Sweeping across the heavens, starting with the first emperor of the ancient times.

The Heavenly Garden.

The immortal fire burned quietly, and the Immortal-Slaying Gourd floated within it.

The gourd's original emerald green color is now constantly changing, emitting a rainbow of light.

Sometimes it transforms into seven gourds of different colors, and sometimes the seven gourds merge back into one.

Immortal patterns emerged from within, then disappeared, repeating endlessly.

Each time the patterns light up, the gourd's aura becomes more concentrated.

Jiang Hao sat cross-legged beside the immortal fire, his fingers occasionally tapping lightly to adjust the heat and guide the fusion of immortal laws.

Beside the Immortal Pool, several immortal herbs swayed gently.

The seven-colored fairy golden cocoon emitted a soft light.

Xiao Qinming lay quietly by the pool, his breathing steady, with a glimmer of golden blood and innate Dao patterns occasionally flashing across his body.

Two figures sat cross-legged facing each other with their eyes closed by the pool.

The one on the left, dressed in a dark Taoist robe, with an ancient and stern face, and subtle sword energy flowing around him, is none other than Lingbao Tianzun.

The one on the right, dressed in snow-white robes, with a gentle and peaceful demeanor, is like the embodiment of the Great Dao; he is the Primordial Celestial Venerable.

Both of them closed their eyes and remained motionless, their breaths barely perceptible, as if they had merged with every blade of grass and tree in the garden, entering the deepest state of transformation.

Suddenly, ripples silently spread across the void beside Lingbao Tianzun.

Four sharp and unparalleled sword shadows, the phantoms of the Four Swords of Zhuxian slowly emerged from his body, hovering above his head, emitting a clear and melodious sword sound.

Immediately afterwards, a Dao body identical to his original form stepped out from the void.

It is the Dao Fruit body of Lingbao Tianzun, also known as the famous Luren Dadi in all the heavens.

Meanwhile, on the other side of Yuanshi Tianzun, countless runes emerged and flowed from his body like a tide.

The same Dao body appeared from the void.

The two figures paused slightly in mid-air, then transformed into streams of light and disappeared into their respective bodies.

hum.

The Taoist spirit in the garden was instantly uplifted.

Lingbao Tianzun and Yuanshi Tianzun opened their eyes at the same time.

In Lingbao's eyes, a sharp sword intent that could sever all laws flashed by and then disappeared, returning to the calm of a deep pool.

In the eyes of the Primordial One, there flows the Daoist rhythm of the evolution of all things, birth and death, which eventually transforms into a gentle smile.

The aura that had been slightly ethereal due to their transformation instantly solidified and became complete.

It adds a profound sense of returning to simplicity, clearly indicating a successful transformation and a significant increase in strength.

The two exchanged a smile, everything understood without a word.

Jiang Hao stopped manipulating the immortal fire, stood up, and congratulated them with a smile: "Congratulations to you two fellow Daoists on your successful return."

"Haha, it's been a long time, Fellow Daoist Jiang."

Yuanshi Tianzun smiled and said with emotion, "This successful completion is largely thanks to the profound and wondrous Dao Fruit Transformation Method of yours, fellow Daoist. Its effects are truly extraordinary."

Lingbao Tianzun nodded, his tone steady and with a hint of emotion: "As Fellow Daoist Yuanshi said, this transformation is the one in which we have the most peaceful state of mind and the smoothest process so far."

"No need to worry about external forces, no need to be concerned about your foundation; simply immerse yourself wholeheartedly in the evolution of the Great Dao. Fellow Daoist Jiang, the exquisite nature of your Dao Fruit Transformation Method is truly admirable."

Jiang Hao smiled and waved his hand: "Methods are static, but the Great Way is dynamic. The fact that you two can draw inferences from one instance and find a new path that suits you better is a testament to your profound cultivation, and has little to do with me."

That's how the transformation method works; everyone learns from and improves upon each other's methods.

There is no distinction between high and low; any method that can lead to transformation is a good method.

Just then, a violent fluctuation came from the immortal fire.

The various colored lights on the surface of the Immortal-Slaying Gourd suddenly surged, and the gourd body trembled violently, emitting bursts of buzzing.

An aura of power belonging to a celestial artifact began to emanate from it.

A semi-transparent light and shadow emerged from the gourd; it was none other than Emperor Yuan Dao.

He was much more composed than before, but his face showed tension and anticipation.

"Heavenly Emperor!" Yuan Dao's voice rang out, "I feel we're almost there, just one last step."

Lingbao Tianzun's gaze fell on the Immortal-Slaying Gourd, and his eyes lit up: "Huh? This is a living person refined into a weapon?"

The Primordial Celestial Venerable also looked over, his face showing surprise: "The primordial spirit and the imperial weapon are deeply integrated, half human and half weapon, and can still maintain consciousness? This approach is indeed novel."

Jiang Hao gave a brief introduction: "This is the newly enlightened Yuan Emperor. He wanted to take the path of immortality by combining his primordial spirit with a weapon, but ended up refining himself into this state."

I'm helping him elevate this gourd into a celestial artifact, so he can use it to create a divine embryo and escape.

Upon hearing this, Lingbao Tianzun's eyes widened: "Combining your primordial spirit with a weapon? Refining yourself into a weapon spirit?"

Yuanshi Tianzun was also taken aback for a moment, then shook his head and chuckled: "What an interesting idea."

The way the two looked at Yuan Dao was exactly the same as when the Creation Emperor looked at him – they didn't understand, but they were deeply shocked.

Yuan Dao gave an awkward yet polite smile in mid-air: "I apologize for making you two Heavenly Venerables laugh."

Lingbao Tianzun became interested and stepped forward to examine the Immortal-Slaying Gourd more closely:

"Interesting. This state is indeed rare. It's not easy to remain conscious when the primordial spirit and weapon are so deeply entangled."

Yuanshi Tianzun nodded: "If a divine embryo can be successfully formed, it would be a unique rebirth."

Jiang Hao looked at the two of them: "Now that you two have emerged from seclusion, why don't you lend a hand?"

Yuanshi Tianzun and Lingbao Tianzun also had considerable research in this area, and their weapons, the Yuanshi Banner and the Four Swords of Zhuxian, were extraordinary.

Lingbao Tianzun laughed: "Alright, this is a good opportunity to test the depths of this new realm."

Yuanshi Tianzun nodded: "Good."

Upon hearing this, Yuan Dao's light and shadow trembled violently, and he exclaimed excitedly, "Thank you, Heavenly Emperor! Thank you, both Heavenly Venerables!"

Jiang Hao said no more, raised his hand and released a beam of chaotic light that entered the Immortal-Slaying Gourd.

Lingbao Tianzun pointed his fingers like a sword, and a sharp sword aura was injected into the gourd to help stabilize the disordered immortal laws within.

Yuanshi Tianzun then formed hand seals, and countless runes surged forth like a tide, enveloping the entire gourd and guiding the fusion of the immortal origin and the primordial spirit.

With the combined efforts of the three, the immortal fire surged high, completely engulfing the Immortal-Slaying Gourd.

A series of rumbling sounds came from inside the gourd, as if something was struggling violently, or like the final pains before rebirth.

The light and shadow of Yuan Dao completely merged into the gourd and disappeared.

Time passed little by little.

Two and a half months later.

boom!

The celestial fire exploded, transforming into a shower of light that filled the sky.

The Immortal-Slaying Gourd hung in mid-air, its entire body a dark gold, flowing with pure immortal radiance.

With a gentle tremor, a vast divine power swept across the entire back garden, even causing the branches and leaves of several immortal herbs to droop.

It became.

A true celestial artifact.

The gourd opened, and a beam of light shot out, landing beside the Immortal Pool.

The light faded, revealing a chubby little baby.

It looks to be about three years old, with fair and tender skin and round, bright eyes.

She was wearing a small bib that appeared out of nowhere, with a gourd pattern embroidered on it.

The little child stood there stunned for a moment, looked down at his hands, touched his face, and then looked up, his eyes instantly reddening.

"I'm out?" Yuan Dao's voice was childish and excited.

"I'm really out! I, Yuan Dao, am back!"

Lingbao Tianzun stared at the chubby baby for a long time, unable to suppress a smile.