Cultivation: When you take things to the extreme

Chapter 550: Chapter 333: Making Friends (Second Update, 4000 words)

“This person…”

“He’s merely at the Integration level?”

Seeing such a graceful demeanor yet discovering he was only of Integration cultivation, both of them were startled, but they quickly recovered and saluted in unison, “I am Lord Chu Shan/Lord Lutu, greeting Brother Dao!”

The customs of the Earth Immortal Realm today, though tending towards the survival of the fittest, do not place much emphasis on mindfulness and morality, but they are still the heritage of the Ancient Immortal Gods; therefore, the proprieties are no different from the World of Dao and Law, where the accomplished call their seniors ‘forebear,’ while peers of the same realm address each other as Brother Dao.

Xu Yang held a horsetail whisk, smiling lightly as he spoke, “I am Zhen Yuanzi, a wanderer by nature. Arriving here and seeing a demon occupying the area, I took action to slay it. By taking the opportunity to settle down here, I’ve established the Tao lineage of the Wuzhuang Temple on Mount Longevity. You two brothers are indeed the first honored guests to my door.”

“So, it’s Brother Dao Zhen Yuanzi!”

Their hearts chilled at the revelation, and they promptly introduced themselves.

“The two of us are, respectively, the Mount Qilin Lord and the Lutu Land Deity, neighboring Mount Qilin and originally good friends of the Mount Qilin Lord. Unexpectedly, five hundred years ago, that Golden-Furred Lion came here causing chaos, directly slaying the original Mount Qilin Lord, seizing the Cave Mansion, and declaring dominion by calling himself Sai Taisui, wreaking havoc and committing evil deeds!”

“After the tragedy of my friend’s demise, we came upon hearing the news, intending to have a showdown with the demon, to avenge and wash away the hatred. But to our surprise, that demon possessed extraordinary Divine Power and also had the Magical Treasure Purple-Gold Bell. Our shallow Taoist Cultivation and insufficient mana led us to retreat after being defeated, condemning us to skirmish with him outside the mountain, our deep-seated hatred unresolved.”n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

“Now that Brother Dao has come here to execute Heaven’s will and rid us of this demon, securing peace for the land, your merit is indeed immeasurable. We ask that you accept our bow of gratitude.”

After explaining the cause and effect, they were about to bow deeply in respect.

“That must not be, hurry and rise,”

Xu Yang gestured with his hand, helping them to stand. “Rather than choosing a date, it’s better to seize the day. Since both Brother Dao have come today, this day shall be the grand opening of my Wuzhuang Temple. I invite you both to come inside for a cup of tea to celebrate the opening.”

“How could we decline Brother Dao’s invitation?”

“Please!”

Both smiled, amicably agreeing, and followed Xu Yang into the temple.

Temple palaces, cultivator practice halls, once inside they felt the overflowing Immortal Spirit Qi, the lush expanse of Spirit Plants and Spiritual Roots in full bloom, neatly arranged; among them were numerous rare treasures, already counted among the Immortal Spirits.

“So many Spiritual Roots?”

“And Fifth-Order Immortal Spirit objects?”

They exchanged glances, both conveying surprise.

Seemingly aware of their gaze, Xu Yang leading the way, spoke with a light chuckle, “I have wandered all over, slightly versed in the methods of Spirit Plants, collecting a good number of Spiritual Roots to cultivate. They were just in time to plant here, purging the demonic Qi.”

“I see!”

Upon hearing this, they finally understood, “That Golden-Furred Lion occupied this place, turning Mount Qilin into a den of demons, causing great suffering to the cultivators around us. Now, Brother Dao has a method, planting these Spiritual Roots and dispelling the demonic aura. No wonder in a short span of only three months, the mountain has been transformed, the foul miasma of the demons swept away!”

They spoke words of admiration, their hearts filled with respect.

In the Earth Immortal’s Domain, despite abundant Immortal Spirit Qi and plentiful Spiritual Objects, Fifth-Order Immortal Spirit level objects remain precious. As both of them were Integration Great Powers, holding positions in the Heavenly Court and operating their respective Spirit Lands, Chu Mountain and Lutu, the number Fifth-Order Spiritual Roots in their possession was no more than two or three, all being treasured assets of their sect.

Looking at Wuzhuang Temple, with herbs every ten steps and trees every five, just on the way they had seen more than a dozen Fifth-Order Spiritual Roots. Such extravagance of the Immortal Clan really made them feel ashamed.

Beyond their embarrassment, there was also astonishment.

“Is this person not just accomplished in Divine Power, but also skilled in the art of Spirit Plants, perhaps a Sixth Rank Great Master, or even a Seventh Rank Immortal Master?”

“The art of Spirit Plants, although capable of dispersing demonic energy, such swift effectiveness is still extraordinary. Add to that the Array Formations subtly integrated throughout the mountain and the arrangement of these Spirit Plants, this person must have delved into Array Formation with profound comprehension.”

“No wonder he dared to speak of an Immortal Mansion. Utilizing this art of Spirit Plants and the Array Formation methods, gathering the Heavenly Earth Prime Spirit and refining the Immortal Spirit Mechanism, the effect is not the slightest bit inferior to the Star Palaces of the Heavenly Court. Who else but someone from a True Immortal Sect could wield such skills in this Earthly Domain?”

“This person… has quite a background!”

Their hearts were filled with awe, thoughts flying chaotically as they each speculated.

Xu Yang saw this but did not point it out.

This Ascension was to take on the role of a vanguard scout while also developing and expanding, in preparation to welcome the Wandao School to the Upper Realm after ten thousand years.

Since he aimed to develop and expand, the more startup capital, the better. Therefore, Xu Yang brought along quite a few items, including dozens of Fifth-Order Spiritual Roots and one very precious Sixth-Order Spiritual Root, excavated from the remains of an Ancient Immortal Gate in the Yuan Spirit world.

The Fifth-Order Spiritual Roots were the fruits of his cultivation. Utilizing the Earth Deity Law and skill characteristics, he reaped the rewards of two thousand years of hard work in the World of Dao and Law. Now, he brought two-thirds of them to use the Immortal Spirit Qi of the Earth Immortal Realm to further cultivate them and advance them into the Sixth Rank.

The Sixth-Order Spiritual Root, a product of grave-digging, had been contaminated with Demonic Qi but had since been purified. Further, it flourished due to the Earth Deity Law, despite its slow growth and lack of results even after over ten thousand years. Therefore, he simply brought it to the Earth Immortal Realm for development.

And truly, the Immortal Spirit Qi of the Earth Immortal Realm not only benefits cultivators but is also greatly beneficial to Spiritual Roots. In just three short months, not only was the demonic aura dispelled, but these Spiritual Roots also thrived, once again turning “Mount Longevity” into a blessed land of the Immortal Clan.

However, he clearly couldn’t reveal this key point to them.

As the three proceeded, they arrived in the hall where, with a wave of Xu Yang’s horsetail whisk, the table was set with Immortal Tea, accompanied by fruits and vegetarian dishes, and even Jade Fluid and Golden Cores.