Because of the innate attributes of his true form, Cihang had never been able to balance his Five Elements Creation Qi.
This had kept him trapped at the mid-stage Golden Immortal realm.
Now, a single Ginseng Fruit directly greatly enhanced Cihang's comprehension, allowing him to enter a state of enlightenment.
The paths of the Five Elements appeared one after another in Cihang's sea of consciousness, where he absorbed and transformed them into his own cultivation.
Through this continuous enlightenment, Cihang borrowed the power of the mutually generating Five Elements to circulate the Five Elements within his body.
The Five Elements vital energy continuously circulated, achieving a state of balance among themselves.
The cultivation bottleneck that had trapped him for so long shattered in an instant.
Combined with the vast vital energy of the Ginseng Fruit, it propelled Cihang straight to the Golden Immortal Peak.
A moment later, Cihang opened his eyes, unable to hide the delight within them.
"Congratulations to Fellow Daoist Cihang on your successful breakthrough!"
"Congratulations, Fellow Daoist!"
Zhenyuanzi and Hong Yun spoke at the same time to offer their congratulations.
"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Zhenyuanzi. If not for this Ginseng Fruit, I would still be trapped at my bottleneck!"
Cihang rose to offer his thanks.
"You are too polite, Fellow Daoist. Though the Ginseng Fruit is extraordinary, it can only provide assistance.
"Your breakthrough came from your own accumulation and comprehension!"
Zhenyuanzi waved Cihang off and invited him to sit again.
"There is indeed no need for you to be so polite. Ginseng Fruits may be precious outside, but Brother Zhenyuan does not lack them!"
Hong Yun picked up a Ginseng Fruit as well, tasting it as he spoke with a smile.
"You! Giving Ginseng Fruits to you is a complete waste!"
Zhenyuanzi pointed at Hong Yun with amusement in his voice.
"Spirit Fruits are meant to be eaten, even if they are top-grade Spirit Fruits!"
As he spoke, Hong Yun took out nine Ginseng Fruits and placed them before Cihang.
"Although the first Ginseng Fruit has the best effect, they can still be of some help to you, Fellow Daoist!"
"You should accept these Spirit Fruits as well. They truly have no use for the two of us now!"
Zhenyuanzi also gave Cihang the remaining Spirit Fruits.
Zhenyuanzi treasured Ginseng Fruits greatly.
Only because Cihang got along so well with him did he give away so many more.
"Thank you, Fellow Daoists. Cihang will not stand on ceremony with you two.
"As it happens, I have some Spirit Fruits here as well. Though they cannot compare to Ginseng Fruits, they have their own mysteries!"
Cihang did not decline. After accepting the Ginseng Fruits, he also took out quite a few spiritual items.
Among them were Yellow Jade Spirit Pine, Purple Bamboo Spirit Tea, and more.
"Innate Spiritual Fruits? Fellow Daoist, you truly have great fortune!"
Hong Yun looked at Cihang in surprise.
Although they were somewhat taken aback, they showed restraint and did not inquire about Cihang's opportunities.
"I hope you two will not find them lacking!"
Cihang smiled and invited the two to taste the Yellow Jade Spirit Pine.
Over Spirit Fruits and immortal tea, the three began discussing the Dao in the great hall.
Though it was called a discussion of the Dao, it was more like Zhenyuanzi and Hong Yun were explaining the Dao to Cihang.
Cihang also stabilized his cultivation during their discussion.
When it ended, Cihang still seemed reluctant for it to be over.
Zhenyuanzi and Hong Yun were both at the peak of the quasi-saint realm, and their cultivation experience was extremely precious.
Cihang gained enormously from this discussion of the Dao.
Meanwhile, Zhenyuanzi and Hong Yun were both surprised to find that Cihang's knowledge and wisdom far exceeded his cultivation realm.
At Zhenyuanzi and Hong Yun's urging, Cihang temporarily remained at Wuzhuang Temple.
He also wanted to take the opportunity to refine the Heaven Measuring Ruler.
Now that the spiritual treasure had fallen into his hands, he had no intention of returning it.
Although he had failed to injure Randeng this time, taking one of Randeng's spiritual treasures still greatly damaged his strength.
After activating the restrictions around a side hall, Cihang took out the Heaven Measuring Ruler and examined it.
Though Randeng's cultivation was lacking, he still possessed some fortune.
Not only did he have the Companion Spiritual Treasure, the Spirit Coffin Lamp, he also possessed the High-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, the Heaven Measuring Ruler.
In Cihang's memories, the Heaven Measuring Ruler was exceptionally extraordinary.
It contained a strand of innate qi of heaven and earth, capable of helping evolve a grotto-heaven world.
Randeng would later attain the status of an ancient Buddha precisely because he used the Heaven Measuring Ruler to open the Twenty-Four Heavens.
It would not be wrong to call it Randeng's Opportunity for Enlightenment.
"However, this time the Heaven Measuring Ruler is mine. Randeng, can you still achieve such accomplishments?"
Cihang formed artifact-refining seals with his hands, sending streams of light falling toward the Heaven Measuring Ruler.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
The Heaven Measuring Ruler released fierce resistance.
Cihang's refinement completely activated the Heaven Measuring Ruler, and it began to strike back at him.
"All Beings Seal, suppress!"
The All Beings Seal shone brilliantly, gathering the power of heaven and earth as it suppressed the Heaven Measuring Ruler.
"Now that you have fallen into my hands, do you still think you can resist?"
Unlike his other spiritual treasures, the Heaven Measuring Ruler already had an owner, so it was naturally far more difficult to refine.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Under the suppression of the All Beings Seal, the Heaven Measuring Ruler's radiance gradually began to fade.
Though it trembled and struggled with all its strength, it was ultimately futile.
Cihang seized the opportunity to continuously imprint it, refining the restrictions within the Heaven Measuring Ruler anew.
Just as Cihang was about to imprint one restriction, all the restrictions within the Heaven Measuring Ruler erupted with brilliant light.
The next moment, countless divine inscriptions combined and formed Randeng's appearance.
"Cihang, you dare refine my spiritual treasure?"
Randeng glared at Cihang furiously.
"The Heaven Measuring Ruler is mine now. Why can I not refine it?"
Cihang was utterly unafraid.
The figure before him was not the real Randeng, but merely a primordial spirit imprint Randeng had left within the spiritual treasure.
"Cihang, you merely relied on Hong Yun's power to forcibly seize my spiritual treasure.
"Do you think Hong Yun can protect you forever?
"I advise you to release me immediately, or do not blame me for being impolite!"
Randeng sternly threatened Cihang.
"Heh, when have you, Randeng, ever been polite to me?
"This Heaven Measuring Ruler is merely a lesson for you. If you continue to pester me, you will not be able to keep even the Spirit Coffin Lamp!"
Cihang remained unmoved, sending out streak after streak of world-purifying light to cleanse away Randeng's aura within the spiritual treasure.
"Cihang, do you truly think you can seize my spiritual treasure with your strength alone?
"Overestimating yourself! I will personally come and reclaim the Heaven Measuring Ruler."
Randeng shouted, and the restrictions of the Heaven Measuring Ruler flared with light, instantly driving Cihang's consciousness out of the spiritual treasure's inner space.
The next moment, the Heaven Measuring Ruler's treasure light dimmed as Randeng sealed it himself.
"Hmph, do you think that means I can do nothing to you?
"Creation Cauldron, refine it for me!"
Cihang waved his hand and summoned the Creation Cauldron, beginning to refine the Heaven Measuring Ruler.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Surging flames rose within the cauldron and began to burn the Heaven Measuring Ruler with all their might.
"Ah! Cihang, what are you doing?"
"Another high-grade spiritual treasure?"
"No, Cihang, are you truly determined to fight me to the death?"
Randeng's primordial spirit imprint let out a miserable, furious roar.
"You and I were already locked in a fight to the death.
"Today, I will first destroy your primordial spirit imprint and collect some interest!"
Cihang formed seals with his hands, and the flames within the cauldron became even fiercer as they burned toward Randeng.
"Fine. Today, I, Randeng, have fallen. You had better hope Hong Yun can protect you forever."
Randeng's venomous curse came through in broken fragments.
"There is no need for you to worry about that. Die!"
Cihang struck the Creation Cauldron with one palm, completely extinguishing Randeng's imprint.
At the same time, a wisp of true fire essence followed its aura and slipped into the void.
Pfft!
At Spirit Vulture Mountain, Randeng suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood.
"Cihang, I, Randeng, will surely take your life."
With his spiritual treasure seized and his primordial spirit imprint destroyed, Randeng's true body had also suffered severe injury.
At that moment, a wisp of true fire appeared within Randeng's body and began wantonly devouring his essence.
"Cihang, you deserve to die!"
Randeng's expression changed as he roared once more.
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