Invincible Starts From Dao Fruit

"I see now."

Chen Jichuan finally came to a realization after hearing everything.

Even someone as well-traveled and knowledgeable as him couldn't help but marvel at Xiao Lan's extraordinary fortune.

The Immortal Vine Clan is of the wood element, symbolizing growth and vitality. Normally, when Divinity Transformation cultivators divide their Primordial Spirit, they suffer various aftereffects, such as a decline in aptitude and comprehension. However, the Green Wood Qi of this clan nourishes the Primordial Spirit, making it stronger and granting exceptional restorative abilities. This allows them to separate their spirit with ease and cultivate avatars.

The Moyun Vine, being a subspecies, is somewhat inferior. Dividing the spirit still causes minor aftereffects.

But compared to other Divinity Transformation cultivators from other clans, the drawbacks are far less severe.

However, members of the Immortal Vine Clan are born in the Divinity Transformation stage, making even Divine Transformation experts unable to seize their bodies. The Moyun Vine, despite being a subspecies, is even rarer than the Immortal Vine Clan.

Moreover, while the Moyun Vine may not have consumed the 'Immortal Vine Fruit' to consolidate their foundation and bloodline, they are still born in the Divinity Transformation stage, making the possibility of being seized equally negligible.

Xiao Lan, encountering a Moyun Vine stripped of its 'Supreme Bone' and whose foundation was unstable, truly had heaven-defying luck.

Even Chen Jichuan couldn't help but feel slightly envious.

He looked at Xiao Lan.

Memories of her life flashed in his mind—

When she was younger, she obtained the 'Fire Phoenix Ring.' Regardless of Granny Gan's motives, Xiao Lan's rise was undoubtedly tied to her influence.

This was her first great fortune.

Then, when Granny Gan revealed her true intentions, Chen Jichuan appeared and saved Xiao Lan from a dire predicament. From this ordeal, Xiao Lan managed to turn misfortune into fortune, acquiring Granny Gan's essence of spirit separation and the 'Soul Splitting Body Seizing Technique.' By then, Xiao Lan had already overcome her most challenging early stage, and Granny Gan's presence beyond this point mattered little.

This was her second chance encounter.

As for this current event, the circumstances leading to her seizing the Moyun Vine remain unknown. Nonetheless, this was undoubtedly another once-in-a-lifetime stroke of fortune.

This marked her third.

In this very year, Xiao Lan had just turned five hundred years old, and she had already achieved dual Divinity Transformation for both her main body and avatar.

She surpassed the Galaxy Ancestor and True Martial Ancestor Master by an unimaginable margin, and was now more formidable than Granny Gan at her peak. In certain ways, Xiao Lan's achievement was even rarer than Chen Jichuan's external reputation as a "Three-hundred-year Divinity Transformation."

As for Huang Quan—

Despite being under Chen Jichuan's guidance, he reached the Ten Layer Heaven thirty years later than Xiao Lan. His advancement to Divinity Transformation was also reliant on the 'Dharma Pill' and 'Enlightenment' gifted by Chen Jichuan.

To outsiders within the Wuhe Immortal Sect, Huang Quan and Xiao Lan appeared to have ascended in the same year, with only a small age difference, suggesting similar talents.

But only Chen Jichuan and Huang Quan, as master and disciple, truly understood—

"He isn't even fit to carry Xiao Lan's shoes!"

...

"I'm not even fit to carry Xiao Lan's shoes!"

Huang Quan glanced at Xiao Lan across from him, then looked up at his master.

Inwardly, he felt gratitude. Grateful to have met such an incredible master who had guided him all the way to the legendary Divinity Transformation stage, lifting him into the ranks of the Wuhe Star's Ancestor figures. From then on, with a lifespan of five thousand years, he had become a godlike figure among Second-order True Persons.

When he broke through, he was so overjoyed he could hardly contain himself.

Yet he knew his own Divinity Transformation was heavily diluted, incomparable to Xiao Lan, let alone his master Xu Ning, who had achieved transformation at the age of three hundred.

As Huang Quan listened to his master and Xiao Lan converse, hearing mentions of 'Granny Gan,' 'Medicine King Star,' and 'Starfall Pavilion,' he speculated about secret matters between this pair of former betrothed.

Still, he kept his eyes down and his focus inward, remaining silent and feigning ignorance, without the slightest curiosity.

Meanwhile—

Seizing the Moyun Vine was Xiao Lan's newest and greatest secret.

Her main body, the 'Moyun Vine,' had been deliberately left in Qing State before meeting Chen Jichuan, never expecting he could discern it at a glance.

Listening to Chen Jichuan discuss cultivation method choices, Xiao Lan felt confident and respectfully declared, "Disciple chooses 'Nine Revolutions Gang Flame.'"

Granny Gan.

Medicine King Star.

Starfall Pavilion.

Join or not, it mattered little. But since she had come, Xiao Lan was prepared. Triumphantly seizing the Moyun Vine and achieving dual Divinity Transformation, she now brimmed with confidence, utterly unafraid of any threat!

"'Nine Revolutions Gang Flame.'"

Chen Jichuan noticed Xiao Lan's extraordinary destiny, but that was her fortune. He wasn't a petty man, and he had once saved Xiao Lan's life before.

Hence, he harbored no desire.

Since Xiao Lan chose not to speak of it.

Chen Jichuan pretended not to know. From his sleeve, he retrieved a golden book and handed it to Xiao Lan, his tone slightly warm as he said, "In the future, be vigilant. Granny Gan, known in the cosmos as 'Poisonous Granny,' has many enemies. After cultivating 'Nine Revolutions Gang Flame,' not only should you be wary of Medicine King Star and Starfall Pavilion, but also of any enemies of Granny Gan. Stay cautious."

In Chen Jichuan's view, the relationship between the two had long transcended shallow matters of gender.

Now, they were both Divinity Transformation cultivators from Wuhe Star, obligated to support one another and provide mutual guidance.

Sharing the same lineage, excessive estrangement would only be detrimental.

"Understood."

"Disciple will heed your words."

Having grown increasingly reserved over the years, Xiao Lan simply nodded in acknowledgment, accepted the cultivation technique, and gave Chen Jichuan a deep bow in gratitude.

...

After gifting the cultivation method, Chen Jichuan moved on to the main topic—

"Now that you've both advanced to Divinity Transformation, the governance of Wuhe Immortal Sect is yours. Some matters no longer need to be concealed from you."

"Wuhe Immortal Sect was founded twenty years ago, precisely one hundred and twelve years ago. At that time, Galaxy and True Martial Ancestors entrusted me with the sect before embarking on cosmic pursuits, striving for the Immortal Dao."

"The legacy of Wuhe Immortal Sect must endure."

"I've watched over the sect for over a hundred years. Now that you've both reached Divinity Transformation, it's time to entrust this responsibility to you."

Chen Jichuan gazed at the two, his expression revealing a sense of relief.

One hundred thirty-two years ago—

The Galaxy Ancestor Master fully acclimated to his revised cultivation technique, attaining a certain understanding of his newfound magical arts. Knowing his cultivation and strength would stagnate for a long period, he resolved to dedicate himself to cosmic exploration and handed the Galaxy Sword Sect to Chen Jichuan.

Meanwhile, at the True Martial Immortal Sect—

True Martial Ancestor Master had grown frustrated over the years as one promising disciple after another failed to break through the Third-order barrier.

Driven by his yearning for the cosmos.

And further inspired by the Galaxy Ancestor Master's impending departure.

True Martial Ancestor Master made a decisive move, integrating True Martial Immortal Sect into the Galaxy Sword Sect.

Thus—

The two sects merged under Chen Jichuan's leadership, freeing True Martial Ancestor Master to accompany Galaxy Ancestor Master into the starry realms without burden from Wuhe Star.

Furthermore, the merger strengthened bonds among True Martial Ancestor Master, Galaxy Ancestor Master, and Chen Jichuan.

As comrades venturing into the cosmos together, they would rely on each other with mutual trust—a beneficial development.

Once he saw the rationale, True Martial Ancestor Master worked swiftly, hurrying to unite his sect with the Galaxy Sword Sect.

The Galaxy Ancestor Master thus lingered on Wuhe Star for an additional twenty years.

When the initial consolidation of Wuhe Immortal Sect was complete, both Galaxy and True Martial Ancestor Masters formally announced their retreat, bidding farewell to Chen Jichuan before leaving Wuhe Star and venturing into the cosmos.

It had now been one hundred and twelve years.

And this moment—

It was time for Chen Jichuan himself to leave.

...

"The Galaxy and True Martial Ancestor Masters aren't actually in seclusion?"

"Grandmaster Xu is leaving Wuhe Star too?!"

Huang Quan and Xiao Lan were both startled.

Only now did they understand—the two ancestors had used retreat as a pretense for embarking on cosmic adventures.

Now—

Their own master, Xu Ning, was preparing to follow in their footsteps into the cosmos.

"Master!"

Huang Quan's heart tightened upon hearing this.

Though he had managed certain sect affairs independently, he had always felt secure knowing his master and the three Divinity Transformation ancestors loomed over him.

Now, the sudden responsibility was hard for him to process.

"The cosmos, huh."

Xiao Lan's face remained inscrutable, her thoughts unfathomable.

Seeing their expressions, Chen Jichuan chuckled and said, "Currently, there are no alien Divinity Transformation cultivators on Wuhe Star. With your combined strength, you are more than capable of managing things here. Cultivate diligently, and from among the younger generations, select those with potential and good character to guide carefully. When the Human Clan produces a new Divinity Transformation cultivator, you may then venture into the cosmos to find me."

Both were newly advanced Divinity Transformation cultivators, meaning they needed to consolidate their abilities for at least one or two centuries. Remaining on Wuhe Star to refine their powers was essential. With access to cultivation techniques and resources, progressing to the Fifth or Sixth Heavenly Human Realm was only a matter of time.

Then, after hundreds or possibly nearly a thousand years—

Wuhe Immortal Sect might have produced new Divinity Transformation cultivators capable of bearing its responsibilities. Only then could Huang Quan and Xiao Lan leave the sect unburdened and explore the cosmos.

Such generational cycles and legacies ensured Wuhe Immortal Sect's everlasting prosperity.

The external adventurers among the Divinity Transformation cultivators could even provide resources back to Wuhe Star, such as cultivation techniques and treasures.

This symbiosis formed the foundation for an eternal dynasty.

The only challenge was the difficulty of starting from scratch.

The future, however, promised continual improvement.

"Don't worry, Master. I will protect Wuhe Star and guard Wuhe Immortal Sect!"

Huang Quan rose and declared solemnly.

On the other side—

Xiao Lan also stood and bowed deeply to Chen Jichuan, declaring, "Xiao Lan will not fail in this duty!"

Chen Jichuan observed the pair and understood Huang Quan's willingness to remain and sacrifice.

Xiao Lan, however, was another story.

Her current human identity was merely an avatar. While this avatar might remain stationed at Wuhe Immortal Sect, her main body—the 'Moyun Vine'—would surely venture into the cosmos, driven by an unyielding ambition to explore the stars.

Furthermore, given Xiao Lan's nature, even her avatar's presence at Wuhe Immortal Sect might not be permanent until a new Divinity Transformation cultivator arose.

Becoming a Divinity Transformation cultivator is exceedingly difficult.

The prospect is far too uncertain.

The process could take hundreds, a thousand, or even two to three thousand years.

Yellow Quan's nature guaranteed he would adhere to Chen Jichuan's instructions, going above and beyond.

Xiao Lan, however—

"Managing to remain for two or three hundred years would already be impressive."

Chen Jichuan set his expectations accordingly.

...

From now on, there would be many matters Chen Jichuan could only arrange, not control.

He chose not to burden himself with excessive concerns.

Entrusting Wuhe Immortal Sect's affairs to the two of them, he allowed fate to take its course.

Moreover, he left Huang Quan and Xiao Lan a star map of the region surrounding Wuhe Star.

This was handcrafted by Chen Jichuan himself.

Over time, this map's accuracy would gradually diminish. However, for the next hundred or thousand years, it was still sufficient, minimizing the likelihood of getting lost in the cosmos.

When the Galaxy and True Martial Ancestor Masters departed Wuhe Star, they had also used a star map hand-drawn by Chen Jichuan. As long as they followed the map and quickly reached the first destination, 'Magic Sound Mountain,' the chances of being lost were extremely slim.

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