Chapter 236: The Wood Emperor’s Threefold Art

Chapter 236: The Wood Emperor's Threefold Art

"The Wood Emperor's Threefold Art…" Lin Langtian murmured.

The ancient information that had poured into his mind was indeed a powerful cultivation technique called the Wood Emperor's Threefold Art. This method, while not a combat skill in itself, offered its users a unique advantage—it greatly enhanced their core strength and natural power.

According to the transmission, this art was fundamental to the Wood Emperor Sect, one of the divisions within the Five Elements Sect, and only core disciples and elders had the privilege of learning it.

The power of the Wood Emperor's Threefold Art was indeed remarkable. Once fully trained, its practitioner could absorb the natural energy of trees over a vast area, greatly boosting their own strength. Take Xing Lie, for instance—although his normal level was at the Third Yuan Nirvana stage, by using the first tier of the Wood Emperor's Threefold Art and drawing from the surrounding forest, he had temporarily elevated himself to the Fourth Yuan Nirvana stage. This explained the dry, withered state of the forest around them—it had been drained by Xing Lie.

Yet, this art was not without limitations. While it was potent, its effectiveness hinged on two main factors: the skill of the practitioner and the environmental conditions. In the heart of a dense forest, the Wood Emperor's Threefold Art could achieve phenomenal effects. In such places, the more unique and powerful the trees, the stronger the enhancement. However, in settings like a desert or on open waters, the art's effects were practically useless.

The transmitted knowledge revealed an incident from ancient times: an elder of the Wood Emperor Sect, proficient in the second level of the Wood Emperor's Threefold Art, had once encountered a Life-Profound Stage opponent while on a mission. The battle took place in a vast forest where a small grove of Green Spirit Source Trees—trees brimming with pure energy—were present. Seizing this opportunity, the elder's power surged to match the Life-Profound Stage, nearly defeating his otherwise formidable opponent.

This historical account highlighted just how critical a supportive environment was for the Wood Emperor's Threefold Art. Furthermore, it mentioned that the second level of the art required more than ordinary trees; it demanded source trees infused with energy.

"Amazing, but it's really demanding," Lin Langtian remarked. Though it was indeed an impressive skill, the specific environmental requirements made it difficult to use to its full potential. In the vast regions of the Eastern Profound Domain, forests were abundant, so there was always a chance to find a favorable location if planned carefully. But reaching the second level was challenging. Even basic source trees were rare, let alone an entire grove of them.

And as for the third level, which required ancient trees that could absorb energy from heaven and earth, Lin Langtian sighed. Trees of such power were extremely rare, and their worth was beyond measure; the legendary Celestial Source Tree was one of these, and securing it could even cost a cultivator their life.

Thinking about it further, Lin Langtian lamented that without these conditions, the Wood Emperor's Threefold Art couldn't fully display its unmatched potential. Just as he began feeling this art was more limited than he'd hoped, he noticed another piece of information embedded in the technique—a method for overcoming these limitations.

The Wood Emperor Sect had recognized the art's restrictive nature long ago and had developed solutions. After much trial, they realized they could rely on items known as Pure-Source Treasures. These treasures, which contained small, independent worlds, allowed for controlled environments where trees, even source trees, could be cultivated to support the Wood Emperor's Threefold Art. The Wood Emperor Sect even gained a reputation as an expert sect for creating such specialized artifacts.

Unfortunately, with the sect's destruction, these treasures and the secrets of their creation were lost to time.

As he pondered this, Lin Langtian's eyes lit up. Although such artifacts were rare, he happened to possess one himself: the Golden Spirit Mirror. Its small world, while isolated, could indeed support vegetation. With this, he could grow forests or even collect source tree saplings to cultivate the perfect battle environment. And if he managed to obtain a mature ancient tree someday, he could unleash the third level of the Wood Emperor's Threefold Art in its full power—a thought that sent a thrill through him.

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