Cultivating with Symbiosis Panel-Chapter 636 - 360: Happy Troubles (Part 2)

He gently waved his hand.

The massive water mirror, like a sky curtain, began to change.

At that moment, it displayed the scenery from six thousand years ago—the Four Seasons Sect had already completely taken over and built an array around the entire Eastern Domain by then.

Each of the four seasons had a deity to watch over them according to a schedule; day and night rotated, rain and snow, wind and frost were descended according to the decrees, and in the depths of the East Pole Yang Sea, the Golden Crow ascended from Fusang, traversed the entire Eastern Domain, and returned to Ruo Wood to rest.

The whole world was exuding abundant vitality.

But...

"I see." Su Xing mused: "I’ve only seen records of this era in texts and some Grotto Heavens. So it was a time of divine governance."

That’s what he said.

The Sect Leader replied irritably: "What do you mean by a time of divine governance? There were just too many miracles and wonders back then, making you think deities left traces everywhere.

But the divine techniques and powers brought by the deities were clearly not suitable for the robust growth of our world. If their mighty powers cannot be truly deciphered, while it’s manageable to stay cramped in this world, venturing outside would surely bring great calamity.

Hence, after consulting with the Upper Realm and meeting with the former Sect Leader and other sect leaders, it was decided to gradually separate the influence brought by the deities.

If their mighty powers cannot be deciphered, then these miraculous powers would no longer be utilized.

As a result, many things occurred.

Among them was the Hell Path."

Upon hearing this, Su Xing finally pieced everything together.

"So the Hell Path was indeed the research on the divine power of the Compassionate Medicine King." He rubbed his brow: "I thought it was a momentary lapse, but it turned out to be like this."

The Sect Leader nodded, picked up his cup again, cradling it as if the hot tea inside could bring some comfort.

"It wasn’t just our sect back then.

The Bitter Journey Academy attempted to paint the World in the Painting but inadvertently released ghosts; Qiongguan Mountain tried to recreate the River Map and Luo Book but attracted unspeakable things; Celestial Vein Sword Mountain really poked a hole in the heavens; Yaoxiang Demon Sect nearly assimilated the life of a realm..."

"All these incidents are countless."

"Every sect had more than one person causing all sorts of issues."

"At that time, the Tao Furnace Realm could be said to be a golden era, or perhaps a chaotic golden age. Ultimately, the ancestors from the Upper Realm became furious and captured all the cultivators who caused these events, imprisoning them in the Heavenly Prison.

They ended their reckless acts with thunderous methods.

Then they personally descended with great divine techniques to compensate all those in this world who suffered as a result, though some things still remained.

However, after this incident, many restrictions emerged regarding such matters."

"Hence, this history is so vague, with only very few texts existing, known by even fewer people, almost passed down only among the highest echelons."

True Man Suoxing frowned: "This was indeed a mistake; if it were me, I would have grabbed them all, at least making them atone for ten thousand years!"

Ultimately, it was Mo Qi’s influence that lingered a bit.

He didn’t notice the fleeting complicated expression of the Sect Leader as he continued:

"Alas, while we suffered, the real victims were the mortals—we enjoyed the blessings of our ancestors, but they truly faced unprovoked calamities."

Actually, these words weren’t entirely correct.

Because from the very beginning, each sect cared about mortals; although many issues arose later, in general, it was still confined to the Cultivation Realm, and when they wanted to remedy it, they were already taken away by the ancestors.

This led to some extremely hidden places still having these issues, occasionally erupting.

It seemed as if the ancestors intentionally left these as trials.

The atmosphere grew somewhat heavy for a while.

After a long silence, Su Xing broke it:

"Now, will there be any issues with my son summoning the remains of Ruo Wood?"

"Of course there will be." The Sect Leader put down his cup again: "That’s an ancient divine object. Once it emerges, its power must be thoroughly analyzed and integrated into our current cultivation system.

This is the price."

When he said this, his expression was calm yet serious, and at this moment they were not merely senior and junior brothers but the Sect Leader and sect disciples.

Certain rules indeed couldn’t be broken.

Su Xing understood this very well, which is precisely why he breathed a sigh of relief—the price, frankly, was quite simple, since Li Ye was now embodying Ruo Wood; as long as his experiences were compiled, it wouldn’t just make sense, but could even earn a substantial reward.

Essentially, though the Sect Leader was steadfast on certain matters, he wasn’t entirely inflexible, as long as it made sense, that’s all.

So, he cupped his hands: "Thank you, Senior Brother."

"Hmph." The Sect Leader shook his head: "Your apprentice learned this behavior from you.

What happened today stays between us; don’t mention it to outsiders.

If you do speak of it, you can take my position, and let me strive in the Upper Realm instead."

Su Xing promptly refused: "The position of Sect Leader is of great importance, how can it be treated so lightly, and without Senior Brother stationed here, how could we dare to wander freely?

This is all thanks to your indulgence, and now you speak of abandoning it, that’s not right!"

"..."

The Sect Leader picked up his cup in silence.

He simply watched the distant water mirror return to normal—inside it, something interesting was happening.

A group of rabbits surrounded Li Ye.

They looked at Li Ye with red eyes like crimson jade, pitifully: "Master!"

"You mustn’t forget us!"

"We’ve been waiting here so diligently for so long!"

"Waaa, we can clearly help you refine pills!"

—Upon hearing Wangshu’s orders, these Wangshu Moon Rabbits had rushed over without delay, but unfortunately, upon arrival, Li Ye had already gone to the Mountain and River Realm, so they had been waiting hopefully.

However, Li Ye was truly too busy, and upon return had to help with the sea domain’s promotion and even visited the Ninth Layer Celestial Palace, which led them to finally ask Wangshu for permission and then came over.

They had stayed in Wangshu’s Divine Domain for a long time, their nature had long become soft and sticky, and after hearing Wangshu say, "Li Ye is my brother, no need to be cautious," they unabashedly acted spoiled towards Li Ye.

This resulted in three or four little rabbits hugging Li Ye’s leg, seemingly eager to lick it.

Li Ye: "..."

He looked down.

The little rabbit’s fur was still downy, even a pinkish-blue, with ears not yet standing, hanging down its face, appearing quite adorable.

He had always found it hard to refuse such Spirit Beasts acting spoiled, especially since these were assistants his sister called for, and he indeed had left them waiting for a long time.

So he patted the little rabbit’s head: "Go ahead, the Spiritual Springs are plenty, use them as you wish."

As soon as he said this.

The eyes of the hundreds of Wangshu Moon Rabbits surrounding him shone brilliantly.

"Really?!"

"Can we really use it as much as we like?"

"Thank you, Boss, thank you, Boss!"

The rabbits scattered immediately.

Their bodies were enveloped in moonlight spiritual power, like immortal ribbons forming in their wake, and they flew straight to the Jade Liquor Spring.

Then, taking their respective pestles, mortars, and other equipment, they began their work in earnest.

The method used by these Wangshu Jade Rabbits to create pills was very peculiar; they merely extended their hand to grab, turning the spiritual power and scattered light into powder or pills, and began mixing medicines.

Then they shaped them into pills, tossed them into the nearby moonlight to calcine, and one by one the pills formed.

"What a magical pill crafting method."

"It is indeed..."

Li Ye watched as the Jade Liquor Spring decreased rapidly, then looked at the jade rabbits crafting pills so fast they left afterimages, the Drunken Light Spirit Clam spitting out "Golden Pills," and the arriving alchemists.

It was a rare moment of joy mixed with concern.