Cultivation Begins in the Mine

A pure mortal cultivation story, without a system or time travel, returning to the essence of traditional cultivation!The protagonist, an ordinary mortal without spiritual roots, enters a sect to mine spirit stones for a living. By chance, he survives a near-death experience and activates the Five-Colored Essence of Spiritual Essence buried underground. This once-in-a-millennium treasure rebuilds his spiritual roots within him, condensing into the rare Five Spiritual Roots! From then on, this mortal defies fate and embarks on a plot-driven path to immortality. There's no farming, no alchemy, no weapon crafting; the entire story focuses on the core plot. It explores the struggles and darkness of human nature. The unique aspects of the Five Spiritual Roots lead to constant fighting and killing, where people resort to any means necessary for resources and goals.