Longevity Dew

After defeating Ding Ying, Zhuo Ming felt that his energy and spirit had undergone some inexplicable changes.

It's like reaching a mountain peak that seemed impossible to climb as a child. After mastering the skills and easily stepping onto it, looking down at the scenery below, with the beautiful landscape spread out before your eyes, the joy of fulfilling a wish arises spontaneously, bringing a great sense of satisfaction.

After defeating Ding Ying, Zhuo Ming only had one opponent left.

It was Xi Jinghuo.

As the Chief of the Sword Cultivation Department, he was regarded as the only hope to break through the Nine Ren Dharma Body.

However, Sword Cultivator are known for their power increasing in the mid-to-late stages. Facing a body cultivator in the early to mid-stages, even though Xi Jinghuo had already unleashed 50-60% of the power of his Second Grade Divine Wood Sword, and even vaguely touched upon the realm of Sword Qi Like a Rainbow during his final strike, he was still knocked off the stage before Zhuo Ming, who had undergone a spiritual transformation, could withstand even the ninth punch.

Xi Jinghuo's defensive capabilities were even inferior to Ding Ying Tan Qianshi, but his swordsmanship had undoubtedly reached a basic level.

Finally, the sword strike that took the ninth punch landed on Zhuo Ming's cheek, leaving a bloody mark and shattering the myth of the Nine Ren Dharma Body.

"Senior Brother Xi has a worthy successor."

Chen Mobai naturally came to watch the disciple's final battle to reach the summit, and coincidentally, Xi Yisheng also came.

The two of them witnessed the battle between Xi Jinghuo and Zhuo Ming from the second-floor window.

"Junior Brother Chen, the entire sect has misjudged you. We never expected that besides Junior Nephew Luo, you would also have such an amazing talent as Junior Nephew Zhuo."

Xi Yisheng saw Zhuo Ming wipe the wound on her cheek and the sword mark disappear, he knew that the latter's Nine Ren Dharma Body was not something she barely mastered by relying on resources, but rather something she had truly grasped.

The sword energy of the Crimson Flame Sword Art contains powerful fire energy, which cannot be erased so easily by ordinary means. If a rogue cultivator Rogue Cultivator Qi Cultivation Cultivator who is unaware of the reason is hit by the sword energy, he may even be left with scars and burn marks for the rest of his life.

However, Zhuo Ming easily erased it without using Talisman or taking any pills.

"I did mention it to Senior Brother E and Senior Brother Yuan before, but they didn't seem to believe it."

In the past, Chen Mobai had commented on the disciples who entered the sect from Yun Country in his own small circle. Only Yu Lian, Luo Yixuan, and Zhuo Ming were worthy of his approval.

Besides these three, there is Luo Yixiu. Although he has decent talent, he has always had problems with his mindset. In recent years, the Luo Family even wanted to give up on him and invest all their resources in Luo Yixuan.

However, with Chen Mobai as her backer, Luo Yixuan no longer cared about the resources that the Luo Family could provide. If it weren't for her mother still being in the Luo Family, she wouldn't even want to associate with anyone from the Luo Family.

"Junior Brother Chen, come to my temple for tea when you have time."

Xi Yisheng readily accepted Xi Jinghuo's failure, and after seeing Zhuo Ming become the Top True Disciple, he smiled and took his leave.

"Must."

After watching him leave, Chen Mobai turned to look out the window.

On the arena, Zhuo Ming, who had become the Top True Disciple the Divine Wood Sect, felt a sense of elation as he faced the admiring and respectful gazes from all directions.

Is this the pinnacle of all Qi Refining in the Divine Wood Sect?!

So, it was so easy to set foot on it! Zhuo Ming suddenly felt a sense of emptiness, as if she were standing in mid-air, feeling unsteady.

She looked around and felt a pair of gratified eyes. Looking over, she saw Chen Mobai standing at the window, smiling and nodding at her.

When the master and apprentice met eyes, Zhuo Ming suddenly felt all the vanity in her heart disappear, and she returned to her previous state of mind.

For her, the Top True Disciple, but nothing was more important than her master's approval.

"Master, from now on I can proudly say that I am your disciple!"

Zhuo Ming, who had always felt that she was holding back the Little South Mountain Lineage, felt deeply grateful to her master Chen Mobai at this moment.

Zhuo Ming always believed that her Spiritual Root aptitude was only average, and that she was able to achieve what she had today entirely because she had become Chen Mobai's disciple.

The oral and practical instruction in farming and Talisman Making, the annual year-end lectures and guidance, the availability of Spirit Rice at every meal, and the cultivation techniques and secret manuals she had never dared to dream of before—she felt that any Qi Cultivation Cultivator with these conditions could basically achieve something.

Before leaving the Blowing Snow Palace, Xue Ting confided in Zhuo Ming that she envied the atmosphere of Little South Mountain and wished she could stay there forever.

Zhuo Ming felt that the suffering she endured as a child was all for the sake of becoming Chen Mobai's disciple.

"Not bad, worthy of being my disciple."

After the master and apprentice met, Chen Mobai said something that made Zhuo Ming happy from head to toe.

This is the greatest recognition for her! Even the Top True Disciple" cannot compare to even a fraction of the significance of this statement.

Congratulations, Junior Sister!

Congratulations, Senior Sister!

Liu Wenbai and Luo Yixuan also congratulated Zhuo Ming. To be honest, apart from Chen Mobai, even they who spent every day with Zhuo Ming did not know that Zhuo Ming possessed such great potential and strength.

However, the Little South Mountain Lineage has a very good atmosphere, and both of them were mostly happy to see Zhuo Ming become the Top True Disciple.

Although Liu Wenbai was somewhat frustrated by the fact that he, the eldest brother, was actually the weakest of the three, he was more motivated to work hard in his cultivation.

He felt that he had neglected his cultivation in recent years because he was engrossed in business. He decided to go into seclusion after obtaining the Foundation Establishment, hoping to surpass Zhuo Ming in the Foundation Establishment realm and regain some of his dignity as the senior disciple.

After thinking it over, Liu Wenbai took the initiative to tell Chen Mobai about it.

"Very well, nothing is more important than one's own cultivation. It just so happens that Xuan'er has successfully Foundation Establishment and is about to leave the mountain to help her with something. Let's leave this Little South Mountain Shop to her."

Chen Mobai is a proponent of the Realm School. Even if Liu Wenbai hadn't said anything, he planned to do the same. He even wanted Zhuo Ming to prepare for Foundation Establishment first.

"Master, I feel that the first level of my Nine Ren Dharma Body is still somewhat insufficient, and it will be springtime soon to plant new Green Jade Spirit Rice seeds. I will wait until my senior brother successfully Foundation Establishment before I go into seclusion."

Zhuo Ming sensibly shook her head and refused, mainly because although she had become the Top True Disciple, she still lacked confidence in her Foundation Establishment.

She believed that her Top True Disciple was purely due to the Divine Wood Shield and the Nine Ren Dharma Body formed by relying on the Spirit Rice resources of Little South Mountain. In reality, her Spiritual Root talent was still inferior to that of Xi Jinghuo and Ding Ying.

"Alright then. When it comes to Foundation Establishment, the probability of success is higher if you feel that you're ready."

Chen Mobai did not force Zhuo Ming. He always taught his disciples without discrimination and allowed them to develop according to their nature.

"Master, the Gold Jade Axe is returned."

After saying that, Liu Wenbai took out the Gold Jade Axe that Chen Mobai had lent him from his storage bag, and Zhuo Ming immediately handed over the Divine Wood Shield as well.

"Xuan'er, you can't go out without Magic Artifact. Besides, you have successfully Foundation Establishment, and I haven't given you a congratulatory gift yet. This Divine Wood Shield and your Divine Wood Sword are a set, and they are very powerful in defense, so I'll give them to you."

After taking the wooden shield, Chen Mobai released the Spiritual Sense he had cultivated within it and handed it to Luo Yixuan, who was standing to the side.

"Master, this is too precious!"

Luo Yixuan was pleasantly surprised, but over the years she had come to know Chen Mobai's personality. She raised her hands and excitedly accepted the Divine Wood Shield.

"Take it. I will tell you the refining technique. Listen carefully."

As Chen Mobai spoke, Luo Yixuan gripped the Divine Wood Shield tightly with both hands, listening attentively with a look of deep happiness welling up inside her.

Her Second Tier Magic Tool, the Divine Wood Sword and the Divine Wood Shield, were both Chen Mobai. Even biological fathers and daughters don't receive such treatment.

In the entire Eastern Wasteland, there is no other teacher as good as him! When Chen Mobai gave the Divine Wood Shield to Luo Yixuan, he also saw the envious looks from Liu Wenbai and Zhuo Ming. He couldn't help but smile slightly and took off the Flying Sparrow Hairpin from his hair bun.

"Wen Bai, as my eldest disciple, you shall inherit this flying sword that has helped me carve out a formidable reputation in the Eastern Wasteland."

"Master, I am truly terrified that I have not yet Foundation Establishment!"

Upon hearing this, Liu Wenbai immediately knelt down before Chen Mobai, waving his hands repeatedly, indicating that he, being only at the Qi Refining stage, was not yet capable of bearing the inheritance of the Flying Sparrow Hairpin!

"You child, you are too gentle. I will take it if I give it to you. Besides, this thing is of no use to me. You have the Azure Scale Armguard for protection, and this Flying Sparrow Hairpin is a perfect match for you in terms of offense and defense."

Hearing Chen Mobai say this, Liu Wenbai trembled as he took the small and exquisite Flying Sparrow Hairpin into his palm.

It can be said that Chen Mobai's reputation as the number one Sword Cultivator of the Divine Wood Sect was largely earned by this flying sword.

After obtaining this flying sword, Liu Wenbai felt an even greater responsibility as the senior brother!

He absolutely could not let his master down again! With this determination, Liu Wenbai told himself that he must succeed in Foundation Establishment.

"Ming'er, you have Nine Ren Dharma Body, which provides strong defense, but you lack offensive capabilities. This Gold Jade Axe is a top-tier Second Grade- tier Magic Artifact, which is very suitable for you."

Now that the treasures had been divided, Chen Mobai naturally wouldn't miss out on his most valued second disciple. He handed the Gold Jade Axe returned by Liu Wenbai to Zhuo Ming.

"Thank you, Master!"

Seeing that her senior brother and junior sister had accepted the gifts, Zhuo Ming did not refuse. After thanking them, she took the Gold Jade Axe, then swung it with one hand, liking it more and more as she looked at it.

The method to activate this Gold Jade Axe is also very simple; all you need to do is infuse it with spiritual energy.

After the three disciples memorized the Refining Incantation, they bowed to Chen Mobai.

"If Wen Bai wants to prepare for Foundation Establishment, he should find a place in my Longevity Wood Dao Field to cultivate in seclusion. Xuan'er, don't forget to go to the Divine Tree Secret Realm tomorrow. Remember, you only need to go to the Magic Treasure Tree and the Talent Tree."

Chen Mobai entrusted Little South Mountain, along with the seven surrounding spiritual mountains and a thousand acres of Spirit Field, to Zhuo Ming for management. From now on, he will basically cultivate in the Fourth Tier High-grade Spirit Vein of the Longevity Wood, carefully refining his essence, energy, and spirit in preparation for Core Formation.

Zhuo Ming nodded. She was confident that among the sect members, she was only inferior to her master when it came to farming.

Since Zeng Woyou's Foundation Establishment were refined batch by batch, they were released at different times. Zhuo Ming, as the Top True Disciple, could have been the first to redeem them, but she gave this opportunity to Liu Wenbai.

Liu Wenbai declined briefly, then sincerely thanked Zhuo Ming. With Chen Mobai's help, he became the first to exchange for Foundation Establishment and begin his seclusion.

The Longevity Wood towered into the clouds, and Chen Mobai casually found a thick branch and built a wooden house on it.

Liu Wenbai built a shed at the base of the tree, which would slightly increase his chances of Foundation Establishment on this Fourth Tier High-grade Spirit Vein.

After settling his Senior Disciple in, Chen Mobai took Luo Yixuan to find Lu Yi.

Opening the Divine Tree Secret Realm was already second nature to Lu Yi, but now that the Longevity Trial of the Great Dao Tree was gone, he still needed to open the portal upon his return, making it even more troublesome.

However, Chen Mobai prepared two jars of fine wine, and Meng Hong also came to keep him company. The three of them cooked some Spirit Rice and grilled a few Spirit Fish, waiting for Luo Yixuan.

About a day later, Luo Yixuan emerged from the secret realm with a joyful expression.

After bidding farewell to Meng Hong and Lu Yi, Chen Mobai took her back to his Longevity Wood Dao Field.

"Master, I have not failed you. This is the Longevity Tree Sap."

Luo Yixuan has Water Spiritual Root, and as expected, she produced a large bag of Longevity Tree Sap on the Magic Treasure Tree. Chen Mobai counted it with his Spiritual Sense; it was a full one hundred drops.

In addition to this, Luo Yixuan also obtained a recipe for refining "Longevity Dew" from the Talent Tree, which is used for the second level of Longevity Dao Body cultivation.

The raw material is the Longevity Tree Sap, combined with ninety-nine other medicinal herbs and spiritual substances. After being mixed and refined, it can be consumed to strengthen one's physical body and blood energy, and even increase one's lifespan.

Luo Yixuan didn't hide anything and told Chen Mobai everything.

"Both the Longevity Tree Sap and the Longevity Dew are of great use to me. Xuan'er, you are truly my lucky star."

Chen Mobai had been trying to extract the recipe for the Longevity Dew from the Talent Tree for so long, but he hadn't managed to get it. Now that he had obtained it from Luo Yixuan, he suddenly felt a different kind of satisfaction from teaching his disciples.

"As long as it can be useful to Master, that's fine. I'm worried that because it's an ancient pill formula, it might not be able to be made now."

Luo Yixuan was even happier after gaining Chen Mobai's approval.

"The value of the formula lies mainly in its core proportions; the other ingredients can be substituted."

Chen Mobai, thinking from the perspective of the Immortal Sect, took out 1,000 Mid-grade Spirit Stone from his storage bag and gave them to Luo Yixuan as he spoke.

"Master, what are you doing?"

This was the first time Luo Yixuan had ever seen so many Spirit Stone. Converted to Low-grade Spirit Stone, it was a full 100,000. She couldn't help but feel a little breathless, and her pretty face turned slightly red.

"In the past, Senior Brother Yuan sold a bag of Longevity Tree Sap to Zhou Wangshen for 100,000 Spirit Stone. As your disciple, I cannot take your opportunity for nothing. This is for you."

"Master, you have taught me for so many years, provided me with Infinity supply of Spirit Rice resources, supported my Foundation Establishment, and even gave me Magic Artifact. Yet I have not given you any tribute. Now that I have obtained what you need from the secret realm, how can I accept your Spirit Stone again?"

To everyone's surprise, Luo Yixuan shook her head firmly and refused when faced with 100,000 Spirit Stone.

"I taught you because you are my disciple. Take it; I don't lack Spirit Stone."

Chen Mobai, however, refused to take advantage of his little apprentice. He now earns Wan Ling every year and has also received a million Spirit Stone from Fu Zongjue. Taking out these mere 100,000 Spirit Stone is of no concern to him.

Moreover, if he takes Luo Yixuan's opportunity but doesn't give her Spirit Stone, wouldn't that be the same as the master-disciple relationship he hates in the Eastern Wasteland?

Even if it's just for the sake of his own Dao heart, he has to make Luo Yixuan accept it.

"Master, how about I take some first, and keep the rest with you? I don't need that many Spirit Stone right now anyway."

Luo Yixuan made a suggestion, Chen Mobai, seeing that she really couldn't accept it all, shook his head and agreed.

"Master, I'll take 100 Mid-grade Spirit Stone first. Please also deduct the 10,000 contribution points I exchanged for Foundation Establishment Spirit Stone from my contribution points."

Chen Mobai finally gave Luo Yixuan a note indicating that she had deposited 800 Mid-grade Spirit Stone with him. After taking it, the latter looked at him with an unprecedented longing in her eyes.

Chen Mobai: "What's wrong!"

Luo Yixuan: "You are the best master in the whole world!"