Becoming an Immortal and Ancestor, Starting from the Clan-protecting Divine Beast

208: Chapter 208 Daoist Theory and Human Relationships”Nascent Soul, the Realm where Immortals reside. I wonder if this old man will ever have the chance to glimpse the scenery of the Nascent Soul Realm in this life.”

True Monarch Yan Jin sighed with emotion as he looked at the Nascent Soul Dharma Body soaring into the Nine Heavens.

He was considered an older True Monarch, having lived for over five thousand years.

In the Golden Core Realm, after condensing eighty-one Golden Natures and reaching Golden Core Peak, one cannot directly achieve Nascent Soul. Various preparations are required.

If the preparations are insufficient, it’s basically impossible to achieve Nascent Soul.

Although the more Cultivators practice a particular Dao in the Luotian Realm, the stronger that Dao becomes.

But this doesn’t mean that everyone can reach Golden Core or Nascent Soul.

Establishing the Purple Mansion and inscribing Divine Ability DaoPattern is one hurdle, and resonating with one’s position to condense Golden Nature is another.

And to further deepen the connection with one’s position, to the point of being able to sublimate Golden Nature and condense a Nascent Soul, one needs to do things that benefit the Dao they Cultivate.

This has been the case since the Ancient Eras and before.

Therefore, during the Ancient Eras, the Immortal Dao in the Luotian Realm reached an unprecedented Peak.

Prodigies and outstanding individuals followed one after another, joining the path of broadening their cultivated Dao.

After the Ancient Eras Final Tribulation, Cultivators in the Luotian Realm basically used the method of plundering the Origin of other Realms to exchange for Heavenly Dao Karma, and then by consuming Heavenly Dao Karma, they deepened their connection with their position.

So, after reaching Golden Core Peak, Cultivators in the Luotian Realm would generally choose to invade a world of medium-to-Peak scale.

Only the Heavenly Dao Karma obtained from invading such a world could propel them to advance to Nascent Soul.

However, a world of medium-to-Peak scale is not so easy to conquer; there would be local powerhouses equivalent to Golden Core Peak.

Coupled with fighting on foreign ground, a slight oversight could lead to complete defeat.

Some Outer Worlds would give birth to Children of Luck after sensing danger.

Many Golden Core Peak True Monarchs in the Luotian Realm have suffered great losses, or even died, at the hands of these Children of Luck.

It can be said that the longer it drags on, the harder it is to conquer.

Generally, in such situations, one either chooses to give up or asks for help.

Most who stubbornly persist will crash and burn, causing great harm to their Dao path.

”The Dao is long and arduous, but there will always be opportunities.”

A Golden Core True Monarch said.

Yuan Feng ignored the True Monarchs’ sighs. The Nascent Soul Realm posed little obstacle to him; the real trouble was ascending to the position of Dou Zhan.

Even though the Way of Battle does not belong to the Five Elements, Four Symbols, Wind, or Thunder, and is an empty-attested Dao, if he wanted to sit on the position of Dou Zhan, someone would still jump out to obstruct his Dao.

Not just the Way of Battle, but to ascend to any position of any Dao, one must overcome the Human Tribulation!

There are always those who do not wish for a certain position to have a Revered Master.

This involves the struggles of Immortal Lords and above, or more precisely, Dao struggles, the struggle of the Great Dao.

For example, Cultivators of the Geng Metal Path dislike Cultivators of the Bing Fire Path.

Bing Fire is the fire of the sun, possessing intense characteristics that can restrain the rigidity and sharpness of Geng Metal.

When Geng Metal encounters Bing Fire, it’s like a raging fire melting metal, causing damage and losing its rigidity.

Therefore, the great figures of the Geng Metal Path naturally do not wish to see an Immortal Lord or Dao Lord emerge from the Bing Fire Path and will try every means to obstruct their Dao.

However, in the eyes of the great figures of the Xin Metal Path, the prosperity of Bing Fire is beneficial to Xin Metal.

Bing Fire and Xin Metal combine to form Bing Xin He, known as the Union of Sun and Moon.

Bing Fire is Yang Fire, fervent and unrestrained, like the light of the sun; Xin Metal is Yin Metal, brilliant like a jewel, reflecting light.

The combination of Bing and Xin is like the sun shining on a jewel, making it sparkle, also symbolizing the harmonious coexistence of masculinity and femininity.

However, Bing Xin He generates ren water, and ren water, in turn, restrains Bing Fire.

It would be interesting if a couple cultivating Bing Fire and Xin Metal gave birth to an offspring suitable for cultivating ren water.

Therefore, in this world, there are obstructors of the Dao, and there are also helpers of the Dao.

Some do not wish to see a Dao Lord or Immortal Lord emerge from a path that is disadvantageous to them, but others hope that a path beneficial to them can become even stronger.

Behind this is the game between these two factions.

If the obstructing side is stronger than the assisting side, then ascending to a position or even achieving Dao will be troublesome, with a high probability of dying and having one’s Dao extinguished.

Conversely, if the assisting side is stronger than the obstructing side, the possibility of ascending to a position will be much higher.

To put it plainly, if you want to ascend to a position, it’s basically impossible without the backing of a great figure.

Just like a Peak Venerable who has passed the Five Decays of Heaven and Man Tribulation, standing at the pinnacle of the Nascent Soul Realm; if he wants to ascend to a position without the guarantee of a great figure, he will most likely fail and turn into golden ashes.

”If I were to ascend to the position of Dou Zhan, which figures would jump out to obstruct my Dao? And who would help me ascend?”

Yuan Feng fell into deep thought.

The Way of Battle is a Dao attested by the Dou Zhan Demon Lord, a Dao belonging to the Yao Race.

If he were to ascend, it would likely attract obstruction from Human Race mighty figures, while the Yao Race might offer him help.

But that’s not certain.

He is currently the Old Ancestor guarding the Chen family, which means he stands with the Human Race.

In the eyes of many of the Yao Race, a demon like him is more like a traitor to the Yao Race.

”Dou Zhan, our Zhiyang Sect will soon host Senior Brother Burning Absolute’s Nascent Soul Grand Banquet. At the banquet, Senior Brother will publicly announce taking Zhuhong as his disciple.”

At this moment, True Monarch Liaoyuan walked over, interrupting Yuan Feng’s thoughts.

”As the Old Ancestor guarding the Chen family, you wouldn’t miss this Nascent Soul banquet, would you?”

Yuan Feng nodded, ”Naturally not. This Monarch will attend the banquet then.”

Chen Zhuhong being taken as a disciple by Venerable Fen Jue is such a major event; he, as the Old Ancestor, must be present to witness it personally.

”I still have important matters to attend to, Fellow Daoist Dou Zhan, until we meet again.”

True Monarch Liaoyuan left quickly, without any lingering.

With True Monarch Burning Absolute achieving Nascent Soul, the Zhiyang Sect indeed had many things to deal with, and as the second highest-ranking member of the Sect, she was certainly busy.

”Until we meet again.”

Yuan Feng replied courteously.

Immediately, he looked towards the Zhiyang Sect, and the majestic Dharma Body enveloped in Immortal Dao Li Fire, with strands of Li Fire Immortal Laws entwining around it, gave him no small shock.

A Golden Core True Monarch’s Dharma Idol could expand to thousands or millions of feet tall, but in front of a Nascent Soul Dharma Body, it could only be described as small.

”I wonder how grand a Heavenly Immortal-level magnate’s Dharma Body would be? Perhaps it could prop up a Star Domain and casually manipulate star rivers.”

Yuan Feng suppressed the fervent desire in his heart.

He was currently only at Middle Stage Golden Core, and still had a long way to go before reaching Golden Core Peak; he couldn’t rush.

”Fellow Daoist Dou Zhan, with matters at the Western Border Pass concluded, this old man should return to Qianyan Mansion.”

”If the Chen family has any disciples with decent talent in the Thick Earth or gen-earth Daos, they can be sent to Qianyan Mansion to Cultivate, which would also foster the relationship between our two families.”

True Monarch Yan Tuo approached, smiling.

”Fellow Daoist is too kind. If my Chen family disciples wish to seek the Dao at Qianyan Mansion, this Monarch will naturally not obstruct them.”

Yuan Feng also responded with a smile.

”I wonder if Fellow Daoist would like to join this old man?”

True Monarch Yan Tuo asked, standing before the Domain Gate.

”No, I still have some matters to handle in the Western Border, so I won’t return to the Eastern Border with Fellow Daoist.”

Yuan Feng shook his head.

He still had to visit the Sacred Fire Cult to see Liu Tingshu and clean up after Chen Zhuxiao.

”If Fellow Daoist has time, you are welcome to visit Qianyan Mansion as a guest.”

After True Monarch Qianyan finished speaking, he turned and stepped into the Domain Gate, disappearing from this place.

”Qianyan Mansion? I can find time to visit it.”

Yuan Feng cleared his thoughts and walked towards True Monarch Yan Jin, who was still conversing with other Golden Core True Monarchs.

After explaining his intentions to True Monarch Yan Jin, the True Monarch agreed without much ado.

After witnessing Yuan Feng’s strength, True Monarch Yan Jin compromised.

The young man who took his disciple’s virginity had excellent strength and talent, and with such a powerful Golden Core Demon Monarch guarding his clan, their status was almost on par with the Sacred Fire Cult, making them a suitable match.

If not for the Immortal Fire suppressing the Cult’s Luck, the Sacred Fire Cult and the current Chen family could only be described as evenly matched, at most, the Cult had a bit more heritage.

Moreover, the Chen family also possessed a heavenly immortal artifact, so their overall strength was not far behind the Sacred Fire Cult.

Just like that, one person and one ape passed through the Domain Gate, appearing directly outside the Sacred Fire Cult.

True Monarch Yanhuang had been waiting there for a long time.

Upon learning that Yuan Feng had slain a well-known Late Stage Golden Core, True Monarch Yanhuang was truly shocked.

The Late Stage Golden Core he had painstakingly pursued was merely a weakling that Yuan Feng could kill.

”Fellow Daoist Dou Zhan, you...”

True Monarch Yanhuang hesitated to speak, and in the end said nothing.

”Fellow Daoist Yanhuang, what I said before still stands.”

Yuan Feng said with a serious expression.

”What words?”

True Monarch Yan Jin was bewildered. Had Yuan Feng and True Monarch Yanhuang reached some agreement during his time guarding the Western Border Pass?

Thinking of this, he looked at True Monarch Yanhuang with confusion and scrutiny.

The latter’s body trembled, and he hastily recounted everything he had discussed with Yuan Feng earlier.

”So that’s it, an Outer World?”

True Monarch Yan Jin stroked his beard, then admonished, ”Foolish, Junior Brother, you have fallen into a Dao obstacle and a heart obstacle. This cannot be solved by invading other realms; you need to enter the Mortal World to refine your heart, remove the heart obstacle, and only then can you break through the shackles and condense the twenty-seventh Golden Nature.”

Then, he shamelessly added, ”My Sacred Fire Cult naturally needs Fellow Daoist Dou Zhan’s favor. As for that Outer World, my Sacred Fire Cult can provide some assistance, and all gains will belong to Fellow Daoist, my Sacred Fire Cult will take nothing.”

In his opinion, Yuan Feng’s favor was far more important than True Monarch Yanhuang breaking through to Late Stage Golden Core.

Moreover, the reason True Monarch Yanhuang had been unable to break through to Late Stage Golden Core was because he had fallen into a Dao obstacle, which Heavenly Dao Karma could not resolve.

If he didn’t break through the Dao obstacle, he would never be able to condense the twenty-seventh Golden Nature in this lifetime.

”Senior Brother, I...”

True Monarch Yanhuang opened his mouth to speak.

”Junior Brother, you should take a trip into the Mortal World.”

True Monarch Yan Jin sighed.

”I understand.”

True Monarch Yanhuang responded in a low voice.

Then, the two individuals and one ape entered the Sacred Fire Cult, heading straight for the Forbidden Ground.

Before long, True Monarch Yan Jin led Yuan Feng to a dao platform burning with Supreme Fire.

A stunning female Cultivator in a fiery red dress sat cross-legged on the dao platform, her limbs bound by chains glowing with fire, enduring the scorching of the Supreme Fire every moment.

”Greetings, Master, greetings... Demon Monarch.”

Noticing someone had arrived, Liu Tingshu opened her eyes and, seeing her Master and a Demon Monarch emitting a strong Golden Core aura, quickly rose to salute.

Clang!

The chains rattled, and the Supreme Fire on the dao platform flared up like oil poured on a fire, burning fiercely and leaping thousands of feet high.

Liu Tingshu pursed her red lips tightly, her veins bulging, seemingly enduring immense pain.

”This is?”

Yuan Feng asked, puzzled.

”This is a punishment set by the Immortal Fire; it will only be lifted when Tingshu achieves the Five Methods.”

True Monarch Yan Jin explained.

”Being roasted by Supreme Fire every day, how can one inscribe Divine Abilities?”

Yuan Feng was somewhat speechless.

Which Purple Mansion inscribes Divine Ability DaoPattern without a calm and focused mind, proceeding with utmost caution?

”Since the Immortal Fire has set such a punishment, it naturally has its purpose.”

True Monarch Yan Jin said.

Then, he introduced her to Liu Tingshu, ”This is Demon Monarch Dou Zhan, the Old Ancestor guarding the Chen family. He has come for the matter between you and that brat Chen Zhuxiao.”

”Tingshu greets Demon Monarch Dou Zhan.”

Liu Tingshu bowed in salute.

”May I ask, Demon Monarch, is my Xian Ting no longer... in the Luotian Realm?”