Rising from Small Cloud Rain Technique

It is not heard that the Enlightenment Tree has high-grade plants, and rumors say that even the Divine Wood Sect can only cultivate Tier Three Middle Grade Enlightenment Trees.

However, Ji An doesn’t quite believe in rumors, as the highest-grade things will only be in the hands of the Nascent Soul Daoist Monarch, and other cultivators have no chance to see them at all.

Those Super Sects with several Nascent Soul Daoist Monarchs have Secret Realms in their possession, and it’s very possible for them to have a Little World, many high-tier resources are even unknown to the sect’s disciples.

The Phoenix Wood can grow to a Tier Four Treasure Plant, there is one on Red Flame Peak, but how many people from the Golden Spirit Sect know about it?

Except for a few Golden Core Daoist Masters, only a handful of Chao Origin Stage Spirit Farmers and the Hall Master of Diligence Hall are aware.

Ji An shook his head, calming his mind and no longer thinking about the Enlightenment Tea. He closed his eyes, calmed his spirit, and adjusted his state.

Soon, his breathing became nearly imperceptible, and his Sea of Consciousness was a void spirit. For High-Tier Cultivators, quickly adjusting their state has already become instinctive.

He formed a spell, his hand seals turning into shadowy remnants, with scarlet thunder flashing in the void like a fierce dragon.

The Power of Bing Fire erupted, radiating astonishing heat all around, and the air also became scorching.

Thunder rumbled, and both the Golden Feathered Eagle and Spirit-Seeking Rat instinctively shivered, their sounds penetrating the pond water, disturbing the Cyan Water Turtle buried in the mud.

Compared to the other two tamed beasts, Lan Bei was more fearful of the Fire Element Divine Thunder; it waved its claws, diving deeper into the mud.

Beneath the flashing thunder, a type of spirit plant was swaying wildly, which was the Thunder-Attracting Grass, bathed in thunder dispersions that could rapidly promote their growth, bestowed by the Divine Intent.

For the Thunder-Attracting Grass, this environment was more suitable for growth than Thunder Valley.

About a double hour passed, Ji An’s magical power was mostly consumed, and his Divine Sense was quite depleted, so he stopped casting and internally sighed:

’No wonder the mainstream combat method for cultivators is to wield magical treasures, as it conserves magical power!’

Controlling magical treasures for attacks consumes much less magical power and Divine Sense, allowing sustained long-duration battles.

Otherwise, after fighting intensely for a double hour one would be down, with no chance to even flee.

Of course, if a magic technique is explosive enough to instantly pulverize the enemy, that’s another matter.

He aimed to be such a cultivator, and the Stone Turtle provided him with the perfect conditions, not utilizing it would be a waste.

Ji An sat quietly for a while, took some medicinal mud to apply to his body, and began operating the Acala Bodhisattva Skill for body refining.

The majority of the Vajra Bodhi Trees he planted later had reached the Tier Two Top Grade level, with even a few reaching Tier Three Lower Grade, so he did not lack medicinal mud.

The rapidly circulating Qi and Blood Power surged like a mighty river, washing over his body, refining his internal organs, and tempering his bones and marrow.

White mist dispersed from atop Ji An’s head, and his skin turned crimson like fire, colored like a steamed giant crab.

When his physical strength was exhausted, the golden medicinal mud lost its color, turning into sand devoid of moisture, falling away.

Ji An released the Green Dragon Water Moon Skill to cleanse in the rain, and his body, parched as if for years, was revived with some vigor by the nourishing spirit rain.

The Moon of Taiyin had a soothing effect on the Spirit Soul, and the spirit rain alleviated bodily exhaustion, making this Planting Technique his ’massage therapist.’

Ji An donned a Daoist Robe, paced to the Gathering Essence Tree, sat down cross-legged, and began operating the Five Elements Reincarnation Scripture.

In the Little World, spiritual energy surged, and the Five Elements Spirit Mechanism was swiftly drawn to him, quickly forming a spiritual energy vortex above his head.

...

Two days later, at the Business Alliance Headquarters in Cloud Sea Immortal City.

When Ji An stepped in, he found over twenty cultivators already seated in the hall. Without intentionally probing, he could discern through the collision of Qi Mechanisms that all present were of the True Daoist rank.

Wan Jinrong noticed his arrival, stood up, and waved.

Ji An quickly approached, clasped his hands, and smiled:

”After receiving the Communication Golden Sword, I rushed over as fast as I could, not daring to delay at all, but still couldn’t beat those remaining in the Immortal City.”

”The leader Daoist Monarch hasn’t arrived yet, you aren’t late at all.”

Wan Jinrong pointed to the female cultivator beside him and said:

”Let me introduce you, this is my cousin, Master Miaohua, she has also been summoned to head to Wulan Mountain.”

Actually, Master Miaohua was not summoned; it was the Wan Clan who actively requested for her to head to Wulan Mountain for training.

”Sister, this is the Xuanqing Daoist Master I told you about, a renowned Alchemist in the Immortal City, and also a skilled Talisman Maker.”

The female cultivator had styled her hair into a Feixian Bun, adorned with gold hairpins set with green jade, her eyes gentle and bright, her small face exuding a delicate appearance.

After Ji An and the female cultivator greeted each other, she spoke no more; her personality seemed rather aloof.

Wan Jinrong transmitted his voice:

”Fellow Daoist Ji, the Daoist Monarch has agreed to our request, we have been assigned to the same outpost, and we’ll be fighting side by side from now on.”

Ji An smiled in response, ”You indeed have your ways, Fellow Daoist.”

He had never met a Nascent Soul Daoist Monarch; Wan Jinrong, with his family’s influence, could already converse with a Daoist Monarch.

As they were conversing, a cultivator entered wearing a Lotus Crown, with a lean face, and the chatter in the hall ceased abruptly.

The Pingtian True Monarch walked to the center Pudun seat, cleared his throat, and spoke:

”I am the Vice Alliance Leader of the Business Alliance, Pingtian True Monarch. I will oversee Wulan Mountain for the next three years, and your mission duration is also three years.”

His gaze swept over everyone like a bolt of electricity, nodding with satisfaction:

”We’ve summoned twenty-four Golden Core Cultivators this time, with a few volunteering as well; the contributions made to the Business Alliance will surely be rewarded.”

Attending cultivators will receive an annual stipend of two hundred top-grade Spirit Stones, along with two pills suitable to their own realm.

”””

Upon reaching Wulan Mountain, a pill and this year’s spirit stones will be directly distributed.

The spoils from mission execution can be converted into corresponding spiritual materials...

He went over the benefits and compensation standards, believing it’s crucial to feed the horse well to make it run fast.

Executing missions involves considerable danger, so it’s important not to let everyone feel wronged, otherwise, there would be no enthusiasm.

Pingtian True Monarch explained the situation succinctly and continued:

”Everyone, go back and prepare. We will gather here at 5:00 PM to set off.”

The situation is urgent, requiring us to travel overnight.

”As you command,” everyone responded in unison and then dispersed.

Ji An walked out of the main hall and said to Master Jinrong:

”Fellow Daoist, I’ve requested Profound Wood Daoist Master to send a message to the sect. The Western Continent will send someone here.

I’m now being summoned to Wulan Mountain and need to explain the situation to fellow Daoists at the Golden Puppet Pavilion, asking them to wait in the Immortal City upon arrival.”

”Alright, see you in the afternoon.”

Ji An parted ways with the two and went to the Steward of the Golden Puppet Pavilion to explain the situation. The Steward agreed with a nod.

He then went to Yunhai Pharmacy to purchase the necessary herbs, as the medicinal mud for supporting the Acala Bodhisattva Skill wasn’t sufficient to last three years.

...

Riding on a cloud, Ji An returned to the grotto mansion. For someone like him who carries all his belongings, there wasn’t much to pack.

However, with no one tending to the grotto mansion for three years, the growth of the spirit plants would slow down.

He cast a spell on the Azure Dragon Wood and the spirit medicine in the medicinal garden, and then returned to the grotto mansion to meditate.

His mind sank into the Dantian, connecting with the Upper Stone Turtle.

”Refine the Earth Element Dao Rhyme, enhance the Ji Earth Dao Seed.”

Since he was heading to a demonically-infested area for a mission, he held no illusions and made the best battle preparations.

There were still several Dao Seeds not yet enhanced to the top-grade level, and he decided to enhance them all.

Ji An’s Divine Sense was drawn into an endless space, with a towering mountain at its center.

Wu Earth is stable and heavy, holding one and keeping the center.

The Divine Sense descended upon the mountain peak, but before he could feel the weight of Yang Earth, it was instantly suppressed beneath the mountain.

Ji An was speechless. This method of feeling was still so memorable; enduring the crushing weight allowed him to fully appreciate the heaviness of Wu Earth.

His Divine Sense was subdued by a mighty force, mercilessly tormented by Wu Earth Qi...

Ji An’s Divine Sense returned to his body, and he sighed leisurely:

”I must admit, this is the best method.”

He also recalled the situation when he enhanced his Metal Element Dao Seed, surrounded by a dazzling golden light. Tsk tsk, what an exhilarating relief.

He introspected his body and found that the Dao Seed in the Duyu Acupoint had disappeared, relocating to the Spleen Earth Mansion.

The Ji Earth and Wu Earth Dao Seeds chased each other, their speed perfectly synchronized, as if they were eternally pursuing each other like a Yin-Yang Fish.

[Dao Seed·Unmoving as a Mountain (Top-grade), hidden in the Spleen Earth Mansion, comprehends the true intent of the Wu Earth Daoist Technique ’Mountain,’ enhancing Wu Earth Daoist Technique comprehension.]

[Dao Rhyme: Earth 47.9→Earth 41.5]

A new layer of brilliance appeared on the surface of the Earth Element Divine Mansion, resembling the rising of yellow sand. Ji An felt that something seemed different, but he couldn’t pinpoint the exact change.

However, he knew the power of all the Wu Earth techniques he performed would be enhanced, and he gained deeper insight into the Wu Earth Divine Thunder.

Previously, the Ji Earth Dao Seed was top-grade, but the Wu Earth Divine Thunder required understanding of the Wu Earth not lower than Ji Earth. Although his Wu Earth Divine Thunder reached the Great Perfection level, it always felt slightly lacking.

Now he felt that the power of the Wu Earth Divine Thunder could increase by at least twenty percent.

”Refine the Fire Element Dao Rhyme, enhance the Bing Fire Dao Seed.”

This time, Ji An’s Divine Sense fell into a great sun, witnessing the dance of the Three-legged Crow.

The intense light and heat burned all his thoughts to ash.

[Dao Seed·Sky Fire (Top-grade), hidden in the Heart Fire Mansion, comprehends the true intent of the Bing Fire Daoist Technique ’Sun Golden Flame,’ enhancing Bing Fire Daoist Technique comprehension.]

Bing Fire and Ding Fire encountered each other, also presenting a mutual pursuit situation.

The scarlet light and golden patterns on the surface of the Fire Element Divine Mansion brightened a few degrees, and a golden sun appeared in his pupils.

Without further hesitation, Ji An proceeded to enhance the Ren Water Dao Seed and Yi Wood Dao Seed.

[Dao Seed·Surging Waves (Top-grade), hidden in the Kidney Water Mansion, comprehends the true intent of the Ren Water Daoist Technique ’Muddy Waves Swell to Heaven,’ enhancing Ren Water Daoist Technique comprehension.]

[Dao Seed·Yi Wood Rejuvenation (Top-grade), hidden in the Liver Wood Mansion, comprehends the true intent of the Yi Wood Daoist Technique ’Life and Death, Withering and Flourishing,’ enhancing Yi Wood Daoist Technique comprehension.]

At the moment all the Dao Seeds of Ren Gui Water and Jia Yi Wood converged, Ji An felt his spirit soul suddenly tremble, and the glow of the Five Elements Divine Mansion increased significantly.

His body felt as if it had become a furnace, with the Chest Acupoint at its center, where the Golden Core was spinning faster.

Threads of light emerged from the Divine Mansion, merging into the Middle Dantian and integrating into the Golden Core.