Reincarnated as a Divine Tree

Vol. 1 - Ch. 304 - A New Goal

After issuing his commands, Chen Tianjing fell into deep thought once again.The clan harvested four crops of Blood Rice each year. Although the Divine Tree had been dormant for three years, the Natural Blood Spring had not stopped flowing. Thus, aside from the clansmen's daily needs, a considerable surplus of Blood Rice had accumulated.

Some of the surplus was brewed into rice wine, and the rest was stored in the clan’s granaries—a considerable amount.

In truth, the clan possessed not only a significant reserve of Blood Rice but also Blood Rice Fruit. Originally, the family only had half an acre of special farmland. However, after witnessing the remarkable effects of the fruit, they used the remaining Guanyin Soil to cultivate another half-acre.

Blood Rice greatly aids martial artists in tempering their bodies, and Blood Rice fruit allows Blood Coagulation Realm cultivators to further refine their Qi and Blood.

With these two resources stockpiled, the clan no longer feared scarcity on the path to the Innate Realm.

However, the clan now lacked a resource that could help Innate Realm martial artists condense their Qi and Blood.

Over the past three years, Chen Tianjing and Chen Tianyu had both found their progress painfully slow. Even now, neither had broken through to the mid-stage of the Innate Realm.

The reason was clear: resources that could help Innate Realm’s cultivators condense Qi and Blood were scarce. During past exchanges with the Xie family and the other two great clans, such treasures were never obtained. Only a small amount had been purchased from the Shi family’s Stone Warm Pavilion, and that was merely because the Shi Clan had abundant resources and occasionally needed jade coins to balance their trade.

During the Divine Tree’s slumber, the Chen Clan refrained from selling Blood Rice to other families. They chose to focus solely on maintaining their foothold in Yong’an City. Now, with the Divine Tree awakened and several clansmen reaching the late stage of the Blood Coagulation Realm, it is only a matter of time before they break through to the Innate Realm with the tree’s aid.

If the clan lacks the proper resources at that time, its growth will inevitably falter.

In the past, having a few Innate Realm experts might have sufficed. However, the last clan war taught Chen Tianjing a harsh truth: Innate Realm cultivators alone are not enough to ensure the clan’s future.

The family cannot always rely on the Divine Tree to intervene in times of crisis.

What the clan truly needs are martial artists in the Qi Manipulation Realm—one or even several. Only then can they become a mid-tier family. This has become the clan’s immediate goal.

For this reason, the family must secure resources that can elevate martial artists in the Innate Realm.

Though the world is vast, most resources have already been claimed by other clans. It will be difficult for the Chen family to acquire more. Their only viable option is to use Blood Rice to attract other families, thereby facilitating mutually beneficial exchanges.

Of course, if the clan were strong enough, they could simply seize resources outright. But for now, such a course is not suitable.

After considering this, Chen Tianjing looked at Chen Xingzhen for guidance.

Chen Xingzhen merely nodded in encouragement and said,

"Go forth and do it. The family will always stand behind you.”

"I understand."

Without lingering, Chen Tianjing departed. The next day, he and Chen Tianyu led a group carrying the family's Blood Rice and set out for Yong'an City.

Compared to the Chaotic Burial Mountain, Yong’an City was far better suited for connecting with other clans.

It is unclear how much attention the clan will attract by releasing Blood Rice to the outside world. However, since even the Zhou family values it, it is reasonable to assume that other clans will find it equally appealing.

As numerous families converge on Yong’an City, the once-stable scene will inevitably be disrupted.

The clan must prepare in advance and take precautions before the storm arrives. Otherwise, this moment may become a crisis rather than an opportunity for the family.

Yong’an City still has many matters awaiting the attention of its newly appointed patriarch.

…

"Father, tomorrow I’ll head to Yong’an City with several clansmen. I’ll be back in a few days.”

Inside the room, Chen Tianquan—still recalling how he had briefly broken through to the Innate Realm with the aid of the Divine Tree the previous day—snapped back to reality. Without hesitation, he replied,

"Son, Yong'an City may not be very stable right now. You’d better stay here in the Burial Mountain.”

Chen Qingcheng immediately retorted,

"Father, I'm not a two- or three-year-old child anymore. I’m four years old this year!”

"Besides, I'm not going alone this time. Han Xin and Han Chen will be coming with me—we've already agreed on it. As their clan uncle, how could I go back on my word?

“Father, don't you agree?"

Chen Tianquan, who had been lost in thought, was momentarily stunned by these words. He muttered repeatedly:

"Oh, right, right . . . you’re already four years old."

But as soon as he said it, he froze again. Wait, four years old—not fourteen.

Seeing the determination on Chen Qingcheng’s young face and hearing the firmness in his tone, however, Chen Tianquan could not bring himself to refuse. He finally nodded and said,

"Very well. But when you go to Yong’an City, you must be careful. Stay within the city; don't wander outside. If anything happens, go find—”

"Father, I already know!"

Before Tianquan could finish, Chen Qingcheng dashed out of the room.

Watching his son’s retreating figure, Chen Tianquan let out a long sigh.

Time passes far too quickly. Childhood hasn't even ended, and the rebellious years have already begun.

Fortunately, he would become a father again in just two months.

Chen Tianquan withdrew his gaze, then pulled a fruit the size of a grain of rice from his robe. Its color was a vivid crimson. He swallowed it in two or three bites.

It was the clan’s Blood Rice Fruit. After its transformation, it no longer required cooking at high temperatures; simply consuming it would refine the Qi and Blood within the body.

Over the past three years, Chen Tianquan had relied on the Blood Rice Fruit to reach the Great Completion stage of the Blood Coagulation Realm. After glimpsing the mysteries of the Innate Realm yesterday with the aid of the Divine Tree’s power, he believed he would soon become the clan’s fourth Innate Realm martial artist.

However, merely attaining the Innate Realm might not be enough to deter outsiders. For the journey to Yong’an City, he would likely need assistance from his father’s branch of the clan.

“We’re back! All of us are back!”

In the ancestral hall, many soul bodies sat cross-legged under the tree's shade, happily absorbing the Yin  Qi emanating from its trunk.

Though two clansmen had broken through to the Innate Realm before the Divine Tree fell into slumber, none had made further progress since that time.

Even Chen Changming, whose soul strength had once been close to the Qi Manipulation Realm, had stalled.

Now, with the awakening of the Divine Tree, they reaped the greatest benefits. Chen Changming could sense his soul body was on the verge of a qualitative transformation. His anticipation grew stronger.

It was amazing that one could still break through in cultivation even after death.

Above, Ji Yang gathered his thoughts. Soon, a long-awaited prompt appeared before his eyes:

[This simulation requires consumption: Qi and Blood: 100; Spiritual Power: 50; Simulation Points: 50. Continue? No?]

[Yes? No?]

(Note: This is a tenfold simulation. During the simulation, you will randomly carry nine of your own abilities into the trial.)

(Note: The higher the simulation multiplier, the greater the chance of unlocking rare maps.)

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