Backing Shan Li, plotting for territory in the Dao Realm!

The Spirit Transformation Ceremony came quickly and went quickly.

Now that Shi Jian has advanced to the Nascent Spirit Transformation, according to the customs of the Giant Bear Clan, his future Shi Jian practice site will be this eighth Lightning Mountain Sacred Mountain.

However, it was not mandatory; it depended entirely on Shi Jian's preference.

As for Shan Li, he received a message from his father.

Shan Li stood atop Lightning Mountain, his vertical pupils slightly narrowed; this sudden private audience at this time must mean he had something important to discuss.

She looked up at the magnificent palace atop Mount Lightning Mountain, where Shi Jian was in seclusion, consolidating his Purple Firmament Lightning Immortal Foundation, so she didn't disturb him.

The beam of light shot through the air and headed straight for the main peak of the mountain bear.

As for the main hall on the peak, there is only one Shan Wanling this time.

As Shan Li stepped into the hall, he saw his father sitting cross-legged on a futon, his Earth Dao aura extremely restrained, yet his vertical pupils revealed a hint of solemnity.

"Father, what's wrong?"

Shan Wanling looked up, his gaze lingering on his daughter for a moment before he waved his hand, "Sit down, I have something to discuss with you today..."

Shan Li sat down on a futon to the side; this was no small matter.

"How long have you been at the Nascent Soul Perfection?" Shan Wanling suddenly asked.

Shan Li was taken aback. "It's been four or five hundred years."

"Is there any chance of breaking through to the Spirit Transformation stage?"

Shan Li remained silent for a few breaths, then shook his head. "No, Father, you know how difficult it is to reach the Spirit Transformation stage. Even just touching the threshold requires a special opportunity. In these three hundred years, I have indeed honed my [Ten Thousand Layered Peaks] Immortal Foundation to an extremely high degree, but that opportunity..."

"I can create an opportunity for you."

Shan Wanling interrupted her, his voice deep yet undeniably authoritative, "You've cultivated Immortal Foundation below the Treasured Earth Dao Fruit; now is the perfect time."

Shan Li's heart skipped a beat.

Treasured Earth Dao Fruit.

She was aware that Dao Venerable Liyuan the Dao Realm was nearing the end of his lifespan and that the Beast Realm was plotting to seize his position; however, she never expected that her father would bring this matter up directly in front of her.

"What Father means is..."

"I will send you to the Dao Realm."

"The Dao Venerable Liyuan's origin is now in decline, and his control over the Great Dao has plummeted to its lowest point; now, all the Earth Dao prodigies of various races are comprehending the Treasured Earth Immortal Foundation, precisely to divert his Great Dao origin."

"You cultivate [Ten Thousand Layered Peaks] and have reached the Nascent Soul Perfection; if you can comprehend the Great Dao origin of that Treasured Earth Dao Fruit in the Dao Realm, the opportunity to break through to the Spirit Transformation stage will be within your grasp."

Shan Li took a deep breath. "But what about the Dao Realm..."

The Dao Realm is in great chaos right now.

Shan Wanling smiled and shook his head, "Although Li Yuan is Dao Venerable, he is currently struggling to protect himself; in order to suppress the loss of his source, he has no time to care about the outside world."

"For this reason, the Dao Realm has become a battleground for various races."

"Our Giant Bear Clan has no territory in the Dao Realm, which is a regret; now that the Beast Realm is seeking Treasured Earth, this is precisely an opportunity."

Shan Li's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately understood his father's meaning.

"Is Father going to use this opportunity to let our clan plant its flag in the Dao Realm?"

"Exactly."

Shan Wanling nodded, "What I mean is that you and Shi Jian go together; you go to comprehend the origin of the Treasured Earth, while he goes to gain experience and seize fortuitous opportunity."

He paused, then continued, "That kid Shi Jian cultivates the Dao of Lightning, Divine Firmament Dao Fruit has been vacant for tens of thousands of years; if he can establish a reputation in the Dao Realm, he will have more confidence in vying for the Divine Firmament Fruit in the future."

"His pursuit of Divine Firmament also has its intentions, such as awe-inspiring power throughout the world and overwhelming divine thunder, all of which are domineering and masculine paths."

"If he wants to attain enlightenment, it's not enough to just cultivate; he must also align himself with the intentions indicated by the attainment of the fruit. This will increase both the speed of his cultivation and the likelihood of attaining the fruit."

Shan Li remained silent for a moment, then slowly said, "But the Lightning Bear Line has only recently been established, and its foundation is not yet stable..."

"Whether the foundation is solid or not does not depend on the mere 300,000 li of Divine Firmament Plain; but on whether Shi Jian's fist is strong enough."

"What's the use of the Lightning Bear Line just staying cooped up in the Beast Realm if they want to establish their authority?"

He stood up, walked to Shan Li, and said in a low voice, "The Dao Realm is the real grand stage, where geniuses from all races gather, and there are more than a dozen Dao Venerable at the Fruit Realm; if Shi Jian can make a name for himself there, then the Lightning Bear Line will truly be renowned."

Shan Li gritted her teeth. "The Dao Realm is perilous, even though my husband is Spirit Transformation..."

"Dangerous?"

Shan Wanling snorted coldly, "Cultivation is inherently a path of great contention; Shi Jian was able to reach the Spirit Transformation in thirty years precisely because he fought his way through."

"Now that he has broken through to the Spirit Transformation, he should strike while the iron is hot and go to more dangerous places to hone his skills and further prove his Dao heart!"

He paused, then continued, "Moreover, I will make arrangements for you; although my clan has no territory in the Dao Realm, the Mountain Bear Lineage has several vassal clans on the edge of the Dao Realm; you two can use that as your base and gradually expand."

After pondering for a moment, Shan Li finally nodded. "My daughter understands."

Shan Wanling smiled with satisfaction, "Your husband is a ruthless character, I can see that clearly; sending him to the Dao Realm is to let him know how vast the Nine Realms are and how many powerful beings there are."

He returned to his seat, picked up his teacup, and took a sip. "Furthermore, I have something else to tell you."

The Shan Li looked up.

"The struggle for the Treasured Earth Dao Fruit is not something that only our Beast Realm is plotting."

Shan Wanling's expression was grave. "The Human Realm, the Mystic Realm, and the Spirit Realm are all making moves; and the native races within the Dao Realm are eyeing us covetously."

"Do you think the various races will allow our Beast Realm to further pursue the Earth Dao Fruit position? They will fight for it; they don't care who gets the position, but they absolutely cannot allow our Beast Realm to obtain it."

"Each ethnic group guarded against and protected the others, each blocking the others from fulfilling their respective roles."

"Now that the Treasured Earth Dao Fruit is about to become vacant, it is another opportunity for all races to unite and suppress the Beast Realm; but we have no choice but to fight for it."

He paused, then continued, "Although Dao Venerable Liyuan's origins have declined, even a starved camel is bigger than a horse; his Giant Beast Clan still has more than ten Nascent Spirit Transformation under his command, as well as three old monsters at the Spirit Transformation Extreme Stage."

Shan Li's expression changed slightly. "Wouldn't that mean..."

"That's why I'm telling you to be careful." Shan Wanling waved his hand. "The comprehension of the essence of this Treasured Earth cannot be achieved overnight; once you've arrived in the Dao Realm, first establish a firm foothold, and then proceed slowly."

He stood up and took out an earthen-yellow token from his robes. "This token is the symbol of the Mountain Bear Main Lineage. Whoever holds this token can mobilize all the resources of our clan in the Dao Realm; take it, it will be useful over there."

Shan Li took the token, its heavy weight pressing down on his palm.

"In addition."

Shan Wanling then took out another Jade Slip, "This contains records of some current situations in the Dao Realm, as well as several contact points of our clan within the Dao Realm."

Shan Li carefully put away the Jade Slip, bowed deeply, and said, "Thank you, Father."

Shan Wanling looked at his daughter, a complex expression flashing in his vertical pupils. "You've cultivated for so many years, I know you want to break through to the Spirit Transformation; now that the opportunity has come, seize it well."

He paused, then lowered his voice. "If you can break through to the Spirit Transformation, you will have a real voice in the clan; at that time, you and Shi Jian will be able to truly stand independently."

Shan Li was startled and looked up at his father.

Shan Wanling turned around and said, "Go, discuss it with Shi Jian; in a few days, I will personally escort you to the Dao Realm."

Shan Li a deep breath, bowed again, and then turned and left.

This is a sign that the Wind and Cloud are rising, and a storm is brewing!