Invincible Starts From Dao Fruit-Chapter 606 - 464: 800 Years Later, Taking Root in the East Sea
Calculating by age, Shen Mo is supposed to be 46,700 years old this year, with over a thousand years theoretically remaining before the limit for an Upper Immortal. As a Daoist Upper Immortal and a former Daoist Chief, it’s not surprising for ordinary Upper Immortals from side branches not to reach their lifespan’s limit, but Shen Mo should be able to live until then.
Unfortunately, his ambitions have dwindled, and the decline of his spirit is inevitable.
He aged too quickly after the Dayan Victory Conference.
"Our Daoist sect has the ’Stealing Heaven Skill’ that can steal heavenly secrets for ten thousand years. Forgive me for being presumptuous, senior brother, since your time is limited, why not seal yourself? Perhaps in ten thousand years, there might be a turning point or an opportunity to prove the Dao."
Chen Jichuan looked towards Shen Mo and suggested once more.
He had already proposed this suggestion hundreds of years ago. This senior brother was astonishingly brilliant but unfortunately trapped at the final step. Chen Jichuan and he were from the same school, and now with the connection through Shen Qingyi, naturally, Chen Jichuan hoped he could prove to be a True Immortal.
But he himself was still struggling within the Fourth-order, not yet ashore, unable to ’enlighten’ Shen Mo to prove the Dao. However, if they could wait another ten thousand years, by then, Chen Jichuan might have already proven as a True Immortal, and then he could enlighten him. With Shen Mo’s accumulation, proving to be a True Immortal should be within reach.
Therefore, Chen Jichuan tactfully persuaded Shen Mo to use a technique similar to the ’Mystical Gate Skill’ to freeze himself, potentially stealing ten thousand years.
However.
"I understand your good intentions, junior brother, but I know my situation. The end is near, even if relying on secret techniques to barely live ten thousand years more, it would still end in death."
"It’s not necessary."
Shen Mo shook his head.
If he were to sleep in icy slumber, undisturbed by worldly troubles, how would his wife and daughter outside not suffer?
Moreover, he couldn’t prove the Dao in his prime; what good would waiting ten thousand years now do?
All his life, he pursued the Grand Dao, outstanding in every way. There’s no need to cling to the station at the end of his life.
Be free-spirited, be open-hearted.
"Sigh!"
Chen Jichuan sighed after hearing this, saying nothing more.
He understood Shen Mo’s mindset, but he couldn’t guarantee proving the Dao in ten thousand years either, and their friendship was neither shallow nor deep. He had said enough at this point.
If he was unwilling, then let him be.
Life is fleeting, full of fellow travelers. Without exposing the ’enlightenment’, all Chen Jichuan could do was help as much as he could, without forcing the matter.
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Months after seeing Shen Mo.
Liu Hechuan and Wuy Qi, who had been training outside, returned one after another and saw this senior brother for the last time.
Among them, Liu Hechuan was the most affected and sorrowful.
He had the closest friendship with Shen Mo, who, at the age of thirty thousand, voluntarily relinquished the position of Daoist Chief to him. Common Upper Immortals only know the privileges of being a chief but don’t understand the particulars.
But those who have served as chief know.
Shen Mo gave up his position six thousand years early, and not to mention other things, just the loss of two drops of ’Three-Autumn Jade Liquid’ and three jin of ’source jade’ during this period is significant.
Liu Hechuan, grateful for Shen Mo’s kindness, was naturally devastated seeing Shen Mo approaching his twilight.
Chen Jichuan, Bo Yin, Xuee Gu, Shi Ze, Jiang Qingxing.
Liu Hechuan, Wuy Qi.
All the brothers had gone to see Shen Mo.
Except for Meng Qing.
This second disciple of East River Palace, ranked just below Shen Mo, had been adventuring outside for over two thousand years, with no news.
The East River Palace Master mentioned he didn’t return.
He didn’t return for the Dayan Victory Conference.
This time, as Shen Mo was nearing the end, he still didn’t return. On the path of immortal Dao, the higher one climbs, the harder it is, and the lonelier it becomes. One friend after another falls, one loved one after another leaves, and in the end, perhaps one is left alone.
Three years later.
Meng Qing never returned.
Shen Mo passed away with a smile in his cave dwelling, accompanied by his wife and daughter.
Since then, East River Palace lost a Direct Transmission, leaving eight remaining.
The deceased are gone.
The living must continue on the path of immortal Dao.
Chen Jichuan, melancholy for a few days, then returned to cultivation.
Having such a good situation this lifetime, he didn’t want to follow in Shen Mo’s footsteps, leaving a lifetime of regrets.
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Shenzhou East Sea.
Fire Mirror Daoist School.
This is a third-tier Daoist school, with only one True Immortal ’Xiu Meng Ancestor’ in the sect.
Equivalent to ’Black Vulture Palace’.
Because of its weak True Immortal foundation, Xiu Meng Ancestor independently supports Fire Mirror Daoist School, resulting in a relatively shallow heritage, with only the ’Primordial Yang Small Realm’ being noteworthy.
This is a naturally formed secret realm, with four hundred and twenty kinds of flames inside. When the flames merge, they can produce ’Primordial Yang Qi’ and ’Primordial Yang Fire’, beneficial for True Immortals cultivating Fire Skills, and a treasure ground for Upper Immortals understanding Fire Skills.
The ’Primordial Yang Stone’ nurtured within is also an invaluable Enlightenment Treasure, comparable to the ’Yin Yang Qi Stone’, invaluable whether for Upper Immortals’ enlightenment or crafting Immortal Artifacts.
Relying on the ’Primordial Yang Small Realm’, generation after generation of Fire Mirror Daoist School has produced many promising Upper Immortals capable of proving the Dao. Every few generations, there can be someone comparable to Shen Mo.
Within Fire Mirror Daoist School, Xiu Meng Ancestor is the stabilizing force, and the ’Primordial Yang Small Realm’ is the foundational pillar.
Merely by having Xiu Meng Ancestor’s true body stationed here long term, one can see the ’Primordial Yang Small Realm’s’]
value.
On this day.
Within the Primordial Yang Small Realm, Xiu Meng Ancestor opened his eyes, his gaze falling on a Flame Mountain.
The four hundred and twenty kinds of flames danced, with a Daoist Upper Immortal seated among them.
"Five Thunders Immortal."
"Qizhenzi."
Xiu Meng Ancestor looked at the person, struggling internally, unable to make a decision.
Nine hundred years ago.
The ’Xuanyang Two Immortals’ battled the Black Vulture Emperor in the Eastern Continent Southern Border, standing undefeated, gaining fame with one battle.
Seven hundred years ago.
The ’Five Thunders Immortal’, Qizhenzi, traveled to the East Sea, lingering among various second and third-tier Daoist schools. Being adept in socializing and possessing remarkable strength, he formed connections with several True Immortals. Later, he ventured into dangerous secret realms with True Immortals, gaining more True Immortals’ recognition.
Furthermore, being unaffiliated with any school and still a Fourth-order Upper Immortal, merely requiring some ’source jade’, ’Three-Autumn Jade Liquid’, and other enlightenment treasures to be content. If there was an Enlightenment Secret Realm like ’Primordial Yang Small Realm’ within a school, leaving Qizhenzi to comprehend there for a while requires no other compensation.
Sometimes, when encountering things he’s less skilled at, Dai Zong from the Xuanyang Two Immortals would also assist.
For more challenging matters, both of the Xuanyang Two Immortals would act together.
With strength comparable to the Black Vulture Emperor.
Brave, willing to fight.
Obedient and manageable.
Cost-effective and easy to deal with.
Who wouldn’t love such a True Immortal level enforcer?
After several occasions, the ’Xuanyang Two Immortals’ established a foothold in the East Sea.
Forty years ago, Xiu Meng Ancestor’s Dharma Domain Avatar encountered danger outside the domain, trapped and unable to escape, with several friends unavailable. The situation was dire. Just then, hearing the ’Xuanyang Two Immortals’ reputation, he sent someone to invite them. After negotiations, ’Five Thunders Immortal’ Qizhenzi set out and with thunder skill, spent ten years to finally rescue the Dharma Domain Avatar, greatly delighting Xiu Meng Ancestor.
Afterwards.
Qizhenzi began to seclude himself in this ’Primordial Yang Small Realm’ for rigorous cultivation, which has now continued for thirty years.
This business transaction was, of course, worthwhile.
But Xiu Meng Ancestor is not a good person by nature.
This time, he almost gained everything without paying anything, to rescue the Dharma Domain Avatar. This was a big profit. However, seeing a Fourth-order Upper Immortal with Divine Skills, boldly entering his lair ’Primordial Yang Small Realm’.
This is simply a juicy piece of meat delivered to his doorstep.
"Does he have confidence?"
"Or is it a bluff?"
"Or does he trust my character?"
From time to time, Xiu Meng Ancestor looked towards Qizhenzi who was cultivating inside the small realm, with a very complicated heart.
...
Primordial Yang Small Realm.
Inside the Flame Mountain.
"Thirty years."
"Still no success."
Chen Jichuan shook his head, stood up, and walked out.
Once outside the mountain, he saw Xiu Meng Ancestor walking briskly towards him.
"Senior Xiu Meng."
Chen Jichuan cupped his hands towards Xiu Meng Ancestor, with some anticipation in his heart.
He was acutely aware that during the thirty years he spent cultivating in this small realm, this True Immortal Ancestor had been sizing him up, with obvious intentions.
There was no need to ask what intentions he had.
Now that he was about to leave, it was unclear whether this ancestor had made up his mind.
"Qizhenzi."
"You helped free my avatar, and could cultivate within the Primordial Yang Small Realm for a hundred years."
"Now it’s only been thirty."
Xiu Meng Ancestor’s voice was deep.
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