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Chapter 29 Collecting the Gourd Vine
Gazing at the gourd vine, naturally imbued with Daoist charm and its treasured light contained within, swaying quietly in the chaotic spiritual pool, and at the seven innate gourds on the vine that, though not yet fully mature, already revealed their unique and extraordinary qualities and boundless potential.
Even though Zhen Yuanzi and Hongyun had firm Dao hearts and were used to seeing rare treasures in the prehistoric world, their eyes couldn't help but reveal an undisguised fondness and an unprecedented sense of caution.
Such spiritual roots are far beyond the reach of ordinary treasures; the causal relationships and future implications they involve are likely to be extremely profound.
"Fellow Daoist Hongyun," Zhen Yuanzi spoke slowly, his voice sounding particularly deep and resonant in the spiritually rich cave. His gaze, like the most precise ruler, carefully swept over every inch of the gourd vine, every vein of its leaves, and the seven gourds that were in the process of growing.
"The vitality of this vine root is so immense that it is something I have never seen before in my life. Moreover, it is surrounded and protected by the merit of creation and the primordial energy of the Yellow Mother. Its roots are so deep that they are rare in the primordial world, and may not be inferior to the innate Ren Water Peach or the Yellow Plum."
The seven gourds that grow on it are spiritual objects born from the innate Dao, each possessing its own mysteries, and their future potential is limitless.
He shifted his tone slightly, pointing to the seven gourds, his voice carrying a hint of knowing understanding:
"However, judging from its appearance, the precious light is contained within and has not yet fully emanated outwards, and the flow of Daoist charm still has a trace of immaturity. It is far from being fully mature and ripe, and it obviously still needs a lot of time to accumulate and be nourished by the creation of heaven and earth. It cannot be accomplished in a short period of time."
Upon hearing this, Hongyun nodded in deep agreement. His gaze mostly lingered on the gourd, which resonated subtly with his aura, was entirely crimson, and adorned with flowing cloud patterns. The more he looked at it, the more he liked it, and he added:
"Fellow Daoist Zhen Yuanzi has keen insight; what you say is absolutely right."
If such spiritual creatures are allowed to grow naturally in this secret realm of Buzhou Mountain, although they can absorb the spiritual energy of the sacred mountain, it is hard to guarantee that when they fully mature and their precious light shines into the sky, they will not cause celestial phenomena and attract other powerful beings with keen senses to covet and compete for them.
At that time, a storm will inevitably ensue, adding countless variables and potentially even damaging the very foundation of one's spiritual root.
He paused, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes, then looked at Zhen Yuanzi and continued:
"Moreover... I observe that although this place is nourished by the Chaos Spirit Liquid and is uniquely blessed, it ultimately relies on the overall energy of Mount Buzhou and is not specifically designed for this vine."
Although its growth is stable, it may not reach the most ideal and perfect state of nurturing. If a blessed land that better matches its origins and can help it unleash its potential could be found, perhaps…”
Upon hearing this, Zhen Yuanzi smiled knowingly and clapped his hands, saying:
"What you think, fellow Daoist, is exactly what I think; we are of the same mind."
My Wuzhuang Temple on Longevity Mountain, after being transformed by my original body, retains the most primordial essence of the innate earth element. This essence is extremely rich and fertile, and has an incredible effect on nourishing the spiritual roots of heaven and earth, surpassing ordinary innate spiritual energy.
Furthermore, this humble Taoist possesses the "Classic of Mountains and Seas," a treasure that allows me to mobilize the power of the primordial earth's veins, gather the spiritual energy of the eight directions, and precisely regulate it to create the most suitable environment for the growth of spiritual roots.
His gaze was fixed intently on the gourd vine, his tone filled with confidence:
"If this vine could be transplanted to my Wuzhuang Temple, it could be carefully nurtured with the innate earth element as its foundation, supplemented by the earth vein essence mobilized by the Earth Book and the vast spiritual energy gathered."
I am confident that this action will not only ensure the safety of this spiritual root and protect it from future troubles, but will also greatly accelerate its maturation process, perhaps allowing it to reach perfection several eons earlier, and its quality will surpass that of natural growth. What do you think, my friend?
This thoughtful suggestion immediately made Hongyun's eyes light up, and a joyful smile bloomed on his face: "Brilliant! Fellow Daoist's plan is brilliant!"
This achieves two goals at once: it preserves this rare spiritual root from external interference and helps it grow better, allowing it to obtain the treasure sooner. It is truly the best strategy, achieving the best of both worlds! I completely agree!
With the plan settled, the two no longer hesitated. Transplanting such a precious innate spiritual root could not tolerate the slightest carelessness.
Zhen Yuanzi stepped forward a few paces, his steps steady as he approached the Chaos Spirit Liquid Pool, his expression becoming extremely solemn and dignified.
He took a deep breath, his aura subtly connecting with the earth beneath his feet and the energy channels of the entire Buzhou Mountain. He slowly raised his hands to his chest, his ten fingers flitting like butterflies among flowers, yet seemingly containing the ultimate principles of heaven and earth, beginning to form intricate and profound hand seals that invoked the laws of the Great Dao.
With his movements, the purest power of the earth's laws was activated, and countless tiny runes, as fine as ants and shimmering with earthy yellow divine light, appeared in the void.
These runes were not inanimate objects, but rather seemed to possess a living spirit. Accompanied by Zhen Yuanzi's deep and ancient incantation chanting, they slowly enveloped the chaotic spiritual liquid pool where the gourd vine and its roots were deeply embedded.
This process is extremely slow and careful. Each rune must be placed precisely in sync with the rhythm of the spiritual root's own life force, ensuring that its very essence is not harmed.
The power of the seal is like the gentlest hand, carefully and gently separating the spiritual root from the surrounding mountains, rocks, earth veins, and even space.
At the same time, a temporary yet incredibly sturdy protective barrier is constructed to ensure that during the subsequent movement, not a single trace of the gourd vine's spiritual energy will leak out, and its roots and veins will not suffer any damage.
Hongyun stood guard, focusing intently on protecting the Dharma, while simultaneously using her supernatural powers to assist Zhenyuanzi in sensing the state of the spiritual root with her keen perception of energy flow, ensuring that nothing went wrong.
The yellowish-brown cocoon of runes grew thicker and thicker, eventually completely enveloping the entire gourd vine and the small pool of precious chaotic spiritual liquid beneath it, forming a spherical barrier about ten feet in diameter that emitted a soft yet stable light.
Zhen Yuanzi had a slight sheen of sweat on his forehead, clearly indicating that this action had taken a considerable toll on him.
He carefully lifted the sphere of light containing the priceless treasure and, with his supreme power, gradually shrunk it until it was only the size of a fist, which he held steadily in his palm.
Through the semi-transparent barrier, one could clearly see that the miniature gourd vines inside were still lush and vibrant, and the precious light on the seven gourds remained as stable as ever.
He breathed a slight sigh of relief, a satisfied look appearing on his face, as he prepared to store the ball of light into his sleeve or a magical artifact specifically designed to hold spiritual objects.
However, just as his gaze inadvertently swept over the bottom of the pool after the spirit liquid pool had been removed, his movements suddenly stopped!
Beneath the pool, instead of the ordinary rocks or jade one might expect, lay a layer of wondrous soil over a foot thick, shimmering with a warm and mysterious nine-colored glow, radiating boundless vitality and indescribable rich earth essence!
The soil appears delicate and soft, as if it were composed of countless tiny particles of nine-colored light, yet it gives one an incomparably heavy and stable feeling, as if a grain of sand could transform into a towering mountain, and a handful of soil could nourish a vast fertile plain and nurture countless living beings!