Two weeks later, everything Devor had requested had finally arrived.

  Rows of neatly stacked boxes and vials sat in his storage ring, filled with rare seeds, specialized elixirs, and enriched Spiritual Soil—each carefully prepared to support his upcoming experiment.

  Now, at last, he was ready to begin feeding the Venom Spiritual Tree.

  With a steady breath, he made his way toward the towering tree, its vibrant purple leaves concealing its true toxic nature.

  Surrounding the tree were four unactivated Rune formations, each positioned strategically to enhance the absorption process.

  But before activating them, there was one crucial step left—establishing the first garden, which would serve as the tree’s primary nourishment source.

  Devor arrived at the section of his garden designated for Poison-element plants, where he had already outlined the formation’s structure.

  The first step was to prepare the soil.

  With careful precision, he spread Spiritual Soil infused with Poison Essence, shaping it into a rectangular garden plot—five meters wide, ten meters long.

  This wasn’t just ordinary gardening—this was the foundation for a highly specialized energy network, where each plant would serve as a living conduit, reinforcing the strength of the Venom Spiritual Tree.

  After an hour of meticulous preparation, he began the planting process.

  One by one, Devor dug small holes, no more than a few centimeters deep—each precisely measured to accommodate the seeds he had chosen for this experiment.

  This time, he used a combination of Earth-Grade and Yellow-Grade seeds, selecting those with unique properties to maximize their nourishing effects.

  But Poison-element plants alone weren’t enough.

  To achieve true balance, he needed to integrate the Five Fundamental Elements—

  Water, to regulate the intensity of Poison Essence.

  Fire, to ignite the plant’s inner properties and catalyze refinement.

  Earth, to stabilize the foundation and enhance root strength.

  Wind, to allow flexibility in energy absorption.

  Metal, to reinforce the durability of the plant’s structure.

  Each of these elemental plants carried hidden toxic properties, allowing them to resonate with the surrounding Poison plants without disrupting the overall energy balance.

  Devor placed the Water, Earth, Wind, and Metal plants at the four corners of the garden, forming a stabilizing perimeter.

  At the center, he planted the Fire-element plant—the core catalyst that would stimulate the growth and refinement of Poison energy.

  With the seeds in place, Devor retrieved a vial of Blue Star Elixir—a rare liquid known to accelerate plant growth without compromising energy stability.

  He uncorked the vial and carefully dripped the liquid over the soil.

  Instantly, the earth trembled slightly as tiny green shoots sprouted, each only a few centimeters tall.

  Even in their infancy, the plants were already absorbing and refining the surrounding energy, syncing with one another to establish an early-stage harmony.

  Devor took a step back, silently observing the process unfold.

  "The first step is complete."

  Now, he needed to monitor the plants’ interactions, making fine adjustments where necessary to ensure a perfect energy flow.

  Standing at the edge of the garden, Devor activated his Spiritual Analyzer, allowing him to see the energy currents weaving between the plants.

  To the untrained eye, the garden looked stable, thriving as intended.

  But Devor’s vision pierced deeper, revealing small irregularities within the energy flow.

  Some energy streams were too weak, while others were failing to reach their intended targets.

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  Even with the system’s assistance, this part of the process relied entirely on his skill.

  "The system helps establish the foundation," he muttered to himself. "But fine-tuning the energy pathways—that's my responsibility."

  He picked up his notebook, rapidly jotting down observations, sketching small diagrams of the energy distortions he noticed.

  Each note contained a precise correction—where to shift a plant, which formations needed strengthening, and how much energy adjustment was required.

  "Adjusting the Poison plants is easy enough… but the five elemental plants need a delicate touch."

  To get this balance right, he had to personally intervene.

  Devor stepped into the garden, preparing to make the necessary refinements.

  He extended his hand toward one of the seemingly healthy plants, channeling his Spiritual Essence into it.

  A golden stream of energy flowed from his palm, enveloping the plant in a gentle glow.

  This was the Spiritual Farmer’s Technique—an advanced cultivation method used to stabilize and enhance weaker plants, guiding them to their optimal growth state.

  Immediately, the plant trembled slightly, its energy signature synchronizing with the surrounding plants.

  The moment the adjustment was made, the energy flow across the entire garden became noticeably smoother, more refined.

  Devor let out a quiet breath. "One plant down… many more to go."

  With each refined adjustment, the garden’s harmony would grow stronger.

  And once this process was perfected, the Venom Spiritual Tree would absorb energy more efficiently than ever before.

  This was only Phase One.

  Devor moved on to the next plant, but this one was different.

  Unlike the others, its energy flow was unnaturally strong and fast—too strong, in fact.

  And that was precisely the problem.

  "Don’t dominate the others too much—it’s not good for balance," Devor muttered, letting out a small sigh.

  He extended his Spiritual Essence, letting it flow gently around the overactive plant.

  Then, from his storage ring, he retrieved a small vial of Elixir—a specially formulated mixture designed to weaken excessive energy output without harming the plant.

  Carefully, he poured a few drops onto the tiny sprout’s leaves.

  The result was instantaneous.

  The plant’s energy fluctuations slowed, its previously overwhelming presence now dimming to a manageable level.

  But timing was everything.

  If he left it weakened for too long, the plant could fall behind in development, disrupting the delicate balance he was trying to achieve.

  Devor acted quickly, making subtle adjustments, carefully guiding its energy flow until it harmonized with the rest of the garden.

  When he was finally satisfied, a small smile formed on his lips.

  "It’s almost like taming a spirited beast," he mused.

  One by one, he tended to each plant, refining and strengthening them.

  But cultivation was never straightforward—as he perfected one plant, others that had been stable earlier now fell out of sync with the newly balanced ones.

  Which meant he had to go back and fine-tune them again.

  It was an endless cycle—small changes rippling across the system, forcing him to adapt and adjust with each new variable introduced.

  Time slipped away.

  An entire hour passed before Devor finally stepped back, his forehead damp with sweat.

  He had nearly exhausted his Spiritual Essence.

  Stepping out of the garden’s formation, he took a moment to observe his work.

  The energy flow had vastly improved—though not yet perfect, it was stable enough that it wouldn’t cause further disruptions.

  With a nod of approval, he turned away and headed back to his hut to recover.

  Restoring Spiritual Essence wasn’t as simple as replenishing ordinary Spiritual Energy—not at his current level, at least.

  Even with his enhanced recovery rate, it would still take six full hours before he could replenish what he had spent.

  So he did the only thing he could—he sat cross-legged and entered a meditative trance, drawing upon the energy of the surrounding environment to gradually restore himself.

  By the time the sun dipped lower in the sky, Devor had recovered enough to continue his work.

  Stepping back into his garden, he scanned the area.

  At first glance, everything appeared the same—no drastic changes, no unexpected deviations.

  But there was something else.

  Something… subtle.

  As he stood there, he could feel it—an invisible pressure, faint but unmistakable.

  His gaze shifted toward the Venom Spiritual Tree.

  It stood there, silent as always… yet somehow, it seemed different.

  Almost as if it was waiting.

  Expecting something.

  "Like a creature waiting to be fed," Devor thought, his eyes narrowing slightly.

  It wasn’t just absorbing energy anymore—it was actively responding to his cultivation method.

  The realization sent a small thrill through him.

  Devor turned his attention back to the garden.

  From here on, he wouldn’t need to make drastic changes—he had done enough refinement for now.

  What was left was simply time.

  He had to let the plants grow naturally, allowing them to fully synchronize before making any further adjustments.

  Still, he couldn’t help but be amazed at how quickly he had achieved this result.

  "In the past, this would’ve taken me months using conventional methods," he murmured, a flicker of emotion in his eyes. "And now, I’ve done it in just a few days."

  His techniques had been strong even a year ago.

  But after months of relentless training, learning from masters, and refining his own methods, his progress had become unquestionable.

  Then, an intriguing thought crossed his mind.

  This method—balancing elemental energies, refining them into a perfect harmony—

  Wasn’t it… the same principle behind the Five-Dragon Cultivation Technique?

  That technique required five elemental plants to create a specific harmony within his body, refining energy through a process of controlled synchronization.

  What he was doing with the Venom Spiritual Tree was exactly the same—but on a larger scale.

  He wasn’t just feeding the tree.

  He was teaching it how to cultivate.

  A slow smile spread across his lips.

  "If this works with the Venom Spiritual Tree," Devor murmured, "then what happens if I expand the concept further?"

  Could he use an even greater variety of elemental plants to refine his own cultivation?

  Was it possible to push past the limits of conventional cultivation techniques and develop something entirely new?

  A system where plants weren’t just resources—they were partners in cultivation?

  A technique that didn’t just borrow energy from nature, but became one with it?

  Excitement surged through him.

  This wasn’t just about gaining power.

  This was about uncovering mysteries, seeking knowledge, and refining the very path of cultivation itself.

  It was… pure cultivation in its truest form.

  And he had only just begun.