A Recovery of Morale, the Dao Body Takes Form

The previous suspicion, fear, and unease vanished completely.

Instead, there was a strong sense of shared hatred and righteous indignation.

The soldiers were eager to fight, wishing they could immediately storm the demon camp and behead as many Devil Cultivator as possible.

The rifts between the various sects also vanished.

Disciples from the Purple Yang Sect and the Heavenly Sword Sect can now greet each other with smiles when they meet.

The pills from the Pill Cauldron Sect have once again become highly sought-after items.

The entire righteous camp was united as one.

Inside the central command tent, Zhang Jianchen gazed at the bustling training scene outside the window, but there was no smile on his lips.

Wang Heng stood beside him and whispered, "Alliance Leader, are you really not going to investigate Lu Tianji anymore?"

"Investigate," Zhang Jianchen said calmly, "But not openly. He's too cautious; he didn't give anything away in two rounds of probing. Without evidence, we can't touch him."

"But..."

"No buts." Zhang Jianchen interrupted him. "Suspicion is fine, but you can't voice it."

Now is the time to stabilize morale within the military; we must not allow any further incidents to occur.

The Heavenly Evolution Sect is a major sect, Lu Tianji is highly respected. Taking action against him without concrete evidence will only cause further turmoil.

He turned around, his eyes deep. "Keep an eye on him. The more he doesn't move, the more suspicious it is."

The fox will always show its tail eventually. When his Dao Fruit matures and the final battle begins, he will surely make his move.

"We'll settle both the old and new scores then."

After a pause, Zhang Jianchen added, "If it really isn't him, that would be for the best."

Wang Heng bowed. "Understood."

Meanwhile, in Lu Tianji's tent.

He sat cross-legged on the futon, his fingers gently tapping his knees.

He didn't care at all that the three traitors were beheaded.

Those three were minor figures anyway; losing them is no big deal.

He knew Zhang Jianchen suspected him.

But so what?

Without evidence, Zhang Jianchen can't touch him.

Lu Tianji just couldn't understand how Zhang Jianchen had come to suspect him.

"Zhang Jianchen, you do have some skill," Lu Tianji muttered to himself, "But unfortunately, you're still lacking."

He raised his hand, and a black bone talisman appeared faintly at his fingertips.

Should we spread the news that the morale of the righteous path is rising?

After thinking about it, he put away the bone talisman.

No rush.

The day of the decisive battle will be the time when he truly makes his move.

Now, just wait quietly.

Meanwhile, on Supreme Unity Divine Mountain, Origin Pool in the mountain's belly.

Six days have passed since Li Yunjing broke through to the Void Refinement and defeated the Blood Bone Old Devil.

For the next six days, all was peaceful, and no Devil Cultivator dared to attack.

But everyone knew that this was only a temporary calm.

Having suffered such a great loss, the demonic path will never let this go unpunished.

The reason they didn't come is either because they couldn't spare the manpower, or they're preparing something even bigger.

Therefore, no one dared to relax their vigilance in the slightest.

Li Yunjing, Zhenyangzi, Huangfu Chenyin, and Tie Shan took turns on duty, remaining on guard for twelve hours a day.

The Pure Subtlety Spiritual Banner hangs atop the main peak, complementing the Supreme Unity Boundless Array, making its defensive capabilities even stronger than before.

Li Yunjing placed the Five Aggregates Cauldron next to the Origin Pool, where it absorbed the Origin Qi day and night, slowly restoring its power.

All eyes were focused on the ball of light in the center of the pool.

The Origin Dao Embryo has reached the final stage of transformation.

What was originally the size of a fist has now expanded to be more than a person tall, like a giant cocoon of light.

On the surface of the cocoon, the original patterns flow, and with each pulsation, they exude a powerful life force.

The primordial water in the pool was decreasing at a visible rate, being frantically absorbed by the cocoon of light.

The air was filled with a rich, primordial Daoist energy. Taking a breath of it made one feel refreshed and invigorated, and even one's cultivation seemed to make subtle progress.

"Soon."

Zhenyangzi stood by the pool, her eyes filled with complex emotions—expectation, relief, and a touch of melancholy.

"More than 20,000 years... we've finally waited for this day."

He guarded it for 20,000 years, from a spirited and True Disciple disciple to a living dead clinging to life.

What sustained him was this wisp of Dao embryo.

Now, it's finally time for it to take human form.

Li Yunjing stood beside him, his gaze also fixed on the cocoon of light, his expression calm, yet carrying a hint of barely perceptible tension.

"Senior, what will the Dao Embryo look like after it takes human form?" he asked.

"He looks no different from an ordinary person," Zhenyangzi said. "He looks like a young man."

He was born with a Daoist physique, surrounded by Daoist aura that naturally attracted Spiritual Qi. As for his mind... he possessed the remnant memories of his soul from 100,000 years ago, so he wouldn't truly be as ignorant as a child.

"It's just that I've been asleep for too long, and my memories are fragmented; they need to recover slowly."

Huangfu Chenyin stood on the other side, warily surveying their surroundings. "When transforming into human form, the primordial aura is at its strongest. Could this attract the demonic forces?"

"Possibly," Zhenyangzi nodded. "That's why we're required to guard it. However, the Supreme Unity Boundless Array has the effect of concealing heavenly secrets. As long as the formation remains intact, it will be difficult for outsiders to perceive the specific fluctuations of the origin."

Tie Shan, carrying the Xuantie shield, said in a deep voice, "Don't worry! With me here, even if the Demon Emperor comes, I can withstand three of his attacks!"

Everyone smiled, and the atmosphere eased a little.

Just then, the Origin Pool suddenly began to shake violently.

Buzz!!

The cocoon of light in the center of the pool burst forth with a blinding white light.

The vast primordial energy spread outwards like a tide, illuminating the entire mountainside as if it were daytime.

The primordial water in the pool instantly boiled, and countless water vapors rose up, condensing into golden lotuses in mid-air.

"It's begun!" Zhenyangzi's expression hardened. "Everyone, be on alert! Protect the Origin Pool!"

Li Yunjing immediately stepped forward, fully activating the Supreme Unity Pure Subtlety Scripture, and a layer of light blue Spiritual Qi was laid out as a protective shield.

At the same time, he summoned the Pure Subtlety Spiritual Banner, its banners unfurling to envelop the entire Origin Pool. Tie Shan raised his Xuan Xuantie Shield, standing at the forefront.

Zhenyangzi then formed hand seals, activating the restrictions deep within the mountain to strengthen the defenses.

The brighter and more vibrant the cocoon of light becomes, the stronger its primordial aura grows.

Everyone could clearly sense that a life was rapidly taking shape within the cocoon of light.

Bones, meridians, flesh and blood, spirit...

Build it little by little, improve it little by little.

This is a miracle of life, and also a creation of the Dao Realm Origin.

I don't know how much time passed; it might have been a moment, or it might have been an hour.

Click...

A soft sound.

A crack appeared on the surface of the cocoon.

Then, more and more gaps appeared, spreading like a spider web.

Bang!

The cocoon of light exploded completely.

Countless points of light scattered and flew in all directions, like stars filling the sky.

Within the speck of light, a figure slowly descended, its bare feet touching the surface of the Origin Pool, yet it did not sink.

He was a boy who looked about sixteen or seventeen years old.

Dressed in white, her hair as black as a waterfall, her eyebrows and eyes clear, her nose straight, and her lips pale.

He was surrounded by a faint seven-colored halo, and with each breath, Spiritual Qi automatically gathered around him, forming a small vortex of Spiritual Qi.

He slowly opened his eyes.

Those eyes were as clear as a mountain spring, yet they also carried a sense of world-weariness and vicissitude.

The boy looked down at his hands, then looked up at the crowd by the pool.

In his eyes, there was confusion, familiarity, and a hint of wariness.

"Who... who are you?"

He spoke, his voice clear and melodious, like jade striking each other, yet tinged with a hint of unfamiliarity.

Zhenyangzi looked at him, and her eyes instantly reddened.

After a 20,000-year wait, it has finally come to pass.

He took a deep breath, stepped forward, and bowed respectfully. "Zhenyangzi, True Disciple of the Taiyi Immortal Sect. I have been entrusted by the sect leader to guard the Dao Embryo for twenty thousand years. I respectfully welcome the awakening of the Chief."