The Path to Immortality: Starting with an Analysis of Basic Concepts

"Mythical-level" talent, supernatural powers..."

Zhu Yu shook his head inwardly.

The "White Fox" bloodline he stole was too ordinary. To use it as a base to trace back to "mythical" talents and supernatural powers was not only wishful thinking, but also very close.

Fortunately, although he was curious about the "Fate Realm," he did not necessarily intend to cultivate it. As for beings above the "Lord Level," that was still too far away.

The bald-headed, fire-tailed, and other spirit beasts looked completely bewildered.

Big Bear and Little Bear are focused on eating the spiritual food.

The atmosphere fell silent for a moment.

Perhaps to break the awkward silence, the "Moon Elf" seemed to have thought of something and suddenly laughed, "There was once a silly bird that, relying on its 'immortality,' actually tried to forge a 'life realm' belonging to the insect race using its spirit beast body. It died countless times for this. You tell me, that silly bird..."

Just as it was about to say something, it suddenly felt a cold wind behind its head. Before it could react, its head throbbed, and the insect plunged headfirst into the spiritual food piled on the silk cloth.

Cai Ling retracted her wings, snorted coldly, and turned back to the Lesser Five Elements Spirit Array.

"The immortality trait... Cai Ling is indeed a phoenix..."

Zhu Yu was overjoyed. He quickly pulled the dazed "Moon Spirit" out of the spiritual food, said, "Senior Crescent Moon, please eat first," and then flapped his wings and flew into the Minor Five Elements Spirit Array.

I was away for a month.

He didn't think much of it, but the divine gifts and life seeds, such as the "White-tailed Pear" sleeping in his "Life Pouch," were different. If he didn't release them, there would be a deficit, affecting the fruiting.

Today is destined to be a busy day.

Not only must the "divinely bestowed" "seed of life" be planted, but they must also communicate and discuss with Bald Head and Fire Tail to build a "market".

The market was located at the foot of Huafeng Mountain, which was not far away.

Under Zhu Yu's instructions, the spirit beasts split into two groups. The white-haired and hummingbird couple, who could fly, were responsible for announcing the establishment of the "Flower Peak Market" to all directions and selling precious spiritual food.

Fire Tail and Black and White were in charge of felling trees and breaking rocks, while Bald Head directed his descendants to dig the "Marketplace" array under Zhu Yu's instructions.

The three-headed dog was responsible for patrolling the surroundings, keeping watch out for bad insects and monsters.

Once Xiong Da and Xiong Er, the two "Bear Peaks," entered "Flower Peak," they were like bears falling into a honey pot, never wanting to leave.

Both insects are first-instar novice Zerg warriors, and the spirit seed they nurture is the family heirloom "Honey Tree," a very peculiar spirit seed whose fruit resembles a honeycomb, and whose collected pollen can be processed into honey.

Perhaps it was the first time I had ever seen so many ancient trees and shrubs.

The two little bumblebees excitedly collected pollen and made nectar day and night.

The "Moon Elf" refused to leave, and instead of cultivating, it would either lie on the bluestone basking in the sun or climb to the top of the banyan tree to daydream.

Zhu Yu ignored it and stayed in the "Market" to set up a simple "Five Elements Spirit Array," leaving the rest of the work to the bald-headed, fire-tailed, and other spirit beasts, while he returned home.

The remaining thirteen Lord-level "Flesh Ganoderma" fruits, two "Sea Witch Ulva" fruits, and ninety drops of "Life Dew" purchased for six jade coins were transferred to the main body.

As the shimmering white vortex slowly disappeared, Zhu Yu, having completed the "astrological chart," felt filled with anticipation and enthusiasm for the future.

Now that he has five "divinely bestowed spiritual seeds" in his hands, his path to enlightenment, which is as vast as the ocean and cannot be filled, finally has hope.

"If only the Insect Realm consumed more Spirit Ruins..."

With this thought in mind, he returned to the banyan tree cave and began his cultivation, which included caring for the "seed of life" and eating...

……

Immortal Tomb and Spirit Ruins.

The Green Lotus Tower, the Underworld, the Three-Story Upside-Down Tower, and the Central Chamber.

Zhu Yu played with a fruit the size of an infant's fist, dark gold in color, resembling a fruit formed by densely intertwined strong muscles. He felt the complex energy contained within the fruit, a mixture of strange blood and qi, the origin of the spiritual realm, and pure, vibrant spiritual energy, as well as the sense of longing emanating from his body.

He couldn't help but secretly admire it.

"This isn't just fruit, it's a natural elixir..."

He didn't eat it. The "Flesh Ganoderma" is used to increase muscle mass and strengthen muscles, which is not suitable for him. Instead, it is more suitable for dragon people like "Whale" and cultivators who practice body tempering or "bloodline demon body".

After thinking for a moment, he put the "White-tailed Pear Fruit" that had previously been manifested in the "Crystal Ball" and two "Flesh Ganoderma Fruits" into the jade box. With a light touch of his finger, the sealing spirit array pattern, resembling a flower, covered the jade box.

He summoned Zhu Yi, who was waiting outside, handed her the jade box, and instructed her, "Send this jade box to the 'Dragon Slayer Master' at the Fallen God Tower..."

"Yes, sir."

Zhu respectfully accepted the offer, holding the jade box in one hand.

As if remembering something, Zhu Yu smiled and said, "I was busy the other day and didn't see your son. Is he at home?"

"I'm sorry to trouble you, sir."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yi was overjoyed and quickly bowed, replying, "Being admitted to the manor is already a great favor. How could that boy possibly enter the Upside-Down Tower? This servant has already placed him in the area for newly recruited disciples."

Zhu Yu nodded slightly, thought for a moment, but had nothing suitable to offer, so he said:

"Have him go to the 'Hidden Dharma Pavilion' to choose a cultivation technique to inherit, and one of the 'Hundred Arts'. Go..."

"This servant thanks you on behalf of the young master."

Zhu Yi was overjoyed. After thanking him, he bowed and withdrew.

Zhu Yu didn't take it seriously. He took out the "spider silk bag," a specialty of the "Insect Realm," from his sleeve. Just as he was about to open it, his expression suddenly changed.

"This servant thanks you on behalf of the young master."

Zhu Yi was overjoyed. After thanking him, he bowed and withdrew.

Zhu Yu didn't take it seriously. He took out the "spider silk bag," a specialty of the "Insect Realm," from his sleeve. Just as he was about to open it, his expression suddenly changed.

"Who is it?...

Looking up, one's gaze pierces through the rocks and sees the chaotic and dark "passage," where a "natal spirit ruin," no more than ten feet in diameter and radiating golden and red light, suddenly appears.

Upon its appearance, it readily absorbed the spiritual essence, high-quality spiritual energy, and the five elements' essence contained within the "passage"...

"Is it some pseudo-Foundation Establishment cultivator who once housed his 'Life-Born Spirit Ruins'...?"

As the thought flashed through his mind, just as he finished absorbing the "channel" resources, Zhu Yu expected him to raise his hand and enter the "Foundation Building Realm," but he did not move at all, clearly not preparing to raise his hand for the time being.

"They are cautious indeed..."

Zhu Yu shook his head inwardly.

It's unclear whether it triggered a chain reaction, but after his "natal spirit abode" entered the "passage," four more fluctuations followed, with "natal spirit abodes" appearing one after another, absorbing the resources of the "passage," and like the previous cultivator, remaining in the "passage," not preparing to rise high.

"Is it almost here...?"

Coming to his senses, Zhu Yu thought about the upcoming attack on the "Martial World" and suddenly felt a sense of excitement and urgency. He then took out a "Sea Witch Algae Fruit" from his spider silk bag.

whee…

Accompanied by a melodious, bell-like laugh, a fruit draped in a cloak, with a blurred face and a mouth-like line, fell into the palm of the hand.

Its hallucinogenic effects had no effect on him whatsoever. He glanced at it a few times, then opened his mouth and swallowed it. He refined it with his magic power, and its essence flowed directly into his natal spiritual realm through the connection.

I silently perceive the effects of the spirit.

Finally, they abandoned the idea of ​​directly using resources from the "Insect Realm" to sustain themselves.

It's not that the "Sea Serpent" fruit is useless.

However, for Zhu Yu, whose soul had already ascended to the "Spirit Ruins" level, its effect was negligible. He estimated that he would need to refine at least a thousand Lord-level "Sea Witch Algae" fruits to see any noticeable effect if he wanted to rely on you to grow and transform his soul.

And a thousand Lord-level "Siren Ugly Duckling" fruits...

For now, don't even think about it...

Zhu Yu was not disappointed. With a slight thought, he summoned the "group chat".

We can tell from the flood of subtitles in the "group chat".

The five people who previously placed their "natal spirit ruins" into the "passage".

These are respectively from Bai Ze Zhenren's "White Feather Cliff", Jiu Shou Zhenren's "Ancient Dragon Pool", Jian Ji Zhenren's "Sword Tomb", and Wei Lan Gaota_Ta Lang Zhenren's "Summoning Sea Pavilion" and Xuan Yin Zhenren's "Deep Water Stream".

Opinions about these five people varied among the group members.

Overall, none of the five were ordinary people; they had all secured a great deal of resources and made significant contributions for their masters.

I glanced at it briefly.

With a slight thought, a line of text appeared.

[Yinming Zhenren: "The lord-level "Flesh Ganoderma" from the "Insect Realm" has the effect of growing muscles and strengthening muscle strength, while the lord-level "Sea Witch Ulva" has the effect of strengthening the soul.]

Are any senior students interested?

As the subtitles faded, another subtitle immediately appeared.

Bai Ze: I'll take them all.

[Nine poems: ?]

[Nine poems: Junior brother, you must sell them to me! You can have anything you want! ...]

[Jin Peng: How many are there? Junior Brother Yinming, do you need a mount? My "Golden Feathered Roc" just had a cub a few days ago...]

[Fiora: Give me the Hundred Sword Techniques "Spiritual Void Origin" and "Sea Serpent Ulva".]

[Lianhua: Junior Brother Yinming, you don't know, do you? This old woman's lover is "Yinming," oh, the previous "Yinming."]

[Lianhua: Junior Brother Yinming, I also desire the "Sea Serpent Weasel" fruit. Would one hundred illusory paths of the "Spiritual Ruins Origin" suffice?]

【…】

As he announced the subtitles, one after another appeared.

Seeing the prices offered by real people, Zhu Yu couldn't help but feel suspicious. "Could it be that the 'Flesh-Groined Grass Fruit' and the 'Sea Serpent Algae Fruit' have some other effects that I don't know about?..."

Just as he was thinking this.

[Zhanlong: "I've received my junior brother's gift, and it's very effective."]

At the same time, a private message arrived.

[Zhanlong: "The 'Flesh Ganoderma' fruit isn't very useful to Junior Brother Yinming, so we can consider selling it to other junior brothers and sisters. Junior Brother, you can keep the 'Sea Serpent Algae' for yourself. Please ask the alchemist to use it as a catalyst to refine a 'Soul-Nourishing' Great Pill."]

It seemed she knew he didn't understand.

They also released some information about the use of "Insect Fruits".

Zhu Yu's previous direct consumption and refinement was a complete waste of resources. The extraordinary properties contained in the "Insect World Fruit" can amplify the effects of the "Spirit Pill" many times over.

"So that's how it is..."

Zhu Yu suddenly realized and quickly thanked him. His gaze then fell on the "group chat," which was filled with complaints that "Master Zhanlong" must have told him the true effects of the "Insect World Fruit," and that he hadn't gotten a good deal, etc.

of course.

This bargain-hunting isn't about buying high-value items at low prices, but rather because Lord-level "spiritual food" is extremely scarce. Although they frequently interact with the insect race in the "Insect World," they still find it difficult to acquire Lord-level fruits.

"Hard to buy?... "

Zhu Yuxin had some doubts, but then he saw a real person complaining that "the Great Will of the Insect World" was too ruthless, not even willing to give bait when fishing.

He only wanted to travel around the "Insect Realm," but the "Great Will of the Insect Realm" marked him, and his demise was directly annihilated when he left the border region for tens of thousands of miles.

Some real people also said that every time they cast a distraction, it was like a castrated "insect body" that could not break through the mountain lord's defenses. The "insect race" were also cunning as ghosts and sold things that were ridiculously expensive.

As they talked, they came to the topic of "Yinming Zhenren".

In the end, it was all for naught.

Among them, the one who spoke the most about it was "Dead Soul Master"...

Zhu Yu looked around for a while, then privately messaged the three masters with the strongest purchasing intentions: "Nine Heads," "Golden Roc," and "Heavy Water." Without any preamble, he stated directly:

"A Lord-level 'Flesh Ganoderma,' I wonder what your offer is, Senior Brother?..."

The three real people replied almost simultaneously.

Nine-Headed Immortal: "Junior Brother Yinming has just advanced to the Foundation Establishment stage and must lack Dao soldiers for protection. How about I exchange a hundred 'Dragonman Warriors' for ten 'Flesh-Gel Grass Fruits'?"

"Two at most," Zhu Yu replied.

Golden Roc Immortal: "One 'Golden Feather Roc' cub with True Spirit Bloodline, in exchange for one hundred 'Flesh-Gel Grass Fruits'."

"Maybe next time."

Zhu Yu refused without hesitation.

"True Spirit" is a bloodline above "Spirit Beast" and below "Mythology".

The demon beast containing the "True Spirit Bloodline" has a bloodline that is at least of the middle grade of the Spirit level. Even if you gave him all thirteen "Flesh Ganoderma Fruits", you still couldn't afford to exchange it for such a cub, so you didn't even bother to negotiate the price.

Master Chongshui: "Mysterious Yuan Heavy Water, one drop for one."

"Okay, how about five drops?"

Zhu Yu didn't even haggle over the price; he agreed to the exchange without hesitation.

"Mysterious Origin Heavy Water".

Its weight surpasses that of mountains, and it belongs to the second-tier low-grade spiritual object. It can be refined into a weapon or used to cultivate supernatural powers.

Zhu Yu exchanged "Mysterious Origin Heavy Water" with the intention of using it as a foundation to open five living springs in "Benming Spirit Ruins" and enhance the foundation of "Benming Spirit Ruins".

Chongshui Zhenren agreed to the transaction.

After some haggling with the Nine-Headed Immortal, he finally exchanged five "Flesh Ganoderma Fruits" for a hundred-man "Dragon Warrior Soldier".

It could not possibly be a Dao soldier nurtured with dragon blood, but rather a Dao soldier cultivated and refined by the Nine-Headed True Man using a "Blue Flame Lizardman" who was ranked as a top-grade Ding in the "Human Tomb Register" issued by the "Twelve Heavenly Immortals Alliance".

Their cultivation levels are all at the first-tier high level, and they have also jointly practiced the military strategy "Golden Blade Formation". Once activated, it can even stop a second-tier being.

If they encounter a poor, weak second-tier opponent, they might be able to put up a fight.

The transaction took place in the "Foundation Building Realm".

Zhu Yu traded ten "Flesh Ganoderma" fruits to the two men respectively, and as agreed, he received five drops of "Mysterious Origin Heavy Water" that was as black as ink and as solid as a mountain, as well as a hundred "Blue Flame Lizardmen" who were nearly ten feet tall, wearing rune armor, holding magic weapons and golden knives, with lizard-like heads, light blue skin, and flame-shaped markings on their bodies.

The transaction is complete.

Both parties were happy.

Zhu Yu did not linger. He returned to his "Original Spirit Ruins" and placed five "Mysterious Origin Heavy Water" stones in the four directions. With his will, five springs gushing forth clear water appeared.

According to his estimate.

If it is supported by magic, it will never dry up.

"Not bad, not bad..."

Zhu Yu nodded in satisfaction. With a slight thought, a bronze door ten feet tall appeared before him. He then led the "Dragon Warriors" who followed behind him, filled with a murderous aura, back to the "Netherworld Palace".

Just as he was about to hand it over to the "whale".

The jade slip containing the identity information conveyed a message.