In less than half an hour, all the plots of land had been completely plowed. Samuel Clark came forward, poured in the prepared farm fertilizer, then took out a cloth bag and planted all kinds of grain seeds using a special method.

Before long, the fields were covered with tender green seedlings.

Normally, it would take at least three months for crops to mature, but these seeds were ones he had painstakingly cultivated while learning the techniques of the Sage of Agriculture. Combined with special skills, they could ripen in just three days.

So, even when traveling, there was no need to carry much dry food. As long as he had seeds, he never had to worry about food or drink.

“This looks much better now…”

After working for over an hour, seeing the once barren land now lush and green, with all kinds of thriving vegetation, Samuel Clark was very satisfied.

Sure enough, the environment outside was better than the forbidden land. These crops grew even stronger and more luxuriant. Without a doubt, the fruits they would bear would taste even better.

At this moment, Old Turtle had also caught a carp over a foot long. Taking out pots, bowls, and utensils, Samuel Clark began to make soup.

Almost all these tools had been painstakingly crafted before.

For example, the kitchen knife used to cut the fish was forged, hammer by hammer, when he was learning the art of ironworking; the cauldron was cast as a medicine furnace when he was studying alchemy, making it convenient for stir-frying and stewing, though flipping the wok was a bit troublesome…

With a gentle stroke of the knife, all the fish scales fell off, and the whole fish became evenly sliced fillets.

Although Samuel Clark hadn’t spent the most time learning culinary skills, it was the one he used the most. The forbidden land was gloomy, with no sunlight, no companions, and no way to cultivate… If he hadn’t satisfied his own appetite, he might have gone mad long ago.

Therefore, whether it was knife skills or cooking level, he far surpassed his abilities during the assessment, truly reaching the pinnacle.

Turtle, Donkey, and Parrot, seeing him cook, knew it was the best time for enlightenment. They all lay motionless on the ground, not daring to blink as they watched.

In their eyes, the moment the young man picked up the kitchen knife, it was as if he became a different person. Dense Saint Origin True Intent surged around his body, a force of the Great Dao descended from the heavens, and pure spiritual energy poured down, enveloping the entire courtyard.

Absorbing this scattered Saint Origin True Intent and spiritual energy, the newly planted crops began to sway, becoming even more verdant and emitting a gentle glow.

The three beast pets also felt the power of the scattered Dao, and their spirits, souls, and bodies rapidly improved, with visible progress.

Not only them, but this Saint Origin True Intent radiated out of the courtyard. Even a trace of it greatly enhanced the comprehension abilities of all cultivators in the entire Zhenxian Sect for a short time. Things they previously couldn’t do or didn’t understand suddenly became clear and integrated.

Some cultivators even achieved instant enlightenment!

……

In the midst of a dense and deep forest in Great Yanzhou, a boyish figure slowly appeared.

“Although I’m still far from my peak, I’ve already recovered some strength and can protect myself…”

The Great Demon King!

After escaping from the Biluo Sea, this guy came to this mountain range, slaughtered over a hundred demon beasts in a row, and drained all their blood to recover a bit.

A flash of blood light passed through his pupils, and Demon King slowly floated up.

After being suppressed for eight thousand years, his foundation was damaged and his injuries were too severe. To fully recover, without supreme treasures or spiritual veins, it would be impossible—and these were almost all in the hands of major sects.

“What abundant spiritual energy! This must be the base of a first-class sect… They’ll do!”

Looking around, he was quickly drawn to a certain spot.

There was a great formation suppressing the area, gathering spiritual energy from a hundred miles around to form a massive spiritual vein. It was obvious at a glance that this was a first-class sect.

As long as he could sneak in and devour all the spiritual energy and veins, even if he didn’t fully recover, he’d be close. By then, he would truly be free to roam wherever he pleased.

The world is vast—he could go anywhere.

“Those who besieged me back then, those who attacked me, I’ll settle the score with each and every one of you. I’ll show you what a true Great Demon King is! I’ll make you truly feel despair…”

Narrowing his eyes, The Great Demon King sneered repeatedly and flew straight toward the sect he had spotted.

He soon arrived at the entrance.

On the plaque outside the sect, three large characters shone with light, radiating immense pressure that kept many demon beasts from approaching.

Zhenxian Sect, one of the top ten sects in Great Yanzhou!

Just as he was about to rush in and devour all the spiritual veins and treasures within, he suddenly sensed something. The Great Demon King hurriedly looked up.

In the forest some distance from the sect, there was actually a trace of Saint Origin True Intent!

Although Great Yanzhou was one of the Nine Provinces, it was the most barren. It was uncertain whether there were any eternal powerhouses at all—how could such a thing appear here?

“Could it be… some immortal artifact or immortal herb?”

His eyes lit up.

If he could obtain such a thing, even a single stalk, not only could his injuries be healed, he might even advance further. By then, he could truly roam the world without fear!

Full of excitement, The Great Demon King quickly flew toward that residence, and soon sensed the sword intent contained in the three characters “隐仙居” on the plaque above the door!