noffsinger Chapter 113 Refining the Nine Heavens' Breath Soil, Breakthrough
Chapter 113 Refining the Nine Heavens' Breath Soil, Breakthrough
Chapter 113 Refining the Nine Heavens Breath Soil, Breakthrough
As the final celestial pronouncement slowly dissipated between the back mountain and the courtyard, the rich Daoist aura permeating Wuzhuang Temple began to flow like rivers flowing into the sea, gradually merging into the mountains and the earth's veins, and into the depths of the hearts and minds of every listener.
Zhen Yuanzi and Hongyun exchanged a smile, both seeing satisfaction in each other's eyes. This targeted lecture had been remarkably effective; everyone present had gained something, and they would need time to calmly digest it.
Zhen Yuanzi waved his sleeve and said gently to the respectfully standing crowd, "The sermon is finished. The profound mysteries within are for you to comprehend on your own."
Each of you should return to your proper place, quiet your mind and retreat into seclusion, transforming today's gains into your own foundation, and never slacken your efforts.
"We will obey the Master's (Teacher's) decree!" the crowd responded in unison, their voices filled with gratitude and excitement. The Emperor, Zhenwu, and the others withdrew, eagerly returning to their respective caves to begin their secluded cultivation.
The four mythical beasts roared and cried out, transforming into streams of light that disappeared into the mountains, forests, and waters; the white crane gracefully flew away, comprehending the wonders of cloud escape.
The entire Wuzhuang Temple quickly returned to its former tranquility, but beneath that tranquility lay countless vibrant lives that were being conceived and about to sprout.
After everyone had dispersed, Zhen Yuanzi turned his gaze to Hongyun, his expression becoming more solemn. He said, "Fellow Daoist Hongyun, I need to go into seclusion for a period of time to refine the Southern Flame Banner and take this opportunity to attempt to break through my current realm. During this time, I will need to trouble you to protect me and ensure everything goes smoothly."
Upon hearing this, Hongyun's carefree expression vanished, replaced by absolute seriousness and reliability. Without hesitation, he patted his chest and assured him, "Brother Dao, please rest assured and continue your seclusion! With me here, I will be fully alert and protect Wuzhuang Temple, ensuring that nothing outside will disturb your peaceful cultivation!"
Even if the emperors of those three races were to arrive in person, they would still have to pass through this humble Daoist's test first! He is now a Hunyuan Golden Immortal, full of confidence, and with the Four Symbols Banana Tree as his support, he certainly has the right to say such a thing.
Upon hearing this, Zhen Yuanzi was finally able to let go of his last lingering concern.
He knew that although Hongyun was impulsive, she never made a promise. Moreover, with their current strength and the solidity of the Wanshou Mountain Innate Earth-Defending Formation, there were very few beings in the prehistoric world who could forcefully break in and pose a threat.
His special instruction stemmed primarily from caution and his absolute trust in Hongyun.
"In that case, I'll have to trouble you, fellow Daoist." Zhen Yuanzi bowed and thanked him solemnly.
After making the arrangements, Zhen Yuanzi moved swiftly, not going to the stone platform behind the mountain, but instead arriving directly at the most core forbidden area of Wuzhuang Temple—the deep ley line confluence place that usually only he could enter.
The spiritual energy here is so rich that it has transformed into a liquid spiritual spring. The essence of the Earth element has condensed into a substantial, mysterious yellow mist. The phantom of the "Classic of Mountains and Seas" is also most clearly and solidly formed here, making it the true core hub of the entire Longevity Mountain Taoist temple.
He waved his hand, setting up layers of restrictions, and then used the power of the Earth Book to activate the Daoist rhythm of the earth, forming an indestructible cocoon of dark yellow light that completely enveloped himself.
Above the cocoon of light, the runes of the Great Dao flowed, isolating all prying eyes and interference from the inside and outside.
Sitting cross-legged in the core of the light cocoon, Zhen Yuanzi did not immediately begin refining the Ground-Leaving Flame Banner.
With a thought, he first took out the first divine soil of the primordial world—the Nine Heavens Breath Soil—which he obtained from the top of Buzhou Mountain and which had nurtured the innate gourd vine!
The moment this object appeared, even within the restricted area, it caused the surrounding earth elemental energy to surge violently, as if paying homage to a king.
The Breath of Earth radiates a soft yet magnificent nine-colored glow, containing boundless creative vitality and the most primordial essence of innate Wu Earth. It is an unparalleled sacred object that enhances the foundation of the Earth element and solidifies the earth's Dao foundation.
"Without a solid foundation, the Great Way is difficult to traverse. To achieve a breakthrough, one must first strengthen one's foundation and cultivate one's vital energy!" Zhen Yuanzi took a deep breath, his hands forming hand seals, and the "Earth Chaos Scripture" was fully activated.
He did not use the Breath Soil for creation or cultivation, but instead used his own Primordial Chaos Power and Dao Comprehension to slowly refine and absorb the purest origin contained in the Breath Soil of the Nine Heavens!
This process is not something that can be accomplished overnight. Although the Breath Soil is an unclaimed object, its original level is extremely high, and it must be refined with extreme care, drawing its original essence to merge with one's own foundation.
Zhen Yuanzi's mind sank completely into his body, guiding the strands of the purest nine-colored primordial essence, which seemed to contain the secrets of the earth at the beginning of creation, into his limbs and bones, into the core of his primordial spirit, into the illusory image of the "Tree of the Great Dao" symbolizing his own Dao fruit, and into the nascent "chaos within his body".
With the integration of the Nine Heavens Breath Soil Origin, Zhen Yuanzi felt as if he had returned to the time before the creation of heaven and earth and before the separation of chaos, and his understanding of the concept of "earth" reached an unprecedented depth.
It is not merely a vessel, but the mother that gives birth to all things, the foundation upon which everything evolves!
His innate essence of earth, nourished and replenished by this first divine earth of the primordial world, is undergoing a fundamental transformation and sublimation, becoming purer, more ancient, and closer to the origin of the Great Dao!
His understanding of the Way of the Earth improved at an unprecedented speed, and many things that were previously obscure and difficult to understand suddenly became clear.
The trajectory of the "Earth Chaos Scripture" became even more mysterious and unpredictable. The "chaos" phantom within the body began to expand and evolve violently, becoming more real and stable, due to the solidification of the foundation and the deepening understanding of the origin!
Quantitative change leads to qualitative change!
That solid barrier, which lies between the early and middle stages of the Primordial Golden Immortal realm, let out a mournful cry of unbearable strain under the impact of this immense power that comes from within and from the foundation!
"BOOM—!!!"
A deafening roar, perceptible only to Zhen Yuanzi himself and originating from the very essence of life and the core of the Great Dao, exploded forth! It was as if chaos had been cleaved apart, and the pure and impure separated! The barrier shattered in response!
The vast and unparalleled primordial power surged and roared like a bursting dam, engulfing his entire body! His aura rose at a visible speed, and his life level leaped once again! His perception and control over the laws of heaven and earth instantly reached a new level!
Mid-stage Primordial Golden Immortal! And not just a beginner, thanks to the profound accumulation brought by the Nine Heavens Breath Soil and a deep understanding of the Dao of the Earth.
His cultivation level advanced rapidly, stabilizing at the peak of the mid-stage of the Primordial Golden Immortal realm! The late stage didn't seem so far away after all!
Feeling the immense power within his body far exceeding that of the past, and the more subtle and profound control over the laws of heaven and earth, Zhen Yuanzi's heart remained calm and undisturbed, filled only with the enlightenment and tranquility brought about by the advancement in his Dao realm.
He didn't stop, but instead struck while the iron was hot and began to refine the second key item—the Southern Flame Banner!
With a thought, the crimson banner, as red as jade, wreathed in endless flame patterns, and radiating chaotic yin and yang and inverted five elements aura, appeared before him. This banner was one of the Five Primordial Banners, possessing boundless power.