Five Elements Sect should have been called the Yin-Yang Sect.

"Let's see which special spiritual plants we can plant then. I have many spiritual seeds that are difficult to grow in the outside world. If we can plant them all, the sect's foundation will increase significantly."

He was very interested in the so-called Yin-Yang interaction zone, which should help him understand the changes in Yin-Yang power.

Having reached this stage of cultivation, Ji An had his own understanding of the path ahead. Before reaching the Nascent Soul stage, cultivators mainly focused on the Five Elements. Once they left this world and entered the Three Flowers Realm, they should focus on the transformation of Yin and Yang.

It's not the Yin-Yang transformation of the Five Elements that I'm currently comprehending; it's pure Yin-Yang power.

It is expected that the process of traversing Yin and Yang to transform into the Five Elements, and the Five Elements to condense Yin and Yang, will be considered complete.

After that, Yin and Yang will inevitably unite, and Taiji will transform into Wuji.

The atmosphere of their conversation became much more relaxed, and Ji An exclaimed:

"Zhongzhou and Shixiu have been at odds for a long time. I haven't inquired about the specific situation, but I suppose they have a way to deal with Shixiu's infiltration."

If the sect is still powerless to stop this infiltration within two months, I will make another trip to Central Continent to inquire.

When he chatted with True Lord Tianyan, True Lord Jinrong, and others, he did not hear that Buddhist cultivators could infiltrate the areas controlled by cultivators.

Either there are ways to deal with it, or the enemy's infiltration is very covert and has not yet erupted.

Lin Jiuxiao nodded in agreement and said:
"The methods of the Talisman Making Hall and the Beast Taming Hall still need time to be verified, but the research of the Array Formation Hall has already made progress."

Two months ago, Junior Brother Zhang and Junior Brother Yun took out a similar array plate that could detect the aura of those whose minds had been distorted.

However, the detection accuracy is too poor and it is easily affected by interference, so a new array plate is currently being developed at an accelerated pace.

After inheriting the Five Elements Sect's legacy, and through hundreds of years of accumulation, each hall has made significant progress.

Ji An raised his eyebrows slightly and said:
"With a clear idea and direction, things will be much easier. Haha, seeing the sect's rapid development fills me with joy."

"It was because the True Lord obtained the complete inheritance of the Five Elements Sect that the sect was able to flourish. The True Lord deserves great credit for the sect's current prosperity."

"The cultivation technique is merely a starting point; it is the sect leader's skillful leadership that has led to today's success."

The two exchanged compliments, and the atmosphere of their conversation became increasingly harmonious.

As the sun set, Ji An faintly heard the cries of weary birds returning to their nests. He rose and said:

"I'm back at Crimson Flame Peak. If there's any emergency requiring assistance, send someone to my cave to let me know."

During my seclusion, I will have the beasts inside guard my cave. They can enter the small world to find me.

While waiting for the spiritual veins to improve, he needs to cultivate diligently for a period of time.

"Ok."

Lin Jiuxiao agreed and saw Ji An out of the Wuji Palace.

A light flashed above the teleportation array, the air distorted, and the next moment Ji An appeared.

He strolled out of the stone house, opened his arms, and let out a long howl to announce his return. The sound swept across the mountains and forests, entered the passage, and went into the lava cave.

Han Shan, who was casting a spell on the phoenix tree, made a hand seal to release the Earth Vein Spirit Ascension Technique and asked:

"That whistling sound sounds a lot like Master, don't you two think?"

Today is the day to perform the ritual for the sacred field, and the three of them, siblings and fellow disciples, have gathered here.

Previously, it was the Five Sacred Mountains True Lord who performed the spells on the Phoenix Wood and Soul Nourishing Wood, but the True Lord was summoned by the sect to carry out a mission, so the three of them had to take over.

Lin Lan nodded affirmatively, "I think so too. Let's go out and take a look."

Master said he would return to the sect in about ten years, and the timing matches up.

After she finished speaking, she rode on a cloud and sped through the not-so-wide passage, with Wei Baiyang following closely behind.

"So careless!"

Han Shan shook his head, sealed off the fire pit, and slowly flew out of the passage. He could no longer see his companions outside.

He activated the mimicry array, watching the cave entrance merge with the mountain rocks and the earth, and then rode the yellow spiritual cloud to fly towards the cave on the mountainside.

He could fly faster by riding the Fire Elemental Cloud and the Metal Elemental Cloud, but he felt that riding the Earth Elemental Cloud would also allow him to comprehend the changes in the Earth Elemental energy.

Unless he's in a hurry, he will still choose to ride the Earth-based Spirit Cloud.

Han Shan knew that his aptitude and comprehension were still far behind those of the most talented cultivators, but diligence could make up for his shortcomings, and even a slow learner could find a way.

Crabs have six legs and two claws, and can only find refuge in the burrows of snakes and eels, because they are restless.

Earthworms have neither sharp claws nor strong muscles and bones, yet they feed on the soil above and drink from the springs below, all because of their single-mindedness.

He wants to be an earthworm, cultivating the path of soil.

Inside the cave, the master and his disciples filled the living room, creating a cramped feeling.

Ji An sensed the cultivation levels of his disciples, nodded with satisfaction, and said gently:
"Very good. Judging from your cultivation level, everyone is working hard. Keep it up."

The eldest and second disciples have both reached a bottleneck in their cultivation. Once they overcome it, they can make further progress. The third disciple's cultivation has broken through to the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm, and all of them have made considerable progress.

Lin Lan slightly raised her chin and said proudly:

"The Ministry of Agriculture is the greatest driving force for the sect's progress. Only when we become better can we lead other halls to achieve better development."

Now she fully understands her master's plans for the future of the Si Ming Hall, and a sense of mission has taken root in her heart, causing a change in her demeanor. "It's good to have this kind of awareness. The Si Nong Hall can produce resources continuously, and even if the mountain is closed, it will not affect the sect's forward development."

As Ji An spoke with a smile, he took out several black jade bottles:
"This contains the soul crystals I've refined. Refining them will enhance your soul strength, but it's best to wait a month before refining them again."

These are all the inner cores of mid-stage Golden Core White Bone Beasts, pure Yin spiritual objects obtained after being refined by Netherworld Bone Fire.

These soul crystals are a reward for the disciples' hard work in casting spells on Crimson Flame Peak over the years.

Since his disciples had all advanced to the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm, he didn't take out the third-tier low-grade soul crystals, planning to hand them over to the Treasure Pavilion at some time.

"Thank you for your generous gift, Master."

Lin Lan and the other two were all beaming with joy. There weren't many spiritual items in the cultivation world that could enhance one's soul. Although the sect had a precious plant like the Soul-Nourishing Wood, after the True Monarchs took some of the obtained spiritual items, and then it was distributed among so many Golden Core cultivators, not much was actually left in their hands.

Their situation was somewhat better; they had planted the Azure Jade Tree of the Nether Moon in their allocated spiritual fields, and now all of them were at the lower third-order level.

Ji An suddenly remembered something and asked:
"How is the situation at Yuanhe Mountain? Has a teleportation array been built yet?"

A shallow dimple appeared at the corner of Lin Lan's lips as she said:

"Eight years ago, the spiritual veins of Yuanhe Mountain were upgraded to the second-tier lower grade, and the sect then established a teleportation array."

Now that Shi Xiu has appeared, for safety reasons, the sect has closed Yuanhe Mountain.

The sect has put a lot of effort into transforming Yuanhe Mountain, and there is also a demon cave sealed inside, so it cannot be lost.

Ji An laughed and nodded:

"They're quite cautious."

That's good. It's better to achieve nothing than to become the enemy's weak point.

The three disciples began to ask questions about the problems they encountered in their cultivation, and before they knew it, two hours had passed.

Lin Lan stood up and said:
"Master, we still need to perform a spell on the spiritual field tonight, so we won't disturb your cultivation."

"I won't keep you any longer. I'll take care of the spirit fields from now on. You can come and pick the top-grade third-tier spirit peaches when they ripen."

In addition, send some seeds of the Azure Moon Jade Tree, Cloud Peak Jade Tree, and Heavenly Origin Pear. The grade doesn't need to be too high; reaching the second-tier top grade is sufficient.

These spirit peaches are meant for the disciples to enjoy, and also to help them break through to a higher realm as soon as possible.

As for requesting seeds, it's because he wants to plant a large number of spiritual trees such as Crimson Cloud Pine, Jade Leaf Mulberry, and Heavenly Origin Pear on Crimson Flame Peak. Once the spiritual trees reach the second-tier top grade, he can start cultivating Lightning Strike Wood.

There is a lot of lightning-struck wood in the gourd world, but it cannot be used as the foundation of a sect. When he leaves the cultivation world and steps into a wider world one day, he will definitely take the small world with him.

Only lightning-struck wood cultivated on sect land counts as a legacy; we must start preparing for the future now.

"Yes, sir. I will deliver the spirit seed tomorrow. I will take my leave now."

The disciples left in high spirits, all with smiles on their faces.

Ji An entered the small world, took out the cyan jade bottle, and poured out all the pills, only three in total.

"I've been very frugal over the years, but I only have a few left."

This is the Five-Colored Pill refined with the addition of Xuanhuang Merit. His cultivation speed has slowed down in recent months, so he wants to use these pills in a concentrated manner.

The slowdown in his cultivation is a good thing, because it means he is about to reach the bottleneck of the late Nascent Soul stage.

During his more than ten years in Zhongzhou, he ate quite a few fourth-grade mid-level Bodhi fruits and Vajra Bodhi fruits, and felt that his face had turned a little green.

These spiritual fruits all became the foundation, so it was expected that his cultivation could reach the bottleneck so quickly.

After taking these three pills, he expected to reach a bottleneck. With proper training, he could break through his current realm, a thought that excited him.

Breaking through to the late Nascent Soul stage is of special significance to both him and his sect, and it also means that he has truly stood at the top of the cultivation world.

It will be the top of the list, and the mountains are small.

Two months later, Ji An carefully put away the last Five-Flower Pill and clenched his fist.

His cultivation has made no progress in the past two weeks and he has reached the bottleneck of the late Nascent Soul stage. What he needs to do next is to continuously refine himself.

In his view, the bottleneck is like a dam in a river, and he himself is the ever-flowing, accumulating river water.

When you accumulate enough power to unleash a thunderous force, the so-called bottleneck will shatter.

Elixirs that help break through bottlenecks are like explosives that can destroy dams; while they may aid in the breakthrough, they are not conducive to broadening the foundation.

Therefore, ambitious cultivators try their best not to use pills that allow them to break through minor realms, as this is the only way they can have enough foundation to break through major realms.

The earth unicorn peeked out from the lush branches of the Gathering Yuan Tree, leaped onto its master's shoulder, and let out a joyful low growl.

Its size was only that of a squirrel, yet it pressed down as if it were a massive boulder weighing ten thousand pounds.

Ji An understood that this mischievous fellow was doing it on purpose, but he himself was a body-refining cultivator at the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm, so he was not afraid of this weight at all, and maintained a calm and composed expression on his face.

He and his natal spirit treasure were of one mind, and he immediately understood the meaning of the low growl.

My divine sense, like a large net, covered the entire Juran Tree. After carefully sensing it, I discovered two flower buds the size of mung beans.

One was jet black, but not shimmering or glistening with water; the other was fiery red, radiating light and warmth.

The five-colored flower has five layers, each layer a different color, representing the power of the five elements. The color of the outermost layer indicates which of the five elements this spiritual flower can manifest.

Ji An recalled for a moment, then smiled and said:
"It has been more than ninety years since the five-colored flowers last matured, and we have finally waited for this day again."

The last time the five-colored flower matured, it took more than fifty years, which included the blessing of the ashes of a Nascent Soul level cultivator. Roughly calculated, it takes at least one hundred and fifty years for the five-colored flower to mature once.

He tilted his head back, his eyes shining like brilliant stars in the night sky.

The mulberries of a mid-grade fourth-tier Fusang tree will ripen in twenty years. Once the five-colored flowers mature, the medicinal materials for refining the Five-Colored Pill will have a medicinal age of at least three thousand years.

Then, by using the Daoist principles to accelerate the ripening of spiritual herbs, a batch of fourth-grade superior Five-Flower Pills can be directly refined.

Now that the Crimson Sun Furnace and Frost Moon Furnace have taken form, the quality of the elixirs will increase to a certain extent.

In other words, as long as he can break through to the late Nascent Soul stage, with the support of pills and mulberries, his cultivation will definitely maintain rapid growth.

"Dao Ancestor, are you worried that my cultivation level isn't improving fast enough?"

Ji An asked the question to the air, his heart filled with joy.

(End of this chapter)