The Path to Immortality: Starting with an Analysis of Basic Concepts

Yunshan Village.

Bai Doufu handed the carriage and goods over to the bandits guarding the supplies, asking them to seal them up temporarily, and then led Zhu Yu and the other person back to their own courtyard.

living room.

Bai Doufu solemnly addressed Zhu Yu and Lu Wanrong, who stood in the hall: "Legend has it that a thousand years ago, thunder and fire struck from the sky, and floods raged across the land. Furthermore, monstrous beasts roamed and wreaked havoc in the floodwaters. At that time, nine out of ten households in the Great Qian Dynasty were wiped out, and the entire clan was nearly exterminated..."

"Later, our ancestors discovered the 'divine seed' in the flood. After merging with it, their bodies grew increasingly powerful, allowing them to hunt weaker monsters and gain popularity among the people..."

"..."

Listen to Bai Doufu recount the origin of the "divine seed".

Zhu Yu had some guesses in his mind.

The thunder, fire, floods, and calamity beasts must have been attacks from other spiritual realms. It was only out of desperation that it bestowed upon the humans of this world the seed of transcendence and enlightenment.

If they couldn't even conquer a spirit realm without any extraordinary beings, then the spirit realm attacking this region must not be very strong, or even weak.

"It's a pity, if only we had come earlier..."

Even if he couldn't occupy a weak spirit ruin himself, reporting it to the sect would bring him enough benefits to enjoy endlessly. Why would he need to teach others and work hard to earn spirit stones?

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Zhu Yu now has another goal on this trip: to find the Dao marker left behind by that alien spiritual ruin in this spiritual ruin, or rather, the remnants of that spiritual ruin...

Lu Wanrong, standing to the side, had clearly thought of this as well; her eyes lit up.

Bai Doufu, unaware of their thoughts, paused after recounting the origins of the "divine seed" and then said earnestly:

"So that you and your brother may know that if you accept my divine seed, one-tenth of what you cultivate in the future will naturally be returned to me."

"It's not that I wanted it, but that Heaven and Earth granted it."

"I'm making this clear to you first, so you won't blame me later and create obstacles for your spiritual practice..."

Upon hearing this...

Zhu Yu immediately understood why Bai Doufu had brought him and Mi Ya'er back to the mountain stronghold. He then feigned dissatisfaction and said, "Brother Bai, what are you saying? I'm overjoyed that you gave me the foundation for entering the Dao. How could I possibly complain...!"

Lu Wanrong quickly added, "Brother Bai's kindness in guiding us to the Dao is greater than heaven. Even if it were 20% or 30%, it would be only right!"

Bai Doufu felt very comfortable after hearing these words, and secretly praised the two for their bold and unrestrained manner despite coming from a village, saying they deserved to join "Yunshan Village".

Having finished speaking, he stopped arguing and gently touched his brow, as if enduring immense pain, his face contorting in agony.

next moment.

The divine incantation of "Swiftness" hanging above his head seemed to be emptied, dimming for a moment, and two streams of bronze smoke flowed out.

Bai Doufu suddenly opened his eyes, pointed at Zhu and Yu, and said, "Go!"

The smoke swirled and flew like snakes and insects to Zhu Yu and the other man, plunging into their foreheads.

"Well…"

Zhu Yu felt a surge of scalding heat, like magma, rush into his mind, churning it violently. He couldn't help but groan, a look of pain on his face.

Lu Wanrong, standing to the side, was the same; her dark, thin face was all scrunched up.

"call…"

Bai Doufu breathed a sigh of relief. Seeing that the two of them were actually resisting the "divine seed" taking root, a look of astonishment appeared on his pale face.

"They really are like tigers and wolves, ruthless to others, and even more ruthless to themselves..."

Now he was completely relieved. It was worth the effort he had put into helping him embark on the path of cultivation. With such a mindset, no matter what skills or talents he awakened, they would not go unnoticed.

"Ha... now who dares to say I'll lose money?..."

Bai Doufu's smile grew even wider as he looked at Zhu and Yu as if they were treasures, unable to contain his joy.

The more ambitious the two become and the more profound their cultivation, the greater the benefits he will receive in the future.

This is the real reason why everyone in Yunshan Village is united.

You have me I have you!

A short while later.

Lu Wanrong was the first to wake up. Sensing the changes in her body and the fragmented memories surfacing in her mind, her eyes revealed shock.

"This physique... is this what a Divine Seed is like...?"

In her perception, her physical body seemed to have transformed into an empty hourglass, with heaven and earth above and her below. Therefore, even though she was in a place devoid of spiritual energy, it would not harm her in the slightest.

In an instant, a multitude of thoughts flashed through her mind.

This extraordinary physique is perfectly suited for the "Heavenly Dao Sect." If one possesses such a physique and traverses the Spirit Realm, there is no need to worry about being targeted or suppressed by other Spirit Realms...

From this perspective, the most precious and rare resource in this realm is probably these ubiquitous human shells…

"How dare He possess such a physique..."

Lu Wanrong felt a chill run down her spine. If the cultivators of this realm understood the true nature of the Heavenly Abyss, this alien spiritual ruin would probably transform into a raft for crossing the world, much like a "celestial tomb," in an instant.

They plunder and devour the spirit ruins of other realms to strengthen themselves...

"And there's Yinming Zhenren, he..."

Lu Wanrong shook her head violently, suppressing the distracting thoughts in her mind. She dared not think about it anymore, as this was not something a Qi Refining Perfection cultivator like herself could focus on. She shifted her attention to her skills and talents.

"Gathering herbs...?"

At this time.

Zhu Yu also woke up, sensing the strangeness of his physique, and instantly understood its value. Without the slightest hesitation, he silently recited:

"Build a model to analyze and collect information about 'my' physical body."

["Migousheng", parsing progress "1%", estimated parsing time "one day".]

"one day…"

Zhu Yu was satisfied, and then his mind turned to his own skills and talents. After learning about them, he was stunned.

"Suffering?... "

What kind of skill or talent is this?

If you can endure hardship, you can endure even more hardship...?

As a jumble of thoughts flooded his mind, Zhu Yu gradually realized that this talent for "enduring hardship" seemed to have some merit!

According to the message transmitted by the "divine seed" residing in the heart.

The talent for skill and "endurance" means being able to withstand hunger and thirst, which can alleviate fatigue to some extent and is compatible with the body's past circumstances.

They are born into poverty and have no bright future.

If it were another spirit realm...

The talent for "enduring hardship" is definitely the worst of the worst.

But this Great Spirit Ruins is different; it cultivates through "names," which can be considered, to some extent, idealistic cultivation.

The meaning of "enduring hardship" is much more complex.

For example, "Only by enduring the bitterest of hardships can one rise above others."

If Zhu Yu firmly believes that this is his true talent, does that mean that when he manifests divine words, he might be able to create a divine word similar to "Heavenly Nobleman"? Or perhaps "Superior Man"?

There is also the saying, "When Heaven is about to place a great responsibility on a person, it first tests their will, strains their muscles and bones, starves their body, and empties their resources..."

If one firmly believes in this statement, when he breaks through, will he manifest divine words similar to "a superior being" or "indestructible"?

"Will it be that simple...?"

Zhu Yu suppressed the distracting thoughts in his mind and came back to his senses.

Seeing this, Bai Doufu asked expectantly, "So, what skills or talents did you acquire?"

Lu Wanrong replied simply, "It's for gathering herbs..."

"Hmm!" Bai Doufu's eyes lit up, his face beaming with joy. He nodded repeatedly. "Excellent! This skill shows great talent. It will help you understand herbs better, how to mine and process them. When you eventually manifest divine power, you might even be able to obtain a 'Pharmacist' divine power."

Pharmacists are a rare talent, especially among bandits. If Mi Ya'er possessed the skills of a "pharmacist," she could easily become the fourth-ranking leader, let alone the chief...

Bai Doufu's lips curled into a wide grin as he recalled Mi Ya'er's unexpected surprise, and he looked at Zhu Yu with anticipation.

Zhu Yu truthfully replied, "I'll endure hardship..."

"what?"