Creating a paradise in an ant nest

Chapter 42 Earth Elemental Spirit Body

Half a month later.

Inside the Spirit Artifact Cave.

Liu He sat cross-legged and began practicing the method of refining spiritual artifacts.

The object sitting beneath him was the enormous, perfectly round Earth Element Pearl, which was three zhang tall.

With the Sea Expansion Pill boosting his cultivation, he hasn't been practicing any cultivation techniques lately, spending most of his time refining the Earth Element Pearl.

In reality, a three-inch-sized earth elemental bead is considered a top-grade earth elemental bead.

No one has ever seen a three-zhang-long (approximately 10 meters) earth elemental pearl.

Originally, this Earth Element Pearl was a low-grade Earth Element Pearl, and its price as an earth-type auxiliary spiritual artifact was about thirty or forty spirit stones.

How much is a three-zhang (approximately 10 meters) earth elemental pearl worth? Unimaginable.

Although ancient texts record that refining Earth Element Pearls can slightly increase one's affinity with earth-based spells, refining a large number of Earth Element Pearls may result in the cultivation of an "Earth Element Spirit Body" later in life.

However, no one would actually put it into practice, as it would cost too many spirit stones.

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Just then, a flash of spiritual energy appeared on the surface of the Earth Element Pearl.

Liu He and the Earth Elemental Pearl developed a spiritual connection.

"It's done!"

Through his gradual accumulation and nurturing of spiritual energy, he finally refined it completely.

At the same time, he developed a mysterious connection with the heavens and earth.

"Is this the Earth Elemental Spirit Body?"

He seemed to have become a child of the earth, able to sense that he was located beneath the ground, surrounded by earth and rocks.

"Give it a try."

He couldn't wait to test the effects of his Earth Elemental Spirit Body.

Using his lightness technique, he leaped off the Earth Elemental Pearl and rushed out of the cave.

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Outside the ant nest, on the ground.

Liu He made hand seals and performed the "Soil-Dredging Technique".

The solid ground before him crumbled like sand into loose, fragmented earth, covering an area of ​​about two zhang in diameter.

Soil loosening, also known as soil loosening, can transform the ground into loose, crumbly soil, making it easier to transplant trees without damaging their root systems.

"The spell's effect is doubled, while the spiritual energy consumption is reduced!"

He previously used the soil-clearing technique, but the area was only one zhang in diameter and one zhang deep underground.

Now the spell's effect is doubled, but the spiritual energy consumption is only half of what it was before.

"Soil stabilization technique".

Use the soil-stabilizing technique to transform the broken ground in front of you back into solid, hard soil.

"Geographical surveying techniques".

He used his geomancy skills to explore the soil, rocks, and underground water sources within a radius of ten zhang and a depth of five zhang.

"Earth Shattering Technique!"

Boom~~

The solid ground parted like waves, revealing a deep ravine about two zhang deep and five zhang long.

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Liu He tirelessly tried out one spell after another.

These earth-based spells, mostly used in the early stages of Qi Refining, are relatively simple and are primarily used to assist in the cultivation of spiritual plants.

"And the art of throwing stones."

This was the only lethal spell he had ever practiced.

He picked up a hard stone about the size of his palm from the ground and held it in his hand.

Infuse with spiritual energy.

Thirty percent of the spiritual energy in the dantian was poured into the stone until it reached its limit.

Liu He had a premonition that if he poured more spiritual energy into the stone, it would shatter and explode.

He raised his right hand, his arm outstretched straight, palm facing forward.

"shoot!"

Suddenly, the five fingers spread open, and the stone flew forward with a "whoosh," creating a sonic boom.

"Bang—!"

The stone slammed into a small mound of earth a hundred meters away, sending dust flying.

When Liu He approached, he saw that a crater half a meter deep had been blasted into the mound of earth, and the palm-sized rock had been shattered into pieces.

"If this power were to hit an unsuspecting Qi Refining Level 2 cultivator, it could probably kill them instantly."

His previous use of the flying stone technique could cause fatal damage to mortals, demonstrating the difference between immortals and mortals.

Now, with the blessing of the Earth Elemental Spirit Body, it can also display formidable power against cultivators of the same level.

"It's a pity there aren't any more complex earth-based spells."

He thought to himself.

Most spells in the early stages of Qi Refining are like this, because cultivators in the early stages of Qi Refining have less spiritual energy and a lower degree of control over it.

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Several months later.

The selection process for Lingzhi Peak is approaching as scheduled.

The Qian Yuan Holy Sect has been quite lively lately, with the selection of Lingzhi Peak members and the grand election for new members.

Deep in the Qianyuan Mountains.

The Spirit Plant Peak, shrouded in the second-order Spirit Gathering Array, is perpetually enveloped in a thin mist of immortal spirits, resembling a fairyland on earth.

If mortals lived here, even without spiritual roots or the ability to cultivate immortality, they could still live to be a hundred years old and free from disease.

The vast Lingzhi Peak has "four gardens".

Flower and herb garden, sacred tree garden, sacred fruit garden, and grain garden.

Together, they are much larger than the thousands of acres of outer mountain forest.

At this moment, inside the Spiritwood Garden.

"Kaizhou, what species is this spiritual tree, and how old is it?"

A senior cultivator led Meng Kaizhou to identify spiritual plants in the garden.

His name is Qi Wei, and he is a steward of the Spirit Wood Garden at the second level of Foundation Establishment, in charge of the sale of timber in a certain area.

Meng Kaizhou's father, Meng Yunxiang, is one of the managers of the Spirit Wood Garden, who is in the mid-Foundation Establishment stage and holds a high position of power.

That is why Qi Wei, a Foundation Establishment cultivator, would personally teach Meng Kaizhou, a mere Qi Refining cultivator in the early stages, as a menial laborer from the outer mountains.

"Judging from its species, it is undoubtedly willow."

Its willow branches droop straight down, and its leaves are emerald green and smooth like jade. The key feature is that the veins of the leaves are adorned with fine golden threads, hence the name "Golden Jade Willow".

Judging from its height and diameter, and considering its surrounding environment, the tree is about thirty years old.

Its leaves can be ground into talisman ink, but the willow branches have few uses. Only the thick branches of a hundred-year-old tree can be used to make whip-shaped magical weapons, which are of lower quality.

Willow wood can be used to make wooden swords, flying boats, etc.

Meng Kaizhou recited everything he knew, as if reciting a memorized text.

Qi Wei nodded in satisfaction, revealing an approving look, and then led Meng Kaizhou to continue identifying spiritual plants in the Spirit Wood Garden.

He asked the question again and again, tirelessly.

Meng Kaizhou answered each question in a flat, emotionless tone.

In fact, Meng Kaizhou had seen these spirit trees many times before, and he recognized them all.

Over the past few years, he has visited Lingmu Garden countless times.

Previously, Meng Kaizhou was taught by either outer or inner disciples.

With the selection process for Lingzhi Peak imminent, Meng Yunxiang has sent another Foundation Establishment cultivator to give his son extra tutoring.

After an unknown amount of time, Meng Kaizhou had identified more than a hundred trees and was getting a little annoyed.

"Deacon Qi, I recognize all these trees. As for this spirit poplar tree, a senior brother explained it to me in detail last month."

"Indeed, that's a good answer."

Qi Wei nodded and said with a smile, "What's wrong? Tired? You should know that many people would kill for this opportunity."

"I know, but..."

Meng Kaizhou didn't know what to say.

Others don't have a chance; he's just tired of it.

Lingzhi Peak has a rule that non-disciples of Lingzhi Peak are not allowed to enter or leave at will.

Not to mention the menial disciples, even the inner disciples of Wanqi Peak and Lingdan Peak are not allowed to enter Lingzhi Peak without permission, otherwise they will be treated as "thieves".

Only those personally accompanied and led by staff members of Lingzhi Peak are allowed entry.

The selection process for Spirit Plant Peak includes an assessment of identifying spirit plants. Understanding spirit plants is the most basic requirement for anyone wishing to enter Spirit Plant Peak.

Those menial disciples could only learn and memorize from the spiritual plant catalog, unlike Meng Kaizhou who could study on the spiritual plant peak with the help of a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

"Steward Qi, given my situation, entering the Spirit Plant Peak should be a sure thing, right? Why go through all this trouble?"

Meng Kaizhou didn't understand why so much time was being wasted on these things.