Chapter 446: Training Ground

After Hua Changxi gave an on-site explanation of the damaged Spiritual Roots of ten Demon-Suppression Army soldiers, she administered corresponding treatments based on the inherited content from the Zaohua Hand (Repair).

The entire process was silent, yet filled with a magnificent rhythm of life.

Everyone present watched without blinking.

“Regarding injuries to the Spiritual Root, the core of a physician's treatment focuses on repairing the root's vitality, clearing blocked channels, and restoring the connection between the Spiritual Root and the world's spiritual energy.”

Of the ten Demon-Suppression Army soldiers, only the one whose Spiritual Root had been partially consumed and required the Spiritual Root Sustenance Surgery needed to remain in No. 10 Qi Huang Hall for continued treatment. The Spiritual Root injuries of the others were repaired on the spot, and they only needed to return and rest for some time to fully recover.

As the last soldier received his Spiritual Root repair, Hua Changxi withdrew the Zaohua Hand divine ability.

Performing Spiritual Root repairs on ten people in succession had consumed vast amounts of Hua Changxi’s energy and spiritual power: “Alright, the observation and study ends here.” Rubbing her throbbing temples, she walked out of the treatment room.

Everyone watched her leave, and only after she had exited No. 10 Qi Huang Hall did an intense discussion break out.

“To directly manifest a person’s Spiritual Root...”

Wen Shouren looked at Liu Mingyi beside him: “Have you ever seen such a technique in the Forbidden Library?”

Liu Mingyi shook his head. Every medical inheritance preserved in the forbidden grounds of the Elixir Saint Hall was memorized in his heart, but he had never seen any record of manifesting a person’s Spiritual Root: “What Hua Changxi performed should be a divine ability.”

Wen Shouren stroked his chin: “Such an advanced technique, not even recorded in the Elixir Saint Hall—then where did Hua Changxi learn it?”

Liu Mingyi: “The Grand Elders have long speculated that Hua Changxi must have inherited a medical and alchemical Dao inheritance that surpasses the legacy of the Sacred Lands.”

Wen Shouren was truly puzzled: “In the entire Four Spirits World, when it comes to medical arts and alchemical Dao, who can surpass the Elixir Saint Hall?” He paused, “Could it be that Hua Changxi inherited a legacy from outside this world?”

Liu Mingyi: “That is not impossible.”

Wen Shouren shook his head, finding this possibility extremely remote: “The inheritance of the Elixir Saint Hall was bestowed by the Immortal Spirit Tree. The Immortal Spirit Tree is a primordial being born at the dawn of the universe's creation.”

“To surpass a legacy bestowed by that tree—doesn’t that mean Hua Changxi has obtained a medical inheritance from the very beginning of creation?”

“Is that possible?”

“The Four Spirits World is indeed an interface separated from the primordial continent of the creation era. Even if there were inheritances from the beginning of creation, they would only be held by the Four Spirits Sovereigns.”

“And the inheritances of the Four Sovereigns would only be stored in the four great spirit cities: Vermilion Bird, Azure Dragon, White Tiger, and Black Tortoise.”

“Right now, forget about reaching the Four Spirit Cities—even the passage between the Central Continent and the Four Directional Continents has not yet been opened.”

At this point, Wen Shouren’s expression grew more serious: “The Dragon Clan are the overlords of the sea. With them causing trouble, who knows how long it will take for the Central Continent to exchange resources and communicate with the Four Directional Continents.”

Liu Mingyi, being more optimistic, reassured him: “The full recovery of spiritual energy has only been going on for ten or twenty years. Let’s not be too anxious—the changes in the world follow their own patterns.”

As the two spoke in low voices, they heard a disciple exclaim in surprise.

“Peak Master Hua’s Spiritual Root treatments require first manifesting the Spiritual Root, but none of us know how to manifest a Spiritual Root.”

“If we can’t manifest Spiritual Roots, then the treatment methods she talked about today are impossible for us to learn or apply.”

“Right, what do we do?”

“Do you think Peak Master Hua will teach everyone how to manifest Spiritual Roots?”

As soon as those words were spoken, the expressions of everyone present shifted.

“Deputy Director Gu, how about you go and ask Peak Master Hua on our behalf?”

Gu Jinfan, hearing the call, glanced sideways at the speaker: “In life, one should be more grateful and less demanding.” With that, he signaled for everyone to disperse.

Only when No. 10 Qi Huang Hall was left with just Dan Yuan Peak disciples and Gu family cultivators did Gu Jinfan approach Ye Lingxuan and Jiang Henian. After exchanging pleasantries, he got straight to the point.

“The question that cultivator just raised is indeed a difficult one. If I may ask, will Peak Master Hua teach you all how to manifest Spiritual Roots?”

Ye Lingxuan looked at Gu Jinfan. Remembering that she was the deputy director of No. 10 Qi Huang Hall and that the Peak Master had given her full authority, she hesitated for a moment before replying, “I don’t know. However, there is another way to resolve the manifestation of Spiritual Roots.”

Gu Jinfan showed surprise: “How?”

Ye Lingxuan: “When the Peak Master was treating the Spiritual Roots of the Demon-Suppression Army, another stone wall appeared, depicting scenes of using magical artifacts to help manifest Spiritual Roots.”

To be honest, even she was extraordinarily surprised when she saw the content revealed on the stone wall.

No other reason—many things recorded on that stone wall were not found in the Elixir Saint Hall’s library.

Jiang Henian, whose attention had been entirely on Hua Changxi’s medical techniques, had not noticed the stone wall at all. He was also astonished: “Really?”

Ye Lingxuan nodded affirmatively and began to describe the patterns on the stone wall in detail.

"What is recorded on the mural—the preparations before treating a Spirit Root begin."

"First, prepare the Life-Force Hanging Flask (a bronze medicine pot that can automatically blend life-force water; the mist sprayed from its spout can stabilize the physical body)."

"Second, prepare the Manifestation Mirror (under its illumination, a medical cultivator can see through the flesh, discerning the Spirit Root, dantian, and sea of consciousness within the body)."

"Third, activate the Spring-Returning Banner (the banner face is embroidered with a hundred herbs; when waved, it releases healing spiritual energy, accelerating postoperative recovery)."

"Fourth, set up the Spirit-Gathering Array (spread beneath the operating table, it gathers heaven and earth spiritual energy to replenish the medical cultivator's consumption)."

"Fifth, set up the Isolation Array (arranged around the operating room, it prevents interference from external forces and objects)."

Listening to Ye Lingxuan's explanation, Gu Jinfan and Jiang Henian very much wanted to immediately take a look at that stone wall, but unfortunately, Hua Changxi was not present, and without the Qi Huang Order, the carvings on the stone wall simply could not be revealed.

The pre-operative preparation process mentioned on the stone wall, though not as intuitive as Hua Changxi directly manifesting the wounded person's Spirit Root, still provided medical cultivators with a method to visually inspect Spirit Roots.

Gu Jinfan looked at Ye Lingxuan and Jiang Henian: "What do you two think—could it be that besides the carvings on the stone wall, the Qi Huang Hall still hides other undiscovered functions?"

Sensing the probing tone in Gu Jinfan's voice, Ye Lingxuan and Jiang Henian just looked at her and said nothing.

Gu Jinfan smiled and said to herself, "I'm not afraid of you two laughing at me, but I always feel that the Qi Huang Hall's significance to the Pill Saint Hall is definitely not limited to leaving behind some murals. Although these murals are very precious, they are still not enough to show the status and importance of the Qi Huang Hall."

"Peak Master Hua's heart is entirely devoted to medical arts and the Dao of alchemy; she may not have thought about other aspects. The two of you have her deep trust. You can remind her that the Qi Huang Hall should have other undiscovered functions."

"Although I have some selfish motives, it is also for the good of the Pill Saint Hall."

After saying this, Gu Jinfan bid farewell to Ye and Jiang.

Watching her walk away, Ye Lingxuan frowned and said, "Although I don't know what Gu Jinfan is really plotting, her words did remind me of a miscellaneous record I once read in the forbidden area's library."

"That miscellaneous record was written by a menial disciple, and it mentioned the Qi Huang Hall."

"He said that he wanted to enter the Qi Huang Hall to study the Dao of alchemy and medical arts. As long as he could enter, even if he only studied for a month, after his menial contract ended and he left the holy land, he could become a common medical cultivator in some small markets."

After hearing this, Jiang Henian said in surprise, "Study inside the Qi Huang Hall?"

Ye Lingxuan nodded: "Judging by the tone of that menial disciple, the Qi Huang Hall really does seem to be a place for study." Then she looked at Jiang Henian, "What do you think—should I tell the Peak Master about this?"

Jiang Henian: "...I think it's worth a try. Perhaps, because of our reminder, we might actually discover other functions of the Qi Huang Hall."