Forging Immortality through the Dao Seed

The words had just fallen.

Ji Bochang was seen standing still, then he looked at Zhang Jing with a look of disbelief.

"Brother Zhang, you didn't misspeak just now, did you? You're sure it's a top-grade legacy?"

It had been almost a month in the Legacy Pavilion.

He was extremely clear about the exchange prices of legacies at all levels.

It was precisely because of this.

That Ji Bochang was shocked by what Zhang Jing had just said.

Nine Thousand Daos of Merits! That's an astronomical figure!

Even a strong team like the Five-color Team had only a couple of people who could barely afford it. This doesn't include his elder martial sister.

And Brother Zhang has only been at the Dao Institute for a few months? Even though he joined the Luodu Squad, which ranks in the top three.

Indeed.

Ji Bochang had confidence in Zhang Jing, believing that even for a top-grade legacy, the other party would be able to exchange for it sooner or later.

But... it shouldn't be now.

However, the next moment.

"That's right, it's a top-grade legacy."

Zhang Jing's voice resonated, causing waves of astonishment to surge within Ji Bochang.

It really is a top-grade legacy!

A touch of bewilderment couldn't help but shine in his eyes.

What on earth did Brother Zhang do during this past month to acquire so many Tao Merits?

As for the Tao Merits given by the Squad-

This thought had just occurred when Ji Bochang firmly dismissed it.

The Dao Institute had rules against such behaviors in squads. Particularly the top ten squads, reputed to be watched closely by the Supervision Pavilion.

If it were small amounts of Tao Merits and resources, there might be some leeway.

But for the Luodu Squad to directly bestow Nine Thousand Daos of Merits on Brother Zhang, that was simply an impossible tale.

In other words.

The Tao Merits on Brother Zhang were at least mostly earned by him.

But...in Ji Bochang's eyes, this seemed even more preposterous than the Luodu Squad directly gifting Tao Merits.

No matter how hard he thought, he could not figure out how Brother Zhang managed to conjure up Nine Thousand Daos of Merits.

Time slowly passed.

Coming to his senses.

Ji Bochang couldn't help looking at Zhang Jing, and laughingly said:

"Well, Brother Zhang, just wait a moment. The matter of a top-grade legacy is of great importance. I'll go and call Senior Brother over."

Having said this.

He quickly ran towards the inside of the Legacy Pavilion.

...

Legacy Secret Vault.

In front of the familiar bronze door.

A man clad in a purple robe, crowned with feathers, with a blood-colored cloud pattern imprinted between his brows, looked at Zhang Jing again:

"Junior Brother, are you sure you want to exchange Nine Thousand Daos of Merits for a top-grade legacy? Think it over. This is not child's play. Once the exchange is made, there's no turning back."

Zhang Jing nodded firmly.

"Senior Brother, I'm sure."

"Why bother?"

The man sighed a few times, as if speaking to Zhang Jing next to him.

"Such a young Qi Refiner at the fifth level, and even cultivating a mid-grade Cultivation Method. If he could use these Nine Thousand Daos of Merits to acquire cultivation resources, he might reach the tenth level of Qi Refinement before reaching thirty, and then pass the assessment to enter the Inside Academy."

"Once he enters the Inside Academy, getting a top-grade legacy will be as easy as turning over his hand."

"Why should he stake the hard-won Nine Thousand Daos of Merits now?"

"Top-grade Cultivation Methods are extremely difficult to cultivate. The comprehension of Taoism Rhyme is even more about timing and coincidence, and cannot be forced. It may not be more suitable than a mid-grade Cultivation Method."

There was a moment of silence.

Seeing no reaction from Zhang Jing to his words.

The man did not say anything else, but gently opened the bronze door. Then he flicked his sleeve, and a legacy Jade Key floated in front of Zhang Jing

"Junior Brother, remember to select a top-grade legacy with a high compatibility coefficient."

"I understand, thank you for the reminder, Senior Brother."

Zhang Jing gratefully replied, then tightly grasped the legacy Jade Key, and slowly walked into the Legacy Secret Vault.

Outside the door.

Watching Zhang Jing's retreating figure.

A hint of disappointment flashed across the man's face.

He could have followed the standard routine and entered the Inside Academy before the age of thirty. Why did he have to aim so high and challenge the top-grade legacy now?

He had just made that very clear.

The primary objective of the disciples in the Outer Academy should be to enter the Inner Academy!

On the other side.

Ji Bochang occasionally looked in the direction of the Legacy Secret Vault, a Communication Talisman quietly appearing in his hand.

...

At this moment.

Inside the Legacy Secret Vault.

Zhang Jing walked into the area where various top-grade cultivation methods were recorded. He then looked directly at the legacy Jade Column of the "Seizing Void True Method of the Sea Dragon".

But he didn't go there immediately.

Instead, he walked with determination to the very first legacy Jade Column in front, beginning to try them one by one.

"Great Law of the Great Eternity Vermilion Bird Ascending Sky," beyond ten feet, it does not work!

"Nine-winged Green Phoenix Transcending Mortality Technique," beyond ten feet, it does not work!

Eh - this one seems like the legacy that Shen Qingqing is cultivating.

Zhang Jing's eyes focused.

...

It's hard to tell how much time has passed.

All the top-grade legacies have been tried by Zhang Jing one by one.

Eventually, he chose the "Empty Sea Sea Dragon Taking in Void True Method".

This time, Zhang Jing tried to control the elusive Sea Dragon swallowing the Taoism Rhyme again, and the results, as always, were successful.

This indicates that he indeed has a high compatibility with this legacy.

"Perhaps on the way to the Dao Institute for the first time, I could sense a trace of elusive Sea Dragon swallowing Taoism Rhyme from the Senior Brother who was cultivating. Maybe that's the reason."

Zhang Jing speculated in his heart.

Shasha——

He inhaled deeply with tension, then grabbed the Legacy Jade Key, and began to move it bit by bit towards the jade pillar in front of him that recorded the "Empty Sea Sea Dragon Take in Void True Method".

As the distance decreased bit by bit.

Both the jade pillar and the jade key lit up simultaneously with spiritual light.

In an instant.

The vast information inside the "Empty Sea Sea Dragon Taking in Void True Method" legacy flowed into Zhang Jing's sea of consciousness like a bursting river, ceaselessly pouring in.

Empty Sea, different types of elusive Sea Dragons... variegated concepts began to intertwine.

In the end, they formed an eerie picture of the elusive Sea Dragon engulfing the sea and swallowing the void!

After a prolonged silence.

Zhang Jing slowly opened his eyes and shook his dazed head slightly.

The Jade Talisman slowly emerged.

"Empty Sea Sea Dragon Taking in Void True Method·Not Initiated (0/150)"

Hu——

Finally, he got his hands on the top-grade cultivation method!

Zhang Jing breathed a sigh of relief.

After resting for a moment.

He dragged his somewhat heavy body and walked towards the gate.

"Junior Brother, did the process of receiving the legacy go smoothly?" The man's voice radiated a touch of curiosity.

"Thanks to the care of my senior brother, everything went well."

Zhang Jing responded with a smile.

...

Outside the Legacy Pavilion.

"Brother Zhang, I can no longer accompany you as I have some work to do."

Ji Bochang reluctantly bade Zhang Jing goodbye at the door.

Probably due to his sister's situation.

He didn't have many friends who were articulate in the Dao Institute, maybe in a real sense... just Zhang Jing.

Now they had to part after a brief meeting, which made him uncomfortable.

"Brother Ji, no need to worry."

Zhang Jing's face showed a trace of unconstraint.

During their conversation.

A mountain-like white deer slowly approached and asked in a coarse voice, "Master, are you leaving now?"

"Yes, let's go back." Zhang Jing replied without turning his head.

"Brother Zhang, this is—"

Ji Bochang pointed at Thirty-Eight with wide-eyed surprise.

"This is my mount, Lu 38," Zhang Jing introduced quietly.

"Hello."

Lu 38 lowered its head, approaching Ji Bochang and greeted him in a deep voice.

"You...hello!"

Ji Bochang looked at the massive deer head in front of him, his face turned pale and said in a trembling voice.

He was afraid that if he spoke slower, the deer would open its mouth and take a bite from his head.

Perhaps ordinary deer may not eat meat.

But a magical deer may not necessarily follow the same rules...

Seeing this.

Zhang Jing couldn't help but roll his eyes, and directly slapped Lu 38 on the front leg, rebuking, "Who told you to scare people!"

"Master, I didn't," Lu 38 said with a hint of grievance in its voice.

It swore it just wanted to greet him.

After all, this was the first time its master had called someone a friend.

"Brother Ji, don't be afraid, he may look big, but he is actually quite timid. I have something I need to take care of, so I will take my leave now. See you another day!"

Zhang Jing sat on Lu 38, cupping one hand in the other before chest towards Ji Bochang.

"Goodbye Brother Zhang and...Lu Thirty-Eight, see you another day!"

Standing in the original spot.

Watching the figure that was getting smaller and smaller in his line of sight, Ji Bochang's face showed an extremely complex expression.

It was both excitement and envy.