Forging Immortality through the Dao Seed

The two were fundamentally not on the same level.

"No... I'm sorry, I was wrong, I didn't see anyone under my feet, I truly apologize."

The bovine being timidly said, with thick fear flickering in its large eyes.

"Heh heh, stepping on someone and just apologizing is the end of it?"

The imp was relentless and looked like it was about to make a move.

Seeing this, the bovine being scratched its head vigorously, nearly bursting into tears in its panic.

"Esteemed fellow Daoist, I have nothing right now, how about I compensate you after I find some River of Time Golden Sand or other treasures in the Secret Realm?"

But his words immediately drew laughter from the surrounding crowd.

"What a beautiful dream you have there, as if River of Time Golden Sand is that easy to find? You must be new here."

"Indeed, this guy doesn't look too smart, probably even less hopeful."

"..."

"I don't care, if you don't compensate me with ten granules of River of Time Golden Sand, don't blame me for taking action!" The imp pressed in step by step, shouting madly.

The bovine being stood there stupefied, looking around with a clueless expression.

"In the Secret Realm, is River of Time Golden Sand hard to find?"

Zhang Jing thought to himself, his gaze shifting from the bovine being. He pushed through the crowd in front of him, watching the excitement, and headed towards the city.

He had barely walked a few steps.

When his ears twitched, and immediately, he looked forward.

"Tsk tsk, these newcomers to the Secret Realm really think they are Harmonized Dao True Immortals, daring to start a fight in the lower stream's starting Immortal City?"

A young man clad in white was saying this to two young women.

Seemingly noticing Zhang Jing's gaze.

The man raised his head, gave Zhang Jing a friendly smile, then he and the two women hurriedly left.

"Interesting, are they the ones who maintain order within the Immortal City? Right, with so many races gathered here, it would be chaos without someone to enforce order."

Zhang Jing let out a light chuckle, his figure blending slowly into the bustling crowd.

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The eastern district of the Immortal City.

This place was always bustling with activity and was a major gathering area for the Human Race cultivators, as well as for other subordinate races of the seven Heavenly Realms of the Human Race.

In addition, beings from the All Heavens Beasts camp who were friendly to the Human Race would often appear here too.

On this day.

A figure in azure robes slowly appeared in the eastern district, then made his way directly to a huge plaza that spanned thousands of miles.

Packed with people, the place was buzzing with excitement, the banners flew high.

"We depart tomorrow, still looking for a few Golden Core late-stage cultivators, those interested come quickly, an Immortal Contract can be signed."

"Dharma Phase Realm Grand Cultivator leading, seeking Golden Core late-stage and above cultivators..."

"..."

The continuous cries for recruitment filled his ears.

Zhang Jing couldn't help but slow down.

"This must be the place they mentioned for recruitment into exploration teams."

He muttered to himself.

A sharp tool does not deter the work of chopping wood.

During his three days in the Immortal City, Zhang Jing did not rush to leave the city, according to the original plan, to find treasures within the Extreme River of Time Secret Realm, but instead he carefully sought out various pieces of information about the River of Cosmos Secret Realm.

As for the results, it was mixed with joy and worry.

The joy was that this River of Cosmos Secret Realm indeed had everything as described in the materials outside, from common resources like spirit gold, Spirit Grass, to higher-order innate divine items, even spiritual treasure embryos; a myriad of heaven and earth treasures, almost endless.

But the worry was...

Because of countless years, myriad beings of the Mysterious Yellow World continuously entered to seek opportunities, resulting in the peripheries of the various regions of the Extreme River of Time Secret Realm becoming overexploited.

Especially the lower streams.

Thinking of this, Zhang Jing's gaze flickered.

Generally speaking, only those at the Unity Realm Stage dared to set foot in the middle region of the Extreme River of Time; with his current ability, it was better to stay in the lower stream region.

However, this trip was to prepare for the upcoming True Immortal trade fair, so low-grade treasures were of little significance.

And high-grade treasures could only be found deeper within.

"The Extreme River of Time is complex and intricate, to save time, it would be better to first join an exploration team led by a Dharma Phase cultivator. Once I am familiar with the environment deep inside the River of Cosmos, I can then explore and search on my own."

Zhang Jing thought to himself in secret, already making up his mind.

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Near the center of the square.

A pretty and adorable girl clad in green, obviously bored, was listlessly waving a small flag in her hand, shouting languidly:

"Dharma Phase Grand Cultivator leading a team to explore the depths of the lower stream of the River of Cosmos, only those who are not afraid of death need apply."

By her side.

A young man, hearing her words, couldn't help but show a wry smile, saying, "Brother, if you shout like that, who would dare to come?"

As he spoke, he took the flag from the girl's hand and began to call out:

"We have a Dharma Phase Grand Cultivator leading the team and plan to venture to the depths of the lower stream of the River of Cosmos tomorrow seeking great opportunities, safe and secure, interested parties can come. Previous River of Cosmos exploration experience required. A sincere division of findings, and for those concerned, an Immortal Contract can be signed."

"Exactly, if Brother Yang hears Ling Ling shout like that, he will probably be so angry he could burst a lung."

The girl in the red dress laughed, covering her mouth.

"Ah, Sister Yun, you're laughing at me again!"

The girl in green stomped her foot and pouted, calling out in a girlish tone.

Time passed by minute by minute.

"Forget it, it looks like no fellow Daoists will join us this time. Ladies, shall we just head back?"

After calling out for half a day with no one coming over, the man in white turned to discuss with the two women behind him.

Of course, he was actually asking the girl in the red dress for her opinion.

Upon hearing him.

The girl in the red dress looked around, thought for a moment, and then nodded, "Then we will follow Brother Yang's decision."