Forging Immortality through the Dao Seed

The clouds around swiftly swept upwards.

Zhang Jing's body was firmly pressed against Qingyun, unable to make the slightest move.

And right below him, the abrupt peak that rose up was slowly splitting open to each side, revealing the empty prison within.

So you want to trap me?

His gaze involuntarily shifted toward the majestic mountain-like figure standing above his head, and the dim yellow seal that was constantly bobbing above the figure.

Zhang Jing's eyes narrowed slightly.

"What a powerful Immortal Seal! No wonder I had an uneasy feeling before. It seems it was meant for this moment."

For some reason, a faint excitement suddenly flashed through Zhang Jing's heart.

This should be his first time truly crossing hands with a being of the Unity Realm Stage. It was an excellent opportunity to verify whether he could, as he had previously estimated, barely hold his own against a Unity Realm Stage being with all his techniques employed.

With this thought in mind.

A bright divine radiance suddenly burst forth from within Zhang Jing's pitch-black pupils.

Clang!!!

A clear sound of sword ringing pierced the heavens.

He tossed the Immortal Sword in his hand upwards, transforming it into a streak of Biqing sword light that lit up half the sky.

Subsequently, the Immortal Sword in mid-air shook slightly, shedding a strand of sword light. Like a dragon, the sword light circled around Zhang Jing in the blink of an eye.

The invisible giant hand that was previously unseen was silently shattered by this strand of sword light.

Zhang Jing's body suddenly relaxed.

He slowly stood up from Qingyun. Behind him, a green world, seemingly real and illusory, squeezed out from the void.

His aura began to surge wildly!

The innate flawless Golden Core mana, carrying a vast world force, poured directly into the Biqing Immortal Sword.

In an instant, the sword emitted another clear chant and, from bottom to top, viciously slashed toward the figure above the vault of heaven.

A chilling killing intent spread wantonly.

Wherever it passed, a long, narrow, pitch-black mark appeared.

"Don't look, close your eyes quickly! That being's Sword Intent will spread through your gaze!"

Inside Lingjiang Immortal City, a panicked voice sounded.

However, the warning came too late.

Many of the cultivators in the Immortal City, attracted by the tremendous commotion, now uncontrollably clutched their eyes, letting out miserable screams.

Among them, the numerous strong members of the Chu family who first noticed the fighting were in the most pitiful state.

"Wait, it seems to be Hidden Mountain True Immortal from Taiyi Pavilion! But who is the one fighting with him? I don't seem to have heard of this existence before," Chu's father murmured as he stared at the battlefield above, oblivious to the screams of his clan members around him.

He had never expected to witness a battle between Harmonized Dao True Immortals in his lifetime. How fortunate could he be? If he could perceive even a hint of the Dao from this, it would be of infinite benefit.

Not far away.

"Senior Brother Zhang Jing's opponent is a True Immortal?"

Hearing Chu's father's voice, You Yuanming and the others froze simultaneously, concern that could not be easily dismissed appearing on their faces.

Spanning two major realms, could Senior Brother...

...

...

Hidden Mountain True Immortal stood suspended in the air, looking down slightly, his bright yellow pupils reflecting the terrifying sword light slashing up toward him.

"Impressive, for a mere Golden Core to burst forth with power nearly at the peak of the Dharma Phase Realm, it's simply unheard of! No wonder you are deemed worthy of the Tao Sect's True Teaching. If you were of the Unity Realm Stage or even just the Dharma Phase Realm, I might have to give way three steps, but unfortunately... you are not!"

Hidden Mountain True Monarch chuckled and shook his head, forming hand seals as the intertwined mana of the Tao laws surged wildly, illuminating the prohibitions within the earthy yellow seal layer by layer, oozing traces of extremely terrifying aura.

He threw out his hand boldly.

The yellow seal flew out once more, heading straight for the Immortal Sword without swerving to evade.

Yellow light filled the sky! The Sword Intent was magnificent!

As soon as the two forces made contact, they began annihilating each other on a large scale.

In just a moment, a crisp sound of metal clashing rang out from deep within the boundless divine light.

A terrifying power burst from within the yellow seal, and the Biqing Immortal Sword, after only a moment's resistance, was sent flying, its blade instantly dimming and losing its luster.

Zhang Jing reached out to catch the Immortal Sword, and a hint of undetectable paleness crossed his calm face.

He glanced surreptitiously at Hidden Mountain True Immortal, who appeared carefree, and thought to himself:

"Indeed, even with the support of Qingyun Realm, I am no match for a Unity Realm Stage existence."

"True Teaching, don't waste your energy. Just surrender obediently, haha." A light laugh yanked Zhang Jing back to reality.

He lifted his head.

He saw the Immortal Seal growing rapidly in his vision, turning into a towering mountain, bearing down on him with unstoppable force.

Where his eyes touched, the clouds, the air, and even the rich aura of the Immortal Spirit within a thousand miles were rapidly collapsing.

Zhang Jing's gaze pierced through the Immortal Seal.

Hidden Mountain True Immortal had an exultant smile on his face, as if a cat playing with a mouse.

"Fortunately, I brought the Heavenly Three-Treasure Jade Ruyi with me this time. Otherwise, facing an existence of the Unity Realm, I would really be somewhat helpless."

Seeing this, Zhang Jing withdrew his gaze and smiled faintly.

The Immortal Sword flew back into its sheath with a clang. A Jade Ruyi, its surface swirling with three-colored immortal light, appeared in his hand in its place.

He willed with his heart.

The Qingyun Realm behind him shone brightly once again, the vast world power flowing like a torrent into the Three-Treasure Jade Ruyi.

Of course, Zhang Jing did not exhaust the Qingyun Realm like he had against Dong Ming, the Earth Immortal, since there was no protection of the Yin and Yang Microcosm Array.

The Ruyi began to awaken, strands of terrifying aura bestowed by the Heavenly Officials, with the power to control life and death, rising from Zhang Jing's hands and firmly locking onto Hidden Mountain True Immortal.