Simulation becomes reality, have I ever looked down upon the eternity?

Chapter 612-6.14: Collecting True Spirit Essence and Blood, the Purple Bamboo Attains Enlightenment!

Golden light flowed within the main hall, illuminating the entire space as brightly as a furnace.

Within the illusory River of Oblivion behind Li Luosheng, countless souls awakened one after another, their forms solidifying from the ethereal, each radiating the oppressive aura of a perfected Dragon Court Realm expert.

A slight chill ran through you. This place clearly prohibited the flow of magical power, yet Li Luosheng's Yellow Springs Secret Technique seemed completely unaffected.

Not only that, since their parting at Langya Heavenly Realm, this imperial prince's aura seems even more profound and unfathomable than before.

You couldn't help but recall that Danling had disappeared for a moment after you went through the teleportation array—it seemed he must have gained something else during that time.

Although the centipede-like Taoist before us is ruthless, his cultivation has ultimately not broken through to the Golden Core realm of the Great Dao. Faced with the numerous soul shadows summoned by the Core Spirit, he will likely be unable to withstand them.

[Five-colored divine light flowed around you. No matter how the golden light attacked, it would quietly disappear upon contact with the divine light. You stood quietly to the side of the battle, not in a hurry to make a move.]

Although the centipede-like Taoist was in a losing position, he seemed to still have a trump card up his sleeve.

Before long, the Taoist priest was forced into a corner of the main hall, and the numerous eyes covering his body slowly closed.

Li Luosheng's voice rang out coldly: "I have no intention of taking your life; you only need to hand over what you possess."

The old Taoist priest remained calm. "You are not destined to receive this; I cannot give it to you."

Li Luosheng said in a deep voice, "You are a former minister of the Heavenly Emperor, and I am the Emperor's son."

"If not me, then who else could be this destined one!"

The old Taoist priest slowly shook his head: "I don't know what it means to be destined. I only know that when that destined person arrives, the truth will be revealed."

"Stubborn and inflexible!"

The illusory River of Oblivion behind Li Luosheng surged once more, and one after another, terrifying souls awakened and descended upon this place.

Seeing this, the centipede-like Taoist priest took out a golden gourd from his abdomen, removed the stopper, and with two fingers of his left hand together, chanted a mantra—

"Disperse!"

As soon as the gourd appeared, a sense of foreboding arose in your heart, and the five-colored divine light around your body was activated once more.

[A swarm of golden sand, accompanied by thick smoke, poured out of the gourd like a locust swarm.]

The gold dust was extremely heavy; when it fell to the ground, it made a deafening roar and filled the entire hall in the blink of an eye.

[The moment the soul touches the flying sand, both body and spirit are instantly annihilated.]

Li Luosheng showed no fear. His hand seals changed again, and a vermilion gate appeared menacingly, emanating an aura of yin energy.

He summoned the red gourd he had previously acquired; as it opened, billowing purple poisonous smoke filled the hall.

Unexpectedly, the centipede-like Taoist casually gestured, and the poisonous smoke, as if summoned, was swallowed whole, along with the red gourd!

Your gaze sharpened as you noticed that, shrouded in the poisonous smoke, the old Taoist priest had sprouted a third arm from his back, clutching a green gourd.

He neither chanted incantations nor performed any spells; he simply pulled out the stopper and casually tossed the green gourd into the shower of golden sand.

Although you were able to stop it, you were just a step too slow.

[The five-colored divine light in his hand condensed into a beam, shooting towards the centipede Taoist like a startled rainbow, but it missed by a hair's breadth and struck the vermilion gate summoned by Dan Ling instead.]

The moment the five-colored divine light touched the portal, the vermilion portal suddenly dimmed.

[In the blink of an eye, as Danling unexpectedly turned her head to look at you—]

The centipede Taoist's eyes snapped open, and he uttered a single word: "Enter!"

The cyan gourd appeared instantly, its mouth opening wide to take the pill into it.

The old Taoist priest quickly retrieved the gourd and tightly sealed its opening.

[Then, the flying sand and poisonous mist all swirled away, completely absorbed by him.]

[The centipede Taoist then looked up at you, a hint of confusion in his eyes, and said slowly:]

"Why...did you help me?"

The centipede Taoist's gaze swept over the jade-like luster in your eyes, his expression suddenly freezing, as if in disbelief.

He raised his hand and pointed to your eyes, his voice slightly deep: "What kind of Dharma do you cultivate?"

"Why...does this place seem so familiar to me!"

[A thought crossed your mind: This centipede Taoist priest, given his origins from Huanghua Temple and his reverent veneration of the white-robed woman's portrait, must have a very deep connection with her.]

However, before you could speak, the Centipede Taoist spoke again, his voice filled with surprise and doubt:

"The Qi Observation Technique of Two Realms Mountain?!"

"No...the founder's disciples included fire-tending boys, fire-fanning boys, and gatekeeper boys..."

"But no one has ever been qualified to inherit the true supernatural powers of the patriarch."

His gaze suddenly sharpened, and after a moment's thought, he asked, enunciating each word clearly: "Who exactly are you?"

Just as you were about to speak, the Centipede Taoist shook his head repeatedly, "Master, what kind of fortune is this? How could you possibly harm it?"

"Could it be... that you received the legacy of the patriarch?"

[Then, staring intently at you, he asked, "Where did you get this method of cultivating the Dharma Eye?"]

[You didn't hide anything, briefly recounting your experience of obtaining the treasure, omitting key details to avoid arousing suspicion. Then you took the scroll from your storage bag and slowly unfurled it—]

The woman in the painting is identical to the portrait of the patriarch hanging in the main hall!

You added at the opportune moment, "My actions just now were also due to hearing about the historical connection between the Two Realms Mountain."

The Centipede Taoist gazed at the scroll for a long time, finally nodding: "Our patriarch valued destiny above all else... perhaps you are unaware of this."

"Since you have cultivated the patriarch's supernatural powers, you must have a special destiny. If the patriarch leads you to the Two Realms Mountain, you will certainly not be relegated to the position of a mere fire-tending boy."

At this point, the coldness in his eyes had softened somewhat.

You then asked, "May I ask what the identity of the patriarch is?"

The Centipede Taoist walked back to the incense table in the main hall and slowly shook his head: "Many things are no longer clear in my memory. I only know that the Patriarch could freely enter and leave this world without hindrance."

"Perhaps... they have already refined the elixir of immortality and attained eternal life."

Hearing this, you felt a pang of unease, recalling the white-clad woman you encountered on your descent from the mountain. Initially, you'd only guessed she might be a descendant of the patriarch, but hearing the centipede Taoist's words, you became more certain—what you'd seen that day was likely the very patriarch of the Two Realms Mountain.

As for freely entering and leaving this world... isn't that the same as ascending to the upper realm and being able to return at will?

Such a stroke of luck is truly terrifying!

The Centipede Taoist looked you up and down, then suddenly sighed, "You... are not one destined for this."

"This humble Taoist has waited here for countless years, yet I have never been able to await that destined one."

"The patriarch once said, 'Once you see it, you will understand.'"

"Then give the elixir of immortality and the gourd vine to the destined person, and that will..."

The old Taoist priest stopped abruptly, a look of confusion in his eyes: "Then how? How come... I can't remember."

Your expression remained calm, but your heart skipped a beat. This Taoist priest truly did possess an elixir of immortality and a gourd vine!

This elixir of immortality is a priceless treasure that even the Heavenly Emperor of yesteryear could not obtain; and that gourd vine is a legendary elixir of immortality!

The centipede Taoist looked down at the blue gourd in his hand. Suddenly, the gourd creaked and swelled up like dough.

The old Taoist priest dared not delay and quickly chanted incantations, after which the gourd slowly returned to its original state. Although you had anticipated that the elixir spirit would be difficult to deal with and would not be so easily trapped and killed, you did not expect to break free so quickly.

The old Taoist priest looked surprised and doubtful: "He possesses a celestial treasure; it seems this gourd couldn't possibly refine him..."

He turned to you and said, "Leave immediately! He is about to break free."

"Never again travel with him in the treasure vault. Since this man is protected by a celestial treasure, he will surely attack you."

"A magical treasure!?"

The Centipede Taoist said in a deep voice, "This was forged by the Heavenly Emperor by melting together the most precious treasures of all races. Once completed, none of the races dared to disobey."

[Your eyes flickered slightly upon hearing this. Danling possesses such a powerful treasure, why didn't she use it when she was nearly devoured by her brother in Langya Heavenly Realm?]

This matter is truly strange.

At this moment, the centipede-like old Taoist priest sprouted another arm from his back, holding a gourd in his hand.

"I possess nothing of value, but this gourd contains the essence and blood of the true spirits of all races... Now that you have mastered the secret techniques of the Two Realms Mountain, you are considered a member of my Two Realms Mountain lineage."

[You took the gourd and sensed it briefly, discovering that it contained dozens of true spirit bloodlines.]

Even more alarming is that the remaining four true spirit bloodlines required for the "Seven Treasures Mystic Book"—the "Vermilion Yan," the "Sea-Suppressing Turtle," the "Golden-Winged Roc," and the "Mountain-Chasing Dog"—are all contained within it!

[You had already given up hope; true spirits have vanished from this world, and the latter four types were extremely rare even in ancient times.]

According to the "Seven Treasures of Wonderful Forms," ​​if one can gather all seven true spiritual bloodlines and cultivate their Dharma bodies, the cultivation method will undergo a fundamental transformation—not merely a simple addition, but a sublimation into sainthood.

Now, having obtained everything in one fell swoop, it gives you the feeling of having searched high and low without finding it.

What's even more astonishing is that the pot contains the bloodlines of true dragons and phoenixes—bloodlines that exist only in legends. Faced with such a generous gift, you are momentarily speechless with urgency to refuse.

[Look at this old Taoist priest with the centipede; he also possesses gourd vines and an elixir of immortality, which are likely far more valuable than this essence blood.]

[You've probably already witnessed his magical abilities; if you unleash your swift and decisive methods, you might have a chance to defeat him.]

[You're hesitant. Should you accept this true spirit blood and leave, or take the gamble?]

Faced with this matter...you decide.

1. Take down the old Taoist priest. (Hint: There may be danger.)
2. Wait here. (Warning: There may be danger.)
3. Leave immediately. (Hint: This may be beneficial in the future.)
4. Perform a simulation once. (0/2)

5. Participate personally. (0/3)

The great cauldron resounded, revealing a radiant glow, and the inscription on it slowly froze.

Yu Ke looked at the options above and made a selection.

3. Leave immediately. (Hint: This may be beneficial in the future.)
Since your mind is made up, solemnly accept the gourd.

"Thank you very much..."

"Just call me Huang Hua," the Centipede Taoist replied.

Your gaze sharpened slightly. Huang Hua? Isn't that the master of this Taoist temple?

"Many thanks to Brother Huang Hua for his generous gift."

Upon hearing the address "Brother Daoist," Huang Hua finally smiled and nodded in satisfaction: "There are three main halls in the Heavenly Emperor's Palace. Besides this Huang Hua Temple, there are also the Purple Bamboo Temple and the Tranquil Heart Temple."

"Then there's no need to go to the Purple Bamboo Temple. The elixir of immortality within has long been perfected, having attained enlightenment in ancient times. When the great calamity descended, she shed her old form and began cultivating the Great Dao anew, and now... she has likely been awakened for over a hundred years."

[Upon hearing this, you were secretly alarmed. The elixir of immortality transforming into a living being to cultivate the Dao is indeed recorded in ancient texts. Such beings are shunned by Heaven and Earth, and it is extremely difficult for them to awaken their sentience; however, once formed, their foundation and destiny surpass even that of a true spirit!]

This purple bamboo has actually achieved such a high level of spiritual attainment.

[This Heavenly Emperor's Treasury is truly bizarre—the Heavenly Emperor's youngest son, Danling, has reappeared in the world; Daoist Huanghua is not dead yet, and now it is said that the Purple Bamboo Elixir of Immortality has awakened!]

The situation here is becoming increasingly perilous; no wonder even a supreme master like the Nine Yang Immortal perished here.

Huang Hua, seemingly oblivious, continued, "Just go straight to the Hall of Tranquility. Many true spirits once guarded it, but they are likely all dead by now."

"It contains the profound cultivation manuals of the Heavenly Emperor; if you wish to obtain them, you must seize the opportunity."

After speaking, the old Taoist kicked aside the incense table, held up his gourd to the ground, and revealed a formation pattern resembling a cavern.

You couldn't help but ask in confusion, "What is this?"

"The Heavenly Emperor often comes here late at night to discuss with me... or perhaps it is not me, the method for creating the elixir of immortality, and thus this secret passage was established."

[You noticed that the jade gourd in the centipede Taoist's hand was becoming increasingly swollen, as if it were about to burst at any moment, and couldn't help but ask:]

"Once that Danling is unsealed, what will you do, Brother Dao? Won't you come with me?"

[Huang Hua Daoist, holding a gourd, smiled calmly: "My patriarch once said that I will eventually meet the one destined for me, and I will be well."]

"Even if I die and my cultivation vanishes, my patriarch will save my life."

You were secretly amazed by his words, wondering what kind of spell the Two Realms Mountain had cast on him. He revered his ancestor like a deity but said nothing more, turning and stepping into the formation.

[Aren't you worried that the Centipede Taoist has ulterior motives? The ingenuity of this formation surpasses anything seen outside.]

As you stepped into the formation, the Centipede Taoist immediately destroyed the formation's foundation and moved the incense table back to its original position to conceal it.

In the empty hall, only Daoist Huanghua remained, facing the violently trembling jade gourd.

Suddenly, the gourd burst open, exploding into a shower of crystalline light!

[Li Luosheng's figure emerged from the exploding light, now transformed into an eight-armed demon, its狰狞 (zhengning - ferocious/hideous) appearance fully revealed.]

He held a broken, ancient-yellow sword in his hand, which was swallowed whole in an instant.

Li Luosheng looked around but couldn't find Zhou Jing anywhere, and frowned slightly.

[The centipede Taoist's voice rang out, "Be careful!"]

Suddenly, a gourd shrouded in purple mist appeared in his hand, its mouth already pointed at Li Luosheng.

The two figures clashed once more, and the battle resumed!

~

Tiandi Palace.

After crossing the stone bridge and passing through a lush bamboo forest, three forks suddenly appear before you, each winding its way to one of the three most majestic Taoist temples.

At that moment, a group of four people stood at the crossroads.

The four were dressed in rather unusual attire, all wearing clothes woven from green bamboo and straw hats made of bamboo leaves.

It was none other than the four: Ant Immortal, Duobao Daoist, Green Mountain Goddess, and Wang Zai.

How to choose among three paths?

Daoist Duobao held a bronze compass, tapping the rim of the compass lightly with his knuckles, and twirled his mustache in silence.

Ant Master turned his gaze to Green Mountain Goddess.

As for Wang Zai, he naturally ignored him.

The woman, with her exceptionally beautiful features and a refined, aloof demeanor exuding nobility, slightly furrowed her brows.

"Though my heart yearns for the Purple Bamboo Temple, I desire that immortal purple bamboo..."

"However, you two fellow Daoists each have your own pursuits. I wonder what your insights are?"

(End of this chapter)