Perfect World: Double Pupils Open the Heavens, Ascend to Immortality

"An ancient tea tree that has attained enlightenment?" Taiyin Shiyi was greatly surprised. The Grand Elder actually possessed a spiritual root of this level?

"It's not an ancient tea tree that has attained enlightenment; it's just a branch. In the previous era, the owner of this place watered it with endless immortal elixir to barely keep it alive until this era. Unfortunately, it doesn't produce tea leaves like the mother tree. One can only sense some of its mysteries by sitting cross-legged under the tree," the Grand Elder of the Immortal Academy said regretfully.

"sit."

He pointed, and a futon appeared opposite him. Taiyin Shiyi walked over and sat cross-legged facing the Grand Elder of the Immortal Academy.

"I've heard about your defeat of Wudi. You're a formidable young man. I've only had two disciples in my life, and Wudi is one of them. I never expected that someone of the same level couldn't even last a hundred blows against you." The Grand Elder mentioned the battle at the Heavenly God Academy and gave a wry smile.

Before Shi Yi could say anything, he continued, "Have you found any suitable seeds?"

Taiyin Shiyi nodded.

Upon hearing this, the Grand Elder of the Immortal Academy's expression softened, and he let out a long sigh of relief.

"If even a prodigy like you has no seed to fuse with, I might have to step in and decide the fate of those invincible seeds," he said with a gloomy expression.

Shi Yi could sense that the Grand Elder of the Immortal Academy was not joking; he genuinely had this idea.

He quickly thanked him.

"The original purpose of the Immortal Academy was to seek out the strongest geniuses in the world, to continue the broken path, and to reproduce the brilliant glory of the previous era."

"Over the long years, it has become too bloated, intricately intertwined, and has become the soil in which powerful families take root, losing its original purpose. I have watched all of this happen with my own eyes open, powerless to change it, and I am truly ashamed," he said with some self-reproach.

Taiyin Shiyi understood this feeling. The Immortal Academy and the Holy Academy were the same. They were established with lofty ideals. However, after the powerful families reached in, changes occurred imperceptibly, and everything became less pure.

It's only because the Heavenly God Academy was established not long ago that the aristocratic families haven't had time to infiltrate it yet, so it feels more comfortable. In the long run, it will be like that, without a doubt.

However, with a formidable enemy at hand and time pressing, the Heavenly God Academy will not have the opportunity to undergo a long evolution. The complex Immortal Academy and Holy Academy will also unite against the powerful external enemy.

"Elder, you should know that I come from the Sin Clan. Those long-lived families and races in the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths who once condemned the Stone Clan would not want a remnant of the Sin Clan to grow up." Taiyin Shiyi said directly without beating around the bush.

"I know that, don't worry, with me here, I won't let them hurt you."

"Here's what we'll do. We'll tell everyone that you're my third closed-door disciple. If anyone targets you, I'll make an example of them to show the outside world my stance and make them hesitant to act against me," the Grand Elder of the Immortal Academy suggested.

Taiyin Shiyi naturally knew what the Grand Elder was thinking. He had always wanted to find a powerful backer, and this suggestion suited his intentions perfectly.

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Elder."

He bowed to the Grand Elder of the Immortal Academy and said gratefully. Then, Taiyin Shiyi told the Grand Elder about Yuan Qing's collusion with the Feng family.

"Hmph, he's nothing but a former outcast from the two academies. Relying on the support of the Longevity Family and his connections in the two academies, he has committed all sorts of evil deeds, suppressed talented individuals, and arbitrarily manipulated the fates of others. He truly deserves to die. If he dares to come to the Immortal Academy to target you, I will kill him with a single palm strike." The Grand Elder of the Immortal Academy snorted coldly, his peaceful demeanor vanishing, and a murderous intent flashed deep in his eyes.

He genuinely wanted to take Taiyin Shiyi as his third closed-door disciple, but he hadn't given Shiyi anything of value. For now, all he could do was protect him. If anyone dared to challenge him at this time, they would be hitting a brick wall.

Subsequently, the Grand Elder of the Immortal Academy asked Shi Yi about his next plans, and the latter informed him that he was about to enter the most crucial stage of seed fusion.

“Alright, then let’s stay here and fuse our seed here. There’s no safer place in the Immortal Academy than here,” he nodded and said.

Taiyin Shiyi did not refuse; in the entire Immortal Academy, this was truly the place that made him feel most at ease.

Soon, the Grand Elder of the Immortal Academy set up a training ground for him on the Immortal Mountain.

"No one else can get close to this place except me, so go ahead and try to break through here."

He was extremely sincere, incorporating his own secluded retreat into the scope of his Daoist practice, with the ancient tree growing from the branches of the Enlightenment Tea Tree as its center.

Taiyin Shiyi took out the Kunpeng Futon and placed it under the ancient tree. Instantly, the Great Dao rules appeared there, and the immortal energy was ethereal and extremely sacred.

He sat cross-legged under the tree, and a heavy, boundless ancient seed appeared on his chest. As soon as it appeared, it overflowed with chaotic energy, manifesting all things and giving rise to all creation.

The Grand Elder of the Immortal Academy's gaze sharpened as he was drawn to the Supreme Chaos Seed.

"What terrifying seeds! They are far more heaven-defying than the few perfect immortal seeds that our institute dug out from the ruins and watered with endless precious blood."

"If the fusion goes smoothly, his achievements in the Void Dao Realm will be unimaginable; he will be incomparably powerful, overwhelming all enemies." He murmured to himself.

Soon, he remembered something: when the Heavenly God Academy's warships entered the Boundary Tomb to search for seeds, the Immortal Academy also sent warships there to plot for the Heavenly Seeds of the Five Elements Land.

Later, both elders returned empty-handed. According to the elder from the Immortal Academy who returned, the mysterious being dwelling on the Quasi-World Tree used the Five Elements Continent as a furnace to melt multiple seeds into one, taking away the greatest fortune.

Now it seems that the so-called greatest fortune is most likely the chaotic seed on Shi Yi's chest.

The Grand Elder of the Immortal Academy nodded secretly, seeing the vast potential for Taiyin Shiyi's future.

This is just a clone. One day in the future, when the two bodies merge into one and the yin and yang converge, that will be the time when Shi Yi truly rises to power.

Just as Taiyin Shiyi settled down, calmed his mind, and fused with the Supreme Chaos Seed, a storm broke out in the Immortal Academy, with a fierce battle erupting to snatch a disciple. Nine Lives Heavenly Lord became the biggest target of the elders because he was a true gold, having cultivated all three strands of immortal energy on his own without the support of his family's predecessors.

Ultimately, the Second Elder of the Immortal Academy, a powerful elder who stood in the Supreme Realm, took him under his wing.

Unlike the Immortal Academy, the Holy Academy, and the Heavenly God Academy, all of them follow a master-disciple model. Therefore, the first thing to do upon arriving here is to choose a master.

In fact, the biggest target of the group of old monsters was Taiyin Shiyi. They had all heard about his terrifying record of crushing Yu Wudi. Including the Second Elder, many old monsters from the Immortal Academy were asking about Taiyin Shiyi's whereabouts. When they learned that he had gone to the Immortal Mountain where the First Elder lived, they immediately understood that Taiyin Shiyi would most likely become the First Elder's disciple, so they had no choice but to give up.

Soon after, all the new disciples found their own masters and began the next stage of their cultivation.

Many beings did not cultivate enough immortal energy when they ignited their divine fire, which was not ideal. However, they still had one last chance to rise up, which was when they broke through to the Void Path at the peak of the Heavenly God realm. If they could make the ultimate leap and achieve super evolution, it was not impossible for them to catch up.

When an elder of the Immortal Academy heard that Taiyin Shiyi had gone to the Immortal Mountain where the Grand Elder resided, he frowned slightly and showed a thoughtful expression.

He was Yuan Qing's master back in the Immortal Academy. Long before the new disciples arrived, Yuan Qing had already arrived and contacted him, hoping he would secretly plot against Taiyin Shiyi.

If he could kill one of Shi Yi's clones and destroy half of Shi Yi's original essence, he would find it difficult to reach the peak. Among the two clones, Taiyin Shi Yi had the lowest cultivation level, so he became Yuan Qing's primary target.

Originally, the elder of the Immortal Academy did not want to do this kind of thing, but since it involved the Longevity Clan, and they offered him conditions that he could not refuse, he finally agreed after weighing the pros and cons.

But now, things have taken an unexpected turn. Taiyin Shiyi has actually gotten involved with the Grand Elder of the Immortal Academy, which is something no one could have foreseen.

However, it's not impossible, but it will most likely have to wait until Taiyin Shiyi achieves the Void Path.

The Holy Academy, a vast continent descended, and Sunstone stood atop the continent, overlooking the land below.

This place boasts a majestic and magnificent landscape, with numerous intertwined dragon veins protecting the land. It is a place of extraordinary beauty and mystery. According to the elders of the Holy Academy, this is the place where a true dragon fell. Back then, the Grand Elder of the Holy Academy dug out supreme treasures such as the blood of a true dragon's heart, which were used by the Holy Academy to cultivate countless peerless geniuses.

In this life, the true dragon's heart blood was exhausted, and the true phoenix's rebirth essence blood, the ultimate power blood of the Heavenly Horned Ant lineage, and so on, were all divided up.

The current world's methods are the most resource-intensive system, far more terrifying than the ancient immortal methods. All breakthroughs require a foundation of resources.

This is why the Holy Temple has always been short of resources and cannot provide anything extra.

Similar to the situation at the Immortal Academy, newly arrived disciples at the Holy Academy need to choose a master. The group of new disciples are very excited because this is a sacred place for cultivating worldly methods and they can have a professional master. Even if the elders of the Holy Academy don't teach them with all their heart and soul, a few words of advice can benefit them for life.

Without hesitation, Taiyang Shiyi told the Holy Academy Elder that he wanted to see the Holy Academy's Grand Elder.

Since every young cultivator who comes to the Holy Academy must become an apprentice, he naturally chooses the strongest Grand Elder.

"With your qualifications and strength, the Grand Elder will surely accept you as a disciple and then do everything in his power to help you," the Holy Academy Elder said.

Without further ado, he led Sunstone Yi away from the noisy place and headed straight for the residence of the Grand Elder of the Holy Academy.

After passing through numerous palaces, the two entered a special area. The air here was very hot and restless, and there was a strange aura flowing through it, affecting the cultivators' blood and qi.

Even someone as powerful as Taiyang Shiyi felt his internal energy and blood involuntarily surge, and faint sounds of dragon roars could be heard.

"It really is the place where the true dragon fell." Sun Stone sighed, circulating his divine power to forcibly eliminate all the anomalies.

Chapter 335 Seed Fusion

As the two ventured deeper, a protective divine light rose from the Holy Elder's body, isolating him from the surrounding aura; even someone as powerful as him was affected.

He glanced at Taiyang Shiyi and was secretly surprised to find that he was acting as usual.

Finally, they arrived at their destination, where a thatched hut could be vaguely seen in a bamboo grove ahead.

"That is the Grand Elder's residence. I have told you everything about your situation, and the Grand Elder invites you in," the Holy Academy Elder said.

Taiyang Shiyi nodded and stepped into the bamboo forest.

These bamboos are extraordinary; they have a dull, blood-red color, and the surface of the bamboo tubes is covered with dragon patterns, emanating an astonishing aura.

True dragons are extraordinary creatures, whether they live in places of cultivation or fall to their deaths. Any plants growing nearby will become rare and precious treasures.

"This is Dragon Blood Bamboo. When that true dragon fell, its blood soaked into this soil. Over the years, the earth has continuously spewed forth dragon energy, and these bamboos have become extraordinary, no longer ordinary." A strong voice came from the thatched hut.

Without a doubt, the owner of the voice was the Grand Elder of the Holy Academy, a legendary figure who was the same age as this era and also the one who had gone the furthest in the path of law in this world.

Taiyang Shiyi strode through the Dragon Blood Bamboo Forest and arrived at the thatched hut. There, an old man in hemp clothing sat on a stone chair, smiling at him.

"Shi Yi greets the Grand Elder."

"Sit down and have some tea."

The Grand Elder of the Holy Academy was very easygoing. He gestured for Shi Yi to sit on the stone chair opposite him. There was a cup of tea that had been brewed long ago on the stone table, steaming hot and emitting a fragrant aroma.

Shi Yi didn't stand on ceremony and sat down directly, picking up his teacup and taking a sip.

Instantly, his blood and qi began to boil uncontrollably, each particle transforming into an eternal solar furnace, burning fiercely and terrifyingly.

Sun Shiyi was startled and immediately used his powerful cultivation to suppress the abnormality in his blood and qi, returning to normal in the blink of an eye.

All of this was observed by the Grand Elder of the Holy Academy, who made no attempt to conceal his admiration.

"This level of qi and blood power is absolutely unparalleled in the Void Dao realm. You truly are an unparalleled genius in cultivating worldly methods," he exclaimed in admiration.

"Great Elder, this is..."

"This is Dragon Blood Tea, made with dragon energy, dragon blood, and dozens of rare and precious ingredients. It has the effect of enhancing the power of qi and blood, and is extremely precious."

"I see, thank you for your hospitality, Elder." Shi Yi suddenly realized why his blood and qi had reacted so strongly.

However, after drinking a sip of dragon blood tea, his qi and blood improved only slightly.

So Shi Yi tilted his head back and drank the whole cup. Unfortunately, the effect was not significant. Although he improved slightly, it was not an expansion of his potential. It only accelerated Shi Yi's cultivation progress. Even without drinking the dragon blood tea, he could have achieved his goal naturally.

“Your path of Qi and blood has reached its limit. Unless you use the most extraordinary rare and precious materials, you will hardly make any progress,” said the Grand Elder of the Holy Academy.

Shi Yi nodded. He had undergone a hellish ordeal with Meng Tianzheng, even using the incomplete incantation of the Immortal-Breaking Curse. His cultivation level was eroded again and again, and his potential was basically fully developed. To make a breakthrough, he would need an astonishing amount of resources.

He put down his teacup, explained his purpose to the elder, and told him about his conflict with the several longevity families that defined the sinful clans. He also mentioned Yuan Qing.

The Grand Elder of the Holy Academy gladly accepted Sun Stone Yi as his disciple. He had spent his entire life searching for young people who had the potential to break through the current impasse, and at present, Sun Stone Yi was the most promising one, so he naturally did not want to miss out.

"Now that I've accepted you as my disciple, you don't need to worry about your safety," he said domineeringly, without hesitating because of those few immortal families.

For him, breaking the deadlock was more important than anything else.

"Unfortunately, I can't give you the True Dragon's Heart Blood, Phoenix Nirvana Essence Blood, or the Blood of Ultimate Power. They've already been divided up by the most amazing beings in the Holy Academy," he said with some regret.

“It’s alright. What I lack most right now is experience in creating laws. I’ve heard that there is a Dharma Hall in the Holy Academy. I would like to go into seclusion there for a while.”

"You've already come this far?" The Grand Elder of the Holy Academy was very surprised. What was the point of pursuing the path of this world? Wasn't it to forge a new path?

"It's still a long way off. It requires a lot of experience, deduction, and repeated verification," Taiyang Shiyi replied truthfully.

“Alright, I will inform the elders of the Temple of Law that it will be open to you without restrictions.” The Grand Elder of the Holy Academy nodded.

He then handed Taiyang Shiyi a jade pendant, simple and natural, with a transcendent charm.

"I may be away during this time. There is a spiritual body of mine inside this jade pendant. If you encounter danger, just crush it," the Grand Elder of the Holy Academy instructed.

Taiyang Shiyi accepted the jade pendant without saying much, only nodding.

Soon after, he left the Grand Elder's residence and went to the Dharma Hall of the Present World.

On the way, Taiyang Shiyi met a new disciple from the Three Thousand Dao States. He inquired about the situation of the people from the Three Thousand Dao States and learned that the witch, Cao Yusheng and others had all found their respective masters and were not discriminated against or suppressed. Only then did he feel relieved.

Soon, he arrived at the Dharma Hall of the Present World. The elders guarding the place, including the Grand Elder, had already been informed, so they did not stop him.

Sun Stone entered the magnificent ancient hall smoothly. Inside, chaotic energy swirled, and more than a dozen enormous stone pillars stood tall and straight, while ancient books floated in the void.

He casually picked up a book and studied it carefully. It was not a case he had seen at the Heavenly God Academy, which aroused Shi Yi's curiosity.

In the time that followed, Taiyang Shiyi immersed himself in ancient books of the modern world, roaming the sea of ​​books as if traveling through time and space to the scenes where those ancient geniuses broke through their limits, witnessing their process of breaking shackles and venturing into new realms.

Throughout this process, he kept stimulating his double pupils, drawing on experience, and deducing from his own situation, trying to find a path that suited him.

This is destined to be something that cannot be accomplished overnight; it will require a significant amount of time.

"Has Shi Yi not come out yet?"

Outside the Dharma Hall, an old man with a terrifying aura asked a question.

"No, did Senior Brother need to see him?"

"Nothing, just a little curious. I heard that he defeated me with his illusory body. Such a feat is truly astonishing. I want to see if the rumors are true," the old man replied calmly.

The elder guarding the Dharma Hall didn't think much of it upon hearing this.

"Indeed, judging from this record alone, he has the terrifying strength to become the number one in the Void Dao Realm."

After a brief chat, the old man left, his face slightly gloomy.

"This Shi Yi, I don't know if he sensed the killing intent or what, but since entering the Holy Academy he has been hiding in the Hall of Law in this world, making it impossible for anyone to make a move. He is truly hateful," the old man muttered to himself.