In an instant...
A host of possible applications and strategic values for this art had already surfaced in Cheng Buzheng's mind.
"What a pity..."
He let out a soft sigh as the pressure of reality came crashing in.
"In the current Cultivation World, resources are growing ever more scarce. Even rare treasures suitable for the Nascent Soul Realm are difficult to find, much less higher-grade treasures.
"Perhaps only upon reaching the Upper Realm, rumored to be rich in resources, will this secret art truly display its heaven-defying divine might and shine brilliantly."
Suppressing the faint irritation born of scarce resources, Cheng Buzheng decided to conduct another test.
With another flick of his wrist, a stalk of Spirit Medicine appeared in his palm. It was crystal-clear from stem to leaf, like carved crystal, and exuded a cool aura.
This medicine was called [Crystal Orchid], and it too was a first-rank rare treasure.
The total amount of Spirit Power essence contained within it was roughly comparable to the [Violet Radiance Spirit Sand] he had used earlier.
It was likewise an item he had deliberately selected for comparison.
At the urging of his thoughts, the [Heaven and Earth Sacrificial Art] began operating once more.
The [Crystal Orchid] swiftly transformed into a handful of crystalline liquid, and a vast tide of vegetative essence surged into his body.
Yet this time, Cheng Buzheng keenly sensed a subtle difference.
Though this essence was equally immense, it seemed to lack some of the condensed tameness of mineral essence, while carrying a little more of the restless "vitality" unique to Spirit Medicine.
A moment later, the refinement was complete.
Cheng Buzheng immediately turned his attention to the panel in his Sea of Consciousness—the cultivation value had stopped at 79.83%!
"It only increased by 0.03%?"
Cheng Buzheng's brows instantly