Chapter 293 Planting Spells of the Chaoyuan Period

Ji An looked out the door. The sky had already darkened, with only the last rays of the setting sun lingering on.

Zhang Cuihua bowed slightly and said softly:

"Uncle-Master, I saw that you were lost in thought, so I didn't want to disturb you."

Her tone was cautious, and she was joking, as monks are most sensitive to being disturbed at times like this.

If my uncle's thoughts are interrupted and his inspiration disappears, my "work" will probably come to an end.

Ji An hummed in agreement, his thoughts slowly returning to reality. "Let's serve dinner."

Zhang Cuihua took the cover from the luminous pearl and ran out the door.

For dinner, there was a stewed golden perch, the soup was fresh and delicious, and Ji An liked it very much.

After drinking a cup of emerald green mulberry wine, he walked out of the stone house, took out a large golden communication sword, and inscribed a message into it.

He hasn't announced his breakthrough to the Chaoyuan stage yet, as he's been busy improving his magical abilities these past few days and has neglected it. Now he wants to share the good news with his master and fellow disciples.

As for other close friends, I will inform them a few days before the celebration.

Ji An activated the golden sword that transmitted messages, which shone with golden light and quickly disappeared into the vast night.

He stopped the maid who had finished clearing the dishes and was leaving the room, and asked:

"I mentioned a few days ago that I wanted to host a banquet. Has the menu been finalized yet?"

"It's all set. It will be the highest level of hospitality from Crimson Flame Peak, exactly as my uncle requested."

However, this quantity would consume a large portion of the second-tier mid-grade spirit fruits in the secret vault.

Zhang Cuihua put down the bowls and plates and took out a piece of paper:

"These are the dishes prepared. Please take a look, Uncle-Master."

Please also inform me of the approximate number of guests and the time of the banquet, Uncle-Master.

Ji An took the menu, quickly scanned it by the light coming from the living room, and nodded slightly.

All the second-tier mid-grade spiritual items I've accumulated over the years have been put into use, and the quality has been maximized.

"The banquet is tentatively scheduled for a month from now, but the exact date is still uncertain."

As for the guests, there are about forty cultivators at the Chaoyuan stage, and each of them should be guaranteed one mid-grade second-tier spirit peach.

There are expected to be thirty Foundation Establishment stage cultivators, who will be entertained with second-grade low-level spiritual fruits.

However, I'm not sure how many Foundation Establishment cultivators there will be; there might be uninvited guests, so I'm preparing for fifty people.

Giving each person a mid-grade second-tier spirit fruit seems extravagant; the first step is to establish a reputation.

He planned to hold the celebration after being summoned by the patriarch, paused, and smiled:

“This is my Chaoyuan period celebration. If you can’t handle it all by yourself, you can invite Yuhan and Yulian to help.”

After saying that, he strode towards the orchard, leaving the maid looking dazed.

'My martial uncle has already broken through to the Chaoyuan stage? Was his trip a few days ago for this breakthrough?'

Zhang Cuihua felt somewhat confused. Come to think of it, her martial uncle knew she would definitely break through when he left, otherwise he wouldn't have instructed them to prepare a banquet.

Her breathing immediately quickened, and she cried out:

"Don't worry, Uncle-Master, the banquet will definitely be a great success."

After saying that, she covered her mouth with her hand.

He should be called Grandmaster now!

She picked up the bowls and plates from the ground and ran quickly to the kitchen. From now on, she would be the spiritual chef under the command of a cultivator in the Chaoyuan stage!

Wei Songtao, who had just come out of the kitchen, stepped aside and said:

"Cuihua, slow down, why are you in such a hurry!"

He took a bite of the pickled bamboo shoot; it was crunchy.

"Uncle-Master Ji has already broken through to the Chaoyuan stage."

As Zhang Cuihua spoke, she turned and went into the kitchen.

"ah?"

When did the half-bamboo shoot in Wei Songtao's hand fall to the ground?

Under the moonlight, the Tianyuan pear tree shimmered with tiny blue flares, and its leaves emitted wisps of light.

Ji An activated the Azure Dragon Awakening Technique, and a green dragon more than three zhang long appeared.

The bluish-green scales are about the size of a child's palm, dense and compact, with a deep, dark green jade-like luster.

The dark golden dragon horns were as thick as an arm, curved and forked, and two long whiskers swayed in the wind.

The Azure Dragon gracefully circled above the orchard, appearing as if it were real, not at all like a phantom.

A vast, dragon-like roar, like the first thunder of spring, resounded, and a dense rain of emerald light fell from the void, like glistening jade beads.

Within each jade bead, a tiny shadow of a blue dragon churns.

Green grass sprouted from the ground, and flowers of all colors bloomed; the air was filled with the scent of all things sprouting and growing.

The 'jade bead' fell on the pear tree and immediately disappeared, as if it were an illusion.

The strange phenomenon lasted for less than a breath. As the Azure Dragon disappeared, the light and shadow from before vanished like bubbles in a dream.

However, the bright blue spots on the bark and the half-foot-long shimmering light on the leaves suggested that everything that had just happened was real.

Ji An grinned slightly; the spell's "special effects" were certainly maximized.

It combines the divine manifestation of the Green Wood Everlasting Spring Skill with the effects of the Jade Wood Transformation Skill, and also features the vocal accompaniment of the Azure Dragon.

Next, time will tell how effective the spell truly is.

As the dragon's roar resounded, Wei Songtao rushed towards the orchard and saw a green dragon coiled under the moon, appearing almost real.

This was a spell he had never seen before. He had initially been skeptical of Zhang Cuihua's words, but now he believed them completely.

Tian Tiezhu had come over at some point and asked softly:

"Hey, what was that sound just now?"

He heard a sound that resembled thunder, or perhaps the roar of some creature, so he rushed over.

"The sound of magic."

Wei Songtao turned his head, his voice low and somber:

"Uncle-Master Ji has broken through to the Chaoyuan stage, so from now on we should call him Grandmaster!"

Tian Tiezhu was slightly stunned: "Huh?"

About fifteen minutes later, the aura of the flourishing wood element gradually weakened, and the Tianyuan Pear Tree returned to its original state.

The spell's effect caught the attention of the grey-feathered sand goose, which watched from a distance for a while before flying towards its master.

It was obvious that its master was about to cast a spell on the spirit field again; this was the only time of day it could feel its presence.

Ji An nodded slightly; the aftereffects of the spell lasted much longer than those of the Jade Wood Transformation Technique.

His fingers traced afterimages in the air, and his magical power flowed from his dantian, rapidly circulating through his immortal meridians along specific routes.

Within the Yongquan acupoint, the deep black Gui water essence exudes a moistening aura that merges with magical power.

After the spell was cast, a dark, lead-gray cloud rapidly spread out and enveloped the orchard in the blink of an eye.

Immediately afterwards, blue and white lightning flashed in the clouds, and a muffled rumble spread, rippling the clear waters of the cold pool.

The grey-feathered sand geese flying in the air let out a panicked cry and flew to the side, trying to avoid the dark clouds.

The dark clouds and flashing lightning really frightened the birds.

Ji An's eyes widened, and surprise appeared on his face.

'Dark clouds? This doesn't have the aura of a celestial being; it looks more like demonic magic.'

The thought was still swirling in his mind when the clouds and mist suddenly began to churn, as if a dragon were truly hidden within them.

A torrential downpour began, the raindrops glistening and shimmering.

"Gah!"

The grey-feathered sand geese suddenly stopped being afraid and began to play happily in the rain.

The scent of rain is particularly appealing to it.

Almost at the same time as the rain began to fall, a thick mist rose from the orchard, obscuring the moonlight.

The moist aura spread outwards like a shockwave, and Ji An's hair flew wildly.

He felt no discomfort; on the contrary, he felt a joy as if the spring rain had washed away the dust and grime.

Water nourishes all things.

Ji An savored these words, a faint joy lingering in his heart.

The Tianyuan pear tree swayed in the rain, like a bewitching dancer, with wisps of mist rising and falling from its branches and leaves.

He sensed that the magic's power was 50-60% stronger than that of the Spring Breeze and Rain Technique.

When the clouds cleared and the fog lifted, Ji An felt as if everything had been renewed.

The fresh, slightly cool air, when inhaled, fills the lungs with a refreshing sensation, making saliva flow naturally from the mouth.

He frowned slightly. The Cloud Dragon Rainmaking Technique resembled a real natural phenomenon. Could it have been created by imitating the laws of nature?

His thoughts drifted unconsciously, and he began to ponder how the many spells in the cultivation world were created.

Ji An shook his head slightly. The question he had just been pondering was clearly beyond his scope, and he had no clue what to do with it.

He turned and walked toward the Fire Spirit Plant Garden, with gray sand geese circling above his head.

"Hehe, let me see just how cool the remaining two spells are."

With anticipation, Ji An rubbed his hands together and began to cast the Yellow Dragon Enhancing Technique.

As the spell was cast, a yellow halo spread out, and a dark, nourishing aura continuously rose from the ground.

He felt a faint tremor deep within the earth, as if the land had a pulse.

But what about Huanglong?

Ji An looked around. The colors of the spell were brighter, and the rising magical intent was much stronger than that of the Thick Earth Returning to Origin Spell.

However, compared to the manifestation of the other two spells, it is clearly not as impressive.

Just as he was feeling that the spell's name was misleading, the tremors deep within the earth intensified, as if some enormous creature were moving through it.

The earth's surface undulated slightly, and the soil churned.

"50-cent special effects, thumbs down!"

Ji An made a sarcastic remark, then chuckled and shook his head.

Actually, he wasn't disappointed. The spell's effect was quite good, but its appearance was lacking and it wasn't high-end at all.

The vibrations from the Yellow Dragon Enhancing Yuan Technique dissipated, and scale-like patterns formed on the ground, creating a unique aesthetic.

The spell's light and shadow effects disappeared, but the nourishing magical intent still slowly rose from the ground.

Ji An raised an eyebrow slightly, not expecting an additional surprise to follow.

He activated the Azure Dragon Awakening Technique, and the Azure Dragon appeared, roaring repeatedly. The spiritual wood replenished the vigorous wood elemental energy, nourishing the fire elemental source.

The hand seals changed, and the Zhurong Divine Fire Incantation was emitted.

A faint, indistinct shadow appeared, followed by a burst of crimson flames rising from the ground.

It was as if a sea of ​​fire had appeared out of nowhere, yet there was no burning sensation; instead, it was warm and cozy.

Countless flame vines rose from the ground and climbed upwards along the tree trunk.

The leaves of the spirit tree rustled, and the fruits hanging from the branches of the dragon blood tree appeared even more translucent.

As Ji An approached the edge of the spell, he could sense a special aura within the phantom of the flames.

The red flame phantom suddenly intensified in a moment, shimmering with a dark golden hue.

In the end, her youthful beauty faded like fireworks.

"That's interesting!"

Ji An whispered, "This spell is formed by the combination of Bing and Ding fire. First, Ding fire nurtures the plant's spirituality, and then Bing fire appears, stimulating the spirituality to grow even stronger."

"Good, I'm even more confident in cultivating a second-tier superior fire-elemental spiritual plant!"

He laughed heartily a few times, summoned the gray-feathered sand geese to land, mounted one, and flew towards the Azure Jade Tree of the Dark Moon.

The tea tree is at the very center of the Wood-type Spirit Plants section, and it is customary to cast spells here.

Ji Anquan fully unleashed the Yellow Dragon Yuan-Enhancing Technique, and as he looked at the area enveloped by the radiance, he raised an eyebrow slightly.

"How come it's still only about fifty acres? The range of the Thick Earth Returning to Origin Spell has already expanded this much!"

Could it be that there's a limit to the range of magic?

Unconvinced, he unleashed the Azure Dragon Awakening Technique with all his might. The Azure Dragon, over ten zhang long, was filled with jade beads that shimmered with emerald light and contained tiny dragon shadows, raining down like raindrops.

The light quickly merged into the spiritual plants, and all the green plants shimmered with a faint glow, even the first-tier spiritual plants.

"It's still about fifty acres in size."

After muttering to himself, Ji Anquan activated the Cloud Dragon Rainmaking Technique with all his might.

Dark clouds rolled in, lightning flashed and thunder roared, and in the blink of an eye, a misty fog enveloped everything.

"Caw!" The grey-feathered sand geese joyfully plunged into the rain, soaring freely beneath the dark clouds.

Compared to his good mood with the beast taming, Ji An sighed regretfully.

The scope of the Cloud Dragon Rainmaking Technique is not much larger than that of the Spring Breeze Rainmaking Technique, and it is unclear why.

In that case, I'll have to spend even more time in the spirit fields when I take over Ningcui Cliff.

As the clouds dispersed and the rain stopped, the grey-feathered sand geese shook themselves clean and returned to their owners.

Ji An mounted his beast and flew towards the Crimson Cloud Pine Forest.

Zizhu Mountain, Lingyun Cave.

This is the name Li Lingyu gave to her cave. At this moment, she is sitting cross-legged in the bamboo forest, practicing the Green Wood Transformation Technique.

Emerald green wood-elemental radiance and pale white water-elemental spiritual light shimmered around her body, like stars surrounding a fairy.

A golden ray of light descended from the sky, swirling around her and emitting a clear, resonant sound.

Li Lingyu stopped practicing her internal energy, her eyebrows showing displeasure.

"Who's so mean!"

She practices the Wood Element Technique, and mornings and evenings are the best times to cultivate; wasting even a moment of her time is shameful.

She caught the golden sword that carried the message and sensed that it was Ji An's magical imprint.

"Strange, what urgent matter could Junior Brother Ji have?"

Muttering something under his breath, Li Lingyu extended his divine sense to read the information within the golden sword.

A moment later, she let out a wail:

"Are you trying to kill me? I just broke through to the sixth level of Foundation Establishment!"

Good news: Her junior brother has broken through to the Chaoyuan stage, which will give her access to a higher level of connections.

Bad news: Her junior brother, who had previously lagged behind in cultivation, has surpassed her in a major realm, while she still has no hope of breaking through to the Chaoyuan stage.

Li Lingyu looked up at the sky and sighed, trying to comfort herself:

"Fortunately, Senior Brother Du is only at the fifth level of Foundation Establishment, so I am not the worst among my fellow disciples."

"Sigh, the gap is getting wider and wider!"

Liu Yu put down the golden communication sword in his hand and gave a wry smile.

A year ago, he experienced the bottleneck of the ninth level of Foundation Establishment.

After a year of trials and tribulations, the bottleneck has loosened, and he feels that the time for a breakthrough is approaching.

Before he could even make a breakthrough, this bombshell news arrived, leaving him with mixed feelings.

He possessed a fire-elemental body and always had a faint sense of pride.

Will I be able to catch up with my junior brother in the future?

Liu Yu frowned. He used to be far ahead in cultivation, then the two were neck and neck, and then he unknowingly fell behind.

Now, the gap is showing signs of widening.

He was confident that he could break through to the Chaoyuan stage, but seeing his junior brother Ji's progress, he felt a sense of facing Li Haoran.

(End of this chapter)