System crash? I prove it with my control panel!

After the animal hide showed a reaction.

Chen Wen realized that the creature was likely lacking vitality.

They immediately began frantically extracting the essence of mountain plants and trees, regardless of cost, and infusing it into the solution.

As time went on, the servants discovered that the sacred bamboo in the mountains had almost withered away.

Everyone was in a state of panic and unease.

If their senior brother came out of seclusion and saw this scene, he would surely punish them, so they all tried to find various ways to make amends.

Beast Peak purchased spirit beast manure for fertilizer; used the Lesser Cloud Rain Technique for irrigation; and even summoned the Internal Affairs Hall to inspect the situation.

Ultimately, the conclusion was that the disease lacked vitality and was incurable!

For a moment, the laborers in the mountains all wailed and sighed.

That day.

night.

A figure suddenly appeared in the bamboo forest.

The man was dressed in a black outfit, with a tall and straight figure and an ordinary appearance.

Seeing the surrounding bamboo groves withering, he couldn't help but frown and sigh softly:

"How could the spirit bamboo suddenly be like this? It's just that my senior brother really loves this item and spent a lot of spirit stones to find it. If he finds out about this after he comes out of seclusion, he will definitely be unhappy."

"My senior brother has always treated me well, so I should lend a hand..."

The man pondered for a long time before finally making up his mind.

With a flick of his wrist, a small jade plate appeared out of thin air in his palm, emitting a faint, ethereal glow.

He tossed the jade plate into the air, and it transformed into a stream of light, drawing in the bright moonlight from the sky, which eventually shone through the jade plate onto the bamboo forest.

Bathed in moonlight, the bamboo grove seemed to have consumed some kind of highly nutritious tonic, and it grew rapidly.

It's even noticeable that its quality has improved considerably.

These spirit bamboos were originally just low-grade first-level spirit bamboos, which Chen Wen collected to provide him with plant essences.

Chen Wen was extremely satisfied with its characteristics of requiring no maintenance, growing rapidly, and being able to form a forest from a single plant.

But now, those low-grade spirit bamboos are showing signs of advancing.

The man smiled with satisfaction as he saw the bamboo forest restored.

However, they did not notice that the essence of the plants and trees in the bamboo forest was still continuously converging towards a secret room in the pavilion.

This time, there was also a trace of other energy mixed in.

Inside the secret room.

Chen Wen suddenly opened his eyes in surprise.

Suddenly, the animal hide in front of him began to show a silvery-white light, which became more and more dazzling as time went by. The silvery-white light even began to condense into mysterious runes.

He was somewhat puzzled as to why such a change had occurred.

He has been in seclusion for another month and a half because of this animal skin.

However, it was never filled in; only the color of the animal hide grew deeper, exuding a sense of vicissitude.

Unable to leave, he could only use his spiritual sense to explore the valley, trying to figure out the reason.

But they found that behind their valley, in the Spirit Bamboo area, A-Yi was pale-faced, looking at the sky in confusion.

Looking in that direction, I didn't find anything, but... was the moonlight a little too bright tonight?

The sky is often shrouded in rosy light, and even the moonlight has a purplish hue.

But tonight, the white moon hangs high, its light as silver as silver.

At this moment, A-Yi paced anxiously, muttering to himself:

"Strange, how could the spirit bamboo not have recovered yet? Could something have happened? We've suffered a huge loss..."

"deficit?"

Chen Wen's gaze fell on the animal skin on the ground where words were spreading.

He immediately understood what was going on.

It must be because I absorbed too much of the essence of plants, causing a large number of spirit bamboos to wither and die.

Ah Yi used his methods to treat the patient, but little did he know that he had ended up benefiting himself!

Chen Wen's lips curled into a smile. "This is definitely worth it!"

At this moment, A-Yi was still constantly making hand seals, trying to summon something back.

However, all their efforts were in vain.

The moonlight still poured down, but gradually dimmed as time passed.

Ah Yi became increasingly impatient.

At this moment, Chen Wen also noticed that something was wrong.

Zixia Peak is shrouded in purple mist all year round, so there's no moon to be seen!

That thing in the sky, that's not the moon.

That is clearly a jade mirror!

As the light faded.

Chen Wencai discovered that patterns were gradually appearing on the "moon," with intertwined cassia branches and a jade rabbit pounding medicine, resembling a scene of the moon palace.

"My darling!"

Chen Wen became increasingly envious.

At this moment, the jade mirror flickered a few times, then suddenly transformed into an ordinary piece of jade and fell from the sky.

Chen Wen had a momentary urge to use magic to seize the mirror, but after hesitating for a moment, he refrained from doing so.

With the blessing of good fortune, if he dares to try and snatch it, a powerful figure might pass by, disapprove of him, and take Ah Yi under his wing.

A small leak will sink a great ship.

It's not too late to take action once he finds a solution.

Let this treasure stay with Ah Yi for a while longer.

Just think, Ah Yi risked being discovered to help me restore this spirit bamboo, while I was coveting his treasure.

That's...perfectly normal!

Chen Wen felt no remorse whatsoever.

It's like seeing a dog with a hundred dollars in its mouth; wouldn't you be tempted?

After taking it, you'll only feel joy, thinking how lucky you are today and thanking nature for its gift.

I wouldn't waste my feelings on a dog.

Although A-Yi is a person, in Chen Wen's eyes, there is no difference between the two.

I have been influenced by his luck over the past year and have not treated him badly; he has never lacked spirit stones or elixirs.

They even appointed him as the chief steward of the mountain.

Now that I've set my sights on you, I'm finally paying the price for my karma.

At this moment, A-Yi had already picked up his jade pendant, his face filled with heartache.

"What a huge loss! What a huge loss! It'll take at least several months to recover, waaaaah~"

He was still young at heart, and even shed a few drops of tears.

He glanced wistfully at the ever-withering spirit bamboo, sighed, and turned to leave.

Chen Wen not only didn't stop, but actually increased the extraction intensity.

The spirit bamboo withered at a visible rate, eventually turning into a pile of ashes.

Completely drained!

However, the animal hide before him was increasingly extraordinary.

The three pieces of animal hide even wriggled together and turned into one.

The inscriptions on it gradually became clear.

at last.

When the spirit bamboo completely disappeared.

The secrets hidden in the animal hides were also fully revealed.

Chen Wen kept touching the animal hide, and as the mysterious runes on it became fully visible, a vast amount of information surged into his mind.

The Secret of the Withered Tree's Flourishing Life

He comprehends the Dao of desolation through withered wood; his magical power is as still as stagnant water, capable of annihilating all things, shortening lifespan, and exhausting the soul!

Note: This method requires integration with the Green Wood Prosperity Formula. Green wood represents abundance, and withered wood can be used for one's own benefit. If this is not available, a massive amount of vitality is needed to nourish oneself, but this is merely a temporary fix and cannot last.

Chen Wen's eyes lit up. "The Green Wood Glory Yuan Technique, I have it!"

He had already come up with Ah-Yi's script;

I accidentally obtained the Withered Wood Flourishing Yuan Technique from my senior brother. Fortunately, I possessed this treasure and could barely cultivate it.

Then, he accidentally discovered that the Qingmu Rongyuan Technique existed within the sect, but it could only be obtained by a true disciple or by making great contributions. So, he made rapid progress, showing off and slapping others in the face, and finally became a true disciple, obtaining the Qingmu Rongyuan Technique...

But now, this opportunity is mine!

Chen Wen's lips curled into a smile.

The only pity is that this method only has the first three levels, and we still need to search for them.

However, it is already enough to cultivate to the Purple Mansion level.

We'll figure out a solution from Ah Yi later!

Now, naturally, we should focus on cultivation!

He immediately recalled the first level of the Green Wood Glory Mantra and the Dry Wood Glory Mantra from his mind for comparison.

As expected, Chen Wen discovered that the arrangement of the two texts was completely identical, allowing them to reflect and connect with each other.

He had already mastered the Green Wood Glory Technique, so there were no obstacles, and he easily acquired the new technique.

The Secret of Harmony Between Withering and Flourishing

The cycle of flourishing and decay is but a thought away; life and death are two separate realms. Prosperity and decay alternate, life and death cycle endlessly, in a never-ending, cyclical manner...

Leaving aside the other effects, what excites Chen Wen the most is that the effect of the withered tree can lock in the body's vitality and extend lifespan by 25%.

When the two are combined, the effects are superimposed, and now his lifespan is 50% longer than that of an ordinary person!

An ordinary Qi cultivator can live for two hundred years, but his limit is three hundred!

He was at the Foundation Establishment stage, having lived for 1200 years!

It got even more outrageous as it went on.

Moreover, he can use the same methods to prolong life that ordinary people can use!

He immediately switched to a different method.

As he practiced the new technique, a boundless life force surged into his dantian, while at the same time, a deathly aura emanated from it.

In his spiritual perception, the world seemed to be divided into two colors: blue and gray.

Cyan is vibrant and full of life, while gray is lifeless and gloomy.

He could feel the deathly silence around him, with only a faint glimmer of life coming from afar.

He thought of the dead bamboo all around him, and in the distance... that was his medicinal herb field!

However, since the cultivation technique has already begun, one cannot be distracted. One must complete the cycle of life and death, prosperity and decline in one go in order to successfully enter the path.

He had no choice but to focus on his cultivation.

As he gained a deeper understanding of its mysteries, he finally realized why he had felt something was missing when he first practiced the Green Wood Glory Technique.

Every peak must eventually decline; prosperity and decay are interdependent. A green tree only flourishes, never withers; if this continues, it will surely transform itself into a truly green tree...

Now, there's nothing to worry about!

Meanwhile, the servants outside were in a panic when they discovered that Senior Brother Jingwen's medicinal herb field had also begun to wither.

Those are all extremely precious medicinal herbs!

In addition, the inexplicable withering of the spirit bamboo caused panic and rumors to spread throughout the mountains.

Some say it's due to the depletion of the mountain's spiritual energy.

Some say it's the work of evil spirits!

Others say that Chen Wen offended someone and had his mountain veins extracted.

Ah Yi watched coldly, knowing that the reason was the lack of vitality.

After returning, he realized that the only person capable of such a major move in Luoyun Mountain was Chen Jingwen, the master of Luoyun Mountain.

He regretted not thinking things through sooner, as he was caught up in the panicked emotions of the servants outside.

He couldn't help but wonder why he had been feeling so anxious and uncertain lately, as if something had slipped away from him, to the point that even his thoughts had become somewhat chaotic.

The more I thought about it, the more agitated I became, and I could no longer maintain my usual calm and composed demeanor.

In the end, he stopped thinking about it and attributed the problem to the mishap with his jade mirror, which caused him to become mentally unstable.

As soon as he stepped out the door, he bumped into Ah Er. He frowned slightly; this guy had been at odds with him ever since he entered the house.

He never bothered with him, so he simply took a detour.

Unexpectedly, Ah Er changed his route and blocked his way.

His anger surged, but after thinking for a moment, he held back and said coldly:

"Ah Er, what do you want!"

"You dare call me Ah Er?!"

Ah Er's face darkened, then he suddenly burst into laughter:

"Fine, seeing that you're in deep trouble, I'll let you have this one advantage. After this upheaval in the mountains, once Senior Brother Jingwen emerges from seclusion, he will definitely punish you. In the future, we might not see you again until we reach the Spirit Field, hahaha~"

Looking at the arrogant and domineering person in front of him, A-Yi felt a surge of anger.

He knew the reason, and he knew he would be fine; the person in front of him was just a clown.

In the past, he would have just laughed it off and said, "I'll wait and see." But today, he didn't want to hold back anymore. Regardless of the consequences, he just wanted to have some fun.

He raised his hand, forming a hand seal, and sneered:

"You clown, you dare to challenge me?!"

His body was filled with surging spiritual energy, and streaks of sword light emanated from him.

A sword aura condensed in front of him.

Ah Er's expression changed drastically the moment he sensed the aura it released, and he quickly retreated. "You...you're actually at the third level of Qi Refining?!"

He then suddenly realized that Ah Yi, being of the lowest aptitude, must possess some kind of treasure. If he were to obtain it...

He felt a chill run down his spine. He probably couldn't defeat him, but he could still spread the news, and someone would keep an eye on him!

Thinking this, a shrewd glint flashed in his eyes. He also channeled his magic power, forming hand seals to cast a spell. A fireball appeared and hurtled towards Ah Yi. Ah Er couldn't resist making a sarcastic remark.

"You dare attack a fellow disciple! Today I will cripple you and report this to the sect for a reward!"

The sword energy collided with the fireball, but there was no disturbance. There was only a faint "whoosh" sound, and the fireball was split in two and scattered.

However, A-yi's fireball did block his vision for a moment.

When he saw the situation clearly, his expression changed drastically.

Ah Er had already run dozens of meters away.

Ah Yi hurriedly gave chase, but his skills and magic were not enough to withstand scrutiny. He wondered why Ah Er, who usually only used some low-level tricks, would stubbornly resist even when he taught him a lesson. Why was he so clever today?

He didn't realize that he was becoming increasingly reckless.

But one person noticed.

Chen Wengang has successfully cultivated the Fusion and Rejuvenation Technique and is now standing on the top of the pavilion, feeling the wonder of his own magical power.

With a thought, his internal magical power flowed, and he suddenly became like a dying ancient tree, exuding a decaying aura, and his whole body aged.

With a single thought, it becomes vibrant again, regaining its youthful appearance.

Finally, he withdrew his magical power, becoming just like an ordinary person, with no trace of his former aura remaining.

He was very satisfied with this technique and even skipped the breathing technique.

The power of withering and flourishing is integrated and complemented by each other. As long as he doesn't want to, others can only detect one kind of power, and their cultivation will naturally be reduced by half.

Furthermore, with the added tranquility of the Azure Sky Qi Guiding Technique, it becomes even more difficult for others to discern the truth.

And most importantly, it also incorporates magical techniques.

The Little Rongyuan Hand has transformed into the Little Withered Rong Hand, which can shorten a person's lifespan and harm their soul, but it can also heal wounds, save lives, and nourish vitality. Its uses are endless!

Aoki's Illusionary Body Technique transformed him into a withered and flourishing form.

In the past, it could only transform into green wood, which was too full of vitality. Now it can do so much more freely and is not easily detected by others.

However, his proficiency in various techniques has decreased significantly, and he needs to relearn them.

Just then, he noticed a dispute breaking out in the valley.

Upon investigating with their spiritual senses, they discovered that it was Ah Yi and Ah Er fighting.

After observing for a while, he discovered that Ah Yi was chasing Ah Er as if he had lost his mind.

Ah Er, who used to be reckless and seemingly foolish, turned out to be incredibly clever.

He smiled slightly, thinking to himself;

So this is how the chosen ones are treated!

........