The Great Thousand Immortal Tree, shrouded in mystery, is ancient beyond belief.

Han was certain that visualizing the Immortal Tree was far superior to visualizing the Yaksha. Even though Bai Tian suggested trying to obtain a visualization diagram from the authorities, Han still didn’t believe anything could surpass the Great Thousand Immortal Tree.

The Great Qi government was powerful, and perhaps they possessed the legendary top-tier visualization diagrams. But such diagrams, Han was certain, would be out of his reach.

Therefore, the Great Thousand Immortal Tree was his best—and only—choice.

If the visualization diagram were subpar, it would put someone at a disadvantage right from the start, just like the gap in martial arts techniques.

Could the Great Thousand Immortal Tree be inferior? Absolutely not.

In the dark space, Han found himself at a place closest to the Immortal Tree and began his meditation, visualizing this divine tree.

Though the Yaksha's visualization diagram was imperfect, it contained universal principles that Han had already mastered. He understood the fundamentals of the Visualization Realm very well.

As he meditated, Han found himself feeling faintly connected to a tree.

Roots... trunk... branches... leaves...

A tree, almost identical to the Great Thousand Immortal Tree, appeared in Han's soul space. The moment it manifested, something extraordinary happened.

The gray mist around his soul began to swirl, and strands of mist flowed into the "Immortal Tree." When they re-emerged, they had turned into transparent liquid threads.

These transparent liquid threads fell into the "puddle" at the center of his soul space, enlarging it. The once colorful puddle slowly turned transparent.

This process continued for some time, and Han could feel his soul space expanding. The "puddle" had also grown significantly.

At some point, Han woke up, immediately sensing that something was different.

It was as if he had entered another world, disconnected from the mortal realm.

【...】

【Soul Realm: Visualization Realm】

【Physical Realm: Body Tempering (Initial Stage)】

【Stamina: 2/2】

【...】

Opening his panel, Han noticed two changes.

His soul cultivation had officially entered the Visualization Realm, and his stamina had been fully restored!

“Did I meditate for that long?” Han was surprised. When he left for home, the sun had just set, and now, looking at the time, it was already past midnight.

But the results were gratifying—his soul had entered a new realm.

The Taoist arts' Visualization Realm was different from martial arts' body tempering—it didn’t have the small stages.

Looking at his soul space, Han immediately noticed the expansion and the tree that was now so prominent.

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At present, the visualization of his Immortal Tree was still rudimentary, lacking the vivid detail and divine aura. His next step would be to perfect this visualization until it was a perfect replica, imbued with complete spiritual resonance.

Once that happened, the Visualization Realm would be complete.

“Is it only through martial arts breakthroughs that stamina increases, or does each major realm only increase stamina once? Or is it only the highest cultivation path that affects it?” Han wondered.

But this didn’t stop him from entering the Immortal Tree Secret Realm and starting his tree-cutting.

With two powerful swings, two glowing orbs appeared in front of him.

【Rare Item: Chicken Blood Stone】

【Transformed by the power of the Immortal Tree, this stone has been soaked in the blood of the Eight-Treasure Chicken. When used for cultivation, it absorbs the power of chicken blood, strengthening vitality and fortifying the body.】

【Weapon Fragment: Eagle Beak Spear (Shard)】

【Transformed by the power of the Immortal Tree, this is a broken weapon. The spearhead is missing, and only the spear shaft remains, extremely tough.】

Han’s expression upon seeing these items could only be described as:

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Chicken blood stone? Absorb chicken blood power for cultivation?

Really, just like injecting "chicken blood" into your system...

Weapon shard with only the shaft? Without the spearhead, how can it even pierce anything?

Though strange, the quality of this loot was clearly much better than the previous time.

His soul realm had entered the Visualization Realm, and the impact on his loot was evident.

Though his stamina hadn’t increased, the quality of the drops had risen.

“This weapon must correspond to magical artifacts—exclusive weapons for martial artists.”

Martial artists use forged weapons, ordinary tools compared to magical artifacts.

Han was a little disappointed—why no sword? He was planning to practice swordsmanship.

He stored the two items and looked at the Immortal Tree.

Ever since successfully visualizing the Immortal Tree, Han felt an inexplicable sense of familiarity with it, as though it had subtly connected with him.

He couldn’t figure out what was happening. Could it be that some hidden change occurred when he visualized the tree?

...

“What? You had another dream last night, similar to the one before, and you successfully visualized the tree?” Bai Tian looked at Han, slightly bewildered.

“Yes, last night I was in a daze again, and it seemed like I had the same dream as before,” Han explained. “When I woke up, I realized there was a tree-like visualization in my soul space, and I’ve entered the Visualization Realm now.”

Han suddenly looked concerned and asked, “Master, is there something wrong with my body?”

You’re not the one with problems, but I think I might be...

Bai Tian suddenly had a headache. What was going on with this disciple?

Dream-killing demons, dream breakthroughs…

Bai Tian racked his brain, trying to make sense of it all.

“Could this disciple have some special bloodline, or is he the reincarnation of some Daoist master?”

Bai Tian suddenly had an epiphany, and the more he thought about it, the more it seemed possible.

It was said that when one reached the pinnacle of Taoist arts, they could transcend the mortal realm and even reincarnate.

Though Bai Tian had never encountered such a case, due to his past experiences, he knew that many legendary tales weren’t entirely baseless, mere fantasies.

“Could a Taoist master have taken an interest in Han and transmitted their knowledge through dreams?” Bai Tian pondered.

The whole dream cultivation, sleeping breakthroughs situation was simply too absurd.

“Master, what do you think happened to me?” Han asked anxiously.

“Well... I’m not sure,” Bai Tian shook his head. “But it’s probably a good thing. There’s no need to worry.”

Sigh, I guess it has to be that way.

Han sighed and then assured Bai Tian that there was no need to worry about obtaining a visualization diagram. Bai Tian agreed with this.

It was impossible for one person to visualize multiple diagrams at the same time.

“Go ahead and leave,” Bai Tian waved his hand.

“I need some time to think,” he added.

Han left with a worried expression, but inside, he was at ease.

All settled.

Han silently thought to himself. Seeing Bai Tian’s expression, he knew that his master had come up with a reasonable explanation for his situation.

As for the absurdity of his experiences, it didn’t matter if Han couldn’t make up a flawless answer. His master would do it for him.

The truth was, Han could have kept his entry into the Visualization Realm a secret from Bai Tian. But if he did, Bai Tian would inevitably go out of his way to find a visualization diagram, only for Han to be unable to use it. That would waste Bai Tian’s efforts.

Besides, obtaining a visualization diagram from the government? How easy could that be?

“Senior Sister!”

“After a night of cultivation, I feel like my body has become much sturdier and stronger! Big progress!”

“?”

Bai Ruoyue sensed something was off. She felt like she’d heard this before.

“Really? Let me take a look.”

Wait, his body... Why is it like this?

So firm, so rigid.

Bai Ruoyue couldn’t take it anymore.