I made the entire cultivation world cry

Chapter 433 Chonghe Daojun (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

Jiang Yi was so sleepy, so sleepy that she couldn't even open her eyes. It was like she was dizzy from eating too much and needed to sleep to digest.

Although she was asleep, she could still clearly sense that a lot of power outside, which was the same as laziness, was being frantically absorbed by the 'Lazy Root' deep in her sea of ​​consciousness.

The lazy root trembled, like a seed wanting to sprout, frantically accumulating the power to break through the soil.

Sleeping here is extremely unwise, but she has absolutely no control over it.

Until she felt a cold finger flick her forehead, a cool, watery aura rippled through her mind, gently dispelling the surging power that shared the same origin as laziness, and instantly restoring clarity to her confused consciousness.

Jiang Yi suddenly opened her eyes and sat up, her gaze unexpectedly meeting a pair of smiling eyes.

The person was half-squatting on the edge of the lotus platform, with a wide, snow-white robe spreading out like clouds. A green jade hairpin was diagonally tied up half of his black hair, while the rest of his hair fell over his shoulders, swaying gently in the breeze.

His fingertips were still in the position of flicking her forehead, his sleeve had slipped down halfway, revealing his wrist bone, which was as white as carved jade, so clear that you could see the pale blue veins under his skin.

Like a handful of fresh snow forming a soul, or like the clearest spring on the summit of Kunlun Mountain.

He squatted there, his posture languid and casual, as if he were sitting with heaven and earth, coexisting with this Dao lotus.

Jiang Yi's breath hitched slightly; she had never seen such a handsome person before.

He had an extremely aloof and cold appearance, yet his eyes were as clear and bright as spring water in a mountain stream, without a trace of impurity or pressure. They only showed a worldly-wise ease and tranquility, and a hint of interest in her at this moment.

The aura surrounding him was gentle and warm, not a deliberately emanating overwhelming pressure, but a kind of gentle, harmonious, and inclusive Daoist charm.

This temperament is as gentle as water, yet as unfathomable as an abyss, encompassing all things without revealing itself, circulating throughout the universe without making a sound.

"Little fellow Daoist, are you sleeping soundly?"

The voice was clear and melodious, like jade striking each other, with a touch of languidness that had a seductive quality that made people lower their guard.

Jiang Yi's brow furrowed, and she knew who this person was in an instant.

Lord Chonghe!

However, his appearance was completely different from what she had imagined. She had always thought he was a white-bearded old man with a venerable air, or at least someone like Chisongzi.

Jiang Yi hurriedly tried to get up and pay her respects, but Chonghe Daojun gently waved his wide sleeves, and a gentle force lifted Jiang Yi up, while Chonghe Daojun himself also stood up.

"I originally thought that I could wait for a brilliant and outstanding junior at the top of the Sword Dao Ranking."

Chonghe Daojun chuckled and touched the 'Chong' mark that had not yet faded between her eyebrows with his fingertip.

"I didn't expect you to have gotten to the Sea of ​​Primordial Qi first."

Despite it being their first meeting, Chonghe Daojun gave Jiang Yi a familiar feeling, like that of an elder in his family.

From the moment Jiang Yi first saw him, she was captivated. This was not a matter of romantic feelings or physical attraction, but rather the all-encompassing influence of the demeanor of a true immortal who had cultivated the Dao of Freedom and merged with the natural world on her Dao heart and senses.

Chonghe Daojun took in Jiang Yi's expression and frowned slightly in distress.

"I am not some kind of troublemaker who disturbs cultivation. It's just that you are quite something, little girl. You are sleeping here and you have managed to stir up this primordial Qi sea, making it difficult for me to calm my mind and continue my meditation. I have no choice but to wake you up."

Jiang Yi's heart tightened as she pondered how to explain, when Chonghe Daojun looked down at her.

“The ‘seed of the Dao’ in your sea of ​​consciousness is truly extraordinary.”

Jiang Yi was almost scared to death by Chonghe Daojun's words, but fortunately, Chonghe Daojun's tone was calm and there was no malicious intent to threaten or test him. He even added a sentence in time.

"Rest assured, I have my own Dao Seed. I would never do something like stealing someone else's Dao."

Jiang Yi didn't know how to answer, so she could only smile and let it go.

Chonghe Daojun was amused by Jiang Yi's awkward smile, "What's wrong? Are you mute? Can't you speak?"

"Ahem!" Jiang Yi cleared his throat and cupped his hands, saying, "Please forgive me, Daoist Lord, I just woke up and am still a little groggy." Daoist Lord Chonghe nodded slightly, "Only after meeting you today do I understand why you were able to solve the test I left behind. The Dao you and I cultivate is both the carefree path, and the methods we cultivate are both based on the primordial Qi. May I ask, who planted this seed of Dao in you?"

Jiang Yi was speechless again. The Dao Seed that Chonghe Daojun mentioned was clearly the 'Lazy Root'. How could she possibly explain that?
"Could she be a female immortal?"

Jiang Yi: !!!
Without Jiang Yi saying anything, Chonghe Daojun understood from her slight reaction in an instant. His gaze gradually drifted away, as if recalling something, and he slowly nodded.

"So it seems you and I do have some connection, which is why you have come to me in the first place."

Jiang Yi's heart was in turmoil. She didn't know whether she should ask questions or remain on guard and not say or ask anything.

In the end, curiosity triumphed over everything.

"May I ask, Your Excellency, do you know who she is?"

Chonghe Daojun smiled at Jiang Yi, "Aren't you afraid I'll harm you now?"

Jiang Yi didn't know what to say, so she could only smile again.

Chonghe Daojun didn't hold it against her. "She is an immortal from Kunlun who has attained the Great Dao of Freedom. I don't know her specific name. I have only found some books about her in this Kunlun Secret Realm. If you want to find her, you will probably have to ascend from this world to the Immortal Realm first."

"I entered the Dao through the sword. I entered the Kunlun Secret Realm when I was in the Nascent Soul stage and unexpectedly obtained something left behind by her. From then on, I embarked on the path of freedom. In that sense, you and I can be considered fellow disciples. However, I am not as lucky as you to be able to directly obtain the Dao Seed left behind by her."

Jiang Yi's eyes widened in disbelief. She never dared to dream of such an outrageous thing as being from the same sect as Chonghe Daojun.

It would seem really cool to be able to call Chonghe Daojun "Senior Brother" in public.

However, her "lazy root" was given to her by the old tortoise. The old tortoise in the Lazy Immortal Temple said that the Lazy Immortal had become an immortal from laziness, so how could he leave anything for his descendants? Because the old tortoise saw through her as a soul from another world and wanted to leave a chance for life for the spirit world, he planted the "lazy root" in her sea of ​​consciousness and left her the "Sleeping Immortal Skill".

Jiang Yi wouldn't tell anyone about these things, so she asked Chonghe Daojun a different question.

"Dao Lord, can those with the same Dao Seed be accepted by the Heavenly Dao and ultimately attain immortality and ascend to heaven?"

Jiang Yi is currently only at the Golden Core stage, and her understanding of cultivation extends to the Nascent Soul stage at most. She knows nothing about the realms beyond that, including Zhu Xin, who can only give her a general overview.

Because they had reached an extremely high level, they no longer needed to ask Zhu Xin about the Dao Heart. Therefore, Zhu Xin had the most contact with Golden Core and Nascent Soul cultivators back then.

Chonghe Daojun smiled nonchalantly, "Of course you can. Ascension depends on your own abilities, not on others'. Is there anything else you want to ask?"

"Why are you here?" Jiang Yi continued to ask.

This is only a secret realm for the Golden Core stage. Shouldn't Dao Lord Chonghe go to a higher-level secret realm for the Nascent Soul stage if he wants to cultivate?

Chonghe Daojun explained, “Only after swallowing a golden pill can one know that one’s fate is not determined by heaven. In the ancient times, Foundation Establishment was just the beginning of cultivation, while the Golden Core was the watershed between mortals and Qi Refiners. The Golden Core stage is the key period for laying the foundation of the Great Dao, so only here can there be the Innate Sea of ​​Qi.”

"You've come this far, don't you know that the purpose of this trial is to guide and integrate a trace of primordial Qi into the Golden Core, laying the foundation for the 'Primordial Dao Seed'? This is the greatest gain from this trial, representing that you have touched one of the most fundamental rules governing the operation of all things."

"With this trace of primordial Qi in your golden core, it can fundamentally enhance the 'quality' of your magical power, making it closer to its origin, containing a trace of primordial characteristics, making it more powerful and with greater potential, becoming a catalyst for comprehending higher and more profound laws in the future."

"Besides, it is also a certificate for passing the Daoist trial, giving you the qualification to explore deeper areas of the Kunlun Secret Realm. Meeting is fate, so let me be your guide."

As Chonghe Daojun's wide sleeves swept past Jiang Yi, the world turned upside down and the universe shifted.

Amidst the vast expanse of clouds, rows of divine palaces and celestial pavilions rise from the ground, suspended above the boundless sea of ​​clouds.

The magnificent buildings are constructed from warm, smooth bluestone and pure white jade, with glazed tiles shimmering with colorful light, exuding an ancient, rustic, and grand atmosphere.

Faced with such a magnificent architectural complex, Jiang Yi felt as insignificant as dust.

A towering white jade archway stands proudly ahead, with the two characters "Kunlun" written in bold, flowing strokes, radiating a brilliance more dazzling than the blazing sun, its majesty seemingly containing the weight of the entire world.

Lord Chonghe was completely unpretentious, and truly acted as a guide, standing to the side and waving his hand to lead the way.

"Fellow Taoist, please!"

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