novelapdf Chapter 30 An Unexpected Joy, Nine Heavens of Breath Soil
Chapter 30 An Unexpected Joy, Nine Heavens of Breath Soil
"Nine Heavens Breath Soil!" Even Zhen Yuanzi, with his calm and composed nature, couldn't help but blurt it out, his tone filled with uncontrollable surprise and immense joy!
As the essence of the innate Earth element, he possesses an instinctive affinity and attraction to these supreme earth-related divine beings that far surpasses that of ordinary people.
Legend has it that this object was formed from the purest and most refined primordial earth element during the time of chaos and the differentiation of purity and turbidity. It contains boundless creative power and is an unparalleled treasure that nurtures all things and shapes the universe!
Later generations said that the goddess Nuwa mixed this soil with the divine water of the three lights to create humans, thus achieving unparalleled merit!
Unexpectedly, beneath the chaotic spirit pool that nurtured the gourd vine, there was a treasure that even a Great Luo Golden Immortal would be crazy about!
It is conceivable that the existence of this Nine Heavens Breath Soil provided the most fundamental and powerful source of nourishment for the gourd vine, enabling it to simultaneously nurture seven such extraordinary innate spiritual objects!
Such a divine object held extraordinary significance for Zhen Yuanzi.
Whether it's used to temper one's innate earth elemental essence or to enhance one's cultivation level.
Whether it is used to refine a supreme earth-element treasure with immense power in the future, or to nourish the ancestral vein of Longevity Mountain and enhance the spiritual energy level and defensive capabilities of the entire dojo, it has immeasurable value and can be called the foundation of the destiny!
How could he miss such an opportunity? Zhen Yuanzi immediately suppressed his excitement, focused his mind and calmed himself, and unleashed his supernatural powers.
He pressed his hands down, and even more subtle earth-elemental power emanated from them, like the most nimble fingers, carefully peeling away the thick layer of Nine Heavens Breath Soil at the bottom of the pool, along with every single grain of soil that was in contact with the pool wall, completely and without a scratch.
This Breath of Earth may seem small, but it is incredibly heavy in the hand, as if it were supporting hundreds of mountains. If he were not the incarnation of the essence of the Earth Guardian, with a deep foundation and the support of the vast magical power of the peak of the Great Luo realm, he probably would not even be able to collect it.
After successfully collecting and properly storing the Nine Heavens Breath Soil, Zhen Yuanzi and Hongyun exchanged a smile, both feeling that the harvest from this trip was far greater than expected.
However, they did not leave immediately. Instead, adhering to the principle of caution and thoroughness, they carefully explored the now empty cave inside and out, top to bottom, several times with their divine sense.
They didn't overlook even the smallest cracks and residual energy, and only after confirming that there were no other hidden treasures, restrictions, or any suspicious traces did they finally feel completely at ease.
"Haha, Fellow Daoist Zhen Yuanzi, this trip to Buzhou Mountain has truly been blessed with great fortune and yielded such enormous gains that no one would believe it if we told them!" Hongyun clapped his hands and laughed heartily, his crimson Daoist robe fluttering slightly with his laughter.
Zhen Yuanzi nodded with a smile, feeling quite moved:
"This is indeed an unexpected delight. It seems that fate has its own design. These two items are destined to be ours."
Holding the ball of light containing the gourd vine, he felt the weight and warmth of the Heavenly Soil in his arms, and he had new ideas for the future planning of the Daoist temple.
The two then turned away without further hesitation, leaving the cave that had brought them such great joy.
The moment they passed through the entrance, the innate restriction behind them seemed to lose its core support, rippled slightly, and then quietly disappeared like a bubble.
The dark green mountain wall has been restored to its original state, with no trace of the entrance remaining, as if nothing had ever happened.
As they continued their descent down the mountain, Zhen Yuanzi and Hongyun's mindset was completely different from when they arrived.
Having learned from their previous experience of discovering the gourd vine and the Nine Heavens Breath Soil, their original intention to return directly faded considerably. Instead, they developed a "scratching the ground three feet deep" mentality, fearing that they might miss out on some hidden fortune.
The two people's divine senses spread out with unprecedented detail, like two incredibly intricate giant nets, not missing any seemingly suspicious rock crevices, abnormal energy fluctuations, or even those under particularly lush vegetation and vines along the way.
They would sometimes stop and tap on a seemingly ordinary cliff face, using their magic to probe its interior;
Sometimes they would split open the tangled ancient vines to explore their root systems;
Sometimes they would dive to the bottom of a deep, cold pool to search for possible spiritual caves.
They truly embodied the spirit of "a thief never leaves empty-handed" and "plucking feathers from a passing goose" to an extreme, almost turning the middle and lower sections of Buzhou Mountain upside down.
However, the ways of Heaven are constant, and matters of chance are the most mysterious and unpredictable.
Perhaps the gifts from Buzhou Mountain have their own mysterious limits; their discovery of the gourd vine and the Nine Heavens Breath Soil on this trip has already exhausted a great deal of their luck.
Or perhaps it is true, as they thought, that although Mount Buzhou is vast, its true treasures are not readily available.
Although the two searched extremely carefully, even more diligently than when they were looking for the gourd vine, the omnipresent pressure of Pangu completely disappeared once they stepped out of the Buzhou Mountain area.
They rediscovered the normal laws of the primordial world and were unable to find a third treasure trove or natural secret realm worthy of their attention.
Standing outside Buzhou Mountain, looking back at the majestic, sky-reaching sacred mountain, Zhen Yuanzi and Hongyun exchanged a glance and couldn't help but smile. The slight regret they felt for having gained nothing further vanished instantly.
"It was you and I who were greedy." Zhen Yuanzi shook his head and chuckled. "To obtain these two items is already a stroke of good fortune. How could we ask for more? Trying to bite off more than you can chew is not good."
Hongyun, equally magnanimous, laughed and said, "Fellow Daoist is right. We have had enough of this opportunity; we should be content with what we have. This harvest is enough for us to digest for a long time."
Having descended the mountain and confirmed that nothing had been missed, the two decided not to linger there.
They did not rush to use their escape techniques to return to Longevity Mountain at full speed. Instead, as planned, they continued to maintain a leisurely and contemplative walking attitude.
Wander across the vast and boundless primordial land, and feel with your heart the wonders of this place, so primitive, wild, and full of life since the beginning of time.
They once concealed themselves and watched as two ancient ferocious beasts, comparable to the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm, engaged in a fierce battle for territory, fighting so fiercely that mountains collapsed and rivers stained with blood. From this, they came to understand the profound truth of the world: the strong prey on the weak and life and death are unpredictable.
I once paused to admire an unknown herb that struggled to grow in the cracks of a cliff, bathed in the first rays of morning sun and dew, and appreciated the wonder of the tenacious creation contained in that tiny life.
They encountered some emerging, small-scale ethnic tribes holding primitive sacrificial ceremonies, worshipping the heavens and earth, mountains and rivers, and even the gods they believed to be gods. Their pure piety and hope for the future were truly moving.
They had also sensed from afar the edge of the Dragon, Phoenix, and Qilin clans' spheres of influence, the faint aura of killing intent, their expansionist ambitions, and the cautious probing and friction between them, all of which foreshadowed a potentially turbulent future.
Along the way, they observed the birth, death, and evolution of all things, and examined the myriad aspects of human nature and character. Their Daoist hearts became increasingly harmonious and transparent through subtle influence.
Zhen Yuanzi's understanding of the true meaning of "earth" as bearing, nurturing, storing, and stabilizing has become increasingly profound.
Hongyun's understanding of the impermanence, gathering and scattering, change and freedom of "clouds" has become more profound.
Sometimes they would find a place with extraordinary scenery, sit down on the ground, and have a discussion that lasted for days or even months, exchanging their observations and feelings, and sparking flashes of wisdom; other times they would remain silent for a long time, each experiencing the rhythm of the great Dao flowing between heaven and earth.
This leisurely journey, seemingly slow and carefree, is actually another form of spiritual practice, a process of reflection and digestion of what was gained from Buzhou Mountain.
In the vast wilderness, they did not deliberately choose paths, but simply wandered aimlessly, going wherever fate led them, completely immersed in a state of harmony with heaven and earth. In this way, time passed swiftly, and countless primordial years went by unnoticed.
On this day, when the familiar and welcoming mountain outlines in the distance, and the Wanshou Mountain, which seemed particularly majestic and imposing due to the primordial essence of the earth, finally came into view again, the two suddenly realized that their journey was nearing its end.
At the summit, Wuzhuang Temple stands serenely amidst swirling clouds and mist. The innate earth formation outside the temple operates flawlessly, emanating a calm and reassuring aura, exactly as it did when we left.
Zhen Yuanzi and Hongyun exchanged a smile, everything understood without words. This journey, which had lasted for countless years, had thus come to a perfect end.
It's time to return to the temple, calmly digest the immense gains from this trip, and begin preparing to cultivate that precious gourd vine that will determine the future.
Two streaks of light, one yellow and one red, no longer concealing their presence, suddenly accelerated, like weary birds returning to their nests, instantly piercing the sky and disappearing into the misty clouds at the entrance to Longevity Mountain. The mountain gate formation rippled slightly, then returned to calm, as if it had never been activated.