Immortality and cultivation begin with full comprehension.

Chapter 329 Bodhi Fruit (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
For an ordinary disciple to be able to meet a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator is an incredibly rare opportunity!

Knowing that such an opportunity was rare, Li Yunjing took the initiative to approach the Nascent Soul cultivator, wanting to learn from him. This ability greatly impressed the senior.

"Thank you for your guidance, Ancestor! I will study diligently and live up to your expectations!"

Upon hearing this, Li Yunjing was overjoyed and immediately seized the opportunity, almost as a disciple, to ask the patriarch for guidance.

Li Yunjing himself possessed top-tier Five Elements spiritual roots, and his magical power was more than ten times that of cultivators of the same level, giving him a significant advantage in both cultivation and combat.

This ancestor was able to cultivate to the Nascent Soul Realm with the Five Elements Spiritual Roots, so it must be the most top-tier Five Elements Spiritual Roots.

Based on Li Yunjing's own abilities, it's not hard to deduce that this ancestor must be a top expert among Nascent Soul cultivators!
What a great benefit it is to have such a powerful mentor!

Inside the cabin, the ten Golden Core Realm elders and twenty top Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators were dumbfounded. They looked at Li Yunjing with a mixture of jealousy and envy!

They boarded the "Divine Firmament Warship" first and paid their respects to this Nascent Soul Realm ancestor.

However, no one was as bold as Li Yunjing, who actually took advantage of the situation and made demands on the ancestor. Everyone else had already paid their respects to the ancestor and sat quietly to the side!
The difference in how people behave is just too great!
However, soon everyone's resentment towards Li Yunjing disappeared.

Because Li Yunjing had already asked a question and raised his doubts.

Li Yunjing was highly accomplished in the Five Elements Dao, and his questions were very well-structured. Even the Golden Core Realm elders seemed to be pondering these questions, not to mention his twenty fellow disciples.

The Nascent Soul Realm elder was quite surprised, not expecting that Li Yunjing would actually dare to ask a question directly, instead of just talking about it.

The important figure was taken aback for a moment, then immediately offered his explanation.

As the Nascent Soul Realm expert began to speak, everyone sat up straight, pricked up their ears, and listened attentively.

The Five Elements Theory is the most widely practiced system in the cultivation world.

Nine out of ten cultivators cultivate the Five Elements Dao.

Almost all the Golden Core and Foundation Establishment cultivators present had cultivated one or more of the Five Elements Dao.

Therefore, Li Yunjing's question is also of reference value to these people. The explanation of the Nascent Soul Realm experts will not be limited to Li Yunjing's question, but will extend to new directions.

With careful thought, many new insights can be gained, and in the future, through research, a true breakthrough may be achieved in a particular direction.

When the night was deep and quiet, the "Shenxiao Warship" had already appeared three miles above the "Yingtianfu" city.

Upon arriving here, the Nascent Soul Realm elder immediately put away the 333-zhang-long warship.

Guided by Li Yunjing, the group quietly climbed over the city gate of Yingtian Prefecture and entered Shenxiao Temple.

This time, the people led by this Nascent Soul Realm ancestor were all elites. Their main tasks, besides searching for and eliminating demonic and Buddhist cultivators, were to win over the forces in the East Sea, form an alliance oriented towards the "Divine Firmament Dao Sect," and sweep through the sea area.

This kind of thing naturally cannot be done in a big way; we must ensure that the news does not spread.

Once the alliance is formed, it can immediately unleash its thunderous power to sweep away demonic and Buddhist cultivators, ensuring that the "Divine Firmament Dao Sect's" backyard is free of any hidden dangers.

Within Yingtian Prefecture, various forces exist, creating a complex and intertwined situation.

In order not to reveal their whereabouts, the group of people, guided by Li Yunjing, went directly into the "Shenxiao Temple".

Of course, there were also some cultivators stationed in Yingtian Prefecture. There were even cultivators on guard at all four city gates, but their cultivation levels were too low, so they could not possibly discover Li Yunjing and his group.

Even Li Yunjing, whose cultivation level was the lowest, didn't take these cultivators seriously, let alone the other experts.

Instead of going through the main gate, Li Yunjing and his group went directly to the rear hall of Shenxiao Temple, where Li Yunjing resided.

Upon arriving here, Li Yunjing only informed Li Linzi and Gu Wenzhuo.

When Li Linzi and Gu Wenzhuo saw the sect's Nascent Soul Realm patriarch, ten Golden Core Realm elders, and twenty Foundation Establishment Realm experts at the seventh, eighth, and ninth levels appear here, the two trembled with fear. They simply couldn't believe that one day they would be able to meet so many important figures from the sect.

"Li Linzi and Gu Wenzhuo, listen up! This is the sect's top secret. If I hear even a whisper of it in Yingtian Prefecture, you two will be in serious trouble according to the sect rules!"

Li Yunjing reprimanded the two of them.

At this moment, we must not allow any mistakes to occur due to their negligence.

"understand!"

Li Linzi quickly replied.

"We understand! There is absolutely no possibility of information leakage!"

Gu Wenzhuo also made a statement guaranteeing this.

The two men appeared confident on the surface, but inwardly they were lamenting their misfortune, thinking, "Master, what a disaster we must be doing!"
You invited all the big shots from the sect, you could have done it quietly, why did you have to notify us two good-for-nothings!

We are just ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect", the lowest of the low. We can't help at all, and on the contrary, we have to guard such a major secret. Isn't this going to kill us?

At the same time, the two of them were also a little curious.

What did the Abbot discover in the sea last time?
How were you able to invite so many experts?
Of course, the two dared not ask about this secret; the more they knew, the more dangerous it would be!
It's more comfortable to live a life of blissful ignorance.

Li Yunjing had no idea what these two good-for-nothings were thinking. He assigned them some tasks and cleared a deserted passage for the convenience of all the sect members to enter and exit safely.

Only then were Li Linzi and Gu Wenzhuo allowed to leave.

This time, the sect sent experts who were highly experienced and held a portion of the sect's power.

Now that they've arrived in Li Yunjing's "territory" and are seeing how well he arranges things, they are quite pleased. He's strong in combat and also quite capable in handling government affairs.

Li Yunjing's future prospects are beyond doubt.

The elders and patriarchs treated Li Yunjing with special regard, and some Foundation Establishment cultivators, even those who were not true disciples, also showed him goodwill. However, a few true disciples were full of malice.

Li Yunjing is also their biggest rival within the sect!
"Alright, Li Yunjing, you can go and rest now. The surrounding halls will be converted into restricted areas for our use. We will gradually enter the sea area tomorrow."

"The matter is settled," the Nascent Soul Realm elder said calmly.

Li Yunjing glanced at this important figure, took out a map from his storage ring, handed it over, and said, "Ancestor, this is the route I took when I entered the East Sea last time, as well as some sea maps obtained from searching the souls of some 'Soul Control Sect' cultivators. I think they can be of some use and save you, the elders, and fellow disciples a lot of time."

With a wave of his hand, the Nascent Soul Realm patriarch handed Li Yunjing the map. The patriarch nodded slightly and said, "Very good! The task I've given you is quite important. There must have been infiltrations in 'Yingtian Prefecture.' Some people may have defected to demonic or Buddhist cultivators. You must investigate carefully in your daily life, and kill any who you find. You must not leave any hidden dangers behind!"

When the topic of eliminating traitors came up, the bigwigs let out a sinister laugh!
……

For the next few days, Li Yunjing focused on being the Grand Preceptor of the Ming Dynasty, and the actions of the important figures in the inner palace were of little concern to him.

At first, these important figures would come and go every three to five days, but later, Li Yunjing couldn't figure out their routine anymore.

After confirming that the sect's visitors wouldn't cause him any trouble in the short term, Li Yunjing chose a side hall to stay in and prepared to cultivate properly.

After sealing off the entire side hall with an array, Li Yunjing took out the half-dead "Blood Bodhi Tree".

"Hehe! Anyway, this thing has no chance of evolving further, so I might as well eat it!"

Looking at the blood-red sapling in front of him, Li Yunjing murmured to himself.

Last time, when this item was displayed to the public in the "Divine Firmament Hall", Li Yunjing took the opportunity to ask about the function of this "Blood Bodhi Tree".

They were told that the "Blood Bodhi Tree," which is hundreds of years old, can be cultivated to the level of a thousand years by watering it with the blood of all living beings.

The thousand-year-old "Blood Bodhi Tree" has a very high probability of helping a Foundation Establishment cultivator advance to the Golden Core realm if they consume one of its "Bodhi Fruits".

This is a top-grade elixir!

The spiritual root of heaven and earth!

However, if a "Blood Bodhi Tree" is cultivated for a thousand years and then becomes ten thousand years old, there is a small chance that it can help a peak Golden Core cultivator advance to the Nascent Soul realm.

Of course, this kind of training method is against nature and morality.

Li Yunjing certainly couldn't cultivate the "Blood Bodhi Tree" in the same way as the "Mingxin Temple" or "Yuhun Sect".

Neither the sect rules nor Li Yunjing's own psychological barriers could accept it. Moreover, in Li Yunjing's view, if one were to reach the Golden Core or Nascent Soul realms and hit a bottleneck, unable to advance any further, then one would be nothing but a waste. Even if one had barely managed to reach that stage with the help of external forces, there would be no possibility of advancing any further.

What difference does it make whether you die a thousand years earlier or a thousand years later? You'll still die eventually.
Li Yunjing pursued immortality and becoming a celestial being, but he never set his sights on the Nascent Soul realm.

The "Bodhi Fruit" that was 90% ripe was meant to replenish Li Yunjing's energy. Without any hesitation or reluctance, he swallowed the "Bodhi Fruit" directly.

"belch……"

Li Yunjing let out a burp immediately after swallowing the "Bodhi Fruit".

The "Bodhi Fruit" fell into his stomach and immediately began to dissolve, transforming into an extremely hot energy that surged from his stomach and rapidly flowed into his internal organs, his entire body, and his limbs.

In just a quarter of an hour, blood light emanated from Li Yunjing's entire body, and his blood and qi were almost boiling.

Li Yunjing's body was already covered in sweat, as if he were in a sauna.

Those surging forces, running wildly, made Li Yunjing feel like he was about to explode.

The medicinal power of the "Bodhi Fruit" permeated Li Yunjing's entire body, making his body crystal clear, his bones crackling, and arcs of electricity bursting from his body.

"What a treasure! No wonder the Buddhist sect went to such great lengths to cultivate this spiritual root! It's truly incomparable to ordinary spiritual objects of the five elements!"

Li Yunjing continuously circulated the energy within his body, strengthening his physical body, enhancing his magical power, transforming true essence, and refining his spirit...

The "Bodhi Fruit," with its thousand-year-old medicinal power, brought Li Yunjing a tremendous surprise. The medicinal force was truly terrifying, and he immediately felt a clear change, undergoing a complete evolution. His limbs and bones were tempered and refined, and all the bones in his body were glowing and flashing with electricity.

Strands of multicolored light emanated from Li Yunjing's body, transforming into clouds of mist that completely enveloped him, making him appear like an immortal or a god.

It took a full seven days for the medicinal effects of the "Bodhi Fruit" to gradually wear off.

Li Yunjing's magical power also increased dramatically as he wished, advancing to the fifth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm.

It must be said that the sacred trees of Buddhism are indeed terrifyingly potent. Even the "Bodhi Fruit," which has a medicinal value of a thousand years despite only having a hundred-year growth period, is so powerful.

What effect would this fruit have if it were fully ripe?

If it's like this for a thousand years, what about the results after ten thousand years?

Or perhaps it's a fruit from even longer years?
Li Yunjing simply couldn't believe it.

After being promoted, Li Yunjing did not get up, but continued to practice the Five Thunder Orthodox Method.

While there is still some residual medicinal power in my body, I must hone my magical abilities and lay a solid foundation.

When Li Yunjing had completely exhausted the medicinal power, his cultivation level had risen from the initial stage of the fifth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm to the peak of the fifth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm.

At this moment, Li Yunjing's magical power was even more abundant, and his spiritual power was extremely refined. It even slowly took shape in his sea of ​​consciousness.

Of course, Li Yunjing was not a Golden Core cultivator, so his primordial spirit was still unable to possess another body.

However, Li Yunjing sensed that if he advanced to the seventh level of the Foundation Establishment Realm or higher, his primordial spirit might leave his body, allowing him to briefly appear in the outside world.

It took Li Yunjing three whole days to finally fully digest the effects of the medicine.

This training session took ten days.

Li Yunjing opened his eyes, looked at the "Blood Bodhi Tree" in front of him, and showed a hint of excitement.

Originally, according to Li Yunjing's idea, after eating the "Bodhi Fruit," this "Blood Bodhi Tree" would be refined into a magic weapon.

Now, Li Yunjing wants to change his mind.

Perhaps, this "blood bodhi tree" can be kept by my side and nurtured slowly?

Anyway, Li Yunjing is confident that he will be able to reach a higher level.

Since life is not in danger, this "blood bodhi tree" can be planted and waited for a thousand years to bear a "bodhi fruit".
With this idea in mind, Li Yunjing took action.

The fate of this "blood bodhi tree" was thus changed.

"Keep it! A thousand years from now, I'll still be here! Two thousand years from now, I'll still be here! There will be plenty of time to nurture this spiritual root of heaven and earth!"

In the end, Li Yunjing made up his mind and kept the "Blood Bodhi Tree" as a keepsake.

After leaving the pass, Li Yunjing inspected the Shenxiao Temple.

After confirming that nothing was wrong at the temple, Li Yunjing felt much relieved.

As for those important figures, they have long since left this place and entered the depths of the East China Sea, and we don't know what they are doing there.

During this time, Zhu Wanyun of the royal family came to Li Yunjing's door several times, wanting to see him.

After receiving this information from Li Linzi, Li Yunjing nodded in satisfaction. At least this little fangirl was still infatuated with him.

There was also an order from the ancestor to screen whether there were any demonic or Buddhist cultivators in "Yingtianfu".

Li Yunjing took this opportunity to handle the matter.

After communicating with Zhu Wanyun using a "message talisman," Li Yunjing arrived at the princess's residence.

Zhu Wanyun stood at the door early in the morning, waiting for Li Yunjing to arrive.

"Your Excellency, the Imperial Advisor, have arrived!"

When Zhu Wanyun saw Li Yunjing, her face lit up with the brightest smile.

Today, Zhu Wanyun was dressed in white, her hair as white as clouds, and her skin as smooth as jade, like a fairy who did not eat the food of this world.

"Ok!"

Li Yunjing nodded and, accompanied by Zhu Wanyun, entered the princess's residence.

Li Yunjing had some matters to discuss with Zhu Wanyun.

The two were alone and went straight to the back garden of the princess's residence.

Li Yunjing first asked about the recent events in Yingtian Prefecture. Zhu Wanyun knew what information Li Yunjing wanted, so she recounted how the royal family had intervened and wiped out the Liu family.

"It is said that the Liu family also has some influence within the 'Shenxiao Dao Sect'. I wonder if this will provoke their retaliation."

In the end, Zhu Wanyun couldn't help but feel uneasy.

The royal family seized the opportunity to eliminate the enemy. Although they had ample evidence, they did not obtain permission from the "Shenxiao Dao Sect." If they were to incur the wrath of the immortal sect, they would face considerable trouble in the future.

Zhu Wanyun's meeting with Li Yunjing was also authorized by the royal family, as she wanted to gauge the attitude of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect".

"Um……"

Li Yunjing nodded. As for the Liu family's affairs, he knew nothing about them. It was all the royal family's story. As for evidence, it could be fabricated. Before he received definite information, Li Yunjing's trust in the royal family was limited.

He wasn't afraid that Zhu Wanyun was deceiving him, but rather that the royal family was deceiving even Zhu Wanyun and concealing a lot of information.

Li Yunjing's status was special, so he naturally couldn't speak easily to guarantee the safety of the royal family.

Li Yunjing had no idea what level of influence the Liu family held within the "Shenxiao Dao Sect." Even if what the royal family said was true, Li Yunjing could not easily confront a powerful family.

This was not in Li Yunjing's interest, and he was even less willing to be deceived by the royal family and become their pawn.

In the garden, a moment of silence fell. Zhu Wanyun stood behind Li Yunjing, her heart pounding, her delicate face filled with tension and unease.

Zhu Wanyun is, after all, a member of the Zhu family, a member of the royal family, and a beneficiary of the existing system. She has the responsibility and obligation to maintain the interests of the royal family.

(End of this chapter)