I seek immortality by chance

Chapter 702 Innate Fruit, Ascension Stele

Gui Cang Realm, Tian Xing Palace.

"boom!!"

A fierce pillar of starlight shone brightly from the Star-Connecting Platform, soaring upwards and piercing the clouds, heading towards the vast outer realm.

Inside the Heavenly Star Palace, a middle-aged Taoist priest dressed in a seven-star Taoist robe and holding a whisk suddenly opened his eyes, sensing the faint aura from beyond the realm, and a hint of helplessness appeared in his eyes.

"What kind of powerful dragon from across the river has arrived again..."

He couldn't help but shake his head.

The Heavenly Palace established eight realms. Apart from Chenhui and Yuehua, the other realms were not very prosperous. Large areas of these realms were wild and desolate, with ferocious beasts appearing in endless streams and many forbidden and dangerous places.

Furthermore, due to the shorter time since its creation, the strength of human cultivators in these realms is weaker, far inferior to that of the previous two realms.

But he is an exception in the Guizang world.

Within the Gui Cang Realm, the earth's veins are unique, and celestial rhythms flow, thus giving birth to numerous [Lands of Dao Derivation]. In these realms, Dao rhythms flow, and immortal patterns arise spontaneously. Any cultivator who stands in these places will experience a significant increase in their ability to create and derive techniques.

Over time, the Guicang region became a land of virtuous practices.

Numerous Dharma seals and scriptures emerged one after another, and their power gradually increased.

However, because of its uniqueness, this place has attracted the covetousness of the eight realms. Many top-level cultivators in the human world have entered the Guicang Realm to live in seclusion, hoping to achieve the final transformation and ascend to immortality.

It can be said that the Guicang Realm is the final stop for those who aspire to become immortals in the Eight Realms. All those who hope to become immortals will come to this place.

Therefore, this world is full of hidden talents and masters, with a large number of top cultivators living in seclusion.

These are all exceptional figures in the human world. Even though he is the master of the Heavenly Star Palace, he still has to treat them with utmost respect. In fact, he has even "lured" away a large number of the Heavenly Star Palace's prodigies.

Therefore, every time he saw these powerful auras crossing over from another realm, he couldn't help but feel a little irritated.

"Whose people are they this time?"

He was filled with emotion, but still waved his sleeve, creating a star bridge that landed on the Star-Receiving Platform. Then he got up and went to greet it personally.

"boom!"

He timed it perfectly, seemingly with great skill. As he crossed the star bridge and landed on the star-receiving platform, the starlight dissipated, and a golden boat landed right on the platform, revealing three figures on the boat.

The leader, dressed in a wide robe with flowing sleeves, had eyes as bright as stars. He stood there, but in the middle-aged Taoist's perception, he did not exist. It was as if he stood in a higher dimension, and all methods of investigation were ineffective.

He was immediately terrified, completely ignoring the two stunning beauties beside the Taoist priest. He quickly bowed and greeted the immortal: "Guicang Realm, Zhanmingzi greets the immortal!"

This so-called "immortal" is naturally Gu Yuan.

He smiled wryly: "Palace Master flatters me. I am unworthy of the title of immortal. I am merely a mortal who has not yet undergone the tribulation of immortality..."

"Has he not yet undergone the tribulation?"

The Venerable Zhanming was startled, and only then did he realize what was happening. He looked up and carefully examined Gu Yuan before revealing a look of understanding.

But he also sighed, “To be honest, fellow Daoist, I have received no fewer than ten fellow Daoists who have entered Guizang in this hall, but this is the first time I have seen an immortal body. I misspoke for a moment, please forgive me... But I suppose it makes no difference.”

The reason he reacted so strongly was that he recognized Gu Yuan's immortal body.

For a mortal to obtain an immortal body, it is only possible by undergoing a heavenly tribulation and receiving the power of heaven and earth.

But he never expected that Gu Yuan would have such a physical body without undergoing tribulation; it was simply unbelievable.

You should know that he had seen many rogue cultivators and half-immortals, all of whom had condensed half of their immortal foundation or were top-notch figures who had transformed immortal spiritual power, but achieving an immortal body was truly a first for him.

A celestial body, that's already the body of an immortal.

Gu Yuan chuckled lightly: "Thank you for your praise, fellow Daoist, but I still need your esteemed realm's assistance..."

Venerable Zhanming repeatedly said he dared not, and then said, "With your level of cultivation, my Heavenly Star Palace is powerless to help you. Only the Ascension Valley can lend you a hand."

Gu Yuan shook his head: "I have heard that the Heavenly Star Palace in the Guicang Realm has countless wonderful methods and numerous immortal scriptures. How could it not have a method for establishing an immortal foundation? I wonder if I could have a look?"

Gu Yuan had already learned about Dengxian Valley before coming here. It was a place of seclusion for many powerful figures in the Guicang Realm. They were all at the peak of the Mahayana stage, and had reached the limit of advancement, only seeking to ascend to immortality. Among them were many half-step immortals.

He was determined to go there, but before that, he needed to "scavenge" the Heavenly Star Palace.

The Venerable Zhanming immediately looked troubled and asked, "May I ask which realm you come from, friend?"

"Coming from the Xuanhuang realm."

Gu Yuan replied with a smile.

"The Ancient Land of Xuanhuang? Fellow Daoist, are you a member of the Dao lineage?"

Zhan Ming's expression immediately changed.

He had assumed Gu Yuan was from the Eight Realms, but he never expected him to be a direct descendant of the Heavenly Palace from the Xuanhuang Ancient Land.

The Gui Cang Realm is different from other realms, so he has a deeper understanding of the Heavenly Palace. Those who ascend from the Xuanhuang Dao Lineage and enter the Heavenly Palace have a different status than ordinary people in the New Realm.

Within the Eight Realms, ascension is permitted not only for immortals but also for demons, though the treatment they receive after ascension remains unclear.

Those who follow the Dao lineage, once they ascend to heaven, become legitimate members of the Heavenly Palace and hold a superior status.

"Since you are a member of the Dao lineage, I naturally cannot be stingy. Please follow me, fellow Daoist..."

Having endured the torment of numerous "half-immortals," the limits of the Venerable Zhanming have become quite flexible.

Although the traditional rules of the Heavenly Star Palace state that those without contribution points cannot peruse the Immortal Scriptures, and outsiders are even less permitted to do so.

But as the temple master, he naturally had some privileges.

If that doesn't work, you can exchange for immortal scriptures yourself and share them with others.

We can't expect "quasi-immortals" to painstakingly earn contribution points before even reading the immortal scriptures.

He has been in the Guicang world for so many years, welcoming and seeing off more than a dozen "half-immortals," yet he remains steadfast and firmly established in Guicang. Even demons dare not disturb him; isn't it all thanks to this "good karma"?

Upon hearing this, Gu Yuan smiled slightly: "Then thank you very much, fellow Daoist..."

"Fellow Daoist, you are too kind. I only hope that when you become an immortal, you will not forget my name, Gui Cang..."

The Venerable Zhanming smiled and bowed, then personally led Gu Yuan and the other two into an elegant and luxurious quiet room.

Within this quiet room, numerous immortal scriptures and jade slips floated, a stark contrast to the Chenhui Realm, clearly indicating that it had been used to entertain outsiders more than once.

Beyond the quiet room, there are even courtyards, pavilions, rockeries, and flowing water, enough to live in for a long time.

Seeing this, Gu Yuan smiled wryly, and then led the two women into the quiet room to observe.

When the Venerable Zhanming saw the three of them reading the immortal scriptures together, he moved his mouth slightly, but ultimately remained silent. He instructed several young disciples to stay and serve them before leaving the hall.

……

……

"As expected of a realm skilled in magic, the immortal scriptures within are indeed profound..."

Time flies, and a year has passed in the blink of an eye.

In the quiet room, Gu Yuan put down the jade slip in his hand, his face full of emotion.

On the table in front of him, a row of jade slips floated, shimmering with spiritual light, with many seal characters floating above them.

"The True Immortal's Secret of Drinking the Flowing Clouds..."

"The Record of Seeking the Way in the Starry Sea..."

"The Purple Mansion Nourishing Truth Chapter..."

"Primordial Qi Technique..."

"..."

The dazzling array of items, each possessing its own unique wonders, allowed Gu Yuan to carefully contemplate them. He felt his horizons broaden and his heart filled with joy. His previously vague thoughts began to unravel.

"My lord finds it profound, but to me, it seems as obscure as a celestial book, difficult to comprehend..."

Upon hearing this, Cen Qingqing retorted, "Haha, the reason you don't understand today is simply because your cultivation level is too low. It's nothing to worry about. Just keep it in mind, and one day when you reach the Mahayana stage, you will be able to understand it thoroughly and achieve enlightenment."

Gu Yuan chuckled softly upon hearing this.

Sword Fox Senior Sister nodded in agreement.

That is why, even though she didn't fully understand it, she still memorized all the immortal scriptures in this place.

"The path to Mahayana enlightenment is so distant and uncertain; I wonder if I will ever have another chance in this lifetime..."

Upon hearing this, Cen Qingqing sighed softly.

Although she was born with a Daoist physique, she was still far inferior to Senior Sister Sword Fox's innate physique. Even with Gu Yuan's abundant resources, she was only at the Yuanxiang realm, and there was still an unknown amount of time to go before reaching the Mahayana realm.

Most importantly, she felt that her cultivation was becoming increasingly difficult.

"With me here, what is there to fear?"

If you lack the comprehension, then make up for it with opportunity.

"Don't worry, I'll take care of everything."

Upon hearing this, Gu Yuan merely chuckled, his tone brimming with powerful confidence.

Today, he is a completely different person, and his status and strength are now at the top of the world.

While it's impossible to support a Mahayana practitioner in an instant, it's quite easy to cultivate a future Mahayana practitioner.

"Judging by the timeline, it's about time..."

With this thought in mind, Gu Yuan did some quick calculations with his fingers and looked into the distance.

"Let's go, it's time to add another innate body to my Clear and Bright Cave Heaven..."

Gu Yuan chuckled, then with a flick of his sleeve, the three of them vanished from their spot, leaving only jade slips floating in the air, returning to the quiet room.

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Gui Cang Jie, Xi Xiang Shan.

This mountain is located in a wild and undeveloped place. It was originally nameless, but it was named after an immortal who "cleansed his mind" here and successfully ascended to heaven.

However, the traces of the immortals from that time are extremely ancient, and the mountain itself has no special features, so it has long been abandoned.

But today, ripples appeared in the void, and three figures suddenly appeared, standing atop the mountain.

There was one man and two women, all of whom possessed extraordinary beauty, handsome and stunning, beyond compare.

"Does this mountain hold the opportunity for someone with an innate constitution?"

Sword Fox looked around, his divine sense, already at the Heavenly Spirit Realm, surging, but he found nothing. He immediately turned to look at Gu Yuan, revealing a puzzled expression.

She wasn't doubting Gu Yuan's speculation, but rather wondering where this opportunity lay.

"It's right here in this mountain, but without the awareness of an immortal, it's hard to detect. This thing must have been something that the Immortal Washing Elephant casually sprinkled when he ascended to immortality. But after so many years, it has acquired incredible power..."

Gu Yuan explained with a smile, then looked at an ancient tree on the mountaintop.

Actually, he didn't discover this thing; rather, the stone liquid observed it.

Having just entered this realm, he naturally wanted to plunder its treasures. Therefore, after entering the Heavenly Star Palace for more than a month, he went alone to the "Central Mountain Range" of the Gui Cang Realm to use the stone liquid to see all over the realm and look for a Wuji opportunity that he could use.

Perhaps because the number of demigods in this world far exceeds that of other new worlds, although most of this world is still wild and desolate, there are not many opportunities to conquer it.

This Xixiang Mountain is one of them.

However, at that time, this thing was still missing the final touch of ripeness. Although it could still be used, its medicinal effect would be somewhat weaker, so Gu Yuan did not pick it and waited for a year.

The time is approaching, it's time.

"open!"

With a flick of his wrist, a vast amount of divine thought, accompanied by boundless power, struck the void.

"hold head high!"

In an instant, the sound of elephants singing rang out, ripples spread through the void, and then on the mountaintop, space folded and opened again, revealing an ancient white jade tree that radiated brilliant light, coming into the sight of the three.

This ancient tree is as white as jade, with elephant patterns swirling on its trunk. Its leaves are like jade leaves, and it bears only one fruit, which hangs like a small elephant, full of vitality.

Celestial Sacred Fruit!

This is a tree of innate nature. Consuming its fruit will grant one an innate physical body and the appearance of an immortal.

This tree was originally rooted in a cliff crevice, concealed by a wisp of restriction, and integrated into the entire mountain range.

This restriction appears to be only a wisp, but it radiates a dazzling, celestial light. Even a single glance from the Sword Fox Heavenly Spirit cultivation level made him feel dizzy and nearly vomit, with a surge of bloody energy in his chest.

"Don't look too much. This is a true immortal restriction, left behind by the Immortal Washing Elephant after his tribulation. Its power is extremely strong, concealing this wood. If this wood were not about to mature and its spiritual energy were not fluctuating so greatly, even an immortal's senses might not be able to detect it..."

Gu Yuan quickly grasped his senior sister's hand and transferred his Qi to her.

Sword Fox grasped that warm, large hand in return, leaned on its shoulder, and only then did she feel at peace.

"what……"

But at that moment, Gu Yuan suddenly turned his head and looked at the northern horizon, a look of surprise on his face.

"What's wrong, my lord?"

Cen Qingqing noticed something was wrong and asked in surprise.

"It's nothing, just someone who shares the same interests..."

Gu Yuan shook his head slightly.

Just as he spoke, ripples appeared in the void, and an old man with white hair and beard, double pupils in his eyes, wearing a colorful feather robe and dressed in a rather flamboyant manner appeared a hundred feet away from the three of them.

"Fellow Daoist, you look unfamiliar. Are you a newcomer to Guizang?"

The old man narrowed his eyes and looked at Gu Yuan with a solemn expression. He still bowed and said, "Although we have no desires and only seek ascension, we still have some attachments. I discovered this fruit half a year ago, but it was not ripe at the time, so I endured it for half a year. I never expected that I would come here today and find that you have gotten there first."

Upon hearing this, Gu Yuan merely chuckled and said, "It's just a single innate fruit. The Eight Realms are so rich; how could there be only one?"

"But we cultivators have always determined our fate through struggle."

"I've long heard that the Guicang Realm is full of hidden talents. I wonder if I could experience their skills today?"

The reason he directly challenged him was because the Dao Miao Immortal Foundation Tree was trembling in his dantian, indicating that this person was capable of fighting. His body and methods had further deduced from the "High Supreme Divine Firmament One Qi Immortal Scripture" and had the ability to enhance the condensation of the immortal foundation.

"Since you invited me, I naturally cannot disappoint you. However, it is only a single innate fruit, and it would be unwise to unleash my true fire. If anyone is unable to defeat me, I should stop. Is that alright?"

The old man pondered for a moment, then did not refuse, but still laid out three rules.

He could sense that the person in front of him was incredibly powerful, but he was not afraid. However, at their level, it was not worth getting injured for a single innate fruit.

If he loses two moves, he is willing to concede the outcome.

"Naturally!"

Gu Yuan smiled.

"Then please enlighten me, fellow Daoist!"

The old man bowed and gestured for Gu Yuan to make the first move.

Upon hearing this, Gu Yuan didn't hold back. He immediately unleashed a torrent of divine thoughts, urging forth bolts of Purple Heaven Divine Thunder and Innate Taiyi Divine Thunder, which he then fiercely struck at the old man before him.

While Gu Yuan and the old man were locked in combat, far away, atop a mountain cliff, a stunningly beautiful woman gazed at the shimmering Auspicious Seal before her, a look of confusion on her face:

"You allowed me to see the Innate Fruit, and now you have shown me this Ascension Stele, yet you won't let me take it. What exactly is your intention?"

"This method can help me become an immortal and reach the pinnacle?"

(End of this chapter)