Shennong Sequence

The golden glow, a resonance of the three elements—the Great Dao Chapter, the Yellow Cloth, and the Primordial True Nature—illuminates both the inner and outer realms, transcending the realm of illusion and reality!
Like a mortise and tenon joint, the perfect fit allowed Zhao Yun to gain an even deeper understanding of the realms of "extracting lead and refining mercury," "the three elements of the primordial universe," and "true nature and true self."
"True nature is true self, and true self is true nature."

As Zhao Yun's Daoist voice fell, the pale golden light of true nature completely merged with the power of the three innate elements. The milky white light that had been surrounding him gradually faded away, leaving only this golden light of true nature, which had condensed all his essence, slowly flowing within the Yin-Yang Fire!
Even under the scorching heat of the Yin-Yang Dao Fire, it remained condensed and did not dissipate, but instead became even more dazzling.

"Gold is refined in fire!"

A moment later, the golden light suddenly broke through the shackles of the Yin-Yang Fire and streaked into Zhao Yun's sea of ​​consciousness like a shooting star, intertwining and entwining with the 'Great Dao Chapter and Yellow Cloth' that exuded the aura of the Great Dao.

In a daze, a profound tremor suddenly resonated deep within Zhao Yun's mind, and a completely new understanding of divine power surged forth as if enlightened:
"The true nature contains the will of the ego. Wherever the true nature exists, that is where the ego resides. From now on, I will no longer be bound by the limitations of the physical body, nor will I need to rely on complex primordial spirit links. I can simply use this true nature to directly descend to any place where my other self, clone, or divided soul resides!"

"I can even use my true nature to instantly exchange positions between my true self and my incarnations and avatars!"

"This ability is far more profound than the 'Spirit Transfer' I previously comprehended—the previous method required the primordial spirit as a guide to slowly transfer a portion of the inner world's origin; but now, under the unification of true nature, the entire transfer method has reached perfection!"

"Even if my physical body and sea of ​​consciousness suffer severe damage or even destruction, as long as this true nature remains, it can instantly replace me, my clones, and my divided soul, which is equivalent to having countless ways to 'not die'!"

"This foundation is enough to give me more composure and confidence on this perilous path of cultivation..."

Then, Zhao Yun continued to perceive the method of true nature transfer, and what surprised him even more was:
This kind of transfer is not a simple transfer of consciousness, but can carry away all the creations of the original body - whether it is the origin of the inner world, the refined innate substances, or the methods and realms of cultivation, it can be taken away completely!

Completely disregarding the distance of the void, the constraints of space, and even the limitations of time and the intertwining of cause and effect, nothing can stop the transfer of this true nature.

When one truly reaches the state of "breaking free from constraints and attaining great freedom," free from the constraints of any method or rule, one can achieve a seamless exchange between the true self and the other self, and between different selves.

"This is the true way to secure one's life and protect oneself, and only such a profound ability can be called a 'Great Dao Method'!"

Then, the Yin-Yang Fire surrounding Zhao Yun's body slowly receded, retreating into his inner world along his meridians.

Upon entering the inner world, the Yin-Yang Flames instantly spread out, transforming into a rain of fire that enveloped the entire inner world in a scorching heat—this was to temper the origin of the inner world and stabilize its spatial structure with the Yin-Yang Flames.

At the same time, the pale golden true essence circulated through Zhao Yun's body once more, completely collecting and imprinting every inch of his flesh, every fluctuation of his soul, and even all the information of the Great Dao methods before finally returning to his inner world and merging into the boundless Yin-Yang Fire, receiving its nurturing and solidification!
Only when the true golden light completely solidified into a ball of light the size of a lotus seed did the Yin-Yang Fire gradually subside, retreating to a corner of the inner world and returning to calm.

At this moment, Zhao Yun slowly came back to his senses from his cultivation state and opened his eyes—a faint golden light still lingered in his eyes, the afterglow of his true nature merging into his sea of ​​consciousness. He gently patted Xin Ruyin beside him, his voice carrying a hint of undisguised joy from having just finished his cultivation!
"The process of gathering innate essence, refining lead and mercury, and nourishing innate true nature has been completely completed! There is no longer any need to maintain the state of yin and yang interaction."

After all, maintaining such a highly compatible state of cultivation for a long time, even though both of them were at the Foundation Establishment stage of the Great Dao, still required a great deal of mental effort.

Xin Ruyin's forehead was still covered in fine beads of sweat, and the hair at her temples was damp with sweat, indicating that she had also exerted herself considerably.

However, Xin Ruyin only gave Zhao Yun a slightly teasing look, her eyes carrying a hint of reproach, yet also a subtle, almost imperceptible smile.

He then slowly got up and straightened his sweat-soaked robe.

While Xin Ruyin was tidying up, Zhao Yun closed his eyes to rest again, but his mind was completely immersed in his sea of ​​consciousness: the innate true nature that was slowly radiating golden light was intertwined with the Daoist rhyme of the "Great Dao Chapter" and the 'yellow cloth', and a mysterious feeling kept surging in.

This also made Zhao Yun realize more clearly the truth that "where true nature lies, there lies the true self"!

Whether it's the physical body's origin, the foundation of the inner world, or the insights gained through cultivation, everything can converge in this true nature. With just a thought, one can instantly teleport across space, truly achieving: "True nature is me, and all selves return to the true nature!"

"Wait for me a moment, let me try out the mysteries of this innate true nature."

Zhao Yun opened his eyes and said something to Xin Ruyin, then focused his mind into his true nature, using the power of his true nature to sense the twelve "Seals of Others" that had previously separated out.

Among them, the Spirit-Slaying Insect lies dormant beside itself, while the Gold-Devouring Insect's clone protects Xin Ruyin's side. The remaining ten Seals are scattered in the Spirit Beast Garden, Ancient Insect Garden, and other places around the Second Imperial Immortal City. They are either buried deep underground or climbing between mountain streams and cliffs, absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to nourish themselves while searching for food on their own. They have long since integrated into their respective environments.

The moment the thought arose, the pale golden innate true nature, carrying Zhao Yun's entire essence, quietly detached from Zhao Yun's body along the meridians of the Great Dao. In an instant, Zhao Yun felt his mind traverse the void of space and descend into the body of the Devouring God Insect's clone.

The next second, Zhao Yun "saw" the world from the perspective of the Devouring God Insect: wherever his gaze fell, the "divine" veins of all things were clearly visible. Whether it was the divine charm floating in the air, the divine essence condensed between heaven and earth, or even the faint soul charm hidden in objects, none of them could hide from him.

For Zhao Yun, the experience of perceiving the wonders of heaven and earth with the body of an alien was truly novel and mysterious.

Furthermore, Zhao Yun specifically tested it out, and found that whether it was the invocation of his inner world or the operation of other cultivation methods, he could smoothly perform them on this Devouring God Insect clone without the slightest hindrance. (End of this chapter)