Chapter 1249: Chapter 1246: When Companions Meet, Envy Arises

The conditions for nurturing Seventh Grade and higher Spiritual Seeds are extremely stringent and cannot be successfully obtained by conventional condensing methods. They require various Supreme Spiritual Lands, nurtured by the power of heaven and earth, where a Spirit Plant Master can at most play a guiding role.

To obtain as many Seventh Grade and above Spiritual Seeds as possible, Lu Xuan consciously set out to build his own Spirit Lands.

Currently, with the Thunder Element treasure Nine Heavens Thunder Summoning Tablet brought by Green Horn Thunder Son, the Thunder Attribute Spiritual Land is already taking shape, playing a crucial role in the transformation of Thunderstorm Lotus into Thunder Evil Spirit Lotus.

Next is the Dragon Attribute Spiritual Land that houses the Eighth Grade Dragon Skeleton and the Sword Attribute Spiritual Land equipped with Blade Refinement Pavilion, the Dongxuan Sword Stele, and nurturing numerous Sword Tassel Fish.

In addition, he possesses Buddhist Treasure Items like the Fantian Brightness Bell and the Ninth Grade Lotus Platform, as well as Strange Treasures suitable for nurturing Spirit Lands such as the Lamp Igniting Ancient Grass, almost forming the embryo of a Buddhist Holy Land, which could be seen as unintentionally planting willows.

As for cultivating a corresponding Spirit Land for the other five elements, Yin Yang, etc., although his Personal Spatial contains many marvels, creating a Spirit Land would not be easy.

“According to the information obtained, the Infinite Sword Prison is an excellent Treasure Item for nurturing the Sword Dao Spirit Land. Once established, it may even naturally spawn High Rank Sword Grass Spiritual Seeds.”

Lu Xuan thought quietly to himself.

He possesses many High Rank Strange Treasures, but not many may be suitable for nurturing Spirit Lands. Even Treasure Items of Divine Transformation Level like the Ninth Grade Lotus Platform might not be as effective as the Infinite Sword Prison.

Moreover, there is still a long way to go before truly nurturing Seventh Grade Spirit Seeds. In the meantime, apart from further developing the Spirit Lands, he needs to research more on the nurturing methods and principles of Seventh Grade Sword Grass Spiritual Seeds.

His thoughts dwelt on this as his gaze fell upon the newly harvested Seventh Grade Infinite Sword Grass of Freedom.

The Sword Grass was ethereal and endlessly changing, seemingly harboring an infinite, hair-thin Sword Qi, clearly visible and perpetually pulsating.

Lu Xuan held it in his hand, and with a casual wave, the myriad Sword Qi surged like a reversed river of stars, vast and boundless.

“As expected of a Seventh Grade level Innate Sword Instrument, such a might should surpass most ordinary Seventh Grade Flying Swords.”

Lu Xuan felt impressed.

The Infinite Sword Grass of Freedom epitomized the extreme division and display of Sword Light, freely controlled and terrifyingly powerful.

“I’ll use it for myself first, and think about switching to that Eighth Grade Annihilation Absolute Sword Grass once it’s fully nurtured.”

Lu Xuan thought to himself.

Seventh Grade Sword Grass is exceedingly rare, even the Sword Sects would need quite some time to nurture one, and they usually hand them over to Nascent Soul disciples within the Sect for cultivation.

Unlike those Fourth and Fifth Grade Sword Grasses, whoever is assigned the cultivation of a Seventh Grade Sword Grass holds the rights to decide its use.

It could be used personally, or handed over to the Sword Sect, which would provide appropriate compensation and contribution points in return.

If given to fellow disciples, it would require the recognition of the Sword Palace. As for leaking it to the Cultivation World, such behavior is severely punished by the Sword Sects, with severe consequences if discovered.

Lu Xuan currently has two Seventh Grade Sword Arrays in hand, but he very much favored the Infinite Sword Grass of Freedom and decided to use it himself first, to further enrich his offensive arsenal.

With a thought, a wisp of green-golden Nascent Flame spewed out and, along with the Infinite Sword Grass of Freedom, entered his Dantian to begin the refinement of this Seventh Grade Sword Instrument.

“Currently in the Sword Grass Spirit Field, there are Seventh Grade Frosted Soul Light Sword Grass and Eighth Grade Annihilation Absolute Sword Grass, along with Sixth Grade Life-taking Prison Suppressing Sword Grass, Azure Profound Wither Bloom Sword Grass.”

“Once the Infinite Sword Prison is properly set up and the Sword Dao Spirit Land takes shape, it will be time to start improving the Thunder Clap Sword Grass or the Thunder Abyss Sword Grass.”

With the Nine Heavens Thunder Summoning Tablet and Infinite Sword Prison, coupled with the unique Treasure Item, the Nurturing Xuan Sword Sheath, he was confident in developing new Sixth Grade Sword Grass.

After meticulously nurturing a variety of Sword Grasses, Lu Xuan returned to the house. Just as he was about to enter his Personal Spatial, suddenly, White Ape’s somewhat sycophantic shrill voice echoed from outside.

“Master, your servant has a request to see you.”

“Come in and talk.”

White Ape obeyed, entering the house with his head bowed deeply.

“Just spit it out.”

Lu Xuan said indifferently.

“I haven’t seen my little buddies, the Thunder Dragon Behemoth and the Green Mountain Scale, for quite some years and I miss them a lot. I’d like to accompany you, Master, to pay them a visit.”

The White Ape spoke earnestly.

“What, getting itchy palms?”

Lu Xuan glanced at the Sea Suppressing Stick carried on its back and chuckled lightly.

“Hehe, Master is indeed perceptive, spotting my little scheme at a glance.”

The White Ape twirled its stick playfully and scratched the back of its head with a goofy laugh.

“Last time, I was defeated by those two when they teamed up. There’s been a lump of frustration in my heart ever since. After years of diligent practice, and learning a new Supreme Stick Technique from a treasured artifact bestowed by Master, I intend to get my revenge if I run into them again.”

Having been seen through by Lu Xuan, the White Ape no longer hid its true intentions, its eyes red with fervor and battle intent as it spoke candidly.

“Alright, follow me in.”

“But we’ll stick to the old rule: Don’t harm the plants and flowers inside, or don’t blame me for being unsentimental.”

Lu Xuan said with a half-smile.

“I’m well aware, Master. I won’t let them suffer even a scratch.”

The White Ape said excitedly.

Back in the days at the Sky Sword Sect, as the Guardian Beast, it was already clear about the significance of Spirit Plants to Lu Xuan. After serving by Lu Xuan’s side for over a hundred years, this understanding deepened even more. Each time it entered the Personal Spatial, it would choose a spot free of Spirit Plants to have its battle with the Thunder Dragon Behemoth and others.

Seeing the White Ape was sensible, Lu Xuan flicked his sleeve, instantly bringing it into his Personal Spatial.

As soon as it flew out from the cuff, the White Ape rapidly grew in size, reaching over twenty meters high, its Sea Suppressing Stick pointing towards the heavens as though piercing through the skies.

It hovered mid-air, booming out loud,

“You two brats, hurry up and pay your respects to Big Brother White Ape, and let me give you a good thrashing!”

Before its voice faded, a streak of green light and a streak of white light shot over from afar.

The Thunder Dragon Behemoth was wreathed in lightning, and the Green Mountain Scale was impressively majestic, looking more and more like a true Kylin spirit from the legends.

Both Spirit Beasts had the bloodline of Ancient Exotic Beasts, and even with a Seventh Grade stick in its possession, the White Ape harbored little fear.

Soon, three figures disappeared right in front of Lu Xuan, moving to a vast and empty area.

When companions met, envy flared.

The three enormous beasts, already accustomed to fighting each other, skipped pleasantries and leapt straight into the fray, instantly battling fiercely. In a moment, the earth shook and the air was filled with spectacular phenomena.

A green light flashed, and Fat Bird appeared round and rolling near Lu Xuan, its chirps crisp, cheerleading for the three beasts.

Behind it, the Flowing Light Spirit Crane, despite being even faster, respectfully arrived a few steps later, positioning itself a few places behind Fat Bird.

Over a dozen Little Tree Maidens, unable to suppress their curiosity, fluttered over with soft chirping.

These little spirits seemed somewhat fearful of the conflict, always hiding behind Lu Xuan when the battle grew too fierce, before peeking out again with their delicate faces adorned with green patterns, eyes fixed tightly on the battlefield.