Chapter 99: A New Path, Holy Body Lin Dong

Chapter 99: A New Path, Holy Body Lin Dong

Shaohua’s eyes were calm as she pondered the transformation of her Dao Fruit.

Creating something from nothing, reshaping a holy embryo.

Transforming the real into the void, reversing to a new life.

Discarding the Dao Fruit of the Four Lives, she sought a final, ultimate transformation in the Fifth Life!

It was a bold and almost impossible endeavor, but it marked a crucial beginning.

The three major Dao arts of Eternity, Transience, and Existence were already manifestations of her Dao Fruit. To seek further advancement, transforming "Existence" into "Void" in this life was the best attempt.

If she succeeded, forming a new Dao Fruit and merging it with the previous four, her Dao and arts would achieve the ultimate transformation from mortal to immortal.

“Beyond Dao arts, there must be a new path,” Shaohua murmured to herself.

Mastery and perfection in Dao arts were merely her current limits, not the limits of the arts themselves.

Just as in this life, she transformed into a congenital Holy Body Dao Embryo, it wasn’t truly creating something from nothing; her inherent nature hadn’t been extinguished, she had merely reclaimed what was once lost.

Truly transforming the void into reality, the realm of "I think, therefore I am", was far beyond her current reach.

The same went for "Eternity" and "Transience", let alone "Void."

Human potential has its limits. No matter how far she advanced in the mortal realm, she could never become an immortal, defying the heavens of the immortal realm.

Shaohua had always been exploring a new path, but it was far from mature, just a few ideas.

But she was filled with hope!

There were no immortals in this world, not even immortal arts. The fractured heavens lacked the soil for immortality, lacking the necessary environment.

Then the only way was to seek change, constantly transforming and evolving in the mortal world.

If one life wasn’t enough, then nine lives.

If nine lives weren’t enough, then continue.

When there is no path ahead, I will forge it; when there are no immortal arts, I will create them!

She firmly believed that the path lay at her feet.

Cultivating Dao meant savoring loneliness and bitterness in adversity.

The current hardships, setbacks, and loneliness were merely tests. If she could overcome them, the future path would be smooth and ever-expanding.

“I will become an immortal, and I will go further, because I am the most unique one,” Shaohua’s belief was unshakable.

I am unique, the supreme being in this world!

Shaohua enlightened in the Jade Pool Holy Land, where all her past Dao arts and principles flowed through her mind, intertwining, merging, and transforming.

She was trying to create her own art, to forge her own path, hoping to truly transcend.

The Immortal Tears Verdant Gold Pagoda floated beside her, its myriad tendrils hanging down, silently guarding her.

Shaohua examined herself, and an inner landscape emerged.

This was her own understanding, built upon the foundation of secret realm arts, the bedrock of her future.

A thread of spiritual light ignited a lamp, hanging high in the eternal night sky of longevity, illuminating the path ahead.

Her divine consciousness moved through the mist, approaching a mysterious land.

It was like the origin of all things, a piece of land from which the mist seemed to rise, swirling upward.

She called this place the Fate Land, a real yet intangible place within her flesh and blood.

Her five spirits were rooted here, like seeds buried in the soil, just breaking through the earth to grow into tender sprouts of Dao.

The Fate Land was the beginning of all arts, the foundation of myths, where everything would start!

But this Fate Land was now decaying.

When she dissolved the Dao Fruit of the Four Lives, this early-formed inner landscape also decayed.

As the saying goes, without destruction, there can be no creation. Shaohua had long realized her past shortcomings and used this new life to eliminate past flaws.

Inspiration struck her, and she had an inexplicable intuition that the day her inner landscape was reborn would be the day she transformed from mortal to immortal!

Of course, that was still far off. For now, it was just the beginning.

“Hm?” Shaohua’s expression changed as her holy blood sensed something, and the Immortal Tears Verdant Gold Pagoda beside her gently trembled.

The current Perfect Holy Body, Lin Dong, had visited the Jade Pool Holy Land.

He was a man with a resolute face, his white hair flowing, his aura as steady and reserved as a mountain, wearing a purple-black robe, standing with his hands behind his back.

Despite his advanced age, he still exuded an invincible aura.

The Jade Pool Holy Land and the Holy Body lineage had a long-standing relationship, always on good terms.

Lin Dong was no exception. During every major battle, the Jade Pool Holy Land lent the Western Sovereign Pagoda to him.

So when he returned from his inspection of the outer realms and learned of the situation, he immediately came to the Jade Pool, specifically for Shaohua.

The daughter of the Eastern Sovereign had been born, and he couldn’t help but take it seriously.

The world was becoming increasingly chaotic, and Lin Dong could only hope for the swift emergence of a new emperor, but achieving Dao validation wasn’t something that could be guaranteed by mere competition.

It was entirely possible for everyone to fail.

In fact, it was quite normal for the heavens to produce a new Dao validator only after tens of thousands, even hundreds of thousands of years.

Conversely, the consecutive emergence of emperors was extremely rare.

Thus, the appearance of the Eastern Sovereign’s daughter was particularly significant.

Everyone knew that the Eastern Sovereign had once achieved the pinnacle of creation, comparable to the Imperial Sovereigns and the Heavenly Sovereigns. Even in his second life’s twilight years, he could match the legendary Immortal Sovereign to the death, a figure of ancient and modern renown.

Such a person would surely have left unimaginable contingencies for his daughter, perhaps enough to turn the tide.

Shaohua sized up the person in front of her, her eyes gleaming slightly.

This was a wild first-generation Holy Body, who had cultivated alone to the realm of Alternative Ascension. He was far more reliable than that kid Xiaoyan.

"You, you're quite impressive", she praised.

Lin Dong's expression froze slightly. He was a Perfect Holy Body, capable of battling a Heavenly Sovereign, yet in the mouth of a mere Saint Realm girl, he was just "quite impressive."

It seemed strange no matter how you looked at it.

But for some reason, the words from that girl's mouth didn't seem out of place. They even sounded like truth, as if it should be that way.

"In the end, you haven't attained Dao." Shaohua seemed to read his thoughts and continued with a faint smile.

Lin Dong sighed, his expression somewhat melancholy.

Yes, in the end, he hadn't attained Dao.

What good was being able to battle a Heavenly Sovereign? He was old, no longer in his prime, and his blood and qi were insufficient. Could a Holy Body in such a state truly contend with a Heavenly Sovereign?

It wouldn't be long before someone came to settle accounts with him.

"I believe the Imperial Daughter already knows my purpose." Lin Dong said to Shaohua, "My death is of no consequence, but why must the masses suffer!"

Once he was gone, there would be no one to deter the Life Forbidden Zone, and the world would be plunged into chaos.

Shaohua was moved. She then took out a small Divine Core, which contained the fruit of the Baihu Immortal Elixir, and gifted it to the elderly Holy Body.

She hadn't returned to the Kunlun Mountains for many years and had few Immortal Elixirs left, only a couple of Baihu Immortal Elixir fruits.

The Ginseng Fruit Tree and the Life Elder Tree had been cut down, and regrowing them would take far longer than other Immortal Elixirs.

Before leaving, she had cast a secret technique on the Peach Immortal Tree, causing it to continuously bear fruit and accumulate a certain foundation. She wanted to see if there would be any changes in the future.

"Immortal Elixir!" Lin Dong couldn't help but exclaim.

Immortal Divine Herbs were rare in the world, and while the Life Forbidden Zone had them, he could never obtain them.

The Jade Pool Holy Land once had one, but it was taken by the Eastern Sovereign and disappeared, leaving behind only five peach trees grown from the seeds of the Peach Immortal Fruit.

Their effects were far inferior to true Immortal Divine Herbs, with only the first fruit having half the efficacy.

Lin Dong had eaten more than one Peach Immortal Fruit to heal his injuries, but it only amounted to a portion of a complete Immortal Elixir. Thus, taking it would still be effective, allowing him to live another life.

"You have many old injuries and are plagued by curses. Even taking the Immortal Elixir might not ensure you live a second life. It would be a waste to use it just for healing and extending your life", Shaohua said after carefully examining the elderly Holy Body.

"It doesn't matter. Even if it only gives me the strength to fight, I am grateful to the Imperial Daughter for the gift!" Lin Dong bowed to Shaohua.

Even as the daughter of the Eastern Sovereign, Immortal Elixirs must be extremely precious. This was something that could save his life, and it was impossible to have many.

This was a great favor, and he should show his gratitude.

Shaohua waved her hand, indicating that he didn't need to thank her.

"I see you've practiced the Eternal Word Art. They showed you the Divine Illumination Sutra, but it seems you're still missing something. Would you like me to teach you?" she suddenly smiled.

Lin Dong: "..."

He had observed the Eastern Sovereign's Sutra and practiced the Eternal Word Art, finding it on par with the Nine Secrets, especially suitable for a Holy Body. It was particularly useful for a final battle.

Shaohua was intrigued and not only pulled the Perfect Holy Body but also summoned a group of disciples from the Jade Pool Holy Land to listen to her explain the Divine Illumination Sutra, known as the Eastern Sovereign's Sutra.

Her sutra might be a bit difficult to learn, but that's no excuse for few people to practice it!

Although she had abandoned her old Dao, her insight and perspective remained, and she could easily guide others in cultivation.

At first, the group was somewhat dismissive, but they soon became increasingly engrossed. There were no dazzling phenomena like golden lotuses blooming in the sky, but they were captivated by her words.

Afterward, Lin Dong achieved mastery in the Eternal Word Art, and the curses no longer affected him. He quietly began a new life, with all fluctuations and traces suppressed by the Immortal Tears Verdant Gold Pagoda.

Shaohua also pointed him in the right direction, suggesting he seek help in the Desolate Ancient Forbidden Land if anything went wrong.

Lin Dong's eyes widened, and he remembered this advice. There were still elder Holy Bodies sealed away in the Desolate Ancient Forbidden Land.

What a tremendous piece of news!

"Does the Imperial Daughter think anyone in this world can attain Dao and become an Emperor?" Lin Dong asked finally.

The more he interacted with her, the more he was amazed, no longer daring to see himself as an elder.

If it weren't for the discrepancy in age and cultivation, he sometimes felt as if the Eastern Sovereign was standing before him.

"You already know the answer in your heart", Shaohua smiled faintly, extending a hand and writing a name in the air.

Writing in the void, the Emperor of this world should be Void!

Lin Dong's eyes lit up. He bid farewell to the Jade Pool Holy Land and left with a laugh.

No matter what, if someone in this world could attain Dao and become an Emperor, he believed all problems would be solved.

With a smile on his face, he went to observe the promising candidates on the Imperial Path.

It's worth noting that Lin Dong's appearance and form remained the same as before, to deceive those in the Life Forbidden Zone.

If anyone thought he was about to die and couldn't fight, they would receive a big surprise.

(End of Chapter)

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