I Accumulate Spirit Roots for My Next Life

Seven Kings’ Palace,

Open Source Pill, Bodhi Fruit, Seventh Grade Cyan Lotus lined up in a row.

In addition, there are three jade slips of cultivation techniques.

One of them is the Cyan Emperor’s bestowed outstanding Wood Element cultivation technique, “Celestial Derivation Skill,” once practiced by a Wood Spirit Root Divine Venerable.

The other two include a Wood Element combat technique, “Grass Pheasant Geng Metal Sword Skill,” capable of wielding Wood Element magical power to unleash sharp Metal Element swordsmanship, praised as the pinnacle of Wood Element combat techniques, presented by the Grand General’s Mansion.

The other is a Divine Soul refining technique, “Ancient Soul Forging Skill,” donated by the dynasty’s current Left Chancellor Long Zhizhang as his ancestral cultivation technique.

“Celestial Derivation Skill” naturally does not require practice. With the “Cyan Emperor Creation Skill” in hand, it’s simply not considered.

The other combat technique and Divine Soul refining technique, however, can be practiced simultaneously.

After bathing and burning incense, worshipping the Immortal Ancestor and Jiuli Immortal Monarch of the Jiuli Dynasty, Li Jizhou sat cross-legged.

He held the Bodhi Fruit in his left hand.

This fruit, taken upon advancing to Nascent Soul, can help smoothly overcome Celestial Tribulation, while holding it during daily cultivation can calm the mind, enhance perception.

He picked up the Seventh Grade Cyan Lotus with his right hand.

Upon examining this high-grade spiritual object enough to stir the Eastern Desolation, a feeling of contentment rose in Li Jizhou’s heart.

The importance of one’s birth does not need further explanation.

“Perhaps it’s because of being born with a Wood Spirit Body in this life, which aligns with heaven’s will, thus incarnating into the dynasty.

If not for accumulating enough Spirit Root in a past life, this miraculous start wouldn’t have occurred!”

Without further hesitation, the uninitiated mortal body swallowed the Celestial and Earthly Spiritual Objects whole.

Celestial and Earthly Spiritual Objects, being creations of heaven and earth, do not contain explosive energy but have special effects for cultivators in different states. For mortal bodies, swallowing Celestial and Earthly Spiritual Objects does not cause them to ascend to immortality or significantly enhance cultivation but merely increases their compatibility with heaven and earth.

This Seventh Grade Cyan Lotus, capable of increasing the chance of successful Divinity Transformation, when swallowed by Li Jizhou at this moment, serves only to enhance his resonance with heaven and earth.

Nothing more, should Li Jizhou fail to form a Golden Core in the future, then the Seventh Grade Cyan Lotus would be considered wasted.

This is why most people, even upon acquiring Celestial and Earthly Spiritual Objects, dare not use them so extravagantly.

But Li Jizhou has this confidence.

Besides the powerful royal backing, he has inheritance waiting to be reclaimed from a past life.

There remains a Qilin Immortality Pill in the Guagua Hundred Treasures Bag, Bai Yi’s Essence Source is also considered a Celestial and Earthly Spiritual Object, increasing in grade with growth.

In addition, Liu Hongling, a Tier Three Earth Spirit Master, should she advance beyond Tier Five and become a genuine Celestial Spirit Master, the endless treasures beneath the swamp would be his treasury.

After devouring the Seventh Grade Cyan Lotus, Li Jizhou almost felt no difference, not even much feedback from the resonance with heaven and earth. After all, how could a mere mortal perceive the resonance with heaven and earth?

Holding the Bodhi Fruit, calming his mind for a moment, Li Jizhou picked up the Open Source Pill again.

Upon ingesting the Open Source Pill, a warm current instantly flowed throughout his body, his entire meridians felt the warmth, each pore softly streaming, and the Dantian felt like it’s being nourished by nectar.

Before stepping into Qi Cultivation, this pill moistening the meridians and Dantian boosts the speed of absorbing Spiritual Qi from heaven and earth by five percent.

Once the Open Source Pill had fully dissolved, Li Jizhou clasped the pill with both hands, Bodhi Fruit in hand, his Spiritual Sense probing deep into the sea of consciousness, formally beginning to cultivate the “Cyan Emperor Creation Skill”!

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Crown Prince’s Palace.

“Teacher, today Father Emperor actually bestowed upon him Seventh Grade spiritual objects…” Crown Prince Li Zhi furrowed his brows.

The Grand Tutor smiled calmly: “Your Highness the Crown Prince, there’s no need to worry. A prince who has fallen from favor cannot possibly regain the current Saint Emperor’s grace.”

“That was Seventh Grade Celestial and Earthly spiritual objects! When I became Crown Prince, I received merely Third Grade ones!” The Crown Prince remained unsettled.

Grand Tutor Chang Deyou stroked his beard and shook his head, his gaze at Crown Prince Li Zhi carrying a hint of disappointment, but after a moment he spoke earnestly: “Your Highness, from the moment you were born under the golden crow illuminating the nine heavens, your fate was sealed. Simply remain steady and focused, cultivate diligently and wait, there’s no need for extra scheming.”

“But, teacher, that… very well, let’s not talk about Old Qi, but Old Jiu already seems to favor more than I do, having been granted the innate essence the Jiuli Dynasty has preserved for thousands of years. If I take no action, should he form a Golden Core and create an even higher Dharma Aspect realm than mine, wouldn’t it…” Li Zhi had heard Grand Tutor Chang Deyou speak of inaction countless times, but today he could not hold back.

Chang Deyou furrowed his brows, then relaxed them again, giving a slight bow: “I would not harm Your Highness, and as the one in charge of the dynasty’s rites, you should trust me.”

“Teacher, you misunderstand, I’ve never doubted you, and Mother repeatedly advised me before her passing. However… I’m mistaken. I won’t let my thoughts wander again, I’ll adhere strictly to your guidance.” Seeing Chang Deyou’s demeanor, Crown Prince Li Zhi hastily apologized.

Upon observing Li Zhi’s proper manners and sincere attitude, as well as hearing him bring up the late Empress, Chang Deyou sighed heavily and finally nodded.

Having courteously seen off Chang Deyou, Li Zhi’s expression instantly changed.

“To sit and await defeat? Such a vile scheme!”

“Hehe, Your Highness the Crown Prince, what do you think of my words?” At that moment, a figure emerged from the secret chamber.

Li Zhi’s face turned dark as he looked at Long Yueming before him: “Hm, I had already expected this.”

“Your Highness the Crown Prince is naturally exceedingly wise and should have seen through Grand Tutor Chang’s tricks long ago. The main factor was the relationship between Grand Tutor Chang and the late Empress, leading you to unwillingly believe.” Long Yueming nodded in agreement.

“Hmph, truly think I’m foolish? Enough, Dragon Minister, any guidance from the Dragon Aspect?” Li Zhi reined in his anger, trying to speak with composure.

Long Yueming nodded slightly: “Guidance is beyond me; my father merely stated that the Seventh Prince is not a concern, and what was bestowed today might not have been the Saint Emperor’s true intent.”

“Oh? Haha, no wonder, I said that Old Qi had fallen out of favor for years, his personality is too childish, even having spoken imprudently about the current Empress, how could he receive favor again?

Indeed, the Dragon Aspect handles matters with maturity, truly resolving my inner worries.” Compared to the words of inaction from Grand Tutor Chang Deyou, the answers from Dragon Aspect delighted Li Zhi.

“Why is Your Highness so pleased?” Long Yueming questioned, puzzled.

Li Zhi paused, also turning his gaze to Long Yueming.

“Crown Prince, the Seventh Prince has long fallen out of favor, not a threat. The sole concern has always been the Ninth Prince. Why are you rejoicing over the Seventh Prince’s fall from favor?”

Li Zhi, hearing this, immediately stopped in his thoughts.

“Dragon Minister hits the nail on the head. I’ve been muddled! Does the Dragon Aspect have any good strategies?”

“Your Highness overestimates, my father does not dare involve himself in Crown Prince matters, merely lending some thoughts now and then to help Your Highness gather information. However, in conversation, he believes the Seventh Prince is worth befriending.” Long Yueming spoke with a smile.

Crown Prince Li Zhi, upon hearing this, contemplated briefly, then suddenly smacked the tea table: “I was saying I should befriend Old Qi, after all, Old Qi’s hatred towards Old Jiu is no lesser than mine. During the recent coronation ceremony, I intended to grant great treasures, but Chang Deyou blocked me. Compared to the Bodhi Fruit given by Old Jiu, I do seem stingy.”