Cultivation Starts from Farming-Chapter 609 - 300: Conditions; Deal
"It’s completed!"
Feeling the immense power emanating from the puppet before him, Xu Ping couldn’t help but let a faint smile curl at the corners of his mouth.
"Let’s test the puppet’s capabilities."
Xu Ping calmly stepped back a few paces, squinting slightly as he issued a command to the puppet with a subtle thought.
In an instant, the puppet lifted its strong, robust arm and steadily drew the enormous bowstring.
At the same time, dense Spiritual Qi surged wildly within the puppet like a raging torrent.
In the blink of an eye, a formidable and terrifying power burst forth, locking onto Xu Ping.
The force, like a tangible sharp blade, made one’s skin crawl.
"Not bad, truly not bad!"
Overjoyed, Xu Ping finally couldn’t suppress his delight and burst into hearty laughter.
His laughter echoed throughout the open field, fully revealing his current jubilant mood.
Although the puppet had not truly launched an attack,
the sheer potency of its lock was enough for Xu Ping to conclude it was a few degrees stronger than Gu Yuntao.
Unconsciously,
Gu Yuntao had become a unit of measurement.
"With this puppet aiding me, could I now measure up to a real Nascent Soul Cultivator?"
Xu Ping lowered his head in deep thought for a moment, then gently shook his head, internally pondering: "Probably not yet."
After all, true Nascent Soul Cultivators had endless and unfathomable means.
Even if they couldn’t break through his solid defenses right away, destroying this nearly Fourth Rank puppet wouldn’t be much trouble.
Having pondered this, the surge of excitement in Xu Ping’s heart calmed down a bit.
"If I want to truly match those Nascent Soul Cultivators, I either need the Water Lake Mouse to break through to the Fourth Rank or have a significant improvement in my Sword Dao realm."
However, Xu Ping also knew that accomplishing these two things in a short time would be extremely difficult.
...
Time flew by, and two months passed in the blink of an eye.
The much-anticipated inauguration ceremony of the Ancient Sand Sect proceeded as scheduled.
The celebration scene was bustling, with cultivators from various places gathered together, even some from the Hundred Bamboo Sect attended.
Gu Yuntao, dressed in splendid attire, stood atop a high platform, full of spirit.
Xu Ping also attended the ceremony, his appearance attracting everyone’s attention.
After the ceremony, Gu Yuntao found Xu Ping and with a smile, said:
"Friend Yan, a message from the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons has arrived. Qin Chenfeng will go to Ancient Sand City in half a year."
"By then, Friend Yan, all you need to do is go directly to Ancient Sand City and wait for Friend Qin there."
Hearing this, Xu Ping was overjoyed. He immediately cupped his hands in gratitude, saying: "Thank you, Friend Gu."
"You’re welcome, Friend Yan. It’s a trivial matter, hardly worth mentioning."
Gu Yuntao waved his hand with a smile, then a hint of curiosity flashed in his eyes as he asked:
"Friend Yan, your dealings with the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons this time, could it be to seek a transformation opportunity for your demon beast?"
"Nothing escapes Friend Gu."
Xu Ping smiled openly and did not deny it. After all, in his eyes, this matter was not something that needed deliberate concealment.
"I see."
Gu Yuntao nodded knowingly, then reminded once more:
"Friend Yan, though your defensive power is formidable and extremely impressive,"
"the current situation between the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons and the Red Sand Sect is tense with overt and covert struggles going on."
"Especially the Red Sand Sect, with formidable strength, having more than one Nascent Soul True Monarch. You must exercise great caution when you go."
"Thank you, Friend Gu, for the reminder." Xu Ping cupped his hands in gratitude.
He planned to seek transformation items, naturally understanding the dynamics between the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons and the Red Gauze Sect.
Now, the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons had only one female Nascent Soul True Monarch and one elderly Fourth Rank transforming Demon Monarch.
However, in contrast, the Red Gauze Sect had deep roots, boasting as many as three Nascent Soul True Monarchs.
In comparison, the Red Gauze Sect was clearly more powerful than the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons.
However, both sides had not engaged in Nascent Soul-level battles due to the Tu royal family’s influence.
Usually, their skirmishes were mostly small-scale engagements between Golden Core Cultivators.
This fact was an essential reason for Xu Ping’s confidence in stepping into the turbulence between these Nascent Soul factions.
...
Two months later.
Cangyue Mountain’s underground cave.
The place was serene and profound, filled with thick Spiritual Qi.
"It seems the Water Lake Mouse hasn’t been lazy."
Xu Ping arrived at the withered tree without difficulty, carefully inspecting its surface, inch by inch, leaving no detail unchecked.
After a long while, he nodded with satisfaction, a hint of gratified expression in his eyes.
His special trip back to Cangyue Mountain was naturally for the withered tree.
After all, heading to the Great Xia Country, returning here in a short period might be challenging, so the withered tree of great significance to him had to be properly transported.
Thus, Xu Ping carefully uprooted the withered tree along with all the Five Elements Soil and placed them into a special jade basin.
Next, Xu Ping employed a Secret Technique, chanting incantations softly, while his hands rapidly performed Seal Formation.
Mysterious lights flew out from his fingertips, enveloping the jade basin, perfectly sealing the withered tree and the Five Elements Soil within, ensuring none of their characteristics and power leaked out.
Having completed the series of actions, Xu Ping’s gaze naturally drifted to the Spiritual Spring eye not far away.
This Spiritual Spring eye, like a bright jewel embedded within the underground cave, continuously emitted its enticing Spiritual Spring.
