Forging Immortality through the Dao Seed

Right where he was.

Zhang Jing's figure suddenly vanished without a trace.

In its place was a massive nine-yard-long dark Sea Dragon, its ferocious head adorned with two horn-like bent knives, gleaming with a cold radiance.

The Sea Dragon was cloaked in black scales with intricate Dao patterns wrapped around it, emanating an aura of unbreakable resolve.

The surging Taoyin Sea Dragon's Tao Intent burst forth from Zhang Jing's body, instantly shrouding the entire combat platform.

The next instant.

Boom!

The opposing figure was instantly shattered by the substantive intimidating aura of the Sea Dragon!

"Huh! This Taoyin Sea Dragon form is indeed powerful, I haven't even used Primitive True Intent yet. It is worthy of being of the same class as the Dharma Seeds of Dao Yuanqing Yun."

Zhang Jing thought with satisfaction.

In this state, he was entirely a juvenile version of the Taoyin Sea Dragon, inside and out.

It was both the horrifying physical strength, the innate spells of the Taoyin Sea Dragon, and even the cold and ruthless intent originating from the depths of its bloodline, and so on.

Essentially, everything a typical Taoyin Sea Dragon would possess.

Zhang Jing had not missed a single one.

This was the supreme Dharma Seed - Taoyin Sea Dragon's Consumption Breath!

However, he had something that other Taoyin Sea Dragons did not possess. Such as the Primitive True Intent which he could mobilize at any time, and numerous other Dharma Seeds, etc.

In summary.

He had everything that others had, but others did not possess what he had.

Zhang Jing called his current state the enhanced version of the juvenile Taoyin Sea Dragon.

Or in other words... his future alias number one!

He had even thought of a name for it, calling it Dragon 37!

"With the Taoyin Sea Dragon's Consumption Breath Dharma Seed, if there are things that I can't handle in the Upper Realm, it's going to be easy."

Thinking of this.

A vicious smile appeared on Zhang Jing's draconic face.

"Zhang Jing, will you continue the challenge?"

"Continue!"

...

The outside world.

The Lucid-Drizzle Fairy Wall began to ripple.

A seemingly ordinary figure slowly emerged from it, his aura extremely unstable.

However, the next moment.

This figure came to a halt on the spot.

"Academy Principal, Pavilion Masters, you are all here too," said You Yuanming, surprise flashing in his eyes, followed by a smile.

"Yuanming, how did it go?"

The Pavilion Master of Thousand Law Pavilion stepped forward, asking with concern.

Hearing this.

The Academy Principal and the other four Pavilion Masters all turned their attention to You Yuanming.

At the same time.

The dozen or so Inner Court disciples present pricked up their ears. Their eyes full of anticipation were all focused on You Yuanming.

As he took in the scene.

A smug smile appeared on You Yuanming's face as he slowly said:

"This time, Yuanming has not failed to live up to the Academy Principal, the Pavilion Masters, and my junior brothers' expectations; I am currently ranked 187th on the True Spirit List!"

His voice was tinged with barely concealed excitement.

"That's great! With this, Yuanming, you have the chance to cultivate in some of the powerful Blessed Lands in the Upper Realm. The path of the Immortal Way will surely be smooth for you."

Pavilion Master of Thousand Law Pavilion yelled, patting You Yuanming's shoulder heavily.

However, due to his over-excitement, he didn't control his strength and ended up sending You Yuanming flying directly.

This immediately drew gasps of surprise from those present.

"Junior Brother, you..."

A twitch tugged at the corner of the Academy Principal's eye.

The other Pavilion Masters also turned their eyes to the Pavilion Master of Thousand Law Pavilion, their eyes filled with envy and even jealousy.

What if their pavilion had such a disciple of the Inner Court...

Let alone one that has produced an Immortal Base!

On the other side.

You Yuanming stood up from the ground as if unaffected, he walked slowly to the Academy Principal's side and asked softly:

"Academy Principal, you didn't come this time just for me, did you?"

Hearing this question.

A richer smile spread across the Academy Principal's face.

"Yes, and no. We came this time partly for you. After all, you've always been steady, and now that you've chosen to challenge again, you must be confident."

"On the other hand."

The Academy Principal glanced at the Lucid-Drizzle Fairy Wall.

"Junior Brother Zhang Jing?!" You Yuanming asked in a definite tone.

The Academy Principal nodded slightly.

Upon hearing this news.

You Yuanming, who had originally planned to go back for recuperation, changed his mind.

He saw him staring straight at the Lucid-Drizzle Fairy Wall, his gaze unconsciously sharp.

"With your Immortal Base, what can you achieve this time?"

....

At this moment.

On the arena inside the Wonderful Law fairyland.

Zhang Jing, who had completely transformed into a Sea Dragon, his vertical pupils had condensed into a vertical line, emitting streaks of icy-cold light.

Whoosh, Whoosh—

The Dharma Seeds of Duobao River were activated, and it began to expand rapidly in an instant.

The black Sea Dragon immediately burrowed into the Duobao River.

In no time, Zhang Jing exemplified his natural gift to the fullest.

Boom, Boom, Boom!

The Duobao River began to boil in an instant, with waves several tens of feet high carrying countless radiant lights that seemed about to smash the entire arena to pieces.

And on the opposite side of Zhang Jing.

An old man whose face couldn't be seen clearly, stirred up the mana at the limit of the Foundation Establishment Realm, his hands moving quickly to form sword gestures.

Hundreds of densely packed, sharp sword lights converged into a large river, and the extremely sharp Sword Intent left crisscrossed sword marks on the ground.

The long river of sword light circled around in the air, then headed straight for the waves rushing up from the Duobao River without showing any sign of weakness.

However, the next moment.

The Primitive True Intent diffused out.

The Duobao River immediately shone brightly, and the densely packed radiant lights in the river began to rapidly evolve and transform.

In just an instant.

The aura of the Duobao River soared more than tenfold.

Zhang Jing, in the form of a Sea Dragon, rolled wildly in the river, causing waves that were higher than the previous ones, completely smashing the sword light from the opposite side into pieces.

The movement slowly faded away.

Right there, Zhang Jing, wearing a purple robe, suddenly appeared.

"Zhang Jing, do you wish to continue the challenge?"

The booming voice rang out again.

"No." Zhang Jing shook his head in refusal.

Just now, to deal with that old man, he had already used up both his Duobao River Dharma Seed and the Primitive True Intent.

He only had two trump cards left.

There was no need to continue the challenge.

After all, he was only at the early stage of Foundation Establishment. Compared to these guys, his cultivation level was far too inferior.

"Would you like to leave a shadow of the battle?"

"No!"

Zhang Jing said firmly.

As his voice fell.

A flash of light appeared before him.

Zhang Jing was immediately outside the two bronze doors.

He slowly walked back.

After a while.

He took a deep breath.

Zhang Jing looked directly at the True Spirit List.

Soon, he found his name.

[Ninth: Zhang Jing (Dragon Lake Dao Institute)]

"Ninth on the True Spirit List, not bad."

Zhang Jing smiled slightly.

...

Outside.

The hall had already gathered nearly sixty people.

More than half of them had dropped what they were doing to rush over after hearing about two gold-natured Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators from the Dao Institute challenging the True Spirit List rankings simultaneously.

After all, it was rare to witness such a spectacle.

How could they pass up such an opportunity?

Time went by slowly.

In the end.

Within everyone's line of sight.

The Lucid-Drizzle Fairy Wall began to ripple once more.

A young figure slowly emerged, his aura as calm as a deep pool.

"He's out!"

The faculty who saw this scene were agitated.

Ahead of everyone.

The Academy Principal and the others quickly went up to meet him.

"Zhang Jing, how did it go?"

The Academy Principal in the lead urgently asked.

"Junior Brother, your... what is your True Spirit List ranking?" You Yuanming walked slowly to Zhang Jing, asking in a complex tone.

His feelings were extremely contradictory at the moment.

On one hand, he hoped that his Junior Brother Zhang Jing's ranking could be even higher, but on the other hand, he was somewhat afraid that the other party's ranking was too high.

On the other side.

Under the scrutinizing gaze of the Academy Principal and the others.

A faint smile crossed Zhang Jing's face, and he replied quietly:

"Reporting to the Academy Principal, I am currently ranked ninth on the True Spirit List."