Jieyin and the Chaos, Spiritual Root Symbiosis

"The old body holds new life, the spiritual root undergoes nirvana, truly a great opportunity."

Looking at the Innate Gourd Seed in the Creation Cauldron, Cihang let out a joyful laugh.

His painstaking efforts had finally paid off; the gourd vine had truly regained its vitality.

A Top-tier Innate Spiritual Root contains the Great Dao's profound creations, unlike any ordinary Innate Spiritual Treasure.

With a wave of his hand, Cihang took out the gourd seed and examined it closely.

In fact, Cihang was somewhat surprised. He had simultaneously used the Creation Cauldron and the Life Divine Fluid.

Especially the Life Divine Fluid, which was a sacred item capable of healing even injuries inflicted by the Great Dao.

Yet, even so, the gourd seed had only recovered a faint trace of vitality, regressing to its most primitive form.

However, this precisely proved its extraordinary nature.

Although the gourd seed's vitality was weak, the Innate Origin within it was exceptionally pure.

"Let me see what mysteries you truly hold!"

Cihang directly extended a wisp of his primordial spirit to check the gourd seed's specific information.

A moment later, Cihang opened his eyes in pleasant surprise.

Hongyun's deduction was correct. This Innate Gourd Vine was originally named the Primordial Chaos Gourd Vine and was a true Chaos Spiritual Root.

In reality, there were originally many spiritual roots in the Chaos.

It was a pity that in that battle, all the Chaos Demon Gods met their end, and the Chaos Spiritual Roots could not escape.

Compared to other spiritual roots, the gourd vine was fortunate. Although its origin was greatly damaged, it eventually took root on Buzhou Mountain.

Most of the Innate Spiritual Roots in the Great Desolation were also formed from fragments of Chaos Spiritual Root origins.

Perhaps it was because it retained its Chaos Will, the gourd vine was unwilling to drop in grade and attempted to recover its Chaos grade on Buzhou Mountain.

Unfortunately, the world could no longer accommodate Chaos Spiritual Roots, and the gourd vine's actions were undoubtedly suicidal.

This was indeed the case.

Under the influence of the Heavenly Dao, the gourd vine's origin was depleted, causing it to fall into a state of silence.

If not for encountering him, Cihang, today, there would no longer be an Innate Gourd Vine in the Great Desolation.

Although the gourd vine could no longer achieve Chaos grade, a Top-tier Innate Spiritual Root was already an object of envy and jealousy for all cultivators.

Moreover, the gourd vine's abilities were also incredibly heaven-defying.

While its normal spiritual fruits did not reach the level of Top-grade Spiritual Treasures, they possessed other profound mysteries.

Each time it bore fruit, it produced seven, corresponding to Yin-Yang and the Five Elements, all of which were embryos of Upper-grade Innate Spiritual Treasures.

With a little refinement, seven Upper-grade Innate Spiritual Treasures could be obtained.

Because they originated from the same source, the seven spiritual gourd fruits could also be fused and refined to obtain a Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, the Primordial Chaos Gourd.

Of course, this was not what Cihang valued most. His greatest interest was the Innate Yin-Yang Five Elements Origin.

Spiritual Treasures were good, but ultimately they were external. One's own cultivation and realm were the foundation.

And these seven spiritual gourd fruits could help one comprehend the Origin and improve their cultivation realm, with no side effects.

If one were to refine them into their body, a mortal could immediately achieve the Golden Immortal realm.

Furthermore, these gourd spiritual fruits could be accumulated, continuously improving and increasing the corresponding laws.

In other words, as long as one's lifespan was sufficient, this Innate Gourd Vine could cultivate numerous Quasi-Saints without any side effects.

"With such heaven-defying effects, it's no wonder you suffered calamity!"

Cihang looked at the gourd seed with a complex gaze.

This Innate Gourd Vine was indeed powerful, but its gestation period was far too long.

Just from its flowering to the maturation of its fruits required an epoch.

Keep in mind that the most prosperous periods for the Dragon-Phoenix Tribes and the Witch Race each lasted only an epoch.

And this was under the assumption that the gourd vine was in its prime.

Currently, the gourd vine was merely a seed. Who knew how many opportunities would be needed to allow it to grow and mature.

During such a long time, if things went smoothly, even if Cihang had not attained enlightenment, he would be at the peak of the Quasi-Saint realm.

At that time, the gourd vine would not have as much significance to him.

As for things not going smoothly, then he naturally wouldn't need the Innate Gourd Vine.

"Fortunately, there isn't no other way!"

Cihang flashed and arrived at the island in the center of the lake, planting the gourd seed beneath the Ancient Life Tree.

He then extravagantly dripped nine drops of Life Divine Fluid, which finally allowed it to truly take root and sprout.

Sensing Cihang's intention, the Ancient Life Tree immediately shed boundless Life Essence.

At the same time, it began to fully draw in Chaos Qi, focusing it on the gourd seed.

Normally, living beings cannot absorb Chaos Qi, and Spiritual Roots are no exception.

But the gourd seed was different. Although its grade had fallen, it still retained a trace of the essence of chaos.

The Chaos Qi was rapidly absorbed by the gourd seed, and its fundamental vitality visibly grew stronger.

Life Essence was also continuously absorbed, and a section of gourd vine instantly broke through the soil, climbing up the Ancient Life Tree.

At the same time, the Innate Wutu Essence within the Breathing Soil was also being rapidly absorbed.

Seeing this, Cihang quickly took out the Nine Heavens Breathing Soil and activated it with his magic power, generating patches of Breathing Soil to help the gourd vine grow and strengthen rapidly.

The Three Lights Divine Water in the lotus pond also transformed into mist and rain, sprinkling onto the island in the center of the lake.

In an instant, a giant vine entwined itself around the ancient tree, forming a symbiotic relationship with it.

The gourd vine and the Ancient Life Tree simultaneously emitted a sense of joy.

Both Spiritual Roots absorbed Chaos Qi together to strengthen themselves.

Because the Ancient Life Tree had reached its limit, more Chaos Qi was absorbed by the Innate Gourd Vine.

Cihang could clearly feel the Innate Gourd Vine growing stronger bit by bit.

Furthermore, this did not affect the growth of the Grotto-Heaven, as the Spiritual Root only absorbed Chaos Qi and then converted it into Innate Spiritual Qi.

The origin of the Grotto-Heaven not only remained undamaged but actually saw a considerable increase.

The area of the entire Grotto-Heaven was also slowly expanding.

"This is indeed feasible!"

Cihang also showed a joyful expression. This alone saved him hundreds of millions of years of nurturing.

Innate Spiritual Roots grew slowly in the Great Desolation, but if nurtured by Chaos Qi, it would be completely different.

Now, with the nourishment of Chaos Qi, the Innate Breathing Soil, and the Three Lights Divine Water, the growth rate of the gourd vine had increased more than tenfold.

Looking at the vibrant gourd vine, it was likely that it would be able to advance to a mid-grade Innate Spiritual Root not long from now.

Due to surviving a tribulation and being reborn, the gourd vine's grade had also dropped.

However, unlike those mid-to-low-grade Spiritual Roots whose potential was exhausted, the gourd vine had a profound innate origin.

As it grew, it would slowly recover until it became a true top-tier Innate Spiritual Root.

Two top-tier Innate Spiritual Roots, one top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, and one high-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure.

It was unlikely that Jieyin and Zhunti had such a foundation.

Moreover, whether it was the Ancient Life Tree or the gourd vine, their origin was Chaos Spiritual Roots.

If there was an opportunity in the future, they could even break through the innate limit in one fell swoop.

But that would have to wait until the day he proved the Dao of Primordial Chaos.

Cihang firmly believed that such a day would come.

If he could prove the Dao of Primordial Chaos, these two Spiritual Roots could also return to their chaotic grade.

As his knowledge grew, Cihang's expectations for himself also increased.