Chapter 004: The Innate Realm

Seeing that Old Master Zhong did not take advantage of the situation to seek further benefits, the monk beside him nodded in agreement

The great monk handed the elixir to Zhong Tian

"The forbidden pill is too low-level; I do not have it yet. However, my disciple mentioned that as your master, I should certainly help you find one," the monk said with a smile.

In front of Zhong Tian, a large pit, a massive hole three meters deep, appeared. Clearly, Zhong Di's master intended for Zhong Tian to stop making noise and did not resort to lethal measures; otherwise, Zhong Tian would have been dead long ago

The true energy circulated thirty-six times and completely transformed into a purple-golden color. At this moment, Elder Zhong finally ceased his cultivation. He had truly reached the innate stage, and at this moment, he felt as if he possessed boundless strength throughout his entire being, flowing endlessly and continuously.

Boom

"Foster father, have you succeeded?" Zhong Tian asked anxiously

At this moment, Zhong Tian was filled with fervor. Since childhood, he had been raised by his adoptive father, and his life belonged to him. Therefore, Zhong Tian vowed to serve his adoptive father diligently. However, at this time, several of his sworn brothers actually committed such inhumane acts. Zhong Tian could no longer tolerate it and even incited his master to issue a warning to him

Seeing the righteous son like this, Old Master Zhong felt much better in his heart

Zhong Di and Zhong Xuan were the same, standing behind their master, waiting for the disciples of their uncles and elders to be fully recruited before setting off together. During this time, they did not even glance in the direction of the old master Zhong.

Upon hearing the words of the great monk, Zhong Tian was taken aback. Beside him, the elder Zhong, who had been holding up his dragon-headed cane, also gently set it down, his brow slightly furrowing.

Mong ... ...

The person excitedly rode the flying sword and soared into the valley

The large stone soared into the sky, instantly rushing towards the open area of Zhong Tian. Although Zhong Tian's cultivation was not high, he possessed innate strength in both arms, making him immensely powerful. His own strength had already reached the level of some individuals in the innate realm.

"Seeking death..." The master of the clock tower shouted in anger

The monk looked at Zhong Tian, a hint of joy appearing on his face

In this scene, it is not difficult for everyone to guess that Zhongdi said some clever words

"It is!" As soon as Zhong Tian stood up, he looked at his adoptive father and then at Dahe, a glimmer of excitement flashing in his eyes

The three adopted sons flew up to the terrace

Da Yi Zi also perceived the sudden change at this moment, filled with astonishment, how could this be? How could this be?

Thank you, Master.

Looking at this adopted son, Old Master Zhong sighed and nodded, saying: "From now on, focus on your cultivation. You may go now"

Cautiously, he took out the forbidden pill and glanced around at the many watchful eyes. Without hesitation, Old Master Zhong planted his dragon-headed cane into the ground, opened his mouth, and swallowed it. He then closed his eyes and sat down to regulate his breathing.

Upon witnessing the departure of Zhong Shijiu, the glimmer of hope in the heart of Old Master Zhong was finally shattered

Upon witnessing this scene, Old Master Zhong felt a sudden jolt in his heart, as an ominous premonition spread within him

Boom

At the same time, above the terrace, a bald monk suddenly flew in front of Zhong Tian. With a wave of his hand, the golden sphere transformed into a prayer bead, landing in his palm

As for the disciples of the various immortal sects, each one displayed a look of disdain.

At this moment, the great monk suddenly turned his hand and took out a pill the size of a golden longan.

Zhong Tian stared blankly at the monk, yet Zhong Laoye's demeanor remained composed. He pushed Zhong Tian, immediately waking him up.

Call ... ...

At the same time, around Old Master Zhong, it seemed as if waves of ethereal purple mist were rising, making Old Master Zhong, who was seated there, appear much more ethereal.

Thank you, Master. The person excitedly put away the transformation elixir and flew back amidst the envious gazes of nearly everyone

As soon as the Grand Monk spoke, nearly everyone turned their gaze towards the Transformation Infant Pill in his hand. What is the Transformation Infant Pill? The Breaking Restriction Pill, however, is merely a mediocre elixir. One Breaking Restriction Pill can be exchanged for one Transformation Infant Pill

At this moment, Old Master Zhong, who originally had white hair, white eyebrows, and a white beard, was surprisingly slowly turning black. Simultaneously, his face, at the moment of breakthrough, appeared significantly younger, resembling that of a man in his forties or fifties. Now, Old Master Zhong's appearance was that of a man in his forties or fifties, looking remarkably youthful, an extraordinary transformation.

However, after the three major disciples ascended to the terrace, they stood behind their respective masters and did not say anything to them. Their masters, in turn, coldly gazed downwards, waiting for their fellow brothers to fly up as well

"Zhong Di, Zhong Xuan, what are you two doing?" Zhong Tian shouted angrily

At this moment, almost everyone was stunned. This person is seeking death? How dare they attack a disciple of the Immortal Gate?

Indeed, on the terrace, at the moment when everyone had gathered, Zhong Shijiu, along with their respective masters and the disciples they had recruited, took off on their flying swords and simply flew away

Due to the cultivation technique, Old Master Zhong's true energy radiated a golden hue. As soon as the Breaking Restriction Pill arrived, it surged directly into the vortex, as if it were madly compressing the vortex itself

On the terrace above, several celestial sects had mostly departed, leaving only two behind. One was the sect of Master Zhong, who was waiting for him, and the other was a woman, dressed in a striking purple robe, exceptionally beautiful. Her cold, indifferent eyes scanned the surroundings, and she found nothing of interest at this Dragon Gate Conference. Thus, she dismissed a disciple without a second thought; the farce of the event had merely surprised her. After glancing at the elderly Master Zhong, who was seated in meditation, the woman leaped into the air and vanished from sight.

Disciple Zhong Tian pays his respects to the Master. Zhong Tian immediately kneels and bows, performing three deep bows in succession

At that moment, it seemed as if the bell whispered something into his master's ear.

Zhong Di and Zhong Xuan exchanged a glance towards Zhong Tian, their eyes flashing with a hint of disdain

The person who previously released the sword furrowed his brow upon seeing the great monk descend and did not continue to release the sword. After all, the great monk is a figure from the upper terrace, a celestial being.

Master, I have a grain here, but I do not know.

Zhong Di is the master, with a flick of his hand, a gleaming silver flying sword shot towards the large rock

Old Master Zhong did not hesitate and immediately discerned the intricate relationships involved. Now, if he did not swallow it, once all the disciples of the immortal sect left, he would certainly be unable to exit this valley, and the forbidden-breaking pill would be seized by He Tushu.

Old Master Zhong swallowed the broken forbidden pill, and immediately felt the pill transform into a wondrous energy that flowed into his body. This energy quickly entered the dantian, where there was a small vortex, a vortex of true qi, used for storing and accumulating true qi.

His master widened his eyes and cast a spell with a gesture of his hand

Upon witnessing this scene, Old Master Zhong was taken aback. He swung his dragon-headed cane, intending to block the flying sword; however, the speed of the sword was too swift, and in the blink of an eye, it had already reached the fearless face of Zhong Tian

Old Master Zhong controlled the vortex of true energy to operate frantically; with each rotation, it seemed to shrink a little. The true energy continuously circulated within his body, completing one cycle after another, until the seventy-second cycle.

As soon as the elixir was released, Old Master Zhong detected an extraordinarily mystical fragrance. With just a single whiff, it felt as if every pore in his body had completely opened up.

"Hmm, get up and come back to the mountain with me," the great monk said with a smile

Great treachery, great treachery? Unfilial son, unfilial son! Old Master Zhong's heart roared incessantly, yet years of composure allowed him to endure. He gently closed his eyes, a wave of sorrow washing over him.

Before Zhong Tian, a golden sphere suddenly appeared, and with a flash of golden light, the flying sword was knocked back.

At this moment, almost all the mortals below were enviously gazing at that forbidden-breaking pill. The forbidden-breaking pill, if I had it, wouldn't I immediately reach the innate stage?

As for Old Master Zhong, at this moment, his pupils constricted as he gazed in astonishment at the white cloud carrying Zhong Tian

"Natural strength?" The monk looked at Zhong Tian in surprise

The large stone shattered with a thunderous explosion, and the flying sword shot towards Zhong Tian at a terrifying speed

"Hmm, get up, don't bump your head," said the monk.

Innate, this is innate. The surrounding ordinary people revealed expressions of extreme envy, their pairs of jealous eyes fixated on the elder Mr. Zhong who was in the midst of a breakthrough

In the sky, the disciples of various immortal sects began to depart, each taking their own disciples and flying towards their respective mountain gates. Although there was some surprise regarding Old Master Zhong, it did not attract much attention. Whether it was the first innate ascension using the broken prohibition pill or not, perhaps they would remain at this level for a lifetime, which was not particularly noteworthy

"Tian'er, you have found a good master," Old Master Zhong nodded and said

However, Zhong Tian did not rise; instead, he knelt on the ground and said to the great monk: "Master, I have a request."

Upon hearing the words of the great monk, those below were filled with astonishment. Could it be that this rough man has turned misfortune into fortune?

The child's life was saved by the adoptive father, which is only right. However, the child will soon be heading to the immortal gate and will no longer be able to serve the adoptive father.

Seeing the somewhat sighing expression of his adoptive father, Zhong Tian unconsciously picked up a large stone from the ground and hurled it fiercely towards Zhong Di's location

As the old master nodded, the monk swiftly gestured, and a white cloud suddenly appeared, carrying Zhong Tian to the upper terrace, where he would join the other monks to fly out of Longmen Valley

Almost all the disciples of the immortal sect rummaged through their bags, but there was no sign of the forbidden-breaking pill. However, one disciple from a lower immortal sect, at this moment, unexpectedly pulled out a purple forbidden-breaking pill from his storage bag. Yes, it is indeed this item

"Father, the child has left." Zhong Tian said to Old Master Zhong

"Are you willing to take me as your master?" the monk suddenly laughed.

The large stone quickly smashed towards the terrace

The disciple earnestly requests the master, "Please grant me a forbidden-breaking pill." Zhong Tian said while kneeling on the ground

Upon hearing Zhong Tianyi's words, the monk was momentarily taken aback, while Old Master Zhong let out a long sigh, as if the pent-up frustration in his heart had suddenly been released. At the same time, he looked eagerly at the monk.

As soon as the eyes opened, a beam of brilliance shot forth from them

"Thanks to you," Old Master Zhong said as he gently stood up

Disciple, let us go," said the great monk

With a furious roar, Zhong Tian drew the attention of nearly everyone. The disciples of the Immortal Sect frowned but paid him no mind, while the others also did not take much notice.

The great monk unexpectedly glanced at Zhong Tian, then meaningfully looked at Old Master Zhong, quickly discerning the underlying clues. With narrowed eyes, he smiled at the books, nodding slightly.

"Esteemed colleagues, who possesses the Forbidden Breaking Pill? I am willing to exchange it for this Transformation Pill," the great monk said in a loud voice

Seeing Zhong Tian deliver the forbidden-breaking pill, Old Master Zhong was filled with excitement. How many years has it been? How many years has he longed for this moment

One by one, they gazed with envy and jealousy at the direction in which the forbidden pill was being transferred

They won't. They are just on the terrace, and they will definitely come to ask the master for the forbidden-breaking pill.

"Yes, Master!" Zhong Tian said

Oh? The monk was somewhat surprised, but still patiently looked at Zhong Tian

Observing the constantly worried Zhong Tian beside him, Old Master Zhong let out a gentle sigh and revealed a faint smile on his face

"You worthless scoundrels, has your heart been eaten by a dog? Cultivating immortality, even if one could achieve it, would still be an act of evil." Zhong Tian shouted furiously.

Thank you, Master!" Zhong Tian said excitedly. He then turned around and handed the broken prohibition pill to Old Master Zhong

The golden vortex, with a final contraction, transformed completely. The entire vortex shrank to one-tenth of its original size; however, at this moment, it had become a small purple-golden vortex. The golden vital energy, after passing through the vortex once, quickly transformed into purple-golden vital energy, circulating within the numerous meridians.

"Who took you in when you were little beggars? Who provided you with fine clothes and wealth? It was your adoptive father. Is this how you repay him?" Zhong Tian roared.

The adoptive father only wants a broken forbidden pill, is that so difficult? Or is it that in your eyes, both the adoptive father and I have already become insignificant, devoid of value?

Seeing his adoptive father with closed eyes, Zhong Tian could no longer bear it.

Seeing his adoptive father meditating, Zhong Tian patiently waited. The monk did not pull Zhong Tian away but instead accompanied him in waiting. Observing Zhong Tian's loyalty and righteousness, a faint smile appeared on the monk's face. A disciple like this would not scheme against his master in the future.

The great monk tossed the transformation infant elixir, and with a flip of his hand, the broken prohibition elixir landed in his grasp

Buzz

Innate, the realm of innate abilities. Who wouldn't feel envious upon seeing Old Master Zhong sit down and begin to break through? Almost everyone let out a sigh, tinged with a hint of jealousy.