Invincible Starts From Dao Fruit

[Ding!]

[Arrived at a new world, scanning...]

[Scan complete.]

[Current world and the Master World time flow ratio is 400:1.]

[Master deployment in progress. 5...4...3...2...1.]

A thought enters the lotus.

The heavens spin and the earth shifts.

He opens his eyes once more to a new world.

...

Chen Jichuan opened his eyes. What came into view was a dimly lit room. He was lying facedown on a wooden workbench, atop which were scattered talisman papers, beast hides, red cinnabar, and various talisman pens.

Beside them were several opened books—

Introduction to Talisman Drawing.

Introduction to Talismans.

Basic Principles of Divine Movement Talisman.

Six Methods of Making Returning Talismans.

...

"Is this a talisman maker?"

Chen Jichuan didn't bother guessing further. Closing his eyes, waves of memories surged into his mind.

With a single glance, he became fully immersed.

First, the identity he had seized this time—

Named "Xu Ning."

"Golden Spear" Xu Jishi's only son. Xu Jishi had attained minor accomplishments in the art of talisman making, particularly in the three basic talismans—Divine Movement Talisman, Earth Tunneling Talisman, and Rejuvenation Talisman. He had gained some insights into them and, coupled with his skill in using a "Golden Spear Talisman Pen," was able to craft talismans quickly, earning him the affectionate nickname "Golden Spear."

At over sixty years old, Xu Jishi began to feel that his life was a hopeless endeavor for refining Qi, so he purchased a storefront in Golden Corner City and opened a business named "Golden Spear Talisman Making Workshop," which became somewhat successful.

Then he got married and had a son, leading a peaceful life.

However, having a child at an old age turned out to be a burden.

His son offended a wealthy and powerful peer at the preliminary school, resulting not only in being expelled but also in having his engagement with the Xiao Family annulled.

To make matters worse, their business was sabotaged. A group of fraudsters had come out of nowhere, forged seals bearing the workshop's name, and scammed a prestigious and influential chamber of commerce. The chamber sued them, and the East River Square Law Office directly froze their assets.

The Golden Spear Talisman Making Workshop was too small to withstand this blow.

Having no other options.

Xu Jishi had to borrow funds from friends, return to hunting demon beasts outside the city to fill the financial gaps, while concurrently fighting the lawsuit.

Two years passed.

The lawsuit showed no progress, but Xu Jishi could no longer endure.

Just a few days ago, he died outside the city and never returned.

Ironically,

right after Xu Jishi's death, the two-year-long lawsuit came to a close with the three fraudsters apprehended and detained.

There were no explanations.

There were no compensations.

The chamber of commerce spun the narrative, transforming it into self-deprecating and humble publicity that instantly silenced the matter.

Pity befell the Golden Spear Talisman Making Workshop, which had been frozen for two years, barely hanging on. The now-returned funds were promptly taken by numerous debt collectors.

They repaid the debt with Spirit Stones and talismans, leaving only the storefront itself.

"Xu Ning" suffered from being expelled, jilted, bankrupt, bereaved of his father. Two years of turmoil broke his spirit, leaving his body ravaged.

Just yesterday, he learned of the release of their funds but had no chance to celebrate before receiving the news of his father's death days ago.

The whiplash of joy and despair.

"Xu Ning" could no longer bear it and died lying on the workshop's workbench.

...

"Expelled."

"Jilted."

"Bankrupt."

"Bereaved."

Chen Jichuan read on, engrossed. What a tragic drama!

This kid was indeed miserable.

But Chen Jichuan had seen countless grueling cases. Even his own rebirth came after his whole family perished—the only survivors being himself and his younger brother, Shaohe, who were locked in the pitch-dark Black Prison, mining endlessly.

Strictly speaking, that was far worse than Xu Ning.

Of course.

Xu Ning's "tragedy," just like this new identity, now fell onto Chen Jichuan's shoulders.

"A lifetime of grudges—it's up to me to settle them."

Chen Jichuan sighed and began counting "his" enemies one by one—

The noble son from the academy, Duan Zhengming, was one.

The Yuanchen Chamber of Commerce from East River Square was another.

The East River Square Law Office could also be factored in.

"But ultimately, they all count under Yuanchen Chamber of Commerce."

"The Duan Family, where Duan Zhengming hails, is one of the twelve factions under Yuanchen Chamber of Commerce."

"The East River Square Law Office is also heavily influenced by and infiltrated by Yuanchen Chamber of Commerce. The chamber boasts the title 'Unbeatable East River,' having never lost a single lawsuit—there are sordid dealings in this, no doubt."

Chen Jichuan mulled over it, organizing his thoughts, and temporarily set the affair aside.

With his foundation, he was bound to grow. Revenge did not need to be rushed.

Once the enemies were identified, they could be dealt with slowly over time.

For now, reviewing Xu Ning's backstory gave him more insight into this world.

"The land beneath is a spherical planet, revolving perpetually like the stars in the heavens, referred to as 'Wuhe Star.'"

"Wuhe Star has seven continents and four oceans, named after the territories controlled by 'True Martial Immortal Sect' which occupies Cangzhou and Ming State, and 'Galaxy Sword Sect,' which rules Sea Continent and Yuezhou."

"Eight hundred years ago, calamity descended from the heavens. Wuhe Star was plunged into chaos overnight with demons rampant and beasts wreaking havoc. Cultivation sects crumbled, leading countless mortals to their deaths."

"The True Martial Ancestor Master arose in Cangzhou, uniting all True Persons across the region, purging it, establishing the 'True Martial Immortal Sect.' He then crossed the seas and claimed Ming State, solidifying the sect's foundation in the northern hemisphere."

"The Galaxy Ancestor was just as formidable, rising in Yuezhou before seizing Sea Continent and founding the 'Galaxy Sword Sect.' Occupying the eastern hemisphere similarly."

"I am currently in Golden Corner City, situated in the eastern region of Sea Continent, in one of Fat City's eight Guard Cities."

"The seven continents and four oceans are overwhelmed by demonic beasts, slaughtering them endlessly without respite. The Galaxy Sword Sect gradually established a series of major cities, pushing forward steadily to secure their foothold."

"Centuries passed."

"Now, the internal demonic beasts of Sea Continent pose little threat. As long as continuous efforts are made to eliminate them, the continent could eventually be fully cleared."

"Take Xu Jishi."

"He met his demise while hunting demonic beasts outside the city."

"The True Martial Immortal Sect and Galaxy Sword Sect's primary challenges no longer lie here but arise from the four oceans and top-tier demon forces in the southern hemisphere."

"Namely: the 'Four Seas Dragon Palace,' the 'Demon Palace,' and the 'Nine Nether Palace.'"

Galaxy Sword Sect.

True Martial Immortal Sect.

Four Seas Dragon Palace.

Demon Palace.

Nine Nether Palace.

"Thus, after centuries of chaos, Wuhe Star forged eight dominant powers."

"As one of the two major human forces, the Galaxy Sword Sect commands 48 main cities in Sea Continent and 49 in Yuezhou. Led by the Galaxy Ancestor, they rebuilt social and cultivation order, establishing schools within major cities and fortresses to train various talents."

"Xu Ning attended one of these preliminary schools, enrolling at age 12 and graduating at 16. The four-year curriculum avoided cultivation techniques and involved fundamental education, covering the theoretical basis of cultivation, as well as knowledge on pills, magical treasures, talismans, and demon beasts."

"After four years of tempering, the foundations were solidified. At 16, mental maturity was largely achieved, paving the way for entry into a middle school to formally embark on the cultivation journey."

"Xu Ning, framed and expelled, was permanently banned from employment and further education."

"His life was essentially ruined."

"The Xiao Family, seeing the opportunity, quickly annulled the engagement."

...

Sorting out both character and world backgrounds, Chen Jichuan began pondering his next steps.

The Golden Spear Talisman Making Workshop was now reduced to mere scraps.

With Xu Jishi's passing, the apprentices originally employed there dispersed across the lands.

"This shabby operation doesn't warrant much attention."

"I have 'Source Power,' which is sufficient to sustain cultivation in the early stages."

In destitution, the initial stages of cultivation would undoubtedly be challenging, with no extra funds to purchase pills or Spirit Stones for training. He could only rely on "Source Power" as a substitute.

Fortunately, he still possessed over ten million Source Power, coupled with his substantial 'Immortal Salary,' making cultivation more than manageable.

"Cultivation is the crux."

"Additionally, talisman making and array formations can begin now. During this phase of 'restoring cultivation,' there's plenty of room to devote energy to these endeavors."

Nonetheless, cultivation in this lifetime—even in the early stages—had to be tackled with greater caution and effort compared to before.

"Previously, I pursued tri-path cultivation."

"But whether with 'Sword Map,' or 'Five Forms Eight Techniques Fist,' or 'Taiyin Refining Body Technique,' they've all been mastered across numerous lifetimes."

"This time, I'll potentially set aside the two paths of vitality and physicality."

"I want to attempt focusing entirely on one Immortal Dao until its pinnacle, then compare it to tri-path cultivation and evaluate which excels and is more viable."

"With my 'Dao Fruit,' spending a couple of lifetimes to experiment will yield minimal losses even if I take a wrong turn."

Chen Jichuan saw clearly.

Amidst the vast cosmos, the Immortal Dao is truly the mainstay.

He had peers cultivating the Immortal Dao for exchange and sparring in the Central Continent World and, once finished, could meticulously study the Dao Fruits of top-tier Immortal Dao cultivators.

In terms of Immortal Dao cultivation, this offered far greater advantages compared to the other paths.

This time, he resolved to walk the Immortal Dao independently, observing and assessing its merits relative to the tri-path approach.

"However, even if I exclusively pursue the Immortal Dao, I cannot neglect my Divine Soul and physical body."

"Back in the Central Continent, I spent over a millennium conducting interference experiments using more than a thousand disciples and observation studies with tens of thousands across generations within Heaven Mending Sect, focusing on 'Sword Map' as the main theme. From this emerged insights for developing new cultivation techniques."

Chen Jichuan's thoughts revolved around a specific technique—

[Cultivation Technique: White Tiger Sword Prison Scripture]

[Level: True Sect Level]

[Description: A fusion of 'Sword Map,' 'White Tiger Descending Mountain Map,' and 'Reincarnation Prison Suppressing Scripture.' This technique offers two paths. The first, 'White Tiger One Qi Sword Scripture,' involves observing a manifestation of the White Tiger Divine Monarch and nurturing an intrinsic Sword Qi. Normally dormant, it is refined within the Divine Monarch's belly to temper the flesh. When encountering enemies, it unleashes a devastating blast equivalent to a white tiger's descent, wielding Sword Qi powerful enough to 'Break Ten Thousand Techniques with One Sword.' The second, 'White Tiger Ten Thousand Sword Map,' involves observing the White Tiger Divine Monarch, and mastering the method of Sword Qi division—one splitting into two, two into three, and three into tens of thousands. When fully realized, the White Tiger Divine Monarch becomes a force between heaven and earth, the flesh attains transcendence, and 10,800 strands of interwoven Sword Qi form a 'Sword Map,' capable of reducing foes to dust of the smallest grain.]

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