Chapter 8: The True Seed of the Great Way (The True Seed of Eternal Tribulation)

In the room, golden light flickered in the eyes of the brocade-scaled figure: "If the true seed is sown, one can step onto the path of the Great Dao. At this moment, all hidden connections and secrets will instantly reveal themselves. I am curious to see what extraordinary qualities this young man possesses, as he is able to resolve my calamity. If I can uncover the secrets within this person, my True Dragon clan may not know how many more immortals will emerge in the future. This world will not belong to anyone but my Dragon clan. If I cannot find out, it would be best to take this young man under my wing to assist my True Dragon clan in becoming the supreme overlord of the heavens."

He is an immortal, what is there about me that is worthy of his attention? Yu Duxiu's mind was racing, and then he paused: Aside from unintentionally communicating with that black mist, I have no remarkable qualities. Could it be... Yu Duxiu had a suspicion in his heart, but then he suppressed the thought, choosing not to dwell on it. Instead, he cleared his mind of distractions and immersed his thoughts in a state of clarity, feeling the magical energy slowly flowing within him.

Thus, Yu Duxiu charged out of the tomb, having killed countless spies from various countries in his wake

Three years later, Yu Duxiu had thoroughly memorized the Daoist scriptures, yet he had not discovered the profound truths regarding immortality. The scriptures were filled entirely with incomprehensible ancient texts and cryptic inscriptions.

In Yu Duxiu's mind, there was a clarity, as he witnessed the magical power intertwining in the lower dantian, about to form a peculiar ancient seal script. However, in the next moment, an unexpected change occurred. From the deepest part of Yu Duxiu's consciousness, three distinct forces—black, white, and transparent—rushed forth, creating a clear distinction as they surged out. Wherever they passed, the meridians within his body were turned upside down, and the magical power was instantly shattered. These three forces, like great thieves, rampaged through, directly breaking through the Zhangong and rushing into the lower dantian, merging with the imminent formation of the true seed of the Great Dao.

In her dreams, Yu Duxiu's hair gradually turned gray. She was well-versed in countless Daoist texts from China, even able to recite them backward with ease. When Yu Duxiu turned fifty, the world's foremost Daoist canon, which had been passed down since the Song Dynasty, finally reemerged, having been unearthed from the tomb of Emperor Shenzong of the Song.

Inside the room, Jinlin furrowed his brows tightly as dark clouds suddenly gathered in the sky. Every movement and breath of the immortal resonated with the heavens and the earth. At this moment, Jinli's heart was filled with confusion. Earlier, he had clearly sensed that everything was going smoothly for this young man, and he was witnessing the true essence of the Great Dao about to coalesce. Yet, suddenly, he lost all sense of it. Even as an immortal, Jinli could no longer perceive the fluctuations of the true seed of the Great Dao in Yu Duxiu's dantian. This was simply inconceivable for an immortal.

The path of cultivation begins with entering a preliminary state of meditation, where one introspects into their own internal energy and blood. Subsequently, one must transport this energy and blood to refine the first trace of magical power, which signifies the initial step into the realm of cultivation. The second step involves condensing one's own Dao fruit, also known as the true seed, the true seed of the Great Dao. The condensation of the true seed of the Great Dao marks the entry into the path of immortality, granting a lifespan of five hundred years. After five hundred years, natural disasters and calamities will inevitably descend upon you, bringing trouble.

Upon noticing that there were no lights in the Jinlin House, Yu Duxiu felt it inappropriate to disturb them and could only find a basin in the courtyard to wipe himself down: "Forget it, I will ask my elder brother tomorrow"

Three years of peaceful life were shattered, as firearms completely overwhelmed cold weapons. Yu Duxiu, burdened with eight guns, subsequently arrived in this world

After thinking for a while, the koi smiled and said: "This kid, being merely human, cannot hide from my eyes. He may not know the secrets within. If I were to startle the snake in the grass, it would not be good. Moreover, this kid is my younger brother; in the future, if he has any requests, it will surely be..."

A trace of magical power flowed within her body, and Yu Duxiu extended her palm. Aside from being somewhat fairer than before, her arms seemed to show no other changes; her physical form remained the same as before, without the legendary soaring to the skies or being extraordinarily impressive.

The black power of the jade is indeed familiar; during the previous tribulation of the koi, that power originated from the same source as this black power. However, the black power within my dantian is even more refined, grand, and profound.

The Daozang is the most comprehensive and precious encyclopedia of Daoism, integrating all Daoist texts from around the world. A fierce competition has unexpectedly arisen, with spies from various countries arriving in droves, employing all manner of tactics

The immortal communicates with heaven and earth, understanding the changes of the four seasons. They can leverage the power of heaven and earth to deduce all possible changes in the world. Regarding the myriad matters of the heavens, if there is no interference, the immortal can deduce and know them in an instant.

The state aims to apprehend him, and various countries are seeking to capture him. There are satellites in the sky and surveillance underground. Unless Yu Duxiu hides deep in the mountains and forests, how could he possibly escape the crushing force of the state machinery

You must explain why Jinlin does not force Yu Duxiu at this moment, and there is a reason for this. Firstly, at this time, Yu Duxiu is a mortal and has not yet embarked on the path of cultivation. Under the discerning gaze of the immortal Jinlin, everything within Yu Duxiu is laid bare; how could he possibly conceal anything from him

In the courtyard, Yu Duxiu curled up into a ball, the memories from the deepest part of her heart, those unforgettable recollections, became a nightmare in her cultivation, preventing Yu Duxiu from attaining the Dao

Jin Lin sat in the room, and a pair of eyes gazed through the window at Yu Duxiu, who was curled up in the courtyard. With a gentle sigh, he said: "The nightmare in your heart can only be overcome by yourself; I cannot help you. If you succeed, I have countless ways to help you progress further on your path of cultivation. If you fail, you can only sink into despair."

With a thunderous sound that seemed to split the heavens and the earth, the lower dantian of Yu Duxiu resonated with a booming noise, and countless essences of vitality surged forth, continuously refined by the magical power. The slightly ethereal strands of magical energy gradually solidified, resonating with the heavens and the earth.

In the courtyard, Yu Duxiu slowly opened his eyes, and a flash of black light passed through them, indicating a sign of his cultivation.

However, this young man before him puzzled Jinlin. The koi certificate was a path to immortality, and it was indeed a time of great success, yet he never expected to be thwarted by a mere mortal, as insignificant as an ant.

Whether to force him to reveal the secret or to gradually win him over and befriend him, Jin Lin was in doubt

Thinking of this, Jinlin tidied up his emotions and lay back down on the bed: "Leading this young man onto the path of cultivation, when the time comes to face the three tribulations, he will naturally seek the Dao from me. At that time, under the threat of life and death, he will have no choice but to present all his secrets willingly."

The country did not place much emphasis on this, providing an opportunity for spies from various nations and Yu Duxiu to take advantage. Without firearms, relying solely on cold weapons, who could possibly be a match for Yu Duxiu

Next comes the relentless pursuit, with so many agents having died in various countries, how could they possibly let Yu Duxiu go

The true essence of the Great Path is transforming, once again giving rise to changes, manifesting as a black rune of the Great Path. Around this black rune, the void distorts, and a white power envelops the rune, while a transparent force interferes, causing the area around the true rune to warp, becoming imperceptible, as if existing in another space-time.

"With magical power, apart from having sharper senses, there is no difference from ordinary people," Yu Duxiu murmured to herself

Yu Duxiu ultimately obtained the Daoist Canon, which remains immortal even after a millennium

Everyone possesses their own thoughts and unique characteristics, thus the essence of the great path they embody is also different

Only fear that in the deep of night the flowers will fall asleep, thus I burn the tall candles to illuminate the red makeup

In her dream, Yu Duxiu murmured to herself, as images flowed once again in her mind. A thread of magical power gently stirred, and Yu Duxiu suddenly jolted: "Magical power, magical power, this world has magical power, there must be supreme immortal techniques. If I can learn them, I will surely be able to revive Xiao Xiao"

As thoughts flowed to this point, the nightmare receded, and Yu Duxiu's mind fell into a state of clarity. A thread of magical power quietly circulated, traversing through the meridians, refining the acupoints, revolving around Yu Duxiu's body, and descending from the ancestral orifice at the center of the brow to the Jangong Zifu, thereby opening the source of magical power.

The east wind gently wafts, spreading its brilliance; fragrant mist shrouds the moon as it traverses the corridor

Seeing Yu Duxiu's bewildered expression, he probably does not understand the reason behind it. At this moment, coercion may not be effective; instead, it could unnecessarily worsen the relationship between the two. It would be better to guide Yu Duxiu onto the path of cultivation, allowing him to discover the secrets within himself. For a cultivator, in the eyes of an immortal, they are no different from ants. As long as Yu Duxiu does not become an immortal, he will be unable to escape the control of Jinlin.

In Yu Duxiu's mind, there is a profound memory; during that battle, Yu Duxiu wielded a straight knife, and the fangs of the cultivator were revealed to the public for the first time. With that subtle sense of energy, he was many times stronger than an ordinary person, and even the king of special forces was no match under the pressure of that energy.

Returning to his own room, Yu Duxiu lay down with his head buried in the pillow, yet his heart was filled with uncertainty and suspicion. He could not understand why, but there was an intense warning in the depths of his being that made him wary of Jin Lin.