Forging Immortality through the Dao Seed

Outside the cave.

"Senior Brother, what's this about?"

Zhang Jing was staring at Senior Brother Li in front of him, completely bewildered.

He was just about to enter the Luodu Building when he suddenly saw Senior Brother Li emerging from inside.

He was about to say hello, and before he could react, he was whisked back to his own cave by the other party.

"Junior Brother, wait a moment. There's a senior brother who wants to meet you."

Senior Brother Li's face bloomed with a gentle smile.

Senior Brother?

Meet me?

Considering who Senior Brother Li would call a senior brother, without even thinking about it, Zhang Jing was sure it had to be a senior brother from the Inner Academy.

However,

Zhang Jing couldn't help but think of Senior Brother Qiu who had just left.

It seems that when these people from the Inner Academy seek out a small disciple from the Outer Academy, they must choose an auspicious date and time, right?

After a short while.

"He's here!"

Looking at the advancing lights from the distance, Senior Brother Li shouted excitedly.

However, the next moment,

A trace of surprise slowly climbed up his cheek.

Light... why are there two?

When he had just communicated with Senior Brother Xie Yu, he clearly said that one person would come.

It can't be that it just suddenly changed, can it?

Next to him,

Zhang Jing was also looking at the two fleeing lights.

He was very familiar with one of them.

Because he had just seen it...

...

Inside the reception room.

The atmosphere was a bit awkward.

Zhang Jing served a cup of spiritual tea to Senior Brothers Qiu and Xie, as well as Senior Brother Li, and then sat quietly aside.

He did not move at all.

Qiu Xiujun took the teacup confidently, leisurely savoring the taste.

Across from him,

Xie Yu was helpless, glancing at Senior Brother Li next to him, contemplating.

As for Senior Brother Li,

At this moment, he was as nervous as if he were sitting on pins and needles. His body was stiff, and there was a thin sheen of sweat trickling down from the corners of his eyes.

In his hands was a teacup, which he drank sip by sip, but he simply couldn't taste anything.

As time slowly passed.

Finally,

The voice of Qiu Xiujun broke the silence.

"Did Senior Brother Xie come here to invite Junior Brother Zhang Jing to join Legacy Pavilion?" He asked with a seemingly humorous tone.

The moment they heard his voice,

Phew-

Senior Brother Li and Zhang Jing both let out a sigh of relief.

The suppressive atmosphere just now was really uncomfortable.

Especially for Senior Brother Li.

He glanced subconsciously at the teacup in his hand,

Only to find the tea inside had long been drunk up unknowingly. If it continued like this, he might actually start chewing on the cup.

"I knew I couldn't hide it from Senior Brother Qiu,"

"After all, Junior Brother Zhang Jing is part of the Luodu team. As his direct senior brother, it's my responsibility to train him."

Xie Yu gave a sheepish smile.

Then he turned his gaze directly at Qiu Xiujun, "What about Senior Brother Qiu? Why are you here?"

"Haha, Senior Brother Xie, I came here to convey Senior Brother You's greetings."

With that,

Qiu Xiujun stood up, walked directly in front of Zhang Jing, and suddenly produced a Liuli bottle from his hand.

Through the bottle, one could vaguely see a dark blue liquid flowing inside.

The mouth of the bottle was tightly sealed,

But it couldn't stop a faint, pleasant fragrance from seeping out.

With just a single inhale,

Zhang Jing felt his cultivation level, which had just reached the Qi Refining stage's seventh level, was again beginning to stir.

A sense of craving arose in his heart without reason.

His breathing unknowingly slowed down.

"Senior Brother, what is this?"

Zhang Jing successfully moved his eyes from the Liuli bottle in front of him and looked straight at Senior Brother Qiu.

He didn't understand what the other party meant.

"Junior Brother, this is a gift from Senior Brother You that he specifically asked me to give to you: one tael and five qian of Yuanshui Spirit. These Yuanshui Spirits are enough for your entire Qi Refining realm cultivation."

"Oh, and Senior Brother You also told me to pass on a message, saying that if you choose to join the Thousand Law Pavilion, he will personally guide you to build a top-tier Array Symbol Tao Foundation. The day when your Tao Foundation is completed, will be the day when you become the new chief of the Thousand Law Pavilion."

At this point,

There was a hint of envy in Qiu Xiujun's voice.

This...

Zhang Jing was momentarily stunned.

Looking at the precious Yuanshui Spirits in front of him, and recalling the words the other had said, he didn't know what to say for a moment.

Was he tempted? Of course, he was.

But Zhang Jing knew very well that the path he was supposed to take in the future was unequivocally the True Law Path.

At this moment,

Opposite,

Senior Brother Li became a bit dazed when he heard the words 'Senior Brother You' and 'One tael and five qian of Yuanshui Spirit.'

Who is Senior Brother You?

The chief of the Thousand Law Pavilion's Inner Academy, someone who has made the True Spirit List and entered the radar of the Upper Realm.

Strictly speaking,

His status is even higher than that of the Pavilion Master of the Thousand Law Pavilion!

But such a person was sending gifts to Junior Brother Zhang Jing through an Inner Academy Senior Brother?!

Furthermore, it's one tael and five qian of Yuanshui Spirits!

You must know that the total reward given to the top ten teams in the Dao Institute this time only amounted to seven qian of Yuanshui Spirits.

This clearly demonstrates how precious it is.

The time when Yuanshui Spirits could be counted in taels is here.

However,

When he heard 'top-tier Array Symbol Tao Foundation' and 'the new chief of the Thousand Law Pavilion', thunder seemed to echo in his ears, and his mind went blank.

At this moment, there was only one thought in his heart.

The Luodu team has scored a treasure!!!

If Junior Brother Zhang becomes the chief of the Thousand Law Pavilion, he doesn't need to guess, the ranking of the Luodu team in the Outer Academy will naturally become first, and it will be unshakeable!

People do not share the same joy and sorrow.

Compared to Senior Brother Li's excitement, Xie Yu only felt endless despair.

They could somehow deal with getting Yuanshui Spirits in the Legacy Pavilion.

However, the condition that Senior Brother You would personally guide Zhang Jing to build a top-tier Array Symbol Tao Foundation was something that the Legacy Pavilion had no way to compete with.

They did not have any senior brothers who ranked on the True Spirit List.

As for being guided by the Pavilion Master... if that were useful, then people in the Legacy Pavilion would have already built a superior Tao foundation. They wouldn't be in their current situation of eagerly awaiting the opening of the Small Void of Ten Thousand Gods, hoping to perceive the Tao intent for the last fight.

After all, if the Pavilion Masters had been able to establish a superior Dao foundation from the start, would they have been content to languish in the Lower Realm?

...

In front of Qiu Xiujun.

Zhang Jing slowly came back to his senses.

He didn't take the Yuanshui Spirit from the other's hand, but bowed and apologized:

"Senior Brother Qiu, thank you for your kindness, but... I'm sorry!"

"I've decided to follow the path of the True Method!"

Zhang Jing's voice was firm and decisive.

Hearing this.

Qiu Xiujun's face went stiff, a hint of confusion appearing in his gaze at Zhang Jing.

He couldn't understand why someone would reject such a good offer, especially with such a talented individual. There seemed to be no reason not to follow the path of Array Symbol.

If he were in the other's shoes.

Even without the right conditions, he would have steadfastly chosen the path of Array Symbol.

Seeing this scene.

Senior Brother Li woke up from his dreams, a painful squeezing in his chest. If possible, he wanted to take back the words Zhang Jing had just spoken.

But in Xie Yu's eyes, there was a glimmer of hope.

...

After being rejected.

Qiu Xiujun quickly regained his composure.

It seemed that he had been prepared for Zhang Jing's reaction.

He couldn't help but recall the instruction given by Senior Brother You before coming:

"Junior Brother Qiu, if Junior Brother Zhang Jing insists on choosing the True Method Path, then agree. As long as he joins the Thousand Law Pavilion, I have confidence in changing his mind."

"Senior Brother, what if Zhang Jing remains dedicated to the True Law Path?"

"We'll see how he performs in the Small Void of Ten Thousand Gods."

"If he finds a great opportunity to establish a superior Dao foundation, what's wrong with having a chief who follows the True Law Path in our Thousand Law Pavilion? Who would dare to object? Otherwise, he should obediently form the Array Symbol Tao Foundation."

"I'm also doing this for his benefit!"

"So... Senior Brother, you're determined to have Junior Brother Zhang Jing succeed you?"

"Who else among you has this kind of talent and potential?"

His thoughts snapped back to reality.

"Junior Brother, please accept it."

"Even if you choose the True Law Path, our Thousand Law Pavilion's conditions remain the same. Even Senior Brother You can invite the Chief Senior Brother of Spirit Tao Pavilion to guide you."

Qiu Xiujun said with a smile.

However, he added in his heart:

The precondition is that after Junior Brother Zhang has seen the terrifying power of Senior Brother You's Array Symbol Tao Foundation in the Small Void of Ten Thousand Gods, he can still maintain his current firm attitude.

"In that case, I understand. Thank you to both Senior Brother You and Senior Brother Qiu for your care."

Zhang Jing accepted the Yuanshui Spirit and expressed his gratitude.

With them saying so much.

Zhang Jing felt that he had no reason to refuse.

"Haha, Junior Brother, cultivate well. Senior Brother You will be waiting for you in the Small Void of Ten Thousand Gods. I'll be going first."

Having said that.

Qiu Xiujun looked at Xie Yu on the opposite side.

"Junior Brother Xie, I'm sorry for the unexpected turn. I'll treat you to a spiritual wine another day to apologize."

"Senior Brother Qiu, you're too kind. Zhang Jing's ability to join the Thousand Law Pavilion is a reflection of his talent, I'm more than happy."

Xie Yu forced a smile, responding with a forced laughter, almost on the verge of tears.

The Thousand Law Pavilion has called out the only two entities on the True Spirit List from Dragon Lake Dao Institute, what could he do?

"Pavilion Master, it's not that I did not try hard, but that the competitor... cheated!"

Xie Yu yelled inwardly.

After bidding farewell.

Xie Yu followed behind Qiu Xiujun, quickly leaving Zhang Jing's cave.

Only Senior Brother Li still stayed in place.

After a while.

Only when he made sure that both Inner Academy members had left Luodu Island,

Senior Brother Li finally patted Zhang Jing on the shoulder, unable to control his laughter.

He even laughed till tears came out.

Only God knows how much pressure he, as the Luodu team captain, had been carrying.

Now everything is fine!

Full of intense emotions.

He even didn't know what to say, just standing in place with a silly smile.

The next Thousand Law Pavilion Chief - from their Luodu team!

Before this.

Senior Brother Li didn't even dare to dream about it.

All he could say was, it's about time and destiny.

...

In a blink of an eye, half a month passed.

In the cultivation room.

Zhang Jing slowly woke up.

After a half-month of uninterrupted intense cultivation.

With the aid of a Ninth Layer Refining Qi water attribute Demon Core, and the various Demon Cores and natural treasures he received recently, his cultivation had quietly crossed the Seventh Layer of Qi Refining.

At this point.

Every regular resource in Zhang Jing's hand had been completely exhausted.

There were no more Tao Merits left.

Without any hesitation.

He immediately took out the Yuanshui Spirit given to him by Senior Brother Qiu before.

...

At this moment.

On Coiling Dragon Island.

The captains of the top ten teams of the Outer Academy had all arrived.

Under the supervision of an Inner Academy member in a purple robe, the official distribution of the rewards issued by the Dao Institute began.

"How should we distribute the rewards this time?"

Senior Brother Li stood with his hands behind his back, a satisfied expression on his face.

"This time, Luodu will get 30%, Coiling Dragon and Yanxia will get 15% each, and the remaining 40% will be equally divided among the other teams. What do you think?"

A burly man gritted his teeth and said.

Next to him.

A beautiful middle-aged woman with a beautiful appearance flashed a look of unwillingness in her eyes, but she had to agree.

They both looked at Senior Brother Li, cursing silently in their hearts:

"Lucky bastard!"

When they thought of the news they had learned from the Inner Academy member.

There was a hint of envy and regret in their hearts!

They gritted their teeth to the point of almost shattering them.

Why hadn't they insisted on recruiting the monster, who had been appointed by the Chief Senior Brother of the Thousand Law Pavilion as the next Chief Senior Brother, into their team?

He was clearly ranked third!

At this moment.

The seven other team captains who had been expecting a good show were all flabbergasted.

The situation seemed to be different from what they had expected.

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