Sweeping across the heavens, starting with the first emperor of the ancient times.

"I'm back." Jiang Hao's voice was gentle, carrying a comforting power. "It seems you haven't been slacking off all these years; you've grown quite a bit."

The laurel leaves brushed against his fingers, and the warm sunlight of the hibiscus enveloped him.

The Humanoid Medicine and the White Tiger Medicine emitted vague, joyful mental fluctuations.

The trembling of the fairy egg became more obvious, and the glow around the fairy golden holy embryo flickered a few times.

The back garden was peaceful and serene.

Another thousand years have passed in the blink of an eye.

The back garden was quiet. Jiang Hao sat by the Immortal Pool with his eyes closed.

Suddenly, he opened his eyes and looked at the sword grave in the corner.

The four swords stuck in the ground trembled simultaneously.

The voice was deep, carrying a long-suppressed joy.

The air around the Sword Tomb began to distort, and an extremely sharp aura spread out.

The four swords rang louder and louder, and finally, with a clang, they all flew up and hovered in mid-air, their tips pointing in the same place.

The distorted air suddenly contracted inward, then exploded into a burst of clear light.

As the light faded, a figure stood there.

He wore a blue Taoist robe, had a tall and straight figure, a strong face, and thick eyebrows.

He opened his eyes, and it seemed as if countless sword shadows were appearing and disappearing within them.

Lingbao Tianzun has returned safely.

Jiang Hao smiled and said, "Congratulations on your successful return, fellow Daoist."

When Lingbao Tianzun saw Jiang Hao, he smiled happily, "Yes, you've finally returned. It's been a long time, fellow Daoist."

Lingbao Tianzun walked up to Jiang Hao, looked him over carefully, and his eyes flickered slightly.

"Fellow Daoist's aura... is somewhat different from before. Have you gained something from this?"

Jiang Hao nodded and smiled, "I tried a new route, and it's just been successfully navigated."

Upon hearing this, Lingbao paused for a moment, then sighed:

"Fellow Daoist is truly terrifying! I never imagined you would also live a new life during this time, and even return before me. Fellow Daoist is indeed amazing!"

Lingbao Tianzun was truly surprised. When he buried Jiang Hao, Jiang Hao was still perfectly fine and hadn't even begun his next life. But as soon as he woke up, Jiang Hao's transformation was already complete!

It gave him a dreamlike feeling, and the more he spent time with him, the more amazed he became.

"I've only gained a slight understanding," Jiang Hao said. "How do you feel about your return, fellow Daoist?"

"Very good." Lingbao Tianzun was very happy. "To live in the face of death, to break down and then build up, is difficult, but the effect is very good."

Looking back on this transformation, he was somewhat emotional. It was indeed dangerous; he almost didn't make it back. Fortunately, the outcome was good.

"Now that your new path is complete, fellow Daoist, would you be willing to discuss and verify it?" Lingbao Tianzun asked curiously. "I have also gained some insights from this transformation."

"That's exactly what I was thinking." Jiang Hao naturally wouldn't refuse.

The two sat down by the Immortal Pool, drinking Enlightenment Tea and chatting.

There was no shortage of Enlightenment Tea, because the forbidden area was very considerate and would send some over every now and then, so Jiang Hao didn't have to get it himself.

Very self-aware.

After sitting down, Jiang Hao first explained the process of the Dao Fruit Transformation Method.

After listening, Lingbao Tianzun pondered for a moment, then put down his teacup, looked at Jiang Hao, and his eyes were filled with undisguised admiration:

"By personally experiencing the cycle of life through the Dao Fruit and comprehending the essence of time, fellow Daoist's method is inconceivable, yet it directly points to the fundamental Dao. Such ingenious ideas and such courage in practice are truly admirable."

This method was beyond Lingbao Tianzun's expectations. No wonder Fellow Daoist Jiang was able to transform so quickly and become so strong. There is a reason for everything.

His talent and comprehension are too high!

Jiang Hao took a sip of tea, put down the cup, and smiled:

"Fellow Daoist, you flatter me. This method can only be accomplished by standing on the shoulders of our predecessors. Without the Daoist Master's general outline of the Daoist Scripture explaining the wonders of transformation, it would be impossible."

"If it weren't for your previous method of self-destruction and transformation, and if it weren't for the inspiration from the Great Dao of the Primordial Heavenly Venerable, I wouldn't have thought of this path either."

Upon hearing this, Lingbao Tianzun shook his head slightly and said solemnly, "Fellow Daoist is too modest. The wisdom of our predecessors is like stars, illuminating the night sky, but very few can look up at the stars and forge their own new path."

The Daoist Master's path of exploration leans towards slaughter and destruction, while the Primordial Beginning emphasizes origin and creation. Fellow Daoist, your method, which captures the essence without being bound by form, has already entered a different realm. This is due to your own enlightenment and courage.

Jiang Hao smiled and said no more, instead saying, "Fellow Daoist just mentioned that you also have some insights. I would like to hear them in detail."

Lingbao Tianzun nodded and began to recount his insights and experiences during this transformation from facing death to being reborn.

Jiang Hao listened quietly, occasionally interjecting with a few words, either asking questions or sharing his own insights.

The two sat by the celestial pool, sipping Enlightenment Tea and exchanging ideas.

The aroma of tea intertwines with the essence of Taoism, and every word spoken conveys profound truths of spiritual practice.

However, if a quasi-emperor were here, a single glance would cause their Dao heart to tremble.

Once this discussion begins, the passage of time becomes unnoticed.

This debate has lasted for another thousand years.

On this day, the two of them stopped at the same time.

Jiang Hao and Lingbao Tianzun exchanged a glance.

"You felt it?" Jiang Hao asked.

"Hmm." Lingbao Tianzun nodded, gazing towards a desolate place on the edge of the universe. "He's coming back."

"Then let's go welcome our new fellow Daoist." Jiang Hao stood up.

With one step, the two found themselves on the edge of the universe.

The two arrived at the small world where Yuanshi Tianzun resided.

The chaotic energy spontaneously rotated, forming a blurry vortex.

At the center of the vortex, a point of pure white light gradually lit up. It was weak at first, but then quickly grew stronger.

An ancient and boundless will spread out, carrying the aura of the nascent life of all things.

The white light bloomed gently.

In the light, a figure slowly solidified.

He wore a dark yellow Taoist robe with simple cloud patterns, and his face looked to be around forty years old, with peaceful features.

But when he opened his eyes, it seemed as if there was a scene of the creation of heaven and earth and the beginning of all things flowing through them.

Jiang Hao and Lingbao Tianzun stepped forward.

"Congratulations, fellow Daoist, on your return after your tribulation. The Great Dao will continue."

Yuanshi Tianzun looked at the two people in front of him. Although their faces were unfamiliar, their peaceful aura and the Daoist charm that was faintly connected to the stable array beneath him made him understand.

Yuanshi Tianzun immediately realized that his successful return was largely due to the two people before him.

A gentle smile appeared on his face, and he returned the greeting with clasped hands.

"Thank you both, fellow Daoists. My name is Yuanshi. I have been sleeping here for countless ages. I have returned today, though I have never met you two before."

However, the protective array beneath me is functioning as if it were brand new, and the nurturing power of its Daoist energy has not yet dissipated. I presume this is due to the long-term assistance and protection of my two fellow Daoists, which has brought me to this point. This kindness is immense, and Yuanshi expresses his gratitude here.

His words were sincere, filled with genuine gratitude.

"Fellow Daoist, you flatter me," Jiang Hao returned the greeting.

"My name is Jiang Hao, and this is Lingbao Tianzun. We only sensed your aura by chance and admired your ability to survive in dire straits. So we did our best, which was just in accordance with the times."

"I see. It is fate that we met you two here."

Lingbao Tianzun then briefly explained the situation. After understanding the situation, Yuanshi Tianzun thanked him again, saying, "Thank you both, fellow Daoists."

Jiang Hao smiled and said, "Fellow Daoist, you are too kind. Your return is due to your own immortal foundation of the Great Dao. We are merely following the trend."

The Primordial Celestial Venerable carefully sensed himself, then sighed softly, "My four incarnations have endured countless tribulations, but now they have become an opportunity."