Forging Immortality through the Dao Seed

9-11pm.

Which is eight o'clock in the evening.

Zhang Jing checked the time.

There were less than thirteen hours left until the start of the trade fair.

Without any hesitation.

He immediately closed the doors of his shop and went up to the second floor, into the Talisman Making Room.

Of course, Zhang Jing was very interested in the so-called 'trade fair'.

However, he was well aware of his own situation.

Other than a batch of Demon Cores, he had no other valuable items at his disposal.

Even due to the price reduction by other talisman stores, fewer people were coming to his place to buy talismans with Tao Merits, thus he had only a few hundred Tao Merits left.

He would naturally not disturb the low-grade talismans that he was preparing to exchange for Demon Cores.

However, in the eyes of the Senior Brothers and Sisters participating in the trade fair, his Demon Cores probably weren't anything special—

Wait!

He suddenly realised something.

His Demon Cores had been cleared of any residual demonic thoughts, no matter how you looked at it, they should have some value.

Mentioning others aside, at least in the eyes of a Pill Master, they should be quite popular.

But that's still not enough.

While thoughts were racing across Zhang Jing's mind, his hands never stopped moving.

He unfolded the Spiritual Paper, took out the Spirit Ink, and skillfully started sketching the complex and profound Dao Patterns of the Middle-Grade Charm with the Spirit Pen.

At this level of trade fair.

Low-grade talismans wouldn't make the cut unless he had them in large quantities.

Zhang Jing had the Origin Talisman, and whether he was free or not in the past two days, he had already printed more than two hundred of them, so he didn't have to worry about the quantity.

Unlike the low-grade talismans.

At any time, mid-grade talismans were a significant resource, especially those that he had made were of top quality.

To be safe.

He thought it best to make a few more while he still had time.

After all, the more resources he had on hand, the higher the chances of him acquiring desirable treasures at this 'internal trade fair'.

Speaking of resources.

Zhang Jing suddenly thought of the two fifty-year-old Spirit Ginseng he got from Pei Xiaoshuang today.

With a thought in his heart.

Forget it, he should start cultivating first.

Sharping the blade won't delay the work of cutting wood.

After advancing in cultivation, making talismans would be even easier.

Besides... He looked at the Jade Talisman.

[Five Elements Inducing Water Origin Note· Level 3 (787/800)]

Skill Traits: Five Elements Spirit River (Mid-level)

The Five Elements Inducing Water Origin Note skill he had been yearning for was about to level up.

...

Inside the room, spiritual light was misty.

The imaginary river between the organs was wildly raging under the action of the pure water spiritual power of the Mist Root Spirit Ginseng.

At a certain moment.

Like a fortune blessing the heart.

Zhang Jing suddenly remembered the immense winding black river he had just seen today and the thriving scenery nourished by it on both sides.

A sense of confusion arose unconsciously in his heart.

Both were raging torrents, so why did these two rivers give him completely different feelings?

Water-what is it, after all?

This was the first time Zhang Jing seriously thought about this question.

Various thoughts rose from the bottom of his heart, but the red spiritual light that enveloped his entire body didn't have the slightest intention of diminishing, even growing more intense.

Unbeknownst to him.

The Dharma Seeds of the mind's eye trembled slightly, casting a light over the whole space of his consciousness.

The classics hidden deep in his memory seemed to merge into a large book, slowly opening before his eyes.

...

Water has the property of leveling, and hence stands for tranquility; it also has the property of flowing continuously, which stands for movement. A combination of movement and stillness, Yin and Yang, is what water is.

Water flows downwards, always occupying the lowest position, and is the origin of all life.

With water as the beginning, the Five Elements cycle endlessly.

Water resides in the north, which corresponds to the season of winter, signifies hiding, which is equivalent to ending...

The profound and esoteric realm of understanding suddenly sprung up in his heart.

A knowing smile unknowingly appeared on Zhang Jing's face.

In front of him,

The Jade Talisman emerged on its own volition.

The experience points for the skill of 'Unleashing the Water Element of the Five Organs' inscribed on it started to jump incessantly, faster and faster.

...

The early morning light was dim.

Zhang Jing slowly opened his eyes, a hint of confusion in his gaze.

He recalled the experience of the previous night.

"Is this...what they call enlightenment?" he thought uncertainly.

As his Spiritual Sense swept through his body, Zhang Jing found that his Cultivation had made a tremendous leap, barely hovering below the level of Qi Refinement Level Five.

Moreover, he didn't know if he was mistaken,

Zhang Jing had a faint feeling that his subsequent cultivation seemed to have become incredibly simple, requiring him only to continuously refine Spiritual Energy and fill the Dantian with Spiritual Power.

It was like——

A river channel had been dug, waiting for the water to surge.

His gaze unconsciously glanced at the Jade Talisman.

[Upgrading the Water Element of the Five Organs to Level 6（117/2000)]

Skill Characteristics: Five Methods of Spiritual River (mid-level), Five Treasures Ling River (mid-level)

"Enlightenment... has it pushed the Water Element Upgrade of the Five Organs straight to Level 6?" Zhang Jing's eyes flashed with a hint of disbelief.

But thinking of the profound state he had just experienced,

He found it quite normal.

Enlightenment, enlightenment... If the effect isn't strong and the gains aren't substantial, why would the cultivators yearn for such a state?

After several rounds of breathing exercises, his thoughts returned to normal.

He then looked at the newly added skill traits of 'Upgrading the Water Element of the Five Organs'.

An information suddenly appeared.

In no time,

A look of realization appeared on Zhang Jing's face.

Five Treasures Ling River seemed similar to the Five Methods of Spiritual River, but it gave Zhang Jing an even more... terrifying feeling!

Yes, he felt that 'terrifying' was the most apt word to describe Five Treasures Ling River.

The vast river inside his body projected another Spiritual River, which could accommodate five Magic Artifacts. With each surge of the river, it combined the powers of all the Magic Artifacts inside, either attacking or defending, its power was horrifying.

However, the more potent it was, the more terrifying the consumption.

Zhang Jing wasn't sure whether he should cry or smile at this moment.

With his current Cultivation somewhere between Qi Refinement Level Four and Five, his Dantian's Spiritual Power might get depleted after a few attacks with Five Treasures Ling River fully loaded with Magic Artifacts.

Of course, this is only the case if we consider paths.

As for using low-grade Magic Artifacts, Zhang Jing didn't even consider it.

He still had the Five Methods of Spiritual River and many talismans.

If these measures couldn't kill the enemy, how much difference could Five Treasures Ling River make when it contained only low-grade Magic Artifacts?

"It looks like I need five medium-grade Magic Artifacts, each representing one of the Five Elements. I should try to rotate them in the Five Treasures Ling River according to the generation sequence of the Five Elements, this might reduce the consumption a bit."

Zhang Jing thought to himself quietly.

He once again walked into the Talisman Making Room.

The business matters could wait till the next day.

Today, he should wholeheartedly focus on making the middle-grade talisman, and prepare for the trade meeting this evening.

...

Time unknowingly passed, and it was already evening.

The Hidden Fragrance Pavilion.

This place was originally known for its gatherings of scholars and poets, famous throughout Nanli. It attracted elites from all over the world. Noble scholars and wealthy individuals competed to patronize this place, with those who spent lavishly being the norm.

Carved towers and flower lamps lit up the sky, and the scent of incense and the sight of luxurious carriages could be noticed from ten miles away.

For a time, it became the dream of countless young people in Nanli.

However, after the outbreak of the Langya Monster Calamity, the place had become deserted.

But today,

The lights in the Hidden Fragrance Pavilion were once again bright, illuminating ten miles around it. However, compared to the past, the light was less vibrant and more elegant.

In the vicinity, people were packed in every corner, on rooftops, in trees, under bridges.

All the cultivators had their eyes firmly locked on the main entrance of the Hidden Fragrance Pavilion.

From time to time, a blue-robed figure emitting strong Spiritual Power appeared, creating a hubbub among the spectators.

For the numerous Loose Cultivators, this was an excellent opportunity to observe the powerful Dao Institute cultivators. Anyone remaining in Langya City today wouldn't miss this.