Chapter 529: The Two-Headed Armadillo's Breakthrough
Chapter 529: The Two-Headed Armadillo's Breakthrough
"A fifth-grade talisman! And one renowned for its offensive might, the Thunder Talisman!"
Lu Chen's heart leaped with joy as he carefully placed the precious Fifth Grade Grand Thunder Talisman into an exquisite jade box, wary of accidentally triggering the talisman and unleashing its contained mighty thunderbolts.
"Unlike the Great Sun Sword Talisman and the Roaring Sea Sword Talisman that I obtained before, which can be used multiple times, this Grand Thunder Talisman will release all its ethereal thunder light in one burst once triggered."
"However, its power will undoubtedly be extremely terrifying."
Lu Chen thought to himself as he stored the jade box in his Gluttonous Insect Pouch. He then began to inspect various areas of the Incomplete Mystical Realm, checking on the detailed conditions of the numerous spirit herbs.
At the fiery hill where the Sixth Grade Phoenix Tree was located, raging flames blazed, and a pair of phoenix shadows danced merrily within the fire. The charred black wood was barely visible, and faint golden lines constantly undulated across its surface.
"Fortunately, the Phoenix Tree doesn't have the same demanding growth requirements as its peer, the Primal Magnetic Spirit Tree. With the fiery hill in this Incomplete Mystical Realm and the occasional nourishment from the Red Lotus Flames, I don't have to worry about its growth for now."
Being a Sixth Grade spirit herb, the Phoenix Tree had a long way to go before maturity, but Lu Chen wasn't concerned about its progress. He knew that he could always find higher-grade mystical fires to aid its growth when the time came.
Not far from the Phoenix Tree, Lu Chen heard faint chanting that seemed to emanate from within the realm. The sound carried a hint of Buddhist nature, instantly soothing anyone who heard it and filling them with peace and harmony.
This was the unique trait of the Fifth Grade Vajra Bodhi. Nurtured by the Buddhist artifact, the Subduing Demon Spike, the spirit herb had taken root and sprouted, its entire body glowing golden. At first glance, one might mistake it for an angry vajra deity seated in the spirit field.
In the deep, mysterious spring of the realm, three slender black shadows swam leisurely among the dragon bones. Their postures resembled that of dragons, and they had tiny claws and dragon-like horns extending from their leaves, resembling extremely condensed true dragons.
Nurtured by the ethereal spring dew, the three Dragon Corpse Grasses thrived. Their every movement carried a hint of the majestic presence of true dragons.
The Fifth Grade Mind Ape Fruit had also taken root and sprouted. As Lu Chen approached, his mind began to wander uncontrollably, making it hard for him to stay focused.
Ignoring the effect, Lu Chen used basic spirit herb techniques like the Spirit Rain Art to nurture the Mind Ape Fruit before stepping aside to adjust his mental state.
Not far from the Mind Ape Fruit was the Fourth Grade Seven Emotions Bean, a peculiar spirit herb with extremely odd cultivation requirements. During its growth, it needed to devour and absorb various emotions, such as joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness.
Lu Chen stood by its side, expressing different emotions one by one. Thanks to his extensive acting experience, his performance was passable, and he eventually completed the task of cultivating the Seven Emotions Bean.
Within the realm, the Fourth Grade Earth Emperor Jujube had grown to about the height of a person in the spirit field specially prepared with earth spirit soil. The spirit herb was surrounded by a dense yellow terrestrial spirit power.
"Most of the high-grade spirit herbs are located in this Incomplete Mystical Realm. Even the lowest ones are of the Fourth Grade. I wonder what kind of light groups they will produce when they mature."
Lu Chen scanned all the spirit herbs in the Incomplete Mystical Realm, his heart filled with anticipation.
He then left the realm and returned to the cave abode.
In the blink of an eye, seven or eight days passed. On this day, as Lu Chen was cultivating the spirit herbs, Guan Wan paid him a visit.
"Lu Shidi, I've brought you new Hidden Origin Grass spirit seeds."
"There are still thirty of them, as this is a Third Grade spirit herb, and the production in the Agricultural Hall isn't very high. Quite a number of sect disciples have taken their share, so this is all that's left for you to cultivate."
Guan Wan said with a smile, a hint of fatigue in her eyes.
"Thank you, Senior Sister Guan, for bringing them personally."
"Thirty Hidden Origin Grass spirit seeds are more than enough.
"Lately, I've been refining pills day and night, and over time, it does take a toll," Guan Wan replied softly.
"But has something happened?" Lu Chen's senses heightened at her words, and he asked hastily.
"What else could it be? It's the same old troubles in the cultivation world. Demonic cultivators and evil beasts are becoming more rampant, leading to an increasing demand for high-grade pills within the sect. So, naturally, the pill refiners in the Pill Hall have been busier than ever," she explained.
"With the sect's vast size, I would have thought they had sufficient pill reserves," Lu Chen said, his curiosity piqued.
"We still have quite a stockpile, but the consumption rate is just too high. This is our way of preparing for potential future crises," Guan Wan clarified.
"Senior Sister Guan, if there's anything I can do to help, please don't hesitate to reach out," Lu Chen offered. "As a core pill refiner in the Pill Hall, I'm more than willing to contribute my meager efforts for the sect."
"I won't hold back when the need arises, Lu Chen," she assured him.
"As far as I know, your mastery of high-grade pills is limited to just the Foundation Establishment Pill. The rest are mostly low-grade pills like the Nourishing Yuan Pill and Beast Spirit Pill, which we have in abundance and are not too difficult to refine. So, for now, there isn't an urgent need," Guan Wan gently explained.
Lu Chen nodded, specifically asking Guan Wan to take care of herself as he saw her out of his cave abode.
"The cultivation world is becoming less and less peaceful," Lu Chen remarked.
"I just want to live a quiet life tending to my fields. I wonder how long this peace will last," he added, gazing at the distant undulating peaks of the Inner Sect as he stood atop a mountain.
The turmoil of the outside world had little to do with him, and he quickly adjusted his mindset, immersing himself fully in cultivating his spirit plants and beasts.
Time flew by as he dedicated himself to his fields, and half a month passed in the blink of an eye.
On this particular day, as Lu Chen was meticulously using the Spirit Rain Art on a large patch of Spirit Firefly Grass, he suddenly sensed a surge of spiritual energy deep within the mountain.
"A two-headed armadillo is about to break through to the third-grade?" Lu Chen quickly understood what was happening underground. His spiritual energy stirred, and the rocks beneath his feet softened as a shield of murky yellow spiritual energy spread from the ground, enveloping him.
After a few breaths, he employed the Earth Escape Technique and descended into the mountain.
The two-headed armadillos had already dug out a spacious cave, and inside was a pile of Earth Spirit Soil they had secretly gathered. One of the armadillos glowed with a deep yellow spiritual light, its earth-attribute spiritual power growing stronger by the moment, its aura rising steadily.
Lu Chen stood quietly in a corner of the cave, watching the two-headed armadillo strive to break through to the third-grade. He remained cautious, ready to step in at a moment's notice should anything unexpected happen.
Fortunately, since the two-headed armadillos had been brought back to the sect from the blessed land of the Hanging Moon, they had been immersed in the rich and pure spiritual energy of the Inner Sect. Combined with Lu Chen's constant feeding of demon beast meat, spirit fruits, and spirit nectar, their foundations were robust.
Moments later, the armadillo let out a low roar as countless strands of deep yellow spiritual power surged into its body, causing its aura to surge and its size to nearly double. Its two heads, one on the left and the other on the right, looked even more ferocious, exuding a formidable presence.
"It wasn't easy, but it finally grew into a third-grade demon beast," Lu Chen mused, feeling a sense of accomplishment as he witnessed the enhanced strength of the two-headed armadillo.
(End of Chapter)
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