Cultivation Starts from Farming-Chapter 706 - 332: Accelerated Growth; Taking Action (Part 2)
Immediately, he turned his gaze to Xu Ping, whose face was pale:
"Not bad, not bad. Your ripening ability has surpassed that of an average Fourth Rank spirit plant cultivator!"
This was high praise; the vision of the Nine Nether Elder was extraordinary, and earning his commendation was no easy feat.
"How about you just fully ripen this boundary flower? As for the reward, I definitely won’t let you down," suggested the Nine Nether Elder, his tone tinged with temptation.
Xu Ping, after steadying his breath, showed a slight bitter smile, a mix of helplessness in that smile: "You flatter me too much, senior."
"Reviving this boundary flower has already cost me a significant portion of my lifespan. If I were to fully ripen it, I couldn’t do it even if it meant exhausting all my lifespan."
In truth, if he gave it his all to ripen it, he surely could, but that would reveal too much of his hand.
Currently, his core goal was singular—to slay all those who stood in the way of his Nascent Soul Formation.
The Nine Nether Elder eyed Xu Ping with a seemingly amused expression, his eyes deep as an abyss, as if they could see through all deceptions.
However, he did not press further, nodding lightly: "Since you’ve helped me revive this boundary flower, I shall keep my promise.
"A few Early-Stage Nascent Soul juniors, easily exterminated with a flip of the hand. When do you plan to strike?"
His tone exuded confidence, clearly showing he placed no importance on those Early-Stage Nascent Soul cultivators.
"There’s no rush for this."
Xu Ping was exceptionally cautious: "The Nascent Soul cultivators we’re dealing with this time are conservatively estimated to be four or five in number. If we want to eliminate them all in one go, we need to plan carefully."
"Then discuss it with young Hong, and once you’ve reached an agreement, inform me!"
With that said, the Nine Nether Elder turned into a wisp of black energy and merged into Hongyi’s brow, like a black dragon, vanishing in an instant.
The pavilion in the middle of the lake returned to tranquility, the water on the surface shimmering, the two exchanged glances.
"Does Fellow Daoist Xu have any strategy?" Hongyi’s expression returned to normal, inquiring.
"To capture them all, in my opinion, it’s best to set up an array..." Xu Ping slowly started.
Subsequently, the two began a detailed discussion on the plan to slay True Monarch Chixiao and others.
... 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚
Two months later, within the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons.
Under the azure sky, inside the main hall of Blue Water Peak, a gentle breeze passed by, bringing the melodious sound of wind chimes on the eaves.
True Monarch Lan Ling, with cloud-like dark hair and peerless beauty, sat at the dominant seat, her starry eyes gazing at Xu Ping, clad in turquoise robes beneath the hall, with slight astonishment between her brows: "Ruchen junior brother, prepared to embark on the Path of the Heart?"
"Yes."
Xu Ping calmly nodded, "The various resources for junior brother’s Nascent Soul Formation are fully prepared, and cultivation has been refined to the limit."
"After the Path of the Heart, the Nascent Soul Formation can begin."
True Monarch Lan Ling pondered for a moment, weighing things slightly in her heart.
In recent years, the Red Sand Sect indeed quieted down, no longer attacking the assets of the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons. On the surface, the situation seemed to stabilize.
As long as one was cautious, ensuring safety shouldn’t be a major issue.
"Since junior brother’s mind is made up, this senior sister won’t stop you. Just be extra careful, don’t seek instant success," True Monarch Lan Ling slowly advised.
Xu Ping bowed respectfully: "I’ll remember senior sister’s teachings."
...
Three days later, at the break of dawn, Xu Ping quietly left the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons.
This trip was naturally to lure True Monarch Chixiao and others into making a move.
Thus, he didn’t keep it completely secret; a few high-ranking individuals in the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons were aware.
With the capabilities of the Red Sand Sect, it’s likely they could learn of this.
Time flowed by, the seasons changed, and in the blink of an eye, a year passed.
In this year, Xu Ping, following the plan, first traveled around, visiting famous mountains and rivers, comprehending various dao.
Seemingly preparing for the Path of the Heart, but in truth waiting for True Monarch Chixiao and others.
This morning.
A bustling small town named "Qingshui Town" was slowly awakening, with more pedestrians appearing, the calls of vendors rising and falling, like a melody of the marketplace.
At this moment, a young man in simple clothing, with a scholarly air, walked leisurely down the street.
A small, dirt-colored dog stayed close at his heels.
Suddenly, the young man paused slightly, raising an eyebrow as if sensing something unusual.
"They’re here, and quite a number of them!"
"They truly regard me highly!"
The young man’s mouth curled into a faint cold smile
As a gentle breeze swept by,
The young man and the dirt-colored dog suddenly disappeared from their spot, but it didn’t catch anyone’s attention.
.....
Half an hour later, a thousand miles away.
In a wilderness surrounded by mountains, Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi surged, clouds and mist wound.
A stream of light, blue and purple, streaked across the sky, like a fleeting glimpse of a celestial rainbow, vanishing into the horizon in a mere breath.
Upon closer examination, what seemed like a stream of light was actually a remarkably large, purple and blue-colored mystic Rat Demon.
On the Rat Demon’s back sat a cultivator in a cyan robe.
It was Xu Ping and Shuilu Rat.
Moments later.
Above the horizon, six beams of escape light tore through the clouds, charging aggressively.
Each beam emitted the distinct pressure of the Nascent Soul Realm, causing flying birds and beasts within a hundred miles to bow low, trembling in fear.
The six beams of escape light swiftly approached, revealing their forms.
Besides True Monarch Chixiao, Ten Thousand Snake Demon Monarch, and four others, there was an additional new Nascent Soul cultivator from Red Sand Sect, Qin Zhengyang, and True Monarch Lieyang.
"Knowing he’s no match, why doesn’t he flee towards the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons? Could there be some plot?"
Among the escape lights, a Nascent Soul True Monarch in simple clothing slightly frowned, showing a perplexed expression.
"Demon Slaughter True Monarch, you’re overthinking!"
True Monarch Yue Qian waved dismissively, a contemptuous smile on his lips. "The lad must have guessed that we set up ambushes in the direction of the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons, so he doesn’t dare flee that way!"
