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Chapter 146 Nourishing the Innate Gourd Vine
Chapter 146 Nourishing the Innate Gourd Vine
Within the Wanshou Mountain Taoist temple, time quietly slips away in profound enlightenment.
Beneath the Four Symbols Banana Tree, the Daoist aura flowing around Zhen Yuanzi finally reached a perfect peak, then slowly receded like the tide, returning to calm.
The ancient Qiankun Cauldron in front of him has now been completely renewed.
The originally dull cauldron now gleams with a warm, jade-like luster.
The grayish-white fingerprint indentation had long since disappeared without a trace, and the patterns of the sun, moon, stars, earth, water, fire, and wind on the cauldron seemed to come alive, slowly moving along some mysterious trajectory, radiating a grand power of order that stabilizes the universe and regulates yin and yang.
"Buzz"
A clear and melodious clang emanated from the Qiankun Cauldron, not a deafening sound.
Yet it carried a cleansing power that reached the very essence of his primordial spirit, resounding deep within Zhen Yuanzi's mind, proclaiming that this innate treasure had been completely refined, becoming one with his will, as if they were one.
Zhen Yuanzi slowly opened his eyes. In the chaotic void beneath his eyes, it seemed as if countless miniature universes were being born and dying, evolving. His understanding and application of space had become second nature to him.
He felt the close connection between himself and the Qiankun Cauldron, and the significant improvement in his cultivation brought about by refining this treasure and integrating with the origin of Qiankun. A look of satisfaction appeared on his face.
"It's finally all done." He murmured to himself, his voice carrying a hint of relief and joy after a long period of seclusion.
This period of seclusion not only completely resolved the hidden dangers of the Qiankun Cauldron, but also made his "Earth Chaos Scripture" more solid as it was integrated with the Great Dao of Qiankun, giving him even more confidence in his future path to transcendence.
Having emerged from seclusion, Zhen Yuanzi did not immediately test the power of the Qiankun Cauldron. Instead, with a slight thought, his figure vanished from under the Four Symbols Banana Tree and appeared the next moment in the Spirit Garden behind Wuzhuang Temple, protected by layers of innate formations.
The spiritual energy here is shrouded in mist, and the ground is a spiritual field carefully paved with a mixture of Nine Heavens Breath Soil and Three Lights Divine Water, making it the most superior cultivation ground in the primordial world.
At the very center of the Spirit Garden, a vibrant green vine, entwined with the aura of chaos, is bathed in rich innate spiritual energy, unfurling seven leaves of different shapes, shimmering with seven-colored precious light. It is the innate gourd vine obtained from the summit of Mount Buzhou.
Zhen Yuanzi gazed intently and saw that the gourd vine was full of vitality, its trunk thick and strong, and the Dao patterns on its leaves were becoming increasingly clear and profound.
At the seven key nodes of the vine, seven gourd-shaped embryos of different colors and sizes condensed, undulating slightly as if breathing, greedily absorbing the surrounding spiritual energy and Daoist essence.
The crimson gourd exudes a fiery aura, as if the true fire of the sun is being nurtured within; the orange gourd flows with the profound essence of earth, resonating with the pulse of the earth; the yellow gourd is sharp and aggressive, implying the way of Geng metal's killing and ruthlessness.
The green gourd is full of vitality, and the green light of the Yi wood flows endlessly; the green gourd is filled with water vapor, as if the source of all water is hidden within it;
The blue gourd flickered with lightning, resonating with the laws of thunder; the purple gourd was the most mysterious, surrounded by chaotic Daoist energy, seemingly encompassing everything, faintly aligning with Zhen Yuanzi's Chaotic Dao.
"The condition is acceptable, the spiritual energy is abundant, and the Daoist charm is restrained—" Zhen Yuanzi used his divine sense to carefully examine and sense the primordial spiritual light that was slowly but steadily growing inside the seven gourds.
"However, it will still take a considerable amount of time to nurture it before it is fully mature and can develop into a complete innate spiritual treasure."
The treasures formed from innate spiritual roots are extraordinary; their development process often takes thousands of years and cannot be rushed. Zhen Yuanzi understood this principle well, but he was still willing to lend a helping hand.
He flipped his hand and took out a jade bottle, which contained the Three Lights Divine Water, capable of reviving the dead, healing flesh and bones, and nourishing all things. This water shone with the colors of the sun, moon, and stars, sacred and peaceful.
Zhen Yuanzi carefully tilted the bottle, and the three-colored divine water, containing endless vitality and the power of creation, transformed into a slender rainbow stream, which evenly sprinkled onto the roots of the innate gourd vine and the seven gourd buds.
"Sizzle—"
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The moment the Three Lights Divine Water came into contact with the Nine Heavens Breath Soil and the gourd vine, it was quickly absorbed, emitting a soft and cheerful sound.
The gourd vine's emerald green color deepened, and the patterns on the leaves seemed to come alive, flowing with a shimmering, precious light.
The seven gourd buds trembled slightly, their radiance momentarily subdued, before emitting an even purer and more powerful primal aura, their growth rate seemingly accelerated imperceptibly.
"With the nourishment of the Three Lights Divine Water and the Nine Heavens Breath Soil, plus the spiritual energy of the Longevity Mountain Ancestral Vein, the gestation period should be shortened somewhat."
Zhen Yuanzi nodded slightly, filled with anticipation for the future of the gourd vine. Each of these seven gourds contains a complete innate Dao, and once matured, their power will be immeasurable, becoming a significant aid on his future path.
After tending to the innate gourd vine, Zhen Yuanzi moved again and arrived at the entrance of the Fire Cloud Cave, which was perfectly integrated with the protective array of Longevity Mountain.
The crimson glow and dark yellow aura at the entrance flowed endlessly, radiating a peaceful yet fervent Taoist charm, closely connected with the overall energy field of the mountain gate.
He probed with his divine sense and sensed that deep within the cave, the aura of the red clouds was profound and stable, intertwined and fused with the essence of the Fire Cloud Cave.
He is currently in a deep state of seclusion, clearly still fully digesting what he has gained, consolidating his Hunyuan Dao Fruit, and attempting to gain a deeper level of control over this top-tier grotto-heaven.
"It seems that Fellow Daoist Hongyun has also made considerable gains this time, and is currently at a crucial juncture."
Zhen Yuanzi withdrew his divine sense, a relieved smile appearing on his face. Naturally, he wouldn't disturb his close friend's quiet cultivation at this moment, and turned back to the Four Symbols Banana Tree.
Now that external threats have been temporarily eliminated, internal affairs have been settled, and close friends are well, it is the perfect time to delve into the mysteries of this newly acquired treasure, the Qiankun Cauldron.
Zhen Yuanzi sat down cross-legged again. The Qiankun Cauldron, which was now connected to his mind, floated in front of him, spinning around and scattering streams of chaotic energy, exuding the awe-inspiring majesty of a supreme treasure.
He did not rush to test its offensive and defensive capabilities, but instead immersed his mind completely in the cauldron to comprehend its most fundamental and core laws.
As his divine sense penetrated deeper, the vast, star-like, and intricately controlled innate divine restrictions within the Qiankun Cauldron were revealed to him without reservation.
Unlike the previous struggles and sorting during the refining process, he was now understanding, controlling, and even utilizing these laws that contained the supreme mysteries of the primordial world, as the master.
The first thing he clearly perceived was the Qiankun Cauldron's renowned "reversal of innate abilities" in the primordial world.
This is not simply about improving the quality of acquired things, but rather it touches upon the most fundamental mystery of the transformation between "innate" and "acquired" elements in the primordial world.