Chapter 522: Filling the Path
Chapter 522: Filling the Path
Moon Intoxication Pavilion.
Though called a 'Pavilion', it was actually a jade palace.
It was situated by a crescent-shaped lake, with an illusory moon rising above the lake, and immortal energy swirling around.
Inside the palace, the architecture was exquisite, and the immortal garden was filled with exotic flowers and fruits. Immortal cranes and white apes played in the garden.
Roar!
Several dragon roars echoed in the sky, coming from several dragon serpents in the Great Enlightenment Stage, close to true dragons.
They soared through the clouds, bringing rain, and then dove into the pond, transforming into black and red carp...
"Truly a magnificent immortal scene."
Fang Xing rode a beam of immortal light, slowly descending into the palace, and couldn't help but sigh.
Cultivators who reach the Essence Refinement Stage theoretically no longer have to worry about the exhaustion of their lifespan, and after achieving True Immortality, they no longer face heavenly tribulations. Each of them lives for eternity, some finding solace in nature, others making many friends...
Even though he had joined the Dao Court Army, there was actually not much to do. Occasionally, he would need to stand guard or patrol.
There was still plenty of time for cultivation and making friends.
He was in the True Immortal Realm, considered highly skilled in the immortal realm. He was assigned to lead a small team as a squad leader, with over a dozen Great Enlightenment Stage cultivators under his command.
Both 'Azure Mist Immortal' and 'Luo Yun True Immortal' were squad leaders like him, and they had become close colleagues over the years.
This 'Moon Intoxication Pavilion' was the Azure Mist Immortal's palace.
The Azure Mist Immortal was a native of the True Immortal Realm who had achieved immortality, backed by her family, and was quite wealthy.
Luo Yun True Immortal, on the other hand, was a flying immortal like him, renowned far and wide for his wine-brewing skills.
As he entered a jade pavilion, he saw two immortals brewing wine.
One of them wore a green skirt, with a gentle and beautiful appearance—the Azure Mist Immortal.
The other had a childlike face, white hair, and two long white eyebrows, exuding an air of immortal elegance—Luo Yun True Immortal.
"What a fragrant immortal brew..."
Fang Xing entered the pavilion and smiled.
"Haha, my 'Triple Essence Wine' uses three fine wines as the base, refined with the Three Mysteries True Flame, and aged for three years... Before drinking, heat it with 'Ten Thousand Year Frost Water' for an even better taste..."
Luo Yun True Immortal said, "We're enjoying ourselves in the Azure Mist Immortal's treasure land, but we can't forget your spiritual food, Brother Fang..."
"Of course."
Fang Xing smiled and took out several dishes to accompany the wine.
They looked like dried fish but were actually exquisite dishes refined by his pill concocting techniques.
Although Fang Xing's cultivation path involved taking pills to achieve immortality and relying on the power of the Ten Thousand Transformations Cauldron, he had managed to improve his pill concocting skills.
Now that he had reached the immortal realm, his pill concocting skills were considered quite excellent in the True Immortal Realm. When used for cooking various spiritual dishes, they complemented each other perfectly.
'Is it about me becoming a flying immortal chef?'
Fang Xing took a sip of the Triple Essence Wine and muttered to himself, 'No... This is just a way to cultivate my emotions...'
The Azure Mist Immortal took a sip of the immortal brew, her cheeks flushing, and said with a smile, "Today, I heard from a sister that a Water Immortal and a Fire Immortal fought in the 'Nine Dragon Mountain Range', destroying a dragon pen, causing several true dragons to escape... It seems we won't have much leisure time after this, as we'll have to go dragon hunting..."
The Water Immortal cultivated using the Water Law, while the Fire Immortal cultivated using the Fire Law.
Most cultivators in their early stages focus on the Five Elements foundation techniques, and the Laws they cultivate are also inclined towards the Five Elements. There are also many Wood Immortals, Earth Immortals, Metal Immortals, and so on.
In addition, there are those like Fang Xing, who can be called 'Warrior Immortals'.
"Sigh... True dragons are exceptionally powerful. We'll have to rely on you, Brother Fang..."
Luo Yun True Immortal tasted the dried fish, his eyes filled with contentment.
"Please don't joke, fellow cultivators. I've only just ascended not long ago... This time, I'll have to rely on both of you."
Fang Xing waved his hands repeatedly.
"Speaking of which... It seems you've only received a True Immortal Artifact and haven't gone to the Law Transmission Hall to exchange for a cultivation technique?"
The Azure Mist Immortal smiled and said, "It seems you already have a True Immortal cultivation technique from your heritage... No need to exchange for a new one, saving you a lot of trouble..."
Fang Xing, upon joining the Dao Court Army, naturally received a series of benefits.
The cave abode was just the most basic.
In addition, he received a standard armor set—the 'True Immortal Armor', and a flying sword of the Immortal Artifact rank.
According to the rules, as a newly ascended immortal, he also had the opportunity to choose a cultivation technique from the Law Transmission Hall.
It was said that the chosen cultivation technique could be cultivated all the way to the Dao Lord realm!
However, Fang Xing had already exchanged the 'Eternal Lotus' and didn't need to go.
His mind immersed in his dantian, he saw a silver and gold lotus seed, its roots slightly extending, with only a short stem, indicating it was still far from maturity...
"Indeed, I was fortunate to obtain a True Immortal cultivation technique in the mortal realm. This opportunity to exchange for a technique is unnecessary, or perhaps... I should choose a powerful immortal technique?"
Fang Xing deliberately said this.
The Azure Mist Immortal and Luo Yun True Immortal exchanged glances, and it was the Azure Mist Immortal who spoke, "In my family, there is a junior who wishes to enter the Law Transmission Hall to choose a cultivation technique... If you're willing to give up your opportunity, I'll ensure you're satisfied with the Immortal Jade."
"Immortal Jade?"
Fang Xing was slightly startled. This was even rarer than 'Essence Liquid', and a single piece was equivalent to a hundred years of hard cultivation for a True Immortal cultivator.
During their usual sparring sessions, they could quickly recover their spiritual power.
"Are the cultivation techniques in the Law Transmission Hall this good?"
He was a little surprised.
Azure Mist Immortal came from an immortal clan, and while she might not have every technique available at the Dao Lord level, she certainly had some in reserve.
"The Law Transmission Hall in Freedom Immortal Realm encompasses all kinds of cultivation techniques, naturally surpassing my family's heritage..."
Azure Mist Immortal shook her head, "But the key isn't that... It's that after entering the Law Transmission Hall and selecting a technique, in theory, even if you enter the Freedom Dao Lord's sect, you can become a registered disciple of the Dao Lord..."
Fang Xing understood.
A registered disciple of a Dao Lord!
This identity was indeed not bad. If it weren't for a flying immortal with a clean slate and exceptional talent, they wouldn't have the opportunity to enter the Law Transmission Hall.
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Of course, if a flying immortal doesn't take the opportunity or sells it, then it's just a matter of fate!
For cultivators, they value destiny and opportunities more...
"I was somewhat interested in the Law Transmission Hall, but since Azure Mist Daoist Friend has spoken up... It's not impossible, but I don't want Immortal Jade, I need these materials instead."
Fang Xing smiled and took out a jade token, handing it to Azure Mist Immortal, "If you have one of these, you can exchange it with me."
Azure Mist Immortal took it and glanced at it a few times, her expression immediately relaxing, "This 'Mad Martial Bird Feather', my family's old ancestor once killed a Mad Martial Bird, and there should still be some feathers in storage. If you only need one, it shouldn't be a problem..."
"Then let's settle it like this."
Fang Xing smiled and raised his wine cup, and the three of them laughed, "Cheers! Cheers!"
After completing this transaction, the three of them indeed had nothing else to do, but they drank wine, ate dishes, and occasionally chatted about their cultivation insights, creating a harmonious atmosphere.
In a daze, several days passed.
During this time, Luo Yun True Immortal was forced to take out several jars of good wine from her storage bag, and Fang Xing went down to cook a few delicious dishes.
"By the way, why is your family so concerned about a registered disciple?"
Luo Yun True Immortal, tipsy from the wine, couldn't hold back her curiosity.
"There are many Dao Lords in the True Immortal Realm, but Freedom Dao Lord is different. He is the personal disciple of the Dao Sovereign... Even..."
Azure Mist Immortal seemed to hesitate, then transmitted her thoughts, "Our family heard some rumors that in the Dao Court, the Dao Sovereign has already condensed the 'Primordial Purple Qi' and intends to use it to break through to a higher realm. Before that, he plans to pass on the position of Dao Sovereign to Freedom Dao Lord..."
"Hiss..."
Luo Yun True Immortal and Fang Xing both gasped in surprise.
Of course, the two of them were shocked for different reasons.
'Primordial Purple Qi?'
Fang Xing's heart stirred, 'Could this be a kind of Transcendence Trait? The Dao Sovereign, a fifteen-realm Eternal Being, is preparing for his ultimate breakthrough! No wonder he wants to pass on his position!'
According to his understanding, to transcend, one must overcome resistance and increase traction!
For the Dao Sovereign, his greatest resistance is the 'Way of the Immortal', followed by the 'Dao Court's Cause and Effect', and then other enemies.
The traction, naturally, comes from Transcendence Traits! The more and stronger the Transcendence Traits... the greater the traction, and one might even be able to transcend while bearing the resistance!
If one's cause and effect are minimized to the extreme, they might not need any Transcendence Traits at all, or they might only need a slight traction to lightly transcend.
'The Dao Sovereign's abdication is equivalent to passing on the two greatest causes and effects to Freedom Dao Lord, asking him to 'Fill the Path'... Will Freedom Dao Lord agree to this?'
A thought floated into Fang Xing's mind.
For an Eternal Being, the path they have cultivated themselves is their greatest resistance to transcendence!
Therefore, they must find someone to control it, which is 'Filling the Path', a form of minimizing cause and effect.
But the successor is not the 'Path' itself. Even if they master the 'Way of the Immortal', they are only 'Filling the Path'. They cannot use this to ascend.
"Could Freedom Dao Lord be cultivating the 'Way of the Immortal'?"
Fang Xing also transmitted his question, expressing his doubt.
"No..." Azure Mist Immortal replied, "But we cultivators, as long as we cultivate the Dao Sovereign's techniques, from the Qi Refinement stage to becoming immortals, will be nourished by the 'Way of the Immortal' from the Essence Refinement stage. Regardless of whether they are True Immortals or Dao Lords, whatever laws or paths they master... they will eventually be able to transform them into the 'Way of the Immortal'!"
"I understand now." Fang Xing suddenly realized, and felt a chill.
'This Azure Mist Immortal knows so many secrets... Even if it's a public secret among the upper echelons, her family's power is not to be underestimated...'
As he fell silent, he couldn't help but think of his original body, and the 'Pan Wu Great Canon'. Suddenly, everything made sense.
'Why would a fifteen-realm cultivator, who is already an Eternal Being, leave behind a legacy?'
'Where there is action, there is a purpose!'
'This is naturally to cultivate a true heir and have them 'Fill the Path'... Pan Gu Wu's 'Pan Wu Great Way' is too powerful. Without finding a disciple to 'Fill the Path' for him, even if he condenses countless Transcendence Traits, he might not be able to transcend...'
(End of Chapter)
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