Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil in the Cultivation World Chapter 1055 - 513: Forming the Dragon Vein, Gathering the Destiny of the Human Race

A Tier Six Spirit Vein?!

Cold Pool Daoist’s pupils dilated upon hearing this, his heart filled with disbelief. In his experience, Spirit Veins were immutable entities. A Tier Three vein could never hope to transform into a Tier Four. Once a tier was established, it could only experience degradation, never evolution. Consequently, major Sects and powers fought tooth and nail for access to high-tier Spirit Veins, as they represented the foundation of eternal prosperity. Learning that these veins could actually evolve was simply beyond his comprehension.

"To be entirely honest, the exact mechanism remains a mystery to us as well," a loose cultivator explained. Having taken a keen interest in the rumors surrounding the Dragon Vein, he had meticulously gathered information regarding the phenomenon. "However, according to cultivators from the Primordial Talisman Sect, once a Dragon Vein is established, it transforms the entire vicinity into a vast sea of Spiritual Qi. This creates a powerful, massive source of energy. Nearby Spirit Veins are inevitably drawn toward the influence of the Dragon Vein; much like ordinary rivers are pulled into the ocean, these smaller veins are absorbed into the greater whole. Effectively, the sea embraces all streams, causing the Dragon Vein to grow significantly stronger by nourishing itself on these ordinary veins."

This, he clarified, was precisely why Xuanjian City’s Spirit Vein had ascended so rapidly to Tier Six. Cold Pool Daoist grasped the domineering implications immediately. "This is essentially a forced theft of Spiritual Qi from other territories, isn't it? As the Dragon Vein expands, it devours the essence of all other veins. Under such conditions, establishing even a small market would be impossible, as the city would strip the surrounding area of its Spiritual Qi."

He realized that once such a super city fostered a Dragon Vein, all other veins within tens of thousands of kilometers would be drained to fuel it. As long as the city commanded the region, no other market could compete with its monopolization of energy. It was like a True Dragon consuming every drop of Spiritual Qi in the land, leaving nothing for anyone else. It was an incredibly aggressive and unreasonable practice.

"It is indeed domineering; it leaves virtually no space for weaker forces to persist," the loose cultivator admitted. "Yet, it is also undeniably efficient. The utilization of Spiritual Qi in common veins is often abysmal, with most of it wasted. Once consumed by the Dragon Vein, that efficiency hits one hundred percent. From that perspective, the creation of a Dragon Vein is actually a boon for the general population. The total volume of available Spiritual Qi increases tenfold, allowing the city to sustain a far larger population."

"So that is why the Primordial Talisman Sect is so determined to build this super city," Cold Pool Daoist mused. "If the Dragon Vein continues this trajectory, other markets will simply cease to function. The real question is, can an ordinary cultivator even afford to reside in such a place?" He remained skeptical, recalling how in typical markets, most loose cultivators were relegated to decrepit shanty towns because they couldn't afford rent. The prospect of living in a super city seemed like a mere fantasy accessible only to the wealthy.

"Truthfully, this is the very brilliance of the Primordial Talisman Sect. They are remarkably supportive of the cultivator population," the loose cultivator continued. "In their urban planning, they separated the city into functional zones. In the general districts, they have constructed vast high-rise complexes filled with public rental units. A standard unit costs a mere five Spirit Stones per year—it is practically charity. It provides security and shelter for every loose cultivator. To prevent exploitation, these units are strictly forbidden from being sold or sublet. If one desires more luxury, one may purchase private property in other sectors, though those are far beyond the means of an average practitioner."

Many other loose cultivators chimed in, echoing these sentiments. They viewed the policies of the Primordial Talisman Sect as exceptionally benevolent. Unlike previous major Sects and noble houses that sought only to squeeze every last drop of value from independent practitioners, the Primordial Talisman Sect offered genuine advantages and stability. This was why loyalty toward them was so profound.

"So inexpensive? That is basically free," Cold Pool Daoist remarked, genuinely stunned. In his early days, he had lived in the squalid shanties of various markets, constantly harassed by ever-increasing rents. To see the Primordial Talisman Sect charge only five stones annually—a price even a First-Layer Qi Cultivation novice could manage—was unheard of. "The Sect is truly bending over backward for the loose cultivators."

"The reason is quite simple," the man replied. "The Primordial Talisman Sect considers every resident as effectively an outer sect disciple. And believe me, the benefits they provide do not end there."