Invincible Starts From Dao Fruit-Chapter 586 - 455 Zhangg Liangqiu Proving Dao! One moment 1000 years!_2
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"Our One Origin Dao Sect has twenty-three ’Trial Sword Peaks’. Every Daoist disciple can attempt them, as they’re a measure of a cultivator’s combat power. For instance, among those in the Divinity Transformation Stage, typically someone at the First Realm can pass up to three peaks. A newly advanced Divinity Transformation cultivator like yourself would consider passing the First Peak a commendable achievement. Normally, a cultivator at the peak of Divine Transformation can pass the Twelfth Peak. Beyond that marks strength exceeding the ordinary peak of Divine Transformation. For each peak passed beyond that, the disparity in combat prowess grows exponentially. Passing the Seventeenth or Eighteenth Peak signifies strength comparable to a Twelve Tribulations Independent Immortal. Going even higher could mean rivaling the Fourth-order Immortals."
"Take the True Inheritor Zhou Yan, for example, from your Dongqi Daoist School; a thousand years ago, during the Dayan Victory Conference, he claimed the top position of the Inner Realm. At the Divinity Transformation Stage, he managed to pass the Twenty-first Peak. A thousand years ago, when he was at the peak of the Inner Realm, he cleared the Seventh Peak—something typically achievable only by those in the early stage of Dharma Body. Judging by his displayed combat power during the conference, he could have cleared up to the Ninth Peak."
"It’s a pity that Zhou Yan, the Upper Immortal, hasn’t attempted the peaks in the past thousand years, so we don’t know which peak his strength lies within now."
The newly inducted Daoist disciple ’Meng Yan’ followed the Guiding Deacon as they toured Golden Wind Mountain and Sea. Throughout the journey, the deacon frequently brought up Zhou Yan, a peerless genius from their Dongqi Daoist School, often speaking in glowing admiration.
When they arrived at the ’Trial Sword Peaks,’ the deacon was in the middle of explaining when he suddenly noticed some commotion at the peaks. Listening closely, his face lit up with joy. Turning to Meng Yan, he said, "You came at the perfect time. Zhou Yan, the Upper Immortal, has just entered the Trial Sword Peaks and is climbing through them. If you’re not in a rush, why not wait here and watch to see how far he goes?"
Meng Yan noticed that while the deacon’s words seemed to suggest it was for his benefit, it was evident the man himself was keen to stay and watch. Amused but intrigued by his legendary senior brother, Meng Yan naturally agreed.
So, the two of them waited outside the Trial Sword Peaks, alongside numerous other Daoist cultivators.
The wait wasn’t long.
They soon saw Zhou Yan entering the Trial Sword Peaks, starting from the First Peak. Moving as if the peaks were empty, he effortlessly passed the Eighth Peak, the Ninth Peak, then cleared the Tenth Peak and the Eleventh Peak, before finally breaking through the Twelfth Peak and emerging.
He passed the Twelfth Peak with ease.
"The Twelfth Peak."
"He managed to clear the Twelfth Peak! That’s something only those at the late stage of the Fourth Realm stand a chance at achieving."
"Hiss!"
"In just a thousand years, Zhou Yan has progressed so astonishingly?! Clearing the Twelfth Peak! So that’s it! He’s preparing to establish a Daoist school and aiming for the position of chief!"
"Exactly! That’s correct! Clearing the Twelfth Peak aligns perfectly with preparing to establish a Daoist school. Zhou Yan is clearly targeting the chief position! Remarkable! He’s barely two thousand three hundred years old, isn’t he? Attempting to claim the chief position at two to three thousand years old? A chief at two to three thousand years old?"
"Terrifying! Absolutely terrifying!"
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Witnessing Zhou Yan sweeping through the Trial Sword Peaks, particularly breaking through the Twelfth Peak, the surroundings erupted in a frenzy.
Some immediately guessed that Zhou Yan’s mountain climbing was likely aimed at claiming the chief position.
Excitement and commotion quickly spread.
"The Twelfth Peak."
"Preparing to claim the chief position."
The deacon beside Meng Yan was also full of admiration. "Truly worthy of being the strongest Inner Realm Immortal across the Five Continents, the number one genius of our Dao Sect in a million years!"
"Senior Brother Zhou Yan!"
While Meng Yan didn’t fully understand the significance of passing the Twelfth Peak or what it meant to aim for the chief position, he clearly comprehended titles such as "strongest Inner Realm Immortal across the Five Continents" and "number one genius of the Dao Sect in a million years," and couldn’t help but feel an overwhelming sense of reverence.
He turned to the Guiding Deacon and asked, "If I may ask, Deacon, where is Senior Brother Zhou Yan’s abode?"
He hoped to visit this legendary senior brother.
"Zhou Yan’s abode?"
The deacon chuckled at the question and replied, "Immortal Zhou Yan is a True Immortal Inheritor and a Daoist True Inheritor, wholly devoted to his cultivation. Even Daoist Upper Immortals rarely have a chance to meet him. You’ve just joined the sect, so don’t dwell too much on such thoughts."
His tone carried no disdain; he simply provided a straightforward explanation.
Even Daoist Upper Immortals found it difficult to see Zhou Yan, so it was all the less probable for someone newly inducted into the Dao Sect and at the Divinity Transformation Stage.
"True enough."
Meng Yan pressed his lips together and refrained from asking further.
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East River Palace.
Chen Jichuan had completed his climb through the Twelfth Peak of the Trial Sword Peaks and returned directly to the palace. Thinking about the newly inducted Daoist disciple he had glimpsed earlier outside the peaks, he found himself chuckling softly.
"Back in Dongqi Daoist School over a thousand years ago, I inscribed the teachings for the ’Pagoda Heart Holding’ Magic Skill on the ’Immortals Rock Wall.’ A thousand and five hundred years have passed, and he’s the first to comprehend this method and subsequently join the Dao Sect."
’Pagoda Heart Holding’ primarily emphasizes a cultivator’s state of mind, requiring immense effort both in comprehension and practice.
Meng Yan, having grasped this skill and reached a noteworthy level in his cultivation with it, naturally caught Chen Jichuan’s attention.
However, taking the disciple under his wing was not yet warranted.
"Should he be able to advance ’Pagoda Heart Holding’ to the Fifth Layer before the age of two thousand, perhaps then I’ll consider it."
Achieving the Fifth Layer at such an age would indicate extraordinary composure and inner strength. Even if his natural talent were somewhat lacking or his cultivation progressed slowly, Chen Jichuan wouldn’t mind.
Perhaps he might consider taking him in at that time, depending on his mood.
But for now, it was still premature.
And aside from that...
"Clearing the Twelfth Peak means it’s time to head out and establish a Daoist school."
Chen Jichuan strode purposefully toward East River Palace, calculating his next steps as he walked.
After the Dayan Victory Conference, he had devoted a thousand years to vigorous cultivation, pushing his cultivation all at once to the Heavenly Ladder Realm. Although he could have continued advancing further or cleared the Twelfth Peak earlier, he deemed it wiser to elevate his cultivation further, given the challenges of establishing a Daoist school. Ultimately, achieving a greater cultivation level provides a more stable foundation for the endeavor. Waiting any longer, however, would be pointless—starting the process sooner enables him to assume the position of chief, enjoy its privileges, and take steps toward proving himself as a True Immortal more swiftly.
Two thousand three hundred years old.
Newly entered the Heavenly Ladder Realm.
At this age and cultivation level, it was the ideal time to aim for the chief position.
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