"Not bad. It looks just like the real thing—I can't spot a single flaw. I feel like you've got this trick down better than Du Shaoyi and Zhang Yunjing. The things they manifest aren't even as lifelike as yours," Huang Mei praised with a series of clicks of his tongue.
Xu Yi said, "They've comprehended the Myriad Transformations Law and cultivated the technique. Though I've grasped the law of Myriad Transformations, I don't have divine powers to support it, so naturally I can't match them. Still, this pine tree of mine has a special quality. It was refined from an illusion cast by a Spiritually Communicating Treasure, then condensed into its final form. It's nearly indistinguishable from the real thing. In that regard, it really does surpass Zhang Yunjing's and Du Shaoyi's Manifestation Marvelous Techniques."
Huang Mei said, "You're improving at lightning speed, truly at lightning speed. I'd say you're only one step away from the Divine Diagram Realm. Come on, keep moving forward, young man. I'm still waiting to bask in your glory." That was what he said, though by now he was already basking in Xu Yi's glory.
Every day, all manner of delicacies, fine wines, and fresh fruit were served without end. He wandered wherever he pleased, before and behind the mountain, and his days were positively flying by.
Xu Yi waved a hand. "I know what I'm doing. You go on enjoying yourself. Who knows when another complication might crop up? Then we'll have to run ourselves ragged again." Huang Mei gave a "tch," annoyed that Xu Yi had spoiled the mood, and promptly hopped away.
Xu Yi had never considered rushing into the Divine Diagram Realm. It simply wasn't realistic. For one thing, he didn't have enough resources; the Profound Yellow Essence supply couldn't keep