Forging Immortality through the Dao Seed

His footsteps gradually came to a halt.

Zhang Jing turned his head around.

Upon recognizing the newcomer.

A faint smile unconsciously appeared on his face.

"Senior Brother Qiu, long time no see!" Zhang Jing greeted, "I never expected to run into you here in the Sixth Void as soon as I entered it."

On the other hand.

There was a hint of confusion in Qiu Xiujun's gaze as he looked at Zhang Jing.

He had been paying attention since Zhang Jing's first attempt to ascend the Heavenly Steps.

He was genuinely shocked that time.

Unexpectedly, Junior Brother Zhang Jing had stormed into the Third Void in one breath, immediately topping the ranks for all of Outer Academy, and far ahead of the second rank.

What was crucial was what lay behind these achievements.

It reflected the terrifying extent of his understanding of the Taoism Rhyme.

Qiu Xiujun hadn't forgotten.

The Pavilion Master and Chief were still hoping that Zhang Jing would switch to the path of Array Symbol One Way.

He was a bit worried back then; if Junior Brother Zhang Jing understood the Tao Intent, what would he do?

However, Zhang Jing's cheat-like performance over the next two months completely shattered all of Qiu Xiujun's worries.

Because that 'what if' had become a reality!

It's just that—

The expression on Qiu Xiujun's face suddenly turned odd.

Even though he had gotten used to this junior brother's monstrous talent over the past two months,

Wasn't it a bit... impolite for a Refining Qi Realm cultivator like you to come to the Sixth Void and disregard us Foundation Establishment Realm senior brothers?

...

After a while.

"Junior Brother, this is the place, make do with it."

"After all, we are in the Minor Void of Ten Thousand Gods. The main task is to hunt demon spirits to accumulate spiritual pith. This place is just for meditating and resting when your mind gets tired."

Qiu Xiujun pointed to a delicate stone house in front of him and smiled as he spoke.

"Thank you, Senior Brother, for having a stone house to shelter from the wind and rain. I feel really grateful."

Zhang Jing politely responded.

"As long as you don't mind, Junior Brother."

Qiu Xiujun continued, pointing to a small stone house not far away, saying cheerfully:

"Junior Brother, that's where I live. If there's anything you don't understand, or need my help with, feel free to come and find me."

"If I'm not there, you can leave a spiritual power mark on the wall inside."

"When I see it, I will naturally come and find you."

Qiu Xiujun instructed.

"Thank you, Senior Brother."

...

Five days later.

The twilight gradually deepened, and the light began to dim.

In a certain wilderness.

Here on the east side, enshrouded by the shadow of a mountain, it was even darker than everywhere else.

However, the darkness didn't last long before it was lifted by the dazzling light of spells.

The violent fluctuations of spiritual power made the ground faintly begin to tremble.

A few moments later.

Roar! Accompanied by the savage roar of a sea dragon.

The light of the spell disappeared again.

All was quiet once more.

Zhang Jing connected his mind to the Dao pattern in his palm, a trace of joy involuntarily showed up on his face.

Spiritual Pith increase by three thousand five hundred!

[Spiritual Pith: Four hundred twenty-eight thousand five hundred]

In just five days.

He had gained nearly a hundred and thirty thousand in Spiritual Pith.

This harvest was due to.

On the one hand, he obtained more spiritual pith from a single demon spirit.

On the other hand, it was due to the fact that the entire Sixth Void had been divided into three varying demon spirit hunting zones by the numerous inner students from the three Dao Institutes in accordance with their strengths and numbers.

Everyone minding their own business.

After the resources were reasonably allocated.

Only then did they avoid the situation where multiple people were fighting over a group of demon spirits.

...

Looking at the dim sky.

A sense of fatigue naturally arose.

"I've been out for five days, it's time to go back and rest."

Thought Zhang Jing in his heart.

Immediately, he transformed into a rainbow light, flashing rapidly towards the east.

At the original spot.

A green python spirit, as thick as a water tank, was coiled twistingly on the shattered ground, gradually turning into a fragmented spiritual light.

...

That night.

The door was gently knocked.

"Is Junior Brother Zhang Jing there?"

The voice of Qiu Xiujun sounded.

Zhang Jing, who was sitting in meditation, opened his eyes, showing a hint of puzzlement on his face.

"Please come in, Senior Brother Qiu," He said softly.

After getting permission.

The wooden door was slowly pushed open.

Qiu Xiujun walked in leisurely, smiling at Zhang Jing, said with a tone that seemed both complaining and admiring:

"Junior Brother, you're really pushing yourself. You've spent five days hunting spirits. I've been waiting for you for two days before I saw you return."

"I've just been wandering around outside, I'm sorry if I made you laugh."

Zhang Jing smiled faintly, then asked in curiosity:

"Did Senior Brother look for me for something?"

"Indeed, it's great that you are back." Switching to the main point, Qiu Xiujun became serious, and said straightforwardly: "Junior Brother might not know this, but several days ago, Senior Brother Qi of the Spirit Tao Pavilion discovered a treasure spirit. It's quite powerful and occupies a special position. He doesn't have full confidence, so he decided to solicit some help from fellow brothers."

A treasure spirit?

Upon hearing this unfamiliar title, he was taken aback first but quickly understood what the other party was referring to.

"So, Senior Brother, you want to take me with you?"

Zhang Jing looked at Senior Brother Qiu, pondering.

Hearing this.

Qiu Xiujun nodded, and explained:

"This time it is related to a treasure spirit, and you are ranked on the seventh stair. You are among the top in the many Dragon Lake Inner Courts within our Sixth Void."

"So when Senior Brother Qi invited me, I recommended you."

Without waiting for Zhang Jing's response.

Qiu Xiujun added:

"By the way, the remuneration given by Senior Brother Qi is two liang of Dao Enlightenment Tea each."

"Two Liang of Dao Enlightenment Tea? Two hundred thousand spiritual pith!"

Zhang Jing's eyes lit up instantly.

It was really like Senior Brother Qiu, who personally recruited him into the Thousand Law Pavilion, to remember him when there were good opportunities!

"In that case, I won't refuse, thank you for your care, Senior Brother."

He said gratefully.

"You're being too polite, Junior Brother. I just did it casually. The main reason is that your strength is strong enough."

Qiu Xiujun waved his hand, indicating that Zhang Jing didn't need to be so formal.

"The meeting time is at noon tomorrow, and the meeting place is here. Don't forget, Junior Brother."

"Rest assured, Senior Brother."

...

The next day at noon.

Zhang Jing emerged from the stone house in high spirits, but saw, not far away, three people, including Senior Brother Qiu, who were waiting quietly.

He hurried over.

"Junior Brother Zhang, let me introduce you. This is Senior Brother Qi, and this is Senior Brother Meng."

Qiu Xiujun pulled Zhang Jing over and introduced them one by one.

After that.

He looked at the two across, laughed and said: "Two Senior Brothers, this is——"

"Haha, Junior Brother Zhang Jing, right? The future chief of Thousand Law Pavilion, we all know him, no need for Junior Brother Qiu's introduction."

Before Qiu Xiujun could finish.

Senior Brother Qi roared with laughter.

"Greetings to Senior Brother Qi, Senior Brother Meng, I am not worthy of such praise,"

Zhang Jing said courteously.

"Hello, Junior Brother Zhang Jing."

The gentle-mannered Senior Brother Meng smiled and nodded in response.

Although he had already obtained Zhang Jing's information.

When he saw Zhang Jing's youthful face in person, Senior Brother Meng couldn't help feeling a bit shocked. A complex expression emerged on his face.

There were both envy and admiration.

Being only in the Refining Qi Realm, without a Tao Foundation, yet he could stand on the seventh stair of the Sixth Void as him.

Thinking about it.

Just how terrifying was this Junior Brother's comprehension of Tao Intent?

In contrast, he didn't even figure out where to open the door to Tao Intent.

The gap between them...

A hint of disappointment flashed through Senior Brother Meng's eyes.