Cultivation begins with harvest.

The second floor of the Sutra Repository contains various Five Elements magic techniques.

The third level consists of various special attribute spells, such as lightning, wind, and darkness, which require extremely high comprehension and certain external cultivation conditions to master and cannot be cultivated by ordinary people.

The fourth level contains jade slips and pill formulas for alchemy. To qualify for entry, one must have successfully refined at least three types of pills with a success rate of no less than 30%.

There's also weapon forging, which has equally demanding conditions.

The fifth level is about controlling beasts and insects.

The sixth layer is a puppet restriction talisman array.

The seventh level contains cultivation techniques, which only disciples in charge can enter.

Chen Guang now has a free learning opportunity, and the best choice is naturally the third level. The cultivation conditions for those spells are harsh, but their power is also immense. They are not easy to collect in the cultivation world, and only those who have the backing of Zi Ling Peak are qualified to cultivate them. If one is a rogue cultivator, the only spells that one can obtain and is qualified to cultivate are the conventional Five Elements spells.

Entering the fourth to sixth level is not easy; one needs to have outstanding skills in one of the various arts of cultivation.

Chen Guangquan was eager to broaden his horizons. He first looked around and finally chose a non-attribute spell from the third level, [Spirit Gathering Slash]. As long as he cultivated the spell seed, he wouldn't need to invest any more time. With each cycle of cultivation, the power would increase slightly. It might not seem like much, but over time, the power would far exceed the limitations of his cultivation level, unleashing astonishing might.

After the request was made to the outer disciples, a disciple in charge came to take down the jade slip containing the Spirit-Nourishing Slash and gently tapped it on Chen Guang's forehead. A large amount of information immediately flooded into his mind, and he couldn't forget it even if he wanted to.

The sheer volume of information at once caused my initial energy to dissipate somewhat.

Watching the disciple return the jade slip to the counter, Chen Guang knew he had no ill intentions. The entire Scripture Pavilion was a massive array; anyone who touched it would die. The Qingheng Sect was generous, but also cruel. Some things meant certain death if touched, and destruction if disobeyed.

Chen Guang works in the spirit field and does not need to take an oath. However, the disciples of the Qi Hall who are going out to kill demons and enemies, or those who are going out for a trip, need to take an oath to ensure that they will not spread their skills and spells before they can leave.

As long as Chen Guang behaves himself in Lingtian District, he doesn't need to care about these things.

After learning the Spirit-Gathering Slash, following the advice of the steward disciple, I rested for a while and then began learning free spells. I repeated this process until I learned the Emerald Bee Transformation Spell and the Warm Light Spell before going to the inn next to the Scripture Pavilion to rest.

The inn provides free meals, accommodation, and a cup of Dingzhen tea.

The food was simple: plenty of spirit rice, two servings of cooked spirit plant vegetables, and a large, filling serving of monster meat.

Unfortunately, this kind of treatment can only be enjoyed for three days free of charge after each breakthrough in cultivation level; otherwise, Chen Guang would have liked to stay here forever.

Spiritual plants and seasonal vegetables are creations of spiritual plant practitioners, used to enrich dishes.

Monster meat isn't considered particularly precious. Ten thousand miles to the east of Qingheng Sect are human cities and kingdoms, steeped in worldly affairs. To the north lie many frigid grasslands and snow-capped peaks, with two sects nestled deep within. To the south are towering mountains, also home to several sects, making it the most prosperous region for cultivators. To the west lies a vast, untamed forest teeming with monsters and wild animals. Apart from the east, there's no shortage of monsters and resource points for development in any direction.

The advantages of demon beast meat are that it is filling and free of worldly impurities. It does not contain much spiritual energy, and once a demon beast dies, the spiritual energy in its body dissipates. Moreover, because the flesh of a demon beast is well-forged, it is dry and hard to chew. Although the taste is good, it is laborious. It only satisfies the appetite of a group of cultivators and provides variety.

Only certain types of small monsters, fish, and birds that are killed and cooked on the spot are rich in spiritual energy and have excellent taste, but Chen Guang is not allowed to enjoy them, let alone for free.

After a hearty meal, Chen Guang couldn't wait to return to his room and asked the inn's disciples to bring him Dingzhen Tea.

The innkeepers were quick to act.

A cup of Dingzhen tea with a light, refreshing aroma was served.

The celadon teacup holds only three sips of water, and six tea leaves, still tender and green after being steeped, sink to the bottom.

"This tea is not simple either. Among the various arts of cultivation, there is a skill called 'Gourmet,' which can efficiently and accurately process ingredients to maximize their effects. Apart from being difficult to preserve, it has the advantage that anyone can consume it without much worry. For example, this tea, if it is not processed, the spiritual essence of Dingzhen Tea cannot be released. If it is not modified, the spiritual essence will be released and will not be in the water."

Chen Guang was very interested in the art of gluttony.

This cup of Dingzhen tea reveals that the Qingheng Sect actually possesses this kind of foundation.

But at this moment it had nothing to do with Chen Guang. He drank the cup of Dingzhen tea in one gulp, chewed the tea leaves a couple of times and swallowed them. Only then did he feel comfortable. Slowly, his whole body became warm, but the warmth quickly subsided. The fatigue from receiving three spells in succession immediately disappeared.

These are not just three simple spells; they also contain a wealth of annotations and insights from other cultivators. They were added only after being selected by the Foundation Establishment masters. The content is extensive and full of valuable insights, helping to avoid many detours. It is not just about the cultivation method itself.

With his mental agitation dispelled, Chen Guang immediately began practicing his first spell, the Transformation into a Green Bee Spell.

It's naturally better to start cultivating the Spirit Gathering Slash as soon as possible, but since I'm not in the Qi Hall and don't need to go out to fight, I just need to cultivate the fields first, and a large income will naturally follow.

Therefore, the most urgent task is to first master the seven spells related to farming.

The Transformation Emerald Bee Spell can conjure up bees and insects of the wood element to hunt down pests at will. Because they are of the wood element, they are gentler and easier to control. In the hands of a cultivator like Chen Guang, they will not harm the spiritual plants while hunting down pests.

The Qingheng Sect bestows spiritual tools, which are special tools that anyone can use and are a great help to mortals and even cultivators in cultivating spiritual fields.

However, it also has limitations. For example, the pest-repelling lantern can drive away pests wherever it goes, but it cannot kill them. You also have to be wary of pests returning or migrating.

This is why ordinary people are inefficient at farming. They can control pests, but they cannot eradicate them. As a result, the yield of spiritual fields is naturally low, and it is time-consuming and laborious.

The Warm Light Technique can supplement light and increase temperature. After returning, Chen Guang will plant red peonies. This kind of spiritual herb requires a dry and warm environment, so he needs to practice the Warm Light Technique first.

The Spirit Rain Technique, which artificially increases rainfall, is more suitable for the fragile constitution of spirit plants than irrigation through ditches.

The technique of drawing clouds can change the cloud formations to block sunlight or resist extreme weather such as hail. It is suitable for treating some spiritual plants that do not require much light.

The Earth Magic loosens the incredibly hard spiritual soil, guiding the seeds to fall into a more suitable location.

The Hundred Trees Dew Spell can draw life force from plants and trees to replenish and heal spiritual plants in poor condition, and can also extract spiritual plants that are growing abnormally and prevent them from damaging the spiritual field's ecosystem.

The Wind-Calming Mantra can calm storms and dispel fog, and is also used to deal with extreme weather.

With this magic and the bestowed spiritual tools, Chen Guang had more than enough to deal with the various changes in the spiritual fields. This was Chen Guang's top priority.