Forging Immortality through the Dao Seed

"Brother Qu, please have a seat."

Within the Qingjing Hall.

Zhang Jing's gaze falls upon Qu Junhou, who has just entered the hall, as he speaks in a warm tone.

A faint smile inadvertently appears on his face.

Besides, there's a hint of inscrutable surprise.

Qu Junhou's arrival today has caught Zhang Jing entirely off guard.

The lower level.

"Brother Zhang," Qu Junhou answers, revealing a confident smile, "after all, you're now a true disciple, and the Tao sect has its rules. Let's continue to address each other as Junior and Senior Brother. Once I advance to become a true disciple, we can change back to our original terms."

At his heel.

He could not help but sigh,

"It's been merely twenty years since we parted in Jiaoyun Realm, and I did not expect my senior brother to become a True Disciple of the Tao Sect, it makes me quite envious."

"Haha, it's just a stroke of luck that has gotten me here a bit earlier. Becoming a True Disciple of the Tao Sect is only a matter of time for you, Junior Brother."

Zhang Jing responds with a laugh.

The first part of his words is modesty, yet the second part is certainly not consoling words.

For a simple reason.

Zhang Jing can clearly sense it.

His Brother Qu, although a Golden Core Cultivator, exudes a powerful aura far superior to any Golden Core Cultivator he has met before.

Be it his fellow disciple siblings in the Grand Brightness Cave Heaven or those Golden Core Cultivators he encountered after leaving the Cave Heaven, including, Taiyi Pavilion, Dognming Blessed Land and other Golden Core Cultivators in the surrounding Dharma Worlds.

The gap between them is so vast that they are not of the same level.

Of course.

Zhang Jing automatically excludes himself from the comparison.

One knows their own affairs best.

With the boost from the Jade Symbol Skill System, his strength, possessing various middle-tier Great Divine Powers and Immortal Seeds can't be simply measured by the cultivation realm.

Comparisons would be meaningless.

After initial pleasantries.

"Senior Brother, I came here today with a favor in mind. I'm just not sure if you're available to help."

Qu Junhou doesn't mince words and dives straight into the topic at hand.

The faint smile on his face turns serious.

Upon hearing this.

"I knew it!"

Zhang Jing thinks to himself, his expression becoming solemn.

He had a feeling.

The other party must have a specific purpose.

"Oh? Please speak frankly, Junior Brother."

Zhang Jing's gaze suddenly becomes as calm as a deep abyss.

"Senior Brother, do you remember the great opportunity I mentioned to you back in the Jiaoyun Realm? The time has come to access it."

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Time passes slowly.

"Nether Night Realm, a concealed remote sector of the outer world, an honorable burial ground, the strongest beings there only in the Dharma Phase Realm?"

"It's full of Innate Divine Items and Origin Crystals..."

Zhang Jing was slightly intrigued as he pondered on the introduction Qu Junhou had given.

If Qu Junhou's words were true.

Then this so-called Nether Night Realm was indeed worth a visit.

Whether it's Innate Divine Items or Origin Crystals, both have significant uses for him, directly aiding the full development of his innate divine ability, Taiyi Tian Gang's Original Realm.

Especially the Origin Crystals.

These were very important whether for the Jade Symbol, Immortal Seeds, or the upgrades of various divine skill abilities.

In summary.

If he had enough Origin Crystals.

Zhang Jing could even use the power of the Origin to forcibly ascend, bypassing the Golden Core and Dharma Phase, directly entering the Unity Realm Stage, becoming a true disciple and participating in the competition within the sect.

However....

As if sensing something.

He forcefully suppressed his curiosity and turned to Qu Junhou, revealing a hint of puzzlement in his eyes.

How does this guy know about the existence of the Nether Night Realm in the outer sector, and why does he have such a clear understanding of it?

"What a bizarre thing," Zhang Jing murmured to himself.

He unconsciously looked at the other party and asked thoughtfully,

"Junior Brother Qu, pardon me for prying, but how do you know about the existence of the Nether Night Realm?"

"This..."

Upon hearing this.

A look of difficulty appeared on Qu Junhou's face.

"Senior Brother, this matter pertains to a great opportunity I obtained in the Lower Realm many years ago, I really can't reveal it. But I can assure you that my words about the Nether Night Realm today are entirely true."

That being said.

Noticing the hesitation on Zhang Jing's face.

He gritted his teeth, decided to be honest and said,

"I don't mean to hide it from Senior Brother, the Nether Night Realm holds a special opportunity pertaining to my cultivation, and the sooner I go, the better. But I'm on my own and resources are limited. So, I had to invite Senior Brother."

"I swear on my Dao Heart that I harbor no ill intent. If I do, I shall never progress in my cultivation!"

Upon hearing this.

Especially after seeing him swear on his Dao Heart, Zhang Jing knew that Qu Junhou was not bluffing.

The concern in his heart gradually subsided.

"Then Junior Brother Qu, when should we set off to the Nether Night Realm?"

He asked with a smile.

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Meanwhile.

In the Ling Pivot Immortal City, three thousand and two hundred miles away from the dojo.

Zhang's Pottery Shop.

The middle-aged man in the yellow robe, Zhang Jing, who was dozing off behind the counter, suddenly opens his eyes. His gaze flickered with interest.

"Nether Night Realm? That's intriguing."

The next moment.

He extends his hand and begins to form a complex hand-sign.

In an instant, a vast and indefinite river of myriad branches is drawn from the depths, appearing as an illusion.

Zhang Jing's face turned as pale as paper in an instant.

Not long afterward.

His expression became solemn.

A sense of warning surged in his heart!

"A foggy wilderness, nothing is visible. The journey there could be fraught with extreme dangers! But Junior Brother Qu explicitly mentioned that the strongest creature in the Nether Night Realm is only at the Dharma Phase Realm, he pledged with his Dao Heart and definitely won't lie."

Could it be a miscalculation?

Otherwise, given my current strength, it shouldn't be so dangerous to merely deal with the Dharma Phase Realm.

Upon this thought.

Zhang Jing's heart stirred.

[Divine Skill of Six Yao - Level 2 (111,000/1.56 million)]

Skill trait: Reflection of Destiny River (Immortal)

The information for the Divine Skill of Six Yao suddenly flashed through his mind.

He shook his head.

The results of the predictions made by glimpsing some of the River of Destiny using the skill trait of The Divine Skill of Six Yao, Reflection of Destiny River - there's a high chance they are not wrong.

Moreover, in such matters, it's always safer to believe it to be true.

Which is to say.

Perhaps some sort of change has occurred in the Nether Night Realm, which is why it contradicts what Junior Brother Qu described?

Zhang Jing speculated secretly.

After a moment's thought.

"As dangerous as it may be, it's not an inescapably fatal situation. Compared to the potential gains of this journey, the risk is worth taking."

"So be it, one must risk danger in the quest for wealth. I will undertake this journey!"

A light laugh suddenly rang out.

Half lying behind the counter, Zhang Jing in a yellow robe abruptly stood up, his face quickly returning back to normal - the boundless, profound aura about him disappeared in an instant.

The next moment.

A bright yellow flight light rose from Ling Pivot Immortal City, before flying directly towards Ling Shu Mountain Dojo.

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Qingjing Palace.

"The Nine Heavens and Ten Earths Hiding Technique? A Dharma door that conceals the Dao Principle within one's body, but it can only be used in the Golden Core Realm and Dharma Phase Realm?"

Zhang Jing was fiddling with the pure white jade slip in his hand.

A hint of contemplation flashed in his eyes.

This dharma door is rather eerily specific - it feels like it appeared specifically for the journey that Junior Brother Qu and I are about to undertake to Nether Night Realm.

"It seems Junior Brother Qu has some secrets."

He thought to himself but didn't probe further.

After all, who among those who have made it this far doesn't have any secrets or hidden tricks up their sleeve?

Across.

"Senior Brother, I have already rented a small Void Treasure Ship. As soon as you master this Nine Heavens and Ten Earths Hiding Technique, we can set off to the Lower Realm's Juntian Domain where the teleportation array is located."

"No need to worry about those Void creatures."

"The Void creatures around the Clear Sky Purity Region have already been cleared by our Dao Sect experts. Near the Lower Realm, because of the incomplete Dao Principles, Void creatures are even rarer. Even if we meet any, they would only be weak groups. We can easily kill them together."

Qu Junhou was still earnestly discussing the plan for the journey.

It sounded rather comprehensive.

Four hours later.

"That's all I could think about. Does Senior Brother have anything else to add? Also, how long would it take Senior Brother to successfully cultivate this Nine Heavens and Ten Earths Hiding Technique?"

Qu Junhou nonchalantly asked Zhang Jing.

"Very quickly, Junior Brother just wait here in the dojo."

In response to the question.

Zhang Jing said with a smile.

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Ten days later.

Outside the gate of the Dojo.

A three-hundred-feet-long Void Treasure Ship quietly appeared.

Inside the ship's cabin.

Qu Junhou's gaze slowly moved away from Zhang Jing in a yellow robe, standing with his hands behind him at the bow of the ship. The shock in his eyes was not subsiding for a long time.

"So when Zhang Brother said 'very quickly', it turned out to be only ten days!"

He exclaimed silently.

He couldn't help but think of how he spent almost a whole year to barely succeed in cultivating that Nine Heavens and Ten Earths Hiding Technique before coming here.

The gap between them was simply despairing.

Coming back to his senses.

Qu Junhou's eyes were even more ardent.

"Innate Dao Body! I will soon have that terrifying talent."

The next moment.

Rumble——

Accompanied by a thunder-like roar.

The enormous Void Treasure Ship slowly rose, and then turned into a grand immortal light that plunged straight into the Void Rift that abruptly appeared in front of them, and disappeared.

Not long afterward.

Zhang Jing, dressed in a black robe, slowly appeared at the dojo gate.

Looking in the direction where the Void Treasure Ship had disappeared, he blinked.

"I hope everything goes smoothly for this trip. If the Earth Avatar were to be damaged in the Nether Night Realm, then it would be a big loss."

But thinking further, Zhang Jing thought.

The Earth Avatar inherently possessed the talent of Earth Dao Body, Son of the Great Earth, which emphasizes invincible defense and resilience.

Now, coupled with the recent upgrade of the Great Divine Power [Imaginary Space] of Primitive Genesis Derivative World, the ability to protect oneself has undoubtedly improved.

This time, even if there isn't any gain, surviving to come back shouldn't be a major issue.

Thinking about this.

Whoosh——

Zhang Jing let out a breath.

His heart moved.

He directly 'looked' at the Jade Talisman located in the center of the Mud Pill Palace.

A plethora of divine skills and techniques information instantly appeared before his eyes.