I Outworked the Entire Cultivation World

My cave is very safe, and the Spiritual Field is under the protection of the Eight-Layered Earth Element Great Array. I haven’t planted any Spirit Plants yet; I’ll wait and see if it can withstand the Xun Wind before making plans.

Speaking of which, the island here is so close to the open sea, the Xun Wind wreaks havoc every three months, yet the forest is still so dense?

I’ve decided to graft and cultivate some main ingredients for commonly used Elixir at the Foundation Establishment Stage with the shrubs on the island to see the effect.

The seven islands are now named after the Beidou Seven Stars. Dubhe and Merak Islands have only tree branches left. Today, I will explore Phecda Island.

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[Rooster Year, August 1, clear sunny day]

The Xun Wind came later than expected and finally completely passed today.

The Eight-Layered Array couldn’t withstand the Xun Wind, leaving the Spiritual Field in disarray and requiring re-cultivation.

It’s not a big deal, as the Planting Puppet does all the work anyway.

In this case, I need to quickly set up the Sixty-Four Layers of Great Array, harness the Power of Stars, and connect it with the Four Symbols Eight Trigrams Array to resist the power of the Xun Wind.

Today, I explored several forests on Seven Stars Island and discovered that the root systems here are much strong and larger than ordinary plants; a grass the size of a hand has roots larger than a person.

Dug up some plants to bring back for grafting.

I stripped the leaves off the trees on three islands. Today, with meticulous control over Spiritual Energy, I finally filled the vein of a leaf, maintaining it for two breaths before it collapsed. I will continue to persist!

Additionally, the "Thousand Leaves All Things Hand," which I’ve hardly paid attention to, has upgraded; a third pair of leaves has emerged in my Sea of Consciousness, creating a sense of claustrophobia. This skill seems to have reached the limit of the Foundation Establishment Stage.

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[Rooster Year, September 9, Double Ninth Festival]

Climbed to see distant views, nothing to see but water, still water.

After more than ten adjustments, today I finally propped up the Four Symbols Eight Trigrams Array, directly halving the water in the Cold Pond.

True Monarch Fuyi certainly knows there’s a Spirit Vein beneath Eight Diagram Island, thus not mentioning the consumption issue of the Great Array.

The Array Light Barrier is hidden within the stars, making the whole island appear unchanged from the outside.

But let’s see who dares to step in here, hmph hmph~

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[Rooster Year, October 10, sunny]

Li Shen Zhi visited and learned that I sold two drops of Primordial Essence to Hee Wangchen and Tang Weimian, wanting to invest. He said he could provide Demon Core, and I would be responsible for refining it, and he would sell it afterward.

This Li Huli has no chance to make Spirit Stones off me.

I’ve long had Hee Wangchen spread the word that here Demon Core can be exchanged for Primordial Essence, according to Mountain and Sea Building’s standard price to make up the difference.

Primordial Essence is extremely useful for Foundation Establishment Cultivators, and the numerous disciples at Heavenly Gang Peak go to the outer sea borders to hunt demons daily.

When a dozen Late-Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivators take action, they can still wear down a Early-Stage Golden Core demon beast relying on array formations.

They sell Demon Core to me, and I offer three Upper-Level Elixirs as gifts. Afterward, they purchase Elixir and talisman from me and ask for help with Alchemy; all receive certain discounts.

As for the materials for Alchemy and Talisman Painting, Master Fuyu takes a few disciples to other islands to shop every month.

Now, people are more willing to hand over materials for me to refine, not purchase from Li Shen Zhi.

True Monarch Fuyi has instructed to provide each disciple with the first three months’ cultivation expenses, and they have to find ways to cover the rest.

Li Shen Zhi can openly sell Elixir and talisman; I see no issue with helping everyone with Alchemy and Talisman Making.

Not long after Li Shen Zhi returned, Hee Wangchen found me, saying I nearly made his senior brother cry. He said his senior brother claimed he had never seen a rival who was on par with him.

On par? I’m clearly a cut above.

I’m thinking, perhaps I can write on a wooden board to hang out, bartering, letting the disciples of Heavenly Gang Peak collect needed items for me.

This way, I can stay in the cave for Alchemy and Talisman Painting, focusing on cultivation matters.

Crane Feather Avatar patrols the island, hunts sea demon beasts that swim nearby, Sword Sky Puppet lies in wait as a guard.

One mind, three tasks, simply exquisite.

Ah, it’s already dusk, time to watch the ocean.

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[Rooster Year, November 29, stormy]

Seven Stars Island was suddenly attacked by a large group of sea demon beasts, thrilling but no danger.

On the seven islands, each has forty-nine Arrays, forming a total of three hundred forty-three Arrays in the Seven Stars Great Array. When activated, wind, rain, thunder, and lightning converge, magnificent in momentum.

The transformations within the array are endless, no longer within the simple Five Elements, quite enlightening for me.

Tang Weimian successfully condensed a Qi Elixir today, officially stepping into Peak Foundation Establishment, truly a Single Spiritual Root has an advantage in this aspect.

I feel I’m close too; whether it’s plundering heaven and earth, transforming Water Spirit, or merging Spiritual Energy, I’ve got a sense of only needing to make that final step.

Recently, I’ve easily become anxious; only reciting the two phrases on the Taihe Umbrella during sea watching can calm me.

"Silk Control Technique" has improved to Level 4, just one level away from full level, all thanks to continuous manipulations of Sword Sky Puppet and Crane Feather Avatar for practice to save Spirit Stones.

After upgrading, I’ve had new insights; I’ve found "Silk Control Technique" and the meticulous control of Spiritual Energy taught by my master have much in common, one finely controls Divine Sense, the other Spiritual Energy; they can mutually reference and learn.

Additionally, today when I used Spiritual Energy to replace the leaf’s vein, the leaf fell to the ground as I attempted to pick it up, suddenly exploded, quite powerful; can I use such leaves for traps?

Furthermore, after examining the leaf for more than five months, the White Vine grown from my Wood Dao Platform becomes increasingly realistic, increasingly subtle in its aura, and other Spells during practice also become more reserved; the learning process of fine control subtly changes my Spiritual Energy usage habits.

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[Rooster Year, December 30, New Year’s Eve]

The day Master Lingjun forms his Nascent Soul is truly joyful; amidst the continuous crackling of the Heavenly Tribulation in the depths of the sea—sounds just like fireworks during New Year celebrations, lively and festive.

I hope Master Lingjun smoothly crosses the Heavenly Tribulation, achieving as high a Nascent Soul Grade Level as possible.

I’ve basically mastered the fine control of Spiritual Energy. Next, I can practice purifying Demon Core, although thinking about the potential waste of Demon Core at the beginning makes my heart ache.

But absorbing purified Demon Core in cultivation can save at least five years.

Compared with time, Demon Core and Spirit Stone are worthless.

There are fireworks exploding at Seven Stars Island!

Are sea beast groups attacking again?

Oh no!

It must be Master Lingjun’s Tribulation Crossing, alarming neighboring demon beasts; this time must be an uncontrollable Beast Tide.

Go and see!