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Chapter 490 Let's have some fun! Evil Spirit Root and the Primordial Lamp God
Just as Yang Jian was cultivating in the Kunlun Sacred Realm and growing rapidly.

His elder brother, Yang Jiao, is undergoing an extremely severe test in a secret realm deep within the East Sea Dragon Palace.

Outside the secret realm, inside a magnificent palace carved from crystal, three figures were quietly observing everything within the secret realm through a giant water mirror.

"This child is truly exceptionally talented, with such a resilient character and a willingness to work hard; he is truly a rare find."

The one who spoke was a burly man with an imposing presence.

He was dressed in a set of cyan-gold dragon scale armor, from which divine light flowed and the faint sound of dragon roars could be heard, making him look majestic and awe-inspiring.

Her long, cyan hair was casually draped over her shoulders, adding to her unrestrained and wild demeanor.

His face was resolute, and his eyes seemed to hold thunder; he exuded authority without being angry.

He was the second progenitor of the dragon race, Azure Dragon.

At this moment, he looked at the boy who was struggling in the water mirror with a smile on his face, his eyes full of undisguised appreciation and praise.

"Excellent, truly excellent."

He clapped his hands in praise.

Beside him, a woman with a languid posture and captivating charm, seemed completely uninterested.

She leaned back on a throne carved from a single piece of ancient jade, her slender hands holding a delicate little bronze mirror, looking at herself from left to right, her gaze captivating.

She wore a fiery red palace dress, embroidered with golden dragon patterns, which was gorgeous and flamboyant.

A head of equally fiery red hair cascaded down like a waterfall, with tiny sparks seemingly dancing between the strands.

Yinglong yawned casually, his red lips parted slightly, and his voice carried a hint of lazy magnetism.

"Second brother, this child is diligent in his cultivation, which is certainly good."

"But ah..."

She put down the small mirror in her hand, glanced at Yang Jiao in the water mirror with a hint of mockery in her eyes.

"To make a name for yourself in the Primordial True World, brute strength and this kind of reckless hard work are far from enough."

"Third sister's words hit the nail on the head."

A clear and melodious voice suddenly rang out in the hall.

Before the words were finished, a white figure appeared out of thin air and stood silently in the center of the hall.

The newcomer was a woman of breathtaking beauty.

Her face was absolutely beautiful, her figure graceful and her curves exquisite. A simple yet elegant white dress looked more captivating on her than any gorgeous garment.

The white robes were as pure as snow, made of neither silk nor satin, but draped with light gauze, as ethereal as the clouds in the sky.

With her slightest movement, and the gentle ripples of the slowly flowing water in the hall, the water swayed softly, outlining a breathtaking arc.

Looking at the boy reflected in the water mirror, who had once again risen from the waves with unwavering perseverance, the White Dragon Ancestor's cool lips curved into a beautiful smile.

She spoke slowly, her voice clear and melodious, like a fragrant orchid in a secluded valley.

"This child is indeed a diamond in the rough."

“In the next few years, let him continue to learn from you, my second brother, and hone his skills.”

She looked at Qinglong and continued.

"However, once he has established a solid foundation for his cultivation, I think it would be the best course of action to send him to Prime Minister Turtle so that he can continue his cultivation under his guidance."

"Prime Minister Turtle?"

Upon hearing this, Qinglong's hearty smile faltered slightly, replaced by a thoughtful expression.

He frowned and said, "The Prime Minister has been busy with a matter concerning the inheritance of my dragon clan recently."

"My elder brother worked tirelessly day and night for this."

"At this time of year, the Prime Minister probably doesn't have time to take care of the children, does he?"

"You mean the 'Longmen' incident?"

Yinglong, who was standing to the side, heard their conversation. His previously lazy expression disappeared, and a hint of interest flashed in his eyes.

Her eyebrows curved like a pair of crescent moons as she smiled and said, "Second brother, you're overthinking it."

"With the immense humanistic energy we obtained back in the Fuxi era as our foundation, building a 'Dragon Gate' in this primordial true world is not a difficult task."

She paused, then changed the subject, her words carrying a strong sense of confidence.

"As for establishing countless branches of the Dragon Gate in the myriad worlds, that's even simpler."

"All we need to do is go to the [Main God Space] and, in the name of our Dragon Clan, issue a top-level main quest."

"As long as the rewards for the mission are generous enough, the reincarnators in the God Space and the geniuses of all the worlds will naturally take the initiative to help us with this matter."

As Yinglong finished speaking, a sly smile crept onto his lips.

"So, although Prime Minister Turtle seems to be extremely busy, he actually spends most of his time in the 'Qiantian Palace,' doing his strange and unusual new research."

"It's a good opportunity to let Yang Jiao learn from him."

Hearing this, Qinglong's expression remained somewhat hesitant.

"Should we send this child...to the Qiantian Palace to study?"

He repeated it somewhat uncertainly, his tone full of hesitation.

"Isn't this...isn't this a bit too cruel for him?"

Qiantian Palace.

That was no ordinary paradise.

That was a renowned research institute throughout the entire Dragon Clan and even the entire Primordial True Realm.

Few gods know how many strange and even illogical research projects are hidden deep within that palace.

There's nothing the Turtle Prime Minister wouldn't dare to do, only things you can't imagine.

Yang Jiao, a child with a resolute character but a mind as blank as a sheet of paper, was kept in the Qian Tian Palace with the Turtle Prime Minister for a long time.

What if... what if we lead the child astray and raise a crazy researcher who is obsessed with experiments?

What can we do then?
"Second brother, don't worry."

The White Dragon seemed to see through the Azure Dragon's worries, and she smiled and gently comforted her.

"This child is resolute and exceptionally talented; he'll be fine."

Her gaze was gentle, as if piercing through the barriers of endless time and space, and she saw a young figure in a white coat who was buried in countless jade slips and blueprints.

The primordial true world has never been a playground for proper gods.

Only by being unique can one go further.

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Taisu Heaven, Queen Wa Palace.

Yang Chan, dressed in an elegant white palace gown, was sitting cross-legged on a huge lotus leaf.

A magic lamp floated in front of her.

The lamp's base was shaped like a lotus flower, and its walls were engraved with incomparably profound innate Dao patterns. At the wick, a wisp of seven-colored flame was burning quietly, emitting a soft and warm light.

This is the protective treasure bestowed upon her by the goddess Nuwa, the innate spiritual treasure—the Lotus Lantern.

Within this lamp lies a world of its own. As the lamplight flickers, it can purify all the filth of the world and resist all kinds of magic and supernatural powers, possessing boundless power.

Nuwa said that this magical treasure also has another function: making wishes.

When Nuwa bestowed this magical treasure upon her, Yang Chan was overjoyed.

Her greatest wish is for her family to be reunited!
However, truly mastering this magical treasure is no easy task.

Yang Chan's eyes were closed, her small brows were slightly furrowed, and a fine layer of fragrant sweat appeared on her forehead.

She was doing her best to probe the interior of the Lotus Lantern with her divine sense, trying to communicate with the spirit within and leave her own mark.

Her divine sense struggled to advance within the vast, ocean-like inner world of the Lotus Lantern.

All around were endless, colorful rays of light, each ray containing immense, powerful creative energy.

Yang Chan felt like a small boat sailing on a turbulent sea, at risk of being capsized by giant waves at any moment.

Each impact of divine thought caused her soul to feel waves of tearing pain.

But she did not give up.

In her mind, the sorrowful look in her mother's eyes when she was suppressed kept replaying, the resentment of her father lying in a pool of blood, and the helplessness when she was separated from her two brothers.

These images became her strongest motivation.

"I can't give up..."

"I must become stronger!"

"I must gain power, rescue my mother, avenge my father, and find my eldest and second eldest brothers!"

The little girl let out a stubborn cry in her heart.

Her will became stronger than ever before at this moment.

As if sensing her pure and unwavering Dao heart, the originally violent power of creation within the Lotus Lantern gradually began to become docile.

The seven-colored flame at the wick flickered slightly, splitting off a tiny wisp that drifted towards Yang Chan's divine sense.

Om-!
The moment that wisp of flame came into contact with Yang Chan's divine sense, a vast and pure flow of information instantly surged into her sea of ​​consciousness.

That is the method of using the Lotus Lantern, and some of the laws of creation contained within it.

Yang Chan's face turned deathly pale instantly, followed by an unnatural flush.

She groaned, a trickle of blood spilling from the corner of her mouth, but a relieved smile appeared on her face.

She succeeded.

She finally imprinted her first divine soul mark on the Lotus Lantern.

From this day forward, she will be the true owner of this innate spiritual treasure.

Just then, a soft sound of footsteps approached from afar.

"Little Chan'er, how did your training go today?"

A gentle, ethereal voice rang out.

Yang Chan opened her eyes and saw a woman dressed in a colorful, feathered robe, with an exquisitely beautiful face and a graceful and noble demeanor, standing smiling in front of her.

The woman was slender and graceful, with light steps. As she walked, it seemed as if countless phantoms of colorful phoenixes were swirling and dancing around her.

Her hair was styled in a high bun, secured with a simple jade hairpin, with a few strands of dark hair falling across her smooth forehead, adding to her ethereal beauty.

Her eyes were like the clearest autumn water, containing endless tenderness and love.

This is Nuwa's attendant—the Golden Phoenix Fairy.

She noticed the bloodstains at the corner of Yang Chan's mouth, her delicate brows furrowed slightly, and a hint of heartache flashed in her eyes.

She quickly stepped forward, took out a clean white silk handkerchief from her bosom, and gently wiped away the bloodstains from Yang Chan.

Her movements were incredibly gentle, as if she were afraid of hurting the little girl.

"You're just too competitive, kid."

The Golden Phoenix Fairy sighed, her tone carrying a hint of reproach, but mostly concern.

"Her Majesty has long said that cultivation must be done step by step and cannot be accomplished overnight."

"If you're so eager for quick success, what if you damage your foundation?"

Yang Chan felt the warmth emanating from the silk handkerchief and the reassuring aura emanating from Jin Feng, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart.

She lowered her head and said in a slightly embarrassed voice, "Sister Jin Feng, I... I just want to become stronger as soon as possible."

Since arriving at the Nuwa Palace, apart from the Goddess Nuwa, this Golden Phoenix Sister has treated her the best.

She was like a truly caring older sister, always looking out for me.

Whenever Yang Chan secretly cried because she missed her family late at night, it was always Sister Jin Feng who would notice immediately, then hug her, gently comfort her, and tell her strange tales of the prehistoric world to distract her.

"Sister knows, sister understands."

Jin Feng pulled Yang Chan into her arms and gently patted her back.

"But no matter how anxious you are, you must take care of your body, okay?"

"If you collapse from exhaustion, who will save your mother, and who will go to find your brother?"

Yang Chan nodded vigorously in Jin Feng's warm embrace.

"Sister, I've got it."

Just then, a clear and lively voice came over.

"Junior Sister Chan'er! Senior Sister Jin Feng! I'm back!"

Before the words were finished, a red light rushed over like lightning and came to a steady stop in front of the two of them.

The light faded, revealing a handsome boy with delicate features and two pigtails sticking straight up.

He is Lingzhuzi, the child of Nuwa who was transformed from the Chaos Pearl.

His lively and cheerful personality always easily dispelled the slightly chilly atmosphere in the Nuwa Palace.

Upon seeing Yang Chan, Ling Zhuzi immediately approached her and said mysteriously, "Sister Chan'er, cultivation is so boring. You sit in meditation all day long, and you're practically turning into a stone."

"Come on, come on, I'll take you out to play!"

Before Yang Chan and Jin Feng could react, he grabbed Yang Chan's hand, and with a "whoosh," he transformed into a streak of light and vanished from the spot.

Only the Golden Phoenix Fairy remained, sighing with a mixture of helplessness and indulgence.

"This child..."

Lingzhuzi led Yang Chan through the countless small worlds of creation within the Nuwa Palace, which were personally created by the goddess Nuwa.

These little worlds are all bizarre and wonderful, full of whimsy and imagination.

In some small worlds, all the plants and trees that can talk live.

In some small worlds, the sky is the ocean, the earth is the clouds, fish fly in the sky, and birds swim in the water.

In other miniature worlds, everything is made up of all sorts of delicious food: the mountains are chocolate mountains, and the rivers are milk rivers.

Yang Chan's eyes were practically glued to the view; the novelty and excitement in her heart made her temporarily forget all her troubles.

As they passed through a world made up of countless bizarre and wonderful crystals, Yang Chan accidentally came across a peculiar stone in a side hall deep within the Nuwa Palace.

The stone floated silently in mid-air, supported by an intense, boundless golden light of merit.

This stone is about 36.5 feet tall, which coincides perfectly with the 365 degrees of the celestial sphere.

It has nine orifices and eight holes, arranged in a mysterious manner according to the nine palaces and eight trigrams, as if it naturally contains the great principles of the universe.

Strands of the aura of creation were constantly gathering from the void and being absorbed by this colorful immortal stone.

"Brother Lingzhu, what is this?"

Yang Chan stopped and pointed curiously at the stone, asking a question.

Lingzhuzi followed her finger and looked on with a knowing expression.

"Oh, you said this."

He explained with a smile, "This stone is a five-colored immortal stone that was left over when the goddess refined stones to mend the sky."

"This stone has been bathed in the merit of mending the heavens and has absorbed the creative energy of countless years in the Tai Su Heaven, so it is quite mysterious in creation."

Yang Chan nodded, seemingly understanding but not quite.

Lingzhu scratched his head and continued, "According to what the Empress has occasionally hinted at, it seems she wants to find an opportunity to complete the Dao Fruit for this immortal stone."

"When the time is right, we will choose a beautiful and auspicious place to settle this celestial stone."

Yang Chan became even more curious. She tilted her head and blinked her bright eyes, asking, "What's the purpose of doing this?"

Lingzhu immediately shook his head, giving him a "don't ask me" look.

"IDK."

"How could I, with my limited understanding, possibly fathom the Empress's thoughts and the Emperor's plans?"

"Let's not talk about this anymore, let's not talk about this anymore, let's pick another fun world to explore."

As he spoke, Lingzhu waved his hand, and a chaotic celestial light spread out in front of him.

Within the celestial light, countless tiny points of light, like stars, emerged.

Each point of light represents the coordinates of an independent little world.

"Come, come, little sister Chan'er, which world would you like to visit?"

He asked with great bravado.

Yang Chan looked at the countless world coordinates and was momentarily overwhelmed. She shook her head.

"I...I haven't thought about it yet."

Lingzhuzi's eyes lit up and he immediately had an idea.

"I've got it! How about I take you to a world where everyone has spiritual roots!"

he said excitedly.

"It just so happens that our Nuwa Palace is currently collaborating with some of the top innate spiritual roots in the primordial world to develop a brand new cultivation method. It's quite interesting!"

"I'll take you to see it, and broaden your horizons!"

Before Yang Chan could react, Lingzhuzi grabbed her hand, selected one of the points of light radiating a strong life force, and plunged into it.

The scene before her eyes changed in a flash, and a brand new world full of vitality appeared before Yang Chan.

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The scene before my eyes twisted and changed, as if I were passing through a multicolored water curtain.

When Yang Chan opened her eyes again, she found herself in a completely unfamiliar, wondrous world full of vitality and the wonder of creation.

The sky here is not azure, but an endless emerald green dome woven from countless giant leaves.

Sunlight filters through the gaps in the leaves, transforming into countless golden beams that dapple the earth, creating breathtakingly beautiful scenes of light and shadow.

The ground beneath our feet was not hard rock or soft soil, but a strange wood that was warm and smooth like jade and exuded a faint fragrance.

The air was filled with a life essence so rich it was almost tangible; just taking a gentle breath made one feel indescribably comfortable throughout their body.

In the distance, there were no towering mountains, only ancient trees of unimaginable size, their canopies capable of supporting the sky and the earth.

A clear river meanders among the roots of ancient trees, and what flows in that river is not ordinary water, but a fragrant elixir, the essence of all trees. This is the Great World of Spiritual Roots, a supreme pure land independent of all the myriad realms, created by countless top-tier innate spiritual roots in the primordial world.

"How is it? Isn't this place nice?"

Lingzhuzi stood with his hands behind his back, puffed out his chest, and looked smug, as if this were his own home.

"Let me tell you, this is a wonderful place; ordinary immortals would never be able to get in!"

Yang Chan was deeply shocked by the scene before her. Her small mouth was slightly open, and her bright eyes were filled with novelty and amazement.

Just then, a melodious and ancient bell rang out from the center of this world.

The sound of the bell seemed to possess a strange magic, causing the entire world's life rhythm to resonate with it.

Ling Zhuzi's expression changed slightly. He listened intently for a moment, and then a glint of excitement flashed in his eyes.

"Oh dear! We've come at the perfect time, not the early one!"

He grabbed Yang Chan's hand and, without saying a word, flew towards the direction from which the bell sound came.

"Hurry, hurry! The highest meeting of the Spirit Root Committee has begun!"

"We can't miss this!"

They transformed into a streak of light, passing through gardens bursting with exotic flowers and plants, and crossing streams flowing with the essence of life.

Finally, they arrived at the foot of an ancient tree so huge that words could not describe it.

The trunk of that ancient tree was even more majestic than the Kunlun Mountains, and its canopy extended directly into the endless void, as if connecting to all the heavens and myriad worlds.

The so-called meeting was held in the center of this ancient tree, in a magnificent and sacred hall that had grown naturally from the tree.

When Lingzhuzi and Yang Chan quietly hid behind a huge leaf, peeking cautiously into the hall.

Yang Chan was so shocked by the scene inside the hall that she held her breath.

The spacious hall was already filled with people.

On the left side of the hall sat several imposing figures, radiating the vitality of nature and life.

The leader was an elderly man dressed in simple hemp clothing, with a kind face and white hair and beard.

There was no powerful magical energy emanating from him; he looked like an ordinary old farmer who had spent his life working in the fields.

But his eyes contained the deepest compassion and wisdom for all living beings, as if he could see through the withering and flourishing of all plants and trees in the world, and understand the most fundamental mystery of life.

This was Shennong, the second ruler of humanity.

Beside him sat a middle-aged Taoist priest with an air of otherworldly wisdom, dressed in an earth-yellow Taoist robe and holding a jade whisk.

Zhen Yuanzi's eyes were slightly closed, his expression serene, and his body exuded a powerful aura that was profound, steady, and integrated with the earth.

He sat there quietly, seemingly the anchor of the entire Spirit Root Great World.

Opposite them, on the right side of the hall, sat several even more peculiar beings.

They are not in human form, but rather descended as manifestations of their will in the form of their spiritual essence.

One of them is an ancient tree that is shrouded in a misty, ethereal aura, with gnarled branches like dragons, and laden with countless peaches.

The peaches were bathed in shimmering light and exuded a natural, divine aura. Just a whiff of their fragrance was enough to make a mortal instantly ascend to immortality.

It is the supreme treasure of the Queen Mother of the West, the Peach Tree, one of the ten innate spiritual roots.

At this moment, a calico cat was sitting on the peach tree, lazily taking a nap.

The other is a blue lotus rooted in chaos.

The lotus flower has twelve petals, and each lotus leaf seems to carry a newly created universe, with the energy of creation flowing endlessly, reaching the ultimate in mystery.

It is the Creation Lotus.

In addition, there are top-grade spiritual roots such as laurel, yellow plum, hibiscus, and five-needle pine.

At this moment, all these spiritual roots looked solemnly and respectfully towards the main seat at the very top of the hall.

There sat an extremely mysterious being.

His figure was shrouded in endless chaos and nothingness, making it impossible to tell whether he was male or female, or what his appearance was.

The illusions of countless worlds arising and ceasing flowed around him, the river of time rushed beneath his feet, and the threads of fate entwined around his fingertips.

He seemed to exist neither in the past, nor in the present, nor in the future.

He is the [Great Power Beyond] who transcends all time and space, all cause and effect.

At the same time, he is also the president of this world, the Spirit Root Committee.

"Cough cough."

Shennong cleared his throat and spoke first, breaking the silence in the hall.

His aged yet gentle voice carried a convincing power.

"Fellow Daoists."

"This meeting will still focus on the possibility of spiritual roots and all living beings cultivating together."

He stood up, bowed slightly to the crowd, and looked worried.

"Talent, innate ability, and comprehension have always been the three mountains that stand in the way of all cultivators."

"Especially for those born into this world who lack a lineage, even if they are fortunate enough to enter the path of cultivation, they will often find it difficult to make progress. Without a great opportunity, they may spend their entire lives trying to achieve anything."

"As we all know, although spiritual roots in the world have all sorts of mysterious abilities, their cultivation will not increase if they do not choose to take human form."

"Therefore, if we can truly discover a way for spiritual roots and all living beings to cultivate together, that would be a great breakthrough!"

Upon hearing this, Zhen Yuanzi slowly opened his eyes, stroked his long beard, and nodded in agreement.

“What Fellow Daoist Shennong said is true.”

"In my opinion, fellow Daoists, you may choose to cooperate with the human race first."

"I am the ancestor of the Earth Immortals, and I am also familiar with the plants and trees. My innate spiritual root is in harmony with the Great Dao. Rooted in the earth, I can absorb the essence of heaven and earth and comprehend the flow of the laws."

"Humans are born with a Dao body and a clear primordial spirit, making them most adept at comprehension and creation."

"There may be a way to find a new path between the two that can be combined, complement each other, and benefit each other."

Shennong and Zhen Yuanzi sang in harmony.

They said, "We recently studied a volume of the 'Grand Vision'."

"The principle of this technique is to have the practitioner visualize a spiritual root and then connect with its fortune, thereby obtaining some of the characteristics of the corresponding spiritual root and transforming them into cultivation talent."

"As cultivators grow, the characteristics of their spiritual roots will also be strengthened, thus achieving a win-win situation."

The innate gourd vine said, "That sounds good."

The laurel tree transformed into a hazy figure, and she asked, "What are the drawbacks of this method?"

Shennong told the truth:
"The drawback is that, since the spiritual root and the cultivator share the same fortune to a certain extent, if the cultivator dies or gets too tainted by karma, it will backfire on the spiritual root."

"So what we need to study next is how to reduce these shortcomings while ensuring a win-win situation."

"Meow~~, did you say a little too little, fellow Daoist?" At this moment, the calico cat on the peach tree leisurely woke up.

He yawned, looked at Shennong with his large amber eyes, and said, "Since we share our fortune with cultivators, we, with our strong spiritual roots, can completely dominate this relationship."

"If we sever their destiny, or take back everything a cultivator has taken from us, wouldn't we be able to influence their life and thus control them?"

“Even more extreme.”

The calico cat looked at Shennong, who was deep in thought, and continued, "Their talents come from their spiritual roots, so do their achievements also belong to their spiritual roots?"

"What if a spiritual root harbors malicious intent and tries to devour the Dao fruit of the other party after they have achieved Dao?"

"Can your copy of 'The Great View of Thought' solve this problem, fellow Daoist?"

Shennong and Zhen Yuanzi both shook their heads.

"What the peach said definitely needs improvement."

The innate gourd vine said, "Although it is a cooperation, we are standing too high, naturally have an advantage, and can easily be in a dominant position."

"If we harbor evil intentions and parasitize a cultivator, waiting for their Dao fruit to ripen, wouldn't the cultivator have no chance to resist?"

Other spiritual roots echoed, "Even if we are kind-hearted, we cannot guarantee that all spiritual roots are kind."

"Our Primordial Realm has never lacked fishermen."

"If any cultivator with a spiritual root has a hobby of fishing, then that cultivator is in big trouble."

Upon hearing this, Chisongzi, the Five-Needle Pine, who had come to the meeting, instinctively opened his mouth.

He really wanted to say something in rebuttal.

Although I enjoy fishing, I am definitely not a person with evil spiritual roots!
Just then, Xuan Qing, the powerful being from the other shore who had been silent all along and sat in the main seat, spoke.

"Actually, Fellow Daoist Shennong's idea is quite good."

Everyone's eyes turned to look at them.

"Does the chairman have any improvement plans?"

[The Great Power of the Other Shore] Xuan Qing nodded: "Cultivating with the 'Great View Method' is similar in principle to the 'Totem Cultivation Method' proposed by Fellow Daoist Fuxi."

"These are all about establishing a connection with one's spiritual root after birth."

"To avoid the dominance of spiritual roots, or the plundering of the origin of spiritual roots by cultivators after they grow up, we need to establish a 'Great Dao Contract' at the source of this path to bind both parties."

"If we want the connection between all living beings and spiritual roots to be in a superposition of 'existence' and 'non-existence', so that they can promote each other without disturbing each other, then we must start with the word 'innate'."

As he spoke, Xuanqing opened his palm, and a dazzling red spider lily appeared.

Then, the red spider lily drifted away in the wind, turning into twinkling starlight.

"Look, if you disassemble this red spider lily in my hand, it can reveal a variety of elements of the Great Dao."

"Wind, Fire, Thunder, Lightning, Life, Death"

Throughout the entire conference, all eyes were focused on Xuan Qing.

They were amazed by the guild leader's powerful ability to integrate numerous great principles, while also listening attentively to his thoughts.

"If we could abstract the common Dao elemental characteristics possessed by our spiritual roots and inscribe them in the void, making them a Dao fruit that can reflect the heavens, then all living beings could resonate with these Dao elements after they are born."

"So that the other party is like a primordial deity or a primordial spiritual root, possessing all potential from birth, wouldn't you call this a different kind of being born with the Dao?"

The expressions of the many spiritual roots shifted slightly.

They pondered earnestly: "To resonate with our Great Dao, and innately awaken some elemental characteristic of the Great Dao?"

"Yes."

Xuanqing nodded: "The cooperation between all living beings and spiritual roots is actually about finding like-minded fellow Daoists."

"All beings need the hope of seeking the Tao, we need alternative ways to prove the Tao, and we are all moving forward in the long river of the Great Tao."

"It is like the Great Dao River. We are the masters of the Dao, standing at the source of the river, watching the waves of the Great Dao give rise to countless tributaries, which are then distributed to countless living beings."

“If a cultivator resonates with our Dao, they will naturally be able to step into these tributaries, and may even be able to go upstream along the tributaries and become our fellow Daoists. That would be a great joy for everyone.”

"If a cultivator unfortunately perishes, or suffers the consequences of their own actions, this tributary will disappear. The ripples it creates will merely be the beginning of another wave and will not affect us."

"And everything they have does not come from us, but originates from the same innate Dao."

"Since it is something that is innate, there is no possibility that we can directly deprive the other party of all their achievements."

Upon hearing this, Chishongzi clapped his hands and exclaimed, "This method is feasible!"

"The relationship between spiritual roots and all living beings is like that of separation and non-existence, yet they can also promote each other and learn from each other."

"Very good, very good!"

His Five Elements Dao is actually following this path.

From existence to non-existence, and from non-existence to existence, one can transcend all limitations.

Since I exist between existence and non-existence, how can I not achieve carefree freedom?

Everyone agreed with Xuanqing's new idea.

The next step is to discuss the specific methods and possibilities for implementation.

Under Xuanqing's personal guidance, a great research project on a new cultivation system was launched.

Their first task was to conduct a comprehensive and detailed classification and analysis of the hundreds of millions of plant and spiritual roots in the primordial world.

With a wave of his whisk, Zhen Yuanzi, the Great Immortal, transformed his companion spirit treasure, the Earth Book, into a massive, dark yellow mirror, which floated in the center of the hall.

Shennong then took out his Shennong Cauldron, which had tasted all kinds of herbs. The cauldron emitted countless rays of light, reflecting the phantom images of countless plants and trees.

With the combined efforts of the two powerful beings, the essential information of every plant and tree in the primordial world that possessed any spirituality was extracted and fed into the precious mirror.

On the precious mirror, light flowed, and countless mysterious runes appeared and disappeared, beginning a complex deduction comparable to the workings of the Heavenly Dao.

"This spiritual root is of a yang nature and contains the energy of Geng metal. If it is combined with someone who cultivates metal-based techniques, it can achieve twice the result with half the effort."

"Five-needle pine," Chisongzi said, pointing to a magical herb shaped like a sharp sword in the mirror.

“Its special effects can be abstracted and uniformly classified under the ‘Golden Spiritual Root’.”

The lotus leaves of the Creation Lotus swayed gently as he selected many spiritual roots.

"These spiritual roots, born in extremely cold places, are crystal clear and contain endless sunflower water essence, making them a perfect match for those who cultivate water-based techniques."

"They can all be classified as 'water spirit root'."

……

Thus, through the joint research and definition of these great beings.

Especially with the help of the red pine nuts of the five-needle pine, the five most basic spiritual roots of metal, wood, water, fire and earth were first established.

And this is just the beginning.

As their research progressed, they continued to produce new findings.

Xuanqing handcrafted a unique ethereal spiritual root that was compatible with the attributes of the five elements—the Heavenly Spiritual Root.

Possessing a Heavenly Spiritual Root allows one to embody the Dao and cultivate at an astonishing speed.

This is clearly a branch that originated from the Celestial Immortal Path.

Following that, there were [Lightning Spirit Root], [Wind Spirit Root], and [Weapon Spirit Root].
……

One by one, entirely new types of "spiritual roots" capable of changing the fate of countless beings were researched and defined during this unprecedented conference.

Yang Chan, who was peeking from outside, was so shocked by the magnificent scene before her that it was as if the world had been created that she was speechless.

She realized for the first time that the path of cultivation could be "created" in this way.

And the majestic figure of the [Other Shore Power], who sat at the highest point, controlling everything, seemingly omniscient and omnipotent, was deeply imprinted in the depths of her soul.

"Junior sister, don't just stand there!"

"We can do something fun too!"

Lingzhuzi nudged Yang Chan's shoulder and said, "We're here representing Taisu Heaven now, so we have to produce some results, otherwise we won't be able to explain to the Empress."

"what?"

Yang Chan regained her senses, and her thoughts became very clear.

"But we don't have spiritual roots, how can we participate?"

"What's so difficult about this?"

Lingzhu chuckled and conjured a scroll out of thin air.

"What is this?" Yang Chan's eyes widened.

"The Empress's figure drawing sketch features a chaotic ape."

Ling Zhuzi said calmly, "Who says that the path to spiritual roots necessarily requires finding a breakthrough in spiritual roots?"

“My spirit pearl is a chaotic spirit pearl, and this painting depicts a chaotic ape. I’m extracting the commonalities between us to create a [chaotic spirit root]. Is that too much to ask?”

"what?"

Yang Chan's mouth opened slightly: "This works?"

"What's wrong with that?"

Lingzhuzi smiled: "The unique feature of our Taisu Heaven is the Great Dao of Creation."

"Creating things out of thin air is no problem for them, let alone fabricating a spiritual root."

"With the Empress's manuscript, there will be absolutely no problem."

"Besides, don't you have the Lotus Lantern?"

Lingzhuzi looked at Yang Chan and urged, "Now you offer up the Lotus Lantern, make a wish, and then summon the Lamp God to help us."

"We can definitely create this [Chaotic Spiritual Root]."

"Is that so?" Yang Chan asked, still somewhat skeptical.

Then she took out the Lotus Lantern and wiped it three times.

On the high platform.

Xuanqing witnessed this scene.

[The Genie?] Xuan Qing glanced at the Lotus Lantern in Yang Chan's hand, a slight smile playing on his lips.

What's the point of this little genie? I'll give you a bigger one.

Xuan Qing quietly reforged the Lotus Lantern.

huh~~
A wisp of divine fire of creation flickered.

~~~~
Brahma, the Great Universe.

[Creation God] Brahma felt an inexplicable power summoning him.

"Eh? What is this?"

His gaze pierced through the distant void and fell upon a little girl, her face painted with delicate pink and white.

The girl called out in a childish voice.

"Genius, Genie, are you inside?"

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

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