I cultivate the Purple Mansion Golden Elixir Dao on Earth

Immortal artifacts were the most precious of all magical treasures in the cultivation world of my previous life.

That was a creation whose power even the Dao Embryo could not fully unleash, whose true form was comparable to the Undying Golden Immortal. Even ancient immortal lords and Dao ancestors regarded it as a supreme treasure.

Cultivating the Azure Netherworld, forming its own heaven and earth, illuminating future generations, immortal and eternal... these incredible abilities are nothing special to immortal artifacts.

However, the Daoist landscape depicting the operation of the universe contains the mysteries of how this world has operated from ancient times to the present.

Moreover, for this world, which had never given birth to the path of cultivation and had no spiritual energy before Lin Yu appeared, it was a virgin land that no one had ever touched. It contained countless wonders, but it would not transform spiritual energy into the power to destroy everything.

Thus, Lin Yu successfully merged with heaven and earth for a fleeting moment, comprehending the principles of the birth and death of countless stars.

This kind of supreme realm is countless times more precious than immortal artifacts!

"In my previous life, even the Dao Ancestor and Immortal Lord could not elevate a person's cultivation to the level of a True Lord out of thin air, but the Supreme Dao Scenery of this world has done it."

"Moreover, His wonders are clearly not limited to this, but because my current cultivation level is too low and my understanding of the Dao is too shallow, I am unable to bear all of His wonders..."

"...If a true Golden Core True Monarch were to obtain this opportunity, they might be able to glimpse the scenery of a Dao Embryo Immortal; if a Dao Embryo Immortal were to witness it, the path to Immortal Lord would be paved. If a true Immortal Lord were to witness it, it might even elevate their cultivation to a level comparable to the ancient Dao Ancestors—"

"So that's right...!"

A sudden flash of inspiration struck Lin Yu.

"The ancient Dao Ancestors revered in the cultivation world of my past life were the ones who first spread the Dao to the world and opened up the path from embryonic breathing to Golden Immortal, giving people a method to cultivate. Their deeds and achievements have become the highest and greatest image in the world."

"The title 'Ancestor of the Dao' is an honorific bestowed upon them by cultivators in veneration of their achievements! The so-called 'Ancestor of the Dao' is the ancestor of all Daos..."

"But now I see that by recreating the path of cultivation in a world where there was originally no cultivation, one can attain the ultimate wonders of heaven and earth. So, could it be that those ancient Dao Ancestors became Dao Ancestors without equal because they obtained this ultimate wonder of innate enlightenment?"

"So this world devoid of spirits is actually an opportunity to become a Dao Ancestor!"

Overwhelmed with emotion, Lin Yu was momentarily lost in thought.

He stood there, stunned.

After a long while, his eyes gradually brightened.

"Whether it's the most wondrous Dao realm or the Dao Ancestor, they are all too far removed from my present state. However, I no longer need to doubt that this universe is a figment of imagination created by some immortal or celestial lord—and I am merely a plaything in His palm!"

"After all, neither this scenery nor my cultivation level can be faked!"

Lin Yu smiled.

Now, the deepest obstruction in his heart has finally disappeared completely, his mind is clear, and he feels incredibly happy.

"The matters of Immortal Lords and Dao Ancestors are too distant, but at least I can be certain of my future path—I am the first cultivator in this world, and my cultivation is the achievement of opening up the Great Dao for this realm. This is enough to lay the foundation for my immortal path, and be witnessed by Heaven and Earth!"

"Of course, there's more to it than that."

"The journey of the Dao Ancestor was not only about his own cultivation, but also about expanding the methods and imparting the Dao to future generations."

"Therefore, I shall also spread the methods of cultivation in this world, creating a large number of cultivators and a great era in which immortality is possible and the path of immortality flourishes! At that time, every cultivator who embarks on the path of cultivation will, according to my methods, transform into my image and become my accumulated essence... This is my path and my manifest work!"

Lin Yu let out a soft breath, having no more doubts about her future path and destiny in this world.

His consciousness returned to reality, and he looked at the pine tree in front of him again.

Although there was no spiritual reflection, Lin Yu, with his True Lord cultivation, saw that what he had previously found obscure and unclear had become clear.

"Pine and cypress trees, in their appearance, belong to the yang category, but in feng shui, they prefer the yin. If compared to the Taoist practices of past lives, they should be considered trees that contain yang energy, leaning towards 'lush trees'."

"【茂木】 refers to the five types of trees that embody yang energy, representing groups, species, forests, and gardens. It possesses the nature of profound gathering and transformation, and the ability to broadly guide and observe."

Various theories about the virtue of wood circulated in Lin Yu's mind, and with his current cultivation comparable to that of a True Lord, he deduced them into clear and unambiguous conclusions.

Therefore, this pine tree belongs to the category of "lush trees".

"However, after I embarked on the path of cultivation last night, I performed the Dao for Heaven and Earth, and thus the spiritual energy of Heaven and Earth began to stir. The traces of this spiritual energy's birth followed my path. The 'Su Fu Ling Ji Jing' that I cultivate is the fundamental method of the ultimate supernatural power of the Yin of the Five Woods, namely, the 'Sinking Wood'. Therefore, the traces of spiritual energy conceived between Heaven and Earth take the 'Sinking Wood' as its guide, which can be called the Yin of Yin. This pine tree was enlightened by the traces of spiritual energy of that 'Sinking Wood,' and it showed Yin energy that contradicted its own image of 'Flourishing Wood,' and also became the support of 'Sheng Yu.' That's why it appears to have suffered damage now."

"Fortunately, my current cultivation level is only at the [Fetal Breathing] stage, not the [Qi Refining] stage. At the first level of Fetal Breathing, I have only managed to release a single breath of true energy within my body, which is halfway to the realm of the extraordinary. Therefore, the spiritual energy between heaven and earth cannot be fully formed, which is why this pine tree still has room to breathe and has not withered away or turned into a ghost."

"If I break through to the [Qi Refining] stage, consume spiritual energy, harmonize internal and external forces, and embark on the path of cultivation, then true spiritual energy should be born in the world."

"At that time, the 'spiritual atmosphere' that only exists in the cultivation world will be born in this world. In the words of the novel, it is called the 'revival of spiritual energy'."

"But this 'spiritual revival,' the first spiritual aura in the world, was dominated by the spiritual aura of sunken wood, the most yin of the five woods—and the starting point of that sunken wood spiritual aura was precisely this [Baiyang Temple]..."

"--When that time comes, it will probably be a critical moment for the life of this pine tree... Even though that spiritual aura of the sunken wood is still extremely weak compared to the true spiritual aura in the cultivation world of my previous life, and is still in its nascent stage."

Without needing to calculate, the current state and future of this pine tree were already clear in Lin Yu's eyes.

He stepped forward and reached out to touch the surface of the ancient pine tree, its trunk bearing mottled cracks.

"...Since you are in danger because of me, then I will grant you a great opportunity."

Having said that, Lin Yu lowered his head and the first breath of true energy in his dantian stirred gently.

By having his assistant attach his palm to the tree trunk, he left a trace of true energy on the tree.

It's not about driving away the dark and malevolent energy from the tree.

Instead, it incorporates the yin and yang energy, as well as the "survival of life" entrusting it, into the image of the green pine tree, allowing it to be contained within.

This transformed it from a yang-containing element to a yin-containing element, giving it a head start in perfectly integrating into the future spiritual atmosphere.

It even... gave it a chance to become the first [Sinking Wood] spiritual object in the world when the spiritual energy manifests in the future!

"This...is also your destiny."

Lin Yu withdrew his hand, looked at the pine tree, and smiled slightly.

"Let's continue our training."

"After all, every step I take from here on outlining the path that will illuminate this world."

"Once the [fetal breathing] is perfected and the [qi refinement] is completed... this world will generate spiritual energy, and that will be the beginning of my preaching and expounding the Dharma."