With Hong Yun's help, Cihang's gains steadily grew.
Even hidden Acquired Spiritual Roots were discovered one by one by Hong Yun.
With the Ancient Life Tree present, Cihang did not have to worry at all about these spiritual plants failing to adapt.
Nourished by Life Essence, these spiritual plants flourished even more vigorously than they had in the outside world.
In merely five hundred years, the Glazed Grotto-Heaven had undergone a complete transformation. It no longer bore its former desolation and had begun to resemble an immortal realm.
The islands in the World Sea had also all been planted with spiritual herbs and spiritual plants.
Sensing the flourishing vitality within the grotto-heaven, Cihang became even more glad that he had traveled alongside Hong Yun.
Without Hong Yun's help, he could never have obtained so many spiritual roots and spiritual herbs.
In particular, he would never have discovered those few Acquired Spiritual Roots.
During this time, they encountered some cultivators as well. Yet, intimidated by Hong Yun's might, none dared cause trouble.
It was also through traveling together during this period that Cihang came to understand Hong Yun's character.
Hong Yun was genuinely kind and benevolent, filled with tolerance and goodwill toward all things.
There was no need to fear betrayal when befriending someone like him.
Unfortunately, in this Primordial World, such kindness made survival difficult.
Five hundred years passed. The two harvested quite a few Acquired Spiritual Roots and spiritual materials, but they did not encounter a single innate item.
Cihang could not help but wonder whether he truly had no affinity with such spiritual treasures.
The thought had barely arisen when Cihang was drawn in by an aura. He stopped and looked ahead.
"Hm? Did you find something?"
Hong Yun looked toward where Cihang had stopped.
"I sense an aura over there. It is drawing me toward it!"
Cihang pointed toward the region ahead.
"Could that spiritual root have regained its vitality?"
Hong Yun spoke with considerable surprise.
"Senior knows this place?"
This time, it was Cihang who was surprised.
If there truly were a spiritual treasure here, Hong Yun should not have left it behind without claiming it.
"Of course I know it. My Nine-Nine Soul Scattering Gourd was obtained here."
As he spoke, Hong Yun led Cihang onward.
As Hong Yun approached, a restriction suddenly rose around the ordinary mountain peak, yet it did not prevent the two from drawing near.
"The Innate Gourd Vine?"
Cihang cried out in surprise. He knew of this spiritual root; it had once nurtured the embryos of six top-grade spiritual treasures.
"It is indeed that top-tier spiritual root. Unfortunately, after nurturing six Innate Treasure Gourds, it exhausted its final reserves and vitality."
Hong Yun spoke regretfully.
"Why did the Gourd Vine lose all its vitality? Could it be that you seniors extracted the spiritual root's origin and hastened the birth of the spiritual treasures?"
Cihang asked in confusion.
There were many spiritual roots in the Primordial World, but this was the only one that had perished after bearing fruit. Cihang had always found this deeply puzzling.
"That was not the case. When we discovered this spiritual root, its origin had already been greatly damaged.
"By my estimation, its true grade should have surpassed even a Top-tier Innate Spiritual Root.
"That was precisely why Heaven and Earth could not tolerate it, forcing it to use its origin to nurture embryos of top-grade spiritual treasures until its origin and vitality were finally exhausted."
Hong Yun explained.
"So that was the reason. But if that is so, there should be no other opportunity here. Why would it draw my mind?"
Cihang knew of the Primordial World's restrictions on Chaos Spiritual Roots, but another doubt arose within him.
"After we claimed the treasures that day, we left the Gourd Vine behind.
"Now that you have sensed it, perhaps the opportunity lies with it."
The reason they had not claimed the Gourd Vine that day was because they hoped it could regain its vitality.
The Primordial World placed great importance on Karma. They had already taken six spiritual treasures, so it would not have been right to truly extinguish the spiritual root's last trace of life.
"Has it ultimately perished completely?"
When Hong Yun saw the vine sprawling across the mountain peak, regret appeared on his face.
Not a trace of green could be seen on the vine. It radiated a deathly, withered aura.
"So this is the Innate Gourd Vine!"
Even though it had already withered, Cihang could still imagine how magnificent it must have been at its peak.
At the same time, he was certain that the inexplicable opportunity was tied to the Gourd Vine.
Could this Gourd Vine truly still possess vitality?
A trace of doubt arose in Cihang's heart.
"Though the Gourd Vine has withered, refining it would still yield a decent spiritual treasure.
"Since it drew you here, it proves that you have affinity with it. Take it."
Hong Yun said to Cihang.
"Thank you, Senior. Then Cihang will not stand on ceremony!"
Cihang did not decline again. He directly brought out the Glazed Pure Vase, releasing a divine radiance that enveloped the Gourd Vine.
Beneath the divine radiance, the withered yellow vines detached from the mountain one after another. Their roots were also pulled from the earth, transforming into streams of light that entered the Glazed Pure Vase.
When Cihang brought out the Glazed Pure Vase, Hong Yun was merely somewhat surprised before quickly returning to normal, watching Cihang with an unchanged expression.
It was not that Cihang deliberately wished to display his spiritual treasure. He suspected that the Gourd Vine still retained some vitality and feared harming its final trace of life.
That was why he carefully collected it with the Glazed Pure Vase.
After bringing it into the Glazed Grotto-Heaven, Cihang placed it directly into the Three Lights Divine Water.
He hoped to use the power of the Three Lights Divine Water to strengthen its vitality.
"Innate Breathing Soil?"
Cihang did not rush to inspect the Gourd Vine. Instead, he looked toward the exposed mountain peak.
Only then did he discover that the entire mountain peak was formed from gathered Innate Breathing Soil.
Like the Three Lights Divine Water, this Innate Breathing Soil was a top-tier earth-element sacred treasure containing the creation of earth.
It was said that when Nuwa created humans, she had used this Innate Breathing Soil as the main material.
"Correct. Little friend, your fortune truly is excellent. This is indeed Innate Breathing Soil.
"Though it is not an Innate Spiritual Treasure, its value is not inferior in the slightest!"
Hong Yun explained with a smile.
"This was discovered by both Senior and me. I have already taken the Gourd Vine, so this Breathing Soil should rightfully belong to Senior!"
Although Cihang was tempted by the Breathing Soil as well, there were advantages he could not take.
Especially when the other party was Hong Yun, who had looked after him many times.
"Little friend, there is no need for this. This was your opportunity to begin with.
"Besides, though this Breathing Soil is good, it is not of such great use to me. Just collect it."
Hong Yun said in an unquestionable tone.
"Then thank you, Senior!"
Seeing this, Cihang no longer refused. He brought out the Glazed Pure Vase and collected the Innate Breathing Soil into the Glazed Grotto-Heaven.
With this Innate Breathing Soil, the many spiritual roots within the grotto-heaven could grow even better.
At the same time, as an earth-element spiritual item, it could assist him in comprehending the creation of earth and perfecting the Wutu Divine Thunder.
Cihang suddenly froze, then his eyes burst with delight.
While collecting the Breathing Soil, Cihang discovered a mass of Nine Heavens Breathing Soil.
Innate Breathing Soil was an earth-element sacred treasure, but like the Three Lights Divine Water, it was consumable.
Even this mountain-sized mass of Breathing Soil would one day be exhausted.
But Nine Heavens Breathing Soil was different.
It was the origin of Innate Breathing Soil. With a mass of Nine Heavens Breathing Soil, he would be able to continuously produce Innate Breathing Soil in the future.
Just like the Three Lights Divine Water, he would possess an inexhaustible supply of Innate Breathing Soil.
If used properly, it could even earn him a great merit in the future.
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