745: Defense Treasure

"Little one," Old Daoist Taixu's voice seemed to come from the depths of the crown, carrying unprecedented solemnity.

"You cultivate Yin and Yang and the Five Elements, uphold your original heart, and have obtained the Ancestral Master's true inheritance... However, the immortal path is long; what is it that you seek?"

This was no longer an assessment, but a final confirmation between a spirit artifact and its future master! It was a resonance of will and path!

Yao Delong did not answer with words immediately.

He looked solemn, his eyes clear and firm.

He slowly extended both hands, one palm facing upward, condensing the purest Chaos Yin and Yang Origin Qi, and the other palm facing downward, circulating the endless divine light of the Five Elements rotation.

Then, he simultaneously pressed both hands onto the floating taixu primordial spirit crown!

Hum—!

Pure Yin and Yang power and thick Five Elements power were injected into the crown simultaneously!

But these two forces did not clash within the crown, nor did they forcibly merge.

Instead, like two parallel galaxies, they formed a marvelous "coexisting resonance" within the crown's profound Law structure!

The Yin and Yang circulation formed its own System, while the Five Elements rotation stabilized the Foundation; there seemed to be a resonant frequency between them, harmonious and unified, jointly interpreting the ultimate principles of heaven and earth!

This was precisely the sliver of "Creation fundamentals" that Yao Delong had grasped while observing the evolution of the world within the Innate Five Elements Source Stone—Yin and Yang as the base, Five Elements as the frame, coexisting and resonating to evolve all things!

"You...!" Old Daoist Taixu's voice was filled with unprecedented shock and ecstasy!

He had not expected that Yao Delong would not only pass the assessment but, while at the Void Refining Early Stage, had already touched the supreme threshold of "Yin and Yang balance, Five Elements stability, coexistence and co-evolution"!

This proved his path and potential better than any grand words!

"Hahaha! Good! Good! Good! To obtain such a master, what more could one ask for!"

The taixu primordial spirit crown erupted with an unprecedented joyful chime! It no longer needed any verbal promise!

Swoosh!

The ancient and noble crown transformed into a stream of light flowing with Chaos rosy clouds, instantly landing on the hair bun atop Yao Delong's head.

Its size adjusted automatically, as if it were born to be there!

An unprecedented feeling of Bloodline connection and mental communion instantly surged throughout Yao Delong's entire body!

It was as if this crown had become a part of his body, an extension of his will!

At the same time, a vast flood of information surged into his Sea of Consciousness—everything about the taixu primordial spirit crown!

Core Characteristics:

All Laws Return to Ruins (Passive): An invisible "Yin and Yang Return to Ruins Force Field" naturally forms around the body.

Any incoming energy attacks (Spiritual Power, Demonic Power, magic power...) or Law attacks (curses, erosion, space cutting...), once entering the range of this force field, will be rapidly dissolved, assimilated, and returned to nothingness by the power of Yin and Yang Return to Ruins!

Defensive power increases explosively with the host's cultivation, theoretically capable of hard-tanking attacks from experts one major Realm above the host! (Limit: Mahayana Stage)

Taixu Dao Evolution (Active): After activation, the Chaos singularity at the center of the crown will draw down the most primitive and original "Taixu dao rhyme" from the depths of the Void Realm, enveloping the host.

The host's speed of comprehending the Yin and Yang and Five Elements Dao will receive a terrifying boost of a hundred to a thousand times! There is also a small probability of directly entering an "Epiphany" state to comprehend the ultimate principles of heaven and earth!

Five Elements Rotation Protective Divine Light (Active): Stimulates the five Innate gemstones on the crown, instantly forming an endless, continuously rotating Five Elements protective shield.

This shield has absolute suppressive defense against single-attribute Five Elements attacks. For example, for pure fire attacks, the Kan Water Essence Soul is activated to lead, causing the defensive effect to explode, while simultaneously being able to rapidly convert and absorb the attack energy to replenish itself, possessing extremely strong defensive endurance!

creation dao artifact, successful recognition of master!

Yao Delong felt the terrifying abilities in his Sea of Consciousness and the heavy yet perfectly fitting crown on his head, an unprecedented confidence and heroic spirit surged in him!

With this crown, his survival ability had taken a qualitative leap! On the immortal path, he had gained another ultimate trump card capable of turning the tide!

The gains from this trip to the Immortal Mausoleum far exceeded expectations!

He suppressed the surging emotions in his heart and bowed deeply once more to the other two Creation spirit artifacts—the enchanting woman and the refined middle-aged man: "Many thanks to you two Seniors for your fulfillment! Junior Yao Delong, I shall take my leave first!" His tone was respectful, yet carried an unquestionable firmness and composure.

The enchanting woman's beautiful eyes swirled with a hint of complexity and appreciation, and she said softly, "Little one, take care of yourself."

The refined middle-aged man nodded slightly, his eyes filled with pure encouragement: "I hope you uphold the Dao as you walk, and do not let down the Creation."

The taixu primordial spirit crown vibrated slightly atop Yao Delong's head, emitting a clear chime, as if responding to its colleagues.

Yao Delong did not hesitate further. With a thought, he directly crushed the ancient jade talisman in his palm!

Hum!

Space rippled and folded like the surface of water.

Light and shadow changed before his eyes, and in just an instant, the ancient stone tablet engraved with the two characters "Forbidden Ground" stood before him once again.

The stone tablet remained cold and silent, as if silently recounting the weight of time, and also isolating everything thrilling within the Immortal Mausoleum.

"Huu..." Yao Delong let out a long breath, and the omnipresent Law pressure within the Immortal Mausoleum instantly dissipated.

He calculated with his fingers, his heart slightly chilled: "Seven days have already passed? The Dao Child Ceremony is just around the corner!"

This trip to the Forbidden Ground, though seemingly short, was actually treacherous at every step, and the gains were immeasurable.

Not only did he obtain the creation dao artifact "taixu primordial spirit crown," but he also pushed his comprehension of the Yin and Yang and Five Elements Dao to a brand new height during the tempering!

"Time to go back!" His thoughts raced, and the power of spatial Law rippled around his body. Void Teleportation!

Thanks to the improvement in Spiritual Power Affinity and a deeper understanding of spatial Law, after only a few flashes, his tall figure appeared outside his own quiet Immortal Cave.

Sweeping with his Divine Sense, Qiong Shuang's cold figure was not in the garden; she must have gone to arrange matters for the ceremony or had other important business.

Luo Yan's quiet room was shrouded in a stable cocoon of spiritual light, and her aura was steadily climbing towards the Nascent Soul Realm.

"It seems Yan'er's Breakthrough is going smoothly." A soft smile appeared at the corner of Yao Delong's mouth, and he immediately stepped into his own quiet room.

Sitting cross-legged, his consciousness instantly sank into the depths of his Sea of Consciousness.

"System!"

A light blue light screen expanded upon his thought.

[host]: Yao Delong

[Cultivation]: Void Refining Early Stage

[Spiritual Power Affinity]: 9

[yin-yang value]: 1120 points

[Special Reward]: Lucky Draw Opportunity x 1

[Cultivation Technique]:

"Great Sun Body Forging Art"

"Sunset Glow Illuminating Yin-Yang Art"

"Dual Source Dao Derivation True Scripture"...

Looking at the dazzling array of Cultivation Techniques and the remaining 1120 yin-yang value, Yao Delong frowned slightly.

"This bit of yin-yang value is likely only enough to upgrade basic Cultivation Techniques, let alone deduce the Kongtong True Scripture."

His gaze fell on the "Lucky Draw Opportunity x 1" that was flashing with alluring light.

"Try my luck!" As his thoughts turned, the lucky draw panel popped up instantly. A huge roulette wheel shone with colorful light, illuminating his Sea of Consciousness with a fantastic glow.

From the most dazzling "Special Prize," to "First Prize," then to "Sixth Prize," as well as the glaring "Thanks for Participating" area, it was full of temptation and risk.

"Draw!"