Changes, Stay on Guard

With those two steps completed, the next crucial step is to communicate with the Dao Fruit.

"Senior Yuanchu, thank you for your trouble." Li Yunjing looked at Yuanchu beside him.

Yuanchu opened his eyes and nodded gently.

He stood up and slowly raised his hands.

Pure white primordial light overflowed from his palm, gentle and pure, like the purest spring water.

He raised his head, looked at the Primordial Dao Fruit floating above the coffin, and said softly:

Don't be afraid.

We're not here to rob you.

"We're here to take you home."

Yuanchu's voice was soft, yet it carried a strange power, resonating with the origin and entering the Dao Fruit.

The Dao Fruit, which had been spinning quietly, trembled slightly.

The seven-colored halo flickered, like a hesitant child.

Yuanchu was not in a hurry; he simply patiently maintained the light of the origin, conveying goodwill and reassurance time and time again.

Time passed little by little.

One incense stick, two incense sticks, an hour...

Just as everyone was starting to feel uneasy, Dao Fruit moved.

It slowly descended and drifted towards the direction of the Yuanchu.

The colorful halo softened, no longer showing the previous wariness and resistance.

"It's done! Dao Fruit is willing to cooperate!"

Someone exclaimed in a low voice, their tone full of joy.

A faint smile appeared on Yuanchu's face.

He guided the Dao Fruit with both hands, slowly lifting it into the air.

"Ready." Yuanchu looked at Li Yunjing, then at the ten True Spirits, "We can begin dispersing our source."

Li Yunjing took a deep breath. "Esteemed seniors, let's begin."

The Ancestral Vein True Spirit responded simultaneously.

"Disperse the source!"

The Primordial Origin Spirit gave a command.

The ten pillars of earth vein light surged simultaneously, drawing upon the power of the Dao Fruit, and began to slowly spread outwards.

The seven-colored primordial power, like a drizzle, peeled off the Dao Fruit and spread in all directions along the earth vein array.

As it merges with the earth's veins, the earth's veins become even more mellow and rich.

When infused with Spiritual Qi, the Spiritual Qi becomes even more concentrated.

When integrated into plants, they are revitalized.

When one merges with all living beings, all living beings feel refreshed and invigorated.

At this moment, the entire Tianyuan felt the change.

In the Great Wilderness Southern Continent, ancient trees that had withered for many years suddenly sprouted new buds.

The dried-up spring has begun to gush forth with sweet water again.

Beneath the glacier that has remained frozen for millennia, an ancient spirit fish, which had been sleeping for thousands of years, slowly opened its eyes.

Across the Five Provinces, countless cultivators who had been stuck at their bottlenecks for years suddenly had a sudden realization, their bottlenecks loosened, and they naturally broke through to new realms.

In a village on earth, an elderly man who had been bedridden for many years suddenly felt much lighter and was able to get out of bed and walk.

The crying, hungry baby laughed even more joyfully...

Everyone felt it.

It seemed as if some joyous event had occurred in the world.

The air became fresher, the sunlight warmer, and even the wind carried a gentle breeze.

"Oh my god, I've broken through my bottleneck!"

"A withered tree comes back to life! This is a withered tree coming back to life!"

"Auspicious omen! An auspicious omen has descended from the heavens!"

"..."

Across the Five Provinces, countless people gazed at the sky, their faces filled with a mixture of surprise and bewilderment.

They didn't know what was happening, but they could clearly feel that the world was getting better.

Inside the Burial Ground, feeling the increasingly rich and pure Spiritual Qi, everyone's faces showed emotion.

"It really happened..."

Zhou Ziyang muttered to himself, his eyes slightly red.

He had cultivated for thousands of years and had never seen such rich and pure Spiritual Qi.

The Return to the Origin is true.

The benefits are already beginning to appear.

"That's great!" Fang Hexuan stood behind Li Yunjing, clenching his fist, his eyes filled with joy.

Even on the demonic path, many low-level Devil Cultivator showed strange expressions.

They could clearly feel that the Devil Cultivation Method within their bodies was circulating faster, and the bottlenecks had loosened considerably.

Return to the Origin is truly good for everyone.

Many Devil Cultivator even began to hope that the Return to the Origin could be completed smoothly.

Yan Tianjin stood at the front of the group, feeling the restless magic power within him, his eyes shifting uncertainly.

He had to admit that Li Yunjing was not lying.

The benefits of Return to the Origin are real and tangible.

If the Return to the Origin is completed just like that, the Demonic Path will also benefit immensely.

Can...

He clenched his fists so tightly that his nails dug deep into his palms.

The power of the Dao Fruit, the temptation to possess it all, and the promise of the Dao Guardian gnawed at his heart like venomous snakes.

"Your Majesty..." the Old Devil Bone Spirit leaned closer and whispered, "Should we make a move? If we don't, our Dao Fruit will be completely destroyed!"

Yan Tianjin did not speak.

He's waiting.

Wait until the most crucial moment Return to the Origin.

The Dao Guardian said that the best time is at the end of the second hour, when the Dao Fruit's will is most scattered.

Now is not the time.

"Wait a little longer," Yan Tianjin said in a low voice, his tone icy. "Pass down the order: prepare yourselves, and wait for my command before making a move."

"Yes."

Time passed slowly.

The Return to the Origin Ceremony proceeded in an orderly manner.

The size of the Dao Fruit is slowly shrinking.

The primal power being released is increasing in quantity and speed.

The concentration of Spiritual Qi throughout the entire Dao Realm is steadily increasing.

Auspicious signs are found across the Five Provinces.

Everyone was immersed in joy and anticipation.

Unbeknownst to anyone, in the shadows to the west, a conspiracy targeting the Return to the Origin Ceremony was quietly brewing.

Among the seven Dao Guardian, an inconspicuous figure slightly turned his head and gave a barely perceptible nod in Yan Tianjin's direction.

The Return to the Origin Ceremony has entered the second hour.

The Dao Fruit has lost nearly half of its original essence, its size has shrunk, and its seven-colored light has softened considerably.

At the Yuanchu, fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead as he guided the Dao Fruit to disperse its source, which was extremely taxing on his mind.

But his gaze remained firm, unwavering in the slightest.

Li Yunjing stood beside him, maintaining the concealment array of the Five Aggregates Cauldron while keeping an eye on the surrounding movements.

The voice of the Five Spirits Lord suddenly rang out in his mind, carrying a hint of solemnity:

"Young master, be careful."

"Hmm? What's wrong?" Li Yunjing's heart skipped a beat.

"Among the Dao Guardian, one has an unusual aura," Five Spirits Lord said in a deep voice. "Just now, I inadvertently glanced at one of them, and there was a very faint aura of the immortal Immortal Realm on him. Although it was well hidden, it couldn't escape my perception."

"The aura of the Immortal Realm?" Li Yunjing's pupils contracted slightly. "You mean..."

"It's hard to say," said Five Spirits Lord. "It's possible that the Immortal Realm Inspector secretly sabotaged it, or it's possible that he himself was a pawn planted by the Immortal Realm."

In short, caution is advised. Return to the Origin a crucial point; let's avoid any mishaps.

Li Yunjing felt a chill run down his spine.

He knew things wouldn't go so smoothly.

Since the Immortal Realm could spread rumors and destroy the Lower Return to the Origin, it was impossible for them to be completely unaware of Tianyuan's movements.

Is there a traitor among the Dao Guardian?

He subtly glanced at the seven Dao Guardian out of the corner of his eye.

All seven closed their eyes Spirit Concentration, their auras calm, and they appeared no different from others.

It's impossible to tell who has the problem with the naked eye.

"Can you tell which one it is?" Li Yunjing asked secretly.

"We cannot pinpoint the exact location at this time," said Five Spirits Lord. "The other party is hiding too well, and is also concealed by the primordial aura of Dao Guardian. At present, we can only confirm that one of the seven people is problematic."

"Young Master, keep a close eye on the demonic path. I have a feeling they won't stay put forever."

Li Yunjing nodded slightly and quietly notified Zhang Jianchen and the two Loose Immortal not far away with his divine sense.

"Alliance Leader, Elders, beware of the demonic path. There may be a traitor among the Dao Guardian. Be alert for any unforeseen circumstances."