【Talent Divine Power - Plant Spirit Extraction activated, you extracted a cluster of Plant Spirit, Vitality +397, Lifespan +7.2 years】
【Talent Divine Power - Plant Spirit Extraction activated, you extracted a cluster of Plant Spirit, Vitality +329, Lifespan +6.8 years】
【Talent Divine Power - Plant Spirit Extraction activated, you extracted a cluster of Plant Spirit, Vitality +283, Lifespan +5.3 years】
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With a 'whoosh', countless brilliant golden light clusters surged into Li Mu's body. In an instant, the log bar below the character panel became densely packed, with notifications of Plant Absorption gains appearing like a waterfall, endlessly.
Li Mu felt as if his entire body was filled with a warm and vibrant power. Every inch of his skin, every bone, and even the depths of his Soul were bathed in this gift from nature.
A massive amount of Vitality surged into his body, like trickling streams converging into a vast, boundless ocean. This power not only strengthened his physique, making his already robust body even more resilient, but also quietly wove a web of life within him, continuously strengthening his physique and Divine Soul.
This level of ability enhancement gave Li Mu a clearer understanding of his body and Divine Soul. Lifespan is an important indicator of a Cultivator's potential and achievements. Now, with both Vitality and Lifespan increasing simultaneously, the fire of life within him underwent an incredible transformation. Such a transformation only occurs when one breaks through a major Realm in Cultivation.
Li Mu's Cultivation also subtly changed. The previously stagnant Bottleneck seemed to loosen at this moment, as pure Vitality gathered in his Spirit Platform, forming an even vaster Sea of Consciousness.
Li Mu took a deep breath, and it was a while before he recovered from this absorption enhancement. He immediately looked at his character panel.
【Character: Li Mu】
【Gender: Male】
【Lifespan: 475 / 27361】
【Spiritual Root: Five Elements Dao Body】
【Heavenly Talent: Identifying Myriad Spirits, Plant Absorption】
【Cultivation: Void Refining Late Stage: 1258KW / 3000KW】
【Cultivation Technique: Yin Yang Five Elements Scripture (Heaven-Grade High Grade) Level 36: 286KW / 500KW … …
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Li Mu gazed at the refreshed character panel, his face revealing an undisguised joy amidst his shock.
His gaze was completely drawn to the surging Lifespan number. This time, the Plant Spirit light clusters were not stored in the spiritual energy pool but directly acted upon his body, pushing his Lifespan past the two-million-year mark in one go.
This was merely the astonishing effect brought by harvesting one percent of the sixth-grade Yan Yuan Spirit Grass. If he could harvest every single sixth-grade Yan Yuan Spirit Grass in this thousand-mu spiritual field and extract all their Plant Spirit essence, then wouldn't his Lifespan easily cross the million-year threshold and enter the legendary Realm of Longevity?
Thinking of this, an unprecedented excitement and ecstasy surged in Li Mu's heart. The Realm of Longevity, which others struggled to obtain through countless hardships, he had easily achieved by relying on the Heavenly Talent of Plant Absorption and cultivating some High Grade Spiritual Plants.
This sudden stroke of luck and the leap in Lifespan caused a subtle change in Li Mu's state of mind.
However, this joy did not make Li Mu lose his rationality. He took a deep breath and quickly regained his usual composure.
This is a world where strength is revered. No matter how long one's Lifespan, it is not the key to immortality. The improvement of Cultivation and Realm, as well as the comprehension of the Laws of Heaven and Earth, are the true paths to immortality.
Li Mu quickly calmed his excited mood and focused his gaze on the large expanse of mature sixth-grade Yan Yuan Spirit Grass before him, continuing to cast spells to harvest.
Spiritual energy surged in Li Mu's hands, transforming into golden blades that precisely swept over the precious sixth-grade Yan Yuan Spirit Grass.
Golden light clusters rose into the air the moment each Spirit Plant was cut, like the most brilliant stars in the night sky. They converged towards Li Mu in unison, like a hundred rivers flowing into the sea. The integration of each beam of light was another irrigation of his life force. His Lifespan quietly increased silently, and Vitality erupted vigorously within him, as if possessing infinite possibilities and vitality.
At this moment, Xue'er was busy collecting the Yan Yuan Spirit Grass, with a part of her attention on Li Mu. Her initial shock at the changes happening to him gradually turned into habituation to these unimaginable transformations, and now, her eyes were filled with deep admiration and unutterable pride for Li Mu.
Although she didn't know what Divine Ability Li Mu had mastered, as the Yan Yuan Spirit Grass was harvested, tremendous changes occurred in him. His powerful Vitality and aura grew at a visible rate, which made Xue'er genuinely happy for Li Mu.
As a large amount of Yan Yuan Spirit Grass was harvested, the golden light clusters surrounding Li Mu became increasingly dense, intertwining into a brilliant web of life. Li Mu's body underwent an unprecedented transformation. The web of life became tougher and more complex, condensing even stronger life force and recovery ability. At the same time, his Sea of Consciousness also expanded, becoming boundless and profound. Spiritual energy flowed within it, carrying an indescribable mysterious rhythm—a deeper Epiphany of the Laws of Heaven and Earth, foreshadowing his imminent entry into a brand new Realm.
After harvesting all thousand mu of Yan Yuan Spirit Grass, Li Mu's aura became incomparably grand, and the surging life force emanating from within him could no longer be concealed.
Li Mu looked at the busy Xue'er and made up an excuse, indicating, “Xue'er, I need to go into seclusion for a bit. I’ll trouble you with the Yan Yuan Spirit Grass.”
“En! Li Dage, Cultivate in peace. Xue'er will properly handle all these Yan Yuan Spirit Grass and ensure not a single one is wasted.”
Upon hearing this, Xue'er smiled happily and nodded understandingly.
Li Mu smiled slightly, and his figure flickered, disappearing from his original spot. He didn't go to the Cultivation chamber for seclusion but appeared in the center of the Five Elements Spirit Palace's main hall, his gaze falling on the Azure Dragon Egg above the altar.
At this moment, the Azure Dragon Egg was quietly suspended above the altar, its body emanating a vibrant green light, exuding the unique aura of a High Grade creature. However, due to its incomplete Divine Soul and the loss of Vitality, its aura was not strong.
Below the altar, the Reverse Life Array slowly operated, like the most exquisite loom in the world, continuously drawing spiritual energy from its surroundings and weaving it into streams of warm Vitality, gently enveloping the Azure Dragon Egg, attempting to mend its natural incompleteness and maintain its fragile existence.
Gazing at this Azure Dragon Egg, which held endless possibilities yet seemed so fragile, Li Mu smiled, having already made up his mind.
The harvest of Plant Spirit from a thousand mu of sixth-grade Yan Yuan Spirit Grass not only extended Li Mu's Lifespan like a vast galaxy, reaching a staggering two million years, but also filled his body with an unimaginable abundance of Vitality, like a boundless ocean, magnificent and unfathomable.
Expending a little Lifespan to complete the missing parts of this Azure Dragon Egg's essence was merely a drop in the bucket for Li Mu now, requiring no extensive consideration.
Thus, Li Mu stepped forward lightly, slowly extended his right hand, palm upward, closed his eyes in concentration, and mobilized the vast, ocean-like Vitality within his body.
Before long, a warm and gentle green spiritual light surged from Li Mu's palm, like the first ray of spring sunshine, penetrating the confines of space and directly shining upon the Azure Dragon Egg. This light contained the purest and most concentrated Vitality from his body, which he slowly sent forth, gently enveloping the Azure Dragon Egg and permeating its interior little by little.
As this Vitality was injected, the light on the surface of the Azure Dragon Egg seemed to brighten a few shades, and its fragility and stillness were quietly replaced by a new force. The Reverse Life Array also seemed to sense this change, and its operating speed abruptly decreased by a few points.
The Azure Dragon Egg, sensing this sudden nourishment of Vitality, immediately grew brighter in its swirling green light, as if some power was awakening within the eggshell, responding more actively to the outside world.
This powerful Vitality, like a life-saving straw completely freeing it from its current predicament, caused subtle but astonishing changes to begin within the Azure Dragon Egg. Green patterns became increasingly clear within the emerald light; they seemed to come alive, slowly moving along the eggshell's surface, weaving intricate and mysterious designs that contained the ancient Bloodline Power of a True Dragon, and even more so, seemed to be the Legacy imprint of the Azure Dragon Clan, foretelling the imminent birth of a True Dragon Soul.
With a continuous and inexhaustible supply of powerful Vitality, the fire of life within the Azure Dragon Egg gradually intensified, and the faint life fluctuations became stronger and stronger... Li Mu could clearly feel that the Vitality within the Azure Dragon Egg began to recover at an accelerated pace. The internal space, which had been dim due to the incomplete Divine Soul, gradually burst forth with vibrant life, and a warm and powerful life force simultaneously emerged.
As time passed, delicate green patterns began to emerge on the surface of the Azure Dragon Spirit Egg. These patterns were the most exquisite carvings of True Dragon Bloodline Power, containing endless strength. At the same time, within the Spirit Egg, the Dragon Soul's fluctuations grew stronger. It seemed to be sensing the changes in the outside world while in slumber, silently accumulating the power to break out of its shell.
In just a moment, Li Mu had expended nearly one hundred thousand years of Lifespan. His originally rosy complexion was now slightly pale, yet his eyes were bright, sparkling with silver light, fixed intently on the Azure Dragon Egg, constantly observing its changes.
Time passed bit by bit. Li Mu's breathing became long and deep, continuously supplying Vitality to the Azure Dragon Egg, as if it didn't cause him too many negative effects. However, this situation could not continue indefinitely.
Just as Li Mu was contemplating a solution, a brilliant smile appeared on his face, as he had already seen his efforts being rewarded.
Under the Talent Divine Power - Identifying Myriad Spirits, the current attribute status of the Azure Dragon Egg was clearly displayed in Li Mu's eyes.
【Azure Dragon Spirit Egg (Embryonic Stage)】
【Grade: Eighth-Grade Immortal Spirit】
【Characteristics: Verdant Wood Dragon Transformation, Venerable of Wood Spirit, Azure Wood Domain, Naturally Divine Grace.】
【Status: Dragon Soul Recovering, Vitality Flourishing, Incubating.】
【An egg born from a Ninth-Grade Cyan Wood Azure Dragon and an Eighth-Grade Jade Moon True Dragon. Due to the rich Wood-element Origin contained within its Bloodline, its path to incubation requires absorbing the purest essence of life wood from heaven and earth. Although this Spirit Egg has received the generous gift of heaven and earth's Wood-element Origin, with external assistance, its incomplete Dragon Soul has been completed, and its Vitality is growing stronger. It seems to be sensing changes from the outside world even in its slumber, silently accumulating power to break out of its shell.】
“Very good, the Dragon Soul has been completed!”
Li Mu was overjoyed, a hint of imperceptible satisfaction flashing in his eyes. The completion of the incomplete Dragon Soul was a major hurdle in the Azure Dragon Egg's incubation process. Now that it was successfully resolved, it undoubtedly paved the way for the subsequent incubation.
Once the Dragon Egg's aura stabilized, Li Mu quickly stopped the Vitality infusion, formed a hand seal, and eagerly condensed a Spirit Control Contract Seal, preparing to imprint the Dragon Soul of this Dragon Egg.
Li Mu formed hand seals, his ten fingers moving in unison, fully outputting a massive amount of spiritual energy and Divine Soul power, rapidly condensing into a spiritual mist in mid-air, gradually outlining a complex and profound Soul Seal.
As the spiritual mist-like Soul Seal gradually took shape, an ancient and solemn aura permeated the air, as if some ancient power was being awakened.
Li Mu's eyes were tightly closed, a look of extreme concentration on his face. His mind was completely immersed in the weaving of this Spirit Control Contract Seal. He slowly infused the solidified Spirit Control Contract Seal into the Azure Dragon Egg.
The moment the Spirit Control Contract Seal touched the eggshell, the Soul Seal suddenly contracted, transforming into a stream of light that directly drilled into the interior of the Azure Dragon Egg, searching for the Azure Dragon Egg's Dragon Soul.
Perhaps sensing Li Mu's aura from the Soul Seal, which was consistent with the massive Vitality previously injected, the completed Dragon Soul of the Azure Dragon Egg did not reject the Soul Seal's approach. Instead, the Dragon Soul actively moved closer.
“Soul Seal, contract!”
Li Mu's eyes lit up. He hadn't expected it to be so easy. He immediately controlled the Spirit Control Contract Seal to merge with the Dragon Soul, completing the contract.
The contact between them was like long-lost relatives reuniting, without any barrier or guard. The moment the Spirit Control Contract Seal touched the Dragon Soul, it quickly merged into it. Immediately, a warm and intimate fluctuation rippled between them, like a bridge connecting the Divine Souls of the Dragon and the human, creating a bond deep within their Divine Souls.
Li Mu narrowed his eyes slightly. Through the Spirit Control Contract Seal, he clearly perceived the Azure Dragon Egg's current state: it was full of Dragon might, very content, and in a joyful mood. The abundant Vitality meant it no longer faced the threat of demise, making it exceptionally happy. It was filled with attachment to Li Mu's aura, who had saved it.
Feeling the joy and trust emanating from within the Azure Dragon Egg, a sense of satisfaction welled up in Li Mu's heart. He gently stroked the eggshell, which emitted a faint green glow, his eyes shining with a tender gaze, as if he were treating a child about to be born.
“The contract is complete. From now on, our destinies are linked, little one. Come out soon!” Li Mu murmured softly, an undisguised smile on his face.
Currently, with Li Mu's strength, he didn't need to raise High Grade Spirit Beasts to fight for him. The reason he didn't hesitate to expend a large amount of Vitality to save this Azure Dragon was primarily because he valued its Azure Wood Domain, which could assist in the growth of various Spiritual Plants.
Thinking that once the Azure Dragon hatched, its unique Azure Wood Domain would greatly promote the growth of surrounding Spiritual Plants, a hint of anticipation flashed in Li Mu's eyes. With the Heavenly Talent of Plant Absorption, and an Azure Dragon possessing an Azure Wood Domain, it would undoubtedly become his most capable assistant on his Cultivation path.
To welcome the birth of the Azure Dragon, Li Mu began to prepare a series of matters. After ending his 'seclusion', he continued to reclaim large tracts of spiritual fields in the Treasure Mansion Space. He arranged a vast Spiritual Plant garden around the Five Elements Spirit Palace, carefully selecting various rare Spiritual Plant seeds and meticulously cultivating them with spiritual energy, looking forward to the Azure Dragon bringing unprecedented vitality and prosperity to these Spiritual Plants after hatching.
At the same time, Li Mu also did not forget Artifact Refining, making Puppets, and Spiritual Talismans, and continued to research Divine Runes, to compensate for the losses incurred during the battle with Di Tianxing. (End of Chapter)
