Divine Wilderness Dragon Emperor

In just a single hour, the news that Ling Fei had passed the assessment of medicinal knowledge spread throughout the entire Medicine Vein.

Both senior and new disciples alike heard the news.

Upon hearing it, everyone was invariably shocked. The entire Medicine Vein was in an uproar.

"Let's see if he can actually succeed at Alchemy." In the end, this was the only thing people could cling to in order to deny Ling Fei's talent and soothe their own fragile egos.

"It seems this Ling Fei is truly extraordinary." The elders of the Medicine Vein, however, looked on with anticipation.

"If he can succeed at Alchemy, it will be a great blessing for our Lingyun Sect." Even Sect Leader Yuan had received the news.

Upon learning of this, his confidence in Ling Fei's future grew.

Ling Fei returned to his side peak and began planning the cultivation of the medicinal ingredients.

First, he had to sort the seeds.

Some ingredients required high temperatures to cultivate, while others needed low temperatures. The amount of water they needed also varied.

These factors were key to successfully cultivating them.

Ling Fei was already well-versed in this knowledge.

"Come with me. We're going to prepare the medicine fields!" After sorting the seeds, Ling Fei summoned his four Medicine Attendants.

The two women were named Sun Xiaozhu and Li Qingyu, and the two men were named Huang Cheng and Zhao Huan.

Hearing Ling Fei's command, they immediately stepped forward.

For them, this was an excellent learning opportunity.

After preparing the medicine fields, it was time to plant the ingredients.

"When cultivating medicinal ingredients, the most important thing is to control the temperature, followed by the soil..." Ling Fei explained to the group.

He then planted the two hundred types of ingredients in various sheltered beds.

Ling Fei's backyard was quite large. A small stream flowed through it, containing faint wisps of Essence Qi.

If a mortal drank this water, it would strengthen their body. When used to water medicinal ingredients, it caused them to grow with incredible speed.

'Cultivating medicinal ingredients is both easy and hard,' he thought. 'The most important thing is to be meticulous and nurture each plant according to its unique characteristics.'

Ling Fei wasn't too worried about cultivating the ingredients.

'My two Cyan Spirit Branches are growing even better now.' After planting all the ingredients, Ling Fei went to check on the plants he had previously used Spirit Awakening on.

He was immediately delighted by what he saw.

As for the other two plants that had not undergone Spirit Awakening, they were beginning to show signs of withering.

Once medicinal plants reach a certain stage of growth, they are not well-suited for transplanting.

If not cared for properly during this period, they can easily wither and die.

'I wonder if they'll survive if I use Spirit Awakening on them?' Ling Fei thought.

He immediately dug up the two plants and drew them into the Dragon Bone Space.

With a mere thought, the Dragon Bone Pen flew over. Coordinating with the Spirit Awakening Dao Pattern merged with his Heart Spirit, he performed the technique.

After the Dragon Bone Pen lightly tapped the plants, Ling Fei could clearly sense faint Light Patterns emerging on their surfaces.

A moment later, the branches, which had been on the verge of withering and had started to droop, actually showed a flicker of life force. They were beginning to recover.

'The Spirit Awakening Dao Pattern contains the Spirit Awakening Divine Techniques, and True Dragon Qi can nourish all living things. When they work together, not only can they perform Spirit Awakening, but they can even cause withered wood to revive in spring?' A realization dawned on Ling Fei.

Even if using the Dragon Bone Pen with the Spirit Awakening Dao Pattern couldn't truly achieve the legendary effect of Withered Wood Revives in Spring, it could still resuscitate these dying plants.

After finishing all this, Ling Fei replanted the two Spiritual Essences, his heart filled with anticipation.

'In a few more days, I can go watch the senior disciples refine medicinal liquids,' Ling Fei thought.

Before one could perform Alchemy, one first had to learn to refine the medicinal ingredients. Only after mastering that could one truly begin concocting elixirs.

After dealing with the medicinal ingredients, Ling Fei began to focus on his Martial Arts as night fell.

For him, while elixirs were important, he couldn't neglect his Martial Arts either.

He activated the True Dragon Body Refining Technique. The Dragon Bone Light Patterns flickered, forming a Qi Vortex.

Instantly, the Dragon Gang Qi in the surrounding world howled as it surged toward him.

'That's right,' Ling Fei murmured to himself. 'When the major Sects were founded, most chose to establish themselves in places with a Dragon Vein. The presence of a Dragon Vein signifies a blessed land, which means there are usually many other Primordial Veins nearby. With an abundance of Primordial Veins, the Sect's disciples have a limitless supply of Essence Qi to enhance their strength. This is how a Sect can endure for millennia. It's why powerful experts always choose locations with a Dragon Vein to found their Sects.'

The region where the Lingyun Sect was located, for instance, possessed numerous Primordial Veins.

At its center was a Dragon Vein, surrounded by the Five Elements Primordial Veins.

This way, geniuses with various types of Spirit Bodies wouldn't have to worry about a lack of Essence Qi for their cultivation.

This was why the Lingyun Sect had always been one of the top choices for talented disciples from the various Major Clans. Its popularity was the key to its long-lasting legacy.

Without a constant influx of new talent, a major Sect could never endure for millennia.

However, in the Southern Wilderness, such blessed lands were exceedingly rare.

Only a handful of Sects were able to occupy these precious territories.

'The Dragon Qi here is rich, but it's still somewhat thin compared to the Dragon Qi in the Great Tang Imperial Capital.' After carefully sensing his surroundings, Ling Fei sized up the state of the Dragon Vein. 'The Dragon Qi in the Imperial City of the Great Tang Empire is so incredibly dense that it's beyond what an ordinary Primordial Vein can produce. Perhaps in another thousand years, it might even evolve into a Spirit Vein.'

'The Medicine Vein also has a Cultivation Pavilion. The Dragon Qi there should be even richer,' Ling Fei murmured.

For now, this amount of Dragon Qi was sufficient for his cultivation.

'Once I reach the Celestial Spirit Middle Stage Realm, I'll start cultivating the True Dragon Transformation Technique.'

Right now, his Cold Chi Gang Qi was still too thin. Although he had reached the Celestial Spirit Realm, he was still a long way from the Mid Stage of Celestial Spirit.

And so, in addition to condensing Dragon Gang Qi, Ling Fei continued to comprehend the True Dragon Visualization Image and practice the True Dragon Refining God Technique.

Ling Fei had already mastered Sword Intent, True Dragon Intent, and Cold Dao Intent. All that remained was to condense a Mystical Seed.

However, condensing a Mystical Seed was incredibly difficult.

It wasn't something one could achieve through sheer contemplation.

It required not only drawing on the experience of those who came before, but also a catalyst—a moment of enlightenment.

Ling Fei wasn't worried about it, though.

His current priority was to become an Alchemist.

As for mastering a Mystical Art, that was something that required gradual accumulation and could not be rushed.

「Three days later.」

The seeds in Ling Fei's sheltered beds had begun to sprout.

Furthermore, the two Cyan Spirit Branches that had been on the verge of withering had now fully recovered their vitality. The branches that had started to droop were now standing straight once more.

'The Spirit Awakening Dao Pattern truly is miraculous,' Ling Fei mused. 'If that's the case, could I use Spirit Awakening on my Golden Eagle?'

He had succeeded in using Spirit Awakening on plants; now it was time to try it on an animal.

The Golden Eagle had been loyal to him, which was why Ling Fei had brought it to the Lingyun Sect to use as a mount.

Now that he knew the Spirit Awakening Dao Pattern worked, his thoughts naturally turned to the eagle.

With a thought, Ling Fei's consciousness entered the Dragon Bone Space.

The Golden Eagle was still inside.

With a flicker of his will, Ling Fei activated the Dragon Bone Pen, using it in conjunction with the Spirit Awakening Dao Pattern to perform the technique on the Golden Eagle.

BZZZT!

The Dao Pattern flashed, tapping the Golden Eagle on the forehead. As the Light Pattern sank in, the eagle closed its eyes, as if undergoing a baptism.

SCREEE!

A moment later, the Golden Eagle let out a sharp cry.

The sound was clear and resonant, like a Phoenix being reborn from flames.

When the Golden Eagle opened its eyes, a light flashed within them, brimming with newfound Spirituality.

A Demon Bird capable of cultivating to the Innate Realm was already considered highly intelligent among its kind.

But it was still just a demon beast, its savage nature intact and its intelligence still rudimentary.

Now, having undergone Spirit Awakening from the Spirit Awakening Dao Pattern, its innate ignorance was dispelled, its mind became clear, and it was now suffused with Spiritual Qi.

The Golden Eagle could now be considered a Spiritual Bird.

In fact, its intelligence even surpassed that of ordinary Spiritual Birds.

"Success!" Ling Fei rejoiced. After these few experiments, his expectations for the Dragon Bone Pen and the Spirit Awakening Dao Pattern grew even higher.

Then, with a thought, his gaze fell upon Yiyi, who was nearby.

Yiyi was still fast asleep.

'Yiyi is already bursting with Spirituality; it doesn't need Spirit Awakening,' Ling Fei murmured.

SCREEE! The Golden Eagle cried out, looking up toward the 'sky' of the Dragon Bone Space as if to express its gratitude to Ling Fei.

'It's about time you had a proper place to stay outside.' With a thought from Ling Fei, the Golden Eagle flew out of the Dragon Bone Space.

Previously, while its demonic nature was still strong, the Golden Eagle had considered escaping. For that reason, Ling Fei hadn't kept it outside.

Now that the Golden Eagle had undergone Spirit Awakening and its intelligence had increased, it should understand the consequences of its actions, which put Ling Fei's mind at ease.

SCREEE!

The Golden Eagle cried out, circling happily in Ling Fei's courtyard.

Finally, it landed on the ground, stood up tall, and affectionately rubbed its golden beak against Ling Fei's neck.

Delighted to see the Golden Eagle so full of Spirituality, Ling Fei reached out and gently stroked its feathers.

"Stick with me, and you'll be well-rewarded. For now, just focus on your cultivation," Ling Fei said.

SCREEE! The Golden Eagle nodded and cried out in response.

"You are a Golden Eagle, but even an eagle should aspire to spread its wings and fly high, to become a Great Peng that soars through the nine heavens. From now on, I'll call you Golden Roc!" Ling Fei declared.

Legends from the Ancient Era spoke of a divine Peng bird. When it spread its wings, it could cover the sky and blot out the sun. The sound of its cry could shatter heaven and earth, a truly world-shaking power.

Ling Fei chose this name for the Golden Eagle in the hope that it would one day transform into a Divine Bird and soar through the nine heavens.

Of course, this was merely his hope for the future.

The Golden Roc made a nest for itself in a giant tree on the rear mountain.

In its spare time, it would absorb the Heaven and Earth Essence Qi to aid its own cultivation.

After its Spiritual Wisdom was awakened, its cultivation speed became much faster than before.

「The next morning.」

Ling Fei mounted the Golden Roc and flew toward one of the Alchemy Peaks in the Medicine Vein.

This was where the Medicine Vein's disciples refined their ingredients.

All new disciples had to come here to learn the first steps of Alchemy.

"Ling Fei is actually at the Alchemy Peak? Is he really here to learn practical Alchemy?" When Ling Fei arrived on his eagle, the senior disciples who were there to practice were shocked. They had heard that Ling Fei passed the ingredients assessment, but how much time had passed? 'He has been a disciple for less than half a month, and he is already starting this stage?'

Disciple after disciple arriving at the Medicine Peak was left stunned.

Most of them were senior disciples from the previous year's intake.

Most of them had already learned to create medicinal powders, but none had yet succeeded at true Elixir Alchemy.

That was why they were all still on this Alchemy Peak, and had not yet graduated to the next level's Alchemy Peak.

"Junior Brother Ling!" Just as the crowd was expressing their surprise at Ling Fei's arrival, a voice rang out from the sky.

"Senior Brother Yuan Chong!" Ling Fei turned to see Yuan Chong approaching on the back of a white crane.