Forging Immortality through the Dao Seed

Time ticked away bit by bit.

The Dharma Phase of the Gold Crow from the Nine Suns had long since dissipated.

At this moment,

Zhang Jing's expression gradually returned to normal, although a trace of lingering fear still remained in his eyes.

In his line of sight,

his three senior brothers were anxiously watching him.

Zhang Jing managed to muster a small smile and gratefully said:

"Thank you for your help, senior brothers."

"As long as you are alright, junior brother!"

Seeing Zhang Jing's composed expression, the three of them heaved a sigh of relief in unison.

"Senior brother, is the man we encountered just now..."

Zhang Jing glanced at Xuan Yan, asking with standing nuance.

"Indeed, he is a disciple within the Cave Heaven who belongs to the Heavenly Realm Lineage. He is also... your...senior brother!"

Xuan Yan emphasized the words 'senior brother' heavily.

"How could he act so recklessly? Does the Cave Heaven not intervene? Did Master...simply watch as it happened?"

Zhang Jing couldn't help but show surprise.

He was already aware that the Lower Realm Lineage from the Nine Domains had a long-standing feud with the Heavenly Realm Lineage.

Now,

he had personally experienced it.

He realized that the level of animosity between the two parties far exceeded his initial expectations.

Looking at the situation,

it was as if the two sides were on the brink of physical confrontation. Wait...that had already occurred.

Across from him,

Xuan Yan sighed and forced a bitter smile. "Junior brother, Master is a being of True Monarch Powers, his thoughts wander through boundless voids and a moment of repose could span hundreds of years. How could he care about trivial matters like this?"

"Moreover, although Qiang Fang appears formidable, he was just trying to intimidate you and probe your strength. He wouldn't dare to take real action. And, he certainly wouldn't dare to touch a True Monarch Disciple like you. We are merely disciples of the Cave Heaven."

"And... we are all equally guilty."

In the course of the conversation,

An embarrassed expression unconsciously appeared on Xuan Yan's face.

It seemed that he had also engaged in similar deeds before.

Is that so?

Zhang Jing fell into contemplation.

If that was the case, it seemed he had no say in the matter.

No matter what he did, even if he shut himself away from the world to cultivate, he would still be seen as a rival by the Heavenly Realm Lineage.

He was bound to be targeted!

"But why don't the higher-ups of the Tao Sect intervene?"

Zhang Jing wondered in confusion.

Then, he instantly understood.

Perhaps this fierce competition between the two lineages was precisely what the Tao Sect wanted to see, or even tacitly allowed.

The more intense the competition,

the faster the disciples of the Tao Sect would grow.

As for whether they would cross the line-

Xuan Yan's response had already provided the answer.

...

"Junior brother, we are leaving now. Take care of yourself. If you have any problems, you can directly come to us, you know where our Immortal Island is located."

"Remember, cultivation is the foundation! The higher your cultivation, the more resources and privileges you will have!"

The voices of his senior brothers echoed in his ears.

"Thank you for your advice, senior brothers."

Zhang Jing replied respectfully.

...

In a short while,

Inside the simple palace,

Zhang Jing was sitting cross-legged.

In front of him, four different treasures radiating different divine lights were floating quietly.

These were the gifts given to him by his senior brothers after he entered the Grand Brightness Cave Heaven.

Zhang Jing glanced at the Immortal Binding Chain slightly stained with demon blood.

In an instant, a terrifying scene of millions of demons wailing under the chain emerged before his eyes.

This Immortal Treasure gifted by Senior Brother Feng Wuyu was the most powerful object he had ever seen.

It's just a pity-

A touch of melancholy flashed in his eyes.

Senior Brother Feng was right. With his current cultivation level, he could not refine the chain even in the slightest.

Let alone using it.

He dare not even touch this Immortal Binding Chain now.

The malicious intent swirling on it is too intense to touch!

As for the three treasures he just acquired today...

Zhang Jing simply overlooked the nine-inch crimson thread of fate.

His eyes were directly on the Revitalization Spring and the seeds of the tri-radiant immortal peach tree, anticipation involuntary showing in his gaze.

With a flash of his figure.

Zhang Jing's silhouette instantly disappeared from the room.

Along with him, the Revitalization Spring and the Immortal Root seed also vanished.

...

By the Spiritual Spring.

"Master, you called me here for something?"

Lu Thirty-Eight asked nervously.

"What have you been up to on the Immortal Island these past few days?"

Zhang Jing's calm gaze on him made Lu Thirty-Eight shiver involuntarily.

"Well... Master, I... I was measuring areas that are suitable for planting Spiritual Medicines,"

Lu Thirty-Eight answered stutteringly, then seemed to think of something. He quickly blinked his big eyes, looking at Zhang Jing pleadingly, and stuttered:

"Master, could you possibly bring back some seeds of Immortal Medicines? My Spiritual Medicine seeds don't seem... don't seem to be a good match for such good land."

"You can grow Immortal Medicines?"

Zhang Jing was delighted.

"Master, since I came out of that painful white pool, I felt that I've gradually gained a lot more knowledge in my head, including how to cultivate and grow Immortal Medicines,"

Lu Thirty-Eight answered honestly.

Upon hearing this,

Zhang Jing's eyes flickered.

It seems, this should be due to the Nine-colored Deer's bloodline that Senior Brother Feng Wuyu mentioned.

"Well… Thirty-Eight, do you have any knowledge related to the Nine-colored Divine Light in your memory now?" Zhang Jing asked expectantly.

If there were,

He wouldn't need to spend billions of massive luck movement to purchase it.

Furthermore,

Zhang Jing thought about it and realized that if there was a legacy that could accommodate all forms of Tao Intent, then the Nine-colored Divine Light had to be part of it.

The Nine-colored Deer is an innate divine creature of the Natural Dao.

The legacy it leaves behind must point towards the Great Dao of nature.

If he could comprehend that, he might transform into a Dharma Seed imbued with the Tao of nature. No, it should directly transform into an Immortal Seed.

And among Immortal Seeds, this would certainly be an extremely terrifying one.

However, the next moment,

"Master, all I have in my mind is this scripture called the High Supreme Scripture of Natural Wonders. I have no idea what the Nine-colored Divine Light is,"

The words of Lu Thirty-Eight were like a bucket of cold water poured on Zhang Jing.

Ignoring his disappointment,

"Could you recite the High Supreme Scripture of Natural Wonders to me?"

Zhang Jing asked.

Just by its name, this scripture also concerns the Great Dao of nature. It might not be as powerful as the Nine-colored Divine Light, but it is still a good choice for integrating all forms of Tao Intent.

While it may not transform directly into an Immortal Seed,

The integration of perfect Tao Intent from the thirty-six paths should be more than enough to upgrade it into an Immortal Seed.

"Sure, Master,"

Lu Thirty-Eight happily replied, closing his eyes and recalling the content of the High Supreme Scripture of Natural Wonders and slowly reciting it.

However,

Lu Thirty-Eight's originally clear voice turned into a mix of chaotic, sharp sounds when it reached Zhang Jing's ears,

That made his head ache as if it were about to split.

Out of desperation,

Zhang Jing had to stop him.

Ultimately,

After trying assorted methods,

Zhang Jing had to regretfully give up.

"It seems this bloodline inheritance has a confidentiality mechanism. It is not effective even if Lu Thirty-Eight willingly instructed."A bitter smile flashed in Zhang Jing's eyes.

In the end, there were no shortcuts!