Cultivating with Symbiosis Panel

Chapter 276 - 184: Jianmu’s Younger Sister, the Embankment of Sea Calm and River Clear

"These standards were set by the ancestors as the criteria for a prosperous era.""..."

That indeed seems somewhat difficult, no, extremely difficult.

"Can this really be done? It feels like something out of a myth or legend."

The Primordial Spirit hidden within the heart of the Jianmu couldn’t help but laugh; he had seen too many Cultivators who were bewildered upon hearing these words, but Li Ye seemed different.

He seemed to be genuinely curious about some things.

Curious?

This little fellow seems to have a different way of seeing things.

In this world, the Jianmu, considered one of the pillars of the Small Thousand World of the Five Domains and Four Extremes, could clearly see the unmistakable five-color light belonging to the Celestial Dao illuminating Li Ye’s soul.

And outside the five-color light was the Merit of the Sect, shining resplendently over Li Ye’s soul.

No wonder that junior sister from Taodu said those words before, no wonder Su Xing quickly recorded his identity in the Sect’s jade dishware.

After quietly observing for a moment, his voice, as always, was ancient yet grand, "The path of pursuing the Dao is about the journey, not the endpoint of the Dao.

The Great Dao of the world has no end, and the gains along the way are naturally endless.

Ever since the sect was founded and the schools were established ten thousand years ago, it’s you disciples who, once naive but eventually shouldered the sky, who have created today’s flourishing scene.

We, the old guys who falsely claim to be deities, actually rely on you.

No need to worry, just move forward in your quest.

You are a disciple of the Four Seasons Sect, the past cannot be sought, just move forward."

Why does this sound a bit strange?

At this point, he changed the topic, with a hint of jest in his voice: "Originally, I planned to give you some of my essence when you were preparing to condense your Golden Core, to let your Jianmu grow anew once more.

But I didn’t expect you to achieve your Golden Core in the Southern Domain.

Moreover, you have shown your Dao to the Celestial Dao of that region."

A consciousness as substantial as reality lingered on the glass bracelet on Li Ye’s wrist for a moment.

"Since that’s the case, I shouldn’t teach you anything more. Although your Jianmu was born from me, the future paths differ, so there’s naturally no need for my guidance."

"But I should still give you a congratulatory gift... how about this item?"

With his voice, a token fell into Li Ye’s hand, inscribed with the four symbols "Wind Rain Thunder Lightning," and in the corners were the small words "East Pole" and "Huiya."

"This matter is also due to you. A junior nephew from the East Pole Marketplace wrote to the sect, hoping you could visit to offer guidance."

So I simply entrust the responsibility of Cloud Formation and Rain, Lightning and Thunder, in the East Pole and Huiya marketplaces to you."

Li Ye: "..."

Can this really be casually handed to me? Besides, I’m quite busy and really don’t have the energy to manage these things.

If I just go occasionally... For origınal chapters go to NoveIꜰire.net

"You can stroll through the Heavenly Time Hall in the sect occasionally."

"The most direct view of the four seasons changes is wind, cloud, rain, and snow, seeing more will be beneficial to you."

Upon hearing this, Li Ye had no more hesitation, he could go at his own convenience, this kind of flexible environment was just what he liked.

He directly clasped his hands in thanks: "Thank you, Ancestor!"

"Go on, go on."

"Remember to nurture that seed early."

"Let us make a promise, seek me before you reach Nascent Soul, and I’ll take you to visit my sister on Celestial Vein Sword Mountain."

With that, he sent Li Ye out of the Temple of All Gods.

Leaving Li Ye somewhat dazed as he returned to his Cave Mansion.

Sister?

The Bronze Divine Tree is actually a "sister"!

...

Lying in the familiar courtyard.

Li Ye wasn’t lying on a lounge chair, but directly on the soft grass. These were just the lowest-tier Spirit Grass, naturally forming a cushion, allowing him to sleep more comfortably.

The wind in the Cave Mansion first blew his falling hair strands, brushing against his fair cheeks as if it had spirituality, then happily disappeared into the air, whirling in circles.

So it repeated endlessly.

The clay doll lay on his firm and balanced abdomen, limbs spread, rising and falling with his breath, while the white light atop its head continued to flicker.

Red Bean and Cyan Bird were in their nearby nest, which was so cozy and soft they only occasionally lifted their heads to glance at their master, having exhausted all their Divine Power, they were quite weak now.

The wind was indeed a bit noisy, it even interrupted Li Ye, who was dismantling the bronze power surrounding the Small Thousand World Seed, shaking his head with a doting smile.

"You all..."

He simply put the seed aside, taking a break, and casually gazed at the distance.

Since chatting with Ancestor Jianmu, he had been thinking of ways to dismantle it, the progress was really worrying.

Getting a bit impatient.

It’s best to take a break.

Not far away, the courtyard’s wide-open gate faced the river.

He could clearly see the beavers frolicking and playing in the distance.

Those guys were wrestling and dueling in the river, and as Foundation Establishment level Spirit Beasts, naturally apt with water, they wielded Water Series magic quite adeptly.

In an instant, there were water balls, water waves, and even rain, turning the previously calm water surface topsy-turvy, but amazingly it was confined mostly within their dam.

It was then that Li Ye noticed the oddity of this dam.

He squinted to scan it with Divine Sense.

He discovered that the dam, seemingly just built from tree trunks, branches, soil, and weeds, actually shimmered with Spiritual Light, dissipating the beaver’s impact on the river in his Divine Sense Perception.

It was a peculiar kind of power, seemingly a famed Great Divine Technique known as "Sea Calm and River Clear" that suppressed turbulent water.

"Hmm? A Magical Treasure?"

He jumped up, suddenly grabbing the clay doll about to fall and placing it on his shoulder, heading towards the dam.

The beavers, seeing they had awoken their leader’s master, immediately stood upright and bowed their heads, squeaking apologies.

—This stance was from a book Taoist Friend Lv from the Bitter Journey Academy brought the other day, supposedly a once regal method for military training, though with their chubby bellies, they didn’t look much like soldiers.

Li Ye amusedly waved his hand and said:

"It’s alright."

"I’m just a bit curious about your dam."

Hearing the curiosity about their construction, the beavers perked up immediately, like ten thousand ducks quacking, their squeaks weren’t much better.

The meaning within the calls was mostly about where they gnawed tree branches from and how they gathered materials.

For instance, how they sneakily gathered branches and soil from the Mist-Imbibing Magnolia, or the Bright Shining Mulberry Tree, and the Moonlight Spirit Land in the distance, building the dam through sheer effort.

Anyway, just bragging about their dam.

Even a dignified Golden Core True Man felt a headache listening.

He decisively extended his hands:

"Alright, I know you’re impressive, you don’t need to say anymore!"

Though curious, he knew it was the beavers’ innate gift, cultivated and passed down for generations in the waterways of the sect’s Weichuan; even if he knew, he couldn’t manage it.

The shut-mouthed beavers watched Li Ye approach their dam. Li Ye carefully examined the dam, paying special attention to its internal framework.

There were sections supported by tree branches.

He then discovered that each different branch carried tiny, easily overlooked vein-like patterns.

Tao Patterns.

These creatures actually had Tao Patterns in their dam!

He was quite shocked and hurriedly examined more dams, discovering in the original five beavers’ dam, deep within, where they planted Hungry Bone and hoarded food, a complete Tao Pattern.

If he had to describe it, that Tao Pattern was like a mystical river pattern overlaid with a dam pattern, not conflicting but rather closely connected.

"It really is a Tao Pattern."

"Wait, this naturally formed Tao Pattern..."

Li Ye suddenly had an idea, and looking at the beavers leisurely basking in the sun, a mischievously unkind smile appeared on his face:

"Would you be willing to do me a favor?"

The beavers had never seen such a look from Li Ye, they were a bit at a loss, staring at him confused.

But out of absolute trust in Li Ye, they still patted... their bellies, making a firm sound.

"Squeak squeak squeak!"

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