Volume 1, Chapter 26 – Immortal-Grade Spirit Vein

Just as Liu Ruyan finished introducing the general layout of Yaochi Immortal Palace to the three newly appointed elders, the crisp system notification sounded in Gu Han’s mind right on cue.

[Ding! Congratulations to the Host for successfully subduing the three great demon kings of the Tianjue Mountain Range and filling the gap in the sect’s mid-level combat strength!]

[Special reward being issued…]

[Congratulations, Host. You have obtained one immortal-grade spirit vein!]

[Congratulations, Host. You have obtained 5,000 Master Dao Points!]

[Current Master Dao Points: 19,450.]

An immortal-grade spirit vein?

Gu Han’s thoughts stirred, and she immediately checked the system warehouse.

Within the warehouse space floated a fist-sized sphere of light wrapped in chaotic energy. Despite its small size, it radiated an indescribably vast vitality and spiritual charm.

Illusory images of mountains, rivers, and waterways seemed to flow within it, while faint dragon roars and phoenix cries could be heard.

Merely looking at it made one feel refreshed and at ease, as though drawing closer to the Great Dao.

“System, what is special about this immortal-grade spirit vein?”

[An immortal-grade spirit vein stands at the pinnacle of all spirit vein grades. Once fused, it can independently transform energy into the purest innate spiritual energy.]

[Although there is currently a spirit vein of decent quality beneath this valley, it is only earth-grade and possesses limited potential.]

[After the immortal-grade spirit vein is fused, the spiritual energy within the immortal palace will increase a hundredfold, granting it the true foundation of a supreme Dao orthodoxy!]

A brilliant light flashed through Gu Han’s eyes.

This reward had come at exactly the right time!

The sect’s buildings could be constructed with system construction cards, but a spirit vein was part of the sect’s foundation and directly affected cultivation. Such a thing could only be encountered through extraordinary fortune.

With this immortal-grade spirit vein, Yaochi Immortal Palace would finally possess the capital to establish itself among the top powers of the Canglan Continent!

“Good! Fuse it immediately!”

With a thought, Gu Han issued the command to the system.

[Command received! Scanning ley line structure… Locating fusion node… Injecting immortal-grade spirit vein core…]

As the system began its work, Gu Han could clearly sense a vast yet gentle force.

Through her connection with the system, she guided it silently into the depths of the earth beneath her feet.

The entire process occurred without a sound and caused no earth-shaking disturbance.

Yet at a certain instant, everyone present felt as though the ground beneath them had come alive.

Hum!

Immediately afterward, an indescribable transformation began!

The first thing to change was the air.

The spiritual energy, which had already been dense enough to form a thin mist, suddenly began to “boil” like a lake struck by a massive boulder!

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It was not a violent eruption, but a silent permeation and elevation that nourished all things without a sound.

The concentration of spiritual energy in the air began rising at a rate visible to the naked eye!

The thin mist swiftly thickened. The dense fog then condensed into glistening droplets of spiritual liquid that hovered in the air, refracting the morning light like something out of a dream.

With every breath, they no longer seemed to be inhaling “air.” It felt as though they were directly swallowing the purest spiritual liquid!

A cool and soothing sensation swept through their bodies, penetrating all the way into the depths of their souls.

Nearby, Liu Ruyan had just reached an important point in her explanation when the sudden tide of spiritual energy interrupted her.

Her delicate body trembled slightly, and a flush instantly spread across her beautiful face.

The Samsara Dao Scripture began circulating on its own within her body. The newly forged Dao foundation in her dantian frantically devoured the pure spiritual energy around her.

Her early Foundation Establishment cultivation, which should have required several days of arduous practice to stabilize, became completely firm in only a few breaths.

Then it began launching a fierce assault on the barrier to mid Foundation Establishment!

“Master… I…”

Both startled and delighted, Liu Ruyan hurriedly looked toward Gu Han, who stood a short distance away.

She felt as though she could no longer suppress her breakthrough!

Seeing this, Gu Han raised a hand and lightly pointed.

A stream of gentle yet incomparably pure immortal spiritual energy flowed into Liu Ruyan’s body, temporarily helping her suppress her surging spiritual power.

“Do not rush. Simply follow the natural course of events,” Gu Han said gently.

“This is caused by the fusion of the spirit vein. The spiritual energy is feeding back into the surroundings. For you, it is both an opportunity and a trial.”

“Steady your mind and guide the spiritual energy to temper your Dao foundation. Once it reaches perfection, your breakthrough will come naturally.”

“Yes! Thank you, Master!”

Liu Ruyan immediately sat down cross-legged and cleared her mind of all distracting thoughts.

She circulated her cultivation technique with all her strength, guiding the nearly liquefied pure spiritual energy through her Dao foundation again and again, washing over it and reinforcing it.

The vortex of spiritual energy around her grew increasingly distinct, and her aura rose steadily.

Mo Lin, Fushan, and Diewu were even more shocked beyond words!

Their perception of spiritual energy and ley lines was far sharper than that of human cultivators.

At that instant, they had clearly “felt” the land beneath their feet come alive!

“Immortal… immortal-grade?!”

Mo Lin’s voice was dry, and his dark golden vertical pupils were filled with horror.

He had once sensed the aura of a heaven-grade spirit vein within an ancient ruin, and even that had left him awestruck.

Yet the pulse now rising from beneath his feet possessed a quality and depth of origin that surpassed that trace of heaven-grade energy by more than a hundredfold!

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Diewu’s dreamlike eyes had also lost their usual languor and composure.

She greedily breathed in the spiritual energy filled with Dao resonance, feeling as though her very soul were cheering with joy.

Her cultivation, which had remained stagnant for a long time, actually showed signs of loosening!

The Mountain-Covering Ape King was even more direct. He drew in a deep breath, and the spiritual energy, dense to the extreme, caused every pore on his body to open.

Unable to restrain himself, he let out a low roar. A faint earthen-yellow halo circulated over the surface of his body.

His already immensely powerful fleshly body felt like parched land receiving long-awaited rain, sending waves of thirst and pleasure through him.

“Hahaha! Following the Palace Master truly is an extraordinary stroke of fortune!”

Fushan opened his enormous mouth in a grin, laughing like a child who weighed several hundred tons.

For a demon cultivator like him, who focused heavily on tempering the fleshly body, this spiritual energy offered tremendous benefits!

Gu Han paid no attention to everyone’s shock and ecstasy for the moment.

Her divine sense sank into the earth as she carefully examined the fusion of the immortal-grade spirit vein.

The spirit vein resembled a sleeping primordial divine dragon slowly unfurling its body. Its “roots” spread along profound and mysterious paths.

They rapidly extended throughout the entire valley occupied by Yaochi Immortal Palace and even deeper into the earth’s crust.

As the spirit vein fully took root, even more astonishing phenomena began to appear.

Every building within Yaochi Immortal Palace seemed to have been infused with a soul.

The white jade floor tiles became even more lustrous and translucent, with faint spiritual light flowing through them.

The natural Dao patterns on the beams and pillars of the palaces and pavilions seemed to grow clearer.

The most remarkable change occurred in Yaochi itself, whose waters were clear enough to see the bottom.

Specks of golden starlight now rose from the lakebed, illuminating the entire surface with breathtaking beauty.

The plants and trees on the island at the center of the lake became greener and more vibrant at a rate visible to the naked eye.

Several ordinary spiritual herbs even began transforming into higher-grade varieties.

With Yaochi Immortal Palace at its center, an invisible yet immense spiritual energy domain naturally formed around the entire valley.

It not only firmly confined the spiritual energy of the immortal-grade spirit vein within the territory, preventing it from leaking away, but also formed a natural “Dao resonance barrier.”

From the outside, the only apparent change was that the spiritual energy in the region seemed somewhat more active than before. Nothing else appeared particularly unusual.

However, if a top expert attempted to probe the area forcefully with divine sense, it would feel as though they had struck a solid wall and could advance no farther.

“Not bad. It can provide cultivation resources while also strengthening the sect’s defenses.”

Gu Han nodded in satisfaction.

The immortal-grade spirit vein naturally carried Dao resonance, which faintly resonated with the buildings and formations of Yaochi Immortal Palace.

Together, they formed a natural layer of protection that greatly enhanced the concealment and defensive power of the Nine Heavens Dragon-Guarding Formation.

At that moment…

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“Master-Mother! There are so many sparkly little stars! A-Yao loves them!”

Accompanied by a clear and cheerful cry, a small figure ran out through a side door of the main hall. It was little A-Yao, who had been awakened by the transformation in the spiritual energy.

She wore the little white dress Gu Han had refined for her and ran barefoot to Gu Han’s side.

Tilting up her soft, rosy face, she stared with wide eyes at the glistening droplets of spiritual liquid floating in the air. Her expression was full of wonder and delight.

Even more strangely, the pure spiritual liquid seemed to be drawn to her constitution and spontaneously gathered around her.

It formed a gentle halo that made her look even more like a little immortal maiden untouched by the mortal world.

Gu Han smiled and stroked her head.

“I’m glad you like them. They are all for cultivation.”

“Mm! A-Yao will cultivate very hard!”

A-Yao nodded vigorously, then imitated Liu Ruyan and sat down cross-legged.

As the Primordial Unity Immortal Scripture began circulating within her, she instinctively opened her little mouth and inhaled gently.

Whoosh!

In an instant, a vortex of spiritual energy several times larger than Liu Ruyan’s formed around her!

Vast quantities of liquefied pure spiritual energy surged madly toward her tiny body, like countless rivers flowing into the sea!

The sheer commotion made the three demon kings, who had only just steadied themselves, stare with twitching eyelids!

Just what was the background of this little ancestor?!

The speed and quantity at which she absorbed spiritual energy were simply terrifying!

Gu Han was also slightly startled and immediately focused her divine sense on A-Yao.

The spiritual energy rushing into A-Yao’s body did not circulate through her meridians like it would in an ordinary cultivator.

Instead, it was directly absorbed and assimilated by her body, and even by some deeper source within her.

Her aura steadily grew stronger, her skin became increasingly crystalline, and her spiritual nature grew strikingly vivid.

Strangely, however, her cultivation realm did not rise as visibly as Liu Ruyan’s. It remained firmly at the sixth layer of Qi Refinement.

Yet the foundation of that sixth layer of Qi Refinement was outrageously profound. The purity of her spiritual power was not the slightest bit inferior to that of a Foundation Establishment cultivator!

“An Immortal Spirit Body, combined with her original immortal soul origin… She truly cannot be judged by ordinary standards.”

Understanding dawned in Gu Han’s heart, and she relaxed.

As long as A-Yao felt no discomfort, this whale-like method of devouring spiritual energy might be the cultivation method best suited to her.

Gu Han then shifted her attention to Liu Ruyan.

At this moment, Liu Ruyan had already reached the critical point of her breakthrough.

Supported by the vast and pure spiritual energy of the immortal-grade spirit vein, her Dao foundation had been tempered repeatedly until it became flawless and complete.

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The barrier of early Foundation Establishment was like a sheet of paper before the raging torrent of spiritual power within her, collapsing with ease!

Hum!

An aura several times stronger than before rose from Liu Ruyan’s body!

Mid Foundation Establishment, achieved!

Moreover, because her foundation was exceptionally solid and the quality of the spiritual energy was so high, her cultivation did not stop after breaking through to mid Foundation Establishment.

It continued advancing steadily toward late Foundation Establishment!

Only when she neared the threshold of late Foundation Establishment did it gradually settle under Gu Han’s secret guidance.

Liu Ruyan slowly opened her eyes and felt the surging power within her body, along with her now more condensed soul.

Her gratitude and reverence toward her Master reached an indescribable height.

She knew that without the Samsara Dao Scripture and the Heaven-and-Earth Creation Pill bestowed by her Master, which had established a perfect Dao foundation for her, she could never have achieved successive breakthroughs in such a short time or reached such a stable peak of mid Foundation Establishment!

“This disciple offers her deepest thanks to Master!”

Liu Ruyan rose and bowed deeply to Gu Han once more, her voice choked with emotion.

“Rise. This is your opportunity, but it is also the result of your own efforts.”

Gu Han spoke gently and casually tossed her a storage ring she had prepared beforehand.

“There are some pills inside to help stabilize your cultivation.”

“In addition, this is the Spirit Insight Bracelet. Wearing it will calm your mind and focus your thoughts, assisting you in comprehending the Samsara Dao Scripture.”

“Thank you for Master’s generous gifts!”

Liu Ruyan accepted it solemnly.

Gu Han then looked toward the three demon kings and A-Yao, who was still “devouring” spiritual energy, and spoke in a clear voice.

“The spirit vein has fully merged with the immortal palace. From now on, the spiritual energy within the palace will always remain like this.”

“You may each choose a mountain peak and cave residence for yourselves. Cultivate diligently.”

“Yes! We shall obey the Palace Master’s command!”

The three demon kings were overwhelmed with excitement and hurriedly accepted the order.

Mo Lin chose a waterside peak on the western side of the immortal palace, while Fushan selected a peak to the north.

Diewu took a liking to an area in the east filled with flourishing trees, flowers, and all manner of rare plants.

Gu Han looked at the little girl cultivating earnestly, then at the vibrant Yaochi Immortal Palace before her as it gradually settled into proper order. A powerful sense of fulfillment welled up within her.

She had gone from being a lone transmigrator living in a drafty Daoist temple to the master of an immortal palace that possessed its own sacred land.

She had walked this path for ten years.

And an even longer road still lay ahead.