Chapter 283: Chapter 281 Helpless and Weak_l

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Scripture Treasury Pavilion.

Lu Xuan slowly emerged from inside.

After he had chosen the specific location for his stationed mission, he came to the Scripture Treasury Pavilion, wanting to gather as much relevant information as possible.

The location of the island, the forces on and around the island, nearby secret lands, the frequency of demon beasts, demon envoys, etc., and so on.

The island he was going to be stationed on for the next three years was named Void Nether Island, which was abundant in Void Nether Spirit Fish, primarily of the second grade, but occasionally produced Third Grade Level spirit fish. The flesh was incredibly tasty and packed with spiritual power, and the fish gall was a primary ingredient for many elixirs. Therefore, it was occupied by the Sky Sword Sect, and the Void Nether Spirit Fish produced were stably supplied to the sect.

Void Nether Island was no less than ten thousand miles away from the Sky Sword Sect, and its location was extremely remote, making it deserving of the midyear cultivators’ description of it as a ‘cold, barren land’.

In the large surrounding area, there were several small sects, with the highest strength being the Foundation Establishment Realm, apart from which there were also some small families, and quite a few Loose Cultivators lived there too.

Compared to other stationed areas, the spiritual energy on the island was much sparser. Moreover, because there were no nearby secret lands to explore and no large number of demon beasts, demon envoys, and Evil Cultivators to use for training, it was generally the last choice made.

The island was near the Boundless Sea and was full of peculiar spirit grasses and spirit beasts. Besides, records showed that some disciples had discovered several kinds of third and fourth-grade spiritual liquid there, making it ideally suitable for Lu Xuan.

After understanding the detailed information about Void Nether Island, Lu Xuan returned to his cave dwelling and began some preparations.

He carefully evaluated his current strength.

His cultivation level was close to the mid-term of Foundation Establishment. This was considered above average in the Sky Sword Sect, but it was considered top-tier once outside the sect.

In Linyang Market before, among the many Loose Cultivators, there were only a few who had reached the Foundation Establishment Realm, and they were all cultivators whose potential had already been exhausted.

Even though his cultivation level was unimpressive, his actual fighting strength was very considerable.

Most notably, he had four and a half Fourth Grade Sword Symbols, one and a half Roaring Sea Sword Charms, two Great Sun Sword Charms, one Starfall Sword Charm, each with their unique properties and all of them capable of causing serious injuries or even killing mid to late-term cultivators of Foundation Establishment.

In addition, after nurturing the sword grass day and night with Four Seasons Sword Qi, and receiving the swordsmanship experience package from the light cluster, his mastery of the “Four Seasons Sword Art” had reached the level of Transformation Stage, and he had comprehended the sword intent of all four sword techniques.

Moreover, there was the Sword of Wind and Thunder Pellet in his dantian, capable of instantly producing powerful offensive power, over ten explosion beads that could cause powerful damage, the Dan of Burning Element that could burn the essence blood and massively increase his power, and mid-level Five Elements methods.

There was also the third-grade magic tool, Purple Lightning Sword, the Fengyue Yuyin, the Third-grade Charm “Water Dragon Symbol”, and so on.

In terms of defense, after he had practiced the “LiuLi Bone-Tempering Method” and the “Transforming Dragon in the Void”, and continuously consumed the Jade Scale Fruit and Gold Marrow Jade Liquid, which could enhance his physical body’s strength, his flesh body had reached an incredibly formidable level, and most third-rank magic weapons could not cause severe damage to it.

In addition, there was the Substitute Evil Infant which could block a fatal strike for him at a critical moment.

Moreover, he had the extremely powerful healing Qingmu Origin Energy condensed from the life essence of the fifth-grade Qing Xuan Deer, which not only could rush to mature spiritual plants, but also had its healing ability.

As for the tricky demon envoys, Lu Xuan had the third-rank treasure, the Immaculate Jade, which could detect their presence, the Fourth Grade Cloud Mountain Jade Slip and third-grade Purifying Spirit Talisman, which could inflict severe damage on demon envoys. He could easily handle most Sneaky Level Evil Invasions.

His escape methods were slightly weaker. He had the third-grade magic tool, the Hidden Spirit Cloak, the Five Elements Escape Method, the Floating Light Body Method. But being weaker was only relative. The Five Elements Escape Method and the Floating Light Body Method, which he had learned from the Sky Sword Sect, were extremely hard for the Loose Cultivators outside to acquire, let alone the Hidden Spirit Cloak, which was of marvelous use in certain specific situations.

“Even though I have many rare high-grade magic tools and treasures, I am still a helpless Spirit Plant Master.”

Lu Xuan warned himself in his heart.

Choosing to be stationed on Void Nether Island already minimizes most potential risks, but he still keeps a cautious mind.

“When you’re out, be kind to others. Don’t get yourself into trouble for a slight chance. Be cautious at all times, preserving your life is the most important.”

“As long as you have your Spirit Field, there’s no fear of lacking opportunities.”

“Of course, caution doesn’t mean allowing others to take advantage. Escape if you can’t win, and call for help from the sect. If you can fight, show no mercy.”

Lu Xuan ponders in his heart about the norms for his trip to the Void Nether Island.

“I need to bring some of my Spirit Plants to the island, to avoid missing the chance to harvest them and receive the Light Cluster rewards when they mature.”

Lu Xuan thought to himself.

The mission to Void Nether Island lasts three years. Given his responsibilities along with the distance, the number of times he could return to the sect would be few and far between.

There are quite a number of Spirit Plants in his Spirit Field that have a short growth period or are nearing maturity. It’s not appropriate to leave them at the sect to mature on their own or to be harvested by other sect members, so Lu Xuan decides to bring some with him.

“The Water Glow Grass Spiritual Seeds are a must. Although I’m only a step away from the Foundation Establishment Mid-term, without them, it’s like a gulf of a thousand miles.”

Lu Xuan has a good sense of self-awareness. Even in the pure and dense spiritual energy environment of the Sky Sword Sect’s Inner Sect, his cultivation progress has been slow. When he arrives on the more adverse Void Nether Island, he might stagnate for the three years.

“The third-grade Wind-Thunder Sword Grass, Moon Rain Grass, fourth-grade Xuan Chong Vines, Earthfire Heart Lotus — there isn’t much time before they mature. I have to bring them with me to not miss out on the Light Cluster rewards.”

Thinking to himself, Lu Xuan toured the Spirit Field and finally chose to bring the Demonic Vine, Starlight Sword Grass, and Sword Thousand Owls.

The Demonic Vine itself is of the fifth grade. Although it is only in the growth phase, it already has a certain degree of combat power. Leaving it on the mountain peak, he worries it might lose control and consume all the Spirit Plants in the Spirit Field.

As for the two high-grade Sword Grasses, due to their special cultivation conditions that require nurturing with corresponding Sword Qi day and night, it’s best to keep them close by.

Cultivating them as soon as possible will earn more cultivation resources from the Sword Hall.

As for the third-grade Enchanted Immortal Peach, he hesitated for a moment, but ultimately chose to leave it on the mountain and concealed it with a formation.

Although the Enchanted Immortal Peach is already maturing, it still has a significant distance before being fully mature. With the limited space in the Life Bag and its sizable form, he had no choice but to leave it on the mountain peak.

Among the remaining Spirit Plants, the Phoenix Wood needs who-knows- how-many years before it matures. He left behind two Red Lotus Flames, which should be enough sustenance for it for some time.

In addition, the Primordial Essence Herb, Five-element Fruits, Illusion Sound Bamboo, and newly planted Sword Gourd, which are all in the early stage of growth, were left in the cave dwelling as the spiritual energy in the Spirit Field can ensure their basic growth.

As for the Spirit Beasts, he took the Cloud Leopard and Wind Falcon. The Fire Separation Flood Dragon, being too young, was left on the mountain peak with enough Wind-Dried Demon Beast Meat, and he let Grass Puppets take care of it.

The small lake is full of spiritual energy. In case it finishes eating the Demon Beast Meat, It can still rely on the Spiritual Spring for normal growth.

“I’ll take a detour to the small courtyard in Sword Gate Town.”

Before leaving, he decides to check the growth condition of the Underworld Spiritual Plants in the courtyard, to see whether any have matured and which ones should be brought along.