Gou Zai Xi You Dao Chang Sheng

[Using the tortoise shell that carries the Dao as the heavens, guarding the Qian position, and drawing upon the power of the stars throughout the heavens.]

It takes the form of a broken tortoise shell, guards the Kun position, and inherits the great virtue of the earth.

Using fragments of earthly evil water veins as the ground, it guards the Gen position and connects to the earthly vein Yin River.

The three elements combined can be used to form formations, triple the sealing power, and also provide concealment, defense, and enemy trapping effects.

"Let us use this formation to temporarily seal the calamity."

Li Yan made up his mind, held three pieces of tortoise shell in his hand, and stepped into the dark mist.

The Five Elements Breathing Array is fully activated, and the Taiyin Breath-Concealing Talisman glows faintly.

Skimming over the rocky beach, avoiding the scattered demonic spiders, they approached the crevice.

Beneath the crack, in the stone chamber.

The three-headed, spotted spider lay crouching around the earth's eye, its carapace dark red and its mouthparts dripping venom.

Li Yan paused at the edge of the crack, observing it closely.

These three demonic spiders are of different levels: two are at the Dao Tree level, and one is at the initial stage of primordial spirit formation.

If we force our way in, a fierce battle is inevitable.

The way of Gou Dao is not to fear war, but to subdue the enemy without fighting.

With a slight thought, the "Earthly Fiend Sealing Technique" contains an Earthly Fiend Illusion Technique.

They use the energy of the earth's evil spirits to confuse perception and create illusions.

It's perfect to use the fragments of the Earthly Fiend Water Vein to unleash this power.

Li Yan made a hand seal, and the fragments of the Earthly Fiend Water Vein emitted a faint blue glow.

A wisp of earthly evil energy seeped out and merged into the surrounding yin mist.

The dark mist churned and gradually condensed into three illusory figures.

The phantom resembled Li Yan and had a similar aura, sneaking into the stone chamber from three directions.

The three-headed spider immediately became alert, its compound eyes darting around to lock onto the illusory figure.

"hiss!"

The newly formed demonic spider was the first to pounce, its eight legs like hooks, grabbing at a phantom.

The phantom image vanished.

The spider was taken aback.

Just then, a flash of silver light appeared in Li Yan's arms, and the gray sable rushed towards the other two demonic spiders at the Dao Tree level.

It began to circle rapidly around the demon spider, creating streaks of silver afterimages that interfered with perception.

The spider was agitated by the sudden appearance of the small figure, its compound eyes darting around erratically.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Li Yan used the Five Elements Breathing Array as cover to sneak into a corner of the stone chamber.

The eye focused on the crack in the center of the earth's eye.

Li Yan decisively tossed the three tortoise shell pieces into three different directions.

The tortoise shell carrying the Dao hangs from the dome, the broken spirit tortoise shell falls to the ground, and fragments of the earth's evil water veins are embedded in the edge of the crack.

"Heaven and earth are positioned, mountains and lakes communicate, thunder and wind interact, and water and fire do not clash."

Li Yan chanted incantations and made hand gestures.

All three tortoise shells lit up simultaneously.

The tortoise shell carrying the Dao radiated a pale golden light, with the eight trigrams flowing and drawing down the celestial power.

The incomplete tortoise shell emitted a warm white light, a sign of spirituality pervading the land and connecting with the earth's abundant virtue.

The fragments of the Earthly Fiend Water Vein emitted a ghostly blue light, and the Earthly Fiend Qi surged, connecting with the underground Yin River.

The three lights intertwined, forming a three-colored light shield in the center of the stone chamber.

The light shield slowly rotated, and the symbols of Heaven, Earth, and Man appeared on its surface.

The talisman descended, settling above the gray-blue mist vortex.

"Buzz!"

The mist vortex trembled violently, and the aura of calamity surged, attempting to break through the seal.

However, the Three Powers Formation was already in place, and the combined forces of Heaven, Earth, and Man forced the mist vortex back into the crack.

The gray-blue aura of calamity was forced back, only churning deep within the cracks, and could no longer surge out in such large quantities as before.

The chaotic stellar energy and yin energy around the Earth Eye gradually calmed down and began to circulate slowly.

The three-headed demon spider sensed the change in the earth's eye and tried to pounce, but was harassed by the gray sable and suppressed by the array, making its movements sluggish.

Li Yan changed his hand seals again, and the light shield split into three chains, which instantly entangled the demon spider.

The chains are formed from the condensed energy of the earth's evil spirits, specifically designed to subdue demons and evil beings.

The spider struggled, but the more it was wrapped around, the tighter it became, and it was eventually dragged into the light shield and suppressed beside the crack.

"Seal it!" Li Yan shouted in a low voice.

The formation is now completely stable.

The calamity subsided, and the demonic spider was vanquished.

With a flash of silver light, the gray sable returned to Li Yan's shoulder and nuzzled his cheek.

The stone chamber returned to calm.

Li Yan let out a long sigh of relief, his forehead already covered in a fine layer of sweat.

Setting up this Three Talents Sealing Array consumes a great deal of resources.

Fortunately, it was successful.

He retrieved the three pieces of tortoise shell.

The tortoise shell's luster is understated, its Taoist essence deepening with each passing moment.

The mirror of the heart reflects.

[Successfully set up the Heaven, Earth, and Man Three Powers Sealing Array to seal the source of the Calamity Qi in the Shattered Star Gorge.]

Aura of Fate +50

[Current Affinity/Dharma Aura: 310/160]

After this battle, the three pieces of tortoise shell have become more deeply integrated with each other, and their ability to resonate has been enhanced.

Deduction ability +20%, Concealment effect +15%, Defense ability +10%

[Proficiency with the Earthly Fiend Sealing Technique has greatly improved, reaching the minor mastery level.]

The harvest was plentiful.

Li Yan sat cross-legged and regulated his breathing to restore his true energy.

A moment later, he was about to get up.

The sable twitched its nose, a hint of urgency flashing in its amber eyes.

The little paws scratched at Li Yan's neck, whimpering softly.

Li Yan's eyes were slightly open, his mind mirror reflecting the light as the gray sable pointed.

Deep within the fissures of the earth's eye,

Although the calamity energy was sealed by the Three Talents Formation, the fragments of the Earthly Fiend Water Vein, when connected to the Yin River, triggered a certain hidden secret.

At this moment, at the bottom of the crack, about ten feet deep, there was a faint milky white light flickering.

Its light is warm and gentle, its aura is pure, and it is not disturbed by the surrounding calamities and stellar forces, forming its own unique entity.

The heart mirror spun rapidly.

【Earth Vein Elixir (Trace Amount)】

[The earth's spiritual energy, after ten thousand years of accumulating, is nurtured and condensed in the extremely yin aperture by the alternating influence of stellar power, lunar essence, and earthly energies.]

[It is milky white in color, with a texture like solidified fat, containing the essence of the earth's mother energy, nourishing the senses and warming the spirit, a sacred product for refining the seed of the Dao.]

[Note: This item must be placed in a jade container; it will become turbid when it comes into contact with metal or iron, and it will wither when it comes into contact with ordinary wood.]

Furthermore, their appearance is extremely rare, requiring them to be collected within 35 minutes; otherwise, they will return to the earth's veins and become extremely rare, lasting for thousands of years.

[Method for collecting: It requires the assistance of the true essence of earth and water, using gentle force to slowly guide it, without disturbing its spiritual nature.]

Li Yan's heart skipped a beat.

This has come at just the right time.

To obtain the highest-grade Heavenly Star Pattern, or even the Innate Dao Seed, one still needs a catalyst.

Used to harmonize stellar power, earth element, and refine the essence of the soul.

This earth vein essence is just right for its purpose.

But how do we obtain it?

Ten feet deep in the crack, the crevice was so narrow that only a finger could fit through it.

Forcibly using true essence to absorb it, if not handled carefully, will cause the rock crevices to collapse and the spiritual milk to be completely destroyed.

Moreover, although the sable has keen senses, it is difficult for it to venture deep into the area alone.

Li Yan pondered for a moment, his gaze falling on the three tortoise shells in his arms.

Fragments of the Earthly Fiend Water Vein can connect to the earth's veins, sense water flow, and perhaps...

With a slight thought, he obtained the fragment of the Earthly Fiend Water Vein.

Then, using the technique of "Searching for Earth Veins" from the "Earthly Fiend Sealing Technique," he attached a wisp of divine thought to it.

The fragments gleamed with a ghostly blue light, and wisps of cold air emanated from them, seeping downwards.

A moment later, the divine sense transmitted back a response.

The source of that milky white glow was a naturally formed stalactite cave, only the size of a baby's fist.

Inside the stone cave was a small pool of spiritual milk, containing about three drops.

The surrounding stone walls are smooth, covered with fine pores, and connected to the underground river and the star-shaped earth eye above, all by vital energy.

A mysterious balance is formed.

"It is necessary to stabilize the surrounding earth's energy at the same time to prevent it from becoming unbalanced and collapsing in order to safely extract it."

Li Yan's mind raced, and he sat down cross-legged.

First, place the tortoise shell carrying the Dao in front of you at the Qian position, and place the incomplete spirit tortoise shell in the Kun position.

He himself holds a fragment of the Earthly Fiend Water Vein and sits in the central palace.

The Three Talents Formation is rising again, but this time it's not for sealing off, but for establishing.

The tortoise shell carrying the Dao connects with the stellar power above, stabilizing the flow of stellar energy in the Earth's eye.

Using the incomplete tortoise shell, one can communicate with the earth's profound virtue and soothe the fluctuations in the earth's spiritual energy.

Then, using the fragments of the Earthly Fiend Water Vein, a wisp of Earthly Fiend Water Qi was separated and condensed into a thin stream of dark blue water.

Then, the stream slowly flowed downwards along the crevices and openings in the rocks.

This is extremely mentally taxing.

It is necessary to maintain the resonance of the three Jia (甲) and regulate the balance of the three Qi.

It requires precise control of that wisp of earthly evil water vapor to navigate through the complex crevices of the rocks; the slightest mistake will render all previous efforts futile.

Li Yan closed his eyes slightly, his mind sinking into the mirror of his mind, reflecting the scene of the stone cave ten feet deep in detail.

My fingers trembled slightly, and the pale blue stream meandered down, avoiding several marrow nodes, finally reaching that small stone cave.

The earthly water vapor, extremely yin and gentle, slowly enveloped the three drops of milky white spiritual milk, lifting them up gradually.

One zhang, two zhang, three zhang...

Beads of sweat appeared on Li Yan's forehead. The Dao tree swayed gently, and the starlight flowed, continuously providing support for his divine sense.

The grey sable on its shoulder held its breath, its eyes fixed on the crack.

Seven feet, eight feet, nine feet...

At the very last moment.

The azure vapor carrying the spiritual milk shed a tiny speck of dust from the wall of an extremely fine stone hole.

Though small, the dust particles disrupted the delicate balance.

"Buzz!"

The earth's energy below surged.

Li Yan's expression changed slightly, his mind raced, and he instantly deduced more than ten possible responses.

Forcefully stabilize?

The earth's energy may surge back, potentially damaging the spiritual milk.

Adjust accordingly?

The rock crevice structure has changed, and the path needs to be recalculated.

In a split second, he chose the safest option.

With a thought, the wisp of dark blue water vapor suddenly split apart, with most of it continuing to support the spiritual milk.

A small portion transforms into even finer strands, spreading out like a net.

It supports several key travertine nodes around it, temporarily bearing the ground pressure.

At the same time, the Daoist aura of the tortoise shell and the incomplete spirit tortoise shell was slightly adjusted.

The celestial power above slightly recedes, while the earth's energy below slightly surges, creating a new balance that replaces the old one.

Everything was accomplished in the blink of an eye.

Three drops of milky white elixir, carried by a pale blue mist, finally emerged safely from the crack and fell into the prepared jade bottle.

The jade bottle felt warm and smooth to the touch, and the spiritual milk inside emitted a clear glow, its light swirling and ethereal.

"call……"

Li Yan let out a long sigh, retracted the three tortoise shell pieces, and dispersed the formation.

This treasure hunt may seem uneventful on the surface, but in reality, it is fraught with hidden dangers.

It requires extremely high levels of mental calculation, control of true energy, and grasp of the situation.

The slightest mistake could result in the destruction of a treasure and injury to people.

However, the essence of the Tao lies precisely in this.

Seeking maximum stability at the lowest cost may seem fraught with peril, but in reality, it leaves room for maneuver at every turn.

"Waaah!"

The gray sable neighed happily, nuzzling its little head against Li Yan's cheek, its amber eyes gazing at the jade bottle.

There was no lust involved, only the joy of seeing his companions obtain treasure.

Li Yan felt a warmth in his heart.

Without the guidance of the gray sable's spiritual sense, he would have missed out on this earth vein spiritual milk.

On the path of spiritual practice, opportunities are important, but companions who can seek opportunities together and never abandon each other are even more precious.

"You have made a great contribution this time."

Li Yan chuckled and stroked the smooth back of the gray sable.

He then took out another, slightly smaller jade bottle from his bosom and poured out three pale blue pills the size of longan fruits.

"The Earth Vein Spirit Milk is of great use to me in refining my Dao Seed, and its attributes are not entirely compatible with yours."

These three bottles of Qingling Pills are what I usually refine.

It has the effect of purifying spiritual energy and nourishing spiritual wisdom, which is perfect for you. Please accept it.

He placed three bottles of pills in front of the gray sable.

The gray sable twitched its nose, sniffed the pill, and its eyes showed even greater joy.

But it picked up a bottle with its two little paws, rubbed against Li Yan's wrist again, and whimpered softly.

He then stored the pill in a small storage bag under his neck.

That was something Li Yan had refined for it before.

The cardiac mirror moved slightly.

[Reasonable generosity towards partners, sharing opportunities, and achieving a harmonious balance of cause and effect.]

[Aura of Fate +10]

[Current Affinity/Dharma Aura: 320/160]

Li Yan stared intently into the jade bottle.

The breasts were round and plump, the color of solidified fat, and they had a wonderful fragrance.

The aroma is invigorating, and even the trees seem to stretch out a bit.

He did not take it immediately.

Such spiritual objects require appropriate cultivation methods and favorable timing and location to maximize their effectiveness.

We are currently in the Shattered Star Gorge. Although the aura of calamity is sealed, it is still not a safe place.

Furthermore, the setup for obtaining the treasure just now consumed a considerable amount of energy, and we need to recover first.

"Let's go, let's get out of here first."

Li Yan carefully put away the jade bottle, took the gray sable, left the stone chamber, and returned along the same route.

Once outside the Shattered Star Gorge, the mountain's spiritual energy returns to its pristine state.

Li Yan first went to the sword-sharpening stone on the back mountain.

The bluish-gray boulder stands majestically, its surface smooth as a mirror, with faint traces of sword marks.

This place was where Zhao Yuanqing often came to comprehend swordsmanship during his lifetime, and it was also the place where he buried a backup of his cultivation insights in his last words.

Li Yan stopped three steps in front of the sword-sharpening stone and bowed.

Then, following the method left in Zhao Yuanqing's jade slip,

He concentrated the true essence of metal at his fingertips and outlined three intersecting sword patterns on a specific location on the stone surface.

"Click!"

At the bottom of the whetstone, a stone slab was removed, revealing a stone niche about a foot square.

There was nothing else in the niche except a black sword-shaped token that was neither gold nor jade, lying quietly.

Li Yan took out the command token.

It feels slightly heavy in the hand, cool to the touch, and subtly reveals a sharp edge.

The mirror of the heart reflects.

【Sword Sharpening Token (True Inheritance Token of Fangcun Mountain Weapon Pavilion)】

[Zhao Yuanqing used a wisp of his own natal sword intent mixed with the remaining materials of Taibai refined gold to refine it.]

With this token, one may freely enter and exit the first three floors of the Weapon Pavilion's library, and peruse some of the illusory images of weapon crafting, swordsmanship, and classical texts.

[Note: This order is only valid for Fangcun Mountain disciples and will automatically become invalid if they leave the mountain.]

Before his death, Zhao Yuanqing granted his access to all his fellow disciples.

Li Yan held the token and remained silent for a moment.

Zhao Yuanqing is an arrogant and domineering man, and he also has his own selfish motives.

However, at the last moment, he finally found his true Yang path.

This sword-sharpening token was a token of his hope for his fellow disciples, especially for those who later became sword cultivators.

"Farewell, fellow Daoist."

Li Yan put away the token, bowed again, covered the stone slab, and turned to leave.

In the small courtyard of the medicinal herb garden, the old plum tree remains, its sparse shadows cast horizontally.

Half a year is but a blink of an eye for a spiritual practitioner.

After Li Yan returned to the mountain, he did not publicize the matter of Shattered Star Gorge.

He only informed the patriarch of the process of sealing away the calamity energy and accidentally obtaining the spiritual milk.

After listening, the patriarch nodded slightly and said, "Opportunities are for you to seize, and consequences are for you to bear. Cultivate diligently."

He said nothing more.

Li Yan understood immediately and from then on closed his doors to visitors, devoting himself to his cultivation.

In the quiet room of the small courtyard, the Five Elements Life Array, after being readjusted by him, has become even more mysterious.

The six seedlings of the Wutu soil variety have grown to three feet tall, with gnarled stems, thick leaves, and a pale yellow glow.

The formation absorbs the earth's spiritual energy, transforms it into earth element essence, and nourishes the seedlings.

The refined seeds release the vitality of the Earth element, nourishing the formation and creating a virtuous cycle.

The spiritual energy in the quiet room was so rich that it was impossible to dispel it.

Wisps of spiritual mist lingered, and every breath was filled with pure spiritual energy.

Li Yan sat cross-legged at the center of the formation, with three items placed in front of him.

The jade bottle, containing three drops of the earth's spiritual milk.

Star Dew Kumquat: The peel has flowing lines, and the fragrance is subtle.

Three tortoise shells placed side by side exude a subtle interplay of Taoist principles.

He first took out the Sword Sharpening Token and probed it with his divine sense.

The illusory images of the books on the third floor and below of the Qige Library appeared one by one in the mirror of the mind.

General principles of swordsmanship, detailed explanation of the sharpness of metal element, method for nurturing one's natal flying sword, identification charts for various spirit ores, complete guide to basic formation runes...

Although not closely guarded secrets, they are all solid knowledge that lays a strong foundation and broadens one's horizons.

Li Yan was not greedy; he would choose only one or two volumes each day and study them carefully.

He primarily cultivates the Way of Stars and Earth, and is not an expert in the Way of Metal Swordsmanship.

However, the five elements generate each other, with earth generating metal.

Understanding the changes in the sharpness of the metal element can provide insights into the profoundness of the earth element and the sharpness of the stellar power.

Moreover, in future battles and to protect the Dao, we can't rely entirely on stealth techniques to hide.

One approach is to attack and one is to defend; one is to be overt and one is covert. This is the way to long-term success.

After reading the kendo classics, he began his daily studies.

First, circulate the "Star Aperture Hidden Dragon Technique" to draw upon the celestial energy of the universe and nourish the thirty-seven hidden apertures within the body.

The nine orifices of the Big Dipper and the twenty-eight constellations shine with starlight within the body, connecting and flowing slowly.

After one cycle of circulation, the Dao Tree solidifies by one point, and the starlight shines brightly by one line.

At the same time, one can hold a tortoise shell, observe the eight trigrams patterns on it, and comprehend the flow of the principles of heaven and earth.

The mind, like a mirror reflecting the sky, deduces various changes, which corroborates the principle of "great virtue carries all things" in the "Classic of Simplicity".

Then, use the fragments of the Earthly Fiend Water Vein to supplement the cultivation of the "Earthly Fiend Sealing Technique".

Although this method emphasizes sealing and defense...

However, the earthly transformations, the long and winding watercourses, and the principles of concealment and stealth contained within them are in harmony with the essence of the Taoist philosophy.

Li Yanxiu found the task quite easy to handle.

As for the Star Dew Golden Orange, he remembered Green Ox's instructions and saved it for when he needed to make a crucial breakthrough.

And so it went, day after day, night after night.

Time passes unnoticed in the mountains, with cold winters and hot summers, autumn harvests and winter storage.

When he has free time, Li Yan will go out of the hospital for a walk.

After the incident involving Zhao Yuanqing, the atmosphere at Fangcun Mountain was somber for a while, but it has gradually returned to its former tranquility.

However, traces of the original white paint, which were not completely removed, can still be seen in various places around the mountain gate, serving as a reminder of that regret.

The Weapon Pavilion has a new chief disciple, a senior disciple of the Zhen generation with solid weapon-refining skills, whose Daoist name is Zhenpu.

Unlike Zhao Yuanqing, Senior Brother Zhenpu was not as outspoken and flamboyant; he was low-key and pragmatic in his actions.

Upon taking office, his first task was to re-examine the warehouse accounts and improve the regulations.

He also publicly stated that he welcomes supervision and correction from his fellow disciples.

At the same time, fellow disciples, especially those who are registered or those who are responsible for cleaning, are also allowed to visit the Artifact Pavilion to consult classic texts and solidify their foundation.

This move has won considerable favor.

Zhou Ming's severed arm recovered faster than expected under the combined effects of the Green Wood Limb Seed and the Jade Muscle Bone-Generating Pill.

In just six months, the new arm has already begun to take shape.

Although his skin color is slightly different from the norm, he is already able to perform some simple movements, and his spiritual practice has returned to normal.

He came to the courtyard to express his gratitude, his expression now more serene.

During the conversation.

He still felt lingering fear about going down the mountain for training.

However, he also admitted that this setback gave him a deeper understanding of life and death in spiritual practice.

The female cultivator in red, Hai Qiong, went into seclusion for three whole months after Zhao Yuanqing's death.

Upon emerging from seclusion, his aura became even more refined, and the crimson glow around him receded into his body.

She came to see Li Yan once, but didn't say much, only leaving behind a bottle of her newly refined Crimson Glow Heart-Concentrating Pill.

She said she was grateful for Li Yan's guidance to Sun Wukong during their discussion on chess back then, which indirectly gave her some insights as well.

The elixir is perfectly prepared and has a remarkable effect on tempering the mind and stabilizing the foundation of one's cultivation.

Li Yan accepted the gift and reciprocated by giving a small packet of Dust-Accompanying Grass, which he had cultivated himself and which grew alongside the Earth-based Essence Seed.

Although this herb is not a panacea, it has a slight effect of absorbing elixir poison and harmonizing internal heat, which is quite useful for alchemists.

Haiqiong paused slightly, then nodded and accepted the gift. The two smiled at each other, and the slight past estrangement seemed to fade away with the wind.

Li Yan guessed that the biggest change might be in Sun Wukong.

This monkey was summoned to the Three Star Cave by the Patriarch that day, and then... its whereabouts became unknown.

While I was pondering, the gray sable curled up at my feet and dozed off, while the jade mouse nibbled on rice in a corner, and the courtyard was quiet.

Li Yan closed the book, looked at the setting sun gradually sinking on the horizon, and felt a sense of peace in his heart.

The past six months of intensive study and reflection may seem uneventful, but in reality, I have gained a great deal.

The books in the Qige Pavilion broadened my horizons and solidified my knowledge.

By nurturing the star apertures daily, the Dao tree grows ever stronger, and starlight is contained within.

He is just waiting for the right opportunity to try to break through to the top three ranks.

With the Earthly Fiend Sealing Technique perfected, his use of the three tortoise shells became increasingly refined, enhancing his abilities in concealment, defense, and deduction.

His interactions with his fellow disciples helped him to take deeper root in Fangcun Mountain.

Moreover, during these six months, Li Yan listened to the stories of his fellow disciples and experienced the changes in the world, which increased his affinity with the Dharma by a hundred strands.

[Aura of Destiny: 420/160]

It's time to consume that Earth Vein Spirit Milk, break through to the third rank of the Dao Seed, and knock on the door for the Dao Tree to bloom.

He got up, closed the courtyard gate, and activated all the restrictions of the Lesser Five Elements Life-Generating Array.

Inside the quiet room, a spiritual atmosphere permeated the air like mist.

Li Yan first took out the mutton-fat jade bottle and uncorked it.

A refreshing and mellow fragrance immediately filled the air, instantly clearing the mind and soul.

He carefully poured out the jade bottle, and a drop of milky white, creamy spiritual milk slowly slid down, hovering in his palm.

The spiritual milk was no bigger than a soybean, yet it weighed as much as a thousand pounds and radiated a warm, jade-like glow.

Li Yan then put it into his mouth.

The spiritual milk entered my throat, like a warm, smooth jade bead, slowly sinking into my dantian.

"boom!"

A surge of vitality, mingled with the earth's vital energy, then exploded.

This force was gentle and enduring, completely enveloping Li Yan's physical body, meridians, acupoints, and soul.

Within the Qi Sea, the true essence boiled and circulated on its own.

The thirty-seven star apertures simultaneously shone brightly, absorbing the pure spiritual energy from the spiritual milk.

Inside the Niwan Palace, the Dao tree trembled.

The root system extends downwards.

The branches and leaves stretch upwards.

The star-shaped leaves shine with a dazzling starlight, subtly echoing the stars in the sky.

The roadside trees are growing rapidly, getting taller and thicker at the same time.

Five feet, seven feet...

The pale yellow, jade-like tree trunk began to gleam with a milky white sheen.

That's the essence of Mother Earth's energy permeating through.

The star patterns on the leaves are becoming increasingly clear and deep, with faint traces of galaxies flowing within them.

Star power and earth virtue, under the harmonious nourishment of this earth vein spiritual milk, rapidly merge and sublimate.

Li Yan focused his mind on his body, guiding this power to catalyze the Dao Seed.

The quality of Dao seeds is divided into three grades and nine levels.

The lower three ranks are mortals, their Dao seeds are impure, and their potential is limited.

The middle three ranks are the spirit level, with a clear Dao seed, ensuring the preservation of the primordial spirit.

The top three ranks are the Immortal Rank, where the Dao Seed is spiritually connected, and there is hope of becoming a True Immortal.

His original Dao Seed, after cultivation in the Shattered Star Gorge, had reached the peak of the middle third rank, the sixth rank of Earthly Fiend Star Radiance.

At this moment, driven by the earth vein spiritual milk, the barrier of the third grade began to loosen.

Within the mirror of the mind, the trajectories of stars and the veins of the earth intertwine and evolve, deducing the path to advancement.

The tortoise shell carrying the Dao spontaneously suspended above its head, its eight trigram patterns flowing and drawing in strands of celestial energy, which were then injected into the Dao Tree.

A broken tortoise shell placed on the chest is a sign of abundant spiritual energy, protecting the mind and preventing potential inner demons and tribulations.

Holding the fragment of the Earthly Fiend Water Vein in his hand, wisps of cool Earthly Fiend Water Qi flowed through his body, soothing the swelling and pain in his meridians.

This adds another layer of concealment, hiding the anomalies that this breakthrough might cause.

The three elements resonated and their Daoist principles merged, forming a stable triangular cycle that protected Li Yan in the center.

Time passes little by little.

Strange phenomena began to occur within the quiet room.

First, specks of gray-black impurities seeped from Li Yan's pores all over his body.

That is a sign of further purification of the physical body.

Immediately, starlight flowed beneath her skin, as if she had absorbed a galaxy into her body.

With each breath, the air exhaled from the mouth and nose carried a faint scent of starlight and earth, yet it miraculously transformed into a refreshing Daoist charm.

In the Niwan Palace, the Dao Tree has grown to nine feet nine inches.

The tree trunk is interwoven with milky white starlight, combining solemnity and dynamism.

The branches and leaves are lush, and the star patterns on each leaf can be distinguished as the outlines of specific stars.

Guided by the Big Dipper and surrounded by the Twenty-Eight Mansions, they faintly form a celestial map, slowly rotating above the treetop.

Just one more thing!