Forging Immortality through the Dao Seed

On the spot.

With a light glance at the Unihorn Creature lying on the ground, the Causeway Taoist said meaningfully, "Fellow Daoist is jesting. Since the challenge has been set, there is no room for regret. Coincidentally, I too am eager to experience the dueling platform of the Star-picking Tower."

To cancel the duel? Impossible.

It is still a victory after all, even a mosquito is still meat, how can there be any reason to give up?

Moreover, the Star-picking Tower and the Minor Zodiac Star Array they had just negotiated are closely related; canceling is even less possible.

Indeed.

Just now, the four members of the Causeway Taoist had after some discussions decided to try for the five thousand victories at the Star-picking Tower.

After all, they saw no hope for the top three paths through the God-Demon Tower at the moment.

The chance of wealth moving the divine is not something to be forced, but that does not mean they do not strive for it. Anyway, with those Pure Yang old monsters guarding outside, even if they purchased all the superior innate divine objects, they would not dare to leave Bliss Fairy Island early to become sitting ducks.

That would be tantamount to seeking death.

So, since they had nothing else to do, why not strive for something?

In the midst of contemplation.

The Unihorn Creature was already slumped on the ground, his face pale and desolate.

He detected the determination in the Causeway Taoist's tone and felt an immense regret. Why did he, in a moment of folly, leave those utterly useless fierce words when he left?

Now, good gracious, disaster had come from careless talk, drawing fire upon himself.

"Wait! The challenge I spoke of was known by few, how did Wu Yusheng come to know about it? If he did not coerce me yesterday, how would there be any consequences?"

In his despair.

The Unihorn Creature suddenly realized something and looked at the man surnamed Gong who stood behind Gong Yu with a dangerous gaze.

He had been sold out by this man!

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After a while.

Main hall of the house.

The Causeway Taoist sat in the chief seat, while the vaulting lives from the three alliances sat obediently on both sides.

The atmosphere was exceedingly oppressive.

At one moment.

"Yin Dao brother, I wonder if brother Hei Shui and friend Huan Meng... are you present?" A Human Race Feathering True Immortal from the Qiyuan Alliance suddenly inquired with clasped hands.

"They are not here at this moment, but if the gentlemen have anything to say, it is fine to speak your minds. I am able to decide on their behalf."

The Causeway Taoist said indifferently.

As his voice fell, there was a sudden moment of silence among those seated below.

"The relationship between these three is indeed as extraordinary as the rumors suggested," the crowd secretly sighed to themselves.

Among them.

Some were overjoyed, like the powerful Qiyuan Alliance.

But others felt a sinking feeling in their hearts.

Gong Yu was uncertain whether the Immortal Fish Alliance could truly afford the cost of recruiting two transcendent beings at the same time.

As she struggled with this internally, the Feathering life from the Qiyuan Alliance straightforwardly made an offer:

"That works well. Dao brother, I have come with sincerity to invite all three of you to join us. Our Qiyuan Alliance can provide a yearly sum of one hundred and sixty thousand Copper Coins, seventy thousand each for you and brother Hei Shui, and twenty thousand for brother Huan Meng."

"Besides, if you, Dao brother, or brother Hei Shui have any needs, our Qiyuan Alliance will certainly do our utmost to assist."

Before he finished speaking.

The leading Feathering life from the Three Mountains Alliance also spoke up without wanting to lose out: "Dao brother, our Three Mountains Alliance also sincerely wishes to invite the three of you to join. Each year the alliance will provide a tribute of one hundred and eighty thousand Copper Coins. Similarly, if you have any needs, Dao brother, our Three Mountains Alliance will also spare no effort."

"And the terms?"

The Causeway Taoist asked unflappably.

Nearly two hundred thousand Copper Coins a year, he was indeed somewhat tempted, for it was much faster to make money this way than hunting down fierce beasts one by one.

However, he was more aware that there is no such thing as a free lunch in the world, let alone here in the Immortal Way world, on Bliss Fairy Island where danger and opportunity coexist!

With gains, there must be losses; such is the principle on which the world works.

Unless one is a Heavenly True Monarch, who can forcefully reverse the laws of reason.

Upon hearing this, the life leading the Qiyuan Alliance laughed and replied:

"Haha, Dao brother is overthinking. It is all but for the final trial of the Heavenly Disaster. Besides, this is a good thing for you too, isn't it?"

On the other side.

"So much?! Even if Qiyuan and Three Mountains have strength in numbers, to offer such a substantial amount of Copper Coins each year must be somewhat stretching their resources, I imagine."

Gong Yu, sitting quietly aside, had her eyes flickering with uncertainty as she sharply sensed something unusual.

Even if it was to rally those powerful enough to reach the seventh level of the God-Demon Tower in preparation for the Heavenly Disaster, the price they were offering seemed too high, even exceeding normal limits.

Unless... there was some reason she was not aware of.

"Should I—"

Gong Yu lightly bit her lips, her pretty face clearly filled with conflict.

However, the next moment.

"Yin Dao brother, currently the second-ranked Zuo Qingtian on the Devil God Ranking has already joined the Qiyuan Alliance. If you three join as well, with everyone working together, the likelihood of safely getting through the Bliss Fairy calamity is almost nine out of ten."

"Brother Dao, don't listen to them. The Four-armed Rakshasa, who is currently with our Three Mountains Alliance, is not necessarily weaker than Zuo Qingtian. Moreover, we can offer more Copper Coins. You must think this over thrice, brother Dao."

"..."

A series of intense clamoring voices entered her ears, causing Gong Yu's expression to change suddenly.

Zuo Qingtian! Four-armed Rakshasa!

Had those two actually already entered the fray?

The moment she learned of this, Gong Yu realized that she and the Immortal Fish Alliance behind her were already standing on the edge of a cliff.

She dared not imagine what would befall the Immortal Fish Alliance if Yin Dao and his two companions joined either Qiyuan or the Three Mountains—would they be swallowed up, or serve as cannon fodder for the Bliss Fairy catastrophe?

No, absolutely not!

Taking a deep breath and fully aware of the seriousness of the situation, Gong Yu did not hesitate. She looked up at Yin Dao, who wore a nonchalant expression, and called out nervously, "Brother Yin Dao, we were wrong before, and Gong Yu apologizes to you once again. If the three Dao brothers do not despise us, we are willing to offer up three hundred thousand Copper Coins each year as an offering!"

As soon as these words were uttered, the room fell silent!

Madness!

The faces of the people in the room startled for no reason, then they all looked at Gong Yu with incredulous gazes.

Even Yin Dao, who had maintained a calm demeanor all this time, could not help but glance sideways repeatedly.

Three hundred thousand Copper Coins!

Every year!

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Before long.

The room returned to silence, with only Yin Dao, Gong Yu, and Wu Yusheng remaining.

In the end, he chose the Immortal Fish Alliance.

It wasn't just because of the Copper Coins they offered, though that was a reason, but more importantly, he considered the presence of Zuo Qingtian and the Four-armed Rakshasa already in the other two alliances, which would likely complicate matters for him.

After all, he still had the important task of arranging the Minor Heavenly Circle Star Formation.

So, taking various factors into account, the only option left for Yin Dao was the Immortal Fish Alliance, which he could control the best.

"Thank you, Brother Yin Dao, for just now."

Gong Yu looked up at Yin Dao and a bright smile unconsciously spread across her fair face.

His figure might not have been imposing, but it eased the anxiety in her heart.

The Immortal Fish Alliance finally had their own transcendent beings on the seventh level of the God-Demon Tower, and surprisingly, they got two of them. Although their rankings were not as high as those of Qiyuan and the Three Mountains, they had the advantage in numbers.

"Immortal Gong is too courteous."

Yin Dao, seated above, nodded slightly as a sign of acknowledgement and then turned his gaze directly to Wu Yusheng, speaking softly,

"Do you understand why I chose to keep you?"

His voice was neither warm nor fiery, yet it triggered Wu Yusheng's back to explode with tension.

He closed his eyes, suppressing the fear in his heart, and said nervously, "Regarding yesterday's incident, I was blind. Whatever punishment you deem fit, I shall accept."

However, contrary to his expectations.

Upon hearing this, a faint smile bloomed in Yin Dao's eyes,

"Haha, my friend, you misunderstand."

He couldn't afford to deal with such a formidable force right now; at most, it would be a light reprimand—a warning, nothing more.

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Before they knew it, two days had passed.

Immortal City was as bustling as usual.

The recent changes in the Devil God Ranking had gradually calmed down, with only a few still excitedly discussing it.

In front of Star-picking Tower.

Three figures appeared quietly, almost unnoticed by those around them.

"This must be Star-picking Tower, right? Truly magnificent."

The Water Dao figure halted, his gaze sweeping over the grand structure that reached into the clouds, and he couldn't help but praise.

"The affairs of Star-picking Tower, I shall leave to you," said Yin Dao softly to his companion.

"It ought to be this way, you needn't be polite," the other replied.

Afterward, both turned to face the tall figure in front of them.

"Brother... brother Dao, is it too late for me to admit defeat now?"

The Unihorn Creature put on a mournful face as his legs went soft, nearly collapsing to the ground.