In the vast, boundless cultivation world of the Nanyuan Realm, spiritual roots are the foundation on which cultivators begin their path of cultivation. Their quality is like a vast chasm, dividing cultivators into entirely different paths. Those with a single high-grade spiritual root, such as a pure Metal spiritual root, can freely control the sharp power of metal. Whether refining spiritual energy or casting spells, they can easily gather immense amounts of Metal spiritual energy and cut through every obstacle like a hot knife through butter. Those with a Wood spiritual root can resonate with plants and living creatures, bring forth endless vitality, and nourish their own spiritual energy so it renews itself without end. Their cultivation journeys are smooth sailing. They enjoy abundant resources, and advancing their cultivation is as easy as going with the current. Li Yi, however, was born with a five-element mixed spiritual root, like a chaotic, lawless vortex. When he absorbs spiritual energy, the five elements of Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth clash and struggle against one another, leaving his cultivation path strewn with obstacles. Every step is agonizingly difficult.
Li Yi was born in a quiet, remote mountain village, surrounded by green hills, with a crystal-clear stream winding through it. The gentle burble of the water was like a beautiful melody played by nature. Hidden in the hills behind the village was a spiritual valley that the villagers revered as a sacred place. Spiritual energy shrouded the valley all year round, making it seem like a paradise on earth. From time to time, one could spot low-grade spiritual plants swaying gently in the breeze, their soft glow adding a touch of mystery to the valley. From a young age, Li Yi had been filled with longing for the path of cultivation. Every morning, as the first ray of sunlight pierced the mist and fell upon the village, he would clutch his yellowed, tattered cultivation manual and hurry to the spiritual valley. He had stumbled upon the manual by chance, from a wandering...
