msmithbooks Chapter 4: Condensing 3 Divine Oxen, One Can Prove the Supreme Dao!
Chapter 4: Condensing 3 Divine Oxen, One Can Prove the Supreme Dao!
Niu Ben was merely a mount, a celestial being.
In front of three quasi-saints, even the right to breathe seemed like a luxury, let alone interrupt.
One careless move could displease anyone, and the consequences could be disastrous.
But the allure of the Chaos Divine Ox Scripture was simply too great.
This is not just a cultivation technique; it is the only path for him to truly change his fate, shed his ox form, and stand at the pinnacle of the primordial world!
I'm taking the gamble!
Fortune favors the bold!
Niu Ben made a snap decision in his mind.
He couldn't just offer advice directly; that would be too abrupt and presumptuous.
But he can do it another way.
Then, his massive bull head swayed slightly, and he exhaled two thick breaths from his nostrils, speaking in a tone that was both simple and eager to the Taoist priest on his back.
"master……"
His voice was soft, tinged with a hint of caution.
"Little Niu... I've heard that the ginseng fruit at Wuzhuang Temple is a spiritual root of heaven and earth. Just smelling it can make you live for 360 years, and eating one can make you live for 47,000 years... I wonder... I wonder if Little Niu has the fortune to... to be able to taste it?"
He perfectly portrayed the image of a gluttonous, unsophisticated bull demon who was so tempted by the legendary treasure that he couldn't move.
As soon as he finished speaking, he immediately held his breath, his heart leaping into his throat.
Success or failure hinges on this!
Above the clouds, the delicate atmosphere was instantly shattered.
The Taoist priest on his back seemed to have a slight ripple in his usually calm and undisturbed aura.
A moment later, a calm voice, tinged with a hint of a smile, rang out.
"You gluttonous ox."
There was no blame in his tone; rather, it was as if he were looking at an ignorant junior.
Become!
A huge weight was lifted off Niu Ben's shoulders!
He knew he had made the right bet!
The Supreme Taoist needed a way to save face, so I personally delivered that way to his feet.
Meanwhile, Zhen Yuanzi and Hongyun, facing each other, turned their attention to the green ox under the Supreme Taoist for the first time because of this sudden change.
Upon seeing this, both of them were somewhat stunned.
A celestial being?
A mere Celestial Immortal cultivation level?
Given the status and cultivation of the Supreme Taoist, the future leader of the Three Pure Ones, and the true descendant of Pangu, even if his mount isn't some ancient exotic species, it should at least be a Taiyi Golden Immortal, right?
How could he possibly use an ordinary green ox at the Celestial Immortal level as his mount?
The two were slightly puzzled, but they didn't show it on their faces.
Upon hearing Qingniu's words, Hongyun immediately stepped forward and laughed heartily at Taishang Daoren, saying, "Fellow Daoist Taishang, your mount is quite intelligent. My ginseng fruit tree blossoms once every three thousand years, bears fruit once every three thousand years, and takes another three thousand years to ripen, making it ten thousand years before it can be eaten. Now, it is just the right time for the fruit to ripen and fall from the tree."
He bowed deeply to the Supreme Lord, his tone extremely sincere.
"If you would be so kind as to grace us with your presence, I would gladly bring you this newly ripened ginseng fruit so we can share it, discuss the Dao, and delve into profound mysteries. Wouldn't that be far better than traveling alone?"
Now that things have come to this point...
If the Supreme Taoist were to refuse again, it would seem that he was being unreasonable.
He sat calmly on the ox's back, nodding slightly.
"Then I will trouble you two fellow Daoists."
"good!"
A cold system notification sounded in Niu Ben's mind.
"Ding!"
"Congratulations, Master, for making your choice. You have received the reward [Chaos Divine Ox Scripture], which has been stored in your system space."
Please check your inbox.
Haha, it worked!
Niu Ben was overjoyed, but his body remained as steady as a rock, and he dared not make the slightest movement.
"Fellow Daoist, please!"
Longevity Mountain is a blessed land, and Wuzhuang Temple is a celestial paradise.
Niu Ben, carrying Taishang, followed behind the two powerful beings and slowly landed in front of the Taoist temple.
The Taoist temple is ancient and grand, with every blade of grass and every tree imbued with Taoist spirit, clearly a first-class blessed land in the primordial world.
As soon as they landed, the gate opened silently.
Two young Taoist boys with rosy lips and white teeth, and topknots, quickly stepped forward and bowed to Zhen Yuanzi.
"Master, you're back."
These two must be the famous Qingfeng Mingyue.
The next moment, Zhen Yuanzi spoke and instructed, "Qingfeng, Mingyue, this is the Supreme Daoist of Kunlun Mountain, my honored guest. Go to the backyard quickly and bring down four ginseng fruits to entertain our honored guest."
Upon hearing this, Qingfeng and Mingyue looked up at Taishang, then glanced curiously at Hongyun and Niuben, who was lying on the ground, and quickly responded.
"Yes, sir."
After saying that, the two turned and hurriedly headed towards the backyard.
"Fellow Daoist Taishang, please come in."
Zhen Yuanzi gestured with his hand, welcoming the Supreme Lord into the main hall of the temple.
Niu Ben naturally followed closely behind the Supreme Taoist, his massive body lying prostrate beside a futon on one side of the main hall, concealing all his aura, like a blue stone sculpture.
Inside the hall, the three great masters began to discuss the Dao.
Every move they made embodied the ultimate principles of heaven and earth, and the profound mysteries of the Great Dao.
Even an ordinary immortal could benefit immensely from listening to a few words here.
But Niu Ben's mind was on the [Chaos Divine Ox Scripture], a reward from the system.
As his mind touched it, countless profound pieces of information instantly flooded into his soul!
Niu Ben felt his primordial spirit trembling as he was pulled into a state of chaos.
Here, there is no time, no space.
A colossal bull, whose magnificence defies description, is sleeping peacefully.
Using the origin of bloodline as a guide, it continuously refines the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, the essence of the sun and moon, and the chaotic energy, condensing the phantom of a divine ox within its body.
Just as he was immersed in the profound mystery of the technique, a refreshing fragrance awakened him.
Then, Qingfeng and Mingyue, each carrying a white jade plate, walked in.
It is the very essence of heaven and earth, the herb that turns into elixir, also known as the ginseng fruit!
As expected of a legendary spiritual root of heaven and earth, just one whiff of it made Niu Ben feel much more comfortable throughout his body, and his blood vessels became more active.
Zhen Yuanzi took three coins and handed one to Taishang and one to Hongyun, keeping one for himself.
"Fellow Daoist, please."
The remaining one was delivered to Niu Ben by Qingfeng Mingyue.
The ox opened its mouth and swallowed the ginseng fruit whole.
The fruit melted in his mouth, and an incomparably pure life energy exploded within him instantly.
boom!
He felt that his cultivation bottleneck was loosening slightly under the impact of this power.
This is only for those at the Celestial Immortal level; if someone with higher cultivation were to consume it, the effects would be unimaginable.
No wonder he has an innate spiritual root!
Seeing this, Zhen Yuanzi and Hongyun smiled slightly and said nothing more.
In their view, this was merely a casual gift from the Supreme Taoist to his mount, and nothing serious.
After enjoying the delicious ginseng fruit, Niu Ben once again focused his mind and devoted all his attention to the unparalleled martial arts technique.
The cultivation philosophy of the Chaos Divine Ox Scripture is extremely domineering!
It does not simply absorb spiritual energy and condense magical power step by step, but rather transforms its body into chaos and embraces the universe!
The opening statement of the cultivation method is: My body is chaos, and chaos is my body. By condensing three thousand divine oxen, one can attain the supreme Dao!
The entire technique is divided into three major levels.
The first level is the Earth Ox Realm.
This level requires creating a small chaotic space within the dantian (energy center) of the body.
And within this chaos, the first 'Earthly Fiend Divine Ox' was formed.
Once three thousand Earthly Fiend Divine Oxen are condensed within one's body, one can achieve the Great Perfection of the Earthly Ox Realm, which is comparable to a top-grade acquired spiritual treasure!
The second level is the Celestial Beetle Realm.
To reach this level, one must further expand the chaotic space within the body, drawing in the celestial winds and the radiance of the sun, moon, and stars to temper the body of the divine ox.
The original Earthly Fiend Divine Oxen were transformed one by one into the Heavenly Divine Oxen.
The Heavenly Divine Ox can control the rules of a region, and its own power is far greater than that of the Earthly Fiend Divine Ox.
This realm also requires the condensation of three thousand Celestial Divine Oxen to reach perfection, making it comparable to a Primordial Treasure.
The third level is the Divine Ox Realm.
After reaching the peak of the Celestial Ox Realm, one can use oneself as a furnace and the laws of the Great Dao as fuel to condense a true 'Chaotic Divine Ox'!
Each Chaos Divine Ox contains a trace of the power of primordial chaos, possessing the power to destroy the world.
It condenses three thousand Chaos Divine Oxen, impervious to all laws and indestructible by countless calamities. With every gesture, it seems to possess the power to annihilate the chaotic world!