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Chapter 528 Dao Fruit
Chapter 528 Dao Fruit
"Who—who are you?"
Ling Qingzhu suppressed the chill within her body, her voice trembling slightly, her beautiful eyes filled with surprise and uncertainty.
The child who suddenly appeared from the stone coffin gave her an extremely eerie feeling.
He looks like a four or five-year-old child, but those eyes—
It's too profound, so profound that it doesn't seem like something a child would say.
Those eyes lacked the innocence and naivety of a child; instead, they resembled a deep pool, calm and still, yet seemingly capable of piercing through the heart.
Moreover, although there was no fluctuation of Yuan energy on his body, he gave her a feeling of facing the vast starry sky—profound, boundless, and immeasurable.
This feeling was even more terrifying than that of her master!
"An energy imprint with a strength comparable to that of a demigod."
Xiao Bai's gaze was calm as it swept over Ling Qingzhu, finally settling on the strange mark that shimmered faintly between her brows.
The mark was pale gold, shaped like a blooming lotus flower, and faintly emitted a mysterious fluctuation.
Although this thing is somewhat different from the energy imprints of the Dou Qi Continent, Xiao Bai is very familiar with it.
He left a similar method on Qing'er—it could withstand enemy attacks at critical moments, and at the same time, he could sense her location through the mark.
This must be the life-saving mark her master planted in her.
If I remember correctly, Ling Qingzhu's master is the current Palace Master of the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace, and her cultivation level is at the Reincarnation Realm.
Xiao Bai seemed to be deep in thought.
The Reincarnation Realm is comparable to a Half-Saint.
The cultivation system of this world is quite interesting.
Who I am is not important.
Xiao Bai spoke, his voice was childish, but his tone conveyed an air of authority that came from someone who had long held a high position.
"The important thing is that if you don't resolve the imbalance of Yin and Yang in your body, you probably won't last more than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn."
Ling Qingzhu's pupils contracted.
He figured it out?!
"You—you know the solution?"
Ling Qingzhu asked instinctively, but regretted it as soon as the words left her mouth.
She already understood the methods Nirvana was using.
To resolve this, one must use a large amount of yang energy to neutralize the yin and cold energy within the body.
To obtain this yang energy, there are currently only two ways:
Alternatively, she could absorb it directly from the man.
Or it is—sexual intercourse between a man and a woman.
Of course, the latter is indeed better than the former, as the former can damage a man's fertility, while the latter is beneficial to both parties.
But as the young master of the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace, Ling Qingzhu has cultivated herself since childhood and is pure and virtuous. How could she possibly submit to a strange man in order to resolve a crisis?
Moreover, the man in this hall is still that inexperienced youth at the Yuan Dan realm—
"Thank you for your kindness, senior. Qingzhu already has a solution, so there's no need for you to trouble yourself!"
Before Xiao Bai could answer, Ling Qingzhu hurriedly declined, her tone carrying a hint of barely perceptible panic.
She would rather risk losing all her cultivation or even her life than accept that kind of "solution"!
Seeing her expression, Xiao Bai knew exactly what Ling Qingzhu was thinking and couldn't help but chuckle.
This girl is quite wary, but she doesn't seem to be very bright. What can she do with her four or five-year-old body?
He glanced at Lin Dong, who was sitting quietly and adjusting his breathing, and then ignored Ling Qingzhu's refusal.
Xiao Bai lowered his head slightly, looked at his body, which resembled that of a four or five-year-old child, and felt helpless.
"It's time to make a choice!"
He murmured softly, slowly closed his eyes, and let his mind sink into his body.
Look inward at yourself.
His body was completely empty; his once vast and powerful battle qi cultivation had vanished without a trace.
The meridians are broad and strong, like carefully carved jade belts, flowing unobstructed.
The bones were crystal clear, with a faint glow flowing through them.
As the blood flowed, it emitted a deep, rumbling sound like a surging river.
"This body, though a blank slate, possesses a foundation that is more robust than ever before!"
Xiao Bai's internal assessment.
He could sense that even without any energy enhancement, he was confident he could kill a Battle King in a head-on confrontation using only his physical strength!
The mind continued to delve deeper, arriving at the sea of consciousness.
Looking at the scene in his mind's eye, Xiao Bai's eyes showed a complex expression.
The sea of consciousness is vast and boundless, like the real starry sky, deep, expansive, and limitless.
This is the foundation of an Emperor-level soul; even after being reshaped, the soul's foundation has not collapsed.
But at this moment, although the area of his sea of consciousness was as vast as that of his former Emperor Realm soul, the soul power within it was reduced to only a few strands, like sparse stars in the sky, appearing empty and desolate.
Xiao Bai sighed softly; he wasn't surprised at all by this scene.
"The Way Fruit 1————"
Xiao Bai looked up at the center of his sea of consciousness.
There, the thunder talisman still floated silently, its surface shimmering with thunder patterns, exuding an ancient and mysterious aura.
It is like the center of the sea of consciousness, like the sun in the starry sky, eternally unmoving and everlasting.
The only difference from before is—
Beneath the thunder talisman appeared a talisman much smaller than the thunder talisman itself.
This small talisman is about the size of a palm and is entirely purple.
Although the surface patterns are mysterious, compared with the thunder talisman, they are immediately inferior and extremely simple.
Xiao Bai, however, did not underestimate him in the slightest.
He could clearly sense that this small talisman contained all the essence of his peak Nine-Star Dou Sheng cultivation.
It is formed from the condensation of Qi and Shen!
It is his "Dao Fruit" in the Dou Qi Continent!
At this moment, if he so desires, this talisman fruit can be integrated into his body at any time, helping him to instantly recover his peak nine-star Dou Sheng cultivation and the power of an Emperor Realm soul!
"at the moment----"
Xiao Bai sat cross-legged on his sea of consciousness, his eyes flashing.
"Either you fuse with the Dao Fruit to restore your cultivation, but you will be rejected in this dimension."
"Either use this physical body to follow the cultivation system of the Tianxuan Continent, start from scratch, and retrace the path of cultivation."
After achieving the Ancestral Realm, I will then fuse with this Dao Fruit. Combining the two might allow me to forge an unprecedented path.
Both options have their advantages and disadvantages.
The former can quickly recover their strength and have the ability to protect themselves, but their path forward is blocked.
The latter requires starting from scratch, is full of unknowns and risks, but has unlimited potential.
"Nine Thunders Unite as One — The Origin of the Heavenly Dao —"
Xiao Bai muttered to himself, the scene in the Demon Suppression Prison flashing through his mind.
At the moment when the Purple Lightning of Life and Death reached its perfect understanding, it first merged with the Thunder of Myriad Tribulations and Reincarnation, then with the Thunder of Exorcising Evil and the Thunder of Slaying Demons, and finally with the Five Elements Thunder.
After the nine thunderbolts combine, their power increases dramatically!
That small talisman Dao Fruit, formed from the fusion of nine thunderbolts, was so powerful that even the Demon Emperor couldn't withstand it!
But Xiao Bai knew that the Nine Thunders at that time were not truly unified; they were merely mixed together in a haphazard way.
When the Nine Thunders are fully integrated, a new Thunder God, the Purple Heaven Divine Thunder, will be born!
If the Purple Heaven Divine Lightning were to appear, the Demon Emperor would not only be injured, but would be completely annihilated, with even his soul unable to escape!
"For the Purple Heaven Divine Thunder to be born, the most crucial step is to merge with the Heavenly Dao Origin of a world."
A glint of light flashed in Xiao Bai's eyes.
"The origin of the Dou Qi Continent is incomplete and is still recovering. It is difficult to support the birth of the Purple Heaven Divine Lightning in a short period of time."
"But there's a better option right now..."
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"The Tianxuan Continent has a complete plane and abundant primordial energy, making it an ideal place to nurture the Purple Heaven Divine Thunder!"
"But if one recovers their battle qi cultivation, they will inevitably be blacklisted by the Heavenly Profound Continent's Plane Embryo, rejected by it, making it impossible to establish any connection with it, let alone merge with its origin —"
Xiao Bai took a deep breath, stood up, and made his choice.
He looked up and took a deep look at the thunder talisman above the small talisman.
The small talisman was his Dao Fruit in the Dou Qi Continent.
Could this thunder talisman also be a Dao fruit?
If so, whose Dao fruit is it?
The origin of this thunder talisman is probably far beyond his imagination!
After a moment, Xiao Bai withdrew his gaze and buried his doubts deep in his heart.
This thunder talisman is too advanced for him to explore at his current level.
When it escaped from the Demon Suppression Prison this time, it only moved slightly and gave him some information—information about the Nine Thunders Combining.
There was absolutely no other reaction.
It's like a sleeping deity, occasionally turning over in its dream and uttering some murmurs.
"Never mind, let's deal with the immediate problem first."
Xiao Bai slowly withdrew his mind from his sea of consciousness.
Just as his mind returned to normal, Xiao Bai heard voices beside him: "Young Master Lin Dong, Qingzhu said that no matter how much you lose, I will compensate you many times over."
Ling Qingzhu's voice was soft and melodious, like a clear mountain spring, tinkling and melodious.
However, his tone carried an undisguised urgency, clearly indicating that the chilling energy within him was about to become uncontrollable.
"Not interested, goodbye!"
Xiao Bai opened his eyes and saw Lin Dong retreating towards the palace gate that had been closed at some point, his face full of vigilance and resistance.
Behind him, a tiger-shaped demon beast suddenly appeared out of nowhere, ran to the palace gate, let out a low growl, and slammed its body heavily against the gate.
"boom!"
A dull thud resounded.
Although the gate was thick and heavy, it was forced open by the brute force of the tiger-shaped demon beast, creating a gap large enough for a person to pass through.
"Since Young Master Lin Dong is unwilling to cooperate, then Qingzhu has no choice but to offend him!"
Seeing Lin Dong about to escape, a resolute glint flashed in Ling Qingzhu's eyes.
With a gentle wave of her jade-like hand, several cyan ropes, entirely condensed from Yuan energy, appeared out of thin air and coiled towards Lin Dong like spirit snakes!
The green rope moved at an extremely high speed, cutting through the air with a sharp whistling sound.
Lin Dong's expression changed drastically.
The difference in cultivation level between him and Ling Qingzhu was already enormous.
Moreover, he is currently injured and his internal energy is in disarray, making him no match for this woman at all!
At the critical moment, Lin Dong caught a glimpse of Xiao Bai watching with great interest out of the corner of his eye, and was overjoyed!
He rushed to Xiao Bai's side in a few strides, a beaming smile on his face: "Senior, you're awake!"
As he spoke, Lin Dong heard the sound of something cutting through the air getting closer and closer behind him, and he quickly moved closer to Xiao Bai.
"Young man, am I being too easy to talk to?"
Xiao Bai gave a half-smile, glanced at Lin Dong who was almost hiding behind him, and spoke in a flat tone, revealing neither joy nor anger.
He flicked his fingers lightly.
"Pop—"
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A soft sound, like a bubble bursting.
Those several cyan elemental ropes shattered without warning three feet away from Xiao Bai, turning into specks of cyan light that dissipated into the air.
It's as if it never existed.
Lin Dong was dumbfounded.
What level of skill does this person possess?
Nirvana Realm? Or even stronger?
"hey-hey----"
Lin Dong smiled knowingly, acknowledging that his little schemes couldn't be hidden from anyone.
After seeing that woman refuse Xiao Bai's help, the senior did not get angry or force her; he simply closed his eyes and ignored her.
In addition, since he had pleaded for Xiao Diao's mercy earlier, this senior also let Xiao Diao go.
All indications suggest that this seems to be an easy-going senior with a good temper who doesn't get angry easily.
That's why I dare to be so bold.
"Please forgive me, senior. This young lady Qingzhu's request is really unreasonable. I had no other choice but to resort to this tactic."
Lin Dong felt a little uneasy under Xiao Bai's bright eyes. He steeled himself, bowed, clasped his hands, and adopted a posture of accepting punishment.
"I will remember your kindness today! If you ever need my help in the future, I will do my utmost without hesitation!"
These words sound sincere, and there seems to be some truth to them.
Xiao Bai didn't speak, but just looked at him quietly.
Those eyes, however, seemed to see right through people's hearts, making Lin Dong even more uneasy, and fine beads of sweat even appeared on his forehead.
Time passed second by second.
The atmosphere in the main hall was so heavy it was suffocating.
Ling Qingzhu also stopped what she was doing and looked at Xiao Bai warily.
The chill within her body was almost uncontrollable, and her breath was accompanied by white, icy vapor.
But she dared not make any rash moves.
This mysterious child is too unfathomable.
Finally, Xiao Bai spoke.
He asked a question that baffled both Lin Dong and Ling Qingzhu: "How many characters are in the 'Azure Dragon Transformation Technique'?"
Lin Dong blinked blankly.
What kind of question is this?
Azure Sky Dragon Transformation Technique?
Could it be some kind of martial art?
Seeing that Xiao Bai finally spoke, and seemingly without blaming him, Lin Dong suppressed his anxiety, carefully held up five fingers, and hesitantly replied, "Five—five words?!"
Upon hearing this, a smile flashed in Xiao Bai's eyes, and he nodded: "Not bad, it seems you can count."
He paused, then continued, "I'm in a good mood today, so I'll guarantee your safety this time. As long as you're inside this hall, you don't need to worry about anyone harming you."
Upon hearing this, Lin Dong was overjoyed, but soon, remembering that inexplicable question, he felt somewhat speechless.
Whom does this senior look down on?
"Thank you so much, senior!"
With this promise, his anxiety finally subsided.
For some reason, he didn't sense any malice from this senior.
Not far away, Ling Qingzhu had her brows furrowed.
The condition inside his body was getting worse, and even his thinking was becoming sluggish.
Lin Dong is the only suitable "source of yang energy" she can find at present.
Now that Xiao Baifa has spoken, her only way out has been blocked!
Am I really going to wait here to die?
Ling Qingzhu looked at Xiao Bai with a complicated expression.
"I can help you."
Xiao Bai's voice was calm, yet carried an undeniable certainty.
Ling Qingzhu pursed her red lips and remained silent.
She seemed to be using this silence to say: if you want to clear her name, then forget about it!
Upon seeing this, Xiao Bai couldn't help but shake his head and chuckle.
This girl is adorably stubborn.
"No need to worry, my method does not require sexual intercourse."
Xiao Bai said slowly and calmly, "The way of Yin and Yang is the great way of heaven and earth. You are currently out of balance because Yin is dominant and Yang is weak. You only need to use something of ultimate Yang to restore balance."
"And the most yang substances in the world are not limited to male essence and blood. Thunder, true fire, and yang-attribute natural treasures—all are acceptable."
It's just a Nirvana Realm technique. Even if he's immersed in the Yin-Yang Dao, how much more sophisticated can it be for him?
These words rekindled hope in Ling Qingzhu's eyes.
"real?"
She raised her head, and her once quiet and beautiful eyes suddenly brightened, like the most dazzling stars in the night sky.
"Of course it's true."
Xiao Bai nodded and pointed in front of him: "Come here."
The young master of the prestigious Taiqing Palace of the Nine Heavens came to this remote corner to seek a Nirvana Heart, and ended up falling into such an embarrassing situation because of it.
He even wanted to pry open the girl's head to see what she was thinking.
Or is it that this girl is too confident in her abilities?
Ling Qingzhu hesitated for a moment.
But then she thought again, given how unfathomable this person was, if he really wanted to do something to her, she would have no way to resist.
Moreover, her internal condition left her no room for further hesitation.
"Fine, I'll trust him this once."
Ling Qingzhu gritted her teeth and slowly stepped forward.
She lightly touched the ground with her bare feet, her white robes fluttering, like a fairy gracefully walking on water.
Although the raging cold energy within her body made her steps somewhat unsteady, her innate aloofness remained undiminished.
Xiao Bai looked at Ling Qingzhu walking towards him. Although he couldn't see her face clearly, judging from her bone structure alone, she was indeed a rare beauty.
Her eyebrows resembled distant mountains, and her eyes were like autumn waters.
Even with a veil covering her face, her aloof and otherworldly aura was enough to captivate any man.
"Sit cross-legged. Are you showing me your feet like this?"
Xiao Bai said helplessly.
He was still sitting cross-legged, his eyes looking straight ahead, landing directly on Ling Qingzhu's dangling bare feet. Her ankles were slender, her skin like jade, and her toes round like pearls; she was indeed very beautiful.
Being "appreciated" like this, even with her calm demeanor, Ling Qingzhu couldn't help but blush.
She quickly sat down cross-legged, tugged at her robe with her bare hands to conceal her bare, white feet, her movements somewhat flustered.
Her appearance had lost some of her aloofness and gained more of the shyness of a young girl.
"Let me make this clear first, this time I'm not helping you for free; I have some conditions."
Xiao Bai waited until she was seated before discussing the terms.
Ling Qingzhu was slightly taken aback, then nodded lightly: "Of course, please speak, senior."
She was already prepared to pay the price.
As long as it's not that kind of requirement—everything else is negotiable.
Xiao Bai nodded and said slowly, "I need cultivation techniques for Yuan energy, martial arts, cultivation methods related to talisman masters, and relevant classics introducing the various cultivation realms."
"No quantity limit, the more the better, and the higher the grade the better."
Having chosen the cultivation system of the Tianxuan Continent, no one in the Great Yan Dynasty has more abundant resources than Ling Qingzhu in terms of cultivation scriptures.
This is the main reason why Xiao Bai was willing to help her.
After all, the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace was originally a branch of the Supreme Palace founded by the Ancestor of Symbols, and it has a profound foundation and complete inheritance.
Although the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace may not be as powerful as it was at its peak, even a weakened camel is bigger than a horse, and its collection of books far surpasses that of ordinary forces.
Ling Qingzhu was taken aback upon hearing this.
She hadn't expected Xiao Bai's condition to be like this.
Techniques? Martial arts? Classic texts?
These things, though precious, were not an unbearable price for her to pay.
The Sutra Repository of the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace contains a vast number of martial arts techniques and countless classic texts.
Using these to resolve the crisis is simply too good to pass up!
"That's all?"
Ling Qingzhu asked somewhat uncertainly.
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