Chapter 153: Chapter 152: ‘Tree-Planting Sutra¹ _1

“This is an ancient book that the Eldest Senior Sister asked me to give to you.” Lu Yang was no longer discussing the matter of his master and pulled out the understanding regarding the cultivation of Pure Immortal Body.

Sixth Elder looked at the ancient book in surprise: “Xiao Yun is really thoughtful, she managed to find such a gem.”

Understandings regarding the cultivation of Immortal Bodies are not common, even less so for those identical to his own.

Sixth Elder was laughing happily, as if he had purchased a book to his liking, and wanted to read it as soon as he got home.

“Chi Qianqian’s Cultivation Diary”

“First Year of Cultivation: Master told me that I am a rare Pure Immortal Body selected from thousands, my cultivation speed far surpassing my peers. It’s great news. I have to cultivate diligently…”

“Second Year of Cultivation: My cultivation speed is really fast. While others are only at the Ninth Level of Qi Training, I have already entered the Foundation Establishment. The characteristics of the Pure Immortal Body are gradually revealing themselves. I can’t disappoint my master’s expectations. I need to keep working hard…”

“Third Year of Cultivation: Advancing to the next stage is faster than drinking water. I have entered the Golden Core Stage, and it’s a first-grade Pure Golden Core, untainted by a single speck of dust. Master says there is no end to cultivation and I cannot slack off. I must keep striving…”

“Seventh Year of Cultivation: Nascent Soul Stage…”

Sixth Elder kept flipping pages. The book chronicled the life experience of Chi Qianqian, a cultivator from Great Yu, which was extremely magnificent and thrilling. The Sixth Elder was engrossed in it. Finally, he turned to the last page, his heart shaking.

The previous page only talked about reaching the peak of the Refining the Void Stage, so surely the next page would touch upon the Unification Stage. But why is there only one page on the Unification Stage? Could it be that something unexpected happened?

Sixth Elder suppressed the unease in his heart and turned to the last page.

“600th Year of Cultivation: Finally reached the Unification Stage. Anyway, I can’t reach the Pass Tribulation Stage, so let’s celebrate!”

The diary ends.

Sixth Elder: “…”

He rubbed his brows, thinking about what the devil he had read.

It’s not that it’s useless, the cultivation process from the Foundation Establishment Stage to the Refining the Void Stage is detailed, and it does have some reference value for him.

“Thank Xiao Yun for her good intentions on my behalf. As Xiao Yun is responsible for the Seek Dao Sect, even if I wanted to return her favor, there is nothing here that she would find worthy. I once heard from Xiao Yun that your magic skill talent is unique and you have the ability to establish your own sect. How about this, I’ll give you a magic skill book?” As Sixth Elder spoke with a gentle smile, he passed his message to Lu Yang using his spiritual sense.

Sixth Elder’s surroundings had become a void where only spiritual senses could transmit information.

Lu Yang agreed.

“But my attack methods rely on the power of an Immortal Body, I have no suitable skills for you.” Sixth Elder was deep in thought. What sort of magic skill should he give to Lu Yang?

“That’s right, I’ll give you the ‘Tree-Planting Sutra’.”

“Tree-Planting Sutra?” Lu Yang looked strange. The name sounded so average. What was he supposed to do after learning it? Plant trees across barren hills to promote the green development of the Cultivation World?

Or did it mean that if he planted enough trees, Eldest Senior Sister would award him a medal, dubbing him an “Environmental Guardian”?

Sixth Elder understood what Lu Yang was thinking: “Don’t underestimate this magic skill based on its name. Numerous cultivators cultivating spiritual plants are desperate to possess it, and if you master it, you can accelerate the growth of spiritual plants and even large sects will flatter you.”

“Just look at your second senior brother. The reason he can manage the medicinal garden is that he cultivates the ‘Tree-Planting Sutra’ the best in our sect.”

When Lu Yang thought about it, it made sense. If you were good at this magic skill, you wouldn’t have to worry about food and drink for a lifetime. Every large sect had its own planting field and they would fight over you.

Sixth Elder added: “You can also cultivate this skill during your leisure time. It can help calm your mind and nourish your character.”

“Yaoye is very good at the ‘Tree-Planting Sutra’. If you have any difficulties, you can ask her for help.”

Lu Yang accepted the magic skill and thanked Sixth Elder. He then left Sixth Elder’s abode accompanied by Tao Yaoye.

After they left, both could breathe normally again.

“It’s early in the day; you should study at my place. I can teach you.” Tao Yaoye suggested.

Lu Yang agreed.

The ‘Tree-Planting Sutra’, a high-level wood-based magic skill that uses one’s spiritual essence to promote the growth of spiritual plants, is notorious for its difficulty whether in initiation, minor accomplishment or major accomplishment.

To initiate the ‘Tree-Planting Sutra’, one must attune their mind to a stillness akin to an ancient well, enter a state similar to the melding of heaven and man, feel, understand and conform to the growth laws of the spiritual plants, enabling them to grow quickly and naturally.

“For the first cultivation, using ordinary seeds is most suitable. Our spiritual essence can easily transform seeds into trees. Rumored cultivation geniuses could even make a tree grow, bloom and bear fruit all in one go during their first cultivation.”

“The willow tree is known for its human-like characteristics and is the most suitable for the cultivation of the Tree-Planting Sutra. This is a willow seed. Senior Brother Lu, take it, close your eyes and see if you can resonate with the willow seed.” Tao Yaoye handed a willow seed to Lu Yang.

Lu Yang, combining the instructions in the ‘Tree-Planting Sutra’ with Tao Yaoye’s cultivation understanding, started to feel it out with his heart.

A gentle breeze blew on his face, sweeping across the lawn. The intensity of the sunlight was not too strong, making one feel extremely comfortable.

Lu Yang began to clear his mind gradually. He felt like he was floating between heaven and earth, slightly managing to grasp the life pattern of the willow seed.

Tao Yaoye sensed something unusual about Lu Yang and looked surprised. It took her three days to achieve this step when she first practiced, and her sense of feel was even praised by her Master as one of the best in history.

Yet Lu Yang achieved it in only half an hour!

“I had heard long ago that Senior Brother Lu’s skill in the Tao was exceptional, even more brilliant than his swordsmanship.”

But Tao Yaoye didn’t expect Lu Yang’s skills in the Tao to be this impressive.

“No wonder he is personally instructed by the Eldest Senior Sister – with such talent, probably no one else could teach him.”

Fairy Eternity, who heard Tao Yaoye’s muttering, nodded in agreement. That was true. Even she, the immortal, couldn’t instruct him.

At this point, Lu Yang had a new interpretation of the ‘Tree-Planting Sutra’. He put the willow seed on the ground and pointed at it, using his spiritual essence as the growth driver for the willow seed.

“Grow!” Lu Yang shouted.

After a long while, nothing happened.

Tao Yaoye gently reminded him from the side: “Er… Senior Brother Lu, when people plant trees, they usually choose to bury the seeds in the soil.”

“That makes sense.”

Lu Yang picked up the willow seed, ran the skill “Earth Escape”, and swooshed into the soil.

Tao Yaoye opened her eyes wide, surprised that Senior Brother Lu even knew the ‘Earth Escape’ from the ‘Five Elements Escape Method’?

‘Earth Escape’ is the most convenient of the ‘Five Elements Escape Method’. Whether it is for attack, evasion, or concealment, it is an excellent choice.

Tao Yaoye wanted to learn ‘Earth Escape’, but found it too difficult. She never managed to learn it and eventually gave up.

“But why do I feel that Senior Brother Lu’s ‘Earth Escape’ method is not quite the same as the one I was learning?”

As Tao Yaoye murmured to herself, she saw a willow tree soar out of the ground.

“He succeeded on his first attempt?!” Tao Yaoye exclaimed. It had taken her four wasted willow seeds before she managed to succeed.

“Huh?” Tao Yaoye rubbed her eyes, thinking she was seeing things.

A willow tree sprang from the ground, with two Lu Yangs hanging from both ends of the tree.

Lu Yang hung listlessly on the willow tree, swaying slowly. Now where did he go wrong? Why did he plant a willow seed and end up growing two of himself on the tree?