"However, if we want to increase our strength quickly, we not only need deeper comprehension and insight into the Martial Dao Arcane, but we also require a large amount of cultivation resources as support!"
Shi Ming scratched the back of his head, his face full of worry, and said, "In terms of the Martial Dao Arcane, Brother Fang can guide us, but cultivation resources are a big problem..."
The cultivation resources used by the disciples of Lingxu Palace are partly distributed regularly by the Elixir Hall, and partly earned through their expeditions outside the palace.
Fang Bai, Shi Ming, and Zheng Hong are External Courtyard disciples, while Huang Zhong is a nial servant disciple. Their status and position within Lingxu Palace are low, and the amount of cultivation resources distributed to them is very limited, far from enough to sustain their cultivation.
This is especially true for Fang Bai; the amount of cultivation resources he consus during a single closed-door cultivation session is several tis—if not exponentially more—than what Shi Ming and the others use.
"Relying solely on the cultivation resources distributed by the Elixir Hall is definitely not enough."
Zheng Hong pondered for a mont and said, "Why don’t the four of us join forces and find so ti to go on an expedition? What do you think?"
Shi Ming clapped his hands and said, "I agree! Going on an expedition not only broadens our horizons and increases our knowledge, but also boosts our combat experience. If luck favors us, we might even encounter so great opportunities that could elevate our cultivation level rapidly! It’s a win-win scenario, so why not do it?"
Huang Zhong’s eyes lit up, and he said enthusiastically, "I’ve heard that quite a few senior brothers and sisters from Lingxu Palace rose to prominence during their expeditions. It’s truly enviable. I’ve also considered going on expeditions before, but lacking the ability to protect myself, I didn’t dare to leave Lingxu Palace easily. If the three senior brothers are going on an expedition, could you take along?"
Disciples like Huang Zhong, who are nial servants, usually have many chores to do and little ti for cultivation. Their cultivation resources are severely lacking, and they hardly have any opportunities to listen to the palace’s upper-level lectures on the Martial Dao Arcane.
The disparity in strength, status, and position makes it extrely difficult for nial servant disciples like Huang Zhong to break out of their station. If there’s an opportunity for an expedition, how could Huang Zhong not be excited?
Fang Bai felt a bit moved when he heard this.
Ever since Fang Bai arrived in the Spirit Martial Realm, he had not stepped out of Lingxu Palace even once. During this ti, he had only collected cultivation resources from the Elixir Hall once, and Sun Jing had gifted him so Spirit Pills and Spiritual Liquid. However, Fang Bai, who possessed the Chaos True Body, was akin to a giant beast capable of swallowing the heavens and earth—the resources provided barely made a dent, and were far from sufficient.
"Are there any expedition sites near Lingxu Palace?"
Fang Bai asked.
In his previous life, Fang Bai had traveled extensively across the Spirit Martial Realm, visiting nurous renowned cultivation sanctuaries and perilous locations across the Three Thousand Great Worlds. Yet, he had never paid particular attention to the area surrounding Lingxu Palace.
Zheng Hong said, "The disciples of Lingxu Palace typically go to White Bone Gully for expeditions."
Fang Bai said, "White Bone Gully?"
The na "White Bone Gully" didn’t ring any bells for Fang Bai, suggesting it wasn’t a famous cultivation sanctuary or perilous location.
Zheng Hong explained, "White Bone Gully is three thousand miles from here, situated within the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range."
"Ah... the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range..."
Fang Bai had heard of the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range—it was one of the top ten mountain ranges in the Spirit Martial Realm, spanning tens of thousands of miles, teeming with dense forests, and hiding countless ferocious beasts and spirit beasts. Ordinary Martial Artists only dared to venture around its edges and avoided going deeper.
The ferocious beasts and spirit beasts in the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range, even the weakest, are comparable to human experts at the peak of the Innate level. The majority of them rival human Foundation Establishnt experts.
Deep within the core of the mountain range, there exist spirit beasts whose strength far exceeds that of human Foundation Establishnt experts.
According to Zheng Hong, White Bone Gully was initially just an ordinary mountain ravine within the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range. However, ten thousand years ago, a team of Martial Artists discovered that the area was filled with special materials for crafting all kinds of Spiritual Artifacts. Additionally, rare Spiritual dicines with long dicinal ages also grew there.
Since then, countless Martial Artists have risked their lives to venture to the ravine, seeking the treasures and cultivation resources it offered.
Yet, where rare Spiritual dicines exist, spirit beasts are bound to guard them. Martial Artists entering the ravine inevitably clash with these spirit beasts when attempting to harvest the dicines.
Martial Artists fight desperately for cultivation resources.
Likewise, spirit beasts also battle fiercely to protect the Spiritual dicines.
Thus, over ten thousand years, both human Martial Artists and vicious spirit beasts have fallen by the thousands in that ravine, leaving behind piles of stark white bones scattered across the landscape.
"White Bone Gully" was nad after this grim sight.
"So spirit beasts deeper in White Bone Gully are capable of flying, burrowing, spitting fire and water, and attacking using condensed Spiritual Energy. Such spirit beasts are beyond our ability to provoke, so if we go to White Bone Gully, we should only stay near the edges. Prioritize your lives above all else."
Zheng Hong said gravely.
Shi Ming nodded and said, "Good! Then let’s go to White Bone Gully!"
Huang Zhong said, "Wherever you go, I shall go!"
With the agreent of the three, Fang Bai naturally did not object.
The disciples of Lingxu Palace are nurous, but cultivation resources are severely deficient. Therefore, the palace’s upper-level officials encourage disciples to go on expeditions to explore and gather cultivation resources to supplent the palace’s shortage.
However, any disciple who wishes to go on an expedition must first seek permission from the palace’s upper-level officials. Furthermore, expeditions require at least five people in a team, including at least one Foundation Establishnt expert.
The requirent for a Foundation Establishnt expert stems from safety concerns, ensuring the team has so capacity for self-defense when encountering formidable enemies.
"There are only four of us. We need one more fellow disciple to join the team, and that person has to be a Foundation Establishnt expert... That’s going to be challenging!"
Shi Ming scratched his head incessantly.
Zheng Hong and Huang Zhong exchanged helpless glances, indicating they had no solution either.
Finding a Foundation Establishnt expert for the team ant searching among the Inner Court disciples. But among the four, the earliest entrant to the palace, Zheng Hong, had no acquaintances in the Inner Court. Where could they hope to find soone?
Moreover, Inner Court disciples, proud of their status as Foundation Establishnt experts, were highly conceited. How could they possibly look kindly upon a team made up of External Courtyard disciples and nial servant disciples?
"I do know soone..."
Fang Bai thought for a mont and said, "Tomorrow, I’ll find her and discuss this matter. I hope I can convince her to join our team. You three should head back for now, focus on your cultivation, conserve your energy, and wait patiently for my news. If everything goes well, we’ll set out on the expedition in three to five days."
Shi Ming, Zheng Hong, and Huang Zhong were all curious, wondering how Fang Bai, who had only been in Lingxu Palace for a short ti, could have connections with an Inner Court disciple. Who could this person be?
Despite their curiosity, they didn’t press Fang Bai for answers. They bid him farewell and took their leave.
......
Early the next morning, Fang Bai consud so fresh Solomon’s Seal, tuckahoe, and other Spiritual dicines before heading toward the bamboo hut where Sun Lin resided.
After taking the Marrow Cleansing Pill refined by Fang Bai, Sun Lin’s recovery had been unexpectedly impressive. When Fang Bai saw her again, she seed like an entirely new person—gone was the lifeless and despondent aura. She now radiated a youthful glow, appearing bright and spirited.
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