Immortal Mystery Sequence: I Establish a Divine Duty for Heaven and Earth

The Lingjiang River flows eastward for thousands of miles, with verdant mountains on both banks.

In the heart of Jiangzhou, on the banks of the Yangtze River, lies a mountain called Yunying (Cloud Shadow), towering into the clouds and shrouded in mist year-round. Halfway up the mountain, a sea of ​​clouds surges, and from time to time, the majestic sound of a morning bell echoes from the sea of ​​clouds, resonating far and wide.

Following the sound, one can see thousands of stone steps extending from the foot of the mountain, all carved from bluestone and weathered by the passage of time.

Ancient trees tower on both sides of the stone steps. Halfway up, the clouds and mist gradually thicken, making it impossible to see one's hand in front of one's face. Only the sound of bells guides the way, concealing countless mysteries of Taoism.

After climbing countless steps to the top of the mountain, the clouds and mist suddenly dispersed.

A majestic pavilion stands tall, with flying eaves and brackets, carved beams and painted rafters. Copper bells hang from the eaves and tinkle in the wind. The pavilion is also made of bluestone, with runes flowing on it. It has withstood thousands of years of wind and rain.

The plaque in the center reads "Lingjiang Temple".

The brushstrokes are vigorous and powerful, with iron-like strokes and silver hooks, resembling the work of a great master of ancient Taoism, with each stroke containing the grandeur of the Great Tao.

This is the largest Taoist temple in Jiangzhou, overseeing hundreds of cities and thousands of counties along the banks of the Lingjiang River, protecting millions of lives. All the strange and evil spirits in Jiangzhou are subdued by the Lingjiang Temple.

In the back hall.

An old Taoist priest with white hair and a youthful face was meditating with his eyes closed. He was wearing a gray Taoist robe and sat cross-legged on a futon. His face was thin and his beard and hair were all white, but his skin was as smooth as a baby's and there was not a single wrinkle. When he breathed, white breath came out of his mouth and nose, like a dragon or a snake, swirling and never dissipating.

Lingjiang Temple Master, Dongdaozi.

Tapping.

Footsteps approached from afar, their force swift and powerful.

"Master!"

A dark-skinned, thin Taoist priest stepped into the room. He was seventeen years old, not tall but with a strong build and bright, piercing eyes. His steps were steady and his footsteps were firm, indicating that he had a solid foundation.

"Congyun," Dongdaozi slowly opened his eyes, his gaze as calm as still water, "It has been four years since you first received the Dao. How has your cultivation been?"

The young Taoist priest Wang Congyun pressed his hands against his chest and abdomen, his abdomen bulging with true qi.

He straightened his back and said loudly, "It feels amazing! A powerful aura flows through my body from my dantian, and my internal organs are burning with a sense of the Great Dao! Is this the foundation of the Dao that I have received? Infinite Heavenly Venerable! Although I am dull-witted, I will cultivate diligently day and night and will certainly not fail my master's kindness in receiving the Dao."

"Hmm." Dong Daozi responded indifferently, neither agreeing nor disagreeing. After a moment of silence, he spoke again: "You should know that all inner disciples must go down the mountain for training after their first Daoist instruction."

Wang Congyun's eyes lit up, overjoyed: "This disciple knows! But what is the training mission...?"

"Congyun, you're from Jiangnan, right?" Dongdaozi asked instead of answering.

"Yes! This disciple comes from Huai Shu Village, Xiaopei County, on the south bank of the Ling River. My original name was Wang Gou Dan. Four years ago, my master saw that I had potential and chose me as a disciple of the Daoist sect. He gave me the name Wang Cong Yun and taught me the Dao. When I was a child—"

"I didn't ask you to say that much."

"……yes."

Dong Daozi stroked his long beard: "Since that's the case, you must also know about Dajiang County, which is adjacent to Xiaopei County. Today, I'm sending you—"

"This disciple does not understand! This disciple has never left his hometown, but I have heard that many promising talents have recently emerged in Dajiang County, agriculture is thriving, crops are growing well, and I have also heard that several farmers have awakened innate wisdom and are born with—"

"Shut up."

"oh."

"I am sending you to Dajiang County to train and investigate the cause of the 'farmer' who has awakened his innate wisdom, and to investigate his cultivation ability. Remember not to reveal your identity and to do it in secret... If there is nothing unusual, you can return to the mountain in ten years. If there is anything unusual, report to the mountain gate immediately and follow my instructions."

"Yes! This disciple will go immediately!"

Wang Congyun turned to leave, but as he reached the door, he suddenly remembered something.

"Master, I remember that the sect sent people to Dajiang County to investigate and selected a 'farmer' among them as an outer disciple. I have also had some dealings with that farmer, Chen Cun, and he knows Dajiang County better. May I request permission to take him as my guide to complete the training mission together?"

Seeking assistance from outer disciples to complete training is also within the rules.

Dong Daozi lowered his eyelids, his face expressionless: "Chen Cun is still in seclusion, but he seems to be on the verge of breaking through to a higher realm. I am personally guarding his seclusion and cannot go down the mountain."

"And what about the other 'farmers' in Dajiang County—"

"No, get off."

Wang Congyun: "?"

"Why...?"

Before he could finish speaking, Dongdaozi made a hand seal.

Swish!

The scene before him changed abruptly; he was now standing outside the door, the door slamming shut behind him.

Wang Congyun: "…………"

He scratched his head, feeling that something was off, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it... Why did his master seem to be hiding something in his words and actions today?

……

……

Under the same night sky, in Xiaopei County, at Jiangjia Farm.

Late at night.

Jiang Tu sat on the bed, cold sweat pouring down his forehead.

Chen Cun is dead!

He was the first "farmer"! He was about to break through to the eighth rank when he was ambushed by an unknown force and died suddenly.

An unknown ambush!

Jiang Tu repeatedly pondered these words, feeling a chill run down his spine with each thought, a chill that was terrifying to contemplate.

Chen Cun was chosen by the Taoist sect, and in theory he should be cultivating at Lingjiang Temple. Looking across the entire Jiangzhou, it seems there is no safer place than there.

But he died!

He died at the crucial moment when he was about to break through to a higher realm! And he was "ambushed"!

This result is intriguing...

Jiang Tu took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down. He recalled the various rumors he had heard in the village when he was farming and clearing land, and gradually pieced together the general outline of Chen Cun.

Chen Cun, a farmer from Dajiang County, is in his early twenties. He is uncultured, has an outspoken personality, and acts in a high-profile manner.

From the very first day he awakened his innate wisdom, he couldn't wait to let the whole county know about his specialness. He flaunted his agricultural knowledge everywhere and told everyone he met, "I am the chosen one," which aroused envy and jealousy in many people.

After being selected as a Taoist disciple, the situation worsened; he almost lost all knowledge of the world.

In the evolution of the teachings, Luo Jin's approach was much more sophisticated. He secretly and cautiously imparted knowledge, always walking on thin ice.

Comparing the two, a judgment is made.

Jiang Tu secretly rejoiced, but at the same time felt a pang of sympathy for his kind, a sense of shared sorrow for the fallen. It was indeed true that in chaotic times, human life was as worthless as grass.

Fortunately, he hid for five years without revealing anything unusual. He always believed that in this chaotic world of immortals and demons, the nail that sticks out gets hammered down, and keeping a low profile is the best policy!

Now, Chen Cun is highly likely to die from his high profile, or even from a plot within the Daoist sect. What about the remaining thirteen "farmers" in the Agricultural Dao sequence? What will their fate be? Will they be able to continue developing?

What exactly is the Taoist sect planning?

Jiang Tu decided that he should inquire more about news from Dajiang County and closely monitor the changes in Jin Cezhong's sequence to see if Chen Cun was the only exception or if all the agricultural cultivators who entered the Daoist sect would encounter misfortune.

The most urgent task is to become stronger as soon as possible.

Without hesitation, he locked his attention on "harvest"!

Swish!

Causality value: 250

New options are emerging—

"Optional Occupation 1: Farmer"

"Job Level: lv1" (+)

(Note: The job level determines the job's growth rate and development ceiling in the sequence evolution. Each level up will add an additional characteristic to the job.)

Jiang Tu's eyes lit up.

Sequence points originate from evolution and act upon reality; causal values ​​originate from reality and act upon evolution and occupational sequences.

The two promote each other and complement each other, forming a close development cycle.

Wonderful!

"Add more points! Add a lot more—"

Swish!

"Consumes 100 Causality Points, job level increased, job sequence evolution efficiency moderately increased."

「职业等级：lv1（100/100）→lv2（0/1000）」

Features: (New) Good quality

"Superior Quality: Each cultivation and harvest by a cultivator in the Agricultural Path will produce the best quality, surpassing the same batch of crops/herbs."

Good product?

Jiang Tu was stunned for a moment, then overjoyed!

Upgrading one's profession level not only accelerates evolution but also adds new characteristics to the entire agricultural path sequence. This means that from now on, all crops cultivated by agricultural path cultivators may give birth to unique new and superior varieties.

Higher quality, better harvest, and even after a long period of selection... it is possible to create a unique spiritual rice?

Given time, a significant potential growth is within reach!

He then looked at another new option—

"Pray for Blessings: 150 Karma Points for the first time"

(Note: Praying for blessings can grant special blessing bonuses, and these blessings can be applied to evolution.)

"Blessing: 100 Causality Points for the first time"

(Note: Bestowing a blessing can randomly grant a special blessing to all sequence cultivators in the real world, but it cannot be used for evolution.)

Blessing? Gift?

Jiang Tu only weighed the options briefly before choosing to offer his blessing... The former can affect evolution, while the latter can only affect cultivators in the real world.

Evolution is the top priority! All resources acquired in the early stages should be geared towards evolution!

"Consuming 150 Karma Points, completing the first prayer for blessing."

"You have successfully received the blessing—may the weather be favorable and the harvest abundant."

Blessing: May the weather be favorable and the harvest plentiful.

Quality: White (Standard)

"Note: After this blessing is loaded into the evolution, it will ensure that the land under the jurisdiction of the agricultural cultivators in the evolution will maintain favorable weather, stable seasonal changes, and greatly reduce the probability of natural disasters; after one evolution settlement is completed, this blessing will be loaded into reality, and if there are other blessings that have been added before, they will be replaced by this blessing."

Jiang Tu's eyes lit up.

nice one!

Although it's only a white-quality blessing, it's enough for now... With favorable weather and abundant harvests, this is exactly what's needed most in the early stages of agricultural development!