Journey to the West Creation Technique

Who is the expert?

"Naturally, it's this Fellow Daoist Lu!" Shi Qing said from the side.

The gazes of the stationed cultivators all fell on Lu Chengjun.

Lu Chengjun was carrying a basket on his back and a hoe. He was taciturn and had no fierce aura. He just stood there like a farmer.

But the more he does this, the more he seems like a master.

This is called not being able to see through it...

"Fellow Daoist Lu possesses extraordinary skills," Shi Qing quickly explained. "He is proficient in second-tier earth-elemental magic, specifically the Earth Escape Technique!"

Upon hearing this, the two stationed cultivators' eyes widened in surprise.

"Second-tier... Earth Escape Technique?!"

"Aren't second-tier spells only achievable by Foundation Establishment cultivators?"

"Could it be him!?"

"Senior Lu!" The two bowed in unison.

Lu Chengjun: "..."

He wanted to explain, but the image of Sha Wujing prevented him from doing so.

He remained expressionless and spoke sparingly, "Map."

The word "simple" is used to describe something that is completely devoid of any worldly concerns.

Only those who have everything under control possess such composure and domineering presence.

He truly deserves to be the one sent by the Southern Underworld Guard to break the deadlock.

Lu Chengjun was ushered into the main hall.

On the stone table in the main hall, there is a geomantic map.

"Senior Lu, we are here now," a cultivator said, pointing to the flag on the sand map.

"I am not a Foundation Establishment cultivator, call me fellow Daoist," Lu Chengjun explained with a serious expression.

The man clasped his hands in a fist salute and continued, "Fellow Daoist Lu, this is the seaside... Haiyan Ridge is located in this valley... The valley has a clever terrain, so the cultivators stationed at Haiyan Ridge don't need to go to the seaside at all; they can use the ditches to bring seawater into the valley to cook and extract salt..."

Lu Chengjun surveyed the terrain and listened to the introductions. After a long silence, he said, "They are hiding in the valley, and you are hiding in the ravine. You are both safe."

How could the cultivators present not understand the implied meaning?

Shi Qing coughed twice: "The most dangerous part is indeed the two-hour journey from the salt station to Haiyan Ridge. However... Fellow Daoist Lu has mastered the art of earth escape, so there shouldn't be any danger."

"Yes, yes," the others quickly echoed.

"Hehe..." Lu Chengjun chuckled dryly, not bothering to argue with them, and continued to ask, "How is the Crimson-Crowned Fire-Feathered Dragon's sense of smell?"

Everyone looked bewildered.

"Does the Crimson-Crowned Fire Feathered Dragon sleep at night?" Lu Chengjun asked again.

Everyone remained bewildered.

Lu Chengjun frowned: "The patrol range of the Crimson Crown Fire and the Dragon?"

Everyone: "..."

silence.

"You know nothing." Lu Chengjun frowned deeply.

"Fellow Daoist Lu, as you know, that Crimson-Crowned Fire Feather Dragon is at the Quasi-Golden Core stage. If it weren't for the definite information from the Southern Underworld Guard, we wouldn't even know what kind of demonic beast it is," a garrisoned cultivator explained awkwardly.

"Yes... if we were to encounter such a powerful being, wouldn't we be reduced to ashes on the spot?"

"What chance do they have of surviving?"

"Faced with such a ferocious beast, only Fellow Daoist Lu's Earth Escape Technique offers a glimmer of hope."

……

Faced with the compliments, Lu Chengjun remained silent.

It is human nature to cherish life.

If he really knows the art of earth-遁 (earth-遁 is a type of magic that allows one to escape from the earth), then it

But he just can't...

I don't know if other methods can successfully complete the task.

After pondering for a long time, Lu Chengjun said calmly, "It's getting late, let's have dinner first."

"Yes, yes, yes... the rice has already been steamed."

"Fellow Daoist Lu, please come with us quickly."

Inside the stone chamber in the mountain valley, steaming bowls of spiritual rice were laid out on a stone table.

Lu Chengjun didn't say much. He picked up his bowl and started eating, one bowl after another. In a short while, he ate a total of nine bowls. The empty bowls stacked next to him made Shi Qing and the others stare in disbelief and glance at him frequently.

A nearby cultivator couldn't help but lower his voice, muttering in astonishment, "How can he eat so much?"

"It might be body tempering..."

"His appetite is terrifying! This is his ninth bowl already!" another person whispered in agreement, their eyes filled with disbelief.

For cultivators, they can maintain their life by absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, and the higher their cultivation level, the less they need to eat.

Foundation Establishment cultivators can directly abstain from grains, while late-stage Qi Refining cultivators only eat once every few days. Even mid-stage Qi Refining cultivators can easily eat once a day.

"That one meal probably ate almost half a month's worth of our food rations, right?"

"It's alright... have the garrison send some more."

The crowd whispered among themselves, but Lu Chengjun remained calm.

He practiced his spleen and stomach techniques by holding the image of Sha Wujing. Since the spleen and stomach are responsible for digestion, his digestive ability was far superior to that of ordinary people.

If one's skill were even more profound, one could digest even the flesh and blood of a demon beast whole.

"Does the salt station have radishes?" Lu Chengjun asked, putting down his chopsticks.

"We've cultivated the land at the salt station, and radishes are grown there," a monk replied.

Without saying a word, Lu Chengjun picked up a hoe and went to the vegetable garden.

After digging up two plump, juicy radishes, I carried a heavy basket on my back and headed out of the salt station with my tabby cat.

"Fellow Daoist Lu, where are you going?" Shi Qing asked.

Lu Chengjun turned to look at him, his expression calm: "Go to Haiyangang."

"Huh!? You're going tonight?"

"Of course, do you really think I know earth-遁术 (earth-遁术 is a type of magic that allows one to escape through the earth)?" Lu Chengjun said and then left.

"Fellow Daoist Lu! The Crimson-Crowned Fire Feathered Dragon may not be active at night, but there are many predatory demonic beasts in this Southern Desolate State that are nocturnal. These demonic beasts may not be strong, but they are fierce and cunning, and they especially like to attack at night, making them difficult to guard against."

"That's right. They are elusive and have extremely sensitive senses of smell and hearing. Once they are targeted, they are very easy to get into a fight."

"The nights in the desolate state are extremely dangerous. It is best to hold your ground and not make any rash moves."

……

Lu Chengjun rolled his eyes at everyone and left alone.

"Fellow Daoist Lu..."

"well……"

The people in Shiqing looked at each other, but there was nothing they could do.

It is human nature to cherish one's life, but now that the Southern Underworld Guard is isolated overseas, there are some things that require someone to step forward.

This Lu Chengjun is taciturn and composed, so he must have extraordinary abilities.

……

The next day.

early morning.

Lu Chengjun returned safely to the salt station, carrying a basket on his back, holding a hoe in his hand, and accompanied by the tabby cat, his attire unchanged.

Shi Qing quickly stepped forward, his tone full of concern: "Fellow Daoist Lu, was your journey last night relatively safe?"

Lu Chengjun did not answer, but bent down and gently put down the basket on his back, lifting the canvas covering it. Everyone looked over and saw several bags of refined salt neatly stacked inside the basket.

"There's a shortage of food and vegetables in Haiyangang, I'll go there again tonight."

Upon hearing this, Shi Qing quickly cupped his hands in thanks: "I am truly grateful to Fellow Daoist Lu for this."

"Fellow Daoist Lu, you've worked hard."

Lu Chengjun nodded and went straight to the inner room.

"Fellow Daoist Lu is back! Quickly, steam some buns!"

"Steam two more baskets!"

……

I don't know Earth Escape Technique, I can only escape at night.

With Amiya by his side, Lu Chengjun was more than capable of dealing with those minor demons at the Qi Refining level.

As long as you avoid that Crimson-Crowned Fire-Feathered Dragon, there is no danger.

As Lu Chengjun had predicted, powerful monsters had ample food sources and would never sacrifice their sleep at night.

At night, the Crimson-Crowned Firewing doesn't patrol its territory, making it a perfect time to sneak in and out.

From then on, the other cultivators were responsible for the route from the salt station to Nanming Guard, while Lu Chengjun took on the most dangerous part of the journey.

Everyone speculated that he must possess a secret technique for night travel and have special methods to deal with those ferocious monsters that are active at night and hide during the day.

It is indeed somewhat unbelievable that a Qi Refining stage cultivator would know a second-tier Earth Escape Technique.

It turned out to be just a rumor...

However, traveling alone at night requires extraordinary methods.

Lu Chengjun not only transported supplies back and forth every night, but also cultivated a fertile field in the salt station in his spare time, specializing in planting root crops such as radishes and sweet potatoes.