Forging Immortality through the Dao Seed

Carrying the acquired Spiritual Treasure to the River of Cosmos Secret Realm?

As his words fell.

The five Dharma Phases below couldn't help but exchange glances, their faces simultaneously revealing expressions eager to try.

Sitting at the top left, with seemingly countless transparent threads coiling behind him, the Causal Dharma Phase spoke with solemnity and without a trace of a smile:

"Dao Brothers, and esteemed Dao Friends, the purpose of this journey to the River of Cosmos is partly to ensure Qingyun Dao Friend's safety, though that is not of primary importance, so I will not dwell on it."

"The key lies in the other aspect, which is also the main objective of this trip: to seize the great opportunity indicated by the Immortal Seed in the intercepted flow of the River of Destiny, a matter of great consequence."

"What exactly do you mean, explain yourself clearly."

Across from him, the Dharma Phase with the appearance of the Three-legged Divine Crow impatiently asked, his voice filled with intense and wild fury.

Though his speech was interrupted, the Causal Dharma Phase wasn't annoyed, knowing that the other was born of the Sun's principles, naturally possessing such an unrestrained and domineering demeanor. Thus, he explained calmly:

"What I mean is, we must be extremely cautious in selecting who will go to the River of Cosmos. We need to ensure that the combined strength of the three individuals is maximized, and they also possess powerful self-preservation abilities."

"So what's your suggestion?" the Dharma Phase of the great Sun countered.

Upon hearing this.

A smug smile crossed the face of the Causal Dharma Phase; this was precisely the response he had been waiting for.

"Cough, cough."

He cleared his throat and resumed a serious demeanor: "The Black Water Flag of Xuanming should be wielded by Water Dao Friend, as it's most powerful in his hands, and I suggest Dream Dao Friend take charge of the Zijin Dragons Boat. As for the Heavenly Three Jade Treasures, since it resonates closely with my Dao, I should be the one to wield it."

As soon as these words were uttered.

The Water and Dream Dharma Phases below nodded in agreement.

Meanwhile, the Golden and great Sun Dharma Phases exchanged glances—desperate to find a reason to rebuke, yet after some thought, they inevitably had to admit there was a hint of sense in what the Causal Dharma Phase said.

They felt incredibly stifled.

"It seems to me, Dao Friend, that what you really want to say is the last part," the Golden Dharma Phase said with discontent.

His intent laid bare, the Causal Dharma Phase was far from embarrassed; instead, he responded with a brilliant smile as if to say, speak all you want, I remain immovable amidst it all.

Clearly, the Causal Dharma Phase didn't mind what face he showed; as long as his goal was achieved, that was what mattered.

Seeing a decision was reached.

Zhang Jing, sitting at the highest position, nodded with satisfaction and declared, "In that case, let Causal, Dream, and Water Dao Friends go on this mission."

As he spoke, he flung his sleeve, and three rays of treasure light flew out at high speed, gently hovering in front of the three Causal Dharma Phases, transforming into a small black flag, a Zijin Fairy Boat, and an ancient Jade Ruyi.

An hour later.

Only three figures, including Zhang Jing, remained in the place.

"Oh, yes," Zhang Jing seemed to remember something, looking straight at the great Sun and Golden Dharma Phases, he said pensively:

"Lu 38 came to report yesterday that a new batch of Immortal Roots has matured on Zixia Peak. Which of you Dao Friends would like to visit the Auction Field of All Worlds? And could you also deliver ten strands of innate purple qi?"

"I'll go," the Golden Dharma Phase stood up.

"Then I'll visit the Lingshu Immortal City to drink with Dao Friend Hou Tu," said the great Sun Dharma Phase gloomily, seemingly still upset about not going to the River of Cosmos Secret Realm just now.

"Very well!"

Zhang Jing smiled and nodded at the Golden Dharma Phase, but he paid no attention to the great Sun Dharma Phase.

This individual was the most temperamental and belligerent of all his Dharma Phases to date, so it wasn't strange to see such a reaction for not being chosen for the River of Cosmos Secret Realm.

However, there was no need to bother about him; given a few days, he would recover on his own.

Time trickled by.

With all Dharma Phases departed, Qingjing Palace regained its tranquility.

On the meditation mat.

Zhang Jing's heart stirred, and behind him materialized a heaven-reaching regal shadow of the Dharma Phase, with thirty-six essential worlds radiating infinite radiance, exuding a faint yet terrifying aura of divine supremacy and domination over all heavens.

Out of these, seven essential worlds had already taken form, with the largest being Qingyun Realm, now expanded to one hundred and thirty thousand miles, and the smallest, the newly created Golden World, merely fifty thousand miles.

This was one of the reasons why Zhang Jing agreed to the Causal Dharma Phase's suggestion and did not send the Golden Dharma Phase to the River of Cosmos; although he was more skilled in combat, the Golden Dharma Phase was limited due to the development of the Golden World and needed more time to grow.

Besides, the Wood World was also slowly evolving.

With the support of the seven realms, even Zhang Jing himself was unclear about the extent to which his power had reached at this moment.

There was no way to know; he simply had no opportunity to make a move.

However, such a formidable progression in strength corresponded to an exaggerated consumption of resources.

He then turned his 'gaze' to the Jade Talisman.

After advancing to the Dharma Phase Realm, the content displayed on the Jade Talisman underwent some minor changes, mainly that the innate Taiyi Heavenly Gang's Original Realm had become the Taiyi Thirty-Six Heavens High Jade Imperial Expanse Emperor Dharma Phase.

The nine Immortal Seeds that had served as the foundation for smelting the Dharma Phase had not disappeared but had transformed into the innate abilities of the Dharma Phase.

But essentially, they were still Immortal Seeds, just turned into a mysterious state integrated with the Original Realm, and of course, they could also be upgraded with common experience.

...

[Immortal Seed: Dao Yuan Qing Yun (Seventh Grade)...]

[Taiyi Thirty-Six Heavens High Jade Imperial Expanse Emperor Dharma Phase]

Innate Abilities: River of Destiny Intercept (Sixth Grade), Southern Bright Immortal Furnace (Sixth Grade), Mind Image Kingdom (Sixth Grade), Shrinking Earth into Inches (Sixth Grade)...

Original Phase Heavenly Emperor Body (7/36): Qingyun Realm (130,000 Li), Yellow Springs Realm (100,000 Li), Great Sun Realm (100,000 Li), Causal World (100,000 Li), Dream Illusion World (80,000 Li), Water World (60,000 Li), Golden World (50,000 Li).

...

[Primitive Genesis · Level Three (10.81 million/100 million)]

Skill Traits: Combining Dao Creation (Immortal)

[Supreme Immortal Demon Sword · Level Five (9.07 million/1 billion)]

Skill Traits: Karma Power Returns to the Source (Immortal), Karmic Fire Refines True Spirit (Immortal)

[Luck Movement: 12.1 billion]

[Universal: 91.24 million]

[Merit: 2]

Zhang Jing's gaze returned, and a look of worry flashed across his face as he sighed inwardly:

"Alas, both deriving and opening up an Original Realm and upgrading skills and Immortal Seeds consume a great deal of universal experience. The resources obtained from the Nether Night Realm and Bai Gusou are almost completely used up, and I won't be able to upgrade as quickly as before."

"I need to find a way to amass a large amount of luck movement, a huge amount! It's just a pity that I need to control the speed at which the congenital purple qi is sold, otherwise I could quickly scrape together a large quantity of luck movement from various True Immortals."

Zhang Jing's eyes initially brightened, but then he shook his head.

He knew in his heart that he absolutely could not supply a large quantity of congenital purple qi before establishing the envisioned Dream Illusion Market, lest it attract the attention of some powerhouses in the Auction Field of All Worlds.

The interests involved with congenital purple qi were too significant to take risks with, at least not before reaching the Unity Realm Stage.

...

Within an Immortal City, millions of miles away from the Lingshu Mountain Dojo.

"Qiong'er, why did you bring me here?"

Tang Xiaofeng looked at the charming young woman beside him with a goofy smile and asked softly, a touch of unfading tenderness in his eyes.

Everything felt like a dream—he was actually together with Qiong'er!

With that thought.

Tang Xiaofeng couldn't help but recall the esteemed figure in Zhang's Clay Sculpture Shop and instantly felt a surge of gratitude.

He touched the Spiritual Lion clay sculpture he carried in his bosom.

Without the divine object given by the esteemed figure, he would never have had the chance to enter the Taiyi Pavilion, let alone meet Qiong'er again. Indeed, the first time he saw Qiong'er was also in that esteemed person's shop.

He remembered that from the moment he first laid eyes on Qiong'er, he had completely fallen for this girl who seemed like a fairy.

"Perhaps all of this is a blessing from that esteemed figure? When I have the time, I'll take Qiong'er back to the Shu Immortal City to thank him, and then introduce her to my mother."

Tang Xiaofeng mused, a happy curve forming on his lips. At this moment, he felt like the luckiest person in the world.

"Xiao Feng, you'll know once you come in with me."

The young woman beside him smiled sweetly and spoke softly.

Before Tang Xiaofeng could recover from his reverie, he felt his hand grasped tightly by a pair of soft hands, and he was promptly pulled deeper into the room.

Not long after.

A crimson Blood Furnace quietly came into their view.