The Great Dao

Especially the miraculous effects of the Eight Trigrams Furnace

saved hundreds of years of arduous effort in merging medicinal properties.

"Little friend, are you establishing the Pill Hall

to open the path of alchemy for the Human Race?"

Hongyun pointed to the newly built palace.

"Precisely. Lin Fan placed several volumes of alchemy scriptures on the desk.

"I trouble you, fellow Daoist, to select those with talent.

The Scripture Repository has already been stocked with alchemy texts.

"The Spiritual Roots of acquired beings are limited.

Only through elixirs can the gap with the Innate Human Race be shortened."

"Leave this to me."

Hongyun rolled up his sleeves and collected the dan hu.

He had long worried about the progress of the Human Race's cultivation.

Now, holding several bottles of Seven Revolutions Golden Elixirs, he already had several cultivation plans in mind.

Hongyun looked at the mountains of Golden Elixirs before him, momentarily stunned, and after a long pause, he hesitantly asked, "Were all these elixirs personally refined by you, little friend?"

Lin Fan waved his hand gently and smiled mysteriously, "It was all due to chance encounters."

Hongyun remained silent for a long time, his heart churning like a stormy sea. Such a massive quantity of elixirs was enough to propel the Human Race's strength forward by leaps and bounds. Even the Great Powers of the Great Desolation would likely covet them.

At this moment, he deeply felt that joining the Human Religion was a wise decision. Under Lin Fan's guidance, the Human Race would surely usher in unprecedented prosperity.

After Hongyun left, Lin Fan went to the Scripture Repository and placed over a hundred divine abilities, including the Heavenly Dipper and Earthly Fiend, along with various Immortal Arts, within it. As for the Hunyuan-level supreme divine abilities, he did not place them—such ** were by no means something the Human Race could comprehend.

Afterward, Lin Fan planted hundreds of Innate Spiritual Roots and tens of thousands of Acquired Spiritual Roots on Shouyang Mountain. Under the irrigation of the Three Lights Divine Water, the spiritual roots exuded magnificent radiance, with clouds and mist swirling and auspicious energy flowing in streams. The spiritual energy of the entire mountain range increased a hundredfold, and Dao Charm flowed through it.

"How did Shouyang Mountain undergo such a drastic change?"

"It must be the Holy Venerable's doing! The spiritual energy here is more than a hundred times denser than before."

"Cultivating here will yield twice the results with half the effort!"

The tribesmen discovered with surprise that countless spiritual plants had been added to their sacred land, with immortal grasses and flowers exuding profound Dao Charm, instantly bringing them enlightenment.

"These immortal herbs are only seen in the Grotto-Heavens of the Great Powers of the Great Desolation."

"The Holy Venerable's divine abilities are indeed beyond mortal comprehension."

Hearing the discussions, Lin Fan smiled knowingly and turned to the Heavenly Thunder Divine Tree.

Lin Fan immersed his consciousness into the Primordial Pearl, his sea of consciousness erupting with wisdom. He focused on the profound forbidden formations within the treasure.

This Great Dao treasure contained the Three Thousand Supreme Laws, naturally including the profound truth of "one escapes." He attempted to comprehend the methods hidden within that revealed Heavenly Secrets—the sudden change in Shouyang Mountain would inevitably attract prying eyes from various factions, and it was imperative to set up a concealing array to protect the Human Race's stable development and avoid alarming the will of the Heavenly Dao.

A resonance of Dao Charm suddenly echoed in his sea of consciousness. He succeeded in comprehending the Great Evolution True Art from the Primordial forbidden formations, and further integrated it into the profound principles of array formations, creating the Innate Grand Array of Covering the Heavens.

The young man's lips curved slightly. With a gentle flick of his sleeve, countless law runes intertwined in mid-air. These Dao Patterns connected to form a net, quietly reshaping the rules of heaven and earth on Shouyang Mountain. In an instant, the invisible great array enveloped the entire mountain, while the myriad humans below remained completely unaware.

Old Ancestor Hongyun was the first to sense the anomaly. The entire immortal mountain had suddenly vanished from the Heavenly Dao's perception. Such a world-altering technique, he naturally knew who was responsible. Now, he was no longer surprised by Lin Fan's endless stream of profound abilities.

Nuwa, who was meditating, suddenly felt the Heavenly Secrets become obscure. Her divine eyes pierced through the void and saw the Heaven-Covering Great Array. With a knowing smile, she lazily stretched her waist—having a powerful younger brother managing everything made being the Holy Mother of the Human Race quite comfortable. Thinking of the tens of thousands of spiritual roots gifted by Laozi that had transformed the barren mountain into a blessed land, even her resentment towards this Senior Brother faded a bit.

When Lin Fan entered the Primordial space, Xiong Batian and Xiong Aotian were sitting by the Innate Bamboo Forest, diligently cultivating. These two normally lazy Iron-Eating Beasts now had solemn expressions, enveloped by the Dao Charm of Golden Elixirs, displaying a rare hint of majesty. But Lin Fan knew that this pair of sleepy brothers had never been associated with diligence; their current efforts were merely for the Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir.

Ten thousand years flowed by, and the Star Fruit Tree bore fruit once again. Five Chaos Star Fruits lay quietly among the starlight-dappled branches and leaves. Lin Fan picked the fruits, took out the Ancestral Dragon Essence Blood and Kirin Marrow, and prepared to use this opportunity to strengthen his physical body. As he swallowed the Star Fruit, its sweet taste flowed between his lips and teeth, and vast Power of Stars poured into his limbs and bones like a galaxy.

Starlight erupted from Lin Fan's body. Under the scouring of the Power of Stars, his physique began to transform, and brilliant divine light burst from his bones. The power of laws intertwined to form a complete world of order. When the surging energy gradually subsided, his vast Blood Essence still caused space to tremble, eliciting exclamations from the Mysterious Spirit Fruit Tree and other spiritual roots.

"Master is breaking through again?" The Immortal Apricot sensed the formation of laws and order within Lin Fan's body. The Mysterious Spirit Fruit Tree saw that he was constructing the perfect cultivation path of Body as Dao—this was far more magnificent than ordinary physical attainment of sainthood, and in the end, he would be able to command the Three Thousand Great Daos and achieve the Supreme Dao Body.

"Brother is so amazing."

The Immortal Apricot's eyes were full of stars, its expression filled with admiration.

The Mysterious Spirit Fruit Tree snorted lightly, seemingly displeased with this tone.

Lin Fan did not delay, quickly integrating the Ancestral Dragon Essence Blood and Kirin Marrow into his body.

Instantly, a scorching energy surged throughout his body.

Between his bones and flesh, three thousand laws intertwined, forming a vast realm of order.

Brilliant light erupted, shaking heaven and earth.

The power of laws boomed, and the void for hundreds of millions of miles trembled violently.

Lin Fan opened his eyes, a smile rising to his lips.

With a gentle clench of his fist, boundless power surged forth, as if he could command countless laws.

His physical cultivation had reached the perfection of a Great Luo Golden Immortal.

"Congratulations, Master, on breaking through another limit."

The Star Fruit Tree congratulated him with its divine sense.

"You all work hard too, and achieve human form as soon as possible."

Lin Fan smiled and encouraged them.

"We will."

The Mysterious Spirit Fruit Tree, the Star Fruit Tree, and the Immortal Apricot responded in unison.

Suddenly, Lin Fan sensed a tremor from another space.

His figure flickered, and he arrived beside the Innate Bamboo Forest.

Xiong Batian and Xiong Aotian's auras surged around them, their Yin Yang and Devouring Laws churning like angry waves, changing the winds and clouds, and shaking the void.

Myriad phenomena appeared across the land, and brilliant divine light illuminated all directions.

"Are they about to break through to Grand Unity? Faster than I expected."

Lin Fan nodded in satisfaction, lightly tapped his finger, and a Creation Great Array protected the two.

The two bears looked solemn, their Blood Essence soaring, and their magic power surged invisibly.

The surrounding space subtly distorted.

The Five Qi condensed, and a Golden Lotus bloomed above their heads, blossoming into a Sixth Grade upon their initial enlightenment.

After an unknown amount of time, a roar suddenly erupted within the two bears, and their immense energy transformed into golden light, illuminating the entire world.

Above the sky, layers of clouds swirled, and the Golden Lotus inhaled and exhaled spiritual radiance, finally blooming into an Eight-Petaled Immortal Flower.

Auspicious clouds swirled, and the sky was clear and bright.

Mysterious Dao Charm and golden radiance enveloped Xiong Batian and Xiong Aotian. The Primordial Qi surged, and the Devouring Law and Yin Yang Dao Intent intertwined.

The two simple and honest round faces now showed a hint of solemnity. When the phenomena subsided, the two opened their eyes and saw Lin Fan standing before them, their faces immediately beaming.

Their figures moved like lightning, and in an instant, they wrapped around Lin Fan's legs.

"Brother! We have attained the Grand Unity Dao Fruit!"

"Elder Brother, please be assured, Xiong Bu'er will not fail this mission!"

In a moment, they revealed their true forms.

"Brother, could you bestow upon me a Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir?"

"This time, I will definitely savor the elixir's charm and not waste this heavenly treasure!" Xiong Aotian vowed earnestly.

It turned out that in the previous instance, he had swallowed the elixir whole and regretted it deeply afterward. He thought about it day and night, and even his beloved bamboo shoots tasted bland, which spurred him to work hard.

Lin Fan suppressed a smile and took out two Golden Elixirs. The two bears' eyes lit up, and they snatched the elixirs. Then, Xiong Aotian took out a small knife and carefully cut the Golden Elixirs into small pieces.

"What is the meaning of this?" Lin Fan asked in surprise.

"I can take a small piece each day with my meals and enjoy the taste of the immortal elixir for over a month," Xiong Aotian replied seriously.

Lin Fan was speechless.

Indeed, the wisdom of a glutton is immeasurable. When it comes to the desires of the palate, even a dull mind can suddenly gain sharp wit. How could ordinary people comprehend such a marvelous method?

Afterward, Lin Fan stepped out of the Primordial Pearl. He had been in seclusion for a long time and decided to resume his mission of spreading the Dao. Currently, the Human Race lacked nothing in terms of resources, only the true essence of the Dao.

Among the Human Race, Lin Fan's status had already reached the pinnacle.

Upon hearing that he would preach and impart the Dao, tens of thousands of humans swarmed over, prostrating themselves and unable to conceal their joy.

"Greetings, Holy Venerable!"

Lin Fan nodded slightly and then began to expound the true words of the Great Dao.

Instantly, immortal music drifted, and mysterious Dao Charm reverberated above the Human Race's territory.

Flowers rained down from the sky, and golden lotuses sprang from the earth.

All sorts of phenomena appeared.

With Lin Fan's current understanding of the Three Thousand Laws, no one in the world could surpass him.

The magnificent Dao Charm of this sermon was naturally extraordinary.

Even Hongyun was immersed in it, as if drinking fine wine, marveling inwardly.

After the sermon, Lin Fan quietly left the human tribe without informing his sister.

He summoned his mount, Xiong Batian, sat on its shoulder, and roamed the Great Desolation, comprehending the ultimate principles of heaven and earth.

Having ascended to Great Luo Golden Immortal, Batian was no longer the same; he could traverse hundreds of millions of miles of mountains and rivers in a single step.

This day, Lin Fan stopped at the peak of a divine mountain.

Two graceful figures emerged from the mountain.

They were the Lunar Star Goddesses Chang Xi and Xi He. Both possessed extraordinary bearing, yet each had her own unique charm.

One was as cold as frost, like the bright moon hanging in the sky; the other was gentle and lively, like a spring breeze brushing through willows.

What was the same was that both of them had skin like jade and bones like ice, with unparalleled immortal beauty and breathtaking elegance.

Their soul-stirring demeanor was enough to make all beings intoxicated.

Xi He was originally comprehending the Heavenly Dao, but when her peripheral vision swept over Lin Fan, her eyes suddenly lit up.

It was as if something had struck her heart—

Xiong Batian's plump, furry appearance was already adorable enough, but the young man sitting on his shoulder was even more so.

This combination of a man and a bear was simply an ultimate critical hit of cuteness, leaving one with no power to resist.

Xi He smiled like a blooming flower, her skirt fluttering as she arrived before Lin Fan, her eyes like stars:

"You are Lin Fan?"

(Skin like snow and jade, a slender waist and long legs. Peaks gathered.)

[Capacity is greatness]

[Deeply hidden, not revealed]

Scattered phrases floated in Lin Fan's mind, his gaze veiled in mist.

Who was this... older sister? He shouldn't know her.

"Who is this young lady?" Lin Fan's voice trailed off hesitantly.

"My name is Xi He, and this is my elder sister, Chang Xi," her voice, like silver bells, spread out.

Lin Fan suddenly became clear-headed. So they were the Twin Goddesses of the Lunar Star. No wonder they were as bright as clouds and the moon, not inferior to Sister Nuwa.

"Greetings to both fairies," the young man cupped his hands in greeting, his robes fluttering lightly.

Seeing his proper demeanor, Xi He chuckled. Even the usually aloof Chang Xi parted her lips in a slight smile. "We have long heard of fellow Daoist Lin Fan's name. It is a pleasure to meet you today," Chang Xi said, nodding as moonlight cascaded onto her shoulders.

"Is this your mount?" Xi He's gaze shifted to Xiong Batian, a ripple of novelty appearing in her eyes.

"Indeed. Can he be considered majestic?" Lin Fan's eyebrows rose by three points in pride.

Hearing his master's praise, especially in front of the goddesses, Xiong Batian instantly dropped the bamboo shoot he was holding, raised his head, puffed out his chest, and bared his fangs. His chubby face wrinkled into a ball as he tried his best to appear fierce—unaware that he looked even more foolish.

Chang Xi's fingertips in her sleeve curled slightly, and she bit her lip to suppress her smile.

Xi He, however, was already shaking with laughter. "Truly... divinely mighty and extraordinary." She suddenly felt a chill and noticed the black and white furball was glaring at her with its bright eyes. The young girl immediately corrected herself, "Especially those bright eyes, which are as brilliant as stars."

"That's more like it."

Xiong Batian looked arrogant and clumsily bit into his bamboo shoot.

Lin Fan felt quite embarrassed by his little brother's behavior.

This fellow is truly dull.

He can't even distinguish between praise and mockery.

"How big are those eyes of yours? Don't you have any idea?"

Chang Xi suddenly spoke:

"Fellow Daoist, your talent is extraordinary, and you protect the Human Race single-handedly, which is admirable.

Since we have the fortune to meet today, why don't we spar our Dao methods?"

Although Chang Xi rarely traveled in the Great Desolation, she always paid attention to the changes in the world.

Earlier, when Lin Fan fought the Heavenly Court alone, charged into the Nine Heavens by himself, and broke through the Demon Emperor's Palace, such a feat had already resounded throughout the Great Desolation.

She had naturally heard of it.

Even though Lin Fan was currently only a Great Luo Golden Immortal, she dared not underestimate him in the slightest.

With Lin Fan's immense cultivation and mastery of Dao, he might not be inferior to her.

"Indeed, the Demon Race is cruel, to have attacked the weak Human Race."