https://novelcool.info/chapter/Chapter-985-The-Six-Transformations-of-the-Celestial-Cicada/12829097/
Chapter 984: The Tianlan Tree Realm
Chapter 984: The Tianlan Tree Realm
"Very well."
Linggu handed the two Parasitic Demon Worms to Sun Kai and his companion.
With their decision made, the two men swallowed the worms without hesitation in front of Linggu.
After the worms were ingested, they didn't feel any significant changes.
However, in the minds of Lu Xuan and Linggu, the transparent silhouettes of the worms appeared, branching out numerous transparent tentacles that seemed to connect to the void.
Thoughts and intentions traveled along these tentacles into their minds, allowing them to understand the two men's actions, words, and inner thoughts with perfect clarity.
"You two can stay in the cave residence for now. Find a separate courtyard to settle in."
"I'll inform you when I need you."
Linggu said with a blank expression.
"There's a forbidden area behind the cave. You are not allowed to enter without my permission."
Lu Xuan didn't want the two men to discover the existence of the sinister spirit plants.
"This is your first warning. The second time won't be as simple."
"Focus on your cultivation, and in time, you'll realize that today's decision was the right one."
Linggu left with those words, his figure vanishing.
Throughout the process, Lu Xuan remained hidden.
Sun Kai and his companion found a quiet courtyard in a corner of the cave residence, their emotions gradually calming down.
"From now on, our lives and future cultivation paths are entirely in the hands of this Senior Ling."
"Let's hope that today's decision was the right one."
The two men gathered together, speaking in low voices.
Joining Linggu's ranks was a fulfillment of their desires, but the process had its complications, leaving them under his complete control.
However, since they had made their decision, there was no point in regretting it. They quickly adjusted their mindset.
The fifth layer's spiritual energy was much purer and more concentrated than where they had previously lived. Combined with Lu Xuan's choice of a high-quality cave residence, they immediately noticed the difference when they began their cultivation.
"Brother Wu, I just went for a walk and found a malevolent spirit and a demon lurking inside the cave residence!"
"Malevolent spirit... demon... Could they be pets of Senior Ling?"
Wu Peng's face showed shock after ending his cultivation session.
"Most likely. That fleshy, spherical malevolent spirit is probably the Blood Demon, the one that can severely corrupt a Core Formation cultivator with a single burst of blood light, even turning them into a puddle of blood."
"Hisss... Truly terrifying!"
The two men inhaled sharply.
"And that little demon, even if it's a low-rank demon, it can grow to have the strength of a Core Formation cultivator once it reaches its full form."
"Such terrifying malevolent spirits and demons, and Senior Ling keeps two of them."
The two men exchanged glances, their respect and awe for Linggu growing even more.
...
Not long after taking in the two Foundation Establishment evil cultivators, Lu Xuan quietly returned to the Thunder Mars Cave.
Upon returning, he resumed his usual life of farming, mostly staying in the cave residence to cultivate spirit plants and raise spirit beasts.
In his spare time, he refined the True Reality Sword Liquid and drew several high-tier sword talismans, completing the tasks assigned by the True Reality Sword Peak.
One day, while checking on his spirit plants, a familiar figure appeared outside his cave residence.
"Brother Lu, you've been back for so long without contacting your old friend?"
A gentle female voice, like a babbling brook, reached Lu Xuan's ears.
His spiritual sense swept over the area, revealing a woman in a green robe with a naturally fresh and elegant demeanor standing outside the cave.
"It's you, Yulin the Wanderer!"
Lu Xuan hurried out to greet her.
“Just returned to Thunderfire Cave not long ago, busy with some trivial matters, tending to the spiritual plants inside the cave. I was about to visit Greenwood Cave to see my fellow cultivator, but didn’t expect you to come here instead.”
Lu Xuan’s face showed a hint of regret as he smiled and welcomed Yulin the Hermit into the cave.
“I’m truly ashamed.”
“I thought that after Lu Fellow Cultivator became a disciple of the Profound Sword Sect, you might have forgotten about this old friend.”
Yulin the Hermit’s eyes twinkled as she spoke softly.
“It’s my fault. I’ll penalize myself with three cups.”
Lu Xuan brought out some spiritual fruits and brew, smiling as he said this.
The two had known each other for years, often gathering with a few other spiritual plant cultivators to exchange knowledge and techniques. They had a good friendship.
After a few years apart, they exchanged some pleasantries, and then Yulin the Hermit suddenly sighed lightly.
“To be honest, I still envy you, Lu Fellow Cultivator, for joining the Profound Sword Sect.”
“We were supposed to be independent cultivators, but you suddenly soared to the heights of the Profound Sword Sect, a colossal powerhouse.”
“Luck, just luck.”
“In fact, I come from a branch of the Sword Sect. By chance, I met a senior from the sect who admired my skills in cultivating Sword Grass and brewing spiritual brews, so he brought me back to the sect.”
Lu Xuan explained briefly.
“Opportunities often come to those who are prepared. It’s precisely because of your exceptional skills in spiritual plants that you were able to seize that opportunity and change your fate.”
Yulin the Hermit sighed with emotion.
“How have you been, Yulin Fellow Cultivator?”
Lu Xuan asked with concern.
“Still the same.”
“Recently, Greenwood Cave has been a bit restless.”
“Oh? What’s the situation?”
“There’s a mysterious secret realm within Greenwood Cave called the Tianlan Tree World. It’s filled with numerous wood spirits and many precious materials, but no one has ever found the entrance to the Tree World.
A few months ago, a couple of Core Formation cultivators accidentally discovered an entrance to the Tianlan Tree World. The news spread, and many cultivators are now trying to enter the Tree World to claim a share of its treasures.”
“Tianlan Tree World?”
Lu Xuan’s heart skipped a beat, but he maintained a calm expression.
“Are there many treasures inside?”
“The Tianlan Tree World is vast, covering half of Greenwood Cave, and it’s fully integrated into the unique environment of the cave, making it impossible to find a fixed entrance.”
“But this time, it’s different. The entrance has been marked by cultivators, making it easy to enter.”
“Lu Fellow Cultivator, are you interested in exploring it?”
Yulin the Hermit asked curiously.
“If there are many wood-based treasures, I do have some interest.”
Lu Xuan replied casually, but his mind was already guessing the origin of the so-called Tianlan Tree World.
“It must be the place where the Xuanji Tree Mother and those dozen or so tree spirits reside.”
“Now that a fixed entrance has been found, those tree spirits will find it hard to maintain their peaceful lives.”
He felt a pang of regret for the cute tree spirits he had met.
However, he had no intention of getting involved.
Firstly, he had met the Xuanji Tree Mother only a few times, and their relationship was far from the bond he had with the Thunder Rhino. He had only received the little tree spirits from her, saving her a lot of resources, which barely balanced the favor. There was no need to stick his neck out for her.
Secondly, he believed that the Xuanji Tree Mother had the strength of at least a Nascent Soul cultivator, and in her home territory, she could divide herself into countless forms, possessing all the tree spirits. There was no need to worry about her safety.
(End of Chapter)
Chapter end
Report
