Chapter 370 - 245: Transforming the Dao Field, the Xu Family’s Battle Results

Chapter 370: Chapter 245: Transforming the Dao Field, the Xu Family’s Battle Results

When the Array was activated, no brilliant light shot into the sky. Instead, the Earth Qi of the entire island was instantly condensed and stabilized. The island’s foundation became incomparably solid, difficult for any external force to shake.

At the same time, the Earth Spirit Qi within the ground circulated endlessly, focused on defense and stabilization. It could also slowly nourish the Spirit Plants on the island, providing an auxiliary effect.

...

He had bought the latter two Arrays from a shop in the Immortal City. Even with the discount from a Token granted by the city’s leadership, he had still spent over thirty-five thousand Lower Grade Spirit Stones.

But it was worth it.

With these three Arrays—the Flowing Clouds Covering Moon Formation on the inside for concealment and confusion; the Jade Wave Sea Curtain Array on the outside, leveraging the terrain for defense and deflecting attacks; and the Thick Earth Carrying Object Formation below, to solidify and stabilize the foundation.

The three formed a preliminary, integrated defense system that worked both internally and externally, combined defense with fortification, and made full use of the local environment!

Although it couldn’t yet be considered a true Sect Protection Array, its defensive power already far exceeded the standard for a typical Middle Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator’s abode.

An ordinary Late Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator who didn’t understand Arrays wouldn’t have a hope of easily breaking through such a defense.

With the Array Formation complete, Lin Changheng stood in the center of the island. He felt the rock-solid stability brought by the three operating Arrays, a sensation that was in harmony with the breathing of the surrounding lake and Earth Veins. He nodded in satisfaction.

With this triple layer of protection, Moonrest Island finally had a true foundation. He could now cultivate and manage his affairs here in peace.

...

Next came the transformation of the island.

This included cultivating Spirit Fields, building a new abode, and adjusting the island’s layout and furnishings.

Lin Changheng handled the first part—the fields—personally, but he left the latter two tasks directly to Yan Mingyi and her host of Puppets.

He first used his Insight Skill to carefully survey the entire island, identifying several areas where the Spiritual Qi from the Earth Veins was most concentrated, the soil was most fertile, and the sunlight and water sources were optimal. These would be the core areas for developing the Spirit Fields.

He marked out a total of five locations.

One of them happened to be within a mountain range at the rear of the island.

It was a valley.

After another careful inspection using his Insight, Lin Changheng made an immediate decision.

This secluded place where the Earth Qi gathered would become his Spirit Medicine Garden.

And high on the adjacent cliff face, he could build a hidden entrance leading to his second abode.

However, when it came to converting the mountainous terrain into Spirit Fields, Lin Changheng didn’t just rush into it. Instead, he turned his attention to Xu Maoling, the Isle Master of the neighboring Rising Sun Island.

He was a Tier Two Upper Grade Spirit Plant Master.

With this man’s guidance, the conversion of this mountainous area would surely be much more effective.

Thus, Lin Changheng paid a visit, bringing a gift hamper.

He was received with warm hospitality.

"Mr. Lin, I sensed the commotion from your island. I was planning to wait until you were finished with your work in a few months to come and congratulate you, but I didn’t expect you to pay a visit first."

Xu Maoling poured a pot of tea.

"This time, I have come to ask for your guidance, Brother Xu. I’m trying to cultivate some Spirit Fields on my island, but it seems I’m not having much success. Recalling your masterful Skills, I came specifically to seek your instruction."

"These are some supportive Masterpiece Elixirs, all Tier Two Middle Grade. A small token of my respect."

As he asked for guidance, Lin Changheng directly passed over the hamper, his etiquette impeccable.

"Haha, you’re too kind, Mr. Lin. It’s just a small matter. I certainly wouldn’t keep my humble knowledge to myself."

Xu Maoling glanced at the hamper that had floated onto his table and smiled warmly.

Then, he took out a Jade Scroll and began to record information on it right in front of Lin Changheng.

Lin Changheng just waited with a faint smile.

It was obvious Xu Maoling wanted nothing from him. In a situation like this, it was time to use a different approach.

Lin Changheng certainly wouldn’t treat Xu Maoling the same way he had treated Talisman Master Chu; that definitely wouldn’t work.

"Take a look, Mr. Lin. Is there anything you don’t understand?"

The Jade Scroll was quickly finished and handed to Lin Changheng. Xu Maoling gestured for him to inspect it right away, intending to answer any questions on the spot.

Lin Changheng extended his Divine Sense into it and quickly browsed through the contents. It was filled with practical, easy-to-understand methods, not deliberately mystifying or obscure theories.

After going through the entire thing, there were only a few parts he didn’t quite understand.

He pointed them out and quickly received detailed answers.

Once he understood everything, a look of sincere admiration appeared on Lin Changheng’s face. "Brother Xu, you have my deepest admiration! The effort you’ve put into this is evident, and every word is a gem. For me, this has perfectly resolved my doubts. I am truly grateful."

Seeing that Lin Changheng could truly appreciate his work, Xu Maoling’s eyes showed a hint of gratification. He waved his hand and smiled. "Fellow Daoist, you’re too generous with your praise. It’s just some clumsy know-how from working in the fields. I’m glad if it can be of help to you."

Lin Changheng did not stay long and soon took his leave.

「Several months later.」

The once desolate and dilapidated Moonrest Island was now completely transformed.

Around the island’s perimeter, the light of the Third Layer Array subtly flowed. Clouds and water curtains intertwined, making the defense as solid as a fortress.

On the island’s interior, Spirit Fields were laid out in neat rows. The tender shoots of newly planted Spirit Plants stretched out in the sunlight, brimming with life.

The main hall and side halls at the central, original site had all been completely renovated and were fully functional.

The main gates stood open, revealing a spacious and bright interior where Spiritual Qi suffused the air. It had become a fully functional, quiet, and comfortable Cultivation abode.

Lin Changheng stood before the main hall, looking at the scene before him, a faint sense of satisfaction rising in his heart. At long last, in this vast Cultivation Realm, he finally had a truly stable base of his own.

’I can stay here for at least several decades.’

"Finally... I’m starting to get settled."

In the mountain range at the back of the island, the Spirit Plant Garden had also been fully cultivated. In addition to the previously transplanted Spirit Plants, the Roots of precious Medicinal Materials obtained from the Secret Realm, such as the Cyan Flower Moon Lotus and the Celestial Crystal Spirit Lotus, had all been revived with the True Intent of his Rongsheng Divine Abilities and planted.

They were now in excellent condition.

The only exception was the Tier Three Lower Grade Spirit Wood, the Golden Silk Purple Sandalwood. Unexpectedly, it could not be revived with the True Intent of his Rongsheng Divine Abilities. Although it had life in it, it was not, after all, a root.

Because of this, Lin Changheng directly used and refined it to advance his Evergreen Body of the Ancient Wood technique.

...

As for the hidden second abode, it was only a basic framework for now and wasn’t yet usable.

However, Lin Changheng had dug a tunnel downward from the depths of the abode, all the way to the bottom of the island. If anything happened, he could directly use this small path to jump into the water and escape.

It was an escape route he had left for himself.

To deal with special circumstances.

In addition, the three Spirit Beasts had also been settled in.

Xiaobai, the Deep Lake Spirit Clam with the highest Cultivation, was placed in the twenty-mu lake in the center of the island.

It had suffered for many years in the limited confines of the deep pool in his previous abode and was now finally liberated.

It swam freely in the lake.

Lin Changheng assigned it a task: to water the Spirit Fields.

The Black Armored Earth Turtle, used to Xiaobai’s company, dug a muddy pit by the lakeside to live in.

Its task was also simple: to regularly till the soil of the Spirit Fields.

’Its control over its Magic isn’t precise enough. It needs more practice.’

"SQUEAK SQUEAK..."

Xiaohai looked at its own claws in astonishment. It could only cast aside its laziness and start its busy daily routine.

Only Xiaoqing, the Cyan-striped Tiger, had no tasks or duties and continued to run around leisurely, frolicking as it pleased.

The island was now enormous, allowing it to unleash its natural instincts.

Watching this scene, Xiaohai and Xiaobai were filled with envy. They could only look resentfully at Lin Changheng and send him their feelings, but he decisively blocked them.

...

「Several more years passed.」

Lin Changheng turned ninety years old.

To celebrate her husband’s ninetieth birthday, a major milestone, Yan Mingyi began to arrange a banquet.

Lin Changheng also planned to invite his two neighbors for the gathering.

However, two days before the event, a Dharma Ship flew in from the horizon.

It landed directly outside Moonrest Island, and Chu Lingyu immediately went to greet it.

"It’s Senior Xu Xujun. He must have news of the battle’s outcome."

Having received the message from Chu Lingyu, Yan Mingyi immediately went out to welcome him.

It was worth mentioning that although Lin Changheng had followed convention by hiring the Purple Extreme Sect disciple Chu Lingyu as a steward and paid her in Spirit Stones...

...he had not given her permission to pass through the Grand Array.

He had too many secrets to allow an outsider to enter and exit freely.

But since her Spirit Stones were paid all the same, Chu Lingyu was not displeased.