Shennong Sequence

"Only in this way can the realm of 'nurturing yellow sprouts' be truly perfected, and only in this way can a solid foundation be laid for the subsequent attempt to reach a higher realm!"

Therefore, the step of 'nurturing yellow sprouts' must not be taken lightly!

Zhao Yun nodded slightly, agreeing.

His cultivation manual, the *Ten Thousand Spirits Return to One Heaven Immortal Scripture*, also contains similar descriptions; however, this immortal technique focuses on gathering the power of all spirits in the material world.
The core of the Yellow Sprout Medicine that Xin Ruyin condensed was to collect the power of all beasts. This included not only the power contained in the spirit insects and Gu insects that Zhao Yun had previously refined, but also the power of the birds that soared through the sky, the beasts that roamed the earth, and even the legendary divine beasts, the evil beasts that lurk in the abyss, the ferocious beasts that wreak havoc on the world, and the calamity beasts that cause disasters. All of these power needed to be collected and refined bit by bit.

However, Xin Ruyin belongs to the lineage of all beasts and now serves as an inspector in the Beast Academy of the All Things Academy. Her daily duties include patrolling the habitats of various spirit beasts. Collecting the power of all beasts is an easy task for Xin Ruyin.

Therefore, Xin Ruyin's cultivation level has long surpassed the 'Nurturing Yellow Sprout' stage, and is much higher than Zhao Yun's current cultivation level.

Xin Ruyin looked at Zhao Yun, her words carrying a hint of reminder.

"Right now, your most crucial task is to push your innate true nature a step further and condense the embryonic form of the human body's great medicine, the 'Yellow Sprout Seed,' within your inner world."

Then, nourished by the inner world, you will cultivate your own 'Life-Generating Yellow Sprout Medicine,' which is the first step into the realm of cultivating yellow sprouts.

"The next step is to gather the power of all spirits..."

Whether it's the feng shui energy flowing between heaven and earth, the earth's spiritual energy hidden deep within mountains and rivers, the vitality contained in plants and trees, or the life spirit within all living beings,

Even those timeless paintings, created with the painstaking effort of literati and artists, gradually giving rise to supernatural works; or some ancient artifacts, imbued with the wishes and obsessions of their owners in their lifetime, eventually transforming into spiritual beings—all these fall under the category of 'all spirits'.

You must personally travel through the mortal world to explore, collect, and refine them one by one; there's no time to rush it.

Xin Ruyin gave detailed instructions and shared all her knowledge and experience.

Therefore, in Zhao Yun's subsequent cultivation, whether it is spiritual minerals, spiritual herbs, or other things containing spirituality, they all belong to the category of the Myriad Spirits System and can be collected as sources of "Power of Myriad Spirits".

This means that Zhao Yun can no longer stay in one place for an extended period of time.

One must personally travel, observe, and experience the vast mortal world and the boundless universe in order to gradually collect the essence of all spirits and nurture the seed of the Yellow Sprout.
After fully gathering the power of all spirits in the material world, one must then delve into the spiritual world to explore the mysteries hidden deep within it, further advancing the Yellow Sprout Elixir to at least the level of a Celestial Elixir.

Only by using the Yellow Sprout in such a high-level state as a foundation can the subsequent cultivation steps such as "Civil and Martial Fire" and "Grand Canal Chariot" be better refined to produce Jade Liquid, laying the most solid foundation for the final Jade Liquid Elixir.

These steps of practice cannot tolerate any mistakes...

"Let's go out and celebrate!"

Zhao Yun stood up, stretched, and the golden light of true nature surrounding him receded. His tone was somewhat relaxed:

"Moreover, those aristocratic families have been making trouble for so long, and I have completely devoured and refined the innate jade they sent. Now that they no longer have any leverage over me, it's time to deal with them."

Xin Ruyin was afraid that Zhao Yun's matter would lead to a fight, so she tried to dissuade him:

"In this Wanling Yudao Immortal Sect, even those who reach the Great Dao Golden Core stage are still considered low-level cultivators. So what if the Gao family has a Great Dao Golden Core ancestor?"

Before those true immortals, they are still mere ants at the bottom, no different in essence from our current level!
So if they really make a move, the array spirits that are spread throughout the sect will act to protect the Great Dao Seed level and cause them to suffer!

"You don't need to be afraid of them, and you certainly don't need to provoke them..." Then, Xin Ruyin changed the subject, talking about the younger generation of the Gao family:
"As for the Gao family, they have only cultivated one Foundation Establishment cultivator in all these years: Gao Qilin."

However, he is only at the seventh level of Foundation Establishment, which is about the same as my cultivation level, so he is no longer a threat to me.

Don't pay any attention to those powerful families! Let them entertain themselves with their barking..."

Zhao Yun arrived in the ancient world twenty years later than Xin Ruyin. Even though he later caught up quickly with the help of opportunities such as the innate jade stone and the Great Dao Chapter, he was still several minor realms lower than Xin Ruyin at this moment.

But the situation changed the moment the true nature was successfully condensed!

The Great Dao Chapter, the yellow cloth, and the innate true nature resonated and vibrated, ultimately condensing into the special Great Dao supernatural power of "True nature is me, all selves return to the true nature".

With this supernatural ability alone, Zhao Yun could protect himself against a Golden Core cultivator, let alone someone at the Foundation Establishment level.

Of course, being able to escape and protect oneself is one thing.

But Zhao Yun is currently no match for cultivators at the seventh level of the Great Dao Foundation Establishment stage who have equal foundational abilities...

Moreover, regarding escaping, take the cultivation chamber they are currently in as an example. It is surrounded by layers of immortal array power, which is said to guarantee absolute safety when breaking through to the next realm!

Even if the Imperial Immortal City is attacked, this secret chamber will not tremble in the slightest!

Even so, it couldn't stop Zhao Yun's true nature from instantly teleporting out and establishing a connection with his clone.

Therefore, Zhao Yun couldn't think of any power at the Foundation Establishment stage that could stop his ability to escape.

However, the idea of ​​a 'strategic retreat' is somewhat embarrassing no matter how you look at it...

Zhao Yun smiled and shook his head, "Alright, then I'll listen to Xiao Ruyin and ignore all these external provocations!"
Besides, what use are the idle gossips of outsiders to me?

After saying this, Zhao Yun and Xin Ruyin left the pass together, and each canceled their leave, confirming that they could resume their duties the next day.

Afterwards, the two strolled side by side through the Imperial Immortal City.

The immortal city was filled with the aura of immortals, the precious trees on both sides of the street were shimmering, cultivators were hurrying to and fro, and occasionally a spirit bird would fly by carrying a treasure box of takeout, creating an atmosphere of immortality... which allowed the two to temporarily relieve the tension of cultivation and have a more relaxed time.

Moreover, the path of cultivation inherently emphasizes a balance between exertion and relaxation.

Zhao Yun spent more than five years trying to break through the 'Lead and Mercury Extraction' realm. Now he has finally condensed his true nature and stepped into a new stage. This breakthrough is certainly worth celebrating!
There are countless ways to celebrate.

If you're looking for thrills, you can go to the arena to watch monsters fight and experience the exhilarating thrill of bloodshed and brutality.

If you want to seek elegance, you can go to the brothel to listen to music and watch the flying flowers and snow, or find an elegant room to play the flute and zither and enjoy the elegance.

If you wish to enjoy leisure, taking your loved one on a trip to explore secluded and hidden places, or sitting around a fireplace listening to the rain and chatting about everyday life, are also delightful experiences...

So in the end, Zhao Yun chose the most ordinary and heartwarming way: arm in arm with Xin Ruyin, they walked out of the Dao Power Treasury and into the bustling streets and alleys of the Imperial Dao Immortal City. (End of Chapter)