Chapter 779: Longevity: My Steady Farming-Style Cultivation Is Too Stable Chapter 779: The Dead Tree Blooms!

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

Xu Zhangqing thought for a moment and said: "Master, Disciple has something I don't understand."

Mu Ji raised his hand to signal: "Speak freely."

"It's about Hongfeng Valley."

Xu Zhangqing spoke in a deep voice: "A few days ago, two tremors came from underground in the Immortal Sect."

The first was in Hongfeng Valley, where a wisp of Mysterious Yellow Qi rushed in.

When Disciple resolved it, I unexpectedly discovered that beneath the Red Maple Ancient Tree, a sphere was gestating."

Mu Ji's eyes flickered slightly, and after a moment of silence he slowly said: "Whether it's the sphere or the tremors, both concern the sect's secrets."

"Since you've asked, Teacher will explain a bit."

"The entire Immortal Sect, especially the Spirit Fields, is not an ordinary piece of land, but a battlefield."

"In the war of old, our predecessors fought the Evil Cultivators, and countless Xiuxian Zhe perished here."

"Those who died in battle, their magic tools, and even their dissipated Spiritual Power, are all buried underground."

Xu Zhangqing was surprised; although he had guessed something, he hadn't expected such a cause and effect.

Mu Ji continued: "Those remains, magic tools, and Spiritual Power, after tens of thousands of years of sedimentation, converted into pure Spiritual Veins. This is why we only need to modify the Earth Qi to be able to plant."

Xu Zhangqing suddenly understood: "I see."

Compared to other sects, Dongting Immortal Sect has the most Spirit Soil, Spirit Fields, and Lingti.

At first I thought it was because there were many Spiritual Veins underground, so the Spiritual Energy was rich and the Earth Qi was strong.

Only now do I know it actually comes from those dead Xiuxian Zhe of old.

Mu Ji's tone was solemn: "Although the underground seal can suppress things for tens of thousands of years, it has now reached its limit."

"In recent years, occasional tremors underground are signs that the seal is loosening."

"Especially Hongfeng Valley, which originally had Red Maples taking root, allowing it to remain stable until now."

"Since a sphere has gestated, it shows that from now on, the frequency of such tremors will only increase."

"It may even cause the seal to shatter, releasing something left underground."

Xu Zhangqing's expression turned serious: "Disciple understands."

Mu Ji said seriously: "Teacher hopes you go up the mountain and take up residence at Qingmu Peak as soon as possible."

"With the protection of the sect's grand array, it's far safer than Hongfeng Valley."

"You've guarded the Spirit Fields for many years with outstanding achievements; the High Level will certainly not hold you accountable."

"As for subsequent matters, let Hua Lao and those Spirit Cultivators handle them."

Xu Zhangqing knew his Master was thinking of him, and immediately cupped his hands: "After I finish handling the Spirit Field matters, Disciple will take up residence at Qingmu Peak."

Mu Ji nodded: "You act with steadiness; Teacher is most assured."

"Mu Ning and the others will be looked after by you from now on."

Xu Zhangqing saluted again: "Yes, Disciple takes my leave."

Mu Ji waved his hand: "Go."

Xu Zhangqing bowed and withdrew, then turned and left Qingmu Peak.

He didn't delay, riding the Tai Yi Green Lotus Seat, flying straight to Hongfeng Valley.

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Just as he got home, two Disciples quickly approached: "Disciple greets Master."

Eldest Disciple Sun Shangxiang, Third Disciple Qingyao.

Both had Wood Spiritual Roots and decent aptitude.

Xu Zhangqing looked them up and down, then asked: "Do you have something?"

Sun Shangxiang couldn't hide her excitement: "Master!"

"The Xiangsi Ersheng Tree Disciple cultivated... it... it bloomed!"

A flicker of surprise crossed Xu Zhangqing's eyes: "The Xiangsi Ersheng Tree bloomed?"

The Xiangsi Ersheng Tree was quite special; very few succeeded in cultivating it.

As for blooming, that was unheard of, unseen.

Sun Shangxiang nodded repeatedly, her tone growing more excited: "Disciple dare not deceive!"

Qingyao chimed in from the side: "Yes, it's true."

Xu Zhangqing showed a hint of a smile: "Come, let's go take a look."

He had three Disciples, currently reclaiming three mu of Second Grade Spirit Fields.

Now Second Disciple Lin Feng was out gaining experience, so his Spirit Field was empty.

Third Disciple may be young, but her talent was decent; her Spirit Field was fully planted.

As for Eldest Disciple, due to her constitution, she had never kept a single Lingti alive before, so her Spirit Field had been empty for ten or twenty years.

Now, there truly was a Lingti stubbornly surviving.

In the center of the Spirit Field stood a tree half a person's height.

Its trunk was dark brown, its surface cracked and dry, showing not a trace of vitality, as if it had already withered and died.

The branches were sparse, and all withered, as if a gust of wind could snap them.

But at the top of the tree trunk, a flower unlike any other was blooming.

The petals were pale green, crystal clear and transparent, as if carved from jade stone.

Faint green spirit light coiled around the edges of the petals, emitting pure wood spirit power.

Xu Zhangqing observed carefully, and couldn't help but marvel in his heart.

This Xiangsi Ersheng Tree lived up to its name; it appeared withered and dead silent, yet inside it contained a strand of tenacious vitality — this was the ultimate embodiment of "Wood Dao generates life" among the Five Elements.

This Xiangsi Ersheng Tree bore vitality in the guise of dead wood.

Sun Shangxiang was beside herself with excitement: "Teacher, Disciple has finally cultivated a spirit plant!"

Moreover, this was no ordinary spirit plant.

It was an extremely rare, seldom-seen Xiangsi Ersheng Tree.

At current market price, just a piece the size of a fingernail could sell for over a thousand middle-grade spirit stones.

The reason its value was so high was entirely due to the vitality contained within it.

Some wood spirit root cultivators would carry a piece on their person; if they met with misfortune and died.

As long as the flesh body remained, they could borrow the vitality within the tree to resurrect in the future.

Pity the probability was extremely low, relying almost entirely on luck.

Xu Zhangqing said with gratification: "That you could cultivate it to flowering, presumably you put in no small amount of thought."

Sun Shangxiang said with considerable pride: "Disciple applied all the knowledge and techniques learned from you here to this tree."

Xu Zhangqing raised a thumb: "Well done!"

Sun Shangxiang was especially happy, grinning foolishly: "Hehehe!"

Qingyao pondered: "Teacher, Disciple perceives that after this Xiangsi Ersheng Tree flowered, the vitality within the petals is even more pure.

If the petals are refined, would it not be able to enhance a wood spirit root cultivator's foundation, strengthening their root base?"

Xu Zhangqing nodded slightly: "After refining, it indeed has great benefit.

Since it was cultivated by Xiang'er, then let her decide."

Sun Shangxiang hurriedly bowed upon hearing this: "Many thanks, Teacher!"

Xu Zhangqing waved his hand: "No need to thank me, this is what you deserve.

However, though the vitality is strong, you also cannot over-rely on it.

The path of cultivation ultimately depends on oneself; external objects are merely aids."

Sun Shangxiang, Qingyao hurriedly nodded: "Disciple understands!"

Xu Zhangqing turned to look at Qingyao: "After the spirit plants in your spirit field are harvested, temporarily do not plant again; leave it empty for now."

Qingyao froze: "Ah?"

Seeing the other's doubtful eyes, Xu Zhangqing smiled: "After the New Year, I plan to take everyone to Qingmu Peak.

Henceforth, this place will serve as a resting spot for chatting and making friends."

Both stared wide-eyed, their eyes full of unbelievable color: "Go to Qingmu Peak?"

Qingmu Peak was the best destination for wood spirit roots; over there spiritual energy was dense, resources abundant.

Reasonably speaking, they should have gone up the mountain long ago; it was because Teacher stayed on this side at Hongfeng Valley that they did not enjoy the many benefits.

Unexpectedly, now they could finally go up the mountain.

Xu Zhangqing looked at the Xiangsi Ersheng Tree before him; the pale green petals swayed gently in the autumn wind, spirit light flashing incessantly.

This scene, like the cultivation path filled with unknowns — no one knew what would happen ahead!