Cultivation Starts from Farming Chapter 863 - 385: Spirit Worm Breaks Through Fourth Rank; Divine Techniques Astound

The underground lair.

The Spirit Worm transformed into the size of an ordinary person, restrained its aura, and stood humbly in front of Xu Ping with a fawning expression:

"Thank you, Master, for helping Little Worm break through to the Fourth Rank Demon Monarch. In the future, I will certainly go through fire and water for you."

"Hmm."

Xu Ping nodded slightly, then with a hint of curiosity, asked, "After breaking through to the Fourth Rank, have you awakened any Divine Techniques?"

"Yes, Master."

The Spirit Worm puffed out its chest and began to demonstrate.

Refining the Spirit Vein, Earth Escape Technique... each Divine Technique was as Xu Ping had anticipated.

But the Spirit Worm’s final technique, using the power of the earth’s qi to strengthen the array, was completely beyond Xu Ping’s expectations.

Dark golden scales shimmered over the Spirit Worm’s body as it pressed its palms firmly onto the ground.

A formless and vast power of the earth veins spread rapidly like ripples from its center, instantly connecting with the entire underground Spirit Vein network of Blood Bone Island.

Buzz!

The aura emitted by the entire grand array instantly surged, elevating from its original indomitable state to a more profound, inexhaustible, and terrifying domain like the earth itself.

It was as if the grand array was no longer a dome of energy suspended over the island, but deeply rooted in the earth veins, thoroughly integrated with the island and the earth.

"Earth Vein Resonance, Array Augmentation?!"

Xu Ping shot up, his eyes shining brightly, unable to resist applauding in praise: "Excellent! What a remarkable Earth Vein Dragon Worm, this Divine Technique is truly extraordinary."

This ability was practically born for guarding a sect.

The array on Blood Bone Island, after years of reinforcement by him, was already formidable enough to withstand the aggressive attacks of Mid-stage Nascent Soul Cultivators.

Now, with the original power of the earth veins further enhanced, its defensive power was undoubtedly strengthened again.

Even if a Late-stage Nascent Soul Great Cultivator came personally to break through by force, it would undoubtedly require considerable effort.

This provided him with more assurance for the impending beast tide.

"Master overpraises me, it’s merely some minor Divine Techniques."

The Spirit Worm explained with a smile: "The earth’s qi and the Spirit Vein are interconnected. Little Worm is just using the earth’s qi to distribute damage across the Spirit Vein."

"As the Spirit Vein upgrades, its reinforced defensive power can also become stronger."

"Excellent!"

Xu Ping nodded in understanding, his eyes full of admiration.

He was, after all, both a Geomancer and an Array Master, so he naturally understood the underlying principles.

But understanding is one thing; perfectly realizing it as an Innate Divine Ability is quite another.

This Spirit Worm, upon breaking through to the Fourth Rank, had already exceeded the strategic value of an ordinary Fourth Rank Lower Grade pinnacle Demon Beast.

It was practically a born "Guardian Island Divine Beast."

Xu Ping offered a few words of encouragement and rewarded the Spirit Worm with some Fourth Rank Demon Beast Flesh, then let it return to the underground Spirit Vein to continue its nurturing and fortification, maintaining its connection with the island’s defensive grand array at all times.

Meanwhile, Xu Ping began to delve into various Secret Techniques again.

After the Spirit Worm’s breakthrough, there wasn’t much to do before the beast tide arrived.

...

Time flies, and five years passed quietly.

With the gradual unrest among the Demon Beasts of the Outer Sea, all the cultivators in the Outer Sea realized that a beast tide was imminent.

This undeniably caused the situation in the Outer Sea to become tense.

Although the Outer Sea Human Race, having experienced multiple beast tides, understood that this mainly targeted areas under the starry dominion of the Inner Sea,

the sheer magnitude was not far from a catastrophe for the Outer Sea Human Race.

However, Xu Ping was not affected at all and continued to immerse himself in various Secret Techniques.

On this day.

In the depths of the underground lair.

Xu Ping’s figure flickered and shifted like a ghost.

He took a step forward.

Mana and vital energy interwove with each other.

Roar~

Accompanied by a faint dragon roar, Xu Ping transformed into a blood-red silhouette, darting swiftly through the secret hall of the lair.

His speed far surpassed the Escape Light of an ordinary Nascent Soul Cultivator.

This was not the end.

Without warning, Xu Ping drew a sharp zigzag line.

His feet treaded through the air, producing dull, thunder-like sonic booms.

Every turn, every step carried with it a fearsome force as if tearing through space.

It seemed as though he wasn’t stepping on air but on invisible dragon spines.

As his figure moved, a faint dragon roar followed, accompanied by subtle yet discernible spatial ripples.

"Mastered it!"

"Soaring Dragon Technique," derived from an ancient Secret Technique of dragon flight, had finally been mastered by Xu Ping after ten years of dedicated cultivation and comprehension.

"Whew!"

Xu Ping’s form solidified, standing in the center of the lair.

He slowly collected himself, and the raging, tearing aura around him instantly drew in.

"The mastery level of Soaring Dragon Technique... for short bursts and evasion, it’s not inferior to the top-tier Mid-stage Nascent Soul Escape Technique."

"It even combines the effects of dragon might intimidation and spatial tearing... Combined with my Fourth Rank Middle Grade physique, in close combat, even ordinary Fourth Rank Middle Grade Demon Beasts may pale in comparison to me!"

Xu Ping couldn’t help but nod with satisfaction.

And this was just the mastery level. When it reached the great accomplishment and perfection stages, even a Late-stage Nascent Soul Great Cultivator would struggle to catch him.

As for close combat capabilities, that was naturally even more unquestionable.

...

Several days later.

Xu Ping formally exited seclusion.

He went to Duan Shuang’s lair to listen to music.

After a while, a melodious and lingering tune emerged from the lair.

No one knew how long had passed.

The tune finally ended.

Duan Shuang leaned against Xu Ping’s embrace, her head resting on Xu Ping’s solid arm, her black hair flowing like a waterfall, carrying a faint cool fragrance.

"Xu Lang, with the beast tide about to erupt in the Outer Sea, should we make some preparations?" Duan Shuang’s clear and cold voice carried a subtle tinge of worry.

After all, this was the beast tide organized by the True Dragon Hall. Although Xu Ping’s divine abilities were top-notch, compared to it, there was inevitably a gap.

"Shuang’er, you need not worry."