351: Chapter 351 Yao Guang's Harvest

In the center of the altar lay two items.

An ancient book, entirely azure in color, with five simple and ancient characters written on the cover—Qingmu Longevity Art.

A seed, the size of a thumb and emerald green throughout, emitted a soft glow. It was the supreme treasure guarded by the Yao Family for generations—the azure wood holy seed!

Tears streamed down Yao Guang's face as she reached out with trembling hands to cradle the ancient book and the seed in her palms.

The moment her fingers touched the seed, it suddenly transformed into a streak of green light and vanished into the space between her eyebrows!

In the next instant, a torrent of information flooded into her mind!

It was the complete Legacy of the Qingmu Longevity Art, containing all the insights of the Yao Family's ancestors regarding healing Spells! The information surged in like a tide, nearly causing her consciousness to explode! But she gritted her teeth, desperately absorbing the information and branding it deep within her Soul!

Simultaneously, the azure wood holy seed took root and sprouted within her body, completely fusing with her Bloodline! She could feel that with every beat of her heart, a warm current would flow to her limbs and bones, nourishing every inch of her flesh and every single bone!

At this moment, her cultivation began to skyrocket!

Foundation Establishment Third Layer Late Stage, Foundation Establishment Third Layer Peak, Foundation Establishment Fourth Layer Early Stage!

Boom!

When that warm current reached its zenith, her cultivation finally broke through that barrier, stepping into the Foundation Establishment Fourth Layer Early Stage in one go!

Yao Guang opened her eyes, which were now flickering with green light. This was a sign of the azure wood holy seed fusing with her Bloodline and a mark of her healing Spells reaching a new height!

She stood up and raised her right hand, condensing a green light in her palm. The light was soft and warm, containing a majestic power of life.

"Qingmu Rejuvenation Art," she said softly.

With a wave of her hand, the green light transformed into countless specks of light that showered over everyone. Those specks fell upon Chu Lan's wounds from the withered wood, healing them instantly; they fell upon Lin Yue's injured internal organs, repairing the damage immediately; they fell upon Tian Xin's overextended Meridians, restoring her spiritual energy instantly!

Everyone felt refreshed, as if they had been injected with a brand-new vitality!

"What a powerful healing technique!" Luo Li exclaimed in amazement.

Seeing this scene, the Wood Clan Commander's expression became even more unsightly. He hadn't expected that this human, whom he regarded as an ant, would actually obtain such a powerful Legacy right under his nose!

"You're looking for death!" he roared, once again activating the Myriad Wood Cage. Countless withered trees grew frantically, intending to completely crush everyone!

Right at that moment, the Green Wood Sacred Tree trembled once again!

An even denser green light showered down from the tree crown, enveloping the entire altar. Wherever the light passed, the withered wood melted away as quickly as snow under a blazing sun!

Not only that, but the green light continued to expand, spreading toward the entire valley! Wherever it went, the land that had been plundered of its vitality by the Wood Clan began to regain its life! Withered grass sprouted anew, dried-up streams flowed again, and the scent of vegetation filled the once-decayed air!

The Wood Clan Commander discovered in horror that his Spells had completely lost their effect before the green light!

"This... how is this possible!" he blurted out.

Yao Guang stepped down from the altar, surrounded by green light. She looked at the Wood Clan Commander with no hatred or anger in her eyes, only a faint sense of pity.

"The Green Wood Sacred Tree is the Foundation of the Yao Family and the Foundation of the Green Wood Realm," she said slowly. "You plundered everything here, but as long as the Holy Tree remains, hope remains."

She raised her hand, and green light condensed in her palm once more. This light was even denser and more powerful than before, containing a strength capable of purifying everything!

The Wood Clan Commander's face changed drastically, and he turned to flee!

But before he could take more than a few steps, a golden sword light blocked his path.

Gao Feng stood before him, holding the vajra sword, his body radiating intense golden light. He looked coldly at the Wood Clan Commander and said, "Trying to run?"

The Wood Clan Commander gritted his teeth and said, "You think just a few of you can kill me? I am at the Golden Core Second Layer!"

Gao Feng did not answer, merely tightening his grip on his sword.

Nine Styles of the War God, Third Form—War God Shatter!

With one slash, the golden sword light swept through everything like the creation of heaven and earth! The Wood Clan Commander discovered in horror that he was unable to dodge or resist!

Boom!

The sword light struck him, sending him flying! He slammed heavily onto the ground, coughing up blood, his body covered in dense cracks!

But he was not yet dead.

As he struggled to get up, a green light had already landed on him.

It was the power of Yao Guang's azure wood holy seed. The light did not bring a violent impact, but simultaneously, a strange power began to erode his body—it was the Holy Seed's power purifying the dark energy within him!

"You... what are you doing!" he cried out in terror.

Yao Guang did not speak, only continuing to drive the Holy Seed's power. The dark energy was stripped away bit by bit, and his cultivation began to drop! Golden Core Second Layer, Golden Core First Layer, Foundation Establishment Ninth Layer...

When the last trace of dark energy was purified, he was so weak he couldn't even stand.

Gao Feng stepped forward and pierced his chest with his sword.

The Wood Clan Commander had fallen.

When the Wood Clan soldiers in the castle saw their commander killed, their morale collapsed, and they fled in all directions. The group did not pursue them, merely watching the collapsing castle and the scattering enemies in silence.

Yao Guang slowly walked down from the altar, surrounded by a dense green light. The light was soft and warm, yet it contained an irresistible majesty.

This was the power generated after the azure wood holy seed fused with her Bloodline—the Foundation passed down through the Yao Family for generations, the power that only the true master of this land could possess.

She raised her hand, condensing a green light in her palm and letting it fall on Chu Lan. The wounds Chu Lan had received from the Myriad Wood Cage's withered wood healed instantly, leaving not even a scar.

"What a powerful healing technique!" Chu Lan exclaimed. "It's more than ten times stronger than the previous azure wood healing pills!"

Yao Guang smiled slightly and waved her hand to send out several more streaks of green light, landing on Luo Li, Su Ning, Tian Xin, and Lin Yue. The light entered their bodies, and everyone felt a warm current flow through them. The fatigue and hidden injuries accumulated from the battle vanished instantly, making them feel as comfortable as if they had just soaked in a hot spring.

"This is the true power of the Qingmu Longevity Art," Yao Guang said softly. "With the azure wood holy seed as the core and the vitality of heaven and earth as the source, it can heal all pain and nourish all living beings."

"Thank you all." Yao Guang bowed deeply. "Without you, I couldn't have done it."

Gao Feng supported her and said, "Why the thanks? We're teammates."

Luo Li stepped forward, gently taking her hand, and said, "The road ahead is still long; let's walk it together."

Chu Lan also leaned in and laughed, "That's right! When we get back, I want to learn that Qingmu Longevity Art from you. Maybe it can take my Spirit Plant Garden to the next level!"

Su Ning showed a rare trace of a smile and said, "Your healing technique is now stronger than all of ours. We'll have more confidence in fights from now on."

Tian Xin nodded and said, "Much safer."

Lin Yue grinned and said, "Now I can charge forward boldly without any worries. After all, you'll be in the back to heal me!"

Yao Guang looked at them, at each of these sincere faces, and tears welled up again. But this time, they were tears of gratitude.

"Okay," she nodded vigorously. "Let's walk it together."

Next, the group searched the valley, taking all the remaining resources from the castle. The spirit plants, Medicinal Pills, and crystals that the Wood Clan had plundered from the Green Wood Realm over the years were piled high, enough to fill over a dozen Storage Pouches.

Chu Lan also discovered a small Spirit Plant Garden in the castle's basement, containing rare spirit plants collected by the Wood Clan from various places. Although most had withered, a few were still stubbornly alive. She carefully dug them up, preparing to take them back to the Meteor Realm to cultivate.

Yao Guang then led everyone to the Green Wood Sacred Tree. She took out a branch from the azure wood holy seed and planted it beside the Holy Tree. As soon as the branch touched the soil, it quickly took root and sprouted into a small sapling.

"This is a tradition of the Yao Family," she explained. "Every generation plants a branch beside the Holy Tree. When the branch grows, it represents the beginning of a new generation's Legacy."

She placed her hand on the small sapling and activated the power of the azure wood holy seed. The sapling grew at a visible rate, soon reaching waist height, and even a few tender green leaves sprouted on its branches.

"When it grows up, I'll be able to rebuild the Yao Family here," she said softly, her eyes full of anticipation.

Before leaving, Yao Guang erected a stone tablet in front of the altar. The names of the Yao Family's ancestors were carved on it, from the first generation to her father and mother, names filling the entire tablet.

She knelt before the stone tablet and solemnly kowtowed three times.

"Ancestors above, Yao Guang, the nineteenth-generation descendant of the Yao Family, hereby swears," she said solemnly. "No matter how difficult the path ahead or how high the price, I will rebuild the Yao Family and make the Green Wood Realm the home of the Yao Family once more. Please, ancestors, watch over me."

The others also stood silently behind her, bowing to the stone tablet.

As the sun set, the golden afterglow bathed the valley, the green Holy Tree, the newly erected stone tablet, and everyone present.

Yao Guang took one last look at this land, but at the moment she turned around, a strange feeling suddenly surged within her.

The azure wood holy seed fused within her was now vibrating slightly, emitting a warm current. That current flowed through her Meridians, and wherever it passed, the newly acquired insights of the Qingmu Longevity Art fused further with her Bloodline Power, transforming into even more refined strength.

Yao Guang stopped her pace and closed her eyes, letting that power circulate within her body.

She could feel that with every beat of her heart, a green light would surge from the Holy Seed, nourishing her flesh, bones, and Meridians. Those lights resonated with the spiritual energy in her body, constantly tempering and purifying it, making her spiritual energy even more refined and powerful.