One person: Senior Brother Zhang Zhiwei, who has mastered the Golden Light Mantra to its fullest lev

This place has long been considered a mythical allegory, rather than a real place.

But today, this legendary ruin appeared before his eyes without any warning.

He looked at the stone statue. Although its face was blurry, its graceful figure, its skin as smooth as ice and snow, and its transcendent state untouched by worldly affairs were exactly as described in ancient books!

Standing on this legendary land, looking at the divine spring and stone statues before him, even with his calm and collected nature, Zhang Yunyuan couldn't help but feel a surge of emotions within him.

What an incredible opportunity!

What incredible luck!

Zhang Yunyuan took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the overwhelming joy that was about to burst forth from his heart.

He straightened his Taoist robe, his expression solemn, and slowly stepped forward.

He walked to the Jade Spring, stretched out his hand, and respectfully performed a Taoist salute to the stone statue that exuded endless Taoist charm.

This bow is a sign of respect from the younger generation to their elders.

It was also his heartfelt gratitude for the opportunity he had today and for the immense kindness shown to him by this fairy from Mount Gushe.

Just as he finished bowing and straightened up...

In my mind, that cold yet familiar mechanical voice finally arrived as expected.

[Ding! Special energy field detected: Ruins of the Fairy of Gushe in Zhongnan Mountain.]

【Check-in successful! 】

[Congratulations, host, you have received a reward: Youth-Preserving Pill.]

Upon hearing the words "Youth-Preserving Pill," Zhang Yunyuan's heart skipped a beat.

He quickly checked the instructions for the pill.

This product is made from the essence of heaven and earth. After consumption, the physical body and appearance will be permanently preserved in the state at the time of consumption, and will never age.

At the same time, her skin is radiant, her bone structure is refined, and she possesses an inherent aura of cool elegance, greatly enhancing her affinity with the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.

The affinity with the spiritual energy of heaven and earth has been greatly enhanced!

Zhang Yunyuan's breathing became rapid as he read the brief explanation.

Immortality is the lifelong pursuit of all Qi practitioners, an ultimate dream that seems unattainable.

While this Youth-Preserving Pill cannot directly grant immortality, the phrase "never aging" is already incredibly close to that dream!

As time flows by, beauty fades and bones wither, but my youthful appearance remains forever.

What a temptation!

More importantly, it can also greatly enhance the affinity with the spiritual energy of heaven and earth!

what does this mean?

This means that his cultivation speed will receive another terrifying boost in the future!

Using the same cultivation method and in the same environment, his efficiency in absorbing and refining spiritual energy may be several times, or even dozens of times, that of others!

This will completely change his future path of cultivation, giving him far more resources than ordinary people, so that he can climb to the highest peak of the Great Dao!

This is simply a supreme divine object tailor-made for him!

With a thought, a pill the size of a longan, radiating brilliant light, appeared in Zhang Yunyuan's palm.

This elixir is not a physical substance, but rather a condensation of the purest energy and Dao essence. Within its translucent body, it seems as if clouds and mist are flowing and stars are rising and falling, filled with an indescribable and profound beauty.

A delicate fragrance, a blend of the essence of a hundred flowers and the power of Dao, wafted through the air. Just one whiff of it made him feel refreshed and clear-headed.

He tilted his head back and swallowed the top-grade pill that was enough to drive the entire world of supernatural beings crazy.

The pill melted instantly upon entering the mouth, transforming into a clear, sweet, and warm current that flowed down the throat and into the dantian.

A surge of powerful yet gentle energy exploded within his body, like a river bursting its banks, washing over his limbs, every meridian, and every cell.

He felt as if his body was being immersed in the warmest spring water, and every inch of his skin was undergoing a wonderful change, becoming more radiant and glowing.

A series of tingling, soft sounds emanated from his bones, as if they were being reforged by an invisible force, becoming more unique and more suitable for cultivation.

Even more strangely, he felt as if his soul was draped in a thin, cool veil.

The rich spiritual energy of heaven and earth around him felt more intimate and vibrant than ever before.

They were no longer external objects that needed to be painstakingly drawn or refined, but rather like hungry chicks, rushing towards him, this "big tree," eager to merge with him.

This feeling is mysterious and indescribable!

Zhang Yunyuan slowly opened his eyes, feeling the transformative changes in his body, and his eyes shone with an unprecedented brilliance.

This opportunity is truly... a meteoric rise!

Chapter 51 Elixir Completed for Youthful Appearance

The pill did not taste bitter or sweet as I had imagined.

It seemed to have no physical form; the moment it touched the tip of the tongue, it transformed into a cool and powerful torrent, rushing down the throat and instantly spreading throughout the body.

The medicinal power was gentle, yet it carried an irresistible majesty derived from the laws of nature.

Zhang Yunyuan felt as if his body had been completely disintegrated at that moment, and then reassembled in a more perfect way.

Every inch of his skin, every bone, and even the smallest cell was being repeatedly cleansed and reshaped by this cool power.

An indescribable sense of comfort came from the depths of his soul, making him almost unable to help but groan out loud.

He could clearly "see" that the tiny, acquired impurities beneath his skin were being dissolved and vanished by this force.

His bones, with soft "crackling" sounds, became denser and more resilient, as if they had been forged a thousand times, faintly radiating a warm, jade-like luster.

His internal organs, like parched land receiving timely rain, greedily absorbed this power, becoming full of vitality and life.

This process lasted for about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.

When the cool medicinal power completely merged with his body, Zhang Yunyuan slowly opened his eyes.

He looked down at his hands.

Her skin became even whiter and smoother than before, like the finest warm jade, gleaming with a lustrous sheen in the sunlight, with not a single pore visible.

He walked to the clear Jade Spring and looked at his face in the milky white reflection of the water.

His already handsome appearance has undergone a dramatic transformation.

The contours of his face became softer and more defined, as if meticulously sculpted by the most skilled craftsman in the world with the most perfect proportions.

With relaxed eyebrows and eyes, a straight nose, and eyes as clear as two pools of autumn water, so deep they seemed to reflect the starry sky.

Her whole being exuded an otherworldly aura of detachment, as if she might ride the wind and depart at any moment.

More importantly, he felt an unprecedented sense of affinity with his surroundings.

The wind in the valley, blowing on him, was no longer just a gentle breeze, but rather like a playful child, intimately frolicking with him.

The rich spiritual energy in the air no longer required him to actively absorb it; instead, it rushed into his body like a wanderer who had found his home.

He seemed no longer to be an individual independent of this world, but to have become a part of this world itself.

Every flower, every blade of grass, every mountain, and every stone felt to him a strange, almost blood-related connection.

"This Youth Preservation Pill... is truly miraculous."

Zhang Yunyuan sighed softly, his heart filled with shock and joy.

He would naturally not miss such a treasure trove.

He no longer cared about the changes in his appearance. For a cultivator, the physical body is ultimately an external thing; true strength comes from one's own power.

He walked to the middle of the Jade Spring and the Daoist Stone Statue, found a spot with the most abundant spiritual energy, and sat down cross-legged.

He closed his eyes and immersed himself completely in the inner vision.

Half of his mind was devoted to sensing and comprehending the profound and mysterious artistic conception emanating from the Daoist stone statue.

That artistic conception, ethereal and dreamlike, yet contained a profound understanding of "being" and "non-being," which deepened Zhang Yunyuan's comprehension of his own Hunyuan Dao Qi.

The other half of his mind was focused on circulating the primordial Dao Qi within his body.

An invisible, enormous black vortex suddenly appeared, centered on his body!

The vortex connected to the milky-white Jade Spring on one side and the Daoist Stone Statue on the other.

Like a tireless black hole, it began to frantically devour and absorb the purest and most abundant energy contained in these two wondrous artifacts of heaven and earth!

The spiritual energy accumulated in the Jade Spring over countless years transformed into a visible milky-white dragon, roaring as it was drawn into his body.

The essence of Dao on the stone statue also transformed into strands of golden silk, continuously merging into his soul.

His primordial Dao Qi, infused with these two immense energies, let out a joyful roar.

It greedily devoured everything, transformed everything, and then turned it into the most primal power to nourish itself, propelling its cultivation to rise madly at a terrifying and astonishing speed!

Time loses its meaning in cultivation.

I don't know how long it has been.

When Zhang Yunyuan slowly awoke from his deep meditation, the scenery in the valley had undergone tremendous changes.

The Jade Spring, which was originally as clear as jade nectar, now had a much dimmer luster, almost becoming clear and transparent.

The spiritual energy on the surface of the stone statue left by the Fairy of Gusha has been greatly reduced, and it looks more like an ordinary white marble statue that has been weathered quite badly.

In a short period of time, he alone absorbed seven or eight tenths of the core essence of this secret realm!

Zhang Yunyuan slowly exhaled a breath of stale air.

The aura condensed in the air without dissipating, eventually transforming into a slender white arrow of energy that flew several meters away, piercing a half-person-high rock with a clear hole before slowly dissipating.

He slowly raised his hand, simply making a fist.

The surrounding air then emitted a soft popping sound as it could no longer bear the weight.

An unprecedented, almost overflowing, powerful force surged within him like a river, roaring like thunder.

He could clearly feel that his level of life had once again undergone a true leap.

He has once again crossed a small threshold!