Forging Immortality through the Dao Seed

Entering the Dao Institute.

Without any delay, Zhang Jing commanded Deer Thirty-Eight to fly directly towards Luodu Island.

There was no obstruction along the way.

He was fully prepared this time, having learned from his earlier experience in Langya City.

Of course, this also had something to do with his current whereabouts in the Dao Institute.

No one believed that any devils would dare to trespass into the Dao Institute!

After a short time.

They arrived at the familiar cave-house.

Zhang Jing took out the jade key, unlocked the restrictions, and opened the door to the cave-house.

"This is it, Thirty-Eight. Are you sure you want to stay outside? Do you want me to set up a tent for you?" He asked with a smile in his eyes.

Behind Zhang Jing.

Deer Thirty-Eight seemed suddenly bashful.

"Master, this is where you live?!"

Deer Thirty-Eight stared wide-eyed at the bronze gate in front of it, large enough to accommodate its size.

It seemed... it had underestimated its master.

But on second thought, considering that the Master defeated that hideous human with tremendous power, despite being only at the middle stage of Qi Refinement, his combat prowess clearly defied common comprehension.

It was likely that among the crowds of powerhouses in the Dao Institute, their Master was an impressive figure.

Plus, the master always joined battle decisively...

With these thoughts.

Deer Thirty-Eight considering it was acceptable for master to stay in such a spacious space.

Returning to reality.

It grinned widely, an innocent smile on the deer's face, "Master, what's about staying outside? I'm not aware of that. I'm your most loyal mount."

"I've discovered another good thing about this fellow, he's shameless."

Zhang Jing muttered in his heart, then walked straight into the cave-house.

"Come in."

"Okay."

Upon permission.

Deer Thirty-Eight, overjoyed, followed closely behind Zhang Jing.

However, as soon as it entered the cave-house.

It stood rooted on the spot, not believing the thick fog-like Spiritual Energy within the cave-house.

For a moment, it felt like it was in a dream.

"Jesus, what a fairyland this is."

Deer Thirty-Eight was tongue-tied.

Thinking of the fact that it was going to live here, it immediately threw all the previous memories of the cave out of its mind.

Then.

Zhang Jing showed Deer Thirty-Eight around the spacious Spirit Beast Room and Spirit Plant Room.

On their route.

It was full of exclamations.

And the words it shouted most were: "Thirty-Seven, I'm bringing pride to our family!"

Zhang Jing was rather unsure what to say.

He felt the need to inspire Thirty-Eight with a grand ambition.

"Thirty-Eight,"

After a moment of reflection, Zhang Jing said earnestly,

"Your performance these days has been observed by the Master."

"Rest assured, as long as you work hard, not only will the master help you with Transformation techniques as suitable for your physique, but he will also offer you a suitable cultivation method. Your cultivation speed will be dozens of times faster than it is now."

"You like to plant Spirit Medicine, don't you? In the future, the Master will arrange an island specifically for you to plant Spirit Medicine. We will arrange several tens of Spirit Gathering Arrays there. The Spiritual Energy on the island will be so rich that you wouldn't dare to imagine."

"Once the Master becomes an Immortal, you will be an Immortal's mount, ranked just below one, but above billions of other demons. At that time, you can choose from all the female deers in the world."

"Wrong! By that time, you might even have to carefully choose from all the female immortal deers."

"As long as you work hard! The destiny of Thirty-Eight generations of the Old Deer family will be completely changed in your hands. I suggest you start thinking about the names of your offspring. After all, naming them all as 'Deer Ten-thousand' doesn't sound very nice."

As soon as he finished speaking.

"Master, rest assured, I will start thinking about... I will work hard!"

Deer Thirty-Eight gasped, nodding fiercely, its eyes full of yearning and excitement.

Since the master was so powerful, he would definitely not deceive it.

That being said —

"Spirit Medicine Island, Immortal's mount, Mother Immortal Deer, Deer Ten Thousands... hehe~"

...

"Rest here well, and don't run around."

Zhang Jing, who was about to leave the Spirit Beast Room, turned around and reminded with some concern.

But at this moment, Deer Thirty-Eight was entirely submerged in the grand blueprint he had just described, chuckling to itself without paying any attention.

Zhang Jing shook his head.

It should still have some common sense... right?

Without a moment's delay.

After leaving the cave-house, Zhang Jing headed straight to the Luodu Tower.

...

In the central location of Luodu Island, there is a small hill only several tens of meters tall.

And the mysterious Luodu Tower, where the leaders of the Luodu Team hold their discussions, is located on the peak of this hill.

Standing here.

He can easily take in the entire scene of Luodu Island at a glance.

From the outside.

Luodu Tower is an ordinary three-story stone building with moss and ivy scattered around its edges, blending seamlessly with the surrounding vegetation. There is no sign of the ethereal nature one might associate with immortals, but instead carries a wonderful sense of harmony with nature.

At this moment.

The third floor, by the window.

A charming man in his thirties, wearing a jade crane crown, is looking out into the distance with a slight smile on his face.

A few faint wrinkles at the corners of his eyes, and a hint of age-old vicissitude inadvertently revealed in his gaze, seem to indicate that he is not as young as he appears.

Following the man's gaze.

A young figure dressed in green is making its way quickly towards the Luodu Tower.

"Zhang Jing, two months into the Dao Institute, has reached the fifth level of Qi Refinement, extraordinarily talented in Talisman Making. His success rate in crafting middle-grade charms is between thirty to forty percent, maybe even higher."

The information about Zhang Jing flashed through the man's mind.

"Plague God, this little lad is quite interesting."

A voice that seemed to be teasing suddenly echoed.

"In the remaining sixteen months, isn't it possible to take a chance? If this works out, my position in the minds of the Inner Court and even the Pavilion Masters will certainly increase significantly."

"After all these years, the ranking of my team... It's time for a change."

How about being class A?

What if the Inner Court seniors are watching?

Legend has it that in the upcoming Little Void Competition, my Luodu squad will participate even if we're without A-grade talents—we have young prodigies on par!"

The man suddenly clenched his fists, and horrifying spiritual power fluctuations swept out in all directions.

The emergence of Zhang Jing.

It had given him an opportunity!

...

Inside the quiet room on the first floor.

The calming incense filled the room with a faint and elegant aroma.

"Junior Brother Zhang Jing, please have a seat."

The man just now was seated on a cushion and gestured to Zhang Jing who just walked through the door.

"Thank you, Senior Brother Li."

Zhang Jing expressed his gratitude in a neither humble nor arrogant tone and then directly sat across from the man.

"It's quite embarrassing to admit, but even though you've been on the Luodu team for over a month, this is the first time I've met you. I hope you hold no resentment."

Senior Brother Li's face wore a glowing smile.

"As a captain, it's normal to be busy. Junior Brother Li."

Zhang Jing responded with a smile.

The man before him, Senior Brother Li, gave him an extremely menacing impression.

Through his sense of perception

The aura from Li's body far exceeded that of Senior Brother Li who also possessed ten levels of Qi Refinement. It was as if the two were on completely different leagues.

"Junior Brother, do you know why I called for you this time?"

"Might it be... because of the talisman?" Zhang Jing asked tentatively.

"Yes, and no."

Senior Brother Li's eyes lowered, his expression profound.

"Please enlighten me."

"Haha, since I've invited you here, I naturally have no intention of hiding anything from you."

"However—" Senior Brother Li sudden looked intently at Zhang Jing, his eyes becoming deeply penetrating, as if they were about to reach into his soul, "Before that, I'd like you to answer a question."

"Please ask, Senior Brother."

Zhang Jing did not evade his gaze in the slightest.

"If provided with enough resources, are you confident you can break through to the tenth level of Qi Refinement within fifteen months!"

Senior Brother Li asked each word emphatically.

Zhang Jing fell silent.

This question was unexpected.

And why would someone of Senior Brother Li's position ask what seems to be such an absurd question?

Instinctively, he felt that it might be very important to him.

After pondering for a moment.

"I can do it." Zhang Jing nodded slowly, stating firmly.

"Are you absolutely certain of what you've said, Junior Brother?"

Senior Brother Li's voice became even more serious, his gaze sharp as a blade.

An inexplicable oppressive aura began to spread and seemed to weigh on Zhang Jing's shoulder like countless heavy mountains.

All his muscles and bones let out groans as if they were bearing an unbearable burden.

In just a moment, beads of perspiration as big as a soybean popped out on Zhang Jing's face.

Despite this.

His facial expression remained unchanged as his gaze was steady as always.

"Absolutely! Certain!"

Zhang Jing replied with difficulty.

As soon as his words fell, the pressure on him became lighter.

"Haha, good!" Senior Brother Li burst into hearty laughter, "I believe in you, Junior Brother. Since that's the case, there is no need to worry. Any blame from the Inner Court can all be borne by me alone!"

"Senior Brother, what do you... mean by this?"

Zhang Jing's face was filled with confusion.

"Does Junior Brother know about the upcoming Little Void Competition of the Gods?"

Senior Brother Li's expression was incredibly serious.