Invincible Starts From Dao Fruit

"Four Third-order Magical Treasures."

"Enough to roam the starry skies."

Chen Jichuan felt quite satisfied.

He examined the four Magical Treasures thoroughly, their details firmly imprinted in his mind.

Meanwhile.

The Nine Peak Daoist had just finished introducing his treasured cultivation techniques and spells. Then he continued introducing more to Chen Jichuan—

"These bottles and jars contain pills."

"Mostly they are Third-order Pills for Divinity Transformation cultivators to cultivate, recover, and heal. Some were accumulated by this old Daoist over the years, while others were obtained from the cave mansion of the senior 'Moro.'"

"Among them is a 'Dharma Pill,' a pill bearing Nine Acupoints, capable of helping a Second-order cultivator advance to the Divinity Transformation Realm. 'Moro' hailed from the Immortal Vine Clan, and the 'Dharma Pill' he refined, though its effectiveness doesn't rival the 'Immortal Vine Fruit,' is still immensely valuable."

The Nine Peak Daoist had swept up treasures from Moro's Cave Mansion.

The cave mansion and its Magical Treasures were eventually seized by the Blood Cloud Prison Master.

However, these pills had been kept safe by him and were highly prized.

Pills like the 'Dharma Pill,' if revealed to the public, would incite fervent competition among Divinity Transformation cultivators, all striving to secure it for their successors.

Chen Jichuan held the 'Immortal Vine Fruit' in his hands, so he had no need for the 'Dharma Pill.' However, the 'Immortal Vine Fruit' was rare and elusive, whereas the 'Dharma Pill,' once analyzed, could be self-refined in the future.

The former is like 'fish.'

The latter is like 'fishing.'

Both have their merits, but Chen Jichuan found himself more inclined toward the Dharma Pill.

"Once analyzed, not only can it be refined in this world, but in the future, in reality or other Dao Fruit Worlds, it can also be replicated."

"While I don't need it, I can let Shaohe and my disciples use it."

A genuine smile finally spread across Chen Jichuan's face; this time, it wasn't a feigned one.

The Nine Peak Daoist continued his tireless introductions.

Pills.

Talismans.

Magical Treasures.

Each item was of staggering value and exceptional rarity.

The Nine Peak Daoist traversed the starry skies, selling all the items unsuitable for him to acquire these treasures, only to now leave them all to Chen Jichuan.

And more than just these.

Among the possessions in the Nine Peak Palace, the most abundant were the Spirit Stones.

Spirit Stones were divided into four tiers and five grades. Standard Spirit Stones, the lowest tier, were only used by mundane cultivators and some impoverished Qi Refining cultivators.

Above this were Low Grade Spirit Stones.

A single piece of 'Primordial Stone' holds the equivalent energy of one hundred pieces of 'Spirit Crystal,' embodying a higher quality and quantity of Spiritual Energy, generally reserved for Third-order Divinity Transformation cultivators.

The Nine Peak Daoist had converted most of his wealth into Spirit Crystals and Primordial Stones.

One piece of Spirit Crystal could be exchanged for two hundred Standard Spirit Stones, typically used by Second-order True Persons for cultivation.

Beyond this were the Mid-Grade Spirit Stones, also known as 'Primordial Stones.'

"Four hundred thousand Spirit Crystals."

"Twelve thousand Primordial Stones."

Chen Jichuan's gaze fell upon the heaps of Spirit Crystals and Primordial Stones, and he couldn't help but feel elated.

If all these Spirit Crystals and Primordial Stones were converted into Standard Spirit Stones, they'd total over three hundred million, an astronomical fortune by any measure.

Having inherited the fortune of the Nine Peak Daoist, Chen Jichuan would also become fabulously wealthy overnight.

...

"The path of cultivation is arduous, and the immortal road is fraught with hardships."

"Nine Peak attaining the Dao was a great blessing, yet in the end, he could not evade his death nor the dissipation of his Dao."

Chen Jichuan gained much this time.

Yet as he watched the figure of the Nine Peak Daoist gradually fade into oblivion, observing the smile fading from his face and the last trace of his will vanishing from the mortal realm, Chen Jichuan felt a pang of sorrow in his heart.

Qi Refining cultivators look up to True Persons.

True Persons look up to Divinity Transformation cultivators.

But do Divinity Transformation cultivators not also yearn for the elusive Immortal Dao and eternal life?

"Humans ascend by traversing mountains."

"By overcoming one peak after another, only then can mortals attain immortality."

"This is 'The Tale of Mortal Cultivation'!"

Though Chen Jichuan had witnessed many lives come and go, this was the first time he had seen a Divinity Transformation cultivator vanish entirely before his eyes: "I wonder if such instances can create Affiliated Dao Fruits?"

A sudden thought flashed through Chen Jichuan's mind.

But he quickly shook his head and chuckled bitterly. He realized he was being delusional—

"The Nine Peak Daoist barely reached the Third Realm of Divinity Transformation; forming a Dao Fruit would most likely not involve him."

This stellar world was radiant, with Divinity Transformation cultivators and Independent Immortals.

Even if one day Affiliated Dao Fruits could be formed, they would likely stem from Divinity Transformation Fourth Realm experts or mighty Independent Immortals.

The Third Realm of Divinity Transformation wasn't sufficient.

Still, if the will of a Divinity Transformation cultivator dissipated before his eyes, generating a Dao Fruit, then searching for former cave mansions might become a worthwhile endeavor in the future.

...

The Nine Peak Daoist left behind a lifetime of wealth before dissipating, leaving behind nothing but overwhelming regret.

Like twilight fading, the sun eventually sets.

Yet Chen Jichuan, akin to dawn breaking, was like a rising sun, gradually ascending.

"With the 'Immortal Vine Fruit' and 'Dharma Pill' at hand, I can break through at any time."

"But before that, let's first refine the 'Nine Peak Palace.'"

The Nine Peak Palace had been forged by the Nine Peak Daoist using his own body; it contained nine interconnected realms and served both as a place for cultivation and hospitality as well as a sanctuary and a weapon against foes.

Concealing oneself inside the Nine Peak Palace and activating its arrays, even ordinary Divinity Transformation Third Realm cultivators would struggle to breach the palace.

Among those who roam the starry skies, many Divinity Transformation cultivators refine cave mansions with similar properties, dedicating themselves to making them into fortresses for refuge and defense.

Such was the case with Moro's Cave Mansion.

Even after Moro's death, the Nine Peak Daoist and Granny Gan had to expend significant effort to breach it.

And similarly with the Nine Peak Palace.

Its inner and outer layers contained complex arrays; eight Divinity Transformation powerhouses of Wuhe Star spent hundreds of years attempting to penetrate it, yet never succeeded, a testament to the formidable arrays and impregnable defenses.

And this was just with the arrays functioning autonomously.

"With my control, they'd have no hope of breaching the palace at all."

Seeking stability above all else, Chen Jichuan resolved to first take full command of the palace before advancing further.

Refining the Nine Peak Palace with Second-order cultivation proved exceedingly challenging.

But fortunately, the Nine Peak Daoist had perished, leaving the palace without a master. Moreover, Chen Jichuan was no ordinary Second-order cultivator; his mana was pure, and his foundation was deep, allowing him to refine the Nine Peak Palace at a steady pace.

Three months later.

It was fully refined.

Chen Jichuan activated the arrays within and around the palace, adjusting them for three more months.

Six months after entering the Nine Peak Palace, Chen Jichuan consumed the 'Immortal Vine Fruit' to formally attempt a breakthrough to Divinity Transformation!

...

"Second-order at its peak, all nine acupoints opened."

"To ascend to Divinity Transformation, one must connect with the heavens, synchronize with external nature, and attune internal acupoints with the heavens, refining them further to achieve harmony with the cosmos."

"Once inner and outer alignment is achieved, when man and cosmos become unified, it's known as 'Unity of Heaven and Man,' the First Realm of Divinity Transformation, also called the 'Heavenly Human' Realm!"

As Chen Jichuan swallowed the 'Immortal Vine Fruit,' he felt a clarity with the cosmos like never before. Boundless mysteries rushed into his mind, leaving him with an overwhelming sense of enlightenment.

In this wondrous state, he sensed the heavens, felt his body, and began adjusting and refining any anomalies and inconsistencies within himself.

He felt increasingly at ease.

His physical body, mana, and Divine Soul began to undergo subtle transformations.

His body grew sturdier.

His mana became more refined.

His Divine Soul grew sharper.

He improved in all aspects, moving towards perfection.

This was the wonder of the 'Immortal Vine Fruit.'

Whoever consumed it would develop a closer connection with the heavens, gaining the ability to sense the cosmos and adjust themselves accordingly.

Chen Jichuan was transforming.

Mana.

Physical body.

Divine Soul.

The sensation was exquisitely sublime.

The cosmos opened its arms to him, and it felt as though all its secrets lay ready for discovery and all its powers for the taking.

I am the cosmos.

The cosmos is me.

The two seemed to be moving towards complete unity.

In this state, Chen Jichuan's nine acupoints were meticulously refined, and his mana took a decisive leap forward.

Boom!

As new Sword Qi was cultivated and formed within him, his mana surged, breaking through all barriers like a river in flood.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Mana exploded in magnitude, soaring uncontrollably.

Primordial Qi from heaven and earth poured in crazily, only to be ground down and purified by Qi-Blood, mana, and Sword Qi, transforming into pure mana to strengthen and expand himself.

His physical body grew stronger.

His Divine Soul expanded rapidly.

Previously, without relying on his eyes or ears, Chen Jichuan could already sense every movement within a radius of several miles, using his keen Divine Soul to detect danger.

This was a natural skill for cultivators.

More accurately, it was a True Person's natural skill.

Back when he was on Yan Mountain Island.

Even when Chen Jichuan executed the 'Guiyuan Hiding Method,' he always maintained a distance of seven to eight miles while observing the Ten-layer Heaven True Person 'Cui Yan.'

Had he been closer, even a fleeting hint of malice in his heart would be detected instantly by the sharp intuition of a Ten-layer Heaven True Person.

That was their natural ability.

Not even the 'Guiyuan Hiding Method' could completely obscure such things.

Later, when Chen Jichuan followed closely behind Cui Yan without being noticed, it was because he held no thoughts or intentions towards Cui Yan at the time—he only wanted to move along with the trees.

That's why he wasn't detected earlier.

Similarly, Blood Cloud Prison Master.

Why did Granny Gan and the Nine Peak Daoist refer to him as 'skilled in ambushes'? On the surface, ambushing seems like something anyone could do—

Hide somewhere and launch a surprise attack.

Isn't that simple?

In truth, it's far from simple. Divinity Transformation cultivators possess Divine Sense and exceptionally sharp sensing power, making it exceedingly difficult to execute a successful ambush unnoticed. It's not an easy feat but a highly skilled endeavor.

This is why it's considered remarkable.

Being able to ambush Divinity Transformation cultivators is itself a testament to one's ability.

Initially, Chen Jichuan didn't think much of it, but now, as he stood on the threshold of Divinity Transformation, he finally understood—

Ten miles!

Twenty miles!

Thirty miles!

Chen Jichuan's sensing range expanded dramatically from a few miles to thirty or forty miles in just a moment, and it continued growing. Furthermore, the precision of his senses far surpassed that of the True Person stage.

"Having just entered Divinity Transformation, I can already sense thirty or forty miles."

"How terrifying would a cultivator at the Third Realm of Divinity Transformation be?"

"What kind of exceptional skill must one possess to ambush a Third Realm Divinity Transformation cultivator?"

Upon stepping into Divinity Transformation himself, Chen Jichuan began to grasp its formidable capabilities.

And he finally understood that only a Divinity Transformation cultivator's sharp perceptive abilities could allow them to roam the vast cosmos freely, swiftly responding to and overcoming any dangers they encountered.

The abilities of a Second-order True Person were vastly insufficient.

Chen Jichuan continued to soar—

His mana increased.

Divine Soul expanded.

Physical body transformed.

His strength rapidly ascended; this growth was intoxicating.

Chen Jichuan even felt an urge to indulge endlessly in this ecstasy.

But as an unsettling feeling struck his heart, he had to halt and look up to the heavens. Unable to contain himself, he burst into laughter—

"The Heavenly Tribulation descends!"

"My path is fulfilled!"

Eight lifetimes of arduous cultivation across seven realms, spanning two thousand one hundred sixty-six years—finally, all the suffering turns to sweetness, and today, he ascends to the Divinity Transformation Realm!

...

On Sumei Island.

Outside the Nine Peak Palace.

The Galaxy Ancestor and others had been standing guard for seven months.

For the first three months, there were no anomalies, but from the fourth month onward, the arrays outside the Nine Peak Palace became increasingly fierce. Its aura shifted dramatically, akin to a dormant tiger suddenly awakening.

"The Nine Peak Palace has a new master?!"

The eight Divinity Transformation cultivators, sensing something amiss, felt deeply uneasy.

But they didn't dare to breach the arrays, choosing instead to bide their time outside, waiting for the one within to emerge.

Day after day passed.