Chapter 477: An Expert Group!
Chapter 477: An Expert Group!
Jiang Chen was startled and quickly waved his hand: “How could I possibly become the Harvest Lord? Not to mention Lord Bamboo… is still around, and besides, there is you!”
Elder Mu shook his head: “I cannot become the Harvest Lord.”
Jiang Chen let out an “Ah,” feeling surprised and utterly perplexed.
Elder Mu continued: “Do not forget, I am a demon, not a human.”
Although the Cloud Sea Sect had many spirits, spirit beasts, and even powerful demons, some of whom had attained considerable status and extremely generous treatment.
However, without exception, all the higher-ups were human.
When it came down to it, this was a gathering place for Cultivators.
Hearing this, Jiang Chen understood: “So, whether spirits or spirit beasts, or even demons with divine beast bloodlines, they can at most reach the middle ranks here.”
Elder Mu nodded slightly: “We and humans have always maintained a relationship of mutual benefit.”To speak truthfully, regardless of whether one was a spirit or a spirit beast, in the outside world, they were all collectively called Demon Beasts.
Once discovered by humans, it almost always resulted in a life-and-death struggle.
Harmonious coexistence was rarely ever achieved.
As for joining a Cultivation Sect—even one of the three great immortal sects—and reaching the middle or upper echelons, such a situation was nearly impossible.
Unless their strength was overwhelmingly powerful, reaching a level that even Cultivators had to respect and fear.
In the long river of time, such things were not without precedent, but the final outcomes were never good.
Jiang Chen took a deep breath: “I am only at late Foundation Establishment. Setting aside the minor realm of Perfection, the key issue is that breaking through to the Golden Core realm requires resisting a heavenly tribulation. That is simply too difficult.”
Admittedly, the temptation of the Harvest Lord’s position, identity, and status was indeed great.
But after turning it over in his mind, he felt he should not be greedy.
One must know, becoming a Spirit Nurturing Envoy was already unexpected, and he was currently very busy.
Once he became the Harvest Lord, not only would he attract more attention from the Immortal Elders, but more importantly, he would have far more matters to attend to.
Elder Mu smiled: “You possess dual Water and Wood Spirit Roots, meaning you will face at most two heavenly tribulations. Besides, you have the backing of True Lord Si Geng, a Nascent Soul True Lord.
“Moreover, if I remember correctly, he is currently preparing to break through to the Soul Formation realm, is he not?”
By then, Jiang Chen reaching the Golden Core realm would only become easier.
After all, True Lord Si Geng was particularly skilled in puppet arts and could refine various death-substitution puppets.
Jiang Chen quickly calmed down and said solemnly: “Let us discuss this later.”
Hearing this, Elder Mu did not press the topic; after all, the current Harvest Lord was still alive.
However, the tribulation one had to face when breaking through from Golden Core to Nascent Soul was even more terrifying.
The breakthrough success rate for those forming a Human-Grade Golden Core was extremely low, only about ten percent.
For an Earth-Grade Golden Core, it hovered between twenty and forty percent.
Only a Heavenly-Grade Golden Core had a success rate exceeding fifty percent.
If the Harvest Lord’s Master were still alive, perhaps he could have helped, but unfortunately, he had perished hundreds of years ago.
Not long after, Jiang Chen returned to Red Leaf Valley.
Yet, he was still pondering the conversation he just had with Elder Mu.
For the other party to suddenly bring it up felt anything but simple.
“My Cultivation realm definitely has not been exposed!”
“Perhaps it is because I have performed too well!”
“According to a normal cultivation speed, it would still take three or four years to reach Perfection. As for breaking through to the Golden Core realm, it would take at least ten years!”
Ten years later, Jiang Chen would be forty years old.
A Golden Core cultivator at forty was not exceptionally outstanding, but not bad either.
The only thing left to consider was whether to form a Human-Grade Golden Core or an Earth-Grade Golden Core.
A Human-Grade Golden Core was weak in power, easily overlooked, and would not attract attention.
However, forming an Earth-Grade Golden Core and Awakening a divine ability was entirely different.
He would receive care from his Master.
Attention from the Immortal Elders.
Concern from his Senior Sister.
Solicitude from those around him.
Coupled with the identity of a core disciple, it would be hard not to be targeted.
After about an hour, the group tasked with opening wasteland and expanding the fields appeared.
But this time, it was not Wu Guangman and his group, but a team that looked far more capable.
Not only were there Earth Spirit Root body cultivators, but there was even a female Formation Master accompanying the group.
She possessed an oval face with a hint of soft flesh on her cheeks.
Her almond-shaped eyes had outer corners that naturally drooped.
Her eyebrows were somewhat distinctive; not the common thin willow-leaf type, but rather thick.
She had a flat nose bridge with a slightly rounded tip, and small brown freckles framing her nostrils.
She looked quite youthful, likely having just reached adulthood.
But it had to be admitted that having a Formation Master in the group, even if just an apprentice, was quite an impressive display.
The leader of the group introduced himself: “Spirit Envoy Jiang, greetings. My name is Shi Zhuangyan.”
Jiang Chen raised an eyebrow: “The Shi clan?”
Along the Earth Vein, there were two famous clans. One was the Yang clan of Manager Yang Zhenyue.
The other was the Shi clan, who were extremely skilled in opening wasteland and expanding Spirit Farms.
In their generation, there was a fellow named Shi Yan, possessing excellent aptitude and high talent.
Moreover, he used to run in the same circles as Shui Wuhen, though they separated later on.
Shi Zhuangyan smiled slightly: “Correct, we are of the Shi clan.”
Jiang Chen pondered: “Are you not specialized in opening wasteland and expanding fields for the disciples on the Immortal Peaks?”
Shi Zhuangyan replied: “Because the Thousand Sect Dharma Assembly is about to begin, to ensure everyone presents a better showing, we have established an arrangement with the Core Steward Hall of the Spirit Farm.
“Now, the tasks for spirit farmers with over five years of seniority are all handled by the Shi clan.”
Jiang Chen largely understood. He glanced at the young female Formation Master and then said: “Alright, I will not delay you further. Begin.”
Anyone who was not a fool could read between the lines.
The so-called ‘better showing’ was nothing more than taking advantage of the time before the Thousand Sect Dharma Assembly began to meticulously groom the Spirit Farms in advance. This way, when members from other immortal sects or Cultivation Sects came to visit, the sect would not lose face.
Regardless, Jiang Chen did not care, so he simply stood to the side and observed.
It had to be said, the reason the Shi clan ranked first in opening wasteland and expanding fields was indeed because they were exceptionally capable.
Their tools were all specialized Spirit Weapons forged specifically for turning soil and parting water.
After confirming the location, they had the female Formation Master apprentice survey the feng shui and spiritual layout. Only after ensuring there were no issues did they proceed to the next step.
A mere Rank-Two Spirit Farm was actually handled with such elaborate care by them.
Moreover, Jiang Chen discovered a clever method in their work.
Shi Zhuangyan and the others did not infuse Earth Vein qi after the Spirit Farm was formed. Instead, they channeled it simultaneously while shaping the land.
Their group was not large in number, but their coordination was flawless.
This way, not only did it save time, but they could also immediately transition to the subsequent steps upon completion.
It saved a great deal of time and effort.
If it were Wu Guangman and his group, although equally diligent, they would never work this fast.
Sometimes, to earn more Spirit Stones, they would even deliberately drag out the process.
Indeed, only a major clan like the Shi clan—which lacked not resources but practical experience—dared to act so lavishly.
Jiang Chen thought to himself: “Everything these people are doing is to enrich the experience of this female Formation Master apprentice. Truly worthy of being the Earth Vein’s number one clan.”
He did not intervene throughout the entire process. Shi Zhuangyan and the others did not even need to rest. From start to finish, the work took merely two hours, their speed and flawless execution pushed to the absolute limit.
Soon, Shi Zhuangyan walked over, pulling out a Communication Talisman: “Spirit Envoy Jiang, your Spirit Farm is all set. If there are any issues later, you can notify us using this spirit talisman.”
Jiang Chen accepted it and then asked: “How many Spirit Stones does it cost?”
Shi Zhuangyan chuckled lightly: “Five Mid-grade Spirit Stones.”
Jiang Chen instantly stared blankly!