The comet remained silent, only relentlessly unleashing heavenly tribulations.

Yang Jian stared in disbelief, and even Taibai Jinxing couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, "Human virtue and merit!"

The two then realized that the seemingly insignificant "sweet potato" actually conformed to the general trend of human evolution and was destined to become an important food source for the future reproduction and survival of the human race.

This is the true sacred object; it's not about how rich its spiritual energy is, but that it can save countless lives.

As Song Yi felt the human merit flowing into his body, he felt comfortable all over and his mind became clear. Many of his previously vague understandings of the Dao instantly became clear.

However, he did not use all his merits to strengthen his soul and sever the ties with the Investiture of the Gods. Instead, with a thought, he poured a portion of his human merits directly into the Seven Treasures Xuanhuang Exquisite Pagoda floating above his head.

The golden pagoda was entirely dark yellow, its precious light contained within. But now, having received the infusion of human merit, it shone brightly!

The tower trembled, and golden runes emerged from its body, swirling and circling in the air, emitting mysterious Daoist sounds, and it suddenly grew larger!

A mysterious yellow shield floats within, its runes flowing, suppressing all the heavens.

It was under the influence of the merits of humanity that several innate restrictions were added to the pagoda, which upgraded it from the Seven Treasures Profound Yellow Pagoda to the Eight Treasures Profound Yellow Pagoda, and its grade also jumped from the low-grade innate spiritual treasure to the middle-grade innate spiritual treasure!

The wonder of merit is beyond words.

It can cleanse acquired spiritual treasures of their impurities and transform them into merit-based spiritual treasures, and it can also add restrictions and elevate the grade of innate spiritual treasures.

In this vast and boundless world, countless powerful beings have sought a single wisp of merit but have failed to attain it. Yet today, Song Yi has once again gained countless merits through cultivating sweet potatoes.

This sweet potato was a spiritual plant that he had unintentionally discovered in a desolate forest in the twentieth heaven, the Heaven of Beginning Yellow Filial Piety.

If it weren't for the forced labor of dredging the riverbed, we would have almost missed it.

After Song Yi discovered it, he regarded it as a treasure. Over the next few decades, he repeatedly selected and bred it, removing impurities and promoting its essence, which led to the variety we have today.

Even so, this sweet potato still differs slightly from those passed down in later generations. Whether in terms of the shape of the seed or the method of planting, it retains a certain ruggedness unique to the primordial world and still needs to be continuously evolved and cultivated.

As the Earthly Emperor Shennong felt the power of merit flowing through his body, he stroked his beard and smiled, his gaze towards Song Yi filled with approval: "The Broom Star Lord has offered this divine object, relieving humanity from eternal famine. I am greatly gratified, truly gratified!"

Having said that, the Holy Emperor waved his sleeve.

Suddenly, a furnace shaped like the Eight Trigrams appeared inside the cave, floating in mid-air with its precious light contained within.

The furnace was about ten feet tall, with an octagonal body. Each side was engraved with scenes of farmers plowing, rice ears bowing their heads to await harvest, and images of abundant harvests and full granaries.

The furnace is supported by three legs, each shaped like an ear of wheat, exuding a rich earth elemental energy, as if rooted in the earth and drawing on the endless power of the earth's veins.

Although the entire cauldron has a restrained radiance, one can vaguely see the golden light of merit flowing between the patterns on the cauldron, clearly indicating that it is also a treasure imbued with merit.

"This item is called the Jiahe Furnace," the Divine Emperor Shennong said with a smile, stroking his beard, his eyes filled with a hint of reminiscence. "It was forged by me when I was teaching agriculture and cultivating the five grains in the mortal world. It contains the Great Dao of Agriculture and can transform mortal seeds into spiritual plants. I bestow it upon you today. I hope you will make good use of it and not waste this merit."

Upon hearing this, Song Yi was overjoyed and immediately stepped forward, bowing respectfully: "Thank you, Holy Emperor, for bestowing this treasure! This disciple will certainly make good use of this furnace and live up to Your Majesty's high expectations!"

He accepted the Jiahe furnace with both hands.

The moment I touched it, I felt an overwhelming sense of agricultural life rush into my body, as if I could see millions of farmers working in the fields: spring plowing, summer weeding, autumn harvesting, and winter storage, facing the yellow earth and turning their backs to the sky, generation after generation, life goes on and on.

That is the foundation of humanity, the very essence of human nature.

A surge of indescribable emotion welled up in Song Yi's heart, and he felt a greater sense of respect for this furnace.

Just then, a celestial boy suddenly announced from outside the grotto: "Several celestial beings from Jade Void Palace have come to pay their respects!"

Before the words were finished, auspicious clouds rolled across the sky, and several elderly men with ethereal bearing rode the clouds, their robes fluttering, accompanied by extraordinary phenomena.

The leader wore a Nine Heavens Crown and a purple robe with the Eight Trigrams, holding a white jade whisk. With each step he took, golden lotuses would emerge, exuding a natural Daoist charm.

Song Yi recognized him as Guang Chengzi, the leader of the Twelve Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect.

Behind him, in order, were Huanglong Zhenren, Lingbao Dafashi, Daoxing Tianzun, Qingxu Daode Zhenjun, and Julusun.

As soon as Ju Liusun entered, his gaze fell intently on Song Yi, clearly having already witnessed the extraordinary phenomenon of the Seven Treasures Profound Yellow Pagoda's immediate advancement.

He originally thought that this tower was of slightly inferior quality, and it would be a bit of a stretch to use it to entrust his obsessions and sever his corpse.

Now that this pagoda has reached the middle level of the Innate Realm, it is precisely the most suitable object to entrust to.

After all, the higher the rank, the more difficult it is to kill a corpse.

Song Yi's expression remained unchanged. With a slight thought, he transformed all the remaining human merits in his body into a golden wheel of merit, which he hung behind his head. Instantly, the golden light was warm and gentle, and his appearance was solemn and dignified, making him look like a Taoist immortal.

For cultivators, merit is nothing less than a protective talisman against all evil.

During the Great Tribulation of the Investiture of the Gods, almost all of the Twelve Golden Immortals of Jade Void suffered calamity. The three flowers on their heads were cut off by the Hunyuan Golden Cauldron, and the five qi in their chests were sealed. Only Yun Zhongzi was unharmed and safely passed the tribulation.

He relied on his foundation as a Golden Immortal of Fortune and Virtue, possessing great merit, thus avoiding calamities and karma.

At this moment, Song Yi transformed the remaining merits into a golden wheel and hung it behind his head. The meaning was clear: I have the golden wheel of merit protecting me, what can you do to me?

Ju Liusun stared at the golden wheel of merit behind Song Yi's head, and his expression indeed changed.

With his cultivation level as a Great Luo Golden Immortal, he might not be unable to secretly seize the Eight Treasures Profound Yellow Pagoda.

However, this jinx carries such profound human merits that even if we were to severely injure it, let alone kill it, the Heavenly Dao would immediately turn against it, and the consequences of its damaged fortune would be something even a Great Luo Golden Immortal might not be able to bear.

You can't hit them, you can't kill them, and if you steal their treasure, you'll incur enormous karmic consequences.

Moreover, the other party is already listed on the Investiture of the Gods and has a divine position to protect him, so he is impossible to kill. Why bother getting into trouble for yourself?

Ju Liusun finally suppressed his greed and silently withdrew his prying gaze.

Several golden immortals stepped forward and paid their respects to the Three Sovereigns.

Guang Chengzi, leading the group, bowed respectfully to Shennong Shenghuang and said, "This humble Taoist has come to offer birthday wishes to the Earth Emperor on the orders of my master. This is the Primordial Spirit Jade of Kunlun Mountain, which was born in the beginning and contains the Dao of Chaos, which can help people comprehend the Great Dao."

Having said that, he took out a piece of spirit jade from his sleeve.

The jade was pure white, about the size of a fist, with chaotic energy flowing across its surface, and mysterious Dao patterns faintly visible within it.

This item is a primordial spiritual jade nurtured deep within the Kunlun Mountains. Although it is not as precious as a primordial spiritual treasure, it is still a rare treasure, especially for cultivators who seek to comprehend the Great Dao.

Shennong Shenghuang accepted it with a smile and nodded, saying, "Thank you for your trouble, Immortal. Please convey my gratitude to Yuqing Shengren."

At this moment, the Yellow Emperor stood up from his seat, bowed to Guang Chengzi, and said, "My teacher!"