Innate Vine, Nine Heavens Breathing Soil

With Hongyun's help, Cihang's harvest grew larger and larger.

Hongyun discovered all the hidden Acquired Spiritual Roots one by one.

Because the Ancient Life Tree was present, Cihang didn't have to worry about these spiritual plants adapting at all.

Under the infusion of Life Essence, these spiritual plants were even more vigorous than those in the outside world.

In just five hundred years, the Glazed Grotto-Heaven had changed dramatically. It was no longer desolate but had a touch of immortal realm grandeur.

The islands in the Sea of Realms were now also planted with spiritual herbs and plants.

Sensing the abundant life force within the grotto-heaven, Cihang felt even more fortunate to be traveling with Hongyun.

Without Hongyun's assistance, he would not have been able to obtain so many Spiritual Roots and herbs.

Especially those few Acquired Spiritual Roots, he wouldn't have found them at all.

During this period, they also encountered some cultivators. Due to Hongyun's imposing presence, no one dared to cause trouble.

It was also during this time of traveling together that Cihang confirmed Hongyun's character and integrity.

Hongyun was truly benevolent, full of tolerance and kindness towards all things.

Befriending such a being meant there was no need to worry about betrayal.

It was a pity that in this Great Desolation, such benevolence made it difficult to survive.

Five hundred years passed. The two had harvested a considerable amount of Acquired Spiritual Roots and materials, but they hadn't encountered a single Innate item.

Cihang couldn't help but doubt if he was truly fated to be without these Spiritual Treasures.

As soon as the thought arose, Cihang was drawn by a surge of energy, and he stopped, looking ahead.

"Hm? Did you find something?"

Hongyun looked at Cihang, who had stopped.

"I sensed a surge of energy there, drawing me forward!"

Cihang pointed towards the area ahead.

"Could that Spiritual Root have regained its vitality?"

Hongyun said with some surprise.

"Senior knows this place?"

This time, it was Cihang's turn to be surprised.

If there were truly Spiritual Treasures here, Hongyun wouldn't have passed them up without collecting them.

"Of course, I know it. My Nine-Nine Soul Scattering Gourd was obtained here?"

Saying this, Hongyun led Cihang forward.

As they approached, a prohibition suddenly rose from the ordinary mountain peak, but it did not stop the two from getting closer.

"Is it the Innate Gourd Vine?"

Cihang exclaimed in surprise. He knew this Spiritual Root, which had nurtured six embryo Spiritual Treasures of the highest grade.

"It is indeed this top-tier Spiritual Root. It's a pity that after nurturing six Innate Treasure Gourds, this Spiritual Root exhausted its last reserves and vitality!"

Hongyun said with regret.

"Why did the gourd vine's vitality cease? Did you and the others extract the Spiritual Root's origin, accelerating the nurturing of the Spiritual Treasures?"

Cihang asked, puzzled.

There were many Spiritual Roots in the Great Desolation, but this was the only one that withered after bearing fruit. Cihang had always been very confused.

"That's not the case. When we discovered this Spiritual Root, its origin was already severely damaged.

Based on my estimation, its true quality should be even higher than a top-tier Innate Spiritual Root.

It is precisely because of this that it was not tolerated by heaven and earth, causing it to use its origin to nurture supreme-grade Spiritual Treasure embryos, ultimately exhausting its origin and vitality."

Hongyun explained.

"So that's how it is. But if that's the case, there shouldn't be any other opportunities here, so why would it attract my attention?"

Cihang knew the Great Desolation's restrictions on Chaos Spiritual Roots, but another doubt arose in his mind.

"After we took the treasure that day, we did leave the gourd vine behind.

Since you are sensing it now, perhaps it is related to it."

The reason they didn't take the gourd vine that day was because they hoped it could regain its vitality.

The Great Desolation operated on karma. They had already taken six Spiritual Treasures, so it was not appropriate to completely sever the Spiritual Root's last trace of life.

"Did it finally perish completely?"

Upon seeing the vine covering the mountain peak, Hongyun showed a look of regret.

The vine showed no sign of green, exuding an aura of deathly stillness and decay.

"This is the Innate Gourd Vine!"

Even though it had already withered, Cihang could still imagine its magnificence in its prime.

At the same time, he had confirmed that the mysterious fortuitous encounter was indeed related to the gourd vine.

Could this gourd vine still have life in it?

A trace of doubt arose in Cihang's heart.

"Although the gourd vine has withered, it can still be refined into a decent Spiritual Treasure. Since you were drawn to it, it proves you have a connection with it. Take it!" Hongyun said to Cihang.

"Thank you, senior. Then I won't be polite!" Cihang no longer refused. He directly summoned the Glazed Pure Vase, and a divine light enveloped the gourd vine.

Under the divine light, the withered yellow vines detached from the mountain peak. Its roots also pulled out from the ground, turning into a stream of light that entered the Glazed Pure Vase.

When Cihang summoned the Glazed Pure Vase, Hongyun was only slightly surprised before returning to normal, watching Cihang with a calm expression. It wasn't that Cihang intentionally revealed the Spiritual Treasure, but rather he suspected the gourd vine still had life and feared harming its last spark of vitality. That's why he carefully collected it with the Glazed Pure Vase.

After placing it into his Grotto-Heaven, Cihang directly put it into the Three Lights Divine Water. He hoped that the power of the Three Lights Divine Water would help it grow stronger.

"Innate Breathing Soil?" Cihang didn't rush to look at the gourd vine but instead turned his attention to the revealed mountain peak. Only then did he realize that this mountain peak was entirely formed from Innate Breathing Soil. Like the Three Lights Divine Water, this Innate Breathing Soil was a top-tier sacred item of the earth element, containing the creation of earth. Legend has it that Nuwa used this Innate Breathing Soil as the main material when creating humans.

"Indeed, young friend, you have great fortune. This is indeed Innate Breathing Soil. Although it is not an Innate Spiritual Treasure, its value is no less!" Hongyun explained with a smile.

"This was discovered by senior and me together. I have already accepted the gourd vine, so this Breathing Soil rightfully belongs to senior!" Although Cihang was also tempted by the Breathing Soil, some benefits should not be taken, especially from Hongyun, who had taken care of him multiple times.

"You don't need to be like this, young friend. This is your fortuitous encounter. Moreover, although this Breathing Soil is good, it doesn't have that much use for me. Just take it." Hongyun said in an unrefusable tone.

"Then thank you, senior!" Seeing this, Cihang no longer refused. He summoned the Glazed Pure Vase and collected the Innate Breathing Soil into his Grotto-Heaven. With this Innate Breathing Soil, the various Spiritual Roots in his Grotto-Heaven could grow better. At the same time, as an earth-element spiritual item, it could also help him comprehend the creation of earth and perfect his Wutu Divine Thunder.

Cihang's expression suddenly froze, and then his eyes burst with surprise. While collecting the Breathing Soil, Cihang discovered a lump of Nine Heavens Breathing Soil. Innate Breathing Soil is a sacred item of the earth element, but like the Three Lights Divine Water, it is a consumable. Even this mountain-like Breathing Soil would eventually be depleted. However, Nine Heavens Breathing Soil is different. It is the origin of Innate Breathing Soil. With a lump of Nine Heavens Breathing Soil, he could continuously derive Innate Breathing Soil in the future. Like the Three Lights Divine Water, he would also possess inexhaustible Innate Breathing Soil. If used properly, it could also earn him great merit in the future.