Rising from Small Cloud Rain Technique

Chapter 217: Chapter 210: Dao Seed: Surging Waves

Sunrise Peak enveloped in a thin mist, as if sleeping in a dream like gauze.

Jia Yu brought Ji An to a creekside spot, surrounded by green trees and fragrant grass.

Dew glistened and teetered on the leaves above.

“Let’s stay here, further ahead is the secluded cultivation ground of the sect’s ancestors.

There’s a Tier Two top-quality spiritual vein node nearby; the ancestors used to cultivate in such an environment.”

Jia Yu introduced, noting that the area caught sunlight early.

Further ahead is the summit, shrouded in Dharma prohibition, inaccessible without permission.

Ji An took a deep breath and smiled:

“Thank you, Junior Martial Uncle, I will begin my cultivation, can’t waste such a good environment.”

The Spiritual Qi dense enough to cling to his clothes, every breath invigorating his body and mind.

He looked up at the mountaintop shrouded in clouds, internally feeling stirred, pondering when he might step into the Dao Field of a Golden Core Ancestor.

“Hmm, hurry up and cultivate.”

Jia Yu nodded slightly, taking advantage of every moment to cultivate is an excellent habit.

Daoist cultivation is a long journey, like rowing upstream, not advancing means falling back. Many cultivators regret not being diligent enough when their lifespan runs out.

Time, like a furnace, consumes life’s duration, cultivators should cherish every moment, not squander it.

He sighed faintly; unlike Foundation Establishment, Chao Origin Stage opens Divine Mansions to nurture Five Qi, divided into five realms without early or late stages.

The heart as the Fire Mansion, spleen as the Earth Mansion, lungs as the Jin Mansion, kidneys as the Water Mansion, liver as the Wood Mansion.

He broke through to the Chao Origin Stage at 150, now at 350, only opening heart, spleen, and lungs, with lungs just beginning, still nurturing.

Opening all Five Mansions means half the journey of the Chao Origin Stage, needing comprehension of Five Elements’ rotation, finally unifying Five Qi to condense Primordial Life Fire and forge the Golden Core.

Chao Origin Stage cultivators have a lifespan of five centuries, leaving little time for him.

The path ahead is arduous, often leading to confusion.

Dwelling at midnight, feelings of depression, once thinking the Dao Heart was unshakable now wavering with doubt.

Chao Origin, Golden Core, Nascent Soul, each step harder than the last, and behind are other realms, can any cultivator truly reach the end?

In his quiet musings, Ji An poured Trickle Spirit Water into a jade bowl placed before him, holding Azure Dragon Wood and Profound Yellow Soil, sitting cross-legged to cultivate, quickly entering a state of obliviousness.

He felt like a seed, buried deep in the earth, after initial darkness, slowly rooting and germinating, catching a glimpse of the vast heavens.

Enduring the onslaught of storms, continuously growing vigorously.

Spiritual Qi converged toward his body, vibrant dark green Spirit Light, soft deep yellow Spirit Light, and supple dark black Spirit Light surrounded him, entering his body with each breath.

The fluctuation of Spiritual Mechanism startled Jia Yu from his thoughts, his eyes deep and secretly alarmed.

Cultivators of the Evergreen Wood Skill absorb Spiritual Mechanism, initially displaying faint green Wood Element Spirit Light, turning emerald, reaching dark green at the third stage.

The current scene indicated Ji An’s understanding of the cultivation technique reached the minimum standard for breaking into the Chao Origin Stage.

What surprised him was not this, but the yellow Earth Element Spirit Light and dark black Water Element Spirit Light.

Cultivators of Water Element Cultivation Method start absorbing transparent colorless Spiritual Mechanism, gradually transforming into dark black.

A cultivator practicing Wood Element Technique absorbing both Earth and Water Element Spiritual Mechanism reaching the second stage is indeed astonishing.

’This child will have a smoother path than most in the same realm upon breaking into Chao Origin.’

As the sky turned dusky, the heavenly light brightened, painting the sky in golden hues.

Soon, a Golden Sun emerged from the mountains, first illuminating the summit of Sunrise Peak.

Sunlight rapidly descended, shining upon Jia Yu.

He saw strands of faint golden glow being drawn out, converging beside Ji An.

He clenched his fist, this boy could actually absorb the Bing Fire Spirit Mechanism in the sunlight!

Just stabilizing his breakthrough to Ninth-Layer Foundation Establishment, spending time grinding Qi Mechanism to perfection, he’s halfway into the Chao Origin Stage.

At this moment, Ji An fully immersed himself in cultivation, feeling the refined magical power filled with vibrant life energy.

In his Dantian, the Stone Turtle joyously swam in the Sea of Magical Power.

When he reopened his eyes, it was already noon.

Jia Yu, under the tree’s shade, opened his wine gourd, taking a swig and laughing heartily:

“Very good, following this progress, there will be a place for you in the Chao Origin Stage.

By the way, how old are you now?”

Hearing this, Ji An felt a surge of joy, cupping his fists in respect:

“Reporting to Junior Martial Uncle, the disciple is forty-nine this year.”

Such acknowledgment from the elder virtually confirmed his significant chance of breaking into the Chao Origin Stage.

Recognition from the greats invigorated his spirit.

’I owe my achievements to my own comprehension, and a little bit of help from the Stone Turtle!’

“After returning, cultivate earnestly, break through to the Late-stage Foundation Establishment soon to enjoy A-class disciple treatment, and sect resources will lean towards you.

Remember, avoid using pills to break through realms whenever possible, take time to slowly grind.

This way, using Nourishing Yuan Pill for Chao Origin’s breakthrough will have a higher chance.”

Jia Yu felt more satisfied, considering the disciple’s understanding of the cultivation technique, assuredly breaking into Late-stage Foundation Establishment within ten years.

A sixty-year-old Late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator is nearly a match for Earth-grade talent, slightly stronger than he was.

Disciples should surpass their predecessors, continue the legacy, and the sect will strengthen.

Ji An cupped his fists, earnestly saying:

“Thank you, Junior Martial Uncle, for your guidance.”

“Haha, look forward to the day you become my junior brother.”

Ji An grinned, thinking to himself:

’I wonder if there’s a chance to become a senior brother.’

The two returned to the Treasure Pavilion, and Ji An took out a jade token:

“Junior Martial Uncle, I’d like to exchange for some Trickle Spirit Water and Profound Yellow Soil. Are the resources sufficient?”

With the recent cultivation, the speed of refining spiritual objects has further accelerated, requiring more resources.

“Not sufficient, but it can be made sufficient.

Eh, only one token? Why didn’t you bring Little Ge’s token this time?”

Jia Yu joked, recalling that Ge Ying’s token still had a lot of small merits left.

“Forgot to bring it, I’ll use Master’s next time.

Also, good news, a month ago I cultivated a Tier Two Profound Leaf Sword Bamboo.

A few months from now I’ll be able to hand over a Golden Leaf to the Treasure Pavilion, adding another channel for obtaining small merits.”

Ji An said, feeling that returning to Ningcui Cliff would waste time since his own token had enough small merits.

“Indeed good news, those artifact refiners will be very pleased.

Well, and the sword cultivators on Yingyue Peak will be happy too.”

…

Under the moonlight, Ji An completed the casting on the spirit field and returned to the vicinity of the grotto mansion mid-mountain.

He patted the broad back of the grey-feathered sand goose and smiled:

“Let’s head back.”

“Ga!” The sand goose soared, slowly flying toward the brightest place at the foot of the mountain.

Ji An found a flat spot to practice his magic techniques, an area that had long been ravaged, with protruding rocks blasted into rubble.

Pan Mountain Technique, Bursting Fireball, Cold Wind Technique, Overlapping Waves Technique, etc., all were within his repertoire of practice.

His shadow danced under the moonlight, magic techniques at his fingertips.

Ji An cast a Bursting Fireball, a larger fireball than before flew out, with its blue surface glow clearly visible.

Within his acupoints, the Bing Fire Dao Seed suddenly lit up, radiating light, its hue even more brightened.

He released another Bursting Fireball, and under his will, the magic turned into a plump fire crow, flying in an ’S’ shape in the air.

“Haha, my magic can drift now!”

Ji An laughed three times, sinking his mind into his dantian, linking up with the Upper Stone Turtle.

[Bursting Fireball (Perfection 99%→100%)]

Great, another one down!

Who’s the next lucky one? Overlapping Waves Technique, it’s your turn.

[Magic Techniques: Overlapping Waves Technique (Perfection 8%)

Pan Mountain Technique (Perfection 43%)

Water Curtain Technique (Perfection 50%)

Cold Wind Technique (Great Success 68%)

Five Directions Spirit Gathering Technique (Perfection 27%)

Water Control Technique (Perfection 72%)…]

Ji An happily decided to make Overlapping Waves Technique his main focus for breakthroughs.

Wood Element Skills, on the other hand, he didn’t practice much; Entanglement Technique and All Grass and Trees Are Soldiers both require a place rich in vegetation, which Red Flame Peak lacks.

Ji An cast the Overlapping Waves Technique, white brilliance surged like waves, as if standing in a rushing river valley.

He could confidently say his level in Overlapping Waves Technique surely surpassed Senior Brother Du’s.

After two-quarters of an hour, when Ji An released the Overlapping Waves Technique again, he noticed anomalies around him.

He seemed to become a rock standing in the river, waves crashing against him, splashing snow-white water.

River waves rolled continuously, forming a towering force, shaking the soul.

The vision vanished in an instant, and feeling something, Ji An once again sank his mind into dantian.

[Dao Seed: Surging Waves (Unranked), hidden in the Zhaohai Acupoint, comprehending the true intent of the Dao of Ren Water magic technique ’Muddy Waves Swell to Heaven’, slightly enhancing comprehension of the Dao of Ren Water magic techniques.]

“Ren Water Dao Seed, it’s finally here, a bit late though!”

Ji An feigned a sigh, then couldn’t help but chuckle “hehe”.

Better late than never, obtaining the Ren Water Dao Seed means he can practice Overlapping Waves Technique faster now.

With all ten Dao Seeds in hand, the path of his future cultivation should be a bit smoother.

…

Zhuu Xiangrong piloted a spiritual artifact in the shape of a pill furnace quickly into Sunrise Peak, spewing three blue flames, the blaze tails emitting scorching white light.

In the air, it left bright trails like the colorful smoke left by acrobatic aircrafts.

His speed was faster than the sect’s spirit ship by a few degrees.

As he got closer to mid-mountain, he slowed the spiritual artifact down and finally stopped above the Treasure Pavilion.

He hovered in the void, putting away the spiritual artifact, his Daoist robe flickering with red brilliance, and the next moment he entered the main hall.

“Old Jia, I’m here to collect this year’s resources.”

As a Chao Origin Stage cultivator and artifact refiner, the annual resources he received from the sect were enough to make Foundation Establishment disciples envious for a day and night.

“Senior Brother, please wait a moment, I’ll fetch it for you.”

Jia Yu entered the secret vault and quickly brought back a storage bag.

“Here you go, your allocation of Profound Yellow Soil is short by five pounds; I’ll make up for it in a few months.”

“Why is the allocation insufficient? I plan to use it for refining a spiritual artifact!”

Zhuu Xiangrong, displeased, puffed his beard and glared, anger flaring:

“I informed you two months ago in advance, and you promised to have it all ready!”