Cultivation Starts from Farming Chapter 1135 - 476: Progress in Cultivation at Long Last

"Indeed, it truly deserves to be known as the world’s foremost Spirit Vein... The quality and abundance of Spiritual Qi here are entirely sufficient to support my future seclusion, steadily advancing until I break through to Mid-Stage Divinity Transformation."

In contrast to the shackles of the Nanchuan Realm, this place is truly a sacred land for cultivation.

At this moment, the figure of Dragon King Ao Guang appeared outside the hall. Only after receiving Xu Ping’s telepathic permission did he cautiously step inside.

He maintained a slightly respectful posture: "Fellow Daoist Xu, the Star Palace and all its subordinate forces have now been completely subdued and have submitted."

"I wonder... does the Fellow Daoist wish to personally control the Star Palace and govern all the domains?"

In Dragon King Ao Guang’s view, since Xu Ping chose the Star Palace as his dojo, it seemed logical for him to personally control the largest force in the human realm.

However, Xu Ping did not even lift his eyelids, merely shaking his head slowly with an indifferent tone:

"Mundane affairs are of no benefit to the Dao; I am not interested in them."

His gaze swept across Dragon King Ao Guang, "As for the daily affairs of the Star Palace, they shall be handled by you, Fellow Daoist Ao Guang."

He only needed the Spirit Vein here for cultivation. Managing power and handling trivialities were merely mundane tasks that wasted cultivation time in his view.

Upon hearing this, Dragon King Ao Guang’s eyes flickered with a complex emotion, but he quickly nodded: "Rest assured, Fellow Daoist, Ao Guang will surely exert all efforts and will not make any mistakes."

He hesitated slightly, then added: "Moreover, after the subjugation of all major forces, according to custom, each must offer tributes."

"Thereafter, all tribute resources will be delivered to the Fellow Daoist in regular proportions by Ao Guang."

Xu Ping was not opposed to this and nodded slightly.

"Yes."

More cultivation resources are always welcome, better to have them than not to.

Seeing Xu Ping give no further instructions, Dragon King Ao Guang cleverly took his leave, bowing as he exited the core hall.

After Dragon King Ao Guang left, Xu Ping waved his hand to set down multiple Restrictions, sealing the entire hall completely.

He arrived at the core of the Spirit Vein, sitting cross-legged on a natural Star Jade Platform, eliminating all distractions, commencing his first cultivation attempt in this place.

"Hoo..."

With long, drawn breaths, Xu Ping channeled the Divinity Transformation Chapter of the "Ten Thousand Woods Evergreen Scripture."

In an instant, the entire mid-grade fifth-stage Spirit Vein seemed to be fully activated.

An endless supply of pure Spiritual Qi surged like converging rivers, gathering madly from all directions, forming a huge Qi vortex that engulfed his figure.

What further stirred Xu Ping’s spirit was that at the same time he began cultivating,

A vast and obscure flow of Heavenly Fate seemed to coalesce around him as he took control of the Star Palace, becoming the actual ruler of this realm, converging silently from all four corners of the Wind Origin Realm.

This marked the first time since his breakthrough to Divinity Transformation that he could so clearly feel his cultivation growing in a steady and substantial manner.

Though slow, it was unwavering, lacking the previous sensation of being obstructed by an invisible barrier he faced in the Nanchuan Realm.

This long-lost, wondrous feeling of power enhancement instantly enchanted Xu Ping.

His mind fully immersed in cultivation, guiding the Spiritual Qi and Heavenly Fate, endlessly refining his primordial spirit, purifying his mana, reaching towards a higher tier.

...

Meanwhile, on his way back to the Dragon Palace, Dragon King Ao Guang paused slightly amidst the clouds.

He clearly sensed the shift in the flow of vast Heavenly Fate from the direction of the Star Palace behind him.

He naturally understood what this entailed.

Xu Ping’s initiation of cultivation, with his unmatched human prowess and sectarian status within the Star Palace, naturally drew the support of an entire realm’s Heavenly Fate.

Dragon King Ao Guang’s gaze grew deep, his expression inscrutable, yet his heart surged with tumultuous waves.

He had dominated the outer seas of the Wind Origin Realm for countless years, engaging in open and covert struggles with the Star Palace Saints.

Though at a disadvantage, he never conceded.

But now, a supreme figure, capable of deciding his very fate, suddenly overshadowed him.

That feeling of helplessness and oppression, having one’s life controlled by others, having to act according to others’ moods.

No one could feel content under such circumstances.

"However... it’s not entirely devoid of opportunity either." Dragon King Ao Guang’s eyes flickered with an extremely subtle gleam of ambition.

"Xu Ping, indeed a prodigious talent, but after all, he has just broken through to Early-Stage Divinity Transformation not long ago, his foundation still requires refinement. The journey to Mid-Stage Divinity Transformation is exceedingly distant..."

"But for this king... it is quite different!"

A profound confidence burned deep within Dragon King Ao Guang’s dragon soul, "This king has lingered at the pinnacle of Mid-stage Divinity Transformation for millennia, my depth of foundation is beyond his imagination."

"Previously hindered by the Star Palace’s suppression and the limits of Heavenly Fate, unable to take that final step."

"Now, with the fall of the Star Palace Saints and the return of vast Heavenly Fate to the heavens... this is a once-in-a-millennium opportunity!"

"This king intends to seize this east wind, to break through in one swift motion, stepping into Mid-Stage Divinity Transformation!"

"At that time..."

Dragon King Ao Guang’s eyes flashed with a sharp expression, "Even if Xu Ping’s Divine Techniques are formidable and Magical Treasures sharp, faced with the true suppression of a higher realm, what can he do then?"

"He will surely no longer be able to harm this king!"

Of course, all this requires long-term planning and discreet accumulation.

Without absolute certainty, revealing even the slightest covetous intent would surely invite disaster.

Dragon King Ao Guang took one last deep look at the direction of the Star Palace, where Spiritual Qi and Heavenly Fate gathered, as if trying to imprint that youth in azure robes into his soul deeply.

Subsequently, he suppressed all his emotions, transforming into a stream of light, flying straight back towards his Dragon Palace.

Within the Star Palace, Xu Ping dedicated himself to cultivation, empowered by the Heavenly Fate.

....

Time passed, three years later.

The core of the Wind Origin Realm, at the source of the fifth-stage Spirit Vein of the Star Palace.

The Spiritual Qi here ceased to appear mist-like, instead becoming so dense it transformed into flowing Spiritual Liquid, pooling into a pond, reflecting the meditative figure within with an aura of majestic serenity.

Suddenly, the figure, silent like an eternal mountain, quivered slightly, a formless yet colossal aura naturally released, akin to a boulder cast into a serene lake, shattering the thick Spiritual Liquid encircling it, scattering fragments of spiritual light into the sky.

Xu Ping slowly opened his eyes, within the depths of which a trace of azure divine brilliance flickered and vanished, like the vitality of early spring breaking through ice, containing an indescribable essence of profound Dao resonance.

His lips involuntarily curled into a genuine smile, his mood extraordinarily pleasant.

In these three years of seclusion, he could clearly feel his cultivation once again achieving substantial progress.

The degree of this progress, in his view, was quite significant.

With a slight thought, he opened the familiar panel.

[Realm: Early-Stage Divinity Transformation: 4 / 100]

...

"Three years and the proficiency increased by 3 points."

"Truly, this is not bad."

The smile on Xu Ping’s lips deepened.

Since stepping into Divinity Transformation, it had been a long time since he felt such tangible growth in cultivation and genuine advancement in Daoist practice.

This sensation of continuously growing stronger, climbing ever higher peaks, no doubt provided any Dao seeker with the most delightful sustenance for their Dao heart.

With a brief calculation, he came to an estimation: "At this gradual pace, it should take about another ninety or so years to cultivate the Early-Stage Divinity Transformation to Perfection, reaching the pinnacle of the realm."

"At that point, I can begin preparing for the breakthrough to... Mid-Stage Divinity Transformation!"

"Mid-Stage Divinity Transformation, ah!"

Just thinking of this realm made a trace of fervent anticipation flash in Xu Ping’s eyes.

It had been countless years since a Mid-Stage Divinity Transformation cultivator appeared in the human realm.

Once he truly stepped into that stage, with his foundational strengths, combined with the Profound Celestial Supreme Treasure, even ascending to the Upper Realm might not remain a distant dream, and could perhaps be within reach.

That would be the true commencement of transcending this world’s bounds, stepping into a broader heaven and earth.

Gently suppressing the tides of anticipation in his heart, Xu Ping stood tall, preparing to end this session of seclusion and venture outside for a brief adjustment.

However, just as he rose, the Profound Celestial Supreme Treasure being nurtured within him suddenly emitted a faint tremor.

Soon after, a substantial flow of Heavenly Fate seemed to pierce through the barriers of the void, drawn and guided by an invisible force to merge with the treasure.

Xu Ping paused in his steps, sensing for a moment, then a playful smile appeared on his face.