novel-Naturally Immortal Species
Chapter 1: Bai Family's Young Disciple
Mizhou, Heishan County.
The Heishan Mountain Range stretches across the county like a mighty dragon, extending from east to west. Deep within the Heishan Mountain Range, it is said that there are third-rank demonic beasts hidden, comparable to great cultivators at the Golden Core stage. It is a sparsely populated area but also nurtures countless spiritual herbs.
The eastern side of the mountain range has already been extensively developed, and the dominant power in Heishan County, the Qingfeng Sect, is located there. In the foothills, there are more than fifty cultivation clans of various sizes scattered among the peaks. This area is home to nearly eighty percent of the cultivators in Heishan County. The reason is that after leaving the Heishan Mountain Range, the vital spiritual veins that cultivators require become scarce. Furthermore, the area is abundant with lush vegetation and breeds demonic beasts, making it convenient for collecting various cultivation resources. Over time, it naturally became a haven for cultivators.
Although there are numerous cultivation clans, including the formidable Qingfeng Sect, the vast expanse of the Heishan Mountain Range prevents overcrowding. If the requirement for high-quality spiritual veins is not stringent, even a small clan with a population of dozens can occupy hundreds of miles without interference.
Among the many cultivation clans, there is one renowned for its mastery of spiritual plants, the Bai Clan. Their ancestors were originally disciples of the Yulong Sect, located thousands of miles away. Despite their humble origins, they were fortunate to possess spiritual roots and embark on the path of immortality. However, after decades of arduous cultivation, they still remain unable to establish a Foundation.
In search of opportunities, he traveled westward and unexpectedly obtained the heavens' favor. With a tattered treasure map, he found a hidden ancient ruins within the Heishan Mountain Range. There, he discovered a gift left behind by previous wandering cultivators, and most importantly, a Foundation Establishment Pill that was considered a precious treasure by all Qi Refining cultivators in the world.
With the help of this Foundation Establishment Pill, the ancestor of the Bai family successfully established his Foundation and settled in Heishan County, where he flourished and established a cultivation clan.
Nowadays, the Bai family has been passed down for hundreds of years, with over ten thousand members, firmly rooted in Heishan.
However, among the tens of thousands of clan members, there are no more than two hundred ordinary people who possess spiritual roots and are considered the true core members of the Bai family. Among the common people, it is rare for one in approximately a thousand to be born with spiritual roots. Within the cultivation clan, this proportion may be slightly higher, but most of them possess low-grade talents like the Five Elements Roots or Four Elements Roots.
Thus, small families like the Bai family treasure every member with spiritual roots, considering them precious. In the eyes of the Qingfeng Sect, they even refer to those with Five Elements Roots as waste roots, having no need to embark on the path of cultivation.
Regarding the categorization of the Five Elements, if one possesses all five elemental spiritual roots, the efficiency of refining the spiritual energy of heaven and earth is extremely low. They may spend their whole life in Qi Refining stage at best.
If one possesses only a single elemental spiritual root, they are known as Heaven Elemental Roots, and before reaching the Golden Core stage, their path is smooth sailing. For these favored individuals, the Foundation Establishment stage is easily achievable.
However, with a population of several tens of millions in Heishan County, it is rare to find a prodigy with Heaven Elemental Roots during the Qingfeng Sect's talent