Earthquake
"Is it Earth Virtue?"
Lu Shuichan remained calm upon witnessing this scene.
After all, he had repaired the heavens and the mountains countless times, and was already used to it. With a flash, he broke free from the shroud of the earthy yellow light.
With his portion gone, the spotlight immediately fell on the other four—no, no, it should be the other three.
Because Xu Nuoning didn't have it either.
This is not because Heavenly Dao discriminates against this little child, but because as a Wood-attribute Fortune Virtue True Body, although he has abundant blessings, he is inherently incompatible with other virtues.
Therefore, the benefits of this Earth Virtue blessing fell upon the three newcomers, with the majority of the benefits going to Hu Mang.
There was nothing that could be done; after all, heaven and earth would judge. All these strange and wonderful earthen and wooden Law Artifact were unearthed by Hu Mang alone. He designed the route map, determined the excavation plan, and even marked the drilling angles for each Spirit Vein node one by one. He put in the most effort, so naturally, he reaped the lion's share of the rewards.
"But isn't there a bit too much Earth Virtue?"
Lu Shuichan looked at the strange phenomena on the other person's body and muttered to himself.
The Hu Mang's body was now enveloped in a thick, almost tangible yellow halo.
The light not only covered his body, but also enveloped him like a layer of flowing amber, with its edges continuing to spread outwards.
However, the Five Dwarfs of Mystic Peak quickly realized that such high-ranking guards usually consisted of at least ten or more Mysterious Peak Sect disciples, and sometimes even twenty.
With more people, the amount of Earth Virtue distributed will decrease.
Now, the portion of Earth Virtue would normally feed twenty people is divided among three people, which naturally seems like a lot.
Despite not understanding why it was receiving so much blessing from the Earth Virtue, the Hu Mang almost immediately began cultivating.
When the Divine Light of Condensing Peaks is cultivated to its peak, it can evolve into Divine Light of Earth Virtue to reshape the Mountain Body. However, even among the inner disciple, the number of people who can evolve this level of divine light can be counted on one hand.
The reason is simple: the evolution of the Divine Light of Earth Virtue requires the refinement of "Earth Virtue".
As for the disciples of the Mysterious Peak Sect, being bestowed with the Earth Virtue by heaven, wouldn't it be better to use it for cultivation? It's not even enough to improve their cultivation level, so why would they waste it on cultivating Divine Ability?
But Hu Mang didn't understand, so he was quite willing to give up.
He activated the Method Formula of Divine Light of Condensing Peaks, and the power of Earth Virtue was drawn by his Divine Sense, surging towards the core of Divine Light of Condensing Peaks like a river flowing backward.
Those marks, deeply hidden in the meridians and formed by the earth Principle, which were originally like a dried-up riverbed, suddenly welcomed a surging torrent.
Each strand of Earth Virtue Power was extremely pure and profound, carrying the solid rhythm of countless mountains and valleys. Upon touching the core of the Divine Light of Condensing Peaks, it emitted a soft "hum," like a piece of refined iron being thrown into a furnace, beginning to absorb, fuse, and transform violently.
The lines of the ridges, the folds of the cliffs, the joints of the rock strata—every texture is like a miniature of a real mountain range, slowly taking shape, stretching, and spreading in the light.
Gradually, the mountain patterns solidified, condensing into a thin, jade-like armor on his body, each inch of it radiating a calm, earthy sheen.
"Tsk, that's really generous."
Lu Shuichan grinned, his eyes revealing a subtle expression.
He rarely saw inner disciple operate in this way.
Compared to Hu Mang, the other two outer disciples all incorporated the Earth Virtue into their cultivation.
Jiang Mingshan was originally just one step away from the "Flower of Qi," but after the Earth Virtue, he has successfully broken through and begun to condense the "Flower of Qi."
As for the Wu Hun, it is well aware that its own talent is extremely poor, and it has used all its resources on the evolution of the Five Qi.
This is why Mysterious Peak Sect disciples, whether outer or inner disciples, are so keen on serving as sect servants and errand boys—there are genuine benefits to it.
Moreover, the advantages of legal difference are even greater.
A moment later, both Jiang Mingshan and Wu Hun were beaming with joy, especially the latter. With three Spirit Root, his talent was already insufficient. What was more troublesome was that, in addition to practicing martial arts, his ability to comprehend Cultivation Method was even worse. "Three Flowers" was already the limit, and "Five Qi" was like an insurmountable chasm.
Now, a crack has finally been pried open in this airtight ceiling.
"Now you know the benefits of joining a major sect," Lu Shuichan chuckled.
Jiang Mingshan and Wu Hun quickly bowed to Senior Brother Lu to express their gratitude.
"Why thank me? You should thank him for being able to produce so many strange magical Law Artifact; otherwise, you wouldn't have been able to reap so many benefits."
The two immediately looked at Senior Brother Hu and found that his body was shimmering with an earthy yellow light, and it was actually showing signs of turning from yellow to green.
"The Liver Wood Qi!"
The Wu Hun immediately sensed something was wrong.
The energy evolving in the other person seems to be Wood Qi, one of the Five Qi.
"It's normal for earth to nourish wood," Lu Shuichan shrugged.
Wu Hun felt a mix of emotions—bitterness, sweetness, and saltiness—after using all his Earth Virtue in cultivation, he had only managed to pry open a crack.
Even though the opponent cultivated divine light entirely with the Earth Virtue, they still easily comprehended one of the Five Qi.
The differences between people are truly enormous.
A moment later, the Hu Mang opened its eyes and let out a soft exclamation.
He found that his perception of "vitality" had become unusually acute.
The surrounding grass and trees, the roots in the soil, and the mountain vegetation in the distance that had just recovered from the Demonic Qi all seemed to be sending him extremely faint signals that carried the breath of life.
"Have you sensed the changes in the Five Qi?" Lu Shuichan asked.
"I see."
The Hu Mang pointed its finger at the ground, and not far away, some Spirit Plant that had withered from being contaminated by Demonic Qi instantly took root and sprouted. Their grayish-brown death color gradually faded, and their surfaces were covered with a layer of moisture-filled luster.
Even the surrounding flowers and plants seemed to be rejoicing.
If this were in Heavenly Gate, you couldn't achieve this effect even if you dug up hundreds or thousands of mountains, let alone a few.
There's no place for people with such "sensitive skin".
Hu Mang looked at Lu Shuichan, Lu Shuichan yawned and said, "I'm getting a little tired of driving excavators after a few days. I'll leave the rest to you guys. How about we go treasure hunting in the mountains?"
"I'm not only going to hunt for treasure, I'm going to play hide-and-seek!" Xu Nuoning exclaimed excitedly, raising her hand.
"Okay, okay, let's play hide-and-seek, hide-and-seek."
"Senior brother, aren't you going to ask me where these strange magical Law Artifact came from?"
Hu Mang wondered, having already prepared a series of excuses.
After all, he plans to use this on a large scale in the future.
It will be discovered sooner or later.
"What does this have to do with me? You're not using any demonic Law Artifact. Our Mysterious Peak Sect isn't some righteous sect with a history spanning three generations. If you can complete a hundred sect duties, you'll be an outstanding disciple. If you can complete a thousand sect duties, you'll have the Earth and Wood Sacred Body—something recognized by heaven and earth. Why shouldn't we?"
Lu Shuichan waved his hand and made a quick getaway.
Hu Mang stroked his chin, realizing that the other person's mindset was similar to his own when he was a construction worker.
I'm already working on floor tiles, I don't care what your background or origins are, as long as you can do the job.
The Primordial Great School is the Primordial Great School, and the Righteous Path is the Righteous Path, yet the Primordial Great School is not the Righteous Path.
However, Hu Mang quickly became uneasy.
"You just said that thing is actually Earth Virtue!? The Five Elements actually have virtues?"
"Senior brother, don't you know?" Now it was Jiang Mingshan's turn to be surprised.
"Should I know?" Hu Mang asked.
"Isn't this the first lesson? The Postnatal Five Elements Innate Five Elements understanding the Five Virtues. Didn't your master tell you that, senior brother?"
"..."
Hu Mang was speechless. Was his knowledge of cultivation, as an inner disciple, inferior to that of an outer disciple?
"According to you, wasn't what I just did a bit of a waste?"
Jiang Mingshan and Wu Hun looked at each other with complicated expressions. Although they didn't speak, their facial expressions clearly showed that this was no waste at all.
"Ahem, the blueprints are marked. You guys continue digging on the remaining hilltops. I'm going to try out the newly trained Divine Light of Earth Virtue." Hu Mang coughed and transformed into a streak of light, flying to a distant hilltop.
"Alright, let's get back to work," Jiang Mingshan said, shrugging.
Wu Hun, the middle-aged martial arts instructor, stood still and did not immediately follow.
He watched the fleeing light of the Hu Mang disappear into the distance, a thoughtful expression on his face. After a long while, he looked down at his hands, where a faint layer of earthy yellow luster remained from the Earth Virtue he had received earlier.
On a mountain that had recently been purified.
As soon as the Hu Mang landed, a completely different sensation spread throughout its body. The rock beneath its feet seemed to become an extension of its own body, with every texture and joint clearly reflected in its perception, just like the bones of its own body.
He took a deep breath and slowly raised his right hand.
The Divine Light of Earth Virtue moved in response to the thought.
Unlike the heavy and solid Divine Light of Condensing Peaks, the moment the Divine Light of Earth Virtue surged from the palm, the Hu Mang even felt that it was not "divine light," but a ball of automatically condensed, shaped earth power.
A layer of translucent, yellowish light surged from his palm, its texture somewhere between radiance and lava. When the light touched the ground, it made no sound, yet it caused the entire rock face to tremble slightly, as if the earth was responding to this pure, primordial power.
Although it was only for a moment, Hu Mang's expression changed.
This means that if he were to recklessly unleash the "Divine Light of Earth Virtue," it could trigger an earthquake.
According to the teachings of this Cultivation Method, when the Divine Light of Condensing Peaks is cultivated to the Higher Vehicle, it can reshape the Mountain Body with the Divine Light of Earth Virtue.
To put it simply, reshaping the Mountain Body is nothing more than the movement of tectonic plates.
Holy crap, the Cultivation Method in this realm are truly formidable; they can even create earthquakes.
This thing is a deadly weapon!
Hu Mang really wanted to try it, but he quickly came to his senses.
This world has its own standards for evaluation. Earth Virtue can be created by moving mountains and mending peaks, but it can also disappear by causing large-scale destruction.
Although the Primordial Sects are not the orthodox path, they still have their own "sectarian ethics".
Doing something like that is extremely unethical.
The Hu Mang changed its approach. Under the divine light, the huge rock in front of it began to slowly deform. The solid rock became malleable like moist clay, with ripples spreading across its surface, concave inward and bulging outward.
The Hu Mang controlled the rock, gradually changing its shape. First, it smoothed out the edges, then it separated several pillar-like protrusions from the rock, and finally it bent and coiled those pillars to form a stone pavilion no more than three feet high.
From another perspective, this method is indeed quite suitable for civil engineering.
However, this "earthquake" cannot be caused in the Azure Mysterious Realm, but it seems possible to cause some trouble on Earth Star, especially overseas, if it is to deal with the enemy's stronghold.
After all, that place doesn't have people with sensitive skin.