I seek immortality by chance

Chapter 697 Immortal Foundation, Holy Infant, Half-Immortal!

Time flies, and twenty years have passed in the blink of an eye.

Inside the Cave Heaven Seal, everything was as usual.

Only the celestial energy atop the mountain gradually thinned, but a circular ring grew ever more dazzling, like the rising sun, threatening to illuminate the heavens and earth.

"boom!!"

After an unknown amount of time, a tremendous roar resounded, as if some colossal boulder had exploded, the enormous sound waves shaking heaven and earth.

Not only that, a dazzling light shot straight into the sky.

"clang!"

Celestial music played amidst the heavens and earth, sounding like the grand tolling of bells.

Countless spiritual energies and celestial lights floated, illuminating the heavens and the earth.

Lotus blossoms bloomed from the void, and golden fire surged from the earth, creating an extraordinary spectacle between heaven and earth. If this were outside, such a spectacle would surely shake the heavens and earth and attract countless gazes.

Because... this is a sign of the birth of an immortal!
However, within the Cave Heaven Seal, everything was isolated. Although strange phenomena appeared out of nowhere, no one noticed them. Only a tall and beautiful woman stood on either side of the mountain peak, witnessing all of this, and revealed a look of joy.

"Although the immortal embryo has been formed, the immortal body is difficult to forge, but fortunately, it has still been successful..."

A faint voice rang out from the strange phenomenon, and then all the celestial light gathered together, revealing a handsome Taoist with a tall and straight figure, a golden halo behind his head, who looked like a celestial being.

No, to be precise, this is a real immortal.

Although he has never survived the Heavenly Tribulation and has never possessed a foundation for immortality, everything is already set in stone.

The immortal body has been formed, and the physical body is now a true immortal's body. The magical power within the body can be transformed into immortal spiritual power with just a thought, possessing a power that surpasses everything in the mortal world.

Becoming an immortal is just a matter of a single thought.

However, there are differences among immortals, so Gu Yuan dispersed this power, turning it into flowing clouds and mist, without condensing.

"It's still not quite there..."

Looking inward at himself and feeling the vast power within him, Gu Yuan sighed softly.

The birth of the celestial embryo took only a few days, but it took him a full twenty years to forge his physical body from the celestial embryo.

He is no longer the innate body or pure yang thunder body he once was.

That is the "aptitude" below the level of immortals, the seed of immortals.

He borrowed the power of the immortal embryo to nurture creation, and has become a complete "Immortal Thunder Body". His physical body has surpassed everything in the human world, and every move he makes has supreme power.

However, as a result, most of his immortal embryonic power was consumed, which was no longer enough to support him in condensing the "immortal foundation" he wanted.

The so-called "immortal foundation" is completely different from the foundation building period.

Foundation building is "building a foundation with laws", while immortal foundation is "building a foundation with the Dao".

Once the foundation for immortality is established, cultivators can gain different "controls" over heaven and earth, summoning wind and rain, thunder and lightning, and manipulating creation—all within a single thought.

The Immortal Foundation is the condensation of the Dao, the embodiment of the rules, the cornerstone of an immortal's immense power, and the basis for an immortal's further ascent.

The Azure Immortal, whose foundation is as fertile as soil, can change the world with a single thought.

Jade Void Immortal, whose immortal foundation is like a tree, can reverse Yin and Yang with a single thought.

The existence of a Great Immortal who has achieved the Dao Fruit through the Immortal Foundation is already a paradox.

Gu Yuan's understanding of the Immortal Realm was originally limited to classical texts and was not profound. However, after condensing his immortal body, countless Daoist principles flowed, as if the mist had dissipated, and he gained a deeper understanding of the three realms of the Immortal Realm.

To put it bluntly, Biyou Immortal's words are law. Within the rules of the mortal immortal foundation, everything can be controlled at will. Withered trees can bloom again, and carp can leap into the dragon's leap—all can be achieved with a single word.

However, everything must still adhere to the principles of morality and cannot be done entirely according to one's own whims.

However, if one achieves the Jade Void Immortal realm, one can reverse Yin and Yang, alter reality, use fire to heal wounds, use water to burn the soul, and reverse the five elements, thus completely defying reality.

The Great Luo is an even more paradoxical existence, beyond description.

After becoming an immortal, one completely transcends the mortal realm.

No magic power or magic seal is needed; once the immortal foundation is established, one can manipulate heaven and earth for one's own use.

Every word and action was as powerful as a divine seal.

However... one's immortal foundation is limited. Only within one's own Dao principles can one unleash divine power. Apart from that, to obtain supreme power, one must condense immortal runes, refine immortal seals, and forge immortal treasures.

Regardless of the circumstances, the Immortal Foundation is the beginning of the Immortal Path.

The path to immortality, immortal power, and the future are all contained within the Immortal Foundation.

This is the choice of the Great Way.

Once the foundation for immortality is formed, a heavenly tribulation will descend.

After passing through this stage, one can become a true immortal and ascend to the Heavenly Palace.

Gu Yuan exhausted most of the power of his immortal embryo. Although there is still some remaining, he can barely condense an immortal foundation. However, he is inherently weak, which will hinder his control over the world and his future cultivation.

Furthermore, he had not yet decided what kind of immortal foundation he wanted to condense.

"Most immortal foundations are formed by using immortal scriptures as their core, then condensing the cultivator's entire cultivation and innate constitution. The immortal scripture I cultivate is the 'Supreme Divine Firmament One Qi Immortal Thunder Scripture,' which is most compatible with my previous innate constitution and possesses vast and powerful magic. However, now that I have forged my immortal body with an immortal embryo, although this scripture is still profound, it is ultimately formed with an innate body, not an immortal body..."

"Furthermore, I have condensed my physical body from the Golden Crow Immortal Spirit's form, and the changes in this body can no longer be measured solely by lightning magic..."

"If I were to condense my immortal foundation right now, I should be able to achieve either the [Golden Heaven Thunder] or the [One Qi Killing Thunder] immortal foundation..."

Gu Yuan comprehended his own senses, his eyes shimmering with divine light, and countless divine runes appeared.

His current realm is vastly different from before; the Mahayana stage is beyond description. He has an extremely deep understanding of the deduction and perception of his own immortal foundation, and possesses a remarkable ability to foresee the future.

【Golden Thunder】, this foundation can transform any Daoist temple or sacred mountain into a land of purple-gold thunder and fire, where thunder and lightning flourish, and the great sun and firelight never cease day and night, never bringing darkness. It can enable Gu Yuan's cultivation to progress by leaps and bounds, allowing him to absorb and exhale the light of heavenly thunder and the great sun.

Moreover, with a single thought, one can transform countless spiritual energies into thunder and flames, scattering them into the void, unharmed by any magic.

But overall, it is still a cultivation-oriented immortal foundation, and the latter does not emphasize "Dao nature".

The true essence of "Tao" is to transform the world and cultivate oneself in peace.

【One Qi Killing Thunder】is much more ferocious. This is a cultivation foundation that leans towards combat. This cultivation foundation can transform all the immortal spiritual power within the body into One Qi Killing Thunder. This is a deadly killing technique with extremely powerful force.

In addition, there are many other ingenious uses in combat.

Once the foundation for immortality is established, it will have many wonderful uses, but there will always be different focuses, and it all depends on the individual cultivator's choices.

However, the stronger one's immortal foundation, the more powerful one's abilities will be, giving one an advantage in both cultivation and combat.

Therefore, all those who can become immortals will carefully choose their immortal foundation.

Gu Yuan was no exception.

However, in order to establish a foundation for immortality, besides the "immortal power" required, the most important thing is the cultivator's "Dao" and the immortal scriptures they cultivate.

Gu Yuan felt that he was still lacking in some areas.

But he has plenty of time.

Moreover, he now possesses two top-tier destinies, plus the "power" nurtured by the celestial embryo, so he can take his time.

Thinking of this "authority," Gu Yuan's mind sank back into his body, looking at his dantian.

His dantian had long since changed drastically.

The already vast dantian is now like a miniature universe, with countless stars and dust swirling in a vortex, and a void core at the center influencing the entire universe.

This void core is the prototype of the Immortal Foundation.

At this moment, to the left and right of this void core, two small figures sat cross-legged.

One of them was surrounded by lightning, with lightning crackling across its skin.

It is the Thunder Spirit that has sealed off all laws and the Thunder Spirit Immortal Body Seal.

But at this moment, the Thunder Spirit's body was no longer in the center, but on the side.

In the center, a small figure, radiating golden light and seemingly cast from iron, sits quietly cross-legged, with a radiant halo rising behind him.

Within that halo, there were tiny "dots," as if stars were moving within it.

This is not a speck of light, but destiny!

"Eat the dragon's body, sever the dragon's heart..."

"Nine out of ten gamblers win, but beauty can be their downfall..."

"A sword that shatters the heart..."

"Reincarnation Body, Immortal Ascension Raft..."

“Stealing the secrets of heaven…” Stars swirled and fates turned like a wheel. This little man seemed to have gathered the fates of all living beings, and also seemed to have captured the destiny of heaven and earth.

It is the embodiment of the authority that Gu Yuan cultivated from the Immortal Embryo into the Nascent Soul Fruit—the Sacred Infant Fruit!

Gu Yuan couldn't explain the origin of the fruit's name, but with the help of the celestial embryo, the fruit had been elevated and given the authority to "wield heavenly punishment."

After death, one's fate returns to heaven, not to dust; this is authority.

The method of determining destiny is unique and powerful, possessing incredible power.

Countless calamities were overcome in the end thanks to one's destiny.

Therefore, when Gu Yuan was refining the Immortal Embryo, he tried every means to promote the Nascent Soul Fruit, and finally succeeded.

From now on, not only Mahayana Buddhism, but even the destiny of immortals can be taken.

However, this method also has some drawbacks.

"Stealing heavenly secrets and wielding heavenly punishments are both profound methods, existing outside the Great Dao. However, they require acts of violence and bloodshed to achieve rapid progress; otherwise, they are nothing more than reflections in water..."

Gu Yuan sighed inwardly.

After all, murder and arson bring wealth and power, and stealing secrets of heaven grants one eternal life; how could one's cultivation not be rapid?
The Great Luo is not out of reach.

But... given the current situation, with the Heavenly Palace suppressing everything, is there really still a chance?
But the thought only flashed through his mind for a moment before he suppressed it.

We'll talk about the future another day.

Since I still have to stay in this mortal realm for some time, I should first try to solidify my immortal foundation.

The thoughts of immortals are countless in an instant.

Gu Yuan reviewed and organized his gains over the past twenty years. It seemed like a long time, but to the outside world, it was just a fleeting moment.

The locust maiden leaped and landed in Gu Yuan's arms, feeling the heat of his flesh and blood, her cheeks flushed slightly.

"My lord has just formed his immortal embryo, and his aura is unstable. I can lend you a hand to harmonize yin and yang and stabilize your aura."

Huai Nu's eyes were as clear as water, her voice soft and gentle, as she slumped limply in Gu Yuan's arms.

The body of an immortal has no need to harmonize yin and yang.

But Gu Yuan smiled and replied, "Then thank you very much, Huai'er..."

The clouds and mist flowed and gathered into a curtain, obscuring the joys of human relationships, with only decadent music emanating from this celestial cave.

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Twenty years is but a fleeting moment, let alone for an immortal, even for a Mahayana cultivator.

However, the situation in the Chenhui Realm is turbulent.

The Lord of the Heavenly Star Palace has disappeared without a trace, along with several Mahayana cultivators who followed him.

However, since the Heavenly Star Palace's Immortal Array Hub was obtained by Xuanhuang Mahayana cultivators, the local cultivators within the Heavenly Star Palace fell silent, and the vast Heavenly Star Palace was now under Xuanhuang's control.

A country cannot be without a ruler for a day, and a temple cannot be without a master for a day. With the recommendation of many cultivators and the blessing of their contribution points, the Supreme Lord of Jade Capital will temporarily serve as the acting master of the temple, taking charge of this temple and commanding all cultivators.

However, before the Jade Capital Supreme could launch a campaign against Chenhui, the major forces of the Chenhui Realm had already united.

More than forty Mahayana cultivators from beyond the heavens entered Chenhui with celestial treasures, a momentous event that shook the world.

Moreover, a closer look reveals that the Nine Stones Sect and the Crimson Scale Demon Kingdom have already been destroyed.

When the nest is overturned, no egg remains unbroken!
The demon kingdoms and sects of Chenhui Realm were not fools. They immediately united and formed a vast army of demons, intending to take advantage of the absence of the "Shangyu" to drive out the Xuanhuang Mahayana cultivators.

The city is rich and prosperous, and all the demon kingdoms have broken or unfinished immortal treasures to suppress their fortune.

Now, all parties have joined forces and used countless secret techniques to try to "stick" the immortal treasures together to resist the Xuanhuang Immortal Treasure. Then, they summoned more than seventy seventh-order demons and surrounded the Tianxing Palace.

Besides the Heavenly Star Palace, there are also some Xuanmen forces in the Chenhui Realm.

However, these forces have mostly chosen to remain neutral in the face of such a "major battle".

Although the Xuanhuang external cultivators belong to the Xuanmen sect, they have heard of the Daoist lineage's practices, which are known for their unparalleled domineering nature.

If the Chenhui demons are wiped out, their situation won't be much better.

Therefore... a lose-lose situation is more in their interest.

Not only these Xuanmen cultivators, but even many Mahayana cultivators of the Tianxing Palace had this thought.

Besides, the whereabouts of Venerable Wuyai were unknown, which made them somewhat uneasy.

When Venerable Zhongyu awoke, he stated that everything in the underground cave was the work of Venerable Wuya.

The Venerable Wuyai usually cultivates in seclusion, holding a prestigious position and being revered by many. Now, his remains are nowhere to be found, and his fate is unknown. He is said to be a heretic and evil, but how many people would believe him?

Therefore, not many people were willing to follow Venerable Yujing and others in fighting against demons.

So the situation reached a stalemate.

"boom!!"

On this day, endless spiritual energy stirred, shaking the universe, and struck outside the celestial array of the Heavenly Star Palace, creating ripples.

The immortal formation is difficult to break, but with attacks day after day, the resources in the Heavenly Star Palace are dwindling. If this continues, when will it end?
Some people are already getting anxious.

"In my opinion, it would be better to send someone back to Xuanhuang to ask the lineage master for help, or to ask fellow Daoists from the other two lineages to come and assist."

"Otherwise, how long can we keep defending like this?"

Inside the Heavenly Star Palace, a Mahayana cultivator with a Dao lineage spoke, his tone solemn.

"No!"

"The pulse chief bears heavy responsibilities; how can he act rashly?"

"As for the other two lineages, they are also at a critical moment in the war. If we summon them now, what face do we have left?"

As soon as these words were spoken, a Mahayana cultivator immediately refuted them.

"Indeed, how can the pulse master act rashly?"

"Moreover, the Emperor is not dead yet, and the immortal treasure is still intact. If we can obtain the Immortal-Slaying Gourd for assistance, we can break this deadlock!"

They also had the support of other monks.

However, as soon as these words were spoken, everyone's eyes turned to Venerable Zhongyu, one of the people at the head of the table.

After Venerable Zhongyu awoke, he recounted the events of that day. Although he was willing to believe that Gu Yuan would be alright, the perilous situation in the underground cave still left everyone with lingering fears.

It has been twenty years.

The Emperor has never appeared; is it possible that he will?

"The life tablet is still intact, so everything will be alright."

Upon hearing this, Venerable Jiuchuan could only speak in a deep voice.

"We all trust the Emperor's methods, but Chenhui's demons might not be able to wait..."

"The demonic aura soars to the heavens, its radiance stretching for thousands of miles. I fear that some old demons are already unable to restrain themselves and are considering taking a risky gamble..."

Someone sighed deeply.

The methods of demons are the most wicked and bizarre.

The Chenhui Realm is not lacking in old demons at the peak of the seventh rank.

If such an old demon were to truly disregard the cost, abandon the path to immortality, and ignore the rest of his life in order to achieve demigod status through secret methods, then the situation would be entirely different.

These words caused a sinking feeling in everyone's hearts.

Although there was no explicit evidence, everyone had a vague feeling about it.

"boom!!"

Just as everyone was filled with worry, a terrifying demonic aura suddenly rose from the far distance, stretching for hundreds of thousands of miles.

A phantom image of a celestial phoenix, stretching for thousands of miles, hovered in the sky, unleashing endless flames, looking down upon the world with utter indifference in its eyes.

"With my crippled body, I have gained a moment of immortal power. If any cultivators of the Xuanhuang realm have the guts, then burn your lifespan and fight me!"

A tremendous sound resounded, shaking heaven and earth.

An old demon, nearing the end of his lifespan, is making a final desperate attempt for the sake of his demon kingdom.

(End of this chapter)