Chapter 193
by fanqienovelChapter 193: The Transformation Immortal Pool
"If it’s truly him, then ahead must be the Transformation Immortal Pool and the Origin Palace."
Duobao Daoist murmured. Both the Transformation Immortal Pool and the Origin Palace were treasures from the Primordial Era, long vanished from the world’s sight, becoming legends.
He ignored those behind him and walked on alone.
The others scrambled forward, stumbling as they gave chase.
Yet the path to immortality seemed endless, vanishing into infinity without reaching an end.
Thick clouds gathered overhead, occasionally split by terrifying thunderbolts that caused many to tremble with fear.
…
Above the Jianmu divine tree, floated a perfectly square pond.
Its waters were a milky white, exuding immortal spirit energy. A figure, bare-chested, sat cross-legged within the pool, drawing wisps of immortal spirit energy through his acupuncture points into his body.
This person was naturally Nangong Zhandao.
This pond was precisely the Transformation Immortal Pool from Duobao Daoist’s memory.
Caught by that seven-colored divine light, he had fallen into the Transformation Immortal Pool and had been absorbing its immortal spirit energy ever since, cleansing his body and increasing his cultivation.
After a period of cultivation, Nangong Zhandao’s cultivation level had stabilized at the perfection of the great sage level.
Just half a step remained to advance to the quasi-emperor realm.
The Creation spiritual embryo was also within the Transformation Immortal Pool, absorbing immortal spirit energy to restore its vitality. The injuries left by the Slaying Immortal Gourd had almost completely healed.
Moreover, Nangong Zhandao had gained complete mastery over the Creation spiritual embryo, wielding it as an extension of his own body.
This meant he possessed a protector of true immortal level. In an age devoid of true immortals, he could traverse the lower realm unchallenged, invincible to all.
Nangong Zhandao opened his eyes, without emotion or desire.
The higher his cultivation progressed, the more he comprehended the Xuan Du Forgetting Emotions Heaven Book. His emotions grew increasingly sparse. Once he cultivated to the Great Emperor realm, it would mark his first step into the state of supreme forgetfulness.
He stood up, breathing air saturated with nothing but immortal spirit energy.
By utilizing the Transformation Immortal Pool, he had forged a body free of impurity.
"The path of cultivation requires essence, energy, and spirit – none can be lacking. Regarding the physical body, weaknesses always remained within me. Yet this Transformation Immortal Pool has compensated for my deficiency."
Nangong Zhandao reflected inwardly. The Transformation Immortal Pool seemed tailor-made as a serendipity just for him, elevating his physical body to an unparalleled peak in one stroke.
"But why would this senior choose to assist me?" Nangong Zhandao pondered.
The so-called ‘child of fortune,’ in his view, was nothing but a slight, a denial of his own arduous efforts.
He did indeed bear the luck of the Yuan Realm. Yet, the effort he had poured in far surpassed that ordinary people.
Only by possessing both fortune and diligence, had he attained his current achievements.
However, Nangong Zhandao understood very clearly: there’s no such thing as a free lunch in this world. The reason this fortune settled upon him surely held a deeper, more profound intent.
"So it truly is the Transformation Immortal Pool."
The voice of Duobao Daoist reached him, his expression one of sudden understanding. His gaze then settled on Nangong Zhandao, accompanied by a smile. "You are indeed here."
Nangong Zhandao’s brow creased slightly. "Daoist friend knows the origin of this place?"
Duobao Daoist nodded. "This Transformation Immortal Pool was a treasure land that emerged in the late Chaos Era, condensed from the essence of heaven and earth. It changed hands several times, eventually falling into the possession of the human ancestor, and then vanished without a trace."
"Human ancestor?"
As human cultivators, no one was unaware of the human ancestor’s fame.
This sagely pioneer, laboring under harsh conditions, opened a cultivation path for humans and the myriad later-born races, allowing humans to survive the oppression of the Innate deities and demons.
To this day, the human ancestor had long disappeared, his whereabouts unknown.
Duobao Daoist walked toward the Transformation Immortal Pool.
The sound of the Dao faintly echoed, the immortal light misty and soft, with symbols flowing within the Immortal spirit liquid.
A drop of Immortal spirit liquid could extend an ordinary person’s life by a thousand years and was priceless.
Duobao Daoist stepped into the Transformation Immortal Pool, his body gradually submerged beneath the Immortal spirit liquid.
He activated his profound skills and greedily absorbed the Immortal spirit liquid, increasing his cultivation.
"What is this?"
Before long, various Emperor Venerables and Great Emperors arrived one after another.
Everyone saw Nangong Zhandao and Duobao Daoist, along with that Creation spiritual embryo.
"He’s actually here?"
Emperor Venerable Miao Fa’s pupils sharply contracted, clearly in great fear of Nangong Zhandao.
Emperor Venerable Yama and Dao King also frowned deeply and for a moment dared not step forward.
Emperor Venerable Mi Luo and Su Miao Zhen, along with the others, could not read Nangong Zhandao’s temperament and hesitated to advance.
"Brother Ziwei, let’s go take a dip."
Ye Xu walked calmly and steadily toward the Transformation Immortal Pool.
Great Emperor Ziwei hesitated for a second, but ultimately unable to resist the lure of the Transformation Immortal Pool, went together with Ye Xu.
"Junior brother Nangong."
Lin Qianmo walked over toward Nangong Zhandao.
"Congratulations, senior sister, on attaining the Dao and becoming an emperor." Nangong Zhandao also noticed that Lin Qianmo’s cultivation had advanced and clasped his hands in respect. He continued, "You’ve just made a breakthrough. This is the perfect time to use the Transformation Immortal Pool to solidify your cultivation."
"Transformation Immortal Pool?"
Lin Qianmo’s expression shifted, joy flashing in her eyes, and she immediately leaped into the pool.
The sound of the Dao boomed like a giant bell, the immortal energy ethereal and drifting.
"So comfortable…"
Great Emperor Ziwei, soaking in the Transformation Immortal Pool, could not hold back a moan of comfort.
On the shore, the faces of the various Emperor Venerables and Great Emperors twitched, showing obvious envy.
"Daoist Friend Nangong, I bear you no grudge. Could you permit me to undergo the baptism of the Transformation Immortal Pool?" Palace Master of Empress Nuwa Palace, leading his people from Empress Nuwa Palace toward the pool, bowed and addressed Nangong Zhandao.
Nangong Zhandao remained silent.
Whoosh!
The Creation spiritual embryo flashed and appeared in front of the Palace Master of Empress Nuwa Palace and others; the implication was self-evident.
"No."
Nangong Zhandao said coldly.
"Brat, this Transformation Immortal Pool is a treasure of the Seven-Treasure Mystic Forest, not solely yours. What right do you have to stop us from passing?" Emperor Venerable Zi Zai said discontentedly.
The eyes of the Creation spiritual embryo shimmered with divine light, as if gathering power.
"Slow down…" Emperor Venerable Zi Zai immediately backed down and chuckled awkwardly. "Little Daoist friend, this old man was joking with you; do not mind it."
"The power of this spiritual embryo has also been suppressed."
Emperor Venerable Yama and Dao King exchanged a glance, both seeing this point.
The Great Dao of the Jianmu divine tree suppressed everything, and the Creation spiritual embryo was no exception.
Therefore, the Creation spiritual embryo did not have world-destroying destructive power, at least it could not kill Dao King and Emperor Venerable Yama.
However, trying to bypass the Creation spiritual embryo to enter the Transformation Immortal Pool and draw upon its creation would likely be a futile dream.
"It seems we have no share in this Transformation Immortal Pool," Emperor Venerable Mi Luo said regretfully to Su Miao Zhen. "Daoist friend Su, let us leave."
Su Miao Zhen did not move.
She walked toward the Transformation Immortal Pool.
Nangong Zhandao frowned, and the Creation spiritual embryo radiated a powerful aura.
"Since you cannot take away the Transformation Immortal Pool, why must you block me?" Su Miao Zhen said lightly. "We can make a deal."
"If you let me pass today, if you encounter trouble in the future, I can lend you a hand."
The immortal spirit energy was extremely important, relating to her attaining immortality; Su Miao Zhen was unwilling to give up.
"Su Miao Zhen, he has the Creation spiritual embryo protecting his path, so how could he have trouble?" Emperor Venerable Yama laughed loudly. "You are inviting disgrace upon yourself."
"Okay."
Nangong Zhandao nodded.
Emperor Venerable Yama’s face darkened, rigid all over.
Whoosh!
Su Miao Zhen tossed a sword talisman, and Nangong Zhandao reached out and caught it.
"If you encounter trouble, just crush this sword talisman and I will be able to sense it," Su Miao Zhen explained. "No matter how distant, I will rush to help."
"Please!"
Nangong Zhandao manipulated the Creation spiritual embryo to step aside and clear a path.
Given his strength, he truly could not claim this Transformation Immortal Pool; otherwise, after absorbing its power, he would have taken it away, leaving no chance for latecomers.
Therefore, Nangong Zhandao was very willing to make the trade with Su Miao Zhen.
One more friend was better than one more enemy.
Moreover, that friend was Su Miao Zhen.