Chapter 141: Innate Dao Embryo, Boundless Magic Power

"Haha! I knew you would ask, Senior. Surprised, aren't you? To think these disciples are so robust?" Yuan Anyi laughed.

It was no wonder he laughed; this had happened more than once or twice. Judging by the name, the Longevity Sect sounded like a sect not skilled in combat.

But in reality, the Longevity Sect's territory was carved out by the Sect Master himself, punch by punch! The extent of Yuan Prefecture ranks among the top in the entire Xia Kingdom's nine provinces!

Qin Jiang nodded slightly. "I had assumed that since the Longevity Sect is named for longevity, its disciples would all possess an immortal, ethereal air, and that someone like you, Fellow Daoist, would be the exception. I never imagined they would all be so robust."

Yuan Anyi's expression shifted slightly upon hearing this. *No, why am I the exception? *

He immediately explained: "The Sect Master once said, how does one attain longevity? Through the Vajra Indestructible Body. To desire longevity, one must first possess a Vajra body! The Divine Martial art that anchors our Longevity Sect is the Vajra Indestructible Body!"

"So that is how it is."

A look of realization dawned in Qin Jiang's eyes, and he felt even more curious about this Longevity Sect Master.

Whether it was the Eight-Turn Golden Image Technique or the Vajra Indestructible Body, it was clear that both placed extreme importance on the physical body. It stood to reason that this Longevity Sect Master was also a master of body refinement! He stepped over the stone stairs, passed through several more mountain peaks, and arrived before a certain peak.

"This is Tongtian Peak. The Sect Master is up there."

Qin Jiang looked at the mountain peak before him with some surprise, as well as the two flanking peaks which, according to Yuan Anyi, were Dongmu Feng and Jin Gang Feng, where the Dongmu Temple and Jin Gang Temple were located.

This layout was similar to that of the Copper Bell Sect, only far more magnificent and grand.

It stood to reason that the Copper Bell Sect of the past had been modeled after this style.

Outside the peaks, the disciples scattered among the various summits looked toward Qin Jiang, their eyes full of curiosity as they speculated about his identity.

Yuan Anyi was an extremely famous "super second-generation" in the Longevity Sect. His own strength was formidable—not only had he become a Divine Martial Artist, but he also had a father known as the second-most powerful person in the Longevity Sect.

One could imagine that the identity of someone who could be personally led by him was certainly not simple.

Upon ascending the Main Peak, an inexplicable aura enveloped the surroundings, seemingly connecting to every part of the sect.

Before long, the two reached the summit, where only a single, solitary grand hall stood; the walls of the hall had already begun to fade.

"Senior, the Sect Master is inside. I won't go in," Yuan Anyi said.

He had stolen a Vajra Bodhi a while back, and the scent on him likely hadn't dissipated yet. If the Sect Master found out, he wouldn't escape a beating, which the Sect Master would euphemistically call "tempering the physical body."

Qin Jiang nodded and walked straight into the hall. It was very spacious, with only a few simple displays.

Besides these, an Eight-Turn Golden Statue stood in the center of the hall.

Following that aura, he walked toward the back of the hall, passed the statue, went through a wooden door, and arrived at a small courtyard.

An old house, a stone table, and two ginkgo trees.

Now that it was nearly October, the leaves of the ginkgo trees had already turned somewhat yellow. An old man was holding a broom as tall as a person, sweeping up the fallen leaves. A sense of loneliness, yet one pregnant with new life, descended upon his heart.

Without speaking, Qin Jiang stood before the wooden door, feeling this aura.

A moment later, the old man put down the broom and raised his hand slightly, causing two cups of hot tea to appear on the stone table.

"Sit. I truly did not expect it to be a genuine young person. To achieve the Divine Martial realm before the age of twenty, combined with the Innate Dao Embryo body—you are truly a prodigy."

Qin Jiang turned back, walked slowly to the stone table, and sat down. "Are you the Longevity Sect Master?"

He looked at the old man before him; he looked as if he could be buried at any moment, a stark contrast to the vigorous, blood-rich disciples down the mountain.

"Do I not look like it?" the Longevity Sect Master laughed.

"It is a bit different from what I imagined." Qin Jiang picked up the teacup and blew on it gently.

The Longevity Sect Master smiled at this. "All things in life have many forms. Although I am not of the human race, I am the same." Qin Jiang raised an eyebrow. "The Sect Master is not of the human race?"

He was somewhat surprised. Within the Xia Kingdom, a massive power that controlled an entire province—its Sect Master was not human?

"My true form is a Tongtian Tree, not a human," the Longevity Sect Master laughed.

A Tongtian Tree? It seemed to be an extremely rare species that was solid black and incredibly sturdy; according to records, it only existed in the Tianduan Mountains in the south of the Xia Kingdom.

He had not expected it to be a spirit creature formed from a Tongtian Tree.

"Then what is this Innate Dao Embryo body you mentioned earlier?" he asked.

"It is an extremely rare constitution. I have only seen it once before, outside the Tianduan Mountains. The purple line between your brows is the symbol of the Innate Dao Embryo," the Longevity Sect Master said.

Upon hearing this, Qin Jiang raised a hand to touch his brow lightly. It hadn't disappeared since the day it appeared; so, it was the result of achieving the Innate Dao Embryo body.

"According to records, this constitution has a high degree of compatibility with the world, and the possibility of achieving the status of a True God is much higher than that of ordinary people.

Rumor has it that once this constitution achieves the status of a True God, one can continuously absorb the power of heaven and earth during battle for one's own use, known as having boundless magic power."

Qin Jiang was somewhat surprised. He did indeed have this feeling; he could absorb the power existing between heaven and earth whenever he wished.

It was just that he still needed to refine it himself; otherwise, the absorbed power would eventually dissipate from his body.

However, he could try using the power of heaven and earth as an external energy source during battle. If he did that, as long as he wasn't crushed by absolute power, his endurance would become a nightmare for his enemies.

"So that is it. I didn't expect my constitution to have such a title. Senior, you must know why I have come, so I will not beat around the bush. Please, lend me the Divine Martial art to study," Qin Jiang said.

The importance of a Divine Martial art to a sect went without saying; it was almost the foundation of the sect's existence.

However, he was willing to pay an equivalent price for it, even if he couldn't fulfill it now, he would certainly do so in the future.

"I can. However, you must join the Longevity Sect and promise me one thing," the Longevity Sect Master said.

Qin Jiang frowned slightly upon hearing this. "Senior, I have already joined the Copper Bell Sect."

The Longevity Sect Master shook his head lightly. "It does not matter. The Copper Bell Sect was founded by me back then; it counts as an outer sect of the Longevity Sect.

I have heard that the current Great Elder of the Copper Bell Sect once accepted disciples on behalf of his master. Although I have no master, I can take this heaven and earth as my teacher and become your martial brother."

Qin Jiang was silent upon hearing this. To become a martial brother with the Longevity Sect Master—his seniority would likely jump to the level of an ancestor in an instant.

He nodded slightly. "And that matter?"

The Longevity Sect Master took a sip of tea. "One day, I need you to go to the Imperial City on my behalf."

"The Imperial City? For what purpose?" Qin Jiang asked.

"It is not a difficult task, just to help me retrieve something," the Longevity Sect Master laughed.

After thinking for a moment, Qin Jiang nodded. "Very well."

The Longevity Sect Master nodded with satisfaction. "Follow me, Junior Brother."

Arriving at the hall outside, the Longevity Sect Master picked up the wooden hammer from the hall and walked to the golden bell to strike it lightly.

Although he did not use much force, the bell sound was extremely resonant, shaking people to their cores.

"From this day forth, throughout the Longevity Sect, Qin Jiang of the Copper Bell Sect shall be my junior fellow apprentice."

The calm voice rippled outward along with the bell sound, and everyone in the entire Longevity Sect heard it clearly.

(End of this chapter)