Cultivating the Dao, Starting with Farming

After spending several days and nights of unremitting efforts, Li Mu not only absorbed a lot of obscure but crucial astronomical knowledge from Qingyangzi's vast wisdom, but also refined his unique skills in calculating star positions and understanding the movement of stars.

At this moment, Li Mu's heart is full of desire and expectation for the unknown star field. He only needs to pour what he has learned into the astrolabe, and with a little energy and time, he can uncover a corner of the mysterious veil of the Dark Spirit Star, and then find the way to leave this world. Opportunity in the dark and endless land.

Seeing that Li Mu had learned how to calculate the location of the Dark Spirit Star, Qingyangzi said goodbye to him and continued to sleep in the Soul World Pearl.

"Senior, please leave soon. I still have something unclear. Please enlighten me!" Li Mu quickly sent a message to persuade him to stay.

Hearing this, although Qingyangzi felt tired, he was currently in a remnant state. If he didn't ask for help from Li Mu, he really wouldn't want to spend more of his limited soul power.

"Oh? Little friend, if you still have any doubts, tell me quickly. If I can answer it, I will give you some advice." Qingyang Ziqiang cheered up and asked Li Mu urgently.

Li Mu seized this rare opportunity and laid out the most worrying thing in his heart. He sent a message to ask Qingyangzi: "Senior, the spiritual energy of our world is getting thinner and thinner. It is predicted that after a thousand years, we will enter the Age of End of Dharma, and everything will disappear. Life is in ruins. I dare to ask, was there a similar disaster of spiritual energy depletion in ancient times?

The remnant soul of Qingyangzi has been in the Soul World Pearl for ten thousand years, and he is a powerful being. He should know about the exhaustion of spiritual energy. Li Mu took this rare opportunity to inquire about it and learned from Sword Master Feng. news.

Hearing Li Mu's question, Qingyangzi seemed to be startled and did not react for a while.

"senior?"

After receiving no response from Qingyangzi for a long time, Li Mu conveyed his message in confusion.

"The spiritual energy is exhausted! Has it started yet?

Qingyangzi came back to his senses. He seemed to be touched by a long memory, and he couldn't help but murmur.

Qingyangzi seemed to be sorting out his vague and distant memory fragments. After a moment of silence, he responded to Li Mu through telepathy: "Little friend, the spiritual energy depletion and the end of the Dharma era you mentioned really touched some of my memories."

After hearing this, Li Mu became even more anxious and asked in passing: "Senior, could it be that such a catastrophe really happened in ancient times?"

Qingyangzi's message was deep and far-reaching, and he slowly said: "In ancient times, the heaven and earth were indeed full of spiritual energy, and all things were prosperous. Those were the most glorious years in the world of cultivation. However, just as everything in the world has its ups and downs, between realms It is impossible to escape this law. As time goes by, some areas gradually lose their balance due to natural and man-made disasters, excessive plunder of resources, or subtle changes in the laws of heaven, and the source of spiritual energy begins to dry up. This process is long and secret. It is not until the accumulation reaches an irreversible situation that the horrific scene of the Dharma Ending Age emerges.”

After a short pause, Qingyangzi's message sounded again, with some emotion about the past years: "In the era I experienced, although the spiritual energy was not as strong as in ancient times, it was still able to maintain the world of cultivation. The normal operation of the world. However, according to ancient books, in the more distant past, this world did experience two thrilling spiritual energy depletion events. "

Li Mu was refreshed and couldn't wait to send a message and asked: "Senior, please be sure to elaborate! The specific reasons behind these two spiritual energy depletions, the countermeasures at the time, and the final conclusion. How can we, who are on the brink of crisis, There should be crucial lessons in dealing with this crisis.”

Qingyangzi let out a long sigh, seeming to recall that distant and heavy history, and responded with a message: "The reasons for the rapid depletion of spiritual energy in the two times are different!"

"The first spiritual energy depletion is said to be because a supreme Taoist ancestor became enlightened in this world. The process was earth-shattering. It not only caused drastic changes in the laws of heaven and earth, but also directly extracted a huge amount of spiritual energy in the realm to create the supreme Tao. Ji. The path to enlightenment of this Taoist ancestor was like a grand plunder, which instantly caused the already balanced spiritual energy cycle to become unbalanced. As a result, countless creatures suffered heavy losses, causing the world to gradually decline."

"The second spiritual energy depletion was caused by a change in the Jiuyou land. Jiuyou is the most mysterious place in the world, hiding endless darkness and evil. According to ancient records, a Jiuyou seal A large amount of evil energy and ghostly power poured into this world, causing fierce conflict and devouring the spiritual energy between heaven and earth. This force not only polluted the pure spiritual energy, but also destroyed the source of spiritual energy, causing the entire world to suffer. The spiritual energy of the domain became increasingly thinner and eventually fell into the Age of Ending Law."

Qingyangzi conveyed the secret to Li Mu about the two spiritual energy depletions in ancient times, and finally concluded: "These two spiritual energy depletion events have caused indelible trauma to this world. If another spiritual energy depletion occurs, I don't know when. Only then can we recover.”

"Senior, how did you recover from those two times of spiritual energy depletion, and how long did it take!" Li Mu couldn't help but feel anxious, and quickly sent another message to ask.

Qingyangzi sent a message and responded: "The first time the spiritual energy was exhausted, the creatures in the realm went through a long period of time before they gradually found a way to restore the spiritual energy. There are practitioners with extraordinary wisdom who, through understanding the laws of heaven and earth, created There are formations and restrictions that can guide the return of spiritual energy; there are also compassionate ancient monks who use their own efforts to plant spiritual grass and cultivate spiritual beasts, nourishing the land bit by bit. As for the specific recovery time, ancient books say. There is no exact record, but it is speculated that it should be three thousand years ago.”

"As for the second spiritual energy depletion, the recovery process is more difficult and long. Because the pollution in the Nine Netherlands is not only at the spiritual energy level, but also goes deep into the foundation of the realm. In order to eliminate this evil force , the strong men in the realm spared no effort, sacrificed a large number of true spirit groups, and finally completed the Nine Nether Seal to prevent the evil energy from pouring into the realm. However, the recovery of spiritual energy is a slow and complicated process. Not only It takes time to accumulate, and it also requires the entire realm’s ecology. According to records, it took fifteen thousand years to restore spiritual power.”

When Li Mu heard this, his heart felt heavy. Fifteen thousand years was such a long time. For them, who were about to enter the Age of Ending Dharma, it seemed to be an unreachable hope.

Li Mu continued to pass on the memory and asked Qing Yangzi: "Senior, in your opinion, how is the spiritual energy depletion we are facing now similar to the two historical records? Is there any fundamental solution to the spiritual energy exhaustion before it is exhausted? road?"

"Little friend, do you know the root cause of this depletion of spiritual energy?" Qingyangzi asked with a hint of solemnity.

Qingyangzi is still counting on Li Mu to find the Death-Resisting Spirit Grass for him, recast the Tao Foundation, and be reborn! Unexpectedly, we are facing the advent of the Age of Ending Law, and our luck is really bad. If the Age of Ending Law is really coming, we might as well continue to live in the form of a remnant soul in the Soul World Pearl.

"According to a sword master of our sect, this depletion of spiritual energy seems to be related to the Nine Netherlands. Two Taoist Lords of our sect went to the Nine Netherlands to find out the cause. They are now trapped in it and have not been able to come out for more than a hundred years." Li Mu quickly conveyed the message and told him the reason.

"It's Jiuyou again! That should be the second reason." Qingyangzi's message was mixed with shock and worry. He continued to say: "The land of Jiuyou has been the most mysterious place in the world since ancient times. It is an unpredictable and dangerous existence. It is not only the source of evil energy, but also hides a terrifying power that can subvert the balance of the realm. If this spiritual energy depletion is really related to the Nine Netherlands, the spiritual energy this world will face this time. The depletion crisis is probably more severe than the previous two times.”

Qingyangzi's legacy contained a deep emotion, and he said worriedly: "In ancient times, there were strong people in the realm, and the true spirit tribe was prosperous. They guarded the world together, making the spiritual energy endless, and the realm Prosperous and prosperous. However, as time flies, the current realm has lost its former glory. The number of high-level monks has dropped sharply, and most of the true spirit groups have disappeared. The spiritual energy in the realm has become increasingly thin. If the spiritual energy this time. The depletion is really related to the Nine Netherlands, so you may not be able to cope with this crisis with your current strength."

"So, I'm afraid this depletion of spiritual energy is unavoidable. Senior, is there any way to survive this coming age of Dharma Ending!" Li Mu looked solemn and asked for advice.

"I have never experienced the Age of Ending Dharma. I don't know how many years it will take for the spiritual energy of this world to be completely exhausted before it can be restored. Little friend Li, if it is unavoidable, the alternative is to find a small secret realm and prepare sufficient spiritual stones and elixirs in advance. Practice the method of sealing consciousness and stay away for now!”

There was a hint of helplessness in Qingyangzi's message, pointing out a final escape route for Li Mu: "Although this method is not a long-term solution, in the early days of the Dharma Ending Era, it may be able to gain you a glimmer of hope until the situation changes. ”

"The method of recuperating one's consciousness is an ancient practice method that allows monks to significantly reduce their dependence on spiritual energy in extreme environments, and even enter a state of near dormancy, maintaining life with minimal consumption. Waiting for the opportunity for spiritual energy to revive,"

Qingyangzi continued to pass on his thoughts and explained: "I have learned a technique of this kind, which is called: 'Hidden Dragon's Breathing Technique'. This technique is similar to the method of sealing consciousness, and both can be used in spiritual energy." In times of scarcity, the assistant cultivator conserves his strength and waits for a turn of events. If you need it, little friend, I can pass it on to you now."

"This method is quite difficult to practice and requires a very high level of mental cultivation. If you are not careful, you may fall into a permanent sleep. In addition, it is also important to choose a suitable secret place. It needs to be a place with rich spiritual energy and relatively safe , to ensure worry-free survival.”

"Thank you, senior, for your advice. I will come back to you if necessary! The time has not come yet!" Li Mu smiled helplessly and declined politely.

"Yes! If Xiaoyou has nothing else to do, I'm going to rest." Qingyangzi said goodbye to Li Mu.

"Sorry for bothering you, senior!" Li Mu responded gratefully.

Qingyangzi didn't respond to Li Mu anymore. The fluctuations in his soul gradually disappeared and he fell into a deep sleep in the soul world bead.

With mixed feelings in his heart, Li Mu looked at the Soul World Pearl in his hand, took a deep breath, and put it into the storage compartment for safe storage.

The huge Nine Nether Kun Whale is like a dark floating island, gently swinging its huge whale tail that can shake the stars. It is filled with a heart-stopping netherworld aura, floating silently in the vast expanse. , in the vast star field with bright stars, every breath seems to resonate with the power of the netherworld in the star field, causing the surrounding stars to become eclipsed.

Li Mu was wearing a blue robe, standing tall and straight on the smooth mirror-like forehead of Jiuyou Kun Whale. He waved his sleeves gently, and a simple and mysterious square room appeared out of thin air. A temporary place was set up on the top of the whale's head. The soft light of the night pearl in the square room was in sharp contrast with the darkness outside, providing it with a peaceful space.

Then, Li Mu took out an exquisite star disk from his sleeve, which was engraved with intricate star patterns and ancient runes, emitting a faint fluorescence. He closed his eyes and concentrated, his mind completely immersed in the star disk, his fingers gently slid across the surface of the star disk, and began to deduce the specific location of the Dark Spirit Star according to the complex algorithm taught by Qing Yangzi.

As Li Mu moved, the star patterns on the star disk seemed to come alive, slowly rotating and interweaving according to some mysterious rules, forming a series of flowing astronomical scenes, reflecting the movement trajectory of thousands of stars.

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Time passed silently in the slow flow of stars.

In this vast star field, it seemed that even the flow of time became slow and profound. Li Mu's mind was completely immersed in the star disk, isolated from everything in the outside world.

Finally, after countless calculations and deductions, the light on the star disk suddenly condensed, and all the star patterns instantly gathered to point to a certain direction, which might be the location of the Dark Spirit Star.

Li Mu opened his eyes and woke up, his numb face showed a trace of worry, then he thought of something, his figure flashed, and disappeared on the spot.

In the Painting World Treasure House, Li Mu appeared beside a large spiritual field, looking at the growth status of two sixth-level spiritual plants-Yanyuan Spirit Grass and Mouxing Spirit Grass, and couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Just like investing a long time in the calculation of the position of the Dark Spirit Star, Li Mu almost forgot to take care of these two batches of spiritual plants again. Fortunately, they are in good condition, with emerald green leaves and a faint fluorescence. Obviously, they have been well nourished in the unique environment of the Painting World Treasure House.

Li Mu waved his hand, and the Qingfeng Summoning Rain Technique of the Great Perfection Level was performed.

Suddenly, the sky above the Painting World Treasure House seemed to be torn open by an invisible force, gathering the purest spiritual energy between heaven and earth and mixing it in raindrops, which fell down pattering, and the two sixth-level spiritual plants brought a nourishing feast.

Under the shower of spiritual rain, the leaves of Yanyuan Spiritual Grass and Mouxing Spiritual Grass became brighter, and the magnificent vitality contained in them seemed to be glimpsed in the flashing fluorescence. They swayed gracefully, as if thanking Li Mu for his careful care and protection.

With the innate magical power of identifying all spirits, Li Mu looked at the growth status of each Mouxing Spiritual Grass with a happy face, his eyes full of urgency. (End of this chapter)