Food System in Cultivation World

At that time, Chen Xu floated in mid-air using Wind Control.

When the earth and sky shook, he was the only one who perceived it.

Though described as a vibration of heaven and earth, it was more akin to a mystical perception, not like the real tremors caused by the earlier South-to-North water diversion during the canal construction.

It was Chen Xu's own heart that gave rise to such a subtle feeling.

Indeed, the South-to-North water diversion was a work of immense merit and virtue that spanned centuries, what a colossal return of virtue this was!

Moreover, with the emergence of the exotic floating rice, such achievements, in the hands of certain cultivators dedicated to virtue, might have led to sainthood instantaneously.

Take Wen Daoyuan, for example. In preceding times when he lacked mana for canal construction, he even performed a "Sacrifice to the Dao" act.

He "Sacrificed to the Dao" in exchange for the mystical perception of heaven and earth, thereby overcoming the first major obstacle in canal construction.

After that, Wen Daoyuan often exhausted his strength, yet others, whether humans or demons, came to alternate in the task.

The danger of the "Sacrifice to the Dao" aside, ultimately, when the Southern and Northern canal was finally completed, the path originally "Sacrificed" by Wen Daoyuan magnificently returned to his Sea of Literature.

At that time, Wen Daoyuan's Sea of Literature surged.

Amid the jubilations of all beings, human and demon, Wen Daoyuan stood silently on his Cloud Boat.

Later, as Chen Xu explained the role of the exotic floating rice, Wen Daoyuan maintained his silence and adjusted his breathing, immersed in the mystical perception of his path's feedback, nearly oblivious to external matters.

Then, Chen Xu himself perceived the mystical "vibration" of heaven and earth—

At the same moment, Wen Daoyuan suddenly opened his eyes.

As he opened his eyes, he turned his head to the side.

At that glance, Wen Daoyuan was shocked, blurting out: "No, why has Mr. Chen suddenly disappeared?"

Indeed, at the moment the mystical perception arose, Chen Xu suddenly vanished without a trace.

Upon Wen Daoyuan's exclamation, the barely organized Vast Qi within his Sea of Literature was disrupted; he staggered, causing the Cloud Boat to fall abruptly downward.

Fortunately, many disciples of the Ziwei Academy were present.

His second disciple saw the situation, alarmed, hurried over to catch Wen Daoyuan.

"Teacher!" The second disciple whispered urgently, cautious not to reveal Wen Daoyuan's abnormal state to the public.

He supported Wen Daoyuan and immediately announced:

"Ladies and gentlemen, now that the South-to-North water diversion is complete, we should leave. However, with the exotic floating rice growing in the canal, this is a seedling sown by Master Chen.

Master Chen, as a close friend of the Mountain Master, should also be regarded as half a teacher by us, Academy disciples.

I propose, requesting several fellow disciples to lead others in temporarily remaining to handle the growth of the floating rice.

Meanwhile, I shall take my leave from the Mountain Master..."

He recited: "Idle clouds and wild cranes roam freely, caring not for how many autumns pass in the mortal world."

The second disciple said: "Master Chen and the Mountain Master are high-minded individuals who disdain fame and fortune. Ladies and gentlemen, let us leave now!"

With those words, the second disciple raised a purple-tip spiritual pen, widening the penholder swiftly, mounted it with Wen Daoyuan, laughed heartily, and departed gracefully.

Indeed, they perfected the demeanor of sages uninterested in fame and fortune.

In the blink of an eye, the original leaders of canal construction, Chen Xu and Wen Daoyuan, vanished without a trace.

The people and demons below finally snapped out of their daze.

The demons hurriedly scattered like birds and beasts.

The foxes chattered: "Oh dear, the grand event is over, how quickly it all happened!"

"No good, no good, more and more people will come here soon, we better leave quickly, no need to linger."

The Wolf King expressed regret: "That Mr. Chen never fulfilled his promise of three roasted chickens to me. Alas, forget it, I'll seek him next time.

Surely such a figure would not withhold my roasted chickens!"

But the Snake King had already left with his brood long ago.

The South-to-North water diversion was complete; the canal banks were lined with greenery.

The heat toxins and calamitous Qi that once filled the whole Northern Border had unknowingly been completely dispelled.

The Drought Demon, which troubled countless high-minded people, had become invisible.

Living beings seemed to face an enormous threat, yet when the Drought Demon came, it was ferocious, but in going, not a trace remained.

Thus with drought gone, the Drought Demon disappeared.

Was it truly a demon of the mortal world, a demon of the human heart, or a demon of heaven and earth? It was difficult to depict or discern.

Yet the problem returns to the origin.

Though the canal banks were lined with planted trees, the entire Northern Border was still barren.

Like the Fox Demons and other creatures, once hastily departing the canal banks, they returned to their mystical realms, receiving instructions from Madam Hu:

"Children, have you learned anything from this journey?"

The Fox Demons replied eagerly: "Plant trees, plant trees, we must plant trees! The trees by the canal were planted well, but the trees in our mountains haven't been planted yet.

Later, I must plant thousands of trees, and never let outsiders cut them down carelessly!"

"What if outsiders insist on chopping down the trees?"

"We'll set up a mystical concealment array, ensuring the trees are protected!"

"Chirp,"

The Fox Demons replied eagerly: "Plant trees, plant trees, we must plant trees! The trees by the canal were planted well, but the trees in our mountains haven't been planted yet.

Later, I must plant thousands of trees, and never let outsiders cut them down carelessly!"

"What if outsiders insist on chopping down the trees?"

"We'll set up a mystical concealment array, ensuring the trees are protected!"

"Chirp," the Fox Demons replied eagerly: "Plant trees, plant trees, we must plant trees! The trees by the canal were planted well, but the trees in our mountains haven't been planted yet.

Later, I must plant thousands of trees, and never let outsiders cut them down carelessly!"

"What if outsiders insist on chopping down the trees?"

"We'll set up a mystical concealment array, ensuring the trees are protected!"

"Chirp,"