Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest

Hovering above the Spirit Fields, Wang Chen formed a spell with his hands.

As his mana was stimulated, the moisture filling the surrounding space rapidly gathered, condensing into surging clouds and mist.

A light drizzle followed, cascading down.

Although the rainwater did not contain a trace of nature's spiritual energy, its essence of pure Yin was the best nourishment for Three Heroes Valley.

Three Heroes Valley should actually be called Three Yin Valley, thriving on the Yin properties of water, air, and soil for growth.

What Wang Chen had just performed was the Spring Rain Fertilization Technique, a Spiritual Plant Farmer spell that he had mastered a long time ago, but had seldom used since then.

This spell was only at the Minor Achievement Realm due to the few times it had been used.

But it was enough.

The rainwater-nourished grain seeds quietly sank into the soil.

Slim white roots broke through their shells one after another, spreading deeper into the earth.

And with them, sprouted tender green shoots!

In just the time it took for an incense stick to burn, a hundred mu of Spirit Fields were already filled with seedlings.

These vibrant green sprouts undeniably added a dash of brightness to this dreary world.

But Wang Chen was well aware of their fragility.

Sowing was only the beginning.

Next, Wang Chen scattered Black Iron Thorn seeds around the perimeter of the Spirit Fields.

Pointy at both ends with a bulging middle, their surface covered in black prickles, they were very thorny to the touch.

These were the seeds of the Black Iron Thorn.

This time, Wang Chen applied the Withered glory Technique to each seed he planted.

Compared to the Spring Rain Fertilization Technique, Wang Chen's achievements with the Withered glory Technique were undoubtedly much stronger.

A Black Iron Thorn seed that had just entered the earth started to grow immediately, rapidly shooting out slender vines that extended toward the outer periphery.

It desperately drew nutrients from the soil and the surrounding Yin, growing thick and sturdy at an astonishing rate.

The green vine branches quickly turned black, the surface became tough, and they sprouted sharp thorns.

Half a cup of tea later, bunches of dazzling flowers bloomed amidst the thorns.

The petals of these flowers were plump, speckled with purple, blue, and pink spots on their surface.

And the pistils emitted a richly sweet fragrance.

Attracted by the fragrance a small bug flew from not far away, landing on the stamens.

The result was the blossoming petals instantly closing.

When the petals opened again, the insect had vanished.

Under Wang Chen's control, strands of Black Iron Thorn spread and bloomed, entering a flourishing state.

They entwined with each other, forming a tight defense around the Spirit Fields.

This defense could not fend off Evil Spirits and Monster Spirits, but it could trap and kill bugs and small animals that threatened the Spirit Fields and the Spirit Valley.

The West Sea Sect had been developing the Yin Nether Realm for hundreds of years and had long researched a practical and effective farming method.

The Three Heroes Valley seeds that Wang Chen had sown earlier, as well as the Black Iron Thorns now, were both results of continuous cultivation by the Sect!

Although the Withered glory Technique was excellent for cultivating Black Iron Thorn, quickly forming a "defense line", it was not suitable for growing Three Heroes Valley – the rapidly ripened Spirit Valley lacked spiritual energy.

Lastly, Wang Chen inserted several scarecrows around the Spirit Fields.

These scarecrows were of Magic Artifact level puppets, their purpose was to provide a warning system.

Should the Spirit Fields encounter a threat, the scarecrows would immediately alert Wang Chen stationed in the Defense Area, allowing him to respond promptly.

After the arrangements were complete, Wang Chen then returned to the Defense Area.

In the Cultivation Chamber, he took out the Hongmeng Purple Qi given to him by Long River True Person.

Wang Chen carefully opened the stopper of the Jade Vase containing the Hongmeng Purple Qi, drew out a strand finer than a hair, and then deeply inhaled it into his nostrils.

After this extremely pure strain of violet qi entered his body, it swiftly descended to his Dantian and coursed through his whole body before finally being refined by Wang Chen into a part of his cultivation level.

Compared to ordinary Great Sun Purple Qi, the cultivation effect of Hongmeng Purple Qi was excellent.

Essentially, with one Great Circulation cycle, Wang Chen's Innate Five Elements Skill could gain 1 point of experience.

At this rate, his promotion to the fifth layer of the Purple Mansion was just around the corner.

But a strand of Hongmeng Purple Qi could not withstand such consumption, so what Wang Chen could do was to maximize the effect of this top-notch heaven and earth treasure, enhancing his foundation and roots.

In comparison, the breakthrough in realm was not as important.

In the following days, besides going out regularly to inspect the Spirit Fields and remove the weeds that sprouted among them, Wang Chen spent most of his time cultivating in the Defense Area.

Periodically, he would receive Talisman Messages from Mou Guangji.

Keeping informed about the outside world and other fellow sect members.

Oddly enough, life in the Yin Nether Realm, where Wang Chen was expanding his territory, was actually more stable and quiet than in the West Sea Sect.

But his intuition told him that this was merely an illusion.

If the Yin Nether Realm were so harmless, it would have been completely conquered by the West Sea Sect long ago!

One day, as Wang Chen was sitting in meditation in the Cultivation Chamber, he suddenly felt a jolt in his mind.

He abruptly opened his eyes and, at the same time, conjured a Sword Light that swooped out from the Defense Area and arrived above the Spirit Fields in an instant.

Just then, a scarecrow had sent him an alarm.

The hundred mu of Spirit Fields Wang Chen had cultivated were now filled with grain seedlings about half a foot tall, and they were growing splendidly.

Within the range of the Spirit Fields, the Yin energy was greatly weakened, replaced by an abundance of life energy.

It was a sight for sore eyes.

And around the Spirit Fields, the wall of Black Iron Thorn defenses was more than ten zhang wide.

Wang Chen noticed that in front of the Black Iron Thorn barrier, there suddenly appeared dozens of Monster Spirits resembling wild boars!

In the Yin Nether Realm, there were no Monster Beasts, only Monster Spirits and Evil Wraiths born of Yin energy, which could be substantial or insubstantial, with all sorts of shapes and powers.

The Monster Spirits Wang Chen saw ranged from the largest, comparable in size to water buffalos, to the smallest, about the size of wolfhounds. They gathered together with giant eyes flickering with crimson ghostfire, stepping over the Black Iron Thorn and charging towards the Spirit Fields.

Seeing how eagerly the Monster Spirits looked, Wang Chen understood that it was the life energy from the Three Heroes Valley that had attracted them!

Without any hesitation, Wang Chen immediately thrust out with his finger as if it were a sword.

Crack!

A thunderbolt struck down from the sky, hitting the leading Monster Spirit.

This Monster Spirit was fierce and the largest, yet the moment it was struck by Nine Heavens Divine Thunder, it instantly turned into a wisp of black smoke which then dissipated without a trace.

Boom!

Then thunderbolts fell one after another, annihilating each of the Evil Spirits.

Within mere moments, all the Evil Spirits were wiped out!

However, Wang Chen, who had disposed of the invading enemies, fell into contemplation.

Because he had destroyed dozens of Evil Wraiths in one breath.

But he had not gained any Human Virtue.

It seemed that the Immortal Cultivation panel determined that killing these things would not yield any reward.

The question was, did none of the Evil Spirits offer any, or only some of them?

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Wang Chen felt a bit short-changed.

To have expended so much Mana only to end up without a thing!

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