Rising from Small Cloud Rain Technique - Chapter 318 - 285: Bottleneck

Du Huaiyuan reached out and touched his Storage Bag, feeling slightly reassured.

The Spiritual Artifact Tide Surge Wave Bead had been created, now he had some capability to attack and defend.

Even if he encountered Demon Cultivators outside, he could defend for a period of time.

He prayed inwardly, hoping the situation could still remain stable.

Ji An pondered and said:

“Senior Brother, what is the Sect’s attitude?”

He was focusing mainly on raising his cultivation, and hadn’t actively inquired about the situation outside.

“The Sect has dispatched over twenty Chao Origin Stage Juniors Martial Uncles, and many Sect Cultivators’ Flying Tamed Beasts have been sent out as well.

But the area we need to cover is truly vast, to thoroughly search it is almost impossible.”

Liu Yu replied, enemy hidden in shadows while we are in the open, unless facing directly, Demon Cultivators hiding in remote places are very hard to find.

Especially at night, due to limited visibility, the search range is smaller, but evening is the peak time for Demon Cultivators to act.

Du Huaiyuan frowned deeply and said:

“I always feel something is wrong; even if Demon Cultivators appeared in the past, their numbers should be extremely few, how can so many appear after the Demon Calamity!”

Liu Yu said angrily:

“Is there still a need to ask? There must be some mastermind behind the scenes stirring up trouble.

The Sect captured a few Demon Cultivators, and through Soul Search discovered their cultivation techniques were identical, yet these cultivators did not know each other.

There is an enemy secretly spreading Demon Cultivation Techniques, intending to disrupt the Western Continent’s situation.”

These Demon Cultivation Techniques include both Foundation Establishment Technique and methods to break through to Chao Origin Stage, many cultivators who obtain these techniques find it hard to resist the temptation.

Even if cultivators temporarily resist the temptation, in the face of limited lifespan they might hazardously choose to breakthrough their realms using Demon Cultivation Techniques.

Du Huaiyuan said bitterly:

“Foolishness, the collapse of the situation benefits no one! Who could it be? Does the Sect have any suspects?”

“There are too many suspicious targets, it might even be those Demon Kings.”

The three talked, one sentence at a time, unaware of the sunset turning the mountains blood-red, their faces all took on a crimson hue.

Zhang Cuihua approached, showing a standard smile:

“Junior Martial Uncle, dinner is ready, is it to be enjoyed in the living room or here?”

Ji An glanced around and said:

“Let’s have it here, the gentle breeze adds a touch of comfort.”

…

After dinner, Du Huaiyuan patted his stomach and said joyfully:

“Honey roasted fish, truly never gets old!”

Ji An bared his teeth, the roasted fish used Tier Two Honey, how could it not be good!

Du Huaiyuan tilted his head back, drained the cup of wine and swallowed it, then stood up and said:

“You chat, I’m going to check on the wine shop.”

With that, he stroked his belly and left.

Ji An pursed his lips and said:

“Senior Brother, to break through to Chao Origin Stage, I need more Spirit Tea to nourish my Spirit Soul.

Once Tier Two Jade Dew Golden Bud Tea is produced, I plan to temporarily reduce your portion to two taels.

The portion borrowed will be returned in the future, is that alright?”

“Junior Brother feel free to use it, haha, just remember to return more to me!”

Liu Yu joked, he fully trusted Junior Brother’s trustworthy character.

Back then, their team obtained three Spirit Seeds, one was handed over to the Sect, earning considerable rewards, but ultimately it was a one-time deal.

The remaining two Liu Yu acquired after paying a price, one was returned to his family; how well the tree grows now he doesn’t know, but he hasn’t received even half a tael of tea leaves.

The last one was gifted to Junior Brother, ever since the tea tree was cultivated to Tier One Top Grade, he has been gifted half a pound of tea leaves annually without interruption.

Being able to achieve this, he deeply admired it, often feeling his past actions were indeed worth it.

Ji An returned the smile and said:

“Once I break through to Chao Origin Stage, I’ll surely repay Senior Brother.”

He didn’t say many polite words, poured both another drink:

“Cheers!”

The two drank them down, after a moment of idle chat, Ji An said:

“Senior Brother, shall we go check on the tea tree?”

“I was just thinking that.”

Ji An took out the Flying Shuttle and carried Liu Yu to the center of the Mulberry Field.

The Ghost Moon Cyan Jade Tree was now as thick as a barrel, like a sculpted piece of jade, shimmering with a warm luster.

Its leaves were oval, with white leaves and golden leaf veins, like gold inlaid jade.

A gentle breeze rustled the leaves, their friction sounding like ethereal wind chimes.

The two arrived beneath the tree, Liu Yu spread out his arms, took a deep breath, and exclaimed:

“Just being close to the Spirit Wood gives a refreshing feeling, my Spirit Soul seems to relax a bit.”

He suddenly felt that High-tier Spirit Farmers were the most promising cultivators, cultivating here would bring many invisible benefits.

“The mystical properties of the Ghost Moon Cyan Jade Tree can be fully displayed only under moonlight.

Senior Brother, wait a moment, once the bright moon illuminates the earth, you will see the splendid spectacle.”

The Tier Two Spirit Wood’s ability to absorb moonlight is stronger, this area will become an ocean of light.

Liu Yu put his hand on the tree trunk and rubbed it, laughing:

“This Spirit Tree is much more robust than the one I saw in the wild, growing in Red Flame Peak is its blessing indeed.”

The Ghost Moon Cyan Jade Tree he had seen in the wild grew amongst rocks, though it reached Tier Two Middle Grade, it was only thigh-thick, clearly appearing malnourished.

Soon, a white jade disc appeared among the mountains, its serene glow illuminating every living being on earth without favoritism.

The moonlight twisted near the Ghost Moon Cyan Jade Tree, the leaves of the tea tree brimmed with spirit light, blending with the moonlight as if disappearing into thin air.

“Such a scene is indeed unseen before.”

Liu Yu’s face lit up with excitement. He had seen the Ghost Moon Cyan Jade Tree in the daytime, never before witnessing such a magnificent sight.

He felt as if a cool sensation began to pervade his sea of consciousness, his spirit soul at peace and silent.

…

Xiong Ba and the Black Eagle squatted in the shadows of the trees, waiting for the summon.

Nearby, there was a concealed cave covered by vines.

Outside the cave, many small holes had been meticulously carved, allowing moonlight to gather through the openings into the cave.

An enormous cyan flood dragon coiled into a ball, opening its massive head.

With its breathing, the moonlight condensed into a thread and entered its mouth.

Time ticked by, and as the moonlight dimmed, the cyan flood dragon transformed into a human cultivator wearing blue garments.

With a somewhat proud smile, he said:

“You may come in now.”

Two demon cultivators emerged from the shadows and entered the cave.

Xiong Ba bowed and said:

“Reporting to Master Cyan Dragon, in these days, another three Foundation Establishment cultivators have successfully practiced the Celestial Demon Transformation Scripture. Currently, there are three hundred and seventy cultivators practicing this technique.

Among them, we control one hundred and twenty families, and over thirty promising loose cultivators.”

Cyan Dragon nodded slightly, saying in a deep voice:

“Not bad, but remember not to rush. Accumulate slowly and be absolutely sure not to let those sects detect anything.”

The demon cultivators are currently weak in power, and if some sects detected them, their plans would become quite passive.

He wasn’t afraid of one or two Golden Core cultivators, but if the Western Continent sects united to exterminate him, he would have no choice but to abandon his hard-earned power.

Xiong Ba grinned, revealing sharp teeth:

“Rest assured, Master, I am cautious enough and will not delay your grand plan.”

Gaining the Master’s approval was no easy feat.

The Black Eagle bowed its head slightly, saying:

“Master Cyan Dragon, I’ve distributed one hundred fifty copies of demonic cultivation techniques these days, without arousing suspicion from the human race cultivators.”

“Very well, keep doing that. Only when the Western Continent descends into chaos will we have our chance.”

“Understood, I will not fail your trust, Master.”

The Black Eagle lowered its head further, saying softly:

“Master, if demonic cultivators rage unchecked, it would also be quite disadvantageous for us. Why continue bringing in demonic cultivators constantly?”

“The techniques I’ve spread go only as far as the Chao Origin Stage.

Without follow-up techniques, these demonic cultivators are not even qualified to become a threat.”

Demonic cultivators at the Chao Origin Stage could easily be wiped out, and Cyan Dragon wasn’t worried in the slightest.

“Master, I’ve received new information. There are demonic cultivators suspected to be at the Golden Core Stage slaughtering sects and Sunrise Stage cultivators.”

Cyan Dragon raised an eyebrow slightly, saying in a deep voice:

“Is this information reliable?”

The emergence of Golden Core Stage demonic cultivators meant that the situation was becoming very chaotic.

The techniques he distributed didn’t have any secret methods to break through to the Golden Core Stage, so if there were Golden Core demonic cultivators, they must have truly inherited demonic cultivation.

With sufficient ’resources’, demonic cultivation could advance at an astonishing speed.

If a Golden Core demonic cultivator advanced to the Ninth-Layer Golden Core, he would find it troublesome, as he never knew what bizarre dharma gates the demonic cultivators might possess.

“I’ve confirmed the information. There are indeed two missing Chao Origin Stage cultivators from Luofeng Valley.”

“You two, watch the situation closely. If you detect any trace of Golden Core stage demonic cultivators, report to me immediately.”

Cyan Dragon’s eyes flashed with ruthlessness. Demonic cultivators were a bunch of relentless plunderers, mad beyond reasoning.

If indeed Golden Core demonic cultivators appeared, he would not hesitate to strike and kill them.

The variables of Golden Core demonic cultivators were too great and completely uncontrollable.

“As you command!”

…

The rampant spread of demonic cultivators drew attention from all sides. The confirmation of Golden Core Stage demonic cultivators further caught the attention of central continent cultivators.

Qiong Xiao Daoist Master commanded all Golden Core cultivators from the central continent to lead Chao Origin Stage cultivators in the campaign against the demonic cultivators.

The situation in the Western Continent could rot in a demon calamity, but it absolutely couldn’t be destroyed in a demon calamity.

If a Nascent Soul Stage demonic cultivator were to emerge, even central continent wouldn’t be spared.

In such a case, Lingxu Sect would certainly be held accountable, and Taixuan Daoist Monarch would face punishment.

This was a matter of principle, and Qiong Xiao Daoist Master certainly understood.

The involvement of central continent’s forces quickly stabilized the situation in the Western Continent, with many demonic cultivators rooted out and annihilated.

Five Golden Core Stage demonic cultivators were discovered, of whom three were killed, and two gravely wounded managed to escape.

Upon receiving the news, Qiong Xiao Daoist Master was also covered in a cold sweat.

If the decision had been delayed any longer, the Western Continent would have really been in danger.

The situation in the Western Continent gradually returned to normal, and Ji An stayed peacefully at Red Flame Peak, continuing his cultivation without any disturbances.

Three years passed in the blink of an eye.

On this day, as he operated the Evergreen Wood Skill, he suddenly felt that the refined magical power could no longer flow into his dantian.

Ji An snapped his eyes open, with a gleam of joy in his eyes.

The bottleneck had appeared, the bottleneck to break through to the Chao Origin Stage had appeared!