Rising from Small Cloud Rain Technique

Although the last True Demon Tribulation resulted in the collapse of a superpower, the Cultivation Realm has developed even more prosperously over tens of thousands of years, with new superpowers emerging.

After news of the Demon Cave’s disturbance spread, various Nascent Soul Sects actively sought responsive measures; this Spirit Shuttle is a recent outcome.

The Daoist Monarchs intend to turn this catastrophe into an opportunity for the Cultivation Realm, implementing a strategy of sustaining war with war.

After introducing the Spirit Shuttle, Wan Jinrong summarized:

”Among those of the same tier, this is the most expensive Spiritual Artifact, yet also the most useful. I recommend fellow Daoists to buy two.”

The ancestor can refine higher-tier Spirit Shuttles capable of harming True Demons of the Nascent Soul Layer, priced comparable to a Tier Three Top Grade Magical Treasure.

If he could afford and activate it, he would certainly get one—no worries!

Ji An compared the pros and cons of various Spiritual Artifacts and was quite tempted by the Spirit Shuttle:

”What’s the price?”

”Discounted at two hundred Top-grade Spirit Stones each, while our Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion marks it at two hundred and twenty Top-grade Spirit Stones.”

”Then I’ll take one. I remember the Qinglian Treasure Color Banner was also this price when it was refined.”

Ji An had confidence in his few Great Perfection Level Thunder Techniques, so he wasn’t intimidated by joining the battle.

Moreover, he wouldn’t have many direct combat opportunities, so buying two would be unnecessary and a waste.

With money and goods settled, Ji An took his leave.

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Compared to his hurried arrival, his return was much more composed; when something can’t be changed, one must strive to do it well.

Ji An returned to Black Stone Mountain, activated the Dharma Prohibition, and entered the Quiet Chamber, first conducting experiments.

Demon Beasts possess Divine Sense too, and he wanted to test if the Spirit Beasts could enter the Little World on their own.

Previously, when bringing Spirit Beasts into the Little World, he used a Spirit Beast Bag; this way, even in extreme situations like a Spirit Beast being soul-searched by an enemy, they wouldn’t know how to enter the Little World.

He took out the Gourd Stone, held it, and commanded:

”Extend your Divine Sense inside; there’s a silver spot, touch it with your Divine Sense.”

Dahuang, with the largest head among the Spirit Beasts but not necessarily the brightest, leaned its big head closer to the Gourd Stone and even licked it.

Ji An patted its forehead before it followed the order, extending its Divine Sense, and its figure vanished instantly.

Inside the Little World, Dahuang stood bewildered under the Gathering Essence Tree, confused as to why its location suddenly changed.

At that moment, Ji An entered the Little World, appearing next to Dahuang, his face full of joy yet mixed with intense fear.

If Spirit Beasts can enter the Little World, then other cultivators can too, so they must be extra cautious if they enter Wulan Mountain.

The good news is that while entering the Little World, he can leave a Spirit Beast to guard it; this way, if anything unexpected happens, there’s someone to report back.

Ji An patted Dahuang’s head, put it in the Spirit Beast Bag, took it outside the Grotto Mansion, released it, and instructed:

”Guard outside, and if a Communication Golden Sword or other cultivator arrives, immediately enter the Little World and notify me.”

Though Dahuang lowly growled in discontent—staying in the Little World was more comfortable—it dared not disobey its master and reluctantly nodded.

Ji An sharply smacked its forehead, scolding:

”How can you enjoy all the benefits but shirk responsibilities? If a battle breaks out and I send you out, will you still evade and dodge?!”

”Aow!”

Dahuang let out a wild roar, indicating it would definitely join the battle.

Ji An’s expression softened a bit, gently stroking the fur atop the Spirit Beast’s head.

The fur on the Spirit Beasts was all soft because when he performed the Cyan Dragon Water Moon Skill in the Little World, the Spirit Beasts would bathe.

The Spirit Rain contained the Water Element Technique Intent, naturally cleansing impurities and purifying the body.

”Guard well, next time I’ll let Golden Fur take over.”

Dahuang perked up immediately, reassured that everyone shared the burden.

Ji An shook his head with a smile; it was not the scarcity he feared, but the inequality of distribution—if everyone shared in difficulties, no one felt burdened.

He turned back to the Grotto Mansion, and Dahuang strutted proudly around the small grove.

Ji An re-entered the Gourd World, hovering above the Gathering Essence Tree, taking in the distinct lands; yet all Ganodermas thrived lavishly, full of vitality.

The Golden Feathered Eagle perched on the Purple Gold Phoenix Wood, Golden Fur lay dozing beneath the Soul Nourishing Wood, and Lan Bei was nowhere to be seen, surely at the pond’s bottom.

The Golden Feathered Eagle had successfully broken through to the Chao Origin Stage three years ago, while Lan Bei remained at the Ninth-Layer Foundation Establishment; turtles were innately long-lived, and Ji An wasn’t worried—being anxious was futile, his mindset akin to raising a mascot.

A small house was built by the pond for the winery; without a brewer, he had to do things himself. Thankfully, the puppet could now take on this task.

Puppets lacked creativity, but diligence in work was not an issue.

The Tier Three Middle Grade Earth Spirit Fruit, Profound Leaf Sword Bamboo, Biluo Fruit, Spiritual Peach, and Li Fire Immortal Apricot, among other Spirit Fruits, were gradually maturing; once the sect sent cultivators over, he could sell some in exchange for a Pill Formula and Talisman Making Technique.

Surely, the Certification Association would appreciate this, as Pill Formulas could be freely copied, but Spirit Fruits were tangible resources.

Most Treasure Plants in the Little World had been promoted to Tier Three Middle Grade, including the Dark Night Tree, Soul Nourishing Wood, Star Tree, Purple Gold Phoenix Wood, Canglan Mist Pine, and Pure Water Lotus.

The Dark Night Tree, Star Tree, Canglan Mist Pine, and Pure Water Lotus bore fruit or condensed lotus seeds, waiting for them to mature so he could plant new Treasure Plants.

The Phoenix Wood remained at Tier Three Lower Grade, but the Gathering Essence Tree had been Middle Grade for years; its rank was expected to advance soon.

Additionally, both the Bodhi Tree and Vajra Bodhi Tree had Tier Three Middle Grade plants; Ji An used the bark to draw the Spirit Stabilizing Talisman, Purifying Talisman, Geng Metal Divine Thunder Talisman, and Gold Firming Talisman, then put them back on the Spirit Wood for nurturing.

These were his chosen Treasure Talismans; as the Spirit Wood’s rank improved, the Treasure Talismans could potentially evolve into Tier Four Talismans.

The Purifying Talisman was only Tier Two, but Ji An believed it would play a significant role in the future, so he drew four.

Ji An now urgently needed a Pill Formula to convert the Little World’s resources into his strength.

His eyes gradually lit up, until he took stock of his foundations and realized how deep they were.

If the True Demon Tribulation fully erupted and he seizes the chance, the future holds promise.

Ji An descended, took out a Tier Three Middle Grade Li Fire Immortal Apricot, and swallowed it, letting the flame spiritual power move through his body.

Ji An savored the fragrance within his lips, nodding in satisfaction.

Though directly consuming this spirit fruit wasn’t as effective as refining it into a pill, the Li Fire Immortal Apricot’s advantage in enhancing fire-element magic comprehension would vanish when it becomes a pill.

He spat out the pit and performed the Azure Dragon Shocking Skill. This Chao Origin Stage Wood Element Technique had an even better effect on boosting the life force of Spirit Seeds.

A tiny Little Cyan Dragon manifested in his palm, crystalline azure light falling like rain upon the pit, quickly absorbing within.

After reaching the Golden Core Level, Ji An’s martial prowess greatly increased. The pit, overwhelmed by the Wood Element Technique Intent, formed a cocoon of azure light before his eyes.

Moments later, the azure light dispersed, leaving the pit glistening more than before.

Ji An found an empty spot in the Red Spirit Field, planted the seed, and sighed in satisfaction; new hope had been planted, and with regular use of the Planting Technique, it would surely blossom and bear fruit in the future.

The only bad news was that vacant land in the Little World was scarce, with only slight space available on the yellow, white, and black land.

Ji An flew back to the Gathering Essence Tree, starting to practice the Bing Fire Divine Thunder; not practicing magic after consuming the Li Fire Immortal Apricot would be a waste.

He couldn’t help pondering an intriguing question: if he ate the Li Fire Immortal Apricot and then used the Stone Turtle to practice the Bing Fire Divine Thunder, would the consumption of the Spiritual Mechanism reduce?

He planned to gather some Li Spirit to test it; if it reduced the consumption, he would look for ways to obtain the Enlightenment Tree!

The Enlightenment Tree is a tea tree, acknowledged in the Cultivation Realm to increase comprehension, believed to be a degraded form of some Heaven and Earth Spirit Root.

The Western Continent Sect Luofeng Valley has a Tier Two Enlightenment Tea Tree, and the advancement method for this Spiritual Tree’s tier remains a mystery, seemingly requiring special cultivation methods.