Invincible Starts From Dao Fruit

Granny Gan still paid no attention.

Chen Jichuan stood nearby, guessing the Daoist's identity. He marveled at the methods of Divinity Transformation but dared not show any neglect. Quickly stepping forward, he bowed and saluted, "This junior, Xu Ning, pays respects to the Nine Peak Ancestor."

This burly Daoist, with a kind and benevolent demeanor, was none other than the Nine Peak Palace's master—

Nine Peak Daoist!

Years ago, he had competed against Granny Gan to seize the cave estate left by a predecessor but was ultimately taken advantage of by a malicious schemer. Granny Gan managed to retain her life, but while Nine Peak Daoist's physical body was intact, his Primordial Spirit was severely damaged.

Now, he had long since passed away. What stood before them was merely an obsession.

"To subdue 'Poisonous Granny' and arrive at my Nine Peak Palace—this proves you not only have exceptional talent but also first-rate methods."

Nine Peak Daoist scrutinized Chen Jichuan from head to toe, clicking his tongue in amazement.

Chen Jichuan briefly betrayed a surprised expression.

He could see clearly that Nine Peak Daoist was deceased and that what remained here was merely a vestige left through Divinity Transformation methods. Once the obsession was fulfilled, it would dissipate.

By now, there were hardly any Divine Skills left.

Yet he was still able to discern Chen Jichuan's enslavement of Gan Chen?

"Haha!"

"Old Daoist me currently doesn't possess that ability to see through things. But 'Poisonous Granny,' being venomous and ruthless by nature, still has her Primordial Spirit intact. How could she willingly be someone else's subordinate?"

"For her to find a suitable candidate, she would most likely attempt body-seizing as soon as the host achieves Second-order."

"If it weren't for you subduing her, how could she stand idly by and watch you cultivate all the way to Ten Layer Heaven?"

Nine Peak Daoist laughed heartily, exposing Granny Gan's faults right in front of her.

Chen Jichuan couldn't help but chuckle upon hearing this.

It seemed Granny Gan's infamous reputation was indeed well-deserved. Nine Peak Daoist's guess based on her personality was spot-on. If not for his intervention, Granny Gan would have already taken over Xiao Lan's body and gone off causing havoc by now.

The name "Poisonous Granny" truly lived up to its notoriety.

Gan Chen, thick-skinned as a city wall, showed no sign of embarrassment upon hearing this. He simply continued admiring the scenery, looking at the mountains.

After laughing, Nine Peak Daoist also ignored her and turned to Chen Jichuan. "With Poisonous Granny by your side, there are some situations I probably don't need to elaborate on. The one who schemed against both Poisonous Granny and this old Daoist back then is called 'Blood Cloud Prison Master.' Twelve hundred years ago, he was already at the peak of the Divinity Transformation Third Realm. Judging by the time frame, he has either ascended by breaking through or undergone Soldier Dissolution and become an Independent Immortal, or perhaps even failed to attain Divine Transformation and perished in the Third Realm."

Chen Jichuan had also learned of Blood Cloud Prison Master's background from Granny Gan. He was likewise from the Human Clan, consistently solitary, skilled in concealment, and notorious for sinister deeds.

Divinity Transformation Stage cultivators have a lifespan of five thousand years.

Blood Cloud Prison Master was already over four thousand years old back then. After another twelve hundred years, if he broke through to the Fourth Realm of Divinity Transformation, even if his lifespan ended without ascension, he could undergo Soldier Dissolution to become an Independent Immortal and would likely still be roaming the cosmos.

If he didn't break through, naturally, he would be reduced to a mound of yellow earth.

"If he's dead, so be it."

"But if he isn't and has become an Independent Immortal, I hope that after you reach the Fourth Realm of Divinity Transformation someday, you'll disrupt his cultivation. Independent Immortals face tribulations every millennium. You don't need to kill him—just ensure he suffers severe injuries before his tribulation, and the Heavenly Tribulation will take care of the rest."

"Additionally—"

"All the inheritance and treasures I've amassed over the years can be left to you. However, I ask that a copy of all Magic Skills be sent to Canghai Star, and this Nine Peak Palace may be freely used by you. When it's no longer needed, I hope it can return to Canghai Star."

Speaking of Canghai Star, Nine Peak Daoist's expression turned somewhat forlorn.

No one is immune to the pull of their homeland.

As someone who attained enlightenment atop a mountain peak, Nine Peak Daoist felt this attachment even more deeply.

His greatest regret postmortem was not being able to return to Canghai Star, and his greatest hope after death was that he could somehow be returned to Canghai Star.

"Rest assured, senior."

"Regarding Magic Skills and Nine Peak Palace, this junior will definitely send them to Canghai Star."

"As for Blood Cloud Prison Master, his cultivation is far too high; this junior can only promise to act within his abilities."

Chen Jichuan agreed honestly.

"Good."

"Your words suffice."

Nine Peak Daoist smiled upon hearing this.

Since he was already deceased, he couldn't insist that Chen Jichuan avenge him or accomplish specific tasks.

As for oaths—

Whether it was a blood oath safeguarded by heart-devouring demons or other kinds of vows, they required mediums for monitoring and enforcement.

For instance, Chen Jichuan had Xiao Lan swear using the Heart Mirror as collateral.

Similarly, Granny Gan had the Fire Phoenix Ring as her guarantee.

Even so—

Once Xiao Lan achieved Divinity Transformation, or even Second-order Ten Layer Heaven, she would be able to refine and eliminate the extinction Divine Light in her mind, thus breaking the oath.

If Granny Gan were to recover her peak state, the Fire Phoenix Ring would similarly be unable to restrain her.

Without a viable medium for enforcement, Nine Peak Daoist couldn't ensure Chen Jichuan would absolutely fulfill his promises in the future, so he simply chose not to demand an oath, settling for a mere agreement.

Whether he followed through or not would depend entirely on personal conscience.

Generally speaking, recipients of his benefits would willingly carry out such reasonable requests, if only for peace of mind.

Nine Peak Daoist's requirements weren't difficult—

A mere copy of the Magic Skills.

The Nine Peak Palace only needed to be returned when no longer in use.

Even revenge against Blood Cloud Prison Master was made conditional under "do what you can." It was precisely because of this flexibility that Chen Jichuan agreed so readily.

...

Having secured Chen Jichuan's promise, Nine Peak Daoist waved his wide sleeve, revealing a multitude of items before the pair.

There were Jade Scrolls.

Jade Discs.

Golden Books.

Magical Treasures.

Marvelous Artifacts.

Pills.

Talismans.

Spirit Stones.

It was an overwhelming display, dazzling to the eye.

Nine Peak Daoist appeared quite pleased, boasting to Chen Jichuan, "These are all the spoils from my journeys throughout the Jiulong River System."

"Among them, one Divine Transformation Level Cultivation Technique and two Divine Separation Level Cultivation Methods."

"Two Heavenly Human Level Techniques, two Primordial Unity Realm Techniques."

"Altogether, seven Divinity Transformation Level Techniques."

"Additionally, there are two Divine Transformation Level Secret Techniques, five Divine Separation Level Secret Techniques, and a total of eleven other Secret Techniques."

As Nine Peak Daoist spoke, Chen Jichuan examined the items.

The Daoist was speaking with great enthusiasm.

Chen Jichuan, however, found it thoroughly dull.

Nine Peak Daoist's treasured Divine Transformation Level Techniques and Secret Techniques seemed no more than refined level skills and high-level techniques to Chen Jichuan.

It was merely because in this era, cultivation technique and technique transmissions were rare. Most Divinity Transformation cultivators practiced refined level skills and high-level techniques, leading to additional classifications based on the Four Realms of Divinity Transformation—

Heavenly Human.

Primordial Unity.

Divine Separation.

Divine Transformation.

Such a detailed subdivision was then applied.

For instance, Nine Peak Daoist's so-called "Divine Transformation Level Cultivation Technique" referred to a refined level skill capable of reaching the Fourth Realm of Divinity Transformation.

Similarly, the "Divine Transformation Level Secret Technique" was merely one of the better high-level techniques, wieldable at full potency only by a Divine Transformation Realm sovereign.

These were considered exceedingly rare and valuable by Nine Peak Daoist and Granny Gan. They were even deemed priceless treasures by most Divinity Transformation cultivators throughout the cosmos.

But in Chen Jichuan's eyes, such techniques and methods were utterly commonplace—he possessed hundreds, thousands of them!

Innumerable!

So many that he couldn't even bother to count.

In such a situation, he naturally found them uninteresting.

"Hiss!"

"This—"

Of course, outwardly, he gasped audibly, widened his eyes in feigned amazement, and pretended to be thoroughly shocked—allowing Nine Peak Daoist to bask in satisfaction.

Meanwhile, he covertly shifted his focus to the few Magical Treasures displayed before Nine Peak Daoist.

...

"Universe Spirit Shuttle."

"Green Grain Sword."

"Ten Thousand Leaf Sword River."

"Hun Yan Instrument."

Altogether, four Third-order Magical Treasures, each crafted with greater intricacy than the Third-order treasures Chen Jichuan himself had forged.

Among them, the "Universe Spirit Shuttle" was a speed-based Magical Treasure, specializing in travel.

In the vast universe, celestial bodies are separated by immense distances. Even Second-order True Persons, despite overcoming planetary Gang winds and Thunderfire, struggled against the profound solitude and vastness of space.

Only Divinity Transformation cultivators—

With Mana spanning the heavens and unparalleled sensing power—

They could accelerate indefinitely in space while their keen senses anticipated dangers, allowing them to avoid sudden obstacles like meteors or comets.

In the near-vacuum of the cosmos, Divinity Transformation cultivators could accelerate to almost one-fifth the speed of light, forming the basic capability for exploring the vast universe.

And yet, even one-fifth light-speed was insufficient.

This prompted cultivators to delve deeper into spatial manipulation, discovering the concept of bending space—compressing the area ahead while expanding the space behind—to achieve effects of faster-than-light travel.

This technique, known among cosmic cultivators as—

"Warp Bubble."

In such scenarios, cultivators indeed achieved speed greater than light, though not through sheer physical speed but by altering spatial structures, enabling space itself to move hyperluminally.

Put simply, space itself surpassed the speed of light while the cultivator remained subluminal.

The principles behind this were profoundly complex, often beyond the comprehension of even Third Realm Divinity Transformation cultivators. Only those in the Fourth Realm of Divinity Transformation could truly grasp and wield such methods.

The Universe Spirit Shuttle possessed the ability to form a "Warp Bubble," enabling its user to traverse at hyperluminal speeds.

Magical items of this kind were relatively common throughout the cosmos.

Many Divinity Transformation cultivators, once amassing enough wealth, would purchase their very first Magical Treasure—a Universe Spirit Shuttle or something similar.

It was truly an essential tool for exploring the stars.

As for the "Green Grain Sword,"

It was a Third-order Flying Sword without much fanfare.

What caught Chen Jichuan's interest was the third treasure—

"Ten Thousand Leaf Sword River!"

This treasure was obtained by Nine Peak Daoist from the cave estate of a powerful Immortal Vine Clan member named Moro. It was refined by Moro himself using his own vine leaves and arduously cultivated day and night.

A Sword River composed of twenty-four thousand leaves.

When unleashed, it was incredibly complex yet overwhelmingly powerful. Most Divinity Transformation cultivators struggled to wield it, but for Chen Jichuan, who had mastered the "White Tiger Sword Prison Scripture," even at the Second-order level, he could produce nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine Sword Qi threads within his body, making him exceptionally suited to wield this treasure.

"A magnificent artifact!"

Chen Jichuan was inwardly delighted.

The earlier disappointment concerning the cultivation techniques and magic methods dissipated significantly.

He continued inspecting the items.

[Magical Treasure: Hun Yan Instrument]

[Level: Third-order]

[Description: The universe is in constant flux—celestial bodies and star systems shift continuously. The Hun Yan Instrument emulates the planetary movements of the Jiulong River System, serving as a miniature version of the Jiulong River System to help identify one's position and monitor system transformations.]

"Sounds impressive."

"But it's essentially just a Star Map."

Chen Jichuan had a moment of realization.

Ordinary people use maps to navigate during travels, let alone amidst the boundless cosmos?

Even Divinity Transformation cultivators could easily lose their way in the vastness of space. And since the universe is constantly changing, crafting a fixed star map becomes impossible.

Thus, generations of cultivators traversing the stars meticulously analyzed celestial movements and cosmic tendencies, refining countless versions of "Star Maps."

The Hun Yan Instrument was one such creation.

It simulated only the Jiulong River System, placing it at the lowest tier of Star Maps.

At higher tiers, Star Maps covered multiple river systems, with some even encompassing entire river regions or numerous cosmic domains.

Because Nine Peak Daoist exclusively operated within the Jiulong River System, the Hun Yan Instrument sufficed for his needs.

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