The Shinobi World, a land once ravaged by war, has ushered in an unprecedented golden age after unification and the flourishing of Immortal Cultivation civilization. However, the higher-ups are well aware that the threat from the Ōtsutsuki Clan from the depths of space hangs like a sword of doom over the Shinobi World.
While coordinating the overall situation and strengthening military preparedness, the Immortal King Tsubasa, the guardian and strongest being of the Shinobi World, did something that could change the fate of the entire planet.
Carrying the corpse of Ōtsutsuki Ran, which, even in death, still exuded a soul-chilling pressure and boundless energy fluctuations, he took a single step and broke through the constraints of the atmosphere, arriving in the silent and vast starry sky. Looking back, Shinobi Planet resembled a magnificent gem interwoven with blue and green, silently rotating in the boundless darkness.
"This is it." Tsubasa murmured to himself, his gaze deep. He floated in the vacuum, the Immortal Power flowing naturally around him shielding him from the harshness of the universe.
He slowly closed his eyes, a pale golden light flowing between his brows. A vast and pure divine thought, like an invisible ripple, pierced through the void and spread towards the planet beneath his feet.
"Will of the Shinobi World, heed my call!" Tsubasa, with the divine thought of Immortal King, communicated with the vague yet vast planetary will slumbering at the core of the planet. "This is the body of an invader, a Domain Level powerhouse of the Ōtsutsuki Clan, containing its essence and rules. Today, I offer it to you to aid your growth, hoping you will repay the lives of this world and join forces to defend against the external enemy!"
His voice, transmitted through divine sense, resounded directly to every corner of the planet. As he spoke, his hands swiftly formed profound hand seals. In Setsuna, a huge, faintly visible golden lotus platform bloomed behind him, and the power of the Dao Domain enveloped the powerful alien corpse.
"Refine!"
Tsubasa let out a low shout. The illusory image of the Golden Lotus Dao Domain shone brightly, and the indestructible corpse of Ōtsutsuki Ran began to rapidly melt and decompose, like ice and snow meeting the sun. Flesh, bones, and even the vast Chakra origin contained within, fragments of various familiar rules... everything was refined into the purest and most primordial cosmic energy and flowing light of rules, presenting a sacred golden color.
Guided by the Tsubasa, this massive ball of golden energy transformed into a silent rain of golden light that covered the entire surface of the planet.
"Buzz--!"
The moment the golden rain of light touched the earth, the entire Shinobi Planet trembled violently and clearly! It was not a physical tremor, but a resonance and tremor originating from the very source of life and the depths of the soul!
Like a primordial beast that has slept for millennia, it has been infused with unimaginable vitality and nourishment, finally awakening from its long slumber and letting out a roar to stretch its limbs!
The next moment, a miracle happened--
The concentration of Spiritual Qi in the world began to soar at an unprecedented rate! The Spiritual Qi, which originally required conscious perception to detect, was now so dense that it was almost impenetrable. With each breath, one could feel a refreshing spiritual energy flowing into the lungs, cleansing the body and mind. At the summit of the high mountain, spiritual mist swirled and gathered into clouds; in the deep valley, spiritual springs gushed forth, sweet and clear.
The mountains and rivers seemed to become more majestic and powerful, and the rivers flowed more swiftly. They seemed to be endowed with a spirit, faintly exuding a pulse of "life". In the vast forest, the grass and trees grew wildly at a speed visible to the naked eye. Ordinary trees became tall and thick, and common flowers and grasses appeared more delicate and beautiful. Some plants even began to emit a faint fluorescence.
Even more astonishing are the animals. The eyes of the deer in the forest gleam with intelligence, and the monkeys in the mountains move with greater agility, seemingly imitating human Taijutsu. Many ordinary animals, after absorbing the primordial energy fed back by this planet, have awakened a nascent intelligence and embarked on the path of demon cultivation, or rather, "Spirit beasts."
The Immortal Cultivation environment of the entire planet has been elevated to a whole new level! The corpse of Domain Level powerhouse from the Ōtsutsuki Clan is indeed an unparalleled tonic for the planet's will! This sacrifice is comparable to the accumulation of thousands or even tens of thousands of years of natural evolution in the Shinobi World!
All living beings, whether human or animal, cultivator or mortal, experienced a sense of joy and spiritual elevation at this moment. Many cultivators who had been stuck at their bottlenecks for years suddenly had a stroke of inspiration and broke through in one fell swoop. Some people suffering from hidden illnesses found that their ailments were cured without medicine. The whole world was bathed in a thriving and vibrant atmosphere.
The Great Toad Sage of Mount Myōboku suddenly opened his cloudy eyes. His previously droopy eyelids tightened instantly, and the old skin on his back shimmered with a lustrous green light. With a roar, he leaped off his stone seat. His massive body landed as lightly as a feather. The surrounding Toad were startled and quickly gathered around. They saw the Great Toad Sage tilt his head back and swallow a large mouthful of the Spiritual Qi that had drifted in. His belly swelled up like a balloon, then suddenly contracted—a golden aura emerged from the top of his head, condensed in the air, and finally transformed into a round Golden Core, which slowly fell back to his brow.
"It's done! After a thousand years! I've finally stepped into the true Golden Core Realm!" The Great Toad Sage's voice resonated throughout Mount Myōboku. The Fukasaku Shima, exchanged a glance and quickly sat down cross-legged, greedily absorbing the surging Spiritual Qi of heaven and earth. Soon, joyful cries echoed throughout Mount Myōboku. Many adult Toad broke through their cultivation levels with the help of this Spiritual Qi, and even the newly hatched Toad had a faint aura of Spiritual Qi around them.
Meanwhile, deep within the Ryūchi Cave, the White Snake Sage was coiled around a thousand-year-old wisteria vine, its forked tongue flicking rapidly. Its originally dark purple scales, nourished by Spiritual Qi, gradually revealed golden patterns. Suddenly, its slender body writhed violently, scales falling off and regrowing, before it shot skyward, transforming into a beam of white light. When the light faded, the White Snake Sage had two horns on its head and a Golden Core shimmering with snake patterns. The ferocity in its eyes had lessened, replaced by a profound, enlightened understanding.
"This power... I've evolved into a dragon!" The White Snake Sage's voice was filled with excited hissing. The Aoda below were already in a chaotic mess, some intertwined to absorb Spiritual Qi, while others swam outside the cave and roared wildly at the golden rain of light in the sky. Even the grass snakes, which were usually the most timid, dared to flick their tongues at the passing disciples of the Divine Dragon Cult, clearly emboldened by their sudden increase in strength.
Not only Mount Myōboku and Ryūchi Cave, but all the demon beasts in the Shinobi World world were celebrating. The Cat Sage squatted on the crater of the Land of Fire, casually crushing a scorching rock with a claw. His light gray fur gradually turned pure gold, and the Golden Core between his eyebrows shone with a warm light. He meowed at the moon, his voice full of pride. In the deep sea, the tiger shark churned the water, its huge fins slapping the surface, absorbing the Spiritual Qi that merged into the water. The wounds on his body healed instantly, and the Golden Core that emerged from his head kept the surrounding fish and shrimp away. The Hawk Sage circled above the cliffs of the Lightning Continent, creating a gust of wind with a flap of his wings. Golden Spiritual Qi condensed into a vortex under his wings, eventually turning into Golden Core that merged into his body. His sharp eyes swept across the ground, even seeing the rabbits hiding behind the rocks clearly.
But the revelry didn't last long before trouble struck. In a valley on the border of the Land of Earth, a wild boar-like demon beast that could barely breathe fire broke through to the Late Foundation Establishment with the help of Spiritual Qi. Suddenly, it became frenzied, smashing a nearby village with its tusks and swallowing twenty villagers who couldn't escape in time. The villagers were terrified and fled in all directions. Fortunately, they reported it to the ninjas patrolling a nearby city, and powerful ninjas quickly arrived.
" Lightning Blade!" Leading the charge was Kakashi Hatake, Golden Core Immortal Venerable. Blue electricity gathered in his palm, and he slashed fiercely at the wild boar beast. The beast, which could withstand ordinary Ninjutsu, was now like paper before the Senjutsu Lightning Blade, instantly falling to the ground. Kakashi Hatake stepped forward, glanced at the still struggling boar, and finished it off with a Wind Release Wind Release.
"I never expected something like this to happen during the Spiritual Qi revival." Might Guy wiped the sweat from his brow. Just as he finished speaking, they heard an explosion not far away. The two rushed over and found that a bear-like demon beast that had broken through to the Foundation Establishment Stage was destroying the town. Ninjas had already surrounded it, their ninja tools glowing with spiritual light—clearly, these ninjas had also broken through using Spiritual Qi and were dealing with the frenzied demon beast with ease.
High above Shinobi Planet, the Immortal King Tsubasa looked down at the scene below, a slight smile playing on his lips. He could sense that the planet's will was growing stronger, and all living beings in the Shinobi World, whether human or beast, were rapidly growing in this Spiritual Qi revival. However, he also knew that this was only the beginning; the threat of the Ōtsutsuki Clan had not yet been eliminated, and the Shinobi World needed to become stronger in order to survive in the Mirai interstellar wars.