NOVEL WEB Chapter 6: Seeking Yang
However, within the Immortal King's residence, the flooring was laid with ordinary tiles.
From this, one could clearly see the immense wealth and power of an Immortal King.
He nodded slightly, following in the footsteps of the True Immortal.
Step by step, they ascended the stairs, passing through the majestic structures of the immortal realm, entering a narrow path.
Along the way, whether it was the houses, floors, or columns, all were crafted from supreme immortal materials.
On either side of the path, flower beds planted with divine herbs stood tall, exuding a rich and fragrant floral scent, adding a touch of vitality to the solemn and majestic residence.
Wang Heng admired these never-before-seen sights like a traveler taking in the view from a galloping horse.
The True Immortal accompanying him did not find his reaction suspicious, as it was already verified that the Immortal King's son had unexpectedly lost his memory.
Before long, they reached their destination, a towering palace that pierced the clouds, built from a special metal.
From afar, the grand avenue flowed with ethereal mist, nothing short of extraordinary—surely a treasured place of the immortals.
“This palace is the residence of Seeking Yang, the Immortal King's mightiest war general,” the nearly perfection-like man said. “With Senior Seeking Yang's strength, he will surely conduct the most thorough examination, ensuring no errors.”
As a True Immortal under the Wang family, he clearly understood the high expectations the Immortal King of the Wang family had for his offspring. They hoped Wang Heng would walk the strongest path and recreate the myth of the Golden Crow Clan of the Immortal Domain, establishing a tale of two Immortal Kings under one lineage.
Therefore, not a single mistake could be tolerated.
Being in the True Immortal realm, he couldn’t discern any issues with Wang Heng, hence it was deemed necessary for Seeking Yang, who was in the quasi-Immortal King realm, to examine him, to avoid any errors that might incur blame when the Immortal King returned.
A mere True Immortal could not withstand the wrath of an Immortal King.
After explaining the purpose to the guards of this immortal palace, they quickly made way, allowing the two to stride into the enigmatic and unfathomable palace.
Inside, the palace was resplendent, with gilded beams and intricate paintings; the myriad of exquisite reliefs left one dazzled, unable to take it all in.
One might have thought they had stepped into a lavish royal abode.
Wang Heng pondered, could it be that Seeking Yang, the quasi-Immortal King, also indulges in the pleasures of the mundane world? In his imagination, beings of the Immortal Domain should be the sort who are wholeheartedly devoted to their path, aloof and detached from the common world, not concerned with other matters. Yet, the sight before him was a stark contrast to his imagination.
Just as his thoughts were swirling, a likeness of a Golden Crow engraved on the grand hall's wall suddenly seemed to come alive, emitting a deafening bird cry and unleashing terrifying heat, like a blazing sun high in the sky.
“Boom!”
Flames shot up to the sky, and a true Golden Crow flew out, circling around the grand hall. Wang Heng clicked his tongue in wonder, but the True Immortal beside him remained unfazed, as if he had long anticipated this scene.
The Golden Crow hovered in the air, its blazing wings shimmering with radiant light, slowly descending onto a person's arm. Perched there, it quietly groomed its divine feathers.
Only then did Wang Heng notice a middle-aged man with long black hair, dressed in a cyan Daoist robe, standing in the hall, looking at them with a slight hint of surprise.
“Seeking Yang, greets the young master.”
The middle-aged man approached the two of them, bowing slightly to Wang Heng. His sword eyebrows and starry eyes, with flowing black hair and a tall, imposing frame, exuded an immense sense of pressure as if he were an insurmountable mountain.
A quasi-Immortal King, one step away from being a true Immortal King. To reach such heights, one must be exceptional among numerous epochs, possessing a power overwhelming even to True Immortals.
“Hmm? What has happened to the young master?”
Seeking Yang immediately noticed the unfamiliar aura surrounding Wang Heng, which was unusual; they had long been acquainted and should not feel so distant.
"Respected Senior Seeking Yang, please see clearly. Just now, the young master went to the medicine garden to collect herbs and unexpectedly awakened his Primordial Spirit talent. However, he paid a heavy price, losing all his memories. Such a significant matter, I dare not take lightly, so I brought the young master here for your judgment." The demonic man bowed to the middle-aged man, recounting the events that occurred with Wang Heng.
"Awakening Primordial Spirit talent, and losing all memories?" The middle-aged man immediately understood and hurriedly turned his gaze towards Wang Heng's head.
"Young master, my apologies."
He first offered apologies, then a brilliant celestial light emitted from his forehead. A Golden Crow flew out, carrying intense flames, resembling a sun descending upon the mortal world.
Wang Heng only felt a scorching sensation on his face. Following that, the Golden Crow charged into his Primordial Spirit's location, flapping its wings and swiftly passing through.
In an instant, the burning sensation vanished, as did the three-legged Golden Crow.
Although he didn't understand what had happened, Wang Heng could vaguely guess the purpose of this quasi-Immortal King. It was nothing more than checking for any signs of external invasion on his Primordial Spirit.
Regardless of the result, Wang Heng could only pretend to know nothing.
Fortunately, the conclusion Seeking Yang arrived at was similar to that of the demonic man, and he did not uncover the secret that the body was divine yet not divine.
“Before the Immortal King left, he instructed me to protect the young master and ensure his safety. I must not fail in my duty, and I must assist him in his journey to perfectly cultivate the Dao and step onto the path of ultimate strength.
Who could have imagined such an incident would occur along the way? At this moment, although the young master has awakened his Primordial Spirit talent, he has lost his memory. This is most likely because his Primordial Spirit could not withstand the sudden expansion, leading to damage to his essence.
I fear this may affect his future path in cultivation. Senior Seeking Yang, what do you think of this matter?” The demonic man spoke, eager to hear the opinion of the quasi-Immortal King before him.
After observing Wang Heng for a few moments, Seeking Yang replied, “In my view, the awakening of the Primordial Spirit talent is a blessing for the young master and the Immortal King.
To possess such formidable Primordial Spirit power before even embarking on the path of cultivation already meets the prerequisites for practicing the Primordial Spirit Sword Technique. Who knows how powerful the young master will become when he truly starts his journey? At the very least, in the realm of the Primordial Spirit, he can easily overpower his enemies.
As for the damage to the Primordial Spirit's essence, I consider it a minor issue. You can first assist the young master in cultivating the Dao, and when the Immortal King returns, it won't be too late to address this problem.”
“Your words are indeed wise, senior. The issue with the Primordial Spirit is hardly a concern for the Immortal King himself. It seems I was overthinking it.”
With that, the demonic man bid Seeking Yang farewell, intending to leave with Wang Heng. Ultimately, receiving guidance from a quasi-Immortal King brought him considerable peace of mind.
The next step is to help Wang Heng regain his previous condition. Once that's achieved, he can select a Dao Seed and perfectly cultivate the Dao, truly stepping onto the path of cultivation.
(End of Chapter)
