Forging Immortality through the Dao Seed

A moment later.

Qiu Xiujun's gaze slowly moved from the Lixing Talisman Origin Talisman to Zhang Jing.

The fact was now very obvious.

The Junior Brother in front of him had not only condensed the lower-grade Origin Talisman, but also condensed the middle-grade Origin Talisman.

This kind of talent in talisman... surpassed his own expectations.

"Junior Brother, your talent in talisman is very strong," Qiu Xiujun looked at Zhang Jing and said sincerely, "Join our Thousand Law Pavilion. With your talent, there's a great possibility of condensing a top Array Symbol Tao Foundation in the future!"

"May I ask Senior Brother, what is Array Symbol Tao Foundation?"

Zhang Jing asked in confusion.

Just by the name, it seems that this Array Symbol Tao Foundation has some differences from the Tao Foundation he learned from Senior Brother Li before.

Hearing this.

Qiu Xiujun paused in contemplation, as though organizing his language, and thinking of how to introduce it to the Junior Brother in front of him.

After a short while.

"Has Junior Brother ever heard of the Tao Foundation?"

He looked at Zhang Jing, his gaze deep.

Given the talent of the Junior Brother in front of him, it wouldn't hurt to know about the Foundation Establishment Realm earlier.

"I've heard a bit about it, but not much. Please explain, Senior Brother."

Zhang Jing responded respectfully.

"Foundation Establishment is all about building a Tao Foundation, this is where the term Foundation Establishment Realm comes from. The Tao Foundation is a profound concept, some call it the base from which the Great Dao sprouts, others call it the Foundation of Longevity, there are many interpretations."

Qiu Xiujun paused, then asked with a smile:

"The Tao Foundation that Junior Brother learned about before, was it related to Taoism Rhyme?"

Zhang Jing nodded.

"That's called True Method Tao Foundation. The True Method Tao Foundation is built on all kinds of Taoism Rhymes and is regarded as the most orthodox Tao Foundation. Depending on the Taoism Rhyme, the laws of heaven and earth it reflects differ. Cultivators perceive heaven and earth through it."

"But the True Method Tao Foundation is not the only path to immortality."

"The Array Symbol Tao Foundation that your Senior Brother just mentioned is another kind. The path of talisman, in essence, is the path of formation, and it similarly explains the principles of heaven and earth. The Array Symbol Tao Foundation does not depend on Taoism Rhyme, but rather on various talisman principles, namely the Origin Talisman, to establish it, and eventually form the foundation of one's own Array. Once accomplished, countless arrays can be generated by a single thought. I am the Array, and the Array is me, its power is limitless."

"This is also a path to the Great Dao of Immortality!"

"The number of Origin Talismans we cultivators of the Array Symbol path grasp, and their strength, influences the quality of the Array Symbol Tao Foundation we can condense."

"Junior Brother may not know that the current chief disciple of our Thousand Law Pavilion, Senior Brother You, has condensed a top-tier green-gold Array Symbol Tao Foundation. His strength is extremely terrifying and he is destined to enter the Upper Realm in the future!"

"And with your talent, Junior Brother, if you join the Thousand Law Pavilion and choose the path of Array Symbol, it is entirely possible that you could become the second Senior Brother You!"

Qiu Xiujun looked steadily at Zhang Jing.

At this moment.

"Upper Realm?"

Zhang Jing felt a stir in his heart.

This was the second time he had heard of this.

The first time, was related to the introduction of the Many Gods Tiny Void Realm by Senior Brother Li.

However, compared to the Upper Realm, Zhang Jing was more interested in the 'green-gold Tao Foundation' mentioned by Senior Brother Qiu. This should refer to the quality of the Tao Foundation.

He hadn't forgotten the words spoken by Senior Brother Li before.

Due to differences in the Tao Foundation, the gap between practitioners in the Foundation Establishment Realm would be great.

The remarks made by Senior Brother Qiu just now conveyed the same concept.

At this thought.

"May I ask Senior Brother, how is the quality of the Tao Foundation divided?"

Zhang Jing looked at Senior Brother Qiu opposite him.

"The Tao Foundation can be divided into five categories: white, red, green, gold, and purple. Among them, white is the worst, those who condense a white Tao Foundation, without a great opportunity to transform their Tao Foundation, have no hope of entering the Golden Core Divine Skills Realm. The purple is the most valuable, called immortal base."

"However, the chance of having a purple immortal base is one in a billion, those who have it are individuals with astonishing talent, comprehension, and luck."

Qiu Xiujun patiently explained.

"Junior Brother, you mentioned the superior Tao Foundation earlier, I wonder…"

"Haha, Junior Brother, superior Tao Foundation refers to the green-colored Tao Foundation. To build a green Tao Foundation, cultivators of the True Method need to fully comprehend several up to dozen of Taoism Rhymes from the same source. It's said that the chief disciple of the Spirit Tao Pavilion built a green Tao Foundation using eleven Taoism Rhymes."

"Junior Brother, just think about it. It's already exceedingly difficult to cultivate just one high-grade Cultivation Method and comprehend the Taoism Rhyme within it, let alone dozens of Taoism Rhymes, right?"

"Of course, there are also 'shortcuts'."

"All high-grade legacies are actually derived from the various Tao Intents within the Many Gods Tiny Void Realm. If a cultivator can directly comprehend a trace of Tao Intent, establishing a superior Tao Foundation naturally isn't a problem. However, the requirements for comprehension and luck, I must say…"

Seeming to see the hesitation on Zhang Jing's face.

Qiu Xiujun pressed on:

"With your talent, Junior Brother, you really should take on the Array Symbol path. Within the Many Gods Tiny Void Realm, there are imprints of nine Immortal-grade Origin Talismans, encompassing various laws. If you can comprehend and condense one of them, you will certainly condense a green Array Symbol Tao Foundation. If you comprehend three, the condensation of a gold Tao Foundation is just around the corner!"

As for more... Qiu Xiujun didn't even mention it.

This would require not talent, but opportunity and luck.

There was a precedent of comprehending six Immortal-grade Origin Talismans, but it had already been a long time since then.

After pondering for a while.

"Senior Brother, let me think it over," Zhang Jing slowly said.

"Very well, I'll return another day."

Qiu Xiujun finished his tea with a single gulp, then stood to leave with a smile.

He had achieved his goal for this visit.

Indeed, Junior Brother Zhang Jing had condensed an Origin Talisman, and not just one. Among them was even a middle-grade Origin Talisman.

He needed to report back to Senior Brother Yang Bai.

Zhang Jing's stance had been within his expectations.

Right as he entered, Qiu Xiujun had noticed that the other party's cultivation had impressively reached the Qi Refinement seventh level, and he vaguely sensed the existence of a hint of Taoism Rhyme.

Clearly, the other party was cultivating a superior Cultivation Method.

This suggested.

His Junior Brother Zhang Jing was not only exceptionally talented in talismans, but also extraordinarily gifted in the True Law Path.

That's why he had emphasized earlier the difficulty of condensing a Superior Dao Foundation using the True Law Path.

But it is indeed the truth as Qiu Xiujun said.

Even though Array Symbols required more exceptional talents.

The True Law Path was much more challenging to follow than Array Symbols, a consensus among many inside academy members.

...

Having escorted Senior Brother Qiu outside his cave abode.

Only after the other's figure had completely disappeared did.

Zhang Jing slowly walked back to his cultivation room and began to fully digest the vast amount of information about the Dao Foundation and Little Void of Ten Thousand Gods just revealed by Senior Brother Qiu.

The five classes of Dao Foundations, White, Red, Cyan, Gold, and Purple.

The True Law Path, Array Symbols Path...

And the various kinds of Tao Intent in the Little Void of Ten Thousand Gods, as well as the Nine Immortal Treasure Origin Talismans.

Gradually.

Zhang Jing formed a conclusion in his heart.

The Array Symbol Dao Foundation was indeed tempting.

But he understood clearly that his rapid condensation of the Origin Talisman was wholly due to the skill characteristic of Nine Revolutions Spirit Star Talisman Script— Source of the Talisman.

If he chose the Array Symbols Path, it would be equivalent to narrowing down his path.

As for the True Law Path, it obviously fits better with the Mysterious Jade Token.

As for what Senior Brother Qiu said earlier, about building a superior class requiring dozens of types of Tao Rhymes being extremely challenging, is that a problem for him who possesses the Jade Token?

With the existence of the skill proficiency level.

As long as he has enough time, he could even produce hundreds of types of Tao Rhymes, let alone dozens.

Moreover—

Zhang Jing considered the various kinds of Tao Intents inside the Little Void of Ten Thousand Gods.

Senior Brother Qiu didn't mention it explicitly just now, but Zhang Jing could guess without thinking.

Understanding a hint of Tao Intent can build a superior cyan Tao foundation. What about understanding the complete Tao Intent? Its corresponding eighty percent chance is a gold Tao foundation.

With the aid of the Jade Token.

This was not impossible for him.

And if Zhang Jing remembers correctly.

That Chief Senior Brother You of the Thousand Law Pavilion mentioned by Senior Brother Qiu just now, who was destined to enter the Upper Realm, also built nothing more than a cyan-gold Tao Foundation.

Alright then.

Zhang Jing felt that he was becoming somewhat arrogant, describing the cyan-gold Tao Foundation as 'mere'.

Once his heart was set.

His face regained its calmness.

Whether it's the Little Void of Ten Thousand Gods or building the Dao foundation, they were matters for the future.

For now.

For Zhang Jing, reaching the tenth level of Qi Refinement as quickly as possible was the right way forward. Otherwise, everything else was just empty talk.

A frighteningly potent Demon Core appeared in his hand.

He was about to throw the Demon Core into the Five Treasures Ling River.

However, the next moment, his motion suddenly stopped.

Zhang Jing suddenly remembered that it seemed Senior Brother Li had told him to find him as soon as he had broken through to the Qi Refinement's seventh level.

Seeing his serious tone at that time.

It seemed... It was not as simple as providing a more advanced Spirit Pill.

Whew—-

With a light exhale.

Zhang Jing put away the Qi Refinement ninth level Demon Core in his hand and slowly retracted the Five Treasures Spirit River.

He then stood up and started to walk outside.