Chapter 729 - 672: The Twin Peaks of Taihang and Wangwu

On the Central Continent, when Han Yu and Xia Wuyou returned with the news, Quan Xiaotong said the same thing.

"It’s not bad news."

"At least you really stopped them."

As for the bad news, he understood it more clearly.

If the Celestial Dao Sect was slow to realize and ended up being led by the nose, it would be understandable.

But now that everything is out in the open, if Yama Hall wants to activate the formation eye again, it’s impossible for the Celestial Dao Sect to let them complete it easily.

"It’s bad news for the Celestial Dao Sect, but not so bad for the Central Continent."

Quan Xiaotong smiled slightly.

After all, the next time such an event occurs, it will definitely be a contest between the two forces. The Central Continent has always been in a weak position, so there can’t be a worse situation.

Now, with the Celestial Dao Sect taking the lead, it’s actually a good thing.

Speaking of good things, Quan Xiaotong suddenly furrowed his brow, smiling broadly.

"You’re in luck, the Earth Spirit has been found."

This was found by those young cultivators from Central Continent who were outside. Previously, the elders of the Nine Sects had the sudden idea to use the method for finding the Fire Spirit to find the Earth Spirit.

Unexpectedly, they actually succeeded.

Speaking of which, what’s more interesting is the location where the Earth Spirit was found.

Where?

Han Yu was quite curious, and Quan Xiaotong gestured with a strange expression.

A lake, a bowl-shaped lake.

The cultivators of Central Continent moved away the water of the lake and dug out the body of the Earth Spirit, which turned out to be bowl-shaped as well.

Alright! Han Yu’s lips twitched; he really shouldn’t have any expectations for these bizarre heavenly spirits and earthly beings.

When a group of people arrived at the place where the Earth Spirit’s body was stored in the city, the three Spirit Bodies were whispering among themselves.

As soon as Han Yu saw the one between the Fire Spirit and the Wood Spirit, he couldn’t help but roll his eyes.

Damn it, that’s enough!

Don’t be so abstract, alright!

Between the two spirits, there was actually a Spirit Body fish.

Could you have guessed that the Earth Spirit’s Spirit Body is a fish?

If it were the Water Spirit, he could understand, but this is the Earth Spirit!

What can turning into a fish accomplish?

In the next moment, the Earth Spirit explained its motive for turning into a fish.

When it saw a group of cultivators approaching, the Earth Spirit, somewhat shyly, leaped up and slapped itself onto that gigantic bowl with a "thud."

Immediately, an exquisite fish-jumping pattern appeared.

Han Yu was indeed speechless upon seeing this. Is this the reason why the Earth Spirit wanted to turn into a fish?

"I’ve always said these Spirit Bodies aren’t normal."

The Artifact Spirit laughed until tears almost came out.

In the Sea of Consciousness, Han Yu couldn’t help but sneer lightly.

"You’re not exactly normal either, being an Artifact Spirit of a bottle, yet you insist on looking like an exact copy of me."

The Artifact Spirit’s laughter stopped abruptly, then shifted onto Han Yu’s face.

Now he was satisfied.

Heaven knows why the Earth Spirit could be so shy and easily embarrassed, reluctantly coming down only after much coaxing from the Fire Spirit and Wood Spirit.

A fish was moving about in the void, seemingly sensing the Earth Divine Power on Han Yu, and couldn’t help but take a few more glances at him.

"Were there any conditions mentioned?"

Han Yu asked the only one who could communicate normally, the Fire Spirit, in the scene.

These Spirit Bodies would usually ask for certain conditions when helping, and Han Yu was already familiar with this, knowing it inside out.

Sparks scattered, and after the Fire Spirit opened the communication channel, everyone present could finally understand its words.

"The old duck acted as a spokesperson for you. Its conditions aren’t high; just replenish its energy when the time comes, and find it a more desolate place, preferably where not a blade of grass grows."

Being so shy? Is this desolate place an intention to be alone?

"No, it’s because it doesn’t like animals peeing in its bowl."

The Fire Spirit explained from the side.

Everyone present had a strange expression on their faces; such an absurd reason was truly rare!

However, Quan Xiaotong agreed to all of Han Yu’s requests, and not just such simple requests, he would meet them even if they were more difficult, using the power of Central Continent.

Of course, he had a small request, which was to get some scraps afterward to use them for finding the Golden Spirit.

Originally, it shouldn’t have been too excessive a request, but the Earth Spirit flatly refused.

Moreover, it refused very decisively, without any room for negotiation.

This left everyone a bit dumbfounded; they helped with such a big task, so why can’t they help with this little one?

Only after the Fire Spirit and Wood Spirit continued talking with the Earth Spirit did they understand what it meant.

"It says its body is very beautiful and doesn’t want to turn into a broken bowl. Don’t even think about it."

The Fire Spirit vividly retold, making everyone’s lips twitch together.

Just because of this?

Alright! Just because of this!

Seeing the Earth Spirit’s extraordinarily resolute attitude, everyone could only give up!

Apart from this requirement, the Earth Spirit was quite easygoing in other aspects; it even gave away questions!

This is much friendlier than those two, the Wood Spirit and the Fire Spirit.

"Once you get inside, dig through the big mountain inside, and you’re good."

The Fire Spirit relayed.

Is it that simple?

Isn’t it a free pass?

Han Yu thought it was too good to be true because the Fire Spirit’s follow-up came.

"During this time, people will constantly disturb you and make all kinds of trouble. There’s always the risk of dying, oh!"

When it said that, the Fire Spirit had a knowing look toward the Earth Spirit.

Because its trial field is one where people’s lives are at risk at any moment.

Hmm, it’s a compatible spirit.

So, which category does this gift of a question fall under, and why is it risking his life?

Han Yu muttered to himself, full of inner complaints.

"Whenever you’re ready, it can start anytime."

The Fire Spirit spoke again.

Unlike the previous two, the Earth Spirit had abundant energy of its own, allowing the trial to start directly without the need for a charging process.

Han Yu was naturally ready anytime; he had no place to go with his broken Five Elements world still recovering.

Might as well take this opportunity to advance his Earth Divine Power and pass the time.

"We can start now."

Han Yu nodded towards the Earth Spirit, knowing that these Spirit Bodies could understand human speech.

A flash of light penetrated Han Yu’s brow, and in the next moment of a whirlwind, he was already in the trial world.

Spanning in front of him were two majestic Chongshan Mountains, incredibly grand, their peaks piercing the clouds, shrouded in mist at the waist. As Han Yu looked up from the foot of the mountain, his mouth kept opening wider...

This... this is the mountain I’m supposed to dig through?

Can I finish digging?

I’d die before finishing.

As Han Yu was in a daze, a group of farmers carrying hoes came down a small path by the mountain. Seeing the distracted Han Yu, they intentionally ran over to chat.

"Are you also here to pile mountains and plant trees?"

Han Yu returned to his senses with a strange expression, pile mountains and plant trees...

Damn it, the ones causing trouble must be these guys, right?

"May I ask how piling mountains and planting trees work?"

Han Yu asked through gritted teeth.

A farmer smiled naively and pointed to the two large mountains behind them.

"The Taihang and Wangwu two mountains used to be just small hills. With our hard work, look! They’ve become these two massive mountains."

The farmer rambled on, even imparting knowledge on wind prevention and soil stabilization, even discussing how to plant trees.

Han Yu suddenly felt overwhelmed; is this something a person can accomplish?

"Are you kidding me?"

The farmer smiled warmly, "Human efforts may have limits, but life goes on endlessly. Generations persisted, we have sons, sons have grandsons, and the cycle is infinite, thus leading to today’s grand spectacle."

Grand spectacle?

Han Yu should be getting the jitters; these guys said generations of persistence piled up these two mountains.

If it were him, how long would it take to dig through?