I Outworked the Entire Cultivation World-Chapter 241 - 211: Yuebai’s Diary 2
[Snake Year, January 1st, New Year]
I don’t know which bastard spread the rumor that there are spirit creatures and monsters beneath Tea Rock Lake!
During the New Year, I punched through three feet of ice on Tea Rock Lake, risking freezing my Little Ganoderma, and dove to the lake’s bottom, nearly getting crushed by the wintering fat fish below.
Speaking of which, why are they not afraid of me?
They keep bumping into me, muttering with their fish mouths on my body, seemingly wanting to eat me.
In any case, after tremendous effort, I scoured the entire Tea Rock Lake, and besides the fact that the lake’s bottom rocks taste like tea leaves, everything else was false!
When I came ashore, five or six magic swords were pointed at my face. A group of sword cultivators from the Guiyuan Sword Sect nearly slaughtered me as a water demon from the lake.
I told them I knew Zhuo Qingfeng, and they told me not to play tricks.
With no other choice, I shattered their magic swords with bare hands, then buried them all at the lake’s edge with only their heads sticking out using a Yellow Sand Sinking Land. 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚
At this time, they shouted that Zhuo Qingfeng is their direct uncle-master, asking me to show mercy.
I replied, who is Zhuo Qingfeng? Don’t play tricks!
The cycle of Heavenly Dao, cause, and effect.
Serves them right!
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[Snake Year, March 3rd]
On March 3rd, I shed my cotton jacket for a cloth shirt.
Traveling westward from the eastern mountains of the Black Water Area, the weather grew increasingly warmer. Here on the grasslands, spring grass was lush, and cattle and sheep ran wildly across the hills.
Nearing the Muyun Domain, this place falls under the Buddhist Sect’s territory and also serves as the pasture for the Sixteen Departments of Xiyun.
Upon arriving, thoughts of Ruosheng emerged, prompting me to make a special visit to the Kongque River.
Looking across from this side of the river, you can’t see the Quicksand Domain, nor can you see Prajna Temple.
For a handful of yellow sand, crossing the Kongque River indeed feels impossible; the Vajra Platform remains an unattainable ’shore’.
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[Snake Year, May 20th]
There’s a legend about an ancient city deep in the grasslands, and after investigating it, there was nothing to be found, plus, I nearly got ambushed by a group of bandits.
It seems my luck has run out. I’ve traveled to many places recently, investigating any place tied to legends about spiritual objects.
But aside from some Spirit Grass and Spiritual Medicine, there was nothing. I even fell into traps and barely escaped alive several times.
After two years of fruitless searches, I finally realized the difficulty of finding Heaven and Earth Spiritual Objects. My previous strokes of luck truly were fortunate.
The clouds grew dense and heavy, pressing down as if weighing on my breath, prompting an urge to give up and have a good cry.
I missed my master and the Supreme Elder, and pathetically hoped they could help solve my spiritual object dilemma.
Feeling restless and defeated, I knew I couldn’t let myself continue like this.
Returning to the banks of the Kongque River, I found a secluded spot, sitting idly gazing across the boundless grasslands.
Watching clouds roll by, witnessing the sun and moon cycle, observing the growth of grass and the flight of orioles, cattle grazing and horses roaming.
I forced myself to forget everything, to stop thinking about spiritual objects, Core Formation, cultivation, and the pinnacle of the Great Dao, focusing solely on relaxation.
Gradually, I felt as if I grew roots, like a true blade of grass, embedding deep in the earth, facing thunderstorms, absorbing the rain, and growing towards the sun.
Everything aligned naturally, harmonizing with Heaven and Earth.
Let myself become but a blade of grass in the vast grassland.
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[Snake Year, September 9th]
At the Kongque River, during a moment of enlightenment, I felt one with Heaven and Earth.
In simpler terms, when I awoke from meditation, the surrounding grass was taller than me, dust covered me, and mushrooms had grown all over, turning into a real grassman.
A bird landed on my head, tugging at my hair, attempting to peck at my Little Ganoderma.
Utterly impudent!!
Roasting the bird for food, I approached some herders and learned I had sat still for over three months. To me, it felt as if time had paused, motionless and void.
The sensation defies easy explanation.
Over three months yielded ample gains; the Little Ganoderma atop my head grew larger, white as jade, and increased in potency.
Plucking it and consuming it might grant ten extra years, nearly ruined by that bird.
The Lingzhi grew, and the progress in the "Immortal Grass Scripture" advanced by a third without depleting any grass essence.
Perhaps, the true intention of this cultivation technique lies not in the plunder of vegetation, but in the capture of Heaven and Earth.
Three months of thunder and rainfall, the grace of Heaven and Earth, taught me a lesson: struggle in conformity, like grass.
Wildfire can’t destroy it; with spring winds, it revives.
Accept setbacks and adversity; as long as roots endure, continue striving upward.
Vaguely grasping an understanding of the Four Seasons and Five Elements Path, deepening comprehension of the "Great Derivation Scripture," both Fire Evil Spiritual Energy and Quicksand Spiritual Energy became more docile than before.
Yet, with this Five Elements Rotation, I still couldn’t find a way. What is the difference between this unique Innate Spiritual Energy and the Five Elements Essence Qi in the Lotus Platform?
It’s said that once the Lotus Platform accumulates enough Five Elements Essence Qi, Five Elements Origin can be birthed, but what is that?
For years, I’ve rarely used Five Elements Essence Qi, and the Essence Qi within the Lotus Platform is always in a state of abundance. How can Five Elements Origin be truly produced?
So many questions remain unresolved.
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[Snake Year, October 23rd]
At the border between Black Water Area and Fengxian Domain, I unexpectedly encountered Ge Yuchan, who had just broken through to Mid-Stage Foundation Establishment.
She was with Hee Wangchen and Song Zhi’ang, taking on a sect mission to assist Hee Wangchen’s family in resisting the beast tide within the primordial forest of Black Water Area.
Unexpectedly meeting an old acquaintance made me feel especially warm and cheerful.
Hee Wangchen hosted me at his home, where we drank and reveled, sharing our experiences.
However, it was mostly Hee Wangchen and I conversing while Ge Yuchan quietly listened, as for Song Zhi’ang...
Ever since I defeated him in a competition, his demeanor towards me has been awkward.
Hee Wangchen even said he could leave and rest if he was uncomfortable, yet insisted on sitting by to hear our conversation.
After drinking too much, I bragged wildly, standing on the chair emboldened by liquor.
I spoke of wielding the Evil Wind Saber through the Quicksand Domain, effortlessly traversing without an opponent.
Song Zhi’ang sarcastically asked if I could do the same against a Golden Core and Nascent Soul?
I immediately crushed the Refined Iron Array Plate on the table and asked if he wanted to spar a few moves.
Song Zhi’ang stormed out, fuming.
Arrogant fool!
Despite Song Zhi’ang souring the mood, Hee Wangchen and I shared a good drink, and through his chatterbox nature, I discovered all the people I cared about in the sect were doing well.
That night, taking advantage of their drunkenness, I snuck away.
Being with them was joyful, but such contentment easily tempted me to linger, slackening my cultivation efforts.
Only now do I understand why Wuwei Mountain Man said the Great Dao is a solitary path.
A strong individual endures loneliness and can withstand it, for only oneself can empower oneself.
Yet, friends aren’t burdens. I must become more resolute and strong.
Not controlled by desires, doing what needs doing at that moment, enduring current hardships for a future where I can act freely.
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[Snake Year, November 11th]
Entered Sunset Market for a temporary rest as the Ice Armor Beetle King is about to advance.
Should it succeed in upgrading to the seventh level, it would be equivalent to a Late-Stage Foundation Establishment spiritual insect and would develop new spells and transformations, which I eagerly anticipate.
The newly sprouted two leaves within the Sea of Consciousness finally cultivated into new Leaf Hands, and the "Thousand Leaves All Things Hand" advanced to the third layer, enabling dual-seal spellcasting from my Sea of Consciousness in the future.
With diligent practice on the single-handed seals of Leaf Hands, achieving the simultaneous release of four seals isn’t impossible either.
The "Fire Refining Sky Secret Scripture" is also nearing the breakthrough to the fifth layer, refining a new Fire Talisman, so I truly need to close off for a while in dedicated cultivation.
Additionally: Received a letter from Lu Nanzhi today, stating she has already arrived early at the Baishui Domain, waiting for me. She mentioned her determination to approach the Baishui Fang Family personally to break off her engagement.
Wishing Anan all the best in her endeavors!
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[Horse Year, January 15th, Lantern Festival]
Closed cultivation progressed smoothly, and this year’s August 15th marks the Wind and Cloud Meeting.
Set off for the Baishui Domain!
