Golden Immortal Great Perfection! Yun Xiao Fairy's Invitation!

Next came the Dao Palace.

Within the five major organs—heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys—five deities identical to Ye Xuan sat cross-legged, their bodies glowing.

They bore solemn, dignified features, chanting true scriptures. The sound of their recitation was immense, even penetrating through the flesh and reaching outside the body, causing the surrounding void to resonate in harmony.

Then came the Four Extremes and Dragon Transformation.

Ye Xuan's four limbs became crystalline and translucent, as if forged from the hardest Immortal Gold. Every gesture and movement could tear the heavens apart.

As for the great dragon along his spine, it underwent a startling transformation.

"Roar—!"

A desolate, ancient dragon cry echoed within his body.

That spinal great dragon madly devoured the medicinal power of the Yellow Middle Plum, its dragon scales fully manifesting, its dragon horns towering and fierce.

It was no longer an ordinary True Dragon Dharma Aspect but had transformed into a Chaos Ancestral Dragon, coiling behind Ye Xuan and radiating a terrifying pressure that commanded all living things.

As the secret realms continuously sublimated, Ye Xuan's aura climbed at an inconceivable speed.

Golden Immortal Middle Stage...

Golden Immortal Late Stage...

Breaking through like splitting bamboo!

One must understand that in the Primordial Wilderness system, crossing even a single minor realm within the Golden Immortal stage often required tens of thousands of years of bitter cultivation.

But before a heaven-defying divine object like the Yellow Middle Plum, time itself seemed to lose its meaning.

No one knew how long had passed.

"Boom!"

A thunderous sound of shattering shackles came from within Ye Xuan's body.

Above his Immortal Platform, his Primordial Spirit blazed with boundless light, and his physical body radiated an immortal divine radiance.

An aura that could change the color of heaven and earth erupted from him.

Golden Immortal Perfection!

At this moment, if Ye Xuan were placed within the system of the Perfect World, his combat power would at least be equivalent to a Heavenly Emperor who had lived out seven or even eight lives!

Even facing a True Immortal of the Perfect World, he had confidence in suppressing them with a single hand.

Every drop of his blood was as heavy as a mountain, capable of crushing the starry cosmos; his physical body had reached a level where it could endure countless calamities without being destroyed.

Unless a Great Power of the Da Luo Level personally acted to erase him, ordinary means could not harm him in the slightest.

On Penglai Island, the Three Xiāo Fairies were resting with their eyes closed.

Suddenly, a terrifying fluctuation came from the center of the island.

That aura was ancient and overbearing, as if an Ancient God Demon was awakening.

The surrounding Innate Spiritual Qi erupted into violent chaos, forming a massive Spiritual Qi Funnel that poured backward toward the center.

"Such a commotion..."

Bixiao abruptly opened her eyes, staring in shock toward the direction of the Yellow Middle Plum tree.

"What a powerful pressure! How could this possibly be emitted by a Golden Immortal?"

She could clearly sense that Ye Xuan's aura had undergone an inconceivable transformation in an extremely short time.

"He's already at Golden Immortal Great Perfection?"

Bixiao clicked her tongue in amazement. "I knew the Yellow Middle Plum was formidable, but isn't this refining speed a bit too fast? It's only been a few days! Back when I was in the Golden Immortal Realm, I ground away for hundreds of thousands of years just to reach Perfection!"

Yun Xiao Fairy also stood up at this moment, a strange light flickering in her beautiful eyes.

What she focused on was not merely the improvement in realm, but the unique fluctuation of Ye Xuan's aura.

"It's more than that."

Yun Xiao's tone carried a hint of admiration. "The cultivation system Daoist Ye has pioneered is truly extraordinary. He does not cultivate the Five Qi in the Chest, nor does he incorporate the laws of heaven and earth into his body. Instead, he continuously strengthens himself, forging his physical form into an independent microcosm."

"This path bears some resemblance to the legendary Pangu's method of Proving Dao with Strength. His physical body is terrifyingly powerful, with the potential for the Body to Become a Saint. Truly fearsome."

Qiong Xiao, who had always been reticent, now nodded slightly and offered an extremely high evaluation.

"Yes."

Qiong Xiao gazed at the Chaos Qi Pillar shooting into the sky and said softly, "If Daoist Ye can one day attain the Da Luo, leap beyond the River of Fate, or even achieve Quasi-Saint... with the overbearing nature of this method, he might become a Dao Ancestor, establish his own sect, and teach all living beings."

Just as the three fairies were discussing.

The strange phenomena at the center of the island slowly subsided.

The winds and clouds scattered across the sky, and everything returned to calm.

A figure in white robes walked out slowly from beneath the tree.

At this moment, Ye Xuan no longer radiated any trace of overwhelming pressure. All his essence, energy, and spirit were perfectly concealed within his body.

He looked like an ordinary mortal with no cultivation at all, his eyes clear and his temperament gentle.

Returning to simplicity.

This was the ultimate manifestation of power mastered to perfection.

"Congratulations, Daoist friend, on your great achievement."

Yun Xiao led her two younger sisters forward, smiling as she offered her congratulations.

Ye Xuan smiled faintly, feeling the surging, boundless power within him like a vast ocean, and his mood lifted greatly.

Now, if he were to encounter that Red Dragon King again, he wouldn't need to resort to the Chaos Heavy Pupils and the Grass Character Sword Art to fight for his life.

A single, simple punch would be enough to blast him apart.

"Thank you, three Fairies, for guarding my seclusion."

Ye Xuan clasped his hands, "This retreat yielded some gains. Now that my strength is stable, it's time to leave the island."

Yun Xiao nodded, then took the opportunity to extend an invitation.

"Daoist Ye, you are now at Golden Immortal Perfection, only one step away from the Great Luo Realm. Since we are leaving the East Sea, if you have no urgent matters, why not come with us to Golden Ao Island as a guest?"

At the mention of Golden Ao Island, Bixiao excitedly chimed in.

"Yes, yes! Daoist Ye, come visit us! My elder brother Zhao Gongming loves to befriend heroes. If he learns how formidable and generous you are, he'll surely take an instant liking to you and drag you into drinking for three days and nights!"

Ye Xuan's heart stirred.

Golden Ao Island was the headquarters of the Sect of Interception, a Sage's dojo.

Known as "Ten Thousand Immortals Paying Court," though its disciples were a mixed bag, it truly harbored hidden dragons and crouching tigers.

Moreover, since he had already accepted the favor of the Three Fairies and taken the Chaos Bead, this karmic debt would have to be repaid sooner or later.

Making a trip to the Sect of Interception, getting to know the bold and unrestrained Zhao Gongming, and perhaps even seeing if he could meet that Tongtian Jiaozhu—all of this would be nothing but beneficial for his future plans.

"Since the Fairies so warmly invite me, if I decline, I would seem insincere."

Ye Xuan agreed readily.

"Then I'll trouble Golden Ao Island for a visit. I've also been wanting to witness the splendor of the Sect of Interception's ten thousand immortals."

"Wonderful!" Bixiao cheered.

Before departing, Yun Xiao took out a Jade Talisman, changed her hand seals, and channeled the formation power of Penglai Island into it, then split it into four pieces.

"This Penglai Immortal Island is a tremendous opportunity. Though we've already scoured it, the spiritual energy here is dense, and it has spiritual roots like the Yellow Middle Plum tree. It can serve as a separate retreat dojo in the future."

Yun Xiao handed one piece of the Jade Talisman to Ye Xuan, speaking solemnly:

"This is the token to activate the great formation."

"Daoist Ye, regarding the exact location of Penglai Immortal Island, this matter is of great importance. To avoid unnecessary trouble, I propose that only the four of us know of it."

"We must swear a Dao Oath, never to reveal these coordinates to a fifth person. Otherwise, our Dao hearts will be stained, and we will be unable to attain enlightenment."

Ye Xuan took the Jade Talisman, his expression grave.

He understood Yun Xiao's meaning.

An innocent man may harbor a jewel, but that very jewel becomes his crime.

Even fellow disciples of the Sect of Interception, if they learned of the Yellow Middle Plum here, would likely stir up trouble.

"Naturally."

Ye Xuan immediately swore, "I, Ye Xuan, swear by the Great Dao, never to reveal the secret of Penglai Immortal Island to outsiders."

The Three Fairies, seeing this, also took their oaths one after another.

After all this was done, the four exchanged smiles, their bond silently drawing closer.

"Let's go!"

Ye Xuan waved his sleeve, and a golden auspicious cloud formed beneath his feet.

"To Golden Ao Island!"

Four streaks of light shot into the sky, leaving behind this immortal island hidden in the depths of time.

They sped toward that even more magnificent Sage's dojo in the East Sea.