Early Golden Immortal

In Taiqing Palace, Daoist principles flowed, tranquil and effortless.

Dao Xuan, strictly following his master's orders, chose a secluded stone chamber behind the palace to settle down.

The stone chamber was simple, with only a meditation cushion and a stone desk.

However, the spiritual energy here was rich and dense, the core of Kunlun's blessed land, far superior to other places.

Dao Xuan sat cross-legged on the meditation cushion, his mind calm and focused.

The first thing he did was to discard all the mixed cultivation methods he had practiced before.

The profound scriptures of the Taiqing Immortal Art flowed through his Sea of Consciousness, each word a gem, containing the ultimate principles of the Great Dao.

This was the fundamental method of a Saint, directly pointing to the Primordial Dao!

Dao Xuan circulated the immortal art, drawing the pure Innate Spiritual Energy of Kunlun into his body.

The spiritual energy flowed like a gentle stream, circulating along a new, more profound Heavenly Cycle path.

Each circulation felt like it was cleansing old impurities and reshaping his Dao Foundation.

The stagnation and hidden dangers from his past cultivation quietly disappeared under the cleansing of this purest Taiqing immortal power.

His Primordial Spirit became clearer and clearer, and his connection with the Great Dao of heaven and earth grew more distinct.

At the same time, he did not neglect the cultivation of the Nine Revolutions Profound Origin Technique.

This was the guardian divine art of the Daoist sect, tempering the physical body, unlocking potential, and directly pursuing the true form of Pangu!

Every day, Dao Xuan drew upon the power of the stars and the malevolent energy of the earth veins to temper his muscles, bones, skin, and membranes.

At first, it felt like thousands of needles piercing him, the pain reaching into his very marrow.

But his will was firm, and he gritted his teeth and endured.

Gradually, his skin began to emit a jade-like luster, and his bones emitted faint sounds like rolling thunder.

His Blood Essence surged like a great river, and his strength increased day by day.

Time passed without notice in the mountains; the end of winter was unknown.

Dao Xuan's days were extremely regular.

In the morning, he would breathe in the purple qi of Kunlun, circulate the Taiqing Immortal Art, refine his magic power, and nurture his Primordial Spirit.

At noon, he would temper his physical body, practice the Nine Revolutions Profound Origin Technique, and strengthen his muscles and bones.

In the evening, he would comprehend the true meaning of the Taiqing Great Dao, experiencing the wonders of "non-action" and "naturalness."

Occasionally, when he encountered a bottleneck in his cultivation, a difficult or obscure point.

He would respectfully go before Taiqing Palace and wait for a moment.

If Laozi was in the palace and sensed his confusion, he would often break through the confusion with a few simple words.

Each word was like gold and jade, directly pointing to the core, causing Dao Xuan to suddenly understand, to be enlightened.

Sometimes, Laozi would open his furnace to refine pills.

The alchemy furnace was a Mid-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, the Eight Trigrams Purple Gold Furnace, and the furnace fire was the origin of the Samadhi True Fire.

Dao Xuan then had the honor of serving beside him.

Sometimes watching the furnace fire, controlling the heat.

Sometimes delivering spiritual materials, not a single bit out of place.

Laozi's alchemy techniques were simple and natural, seemingly casual, yet secretly conforming to the rhythm of the Heavenly Dao.

Dao Xuan held his breath and focused, not daring to be the slightest bit negligent.

Although he did not understand all the profound mysteries within, through observation and immersion, his grasp of medicinal properties, heat control, and timing also made great progress.

He even vaguely comprehended a trace of the true meaning of "Dao follows nature."

Thus, day after day, year after year.

On the peaks of Kunlun Mountain, clouds swirled and unfurled.

Spiritual beasts played in the mountains, and immortal cranes cried out.

Dao Xuan was immersed in the Great Dao, his mind free of distractions.

Unknowingly, three thousand years of time, like a fleeting white steed, quietly passed.

On this day.

Behind Taiqing Palace, within the secluded chamber where Dao Xuan was in seclusion.

A surge of pure and clear energy suddenly erupted!

The air in the room moved without wind, and spiritual energy surged into Dao Xuan's body like a tide.

Above his head, the void trembled slightly.

A clear, water-like Auspicious Cloud, half an acre in size, slowly appeared!

Within the Auspicious Cloud, purple qi rose and swirled.

Three pure white lotus phantoms, like buds waiting to bloom, floated and bobbed in the center of the auspicious cloud, exuding pure and flawless Dao rhythm.

Around the lotuses, five streams of condensed white airflow, like solid matter, flowed like five ceaselessly rushing heavenly rivers, circulating back and forth, scouring and cleansing!

The golden are immortal, the immortal are carefree!

Three flowers gather at the crown, five qi return to the origin!

This is the manifestation of the Golden Immortal Dao Fruit!

Dao Xuan, after three thousand years of arduous cultivation, has finally achieved the Golden Immortal Dao Fruit!

He slowly opened his eyes, his gaze filled with divine light, clear and deep, as if containing galaxies.

His aura was harmonious and unimpeded, his magic power was vast and pure, and his Primordial Spirit was as stable as a mountain.

"Early Golden Immortal... I did it!" An indescribable joy surged in Dao Xuan's heart.

This was a leap in the level of life, a true threshold to long life and eternal vision!

He looked within himself.

Above his head, the auspicious cloud spanned half an acre. Although the Three Flowers had not yet bloomed, they had already formed a stable shape, and the Five Qi flowed ceaselessly, endlessly.

Within the auspicious cloud, a golden light flickered uncertainly, sometimes transforming into a halberd shadow, sometimes condensing into a golden shuttle. It was the Mid-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure—the Mysterious Gold Law-Breaking Halberd!

This treasure was connected to his mind and spirit. Within the auspicious cloud, it was nourished by the Taiqing Immortal power and the Five Qi, its spirituality becoming more lively, and its power slowly growing.

As for the true trump card—the Chaos Bead—it was hidden deep within the Mud Pill Palace, its brilliance contained, not revealing itself at all, silently absorbing the Kunlun spiritual energy and Dao Xuan's own Dao rhythm, slowly recovering.

The Nine Revolutions Profound Origin Technique had not been neglected either; it had already broken through to the second revolution.

The strength of his physical body was comparable to ordinary Houtian Spiritual Treasures. With every move, he possessed the power to move mountains and fill seas!

Dao Xuan stood up, feeling refreshed and invigorated. All things in heaven and earth seemed clearer and more vibrant in his perception.

He walked out of the quiet room and stood at the edge of the cliff behind the Taiqing Palace.

Looking down at the sea of clouds in Kunlun, a surge of heroism rose in his chest.

"Golden Immortal achieved, the Great Dao is within reach!"

After achieving the Golden Immortal Dao Fruit, Dao Xuan did not slacken.

The Kunlun Immortal Realm was a supreme treasure land for cultivation.

He still diligently cultivated every day.

The Taiqing Immortal Art circulated more harmoniously, and his magic power became increasingly pure and profound.

The tempering of the Nine Revolutions Profound Origin Technique was also not relaxed. The second revolution's realm gradually stabilized, moving towards the third revolution.

On this day.

Dao Xuan was sitting cross-legged on a bluestone on the mountaintop.

His mind sank into the mysterious void, sensing the great Dao laws circulating between heaven and earth.

The Golden Immortal realm could already initially touch the power of laws.

He attempted to draw a trace of Geng Metal's sharp energy and integrate it into the Mysterious Gold Law-Breaking Halberd.

The halberd body trembled slightly, its edge becoming even sharper.

Suddenly.

A peaceful yet undeniable thought directly echoed in his mind.

"Dao Xuan, come to the Taiqing Palace quickly."

It was a telepathic message from his master, the Grand Pure One Laozi!

Dao Xuan immediately stopped his cultivation, and his aura instantly calmed down.

He dared not delay. His figure transformed into a clear light, and in an instant, he arrived before the Taiqing Palace gate.

The palace gate opened silently.

Dao Xuan tidied his robes and stepped inside.

Inside the palace, three figures were seated on a cloud bed.

The one in the center was, naturally, the Grand Pure One Laozi.

He wore the Nine Heavens Lotus Ruyi Crown, a Black and White Two-Colored Taiji Eight Trigrams Immortal Robe, his face was thin and refined, with a three-strand long beard flowing down. He held a jade-handled whisk, his aura was primordial and unified, pure and effortless.

To his left was the Jade Pure Primordial Heavenly Venerate.

He wore the Jade Pure Fish Tail Golden Crown, a Apricot Yellow Eight Trigrams Cloud Pattern Immortal Robe, his face was majestic, his gaze as deep as an abyss, exuding an aura of solemn nobility.

To his right was the Upper Pure Sect Master Tongtian.

He wore the Upper Pure Fan Cloud Crown, a Great Red Eight Trigrams Water-Fire Immortal Robe, a simple long sword on his back, his sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes, his demeanor was heroic and vigorous, with an aura of seizing heaven and earth, sharp and bold.

The Three Pure Ones gathered!

Dao Xuan's heart tightened. He quickly stepped forward, bowed to the three Saints, and said with utmost respect: "Disciple Dao Xuan pays respects to Master! Pays respects to Second Martial Uncle! Pays respects to Third Martial Uncle!"

The gazes of the Primordial Heavenly Venerate and Sect Master Tongtian fell upon Dao Xuan simultaneously.

With their cultivation, they could see through Dao Xuan's foundation in a single glance.

The Jade Pure Primordial Heavenly Venerate nodded slightly, his voice carrying a hint of praise yet remaining majestic, "Hmm, achieving the Golden Immortal Dao Fruit in three thousand years, and a stable foundation at that. The Taiqing Immortal Art has reached minor completion, not bad."

The Upper Pure Heavens Master laughed heartily, his eyes full of admiration, "Haha! Good lad! You've also cultivated the Nine Revolutions Profound Origin Technique to the second revolution? Your foundation is solid, you have the spirit of my Intercepting Sect... cough, of my Three Pure Ones' disciples! Eldest Brother, you've taken on a good first disciple!"

Laozi sat on the Cloud Bed, his expression as calm as an ancient well, and merely said, "Passable."

But Dao Xuan could feel a trace of satisfaction beneath his master's calm gaze.

He quickly bowed, "Your disciple is dull-witted; it is all thanks to Master's effective guidance and the blessings of my martial uncles."

Laozi raised his hand slightly, signaling Dao Xuan to rise, and said, "Today, I will discuss the Dao with your two martial uncles. You may listen by the side. How much you comprehend depends entirely on your destiny."

Discussing the Dao?!

The Three Pure Ones discussing the Dao in person?!

Upon hearing this, Dao Xuan's heart rejoiced like a stormy sea!

This was a monumental opportunity! Ten thousand times more precious than any Innate Spiritual Treasure or blessed land!

Discussing the Dao expounded upon the ultimate principles of heaven and earth, the origin of the Great Dao! To be able to listen to even a fraction of it would bring immeasurable benefits to one's cultivation!

"Your disciple thanks Master! Thanks to my two martial uncles!" Dao Xuan's voice trembled with excitement as he bowed deeply once more.

He dared not delay, respectfully retreating to a corner of the grand hall, finding a futon to sit cross-legged. He held his breath and focused his mind, adjusting his state to the optimal, preparing to listen to the voices of the Saints.

Seeing that Dao Xuan was ready, Laozi spoke no further.

He lowered his gaze slightly, his whisk resting lightly on his arm, and slowly began to speak.

His voice was not loud, yet it was like the booming of great bells, piercing directly into the depths of the soul, expounding the true meaning of "non-action":

"The Dao that can be spoken is not the eternal Dao. The name that can be named is not the eternal name. The nameless is the origin of heaven and earth; the named is the mother of all things..."

"The highest good is like water. Water benefits all things without contention, dwelling in places that people despise, thus it is close to the Dao..."

"Attain the utmost emptiness, hold fast to tranquility. All things flourish together, and I observe their return..."

Laozi's words, each one plain, yet contained the profound principles of the Great Dao, expounding the fundamental workings of heaven, earth, and all things, emphasizing purity, tranquility, non-action, and conformity to nature.

Dao Xuan felt his Primordial Spirit clear, and many obscure points from his past cultivation suddenly became as clear as the sun breaking through the clouds, a sudden enlightenment!

The Auspicious Cloud above his head involuntarily appeared, the illusory shadows of three white lotuses swayed gently, and the five white waves surged even more joyfully, as if cheering.

After Laozi finished his discourse, the Jade Pure Primordial Heavenly Venerate interjected:

"The Great Dao is formless, giving birth to heaven and earth; the Great Dao is unfeeling, operating the sun and moon; the Great Dao is nameless, nurturing all things..."

"The movement of heaven is vigorous; thus, the superior person strengthens themselves unceasingly..."

"To elucidate is to make clear. To understand the Heavenly Dao, to accord with heaven and respond to people, to establish rules, and to define moral principles..."

The Jade Pure Primordial Heavenly Venerate's voice was grand and righteous, majestic and vast, expounding the order of the Heavenly Dao, the principles of morality, emphasizing conformity to destiny, and explaining the rules.

Dao Xuan heard it, and felt his Primordial Spirit cleansed by a vast righteousness, his comprehension of the laws of heaven and earth becoming even clearer and deeper. The Mysterious Gold Law-Breaking Halberd within his Auspicious Cloud also emitted a faint hum, as if it had gained something.

The Upper Pure Heavens Master laughed heartily, his voice like the clash of metal, carrying a sharp edge of seizing life:

"The Great Dao has fifty, heaven enumerates forty-nine, and man escapes one! This 'one' is the spark of life, the variable!"

"To intercept is to take! To intercept a single spark of life from heaven and earth, all things have a chance to transcend!"

"My Dao is like a sword, it would rather break than bend! Shatter the cage and attain great freedom!"

The Upper Pure Heavens Master's words were sharp and brilliant, full of heroic spirit, expounding the Dao of intercepting life and defying fate, filled with a spirit of aggressive progress and unyielding will.

Dao Xuan listened, his blood boiling. The Dao rhythm he had obtained from the Enlightenment Tea Tree within his Primordial Spirit resonated fiercely with the Upper Pure Heavens Master's words, as if breaking free from some restraint. The Nine Revolutions Profound Origin Technique even sped up its circulation, and his physical body shimmered with jade light.

The three great powers, their Great Dao originating from the same source, yet each possessing their own strengths.

Laozi's non-action, the Primordial Heavenly Venerate's elucidation, and the Upper Pure Heavens Master's interception.

The three true meanings of the Great Dao intertwined, clashed, and affirmed each other within the Taiqing Palace.

Sometimes like a gentle stream, moistening things silently.

Sometimes like a raging tide, shaking the heart and mind.

Sometimes like a blazing sun, illuminating eternity.

Sometimes like the creation of heaven and earth, evolving the Great Desolation.

Dao Xuan, immersed within it, was entranced.

The Auspicious Cloud above his head churned ceaselessly, the Three Flowers swayed gracefully, and the Five Qi surged like dragons.

The Mysterious Gold Law-Breaking Halberd shuttled unpredictably within the Auspicious Cloud, sometimes transforming into a golden light and merging into the Five Qi, sometimes leaping out, its sharpness even more pronounced.

The magic power within his body circulated, condensed, and sublimated at an unprecedented speed.

His early Golden Immortal realm rapidly stabilized and steadily advanced towards the middle stage!

His comprehension of the Taiqing Immortal Art leaped forward.

His understanding of the Nine Revolutions Profound Origin Technique also deepened considerably.

More importantly, the collision and fusion of the three true meanings of the Great Dao left an indelible mark deep within his Primordial Spirit, laying an incomparably solid foundation for his future path!

This opportunity is heaven-defying!

After an unknown amount of time.

Perhaps several days, perhaps several months.

The voices of the Three Pure Ones discussing the Dao gradually subsided.

The magnificent and vast Dao phenomena within the hall slowly dissipated, returning to peace.

Dao Xuan remained immersed in that profound and mysterious state of enlightenment. The Auspicious Cloud above his head slowly retracted into his body, his aura becoming harmonious and contained. Compared to before listening to the sermon, he had become more than just a little stronger and more refined!

His Golden Immortal early-stage realm was now completely stable, and he had even taken half a step into the Golden Immortal mid-stage!

Laozi looked at Dao Xuan and, seeing his stable aura and hidden Dao charm, nodded slightly. "Good."

Primordial Heavenly Venerate and Sect Master Tongtian also showed looks of approval.

Dao Xuan's gains from this Dao discussion far exceeded their expectations.

This child's comprehension is indeed extraordinary.

Sect Master Tongtian, being the most straightforward, laughed. "Haha, little junior disciple, you've gained a lot from listening to the sermon this time, haven't you? Your foundation has become even more solid! In time, you will surely achieve great things!"

Only then did Dao Xuan slowly awaken from his deep state of enlightenment.

He hurriedly got up and bowed deeply to the three Saint figures again, his voice filled with utmost sincerity. "Disciple Dao Xuan thanks Master! Thank you, my two Martial Uncles, for the grace of imparting the Dao!

This kindness and virtue, this disciple will never forget!"

Listening to this sermon was no different from a life-saving grace!