Longevity, starting from being a chicken raising servant Chapter 2462: 223: Remaking (2)
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Capítulo 2462: Chapter 223: Remaking (2)
Wang Ba cast his eyes around, only to freeze in slight surprise. Beneath the massive trunk of this colossal tree stood two chunks of Nine-Colored Divine Soil, working together to sustain this remarkable growth.
True Man Gai appeared regretful as he addressed Heavenly Monarch Chao:
“This ‘Ancient Cyan Sky Wood’ has formed already, yet the period of care has been rather brief. The domain it will produce might not fully satisfy your needs, Taoist Brother.”
Heavenly Monarch Chao examined the ancient tree and gave a small nod, looking pleased:
“Taoist Friend Gai, you're being overly humble. Such excellence is uncommon. Even with the limited duration, my current goal is simply to establish a heritage. Besides, the Chaos Origin Substance in this place is virtually boundless, free from any inherent shortcomings.”
Observing the scene, Wang Ba felt a twinge of doubt but couldn't hold back his intrigued question:
“Could I inquire, Master Chao, True Man Gai, what precisely is this Ancient Cyan Sky Wood…”
True Man Gai and Heavenly Monarch Chao shared knowing grins.
Then True Man Gai spoke, smiling:
“Little Friend Taiyi, come with me, if you will.”
With those words, he soared toward the heart of the ancient wood.
The dense foliage of the ancient wood divided, forming a clear passage.
The trio proceeded in order, the way starting confined, but after a few instants, it widened abruptly.
Within the ancient wood lay an unexpected miniature realm, roughly lake-sized in scope.
Sun, moon, stars, peaks, waters, oceans, and streams existed there, though in minuscule versions and outlines, appearing lifelike but illusory, like a whole world squeezed into that ‘lake.’
True Man Gai explained, beaming:
“The Ancient Cyan Sky Wood holds the laws of a domain inside. Should it find a fitting spot, it roots and buds, developing into a full domain; that's why certain individuals employ it for forging worlds. Still, lacking enough Chaos Origin Substance for sustenance, it fades fast—only Duanhai Cliff allows it to persist.”
Wang Ba absorbed the words, deep in contemplation, and soon found his mind drifting to Bu Chan’s natal artifact, the Nine-Colored Gourd.
As his thoughts lingered, True Man Gai's voice rang out, summoning a cultivator who approached from the distance.
This cultivator seemed to possess mid-stage Crossing Tribulation power, yet his face rang no bells.
He bowed first to True Man Gai, then to Wang Ba and Heavenly Monarch Chao, with deep respect:
“True Man, have you summoned me?”
True Man Gai inclined his head:
“The matter I mentioned to you before—it's now the moment to carry it out.”
Hearing this, the cultivator paled in shock, a flicker of anticipated sorrow crossing his gaze, yet he replied with deference:
“Disciple comprehends.”
Wang Ba turned to True Man Gai with puzzled eyes.
True Man Gai clarified:
“Indeed, this Ancient Cyan Sky Wood can transform into a domain, but crafting one that fits perfectly demands the help of a Realm Spirit. Lacking sentience, the Ancient Cyan Sky Wood requires a cultivator to refine it, binding life and practice together—so when it evolves into a domain, that cultivator merges with it, emerging as the Realm Spirit.”
Heavenly Monarch Chao displayed no astonishment, suggesting prior knowledge.
Wang Ba felt profound shock and glanced at the cultivator, murmuring low enough for just the three to catch:
“A mid-stage Crossing Tribulation cultivator turning into a Realm Spirit like this—isn't it an enormous loss?”
True Man Gai denied it with a head shake:
“Far from it; back when he first refined this Ancient Cyan Sky Wood, his level was merely Nascent Soul, with scant chance of advancing. I simply honored his desire when passing the seed to him.”
With a soft sigh, he added:
“Across endless eras, few truly attain eternal life. Even domains seldom last amid the immense Realm Sea. His lifespan may cap at Nascent Soul; reincarnation and recultivation, should Immortal Ascension elude him, leaves the True Spirit adrift, no longer who he was. Becoming the Realm Spirit of Canlong Realm could prove a worthy route.”
Wang Ba took it in and quieted, holding his tongue.
Each person follows their own path; with it being his decision, there's no call for judgment.
Heavenly Monarch Chao engaged the cultivator in serious discussion, unconcerned about potential rebellion or adherence to Cloud Sky Realm's directives by the Realm Spirit; upon becoming one, his destiny would bind to Canlong Realm's inhabitants, rising and falling together.
Heavenly Monarch Chao continued:
“Should any lingering desires remain, this is your chance to settle them.”
The cultivator denied it with a shake of his head:
“My kin from those days have all passed; I harbor no ties. My sole aim now is to realize Canlong Realm and taste eternal existence.”
At once, he executed his hand seals, causing Wang Ba to sense the small world quake fiercely.
The party hastened outward, beholding the Ancient Cyan Sky Wood erupt from the earth and ascend straight into the heavens.
Heavenly Monarch Chao, Wang Ba, and True Man Gai trailed right behind.
They pursued until the cultivator guided the Ancient Cyan Sky Wood through the expansive Chaos Origin Substance, reaching the ruins of old Canlong Realm.
Through the dense Chaos Origin Substance, a fractured emptiness loomed dimly, encircled by drifting, dark, fragmented, twisted Realm Membranes.
These Realm Membranes marked the debris from Canlong Realm's ancient downfall.
As the three observed, the cultivator performed another maneuver, prompting the Ancient Cyan Sky Wood to contract swiftly and slip into his forehead.
Soon, the cultivator's features and form turned sheer, subtly exposing verdant veins and tendrils sprouting from his flesh…
The instant after, the cultivator shuddered intensely, his frame ballooning outward like a filling balloon.
Beneath Wang Ba's wide-eyed stare, this burgeoning form surged in size, engulfing the visible void in a flash.