98: Ten years of development

“Qi transforming into mountains, soaring straight into the clouds.

This is a sign of a Five Elements Heavenly Spiritual Root, specifically earth-attributed.”

“Heaven blesses our Tiansheng Sect!

A Heavenly Spiritual Root, it’s been at least three hundred years since one last appeared, hasn’t it?”

“This child possesses extraordinary talent and is exceptionally suited for my Hou Tu lineage.

Whoever dares to contend with me will face my endless wrath!”

An old man dressed in a profound yellow robe shouted sternly.

At this moment, a cold laugh came from the peak of the mountain.

“Old Ghost Lu, don’t speak too soon.

This child’s Qi transforms into mountains, solid as a peak.

If he comes to my Artifact Refining Hall to cultivate the Mountain Character Forging Qi Technique, he will surely advance by leaps and bounds.”

Many True Dan Grandmasters secretly clashed with their Qi, wanting to take the Yuan Ci Avatar as their Disciple.

“A Heavenly Spiritual Root has appeared!

Wait… this direction… it’s Yuan Ci…”

Yun Fu was dumbfounded with surprise, as if he had thought of something, and suddenly tugged at his beard, feeling a piercing pain.

Yet, he laughed uncontrollably.

Yuan Ci was brought into the Sect by him; a Heavenly Spiritual Root, how many contribution points would that reward him!

Inside a courtyard.

Wine Sword Life’s eyes showed a hint of confusion.

Although he didn't know what this phenomenon represented, he deeply understood that the greater the commotion, the more extraordinary it was.

The slight arrogance he had felt from the birth of his unique Wine Spiritual Root immediately vanished.

“Yuan Ci… I must get to know him better in the future… However, what’s most important for me now is to cultivate to the inner Sect as soon as possible and slay Fang Ping…”

At this time, the small courtyard was filled with numerous True Dan Grandmasters.

If not for the Skinning Art being quite profound, at that moment, the Yuan Ci Avatar would have genuinely been somewhat afraid of being exposed.

Not long after, the dust settled.

Yuan Ci was placed under the care of Elder Futu, the Peak Leader of Hou Tu Peak.

“Disciple greets Teacher…”

“Haha, rise.

From now on, you can cultivate with peace of mind on my Hou Tu Peak, and if you have any questions about cultivation, you can always ask me.”

Elder Futu threw out an ancient bronze token.

“My Hou Tu Peak has many Restrictions, but with this token, you can access most cultivation resource points.

Yuan Ci, you must Breakthrough to the Foundation Building Realm as soon as possible.

Otherwise, even I, your Teacher, will not have the authority to let you move to live on the mountainside…”

“Thank you, Teacher, Disciple understands.”

Yuan Ci said respectfully.

In his heart, he thought:

‘It seems the main body caused quite a stir… However, this earth-attributed Heavenly Spiritual Root is quite good.

It even gave birth to a secret technique for trapping mountains…’

Yuan Ci made up his mind to develop discreetly and secretly inquire about Profound Cave Opportunities.

In a flash, ten years passed.

The Yuan Ci Avatar had long since broken through to the Foundation Building Realm.

Immortal Cave on the mountainside.

“Senior Brother Yuan Ci, recently a small Secret Realm has appeared near the Sect, and many spiritual materials have been born inside.

I heard it also produces Evil Qi resources.

I’ve already arranged with several fellow Disciples, why don’t we go together…”

A horse-faced Cultivator said with anticipation.

The Yuan Ci Avatar waved his hand: “No… I still need to go to the Alchemy Hall to tend the fire for Elder Lihuo, I really can’t get away.”

“This… Alas…”

The horse-faced Cultivator could only sigh and turn to leave.

Aside from the initial fame of having a Heavenly Spiritual Root, the Yuan Ci Avatar had always maintained a low profile.

He lived a reclusive life.

Secret Realm explorations, patrolling the mountains to slay demons… he refused them all.

Going out meant risk.

The less trouble, the better.

What was important was collecting Profound Cave Opportunities.

Stepping into the Alchemy Hall.

A fan-tending Dao child exclaimed happily: “Senior Brother Yuan Ci, you’re finally here.

This furnace fire is too difficult to control.

The slightest mistake, and this batch of Tongqiao Medicinal Pills will be ruined.

The Elder will surely blame me.”

“Haha, no problem, no problem…”

The Yuan Ci Avatar smiled faintly and cast a spell.

Visibly, the raging flames in the furnace gradually stabilized.

Several illusory mountain peaks, like dragons trapping mountains, bound the flames.

The flames gradually turned a pure azure color.

“The furnace fire is pure azure… Senior Brother’s Mountain Trapping Secret Technique has improved again.”

The Dao child exclaimed in surprise.

Before long, a peculiar fragrance wafted from the furnace.

Just a whiff was enough to intoxicate one.

He extinguished the furnace fire, opened the lid, and took out the Medicinal Pills one by one.

“Eleven… and the quality isn’t low.”

The Dao child filled the bottle with Medicinal Pills, delighted.

He took out one and gave it to the Yuan Ci Avatar.

“Senior Brother, this is the agreed-upon reward.”

“Good, thank you, Junior Brother.”

Controlling the flames for a bit and getting a Tongqiao Medicinal Pill was truly a good deal.

The Yuan Ci Avatar took it and swallowed it directly.

The Medicinal Pill instantly transformed into a fluid, absorbed by the Spiritual Root in his spinal column.

This Medicinal Pill was named Tongqiao, but it was actually a hypnotic Medicinal Pill that could suppress the consciousness of the Heavenly Saint Worm.

However, it only treated the symptoms, not the root cause.

Once he reached the True Core Realm, its effect would be negligible.

Strolling through other Alchemy side halls, by the time he came out, the Yuan Ci Avatar had acquired many Medicinal Pills.

“Senior Brother Yuan Ci, you must be careful recently, don’t go out.”

A round-faced Cultivator said.

“Oh, why do you say that?”

“Alas, the Demon Hunting Society has become rampant again recently… I heard that the Demon Hunting Society’s Elder Mo, an Old Ancestor, even massacred a city, severely injured Elder Danhuo, and stole the Nine Revolutions Golden Pill.

That’s a precious Medicinal Pill that can aid in breaking through to the Profound Cave Realm!

Now, everyone in the Sect is on edge, and there are rumors of a major conflict.”

Upon hearing this, the Yuan Ci Avatar nodded slightly, a different glint in his eyes: “Thank you for the reminder, Junior Brother.”

‘I didn’t expect the Profound Cave Opportunity to arrive so soon…’

He already knew the name of the Nine Revolutions Golden Pill.

Named Nine Revolutions, it was actually a Spirit Pill with nine attributes.

After consuming it, it could increase the chance of breaking through to the Profound Cave Realm by ten percent.

This was also why he had painstakingly sought to get close to the Alchemy Hall.

His goal was to obtain the formula for the Nine Revolutions Golden Pill.

“Elder Danhuo’s Nine Revolutions Golden Pill must be a fire-attributed Golden Core… useless to me.

But it’s different for the main body…”

The Spiritual Root attributes were complex, and while there weren't that many matching Heavenly Saint Techniques, there were still nine.

They corresponded to the Five Elements of Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth, and the three oddities of Wind, Thunder, and Ice.

Over the years, the Yuan Ci Avatar had secretly collected various images, allowing the main body to cultivate nine attributes of the Heavenly Saint Technique.

Theoretically, consuming Nine Revolutions Golden Pills of all nine attributes would increase the chance of breaking through to the Profound Cave Realm to ninety percent!

“It seems I have to leave the mountain…”

Heavenly Saint Hall.

“Bastards!

The Demon Hunting Society is going too far!”

“Senior Brother Danhuo is not only a Profound Cave seed but also bears the heavy responsibility of the Alchemy lineage.

Now that he is severely injured, the Sect’s Medicinal Pill output will be greatly affected for at least sixty years.”

The True Core Old Monsters from each peak stroked their beards and glared, their faces flushed red.

A True Core Elder from the Danhuo lineage stepped forward, his face filled with sorrow: “Sect Head, the Nine Revolutions Golden Pill was stolen, and my Teacher Danhuo is severely injured, his future cut short.

I implore the Sect to uphold justice and make the Demon Hunting Society pay for their blood debt!”

Hearing this, the Tiansheng Sect Leader, seated on the main seat, had a solemn expression, showing no joy or anger, and after a long while, he said: “This matter is of great importance and must be reported to the Old Ancestor.

After all… the Demon Hunting Society also has Profound Cave Realm Cultivators…”

Before long, in a secret cave of the Tiansheng Sect, the giant stone in front of the cave slowly opened, revealing a pair of terrifying scarlet giant eyes in the darkness.

“Old Ancestor, the Demon Hunting Society ambushed an Elder of our Tiansheng Sect and stole the Nine Revolutions Golden Pill.

Now, the entire Sect is filled with righteous indignation.

We ask the Old Ancestor for permission to declare war on the Demon Hunting Society.”

A moment later, a cold thought came from the dark cave.

“Permitted.”

“Thank you, Old Ancestor!”

Soon, twelve chimes echoed throughout the Sect.

A declaration of war spread throughout the Tiansheng Sect.