333: Chapter 333 Spirit Plant Garden

A green light surged from her palm and merged into the soil. The seed seemed to sense the breath of life and slowly began to take root and sprout.

A tender green seedling broke through the soil, stretching its leaves in the sunlight. On its leaves, faint, tiny golden patterns were visible, traces of Battle Soul Power.

"It worked!" Chu Lan jumped up excitedly.

She continued to plant the second, then the third... One by one, the seeds took root and sprouted under her urge, and soon, the land was covered in a layer of tender green.

But this was just the beginning.

The growth of Spiritual Plants requires time, nutrients, and careful nurturing. Chu Lan was busy in the Spirit Plant Garden from dawn till dusk every day. She diverted living water from the stream, dug ditches in the garden, forming a complete irrigation System. She also arranged small Formations in the garden using Spirit Plant Array techniques, some for gathering Spiritual Qi, some for insulation, some for pest control, and some for accelerating growth.

A month later, when everyone returned to the Spirit Plant Garden, the sight before them left them astonished.

The formerly empty flat ground had now transformed into a lush green ocean. Various Spiritual Plants were scattered at different heights; some were only an inch tall, some had grown to waist height, and some even reached several zhang. Red, green, purple, gold—leaves and fruits of various colors intertwined, creating a beautiful spectacle.

The air was filled with rich Spiritual Qi, the breath of life released by the Spiritual Plants. Taking a deep breath made one feel refreshed and comfortable all over.

"This... you did all this by yourself?" Lin Yue's mouth hung open in disbelief.

Chu Lan wiped the sweat from her forehead and smiled, "Of course not. I recruited a few low-level Cultivators from nearby villages who were willing to learn Spirit Plant Art, and they help with daily maintenance."

She pointed to the busy figures in the garden. They were several young Cultivators, not highly cultivated, but diligent and eager to learn. Chu Lan taught them the basic knowledge of Spirit Plant Art, assigning them tasks like watering, weeding, and fertilizing. She herself focused on cultivating high-grade Spiritual Plants and maintaining the Spirit Plant Arrays.

"What varieties are these Spiritual Plants?" Luo Li asked curiously.

Chu Lan began to introduce them like treasured possessions: "This area is Gathering Spirit Grass, which can absorb Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi and release it, making it an excellent aid for Cultivation. This area is Bone Refining Flower, which can be used to refine Body Refining Medicinal Pills. This area is Blood Coagulation Fruit, which has miraculous effects in treating injuries. That area is Pure Heart Lotus, which can be used to refine Medicinal Pills to resist Heart Demons..."

She pointed to a patch of entirely golden Spiritual Plants, a flicker of excitement in her eyes, and said, "Those are my proudest works—war soul spirit plantss!"

Everyone looked and saw about a hundred of these Spiritual Plants, each about a zhang tall, with golden leaves and golden fruits hanging from their branches, emitting faint Battle Intent fluctuations.

"war soul spirit plantss?" Su Ning asked curiously, "Are those the Spiritual Plants that can grow by absorbing Battle Soul Power?"

Chu Lan nodded and said, "That's right. The war soul spirit plants seeds I obtained from the Battlefield of Ten Thousand Races have finally started to bear fruit after a month of cultivation. I call these fruits Battle Soul Fruits. Consuming them can enhance Battle Intent and increase combat power in a short period. They can be of great use at critical moments."

Everyone was astonished upon hearing this.

Chu Lan continued, "Moreover, I discovered a pleasant surprise."

She led everyone to the depths of the Spirit Plant Garden, pointing to a patch of unique Spiritual Plants. The leaves of these Spiritual Plants shimmered with a faint silver light, identical to the aura of Meteor Star Power.

"These are Spiritual Plants I cultivated using the Meteor Star Power from the Meteor Realm. I call them meteor spirit plants," Chu Lan said. "Their growth rate is twice that of ordinary Spiritual Plants, and the Spiritual Qi they contain is purer than ordinary Spiritual Plants. Especially this one—"

She pointed to a Spiritual Plant laden with silver fruits and said, "These are meteor star fruits. After consumption, they can enhance a Cultivator's affinity for Meteor Star Power. For those who Cultivate star-type Cultivation Techniques, it will yield twice the results with half the effort."

Gao Feng's eyes lit up, saying, "Good stuff!"

His Myriad Weight Hegemon Body and Star Battle Body Cultivation were both related to Star Power. These meteor star fruits would greatly benefit him.

Chu Lan smiled, "When this batch of meteor star fruits ripens, you'll be the first to try them."

Everyone chatted and laughed as they continued to tour the Spirit Plant Garden. When they reached the deepest part, Chu Lan suddenly stopped, her brows slightly furrowed.

"What's wrong?" Gao Feng asked.

Chu Lan didn't answer, merely squatted down and placed her palm on the ground. She closed her eyes and sensed for a moment, then suddenly opened them, her eyes full of pleasant surprise.

"There's something underground!" she exclaimed excitedly.

Everyone quickly gathered around. Chu Lan explained, "I just sensed an extremely pure Meteor Star Power flowing deep underground. That's not ordinary Spiritual Qi, but... a Spiritual Vein! It's a Meteor Star Spiritual Vein!"

Everyone was both shocked and delighted upon hearing this.

A Spiritual Vein, that was a treasure that was hard to come by! A Spiritual Vein could provide a continuous stream of pure Spiritual Qi, greatly increasing a Cultivator's Cultivation speed. And a Meteor Star Spiritual Vein was even rarer among the rare, practically priceless for those who Cultivated Star Power!

"Can you detect the exact location?" Gao Feng asked.

Chu Lan nodded, took out several specially made seeds, and buried them underground. The seeds took root and sprouted, their root Systems continuously extending downwards, quickly reaching the location of the Spiritual Vein.

"It's beneath the Spirit Plant Garden, about a hundred zhang deep," Chu Lan said. "The scale of the Spiritual Vein is not small, enough to support the consumption of a large Cultivation Immortal Cave."

She looked at the vibrant Spirit Plant Garden before her, then at the hidden Spiritual Vein beneath her feet, her eyes filled with anticipation.

With this Spirit Plant Garden and this Spiritual Vein, the fiefdom in the Meteor Realm would surely become a true Cultivation Holy Land.

"This Spiritual Vein is the most precious resource of our fiefdom." He looked at everyone and said in a deep voice, "Using it to build a Cultivation Immortal Cave, as a Cultivation place for our core Cultivators, couldn't be more suitable."

Everyone nodded in agreement. Although they had settled in the valley these days, the living conditions were ultimately simple. If they could have an Immortal Cave specifically for Cultivation, utilizing the power of the Spiritual Vein, their Cultivation speed would undoubtedly increase significantly.

They got straight to work. Lin Yue was the first to step forward, patting his chest and saying, "Leave the digging to me! My Rock Demon Phantom digs faster than anything else."

Su Ning also said, "I can arrange Space Formations in the Immortal Cave to expand the internal space, and also set up teleportation nodes for convenient entry and exit."

Tian Xin said, "I'll draw some stabilizing Talismans to prevent the Immortal Cave from collapsing."

Yao Guang said, "I'll prepare some healing Medicinal Pills, just in case someone gets injured, they can be used at any time."

Chu Lan said, "I'll arrange Spirit Plant Arrays around the Immortal Cave, using the power of the Spiritual Plants to nourish the Immortal Cave, making the Spiritual Qi inside even purer."

Everyone looked at Luo Li, waiting for her to speak.

Luo Li smiled slightly and said, "Leave the musical arrangement of the Immortal Cave to me."

Gao Feng nodded and said, "Alright, it's settled then. Lin Yue is responsible for excavation, Su Ning for the Space Formation, Tian Xin for the stabilizing Talismans, Yao Guang for preparing Medicinal Pills as backup, Chu Lan for Spiritual Plant nourishment, and Luo Li for the musical arrangement. I will coordinate everything and also prepare for my seclusion."

Everyone agreed in unison and immediately sprang into action.

Lin Yue was the first to enter the depths of the Spirit Plant Garden and began excavating at the location marked by Chu Lan. He unleashed the Rock Demon Prison-Suppressing Array, and the enormous Rock Demon Phantom emerged behind him. Its giant hands, condensed from rock, acted like two massive shovels, digging out large chunks of earth and stone with each grab.

Su Ning stood by, and each time he dug out a batch of earth and stone, she would cast Spatial Spells to teleport it far away. The two cooperated seamlessly, and the excavation speed was astonishing.

Tian Xin followed closely behind, covering the newly excavated cave walls with stabilizing Talismans. Those Talismans shimmered with a faint golden light, seeping into the rock and making the originally loose rock layers incredibly solid.

Yao Guang set up a temporary healing station outside the cave. Although no one had been injured yet, she remained there, just in case.

Chu Lan planted circles of Spiritual Plants around the Immortal Cave. The roots of these Spiritual Plants deeply penetrated the ground, connecting with the Spiritual Vein. They absorbed the power of the Spiritual Vein, transforming it into vital energy, slowly nourishing the entire Immortal Cave.

Three days later, an underground Immortal Cave, a hundred zhang deep and covering dozens of mu, was finally completed directly above the Spiritual Vein.

The main body of the Immortal Cave was a massive stone chamber, located directly above the core of the Spiritual Vein. Around the main chamber were several smaller stone rooms, allowing multiple people to Cultivate simultaneously. The walls of the Immortal Cave were covered with Tian Xin's stabilizing Talismans, shimmering with a faint golden light. On the ground, the roots of the Spiritual Plants planted by Chu Lan spread, exuding a fresh, vital aura. The air was filled with the pure Meteor Star Power surging from the Spiritual Vein; taking a deep breath made one feel completely comfortable.

"It's my turn now," Luo Li stepped into the Immortal Cave, looking around, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

She took out sets of carving knives and Formation Plates from her Storage Ring and began to engrave Musical Formation Patterns on the walls of the Immortal Cave.

These Formation patterns were insights she gained from the Melody Sword Art and the Star Battle Song. Centered on the Dao of melody, they could automatically absorb spiritual power and convert it into sound waves, reverberating throughout the Immortal Cave.

Luo Li carved slowly and meticulously. For each Formation pattern, she repeatedly deliberated, ensuring there were no errors. Because if even one was carved incorrectly, the entire Formation could fail, or even cause a backlash.

Five days later, when the last Formation pattern was carved, the entire Immortal Cave suddenly trembled slightly.

Those Formation patterns lit up simultaneously, emitting a soft glow. Within the glow, clear and melodious zither sounds slowly rose, like a mountain spring or a gentle breeze under the moon, echoing through the Immortal Cave.

It was the Pure Heart Melody.

The zither music was ethereal and profound, cleansing the mind and making one feel calm and free of distracting thoughts upon hearing it. At the same time, the zither music resonated with the power of the Spiritual Vein, making the Spiritual Qi in the Immortal Cave more active, allowing for twice the absorption with half the effort.

"Excellent!" Everyone stepped into the Immortal Cave, feeling the changes brought by the zither music, and praised it repeatedly.