Chapter 459 - 350

The Vine Elf also harbored ambitions and thought that if it were to recognize a master, it should be the strongest one.

Just as everyone was well-fed and satisfied, Jiang Tang prepared to take them to another location for observation.

They noticed an extra vine whip on his flying artifact; it was one that they were all familiar with, having just seen it in battle before.

“Vine Whip, you’re looking to get yourself killed, aren’t you?”

Eryao hadn’t expected that, having spared the vine whip just moments ago, it would now foolishly try to stop them from leaving.

It seemed he would have to take it back into the magic artifact so that it wouldn’t cause mischief outside.

“Little Dragon, I want to submit to a master,”

said the Vine Elf as it knelt before them, appearing as real as a human being.

Could Eryao say no?

The Vine Elf was competing with them for favor.

Jiang Tang gazed upon the Vine Elf, knowing that any plant or flower that descended from the Heavenly Realm was extraordinary.

The Vine Whip wanted to acknowledge him as its master, but in truth, it was merely seeking resources from him.

If ascension were possible, then both humans and plants had a chance.

The vine must have witnessed the skies; after all, a plant that falls from the heavens would have substantial value because of its particular worth.

From then on, he had a new weapon at his disposal.

He already possessed the Wood Spell, and without the need for seeds, he could command the vine to work for him.

A Vine Elf that had achieved sentience was like a human who had reached Great Perfection like he had; it was naturally no ordinary matter.

Jiang Tang nodded to the Vine Elf, and a drop of green essence dripped from its original form.

This green droplet flew towards Jiang Tang, entering his mind.

Jiang Tang felt a contract form with the vine, bringing him benefits such as his Wood Spirit Root within him beginning to slowly strengthen.

Initially, his body only contained a Water Spirit Root, with the golden Wood Spirit Root being the strongest and having reached the state of Great Perfection; the other three Spirit Roots were somewhat inferior.

This contract with the Vine Elf, with its drop of essence, was truly befitting of a plant from the heavens.

The green aura pulsed with vigorous life, greatly enhancing the vitality of his body.

When Jiang Tang first arrived in the Cultivation World, he had an Abandoned Spiritual Root, but space’s offerings had improved his Spiritual Root.

It was unfortunate that he possessed the Five Elements Spiritual Roots, which were very difficult for others.

For those with one or two Spirit Roots, supreme cultivation came easily.

As long as they cultivated each stage to Great Perfection, they could quickly ascend.

However, people with all Five Elements Spiritual Roots were considered the most challenging to cultivate.

Sects or families believed those with Five Elements Spiritual Roots were practically useless and unlikely to become elites.

This was the belief held by everyone in the Cultivation World.

Once the number of Spirit Roots exceeded three, cultivation became extremely difficult.

Even when sects recruited disciples, those with more than Triple Spirit Roots could only serve as menial servants, unable to become elites due to their limited use, performing only laborious tasks.

Many families did the same, a reluctant choice, as those with more than three Spirit Roots found cultivation difficult.

They often learned a craft and worked; if they wanted to join a higher-level sect, they could only serve as laborers.

Those who did not learn skills within their families could only go to sects to acquire them.

Without the ability to venture out on their own or contribute back home, they had no choice but to continue making contributions within their sect.

This was Jiang Tang’s realization after crossing over into the Cultivation World and finding himself working as a servant in North City Immortal Sect, understanding the rules of the Cultivation World and dutifully enduring hard labor.

Yet, he was fortunate to discover an additional space, and over those three years, he tirelessly worked both inside and outside the space, resulting in immeasurable value.

Heaven would not punish a diligent person; every effort yields its harvest.

After three years of improving his Spiritual Root, he was not content with being a perpetual servant in the Immortal Sect.

He began to think about setting up a shop outside to sell the foodstuffs and items from his Spirit Field Space, using the proceeds as resources for his future cultivation.

However, bringing out valuable items always catches the eye of others.

When his power was insufficient, his treasures inevitably attracted covetous glances.

This led to him being targeted by bullies who wanted to kill him for his possessions, but luckily, he met Su Chang’an and they became friends.

Together, they started a business.

Back then, Jiang Tang was rather arrogant and foolish, not knowing how to keep a low profile.

He had already been marked by bullies for his belongings, time and time again showing off his strength and treasures in front of others.

And here it goes again…

attracting the harassments and murder attempts from bullies.

Although he later managed to defeat one, it led to relentless pursuers wanting to kill him just for the treasures he possessed.

He killed those who chased him with help from his pets, but even now, he still had not learned to conceal his treasures, like that time in the oasis of Liusha Sea City.

In front of the wealthy young master Huang Chen, he revealed the treasure he carried, the Xuanming Spiritual Fire.

The proud young master did not possess such a treasure and naturally coveted Jiang Tang’s.

Thus, Huang Chen, along with his fellow disciples, sought to kill Jiang Tang in the oasis of Liusha Sea City.

Yet, it was during that ordeal that he turned misfortune into a blessing, being reborn with even greater power.

From then on, he soared into the skies, no longer vulnerable to those who would covet his possessions for his cultivation level.

After his ascension, even though he attracted envy for selling Supreme Elixirs, he had already acquired the power to protect himself without the need for his pets, becoming a force to be reckoned with.

He also attained a tremendous capability with his Five Elements Spiritual Roots.

In successive uses of his spells, the gold, water, and fire within these roots gradually filled out, only the wood and earth falling slightly behind.

But by the time his first three roots were satiated, he had already risen to a lofty stature that others could only look up to.

He had become the highest Capable Being in the Cultivation World, surpassing even those who were a thousand or hundreds of years old, by wielding spells infused with Immortal Qi.

Jiang Tang felt the Wood Spiritual Energy within him strengthen, an unexpected delight that made him smile involuntarily.

Coming here was definitely an opportunity – not only to secure such a fine base of operations but also to acquire a Spiritual Pet.

The Vine Elf had contracted with Jiang Tang just so it could grow stronger by following him and perhaps one day ascend.

Contrary to expectations, contracting with this human brought surprises, and it felt its intuition about him was right – at such a young age, he possessed impressive cultivation and carried with him immense secrets.

Excitedly jumping and hopping, the Vine Elf took on a human form after contracting with Jiang Tang, its previously indistinguishable facial features now morphing into those of a young boy.

The Vine Elf had transferred its main body to the mountaintop.

Wanting to follow Jiang Tang, it wished to transplant its main body but wasn’t sure what kind of Magical Treasure its master had for such a purpose.

So, it privately communicated with Jiang Tang, not wanting to leave its main body on the mountain, desiring instead to always follow its master wherever he went.

Jiang Tang first thought of the Primordial Treasure Lingtian Space, realizing that the Vine Elf could reap great benefits from entering.

But then he considered that the Little People and other two pets were already working in that space, meaning the newly contracted Vine Elf might clash with the other pets.

Even though the Vine Elf had contracted with him, he didn’t quite trust it yet.

On guard against any trouble the Vine Elf might cause, he decided not to put it in the Primordial Treasure Lingtian Space nor in his own space.

Thus, the only option left was to place the Vine Elf in the Hell Palace.

Jiang Tang felt that if the monkey were to enter, it would wreak havoc there, and if the Artifact Spirit didn’t want to manage it, things would get chaotic.

Perhaps with the Vine Elf’s addition, it might be kept in order according to his wishes.

Jiang Tang was wary of the Hell Palace he had serendipitously acquired, seeing it as a hidden danger, potentially a curse.

But he was not yet strong enough to destroy the Hell Palace and the Magical Treasure it was, full of Demonic Beasts, Ghost Cultivators, and the malevolent Taoist.

Carelessness could unleash these entities, causing chaos in the Cultivation World.

There were still hidden enemies within, and Jiang Tang was not ready to eradicate them.

Sealing the Magical Treasure could still draw trouble his way.

The Hell Palace had another feature that benefited him – it contained the Spirit Grass he needed for crafting Supreme Elixirs.

Its usefulness lay also in the fact that one day, he wanted to test the absorptive power within the Hell Palace to further strengthen and mold his body.