Song Chen looked up at the tall, ancient trees and the sky that was blocked by them, and suddenly had an epiphany.
He thought of a word:
The shade of trees provides shelter.
Each tree stretches out its branches and leaves, but when they meet, they yield to each other, resulting in intertwined growth.
It's like leaving a sky-blue crack on a green canvas.
Furthermore, the giant tree, hundreds of meters wide, is like a path to heaven, with only some branches and leaves at the top, and the rest of it is completely bare.
The taller the tree, the cleaner its trunk, leaving it bare without any branches.
Because its canopy already provides it with enough sunlight.
Its roots have already provided it with more nutrients.
Therefore, he needs to abandon the space below, conserve his nutrients, and reduce his weaknesses.
This space provided an opportunity for the other low-lying plants to grow.
Low-lying plants cover the ground and nourish the soil.
And so a forest gradually took shape.
Song Chen suddenly had an epiphany, but he couldn't put it into words.
He seemed to have come to understand the concept of coexistence of all things.
It's as if I've finally grasped the laws governing the creation of things.
After the sudden realization, Song Chen bowed and paid his respects to the trees.
He felt that although plants could not speak, they were far more powerful than beasts and humans.
At that moment, he suddenly broke free from his mental shackles.
The latter half of that book, "The Ancient Secrets of Chaos," was clearly imprinted in his mind.
From chaos arises yin and yang; all things have two sides.
Only after mastering this knowledge can one cultivate the top-tier cultivation technique, the "Ancient Chaos Technique."
Previously, Song Chen had never been able to understand what pure goodness was.
But at this moment, he saw it in these ancient trees.
Plants are pure goodness; neither hardship nor adversity can change their perseverance.
Even without a response, even if the effort is not rewarded, it still demonstrates what goodness is without reservation.
Before he could speak, Song Chen immediately sat cross-legged, took out the jade slip, and pressed it to his forehead.
The complete "Ancient Chaos Techniques" appeared in his mind for the first time.
The cultivation technique operates in tandem with the spiritual energy.
Gradually, the golden spiritual energy within Song Chen's body began to darken.
The chaotic energy filled his meridians.
Every person is composed of both good and evil; people have a kind side and an evil side.
Therefore, this book, "The Ancient Secrets of Chaos," was created by humans and also came to them through sudden enlightenment.
At this moment, Song Chen and the creator of the technique reached a consensus.
After the spiritual energy has circulated for one full cycle.
Song Chen felt as if his body had been cleansed.
When Song Chen opened his eyes, he saw the Flood Dragon Ancestor standing in the distance, looking at him with a strange expression.
Zhao Ziyi stared blankly at him, his eyes lifeless.
Song Chen asked with some doubt:
"What's wrong?"
As soon as he opened his mouth, all five senses were clear, and he felt a stench that filled the air.
He looked down and saw that he was covered in filth, and the stench was coming from there.
Black grime had scabbed over on his body.
The foul stench continued to spread.
He was somewhat puzzled, as he had already undergone a marrow cleansing process while he was in the Ascending Dragon Path.
Why is there still so much filth inside my body?
Moreover, he felt quite embarrassed when Zhao Ziyi saw how dark he looked.
Zhao Ziyi looked like he was about to faint from the fumes.
Song Chen blushed and said:
"Let me tidy it up."
Half an hour later, Song Chen returned to Zhao Ziyi's side and returned to his original state.
However, there are some differences.
Previously, he had a handsome appearance and a gentle temperament.
But now, Song Chen's temperament has changed, becoming more sharp and ruthless.
Zhao Ziyi curiously circled around him:
"Why is your epiphany different from mine?"
Why did you undergo another marrow cleansing and meridian purification?
Song Chen shook his head:
"I don't know, but the sudden realization just now was very useful. I have now completely mastered this book, 'The Ancient Chaos Manual'."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Ziyi quickly asked:
"And how was the result?"
Song Chen smiled and nodded, then gently waved his hand towards the distant sea.
The three of them looked into the distance at the same time.
A small wave appeared on the sea and rolled away into the distance.
At first the waves were not obvious, but as time went on, the waves grew bigger and bigger.
After several hundred breaths, a wave more than thirty meters high, like a giant curtain, covered the coastline and crashed heavily into the distance.
Song Chen said with a smile:
"This Chaos Ancient Technique, although it has no ranking system, is extremely powerful."
The Dragon Ancestor stared wide-eyed at this scene, remained silent for a long while, and then commented:
"The world's top-tier martial arts technique!"
Upon hearing this, Zhao Ziyi cheered and bowed to the ancient tree.
"Thank you, tree! Thank you, nature! Thank you, Demon Elder, for bestowing upon me this cultivation technique!"
Song Chen smiled as he watched Zhao Ziyi spouting nonsense. Suddenly, he felt that nothing was as lovely as Zhao Ziyi.
He preferred Zhao Ziyi's vigorous vitality and unwavering sense of morality to the kindness of plants.
The three rested in the ancient forest for a while before continuing their journey.
Before leaving, Song Chen smiled and said:
"I don't know why, but I always feel like I've seen these trees before, and they have a familiar feeling to me."
Zhao Ziyi nodded:
"I also feel a sense of familiarity. It's somewhat like the forest we encountered in Zhuoyangchuan in our Tianyan Small World."
It also looks a bit like the forests you see on Sengyong Road.
However, the ancient tree of the Jiaolong clan is still the tallest. Its diameter is almost a hundred meters!
And you know what? These trees are only about a hundred years old.
Once they grow a little bigger, they will be uprooted by the dragon clan.
Replant with new tree seeds.
Song Chen frowned upon hearing this:
"Why uproot them? These trees can still survive, right? Trees have a long lifespan."
Zhao Ziyi shrugged and said helplessly:
"Because this is by the sea, if the tree roots are too lush, it can easily cause changes in the soil structure, making the soil loose and prone to landslides, seawater intrusion, and the coastline will gradually be submerged and become part of the ocean."
If the land is submerged by the sea, where will the young dragons of the Jiaolong clan live?
Song Chen nodded silently, agreeing with these words.
The encroachment of the ocean has shrunk the living environment for people.
These trees have extensive root systems that can spread tens of thousands of meters.
Although they did not mean it, they indirectly caused soil problems.
Zhao Ziyi laughed again:
“It would be a waste to throw these trees away, so I asked the Dragon Ancestor for a few.”
"Then we'll turn it into a chair, using the finest craftsmanship, making it a priceless work of art. We'll display it in the Spicy Palace for our own use."
Song Chen nodded with a smile:
"I'm also good at carving, let me do it then."
Carving the marks of time onto ancient trees and giving others insights and value is another kind of achievement.
After resting, the Flood Dragon Ancestor stood up, made a cleansing gesture, and removed the mud from the three of them.
The Dragon Ancestor said:
"Let's go, let's head to the Dragon Transformation Pool now."
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