Successful Transformation

Yuanshi floated in the air, watching the Innate Merit Treasure gradually approach Xuanqing.

"Mmm—"

The Innate Merit Treasure was taken in by Xuanqing, but because Xuanqing's cultivation was too shallow, he couldn't fully refine it yet.

"Xuanqing, don't rush. The Great Dao is a journey, so proceed steadily. Don't be eager for quick success or act too hastily."

"Yes, Master."

Xuanqing knew that Yuanshi was reminding him because he couldn't refine the Innate Merit Treasure yet.

With that, his figure flickered and he disappeared. However, Xuanqing could feel an invisible and powerful will enveloping the entire foot of Kunlun Mountain, isolating all external probes.

This was Master personally standing guard for him!

A warm current surged through Xuanqing's heart.

This feeling of being protected was truly amazing.

After Yuanshi left, Xuanqing resumed his cultivation.

Below the Jade Void Palace, the spiritual energy that had been scattered all around suddenly changed direction and converged madly towards Xuanqing, creating a spectacle.

As the spiritual energy entered his body, Xuanqing's aura grew more profound.

Xuanqing was the first Spiritual Root of merit in Honghuang. Unlike innate Spiritual Roots like Huangzhong Li, Xuanqing could mobilize surrounding spiritual energy to supply himself at all times. Even if all ten great Spiritual Roots of Honghuang were present, Xuanqing would have the highest priority in absorbing spiritual energy.

This also led to a phenomenon where the spiritual energy absorbed by the Spiritual Roots around Xuanqing was less than a fraction of what Xuanqing absorbed.

Seeing this, Xuanqing calmly said:

"Don't worry, I'll just absorb for a few tens of thousands more years."

Surrounding Spiritual Roots: "..."

"Hoo—"

Xuanqing let out a long sigh, his bamboo body tilting slightly. His original plan was to start sprinting towards the transformation bottleneck after reaching True Immortal, but he unexpectedly broke through to the Mystic Immortal Realm realm directly through the merit gained from becoming Yuanshi's disciple.

However, the higher the realm, the higher the probability of successful transformation.

As spiritual energy continued to integrate, Xuanqing felt his origin undergoing earth-shattering changes.

If absorbing spiritual energy at the mortal immortal realm was like a trickle, then now it was like a whale swallowing the ocean!

A massive spiritual energy vortex was forming with Xuanqing at its center. The vast spiritual energy of the Kunlun Mountain range was stirred, transforming into visible green, sword-colored ribbons of light that converged from all directions, pouring madly into his small bamboo body.

Inside the Jade Void Palace, Tongtian Cult Leader's eyelids twitched.

"Second Brother, your disciple... he's going to suck Kunlun Mountain dry of its spiritual energy!"

Taishang Laojun also slightly opened his eyes, looking at the terrifying spiritual energy vortex below the mountain with a moved expression.

Yuanshi Tianzun sat on his cloud bed, his face calm but his heart extremely satisfied.

"The deeper the foundation, the more spiritual energy is needed for transformation. My disciple shows such a grand display; his future is promising."

Although he said this, he thought to himself: Absorb, absorb, absorb more. It would be best if he could draw all the spiritual energy from Kunlun Mountain, only then would it be worthy of your status as the first Spiritual Root!

One year, ten years, a hundred years...

Ten thousand years of time passed in the blink of an eye.

On this day, the spiritual energy vortex surrounding Xuanqing's Body reached its peak.

His Purifying Mystic Bamboo Body had grown to a height of ninety-nine feet, its entire body crystal clear like jade, with mysterious dao patterns flowing on its surface. Every bamboo leaf seemed to contain a world.

"Boom!"

An aura that broke through shackles suddenly erupted.

The ninety-nine-foot-tall Purifying Mystic Bamboo instantly bloomed with billions of divine lights, their brilliance even surpassing the Great Sun Stars in the sky.

As the light faded, the miraculous bamboo that stood there had vanished.

In its place stood a young Daoist priest dressed in Green (Sword) robes.

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He stood there quietly, his posture upright, his face as beautiful as jade, and his long black hair tied up with a simple bamboo hairpin.

On his brow, a faint golden mark of merit flickered, adding a touch of sacredness and nobility to his gentle and jade-like temperament.

His eyes were clear and bright, as if reflecting the stars of the heavens, and seemed capable of seeing through the workings of all the laws in the world.

This was the transformed Xuanqing.

He looked down at his hands and tentatively lifted a leg.

"This is... my body after transformation?"

Xuanqing was filled with novelty. After being a "vegetable" for tens of thousands of years, he finally had hands and feet, and it felt a bit unaccustomed.

He tried taking a few steps, his movements slightly stiff, but he quickly got the hang of it.

Just then, Xuanqing suddenly sensed something was wrong with his surroundings.

He looked around and found that the Spiritual Roots neighbors who had been surrounding him were now all listless, with withered branches and leaves, looking severely weakened.

Xuanqing instantly understood.

This is bad! For ten thousand years, I've been greedily absorbing all the spiritual energy, stealing the food from my neighbors!

So all along, I've been the biggest spiritual energy bully within a hundred-mile radius.

"This won't do. A neighbor is better than a distant relative."

Xuanqing felt a pang of guilt.

With a thought, a wisp of incredibly pure green gas flowed from his fingertip.

This was the origin essence of his Purifying Mystic Bamboo, containing the fundamental power of his status as the world's first meritorious Spiritual Root.

This wisp of essence transformed into a hazy green light, like spring rain, gently and evenly covering all the Spiritual Roots around him.

"Buzz, buzz, buzz—"

The Spiritual Roots, which had been listless and weak, vibrated with joy the moment they touched this origin essence.

Their withered yellow leaves turned emerald green at a visible speed, becoming even more vibrant than before.

More importantly, Xuanqing's origin essence seemed to open a new door for them.

Their speed and compatibility in absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth increased more than tenfold!

Waves of grateful and affectionate thoughts surged towards Xuanqing from all directions.

Xuanqing smiled slightly and cupped his hands towards the surrounding Spiritual Roots, returning their greeting.

Just as he was adapting to his new body and building a good relationship with the yet-to-be-formed Spiritual Roots, a figure appeared before him.

The newcomer wore a white Taoist robe and had a majestic face. It was Yuanshi Tianzun.

"Disciple Xuanqing greets Master!"

Seeing this, Xuanqing dared not delay. He quickly straightened his robes and bowed respectfully.

This was the first time he was meeting his Master in his transformed form.

Yuanshi Tianzun's gaze fell upon Xuanqing, appraising him from head to toe, a hint of satisfaction appearing on his face.

"Good."

Yuanshi Tianzun spoke slowly.

"Based on the Innate Meritorious Spiritual Root, with Pangu's Clear Qi as the guide, you have forged an immaculate Dao body. Your foundation far exceeds my imagination."

Receiving his Master's praise, Xuanqing felt a surge of secret delight.

"This is all thanks to Master's protection. Disciple dares not take credit," he said humbly.

Yuanshi Tianzun waved his hand, his expression returning to its usual calm.

"Now that you have taken form, you should have a magic treasure to protect you."

As soon as he finished speaking, he waved his hand.

Three beams of precious light appeared out of thin air, hovering before Xuanqing.