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Chapter 532: The Prism Shadow-Escape Sword Grass
Chapter 532: The Prism Shadow-Escape Sword Grass
The spirit herb seed was about as thick as a finger and elongated, resembling a semi-transparent small sword at first glance. Faint ripples seemed to dance across its surface, and upon closer inspection, one would find that it was formed by countless minuscule sword auras.
"Thank you, Elder Gu," Lu Chen said, his voice filled with gratitude as he bowed respectfully, his head lowered, and his hands receiving the sword grass spirit seed.
"You have my utmost faith, disciple. I'm confident that you will successfully nurture this fifth-grade sword grass spirit herb," Elder Gu replied with a hearty laugh, his confidence in Lu Chen's abilities well-founded, having witnessed the youth's profound talent in spirit herb cultivation.
Lu Chen, whose name was now known as Chen Lu in the English-speaking world, expressed his thanks once more. It wasn't until Elder Gu had left that he began to carefully examine the spirit seed in his hands.
"Congratulations, Brother Lu. Once this fifth-grade sword grass is fully grown, your strength will surely increase significantly," Shen Ye exclaimed, his eyes brimming with envy.
Even at his current stage of cultivation, having reached the peak of the Foundation Establishment, he wasn't qualified to possess a fifth-grade sword grass. Yet, here stood Lu Chen, a former outer sect disciple of meager talent, surpassing him.
"It's all luck, really. My strength lies in cultivating sword grasses, otherwise competing with the other disciples of the Sword Hall would be difficult," Lu Chen replied humbly with a smile.
"That's true," Shen Ye acknowledged, his determination unwavering as he quickly regained his composure and nodded in agreement. Each person had their own destiny, and he was content with the blessings that had brought him this far. There was no need to constantly compare himself to others.
After some pleasantries, Lu Chen bade farewell to Shen Ye and made his way back to his cave abode. The moment he entered, he eagerly leaped off Fat Bird's back and made his way to the spirit field.
Using the Earth Drawing Technique, he carefully placed the semi-transparent sword-shaped spirit seed into the crack in the spirit field. Then, he focused his attention on the spirit seed that was now embedded in the spiritual soil.
A thought suddenly flashed through his mind, imparting knowledge about the herb:
[Prism Shadow-Escape Sword Grass, a fifth-grade spirit herb, requires cultivation with formless differentiated sword auras.]
[Innately a sword weapon, this sword grass can be refined into a magical artifact upon maturity. It possesses the ability to unleash formless sword auras that can be differentiated at will, making it unpredictable and leaving opponents helpless.]
[During the cultivation process, the sword grass remains nearly invisible, making it challenging to nurture with stable sword auras, thus increasing the difficulty of cultivation.]
[It is omnipresent yet elusive.]
"Prism Shadow-Escape Sword Grass!" Lu Chen exclaimed in delight as he finally learned the name, origin, and cultivation method of this mysterious herb.
He was thrilled by the power of his ability, which allowed him to understand the herb's grade, unique characteristics, and bizarre cultivation method at a glance, leaving no secrets hidden.
"The cultivation environment is not as harsh as the Bone-Killing Sword Grass, but the difficulty is indeed greater," he mused, comparing it to another fifth-grade sword grass he knew of.
"However, to cultivate it with formless differentiated sword auras, I must first comprehend the corresponding sword intent and auras with the help of the Clear Sword Heart, starting from the spirit seed itself," he continued, realizing the challenges that lay ahead.
"Fortunately, I've already embarked on the path of the Killing Sword Intent, and with the guidance of the Clear Sword Heart, the cultivation process should be manageable," he added, steeling himself for the arduous task ahead.
With two fifth-grade sword grasses to cultivate, each requiring specific sword intents and auras, he knew that despite the assistance of the Clear Sword Heart, the road ahead would be fraught with difficulties.
"But the rewards of the light group are well worth the effort," he thought, his eyes gleaming with determination as he envisioned the potential harvest of a fifth-grade sword grass and the generous rewards that came with it.
With the acquisition of the Prism Shadow-Escape Sword Grass spirit seed, Lu Chen returned to his simple and fulfilling life of farming. He tended to his spirit herbs, cared for his spirit beasts, cultivated the Eye-Opening Technique, the Divine Derivative Technique, and various sword techniques, studied the Pure Yang True Fire Manual, and refined pills when he had the time.
"Brother Lu, it's been a while. We're organizing a gathering of spirit herb cultivators, and a few new junior disciples want to witness your prowess. We specially invite Brother Lu to join us for this gathering."
A familiar female voice echoed from the talisman, belonging to Liu Su, one of Lu Chen's friends within the sect.
Both of them were spirit herb cultivators and had entered the Langyue Blessed Land together in the past. Occasionally, they would gather with other spirit herb cultivators to exchange experiences and lessons learned in their cultivation endeavors, and Lu Chen had benefited greatly from these meetings.
Without hesitation, he decided to join the gathering.
On the appointed day, he rode his sword light to Liu Su's cave abode.
"Brother Lu, it's been a while," Liu Su exclaimed as she sensed Lu Chen's arrival and greeted him with a group of fellow disciples.
Her eyes sparkled with a lively light, and her expression was filled with delight.
"Greetings, Brother Lu!" the others chimed in, their faces beaming with sincerity.
Lu Chen's prowess in spirit herb cultivation was well-known throughout the sect, and his fellow cultivators admired him wholeheartedly, without a hint of jealousy.
This was not due to any particular virtue, but simply because the gap between their abilities was too vast.
Lu Chen, with his exceptional talent in spirit herb cultivation, had gained entry into the Sword Hall. He was well-regarded by the core pill refiners in the Pill Hall, and when the sect opened up a new blessed land, he had made remarkable contributions. Step by step, he had risen to his current esteemed position.
As for them, they had to ponder for a long time before planting a mere third-grade spirit herb, tightening their belts to get by. They could only dream of befriending true disciples, Core Formation cultivators, or making significant contributions to the sect.
"Brother Lu, let me introduce you to these two junior brothers and sisters. They are also skilled in cultivating spirit herbs and have recently advanced to the Foundation Establishment stage."
Liu Su led two early-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators to Lu Chen and made the introductions.
Upon learning of Lu Chen's achievements, admiration shone in their eyes as they looked at him.
The group of spirit herb cultivators sat together, savoring spirit fruits and tea while sharing their experiences in cultivating spirit herbs.
Lu Chen didn't need to spend extra time cultivating; he had already perused all the related tomes on spirit herbs and beasts in the sect's library, gaining a profound understanding of numerous varieties. His occasional insights were profound and insightful, striking at the heart of issues and enlightening his peers, who couldn't help but praise him.
After the exchange, the group discussed the latest happenings in the sect.
"Fellow senior brothers and sisters, have you noticed? Lately, there seem to be fewer and fewer inner sect disciples remaining in the sect."
"Most of them have been dispatched to guard the sect's affiliated territories, protect secret realms, and purge evil influences."
"In the past, one or two inner sect disciples were sufficient to oversee a region, but now the number of cultivators required has more than doubled."
"Yes, I've noticed that, too. The cultivation world is becoming less and less peaceful."
"If the sect's demand for inner sect disciples continues to increase, they might change the appointment method from voluntary applications to compulsory assignments. Who knows, they might order us to carry out a task one of these days."
"Alas, it's a pity we can't take our spirit herbs with us. We can only leave them to mature slowly within the sect."
"Don't worry about the herbs for now; we should focus on our safety instead."
"As spirit herb cultivators, we usually lag behind our peers in terms of combat experience and precious artifacts. Therefore, to increase our chances of survival, it's best to be well-prepared."
One of them offered a sensible suggestion.
(End of Chapter)
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