Wu Gu nodded, as he had expected. He then asked the second, and more crucial, question: "Has this lotus attempted to devour or merge with the other four ninth-grade lotus platforms?"

Zhen Yuanzi shook his head with a hint of embarrassment and shame, saying, "This disciple is ashamed. Although I have the will, I also know that if I could devour the origin of the four lotus platforms, the Earth Divine Lotus might undergo an unimaginable transformation, perhaps even reaching the level of a primordial treasure. However, although my current cultivation and control over the Earth Divine Lotus are already extremely profound, I am temporarily unable to devour other lotus platforms of the same level."

This answer did not surprise Wugu. He nodded slightly, his eyes showing no disappointment, but rather a knowing "I knew it" attitude.

Yuan Feng's Phoenix Nirvana Divine Lotus, Styx's Blood Demon Slaughtering Sword Lotus, and Hou Tu's Earth Reincarnation Divine Lotus all required Wu Gu's help to successfully devour the four lotus platforms of the same origin. Zhen Yuanzi's Earth Divine Lotus also faced difficulties in devouring other lotus platforms.

Wu Gu calmly said, "It's alright. Now that you've found us, stay on Buzhou Mountain and carefully observe the Wu Clan's journey. You can also exchange ideas with your Uncle Zhurong and the other Ancestral Witches. This will definitely benefit your practice of the Earth God's Way. As for the Lotus Platform, I can lend you a hand."

"This disciple will obey Master's orders." Being able to stay on Buzhou Mountain and communicate with the Wu tribe was exactly what he wanted.

Wugu has no urgent matters at the moment, which is a good opportunity to help his disciples solidify their foundation and enhance their knowledge.

"Watch as I help your Earth Lotus devour the other four lotus platforms." Wu Gu spoke calmly, and then with a slight thought, the ancient and profound innate treasure "Qiankun Cauldron," which exuded the Daoist charm of the return of all things to their origin, floated in front of the three of them.

Zhen Yuanzi quickly stood up and bowed respectfully: "Disciple thanks Master for his great kindness."

Zhu Rong, standing to the side, stared wide-eyed and held his breath. Although he had a fiery temper, he knew that this method of refining the origin of innate spiritual treasures and completing the creation of things was a supreme divine power. Observing it would also benefit his control of fire element and his understanding of the way of the God of Cookery.

Wu Gu instructed, "Zhen Yuanzi, take out the four lotus platforms one by one."

Zhen Yuanzi quickly summoned the Earth God Lotus and four other ninth-grade lotus platforms from within his body.

Nine-grade Golden Lotus of Merit, Nine-grade Demon Lotus of Annihilation, Nine-grade Red Lotus of Karmic Fire, and Nine-grade Azure Lotus of Creation—four lotus platforms float in the air, each with distinct attributes, yet they float quietly under the embrace of Zhen Yuanzi's Earth God Dao.

"rise"

Wu Gu let out a low shout, and a chaotic fire seemed to ignite in his eyes. He fully activated his "Great Dao of Fire," which had reached the tenth level of perfection, to empower the Qiankun Cauldron.

"Buzz"

The Qiankun Cauldron received the blessing of the supreme Dao of Fire, and the Dao patterns on its body shone brightly. Chaos surged within the cauldron, radiating terrifying heat and waves of creation.

"go"

Wu Gu raised his hand and gestured, first throwing the "Nine-Rank Merit Golden Lotus" into the cauldron. As soon as the Dao Fire swirled around the golden lotus, it wailed. The remaining spiritual essence was instantly enveloped by the Chaos Dao Fire and began to be fiercely refined.

Following closely behind, the "Nine-Rank World-Destroying Demon Lotus," the "Nine-Rank Karmic Fire Red Lotus," and the "Nine-Rank Creation Green Lotus" were also successively placed into the Qiankun Cauldron.

Ultimately, the four "Lotus Platform Origins," each a different color yet equally pure, slowly circulated within the Qiankun Cauldron, subtly resonating with one another.

"go"

Guided by Wugu, the Earth Lotus flew into the center of the Qiankun Cauldron. Wugu then manipulated the four purified primordial energies, which, like rivers flowing into the sea, evenly merged into the Earth Lotus in the center.

"Buzz"

At the moment of fusion, a tremendous Daoist resonance erupted within the Qiankun Cauldron, causing the Earth Lotus to tremble violently and its radiance to surge.

Zhu Rong watched in a daze, clearly sensing that the aura of the divine lotus inside the cauldron was rising and transforming at an alarming speed.

Its lotus body became increasingly solid with Dao patterns, and increasingly complex and profound. The pressure it emitted made even the Fire Ancestral Witch feel a chill in his heart.

After an unknown amount of time, the light within the Qiankun Cauldron suddenly dimmed.

"open"

Wu Gu raised his hand and lifted the lid of the Qiankun Cauldron. A thirteenth-grade Earth Divine Lotus, with its body flowing with five colors of Daoist charm—yellow, light gold, dark, crimson, and cyan—yet perfectly integrated, exuding an aura far heavier, vast, and profound than before, slowly flew out of the cauldron and landed steadily in front of Zhen Yuanzi.

The Earth Lotus floated silently, its Daoist aura restrained yet seemingly capable of bearing the heavens and suppressing all realms.

"Thirteenth grade, done." Zhen Yuanzi's voice trembled with excitement. He clearly felt that his connection with the lotus platform had become even stronger, and the power of the lotus platform had increased more than tenfold.

Wu Gu smiled and said, "Quickly absorb it into your body, nurture and refine it, so that it can completely merge with your Great Dao."

"Yes, thank you, Master." Zhen Yuanzi carefully retrieved the Thirteenth Grade Earth Divine Lotus into the depths of his primordial spirit and immediately began to nurture it with his divine sense.

From the moment Zhu Rong began to observe, his divine sense was now replaced by a strong feeling of "envy" and "urgency".

When Houtu obtained the "Earth Reincarnation Divine Lotus," he was only happy for his sister. However, witnessing Zhen Yuanzi, this "outsider" who was his junior brother, with his elder brother's help, experience a dramatic increase in the grade of his spiritual treasure and a surge in his foundation, the impact was completely different.

"A thirteenth-grade treasure! And it's a growth-type treasure, capable of evolving further as Zhen Yuanzi's Great Dao improves!" Zhu Rong thought to himself, his mind racing like a cat scratching its claws. "How many times in the primordial world can such an opportunity come? There are only so many ninth-grade lotus platforms; each one used is one less available. No, I, Old Zhu, must also work harder to comprehend my 'acquired Great Dao' as soon as possible. When that time comes, I'll definitely beg my elder brother to get me a set of lotus platforms to refine as well."

At this moment, in Zhu Rong's divine mind, he, who originally had a somewhat "natural" attitude towards enlightenment, truly developed a strong sense of ambition and urgency.

He secretly resolved that once he returned, he would lead the "Kitchen Department" to fully comprehend the Great Dao of Acquired Nature.

After Zhen Yuanzi had completed the initial sensing and refining of the Thirteenth Grade Earth Divine Lotus, it took him only a few years to open his eyes. His eyes shone with divine light, and his aura became increasingly calm and profound.

At this moment, another thought in his mind could no longer be suppressed. His "Ginseng Fruit Avatar" had been staying in the Great Luo Heaven World for many years, exchanging ideas and discussing the Dao with the avatars of Yuan Feng, Styx, Hou Tu, and others. Naturally, he knew about the earth-shattering opportunity and endless benefits that they had entrusted their Dao fruits to the "Eye of the Earth" in the Great Luo Heaven World.

That is not only a surge in the speed of enlightenment, but also an invisible path to "immortality," a ladder for life to move closer to a higher dimension.

Who among those who cultivate themselves does not yearn for the Great Dao? No matter how serene Zhen Yuanzi's mind may be, he could not avoid the most primal desires for "life evolution" and "advancing on the path of cultivation."

With our master before us and fellow disciples serving as role models, how could we possibly miss such an opportunity?

He took a deep breath and bowed respectfully to Wugu again. Then, he focused his mind and slowly offered up an object from the ancestral aperture between his eyebrows.

It was a "Dao Fruit" the size of a fist, with a warm, earthy yellow color. Inside, it seemed to contain the illusory images of mountains and rivers, and its surface was covered with clear "Earth God" law runes. The Dao Fruit's light was not intense, but it was incredibly heavy, exuding a nascent Dao charm that was primordial, unified, and indestructible.

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