Chen Shuangbai was taken aback at first.
He was stunned for a moment because he was overwhelmed by the immortal aura and divinity of Mystic Sea Avatar. Then he was stunned again because this avatar had already determined its yin and yang attributes before his true self had even been determined.
He originally thought that since the Spirit Embryo was asexual, once it took form, its yin and yang attributes could be arbitrarily determined by him, the original being.
However, Chen Shuangbai quickly stopped caring.
It makes sense. The boundless blue sea nourishes all things, and the creatures of the sea often praise the vast ocean, mostly referring to it as the Mother of the Sea. This [ Mystic Sea Spirit Embryo ] is essentially made of jade and has the blue sea as its soul, so it should belong to Yin.
Chen Shuangbai looked at the Mystic Sea Avatar kneeling gracefully before her, but felt as if she were experiencing two different perspectives.
One perspective is from his own viewpoint, looking at the Mystic Sea Avatar before him; the other perspective is from the Mystic Sea Avatar's eyes, looking at him, the true self.
The feeling was quite peculiar, like observing oneself from the perspective of a mirror.
"We are one, no need for formalities."
Mystic Sea Avatar stood up naturally, his blue eyes gazing quietly at Chen Shuangbai, revealing a natural closeness and trust.
Looking at this avatar, Chen Shuangbai thought to herself that there was no need to worry.
The Spirit Embryo is not an ordinary thing, nor can it be classified according to the yin-yang distinction in the mortal world. It may have a female appearance, but it is still Spirit Embryo in essence. It does not need to be viewed with worldly eyes.
The Mystic Sea Avatar said softly, "Please bestow a name upon me."
That's correct.
Although she is an external incarnation of his own spirit, and most of her actions and ideas are influenced by him, she is still herself, and can be considered a complete living being.
Chen Shuangbai looked at the avatar and soon had an idea.
"You are the Mystic Sea Spirit Embryo, with a body of jade and a soul of the azure sea, and between your brows is the image of the moon holding a dewdrop... How about we call you Zhanlu?"
"As for your surname, you shall take my surname, and your full name shall be [ Chen Zhanlu ]."
But Chen Shuangbai frowned slightly, because the name would be a bit awkward to pronounce if the surname were added, and said again, "Never mind, you can choose any surname you like, but Zhanlu sounds nice."
Upon hearing this, a light seemed to gleam in Mystic Sea Avatar's azure eyes.
She bowed gracefully again, her voice filled with barely concealed joy. " Zhanlu, thank you for bestowing this name upon me."
Chen Shuangbai was naturally delighted after successfully refining the Spirit Embryo into a Dharma body.
The Mystic Sea Spirit Embryo was originally Golden Core cultivator. After Chen Shuangbai refined it into an avatar, it also reached the Golden Core level, and was even stronger than Chen Shuangbai, being at the Middle Golden Core Stage realm.
"Fortunately, the ' Mystic Sea Jade Embryo Form Refining Method ' possesses its own wondrous aspects, and since the avatar is one's own spirit residing in the life palace, it cannot give rise to any rebellious thoughts..."
Chen Shuangbai thought this to herself, not at all afraid that the Mystic Sea Avatar would hear it.
He is the true self, and he is fully aware of the thoughts of his avatars. Conversely, the thoughts of the true self cannot be sensed by the avatars unless permitted.
After the two, the man and his avatar conversed for a while and learned about the many abilities of the Xuanhai Dharma Body, Chen Shuangbai finally felt relieved. He waved his hand to dismantle the Daoist temple, retrieved the spirit banner and the golden furnace, and prepared to leave the palace.
After leaving Cavern Abyss Palace, Chen Shuangbai flew towards the gate of the Water Mansion.
The gates of the Water Palace were tightly shut, proving that what Yuchengzi had said was not untrue.
Chen Shuangbai suddenly turned around and looked at Mystic Sea Avatar, asking, "You are Spirit Embryo nurtured here, so perhaps you are also aware of the wonders of this Cavern Abyss Heaven. Do you have a way to open the gate to this Water Mansion?"
Mystic Sea Avatar was taken aback, then slowly shook his head, replying gently, "Although I was born from this Grotto-Heaven, my roots are not here, and I do not possess the status of Grotto-Heaven master."
Chen Shuangbai thought to himself that this made sense, but he soon had another idea.
"The Lord of the Grotto-Heaven's words..."
Mystic Sea Avatar shook his head again and said, "I sense that someone is still sitting in the position of the Lord of this Grotto-Heaven. Although the connection is now faint and lingering, it is not something you, my avatar, can covet."
Chen Shuangbai was unusually defeated, and the expression on her face drooped.
Mystic Sea Avatar didn't feel that what he had just said was undermining him, after all, it was the truth.
But it was at this moment...
Chen Shuangbai suddenly sensed something, and saw a five-colored light fly out from his waist. It was the five-colored seal that True Lord Qingchen had bestowed upon him before he arrived.
At this moment, the five-colored seal floated in front of him, emitting five-colored light. Faintly, it seemed that a similar energy was drawing it from another place.
Chen Shuangbai immediately understood.
"It must be the sect leader outside, using his Divine Ability to manipulate this small seal of the same origin, guiding me..."
With a firm resolve, Chen Shuangbai quickly channeled her magical Law Power into the five-colored seal.
With the blessing of Law Power, the small seal shone brightly, its five-colored rays intertwining and flowing, like a rainbow bridge extending towards the gate of the Water Mansion.
The thick, solid barrier above the Water Palace gate, a manifestation of the power of the Grotto-Heaven, began to ripple like water beneath this rainbow bridge, as if a small opening had appeared.
Chen Shuangbai immediately understood and called out to Mystic Sea Avatar. The avatar transformed into a blue stream of light and merged into his physical body. Then, Chen Shuangbai rode the light through the tiny opening.
A familiar feeling washed over me again, and I felt a flash of light before my eyes, as if I had passed through a curtain of water.
Immediately afterwards, a familiar sea breeze swept over him, carrying a salty and damp scent that invigorated him.
It's out!
Chen Shuangbai felt refreshed and invigorated. Looking around, he saw a person standing in the clouds, draped in five-colored light, wearing a hibiscus crown, with a white jade pendant hanging from his waist. His peach blossom eyes were exceptionally charming, and he was indescribably dashing.
Most importantly, the Divine Ability light emanating from this person was dazzling, like five-colored clouds, enveloping his entire body and exuding a captivating aura and power.
It was none other than the Sect Master of the Jade Spring Sect — True Lord Qingchen!
Chen Shuangbai smiled, stepped forward to greet him, and said, "Sect Master!"
"I feel truly indebted Xuhong the Sect Master for personally coming to receive me."
True Lord Qingchen waved his hand, signaling Chen Shuangbai not to be so formal, then his peach blossom eyes held a mischievous smile as he said playfully, "If I hadn't come... I'm afraid the old crow would have roasted and eaten you!"
"Then my Jade Spring Sect will have lost a promising Dao Child."
"No matter how I calculate it, it doesn't seem like a good deal!"
Upon hearing this, Chen Shuangbai's smile widened.
With repeated exposure, immunity develops.
True Lord Qingchen has always been unreliable in private, and he seems to be a playboy. He often speaks in a frivolous manner, but his love and care for his disciples is genuine.
"This disciple is no pushover either. If that old crow wants to kill me, it might just break a few of its teeth."
He was quite satisfied with Chen Shuangbai's attitude, and was about to say something more when he suddenly raised an eyebrow, looked towards the southern horizon, and said with a more playful tone:
"And just then, the main character arrived!"
On the southern horizon, a crimson cloud of fire was rushing toward them at an alarming speed. Wherever the cloud passed, the sky was dyed a fiery red, as if the entire world was about to be set ablaze by the flames.
Accompanying this was a deafening cry, filled with rage and murderous intent—
"You little brat Xuhong! Prepare to die!"