Cultivation Starts from Farming-Chapter 705 - 332: Accelerated Growth; Taking Action
Just as Hongyi was about to respond to Xu Ping’s request, a peculiar change suddenly occurred.
A Nascent Soul, shrouded in an eerie black aura, slowly emerged from Hongyi’s forehead, exuding a terrifying pressure.
It was none other than the Nine Nether Elder!
"Xu little one, it’s not impossible for us to help you," the Nine Nether Elder let out a strange laugh, his voice ancient and with a peculiar undertone.
Though Xu Ping’s Divine Sense had become much stronger than before, he still felt a shiver in the presence of the Nine Nether Elder.
"I wonder what conditions you have, senior?" Xu Ping steadied his mind and asked calmly.
The Nine Nether Elder’s gaze pierced into Xu Ping, like two sharp beams:
"I perceive you cultivate a Wood Attribute Cultivation Technique, with an extraordinary life aura, and should be proficient in maturing Spirit Plants."
His voice suddenly heightened: "As long as you can save the Boundary Flower, not only will young Hong act, but I will also lend a hand!"
"Young Hong, bring out the Boundary Flower." The Nine Nether Elder immediately ordered Hongyi.
Hongyi remained calm, retrieved a Storage Ring, and took out a withered Nine-leaf Flower from it.
The flower, although wilted, still radiated a dark glow, sending a shock through Xu Ping’s heart.
Xu Ping, experienced and knowledgeable, had encountered many Fourth Rank Spiritual Objects, but this Boundary Flower was clearly superior, likely a Fifth Rank or even higher.
Such treasures were likely owned only by top sects with Late-Stage Nascent Soul Great Cultivators.
Yet Xu Ping was more astonished by the Nine Nether Elder’s keen insight.
In the Cultivation Realm, one’s Cultivation Technique and physique are secrets seldom shared. 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎
Though Xu Ping had a deep friendship with Hongyi, he had never detailed his cultivation path.
Yet the Nine Nether Elder discerned his Wood Attribute Cultivation Technique and the power of vitality just from his aura, a feat uncommon even among Mid-Stage Nascent Soul giants.
"I wonder what exactly this Boundary Flower is? I fear my cultivation is too low, and I might fail," Xu Ping suppressed his thoughts and said humbly.
The Nine Nether Elder looked Xu Ping up and down, smiling slightly:
"No harm in telling you, this Boundary Flower is the top healing treasure of this world, with miraculous power to凝聚元婴!"
"凝聚元婴?"
Xu Ping was greatly shaken, disbelief fleeting through his eyes.
A cultivator’s Nascent Soul is their fundamental existence.
If this Boundary Flower could凝聚元婴, it would indeed be a rare treasure of immeasurable worth.
After a moment of silence, Xu Ping said slowly, "My abilities are limited, but I am willing to try."
Given his ability to mature plants, merely reviving the Boundary Flower should not pose much problem, and the lifespan consumed would not be excessive.
Exchanging this for the Nine Nether Elder’s assistance seemed a fair trade.
"So be it!"
The Nine Nether Elder nodded with satisfaction.
"Fellow Daoist Xu should proceed according to his abilities; if the Boundary Flower cannot be revived, don’t force it."
"There’s no hurry to attempt again after Fellow Daoist Xu achieves Nascent Soul," Hongyi suddenly chimed in.
Upon hearing this, the Nine Nether Elder glared fiercely at Hongyi.
But Hongyi appeared indifferent, as if it didn’t concern him at all.
Having spent years together, he was accustomed to the Nine Nether Elder’s temperament.
Seeing this, Xu Ping smiled knowingly.
This old friend seemed composed but always considered his well-being, unwilling to see him strain and harm himself.
Though displeased with Hongyi’s interruption, the Nine Nether Elder said no more and motioned for Xu Ping to begin his technique.
Xu Ping nodded slightly, sat cross-legged, and formed a Seal Formation with his hands.
In an instant, a cloud of blue appeared above the Boundary Flower without warning.
The next moment, countless blue raindrops descended from the cloud, like fine silk threads, softly falling on the Boundary Flower.
These blue raindrops contained rich Vitality Power, quickly merging with the Boundary Flower.
The Nine Nether Elder’s eyes flashed with a look of "as expected," as if confirming a conjecture.
Hongyi, on the other hand, was secretly astonished.
Although he had long known Xu Ping was extraordinary, such a maturation technique was likely unmatched even by some Nascent Soul True Monarchs specializing in Wood Element.
This Fellow Daoist Xu truly had hidden depths!
As time passed, the withered Boundary Flower began to undergo subtle changes.
The originally dull glow gradually brightened, the shriveled petals slowly unfolded, and a faint vitality emerged at the blossom’s core, like a seed just sprouted.
Two hours passed.
By this moment, the Boundary Flower had undergone drastic transformation, akin to dry wood meeting spring and dead ashes rekindling.
The previously shriveled and wilted demeanor was gone, replaced by a thriving vitality that was utterly astonishing.
Though the Boundary Flower was not fully open, it remained in a half-open, half-closed state.
Yet the nine petals bloomed like starlight, each flowing with strange runes, exuding a calming aura.
"It’s done!"
Xu Ping concluded his spell, letting out a long breath.
At this moment, his face was somewhat pale, an appearance of over-exertion.
This look was partly feigned and partly real due to actual excessive expenditure.
Even with deliberate restraint, the effort to revive the Boundary Flower was indeed considerable.
Simply reviving this Boundary Flower had consumed fifty years of his lifespan.
For ordinary cultivators, this was an unbearable price, but for someone with over two thousand years of life, it was nothing significant.
The Nine Nether Elder examined the revitalized Boundary Flower, his eyes gleaming with satisfaction.
