Primordial Era: Starting with the repair of Penglai Immortal Island

These disciples of the Chan Sect had all previously visited Huanglong's dojo to attend banquets hosted by Huanglong.

Last time, Huanglong also asked them and Duobao and other disciples of the Jie Sect to each select some spirit beasts and immortal medicines to cultivate in their respective dojos.

However, after they left last time, Huanglong and Xuandu expanded the dojo again, and the spiritual roots and immortal medicines in the dojo were several times more than before.

The planting locations of some immortal herbs and spiritual medicines in the expanded dojo have all changed due to the alteration of the grand formation, resulting in different attributes within the same area.

Moreover, some key areas are also shrouded by the formation, and if they are allowed to move around freely, they will suffer a lot.

Within this training ground, Zi Ling designated three areas specifically for cultivating certain special medicinal herbs and elixirs.

Beyond the three areas, they could only gather ordinary medicinal herbs and elixirs, and in addition to the original Elixir Peak, they reopened a Hundred Flowers Garden and a Fairy Fruit Garden.

The Hundred Flowers Garden covers an area of ​​hundreds of miles. Zi Ling moved the old nest of Zi Yu Peak to this Hundred Flowers Garden. The garden is planted with tens of thousands of rare spiritual herbs and immortal flowers, which are the source of nectar for Zi Yu Peak. These immortal herbs grow very well under Zi Ling's care.

There are low-growing, grass-like "Pure Heart Magnolia", "Dark Purple Wisteria" that climbs rocks, "Jade Lotus" that grows in water, and "Golden Thread Moss" that flutters in the wind on the cliffs... Each kind of spiritual herb is rarely seen outside, but here they grow in large patches.

Various spiritual herbs and flowers are planted in different areas according to their five elements, and their energy blends together to form a natural array of spiritual energy gathering.

As soon as you step into the garden, the rich fragrance of grass and trees wafts over you.

The fragrance was not singular, but rather a blend of tens of thousands of herbal and floral scents.

The first aroma is refreshing, the second is mellow, and upon closer tasting, one can discern the various flavors of different spiritual flowers and herbs, as if the essence of ten thousand kinds of spiritual medicines has been concentrated in this one.

"This is the 'Seven-Colored Rainbow Grass,' which blooms in seven colors, grows a leaf every hundred years, and blooms only once every thousand years." Zi Ling proudly introduced, pointing to an area shrouded in seven-colored light. "Second Master used it to refine the 'Seven-Colored Immortal Pill,' which can temper the primordial spirit and purify the physical body."

As everyone looked over, they saw hundreds of spiritual herbs, each about a foot tall, growing in that area. Each herb emitted a seven-colored glow, and its leaves were as dazzling as a rainbow.

The tops of the few plants in the very center have already formed flower buds, with a faint glow of rosy light emanating from them.

Cihang Daoist's eyes lit up: "This item is excellent. I need a spiritual herb with the attribute of radiant light to forge my supernatural abilities."

Zi Ling generously replied, "Senior Sister Cihang, please take as many as you like. There are over three hundred plants here. Taking a few won't make a difference."

Cihang turned to look at Huanglong, clearly asking him a question. Huanglong smiled and said, "These were all nurtured by Ziling; she's in charge of everything!"

Cihang then looked at Ziling, and under Ziling's expectant gaze, took out a jade box and dug out three Seven Rainbow Light Grasses, roots and all, and then took out another jade box and picked more than ten blooming flowers.

She then pointed to another area: "That's 'Thousand Star Grass,' which can absorb the power of stars and condense star liquid on its leaves. The Second Master said that adding some star liquid can increase the success rate whether refining pills or crafting magical artifacts."

That area was dotted with starlight, as if it were nurturing a starry sky.

Starlight and shadow danced on every blade of grass, creating a breathtakingly beautiful scene.

The other disciples of the Chan Sect all had their eyes light up when they heard that it could increase the success rate of alchemy and weapon crafting.

After obtaining Zi Ling's consent, they all started digging up some Thousand Star Grass!

Manjushri took the most, and looking at Ziling somewhat embarrassedly, he said, "This herb is compatible with my cultivation method, so I took more."

Zi Ling, however, said nonchalantly, "Uncle-Master, please feel free. Although this Thousand Star Grass can increase the success rate of alchemy and weapon crafting, I have never seen Master or Second Master use it..."

The disciples of the Chan Sect all showed embarrassed expressions...!

As they walked, Zi Ling continued her introduction: "This is 'Earth Vein Solomon', which grows at the nodes of the earth veins and takes a thousand years to mature. Consuming it can enhance one's affinity with the earth element and solidify one's foundation."

Ju Liusun, who cultivated the Great Dao of Earth, was so captivated by the yellow essence of the earth vein that he could not move. After exchanging greetings with Ju Liusun, he began to dig.

"That's the 'Heavenly Fire Lotus,' which grows on the edge of magma and absorbs the essence of earth fire. Adding it when refining fire-attribute magical artifacts can improve their quality."

"That's the 'Mystic Ice Jade Marrow Flower,' which only grows in extremely cold places. The Second Master specially set up a Mystic Ice Formation to keep it alive. It can be used to refine ice-attribute pills or to cultivate ice-based divine abilities."

She knew them all like the back of her hand, explaining the characteristics and uses of each of the various medicinal herbs in the garden.

The more they looked, the more amazed they became. After Zi Ling's introduction, they began digging and harvesting according to their own needs.

The variety and quality of the spiritual herbs that Zi Ling created in this garden far exceeded their expectations.

Many spiritual herbs can only be nurtured on certain special spiritual mountains and immortal peaks in the primordial wilderness, but they grow in abundance here.

What's even more remarkable is that Zi Ling has clearly received the true teachings of Xuan Du's cultivation methods. Even though Huang Long is not at the Daoist temple, these spiritual herbs not only survive under Zi Ling's care, but also grow extremely well, with abundant spiritual energy, permeated with Daoist charm, and full of medicinal properties.

After leaving the Hundred Flowers Garden, the group arrived at the Spirit Medicine Peak.

If the Hundred Herbs Garden is an ocean of spiritual herbs, then the Spirit Medicine Peak is a treasure trove of immortal medicines.

Although it is called Lingyao Peak, after the expansion of the Five Elements Grotto Heaven, the entire area of ​​several hundred miles around Lingyao Peak was also included.

This region has a complex terrain, with hills, rivers, cliffs, caves, snow-capped mountains, and ice fields. Different environments are suitable for the growth of different medicinal herbs.

Before a formation stood a huge stone tablet inscribed with three ancient characters: "Spirit Medicine Peak," the characters containing the ever-flowing Daoist essence of creation.

Upon entering the formation, the air was filled with the aroma of medicinal herbs.

The fragrance was richer and more complex than that of the Hundred Herbs Garden.

Some herbs have a sweet fragrance like honey, some are bitter like Coptis chinensis, some are spicy like pepper, and some are sour like plum.

The various medicinal fragrances blended together, yet did not appear chaotic; instead, they formed a strange harmony. Inhaling them could even accelerate the circulation of magical power by three points.

"This is the 'Nine-Turn Resurrection Grass,' which is said to have the effect of bringing the dead back to life." Zi Ling pointed to the two large and one small immortal herbs, all green with leaves like jade. "However, there are only three here. The other one is just a seedling, and it will take at least ten thousand years to grow into a mature plant."

The elixir was only about a foot tall, yet it exuded a rich life force. In this Daoist temple where the innate spiritual energy was so abundant, not a single blade of grass grew within a hundred feet around it—it monopolized all the spiritual energy.

"That is the 'Innate Five Elements Lingzhi,' which contains the essence of the five elements and can regulate yin and yang and balance the five elements of the Great Dao." Zi Ling then pointed to a five-colored lingzhi, which grew next to a piece of five-colored spiritual jade, with clear five-element Dao patterns on its cap.

"That is the 'Purple Gold Ginseng,' with roots resembling a dragon and already possessing a human-like outline. You have been a medicinal herb for 100,000 years and have developed a trace of intelligence. If given the opportunity, you may be able to take human form."

The crowd was dazzled by the sight.