Within Ao Chen's body erupted an aura even more vast, more harmonious, and more profound than when he had broken through before!
Mythical Heavenly Immortal, late stage—achieved!
In the sky, the terrifying tribulation clouds that had oppressed countless ages finally, as if fulfilling their duty, quietly dispersed, leaving not a trace behind.
As if the world-destroying Heavenly Punishment had never occurred.
Yet, the transformation was not over!
The moment the tribulation clouds dissipated, from the nine heavens above, a strand of seven-colored immortal light—not from the Heavenly Dao, but more ancient, more primordial, brimming with endless vitality and the Mysteries of Creation—descended like gentle sweet rain, precisely enveloping Ao Chen!
Creation Immortal Light!
This was not a reward from the Heavenly Dao, but a boon from the level of the Great Dao itself—recognition and a gift for Ao Chen's successful creation and initial traversal of this "path that the world cannot tolerate"!
Bathed in the Creation Immortal Light, Ao Chen felt as if he were immersed in the warm Great Dao Mother River; the previous exhaustion was instantly restored, his Primordial Spirit was clearer than ever before, and every inch of his flesh rejoiced and leaped!
What delighted him even more was that the newly perfected Great Dao Origin Scripture within his sea of consciousness, under the illumination of this immortal light, began to emit a tangible radiance!
Passages of scripture and individual talismanic characters seemed to come alive, no longer mere theory and technique, but truly "reflected into reality," deeply branding themselves into the very source of Ao Chen's true spirit, imprinting themselves within this dimension of space-time!
"Weng—!"
Ao Chen felt his entire body suddenly lighten!
An invisible shackle, originating from the depths of his bloodline, inherited through countless epochs, was at this moment completely severed and broken free!
He was still a dragon, still in the form of a Five-Clawed True Dragon, but he could clearly sense that he had undergone a fundamental difference from ordinary dragons, and even from the Ancestral Dragon of old!
His foundation and origin were no longer limited by bloodline inheritance, but stemmed from the Great Dao he himself had pioneered!
From this moment on, he, Ao Chen, was the sole source of his own bloodline and path!
His potential and foundation were now in no way inferior to the top-tier innate divine beings born at the dawn of Pangu Creates the World, and perhaps even surpassed them!
"Hahaha! Good! Good! Good!"
Ao Chen roared towards the heavens, his voice filled with boundless exhilaration and confidence!
The tribulation of creating a path had passed; the shackles of bloodline had been shed!
Next came accumulating foundation, Condensing Three Bodies, and proving the path to the truly immortal and indestructible Mythical True Immortal!
"To endure such a thunder tribulation, not only unscathed but also using it to transform—you are truly a great talent, Daoist friend."
Two figures walked out from the void. The leader was Dijiang, and beside him was Zhu Jiuyin. Both wore expressions of sincere admiration on their faces.
Chapter Thirty-Three: Discussing the Dao of Time and Space Stuns the Ancestor Witches; Dijiang Sincerely Invites the Creation of Wu Techniques
Above the desolate ruins, Ao Chen had just converged the aura from his breakthrough and was feeling the surging power within his body and the completeness of his Great Dao.
He was not surprised by the appearance of Dijiang and Zhu Jiuyin.
After all, he had come from the Wu Clan, and this place was not far from Buzhou Mountain. It was only natural for them to sense something.
"You two flatter me, Daoist friends. It was merely taking a different path," Ao Chen said with a faint smile, offering no further explanation.
Dijiang exchanged a few pleasantries with Ao Chen, mainly expressing admiration and a previous apology.
Meanwhile, Zhu Jiuyin, after carefully sensing for a moment, had an even stronger look of inquiry in his eyes. He suddenly spoke and issued an invitation.
"Daoist friend Ao Chen, I observe that your path seems to have unique insights into the Space-Time Law. Since you have just broken through, how about we engage in another discussion of the Dao?"
Ao Chen's eyes flashed with a glint of light upon hearing this!
Although the Great Dao Origin Scripture: True Immortal Chapter was now perfected, this breakthrough had indeed raised many new questions for him. A discussion of the Dao would not be a bad idea.
"Daoist friend, please."
Ao Chen extended his hand in a gesture of invitation, not declining.
Dijiang and Zhu Jiuyin exchanged a glance, then both smiled.
"Excellent."
Without further delay, the three of them acted.
Dijiang employed his spatial divine ability, and in an instant, the stars shifted. The three traversed an immeasurable distance and returned to the core territory of the Wu Clan.
However, this time it was not Zhu Rong's tribe, but the Pangu Temple.
Ao Chen was naturally familiar with the Pangu Temple.
After all, having stayed with the Wu Clan for so long, although he had not visited some of their forbidden areas, he had come to pay his respects to this iconic Wu Clan structure once or twice.
Previously, the Innate Spiritual Treasure had helped him perfect his Indestructible Primordial Spirit; Zhu Jiuyin had given him an understanding of the Dao of Time; the Wu Clan's physical body had enlightened him on the Immortal Body; and this Pangu Temple was like a unifying force, organizing everything.
In fact, it was one of the reasons why his Great Dao Origin Scripture: True Immortal Chapter had been perfected so quickly.
Soon, following Zhu Jiuyin and Dijiang, he entered the Pangu Temple.
Inside the hall, Ao Chen sat opposite Zhu Jiuyin.
Without elaborate rituals, the two experts, who held unique understandings of time and existence, directly began the most fundamental exchange of the Great Dao.
Zhu Jiuyin expounded on his control over the River of Time—closing his eyes brought night, opening them brought day; a single breath brought the cycle of cold and heat; a single thought could accelerate or slow the passage of time... Listening to these myriad mysteries, Ao Chen nodded inwardly, gaining a deeper understanding of the application of his laws.
In turn, Ao Chen, combining the concepts of his Mythical Grand Unity Method, spoke of his understanding of using the "Unique True Self Imprint" to anchor the past and penetrate the three lifetimes, as well as the transcendent state of "Time is My Sole Proof."
His perspective, independent of the Heavenly Dao of the Primordial World, along with the unique insights born of his Heaven-Defying Comprehension, could often cut in from unexpected angles, leaving even Zhu Jiuyin, a natural master of time, feeling refreshed and even subtly stirred!
Their discussion of the Dao was not loud, yet it seemed to resonate with the most fundamental Space-Time Law of heaven and earth.
Profound runes materialized and vanished out of thin air within the hall; at times, the flow of time shifted, at others, space twisted—a cascade of extraordinary phenomena!
Such a lofty exchange of the Great Dao quickly drew the attention of the other Ancestor Witches.
Hou Tu, Zhu Rong, Gong Gong... one Ancestor Witch after another was lured in, quietly entering the hall, some sitting, some standing, holding their breath and focusing intently to eavesdrop.
At first, they might have harbored a trace of curiosity or a desire to compare. But gradually, all the Ancestor Witches were deeply convinced by Ao Chen's endless, profound, and arcane insights into the Dao!
Especially when Ao Chen spoke of how to "self-attain the Dao," "become immortal and indestructible" to bear the Three-Life Body, and the ultimate goal of "Use My Heart to Replace Heavenly Heart," it struck these Ancestor Witches—who cultivated only their physical bodies without a Primordial Spirit, relying on Father God's legacy and Earth Power—with an unprecedented shock!
They had never imagined that the path of cultivation could be walked this way!
That one could completely break free from the constraints of heaven and earth and become eternal in oneself!
For a moment, the gazes of the Ancestor Witches toward Ao Chen were filled with heartfelt respect and admiration.
This mysterious young dragon of the dragon clan—his talent, his wisdom, the loftiness of his path—was utterly beyond comprehension!
This discussion of the Dao lasted a full thousand years.
When Ao Chen and Zhu Jiuyin both felt they had gained immensely and temporarily paused, the atmosphere within the hall remained steeped in a mysterious Dao resonance.
Just then, Dijiang, the Space Ancestor Witch, who had been lost in thought, suddenly stood up and solemnly bowed to Ao Chen.
"Daoist Ao Chen," Dijiang said with sincere tone.
"Your talent astounds the ages, and the methods you have created are unheard of, opening our eyes wide—our utmost admiration."
Ao Chen nodded slightly. "Daoist Dijiang is too kind; it is merely mutual verification."
Dijiang took a deep breath, his expression turning extremely grave. "Your abilities have already surpassed our imagination."
"Today, I have an improper request, and I hope you will grant it."
"Oh?" Ao Chen raised an eyebrow. "Daoist Dijiang, speak freely."
Dijiang's gaze swept over his brothers and sisters behind him, a flicker of worry in his eyes, and he said solemnly, "Do you know that although our Wu Clan are the Pangu Orthodox Lineage, with formidable physical bodies and innate mastery of laws, we have a fatal flaw—we do not cultivate a Primordial Spirit, we do not understand the will of heaven, and we cannot absorb spiritual energy like the myriad beings of the Primordial World to comprehend the Dao and cultivate."
"We Ancestor Witches can manage relying on Father God's bloodline legacy, but the billions of Wu Clan warriors under my command can only enhance their strength by tempering their blood and qi and devouring monsters. Not only is it inefficient, but their potential is limited, and there is no systematic cultivation method to pass down."
He looked at Ao Chen, his eyes full of hope. "You possess the supreme wisdom to create a new path and the Heaven-Defying Comprehension of unparalleled talent."
"Dijiang dares to beg you to take action and create a method suitable for the billions of ordinary Witch-Humans under my command—one that can improve their strength and be passed down without end!"
"If this succeeds, the entire Wu Clan will never forget your great kindness!"
Ao Chen was taken aback; he hadn't expected Dijiang to ask him to create a method.
"Create a method?"
Ao Chen pondered for a moment, then directly agreed.
"This matter is actually simple. I have walked among the Wu Clan for many years, studied their body refinement, and discussed the Dao with you all, which has already incurred a debt of gratitude."
"Since you have spoken, and this is no more than a trivial effort for me, I naturally will not refuse."
He wasn't boasting about agreeing to Dijiang. With his current comprehension, creating a method was a breeze.
After all, with the Mythical Grand Unity Method as a precedent, the methods of the Primordial World were merely picked up at will, let alone those aimed at ordinary Wu Clan members.
Of course, if he were asked to create a method that could help the Wu Clan cultivate a Primordial Spirit, that would be a different story.
"Daoist, please wait a moment."
With that, Ao Chen closed his eyes.
Dijiang first rejoiced, then was stunned.
He rejoiced that Ao Chen had agreed, but was stunned by what Ao Chen meant—was it really as trivial as he said?
Beside him, the other Ancestor Witches were also baffled.
For a moment, the scene fell into silence.
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