Chapter 46: Longevity: My Farming-Style Cultivation Is Too Steady Chapter 46 First Entry into the Spiritual Vein, Body Weighs a Thou

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

After buying the Flying Paper Crane, Xu Zhangqing quickly came outside.

But he did not take off from Pingdingshan; instead, he followed the stairway down to the foot of the mountain.

There were regulations: unless one was an Immortal Master or a Core Disciple, one could not approach or leave in this manner.

After coming down the mountain, Xu Zhangqing found an empty space, then took out the Flying Paper Crane.

Its initial form was not large, just a small piece.

After he infused a wisp of Spiritual Power into it, the thing began to swell.

In the blink of an eye it became over two meters long and over three meters wide.

At the same time, a sensation of moving it like an arm or finger arose.

As if this was not a Flying Paper Crane, but rather one of his own hands.

With just a thought he could control it at will, without any obstruction.

Xu Zhangqing continued infusing Spiritual Power while jumping onto the back of the paper crane.

Controlling it, he flew unsteadily toward his own Spirit Field.

At first, he was actually not very familiar with it.

But as time passed, he became increasingly adept.

At a height of about ten meters above the ground, the Flying Paper Crane moved forward at an extremely stable speed.

Everything else was quite satisfactory.

The only bad thing was that there was no means of blocking the wind.

When the speed was fast, or when wind blew toward him.

His ears were always filled with a "whoosh whoosh" sound.

But fortunately, the novelty covered up this drawback.

Not long after, Xu Zhangqing arrived directly above his own Spirit Field.

Perhaps smelling his Master's scent, the little yellow dog searched around.

Clearly nearby, yet he still could not see it.

He barked anxiously.

"Stupid dog." Xu Zhangqing laughed helplessly.

After teasing it for a while, he controlled the Flying Paper Crane to descend.

The moment Spiritual Power was interrupted, the thing immediately shrank back to its original size.

Then came the normal cooking, eating, and washing dishes.

After everything was done, half an hour had passed.

Xu Zhangqing did not rest, but instead controlled the Flying Paper Crane to take off.

The next target was the Spiritual Vein he had never been to.

Along the way, his control of the Flying Paper Crane became increasingly familiar.

He no longer swayed left and right.

Even if he encountered strong winds, he remained as steady as an old dog.

As time passed, the surrounding scenery gradually changed, and various pits came into view.

This meant he was approaching the range of Zhuqi Peak.

But Xu Zhangqing did not go deep; instead, he turned right.

After another period of time, a huge pit appeared on the empty space ahead.

Inside was pitch black, and nothing could be seen clearly.

Occasionally, a faint yellow mist drifted up from the depths.

As he kept approaching, the Earth Spirit Qi in the air soared rapidly.

Fortunately, Xu Zhangqing did not feel any discomfort.

When he got closer, he could see someone guarding near the pit.

Seeing Xu Zhangqing approach on the Flying Paper Crane, he immediately stepped forward to intercept.

"Who are you?"

"I am Wood Spiritual Root Xu Zhangqing, and I have come specially to complete a task."

"Whose task?"

"A Foundation Establishment senior brother, named Hu Man."

"Do you have a Spirit Talisman?"

"I have his Communication Talisman here!"

The interceptor was a tall, muscular man.

With eyes sharp as a falcon's, he sized Xu Zhangqing up and down.

Compared to the looseness of the Spirit Field.

The Spiritual Vein side was comparatively strict.

Xu Zhangqing handed Hu Man's Communication Talisman over, and the other party infused Spiritual Power into it.

After a round of exchange, not only was it confirmed there were no issues.

Moreover, he also learned from Hu Man how to care for the Earth Surge Lotus.

Although there were no obstructions afterward, they did not let Xu Zhangqing enter alone.

Instead, this person personally led the way, and he could only walk; he could not use a Flying Paper Crane.

Xu Zhangqing asked in puzzlement, "Senior Brother, why is the Spiritual Vein so strict?"

"My name is Shan Fei." After introducing himself, this person continued, "Because the Spiritual Vein is very important."

Upon hearing this, Xu Zhangqing wore an expression of half-understanding.

Seeing this, Shan Fei explained, "There are Spirit Stone Mines in the Spiritual Vein; if people could enter and exit at will, wouldn't everyone be able to dig for spirit stones?"

Therefore, Earth Spirit Root Disciples in the Spiritual Vein not only cultivate, but also bear the responsibility of guarding and mining.

"I see." Xu Zhangqing suddenly understood.

While leading the way, Shan Fei asked, "What is your cultivation realm?"

Xu Zhangqing replied, "Qi Refining Middle Stage."

Shan Fei nodded slightly: "Hu Man's Cave Abode is at the Di Mai 18th Layer; fortunately you are at Qi Refining Middle Stage. If you were at Qi Refining Early Stage, you would have to give up this task."

"Why?" Xu Zhangqing was surprised.

Shan Fei said with a serious expression: "For every layer deeper into the Spiritual Vein, the pressure increases by one tenth.

If your strength is insufficient, you simply cannot endure it."

Subsequently, the two entered this pitch-black Kengdong.

Arriving inside, Xu Zhangqing discovered to his surprise.

This downward path was not straight.

Instead, it circled round and round, spiraling downward.

Although when outside, it felt like a "Black Hole".

But once inside, he discovered there was a bright lamp every certain distance.

Although they could not illuminate everything, at least they could see the path underfoot clearly.

Xu Zhangqing followed behind Shan Fei while silently counting; seeing they had already spiraled downward eighteen rounds, he couldn't help but speak: "Not there yet?"

Shan Fei turned his head to glance, revealing a playful expression: "Xu Dao Friend, you may be disappointed.

This Kengdong is merely an entrance; we haven't arrived at the Spiritual Vein yet."

At these words, Xu Zhangqing's mouth corners twitched several times.

Although he was a bit speechless, there was nothing to complain about.

Since he had accepted this task, he could only try to complete it.

After about one Incense Stick of time, they finally reached the bottom of the Kengdong.

Here it looked very spacious; everywhere were excavated tunnels.

There were many Earth Spirit Root Disciples, constantly going in and out.

It was strange.

These people clearly had nothing on their bodies.

Yet all of them wore an extremely strenuous appearance.

Every step was extremely heavy, their faces covered in fine sweat.

It looked as if they were carrying invisible heavy objects.

Worth noting, these people's skin was more yellow.

But not that unhealthy waxy yellow; rather, it shone with a yellow light.

Arriving here, Shan Fei instead no longer led the way, raising his hand to point at a tunnel: "You go inside; roughly one Hour later you will arrive at the Di Mai 18th Layer."

"How much?" Xu Zhangqing stared wide-eyed: "One Hour?"

Shan Fei shrugged: "If you were an Earth Spirit Root, your pressure resistance would be stronger, and the time would be cut in half, but..."

Although the other party didn't finish speaking, Xu Zhangqing understood.

It was very obvious that only Earth Spirit Roots are suited to enter the Spiritual Vein.

Never expected that the very first task would be this arduous.

Although he could give up, it would deduct his own points.

Therefore, he had no choice but to walk step by step toward the tunnel directly opposite.

Regardless, he would try first.

Shan Fei stood behind with a playful expression: "If just anyone could move freely through the Spiritual Vein, what would be the meaning of the Earth Spirit Root's existence?!"

Xu Zhangqing silently walked inside.

The tunnel interior was not flat, but a continuous downhill slope.

Occasionally he would encounter one or two Earth Spirit Root Disciples.

But they were extremely silent.

At first, Xu Zhangqing thought it was rejection of outsiders.

But as he went deeper continuously, he gradually perceived the crux of the problem.

The pressure on his body was continuously increasing.

At the start it was fine, not too uncomfortable.

But as he went deeper continuously, the pressure grew larger and larger.

His body felt as if it were carrying thousands of jin of weight.

He couldn't even catch his breath, completely lacking the strength to speak.

Within the Spiritual Vein, only an Earth Spirit Root can withstand the pressure.

Swap in any other Spiritual Root — regardless of Metal, Wood, Water, or Fire — none can endure it!!!