"Those cultivators from the lower realms are ignorant. They think that beings who surpass the ordinary Five-Complete Sages are Earth Immortals. In truth, that is absolutely not the case. Those who truly reach the end of the Five-Complete Sage path possess a Pure Yang Dao Body. It's said that when one reaches that stage of cultivation, one's power is no less than an Earth Immortal's. Even their corpse contains its own spiritual essence, with countless wondrous uses. I've heard that once someone cultivates a Pure Yang Dao Body, passing through the Immortal Tribulation is as easy as walking across level ground."
Xu Yi listened, entranced. Desolate sent him a thought. So Xuanzang and Ka Shentong are one body and one corpse. That's what it means to have a Pure Yang Dao Body. For the Old Monk to have cultivated to this stage—he really is a monster.
Xu Yi didn't respond. He continued asking, "Does that mean nothing else here has any value apart from Immortal Spirit Grass?"
Everyone raised their hands. Xu Yi picked a captive who hadn't yet had a chance to speak. The man said, "That's not so. Apart from Immortal Spirit Grass, there are crystal beasts. Their cores are the most precious. One Green Crystal Core can be exchanged for ten stalks of Immortal Spirit Grass. It's just that crystal beasts are far too powerful. Getting a core from one is almost impossible."
Xu Yi's interest was piqued. He asked two more questions, but no one could answer. Only Guo Rui's eyes betrayed his disdain.
Xu Yi pointed at Guo Rui. "You'll answer all the questions. The rest of you can fill in the gaps. If there are any obvious omissions, I guarantee I'll let you experience the joys of life all over again."
Guo Rui had