Qin Renhuang just became an immortal, and you told me this is the prehistoric time

This can be considered one of the foundations of my Heavenly Star Sect. The exchange conditions… are tentatively set at core elder privileges, plus one million sect contribution points, and swearing the most severe oath against inner demons. You can draft a detailed agreement for me to review later.”

Not to block it? And to release the news appropriately? Zhao Xuan suddenly came to his senses and instantly understood the sect leader's intention—to use the news that the Tianxing Sect possessed the Nascent Soul cultivation technique as a huge magnet to attract those truly top-notch rogue cultivators who were stuck at their bottlenecks, and even spies from other sects!
This is an excellent way to showcase the sect's heritage and future potential! Once this news is confirmed, the Tianxing Sect's position in the cultivation world of Yue Kingdom will be unshakeable!
"Understood! I'll take care of it right away!"

Zhao Xuan was so excited that his face turned red and his voice trembled.

He could almost imagine the uproar this news would cause within the sect and the impact it would have on the outside world!
Ying Xuan said no more, and disappeared in a flash.

Zhao Xuan took a few deep breaths to calm his agitated emotions. He immediately took out dozens of specially made communication runes and sent the core message, "Thirteen new Nascent Soul cultivation techniques have been added to the Library Pavilion, which can be exchanged with huge contributions," to all registered Golden Core cultivators in the sect as quickly as possible!

The news struck like a thunderbolt, instantly shaking the entire Tianxing Sect!
All the Golden Core elders who received the message, whether they were cultivating in their caves, handling affairs, or "torturing" the spiritual soil in the valley, were stunned, followed by unbelievable joy and shock!

"A Nascent Soul cultivation technique?! Thirteen levels?!"

"Am I seeing things? Elder Zhao's communication talisman?"

"Heavens! Sect Leader... Just who is the Sect Leader?!"

"Quick! Get to the library!"

The next moment, streaks of light of various colors surged from all directions toward the mountain where the library was located, as if summoned by an invisible force! Many Golden Core cultivators were so excited that their streaks of light became somewhat erratic and unstable.

When the first batch of Golden Core cultivators rushed into the top floor of the library and saw the thirteen newly added jade slips shrouded in a hazy mystical light on the bookshelf, and felt the profound Dao charm that was breathtaking even through the seal, everyone held their breath, their eyes burning with fervor!
They approached cautiously, reaching out their hands, yet daring not to actually touch it. Instead, they kept a distance, using their divine senses to subtly, almost reverently, "sense" the aura emanating from the jade slip. There was no mistake! That was an aura far beyond what a Nascent Soul cultivation technique could possess! It was a power of a higher level!
Ecstasy, excitement, shock, awe... all sorts of emotions filled the hearts of every Golden Core cultivator.

Not long ago, they were still shaken by the sudden deaths of three comrades and filled with fear of their sect leader. But now, this fear was mixed with an unprecedented hope and fighting spirit!

Nascent Soul! That's Nascent Soul! It's one of the ultimate goals that cultivators in this world dream of! With a complete cultivation technique, there's a clear path forward!
Even if the exchange conditions are harsh, even if it requires a million contribution points, even if it requires making the most stringent oath to one's inner demons, so what? At least there is hope! And before the Heavenly Star Sect, these Golden Core cultivators from independent sects or small sects didn't even have the right to see this hope!

"What are you all standing there for?!"

Someone let out a low growl.

"Let's go accumulate contribution points!"

"Yes! Refine spirit soil! Complete sect missions! Accumulate contribution points!"

"Our sect leader is merciful, granting us a path to enlightenment! How can we possibly betray him?!"

In an instant, all the Golden Core cultivators gathered in the library became as if they had been injected with chicken blood. Their eyes became extremely firm and fanatical. They turned around and rushed out of the library, transforming into streaks of light that were even faster than when they came, heading straight for the valley where the spirit soil was being refined!

Those who had initially complained about the daily quota being too time-consuming and affecting their cultivation had long since forgotten. Everyone was acting like madmen, pouring all their spiritual energy into the refining furnace without reservation, desperately refining the five-colored spiritual soil.

The entire valley was bustling with activity, and the production rate of spiritual soil suddenly increased several times over! The Qi Refining disciples who were originally in charge of this matter were all taken aback by the sudden burst of enthusiasm from these Golden Core senior uncles and aunts.

Ying Xuan's divine sense naturally took in everything, and a faint smile appeared on his lips. Fear makes people obey, but hope is what truly makes people fight to the death.

These thirteen Nascent Soul cultivation techniques are perfectly timed for use here.

He ignored the commotion in the valley and went to the treasure vault. With a wave of his hand, hundreds of magical artifacts of different styles and varying strengths of spiritual energy, along with dozens of even more dazzling magical treasures, fell into the vault like raindrops and were neatly arranged by category.

These are the "legacy" left behind by those unlucky souls who "accidentally" entered the Zhou Tian Star Array—mainly Golden Core and Nascent Soul cultivators who came with ill intentions to spy. Ying Xuan had casually killed them before and hadn't paid any attention to these spoils of war. Now, he's clearing them out and putting them into the treasure vault, which will just enrich the sect's material rewards.

He naturally looked down on these things, but for the disciples of the Tianxing Sect, they were truly valuable. Combined with the points system, they were enough to motivate them to fight wholeheartedly for the sect.

After doing all this, Ying Xuan disappeared again, and the next moment, he appeared in a well-planned area of ​​spiritual fields filled with spiritual energy.

This is a large spiritual vein node, with a vast area of ​​spiritual fields cultivated here.

However, most of the spiritual plants in the spiritual fields were just sprouting tender buds and growing at an ordinary rate. Only one area, about several acres in size, had lush and verdant spiritual plants with thick leaves, sturdy stems, and abundant spiritual energy, growing far better than the other plots and standing out from the crowd.

A young man dressed in ordinary outer disciple robes, with an average appearance, was carefully casting the "Cloud and Rain Technique" alone beside a field of thriving spiritual crops, evenly sprinkling raindrops imbued with spiritual energy. It was Han Li.

He seemed extremely focused until Ying Xuan's figure quietly appeared beside him. He was startled and trembled, almost dropping the magic seal in his hand. He hurriedly turned around, bowed, and his voice was filled with undisguised tension and fear.

"Disciple Han Li greets Sect Leader!"

These past few days have been filled with fear and trepidation for Han Li. First, the sect leader suddenly returned with great force, established strict rules, and instantly killed three Golden Core elders, shocking the entire sect.

Then, without warning, he placed thirteen Nascent Soul cultivation techniques in the library, causing a frenzy among all the Golden Core cultivators in the sect. The sect leader's mystery and power had long exceeded the imagination of all the disciples. Privately, some even speculated that the sect leader might not be a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator at all, but rather... a Nascent Soul old monster!
This speculation made Han Li, a disciple who harbored a shocking secret, even more uneasy, unable to eat or sleep.

He was terrified that his secret might be accidentally exposed one day, bringing about his annihilation. At this moment, the sect leader suddenly appeared silently beside the spirit field he was in charge of; how could he not be terrified? Had the sect leader discovered something?
Ying Xuan looked at Han Li's body, which was trying to remain calm but was still trembling slightly, and the undisguised panic in the depths of his eyes, and understood.

He didn't point it out, but simply glanced at the thriving spiritual field and said calmly.

"You've taken good care of this spirit field. It seems you have quite a talent for cultivation. Your points are probably increasing the fastest in the newly built Spirit Plant Hall, right?"

Han Li's heart skipped a beat, but he forced himself to answer.

"Reporting to the sect leader, this disciple... this disciple only put in a little more effort than others, it was just a fluke. The senior brothers of the Spirit Plant Hall are more skilled."

Ying Xuan remained noncommittal, then raised his hand and flipped it over, revealing an item in his palm.

It was a small, exquisite "courtyard" model, no bigger than the palm of your hand, entirely emerald green as if carved from the finest jade. It was complete with pavilions, terraces, rockeries, and ponds, exuding a faint spatial fluctuation and a rich, vibrant wood spirit.

This is a rare spatial magic treasure, the Medicine Garden! It's one of the good items found in Xiang Zhili's few storage bags that weren't completely destroyed.

Originally, the garden was planted with many spiritual herbs carefully cultivated by Xiang Zhili. The older ones had been transplanted by Ying to the island of the Zhou Tian Star Array, where they were nourished by richer starlight and earth energy. Now, the garden is empty, but it retains its complete internal spatial structure and the array that nourishes the spiritual soil. "This is a spatial garden containing spiritual soil, which can accelerate the growth of spiritual plants and make it easier to manage."

Ying Xuan handed the verdant courtyard to Han Li.

Han Li accepted it with trembling hands, and subconsciously probed inside with his divine sense. He was immediately shocked by the vast, spiritually rich, and ingeniously structured space inside.

This is absolutely a treasure!

"I have put a batch of seeds in here."

Ying Xuan's voice was calm and even, but it made Han Li's heart jump.

"These seeds are of many kinds, some of which are quite rare and precious, and even I may not recognize them all. They were originally the collection of a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator throughout his life."

Han Li held his breath and gripped the herb garden tightly.

"I entrust this medicinal herb garden to you, and order you to find a way to plant all these seeds and take good care of them."

Ying Xuan looked into Han Li's eyes.

"Since you have a talent for planting, this matter will be entrusted to you. If you do a good job..."

He paused, then, seeing the sudden glimmer of light in Han Li's eyes, slowly spoke.

"I can assist you in establishing your foundation."

"Foundation Establishment?!"

Han Li looked up abruptly, almost unable to believe his ears! His aptitude of four spiritual roots was among the worst in the cultivation world, making Foundation Establishment extremely difficult. He not only needed to cultivate diligently but also required the assistance of precious "Foundation Establishment Pills." However, the main ingredients of Foundation Establishment Pills were monopolized by major sects, and very few were found outside, making their prices so high that they were despairing.

He was desperately accumulating points, partly because he hoped to exchange them for Foundation Establishment Pills in the future. And now, the sect leader was actually promising to help him achieve Foundation Establishment if he planted these seeds properly?!
This is an incredible opportunity that any Qi Refining disciple, especially one with low aptitude, could only dream of!
"Sect Leader...is this true?"

Han Li's voice was a little hoarse from excitement.

Ying Xuan nodded slightly.

"I wouldn't stoop so low as to deceive a mere Qi Refining disciple like you."

He emphasized his words slightly.

"These seeds are the life's collection of that late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator; some may even be nearly extinct in this realm. Losing even one is a tremendous waste. I want you to do everything in your power to ensure they germinate and grow. If you succeed, I'll take care of the Foundation Establishment process."

Not only that…

Ying Xuan changed the subject, his tone becoming somewhat seductive.

"If you can successfully plant all these seeds and cultivate them for a certain number of years, I will also bestow upon you an additional protective magic treasure. With this treasure protecting you, you will be safe and sound below the Golden Core stage."

Foundation Building! Magic Treasure!
The double promises, like a bombshell, shattered the panic and doubt in Han Li's heart caused by the sudden appearance of the sect leader! Immense joy and excitement instantly overwhelmed his mind.

As for whether these seeds are difficult to grow, or whether there are any extinct varieties, Han Li was filled with confidence at this moment—with the Heavenly Bottle in his hand, he could accelerate the ripening of spiritual herbs, so why would he be afraid that the seeds wouldn't survive? This was practically the sect leader handing him a huge credit!
"Disciple Han Li will do his utmost to live up to the sect leader's expectations! He will find a way to successfully cultivate all the seeds!"

Han Li straightened his back and answered loudly, his eyes filled with determination and unprecedented enthusiasm.

This is not just a mission, but a golden opportunity for him to change his destiny and embark on the true path of cultivation!

Seeing the fighting spirit burning in Han Li's eyes, Ying Xuan's faint smile deepened slightly.

His words just now subtly incorporated a touch of spiritual guidance, soothing Han Li's excessive caution stemming from the secrecy and amplifying his desire for opportunity. It seems the effect was quite good.

“Very good. The herb garden is now in your hands. If there is any progress or difficulty, you can report it directly to the head of the Spirit Plant Hall, or... you can ask Elder Zhao to relay the message.”

After Ying Xuan finished speaking, he didn't linger. His figure rippled like water and then disappeared silently from the spot, leaving only the emerald green space medicine garden lying quietly in Han Li's hand.

Han Li tightly gripped the medicine garden, which still held the warmth of the sect leader's palm, and gazed in the direction where the sect leader had disappeared. He took a deep breath and then slowly exhaled.

He carefully put the herb garden away from his body, looked around to make sure no one was there, and then touched the cool little green bottle in his arms, a hint of barely suppressed excitement and ambition flashing in his eyes.

“Foundation Establishment… Magic Treasure… Sect Leader… Heavenly Star Sect…”

He muttered to himself, then turned around and began to tend to the spiritual field in front of him with even greater care, as if he had inexhaustible energy.

He knew that his opportunity had truly arrived. And all of this stemmed from that mysterious, powerful, and unpredictable sect leader.

Only after confirming that the sect leader's figure had completely disappeared and there was no longer any sense of being spied on did Han Li's tense nerves relax slightly, but he still remained extremely vigilant.

He did not act immediately, but pretended to continue taking care of the spirit field while focusing most of his attention on the emerald green space garden in his hand.

His spiritual power cautiously probed in, as if passing through a layer of warm water film, and a vast world appeared before his "eyes". The interior space of the herb garden was larger than he had expected, roughly estimated to be a thousand acres! The ground was a deep-colored, spiritually vibrant black spiritual soil, which seemed to be of a higher quality than the five-colored spiritual soil that the Tianxing Sect was laying.

Scattered throughout the space were some spiritual herbs, most of which appeared to be between several decades and a couple of hundred years old. Although not very ancient, each one was a rare variety that Han Li had seen in ancient texts, some even marked as "rare" or "almost extinct." (End of Chapter)