Forging Immortality through the Dao Seed

"Huff—, how terrifying!"

Gazing at the two divine demons thousands of miles away, Hei Jiao felt his heart leap straight to his throat.

This was his first time witnessing a campaign between two Pure Yang beings, and the terror it inspired completely exceeded his imagination.

Strictly speaking, both parties should have been at the Unity Realm Stage, yet the gap in strength between them was so vast that it defied all logic.

With these thoughts, Hei Jiao unconsciously remembered the Pure Yang being that had perished on Bliss Fairy Island, his gaze uncontrollably shifting to the other four figures beside him.

Unlike himself.

Although the expressions on the faces of these four individuals varied, one common trait was clear; none of them showed the slightest sign of nervousness, an unbelievable calmness pervaded them.

How had they managed to do it back then?

The more Hei Jiao recognized the terror of Pure Yang beings, the more incredible he found it. How could beings below the Pure Yang level continually counter Pure Yang beings?

Could it be because—

He felt as if he realized something, and the corner of his eye discreetly fell upon the figure of a golden-armored giant god.

Time ticked by slowly.

"Damn it! Shan Jinzun, I will explain today's incident to the other Dao friends and hope you can provide us with a reasonable explanation when the time comes. Otherwise, don't blame us for joining forces to trample your Martial Hunting Team flat!"

An infuriated voice suddenly resonated, immediately drawing the attention of the causal body individuals and the numerous beings who rushed over at the commotion, casting intermittent, probing glances.

In their sight.

The Three-Headed Demon was no longer as haughty as before.

An obvious punch mark on the opponent's chest area, with three fierce cracks spreading out from the center to the surroundings, almost tore the demon's entire fairy body apart.

In full view of all, the Three-Headed Demon was slowly retreating, and the sole remaining aged head on its shoulder unconsciously revealed a thick sense of dread.

With each step, a large amount of scarlet fairy blood splashed out from the cracks all over its body, forming blood-red lakes in the void and emitting a dangerously morbid atmosphere of slaughter.

On the other side.

"Tsk!"

Shan Jinzun pursed his lips, his golden iron-like face revealing a sneer.

He shook the two huge heads he was holding by the hand. With this movement, the vertebrae below the heads, torn out with them, swayed too, emitting a creaking and unsettling sound.

"Old thing, just come over if that's what you want, and then let's see if I can pluck your few broken heads clean all at once," Shan Jinzun arrogantly said.

The next moment.

He twisted his stiff neck, his golden gaze sweeping across all directions as if tangible.

In an instant, an indescribably terrifying aura, like a tidal wave, pressed outwards in every direction.

Every hidden, secretive gaze instantly scattered like startled birds, rushing to retreat with no intention of lingering even a moment longer.

Shan Jinzun nodded with satisfaction, then without any hesitation, he dropped the two heads he was holding and extended his large hand directly toward the few causal body individuals.

"Let's go, I'll send you off."

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The flow of time within the River of Cosmos Secret Realm was incredibly chaotic.

The speed of time within it could never be measured by common sense; the closer one got to its source, the more frightening this phenomenon became.

This was also the main reason why beings below the Harmonized Dao True Immortal level dared not set foot in the middle region of the River of Cosmos: only the exceedingly long lives of those at the Unity Realm Stage could withstand the erosion of the force of time in the midstream of the River of Cosmos.

If a Dharma Phase Realm being stepped into this region, one stroke of bad luck encountering a time turbulence could lead to their lifespan withering away until they turned to dry bones, needlessly losing their life.

It was undetermined how much time had passed.

It could have been a month, or perhaps hundreds of years.

Outside the River of Cosmos Secret Realm, a towering golden armored figure gradually emerged into a certain space.

His tightly clenched hand slowly opened, and five streaks of light instantly flew out and condensed into five figures of different expressions and gestures in mid-air.

"Thank you, senior,"

Cause, Qingyun, and the other three individuals together clasped their hands, expressing their gratitude.

Behind them, Hei Jiao awkwardly followed suit, clumsily joining in the bow.

"My young friend, you are too polite. In the future, we will need your support even more. Also, regarding our friend Zhang Jing, I would appreciate it if you could put in a good word for us. I won't hide this from you; all members of the Martial Hunting Team are of the Human Race, and we have never committed any act of betrayal against our kind."

Shan Jinzun nodded slightly while feeling somewhat apprehensive as he probed.

"Ha ha!"

Upon hearing this, the causal incarnations couldn't help but exchange glances. It was clear to them what the other party was hinting at.

However, they showed not the slightest hint of displeasure.

After all, they were in the dangerous world of the Immortal Way, where no one would help others without a reason.

In other words, if this fellow hadn't revealed any intentions, they would actually have to be wary of him.

After pondering for a moment.

The causal incarnations replied with a smile brimming with cheerfulness, "Rest assured, senior. Regarding the matter of Bliss Fairy Island, we will certainly explain everything to our original selves."

Hearing these words, Shan Jinzun instantly breathed a sigh of relief, "That would be good, very good indeed."

Before long.

Only Shan Jinzun was left standing silently on the spot, seemingly waiting for something.

At a certain moment.

A withered figure quietly appeared, and then in a hoarse voice, asked, "I heard that you personally sent out an Opening God Seal?"

"Indeed."

"And your reason?"

"Great changes are imminent; we need an escape route, a backing."

"Relying on those youngsters?"

"Of course not them, but rather their backer, Zhang Jing of the Taiyi Sect's true lineage, as well as the Venerable Yuanming, who stands behind Zhang Jing!"

"Venerable Yuanming?! If we could forge even a slight connection with Him..."

"Qingxiao's profound heavenly lands, Divine Continent Dongji, the dojo of Lingshu Mountain!"

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On a barren island in the middle reaches of the River of Cosmos.

Black and white buildings stretch for thousands of miles, rising and falling, all silent as the abyss, faintly exuding an eerie atmosphere.

Within a certain room.

The three-headed demon, now reduced to only a head, sat in silence. Its body continued to ooze copious amounts of crimson immortal blood, a strong, sweet scent permeating the surroundings without dissipating.

"Failed?"

From across, a figure shrouded in grey fog asked in a cold voice.

The three-headed demon nodded without saying a word.

"In that case, for the next thousand years, the Mysterious Pavilion will retract all its forces. Lest that youngster finds a thread to follow and brings us all down in one fell swoop."

"Brother Dao," the three-headed demon suddenly lifted its head upon hearing this, questioning in disbelief, "Just for a mere youngster, must we be so cautious?"

"You know nothing!"

The figure hidden in the fog suddenly snapped irritably, "Don't you realize the power of the one behind him? Before those Supreme Beings descend upon us, we must endure!"

"I... understand."

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Several days later.

At Qingjing Palace on Lingshu Mountain.

Zhang Jing sat cross-legged at the head, with various incarnations seated on either side, each radiating a distinctly powerful aura.

"You are Hei Jiao? I heard from the causal incarnation that you willingly wish to join my Lingshu Mountain sect as a guardian immortal general?"

Zhang Jing's gaze gently fell upon the somewhat uneasy and robust figure below him as he continued to ask:

"Do you have any requests?"