Rising from Small Cloud Rain Technique

“You have already cultivated Tier Two Upper-Grade Spiritual Mulberry on Red Flame Peak. It probably won’t be many years before you meet the ancestor’s requirements and cultivate fifty top-grade spirit plants.

With the sect’s support, the spiritual vein on Red Flame Peak has been upgraded to Tier Two Upper Grade, which in turn supports the growth of spirit plants.”

Ge Ying felt radiant, noting how the sect had never upgraded a Dao field’s spiritual vein grade for any individual, with her disciple pioneering in sect history.

“I think within ten years, we will definitely meet the requirements, and there’s a chance we can cultivate the top-grade Spiritual Peach to the top-grade level.”

Ji An smiled, his tone calm and composed, as if cultivating top-grade spirit plants was as effortless as a leisurely walk.

He anticipated that the Yellow Dragon Essence Enhancement Skill and Cloud Dragon Rain Technique would both reach the Great Perfection Level within two years, further enhancing the effects of magic techniques.

Based on the experience of techniques like Azure Dragon Shocking Skill reaching the Great Perfection Level, the corresponding Dao Seed could break through to the middle grade, adding to the magic technique’s power.

He speculated that even Central Continent Major Sect cultivators’ Chao Origin Stage spirit farmers, who exercised planting techniques to the Great Circle Sect level, would find their techniques inferior to his.

In contests between masters, even a slight difference could lead to drastically different outcomes.

“How confident are you in cultivating a top-grade Spiritual Peach?”

Ge Ying appeared impatient, as the idea of seeing top-grade spirit plants grow again at Ningcui Cliff within her lifetime was enticing.

“I have about a sixty to seventy percent confidence. Even if it doesn’t succeed, it would just take a few more years. Now I am fully confident in cultivating top-grade spirit plants.”

Ji An said firmly, noting that in just a few years, the number of Tier Two spirit plants on Red Flame Peak had surged, with many middle-grade ones.

Once all the Chao Origin Stage planting techniques are refined to perfection, along with middle-grade Dao Seeds, the effects would further synergize.

This synergy is multiplicative rather than additive, with a factor greater than 1, estimated to reach around 1.5, offering considerable improvement.

“Ten years… I’ll wait for this day to come soon.

By the way, looking at the rate of improvement in your Wood Element Divine Mansion stage, you should break through to the Third Transformation of the Chao Origin Stage in ten years.

Once you open the Earth Element Divine Mansion, when do you plan to travel?

Ge Ying asked with concern, knowing that despite not being a Chao Origin Stage cultivator, the sect could not fulfil the needs for Earth Eating Qi and Water Element Qi.

If the disciple desired to travel soon, it would mean parting forever in her eyes.

Ji An pondered:

“I will stay in the sect for a few years and then travel with Senior Brother Liu Yu, for companionship and mutual support.”

Like him, Liu Yu first needed to develop the Fire Element Divine Mansion and, after reaching the Fire Mansion Perfection Level, open the Earth Element Divine Mansion, needing to venture out to feed on Qi.

Senior Sister Ge opened the Gold Element Divine Mansion, intending to open the Water Element Divine Mansion for the Second Transformation of the Chao Origin Stage, with outing needs arising by then.

“Very well, you should prepare a higher-tier spiritual artifact in advance. Using a Tier Two Lower Grade Spiritual Artifact as a Chao Origin Stage cultivator is somewhat shabby.

I suggest you prioritize refining a defensive spiritual artifact for self-protection as it’s the most important.”

Ge Ying advised that this disciple was quite wealthy, capable of directly refining top-grade spiritual artifacts or even top-grade ones.

The disciple was just a spirit farmer, even with magical combat talent, unlike sword cultivators sharpening their Dao of Slaughter at all times, unsuitable for belligerence.

“Rest assured, Master, I will prepare in advance. In a few days, I’ll seek out Senior Brother Zhuu Xiangrong.”

Ji An gladly accepted the advice, having struggled with choosing which top-grade spiritual artifact to refine because it was to be his lifebound magical treasure.

The customization of top-grade spiritual artifacts is extremely costly, without capital to replace if dissatisfied.

Now, with Red Flame Peak’s situation, he no longer worried. He could first refine several top-grade spiritual artifacts, replacing them if unsatisfactory!

That’s the benefit of being financially well-off, no need to count rice grains while cooking.

“Junior Martial Uncle Zhuu is the sect’s best artifact refiner; seeking him can’t go wrong.”

After chatting for a while, Ji An depicted the future of Red Flame Peak for his master and finally rose to bid farewell:

“Master, I take my leave, needing to return to Red Flame Peak to feed on Fire Eating and Fire Walking Qi.”

“Go ahead,” Ge Ying waved with a warm smile, her gaze filled with kindness and gratification.

Upon breaking through to the Chao Origin Stage, the disciple never relaxed in improving his cultivation, backed by Red Flame Peak’s abundance of Tier Two spirit plants, ensuring resources for future Golden Core breakthroughs won’t be lacking.

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At dusk, light twisted in the teleportation array as Ji An returned to Red Flame Peak.

He drove his cloud over the Cold Pool, noticing two long-unseen guests sitting by the stone table.

The fiery clouds, as vivid as the evening glow, descended, prompting Wei Songnian and his wife to stand immediately:

“Greetings, Junior Martial Uncle!”

“Both of you, no need for formality.”

Ji An observed their expressions, softly inquiring:

“Do the esteemed couple have any pressing matters?”

Wei Songnian’s expression seemed slightly unnatural, smiling:

“We came today intending to catch up with Junior Martial Uncle; if you’re busy, we will come another day.”

Upon arriving at Red Flame Peak, he queried his younger brother in secret, who assured him that Fellow Daoist Ji’s character hadn’t changed.

Initially, he felt relieved, but upon hearing the words ’any pressing matters,’ his mood sank to the bottom, lamenting the gap created by differing realms, naturally estranging former ties.

Ji An chuckled, pointing at the nearly fallen setting sun, saying:

“Fellow Daoist, you’ve misunderstood my meaning. Chao Origin Stage cultivation requires Qi Eating, which has strict timing requirements; missing the time means the Five Elements Qi consumed won’t be pure enough.

If your matters aren’t urgent, please wait for a moment.

Having not met for many days, tonight let’s drink and make merry.”