Dao Cheng Gui Xian

Chapter 452 The Wondrous Uses of Dao Fruit, One's Own Dao Aura

Northwest corner of the dojo

To highlight the merits of Luanxuan and his companions, Jinpeng arranged for four adjacent cave dwellings to be built for them.

The four cave dwellings are connected by a magic array, running parallel to each other in pairs, forming a giant maw that devours spiritual energy, constantly gathering dragon vein and golden spiritual energy.

As soon as Ma Feng entered, the branches and leaves of the Burial Soul Forest behind the Three Immortals Hall rustled loudly.

The Tree Goddess swayed gracefully to the outside of the Three Immortals Pavilion and respectfully invited:

"Second Master, the metallic aura here seems rather unusual. May I inhale some of it?"

Li Wushou was still playing with the Dao Fruit of the Black Vulture when he heard this, and he was somewhat surprised.

But then he made a move, remembering the axe shadow that had appeared in his mind outside Zhongtian Pass, which left a deep impression on him.

The person who could unleash such awe-inspiring axe light was clearly no ordinary person; he must be an extraordinary venerable one!
The golden aura here must also be related to a Venerable One. He also wanted to see if the Tree Goddess could gain some insight into the secrets of that Venerable One after absorbing it.

After a brief moment of hesitation, Li Wushou agreed.

With a thought, a tree seed flew out from her divine aperture and landed in Luanxuan's cave, taking root at the intersection of the dragon vein and the golden sharpness. The Tree Goddess then began to breathe in and out.

Li Wushou then summoned Ma Feng and others, and together they entered Luanxuan's cave.

To remain concealed, Luanxuan and the others entered Mafeng's shrine under the pretext of visiting Wujiu.

Li Wushou placed bone incense sticks in the four cells surrounding the beehive where the vultures lived.

After the incense was lit, everyone handed over the Dao Fruit, Fusang Fruit, and a section of Fusang branch to Li Wushou.

As Li Wushou examined the Fusang fruit, Luanxuan opportunely spoke from the side:
"Second Master, Jin Peng may seem magnanimous, but he is actually narrow-minded and holds grudges. What happened just now has probably offended him, and he may try to trip us up in the subsequent battles."

Li Wushou withdrew his gaze, then turned to examine the hibiscus branch, replying without looking up:
“I understand. I’m just worried he won’t cause trouble. In a couple of days, find an opportunity to tell Jinpeng that you will temporarily keep Wujiu’s Dao Fruit and see if Wujiu can get through this period. You don’t need to explain the details, just let him know that the Dao Fruit is temporarily useless.”

Luan Xuan nodded upon hearing this, but he was actually quite puzzled.

Jin Peng might already be holding a grudge against these people, so wouldn't this make him even more covetous of this Dao Fruit?
After a moment of contemplation, Luanxuan was startled.

Is this a bait-and-switch tactic?
He didn't doubt that the Second Master could take down Jinpeng, but behind Jinpeng were Princess Liuli and even the Sparrow Lord, both of whom were eyeing Zhongtian Pass.

Moreover, judging from Jin Peng's reply to Zang Qiu, it's clear that Feng Ling Dao staked a huge sum on the battle at Zhongtian Pass.

In Jin Peng's view, it is even very likely that the war with the Central Region could be ended directly!
Clearly, the battle at Zhongtianguan will be extraordinary.

After thinking for a moment, Luanxuan finally spoke up and told Li Wushou about her worries.

Upon hearing this, Li Wushou remained expressionless, nodded, and replied.

"I see."

Seeing this, Luanxuan couldn't help but feel relieved. As expected, the Second Master knew what he was doing, so he had nothing to worry about.

Seeing that Li Wushou was immersed in the Dao Fruit and Fusang Fruit, Luanxuan waved to Ma Feng and the others, then carried the black vulture and moved to another beehive.

Seeing this, Li Wushou focused his mind on the Three Immortals Pavilion and asked the old beggar:
Is this fruit edible?

The old beggar, who had been sitting cross-legged on the futon and ignoring Li Wushou, suddenly opened his eyes and replied solemnly:

"No! This Fusang fruit has been imbued with the Daoist essence of the Sparrow Lord, containing the Sparrow Lord's laws and Dao. Since your laws and Dao are not yet complete, eating it might make you a slave to the Sparrow Lord's laws and Dao."

Li Wushou carefully examined the old beggar, a look of realization dawning on his face, and said regretfully:
"So that's how it is. I thought it was a treasure, but it turned out to be a menace. Well then, let's destroy it!"

Having said that, he was about to forcefully destroy the Dao Fruit.

The old beggar suddenly stood up from the prayer mat, as if he felt that his movements were too big. He clenched his fist in front of his mouth, coughed a few times, and interrupted Li Wushou's actions.

"Wait a minute, your stomach isn't good. I used to eat all sorts of things, and my stomach is fine. I'll help you eat."

Li Wushou remained silent, only staring at the old beggar.

Even the old beggar's thick skin gradually began to give way, and after a long while, he shouted:

"Alright, alright, give me one, and I'll tell you how to eat it, okay?" Li Wushou still didn't speak, and the old beggar grew impatient.

"Don't think I'm joking. The Daoist aura of the Venerable One is a world unto itself. The so-called Dao Fruit is also the manifestation of one's own Dao principles. It's not something you can just eat casually."

The so-called method of attaining enlightenment through consuming it is actually the method of the Sparrow Venerable. Do you really think it's suitable for breaking through realms? If becoming a Venerable was so easy, how could there be so few Venerables in this world?

That was true, but Li Wushou always felt that the old beggar was playing tricks on him.

After a brief tug-of-war, the old beggar finally obtained a Dao Fruit, but Li Wushou did not allow him to eat it immediately.

He still wanted to use that Dao Fruit to fish, and would give it to the old beggar after he finished fishing.

Upon hearing this, the old beggar had no objection. He simply took the Dao Fruit in his hand, rubbed some incense ash on it, and then chanted incantations until the incense ash completely disappeared before returning the Dao Fruit to Li Wushou.

Seeing Li Wushou's thoughtful expression, the old beggar retorted irritably:

"Fishing is good, but how can you catch fish if you don't tie the bait properly?"

Li Wushou nodded, which saved him some trouble.

After delivering the Dao Fruit of the Black Vulture to Luanxuan, Li Wushou took the Dao Fruit that originally belonged to Luanxuan in his hand.

Seeing this, the old beggar got up, walked to the incense table, lit an incense stick, and then turned around and said slowly:

"This Dao Fruit is both poison and medicine. Ordinary people who take it will inevitably be affected by the Sparrow Lord's method. However, if one has already cultivated one's own Dao Rhyme, one can use one's own Dao Rhyme to erase the Dao principles within and slowly absorb them."

I will protect your mind and spirit in a moment. You can draw upon the Daoist energy nurtured in the low mountain and absorb it!
During this time, the Mahjong Master's Dharma Assembly will take place; let's be careful not to capsize.

After speaking, the old beggar stood before the memorial tablet of "Li Wushou," opened his mouth, and exhaled a cloud of incense smoke, from which specks of golden light appeared, radiating a gentle glow.

Li Wushou suddenly felt his mind clear and sat cross-legged under the incense table.

His mind sank into the low mountain, where the power of Yin and Yang, the Five Elements, and the Styx River intertwined, bursting forth with active fluctuations.

It also incorporates the methods of flesh and blood, as if it were nurturing life, emitting a heartbeat.

Li Wushou knew that this was a mixture of his own legal principles and beliefs.

After learning from the old beggar that the Daoist essence derived from this intertwining was the foundation of the Venerable One's self-created world, Li Wushou felt hopeful about it.

With a thought, the Daoist principles were drawn forth.

Inside the divine aperture, Li Wushou found it much easier to control the Daoist energy than he did outside, and he seemed to be able to do so with exceptional ease.

Enveloped in the Daoist aura, Li Wushou seemed to possess a complete physical body.

Moreover, this physical body can descend to any corner of the divine realm at will, and in this state, it is just like a deity descending!

However, Li Wushou does not need believers as a vessel; his Daoist aura is sufficient to carry his mind and spirit.

In this state, Li Wushou's understanding of the evolution of the divine aperture world became increasingly clear.

He had everything at his fingertips, and he even felt a sense of omnipotence.

Of course, this is just an illusion!
Li Wushou knew clearly that he was still far from being good enough.

But he especially looked forward to this state. Apart from the blessing of the Golden Core Dragon Seed, Li Wushou experienced this feeling of heaven and earth pleasing him for the second time.

Although it is only within one's own divine aperture world!

But when his divine aperture reaches its full potential, he may well have the same feeling in the outside world. When he combines it with the fully developed Golden Core Dragon Seed, he may be very close to becoming an "immortal"!
This gave him a clearer understanding of his path to immortality.

With his mind focused, Daoist energy carried him into the air, subtly touching the Dao Fruit of the Sparrow Venerable.

The instant the two came into contact, a bird's chirping suddenly rang in my ears.

Li Wushou's mind darkened as a black sparrow, obscuring the sky, appeared in his mind.

(End of this chapter)