Forging Immortality through the Dao Seed

Legacy Pavilion, top floor.

A dozen or so figures clad in purple robes sat quietly, their auras magnificent like an abyssal ocean.

Below them appeared to be a void of a tranquil starry sea, numerous legacies floated and sank within, emanating either icy-cold or scorching terror.

Then suddenly.

A hunched figure slowly materialized from illusion to reality, appearing at the forefront. Its form alternated between infant, youth, and elder, endlessly cycling between the three, it seemed incredibly strange.

"Greetings to the Pavilion Master!"

The purple-clad individuals all stood up, respectfully shouting in unison.

"Hmm," the Pavilion Master slightly nodded, and then asked, "Do you all know why you were gathered here?"

The space was filled with the echoing sound of a young child, a youth, and an old man speaking simultaneously. The entire Legacy Pavilion seemed to tremble in response.

"May I ask, Pavilion Master, is it about the opening of Qingxiao Xuanming Sky to recruit potentials?"

The purple-robed individual seated at the forefront asked.

"Correct! Qingxiao Xuanming Sky will recruit potentials from the lower realm in five years as per usual. Position on the True Spirit List, the Lucid-Drizzle Fairy Wall is the quota. For most of you, this is the only chance."

"Foundation Establishment lasts three hundred years, the opening of Qingxiao Xuanming Sky happens once every one hundred and eighty years! If you miss this chance, you will unfortunately have to break into the realm of Golden Core Divine Skills in the lower realm, completely burying your Path of Immortality."

The Pavilion Master sighed.

"Pavilion Master, it is not easy to rise to the ranks of the True Spirit List."

The Senior Brother Liu sitting below voiced out with a sour tone:

"The Juntian Domain has a thousand and three hundred countries and thus a thousand and three hundred Dao Institutes. The strong are like uncountable stars, and the True Spirit List only has a thousand and eight hundred seats. Our Dragon Lake Dao Institute only manages to place the Chief Disciples of the Thousand Law Pavilion and the Spirit Tao Pavilion on this list."

"Therefore, our Dragon Lake, along with Shenxiao and Xuanguang will open the Miniature Void of the Ten Thousand Gods in eighteen months. All kinds of legacies, myriad Dao intent will assist you in your final struggle! Success means immortality, failure means death!"

"Because I had to run an errand with the Academy Principal, it took me a while to notify you. Disciples from the Thousand Law Pavilion probably began secluding themselves a month ago, preparing for the Miniature Void of the Ten Thousand Gods. You all should not delay further. Also, this time let those little ones under forty years old and in the tenth level of Qi Refinement from the Outer Academy also partake in the Miniature Void of the Ten Thousand Gods."

"185 years from now, they may...bring some surprise to our Dragon Lake."

The Pavilion Master slowly declared.

Yet it caused all the disciples of the Inner Academies below to fall into silence.

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One day later.

Coiling Dragon Island.

A rough-looking man stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze serious as he looked at Chen Xiandao who stood silently in front of him.

"Junior Brother Chen, this is our first time meeting, right?"

He asked, his voice deep, echoing in all directions.

"This is my first time standing before the team leader since I joined the Coiling Dragon Squad. Chen Xiandao greets Senior Brother Jia."

Chen Xiandao calmly responded.

In front of a team leader who had reached the tenth level of Qi Refinement, his eyes did not show any trace of fear. Instead, they burst with strong self-confidence, a giant god faintly appearing behind him while a red divine fire unconsciously burned around him.

"Good!"

Senior Brother Jia acknowledged Chen Xiandao's confidence with a shout.

"Senior Brother Jia did not intentionally come to see me today just for a simple meet and greet, right?"

A faint smile appeared on Chen Xiandao's face.

"Of course," said Senior Brother Jia. His expression quicky turned grave as he got to the point. "Yesterday the Inner Academy distributed a notice requiring us, the Coiling Dragon Squad, to greatly increase the resources dedicated to supporting you, all in hopes of you reaching the tenth level of Qi Refinement within a year and a half."

"A year and a half? The tenth level of Qi Refinement?"

Chen Xiandao murmured.

"Junior Brother Chen, starting now, Coiling Dragon Squad will provide you with an unlimited supply of advanced spirit pills. If you encounter any problems during your cultivation, you can ask me for resolution. Do you... have the confidence?"

Senior Brother Jia was intently staring into Chen Xiandao's eyes.

It suddenly became quiet and the air was still.

After a while.

"Hahaha, eighteen months is more than enough! If I can't reach the tenth level of Qi Refinement with such generous support from Senior Brother Jia, I, Xiandao, have no face to stay at Dao Institute."

Chen Xiandao had a hearty laugh. His eyes were filled with confidence.

"Very good, leave this year's task to others. Junior Brother Chen, all you need to do is focus on your cultivation." Senior Brother Jia notified.

Unexpectedly,

Upon hearing this, a determination flashed in Chen Xiandao's eyes.

"Senior Brother Jia, let's not say anymore about this. To Junior Brother, taking on Dao Institute's tasks is also a unique opportunity for practice, and it's an opportunity that I can't miss."

"Moreover, I already accepted a task on my own before you came."

"What?"

Hearing Chen Xiandao's words, Senior Brother Jia couldn't help but widen his eyes.

"Junior Brother, you've just advanced to the fourth level of Qi Refinement barely half a month ago, and you plan to undertake a task on your own? Moreover, this is your first time carrying out a task?"

"Senior Brother, I am prepared and will set out tomorrow."

"What's the task? And where is it?"

"To kill the devil at Yunzhou in Langya County."

Upon hearing this, Senior Brother Jia let out a sigh of relief, revealing a faint smile, "That task is acceptable, a lot of teams from the Outer Academy have also taken it and one of the vice-captains from our Coiling Dragon team is there as well. Remember, Junior Brother, the more dangerous devils will be dealt with by the Senior Brothers who are in the later stages of Qi Refinement from our Dao Institute. As long as you don't run around, there won't be too much danger."

"You just need to find a devil that suits your training."

"I will heed the teachings of Senior Brother," Chen Xiandao said, smiling.

"I hope so...Remember to obtain enough advanced Spirit Pills from the Merit Sect before you set out, your current cultivation level cannot tolerate any delays."

"Junior Brother understands."

With that, Senior Brother Jia's tall figure turned into light and disappeared from sight.

At this moment.

Within Yanxia's team...

A similar scene unfolded again.

"Junior Sister, tomorrow I will take you to Yunzhou in Langya County. You will truly face a devil and complete this year's task in the quickest time possible."

"Also, remember to get two, no wait, three bottles of Green Grain Spirit Pill from the Merit Sect for cultivation during the task. Not a moment can be wasted!"

"Thank you, Senior Sister Nan Shu."

"Don't be too formal, Junior Sister."

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Somewhere else.

Situated in front of Zhang Jing's abode...

There stood a slender figure.

The bronze door slowly opened, and Zhang Jing's figure appeared from behind the door.

"Junior Brother, nice to see you again!" Tong Yao exclaimed, her eyes sparkling with joy.

"It seems like Senior Sister and the others have picked a task?"

Zhang Jing asked with a smile.

"That's right! We picked a task after much consideration and discussion to follow Senior Brother Yangchu's suggestion. Senior Brother Ding, myself, and two other Senior Brothers finally found an appropriate task after a long period of deliberation."

While talking, Tong Yao handed over the three talismans in her hand to Zhang Jing.

"Senior Sister, what is this?"

Zhang Jing pointed at the talismans in his hand and asked curiously.

"Well, Junior Brother," Tong Yao blinked her eyes and explained, "We all need to prepare some talismans whenever we go on a mission. They generally save lives in emergencies or are used in special situations. Talismans are very useful and can be activated at a moment's notice with Spiritual Sense."

"These three talismans are especially for you, as you have just entered the Dao Institute and it's your first time carrying out a mission. Remember, don't use the talismans casually!"

Upon hearing this...

Zhang Jing felt touched.

He glanced down.

In his hand were indeed three ordinary low-grade talismans, two of which were Gold Armor Talismans, and one was a Wind Sword Talisman.

"Thank you, Senior Sister!" he gratefully said.

While Zhang Jing currently didn't place much value on these three talismans, he could sense the concern hidden behind them.

"Haha, why are you thanking me, Junior Brother? Haven't I told you that I'll look out for you!"

Tong Yao waved her hand casually and said nonchalantly.

"By the way, Senior Sister, what task are we going to perform this time?"

"Of course, it's to exterminate the devils!"