Forging Immortality through the Dao Seed

On the other side.

Ge Qingshen, standing within sight of the battle, was thoroughly overwhelmed by shock.

On the one hand.

He hadn't expected this 'junior brother' to defeat the Red-Eyed Golden Peng in a nearly crushing manner.

Just as that Red-Eyed Golden Peng had crushed him.

And on the other hand.

He was shocked that someone from the human race in the Foundation Establishment Realm could be this terrifying.

He couldn't help but recall his previous laughable assumption that his loss to the Red-Eyed Golden Peng was due to innate limitations of the human race.

A self-mocking smile appeared on his face.

"I even said before that people who just arrived in the Heavenly Realm were inexperienced. Haha, I suppose I must have been the clueless and arrogant one in their eyes."

He shook his head helplessly.

Ge Qingshen slowly turned around and left, his figure unconsciously hunched a bit.

...

On the platform.

A rainbow light slowly landed next to Zhang Jing.

The light hadn't dissipated yet.

A hand extended from within, slowly opening its five fingers to reveal a gourd seed shimmering with seven-colored brilliance.

"Brother Zhang, I have no use for this seed. Why don't I gift it to you? It can be considered the repayment for the immortal crystals you lent me for the palace rent."

Qu Junhou's hearty voice suddenly rang out.

Upon hearing the words.

An astonished look crossed Zhang Jing's face, but he quickly refused with a smile.

"Brother Qu, you jest, there's a huge difference in the value of these two items."

"Brother Zhang, please take it. This seed is of no use to me. Besides, you deserve a part of it."

In the end.

Due to Qu Junhou's continuous insistence.

Zhang Jing reluctantly accepted this Immortal Seed.

"Brother Qu, you've really made me owe you a favor."

Zhang Jing said with a smile.

However, at this moment.

Three figures slowly approached Zhang Jing and Qu Junhou.

"Brother Zhang, Taoist Brother Qu, I am Ji Jiulin from the Emperor's Way sect. If I did anything inappropriate earlier, I hope you can forgive me. If you have time, I hope you will visit the Taiyi Extreme Emperor Heaven. As a host, I will definitely not disappoint."

"Greetings, I am Wang Wunian. It's certainly a pleasure to meet you for the first time today. Especially you, Taoist Brother Zhang, we wouldn't have become acquainted if not for our little skirmish, hahaha."

"My name is Shi Yi. My rudeness in the matter of the palace rental was indeed my fault. I ask for your forgiveness."

The three greeted them with smiles on their faces.

"You are too kind, brothers. They are merely small matters, not worth mentioning. As Brother Wang said, we wouldn't have become acquainted if not for today's encounters."

Zhang Jing's voice was still gentle.

"You are all too kind, brothers."

Qu Junhou, who didn't quite understand what exactly had happened, followed along with Zhang Jing's words.

...

Elsewhere.

The dirt-covered Red-Eyed Golden Peng arrived at the entrance of a cavern.

A dozen or so breaths later.

The cavern door gradually opened.

Soon after.

"Jin Yu, looking at your wounds, I assume you've gotten a clear gauge of all the Foundation Establishment talents from the Boundless Tai Yi Taoist Gate that are participating in the Secret Realm this time."

A young woman lying on a jade bed, whose face was unclear, asked in a soft voice.

Her voice carried immense pressure.

This was the dignity that flowed in her bloodline.

"Master, I have looked into it."

"The strongest Foundation Establishment talent from the Boundless Tai Yi Taoist Gate this time is a man named Qu Junhou. He excels in wielding a powerful Profound Magnetism Annihilation, and his strength is extremely formidable."

"Even among the many powerful species of the Foundation Establishment Realm within our All-Heavens Myriads Spirits Camp, he is among the top contenders. However, he certainly won't pose any threat to you, Master.."

The Red-Eyed Golden Peng said subserviently.

"Hmm, good work."

The woman nodded in satisfaction, then turned her gaze to the others in the cave and lazily said:

"You guys handle the rest. Try to carefully investigate the other geniuses from the various immortal legacies of the human race. The task the clan has given me for this trial is to be the number one in the Foundation Establishment Realm in the Jiaoyun Realm of the Human Race. There can be no mistakes!"

In an instant.

Including the Red-Eyed Golden Peng, everyone in the cave fell to their knees, gazing at the woman with reverence:

"Master, you're overthinking it. You carry the great bloodline and your battle power is incomparable to those of the human race. This time, the title of the strongest in the Foundation Establishment Realm will undoubtedly be yours!"

"I, of course, know that. But as there is a saying among the humans, 'know your enemy and know yourself, and you can fight a hundred battles without defeat.'"

While speaking.

A flawless, crystal-clear little foot descended from the jade bed. It swayed in mid-air in a tempting arc, playfully waving in the air.