Chapter 227 – Creating My Own Technique: Dao One Formula, Golden Core Chapter—Human Follows Earth

In Lu Chen’s vision, the countless mountain paths on Book Mountain were no longer mere trails, but had transformed into unique manifestations of the Heavenly Dao.

Amidst the baptism of these numerous Heavenly Daos, Lu Chen gradually gained enlightenment about his future cultivation path.

Prior to this, the cultivation manual Lu Chen practiced was the Azure Cloud Sect’s “Primal Chaos Heaven Piercing Art – Foundation Establishment Chapter.”

The advantage of this manual was its mediocrity – it had no obvious weaknesses and possessed extremely high compatibility.

Yet its disadvantage was equally its mediocrity – it had no distinct strengths.

Lu Chen had initially chosen this manual simply because it was the only one in the Azure Cloud Sect suitable for cultivating with Five Elements Spiritual Roots.

But now that Lu Chen had reached Foundation Establishment Perfection,

this manual had become somewhat inadequate for him.

Because the Primal Chaos Heaven Piercing Art could only be cultivated up to the Foundation Establishment Stage at most.

How to continue cultivation beyond that wasn’t even considered by the manual’s creator.

As if in their view, reaching Foundation Establishment was already sufficient for those with Five Elements Spiritual Roots.

Achieving Golden Core through this method was basically impossible.

A significant reason why Lu Chen participated in the True Immortal Trial

was to see if he could find a suitable Immortality Art for his Five Elements Spiritual Roots here.

But exceptions exist to everything.

Lu Chen never expected to encounter so many cultivation manuals at once during the True Immortal Trial.

It must be understood that the ‘Dao’ Lu Chen witnessed on Book Mountain wasn’t some abstract existence, but rather concrete manifestations of how each cultivation manual was created.

Therefore, what Lu Chen currently saw were actually scenes of ancient cultivators creating specific manuals under unique circumstances.

This opportunity to personally witness the creation process of cultivation manuals was almost once in ten thousand years.

Lu Chen didn’t know if previous participants in the Academy assessment had discovered this.

But he knew he absolutely couldn’t miss this exceptional opportunity.

Meanwhile, Shangguan Yunmeng, or rather the female immortal currently observing Book Mountain in Shangguan Yunmeng’s place, found herself in a similar situation.

Gazing at the Book Mountain before her, she softly marveled: “Such a massive Enlightenment Stone is truly rare.”

Shortly after ‘Shangguan Yunmeng’ spoke these words, a voice suddenly came from nearby.

“This old man must have been blind earlier, failing to notice the Lunar Fairy’s presence. Please forgive this inadequate reception.”

Shangguan Yunmeng turned to see Gu Yue True Immortal appearing not far from her at some unknown time.

After Gu Yue True Immortal’s appearance, dense mist enveloped their surroundings.

Even Cloud Deer at the Deity Transformation Stage couldn’t overhear their conversation.

Facing Gu Yue True Immortal, or rather the projection he left here,

Shangguan Yunmeng remained perfectly composed.

Looking at Gu Yue True Immortal, she said: “The last time we met must have been ten thousand years ago, correct?”

Gu Yue True Immortal nodded with a smile: “Indeed, at the Fairy’s Jade Pool Banquet.”

“But this old man never expected you would choose Reincarnation and restart cultivation. Could it be that even you have failed?”In response to Gu Yue True Immortal’s words, Shangguan Yunmeng calmly said, “Lone Yin cannot birth, lone Yang cannot grow. I have reached the limit of techniques. To advance further, I must break before establishing anew.”

“But this step… is as difficult as ascending to heaven.”

“I understand.”

Gu Yue True Immortal looked at Lu Chen and asked with a smile, “Is this the guardian you’ve chosen, Fairy?”

Shangguan Yunmeng gazed at Lu Chen, seemed to recall something, then shook her head.

This answer somewhat surprised Gu Yue True Immortal.

After all, True Immortal reincarnation is no simple matter.

Because the current Thirty-Three Heavens haven’t yet established a complete reincarnation system.

Thus, while Shangguan Yunmeng appears to be reincarnated, in essence she merely sealed her memories and True Immortal power, then used great divine power to reincarnate herself anew.

Rather than dying and undergoing rebirth through reincarnation.

The former is self-sealing, the latter is starting over completely – the difference is immense.

Generally speaking, upon reaching the True Immortal level, one already shares longevity with heaven and earth, with endless lifespan.

Therefore, most True Immortals, even upon realizing their cultivation can advance no further, wouldn’t risk reincarnation.

After all, achieving True Immortal status requires not only sufficient talent but also great luck.

No one can guarantee they could achieve True Immortal status again if starting over.

And reincarnated True Immortals face the ‘Three Immortal Tribulations’.

These three tribulations are extremely dangerous even for True Immortals, with the slightest misstep potentially leading to eternal sinking in the mortal dust, never to awaken.

Thus, every True Immortal would choose a guardian before reincarnating.

To help them survive the Immortal Tribulations.

These guardians aren’t necessarily great cultivators, but they must possess great luck.

So when Gu Yue True Immortal first saw Lu Chen, he assumed he was Lunar Fairy’s guardian.

After all, this was someone even he couldn’t see through.

If not for the absence of True Immortal marks on Lu Chen, he might have thought Lu Chen was also some True Immortal’s reincarnation.

Upon learning Lu Chen wasn’t Shangguan Yunmeng’s chosen guardian, Gu Yue True Immortal asked curiously, “Since this one isn’t your guardian, Fairy, do you know his origins?”

To this, Shangguan Yunmeng still shook her head.

Some things, remaining silent is also an answer.

Even someone like Lunar Fairy, who stands at the pinnacle of True Immortals, cannot speak of Lu Chen’s origins.

This speaks volumes.

Thinking of this, Gu Yue True Immortal unusually became serious.

After all, encountering two True Immortals at once is quite rare.

He wanted to take this opportunity to ask Lunar True Immortal about certain matters.

“Fairy, did you also choose reincarnation because you sensed the coming of the great tribulation?”

“Otherwise, this old man cannot understand why you would take such risks.”

To this, Lunar True Immortal calmly replied, “Yes, and no.”

“I understand.”

With that, Gu Yue True Immortal cupped his hands and said, “Meeting you two here is truly this old man’s fortune.”

“With honored guests visiting, this old man naturally cannot come empty-handed.”

Gu Yue True Immortal extended his hand.

Two drops of blood essence immediately flew from his fingertips, arriving before Lunar True Immortal and Lu Chen.

The appearance of these two drops of True Immortal blood essence seemed to place great strain on the surrounding environment, causing the space within a one-mile radius to begin distorting.The True Immortal’s Blood Essence, even if it were merely two drops condensed from a True Immortal’s projection, was still extraordinary.

In truth, not to mention the True Immortal level, even the blood essence of an ordinary Immortal could drive the mortal world into a frenzy.

It was something that could make cultivators at the Deity Transformation Stage, or even the Great Vehicle Stage, fight fiercely over it.

After Gu Yue True Immortal condensed these two drops of blood essence, his entire figure instantly became much more ethereal, as if he might vanish at any moment.

Seeing this, Lunar Fairy spoke: “Was it worth it?”

To this, Gu Yue True Immortal smiled and replied, “Worth it.”

Hearing these words, Lunar Fairy hesitated no longer and reached out to catch one of the drops of True Immortal Blood Essence before her.

Subsequently, that drop of blood essence entered Lunar Fairy’s palm and merged into Shangguan Yunmeng’s body.

However, this drop of blood essence was of no immediate use to Shangguan Yunmeng in her current state.

Thus, Lunar Fairy sealed it within her own ‘Immortal Palace.’

When the time was ripe, it would naturally serve its purpose.

Meanwhile, on the other side, although Lu Chen was still immersed in the myriad Dao techniques of Book Mountain,

that drop of True Immortal Blood Essence seemed drawn by something and sank into the center of his brow.

Once this drop of True Immortal Blood Essence entered Lu Chen’s body, it was like a drop of water falling into the ocean, causing not a single ripple.

Seeing this, the smile on Gu Yue True Immortal’s face grew even brighter.

Because an ordinary Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator would be incapable of containing even a wisp of his blood essence.

At the very least, a Deity Transformation Stage cultivator would be required to barely manage it.

And even that would require corresponding secret techniques.

But Gu Yue True Immortal knew clearly that Lu Chen had done nothing just now, nor had he employed any secret techniques.

Yet, despite this, he had effortlessly absorbed that drop of True Immortal Blood Essence.

This indirectly confirmed Gu Yue True Immortal’s assessment of him.

The one before him was undoubtedly also a reincarnated True Immortal; otherwise, how could he instinctively absorb this drop of True Immortal Blood Essence?

A single drop of an Immortal’s blood would feel like a mountain upon an ordinary person.

Only another Immortal could withstand such a mountain.

After accomplishing all this, Gu Yue True Immortal seemed to have completed some kind of mission and said with a smile, “The great era approaches, and even Immortals seated high above the clouds cannot remain aloof.”

“Some choose to place their bets on themselves, relying on their own greatness to survive the great era.”

“Others choose to place their bets on others, borrowing external forces to endure the great era. I am among the latter.”

“Lunar Fairy, and this unknown existence, I hope this old man’s bet… is not misplaced.”

With that, Gu Yue True Immortal’s gaze passed over the two and looked toward the direction of Book Mountain.

He seemed to be peering through the layers of mist enveloping Book Mountain, focusing on one or several individuals within.

“Now that this old man has placed his bets, in this final stretch of time, let me lend a hand to a few old friends.”

“To encounter so many reincarnated True Immortals in such a short time…”

“It seems that after I left the Thirty-Three Heavens, much has transpired among you.”

“Lunar Fairy, and you, unknown Fellow Daoist, we… shall meet again.”

Having said this, Gu Yue True Immortal picked up his gourd of wine and walked toward Book Mountain.

Watching his retreating figure, Lunar Fairy wore a contemplative expression.

Only after Gu Yue True Immortal had completely departed did she finally close her eyes.At the same time, ethereal Dao patterns began to manifest around her.

These Dao patterns seemed to be drawn by the Taiyin True Immortal, spontaneously entering her body.

Even Shangguan Yunmeng received considerable benefits from this.

Simultaneously, Lu Chen’s game interface underwent changes.

[You have received Gu Yue True Immortal’s gift… True Immortal Blood Essence]

[Name: True Immortal Blood Essence (Sealed)]

[Grade: ???]

[Effect: ???]

[Description: ???]

[Note: This is a special item that can significantly increase success rate of Heavenly Tribulation]

Lu Chen remained unaware of the information on his game interface for now.

Because his attention was completely captivated by the scenes within ‘Book Mountain’ where ancient cultivators were creating cultivation manuals.

After witnessing the birth of so many cultivation methods, the originally vague idea in Lu Chen’s mind gradually became clear.

He was just one step away from creating a cultivation manual that perfectly suited him.

However, this final step wasn’t something just anyone could cross.

After an unknown period of time, Shangguan Yunmeng reopened her eyes.

She first looked at Lu Chen who was still in meditation, then surveyed their surroundings.

At the foot of Book Mountain, there was no one else left.

Only the two of them remained.

“The fairy sister told me to go up the mountain first and not wait for Fellow Daoist Lu. Since she said so, it means Fellow Daoist Lu must be fine here. I’ll go ahead then.”

But Shangguan Yunmeng didn’t leave immediately. She took out a pile of spirit fruits from her storage bag and placed them beside Lu Chen.

Although she didn’t know when Lu Chen would wake up,

she thought he might want something to eat after waking up.

By leaving him some spirit fruits, he would have something to eat when he awoke, and it would show she hadn’t left without saying goodbye. Perfect!

At this moment, Shangguan Yunmeng felt she was truly clever!

After completing these preparations, Shangguan Yunmeng directly stepped onto Book Mountain.

She didn’t choose any of the existing paths on the mountain, but instead forged her own way.

“The fairy sister said that as long as I practice the cultivation method she just taught me, I can directly reach the mountaintop. Let me try.”

Saying this, Shangguan Yunmeng began practicing a brand new cultivation method.

Then she took a step forward.

The barrier that had stopped countless people before now posed no obstacle to her.

Before long, she disappeared into the vast expanse of Book Mountain.

At the mountain foot, only Lu Chen remained as time slowly passed…

Three months after the White Deer Academy trial began.

[You have carefully observed numerous ancient cultivators creating cultivation methods, you have comprehended a new cultivation manual, please name it…]

Lu Chen opened his eyes and exhaled a turbid breath.

Looking at the information that appeared on his interface, he made a decision after brief consideration.

[Naming successful, you have obtained a new cultivation manual… Dao Unity Art]

[Name: Dao Unity Art]

[Manual Limit: Golden Core Stage]

[Effect·Man Follows Earth: When cultivated to Golden Core Stage, can condense ‘Law Earth’. As long as Law Earth remains unbroken, the physical body cannot be destroyed]

[Description: Dao begets One, One begets Two, Two begets Three, Three begets all things. Body as One, Soul as One, Heart as One – when these three unite, all methods originate from the heart]

Looking at his new cultivation manual, Lu Chen felt deeply moved.

Although the current limit of this manual was the Golden Core Stage, this didn’t mean the manual couldn’t be further improved in the future.Because Lu Chen had already recorded all the cultivation manuals he had seen on Book Mountain into his Azure Lotus Eye.

Currently, due to his cultivation level and perspective, he was temporarily unable to deduce the Dao Unity Art beyond the Golden Core Stage.

But as long as conditions were suitable, Lu Chen could at any time recall the myriad techniques he had recorded and continue deducing them.

And the benefits from Book Mountain’s myriad techniques weren’t limited to just this.

After reading so many cultivation manuals, Lu Chen’s current understanding of techniques had reached an astonishing level.

With just one glance, he could discern the essence of most people’s cultivation methods and identify their weaknesses.

Combined with the pupil technique of Azure Lotus Eye – Lotus Mark.

Lu Chen could completely achieve the principle of using skill to overcome brute force.

Just as Lu Chen was preparing to ascend Book Mountain to verify his Dao Unity Art.

He suddenly noticed the topmost system message.

[You have received Gu Yue True Immortal’s gift… True Immortal Blood Essence]

True Immortal Blood Essence?

Looking at the information on the system panel, Lu Chen was stunned.

Although he couldn’t see the effects of this True Immortal Blood Essence.

He didn’t need to think to know that this True Immortal Blood Essence was absolutely extraordinary.

Lu Chen had a vague premonition that this drop of True Immortal Blood Essence might bring him significant benefits in the future.

(End of Chapter)