There are no ancestors at all; I made them all up.

Chapter 263 Nascent Soul
"Om-"

A slight ripple, barely perceptible, emanated from outside the makeshift Zhou Tian Xing Dou barrier, creating a faint, rippling effect.

His thoughts were instantly pulled back to the present moment, realizing that the consciousness of the demonic Buddha outside was still trying to awaken and struggle!
Seeing that he had come to his senses, the man in blue asked, "So, what's your decision?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Qing remained calm.

In the blink of an eye, he had sorted out his thoughts and even conceived a new plan. However, the key to whether this plan could succeed lay in the extent to which this unfathomable being could provide assistance and lay a solid foundation for his "reincarnated body".

Therefore, Chen Qing stopped beating around the bush and went straight to the point: "How exactly does the method of 'severing thoughts to bear the Dao fruit' you mentioned work? You should know that my fragment of thought has already been reincarnated. Can your method possibly trace back to its source and bless it?"

The man in blue chuckled lightly before saying, "Even if a split thought transcends countless ages, the causal connection between it and the original body is like an ever-burning spark, impossible to sever. My method is not about creating something from nothing, but rather teaching you how to use what you already possess to do this heaven-defying thing."

After a pause, he began to address the specifics: "Actually, what you lack is not resources or foundation, but the means to contain and isolate that half of the Dao Fruit, preventing it from continuously eroding your divine soul. You should consider what kind of isolation in the world can compare to the isolation of time."

As soon as he finished speaking, he flicked his finger, and a sliver of starlight flew out and entered Chen Qing's brow!

"boom!"

In an instant, countless profound insights and transformations regarding the application of his own methods emerged and unfolded in Chen Qing's mind.

There isn't much new content in it; it's more like a high-level guide that connects, integrates, and elevates his existing powers, such as Qingqiu Fire, the Slaying Evil Transformation Technique, Other-Self Projection, and the Aura of the Three Lives Stone, in a new way!
Suddenly, his mind cleared up!
"Use the strange fire of Qingqiu to scorch the Dao Fruit, forcing it to reveal its true nature and restraining it; then use the method of severing thoughts to temporarily cut it out of the Purple Mansion; then condense a pure projection of the self to envelop the severed half of the Dao Fruit, forming a 'Dao Fruit Body,' which is the bridge to reincarnation; finally, use the aura of the Three Lives Stone to connect cause and effect, linking past and future lives, and completely anchor the 'Dao Fruit Body' to the future reincarnation body, merging them into one!"

After sorting out his thoughts, Chen Qing immediately understood the entire idea of ​​the man in blue.

This method may seem complicated, but it is actually interconnected. Its core lies in using time difference and the law of cause and effect to "mail" the hot potato-like half of the Dao Fruit to the future self for disposal.

"So that's how it is..." Chen Qing murmured, his eyes growing brighter and brighter. "If this method can be successfully implemented, perhaps my brand-new idea really has a chance of success!"

Upon realizing this, Chen Qing's mind raced, and without further hesitation, he immediately nodded: "I can give it a try. If I were to compete with that Demon Buddha in the speed of digesting the Dao Fruit, I would be at a disadvantage from the start."

"As long as you are well prepared, you will naturally receive the corresponding assistance. I will also teach you the relevant matters. But you should understand that this usurpation of the Dao and seizure of the foundation is inherently risky and opportunistic. How can you expect to have the upper hand in every aspect?" The man in blue said meaningfully, "In the struggle for the Great Dao, it is always the brave who wins when paths cross. If there were only benefits and no drawbacks, you would be worried that I am plotting against you. As for how to fight and how fast to fight afterward, that is your own business. Your own business is related to the changes in the world. This kind of cultivation is a once-in-a-millennium opportunity."

As he spoke, the man in blue sighed again: "It's a pity that your method of splitting thoughts is perhaps due to the entanglement of cause and effect, which is why you were reborn in the world of its revival. If it were earlier, you wouldn't need to compete for this Dao Fruit. You would only need to comprehend its path, find the other half of the Dao Fruit, and eventually absorb and accept it."

Upon hearing this, Chen Qing immediately understood the man's meaning, and his own thoughts became clearer. Without further ado, he asked, "Then what about the specific implementation method, and the prior preparations you mentioned…?"

"Don't rush to talk about that. You have other things to do first." Upon hearing this, the starlight around the man in blue rippled, and the urgency he had felt earlier eased.

Chen Qing was slightly taken aback, thinking to himself, "You weren't pressing me so hard just now, why aren't you in a hurry now?"

"Compared to such a long period of time, what is this short moment in the grand scheme of things?" The man in blue seemed to see through his thoughts and said leisurely, "Now that you have made your decision, you must plan carefully before you act and make thorough preparations, such as..."

He suppressed his smile and said seriously, "You must first break through to the Nascent Soul realm! Your foundation is already solid, and your external realm is just beginning to take shape. You are only one step away from becoming a true Nascent Soul. The higher your realm, the greater the potential of the differentiated mental body. After reincarnation, your foundation will be even stronger, and you may even be able to directly bear the mysteries of the external realm! You must know that after reincarnation, what you are competing with the Demon Buddha for is time and speed. How can you waste your precious time on rebuilding?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Qing agreed, saying, "In that case, I'll go find that Primordial Qi first, but I'm currently in the gap between reality and illusion in a dream..."

"No need for such trouble, I will lend you a hand." The man in green robes flicked his sleeves, and the stars in the Zhou Tian Xing Dou Forbidden Zone suddenly accelerated their rotation. Streams of starlight fell down, and a few drops of cold wind surged out from below, all of which gathered in his palm and finally transformed into a wisp of chaotic and hazy innate primordial energy that seemed capable of evolving all things!
Although the aura was only a wisp, it was as heavy as a mountain, containing the power of stars and the breath of the netherworld, pure and profound.

"This is the highest grade of innate Qi, taken from the depths of the Netherworld, fused with the celestial radiance of the heavens, forging a Nascent Soul, with the most solid foundation." The man in blue, holding that wisp of Qi, looked at Chen Qing, "I wonder, are you comfortable using this wisp of my innate Qi to build your foundation?"

Chen Qing laughed loudly, his five fingers like hooks, and with a swift movement, he captured the wisp of primordial Qi in his palm: "What is there to worry about?"

Then, he clenched his fist, shattering the aura, which was then swallowed into his mouth!
The moment the breath entered the body, a fierce force exploded, washing over every part of the body!
Chen Qing immediately activated his profound technique, guiding his power to break through the final bottleneck.

As for potential dangers? This body is a dream body, which is a feedback from the real body, and there is also the Dao Evolution Record as the final barrier, so what is there to fear!

The man in blue saw his decisiveness and his eyes flashed with approval.

"Good! Concentrate your mind and calm your breath, guide your Qi back to its origin, and today I will help you... achieve the Nascent Soul stage!"

The words of the man in blue echoed throughout the hall.

Chen Qing said no more, sat cross-legged, and focused his mind on his body.

The wisp of primordial energy obtained from the man in green was pure and vast. As soon as it entered his body, it was like molten lava flowing into a river, stimulating his golden elixir, which had already been perfected nine times and was full of inner radiance!

"Buzz—" The golden core vibrated, and the nine patterns on its surface lit up one after another, radiating a dazzling light that illuminated the entire sea of ​​qi!
The accumulated, powerful magic surged forth, frantically merging, compressing, and transforming with the primordial Qi!
At the same time, the wisp of Dao seed spiritual light residing in the Niwan Palace of the Purple Mansion, under the intense pull of the Golden Elixir and the Primordial Qi, suddenly transformed into a clear radiance, like the Milky Way flowing backwards, and fell straight into the Dantian!
"Boom!!!"

A Daoist sound, as if it were the creation of the world, burst forth from Chen Qing's body!

The entire Zhou Tian Star Formation shook violently, and the starlight trembled wildly!

The next moment, the golden core, which embodied Chen Qing's lifelong cultivation, insights into the Dao, and the origin of innate Qi, shattered with a bang, its surface covered with cracks!

Fragments of light rained down, and then a tiny figure, about three inches tall, with a face identical to Chen Qing's and surrounded by chaotic energy, slowly stood up. His eyes flashed with divine light as he opened and closed them!
Nascent Soul, newly born!
Feeling the mystery of the little man inside his body, Chen Qing was suddenly filled with emotion.

"My lineage, from our patriarch to the present day, has passed through three generations and has finally achieved the Nascent Soul stage! From this point on, we can truly say that we have the foundation for longevity!"

The attainment of the Nascent Soul stage is a response from Heaven!
"Click——"

Outside the Star Forbidden Zone, in the Nirvana Void shrouded in dreams, rolling dark clouds suddenly gathered, followed by wild lightning bolts, and a destructive aura instantly locked onto Chen Qing inside the Star Forbidden Zone!

Twenty-seven bolts of heavenly lightning, carrying the might of heaven and earth, were brewing within, each with a different color—blazing white, dark purple, or crimson—containing a terrifying power capable of destroying divine souls and burning away the foundation of one's Dao!
"The Tribulation of the Ninth Day of the Ninth Lunar Month? Well done!"

Chen Qing stood up, and his newly formed nascent soul resounded in his Purple Mansion, seemingly determined to face the tribulation lightning head-on without dodging or avoiding it!

Just then.

"Certainly!"

The man in blue suddenly raised his hand and pointed.

The twenty-seven roaring, surging, and poised-to-be-deployed bolts of lightning were frozen in mid-air, like ink marks on a painting, solidifying the void!

"This place is a realm where dreams intertwine. Where would you find a true tribulation of heaven and earth for tempering?" The man in blue met Chen Qing's gaze and said, "This lightning is mixed with too many dream illusions and the resentment of demons and Buddhas. If you rashly use it to temper your body, it will not only be useless, but will also pollute your nascent soul foundation. Since you have decided to reincarnate and compete for the Dao, you will also reside here for a long time to suppress the thoughts of demons and Buddhas. So just remember this tribulation for now, and you can temper it when the dreams dissipate."

As he spoke, his gaze swept over the fluctuating aura around Chen Qing, and he continued, "Now that you have achieved the Nascent Soul stage, you should first study the wonders of the fusion between the external landscape and the Nascent Soul, and think about how to combine the external landscape. Please calm down and comprehend it, and do not be impatient."

As soon as the man finished speaking, without Chen Qing having to urge him, the landscape of the stele forest deep within the Purple Mansion, carrying the aura of Emperor Taiyuan, spontaneously appeared!

"Om-"

The phantom images of hundreds of ancient steles emerged from behind Chen Qing, creating a mysterious resonance with his newly formed nascent soul.

The chaotic energy flowing around the nascent soul actively drew in and absorbed the majestic imperial power and ancient Daoist charm contained in the landscape outside the stele forest, aiming to completely integrate this landscape into the nascent soul!
Chen Qing's heart stirred. Realizing that this was just a dream, he let it be and prepared to use it to gain enlightenment.

The next moment, the previously illusory landscape of the stele forest, nourished by the primordial essence of the nascent soul, became visibly solid and robust, with the wordless ink stele in the center radiating inner brilliance and exuding profound charm!

The man in blue stood with his hands behind his back, observing from the side, and nodded slightly: "Good! Only when the external landscape and the nascent soul are in harmony can the true foundation of the Dao be established. You should nurture it well, and wait until it is perfect and unified before you have the confidence to perform the 'Severing the Dao and Entrusting Thoughts' method. By the way, I will also explain the other preparations to you clearly, so that you can be prepared."

Seven days passed in the blink of an eye.

In the present world, Chen Qing's eyes suddenly opened, and golden light and clear radiance flashed alternately in his eyes.

Then, a flutter appeared in my heart!
He immediately focused his mind into his Purple Palace and saw that the Buddha's phantom, which had been barely suppressed by the Severing Thought Technique, was trembling on its own. The Dao Fruit behind its head had transformed into a halo of light, struggling like a living thing, trying to erode it.

"This fruit permeates the long river, hindering both the past and the future. If it is not severed, it will surely affect oneself..."

Chen Qing's eyes showed a thoughtful expression.

“But my physical body is the foundation of my path, and I must not let the path of Nirvana lock up my future. The dream body ‘Li Qing’ is trapped in the hell, restraining the main thought of the Demon Buddha and preventing it from stirring up a huge wave in the past. Otherwise, once the Demon Buddha of the past is freed, this half of the Dao Fruit will be taken back immediately, with no room for reversal! It seems that to break the deadlock, we must start a new one!”

He focused his mind, recalling the Taixu Daoyanlu on the white mist platform.

"We need to create a new patriarch, untouched by past karma, born in an era when the Demon Buddha has vanished like a dream, yet to awaken. Before his resurgence, we can lay the groundwork and strike at his root! Then we won't need to compete with him for time to comprehend the Dao Fruit. As long as we find the other half, we can be invincible!"

Once this thought arises, it spreads like wildfire, becoming impossible to suppress.

(End of this chapter)