Gou Zai Xi You Dao Chang Sheng

Li Yan was deep in thought, his mind clear and focused.

In the mirror, the three tortoise shells emanate a Taoist aura.

The tortoise shell carrying the Dao draws down the power of the stars in the heavens.

The incomplete tortoise shell, bearing the earth's profound virtue, rises to the heavens.

The fragments of the Earthly Fiend Water Vein are harmonized in the center.

The Three Powers Formation is now complete, sealing off all the energy within and outside the quiet room, preventing any leakage.

"The stars and Saturn are in harmony, yin and yang are in balance. With profound virtue, all things are supported; the universe responds to me..."

Silently recite the general principles of the "Star Aperture Hidden Dragon Technique," and all thirty-seven hidden apertures in the body will simultaneously emit great light.

The nine orifices of the Big Dipper resonated first, and nine points of starlight lit up from the feet, waist, abdomen, chest, back, and top of the head.

They intertwine and transform into spoon-shaped light trails.

Immediately afterwards, the seven constellations of the Azure Dragon in the East lit up in turn, and the dragon-shaped phantom coiled around the Liver Meridian, bursting with vitality.

The seven constellations of the Vermilion Bird in the south echoed this, their shadows fluttering and their pulse pulsating, their fiery intent rising.

The seven constellations of the White Tiger in the west manifested one after another, with the tiger's form guarding the lung meridian, its fierce and sharp nature hidden in the shadows.

The seven constellations of the Northern Black Tortoise are finally complete, with the tortoise and snake intertwined in the kidney meridian, flowing continuously and gently.

All thirty-seven star apertures are fully open, and the star power flows in a complete cycle.

Nourished by this, the tree's branches and leaves stretched out, and the star-shaped patterns were completed.

Above the tree canopy, the incomplete star map was finally completed.

The Big Dipper points to the pole, the four cardinal directions surround it, and the illusory images of the 365 main stars in the celestial sphere appear and disappear.

Although it only possesses the form but not the spirit, it already shows the beginnings of having the qualities of a ruler.

"Buzz!"

The tree trembled slightly, and the milky white luster of its trunk subsided, transforming into a warm and lustrous jade-like texture.

The starlight on the branches and leaves became even more dazzling, and the star patterns on the leaves slowly rotated along mysterious trajectories.

The mirror of the heart reflects.

[Tao Seed Quality: Top Grade Three - Heavenly Star Pattern]

[When the stars and Saturn merge, the celestial sphere begins to appear.]

With thirty-seven perfected star apertures, one can draw upon the celestial energy to temper the body and nourish the spirit with the earth's profound virtue.

The opportunity for the primordial spirit to blossom has appeared, but it still lacks a trace of innate spiritual inspiration.

Li Yan felt neither joy nor sorrow, only that everything had fallen into place naturally.

After six months of intensive training to solidify his foundation, the earth's spiritual energy harmonized the star soil, and the three tortoise shells protected his mind, he was able to achieve this advancement.

If it were an ordinary cultivator, he would probably be overjoyed, but he cultivates the path of the dead, and what he values ​​most is stability.

Promotion is just the beginning; consolidation is the key.

He slowly finished his practice, gently calming the boiling star power and earth element, allowing it to return to its meridians and acupoints to nourish the Dao Tree.

The Taoist aura emanating from the three tortoise shells subsided, and the strange phenomena in the quiet room gradually disappeared.

at the same time.

The illusory image of the Zhou Tian Star Chart slowly rotated, scattering starlight that seeped into every pore of the body, continuously tempering the physical body and soul.

Although the commotion was contained by the Three Talents Formation, the essential changes brought about by the leap in the quality of the Dao Seed could not be concealed.

Li Yan opened his eyes, and the image of stars rising and falling in his eyes flashed by for a moment before returning to its deep depths.

He extended his right hand, palm up, and his mind stirred slightly.

A wisp of pale yellow starlight emerged from the palm of his hand, transforming into a ball of light the size of a pigeon's egg.

The surface of the sphere is covered with flowing star patterns, conveying a sense of the earth's weight, yet also possessing the ethereal spirituality of the stars.

"The quality of the Star Earth True Essence has improved by more than tenfold."

Li Yan pondered it carefully.

Previously, the Dao Seed of the third grade, though pure in true essence, was ultimately formed from acquired spiritual energy and needed to be transformed by the Dao Tree to acquire spirituality.

Now that the Dao Seed has advanced to the upper three ranks, its True Essence already carries a trace of the celestial rhythm and the spiritual energy of the earth.

Its operation subtly resonates with the laws of heaven and earth.

This is the mystery of the top three grades of Dao seeds: true essence is spiritually connected, and magic is formed spontaneously.

No need to deliberately cast spells; simply use your mind to activate your true energy, and you can create all sorts of mysteries.

For example, this starlight in the palm, if used to attack an enemy, combines the sharpness of the stars with the weight of the earth.

If used for defense, it can be transformed into a star shield and earth wall.

If used for escape, one can use the Star Shift and Earth Escape technique.

"However, that's not enough."

Li Yan's gaze fell on the jade bottle in front of him.

There are still two drops of Earth Vein Essence in the bottle.

Then he looked at the star-dew kumquat.

According to Qingniu, this fruit is most effective when consumed after the Dao seed is perfected and the primordial spirit is being challenged.

Now that the Dao Seed has reached the peak of the Upper Three Grades, it is only a step away from the legendary Innate Dao Seed, and it is time to take it.

But he did not act immediately.

The path of spiritual practice requires a balance of tension and relaxation.

Having just been promoted, one needs time to consolidate one's position. Rashly consuming spiritual items might weaken one's foundation.

"Then adjust your breathing for three days."

Li Yan made up his mind and put away the Spirit Milk Golden Tangerine.

He placed only three pieces of tortoise shell in front of him, continuing to nurture the Dao Tree and comprehend the mysteries of the three grades of Dao Seeds.

For the past three days, he has not left the hospital.

Inside the quiet room, starlight and earthly virtues intertwined, and the Dao tree gradually solidified.

The illusory image of the Zhou Tian star chart slowly rotated, and its echo with the real starry sky became increasingly obvious.

Occasionally, a shooting star streaks across the sky, and the corresponding star on the star map lights up, which is quite mysterious.

The gray sable has been very well-behaved these past few days, lying at Li Yan's feet, inhaling and exhaling the scattered starlight and spiritual energy.

Having consumed the essence of star dew, it possesses an extremely high affinity for stellar power, and it has greatly benefited from Li Yan's advancement.

The silver-gray fur became increasingly lustrous, hinting at a breakthrough.

The jade rat seemed to understand but not quite, its eyes wide with shock, yet it didn't forget to nibble on its rice.

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

On the fourth day, at the hour of Yin (3-5 AM), the east was about to turn white but not yet.

This is the time of Yin and Yang's transition, and the arrival of auspicious purple energy from the east.

Li Yan opened his eyes, his gaze sharp yet restrained.

He took out the jade bottle and poured out the remaining two drops of earth vein spirit milk, holding it in his palm.

Then he took out the Star Dew Golden Orange, lifted it with his true essence, and placed it beside the Spiritual Breast.

"Today, we will knock on the gate of the primordial order."

Li Yan calmed his mind and took the first drop of spiritual milk.

As the nourishing milk entered my stomach, the familiar warmth and vitality surged forth once more.

However, this time the Dao Seed was already at the upper third grade, and its ability to withstand pressure was far greater than before, so there was no violent shock like the first time.

However, the Dao Tree Star Chart is circulating faster, and the branches and leaves are becoming more and more solid.

After the first drop of spiritual milk had been partially refined, Li Yan put the Star Dew Golden Tangerine into his mouth.

The grooves on the kumquat peel melt upon touching the lips and tongue, transforming into a clear, sweet spring that flows into the brain.

"boom!"

The sweet spring water transformed from star dew kumquats is refreshingly cool, yet it also carries the pure and spiritual essence of the star dew from the heavens.

This power does not nourish the physical body, but rather tempers the spirit.

Li Yan felt a tremor in his Niwan Palace, and the star map on the Dao Tree shone brightly.

The 365 illusory images of the main stars lit up simultaneously, achieving the ultimate resonance with the real starry sky.

In the distance, it seemed as if countless star-like energies were descending from the void and disappearing into the star map.

at the same time.

The earth's vital energy, formed from the earth's spiritual milk, rises from below.

The star dew, transformed from the star dew kumquat, descended from above.

The two forces converged at the tree.

The stars and the earth merge, yin and yang harmonize.

The tree trembled, and the milky white radiance of its trunk began to merge with the starlight of its branches and leaves.

At first, they were just tiny points blending together, but then they flowed like rivers, with milky white and starlight intertwining and gradually forming a mysterious luster.

The luster was initially faint, but it became increasingly rich as the two forces continued to pour in.

The roadside trees began to grow.

The limit of nine feet nine inches was broken, the trunk slowly grew taller, and the branches and leaves stretched outward.

One zhang, one zhang twelve, one zhang five...

With each inch it grows longer, the trunk becomes more solid, and the chaotic luster deepens by a line.

During this time, the Dao Tree extends downwards, penetrating the Niwan Palace (the area around the head), and completely connects with the meridians, acupoints, and flesh throughout the body.

The branches and leaves stretched upwards, and the illusory image of the star map gradually became real, with the 365 main stars becoming increasingly clear.

Within the mirror of the heart, the scene undergoes a dramatic change.

The quality of the Dao seed has broken through the critical point, and the fusion and sublimation of stars and earth have been achieved.

The earth's vital energy combines with the celestial dew to nurture innate spiritual energy...

[Derivation of innate spiritual potential: 1%...5%...15%...]

Progress is proceeding slowly.

Li Yan remained focused and dared not relax his guard in the slightest.

The innate Dao seed is a legendary quality.

Throughout history, those who have achieved the innate Dao seed have all possessed great fortune, great opportunities, and great enlightenment.

These seeds of the Dao have transcended the shackles of acquired nature and possess a trace of innate, indestructible spiritual light.

Once one achieves spiritual enlightenment, one will have the potential to explore the path to becoming a Golden Immortal.

However, the difficulty of getting promoted is beyond imagination.

The two energies of Saturn and Star need to be perfectly integrated.

If there is too much, the star power will become violent and damage the foundation of the Dao; if there is too little, the earth virtue will become stagnant and hinder spirituality.

The earth's primordial energy and the celestial dew need to be in harmony; any imbalance will render all previous efforts futile.

Fortunately, Li Yan had a solid foundation and was protected by three pieces of tortoise shell.

The tortoise shell, carrying the Dao, guards the Qian position, drawing upon the celestial power of the universe to slowly and steadily infuse it.

The incomplete tortoise shell guards the Kun position, steadily supporting the earth with its profound virtue, without bias or prejudice.

The fragments of the Earthly Fiend Water Vein guard the central palace, harmonizing the flow of the two energies, neither too hot nor too cold.

The top three performers resonate with each other, forming a perfect cycle that minimizes the risk of promotion.

Time slips away bit by bit.

Outside the quiet room, the sky changed from dark to light, and then from light to dark again.

A day and a night passed.

The Dao tree had grown to two zhang (approximately 6.6 meters) tall, its trunk as thick as a human arm, its chaotic luster rich and real.

The star map phantom solidified completely, with 365 main stars each in their proper positions, scattering endless starlight and Daoist charm as they rotated.

The progress of the innate spiritual energy development has reached 98%.

Li Yan's expression remained normal, but his mind was extremely tense.

The most crucial moment has arrived.

He swallowed the last drop of the Earth Vein Elixir.

"Thump!"

The Dao Tree trembled violently, and the chaotic light surged, instantly filling the entire Niwan Palace.

The star chart shows 365 main stars shining brightly, their starlight cascading down like a waterfall, blending with the chaotic luster.

next moment.

At the top of the Dao tree, amidst the lush foliage, a glimmer of golden light appeared.

At first, they were only the size of a grain of rice.

As the chaotic light and starlight poured in, the golden light slowly grew, gradually transforming into a flower bud shape.

The flower buds are pale gold in color, with celestial patterns and earth veins imprinted on their surface, making them extremely mysterious.

[Derived from innate spiritual potential: 100%]

[Tao Seed Quality: Innate Star Earth Tao Seed]

The time has come for the Dao Tree to bloom; the flower of the primordial spirit is taking shape...

Innate Dao Seed!

A sudden realization dawned on Li Yan.

Almost simultaneously, the pale golden flower bud trembled slightly and slowly bloomed.

First petal, second petal, third petal...

There are nine petals in total, each a pale gold color, yet each with its own unique appearance.

The first petal is imprinted with the Big Dipper, its handle pointing to the extreme, symbolizing guidance for the lost and suppression of evil spirits.

The second petal is imprinted with the Azure Dragon and the Seven Mansions, with the dragon's shape coiled around it, signifying the flourishing of vitality and the breaking of obstacles and the opening of the mind.

The third petal is branded with the seven constellations of the Vermilion Bird, its shadow fluttering its wings, representing the blazing light that burns away evil and purifies the heart.

The fourth petal is marked with the White Tiger Seven Mansions, its tiger form guarding and representing ruthlessness, sharpness, and the ability to slay demons and monsters.

The fifth petal is marked with the seven constellations of Xuanwu, with the tortoise and snake intertwined, signifying continuous and gentle flow, and self-defense.

The sixth petal is imprinted with the main star of the Zhou Tian constellation, which flows through the galaxy, predicting changes and discerning celestial secrets.

The seventh petal is imprinted with the earth's veins, the undulating mountains, representing the virtue of bearing all things and nourishing all life.

The eighth petal is imprinted with Yin and Yang, Tai Chi, black and white rotating, maintaining harmony and balance, giving rise to creation.

The ninth petal is the most mysterious. Its surface is chaotic and unclear, yet it faintly suggests the creation of heaven and earth and the evolution of all things.

All nine petals have fully bloomed.

A point of dazzling golden light gathered at the flower's stamen, gradually transforming into a tiny, three-inch-tall phantom.

The figure's face is blurred, its body shimmering with starlight and earthly virtues, seated cross-legged in the center of a flower's heart, its appearance solemn and dignified.

The flower of the primordial spirit has bloomed.

The illusory image of the primordial spirit has been formed.

This means that Li Yan has officially stepped into the threshold of the Nascent Soul stage.

Although it is only a newly conceived primordial spirit, it still needs a long period of nurturing before it can truly take shape and leave the body to roam freely, but its essence has already changed.

True essence sublimates into magical power, and the soul condenses into the primordial spirit, thus enabling one to comprehend deeper laws and unleash true supernatural powers.

Inside the quiet room, strange phenomena occurred.

The tree was two zhang tall, with nine petals in bloom, and the illusory image of the primordial spirit sat upright.

A celestial chart hangs in the tree canopy, with 365 main stars scattering their starlight.

The earth's veins reveal its roots, and its profound spiritual energy rises and nourishes.

When the stars and earth merge, yin and yang harmonize, and innate spiritual energy permeates the air.

The three pieces of tortoise shell resonated with the Daoist principles.

The patterns of the tortoise shell and the Eight Trigrams are derived on their own.

A broken tortoise shell is a sign of spiritual guidance on the path ahead.

The fragments of the Earthly Fiend Water Vein conceal the hidden energy and obscure the secrets of Heaven.

Everything was within the quiet room, sealed off by the Three Talents Formation.

However, the achievement of the innate Dao seed and the initial blooming of the primordial spirit caused a fundamental change that ultimately alarmed certain powerful beings.

Fangcun Mountain's main peak, inside the Sanxing Cave.

Bodhi Patriarch was wandering in the vast emptiness with his eyes closed when he suddenly felt something, opened his eyes, and looked in the direction of the herb garden courtyard.

With a gaze piercing through the void, one could see faint starlight falling from the small courtyard, and the earth's energy rising.

Although it was mostly concealed by the formation, the slight fluctuation of innate spiritual energy could not escape his discerning eyes.

"A primordial Dao seed... with both star and earth in harmony... that's quite rare."

The patriarch nodded slightly, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes.

He looked up at the sky, his gaze deep, as if he were deducing something.

With a slight thought, the patriarch sent a wisp of Daoist energy across the void, disappearing into a certain secret realm.

Almost simultaneously.

Fangcun Mountain, deep within a secluded pool.

At the bottom of the pool lies an ancient water palace, its stone gate tightly shut, its surface covered with moss and aquatic plants.

The mansion is a hidden paradise, with a spacious interior and simple, antique decorations.

In the center was a stone coffin with its lid tightly closed, and some burial objects were scattered around it.

Several rusted swords.

Several incomplete jade slips.

Several faded magical artifacts.

One side of the stone coffin.

A monkey with a hairy face and a thunder god's mouth is sitting cross-legged.

Upon closer inspection, however, the golden mark between the monkey's eyebrows had transformed into nine intertwined runes, faintly resonating with the sounds of dragons roaring and phoenixes singing.

On either side of the forehead, a small bony protrusion rises, resembling the nascent dragon horns or the first appearance of a phoenix crown.

Three wisps of pure energy lingered above his head.

A streak of crimson, as fiery as fire, blazing with brilliance.

A wisp of pale gold, like the sun, shone brilliantly.

A wisp of darkness, as black as night, deep and mysterious.

The three energies intertwined and faintly formed the shape of three illusory flowers three feet above the head.

Although not yet fully solidified, it already possesses a nascent form, naturally imbued with Daoist charm.

"Three flowers gather at the top..."

If major repairs were carried out here, it would be a shock.

This is the threshold of the Three Flowers Realm after the Nascent Soul stage.

For ordinary cultivators, the limit is that the primordial spirit flower can only bloom with nine petals.

It needs to be nurtured for a hundred years until the nine petals are complete and the primordial spirit is fully formed before it can leave the body and travel in spirit.

Then, the primordial spirit nourishes the physical body, and the three treasures of essence, energy, and spirit unite, allowing the three flower phantoms to condense above the head.

This is called the gathering of three flowers at the top, which is the foundation for becoming an immortal.

Sun Wukong has only been in this water palace for half a year, yet he has already reached this level?

At this moment, however, his aura was heavy and calm, as if he were at a critical juncture.

Inside the Niwan Palace.

A crystal tree has grown to three zhang tall, its branches and trunks as clear as crystal, while its leaves are like gold and jade, shining brightly.

Above the tree canopy, all nine golden flowers bloomed, each petal bearing an innate Dao pattern.

The nine interwoven patterns subtly align with the ultimate principles of heaven and earth.

At the flower's stamen, that brilliant golden light had completely solidified.

It transformed into a tiny figure, only three inches tall, with clearly defined features—a miniature version of Sun Wukong.

The little figure sat cross-legged on the flower stamen, eyes slightly closed, golden light flowing around its body, resonating with the Dao tree.

The primordial spirit has been formed.

However, this is not the end.

The primordial spirit figure formed hand seals and chanted incantations.

Three wisps of pure energy flowed down from the top of his head, entering the three places of the little man: his brow, his heart, and his dantian.

"boom!"

The trees along the road trembled violently.

Within the glass branches, five-colored energy flows faintly.

Green, red, yellow, white, and black—the five elements rotate, subtly aligning with the principles of the five elements' mutual generation and restraint.

The five elements rise from the roots of the Dao Tree, spiraling upwards along the branches and trunks, and finally converge into the acupoints of the primordial spirit throughout the body.

Passing through a certain acupoint, one can ignite a spark of starlight.

There are a total of 365 main acupoints, which correspond to the number of the celestial sphere.

The five vital energies circulate, illuminating the acupoints throughout the body.

The golden light around the primordial spirit gradually faded, replaced by a warm and jade-like luster.

Within that jade-like luster, golden light was also faintly visible, with gold and jade intertwined, creating a solemn and dignified appearance.

at the same time.

Outside the Water Palace, above the secluded pool.

The once calm pool suddenly began to ripple.

The ripples spread, growing larger and larger, eventually transforming into surging waves.

"Gurgle..."

Bubbles surged and rose from the bottom of the pool, carrying with them wisps of murky mud.

Amidst the mud, specks of gold gleamed, as if a precious light were hidden within.

Several sparrows perched on the ancient trees by the pool suddenly took flight in fright.

They flapped their wings and circled, but dared not go far, only calling out urgently above the water palace.

Further away, several mountain deer and white apes that had gained sentience also stopped and looked toward the dark pool.

In the eyes of the beast, there was both awe and bewilderment.

Inside the quiet room, Li Yan had just stabilized his innate Dao seed, and the flower of his primordial spirit was beginning to bloom.

As I was contemplating the wonders of the interaction between the stars and the earth, and the harmony of yin and yang, I suddenly felt something.

Eyes slightly open, reflecting the mind like a mirror.

In the mirror, from the direction of the deep pool, a powerful aura surged into the sky.

Its energy was as intense as fire, as brilliant as the sun, and yet contained a profound mystery as deep as night.

The three energies intertwined, soaring straight up into the sky.

If it weren't for the natural water palace's protective barrier, it would have already alarmed the surrounding area for miles around.

"Is this... a monkey?"

Li Yan felt a chill run down his spine.

He recognized the aura; it belonged to Sun Wukong.

However, the strength of this aura at this moment far surpasses that of an ordinary primordial spirit, and even faintly touches upon a higher level.

"The image of three flowers gathering at the top..."

His mind raced, analyzing the changes in those three wisps of pure energy.

The crimson aura is the essence, which is transformed from the blood and qi of the physical body and contains the immense power of dragons and elephants.

The pale gold aura governs the spirit, which is the essence of the soul, shining brightly like the sun, illuminating all directions.

The primary energy is the dark aura, which is the sublimation of true essence and magical power. It is as dark as night and unfathomable.

The three treasures of essence, energy, and spirit have all reached a certain critical point.

With just one opportune moment, one can gather the three flowers at the top and step into the true threshold of immortality.

"This monkey... is truly defying the heavens."

Li Yan smiled bitterly.

I've worked so hard, using earth vein essence, star dew kumquats, and the protection of three tortoise shells.

Fang Cheng achieved the innate Dao seed and began to bloom the flower of the primordial spirit.

This monkey is quite something; he found a secluded underwater palace and has been cultivating for half a year, already reaching the Three Flowers Realm.

Indeed, what is ordained by Heaven cannot be judged by ordinary standards.

However, Li Yan felt no jealousy.

The way of cultivation in Taoism emphasizes taking things one step at a time and making steady progress.

Although Sun Wukong's progress was rapid, it was also due to his solid foundation and many opportunities.

Moreover, the stronger this monkey is, the more powerful I will be when I travel around in the future.

At this thought, Li Yan's mind stirred slightly.

Three tortoise shells appeared before him, emanating a Taoist aura.

The patterns on the tortoise shell, representing the Eight Trigrams, suggest that the incomplete tortoise shell foretells spiritual guidance, while fragments of earthly evil water veins conceal hidden energy.

"Although the strange phenomena in the secluded pool were mostly concealed by the water palace's restrictions,..."

However, the auspicious sign of the three flowers gathering at the top of the head will ultimately trigger changes in the energy of heaven and earth. Preparations must be made in advance.

He made a hand seal, and the three tortoise shell pieces flew to three different locations in the courtyard.

The tortoise shell carrying the Dao hangs in the east, in the Zhen position, drawing upon the essence of thunder and fire to guard life.

The incomplete tortoise shell rests in the western position of Dui, receiving the essence of metal and water, and protecting spirituality.

The fragments of the Earthly Fiend Water Vein are placed in the central Wu-Ji Earth position to harmonize Yin and Yang and conceal the Qi mechanism.

The Three Talents Formation has been activated again, but this time its scope has expanded, covering the entire herb garden courtyard.

The formation flowed, completely isolating the energy flow inside and outside the courtyard.

Even a cultivator at the Three Flowers Realm, when using their divine sense to investigate, would only see an ordinary medicinal garden with mediocre spiritual energy and nothing unusual.

After doing all this, Li Yan did not relax.

He took out a blank jade slip, immersed his divine sense in it, and began to record the results of his deduction.

The gathering of the three flowers at the top of the head symbolizes the unity of the three treasures: essence, energy, and spirit.

Essence is formed from the blood and qi of the physical body, possessing the strength of dragons and elephants, and needs to be tempered and refined using the method of mutual generation of the five elements.

The divine is the essence of the soul, shining brightly like the sun, and needs to be nurtured by the harmony of Yin and Yang.

Qi is the sublimation of true essence and magical power, as serene as night, and needs to be circulated according to the principle of the Zhou Tian cycle.

When the three treasures are combined, the three flowers will appear.

The gathering of three flowers at the top is the foundation for becoming an immortal.

However, even within this realm, there are distinctions of superiority and inferiority.

The inferior three flowers have three petals, each with its own color, and their Daoist charm is shallow.

The middle grade has three flowers, with six petals, two colors, and a righteous and upright Daoist charm.

The superior three-flowered blossom has nine petals, with three colors blended together, and its Daoist charm is perfect.

Above the nine petals, there are three innate flowers, each with twelve petals, subtly corresponding to the number of the Earthly Branches, allowing one to glimpse the Great Dao of the Golden Immortal…

Li Yan paused at this point in his writing.

Three flowers born innately, with twelve petals?

This is beyond his current understanding.

Even with mental analysis, only a vague outline can be glimpsed.

"Enough. Cultivation must be done step by step. First, stabilize yourself, then you can consider other things."

He put away the jade slip and looked towards the deep pool.

At this moment, the three wisps of pure energy began to slowly converge.

Crimson, pale gold, and jet black energies intertwined, faintly condensing into three illusory flowers above the Water Palace.

Although it has not yet fully taken shape, it has already drawn down the celestial power and caused the earth's spiritual energy to rise.

The power of stars and the energy of the earth converged above the Water Palace, forming a vortex of spiritual energy.

The vortex slowly rotated, absorbing spiritual energy from all directions.

There were signs of activity throughout Fangcun Mountain.

The Weapon Refining Pavilion, the room where weapons are forged.

Senior Brother Zhenpu is refining a piece of Taibai refined gold with true fire.

Suddenly, the real fire in his hand trembled, and the flame veered towards the northeast.

He frowned slightly and did some calculations with his fingers.

"The direction of You Tan? This aura... seems to belong to Junior Brother Sun?"

Zhenpu pondered for a moment, put down his work, and walked out of the weapon-refining room.

Looking up, one could see faint red, gold, and black light flowing across the northeastern horizon.

Although it was mostly concealed by natural restrictions, the overwhelming pressure could not escape the perception of a Nascent Soul cultivator.

"A sign of the three flowers gathering at the top of the head... This Junior Brother Sun is truly remarkable."

Jinpu shook his head with a wry smile.

He has cultivated for over two hundred years, but he is only at the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm, still some distance from the Three Flowers realm.

This junior brother Sun has only been a disciple for a few years, yet he has already reached this level.

Sure enough, comparing yourself to others is a sure way to make yourself miserable.

However, Zhenpu was kind-hearted and quickly let it go.

"Junior Brother Sun is exceptionally talented and has made rapid progress, which is a blessing for our Fangcun Mountain."

Such an unusual phenomenon might attract unnecessary attention.

He pondered for a moment, then turned and went back to the artifact pavilion.

A moment later, twelve array flags flew out from the artifact pavilion and landed in twelve different locations in the secluded pool.

The battle flags fell, and a barrier rose, completely isolating the internal and external energy.

This is the Twelve Yuan Chen Barrier, a grand formation of the artifact pavilion. Although it is not fully activated, it is enough to conceal ordinary abnormal phenomena and fluctuations.

After doing all this, Zhenpu finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Hopefully, we can fool those who have ulterior motives."

As he spoke, a hint of worry flashed in his eyes.

Behind the mountain, beside the Sharpening Stone.

Zhou Ming is practicing basic sword techniques with his newly grown left arm.

With arms newly grown and not yet fully flexible, swordplay is inevitably hesitant.

But he was not discouraged and repeated the exercise again and again, sweat dripping from his forehead.

Suddenly, the wooden sword in my hand trembled, and the tip of the sword pointed northeast.

Zhou Ming was taken aback and looked up.

As far as the eye could see, the clouds on the horizon surged and swirled, with a faint shimmering light.

"Is this... someone breaking through?"

His cultivation level is still at the Dao Seed level, and his perception is not as sharp as that of a Nascent Soul cultivator.

I could only vaguely sense that within that powerful aura lay a familiar sharpness.

"It seems to be Senior Brother Sun's aura?"

Zhou Ming recalled the scene of Sun Wukong displaying his divine power on the cloud platform.

That overwhelming, sun-like pressure was exactly the same as the aura I sensed at this moment.

"Senior Brother Sun has broken through again..."

Zhou Ming's mind was filled with complex emotions.

There was joy for his fellow disciples, but also anxiety about his own cultivation level.

His severed arm was regenerated, but his cultivation level was damaged.

Although Li Yan gave him a pill and he recovered quickly, it ultimately delayed his cultivation.

Now that Senior Brother Sun has reached a higher realm, I am still lingering at the Dao Seed level...

"That's fine, everyone has their own destiny. I just need to proceed steadily and stay true to myself."

Zhou Ming shook his head, composed himself, and continued practicing his swordsmanship.

Crimson Cloud Peak, inside the alchemy chamber.

Haiqiong is using the Crimson Cloud True Fire to refine a batch of elixirs.

Inside the alchemy furnace, nine pills were nearly formed, emitting a hazy, rosy glow.

Suddenly, the fire in the stove flickered, and the flames shifted to the northeast.

Haiqiong's expression changed slightly, and she quickly made a hand seal to stabilize the fire.

However, this delay caused the luster of the pills inside the furnace to dim by three-tenths.

"This aura...is it from that monkey?"

Haiqiong bit her lip lightly and looked towards the northeast.

She saw three-colored light flowing across the sky, and although it was obscured by the formation, the oppressive aura still made her tremble.

"The Three Flowers Gather at the Top... This monkey has actually reached this realm?"

Haiqiong was deeply shocked.

She cultivated Taoism for over 150 years, enduring countless hardships before finally achieving her primordial spirit. Her flower blossomed with six petals, which already demonstrates her extraordinary talent.

But that monkey has only been a disciple for a few years?

From enlightenment to the seed of the Dao, from the tree of the Dao to the primordial spirit, he has now even touched the Three Flowers Realm...

"This monkey is truly incomprehensible."

Haiqiong smiled bitterly.

However, she quickly regained her composure.

With a gentle wave of her hand, the furnace fire reignited, and the alchemy continued to be refined.

"No matter how strong that monkey is, it is still a disciple of my Fangcun Mountain."

"I only need to do my duty, refine elixirs and cultivate my spiritual practice, and have a clear conscience."

Inside the alchemy furnace, the nine pills shone brightly once more, their radiance even surpassing that of before.

There were signs of activity throughout Fangcun Mountain.

Those with profound cultivation can vaguely sense the signs of the Three Flowers Gathering at the Top of the Head.

Those with shallow cultivation only feel a sudden clarity of mind, as if a spiritual inspiration has descended upon them.

The reactions varied, but all were filled with awe.

Deep within the secluded pool, inside the water palace.

Sun Wukong sat cross-legged, his aura reaching its peak.

The three wisps of pure energy above his head completely gathered and condensed into three ethereal flowers.

The crimson flower has six petals, each one like fire, implying the might of a dragon and an elephant.

The pale gold flower has six petals, each petal as bright as the sun, shining brilliantly in all directions.

The flower is jet black, with six petals, each petal as dark as night, deep and unfathomable.

Each of the three flowers has six petals, totaling eighteen petals.

Although it does not reach the number of nine petals of a superior grade, it has far surpassed that of an ordinary mid-grade grade.

The three flowers floated above his head, slowly rotating.

After rotating once, it scattered specks of Daoist energy, which entered the acupoints all over Sun Wukong's body.

Inside the Niwan Palace.

The glass tree has grown to 33 feet tall, its branches and trunks becoming increasingly translucent, and its leaves becoming increasingly dazzling.

Above the tree canopy, a small, divine figure sat serenely on a flower bud, its countenance solemn and dignified.

At this moment, the primordial spirit formed hand seals and chanted incantations.

The words were silent, yet they resonated with the Dao Tree.

The branches and leaves trembled slightly, scattering starlight.

Amidst the starlight, the faint silhouettes of a tortoise and a snake could be seen.

The tortoise is as black as night, carrying the Luoshu (a symbol of the earth) on its back, which corresponds to the principles of the earth's veins.

The snake, red as fire, is coiled around the Hetu diagram, subtly reflecting the changes of heavenly secrets.

The tortoise and snake intertwined, spiraling upwards, and finally merged into the space between the eyebrows of the primordial spirit.

"Buzz!"

The Mudball Palace was shaken.

A golden light shone from between the eyebrows of the primordial spirit.

The golden light was initially faint, but then it surged and transformed into a magnificent sun.

In the midst of the bright sun, the moon also appears and disappears.

The sun and moon shine together, reflecting each other's brilliance.

The moon hides the jade rabbit, and the sun hides the golden crow.

The tortoise and snake are intertwined, their lives and natures are both strong.

"It is cool and refreshing, the light is bright and clear, perfect for admiring the moon from the Dan Terrace..."

In the darkness, it seemed as if the sound of Taoism echoed.

Sun Wukong's mind sank into a mysterious realm.

In a daze, he seemed to see a high platform.

The platform is nine zhang and nine chi high, divided into nine levels, with runes flowing on each level.

A bright moon hangs high atop the platform, its clear light shining down.

Golden lotuses bloom beneath the platform, with flickering flames.

A golden lotus grows in fire, and the five elements are used in reverse.

Gather your essence, energy, and spirit; once you've accomplished your goal, you'll become an immortal or a Buddha.

"I see……"

Sun Wukong understood.

The gathering of three flowers at the top is just the beginning.

True spiritual practice lies in cultivating both body and mind, in reversing the five elements, and in planting a golden lotus in fire.

The so-called secret is nothing more than guiding practitioners to see their own origin and understand the ultimate principles of heaven and earth.

Using the false to cultivate the true, and using the unreal to prove the truth.

When the practice is perfected, the three treasures of essence, energy, and spirit will be united, and the five elements will be gathered and used in a reversed manner.

One can transcend the mundane world and glimpse the great path of immortals and Buddhas.

"Cherishing life is nothing more than cultivating one's spirit and vitality..."

Sun Wukong silently recited the mantra, his mind becoming increasingly focused.

The three flowers above his head spun faster, and the Daoist charm emanating from them became even stronger.

Inside the Niwan Palace, the great sun between the eyebrows of the primordial spirit gradually dimmed its radiance, transforming into a phantom of a golden elixir.

The golden pill is round and smooth, with a light golden color, and its surface is imprinted with celestial patterns, earth veins, and the Yin-Yang symbol.