After much painful reflection, the two Spring-Extinguishing Alliance managed to halt their decline somewhat, but they still couldn't resist the Clear Scenery Alliance's gradual encroachment.
The two sides, both at the Golden Core True Person, have already fought several rounds.
Most of the time, it was the Clear Scenery Alliance that suppressed the other side, while the other side, relying on its geographical advantage and the presence of that False Nascent Soul, prevented the three Golden Core of the Clear Scenery Alliance from venturing too deep into their territory.
Wars between cultivators are often measured in years.
Time flies, and half a year has passed.
Jade Spring Sect, Parasol Tree Valley.
As Chen Shuangbai stepped in, the layers of golden crystals outside the valley, which seemed to grow out of the soil, gradually disappeared, revealing a blue stone path leading into the valley.
Upon reaching the valley, Fang Xiao revealed his true demonic form, half submerged in the earth and half floating above the surface, his head and tail joined together to protect the central tree, which was taller than a person and resembled a precious jade tree.
As if sensing Chen Shuangbai's approach, the [ Jade Parasol Tree ] trembled slightly, as if welcoming the person who had given it a new life.
This filled Chen Shuangbai with emotion.
Ordinary Spirit Plant may not develop sentience even after hundreds of years.
Fourth-tier is indeed fourth-tier; in just a few years, his spiritual intelligence has already reached such a high level!
Perhaps in a few more years, he'll be able to speak?!
A flash of golden light.
Fang Xiao transformed into human form, yawning as he looked at Chen Shuangbai, and said, "Why don't you stay on Jade Screen Peak? What brings you here?"
After saying that, he suddenly became alert, looking at Chen Shuangbai with a wary expression, and said, "Wait? You're not here to steal the treasure tree, are you?"
Chen Shuangbai glanced at the guy.
Ever since realizing the benefits of staying near the [ Jade Parasol Tree ], this Golden Core Sha Beast has guarded it day and night, enjoying the benefits that this precious tree brings it.
Now... his volatile and easily angered temper has changed a lot, and he no longer resorts to violence right away.
But it seems she's developed another bad habit.
He went from being short-tempered and easily angered to being meticulous and calculating.
Having personally experienced the benefits that the [ Jade Parasol Tree Jade Parasol Tree brought him, he now forbids anyone from approaching it.
But Chen Shuangbai had a way to deal with him.
In Fang Xiao's eyes, he saw the Daoist priest, dressed in a pine-frost-colored robe, slowly raise his right hand and open his mouth as if preparing to chant a spell... Fang Xiao was immediately startled, and the wariness in his eyes turned into fear.
"Wait... what are you doing? Stop!"
"Alright, alright! I don't care about you anymore!"
He jumped to the side with a start, cursing his bad luck as he walked, but still reminded Chen Shuangbai not to do anything strange to Baoshu.
Chen Shuangbai ignored him and walked up to Baoshu.
As the breath drew near, the [ Jade Parasol Tree ] began to rustle.
A gentle and nascent thought was gestating within the precious tree, waiting to one day break free.
Chen Shuangbai could clearly perceive it.
"Long time no see, you've grown quite a bit taller!"
Chen Shuangbai also had a natural fondness for this precious tree that she had personally cared for and which had sprouted and grown strong.
He explained his purpose, hoping to obtain a few leaves from the precious tree.
Upon hearing this, Fang Xiao immediately became anxious!
He rushed to the Jade Parasol Tree, spread his arms wide like a mother hen protecting her chicks, and glared at it, shouting, "No! Not even one leaf! Do you know how difficult it is for this tree to grow a single leaf?"
"That's what I... cough cough, that's what the precious tree painstakingly gathered for half a year to grow!"
"You think you can just pick them like that? Do you think you're picking cabbages?"
Chen Shuangbai found his protective behavior both amusing and exasperating.
This guy really thinks this precious tree is his own.
Chen Shuangbai shook his head helplessly, and could only resort to his trump card, saying, " True Person Bo also agreed to this matter, and besides, I planted this precious tree myself. You are just a latecomer!"
Fang Xiao was both angry and anxious, but he couldn't stop Chen Shuangbai.
This precious tree remembered Chen Shuangbai's aura and gave him whatever he asked for, even though it was just a few leaves.
The branches and leaves of the Jade Parasol Tree swayed gently, making a pleasant rustling sound.
A moment later, the three fullest and most lustrous leaves detached themselves from the branch and floated lightly into Chen Shuangbai's palm.
Bathed in sunlight, the three sycamore leaves were emerald green, smooth to the touch, and had pale golden veins along their edges, shimmering brilliantly.
Fang Xiao watched from the side, his heart aching, but he couldn't back out, so he could only turn his head away, out of sight, out of mind.
Chen Shuangbai thanked him, then took out the [ Life-Accepting Gourd ] and poured out a considerable amount of [ Moon Soul True Water ] to make up for the loss before leaving Parasol Tree Valley.
After leaving Parasol Tree Valley, Chen Shuangbai went straight to Deer Deep Waters Peak.
Yi Chongyue had been waiting for him to arrive.
On this trip, he borrowed a few leaves from that precious tree, firstly for his master to use in testing the new third-order Pill Formula, and secondly for his own use.
Even though the leaves of the [ Jade Parasol Tree ] are not yet mature, they are already third-tier spiritual materials.
It can be used in medicine and also in alchemy.
Chen Shuangbai has recently been refining the " Water and Wood Verdant Splendor Incantation," hoping to use the immense vitality contained within the leaves of this precious tree to further improve the healing power of the Sweet Dew Incantation.
Yi Chongyue took the two phoenix tree leaves and carefully placed them into the jade box he had prepared beforehand. Only then did he look at his eldest disciple with relief, and a quick scan with his Divine Sense revealed another pleasant surprise.
In just six months, Chen Shuangbai's cultivation level improved again.
He's already in the Foundation Establishment Late Stage; any further progress will require a lot of patience and perseverance.
However, with a major event occurring within the sect, Chen Shuangbai could not remain in the mountains to cultivate indefinitely.
I was also thinking of going out for a walk and, while I was at it, putting my long-dormant Foot-Long Silk to good use.
Regarding this matter
Yi Chongyue knew this.
He also knew that Chen Shuangbai had already obtained True Person Bo's permission.
For cultivators, simply shutting themselves away for ascetic practice is not a long-term solution. They must also temper their hearts in the mortal world and undergo trials of life and death in order to make further progress.
Throughout his cultivation journey, Chen Shuangbai has received numerous similar suggestions from his various teachers.
Yi Chongyue couldn't help but worry, knowing that saying anything unnecessary might affect his disciple, so he calmly said, "If you encounter an insurmountable danger, prioritize survival and do not act recklessly."
Chen Shuangbai laughed.
"Master doesn't trust his disciple."
With his current cultivation level at the Foundation Establishment Late Stage stage, no cultivator at or below the Foundation Establishment Late Stage is a match for him unless Golden Core True Person intervenes.
The outcome can be decided within three moves.
As for those old guys who have been in the Foundation Establishment Late Stage or the Foundation Establishment Perfection for many years... hehe, Chen Shuangbai is also confident that he can completely defeat them.