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Chapter 116 The Millennium Spirit-Forging Ground (Please Subscribe)

Xu Zhou's ability to modify the Fei family's land veins seems astonishing, but only he himself knows how much help he received from Hengchangmu.

Without Heng Changmu here, he would not have been able to accomplish any of this.

It was after this that he began to realize that Heng Changmu was probably even more amazing than he had imagined.

Not all spiritual wood has the effect of gathering spiritual energy and altering the energy flow.

Xu Zhou tried to recall, but couldn't remember ever hearing the name of this spirit tree before.

Its specific grade and effects were not recorded in any ancient books.

At most, it was mentioned occasionally by people in Mu Kingdom that Fei family's Hengchang fruit had the effect of assisting Qi Refining cultivators in breaking through bottlenecks.

The origin of the Hengchang tree is particularly intriguing.

After a moment's thought, Fei Xin shook his head helplessly: "To be honest, even I don't know much about this matter."

As far back as I can remember, I've known this wood is called "Eternal Wood." But where that name comes from, or whether it's actually its real name, remains a mystery.

Xu Zhou nodded.

This is not surprising. If the Fei family ancestors had known the origin of this tree from the beginning, Fei Xin would not have regarded it as a mascot of the clan after he established his foundation.

After a pause, Xu Zhou spoke again: "Since that's the case, I would like to request a few Eternal Fruits. I wonder if Fellow Daoist Fei would be willing to grant my request?"

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To be honest, the value of the Eternal Fruit is not high; at most, it is only of some use to Qi Refining cultivators.

But now that the true function of the Everlasting Tree has been revealed, the Everlasting Fruit, as the seed of this tree, has naturally become more valuable.

Xu Zhou roughly estimated that if the Hengchang Fruit were sold now, its price would be at least comparable to that of an ordinary second-tier mid-grade spiritual item.

However, given his prestige in the Fei family, it shouldn't be too difficult for him to obtain it.

As expected, Fessin agreed without hesitation.

They sent someone to the storeroom, searched for a while, but only brought back three Hengchang Fruits.

The elder, with a bitter expression, explained, "Ancestor, no one had considered the special nature of this Everlasting Fruit before. Most of the ones that ripened in previous years have already been given to the younger members of the clan."

I have already sent people to each household to inquire whether they have any Everlasting Fruits that they have not yet consumed, and to bring them back immediately.

Just as Fei Xin was about to say something, Xu Zhou shook his head.

"No need, three are enough for me."

Fei Xin hesitated: "Fellow Daoist Xu, three Hengchang Fruits are really not enough to express the Fei family's gratitude."

"Why don't you come with me to the clan's treasury again, Fellow Daoist? Please feel free to choose anything you like."

Xu Zhou couldn't help but chuckle.

"Fellow Daoist Fei is joking."

A gentleman loves wealth, but he acquires it in a proper way. I am already quite satisfied with the three Constant Fruits I have obtained this time.

The Fei family is in dire need of rebuilding; Fellow Daoist Fei, you should spend this wealth where it is truly needed. When the Fei family prospers in the future, I, Xu, may need your help in some areas; then it won't be too late to discuss it further.”

Fei Xin smiled slightly and immediately agreed sincerely.

The Fei family kept Xu Zhou for three days, but finally it was time for him to leave.

Fei Xin personally accompanied Xu Zhou all the way to Red Maple Valley before reluctantly leaving.

Back in familiar territory, Xu Zhou finally relaxed.

Although the spiritual energy in the valley is not as abundant as that in the Fei family's territory, it is still their own land, so it is more comfortable here.

During this trip, Xu Zhou stayed at the Fei family's house for more than a month.

Not only did it solve the Fei family's urgent problem, but the "Heavenly Gang Constant Array" constructed as a result also has a strong protective effect, enough to serve as a clan-protecting array.

If an enemy attacks, once the grand formation is activated, the enemy can be defended against it by relying on the constant wood and the earth's veins. It can withstand almost any attack.

Of course, all of this is based on the premise that the constant tree will not fall.

However, given the quality of the Fei family's Everlasting Tree, it is impossible for ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators to shake it.

Xu Zhou also gained a lot of insight into the mysteries of array formations and earth veins during this array setup.

Therefore, he didn't care much even if the pay was a little lower.

Moreover, they also received three Everlasting Fruits.

Outside the wooden house.

Xu Zhou looked at the Everlasting Fruit in his hand and fell into thought for a moment.

Theoretically speaking, if it is carefully nurtured and allowed to grow strong, it may be possible to create a sacred place after many years.

However, even if it were possible, the time required would be considerable.

Xu Zhou asked Fei Xin, trying to estimate the exact growth time of Fei Jia Heng Changmu.

When asked, even Fessin himself couldn't say for sure.

When the Fei family ancestors first discovered the Everlasting Tree, it had already stood on the mountain peak for many years. The Fei family has a history of nearly two hundred years, but the Everlasting Tree has not changed much.

If we calculate it this way, Xu Zhou wouldn't be surprised if the Everlasting Tree was already a thousand years old.

Once the Hengchang wood reaches a sufficient grade, it will take thousands of years before it can potentially give rise to a spiritual land.

In total, it spans nearly two thousand years.

Therefore, while the Everlasting Fruit is precious, what is even more rare is the passage of time over a thousand years.

After a moment's thought, Xu Zhou selected two core array points in Red Maple Valley, dug pits, and planted Constant Fruits within them.

No matter how long the growth cycle of a cypress tree is, it's always a good idea to start cultivating it from this moment.

Even if it can't improve the earth's veins, helping Red Maple Valley gather some spiritual energy is still worthwhile.

As for the remaining Everlasting Fruit, it will be temporarily stored away for future use.

After carefully planting the Everlasting Fruit, Xu Zhou looked up at the sky and recalled the astonishing idea that had arisen in his mind earlier.

Artificial creation of sacred sites.

This idea is so far-fetched that he can't even see the possibility of it coming true.

It was precisely because he was a formation master who had a deep understanding of the earth's veins and knew how difficult it was to modify them that he felt this idea was out of reach.

Although Red Maple Valley is rich in spiritual energy, almost comparable to a sacred land, a true sacred land can nurture numerous spiritual creatures and accommodate millions of living beings to thrive and multiply within it.

The time required to transform Red Maple Valley into a spiritual land would be enough to make even Foundation Establishment cultivators despair.

After much deliberation, Xu Zhou ultimately suppressed the idea.

At least for now, he's not in a position to even consider such things.

Ultimately, it comes down to a lack of vision.

If the Golden Flame Sect's dozen or so spiritual lands could truly only be accumulated slowly using Eternal Wood, then the sect's lineage would have long since ended in the Core Formation stage.

Clearly, I haven't yet found a real solution.

As the saying goes, sharpening your axe won't delay your woodcutting.

Xu Zhou thought to himself that he should focus on studying the art of array formations first.

At the very least, one must extrapolate to the peak of the second tier and have a sufficient understanding of modifying the earth's veins in order to have a definite grasp of whether this matter can be accomplished.

This matter lingered in Xu Zhou's mind for a long time.

After much thought, I realized that among all the people I knew, only Cui Donglin had the broadest knowledge.

After that, he found an opportunity to subtly inquire about it.

Cui Donglin had a clear answer regarding whether sacred sites could be artificially created.

Of course, it is possible.

As far as he knew, the only ones capable of doing this were at least Core Formation cultivators.

As for Foundation Establishment cultivators who cultivate spiritual land on their own and eventually succeed in forming their core, such stories are rare.

While not entirely impossible, those who could achieve it were all legendary.

After all, the formation of spiritual land takes time, and resources alone are not enough. Most of the Foundation Establishment cultivators who succeeded had the legacy of their predecessors, which enabled them to succeed by sheer luck.

Xu Zhou doesn't have any powerful parents or masters, and he doesn't like exploring ancient cultivator ruins, so there's no hope for him.

However, when he heard Cui Donglin mention that the fastest spiritual land he had ever heard of had only taken three or four hundred years to cultivate, his mind stirred.

Indeed, there are methods in the cultivation world to accelerate the process.

Three or four hundred years is naturally an unattainable time for ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators.

However, if such a method truly exists, it might be worth considering.

Xu Zhou pondered in his heart, but casually steered the conversation away from the topic with a few words.

Cui Donglin didn't care. He never imagined that this Mu Guo array master would want to try a path that even Zhu Guo cultivators wouldn't dare to consider.

After the conversation ended, both parties returned to their respective residences.

In Red Maple Valley.

Xu Zhou looked around the valley, took out various array materials, and began to further optimize the large array in the valley.

Whether you cultivate a spiritual land yourself or seek an opportunity to exchange it with a sect, it requires a long period of accumulation.

He simply stopped worrying about it and focused on honing his skills in array formation.