Cultivating Immortals in Two Realms, I Possessed the Primordial Thunder Vine

Chapter 203 Cause and Effect! Golden Immortal

Primordial spiritual treasures, nurtured by heaven and earth, possess incredible power. While acquired spiritual treasures are equally powerful, they cannot compare to primordial ones.

"Unexpectedly, simply incorporating the fragments of the Classic of Mountains and Seas transformed the acquired into the innate, becoming an innate spiritual treasure."

Xu Changjun only wanted to obtain a powerful immortal artifact for protection, but he never expected such a scene to unfold—

The acquired transformed into the innate, resulting in the incredibly powerful Myriad Nether Banner.

"change!"

Xu Changjun quickly recovered from his shock. To him, since it had become an innate spiritual treasure, that was a good thing.

He had a remarkable capacity to accept these things. He casually tossed the Myriad Nether Banner into the air, and it instantly transformed into a giant Tai Chi diagram, enveloping his body.

"The magical treasure's ability to take human form is truly well-deserved!"

With just one try, the Myriad Nether Banner transformed into a protective Tai Chi diagram, covering his entire body and providing powerful defense. Xu Changyun was very satisfied with the effect.

For the next period of time, Xu Changyun stayed here to refine the Myriad Nether Banner, putting aside all other matters.

……

"The beginning of the Great Dao is called the Primordial Beginning!"

"The Way is like an empty vessel, yet its use is inexhaustible. It is profound and seems to be the origin of all things..."

In the Qilian Mountains, Xu Changjun sat high on a huge bluestone slab, which was meticulously carved with a yin-yang symbol.

At this moment, he was giving a lecture, speaking eloquently and exuding an aura of otherworldly grace.

Below, numerous ancient and exotic creatures lay on the ground, quietly listening to his lecture.

There are giant apes as tall as mountains, fierce tigers with pure white fur, one-horned pythons coiled around giant trees, weasels beginning to take human form, and jade rabbits with bloodshot eyes radiating yin energy.

Some of the ferocious beasts had even gradually lost their original bodies and taken on some human-like forms, with various colors of hair on their heads, their appearances ferocious, making them even more terrifying.

However, under Xu Changjun's continuous preaching, a peaceful and serene aura emanating from the rules of the Great Dao constantly cleansed the malevolent and turbid energy that had accumulated on them.

These turbid and malevolent energies are the result of the inherent flaws of these creatures with fur and horns, accumulated and mixed with impurities over a long period of evolution.

For these monsters, the cruel laws of nature apply: the weak are eliminated, and only the fittest survive.

In order to survive, these monsters entered into this chaotic killing spree as soon as they opened their eyes, making them even more frenzied and terrifying.

But under the baptism of Xu Changjun's sermons, these turbid and malevolent energies slowly dissipated, and the beasts that once ate raw meat and drank blood sat there like humans, listening to the mountain god's sermons.

Around Xu Changjun, seven boys and girls with similar appearances and cute, pinkish-white faces appeared in a row behind him.

These seven boys and girls were transformed from the Seven Treasures Gourd, and their divine souls originated from the guardian deities appointed by Xu Changjun in the lower realm with the help of the Three-Eyed Clan's innate abilities.

At this time, they were newly born and not yet fully awakened, but they already possessed some of the qualities of guardian deities.

One of the gourd boys shimmered with lightning, and with his eyes closed, countless bolts of lightning energy swirled around him. He was none other than Lei Zhenzi transformed into a gourd boy.

There was also a boy with a small golden gourd on his head, exuding a chilling sword aura. Wherever he passed, countless metallic auras submitted to him, forming sharp sword energies. This was the Thousand Swords Gourd Boy.

In addition, there are the Golden and Silver Boys who control the power of Yin and Yang, and the Four Spirit Boys, who represent the four guardian deities of the four divine beasts: Vermilion Bird, Black Tortoise, Azure Dragon, and White Tiger.

Since only their divine soul essence has entered their bodies, while their physical forms are those of a seven-treasure gourd, these young boys and girls may not appear very old, but they possess considerable talent and are all capable of achieving immortality in the future.

In fact, if Xu Changjun had not inherited the body of the Thunder Vine, his talent would not have been comparable to that of the boy and girl in the Seven Treasures Gourd.

However, this is also good, as it adds seven powerful subordinates to Xu Changjun's future, and at the same time, the Seven Treasures Gourd will serve as his guardian deities.

Under Xu Changjun's tutelage, as long as they dedicate themselves to cultivation, the opportunities and accumulations they gain in this life far exceed those they had in the lower realm.

Even the guardian deity of the Three-Eyed Clan was now completely transformed, possessing a body created by an innate spiritual object.

Xu Changjun is their master and their creator. They can grow step by step and eventually become powerful generals under Xu Changjun.

As Xu Changjun preached, the entire mountain fell silent, with only his voice emanating from it. Golden petals drifted into the air, and countless profound truths of the Great Dao manifested.

The sound, filled with the essence of heaven and earth and containing the wonders of the Great Dao, surged throughout the entire mountain range, entered the void, and drifted far away. Not only the ears of these demonic beasts, but also a large number of plants, trees, and metals listened to this sound of the Great Dao.

Buzz!

As the voice of the Great Dao resounded, rising and falling, strange fluctuations rippled out from below. Some demonic beasts that had not yet completely shed their beastly characteristics were transformed into complete humans under the influence of the Great Dao's voice.

However, these demonic beasts, who had shed their beastly forms and transformed into human bodies, were very curious about their new human bodies, but they sat down and continued to listen, not daring to disturb the peace of the entire venue.

After a long while, Xu Changjun closed his mouth and opened his eyes.

"That concludes today's explanation of the Great Way. Please leave now!"

"Thank you, Lord Mountain God!"

In an instant, all the beasts stood up and bowed to Xu Changjun, and even the plants bowed slightly as if to pay their respects.

At the same time, rings of golden merit descended from the void and entered Xu Changjun's body, instantly elevating his cultivation level to the peak of the Celestial Immortal realm.

"We're not far from becoming Golden Immortals!"

Xu Changjun watched the departing beast figures, his eyes gleaming with golden light.

He hadn't expected that this preaching would be so effective.

While educating and civilizing animals, it also received the blessings of heaven and earth—

The power of merit.

In just a few hundred years, his cultivation level went directly from the initial stage of Heavenly Immortal to the peak of Heavenly Immortal.

Feeling the immortal power circulating within his body, Xu Changyun pondered silently.

"How are things on your end?!"

Xu Changjun asked directly.

For him, the boys and girls transformed from the Seven Treasures Gourd under his command would be of great use to him in the future.

As the guardian deity of the Seven Treasures Gourd, who protects and guides, he naturally had to ensure that its strength increased rapidly.

"Thank you, Master. We still have a few questions!"

Having acquired the even more precious Seven Treasures Gourd Body, these young boys and girls naturally wanted to continue breaking through in their cultivation levels.

Therefore, when facing Xu Changjun, they did not slack off at all and quickly asked all the questions in their hearts.

Compared to the newly surrendered beasts, Xu Changjun was undoubtedly more patient with these seven boys and girls.

The closeness of their relationship is unmatched by any other animal.

That's why Xu Changjun kept these guys by his side, constantly teaching them and doing his best to improve their strength, hoping they could grow up as quickly as possible.

As Xu Changjun's plan was gradually implemented, the power established in the Qilian Mountains grew stronger and stronger.

A large number of demonic beasts that had shed their animal forms and transformed into humanoid shapes began to establish a register under the Seven Treasures Gourd Guardian Deity. Surrounding the Mountain God, they protected the mountain on one hand and devoted themselves to cultivation on the other, creating a thriving scene.

With Xu Changjun's guidance and teachings, these creatures, who were originally beasts of prey, no longer blindly cultivated as before, but instead became members of the regular mountain protection army.

There's no need to worry about outside cultivators forcibly taking their lives, taking their bodies, or using them to refine magical artifacts.

External forces have long understood that there is a powerful force in the Qilian Mountains, whose master is the Qilian Mountain God.

The Seven Treasures Gourd Guardian Deity is the leader of the entire mountain protection army, and Xu Changjun doesn't need to step in to handle all the miscellaneous matters for him.

Moreover, the vast resources of the entire Qilian Mountains were better utilized, which in turn made Xu Changjun's cultivation path smoother.

For Xu Changjun, as the mountain god of the 60,000-kilometer-long Qilian Mountains, possessing the Mountain God Seal and being bestowed by Heaven and Earth, strength is certainly important, but subordinates are also indispensable.

In this chaotic and vast prehistoric world, those who survive are often those with powerful backgrounds.

For Xu Changjun, the only way to build the Qilian Mountains into the way he envisioned and to ensure everything he currently possesses is to continuously improve his strength.

This wasn't just about him, but also about the rising spirits of the mountains.

……

"I feel relieved to have this place in their care."

Under the control of the Seven Treasures Gourd Guardian Deity, numerous beasts throughout the Qilian Mountains continuously trained, formed formations, and engaged in fervent cultivation.

After observing the situation for a while, Xu Changjun concealed himself and returned to his cave to cultivate.

Sitting upright on a futon in the cave, Xu Changjun flipped his hand, and a large golden banner appeared in his hand, fluttering in the wind and emitting a mysterious and vast aura.

This golden banner, made from a fragment of the Classic of Mountains and Seas, was transformed from an acquired to an innate spiritual treasure. Its abilities far exceeded Xu Changjun's expectations, and its power was astonishing.

Xu Changjun kept turning the golden banner, and this seemingly formed golden banner kept changing its appearance, changing according to the shape Xu Changjun imagined.

"The Earth Embryo of the Classic of Mountains and Seas is the core of a grotto-heaven, transforming this great banner into an innate spiritual treasure, which I can control at will. Most importantly, after so many years, I have truly become the master of the Mountain and Sea Realm!"

Now, relying on the power of the Mountain and Sea Realm, Xu Changjun has merged the previously damaged black banner into an even more powerful innate spiritual treasure, the Golden Banner, whose power is astonishing.

The golden banner in his hand alone could easily cleave a huge mountain in two. Its power was so great that it even exceeded the energy limit that Xu Changjun could unleash.

"Its power is at least at the Golden Immortal level, or even stronger!"

The golden banner in Xu Changjun's hand transformed into a rainbow of light, enveloping it and gulping in the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.

After being cleansed by the innate spiritual treasure, the surging spiritual energy was reintegrated into his body.

The surging immortal energy flowed continuously within his body, its powerful force washing over every part of him. As his meridians circulated, a constant stream of spiritual energy flowed into his body, propelling him further upwards from his already peak Celestial Immortal realm.

"Attaining the Golden Immortal realm is what I should be doing most right now!"

……

In the blink of an eye, three hundred years have passed, and the Qilian Mountains have undergone tremendous changes.

Amidst the once tranquil mountains, a palpable aura of elite force was revealed. Beneath a swirling thick fog, neatly organized formations could be faintly seen patrolling the mountains.

After three hundred years of development, the Qilian Mountains have cultivated an elite and powerful mountain-protecting army.

Under Xu Changjun's command, the Seven Treasures Gourd Guardian Deity has learned military tactics and formations, making his troops increasingly elite.

Over the years, these mountain protection forces have not been entirely inactive.

Xu Changjun repeatedly mobilized them to go to the surrounding areas to eliminate the evil beasts that were threatening the Qilian Mountains.

Through the accumulation of experience during wars, the power of this mountain guard has exceeded all expectations.

The combined power of a team of mountain guards was in no way inferior to that of a Celestial Immortal.

Even if all seven teams joined forces, even a celestial being could only flee in disarray.

In recent years, Xu Changyun has been preaching the Dao, and the number of the mountain guards he has trained has been growing. Among them, the mountain guards who have entered the path of immortality have been incorporated into the battle team, while the rest have become reserve forces and are trained in the mountains.

Now, several hundred years have passed, and things are different now. The mountain guards now need their elites, and only those who have passed through layers of selection can become their elites.

Besides preaching, Xu Changjun's main focus was cultivation, constantly improving his own realm and striving to reach the higher Golden Immortal level.

After hundreds of years of accumulation, Xu Changjun slowly approached the limit of the Celestial Immortal realm and wanted to step into the Golden Immortal level.

He is in the middle of two levels; taking one step will allow him to ascend to the level of a Golden Immortal.

Boom!

On this day, the Qilian Mountains were shrouded in terrifying black mist, and the next second, a deep roar instantly echoed throughout the entire mountain range.

Amidst this trembling air, a gigantic skull emerged from the sky, its blood-soaked and murderous gaze sweeping over the Qilian Mountains.

Wherever his gaze fell, all living beings felt a tremor emanating from their very souls.

"Who killed my disciple, Tianyin Daoren!"

The voice, filled with rage and boundless killing intent, descended from the sky, crashing down on the entire Qilian Mountains, giving the impression that it could shatter the mountains at any moment.

"The Heavenly Daoist, isn't that the demonic cultivator I slew three hundred years ago? I never expected him to come looking for me after all these years!"

Inside the sealed room, Xu Changjun had a clear view of what was happening outside.

He holds the Qilian Mountain God Seal, which allows him to easily communicate with the outside world.

The terrifying phantom that appeared in the void brought an oppressive feeling of impending doom to the entire Qilian Mountains.

"I never imagined that the Heavenly Immortal had a Golden Immortal as his master?!"

"This is truly a case of 'beating the little one and getting the big one in return,' it seems like this is never going to end!"

Xu Changjun frowned slightly, holding the Mountain God Seal in his hand, and rose from the ground, quickly appearing on the mountain range.

(End of this chapter)