Lord of the Earth

Quasi-god!
Although it still carries the word "quasi," it at least means that he has officially embarked on the vast and boundless path of cultivation to become a "true god."

This also means that they have officially entered the realm of the "Four Heavens of Gods"!

Putting aside everything else, when he was merely a supreme deity, although he could mobilize the power of rules, he always observed the world as if through frosted glass, which was blurry and detached.

Now, that barrier seems to have been completely broken down, and the rules governing the flow of heaven and earth have become clearer than ever before. By mobilizing one's "Dao Fruit," one can unleash all supernatural powers and spells within the relevant field, and even create at will...

"In just seventy or eighty years... they have reached this point... Even among all the heavens and myriad realms, they must be among the absolute 'geniuses', right?"

Summer also felt a sense of感慨 (gǎnkǎi, mixed feelings).

Compared to those long-established deities who have cultivated for thousands or even tens of thousands of years, his cultivation period was surprisingly short.

Of course, he knew that this was not so much due to his own talent, but rather due to the assistance of the Earth's will and the support of the entire nation of Qianxia.

And this incredible opportunity before him—to be personally guided and preached by more than ten top-tier human gods to forge the "prototype of the Dao Fruit" for him!
Because once you reach the level of "quasi-god", you can no longer improve by simply relying on "hard work" and accumulating resources.

The road ahead is shrouded in mist. Without the guidance of pioneers who ignite the lamp of wisdom, those who follow may grope for thousands of years and still not find the gateway to the "true god," let alone "enter the gate."

hum!
Not only in summer, but also above Wu Song's head, a slightly illusory yet imbued with a heavy, mountain-like aura that suppressed everything slowly floated up.

The Dao Fruit was a dark yellow color, with a core of profound and mysterious rules, like the deepest hell. Its outer edge was entwined with fierce and incomparable star energy, and there were also fine threads of rules representing "judgment" and "order" integrated into it, making this nascent Dao Fruit full of majesty and killing intent.

He also successfully broke through and officially stepped into the realm of "quasi-true god" in the fourth level of the divine realm!
"Moreover, I have actually fully activated the inherited power of the 'Lord of Mount Tai,' and can completely control its supernatural powers and spells..."

Wu Song's tiger-like eyes gleamed as he felt the power within him becoming more closely connected to the authority of the Lord of Mount Tai, as if it were his own arm, and he muttered to himself.

He possesses the complete divine lineage of "Lord of Mount Tai," and already has a path directly leading to the true god. Now, he has also received the teachings of "Houtu and Zhenwu the Great," making it no surprise that he will step into the realm of "quasi-true god."

On the other side, Huang Rong, although her previous cultivation level was slightly lower and she was unable to directly condense a complete "Dao Fruit prototype" like Xia Tian and Wu Song, her aura had already surged, and she successfully advanced to the level of "Peak of Supreme God"!

Five-colored light faintly swirled above her head, vaguely forming an illusory lotus flower.

That was the prototype of a "pseudo-Dao Fruit" formed by her extraordinary wisdom and her understanding of the Five Elements and the Dao of Arrays. It was just a matter of time before it would naturally come to fruition after she had accumulated enough knowledge and experience.

It can be said that this trip to Yaochi was an earth-shattering and transformative experience for the three of them!

"Many thanks to all the seniors for passing on their knowledge!"

Summer straightened his clothes and bowed deeply to the imprints of the true gods present with utmost solemnity.

At this point, how could Xia Tian not see it?
The fact that so many "true gods" from the First Immortal Court of the human race gave this sermon was clearly deliberate and targeted!

The first to preach, "Emperor Ziwei," was one of the few peak beings in the human race's immortal court who followed the "path of emperors." His path was most compatible with Xia Tian's own, and it aimed to lay the core foundation for him.

Following closely behind was the "Great Emperor Gouchen," who expounded on the "Way of Thunder," adding the sharpest blade of judgment to his imperial authority!
Then, "Donghua Dijun" spoke about the "Way of Wood" and the "Way of Fire"; "Zhenwu Dadi" demonstrated the method of governing "Water Virtue" with the supreme "Martial Way" will, eliminating demons and evil, and protecting all living beings; "Mazu Niangniang" mainly talked about how to gather and purify "faith and willpower" and transform it into divine resources, and even condense special divine status and Dao fruit.

This was equally inspiring for Xia Tian, ​​who was running a dynasty and uniting the hearts of the people.

These sermons from the true gods were like top-notch teachers who tailored a course specifically for Xia Tian, ​​directly pointing him to the "fruit of the Tao," saving him countless detours and at least a hundred years of time!

"The path to true godhood... the stronger the initial nascent Dao fruit and the more solid the foundation, the more boundless and limitless the power that will subsequently evolve..."

"My Dao Fruit takes the Imperial Rules, which represent 'dynastic fortune' and 'orderly rule,' as its core, the Thunder Rules, which represent 'the authority of heaven and earth' and 'the judgment of creation,' as its sharp edge, and the Five Elements Rules, which represent 'the foundation of the world' and 'cyclical balance,' as its auxiliary framework... Although it is only in its embryonic form, its potential and foundation are already among the top in the quasi-true gods!"

After all, this perfect prototype of the Dao Fruit was formed only by relying on the innate spiritual root of "Huangzhongli" which only bears fruit once every 30,000 years and can help people condense the Dao Fruit, and under the baptism of the Dao rhyme and personal guidance of more than ten top true gods!
"Since all of you fellow Daoists have already explained your own paths, then this old woman should also offer her humble opinion..."

At this moment, among the many true gods present, there was still one who had not yet spoken.

She possessed an elegant and noble bearing, sitting side by side with Emperor Donghua. She was none other than the hostess of this grand event, the Queen Mother of the West, the mistress of Yaochi!

"Then let's talk about the 'Way of Creation,' specifically the way of 'the transformation of all things into spirits'..."

The Queen Mother of the West spoke gently.

"All living things in heaven and earth have different forms and fundamental differences. For example..."

"As you all should know, I am not originally a human, but rather a primordial deity. I only later transformed my body into a human... This is because my human body is in harmony with the innate Dao body, making it the easiest for me to comprehend the rules of heaven and earth... Therefore, humans are intelligent, and their cultivation speed far surpasses that of many other races!"

"Inspired by this, I specially created the 'Heavenly Demon Scripture.' Therefore, many 'demon' beings, when their cultivation reaches a certain level, can use this scripture to transform into human form, hoping to get closer to the Great Dao, and even connect with the human race's destiny to climb to the peak together..."

Then, her gaze gently fell on Yaochi, the girl whose expression was still somewhat bewildered.

"However, not everything can take human form."

"For example, the 'Peach Mother Tree' in my Jade Pool is one of the five innate spiritual roots, born from the Great Dao. Under normal circumstances, it is almost impossible for it to develop sentience on its own, let alone take human form..."

Upon hearing the Queen Mother's words, and recalling the incident in the "Illusory Realm" where she gifted the Little Jade Pool the "Undying Heavenly Demon Scripture," Xia Tian already knew the key point!

"Fellow Daoist Emperor Xia, are you aware of... the 'Supreme Artifact'?" The Queen Mother of the West suddenly turned to Xia Tian and asked.

"I know a little about it. It is a supreme artifact created by a race using the full power of the entire race to bear the rules of the Great Dao and suppress the race's destiny!"

Summer's eyes flickered, and she nodded in agreement.

"good."

The Queen Mother of the West nodded.

"In the past, although the human race was chosen by the 'gods' to be the group that provides faith and thereby obtains the title of 'supreme race', it was ultimately a matter of being subject to others. Later, the relationship between the two sides became increasingly tense... Our human race knows that only by relying on ourselves can we truly reach the pinnacle and transcend our constraints."

"Therefore, we naturally need to make preparations early and seek a trump card that can bear the destiny of the human race and contend with the gods. In the past, there were ten innate spiritual roots gathered among our human race... all of them were rare things born from the Great Dao, naturally close to the Dao, with infinite potential. If they can generate will, perhaps they can forge a powerful 'supreme foundation'!"

The Queen Mother of the West looked at the young girl Yaochi again, her gaze filled with expectation and a hint of barely perceptible affection.

"Based on the origins of the five innate spiritual roots, if they can be gathered together, theoretically... this 'true spirit' will be able to wield a portion of the 'quasi-supreme' level of Dao authority, and will have the potential for further growth."

The Queen Mother of the West's voice carried a hint of solemnity.

As the only true god who simultaneously possesses both the "Peach Tree" and the "Yellow Plum," two innate spiritual roots, she naturally hopes to open up a new path for humanity in this regard.

Such innate spiritual beings, which are naturally close to the Great Dao and have potential comparable to or even surpassing that of true gods, are naturally one of the best choices.

“Under normal circumstances, due to the limitations of the rules of heaven and earth, it is almost impossible for an innate spiritual root to give birth to a complete ‘true spirit’ consciousness, let alone take form. But… I was fortunate enough to nurture it with the blood and sweat of countless years, and with the luck of my human race as a guide, plus the power of the other four spiritual roots to gather the five elements of creation and life, and finally allowed a nascent ‘true spirit’ to be conceived in the mother peach tree.”

The Queen Mother of the West's words were like a thunderclap.

A thought exploded in Xia Tian's heart. He suddenly looked at Yao Chi, the girl beside him who still looked at him with pure eyes and dependence!
So that's how it is; Little Jade Pool has such an amazing origin.

Both the "Holy City of Humanity" and the "Holy City of Humanity" were attempts by the true gods of humanity in the past to explore the "supreme objects" in order to fight against the gods!
"However, her very existence is defying the heavens. Her innate spiritual root gave birth to a true spirit, which is intolerable to heaven and earth. Once it appears in the world, it will surely cause a great calamity, and will also attract the fear and covetousness of the 'gods'..."

Ordinary immortals and gods simply cannot see through the origins of "Jade Pool".

Only beings like Donghua Dijun and Zhen Yuanzi, who also possess innate spiritual roots, or like Xi Wangmu, who personally nurtured her, could perceive the astonishing essence and potential contained within Xiao Yaochi's seemingly ordinary body!
"If I am not mistaken, when it truly awakens and draws upon the convergence of the five spiritual roots, it will inevitably encounter unimaginable calamities... Perhaps in some great battle in the future, it will even attract the 'supreme' being among the gods to personally intervene and kill it..."

"Only by using the immeasurable merits accumulated by our human race and the incomparably powerful fortune of our dynasty to protect her and conceal the secrets of heaven, might we be able to buy her a glimmer of hope..."

The words of the Queen Mother of the West unveiled the layers of mystery surrounding Qianxia and Xiaoyaochi.

He understood many things in an instant.

Why is Little Jade Pool so special in the "Land of Illusion" that it can easily gain the attention and inheritance of the Queen Mother of the West?
Why was the Qianxia dynasty able to maintain such a low casualty rate among its key figures during its years of warfare?
Because the existence of Little Jade Pool itself is the most top-tier "immortal elixir," even a drop of her life essence, even just a slight aura, contains immense vitality, enough to keep a critically injured person alive.

Even the Daoist injuries that the legendary physician Hua Tuo could not heal could be forcibly stabilized using this method.

Why would the secret realm containing fragments of the "Eastern Heavenly Gate" appear so "coincidentally" near the territory of Qianxia?
All of this may not be a coincidence, but rather a result of the influence of fate, or even a contingency plan left behind by a powerful human being!

"If Qianxia wants to establish himself in the future and protect Yaochi, he needs to do his best to collect and cultivate the remaining innate five elemental spiritual roots. Theoretically, if he can gather the source of the five elemental spiritual roots and integrate them into Yaochi's body, it will be enough to solidify her foundation in advance, and she may even have the potential to reach the 'quasi-supreme' level in the future... At that time, she will have enough power to suppress all turmoil and deal with the upcoming tribulation of the true gods!"

The Queen Mother of the West spoke, pointing out a challenging yet promising path for Qianxia.

When a deity condenses the "Dao Fruit" and formally steps into the Fifth Heaven, they become a "True God".

The "True God" level, like the "Saint" level, has a more detailed classification: "Quasi-Supreme" is an existence that surpasses even the top-level True God...

Even during the heyday of the Heavenly Court, which was known as the "Number One Celestial Court of the Human Race," those who could touch the edge of that higher realm were extremely rare!

"Although we are merely phantoms manifested within this Jade Pool Palace, relying on the imprints of the past... through our connection with the origin of this place, we can still glimpse some truths from the mysteries of heaven..."

The Queen Mother of the West's voice carried a hint of etherealness and vicissitude.
"If I'm not mistaken, in a great battle with the gods that concerns the survival of humanity... we may need your help to protect a part of our true spirits from destruction, so that we may have a chance to be reborn... We should repay such a debt of gratitude."

The three gods of fortune, prosperity, and longevity, along with the Azure Bird, the Seven Fairies, the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden, and other deities present, seemed to sense something and rose to their feet, solemnly bowing towards the direction of the maiden Yaochi.

"Furthermore, this Eternal Land is now surrounded by foreign races, many of whom feed on our human race, and our human gods are now unable to attend to them all... The fact that Qianxia was able to establish an imperial dynasty under these circumstances also demonstrates its merit in continuing civilization."

Then, the Queen Mother of the West, the Emperor Donghua, and Doumu Yuanjun also looked at Xia Tian with admiration on their faces!

That's it!

Summer finally understood.

This sermon is a way for these fallen or sleeping human ancestors to establish a connection with the Little Jade Pool in the future, for the possible "cause and effect" that may arise between them.

They also saw the potential of Qianxia as the "first imperial dynasty of the human race" and thus forged a good relationship in advance.

In their view, it was probably remarkable that humanity, after enduring countless calamities, surrounded by gods, and with its lineage broken, still had a nation that could step into the realm of "imperial dynasties," making it worthy of investment! (End of Chapter)