Chapter 75: You Fight, I Seize—Opening Meridians for the Strong, Guiding the Fu Luo Dynasty

Da Xia Academy.

With the arrival of the Linglong Palace Master, the whole place fell silent at once.

Everyone looked at the two peerless beauties.

The Shangqing Immortal and Zhang Immortal also felt great pressure.

After all, Gu Jin Nian is young; they truly feared he could not withstand it, unlike them, who have fought countless battles and are unafraid of mere feminine charms.

The two spoke separately, reminding Gu Jin Nian to be careful.

"Heh, you are the junior friend Jin Nian, correct?"

At this moment, the Linglong Palace Master spoke, stepping down from the clouds, looking at Gu Jin Nian, her voice pleasant and extremely melodious.

Her face bore a smile that made hearts swoon.

"I am Gu Jin Nian, not small."

Listening to the Linglong Palace Master's voice, Gu Jin Nian said earnestly.

In an instant, everyone fell silent.

Even the Linglong Palace Master was slightly stunned.

Many did not react at first, but a few who did showed an inexplicably odd expression.

"Heh, junior friend Jin Nian, you are truly witty and humorous."

"I have come today to offer a chance; my disciple possesses a supreme Heavenly Spirit Root, and if combined with an Immortal Spirit Root for dual cultivation, it can help the junior friend ascend to immortality soon."

"I wonder, junior friend, are you willing?"

The Linglong Palace Master spoke, and as she spoke, she already appeared before Gu Jin Nian.

She wore a fiery red long dress, her figure exaggerated, appearance stunning, features delicate, looking just over thirty, exuding an indescribable charm.

Especially her hips, round as jade, truly a child‑bearing expert.

She is a supreme beauty of the mortal world.

At that moment, Su Huaiyu's voice sounded beside his ear.

"If you can't endure her, you'll be drained."

"I can barely manage."

Su Huaiyu spoke, in a solemn tone.

Upon hearing that, Gu Jin Nian felt a bit indignant: how do you know I can't endure?

He merely glanced at the Yaochi behind the Linglong Palace Master.

It was also a mortal world's supreme beauty, but too aloof, not the type Gu Jin Nian liked.

To be honest, Gu Jin Nian prefers the Linglong Palace Master's style; such grace surely makes her a masterful sister.

There's a saying, "young lady, young lady, soaring clouds and mist?" "Ahem."

At that moment, Qing Wei's cough sounded.

It was Su Wenjing's voice.

With the appearance of the Shangqing Immortal and Zhang Immortal, he showed no sign, but with the Linglong Palace Master's arrival, he had to step forward.

He truly worried that Gu Jin Nian might lose control.

After all, since ancient times, gentle lands hide heroic graves.

Gu Jin Nian has power and status, both civil and military, honestly lacking nothing; if anything were missing, it would be such a supreme mortal beauty.

Should he fail to hold on, wouldn't the Confucian‑Daoist world lose a great talent? Hearing Su Wenjing's cough, Gu Jin Nian suddenly became serious.

"Senior, you jest."

"I, junior Gu Jin Nian, study the Spring and Autumn Annals well; moreover, I am still young and feel no desire for men or women."

"Besides, the junior and the Yaochi Celestial Maiden have only just met today, I cannot adapt yet; I ask for your forgiveness."

Gu Jin Nian spoke.

He said earnestly.

Upon hearing that, most scholars nodded, looking satisfied; Su Wenjing and several Great Scholars also looked extremely pleased at Gu Jin Nian.

"Not bad, able to resist beauty; the youth is teachable."

"Linglong Palace Master, junior friend Jin Nian has explained clearly; we hope you will not force him."

"Indeed, junior friend Jin Nian should go with me to the Dragon Tiger Dao Sect; the Linglong Celestial Palace is all women; if Jin Nian goes, will you let him be?"

The Shangqing Immortal and Zhang Immortal spoke one after another.

Yet as soon as they said so, all the students' expressions suddenly shifted.

"Good heavens, all women?"

Wang Fugui, Xu Ya and others changed expression, and a scenario instantly formed in their minds.

Gu Jin Nian's heart also shocked.

"All beauties?"

"Good heavens, wouldn't that bring too much yin, spawning demons? As a scholar, I nurture lofty righteousness, full of yang, which must suppress yin."

As for how to suppress it, Gu Jin Nian must think carefully.

"Proceed then?"

"It can be done."

Hearing the two speak, the Linglong Palace Master was not angry; instead she smiled warmly at them.

"Would the two like to visit the Linglong Celestial Palace as well?"

She asked.

"May we go?"

Hearing this, Zhang Zhenren was somewhat surprised.

Shangqing Zhenren remained briefly silent, then said, "If you want to exchange for Jin Nian, I will not go."

He is very principled.

Xu Ya and the others lowered their heads, not wanting to speak; having such a sect leader is truly embarrassing.

"Jin Nian, little friend."

"Cultivation is a long road that itself defies Heaven; if you follow them, I acknowledge that the Tai Xuan Immortal Sect and the Dragon Tiger Dao Sect possess supreme inheritance."

"But the problem is, do you really intend to sit idle and cultivate for a lifetime, like those two, sitting for a hundred years; even if you reach the Seventh Realm, what then?"

"You have a celestial spirit root; no matter which sect you join, you can reach the Seventh Realm, but the Eighth Realm depends on Heaven's Mandate, not inheritance."

"Therefore, would you rather sit idle for a hundred years, losing your finest youth, or accompany me to Linglong Immortal Palace to enjoy earthly bliss?"

"After all, a man in this world seeks to wield power over all and later indulge on a beauty's lap, right? When you attain the Dao, you may do so; joining my sect is different—each day you will lie on a different beauty's lap. Do you agree?"

The Linglong Palace Master truly lived up to the title; those words were perfectly reasonable.

Anyway, the celestial spirit root qualification is here; whichever sect guarantees it, you'll still be at the Seventh Realm.

The conventional choice is to sit idle, cultivate, and follow a group of old fools daily to comprehend the Dao.

The unconventional choice: three lessons a day, joyful cultivation, pleasant mood—my happiness, everyone's happiness—and together we happily achieve Dao and become immortal.

Hiss.

Unable to ponder deeply, Gu Jin Nian just thought casually, his whole body went numb, unable to contain his excitement.

He doesn't freeze in his tracks when he sees a beauty, but that doesn't mean Gu Jin Nian dislikes women.

May I ask, who doesn't like women?

"Impossible."

"Gentle lands, heroic tombs—Jin Nian, you have a celestial spirit root; you will surely achieve Dao and become immortal. Once you're immortal, not only Linglong Immortal Palace, but all beauties in the world will be at your fingertips. Still fear a lack of women?"

Shangqing Zhenren spoke righteously.

"Indeed, if you become immortal and possess undying divine power, not only women— even men can be turned into women. How delightful!"

Zhang Zhenren also spoke.

Their words reshaped everyone's worldview.

Just then, Su Huaiyu's voice rang out.

"Going to Linglong Immortal Palace isn't impossible, but there is one condition."

Su Huaiyu spoke, answering on Gu Jin Nian's behalf.

"Oh? What condition?"

Hearing this, the Linglong Palace Master immediately turned his gaze over, asking curiously.

"You must bring me along."

"It's not for any other reason."

"The Duke commands me to protect His Highness the Crown Prince; I must stay by his side."

"When necessary, I must first taste the dishes."

Su Huaiyu wore a serious expression.

Gu Jin Nian:.

"Madam, are you all ill? Such trivial feminine allure, how has it turned you into this?"

"Brother Su, where is your aloof style? Aren't you so capable? Aren't you the one who emerges unstained from the mire?" Gu Jin Nian felt a bit depressed.

As if sensing Gu Jin Nian's mood, Su Huaiyu lowered her voice and said slowly.

"This is my only weak spot."

He explained, very seriously.

Yet it ties together; after all, this fellow always believes beautiful women never lie, that's his nature.

"Hehe, it's a minor matter; as long as Jin Nian, little friend, can go to my Linglong Immortal Palace, anyone else who wishes may also come."

The Linglong Palace Master smiled and said, she had thought there would be some demand, but it turned out to be this? As soon as she spoke, everyone became excited.

"May I also go?"

Wang Fugui spoke immediately, and the others could not help but voice their thoughts.

"His Highness the Crown Prince, I actually think the Palace Master's words are sincere; I saw sincerity in her eyes."

"Count me in, count me in."

"I can go for a while, but not too long."

The crowd spoke up.

Yet this caused some Great Scholars to frown.

"You all are outrageous; be quiet for me."

A scholar spoke, reprimanding them.

Then he looked toward the Linglong Palace Master and said.

"Palace Master, they are still young, unaware of depth, and they are also future pillars of Da Xia; they cannot go."

"If the Palace Master does not mind, my companions and I are willing to bear the punishment for them."

The scholar spoke, rather carefree.

Good fellow.

You really are completely shameless, aren't you?

All right.

Everyone, be quiet.

Just then, Su Wenjing's voice sounded.

He finally showed up.

As Su Wenjing spoke, everyone fell silent and all looked toward Su Wenjing.

"Supreme Clarity True Person, Zhang True Person, Exquisite Immortal Palace Master, you three have come; I, the old man, have failed to properly receive you, and I hope you will forgive."

"However, Jin Nian is a student of my Da Xia Academy, also the grandson of a State Duke, and is the future mainstay of Da Xia; the talk of cultivation is too mysterious."

"If Jin Nian had no accomplishments in the Confucian Way, I would not say more, but Jin Nian possesses the talent of a sage in the Confucian Way."

"Therefore, even if Jin Nian agrees, I will not agree."

"Furthermore, you came rashly; for Jin Nian, this is not a good thing. Rather than that, give him some time to think it over himself."

"The academy's coursework is only a year; even in that year, nothing will be delayed. After a year, if Jin Nian wishes to cultivate immortality, let him do so; if he wishes to continue his studies, let him study; we had better not insist."

"What do you three think?"

Su Wenjing spoke, reducing some pressure on Gu Jin Nian.

Otherwise, if you all keep arguing like this, when will it end? Upon saying this, the three fell silent and were also thinking.

And Gu Jin Nian's voice sounded immediately.

"Mr. Su Wenjing's words are absolutely correct."

"Three seniors, this junior has no temporary interest in immortality cultivation; although I have immortal spirit roots, I truly do not know how to answer you three. Compared to that, I now prefer to study in peace."

"However, if this junior is allowed to think, perhaps after a year there will be a result; otherwise, even if the three of you take this junior to your respective immortal sects, it would likely be twice the effort for half the result."

Gu Jin Nian spoke.

No matter how the fuss goes, Gu Jin Nian truly does not want to go cultivate immortality; honestly, does he not want to study here? Besides, he practices the Coiling Martial Supreme Skill; in martial arts he will certainly not be lacking; immortality cultivation is roughly enough; letting him change places to sit in meditation, he is unwilling.

A cultivator, a single session of sitting in meditation could be several years or even ten; looking back, youth is gone, and Gu Jin Nian does not agree.

Indeed.

As Gu Jin Nian spoke in this way, the three became even more silent.

And Su Wenjing's voice gradually sounded.

"Three, if you find my words feasible, then leave; after all, this is the Da Xia Academy, and they still need to continue studying."

Su Wenjing spoke, also feeling somewhat like issuing an order to evict guests.

There's no way; when facing someone stealing disciples face-to-face, would Su Wenjing agree?

"Mr. Su Wenjing, you really are good at scheming; with Jin Nian at the Da Xia Academy, isn't this the case of 'the one near the water gets the first moon'?"

Suddenly, the Supreme Clarity True Person reacted, looking at Su Wenjing with a calm gaze.

"Yes."

Zhang True Person also reacted, feeling that Su Wenjing was deceiving them.

But upon saying this, Su Wenjing couldn't help but wryly smile and shake his head.

"The path is chosen by oneself; how did it become me, the old man, 'the one near the water gets the first moon'?"

He gave a wry smile.

He then pondered a little.

"Supreme Clarity True Person, your disciple is also here; after all, I am the academy head, and usually I do not interact much with them."

"If we really speak of 'the one near the water gets the first moon,' then perhaps it is the True Person who gets it first."

"However, Zhang True Person and Exquisite Immortal Palace Master, if you two are willing, you may each send a disciple to stay at the Da Xia Academy."

Su Wenjing spoke slowly, also counting as giving a reply.

Upon saying this, Zhang True Person directly agreed.

"This is acceptable."

Afterward, Zhang True Person looked at Gu Jin Nian and said with a full-face smile.

"Junior Jin Nian, although my Dragon Tiger Dao Sect has no women who could overthrow kingdoms, my sect has a person of great strength who can follow you and protect you."

"He is currently in the Closed Life and Death Pass; I will return today, forcibly wake him, and let him come over in two days."

"No, two days won't do; after forcibly waking him, he needs at least half a month to rest, about half a month, at most one month."

Zhang True Person said with a solemn expression.

"Senior, no need, no need; disturbing someone in Closed Life and Death Pass is really inappropriate."

Gu Jin Nian was dumbfounded.

Shouting to wake someone in Closed Life and Death Pass? Do we need to be so exaggerated?

"No problem."

"He is my favored disciple, wholeheartedly cultivating the immortal Way; if something truly happens, it counts as achieving fruition and early ascension, a great opportunity."

Zhang True Person spoke righteously and refused Gu Jin Nian's goodwill.

And the Exquisite Immortal Palace Master also spoke slowly, looking at Gu Jin Nian and said.

"Junior Jin Nian."

"My palace need not say more; my disciple Yao Chi is at the academy, cultivating feelings with you, also to spare you embarrassment."

"Moreover, my palace seems to recall that your older female cousin is a disciple of my Exquisite Immortal Palace; we could be considered family, so do not harm harmony."

The Exquisite Immortal Palace Master spoke, and then transmitted sound directly into the ear.

"However, Junior Jin Nian, you can rest assured; don't look at my disciple being so cold—actually, she is just inexperienced in the world, warm inside and cold outside."

"If you teach her well and delve deeply, you will discover how good she is, enough to benefit you for a lifetime."

The Exquisite Palace Master smiled faintly.

And Gu Jin Nian, upon hearing that, couldn't help but frown.

What does 'internal heat, external cold' mean? And how does one delve deep into it? Palace Master, did you use the wrong word? Gu Jin Nian kept these thoughts to himself.

But the Exquisite Palace Master merely gave a faint smile, then leaned in close and whispered into his ear.

"If Young Friend Jin Nian is still dissatisfied, upon going to the Exquisite Immortal Palace, our palace will surely welcome you with open arms and certainly let you know of our palace's unparalleled heritage."

"By then, Young Friend will know just how wonderful the Exquisite Immortal Palace is."

She said this with a smile; although it was an aside, only Gu Jin Nian could hear that voice.

A wave of warmth surged over him, accompanied by a fragrance that refreshed the heart and spirit; in an instant, Gu Jin Nian really could hardly bear it.

However, at that very moment, Su Huaiyu spoke again.

"Please show restraint, Palace Master."

"If you continue like this, you will be sealed."

Su Huaiyu spoke up, and at the critical moment, put a stop to it.

Hearing Su Huaiyu's words, Gu Jin Nian became somewhat displeased; I advise you not to meddle in others' affairs.

"Hehe."

The Exquisite Palace Master chuckled, then stepped back a few paces and gazed toward the Jade Pond.

"Jade Pond, stay behind and properly cultivate your feelings with Young Friend Jin Nian."

"He is your destined husband; do not neglect him."

"Remember well what I have taught you on this journey; do not let down your teacher."

The Exquisite Palace Master earnestly instructed the Jade Pond.

She then turned her gaze to Su Wenjing.

"Mr. Su Wenjing, if in a year's time Jin Nian chooses to join my Exquisite Immortal Palace, please do not change your wording to stop him."

She spoke, her beauty unparalleled.

"Rest assured, Palace Master."

Su Wenjing replied indifferently.

The next moment, the Exquisite Palace Master nodded, then turned to Gu Jin Nian.

"Young Friend Jin Nian, in a year's time, our palace will come fetch you again."

She spoke with a smile.

She then vanished on the spot, leaving the Da Xia Academy.

At the same time, the Highest Purity True Person led Xu Ya and four others aside.

"Changge, these days you should properly guide Jin Nian in his cultivation."

"Xu Ya, you should do your utmost to block others, so Jin Nian is not deceived."

"Bai Yu, Si Qing, you two must also not remain idle; at critical moments, spare no expense to keep watch over Jin Nian."

"Understood?"

The Highest Purity True Person gave instructions to the four.

Besides Xu Changge, the other three all nodded, knowing what possessing an immortal spirit root entails.

Having received the three's responses.

The Highest Purity True Person was very pleased.

However, at this moment, seeing Xu Changge's silent face, the Highest Purity True Person also felt a bit embarrassed.

"Changge."

"You need not be so disheartened."

"Remember my next words, teacher."

The Highest Purity True Person spoke, encouraging Xu Changge.

He immediately perked up, looking toward the Highest Purity True Person and listening attentively.

"Old Second, there's nothing wrong."

The Highest Purity True Person said this most sincerely, uplifting Xu Changge.

But as soon as those words were spoken, the light that had just risen in Xu Changge's eyes instantly dimmed.

The other three also fell silent.

What a good buddy, is there really such comforting?

"What does 'Old Second is fine' even mean?"

"Who wouldn't want to be first?" "Alright."

"Mr. Su Wenjing, sorry for the disturbance earlier; please don't hold it against me, I'll take my leave first."

The Highest Purity True Person patted Xu Changge on the shoulder, then turned to Gu Jin Nian.

"Young Friend, this old man will be waiting for you."

Having said that, the Highest Purity True Person departed.

Zhang True Person also shouted a line, then left together.

The three came quickly and left just as quickly.

If one must say what changed, it is that the Jade Pond Fairy was left behind.

"An Ran, see to the Jade Pond's settlement."

"Jin Nian, come with this old man for a trip."

After the three had departed, Su Wenjing spoke.

After Su Wenjing spoke, Gu Jin Nian immediately followed her; as for the Jade Pool Fairy, she merely nodded.

She is indeed inexperienced in the world, understands nothing, and suddenly finds herself in such an unfamiliar environment; moreover, her master's words are so direct that she inexplicably finds it hard to accept.

So she remained silent.

Alright, everyone, continue sensing the Qi.

Let's just not worry about it.

Xu Ya's voice continued to sound, letting everyone sit down and sense the Qi, while also inexplicably feeling some other emotions in their hearts.

An immortal spirit root!

After a moment.

Inside the study.

Su Wenjing walked in, then looked at Gu Jin Nian and said.

Jin Nian, what do you think about today's matter?

Su Wenjing opened her mouth and asked directly.

Sir, I, the student, have no particular thoughts.

Upon entering the study, Gu Jin Nian also answered truthfully.

What could one think? I couldn't possibly really go cultivate immortality, right? As the grandson of a State Duke and a member of the Great Summer Nobility, and now having made remarkable achievements in the Confucian-Dao lineage...

Have me run off to cultivate immortality? Then be cut off from the world?

Isn't that sick?

You possess an immortal spirit root, with limitless prospects; could it truly be that you feel not the slightest inclination?

Su Wenjing asked.

Sir, although disciples of the immortal sect are indeed carefree and free, I am ultimately a scholar; as a scholar, I should also help dispel the people's doubts and aid the common folk.

Rather than being detached from the world and casting off the seven emotions and six desires, I am a person, not a senseless stone.

Gu Jin Nian also voiced his inner thoughts.

Upon hearing this, Su Wenjing was very pleased, looking at Gu Jin Nian and said.

Very good, very good. "You have such awareness; I am truly gratified."

Actually, speaking without boasting, I also possess a top-grade spirit root; although it cannot compare to an immortal spirit root, nor to Xu Changge's, but if one were to set foot on the immortal path...

I too have achieved some results, but I share your view: a cultivator must cast off the seven emotions and six desires, be like a senseless stone; though carefree and free, how could it not also be a kind of loneliness?

We scholars ought to follow Heaven's will and relieve the people's worries; only then will we not waste our lives in emptiness.

Having received Gu Jin Nian's answer, Su Wenjing was indeed satisfied.

She really worried that Gu Jin Nian would go cultivate immortality.

Wouldn't that be a loss for the Confucian-Dao? "Right, for this Da Xia poetry gathering, do you have any confidence?"

Soon, Su Wenjing changed the subject and inquired about the Da Xia poetry gathering.

Sir, I don't have much confidence.

Gu Jin Nian answered truthfully.

It's fine; don't put too much pressure on yourself. You don't necessarily have to write a state-protecting poem; just being able to write something that brings forth a phenomenon is enough.

In the Confucian-Dao lineage, the main thing is still idealism; poetry and such are merely minor paths, not amounting to much.

Su Wenjing comforted.

But upon hearing this, Gu Jin Nian immediately spoke up.

Oh, sir, I thought we needed a timeless poem; I have a ninety-nine percent confidence in writing a state-protecting poem, but not much confidence in a timeless poem.

Hearing this, Gu Jin Nian immediately explained.

After all, the Half Saint asked whether I had confidence; surely it was about the timeless poem.

The timeless poem is too difficult; Gu Jin Nian truly lacks confidence.

The state-protecting poem poses no problem.

But upon saying this, Su Wenjing blinked slightly.

This 'bi' is a bit awkward, but I have to say, you're pretending well.

As expected of you.

Cough.

After a light cough, Su Wenjing had nothing more to say.

Then you go back and prepare.

This Da Xia poetry gathering is different; many things I also don't want to say too much about.

If you have confidence, take first place.

Su Wenjing was somewhat stern, urging Gu Jin Nian to prepare well.

I understand, sir.

Although I don't know why Su Wenjing places such importance on this Da Xia poetry gathering, Gu Jin Nian agreed.

Leaving the dean's study.

Gu Jin Nian was also straightforward, heading toward the dormitory.

After arriving at the dormitory,

The person they met head-on was the Jade Pool Fairy and An Ran.

Both are quite gentle and have similar temperaments, except the Jade Pool Fairy has a more ethereal air, while An Ran is of a purer sort.

Walking together, they indeed resemble a pair of sisters.

"Greetings, Your Highness the Crown Prince."

Watching Gu Jin Nian's appearance, An Ran slightly opened her mouth, appearing very courteous.

As for the Jade Pool Immortal Maiden, she gazed at Gu Jin Nian, saying nothing, her beautiful eyes filled with some thoughts.

"I have met you both."

"Jade Pool Immortal Maiden, regarding the matter of cultivation, I, Gu, have it figured out; you also shouldn't listen to what the Palace Master says, I, Gu, never force anything."

"During this time, just treat this place as an outing; we will be like friends, don't let your Master influence you."

Gu Jin Nian was very proper.

The Palace Master is more unrestrained; that's the Palace Master's affair. At first glance, the Jade Pool Immortal Maiden is that sort of innocent, inexperienced young lady; although she's pretty, there's no need to force anything.

Just being friends is fine; love is free, and a forced melon isn't sweet.

Gu Jin Nian understood this principle.

Making a joke is no problem, but if one really wants to engage in that kind of matchmaking talk, Gu Jin Nian absolutely disagrees; otherwise, even if they were together, nobody would be happy.

Listening to Gu Jin Nian's words, An Ran's eyes flashed with a hint of surprise.

She held some admiration for Gu Jin Nian in her heart, because Gu Jin Nian redressed grievances for the people and saved all beings.

But upon seeing such an extraordinary beauty, An Ran didn't expect Gu Jin Nian to be so modest and courteous, and to be able to say this; after all, just look at the expressions of those classmates earlier.

Each one gazed at the Jade Pool Immortal Maiden, their souls overturned.

Looking again at Gu Jin Nian, indeed there is a difference between people.

"Young Master has misunderstood."

"The Master wasn't mistaken."

"However, the younger sister has only just met the Young Master, and has no feelings yet."

"It's the younger sister's doing; please rest assured, Young Master, the younger sister will properly cultivate her feelings and try to like the Young Master as much as possible."

The Jade Pool Immortal Maiden spoke.

Very serious.

But that sounds too weird.

What does 'like the Young Master as much as possible' mean?

Am I really that bad? Do I need to be forced?

"Um, Young Master, I'll first take the Jade Pool younger sister to her lodgings."

An Ran spoke, looking somewhat embarrassed.

Immediately afterwards, she took the Jade Pool Immortal Maiden away.

As the two left, Gu Jin Nian also let out a breath.

This one immortal spiritual root actually caused so much trouble.

Really, there's not much to say about it.

I just hope things can calm down for a while.

Returning to the room.

Gu Jin Nian didn't waste words, continuing to attempt cultivation according to the Zhou Tian technique.

Soon, spiritual energy surged.

Strands of spiritual energy entered the body, circulated within, forming the Grand Mystery Zhou Tian.

With each rotation, the ancient tree would absorb this spiritual energy.

Finally, after two hours.

An immortal dao fruit appeared.

It was already ripe.

This left Gu Jin Nian clicking his tongue in amazement.

It's only been two hours.

Just condensed into an immortal dao fruit? When I cultivate martial arts, not to mention two hours, even two days wouldn't manage to condense a martial dao fruit.

Somehow, Gu Jin Nian understood what the immortal spiritual root signified.

As the immortal dao fruit condensed.

Gu Jin Nian also did not pick it.

Instead, he continued cultivating.

Thus, after another two hours, a second immortal dao fruit was conceived.

Having two immortal dao fruits, Gu Jin Nian didn't waste words and directly picked them.

After the first fruit was picked.

Golden light suddenly appeared.

Accompanied by a classic emerging, like a martial dao fruit, it is a cultivation method.

【Three Primes Mixed Origin Method】

It is a supreme immortal dao art.

Perhaps because he already possessed a supreme martial dao art, Gu Jin Nian wasn't overly shocked.

The immortal spiritual root has appeared; having a supreme art isn't that big a deal, right?

Soon, the entire cultivation method appeared in his mind.

The Three Primes Mixed Origin Method primarily cultivates the primordial spirit.

Moreover, it can condense three primordial spirits, representing the Supreme Clarity, Jade Clarity, and Grand Clarity.

The greatest effect of this supreme art is to avoid karma.

Immortal dao disciples, although they command the power of heaven and earth and possess immortal arts and techniques, they also have great limitations.

That is cause and effect.

They cannot casually go down the mountain; the higher their cultivation realm, the less they can interfere in worldly affairs, otherwise cause and effect will lend support, turning into karmic force.

It will invite the three calamities and nine hardships.

Thus cultivators often die from seemingly inexplicable matters, but these matters were already destined.

Cause and effect.

It is what cultivators fear most; if their realm is low, it's fine, and there isn't really any cause and effect to speak of.

But the higher the realm, encountering cause and effect becomes a great calamity.

Dead is dead.

Precisely for this reason, many people dare not lightly embark on the path of cultivation.

After all, immortal spirit roots, heavenly spirit roots, and supreme spirit roots are rare, but superior spirit roots are not too few.

Throughout the Da Xia Dynasty, how many nobles and merchants? If not for this, they would have long had their descendants cultivate.

Even if early studies are excellent, they still can't compare to cultivation, right?

As long as power is not that of nobles and high officials, it still can't compare to cultivation.

Entering the Dao of Immortality means severing the seven emotions and six desires.

For cultivators, living a thousand years is somewhat exaggerated, but living casually two or three hundred years is actually not particularly difficult.

Similar to Shangqing True Persons like Zhang Zhenren, with various heavenly treasures and their own realm, they can live to five hundred years.

As for ordinary people, martial Dao and Confucian Dao—how long can they live? Confucian Dao is better, somewhat stronger than martial Dao.

After all, these Great Scholars daily practice the nurturing qi technique, nourishing the flesh.

Martial Dao does not.

Especially martial artists with battle achievements; under normal circumstances, a strong Martial King can live to two hundred years.

But this is under normal circumstances.

Martial Dao emphasizes brute force—if you disagree, you fight; at the drop of a hat it's a life-or-death match; after a bout, even if you win, it's a pyrrhic victory.

How much damage to tendons and bones?

Some injuries cannot be fully healed, just like Gu Jin Nian's grandfather, Grandfather Gu.

Now eighty years old, appearing vigorous, but in fact, from past campaigns he suffered countless injuries; medicine can treat the symptoms but not the root.

Similar to some athletes who often overtrain or compete, their bodily potential is drained, appearing strong outside but weak inside.

Therefore.

If one enters the Dao of Immortality, looking back, there are no relatives nor friends; in the blink of an eye, two hundred years have passed.

In the vast world, only oneself remains—how lonely that must be.

Gu Jin Nian has no great desires; he studies martial diligently, but tries to avoid fighting, practices Confucian nurturing of qi, and now adding the Dao of Immortality can also help avoid cause and effect.

Just treat it as a health-preserving technique to cultivate.

Five hundred years is too exaggerated.

Two hundred years is enough.

If one can live two hundred years, having enjoyed what should be enjoyed and played what should be played, leaving no regrets, stopping at the right point is enough.

Thinking of this.

Gu Jin Nian firmly recorded the Three Pristine Mixed Yuan Method.

Thereafter he picked the second immortal fruit.

Soon, a pill appeared.

【Shangqing Treasure Pill】

The pill appeared, white, crystal clear, emitting a faint fresh fragrance.

Similar to the Flood Dragon Treasure Pill.

However, it is a special supply for the Dao of Immortality.

Without any hesitation, he directly swallowed the Shangqing Treasure Pill.

In an instant, surging spiritual qi rushed into his body.

Gu Jin Nian cultivated according to the Three Pristine Mixed Yuan Method.

He circulated the Three Pristine Heavenly Circuit Technique.

Soon, the spiritual qi turned into rivers, surging directly within his body, forcibly opening a meridian.

He officially entered the Meridian Opening Realm.

And he directly reached the perfection of the Meridian Opening Realm.

However, the Three Pristine Mixed Yuan Method requires opening three meridians to be considered complete; otherwise, if Gu Jin Nian cultivated other methods, even achieving great perfection in the Meridian Opening Realm would not suffice.

The Seven Realms of the Dao of Immortality.

Meridian Opening is the first realm.

Before opening the meridians, absorbed spiritual qi can only circulate within the body, nourishing the flesh.

After opening the meridians, absorbed spiritual qi can enter the meridians and then be transformed into mana.

Possessing mana enables one to control objects and manipulate artifacts.

Upon reaching the Qi Refining Realm, one can fly on swords.

However, the meridian Gu Jin Nian opened is unlike others, like a river, terrifyingly formidable.

His mana is surging, immensely powerful and fearsome.

He is fully capable of basic sword flight.

After all, what he cultivates is the supreme technique.

At the same time.

Heading into the holy hall.

Xu Ya and the four were walking towards the lodging.

Xu Changge's face looked grim, somewhat lost and dispirited.

The blow he suffered today was huge, very huge.

Along the way, the three were also comforting Xu Changge.

"Actually, if I were to talk about myself, senior brother, this isn't anything special—it's just an immortal spirit root, right?"

"To be honest, I don't think the immortal spirit root is that strong; think about it, senior brother—I have an extreme-grade spirit root, you have a heavenly spirit root, and you succeeded in opening your meridians in just one day."

"I spent about fifteen days; to be frank, the difference is at most fifteenfold, but you are an extreme-grade heavenly spirit root, not an ordinary heavenly spirit root."

"Your Highness the Crown Prince, although you have an immortal spirit root, how fast can you possibly be? At the very least, it would take half a day, right?"

"That is to say, Your Highness the Crown Prince, you are only twice as fast as me."

"But Your Highness the Crown Prince, you have cultivated for over ten years less than me; given the trade-off, senior brother, you really need not worry—at the very least within twenty years, you will still be the foremost talent of the immortal path."

Xu Ya spoke, comforting Xu Changge.

After hearing this, Xu Changge's eyes showed a hint of spirit, and then he slowly said.

"To be precise, senior brother succeeded in opening his meridians in eleven shichen, not one day."

He said so.

But it still feels somewhat uncomfortable.

"Yes, yes, Senior Brother Changge, think about it—if you calculate carefully, at most you're only twice as fast; what's that?"

Zhao Siqing also spoke up.

Comforting Xu Changge.

"Alas, no need to comfort me; the gap between an immortal spirit root and a heavenly spirit root is enormous—how could it be just a mere double?"

Xu Changge spoke.

He had a rough idea in his mind, but he didn't know the exact situation.

"Senior brother."

"How did you suddenly become like this? It's just an immortal spirit root, isn't it?"

"To be honest, the path of cultivation isn't just about looking at spirit roots."

"You went from opening meridians to meridian completion in just ten days, nearly approaching an immortal spirit root—hasn't the sect's elder said that? Your talent is not far inferior to an immortal spirit root."

"Why go to such lengths?"

Xu Ya felt a bit annoyed, thinking his senior brother was too self-destructive.

"Why bother? Indeed, as soon as those words were spoken, Xu Changge froze."

"Upon careful thought, that really is the case."

"I myself am an extreme-grade heavenly spirit root; although I don't know how strong an immortal spirit root is, the difference probably isn't great."

"The sect's elder indeed said that my talent is not far inferior to an immortal spirit root."

"Really?"

Xu Changge somewhat regained his confidence.

"Really."

"Yes, senior brother, it's unnecessary."

"Eldest senior brother, believe in yourself."

All three spoke in unison, encouraging Xu Changge.

Just then.

The three passed by Gu Jin Nian's room door.

Suddenly, Gu Jin Nian's room door opened at that moment.

Soon.

A table flew out.

Gu Jin Nian also happened to walk out, controlling that table.

He had entered the meridian-opening realm, his internal mana surging, so he wanted to give it a try.

Just as he hadn't expected, he encountered Xu Changge and the four.

"Greetings, everyone."

Gu Jin Nian smiled and greeted the four.

But the four stood frozen in place.

Their eyes were filled with shock.

"Control... control objects?"

"Qi Refining realm?"

"Your Highness the Crown Prince, have you broken through to the Qi Refining realm?"

Xu Ya, Zhao Siqing, Shangguan Baiyu, and Xu Changge—the four—were completely stunned in place.

Especially Xu Ya, who couldn't help but speak up and ask.

"No."

"At most, meridian completion."

"Brother Xu Ya, how do you fly on a sword? You happen to be just the person to teach me."

Gu Jin Nian spoke.

Regarding cultivation, Gu Jin Nian didn't feel much, but regarding sword-flying, he was still full of anticipation.

"Er."

Xu Ya nodded.

But their inner feelings were already in turmoil.

Meridian Opening Perfection? How long has it been? Four hours.

Just Meridian Opening Perfection? Damn, is this an immortal spirit root?

Do you have to be so exaggerated?

Xu Changge took ten days to achieve Meridian Opening Perfection, while Gu Jin Nian took four hours.

The difference isn't tenfold; it's tens of times, even a hundred times.

At this moment, the three fell silent.

They no longer comforted Xu Changge.

They even wanted to comfort themselves.

Genius, they might envy.

But such a genius is no longer a matter of envy or not; it's doubting life.

They truly doubt life.

Xu Changge fell silent.

He hurried away.

Not wanting to say a word, feeling suffocated, he left directly.

He wanted to be quiet.

While watching the departing senior brother, Xu Ya's voice gradually rose.

"Your Highness the Crown Prince, it's too late today; how about tomorrow I teach you sword-flying?"

Xu Ya spoke.

He forced a smile.

"Good."

"Then I'll first try desk-flying."

Gu Jin Nian nodded; indeed, it's too late now.

He gathered his magical power, controlled the desk in front of him, then jumped onto it, adjusted the balance, and began moving up and down.

In less than half a quarter-hour.

Gu Jin Nian then gradually found the feeling.

Immediately stepping on the desk, he began desk-flying.

Gazing at all this,

Zhao Siqing couldn't help but ask.

"Older sister, how long did it take us to learn the sword technique?"

She couldn't help but ask.

"Seven days."

The latter replied lightly.

Looking at Gu Jin Nian's gaze, it was full of envy.

People comparing people.

It's truly infuriating.

However.

Just as Gu Jin Nian was desk-flying,

Inside the Qin Prince's Mansion,

Li Su, who was preparing to go to Da Xia Academy to deliver a gift to Gu Jin Nian, suddenly received a message.

A talented person of the Fuyu Dynasty,

had entered the capital early.

(End of chapter)