Born with immortal seed

Chapter 88 The Eye of the Spiritual Spring
A third-tier spiritual land is no ordinary place.

Bai Zichen followed Elder Zhang to four different places early in the morning, each place being extremely far apart from the others.

"Currently, there are only four vacant third-tier spiritual lands in the sect. Take a look and choose which one... If you are not satisfied with any of them, you will have to wait in line again."

Elder Zhang was extremely patient and meticulously explained the advantages and disadvantages of each spiritual site.

“These places are reserved for the use of true disciples, so they are always empty. Even if the other third-tier spiritual lands are available, you will have to wait in line, as there are several Foundation Establishment elders ahead of you.”

Including Bai Zichen, there are currently seven true disciples in the Qingfeng Sect, with three vacancies.

Several exclusive sacred sites, one of which is located on the west side of the Five Fingers Peaks, in a dark cave, in the center of a cluster of stalactites.

Bai Zichen walked around inside; it was gloomy and damp, with occasional drafts of cold air blowing in.

The key is that those stalactite clusters are crucial for gathering spiritual energy, and they cannot be altered. Choosing this place is like being in prison.

The two enclaves, located around the cave of the Core Formation Ancestor, were separate plots of land branching off from the third-grade high-quality spiritual land, and were quite ordinary.

The last place is the Moon-Locking Pool in front of us, at the bottom of which lies a spring of spiritual energy.

When the Qingfeng Sect first discovered this place, it was still outside the sect's grand formation.

Over the centuries, the number of disciples in the sect has increased, and the great formation has been moved outwards, eventually encompassing the Moon Locking Pool.

Elder Zhang used his identity token to cast a spell, and the white mist that filled the sky above the Moon Locking Pool quickly dissipated, revealing the true face of the spiritual land.

The Moon-Locking Pool is not large, only about three or four acres in size, and there are more than ten stone pillars that lead all the way to the center of the pool.

In the center of the pond, a high platform was built with jade stones, two simple bamboo houses were built with green bamboo, and a passageway was built so that one could go down to the bottom.

The deeper you go into the pool, the more abundant the spiritual energy in the air becomes.

At the end of the path, a bright and spacious room came into view, barely large enough for one person to meditate and cultivate.

But the overwhelming spiritual energy was enough to make one ignore the external environment, and upon taking a deep breath, the magical power within one's body began to pulsate joyfully.

"Third-tier spiritual lands... Is the difference really that big, just a fine line apart...?"

Bai Zichen reached out and stroked the jade stone beside him, which was covered with a thin layer of water mist, enjoying the vibrant third-order spiritual energy.

The inner disciple's cave dwelling on the Five Fingers Peaks where he previously lived was a second-grade high-level spiritual vein, and he already felt that the spiritual energy was rich, which greatly improved his cultivation speed.

Although this place only reaches the third-grade low-level spiritual land within the quiet room, the cultivation effect can be at least several times faster.

It is also of great help to ordinary disciples in breaking through bottlenecks and overcoming lower-level obstacles.

In the center of the quiet room, beside the futon, there is a pool of clear spring water, like a deep, deep eyeball, from which the spiritual energy of this place continuously emanates.

"The Eye of the Spiritual Spring?"

Bai Zichen took two steps closer and examined it curiously.

“That’s right, it is indeed the eye of a spiritual spring. Speaking of which, it was Elder Yang who discovered this place. The sect later set up a spirit-locking formation to trap the spiritual energy, which gradually formed the Moon-Locking Pool.”

Even though he had visited many times, Elder Zhang was still amazed by this naturally formed spiritual spring.

“Unlike the other three places, the Eye of the Spirit Spring is not a branch derived from a third-tier spirit vein, but exists independently. Given enough time, it can evolve and change, and may even have the chance to become a true third-tier spirit vein!”

Bai Zichen dismissed it, finding the idea of ​​a third-order spiritual vein far too vague.

Given the scale of this spiritual spring's eye, and with everything proceeding smoothly along the way, its evolution into a third-order spiritual vein would take a thousand years.

If he were still alive a thousand years from now, would he care about a mere third-tier spiritual vein?

"Then let's go here. Please help me with the formalities, Uncle Zhang."

Compared to the other three spiritual sites, the Moon-Locking Pool has the purest spiritual energy due to the presence of the Spiritual Spring Eye.

The downside is that the environment is rudimentary, and no supporting buildings can be developed in the center; it can only be used as a place for secluded cultivation.

Anyway, apart from his half-baked skills in tending to spiritual plants, Bai Zichen was completely ignorant of all the arts of cultivation and didn't have that much space requirement.

Moreover, the Moon-Locking Pool is located at the edge of the sect's grand formation, where there is no one around, allowing for peace and tranquility.

"Alright, I'll lift the cloud and mist restriction before I leave, and then I'll make a trip to the Enforcement Hall, the Transmission Hall, and the General Affairs Hall to transfer the Moon Locking Pool to your name."

With the important matter settled, Elder Zhang decided to see things through to the end.

"Judging from your resume, Junior Nephew Bai is not yet nineteen this year? Then you can use this spiritual land for more than twenty years. If you need any simple modifications, such as adding an array, just come to me. I've lived for many years and I still have some connections. I'll definitely take care of it for you."

"Thank you very much, Uncle Zhang."

Bai Zichen thought about it and realized that the Lock Moon Pool was indeed a bit desolate compared to the inner disciples' cave dwellings. It would be good to have an array to serve as an early warning system.

However, it's better to arrange these things yourself than to rely on others.

"Take a few days to rest. The True Inheritance Certificate will be sent to you once the Soul Lamp is made. Your senior brothers have high hopes for you, so don't let us down."

Elder Zhang gave a few earnest instructions, then rode away lightly on a white cloud.

Bai Zichen could vaguely discern the hidden meaning in Elder Zhang's words.

The Qingfeng Sect's elders' council is divided into several factions. On matters of principle, they are united against external forces, but when it comes to the distribution of benefits and the control of power, no one will easily give in.

After all, no Foundation Establishment cultivator would feel that they have too many cultivation resources.

Among the elders, there are two main forces: one side is led by the sect leader Wei Dao, and the other side is led by Liang Yu, the head of the Enforcement Hall.

Bai Zichen is currently a true disciple, holding a superior status and enjoying the same treatment and position as a Foundation Establishment Elder. He doesn't need to make any sacrifices and can focus on cultivation. Of course, he won't get involved in the conflict between the two sides.

Elder Zhang's implied meaning meant he could only pretend not to hear.

"This land will belong to me for a long time to come."

Bai Zichen returned to the bamboo house in the middle of the lake. Even the tables, chairs, and beds here were made of bamboo, and they looked quite old.

A sense of satisfaction welled up inside him, and he felt settled, unlike when he moved into the inner disciple's cave, knowing full well that he wouldn't be able to stay for more than a few years.

"Summon Su Lie and Peng Jinhu later and have them build huts by the pond to live in. The spiritual energy outside is equivalent to that of a second-grade high-level spiritual vein."

"Let's ask a few cultivators skilled in construction to make some minor modifications to the Moon Locking Pool. It doesn't need to be extravagant, just clean up the pool and create some unique little landscapes."

Because no one has taken care of it for many years, the Lock Moon Pond is covered with a thick layer of withered lotus stems and leaves, leaving this once-ideal third-tier spiritual land in a state of disrepair.

That night, Bai Zichen entered meditation for the first time in the third-tier spiritual land.

The next day.

Bai Zichen opened his eyes, leaped onto the roof of the bamboo house, let out a soft whistle, and felt much lighter.

The physical injuries he sustained on the arena during the True Inheritance Trial have mostly healed, and he feels more refreshed than ever before.

(End of this chapter)