Uncle Nine: Scattering beans to create soldiers? I'm using plants and trees to create soldiers.

Lin Xuan's chanting time was not long, but the Dao Qi in his body was rapidly consumed like a floodgate being opened.

Before long, less than 10% of the Dao Qi in his dantian remained.

The scriptures Lin Xuan recited slowly stopped, the blue light that enveloped the backyard gradually faded, and the moisture fell back onto the leaves of the flowers and plants, condensing into glistening dewdrops.

He did not get up immediately, but continued to sit cross-legged on the futon, circulating his qi and slightly restoring some of his Daoist energy.

A moment later, Lin Xuan slowly opened his eyes.

Qiu Sheng and Wen Cai were still sitting not far away.

The two had their eyes closed, their breathing steady, and their expressions shifted between confusion and realization, clearly still immersed in their understanding of the scriptures.

Seeing this, Lin Xuan did not make a sound to disturb him. He quietly stood up, preparing to examine the changes after the spiritual plant resonated with him.

Just then, footsteps suddenly came from behind.

Lin Xuan turned around and saw Uncle Nine walking over from under the eaves. "Master."

Uncle Nine nodded, his gaze sweeping over Qiu Sheng and Wen Cai before settling back on Lin Xuan, his eyes full of satisfaction.

"Was the spell you just cast also something you recently mastered?"

Lin Xuan didn't hide anything and nodded, saying...

"Yes, Master. These are some insights into Taoist arts that I gained by chance while cultivating spiritual plants in the backyard, from observing the withering and flourishing of plants."

"However, this spell is currently mainly used to cultivate spiritual plants, which consumes a great deal of Dao Qi and mental energy. So far, we haven't discovered any other uses for actual combat."

Upon hearing this, Uncle Nine felt a surge of envy.

To glean Taoist principles from the growth of plants?!

If someone else said these words, he would only think that the other person was bragging.

But when applied to Lin Xuan, it seemed perfectly normal.

Or rather, ever since it was confirmed that his eldest disciple possessed a natural Dao body, no matter how outrageous the things that happened to Lin Xuan, Uncle Nine could always find a reason for himself.

Even ordinary cultivators who have practiced diligently for many years may not be able to fully comprehend an existing spell, let alone create one themselves.

In his later years, Taoist Lin Xuancai was already able to deduce new spells based on his own insights.

This talent is simply phenomenal!

Uncle Nine took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the emotions in his heart, and spoke.

"No, Ah Xuan, you underestimate this spell you created. It's not just about cultivating spiritual plants; it can even... cultivate people as spiritual plants!"

"When you were reciting the Huangting Jing just now, there was a strange power in your voice."

"The surrounding Daoist Qi will flow with your chanting, gradually harmonizing with the breath of the listener."

He pointed at Qiu Sheng and Wen Cai.

"These two lads entered a state of enlightenment because of the influence of your chanting."

Lin Xuan was slightly taken aback and couldn't help but turn around to look at the two of them.

The [Scripture Resonance] characteristic of the Yellow Sprout Spirit Nurturing Technique was originally intended to enhance the effect of spiritual plants absorbing the meaning of scriptures.

Unexpectedly, this ability can even affect people.

Lin Xuan had thought that Qiu Sheng and Wen Cai had only been moved by the sutra, but now it seemed that the two of them had actually been brought into a state of enlightenment by him.

Before Lin Xuan could speak, Uncle Nine asked expectantly,

"Ah Xuan~~ How is it?!"

"Once you have a deeper understanding of the *Huang Ting Jing*, how about you return to Maoshan and give a lecture?"

Lin Xuan paused for a moment, then pointed to his nose.

"I?!"

"Returning to Maoshan to preach?!"

"Will it work?"

Lin Xuan was indeed somewhat bewildered.

He is currently only a late-stage Taoist priest and is not very old.

There are countless senior disciples and elders in Maoshan who entered the sect earlier and have more seniority than him.

To ask him to stand on the altar and explain the "Huang Ting Jing" to his fellow practitioners who have cultivated for decades is rather presumptuous.

Uncle Nine, however, did not see anything wrong with it.

"Why not?! Those who are enlightened are teachers! That you can preach to them is a blessing they've earned through eight lifetimes of good deeds!"

"Besides, I didn't tell you to go back now."

Uncle Nine looked at Lin Xuan, pondered for a moment, and then spoke.

"I think that once you have seven or eight perfected body spirits, we can consider returning to the mountain to preach."

In Uncle Nine's view, it is already extremely rare to be able to perfect seven or eight divine bodies in the lineage of the Yellow Court Classic.

Among the younger generation in Maoshan, he is certainly among the top.

When Lin Xuan ascends the platform to preach again, relying on his ability to guide others to comprehend the scriptures, who will dare to say that he is not qualified?

More importantly, with Lin Xuan's youthful appearance, displaying seven or eight perfect divine bodies would surely leave his fellow disciples speechless for a long time.

Thinking of that scene, Uncle Nine couldn't help but smile.

Lin Xuan nodded casually after listening.

"Seven or eight body spirits have reached perfection? Oh... that should be quite fast."

He now has three fully realized divine bodies.

Among the spiritual plants in the backyard, there are several kinds that nurture the spiritual understanding of the "Huang Ting Jing".

Once they are all fully cultivated, it won't be too far to reach the point of perfecting seven or eight divine bodies.

The only regrettable thing is that the spiritual insights nurtured by these spiritual plants do not all belong to the same realm and are rather scattered.

But Lin Xuan wasn't in a hurry. The spiritual plants would increase, and the insights he could gain about the body and spirit would only become richer.

Upon hearing this, Uncle Nine's smug smile froze on the spot, and the corners of his mouth twitched uncontrollably.

Looking at Lin Xuan's calm and natural demeanor, he was momentarily at a loss for words.

Seven or eight body spirits have reached perfection... That's pretty fast!

In the entire cultivation world, perhaps only Lin Xuan could say such things so casually.

Unfortunately, Uncle Nine couldn't refute it!

Because he knew very well that his disciple was a monster who had achieved the perfection of three body gods in just a few days.

At this rate, how long would it take for seven or eight divine bodies to reach perfection?

Half a year?!

Uncle Nine shook his head inwardly.

No! Maybe in about three months, this kid will be able to finish it.

Uncle Nine felt a tightness in his chest and couldn't help but sigh deeply.

It's truly a case of the new generation pushing the old one aside, while the old one dies on the beach!

Back in the day, he was a renowned genius among the younger generation of Maoshan.

Compared to the apprentice before him, his once-proud talent seemed to have gradually become unremarkable.

A genius turned into a loser, and the clown turned out to be myself!

However, Uncle Nine quickly composed himself and, together with Lin Xuan, went to observe the plant that had just entered a state of resonance.

The first plants I checked were several water-attribute spiritual plants, and their maturity levels had all increased to varying degrees.

Lin Xuan was not surprised by this.

While chanting the sutra, the left and right kidney spirits in my body exerted their power simultaneously, and the flowing Taoist energy carried a strong water-related spiritual intent.

Furthermore, the Dragon King Temple's water vein map and the Water Palace Turtle statue together gather the surrounding water spiritual energy, so water-attribute plants naturally benefit the most.

If they continue to grow at this rate, these aquatic spiritual plants will be fully mature in just a few days.

At that time, he will be able to reap another wave of Dao Fruits!

Next, Lin Xuan began to check the other plants. The plants in the backyard had all grown to varying degrees, and their growth was much stronger than the effect of chanting the sutras before!

Lin Xuan nodded to himself. As expected of a white-quality skill, it was indeed powerful!

Finally, Lin Xuan arrived at the Seven Star Pill Furnace.

A strange gourd vine twined around the stove handles and lid, its emerald green leaves still retaining a faint glow.

Lin Xuan focused his mind and sensed that the yellow sprout buried deep in the roots of the gourd vine was no longer the bare energy seed it had been at the beginning.

A tiny sprout emerged from the top of the yellow bud, while several wispy roots grew below it.

Moreover, because the magical artifacts that Lin Xuan buried in the soil were very close together, three of the yellow sprout roots had successfully connected to the three gray magical artifacts.

The residual energy inside the artifact is slowly flowing into the yellow bud along the roots of nothingness, and then, after being harmonized by the yellow bud, it is transformed into a power that the exotic gourd vine can absorb.

Lin Xuan looked at the plant panel.

【Different species of gourd vine】

[Quality: White]

Maturity: 67.2%

【Special Features: Absorbs Qi and nurtures the spirit, preserves the soul and stores the essence】

[Dao Guo: The Art of Spirit Preservation]

......

A hint of surprise flashed in Lin Xuan's eyes.

In just one instance of spiritual plant resonance, the maturity of the exotic gourd vine actually increased by another 1.7%!

This speed is already quite astonishing.

But upon closer reflection, it makes sense.

The gourd vine first absorbed three drops of the enhanced Well God's Spirit Liquid, and then was nourished by incense, spiritual soil, and the Seven Star Pill Furnace.

Now, the roots of the yellow sprout connect to the ritual implement, continuously absorbing the residual energy within it.

Just now, it successfully entered the state of spiritual plant resonance.

The combination of multiple effects is what enabled its maturity to increase rapidly.

If it continues to grow at this rate, the hybrid gourd vine will probably be fully mature in less than seven days.

Thinking of the "Spirit-Stabilizing Technique" that it contained, Lin Xuan couldn't help but feel a surge of anticipation.

Once he masters the Spirit Absorption Technique, he can officially train the Mad Soldiers!