Grandpa, times have changed.

As Hong walked into the depths of the dark alley, a slight ripple appeared in his pair of indifferent, seven-colored eyes, which were like glass.

Although He sees the Cang Clan as having an inherent 'defect', making it extremely unlikely that they will become enlightened beings.

However, it cannot be denied that this race, created with the blood and bones of three thousand law enforcers and the spiritual essence of eighteen gods, is indeed the most perfect race allowed to be born within the Dao.

What He considers a 'defect' is, in the eyes of all sentient beings, or rather, all beings below the level of enlightened beings, an innate quality that is difficult to attain.

Although those who have achieved embryonic breathing among various races in the world today also refine starlight, absorb moonlight, and integrate the essence of the sun into their bodies, the foundation of their Dao is always slightly inferior to that of the Cang race's innate Dao foundation.

Even the most perfect Dao Foundation is only infinitely close to the innate Dao Foundation of the Cang Clan.

but……

This person is different!
The foundation of the path is not based on the essence of the sun and moon or the brilliance of the stars, but rather on using them as fuel to refine a pure and genuine state of mind that resonates with one's own heart.

What is sought is 'One', the ultimate truth and purity.

Even in mere embryonic breathing, there was a trace of the Daoist conception!
At this time, he was only in the early stage of the Condensation Realm, yet the quality of his magical power had reached the level that only a typical Cang Clan member at the peak of the Condensation Realm could achieve.

"variable……"

Let's wait and see.

The emergence of 'variables' is not necessarily a bad thing.

After all, He Himself was able to break free from the restrictions of the Heavenly Dao of the Tai Xuan Realm and descend to earth as the Ancestor of Cang because of 'variables'.

Moreover, following the rules and regulations in spiritual practice will not lead to becoming an enlightened being who transcends worldly affairs and looks down upon the mortal realm.

Then, those indifferent, seven-colored eyes looked towards the Eastern Wilderness.

As fellow enlightened beings, the residual malevolent energy from Gu and Tai's battle had no effect on Him whatsoever.

With just one glance, everything in the vast Eastern Wilderness was reflected in His eyes.

……

……

And so, another two years passed.

As Hong struggled within the Heavenly Realm, he would occasionally "pick up" some extremely high-grade spiritual objects and rare treasures.

Furthermore, the enemies he encountered were never more than one realm higher than him.

Overall, although there were some bumps along the way, the experience was almost too smooth!

You have to understand that the norm in this era is that if you beat up the young, the old will come; if you beat up the old, the old and still alive will come.

It is not uncommon for cultivators at the Dao Integration level to suppress and kill those at the God-forging level, or even crush those below that level.

But Hong never encountered it even once.

As a result, his own cultivation level has also improved rapidly in the past two years.

Two years ago, I successfully advanced from the early stage of Condensation to the early stage of Divine Forging!
This progress is, of course, far inferior to that of the top geniuses of the immortal sects in later generations.

It's not that Hong lacks talent; the main problem is that he hasn't reached the level of "Condensing One" or "Forging Godhood."

It should be noted that the only god-forging technique used by the human race was the already deceased San Shi, and the insights left behind by San Shi are currently the only god-forging method used by the human race.

However, there are inherent differences in physical constitution between individuals.

The method of forging gods left by San Shi is not as versatile as it is in later generations, and it is always most suitable for him.

It's impossible for Hong to advance to the God-forging level entirely based on the content recorded in his notes.

Therefore, it took him a full six months just to improve the God-Forging Method to make it more suitable for him.

It's still Fuyue City.

The most prosperous and bustling area in the city is where the branch of the Myriad Races Academy is located.

Inside a magnificent golden-roofed hall inscribed with the words "Fa Tian" (法天).

The ground paved with precious jade was shrouded in a faint spiritual light, and figures of varying heights, each with a Heavenly Decree hanging from their waists, came and went.

The vast majority are solo travelers, with only a small number traveling in groups of three or five.

Hong remained dressed in a black robe, appearing completely inconspicuous.

However, the Heavenly Decree with four colorful marks engraved on his waist still attracted the attention of many lone travelers passing by.

Normally, Hong would have left long ago.

After all, in the years he'd been out in the world, he'd always believed in "the less trouble, the better," and it was impossible for him to stay in such a high-profile place for long.

but now……

Gazing at the enormous Xuan Guang Mirror, which floats silently high above and whose contents are constantly changing.

Hong's expression was unusually solemn.

[Task: Find one of the lost ingredients from Master Qianshang's Thousand Spirit Banquet]

[Reward: Subject to the quality of ingredients]

[Posted by: Wan Li]

[Note: This quest requires travel to the Eastern Wilderness]

Wanli.

Cang Clan's Spirit Chef.

Having only been in the public eye for two years, his reputation was already comparable to that of Qian Shang, who died unexpectedly years ago.

just now……

He was searching for the lost 'ingredients' of the Thousand Spirits Banquet, and he even specifically pointed to the Eastern Wilderness Region?
Hong clenched his fists, his unease growing stronger.

With a furrowed brow, he turned and left, quickly exiting the Fatian Palace.

……

……

After half an hour.

In a secluded corner of Fuyue City, Hong's expression was somewhat gloomy.

Although he has been very careful over the years, he has still accumulated a lot of information channels thanks to the Four Marks Heavenly Decree.

In the past half hour, he had been gathering information about this mission through those channels.

Since Wan Li had no intention of hiding anything, it was easy to find out.

This mission was initiated by Wan Li after he tasted the dishes from the Thousand Spirit Banquet collected by a high-level Cang Clan member.

He knew his culinary skills couldn't compare to the deceased Qian Shang, so he wanted to find a lost ingredient and learn Qian Shang's cooking techniques through the processing methods of that ingredient...

The lost ingredients from the four domains of Ancient, Supreme, Profound, and Heaven, as well as the Azure Domain and Radiant World Domain, have all been found in the last major search.

Only in the Eastern Wilderness, where spiritual energy is scarce, spiritual objects are rare, and malevolent energy lingers, do some remain. It is said...

The only son of the Howling Moon Wolf Clan's king has accepted this mission, intending to take this opportunity to become Wan Li's disciple and learn the art of spirit cooking.

Therefore, the rewards for this mission are not low.

But few people chose to accept it.

After all, how many people can actually snatch food from that person's mouth?
"Looks like I'll have to go back..."

Ideally, Senior Wu Shi and Brother Xu could arrive in the Heavenly Domain before the son of the Howling Moon Wolf King arrives.

If he's not mistaken.

The reason I was able to obtain the Heavenly Decree with four markings is very likely related to that special state.

In other words, if Brother Xu and his group also achieve that special state, they will have a certain probability of obtaining a high-mark Heavenly Decree and being protected by the laws of the Heavenly Realm.

After all, that person was of noble status.

But in this celestial realm, it belongs to the kind that has little value.

I had come here once before, but all I got was a Heavenly Decree with no markings and the lowest level.

His mother, unable to bear the humiliation, wanted to argue with him.

As a result, he didn't even get to see the face of the Azure Ancestor Heaven before being beaten half to death and thrown out of the Heavenly Realm by one of his heavenly generals.

It was precisely because of that incident that the Howling Moon Demon Wolf, which dominated the region, lost a great deal of face, that it has become so active in recent years in order to deter some of the more ambitious clans.

that's it.

Several days later.

Hong hurried as fast as he could and finally arrived at the border between the Heavenly Domain and the Eastern Wilderness Domain.

However, gazing at the pale golden, semi-transparent barrier hanging down from the sky, and the howling moon wolves pacing high above, one could see...

Sensing the fluctuations of magical power at least at the Yangwu realm, Hong's expression turned extremely grim.

……

……

Within the Eastern Wilderness.

The bamboo forest where Wu Shi and his apprentices lived.

Chi Jiuyu squatted by the pond in front of the bamboo house.

Watching Xu Xing and Bie Xuening diligently practicing their swordsmanship, and Yuan meditating on a large rock nearby, she yawned, feeling a bit bored.

The night Senior Hongzun left, the images in her mind started flashing before her eyes.

He jumped for three years straight.

It only stopped about two weeks ago.

My uncles and aunts all progressed from the ninth level of Qi Refining, through enlightenment and foundation building, to the current mid-stage of Golden Core...

Wait, that's not right!
I've reached the mid-stage of the Condensation Realm!
As for Master and Senior Yuanjun, they are both at the peak of the Qi Condensation stage, but they are stuck at the level of God Forging and can't break through it no matter what.

emm...

If you do a quick calculation, they're not even twenty years old yet, and they should be able to break through to the Nascent Soul stage in at most two years...

What the hell!

I never thought anything of it until I saw it, but it turns out it's so exaggerated!
Using such a crude and rudimentary cultivation method, how could he break through to the Nascent Soul stage at the age of twenty-one or twenty-two?!

If we switch to the mature modern cultivation method, wouldn't that break her record of becoming a Nascent Soul cultivator at the age of twenty-two?

No, no!

That's not how it works.

According to the modern cultivation system, they also need to gradually build a foundation, practice the supreme lineage, and be distracted by cultivating supreme supernatural powers.

My cultivation progress will certainly not be as fast as it is now.

and so!
No matter how you look at it, she, the Nine Fishermen Ancestor, is still the most awesome!
(~￣▽￣)～

If I remember correctly, my uncle mentioned that he was still at the peak of the Nascent Soul stage when he was over two hundred years old.

This means that they have remained at the Nascent Soul stage for nearly two hundred years.

……

……

It continued until noon.

Under the scorching sun, even the usually refreshing bamboo forest felt more oppressive. Xu Xing finally put down his iron sword and let out a long breath.

For him, who was already at the mid-stage of the Condensation Realm, this level of training intensity was nothing.

He's just gotten used to it after practicing for so many years.

So I practice every day.

Compared to the past, this "Swordsmanship" created by Wu Shi has undergone significant changes.

More accurately, he has developed a unique personal style...

Beside the pool.

Yuan quietly looked at Xu Xing without saying a word.

She once decided that after achieving fetal breathing, she would follow Hong's example and travel to a more prosperous realm to seek ways to become stronger.

But after spending the last few years together, she found it increasingly difficult to give up this peace and tranquility.

And so it went, delayed and delayed, until now, until the perfect unity is achieved...

I must avenge my parents' death and find out news about my brother.

There are still many, many things she needs to do.

Everything she does must be based on the premise that she is strong enough!

Yuan lowered her eyes and pursed her lips.

After forging the divine weapon, I must leave!
Just as Yuan's emotions were in turmoil and he was finding it difficult to calm down.

High in the Eastern Wilderness.

A giant silver wolf with silver-white fur, wearing a silver-white crown, and exuding elegance and nobility, slowly walked from the border of the Eastern Wilderness into its depths.

Behind it, a pair of enormous wolf eyes, like stars and the moon, were overlooking most of the Eastern Wilderness.

Calm and indifferent, his attention remained fixed on the crowned Howling Moon Wolf, only a hint of apprehension flashing across his face when he looked towards the depths of the Eastern Wilderness. (End of Chapter)