Forging Immortality through the Dao Seed

The two complemented each other.

However, what exactly was the origin of this Immortal Furnace?

About this question, Zhang Jing had also explored it before, but unfortunately, no matter how much he pondered, he couldn't figure it out.

To this day, it was still shrouded in mist.

Although he claimed to have refined the Immortal Furnace, it seemed that a certain necessary condition was still missing, so he couldn't be considered to have completely refined it.

It was also for this reason that he wasn't even clear about the specific rank of the Three-Eared Bronze Immortal Furnace, only knowing that it must be high; otherwise, he wouldn't be able to craft even acquired Spiritual Treasures.

If he couldn't figure it out, then he simply wouldn't think about it anymore.

Zhang Jing's eyes flickered slightly.

Hold breath! Concentrate!

With a sweep of his large sleeve, the Bronze Immortal Furnace opened accordingly.

Five streaks of light flew out from his sleeve and directly entered the furnace, transforming into a small flag, a fruit, a piece of divine metal, a wisp of red flame, and a stone.

Threads of mystery, be it gold, fire, wood, or earth, began to diffuse, instantly filling the entire room.

The next moment.

Bang! A dull sound arose as the Three-Eared Bronze Immortal Furnace closed again, sealing all the mysterious force inside the furnace.

Behind Zhang Jing, the vast projection of the Qingyun realm slowly unfolded, with the central position quietly featuring a divine furnace that grew against the wind, becoming as large as heaven and earth in just an instant.

The two divine furnaces slowly overlapped, and streaks of bright-yellow flame abruptly appeared, quickly climbing up the Five-Color Cloud Flag and the four innate divine items inside the furnace.

Humming!

The projection of the Qingyun realm trembled slightly as a massive amount of world power continuously flowed into it, causing the bright-yellow divine flames to instantly blaze intensely.

Unknowingly.

Half a year quietly passed.

Inside the furnace.

Under the relentless burning of the bright-yellow divine fire day and night, the innate divine items finally began to melt bit by bit, with strands of strange light escaping and condensing into incomplete divine chains; these seemed infinitely long yet infinitely short, as if encompassing all forms in the world, containing boundless passages and truths.

"These are the innate principles contained within the innate divine items!"

Zhang Jing watched the miraculous scene of creation within the furnace that was rarely seen by ordinary cultivators with fascinated eyes, and couldn't help thinking: to be in contact with these principles every day, it was no wonder that those adept at Alchemy and Artifact Refining within the Tao Sect were all powerful characters, with realms of Dao comprehension that were terrifyingly high, one after another.

Suddenly, a name flashed through his mind—Lou Buyi.

Being indisputably the best at Artifact Refining and Alchemy among the many True Teachings, to what terrifying extent had this person's strength reached?

And what's more, if such a being with a seemingly limitless future was really the mastermind behind the Beast Territory, then what was their motive?

Elsewhere.

The Five-Color Cloud Flag seemed to sense something and emitted an excited tremor, then suddenly soared up as quickly as an eagle capturing a chick, capturing the meandering dragon-like divine chains of principles in the furnace.

In an instant.

Zhang Jing's face turned pale.

He could clearly sense that at this moment, the divine furnace had seemingly morphed into a Gluttonous Giant Beast, beginning to greedily swallow the world force originated from the Qingyun realm, with a speed that was more than tenfold the usual!

For a time, the Qingyun realm began to wither at a speed visible to the naked eye, while the rate at which the divine furnace devoured the world force not only did not diminish but also showed signs of increasing steadily.

"I misjudged it!" Zhang Jing thought in horror.

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Meanwhile.

In a mountainous region of Bliss Fairy Island.

It was the springtime bloom, and a gentle breeze occasionally blew, rustling the towering Immortal Trees and startling flocks of fairy birds.

Of course, that wasn't entirely accurate.

Because it was another beast that was actually shaking the Immortal Trees.

Looking down following the robust branches that could embrace hundreds of people, two ape-like beasts, covered in gold fur like steel needles and towering over several dozen feet tall, were leaning on the tree, intensively studying the mysteries of Yin and Yang harmony.

The intense movements and loud sounds were truly an eye-opener.

Clearly, they were the culprits behind the severe shaking of the Immortal Trees.

At the moment.

This unseemly scene was clearly reflected in a pair of lively eyes a hundred feet away.

"Fellow Daoist, when shall we take action?"

The clear voice of an oriole sounded, and the scene in the dark eyes began to turn, finally resting on a young man with a half-smiling face.

"Is Fellow Daoist Yan in a hurry?"

The young man glanced over the charming and blushing face of the woman in front of him and asked knowingly.

Upon hearing this.

The woman didn't answer but touched her still hot earlobe and asked involuntarily, "How long do we have to watch? Wouldn't it be the perfect time to take action now?"

For her, every moment felt like torture. Watching such an indecent sight was one thing, but having a male cultivator beside her made her feel quite embarrassed.

"No need to rush now."

The young man's expression returned to normal, and he turned back to continue staring intently at the two ape-like beasts, explaining seriously,

"After all, they are two fierce beasts, we should still be cautious. When they reach the peak of their activity, they will naturally disregard their perception of the surroundings. That will be our opportunity."

"How long will that take?" the woman asked shyly.

"It might be a day, or it might be a month, who knows?"

However, as soon as his words fell.

The nearby void began to fluctuate violently, with visible ripples spreading, as if some enormous creature was about to emerge from within.

Roar——

The movements of the two ape-like beasts abruptly halted, then they looked towards the rippling space and let out a furious roar in unison.

Their crimson eyes slowly filled with ferocious light.