Primordial True Body

The instant the Golden Core entered the abdomen.

This golden elixir, with its crystalline, chaotic color, rippled gently deep within Qi Yun's dantian, like a pebble thrown into a still lake.

Immediately, a vast, pure, and powerful medicinal force, like a sleeping ancient galaxy suddenly awakening, burst forth!

It instantly surged into Qi Yun's limbs, bones, meridians, acupoints, Purple Mansion Sea of Consciousness!

This power was too immense, too pure.

It even exceeded the instantaneous carrying capacity of Qi Yun's physical body and Dao Foundation at this moment!

"Ugh!"

Qi Yun's body jolted violently, and he let out a muffled groan.

From within its seven orifices, strands of golden light uncontrollably emanated!

He felt as if he were in the center of a furnace forged from pure "Tao" and "Li".

The next moment!

The [Law Technique Panel] appears.

An incomparably powerful refining force, like an ancient giant awakening from its slumber, instantly spread out and precisely enveloped the [Golden Core]!

At that moment, the text on the top line of the [Law Technique Panel] also shone with dazzling brilliance.

[Automatic Law Technique updates complete. This is a minor version update; Law Technique effects have been adjusted as follows.]

A familiar prompt appeared, followed by a brand new line of golden Daoist script:

[Great Luo Heaven 2.0: New Mechanism -Primordial True Body]

"Boom--!"

Behind Qi Yun, the vast and boundless [Great Luo Heaven] Domain Heaven seemed to be summoned by some supreme power, and began to collapse and condense inward.

The chaotic phenomena that evolved from the sun, moon, stars, earth, fire, wind, and water all converged towards the most central point.

Ultimately, it transformed into a Primordial Immortal Light, a chaotic and hazy entity that seemed to contain all possibilities before the creation of heaven and earth.

The celestial light was gentle and not dazzling, yet it carried an eternal meaning of "the beginning of all things".

Immediately, the celestial light transformed into a Flowing Light.

It disappeared into Qi Yun's brow!

Thump!

An ancient and heavy heartbeat, seemingly coming from the end of time, resounded within Qi Yun's body.

The transformation has begun.

This physical transformation was less abrupt and confrontational, and more natural, harmonious, and innate.

His bones were transforming into a chaotic jade color, revealing natural Dao patterns.

The new life forms intertwine into a network, resembling a celestial chart.

The pale golden blood flowed quietly, carrying a vibrant Daoist charm that cleansed away deep-seated ailments and nourished all things.

The sublimation of the five internal organs is like the formation of five natural Daoist palaces within the body, interconnected and flowing together to form a perfect and stable inner world, subtly resonating with the external world with each breath.

Her skin glowed with an ethereal light, revealing a supreme state of mind that was untouched by all phenomena and free from all attachments.

His eyes, his left eye still deep and dark, were no longer a void of darkness, but rather like the eternal night sky that had gathered all the starlight, serene, vast, and all-encompassing.

The Primordial Immortal Light in his right eye grew ever purer and brighter, like the first ray of light after the creation of the world, able to illuminate all the fog and reveal the true nature of all things.

At this moment, Qi Yun stood quietly in place, with no wind around him, his robes hanging down naturally, swirling with a faint halo.

He no longer exuded any imposing aura; instead, he possessed a unique quality of returning to simplicity and being in harmony with the Tao.

It is precisely this [harmony with truth] that exudes an invisible, more essential "sense of existence".

It was as if he stood there, a world unto himself, with its own way and order, blending in with the outside world while maintaining a subtle sense of transcendence and dominance.

The originally harmonious and natural rhythm of the Red Mountain Forest Dao Domain of Desolate Halberd True Lord Huangji was subtly disturbed by the influence of Qi Yun's gradually forming [Primordial True Body].

Seated on the golden throne, the Desolate Halberd True Lord revealed a hint of surprise in his shattered golden eyes.

He could clearly sense that Qi Yun was perfectly absorbing the power of the Golden Core, his cultivation and life level were rapidly advancing, and the [Dharma Body] he was condensing was extraordinary.

This result was far better than he had expected.

"[Supreme Dao Foundation] is indeed extraordinary----" Desolate Halberd True Lord said in a low voice.

The golden light in True Lord's eyes slowly shifted, his gaze falling on Qi Yun's calm yet profoundly deep face, the usual smile still lingering on his lips.

His bestowal of the Golden Core was indeed a reward for merit, but it also contained the intention of observation and investment.

Unexpectedly, this Leakless Golden Core could bring about such an extraordinary change in this young man.

Qi Yun kept his eyes closed, his mind and body immersed in this transformative baptism of the Great Dao, seemingly unaware of the gaze of the True Lord outside.

The immense medicinal power is still transforming, and the Primordial True Body is still undergoing subtle adjustments and stabilization.

I don't know how much time passed.

It might be a fleeting moment, or it might be a long time.

The chaotic aura emanating from Qi Yun's body, the jade-like luster flowing across his skin, and even the strange phenomena of deep eternal night and pure immortal light in his eyes, slowly receded and subsided like the receding tide.

Eventually, everything returned to calm.

He slowly opened his eyes.

His eyes no longer shone with light; they were clear and peaceful, like two unfathomable ancient pools that reflected all things.

His aura completely vanished, no longer possessing that chilling presence, nor any trace of sharp, intimidating edge.

He stood there quietly, his dark blue Daoist robe spotless, his face serene, his demeanor gentle.

At first glance, he appears no different from ordinary Daoist priests who have cultivated themselves in seclusion in the mountains for many years.

There was absolutely no trace of the earth-shattering transformation and the condensation of the supreme Dao body that he had just undergone.

The greatest truths are the simplest; return to the basics!

Desolate Halberd True Lord sat upright on the golden throne, his shattered golden eyes taking in the entire process of Qi Yun from extreme movement to extreme stillness, from glory to ordinariness.

The surprise on his face had long since vanished, replaced by a deep appreciation and a hint of indescribable satisfaction.

"It's been a long time since I've seen such a handsome [Dharma Body]."

The True Lord spoke slowly, his voice echoing through the now tranquil forest.

"You've surprised me twice in one day— Qi Yun, you're quite an interesting fellow."

Upon hearing this, Qi Yun turned to the True Lord and bowed respectfully. "This disciple was able to obtain this fortuitous opportunity entirely thanks to the True Lord's bestowal of the elixir and protection of the Dharma."

Without the protection of the True Lord, this disciple would never dare to attempt to break through this pass.

Many thanks, True Lord.

His voice was calm and sincere, without the slightest hint of hypocrisy.

As he performed the salute, he focused his mind inward, and within his Purple Mansion, the Golden Core had already completely dissolved, perfectly merging into every corner of the [Great Luo Heaven] and his Primordial True Body, becoming the most solid part of his Great Dao foundation.

This Golden Core contained no hidden or unusual methods, no control, no imprint; it was simply a pure, top-tier "Leakless Golden Core."

This result finally allowed Qi Yun to relax the tension in his heart, but it also brought a complex mix of emotions.

Was I judging a gentleman by my own petty standards?

Or was there a deeper meaning behind the old True Person's admonition?

Or perhaps, the True Lord's methods have become so sophisticated that even the [Law Technique Panel] cannot detect them?

On the golden throne, the Desolate Halberd True Lord seemed to be able to see through the complex thoughts that flashed through his mind, and suddenly laughed heartily.

The laughter made the surrounding red mountain shadows tremble slightly, and the green leaves rustle.

"I know what you were thinking before you took the pill."

His shimmering gold eyes held a playful glint, yet also seemed to see right through everything.

"Are you wondering if I've tampered with this Golden Core core?"

What kind of restriction was placed?

Or is there some other "meaning" hidden behind it?

Qi Yun felt a slight chill in his heart, but his face remained calm. He simply lowered his head slightly, neither admitting nor denying it.

In the presence of True Lord, excessive explanations only appear hypocritical.

"Since you have this concern in your heart," True Lord looked at him with interest, his tone playful.

Why did you ultimately tilt your head back and swallow it?

Aren't you afraid of actually falling into my trap?

Upon hearing this, Qi Yun slowly raised his head, his clear gaze meeting the True Lord's scrutinizing eyes, and said frankly, "Because this disciple believes in the True Lord's character."

He paused, then added, his voice low but each word clear. "If True Lord truly wishes to control his disciples, why go through such trouble?"

With the True Lord's power, a single thought from him would expose his disciple.

The bestowal of the Golden Core was both a reward for merit and an expectation.

If a disciple hesitates and shrinks back due to unfounded suspicion, wouldn't that be betraying the True Lord's high expectations and disgracing one's own heart in seeking the Dao?

These words were seven parts truth and three parts "acting."

While Xin True Lord may possess certain virtues, his actions were more a last-ditch effort to leverage his own resources and a calm assessment of the situation.

However, when he said it now, it was with True Intention and was truly moving.

"Hahaha----!"

Upon hearing this, Desolate Halberd True Lord was taken aback for a moment, then burst into an even louder laugh.

The laughter was filled with exhilaration and a certain indescribable emotion.

"Character? Hahaha—that word is truly a rare commodity in my Wuji Sacred Sect!"

For so many years, I've never heard anyone mention the word "character" to me!

His laughter made the light and shadows in the forest tremble, and the Heaven-Rending Great Halberd hummed slightly, as if it were infected by its master's emotions.

"Alright, alright," True Lord waved his hand after laughing, the unrestrained smile on his face gradually faded, and he returned to his previous calm, but his eyes had a few unfathomable depths.

"Your flattery today was quite unique; it actually pleased me."

His gaze fell on Qi Yun, and he remained silent for a moment.

The atmosphere in the forest subtly became more solemn as the True Lord's smile faded.

"Qi Yun."

The True Lord spoke again, his voice no longer carrying the previous casualness and jest, but becoming deep, solemn, and even carrying a rare hint of gravity.

"I summoned you here today not only to fulfill my previous promise to help you condense your Golden Core and solidify your Dao Foundation, but also for another matter—"

He paused, his golden eyes seeming to pierce through the red mountain forest before him, the Unseen into the distant future.

I need to remind you of a few things.

Qi Yun's mind sharpened, and he immediately suppressed all distracting thoughts, bowing respectfully. "This disciple humbly listens to the True Lord's decree."

The gaze of the Desolate Halberd True Lord refocused on Qi Yun, his voice carrying a hint of melancholy as he said, "The time for me to assume the position of sect leader is approaching—"

He looked at Qi Yun and said, word by word, with perfect clarity, "And the one who will succeed me as Lord, wielding the power of the Holy Sect for the next era—"

It is [the Wudao].