noffsinger Chapter 85 The Black Tortoise Transforms and is Named Zhenwu
Chapter 85 The Black Tortoise Transforms and is Named Zhenwu
Chapter 85 The Black Tortoise Transforms and is Named Zhenwu
After arranging for the Nine-Clawed Golden Dragon to consolidate its immense cultivation upon first entering the Great Luo realm, Zhen Yuanzi sensed something and leisurely turned his gaze toward the spiritual pool in the courtyard, where spiritual energy was abundant.
From the depths of the long-silent spirit pool, a powerful aura, seemingly accumulating power over millennia yet now brimming with the vitality of a new life breaking free from its cocoon, was rising with unstoppable force.
This aura caused violent fluctuations in the surrounding water elemental energy and the earth elemental source, and ripples containing Daoist rhymes spread across the surface of the pool.
It is the Black Tortoise of the North Sea! It has undergone the meticulous tempering of Zhen Yuanzi's "Great Earth Reincarnation" supernatural power through thousands of reincarnations, which has greatly enhanced its soul essence and completely made up for the gap between it and the vast magical power.
Afterwards, he secluded himself for a thousand years to cultivate and refine his spirit and body, so that his transformed, powerful soul and the vast magical power that had accumulated over countless eons could be completely integrated into one.
Now is the time when all the hard work has been accumulated and the time is ripe for it to finally take shape, an opportunity it has longed for for countless lifetimes and once thought to be out of reach!
At this time, the primordial world was still in the early stages of the Dragon-Han Calamity. The witches and demons had not yet risen, and the human race had not yet emerged. The Heavenly Order was newly established, but it was not as strict and rigid as it would be in later generations. The manifestation of the Great Dao was more ancient and direct.
The transformation of living beings into human form is largely a natural metamorphosis, a result of their own inherent qualities, accumulated cultivation, and profound understanding of the Great Dao. As long as their foundation is solid...
The union of spirit and body is usually a smooth process, without the terrifying tribulations of transformation lightning that are specifically designed for those who defy the heavens or test their Dao heart, as was the case in later generations.
The transformation of the Black Tortoise into human form is precisely this principle; it is a natural manifestation after its cultivation has reached perfection, and the process appears exceptionally peaceful and solemn.
Within the spirit pool, the enormous, mountain-like body of the Xuan Turtle, its shell covered with profound Dao patterns, began to emit a soft yet powerful dark divine light.
The light was not dazzling, but incredibly profound, as if it could absorb all light and completely envelop its majestic form.
Within the light, the carapace, harder than innate divine iron and bearing the weight of countless ages, along with the limbs and head as thick as pillars supporting the sky, began to slowly shrink and deform, following the rhythm of a certain Great Dao, gradually outlining a solidified form.
A heavy, human-shaped silhouette.
There were no earth-shattering energy explosions, no turbulent currents of laws tearing through the void, only a profound and restrained, accumulated yet powerful, mysterious Daoist rhythm quietly flowing, like the pulse of the earth, steady and strong.
This transformative light lasted for about three days before gradually receding and subsiding like a tide.
The giant tortoise, resembling a dark mountain range, was no longer there. In its place stood a middle-aged Taoist priest, eight feet tall, with a robust physique, a resolute and ancient face, and dressed in a dark black Bagua Taoist robe.
This Taoist's eyes were calm as an ancient well, his aura was heavy as a mountain that had stood for millennia, and there was a faint sense of profound true energy flowing around him.
Simply standing there, one naturally exudes an extremely calm and composed demeanor, as if one could bear all things and resist all laws.
It is the North Sea Black Tortoise after successfully transforming into human form!
He slightly moved his new Dao body, which was completely different from the past yet felt perfectly in harmony with the Great Dao. His face couldn't help but reveal the excitement and boundless emotion that had been expected for countless eons.
With steady steps, he stepped out from the waves and arrived before Zhen Yuanzi. He bowed deeply to the ground, his voice trembling with the tremor of someone who had finally attained enlightenment after experiencing countless hardships: "Little Turtle... no, this disciple, Xuan Turtle, kowtows to thank Master for his supreme guidance! If it weren't for Master's insightful understanding of the problem and his use of the wondrous method of reincarnation to help this disciple temper his soul and harmonize his spirit and body, this disciple fears he would be forever trapped in that enormous shell, never to have the chance to transform and attain enlightenment! This kindness is comparable to being reborn; this disciple is deeply grateful and will never forget it!"
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Zhen Yuanzi nodded slightly, about to offer some words of praise, when suddenly a thought struck him, and his deep gaze turned to the other side.
The nine-clawed golden dragon, which had been coiled within the special formation to consolidate its initial entry into the Great Luo realm, seemed to be drawn by the perfect Daoist energy of the Xuan Turtle's successful transformation, or perhaps its own profound accumulation made the consolidation process exceptionally rapid.
Its enormous Xuanhuang dragon body suddenly burst forth with dazzling Xuanhuang golden light, containing supreme merit and imperial majesty!
"Roar—!" A clear and resounding dragon roar, seemingly capable of spreading throughout the heavens and the earth, filled with supreme majesty and vigorous vitality, suddenly resounded throughout the entire Wuzhuang Temple courtyard!
The emperor's dragon body, hundreds of feet long, with every scale shimmering with merit and Dao patterns, churned violently in the dazzling golden light.
shrink!
Hundreds of millions of dragon scales stood upright, radiating a terrifying pressure that would suffocate even a Taiyi Golden Immortal. The incomparably pure imperial dragon energy, mixed with the light of the creation of the world, soared into the sky.
The vast earth veins of Longevity Hill resonated with it, as if they were paying homage to a born emperor.
Its transformation process is completely different from the peaceful and reserved nature of the Xuan Turtle; it is full of power, majesty, and a magnificent momentum that proclaims to heaven and earth!
Amidst the dazzling golden light, the sacred dragon shape gradually transformed and coalesced, eventually taking the form of a young emperor wearing a bright yellow imperial robe embroidered with a nine-clawed golden dragon and a twelve-tasseled flat crown!
He had an exceptionally handsome face, with sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, and his eyes seemed to hold the image of the sun and moon turning and the mountains and rivers changing between opening and closing.
His figure was as upright as a pine tree, his demeanor was magnificent and imposing, and the imperial dragon aura around his body was as real as a substance. The golden light of Xuanhuang merit formed a faint halo behind his head.
Simply by standing still, an invisible aura of innate dominance and rule over all under heaven emanates from him, inspiring awe and an irresistible urge to submit.
After the nine-clawed golden dragon completed its transformation, it carefully felt this new Dao body that was more in line with the operation of the Great Dao, easier to cultivate and comprehend the Dao, and able to exert its own power to the extreme.
Those eyes, which seemed to hold the sun and moon, also flashed with undisguised joy and boundless anticipation for the future.
He and the black-robed Taoist, who was transformed from the Xuan Turtle, stepped forward almost simultaneously and bowed to Zhen Yuanzi side by side once again.
One voice was as steady as a mountain, and the other as majestic as the sea, yet both were filled with sincere gratitude: "Golden Dragon (disciple Xuan Turtle), thank you for your grace, Master, for helping us to transform into human form, attain enlightenment, and transcend the shackles of the world!"
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Zhen Yuanzi looked at the two newly promoted Great Luo level beings before him, who had very different temperaments but were both deeply rooted and full of potential, and was quite satisfied.
The Taoist transformed from the Xuan Turtle was calm and composed, with unparalleled defense and profound foundation, like a pillar stabilizing the sea; the young emperor transformed from the Nine-Clawed Golden Dragon was majestic and dignified, with prosperous fortune and fierce attacks, like an unsheathed imperial sword.
These two, one defensive and one offensive, one stable and one sharp, are both highly capable and can stand alone.
He paused for a moment, then focused his light on the black-robed Taoist who had transformed from the Xuan Turtle. His voice was calm yet carried the power to establish cause and effect. He said slowly, "You are a Xuan Turtle from the North Sea who attained enlightenment, born from the profound energy of the Northern Xuan Water and the earth. The turtle and snake are intertwined, and Xuan Water belongs to Yin. However, Yin gives rise to Yang, and Yang is contained within Yin. Outwardly, you display a calm and protective demeanor, while inwardly you possess a resolute and enterprising spirit. You naturally embody the spirit of True Martial."
"Your future path should uphold the righteous spirit of heaven and earth, suppress evil and demons, protect all living beings, and bring peace to all directions. I hereby bestow upon you the Taoist name—"
Zhenwu!
"Zhenwu..." The black-robed Taoist murmured, repeating these two words, feeling that this name was perfectly in tune with his own origin.
The character "真" (zhen) represents one's true nature and the ultimate sincerity, while the character "武" (wu) does not simply refer to martial prowess, but also embodies fortitude, courage, and...
The will and strength to uphold righteousness and purify evil is precisely the direction and spirit he should uphold on his future path.
A clear Daoist aura rose from his heart, and a look of enlightenment and determination appeared on his face. He bowed deeply again, his voice steady and powerful: "Disciple Zhenwu thanks Master for bestowing upon me this name! I will certainly uphold the Dao of 'Zhenwu,' safeguard the righteous path, and live up to Master's expectations!"
(Note: At this time in the primordial world, the famous Zhenwu Emperor of later generations was far from being born, and even the concept of him was not yet clear. Zhen Yuanzi bestowed this name upon him based on his origins and characteristics and deduced his future path. With his foresight, he preemptively established his name, concentrated his Dao thoughts, and seized the initiative in cause and effect.)