From the medicine garden’s position, the mountain ranges ahead overlapped, appearing quite majestic and magnificent.

Unfortunately, the heaven and earth attributes weren’t strong, so in the eyes of martial artists, there was no value in establishing a sect here.

But Sect Master Wang had founded the Iron Bones Sect in this place, which at least restored a bit of dignity to this originally unnoticed barren mountain.

At this very moment.

Among the overlapping mountain ranges, streams of multicolored aura emerged, actually adding several touches of spiritual energy to Iron Bones Mountain.

“This is…”

Old Wei’s expression changed drastically as he exclaimed, “A sign of spiritual energy revival!”

As he spoke, his hands trembled slightly, appearing extremely excited!

Sign of spiritual energy revival?

Jun Changxiao asked in confusion, “What does that mean?”

Old Wei forcefully suppressed the waves rising in his heart and explained, “Does the Sect Master know about the past of the Xingyun Continent?”

“I don’t,” Jun Changxiao replied.

Having transmigrated to this world, limited by the fact that the original owner had never left home, he knew very little about the Xingyun Continent.

Old Wei said, “According to historical records, in ancient times, the Xingyun Continent was a complete world. The concentration of heaven and earth spiritual power was such that martial artists breaking through to Wuwang and Wuhuang was effortless.”

“That impressive?” Jun Changxiao’s eyes widened.

He had now broken through to Wuzong, and even with the help of high-multiplier Qi Gathering Pills, his advancement speed had already become very slow.

In ancient times, breaking through to Wuwang and Wuhuang was effortless—that was rather frightening!

“Alas.”

Old Wei shook his head. “Unfortunately, the various Emperors fought for hundreds of years and forcefully shattered the Xingyun Continent, splitting it into thirteen provinces. The balance of heaven and earth attributes was destroyed, spiritual power drastically declined, and it finally deteriorated into its current state.”

They shattered the entire continent?

The corner of Jun Changxiao’s mouth twitched violently.

In his current understanding, the Xingyun Continent was much larger than the Earth he once lived on. For it to be shattered like this, what terrifying power that must have required!

“What does this have to do with spiritual energy revival?”

“It’s related.”

Old Wei said, “Although the balance of heaven and earth attributes was destroyed, the seeds of spiritual power still exist, stored within the earth. Over the long years, they will gradually revive.”

“Throughout history, places where spiritual energy has revived are everywhere.”

“Countless powerful individuals have claimed them as their own, establishing sects, and ultimately became the most prosperous sects on the continent.”

Jun Changxiao came to a realization. “Old Wei, do you mean that the reason those great sects’ mountain locations have abundant spiritual power is because of spiritual energy revival?”

“Correct,” Old Wei replied.

He added, “For instance, the founder of the Taixuan Sacred Sect, after obtaining the Taixuan Ice Heart Formula and occupying a land of spiritual energy revival, was able to become one of the strongest sects renowned throughout the continent today.”

Looking toward that area of multicolored brilliance, Jun Changxiao’s gaze burned with intensity. “Could it be that Iron Bones Mountain also has a seed of spiritual power that’s undergoing spiritual energy revival?”

“Ancient texts record that when multicolored light appears, it’s a sign of spiritual energy revival,” Old Wei said.

“Let’s go.”

Jun Changxiao said, “Let’s take a look.”

“Sect Master!”

Suddenly, Jiang Xie came hurrying over, pointing ahead. “There’s multicolored light appearing over there—there must be a spirit stone mine vein!”

These past few days, he had noticed many inner sect disciples running toward the back mountain, so he curiously followed.

As a result, he didn’t see the Training Tower, but unexpectedly saw the multicolored clouds and mist emerging among the distant mountain ranges. He was immediately stunned.

Indeed.

Ever since joining the Iron Bones Sect, Elder Jiang spent every day in a state of confusion—truly exhausting.

However.

His understanding was different from Old Wei’s!

Wherever multicolored light appeared in the world, there must be a spirit stone mine vein—this was an unchanging rule!

“What?”

Jun Changxiao’s expression froze. “A spirit stone mine vein?”

“Correct.”

Old Wei said, “Where there are seeds of spiritual power, spirit stone mine veins will condense.”

“Holy crap!”

Jun Changxiao almost jumped up. “This is a windfall from heaven!”

Just a few days ago, he had discussed spirit stone mine veins with Jiang Xie, but at the time he’d just treated it as a story. Who would have thought that Iron Bones Mountain would suddenly produce… a spirit stone mine vein!

Go, go!

Hurry and take a look!

Jun Changxiao was very excited right now!

Their own mountain suddenly having a spirit stone mine vein—once they mined it, would they ever lack resources again?

“Sect Master.”

Jiang Xie said gravely, “For our Iron Bones Sect, I’m afraid this isn’t a windfall from heaven, but rather a calamity from heaven!”

Jun Changxiao immediately calmed down.

That’s right!

Even third-rate sects fought tooth and nail over mine veins.

If outsiders learned that Iron Bones Mountain had a spirit stone mine vein, it would inevitably attract countless powerful individuals.

So, could they hide the multicolored flowing light…

As he was thinking, Old Wei interrupted, “The multicolored light has only just appeared. Given time, it will inevitably illuminate the entire mountain, and many people will realize that this place has a seed of spiritual power.”

“…”

Jun Changxiao suddenly felt a bit dizzy.

From the looks of it, they couldn’t hide it. If this was going to illuminate the entire mountain, the news would spread throughout the Xingyun Continent in a short time.

“Hm?”

Just then, Old Wei’s expression froze as he exclaimed, “The multicolored light is dissipating!”

Jun Changxiao and Jiang Xie hurriedly looked over.

Among the mountain ranges, the originally spreading multicolored aura was slowly retracting, and soon disappeared without a trace.

“What’s going on?” Jiang Xie was confused again.

“Let’s go.”

Jun Changxiao said, “Let’s take a look.”

……

The Iron Bones Sect only occupied a small portion of Iron Bones Mountain. The rest consisted of rolling mountain ranges or primeval forests that remained dark all year round.

Jun Changxiao usually focused on developing the sect and cultivating, rarely venturing outside.

Right now.

He, Jiang Xie, and Old Wei stood in the area where the multicolored light had disappeared, looking at each other with wide eyes.

This was a slightly open grassy area. Apart from scattered rocks, there was nothing special about it.

Jun Changxiao asked, “What’s the situation?”

Old Wei paused briefly before saying, “Sect Master, in my estimation, this place should have a seed of spiritual power. What happened earlier were signs that it was being stimulated and reviving.”

“Then why did it disappear again?” Jun Changxiao asked.

Old Wei said, “Very likely it hasn’t yet met the conditions for revival, so it withdrew.”

Jun Changxiao asked, “What conditions?”

Old Wei said, “The Sect Master ordered me to plant medicinal materials around the Iron Bones Sect, gradually gathering spiritual energy. Perhaps this is precisely the condition needed to revive the seed of spiritual power!”

“That’s possible,” Jiang Xie agreed.

Although there were many conditions for spiritual power seeds to revive, the biggest reason was having external spiritual power permeating the area, thus creating traction.

Jun Changxiao said, “In other words, as long as we continue improving Iron Bones Mountain’s ecological environment, the seed of spiritual power will completely revive?”

“It should be so.”

Old Wei wasn’t certain either—he could only consider it his own speculation.

Jun Changxiao said, “Since we can confirm there’s a spirit stone mine vein below, why wait for it to revive? While the multicolored flowing light hasn’t appeared yet, why not just dig out the mine vein directly?”

“That won’t work.”

Old Wei said, “Only when the multicolored light fully blooms does it signify spiritual power revival, and the spirit stone mine vein is officially formed. If we excavate prematurely, we’ll only destroy the seed of spiritual power and the mine vein, and then it will all be for nothing.”

“…”

Jun Changxiao was speechless.

Jiang Xie said, “Sect Master, since the spirit stone mine vein’s formation requires some time, we can completely prepare in advance to conceal the appearance of the multicolored light!”

“How do we conceal it?” Jun Changxiao asked.

Jiang Xie said, “Since the Sect Master can set up formidable defensive arrays, presumably you can also set up isolation arrays, right?”

So-called isolation arrays sealed off an area—no matter what happened inside, people in the outside world couldn’t see it.

When many great sects found places with spiritual energy revival, they mostly used this method to shield them. The effect was quite good, and it was rarely discovered by others.

“Great idea!” Old Wei said.

“Well…”

Jun Changxiao really wanted to loudly tell them—I don’t know a damn thing about arrays!