Cultivating with Symbiosis Panel-Chapter 668 - 376: I Will Become... a Ginseng Fruit (Part 2)
Watching those precious artifacts, solitary pieces disappearing under the pressure of "jade," requires a lot of willpower.
At least while watching here, all the cultivators of the Tao Furnace Realm fell silent.
Even with Spirit Stones and such a foundation, should they be expending them this recklessly?
In just a few brief moments, how many treasures have been spent?
A dozen or a few dozen?
At this moment.
Li Ye, who had remained silent, suddenly spoke up.
"Uncle Master."
"I have a way to handle it."
"Take all these treasures back."
Li Ye, currently tempering himself in the refining of mana, spoke calmly, his eyes fixed upon the approaching "jade" as if fully prepared.
"...Don’t be reckless."
But the voice of the Sect Leader from the chaos refused him: "If this thing were to affect you, it would ruin everything about you.
Even if there’s only a slight possibility.
I won’t allow it to get close to you—rest assured, we have an abundance of treasures, and your Ginkgo Ancestor will retrieve them from history."
So, these were not just extravagant riches but replicas all along?
Li Ye was momentarily speechless.
But he quickly came to his senses: "You should know that I have means and divine techniques to penetrate certain veils; that jade beast is beneficial to me.
I can be sure of it.
Master, help me!"
He was confident that with such a plea, regardless, his Master would certainly come to help him, even if the Sect Leader disagrees.
Although he felt a bit apologetic towards the Sect Leader’s goodwill, he indeed saw the roots of the entity, which prompted his words.
He was quite anxious.
Such a rare opportunity, if missed, would be regretted for a lifetime.
Sure enough.
After his shout.
His Master’s helpless voice came: "I might permit your adventure, but you must take your fourth senior brother with you. If you push your limits, he can cover for you."
With the Master’s voice.
The fourth senior brother silently took out a pile of star-blue chains, which clanked as they hung on Li Ye, and tied the other end to himself, stepping back.
The fourth senior brother gestured an okay towards Li Ye.
Li Ye looked down at the "armor" formed by the chains on him, feeling all joy inside; this is the feeling of a safety net, enabling carefree ventures.
Just like that.
The Four Seasons Sect’s onslaught came to a complete halt.
And the "jade," suppressed and unable to advance, continued to impose on Li Ye with undiminished momentum, seemingly stable but slightly agitated from the pressure.
Li Ye withdrew his defenses.
Closed his eyes.
And thus, enveloped by a gentle jade light, was "devoured," disappearing instantly into the Chaotic Outer Domain, along with Heart Soil and Ruo Wood also vanishing.
"..."
Where’s the person?
Not to mention the cultivators of the Four Seasons Sect.
The other cultivators observing were all in a panic.
Su Xing almost couldn’t stay put and wanted to leave the Tao Furnace Realm immediately, the Sect Leader’s face was solemn, and Wangshu’s moonlight shot towards the sky, emitting light in the chaotic outer domain.
Were it not for a trace of aura remaining, and the soul lamp belonging to Li Ye within the sect still burning brightly, the Four Seasons Sect would have gone mad by now.
A carefully nurtured core disciple just "disappeared" like that, indeed could cause them to search the heavens and the underworld.
"...Are you spoiling the child too much?"
Wangshu, already fuming, arrived at the Sect Leader’s residence, speaking to Su Xing: "That was jade, didn’t you almost forget your own master nearly died by it?
Now you dare let your disciple face it head-on.
What are you thinking?"
She could be venting her anger or perhaps out of fear.
The Moon God quietly illuminates every ghost-ridden night, with few things she fears, but the sight of the prior "Su Xing" breaking through and leaving this world remains unforgettable.
At that time, the chaotic star beast named "Jade" almost devoured him.
Su Xing nearly got spit on by Wangshu, feeling helpless:
"But when it comes to spoiling kids, how are you any less? You even let him play with the Immortal Seal, which corresponds to your presence in the lower realm, and now it’s gone.
You should be recalled to the Upper Realm, heading for the Moon Palace."
Wangshu’s expression changed several times.
She indeed felt the summons from the Upper Realm.
Without the Immortal Seal’s power as an anchor, she had effectively lost the "qualification" to remain here, and if Li Ye does not return within three days, she will be forcibly called back to the Upper Realm.
She might have anticipated it before.
But at this time, she had already decided to stay here, to accompany her brother until he ascends, giving him support, lest the Sect Leader, who seems good but is actually not, do anything.
"Sigh."
Finally, Wangshu could only sigh.
"I’ll set up an array in the Chaotic Outer Domain, and by then you have to help, or if he doesn’t come back, you can forget about being Sect Leader!"
She left a harsh word and walked away.
The Sect Leader and Su Xing looked at each other, both with frustration on their faces.
No choice.
Wangshu is actually quite special among the deities, she is like an elder in this generation of deities, yet was once spoiled, and therefore somewhat haughty.
Her threatening words can’t just be ignored.
So...
"Where exactly has Li Ye gone?"
The Sect Leader furrowed his brow.
He naturally believed in Li Ye, as the child always had a powerful force about him that even he couldn’t fully comprehend, a prowess perhaps not nurtured in the lower realm.
Hope Li Ye truly has heaven’s blessing. 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂
Otherwise... he would have to ask the Upper Realm’s ancestors to intervene.
No matter what happens.
They cannot lose Li Ye, the core disciple.
...
Meanwhile, Li Ye was laboriously swaying on a tree.
This tree was enveloped in auspicious light, its branches mighty enough to cover all creation, among the jade-like branches and leaves hung plump, doll-like fruits.
The fruits exuded an enchanting fragrance.
Although eating them might seem a bit troublesome, they probably taste quite good.
In Li Ye’s vision, a panel appeared—
[Name]: Ginseng Fruit Tree · Mimicked
[Mood]: Sorrowful
[State]: Originally mythic ginseng fruit, Grass Returning Pill, which should have been highly exceptional, now blurred and tainted by mythical concepts, needs a cultivator’s Nascent Soul to grow and bear fruit.
It has differentiated into "jade" that can turn the Tao into nutrients, aiming to collect cultivators for sustenance from various parts of chaos.
It’s been controlled by the deities of the Celebrated Light Realm.
[Bindable]: Tribulation Fire.
Sure enough.
He was brought to the "Celebrated Light Realm" by that monster.
And even transformed into a ginseng fruit...
Hmm?
As Li Ye was dwelling on this, he suddenly felt a knock from a golden mallet, before falling into a delicate hand.
And a familiar voice rang out:
"Sister Miaodu."
"How is this ginseng fruit?"
He struggled to lift his head, only to see Taoist Dongcang pinching him, offering him to a nearby female cultivator in a simple Taoist robe, whose appearance was quite delicate.
Wasn’t it the long-unseen Taoist Miaodu?
It seems he indeed arrived at the Celebrated Light Realm.
Miaodu gently patted Dongcang’s head, smiling: "You have a good heart."
Then she took the "ginseng fruit."
Under daylight, she revealed teeth white and sharp like blades.
Approaching the ginseng fruit to bite.
Li Ye: "..."
Am I about to be eaten by Ancestor Miaodu just after arriving?
That would be too embarrassing!
At once, he struggled intensely, sensing something amiss. Miaodu looked perplexedly at the ginseng fruit in her hand.
Murmuring: "Could it have insects? What bug would burrow in a ginseng fruit?"
As she spoke, she seemed ready to split the ginseng fruit in half.
