If These Small Clans Could Be Subdued and Properly Nurtured, Perhaps the Western Teaching Could Rise Ahead of Time

The changes to Spirit Platform Mountain had long surpassed the scope of an ordinary grotto-heaven.

The Enlightenment Tea Tree and Pure Bamboo had stood guard here year-round, granting Spirit Platform Mountain itself the twin effects of "enlightenment" and "clearing the heart."

Cultivating here not only improved one's comprehension, but also allowed one to see through one's own heart and understand one's true heart and Dao Heart. It was an excellent place to comprehend the Great Dao.

Thus, the core of Spirit Platform Mountain... Crescent Moon Three Stars Cave, was known as a sacred land for "cultivating the heart and comprehending the Dao." The crescent moon and three stars corresponded to the character for "heart," while the spirit platform within a square inch corresponded to the character for "seek."

"Cultivate the heart and seek the Dao"—that was the true profound meaning of this grotto-heaven.

Zhu Yin sat quietly within the Bamboo Building, carefully sensing the changes in the surrounding spiritual currents.

Although he was now at Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal Perfection, and cultivation bonuses were already limited for him, this tranquility and clarity still left him deeply content.

He entered seclusion once more, focusing on tempering his Dao Heart and deepening his foundations.

Meanwhile, on Western Mount Sumeru.

Daoist Jieyin jolted awake from his dream. His divine sense instantly crossed the void and descended upon the Dao Domain where Spirit Platform Mountain stood.

Sensing that the mountain had steadily advanced into an "Upper-grade Grotto-heaven," and that, with so many spiritual roots stationed there, it even had hopes of becoming "the finest among upper-grade," he could not help but smile.

"Zhu Yin truly possesses deep fortune. Step by step, he has turned Spirit Platform Mountain into a pure land of cultivation. This can be considered a great contribution to our