Chapter 300: Reverse Innate, It Is This Very Day

"A great change, indeed~"

Fang Longye withdrew his gaze from the Dao Source Sea and let out a long breath.

These past years, he truly had not spent them in vain.

The stage of Reverse Innate had already reached its final end; he was only one final step of bloodline transition away from transforming into an innate creature.

As for the imprint of his self within the Dao Source Sea, it was already ninety-nine percent branded, lacking only the final "finishing touch."

Besides this, the various Spirit Treasures he had obtained had all had their inner divine prohibitions refined to the extent he was currently capable of.

It could be said that whether it was Reverse Innate or ascending to Taiyi, everything was "ready, save for the east wind"!

And what he had chosen was to first set about the Reverse Innate, achieve the status of an innate creature, and then completely brand his self-imprint to ascend to Taiyi.

There was no other reason~

It was simply because, according to the records in that "Yinglong Sutra," the stronger a creature's power, the greater the Tribulation faced when attempting to Reverse Innate and elevate one's foundation.

His current level of cultivation was neither too high nor too low; it was just right.

In terms of realm, he was still at the Golden Immortal perfection stage, but in terms of strength, he was sufficient to compare to some Taiyi True Immortals, just right for dealing with the Tribulation.

If he were to ascend to Taiyi first and then set about the Reverse Innate, the increase in strength would not be able to offset the increase in the Tribulation.

The loss would outweigh the gain~

He was not the type of person to split hairs, knowing full well it was a pit yet insisting on stepping into it, then prettifying it by calling it not taking shortcuts and using the Tribulation to temper himself.

At present, the Innate Spiritual Objects Fang Longye needed to Reverse Innate had long since been gathered.

However, he did not immediately begin any actions, but instead summoned a flying pavilion, entered it, and sat down on the wooden couch by the window.

Quietly and calmly, he regulated his breath without pause.

He needed to polish away the restlessness that had arisen now that the moment was at hand.

The cloud light unfurled like water, supporting the flying pavilion, like a small leaf-boat, drifting back and forth within this Grotto-Heaven; the scenery was just right.

Just like this, aimlessly watching the clouds and listening to the wind, he was free and at ease.

Gradually, as Fang Longye watched, he felt the restlessness he had accumulated earlier swept away, leaving only the tranquility in the depths of his heart.

And the joy of being near a breakthrough.

Fang Longye's eyes closed slightly; he did not know how much time had passed when he suddenly opened them, his pupils brilliant, illuminating the surroundings.

"It is time!"

The flying pavilion landed, and Fang Longye stepped out, found a place with a cliff cypress, and sat down on the ground.

He took out the various Innate Spiritual Objects.

Metal, wood, water, fire, earth, Zhouguang, universe, and Yin and Yang—a full eight Innate Spiritual Objects were laid out before him.

Among them were the 'Innate Water Spirit Pearl' obtained from Kanyuan Mountain Water Zang Cave, the 'Innate Zhouguang Divine Water' and 'Innate Void Treasure Pearl' obtained from the Queen Mother of the West, the 'Innate Divine Iron' and 'Innate Wood Heart' obtained from the Shuimu Yifu, and the 'Innate Yin-Yang Divine Pearl' obtained not long ago from the hands of Wuzhiqi.

Added to these were the 'Innate Indestructible Xuanji Divine Flame' and a handful of 'Innate Fuli Divine Earth' he had obtained by filling in the gaps through his Golden Finger.

It could be said that they were dazzling and intertwined with divine radiance.

"Rise!"

Fang Longye looked over these Innate Spiritual Objects completely; without heartache or hesitation, he reached out and waved his hand gently, and these precious Innate Spiritual Objects rose into the air.

Like birds entering a forest, they fell into his celebration clouds.

In an instant, countless innate patterns rippled across the void around him, continuously expanding in all directions.

After some refining, these Innate Spiritual Objects were all taken into his body, accepting the burning and grinding of his two divine abilities.

A full eight Innate Spiritual Objects.

Each one was an existence with extraordinary potential; wanting to turn them into the resources for the Reverse Innate still required some time.

And just as Fang Longye was performing the final step of cultivation for his own Reverse Innate, Yinglong Laozu finally ended the struggle with Yang Jian.

Having agreed upon some matters with Yang Jian, she left Guanjiangkou with great satisfaction.

……

However, after leaving Guanjiangkou, Yinglong Laozu did not head home, but instead abandoned her chariot, casually parted the space-time, and entered the Heaven Beyond Heaven.

What is the Heaven Beyond Heaven? Outside of heaven and earth, within the void.

Seen but not visible, heard but not audible, followed but not attainable.

Vast and boundless, dark and infinite.

This mysterious heaven and earth was neither within Honghuang nor within Chaos; it was like the center of the universe's creation, vast and ancient.

Standing within it, from time to time a point of bright light would suddenly appear, then suddenly grow larger, falling onto the water surface like a drop of water, causing large rings of light to ripple out.

Then, one could see the sun and moon alternating below, the stars of the heavens rising and falling, brilliant and mysterious.

And this was where the Saint's Dao field was established.

Here, front and back, up and down, inside and outside, circumference, surface and interior, Clear and Turbid, and so on, were all changing and alternating.

Even a Taiyi Golden Immortal, without someone to guide them, would find it very difficult to locate where the Saint's Dao field was.

However, Yinglong Laozu, as a Great Divine Ability holder, was naturally different from those small fry.

She was seen casually parting a piece of void, and boundless clear light fell down, transforming into thousands of birds with cinnabar beaks and emerald feathers, their tail feathers over ten feet long.

They gathered in flocks, flapping their wings and emitting clear, bright bird calls.

The birds were like truth and illusion, clustered together; after just a few calls, a rainbow bridge unfolded and landed before Yinglong Laozu.

Without her body moving even a fraction, she had already shifted across the void to outside the Wa Palace.

Yinglong Laozu tidied her appearance, stepped onto the rainbow bridge, and immediately entered the Wa Palace.

"So many years, and the Wa Palace is still the same old way." Yinglong Laozu looked at the scenery before her, full of emotion.

She saw rainbow colors drinking water all around, purple mist swirling, vast and mighty, with no end in sight.

Thunderbolt arcs flashed and shone, leaping out and then interlocking, suddenly large and suddenly small, covering ten thousand myriad miles, interweaving with wondrous sounds.

Further up, palaces and pavilions were hidden amidst purple clouds and green mist, with all manner of Spiritual Roots, their branches and leaves clustered in thickets, forming canopies above that looked like mottled brocade from afar.

"Giggle~ Why is it that every daughter who leaves our Wa Palace returns with such sighs?"

Accompanied by joyful laughter and teasing, a female Daoist official walked out.

She wore a Golden Flower Taixuan Crown, her Dharma robe stitched with bright moon pearls; her brows were long and slender, her eyes narrow and bright, with skin like ice and bones like jade.

In her hand, she held a Lingzhi Jade Ruyi, from which three feet of green smoke emerged, swirling with magnificent chapters that recounted the story of Nuwa creating humans and blending Yin and Yang.

It was none other than Nuwa's personal attendant—Jinfeng.

"Sister Jinfeng, you are as elegant as ever~" Yinglong Laozu laughed and walked over.

"You heartless little girl, you haven't come back to see the Lady or me in so many years. Coming back this time, I'm afraid you're not visiting without a reason~"

Jinfeng raised an eyebrow and chuckled lightly.

Hearing this, Yinglong Laozu gave a sheepish smile.

This Great Divine Ability, who was considered a top-tier ancestor in the outside world, actually revealed the expression of a junior facing an elder.

This was not strange.

Jinfeng had followed Nuwa since before she attained the Hunyuan Dao, making her much older than Yinglong Laozu.

When Yinglong Laozu was weak, she had received much care from Jinfeng in Wa Palace.

In front of Jinfeng, she naturally counted as a little girl.

As for the conflict between the Phoenix Clan and the dragons?

Heh~ In a Saint's Daoist temple that transcends all and is free from worldly strife, what do races even amount to? "Let's go, not to mention the Lady, even I know exactly why you've come~"

Jinfeng turned to lead her to see Nuwa. At the same time, she said nonchalantly: "Now you realize how formidable the background of the little True Monarch is, right~"

Yinglong Laozu was stunned, but quickly reacted; her struggle with Yang Jian naturally could not be hidden from a senior like Jinfeng.

After all, although this senior had always been by the Lady's side, keeping a low profile, it did not mean that this senior was simple.

One must know that in this era where the Lady does not appear, Jinfeng, as a senior figure, is the undisputed head of Wa Palace.

She is the one who communicates and connects with all factions; it could be said that she holds the same status as the sect leaders of the three sects of the Profound Gate.

Just on this point alone, how could she be simple?

"You make me look ridiculous, Sister Jinfeng~"

Yinglong Laozu couldn't help but sigh: "Each generation of talent emerges to replace the old!"

"To think that this Qingyuan Miaodao True Monarch wasn't even a Great Luo during the Conferring of the Gods. Now he actually has seventy percent of my strength!"

Her struggle with Yang Jian naturally ended with her victory. But the strength Yang Jian displayed left her dumbfounded.

He had only just severed his Evil Corpse and become a Great Divine Ability, yet he could actually trade blows with her; he truly is a heaven-sent talent~

Fortunately, she had been tempered through thousands of trials to reach where she was today, otherwise, she might have developed a sense of despondency, feeling that her time had passed and her luck had faded.

Jinfeng did not respond to her sigh, but said softly: "We are here!"

Yinglong Laozu looked up, and indeed~

She hurriedly tidied herself up again, then pushed the door open and entered the hall before her.

She arrived at the center of the hall, and as a bell rang, the pearl curtains were slowly drawn open.

She saw jade hooks hanging aslant, the bright moon in the sky, golden boys holding Ruyi, jade girls holding incense burners, and before the agarwood Treasure Chariot, dancing cranes and flying phoenixes.

Seated upon it was a person, beautiful and peerless. She appeared to have a human form, but at a single glance, she seemed like the heavens, the rules, and the Great Dao itself.

"Greetings, Lady~"

She immediately stepped forward to pay her respects.

"That is enough~"

Nuwa waved her hand, and an inexplicable force lifted her up. Her voice, like jade, spoke: "You are, after all, a figure who has established a sect and become an ancestor~"

"Do not act with such little-girl mannerisms~"

Yinglong Laozu shook her head and bowed again.

"Without the Lady, where would Yinglong be today? In front of the Lady, I will always be a little girl~"

"You little rascal~"

Nuwa sat on the agarwood Treasure Chariot, her beautiful eyes clear, purple energy soaring behind her, the dominance of the demon and the creation of the human alternating back and forth.

She pursed her lips and smiled, saying:

"If you wish to borrow the Red Embroidered Ball to witness the marriage of that boy and Chan'er, I have no objections. When the time comes, just let Jinfeng take the Red Embroidered Ball and appear~"

"However, as for your question to me about whether that boy is truly the bearer of Xihuang's legacy, I can only tell you that I do not know either."

Immediately, Yinglong Laozu felt a force slowly approach, and with a gentle push, she found herself outside the hall.

Faintly, by her ear, Nuwa's final voice lingered—

"Follow the thoughts in your heart! If you can attain the Hunyuan Dao in this epoch,..."

"Interesting~"

After pushing Yinglong Laozu out the door, Nuwa rose, her sleeves fluttering, and she looked off into the distance, smiling.

She had not lied; she truly did not know whether that little fellow was the bearer of her brother's legacy.

But she had a premonition that in this epoch, that boy would absolutely shine brilliantly~ Pity~

If it were in the past, seeing a key figure in the Great Calamity of the epoch, she might have taken some action.

But now is different from the past.

She had reached a very critical moment; one more step, and she could, like Hongjun in the past, transcend the shackles of Honghuang.

It was even possible to achieve it in one go, like her brother, transcending everything and stepping toward a more vast space-time.

As for the various disturbances in the world, she truly could not spare the time for them right now, even if this boy might be involved in the secret of transcendence.

"Fortunately, this boy has delivered himself to my doorstep." Thinking of this, Nüwa could not help but smile.

It was not that she wanted to do anything to that boy, but it would be unreasonable not to keep such a person under her control.

This boy was, after all, capable of providing some opportunities and good fortune. Even if she had no use for them, she was not truly a loner.

After some consideration, she shook her head, lowered her beautiful head, stopped thinking about it, and turned her attention back to her own affairs.

……

Dongting Dragon Palace, Wuming Cave Heaven.

A cliff cypress stood there, its branches curved like a coiled dragon, its top like a canopy, shading the sun.

Fang Longye was sitting upright beneath it.

All around, the fragrant grass was lush, frost and snow accumulated, and the surrounding pines and bamboos were verdant; Divine Light was awe-inspiring, soaking the area in an autumnal green that shone between Fang Longye's brows.

One could see that above his crown, there were several acres of auspicious clouds, with golden lamps and jade tassels hanging down, and immeasurable luck rising, swirling in purple and cyan.

Around his body, there were dense, intricate lights intersecting like auspicious clouds and precious lotuses, layering upwards, with fragrance drifting and refreshing the heart.

It was because he had already perfectly processed the Innate Spiritual Object required for Reverse Innate.

Only the final step remained.

He closed his eyes slightly, his face solemn, and having made up his mind, he immediately activated a secret Dharma according to the contents of the "Yin and Yang Great Vehicle Dragon Transformation Scripture".

After some golden light gathered and dispersed, an ancient ornamental column appeared behind him, about a zhang high, appearing both real and illusory.

Clearly, it was not a physical object.

This ornamental column had a shaft that looked as if it were cast from white jade, and on the top of the column was a dew-collecting plate, circular in shape, corresponding to the round heaven and square earth, with a crouching beast on top, surrounded by auspicious clouds.

As soon as it appeared, it connected with the Great Dao, penetrated heaven and earth, drew down the power of the mysterious heaven and earth, stretched across the sky and trailed to the ground, entwining white and weaving cyan, colliding and interweaving with each other.

In the end, it landed on the dew-collecting plate at the top of the ornamental column, shaking with color and generating halos, condensing like crystal snow, soaking and refining a precious pearl.

One could see that this precious pearl was clean and pure, detached from the dust of the world, high and lofty, and indescribable.

Just looking at it, one could feel the dense Xiantian Spiritual Essence almost overflowing.

This precious pearl was none other than the product of him smelting all those various Innate Spiritual Objects together according to the secret Dharma.

As time passed~

More and more of the mysterious power of heaven and earth was Jieyin-ed down, landing on the dew-collecting plate, full but not overflowing, emitting a pleasant sound of water.

Continuously, it soaked and refined this precious pearl.

"Du!"

Suddenly, Fang Longye opened his eyes, his voice like thunder, and the entire ornamental column cracked in response.

Then,

Mixed with all the power of heaven and earth that had been Jieyin-ed, it transformed into purple and cyan precious Qi, so dense it was hard to imagine, and surged all at once into this precious pearl.

This caused the precious pearl to bloom with billions of rays of light.

A single bright pearl, illuminating the Great Thousand Worlds.

Immediately following, he swallowed it in one gulp! Reverse Innate, it happens today! (End of this chapter)