As he felt the continuous increase in the Power of Living Beings, Qi Ping gradually fell into deep thought.
Where did Druidic power come from in the cultivation world?
Was the 'Power of Living Beings' talent a precursor to awakening as a Civilized Druid, or was it a different type of Druidic power?
"Based on current information, the power of a Druid comes from nature. Through sensing nature and receiving its blessings, one masters extraordinary power—namely nature, knowledge, and spirituality... but because of different specializations, there are great differences in talents and abilities."
"For example, based on environmental changes, there can be Deep-Sea Druids, Desert Druids, Swamp Druids, Agricultural Druids..."
"One can also worship animal companions and totems to become a Totem Druid..."
"One specializing in metal instead of plants can become a Metal Druid."
"The Blighted and the Fallen gain power from plunder and destruction."
"But ultimately, except for the Blighted and the Fallen, all Druids gain power from the specific part of nature they specialize in."
"Thus, based on the difference in the power sensed, the type and upper limit of Druidic power will vary."
As Qi Ping's understanding of Druidic power deepened, he began to have a more profound comprehension of the power he possessed.
He was now certain that his power came from the 'nature' of the cultivation world!
"So, if I want stronger Druidic power, I must purposefully select and sense the natural power most suitable for my growth, while also developing an environment better suited for a Druid!"
"Just as a Treant's power comes from the forest, aside from my secret territory, I must find a way to upgrade the spirit veins of the entire Qingtian Domain and then plant more trees..."
"Being a Beast King Druid is simpler; I just need to nurture my animal companions. That only costs resources and doesn't require too much energy."
"But in terms of the highest potential, it seems the Civilized Druid—the power that birthed the 'Power of Living Beings'—is the strongest!"
However, Qi Ping had very little data on the Civilized Druid. He only knew it was related to the social structures and living environments of living beings.
But he was certain that the birth of the 'Power of Living Beings' talent was due to his practice of the Druid philosophy!
"So, regardless of the trigger, learning the knowledge of the entire ecosystem of the Qingtian Domain and treating the domain as a specialized farmland to cultivate is always correct. That is the essence of Druidic power!"
"Even if the awakened profession isn't a Civilized Druid, the power will not be weak. After all, the talent is already this strong. Continuing in this direction is definitely the right path!"
The waters of this cultivation world were too deep. Both the Immortal Alliance and the various anomalies of the world made Qi Ping feel extremely uneasy.
He even had a faint premonition—a warning from the heavens—that if he relied solely on the power of a cultivator, he might face an unbeatable horror in the future.
Originally, Qi Ping had planned to plant countless spirit trees across the domain after taking control, strengthening his Treant power.
But after the 'Power of Living Beings' awakened, he saw hope for something even stronger, perhaps much stronger than a Treant!
So, no matter what, he had to grasp and comprehend this power!
The only things he couldn't be certain about were talents like 'Animal Companion,' 'Plant Growth,' 'Tree Spirit Covenant,' and 'Life-Binding Covenant.' He couldn't fully comprehend such powers at his current stage. He could only temporarily categorize them as 'bloodline powers' similar to spirit beasts. Perhaps he would only understand the essence of these mysterious powers once he reached a much higher realm.
Only by truly comprehending the essence of these powers could he break his limits and reach the pinnacle!
"So the essence remains learning and exploration. The study of knowledge and the sensing of nature must not be neglected, and the research into Druidic power must be specialized. Only then can one master the most essential power!"
"When I first became a Druid, I relied on something like bloodline power, naturally gaining basic abilities and affinity."
"But to become a Great Druid, I must rely on my comprehension of nature and the recognition of nature. Only then can I truly master extraordinary power."
After thinking this through, Qi Ping's future direction and the growth of his Druidic power became clear!
Having resolved his questions about the Power of Living Beings, Qi Ping continued to check the storage rings of the two Golden Core cultivators.
First, he found three Rank 3 spirit artifacts: a Rank 3 Middle-Grade Alchemical Cauldron, a Rank 3 Low-Grade Fire Spirit Pearl, and a Rank 3 Low-Grade Spirit Bow...
"Not bad, not bad! Good stuff!"
"The Spirit Bow is perfect for the Little Stone Essence after its breakthrough! The Alchemical Cauldron could work for the stone essence too, but its combat effect is average; I might sell it for another weapon!"
"As for this Fire Spirit Pearl, it can assist in cultivation and comprehension, and can also bolster attacks. It carries the aura of the Second Stage Fire Intent, which is perfect for helping me comprehend that stage. I can give it to Ya-Ya later."
Then, he took out a pile of pills.
"It turns out Ye Yanwu was an alchemist. No wonder he didn't pull out a weapon immediately during the fight; the cauldron was his natal artifact."
"I can sell all these pills, but why are there so many Evil Pills? And Human Pills... no wonder he was so invested in Starfall City's affairs."
"Have resources dwindled so much that even an alchemist must refine Evil and Human Pills?"
Without dwelling on it, he took out several Rank 3 spells.
The Rank 3 Low-Grade area-of-effect spell Fire Phoenix Setting the Plains Ablaze, the Rank 3 Middle-Grade Sky-Shattering Arrow, the Rank 3 Middle-Grade Mystic Sky Fire Dragon, and the Rank 3 Low-Grade Five Elements Protection...
"I've gained quite a few spells this time, though there are no cultivation methods. I'll have to rely on the Qingyuan Sect to see more of those."
"But Five Elements Protection is good. I can use it to research a defensive spell that best suits my foundation!"
As he continued to sift through the contents, he didn't find anything particularly surprising. There weren't even any Rank 3 spirit herbs!
However, the total value of the miscellaneous items and Spirit Stones was at least two to three million. It wasn't a small amount, but Qi Ping had high standards.
The only other decent items were Ye Yanwu's cultivation notes and over a dozen Rank 3 spirit seeds. These were quite valuable to him.
As he was finishing his count, he used his spiritual energy to flip over a seemingly ordinary piece of cloth, and a seed radiating the aura of the Yellow Spring suddenly appeared in his perception.
"This is... a Yellow Spring Tree Seed?"