I Studied Abroad in the Modern Times-Chapter 388Book 2: : Divine Power Incarnation, True Immortal Identity
Vol 2 Chapter 388: Divine Power Incarnation, True Immortal Identity
Slightly dazed, Uncle Pang glanced at Immortal Li before turning back to look at Zheng Fa. Compared to this inexplicable outsider, Zheng Fa's Nascent Soul breakthrough naturally held more significance for him.
With just one glance, Uncle Pang's heart couldn't help but skip a beat. Zheng Fa's current condition didn't seem quite right!
The three green lotuses above his head were gradually undergoing changes. One had golden flames burning at its base, another floated amidst purple mist, while the last was surrounded by a green aura.
Being familiar with the Yellow Court Scripture, Uncle Pang instantly gained insight. These three flowers probably corresponded to the Yang Spirit, Dharmakaya, and innate treasure respectively.
But what made his heart race were the other changes. The green lotus within the golden flames had petals trembling slightly as if about to bloom, appearing lively and solid.
The other two lotuses, however, paled in comparison. The one in the green aura had suddenly shrunk by a circle, looking malnourished. The lotus in the purple mist had withered petals, its clear radiance gradually dimming.
"This..." Uncle Pang naturally didn't fully understand, but this sight was definitely not a good sign.
"The Yellow Court Scripture..." Immortal Li shook his head. "It seems there are still some shortcomings."
Uncle Pang pursed his lips, knowing these words held truth. The Yellow Court Scripture was after all created by a group of Nascent Soul cultivators. While it could facilitate successful Nascent Soul formation, it was far from perfect. Judging from this scene, Zheng Fa had encountered some difficulties after his breakthrough.
Unexpectedly, Immortal Li changed his tone, speaking with reverence. "So this great Dao scripture was truly created by you all..."
"Hmm?" Uncle Pang turned back confused and saw Immortal Li bowing respectfully toward Zheng Fa from a distance. "Only now do I truly believe this technique was indeed created step by step."
His words contained genuine respect. Uncle Pang felt slightly better hearing this, then heard Immortal Li sigh. "What a pity such a wonderful method remains incomplete."
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Zheng Fa currently paid no attention to Immortal Li's lament. Looking at the abnormal state of the three flowers above his head, he focused his mind, causing the auspicious cloud above to dissipate and the three green lotuses to vanish.
If Uncle Pang could see the problem, Zheng Fa naturally felt it more deeply. He had actually realized the issue earlier - the Fusang Wood was too powerful.
The core concept of the Yellow Court Scripture lay in cultivating both life and nature without neglecting either. But Zheng Fa's current problem wasn't neglect;rather, his Dharmakaya originated from Fusang Wood, its strength far exceeding that of his newly formed Yang Spirit.
This wasn't necessarily bad - more like a fortunate annoyance. Without Fusang Wood, grass would have long grown over Zheng Fa's grave. In fact, one purpose of Zheng Fa creating the Yellow Court Scripture was to prevent Fusang Wood from influencing his temperament.
But it was indeed troublesome. In his Mud Pellet Palace, golden flames occasionally flickered on Zheng Fa's Yang Spirit, making him frown repeatedly with hidden anxiety.
Fortunately, the Creation Jade Slip in the Yang Spirit's hand periodically emitted a green light that showered over it, dispersing the flames. Indeed... without the Yellow Court Scripture, he might have truly become shaped by Fusang Wood.
Fusang Wood equivalent to the Demon Emperor's Dao Fruit far surpassed the Nascent Soul stage in rank. To think it had no self-will and would let Zheng Fa manipulate it, transforming into a Dao Ancestor's Dao Fruit, was truly wishful thinking.
Before Zheng Fa's breakthrough, Fusang Wood had been well-behaved. Now that Zheng Fa had advanced, whether because its spiritual intelligence had recovered or it sensed a life-threatening crisis, it had begun trying to influence or even refine Zheng Fa's Yang Spirit.
If not for the Yellow Court Scripture's ability to preserve spirit and reflect self, and the Creation Jade Slip's capacity to repair the Yang Spirit, this would have been quite troublesome for Zheng Fa.
...
"It seems enhancing the Yang Spirit is now the most urgent matter." Thinking this, Zheng Fa's gaze swept over Immortal Li and the others, hidden expectation in his heart.
Immortal Li and his group had arrived abruptly, so Zheng Fa naturally remained vigilant, keeping part of his attention on them even during his tribulation. He had overheard most of Uncle Pang's conversation with them.
He naturally knew Taishang Dao inherited from Dao Venerable, who was the founding ancestor of the Yang Spirit Method. If anyone in Xuanyi Realm specialized in Yang Spirit cultivation, Taishang Dao undoubtedly took the lead.
So... what a coincidence! When Zheng Fa first saw Immortal Li at the six-sect alliance meeting, he had felt nothing particular. But today, he felt an intimate connection, especially with Immortal Li's forgetful large head that seemed increasingly destined for Jiushan Sect.
His gaze moved from Immortal Li's face to see Uncle Pang looking at him with hidden worry, knowing the abnormal phenomenon of the three flowers had made him uneasy. Zheng Fa nodded gently to his uncle, no anxiety in his eyes.
Though he didn't consider himself a great scholar, he was quite familiar with research and cultivation. Encountering problems and solving them was ordinary business. The Yellow Court Scripture might be seen as a supreme scripture by Immortal Li and others, but in Zheng Fa's heart, it was merely a crutch for his cultivation philosophy, just branches and leaves, not the root.
His current expression appeared even calmer than that of outsider Immortal Li. Seeing his smile, Uncle Pang couldn't help but pause, his panic and unease instantly calming.
Immortal Li, however, was growing impatient. "Zheng Fa has already achieved Nascent Soul breakthrough. Why hasn't he left seclusion?"
"It's not finished yet."
This wasn't necessarily bad - more like a fortunate annoyance. Without Fusang Wood, grass would have long grown over Zheng Fa's grave. In fact, one purpose of Zheng Fa creating the Yellow Court Scripture was to prevent Fusang Wood from influencing his temperament.
The Taishang Dao members also exchanged puzzled glances, unable to understand why.
"Here it comes." Unexpectedly, Uncle Pang pursed his lips, looking as if he had expected this all along.
Everyone saw a rainbow light shoot into Jiushan Realm from beyond the sky, enveloping Zheng Fa. Zheng Fa seemed involuntarily pulled by the rainbow light, flying out of Jiushan directly into Xuanyi.
"This is..."
"Oh, innate divine ability." Uncle Pang's tone remained calm.
Even the Jiushan Sect disciples hosting the Taishang Dao cultivators in the courtyard looked unsurprised, as if this were completely normal.
Watching Uncle Pang and the others, Immortal Li couldn't help but fall into deep thought. Why did it feel like these Jiushan Sect people's understanding of tribulation procedures differed so greatly from his Taishang Dao's?
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As Zheng Fa flew out of Jiushan Realm with the rainbow light, he felt even more accustomed to it than Uncle Pang. Wasn't innate divine ability something the heavenly Dao automatically delivered with each cultivation advancement?
If not for the Yellow Court Scripture's ability to preserve spirit and reflect self, and the Creation Jade Slip's capacity to repair the Yang Spirit, this would have been quite troublesome for Zheng Fa.
From speculation, spiritual energy decline and the failure of the heaven-earth membrane were actually two sides of the same coin. The disappearance of the heaven-earth membrane would trigger the descent of Dao Fruits and the revival of ancient immortals.
He looked up toward the sky beyond, his gaze unconsciously falling upon the great sun. Sunlight fell on Zheng Fa's face, yet he felt a cold shiver throughout his body, as if someone were watching him. His gaze toward the sun grew increasingly wary.
If the modern world's sun was closely connected to Fusang Wood, was Xuanyi World's sun merely a sun?
Lu True Immortal... Although he had only exchanged a few moves with this person's Nascent Soul shadow, Zheng Fa had developed many doubts, or rather, many conjectures.
Not to mention that Haori Mountain was Jiushan Sect's great enemy. Upon careful thought now, it revealed peculiarities.
According to Nine Nether Demon Ancestor, Haori Mountain had been the world's hegemon since at least the Divine Dao Era. From that time, through the Divine Dao Era, Demon Ancestor's rule, and Heavenly River's rise, Haori Mountain still only had three Dao Fruits, with True Immortal being their strongest.
More importantly - this Lu True Immortal was called Haori's Founding Ancestor within his sect! True Immortals were naturally remarkable, but the Trapping Immortal Sword was a True Immortal artifact, making Heavenly River Venerable's strength imaginable, absolutely surpassing True Immortal level.
In comparison, ancient Haori Mountain's strength seemed far too weak. Previously, Zheng Fa had thought Heavenly River Venerable was simply too powerful, making Haori Mountain somewhat overrated. But after learning during his Nascent Soul tribulation that Lu True Immortal was the creator of the Dharmakaya Method, he abandoned this notion.
Zheng Fa had deeply experienced the complexity of the Dharmakaya Method. Someone capable of creating it was definitely not ordinary, possibly not inferior to Heavenly River Venerable.
Another thing that puzzled Zheng Fa was that the current Lu Clan of Haori Mountain practiced the Vermilion Heaven Jade Manual, a pure Yang Spirit Method. This meant that this Lu True Immortal had created the Dharmakaya Method but practiced the Yang Spirit Method.
Coupled with Haori Mountain's hostility toward Jiushan Sect, especially their interest in Fusang Wood, the more he looked at the sun beyond the heaven-earth membrane, the more apprehensive he felt.
...
As Zheng Fa pondered, he felt his Yang Spirit excited. Looking up, he saw a chaos energy crossing through stars, passing through the membrane, directly entering his forehead.
Though he didn't consider himself a great scholar, he was quite familiar with research and cultivation. Encountering problems and solving them was ordinary business. The Yellow Court Scripture might be seen as a supreme scripture by Immortal Li and others, but in Zheng Fa's heart, it was merely a crutch for his cultivation philosophy, just branches and leaves, not the root.
"As expected, it's One Qi Transforming into Three Purities..." The emergence of innate divine abilities didn't happen without reason.
The Five Elements Divine Light, Rainbow Transformation Method, Great Sun True Fire, and even Senior Sister Zhang's Innate Eight Trigrams all had strong connections to their comprehension of Dao methods.
Therefore, since practicing the Yellow Court Scripture, Zheng Fa had some conjectures about this innate divine ability. One Qi Transforming into Three Purities was what he considered most likely.
Setting aside his thoughts, he glanced at the sun again, unexpectedly unwilling to stay here longer, and directly flew back toward Jiushan Realm.
"What ability did you obtain?" Senior Sister Zhang and others had been waiting in the courtyard. Seeing him return, they gathered around to ask.
Zheng Fa's figure flashed, dividing into two. Senior Sister Yuan stared wide-eyed at the two Zheng Fas. "External incarnation?"
"No... One Qi Transforming into Three Purities, though I can only manifest two bodies for now."
"Clone ability?" Zheng Fa nodded.
"Clone abilities aren't uncommon..." Xie Qingxue frowned. "Didn't that Great Freedom Demonic Sect's Nascent Soul cultivator also have dual bodies?"
Zheng Fa remembered Xie Qingxue was referring to the Yin-Yang Rakshasa, who not only had male and female bodies but could also briefly resurrect. This showed that in Xuanyi Realm, such clone abilities were indeed not unprecedented.
It seemed in Xie Qingxue's view, while the One Qi Transforming into Three Purities ability couldn't be called useless, compared to Zheng Fa's previous abilities, it sounded less miraculous.
The two Zheng Fas suddenly smiled simultaneously. One figure shimmered and reappeared as Li Hao, while the other remained Zheng Fa's appearance.
Senior Sister Zhang's eyes lit up, immediately understanding Zheng Fa's meaning. "You can better conceal your identity now!"
"Li Hao" nodded gently. "Not only that, I can leave a clone to guard Jiushan Realm from now on."
Previously when he went out adventuring, he had been extremely anxious. On the other hand, leaving Jiushan Realm made him constantly worry about its safety. In Zheng Fa's view, the clone ability's greatest benefit was that if he had to leave Jiushan Realm again, he wouldn't have to rush between two places.
Senior Sister Zhang suddenly asked, "If one dies, what happens to the other?"
"As long as one survives, it doesn't count as death, though some vitality will be lost."
Xie Qingxue's eyes widened. "Dao Fruit?"
"Not comparable to Dao Fruit. If both bodies die, I'll also perish with my Dao dissipating, but survival capability greatly increases." Zheng Fa had already decided: he absolutely must leave a clone in Jiushan Realm!
Hearing this, all Jiushan cultivators present nodded repeatedly with happy smiles. Zheng Fa feared death, and they feared something happening to him. Without Zheng Fa, Jiushan Realm would probably collapse the next day. Just this one capability of the clone ability made it comparable to other divine abilities for Jiushan Realm.
"Clones, resurrection, what else?" Senior Sister Zhang asked curiously.
"Cultivation and Dao comprehension."
"Cultivation and Dao comprehension?"
"And experimental cultivation at that."
As he spoke, the clone that had transformed into Li Hao shimmered with purple light. Moments later, it returned to Zheng Fa's appearance, but its aura wasn't that of the Yellow Court Scripture, or rather, only one-third of it.
"Yang Spirit Method?" Senior Sister Zhang immediately recognized the abnormality on the clone, asking in surprise.
"Yes, this clone itself can comprehend techniques and cultivate to advance." Zheng Fa nodded. "And I can synchronize with its cultivation achievements."
Speaking to this point, Zheng Fa couldn't help but show a smile. Before others could speak, Senior Sister Yuan's face showed envy. "One for eating, one for sleeping. This ability... is much more powerful than your previous abilities!"
"..." Right, for Senior Sister Yuan, cultivation equaled sleep.
Zheng Fa gently shook his head, thinking this One Qi Transforming into Three Purities ability indeed suited his current needs best. On one hand, it alleviated his inability to be in multiple places. On the other hand, this ability gave him, though not at Dao Fruit level, genuine Dao Fruit survival capability.
If he encountered that Haori Mountain's Immortal Yun now, he'd definitely give him a taste of his sword! Who couldn't resurrect nowadays?
But what satisfied Zheng Fa most was actually this autonomous cultivation capability - it solved an urgent problem. "Senior Sister, my Dharmakaya is too strong. I originally wanted to cultivate the Yang Spirit separately." Zheng Fa said softly. "Without this One Qi Transforming into Three Purities method, my Yang Spirit would inevitably be influenced by Fusang Wood during cultivation. Unlike now, where I can have the clone separately cultivate the Yang Spirit Method."
Simply put, Zheng Fa wanted to separate a Yang Spirit body to directly cultivate the Yang Spirit - since the Yang Spirit was weak, extra tutoring after class was perfectly reasonable.
Hearing this, Senior Sister Zhang nodded silently with a smile. "This ability seems not very novel, but actually has considerable usefulness."
Xie Qingxue thought for a long time before suddenly asking Xiao Yuying, "Fairy Xiao, you know many things. Have you ever heard of clone abilities that can self-cultivate, even practicing different techniques?"
Xiao Yuying thought for a long time before shaking her head. "Strangely enough, I truly haven't heard of this."
Zheng Fa felt shaken internally and looked at the others. Jiao Wuji and Ancestor of the Blood River also shook their heads. "The Great Freedom Demon Ancestor's lineage has no such ability."
Zheng Fa and Senior Sister Zhang exchanged glances, both seeing the same thought in each other's eyes: Could this be the most unique aspect of the One Qi Transforming into Three Purities method as an innate divine ability?
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According to Nine Nether Demon Ancestor, Haori Mountain had been the world's hegemon since at least the Divine Dao Era. From that time, through the Divine Dao Era, Demon Ancestor's rule, and Heavenly River's rise, Haori Mountain still only had three Dao Fruits, with True Immortal being their strongest.
"Alliance Leader Zheng, you've kept me waiting quite a while." Upon meeting, Immortal Li complained, though his expression remained warm.
More importantly - this Lu True Immortal was called Haori's Founding Ancestor within his sect! True Immortals were naturally remarkable, but the Trapping Immortal Sword was a True Immortal artifact, making Heavenly River Venerable's strength imaginable, absolutely surpassing True Immortal level.
Immortal Li plopped into a chair and laughed. "Jiushan Realm is truly wonderful, especially the Fairy's Drunk. Though its spiritual power is light, its flavor is excellent."
"If Immortal likes it, buy several jugs when you return."
Immortal Li paused. He looked at Zheng Fa puzzledly. "Buy?"
Zheng Fa had deeply experienced the complexity of the Dharmakaya Method. Someone capable of creating it was definitely not ordinary, possibly not inferior to Heavenly River Venerable.
Immortal Li pointed at Zheng Fa and laughed. "Alliance Leader Zheng is truly... frugal and house-proud."
"No choice. Jiushan Realm has small family and modest business, unlike Taishang Dao." Zheng Fa smiled, seeming to genuinely discuss wine. "Many things are truly beyond our capability."
Immortal Li restrained his smile, looking at Zheng Fa seriously. "Alliance Leader, things won't avoid you just because you lack capability."
Zheng Fa remained silent, just looking at Immortal Li.
Immortal Li stood up, pointing outside the courtyard, his tone slightly raised. "I've been in Jiushan Realm for half a year, feeling this realm's common people live in peace and work happily, united from top to bottom. Teachers are kind and loving, disciples diligent and striving."
"At a glance, one can see Alliance Leader has invested much effort in Jiushan Realm."
"But does Alliance Leader know your Jiushan Realm is about to face imminent danger?"
As Zheng Fa pondered, he felt his Yang Spirit excited. Looking up, he saw a chaos energy crossing through stars, passing through the membrane, directly entering his forehead.
"Right at Haori Mountain, Lu True Immortal!" Immortal Li immediately answered. "This person is currently at Leiyin Temple, wholeheartedly proving the Dao of Golden Immortal."
"Haori Mountain has long been at odds with Alliance Leader. Recently, you even killed Rogue Immortal Luo. Alliance Leader and Haori Mountain, Lu True Immortal, can be said to be irreconcilable as fire and water."
"Previously, Immortal Yun withdrew partly because of my Taishang Dao's covert threat, partly because he stood alone and needed to guard against Nine Nether Demon Ancestor, not daring to fight desperately."
"As expected, it's One Qi Transforming into Three Purities..." The emergence of innate divine abilities didn't happen without reason.
Hearing this, Zheng Fa remained impassive, seemingly not frightened by Immortal Li's words.
"Does Alliance Leader think I'm making empty threats?"
Zheng Fa shook his head.
Immortal Li's face showed slight satisfaction as he smiled. "Probably Alliance Leader doesn't know Lu True Immortal's origins... I shouldn't say more, just want to remind Alliance Leader, he's definitely not an ordinary True Immortal."
"I know."
"Ah?" Zheng Fa sighed, his tone sorrowful. "How could I treat the previous generation's Demon Emperor, a certain Demon Ancestor, Haori Mountain's Founding Ancestor, as an ordinary True Immortal?"
"..." Immortal Li's body stiffened, his eyes round as he looked at Zheng Fa, whispering, "Alliance Leader knows?"
"Shouldn't I know?"
"Not that." Immortal Li said quietly. "I just feared saying too much might scare you."
Hearing this, Zheng Fa also felt toothache: this Lu True Immortal had so many identities that even Jiushan Realm couldn't contain them all.
Immortal Li said quietly, "Actually not a certain Demon Ancestor."
"Hmm?"
"According to Dao Venerable's speculation, since he created the Dharmakaya Method, he should be the first Demon Ancestor, the one known as the Primitive Heavenly Demon."
Zheng Fa sprawled in his chair. "Immortal, what if I go surrender to Leiyin Temple?"
Immortal Li looked at Zheng Fa's slacking expression, smiling as if finding Zheng Fa somewhat naive. "Alliance Leader assumes Leiyin Temple would accept you?"
"Don't they want Tranquility Bamboo?"
"..." Immortal Li was instantly speechless. Thinking about it, if he were from Leiyin Temple, he'd truly be tempted!
Not to mention Tranquility Bamboo. Taishang Dao could see Zheng Fa's value - was Leiyin Temple blind?
Looking again at Zheng Fa's smiling face, Immortal Li remained silent for a long time before quietly saying, "Actually... my Taishang Dao has great family and large business. We're not bad either."
