Merit Forges a Golden Body!

The skies of the eight states of the Wild Domain were suddenly covered by boundless golden light!

The golden light was not dazzling; instead, it was warm and smooth like jade, cascading down from the heights, piercing through the clouds, and spilling over mountains, rivers, towns, and villages!

Wherever the golden light touched, withered spirit herbs revived with new life, ailing mortals were instantly healed, and even the mountain beasts grew docile, ceasing their roars and battles.

In all directions of heaven and earth, auspicious signs appeared one after another!

To the east, seven-colored auspicious clouds gathered into the form of a divine bird, scattering radiant light across the sky as it flapped its wings!

To the west, countless golden lotuses burst through the ground on the mountains, their petals unfurling and releasing a crisp, clear fragrance!

To the south, the sea's waves calmed, and countless spirit fish leaped from the water, spitting out crystalline spirit pearls!

To the north, the ice plains melted, revealing fertile soil where tender green sprouts broke through the ground!

At the same time.

Nine bell tolls, deep and resonant like a great bronze chime, rang out from the depths of the void, echoing through heaven and earth!

The bell tones were majestic and far-reaching, carrying the authority of the Heavenly Dao and a blessing of grace. Each toll cleared the souls of cultivators and smoothed the flow of spiritual energy within their bodies!

"This is... a Heavenly Dao Manifestation?"

Within Azure State, a reclusive Tribulation Transcendence Cultivator flew out of his cave dwelling, staring at the boundless golden light and auspicious signs, his eyes filled with shock. "How long has it been since the Wild Domain saw such a sight?!"

Mortals fell to their knees, prostrating themselves toward the sky and murmuring prayers!

Though they understood nothing of the path of cultivation, they could feel the sanctity of this power and knew it was a blessing from heaven.

Just then, a Golden Scroll that blotted out the sky slowly emerged from the golden light.

The Golden Scroll was not a physical object but a tangible manifestation of the Heavenly Dao's laws.

No matter where one stood in the Wild Domain—whether a cultivator of profound cultivation or an illiterate mortal—all could clearly see its presence!

The Golden Scroll was entirely golden, its edges carved with intricate cloud patterns, and at its center, a blurry figure appeared!

It was the silhouette of a young man, clad in gray-green robes, with a faint spiritual light swirling around him. Though his face was indistinct, he exuded a calm and commanding presence that overlooked all beings!

In that instant, an ethereal voice echoed in the minds of every cultivator in the Wild Domain, as if guided by the Heavenly Dao, making them instantly understand: the owner of this silhouette was the one who had sealed the Main Fissure of the Abyss, ending a world-ending crisis in the Wild Domain—a man of great merit!

"It's him! The senior who killed a True God Demon God with a single sword strike!"

From the direction of the Demon Extermination Holy City, a cultivator recognized the figure's outline and shouted excitedly.

"To have established such immense merit, no wonder he could trigger a Heavenly Dao Manifestation!"

The disciples of the Wasteland Heaven Divine Sect were filled with awe, bowing respectfully toward the Golden Scroll.

The Golden Scroll hovered in the sky for the time it takes to burn an incense stick.

Then it transformed into a flood of divine light, surging like a tide toward the Demon Extermination Holy City, ultimately converging around Bai Ye and enveloping him completely.

It was pure Power of Merit from the Heavenly Dao, warm and vast!

It flowed into Bai Ye's body through his pores, nourishing his Divine Body and soul!

He could clearly feel his True God Dharma Form growing more solid, the rotation speed of his Divine Origin Aperture increasing severalfold, and even the operation of the Chaos Sword Canon becoming smoother and more transparent.

What delighted him even more was that a special force gathered on the surface of his body, forming a faint Gilded Luster!

This luster merged into his Divine Body, intertwining with the Innate Chaos Dao Body, radiating a sacred and majestic aura!

He had successfully condensed a Merit Golden Body!

"It's a Merit Golden Body! A real Merit Golden Body!"

The Supreme Elders of the Wasteland Heaven Divine Sect, including Xuan Ji Zi, trembled with excitement, their eyes filled with disbelief. "A hundred thousand years! For a full hundred thousand years in the Wild Domain, no cultivator has been able to condense a Merit Golden Body!"

"And judging by this aura, it's at least an Earth-grade Merit Golden Body!"

Another elder said in a trembling voice. "Legend says that Merit Golden Bodies are divided into Human Grade, Earth Grade, Heaven Grade, and Supreme Grade. An Earth-grade Golden Body can double a cultivator's foundation and even invoke the protection of the Heavenly Dao!"

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Bai Ye slowly closed his eyes, feeling the changes brought by the Merit Golden Body.

Under the enhancement of the Merit Golden Body, his bones were tempered, and the toughness of his Divine Body more than doubled!

His fortune grew denser, and the surrounding spiritual energy of heaven and earth actively surged toward him. Even the Power of Heaven and Earth in the air became incredibly welcoming.

More importantly, he could clearly sense that he had established a special connection with the Heavenly Dao.

If anyone were to attack him, they would incur the Heavenly Dao's hatred, their cultivation would be suppressed, and the tribulations they faced during breakthroughs would become far more terrifying!

This was the one blessed by merit!

A true chosen one of heaven!

"This Earth-grade Merit Golden Body has at least doubled my foundation!"

Bai Ye opened his eyes, a flicker of surprise in his gaze.

He had sealed the Abyssal Fissures simply because he happened to obtain the Thirty-Six Demon Sealing Formations and did it on a whim.

He never expected to receive such a generous blessing from the Heavenly Dao—truly an unexpected joy.

The divine light gradually faded, and the auspicious signs across heaven and earth vanished along with it.

The sky returned to its usual appearance.

But the gilded luster on Bai Ye did not fade; instead, it grew even more warm and radiant.

From afar, he resembled a supreme deity descending to the mortal world, a faint sacred dao rhythm swirling around him, making it impossible for anyone to dare look directly at him!

Xuan Ji Zi and the other Supreme Elders, their faces filled with reverence, cautiously approached Bai Ye and bowed in salute:

"Senior, congratulations on successfully condensing your Merit Golden Body. This is truly a blessing for the Wild Domain!"

"We presume to ask, Senior, to serve as the Supreme Elder of our Wasteland Heaven Divine Sect and oversee the sect's major affairs!"

Bai Ye shook his head lightly: "No need. I already have a sect."

In his heart, he had long regarded the Azure Cloud Sect as his root, so naturally, he would not join another force.

Xuan Ji Zi, prepared for this, quickly added: "Senior misunderstands! We wish to invite you to serve as our sect's Guest Supreme Elder. There is no need to formally join the sect or handle its affairs—merely hold the title!"

Before Bai Ye could refuse, he took out two treasures radiating True God-grade aura from his storage ring.

One was a pitch-black shield, the other a pale blue jade pendant.

Both treasures exuded a dense Divine Origin Force.

"These are two True God-grade Treasures left by our sect's Old Ancestor, offered as tribute for inviting Senior to be our Guest Elder."

Xuan Ji Zi presented the treasures before Bai Ye, his tone respectful. "Furthermore, every year from now on, our sect will offer one hundred thousand Top-grade Spirit Stones, ten Saint-grade Top-tier Pills, and True God-grade Spirit Crystals as tribute!"

"Senior may revoke the Guest Elder status at any time, with absolutely no constraints!"

Bai Ye looked at the two treasures, a flicker of surprise in his eyes, then asked: "For such an offering, what do you seek?"

Xuan Ji Zi answered honestly: "We dare not hide it. First, we wish to borrow Senior's prestige to deter petty villains!"

"Second, we hope to use Senior's Merit Golden Body to stabilize the sect's fortune!"

"Senior may not know, but having someone with a Merit Golden Body in the sect can stabilize its fortune and double the efficiency of disciples' cultivation. If Senior were to formally join, our sect's fortune would surge and multiply!"

Bai Ye pondered for a moment, then nodded.

A Guest Elder was not bound by the sect's rules, could receive generous tribute, and as the top power in the Wild Domain, the Wasteland Heaven Divine Sect might provide considerable help in the future. This deal held no drawbacks for him.

He accepted the two True God-grade Treasures calmly and said: "Agreed."

"Thank you, Senior!"

Xuan Ji Zi and the others were overjoyed, their faces breaking into excited smiles as they bowed once more.

"Senior, rest assured. Our sect will deliver the tribute on time, and we dare not show the slightest negligence!"