This is what an immortal should be like

Chapter 272 Good News
Zhuang Lin spent three days at the Yanzhen Sect, most of which was spent explaining the content of the primordial spirit to them. At the same time, it was also a process of summarizing and consolidating his own understanding, which not only benefited the fellow Daoists of the Yanzhen Sect, but also Zhuang Lin's own cultivation.

However, as the saying goes, for the Daoists of the Yanzhen Sect, or rather, for the Daoists of the Zhenyi Sect, although they can hear the Dao, sometimes the truth arrives too late, especially for those with higher cultivation levels.

After Zhuang Lin finished his sermon, the entire Immortal Palace of Yanzhen Sect remained silent for a long time. Chang Ruoyu and the others were particularly disappointed, but they quickly recovered.

Although a few people, such as Chang Ruoyu, have realized the almost irreversible drawbacks in their cultivation, compared to the darkness ahead they once faced, they have at least seen the light at the end of the tunnel.

After this experience, Zhuang Lin's trust in the True Dao Sect, or at least in the Yanzhen Sect, increased significantly, and the latter's regard for Zhuang Lin went without saying.

Therefore, Zhuang Lin didn't hide many things. Except for the fact that the matter of traveling between ancient and modern times was too sensational to mention, he did talk about a lot of other things.

Moreover, although some things were not explicitly stated, Zhuang Lin had already pointed out some points, laying the groundwork for possible explicit statements in the future.

Three days later, at the lakeside outside the Yanzhen Sect's mountain gate, Zhuang Lin prepared to leave, and Chang Ruoyu and many other experts from the Yanzhen Sect personally saw him off.

"Sect Leader Chang, please take this matter to heart. We also need to trouble you to look after the other True Dao Fellow Daoists! When the time is right, there will be important matters, and this matter is not just about the Five-Colored Divine Peak! It may lead to a breakthrough in our Dao's cultivation in the future!"

Before leaving, Zhuang Lin emphasized the promise he had made again, and it wasn't entirely untrue.

The major event Zhuang Lin mentioned in the future was, of course, ascension, which might allow a considerable number of ancient Daoist friends to travel to the modern era together.

When the severing of the connection between heaven and earth is broken, all living beings in the world will be revived, and there will be boundless hope.

Chang Ruoyu bowed respectfully.

"This junior has received the decree and will certainly live up to your expectations, senior!"

However, many people today clearly have a somewhat skewed understanding of Chang Ruoyu and Zhenyi Dao.

In the minds of the Yanzhen Sect members, the great thing for the future is to shatter the Heavenly Palace and perhaps break through the barrier between the Earth and Heaven. Hmm, in this respect, it is somewhat close.

Zhuang Lin nodded slightly and said no more. He gave a few more detailed instructions before flying away on his sword, watched by the experts of Yanzhen Sect.

Chang Ruoyu and the others stood respectfully in place until the sword rainbow disappeared from sight. Only then did they turn their gaze away, and their spirits and energy were clearly different from before.

"It's a pity that my martial uncle didn't get to see it."

"Sect Leader, our Martial Uncle will have a chance to see it eventually. We should just do what you instructed us to do!"

"Good. You all need to go to the places the senior has indicated in person. Remember to be careful to conceal your inner energy!"

"Yes!"

The members of Yanzhen Sect were full of enthusiasm and started taking action almost immediately.

On the same day, in Zhongshan City, Dingzhou, the Grand Elder of the Yanzhen Sect personally visited a newly reopened restaurant, making contact with a modern person without fully knowing the situation.
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After returning to Hidden Immortal Valley, Zhuang Lin did not tell everyone about his breakthrough to the Nascent Soul stage. Instead, he first found Xi Miao and then used the painting to summon back Wuming.

It was an ordinary night, and most people in Hidden Immortal Valley were still admiring the beautiful night sky from the observatory. This was not only a habit of the residents of Hidden Immortal Valley, but also a daily routine for the people of Great Yan in Hidden Immortal Valley.

At the observatory, people can get closer to each other, which is also beneficial for spiritual practice.

However, Zhuang Lin was not present today, nor was Xi Miao, who had been staying in Hidden Immortal Valley recently. Only Liu Hongyu was leading everyone in stargazing.

Liu Hongyu knew that his master and the others must have important matters to attend to, and he only needed to do his own job well, but he would occasionally look in the direction of the Transmission Tower.

In front of the Transmission Hall atop the mountain peak, Zhuang Lin and Xi Miao landed together and then waited for Wuming to return.

Xi Miao looked at Zhuang Lin and said.

"If you only achieved your goal of going to the Yanzhen Sect, you wouldn't have bothered to call back Fellow Daoist Wuming. There must be some other good news, right?"

Although Zhuang Lin remained calm and even tried to keep a straight face, Xi Miao could tell that it must be a happy occasion, otherwise the atmosphere wouldn't be so relaxed.

Zhuang Lin also smiled at this moment.

"There's no need to rush. We'll know once Fellow Daoist Wuming arrives."

Xi Miao smiled too, so it must be good news.

Not long after, Wuming, who was not far from Hidden Immortal Valley, also returned. After everyone arrived, the three of them entered the Transmission Hall.

Afterwards, the restrictions on the Transmission Tower were lifted, sealing off both the inside and outside. Zhuang Lin was still walking ahead when another Zhuang Lin stepped out from behind him.

Zhuang Lin, radiating a faint glow, turned around and passed by the physical body.

Xi Miao and Wuming were both stunned on the spot, looking at the two Zhuang Lins. One was facing them, while the other took a few steps and then turned around and sat down. Both Zhuang Lins had the same smile on their faces.

"Fellow Daoist Ximiao, Fellow Daoist Wuming, I, Zhuang, have made an unexpected gain on this trip and have finally cultivated my primordial spirit!"

Xi Miao and Wuming exchanged a glance, neither of them able to express their feelings at that moment.

Today, Zhuang Lin's existence feels more like a pillar of strength, so he needs to maintain a certain mystique, at least to preserve his powerful aura. Only Wuming and Ximiao truly understand the intricacies of Zhuang Lin's cultivation. Upon seeing him achieve the primordial spirit, both of them showed joy on their faces.

Xi Miao was overjoyed, and even Wuming, who was usually stern and unsmiling, couldn't help but smile. The two of them breathed a sigh of relief.

"That's wonderful, sir, you've finally taken this step!"

"Congratulations, sir, you have finally cultivated your primordial spirit!"

Both of them spoke with genuine admiration. Xi Miao even moved closer to Zhuang Lin's primordial spirit, looking him up and down. But as soon as Zhuang Lin had a thought, all the brilliance on his primordial spirit was completely concealed.

At this moment, the primordial spirit and Zhuang Lin's physical body seemed to be exactly the same.

Xi Miao was slightly taken aback. She looked at Zhuang Lin sitting there and the Zhuang Lin in front of her. She couldn't help but reach out and touch the Zhuang Lin in front of her. She could indeed feel the touch on her fingertips. It was warm, but it was different from the physical body.

Furthermore, the place where Xi Miao's fingertips touched emitted a halo of light, clearly indicating that it was not real clothing.

But apart from that, it was indistinguishable from the real thing. Even Xi Miao sniffed the scent, and it was exactly the same as the one on Zhuang Lin.

Zhuang Lin sat there, feeling a rare sense of accomplishment.

"My primordial spirit is complete. I have now entered the True Essence Realm. My understanding of the Immortal Path has greatly improved. Once I consolidate my realm, my strength will surely increase significantly!"

The True Dao Realm has three levels: True Person, True Essence, and True Self. Each step forward is a transformation.

Reaching the True Self Realm means becoming a true Great Immortal. Perhaps the one who perished in the Colorless Divine Mountain was at this level.

Xi Miao's face remained beaming with joy, and a surge of excitement rose within her.

"Your true nature is revealed in every detail, sir. Your primordial spirit is a true manifestation of your true nature. This should be the true primordial spirit that ancient immortals should possess, and it is also the legendary Lingxiao Sacred Realm of the True Dao!"

Wuming seemed to have thought of something and looked at Ximiao beside him, while Zhuang Lin looked at her with a smile. Clearly, the fox spirit had figured something out.

"In that case, you are a saint of the true Dao! This is not a deception, it is the truth! They will certainly regard your words as sacred decrees!"

As she spoke, Xi Miao looked at Zhuang Lin with hopeful eyes.

"Sir, do you know about the Yanzhen Sect?"

Zhuang Lin nodded.

"I achieved my primordial spirit in the Immortal Palace of the Yanzhen Sect, thanks in large part to the scriptures they borrowed from the Thousand Blade Sect and the Autumn Equinox Valley."

Zhuang Lin didn't waste any words and succinctly explained what had happened. Although he spoke simply and clearly, Xi Miao and Wuming could imagine the situation of Yanzhen Sect at that time.

"That's wonderful, that's brilliant! From now on, I won't need to explain anything further to Zhenyi; your words are the words of a sage!"

Xi Miao clapped her hands in approval. The people of Zhenyi Dao were troublesome, but if it were on her side, they wouldn't be troublesome at all!

Wuming thought for a moment and said.

"Sir, how long will it take you to consolidate your cultivation? If you start your seclusion now, will you be able to make it in time for the Ullambana Festival?"

The Ullambana Festival is less than four years away.

Zhuang Lin nodded slightly.

"No matter what level I eventually reach, I will emerge from seclusion in three years, and during that time I will need to rely on you all."

Xi Miao's smile faded, and she nodded solemnly.

"Don't worry, sir, we've got you covered!"

"However, before that, you cannot immediately go into seclusion. You may now be able to help Master Moke in a more reliable way!"

Xi Miao's words also reminded Zhuang Lin.

"Right on my mind!"

Master Namokha is also key; the secret of Foguang Temple will eventually be exposed and discovered by the Two-Faced Heavenly Sound Bodhisattva!

Because it is only trapping the evil Buddha, the Two-Faced Heavenly Sound Bodhisattva has not yet discovered that something has happened to his clone's dojo, but he will definitely notice it during the Ullambana Festival.

Therefore, there are some things that must be done before that, including helping Master Moke regain his memories from the evil Buddha.

In this way, combined with what Zhuang Lin gained from this slightly risky venture, it would be enough to get a general understanding of the situation inside the Colorless Divine Mountain Secret Realm, so that things wouldn't be too rushed when the time came.

(End of this chapter)