173: Chapter 173 The Celestial Pivot Immortal Palace, the Secret of the Dao Seed

Tianshu Immortal Palace, Donghua Branch.

Lin Wan followed Emissary Shen Lian through the mansion's gate, and the scene before his eyes suddenly opened up.

What greeted him was not the pavilions and ornate buildings he had imagined, but a vast world. The sky was clear, white clouds drifted leisurely, and auspicious cranes circled above. In the distance, mountain ranges stretched endlessly, spiritual waterfalls cascaded down, and Spirit Medicine and Immortal Plants covered the ground. The Spiritual Qi was so dense it had almost condensed into mist; with every breath, he could feel his cultivation slowly increasing. Majestic palaces, pavilions, and towers were scattered like stars, nestled against the mountains and waters, hidden amidst the clouds and mist. Occasionally, streams of light streaked across the sky—those were the Disciples of the Immortal Palace flying on swords or riding clouds.

"Is this… a cave-heaven Magic Treasure? Or an independent space?" Lin Wan felt a slight shock in his heart. The interior of this mansion actually formed a world of its own, and the vastness of the space far exceeded anything he had seen outside. This kind of capability was truly worthy of a top-tier force.

"This is the 'Tianshu Realm' of our Tianshu Immortal Palace Donghua Branch. It is an ancient Immortal Treasure of the cave-heaven type, and it has only reached its current scale after being renovated and expanded by generations of Hall Masters and mighty figures." Emissary Shen Lian noticed Lin Wan's surprise and explained with a smile, his tone tinged with a hint of pride. "The Spiritual Qi in this Realm is more than ten times that of the outside world, and it contains traces of Innate dao rhyme, which is of great benefit to comprehending the Great Dao and cultivating Divine Abilities. Only official Disciples are qualified to Cultivate in this Realm."

Lin Wan nodded, understanding dawned on him. It was no wonder Tianshu Immortal Palace could become a top-tier force in the Donghua Immortal Domain; just this cultivation environment alone was enough to make countless Cultivators fight tooth and nail for it.

Emissary Shen Lian took Lin Wan and rode an auspicious cloud toward the depths of the mountain range. Along the way, they occasionally encountered some Disciples of the Immortal Palace, both male and female, either flying on swords, sitting in meditation to comprehend the Dao, or practicing Divine Abilities. Their Auras were quite strong; the lowest were at the Human Immortal Realm, and Earth Immortals were not uncommon. When they saw Emissary Shen Lian, they all bowed respectfully, calling out "Junior Martial Uncle Shen" or "Elder Shen," while curiously eyeing Lin Wan, clearly quite intrigued by this newly promoted and famous "Genius."

"Junior Martial Uncle Shen, is this the Junior Brother Lin Wan who passed the ninth floor of the Ascension Tower?" A young Cultivator wearing a cyan Daoist robe, with a handsome face and an Aura that had reached the Middle Stage of the Earth Immortal Realm, flew up to meet them. After bowing to Emissary Shen Lian, he smiled at Lin Wan with a friendly attitude.

"Indeed. Lin Wan, this is an Inner Sect Disciple, Liu Suifeng, who is at the Middle Stage of the Earth Immortal Realm. He has been in the sect for a hundred years and is one of the outstanding figures of our Tianshu Immortal Palace's younger generation." Emissary Shen Lian introduced him.

"Senior Brother Liu." Lin Wan cupped his hands in greeting, neither humble nor pushy.

"Junior Brother Lin, no need for formalities." Liu Suifeng smiled, a hint of appreciation in his eyes. "Junior Brother Lin's deeds in the Secret Realm have already spread. To kill three Earth Immortal Late Stage Cultivators while at the Middle Stage of the Earth Immortal Realm, and even escape from the hands of a Heavenly Immortal Yao Beast, you are truly a role model for our generation. Since we will be cultivating in the Immortal Palace together in the future, please offer your guidance."

"Senior Brother Liu, you flatter me, it was just Luck." Lin Wan said modestly.

"Haha, Junior Brother Lin, no need to be humble. Your talent and strength are obvious to all. Your future achievements will be limitless." Liu Suifeng laughed, then said to Emissary Shen Lian, "Is Junior Martial Uncle Shen taking Junior Brother Lin to see the Hall Master?"

"Indeed. Lin Wan's situation is special, and it requires the Hall Master to make a personal decision." Emissary Shen Lian nodded.

"Then I won't disturb you. Junior Brother Lin, let's talk another day." Liu Suifeng nodded at Lin Wan and left, turning into a streak of sword light.

"This Liu Suifeng is a decent person, and his talent is also good. He is one of the Core Disciples of the Inner Sect. You can associate more with him in the future." Emissary Shen Lian said to Lin Wan.

"Yes, this Junior understands." Lin Wan nodded.

The two continued flying and soon arrived in front of a giant Peak, the most majestic and towering one among the mountains. The Peak was as if carved from jade, wreathed in Immortal Qi, with ten thousand rays of rosy clouds and a thousand auspicious colors. On the summit stood a magnificent and ancient, solemn palace—this was the main hall of the Tianshu Immortal Palace Donghua Branch, the Tianshu Hall.

Emissary Shen Lian brought Lin Wan to land on the plaza in front of Tianshu Hall. The plaza was paved with white jade, spotless, and filled with dense immortal spirit energy. In front of the hall gate, there were two guards wearing silver armor with powerful Auras—they were actually both at the Late Stage of the Earth Immortal Realm! Seeing Emissary Shen Lian, the two bowed and saluted: "Greetings, Elder Shen."

"Is the Hall Master present?" Emissary Shen Lian asked.

"The Hall Master already knows of the arrival of Elder Shen and Young Master Lin, and is waiting inside the hall." One of the guards said.

Emissary Shen Lian nodded and led Lin Wan into Tianshu Hall.

The interior of the main hall was even more magnificent and spacious than it looked from the outside. The dome was high and distant, as if it contained stars; the floor was smooth as a mirror, reflecting the starlight from the dome. Deep within the hall, there was a high platform, and upon it sat a simple, unadorned jade throne that exuded a vast and majestic Aura.

At this moment, seated on the jade throne was a Daoist wearing a purple Daoist robe, crowned with a star crown, with a simple, ancient face, and an age that could not be determined. As the Daoist opened and closed his eyes, it seemed as if the sun, moon, and stars were floating within them. The dao rhyme flowed around him, and he seemed to be vaguely integrated with the entire hall, and even the entire "Tianshu Realm." He just sat there quietly, yet he seemed to be the center of the entire world, making one involuntarily feel awe.

This person was none other than the Hall Master of the Tianshu Immortal Palace Donghua Branch, Immortal Master Zichen, a Heavenly Immortal mighty figure with unfathomable cultivation!

"Hall Master, this Disciple, Emissary Shen Lian, has brought Lin Wan." Emissary Shen Lian stepped forward, bowed, and saluted with a respectful demeanor.

"Junior Lin Wan pays respects to the Hall Master." Lin Wan also stepped forward and bowed, neither humble nor pushy. He could feel that this Immortal Master Zichen's Aura was as deep as an abyss and as vast as the sea, unfathomable, and far stronger than the Earth Fire Flame Lizard King. But his Heart-Nature was resilient, and with the experiences from his previous life as a Foundation, he was not intimidated by the other's Aura.

Immortal Master Zichen's gaze fell upon Lin Wan. In that instant, Lin Wan felt as if he had been seen through, and every secret in his body seemed to have nowhere to hide. However, the "Chaos Reincarnation Sutra" he cultivated was extremely miraculous; the Chaos Immortal Energy in his Dantian, the mysterious Jade Slip (fragment) in his Sea of Consciousness, and the four embryonic forms of supreme dao rhyme in his body all spontaneously operated and concealed themselves. Immortal Master Zichen's gaze only lingered on him for a moment before withdrawing; he did not discover the true core secrets.

"Not bad." Immortal Master Zichen spoke slowly, his voice peaceful yet carrying a power that reached directly into the heart. "The Foundation is solid, the Immortal Essence is thick and refined, and the Divine Soul is stable, far exceeding those of the same Rank. What is even more rare is that your Heart-Nature is steady, neither arrogant nor impatient. Emissary Shen Lian, this time, you have found a piece of uncut jade for my Immortal Palace."

"Hall Master, you overpraise me; it is due to Young Friend Lin Wan's own Innate talent." Emissary Shen Lian said quickly, a smile appearing on his face. Being able to receive such an evaluation from the Hall Master showed that he had indeed made a great contribution this time.

"Lin Wan." Immortal Master Zichen looked at Lin Wan, his gaze carrying a hint of scrutiny and expectation. "In the Ascension Tower, you passed the ninth floor and received the gift of the Ascension Tower. According to the rules, those who pass the ninth floor can enter the Ranks of our Tianshu Immortal Palace's 'Core True Disciple,' enjoy the best cultivation resources, read anything below the third floor of the 'Dao Collection Pavilion,' receive rewards of Earth Immortal Rank Cultivation Techniques, Divine Abilities, and Immortal Artifacts, and receive personal guidance on cultivation from this seat once. In addition, the gift of the Ascension Tower is your own Opportunity, and the Immortal Palace will not ask about it. Do you understand?"

"Core True Disciple?" Lin Wan's heart stirred. He had heard Emissary Shen Lian mention that Disciples of the Tianshu Immortal Palace were divided into Outer Sect Disciple, Inner Sect Disciple, True Disciple, and Core True Disciple. Core True Disciples had the highest status and the best resources; usually, only Heavenly Immortal seeds or those who had made great contributions to the Immortal Palace could be ranked among them. He did not expect that passing the ninth floor of the Ascension Tower would directly make him a Core True Disciple.

"This Junior understands. Thank you, Hall Master, and thank you for the Immortal Palace's generous favor." Lin Wan cupped his hands and said.

"Mm." Immortal Master Zichen nodded. With a flick of his finger, a purple light flew towards Lin Wan, turning into a palm-sized, purple token with star patterns circling it, as well as a simple-styled Storage Ring.

"This is your identity token, the Core True Disciple Token. With this token, you can freely enter and exit most areas of the Tianshu Realm, collect the monthly allowance for Core True Disciples, accept and post missions, and enter the 'Dao Collection Pavilion,' 'Cultivation Tower,' 'Artifact Refining Hall,' 'Alchemy Hall,' and other places. In this Storage Ring are the basic resources given to a Core True Disciple by the Immortal Palace, including 100,000 Low Grade Immortal Crystals, a Medium Grade defensive Immortal Artifact 'Purple Ribbon Immortal Garment,' a bottle of 'Spirit Nourishing Pill,' a bottle of 'Earth Essence Pill,' and a jade Talisman for permission to enter the 'Dao Collection Pavilion' three times. Emissary Shen Lian will take you to your exclusive Immortal Cave for Core True Disciples later."

"Thank you, Hall Master." Lin Wan took the token and the Storage Ring, feeling a slight joy in his heart. 100,000 Low Grade Immortal Crystals were not much to him, but the Medium Grade defensive Immortal Artifact, the Spirit Nourishing Pill, and the Earth Essence Pill were all good things. Especially the permission for the "Dao Collection Pavilion," which was even more precious. The Tianshu Immortal Palace's "Dao Collection Pavilion" housed countless Cultivation Techniques, Divine Abilities, secret arts, and classics, which were the Foundation of the Immortal Palace.

"Since you have just entered the Immortal Palace, your first priority is to stabilize your cultivation and familiarize yourself with the environment. Emissary Shen Lian will arrange for someone to take you to familiarize yourself with the various affairs of the Immortal Palace. Three months later, this seat will give a lecture on the 'Questioning Cliff,' and all Core True Disciples can attend. At that time, you can raise any doubts you have in your cultivation, and this seat will answer them for you once." Immortal Master Zichen added.

"Yes, this Junior will definitely Cultivate diligently and live up to the cultivation of the Hall Master and the Immortal Palace." Lin Wan thanked him again. Having a Heavenly Immortal personally give a lecture and answer questions was a rare Opportunity.

"Mm, go down now." Immortal Master Zichen waved his hand and closed his eyes, as if he had merged with the entire hall.

"This Disciple takes his leave."

"This Junior takes his leave."

Emissary Shen Lian and Lin Wan bowed and exited Tianshu Hall.

After leaving the main hall, Emissary Shen Lian was visibly relieved and said to Lin Wan with a smile: "Lin Wan, no, I should call you Junior Brother Lin now. Congratulations, you have officially become a Core True Disciple of our Tianshu Immortal Palace. The Hall Master thinks highly of you; you must cherish this Opportunity."

"Thank you for your guidance, Senior Brother Shen." Lin Wan also changed his form of address. Emissary Shen Lian was an Elder of the Inner Hall, and his status was not low, but he was not a Core True Disciple. Core True Disciples had a special status and could interact with Elders as peers.

"Haha, it is my duty. Let's go, I will take you to your Immortal Cave first. The Immortal Caves of Core True Disciples are all on 'Lingshu Peak,' which is one of the places with the most concentrated Spiritual Qi in the 'Tianshu Realm'." Emissary Shen Lian smiled, rode the auspicious cloud again, and took Lin Wan to another spiritual and beautiful Peak.

Lingshu Peak was about ten thousand feet high, wreathed in spiritual mist, with immortal birds flying and spiritual springs flowing. On the Peak, dozens of Immortal Caves had been opened, separated from each other by a great distance, without interfering with one another. Each Immortal Cave occupied a branch of a high-grade Spiritual Vein, and the Spiritual Qi was so dense it had almost turned into liquid.

Emissary Shen Lian brought Lin Wan to an Immortal Cave halfway up the mountain. The entrance to the Immortal Cave was covered by a swirling spiritual mist, making the interior invisible. Emissary Shen Lian handed a jade Talisman that controlled the Immortal Cave's Restriction to Lin Wan and said: "Junior Brother Lin, this is your Immortal Cave. Refining the jade Talisman with a drop of blood will allow you to control the Restrictions inside and outside the Immortal Cave. Inside the Immortal Cave, there are quiet rooms, Alchemy rooms, Artifact rooms, Spirit Medicine gardens, martial practice fields, etc., all fully equipped. In addition, the Immortal Cave is connected to a 'Earth Heart Spiritual Spring,' which can produce three drops of 'Earth Heart Spiritual Liquid' every day. It has miraculous effects on nourishing the Physical Body and refining Immortal Essence, which is considered one of the benefits of being a Core True Disciple."

"Thank you for your trouble, Senior Brother Shen." Lin Wan took the jade Talisman, refined it with a drop of blood, and instantly established a connection with the Immortal Cave. With a thought, the spiritual mist at the entrance of the Immortal Cave parted to both sides, revealing a deep cave entrance.

"Junior Brother Lin, familiarize yourself with the Immortal Cave first, I won't disturb you. Tomorrow, I will have a deacon come over to take you to familiarize yourself with the various affairs and rules of the Immortal Palace. If you have any urgent matters, you can use your identity token to send me a message." After Emissary Shen Lian gave a few instructions, he said goodbye and left.

Lin Wan stepped into the Immortal Cave. The interior of the Immortal Cave was even more spacious than it looked from the outside, clearly using a Spell of spatial expansion. There was a front hall for receiving guests, a quiet room for meditation and cultivation, an Alchemy room and an Artifact room, and a small Spirit Medicine garden where some common Spirit Medicines were planted. What surprised Lin Wan the most was that deep in the quiet room, there was a small pool of three feet square, from which spring water bubbled, emitting extremely pure Spiritual Qi and a faint fragrance—this was the "Earth Heart Spiritual Spring." Beside the pool was a small jade bottle, inside which more than a dozen drops of milky white, crystal-clear "Earth Heart Spiritual Liquid" had already accumulated.

"As expected of a top-tier force, the treatment of a Core True Disciple is indeed generous." Lin Wan sighed. The Spiritual Qi concentration of this Immortal Cave was at least twenty times stronger than the outside world! Cultivating here for one day was equivalent to a month in the outside world! Coupled with the Earth Heart Spiritual Liquid and various resources, as long as his talent was not too poor, it would be difficult for his cultivation not to improve.

He first went around the inside and outside of the Immortal Cave to familiarize himself with the environment, then returned to the quiet room and opened the defensive Restriction of the Immortal Cave. This Restriction was enough to withstand the full attack of a Peak Earth Immortal, so he was safe and worry-free.

Sitting cross-legged on the cushion in the quiet room, Lin Wan did not Cultivate immediately, but first counted his gains this time.

First were the resources given by the Tianshu Immortal Palace: 100,000 Low Grade Immortal Crystals, a Medium Grade defensive Immortal Artifact "Purple Ribbon Immortal Garment" (injecting Immortal Essence can form a purple light shield, with good defensive power), a bottle of ten "Spirit Nourishing Pills" (to nourish the Divine Soul, with significant effects for Earth Immortal Cultivators), a bottle of ten "Earth Essence Pills" (to refine Immortal Essence, to assist in cultivation), and a jade Talisman for permission to enter the "Dao Collection Pavilion" three times.

Next were his gains from the Donghua Secret Realm: eighteen drops of origin spirit immortal milk (ten drops already used), five drops of "Milk Heart" (already used up), and the spoils of war obtained from the Earth Immortal Middle Stage and Early Stage Cultivators of the Xuan Yin Sect, Tian Sha Sect, and Black Flame Valley. Because the Storage Rings of the three Earth Immortal Late Stage Cultivators were destroyed, the gains were discounted, but the Storage Rings of those Earth Immortal Middle Stage and Early Stage Cultivators added together were also a considerable amount of wealth.

Lin Wan opened the Storage Rings one by one and counted them. The Immortal Crystals added up to more than 300,000 Low Grade Immortal Crystals, and there were some miscellaneous Medicinal Pills, Materials, Talismans, and Magic Treasures, but the quality was not high, and the best were just a few Low Grade Immortal Artifacts, which were of little use to Lin Wan now. However, some Jade Slips recording Cultivation Techniques, Divine Abilities, and secret arts aroused Lin Wan's interest. Although the grade was not high, they could broaden his horizons and allow him to draw inferences about other cases.

"These resources, plus what the Immortal Palace gave, are enough for me to Cultivate to the Late Stage of the Earth Immortal Realm. The most urgent task is to stabilize my Realm, and then go to the 'Dao Collection Pavilion' to see if there are any Divine Abilities or secret arts suitable for me, as well as records about the 'Dao Seed'." Lin Wan calculated in his heart.

After promoting to Earth Immortal, he had already condensed the embryonic forms of four supreme dao rhymes within his body—Chaos, Reincarnation, existence, and the end. But these were only embryonic forms; they were still far from being true "Dao Seeds." According to the "Chaos Reincarnation Sutra," to condense a true "Dao Seed," one needed to continuously comprehend and strengthen these dao rhyme embryos, and finally, perfectly fuse them with one's own immortal soul, immortal body, and immortal essence to give birth to a "seed" containing one's own Great Dao. This was the "Dao Seed."

Once a Dao Seed is formed, not only would strength skyrocket, but it would also serve as the cornerstone for stepping onto the Great Dao. For an Earth Immortal, condensing a Dao Seed is the key to breaking through to the Heavenly Immortal Realm. The stronger the Dao Seed, the greater the potential, and the higher the future achievements.

Lin Wan's goal was to use the four supreme dao rhymes as a Foundation to condense an unprecedented, strongest "Chaos Reincarnation Dao Seed"! The difficulty of this could be imagined. He needed a massive accumulation of knowledge, needed to observe and comprehend other Great Daos, draw inferences from them, and even more so, needed massive resources to nourish and strengthen himself.

"Dao Treasury Pavilion... I hope I can find what I need there." A glimmer of anticipation flashed in Lin Wan's eyes. Tianshu Immortal Palace had a long heritage; the Dao Treasury Pavilion must house countless classics, perhaps among them were records regarding supreme dao rhymes and Dao Seed condensation.

He took an "Earth Origin Pill" and a "Spirit Nourishing Pill," began to close his eyes and regulate his breathing, stabilizing his Realm at the Peak of the Middle Stage of Earth Immortal, while simultaneously digesting the gains and insights from this trip to the Secret Realm.

Time flowed slowly during cultivation.

Three days later, Lin Wan opened his eyes. A divine light shone within them, his Aura was completely stabilized, and even slightly improved. The Earth Origin Pill and Spirit Nourishing Pill had good effects, and coupled with the dense Spiritual Qi and the nourishment of the Earth Heart Spirit Liquid within the Immortal Cave, his state had recovered to its Peak.

"It is time to go to the Dao Treasury Pavilion to take a look." Lin Wan stood up, changed into a clean green robe, hung the Core True Disciple token at his waist, and left the Immortal Cave.

Just as he left the Immortal Cave, he saw a middle-aged Cultivator wearing deacon attire with a kind face waiting outside. It was the deacon sent by Emissary Shen Lian to help him familiarize himself with the affairs of the Immortal Palace, surnamed Zhao.

"Deacon Zhao, sorry for the trouble." Lin Wan cupped his hands.

"Core True Disciple Lin, you are too polite." Deacon Zhao hurriedly returned the salute, his attitude respectful. The status of a Core True Disciple was esteemed, far beyond what a regular deacon could compare to. "Elder Shen ordered me to take you to familiarize yourself with the various affairs of the Immortal Palace. Please follow me, True Disciple."

Under the guidance of Deacon Zhao, Lin Wan began to familiarize himself with the Tianshu Immortal Palace's Donghua Branch.

Inside the Immortal Palace, there were numerous departments, each with its own duties. There was the "Dao Transmission Hall" responsible for teaching Cultivation Techniques and divine abilities, the "Task Hall" for posting, accepting, and settling tasks, the "Merit Hall" for exchanging cultivation resources, the "Artifact Hall" and "Pill Hall" for Artifact Refining and Alchemy, the "Spirit Beast Garden" and "Spirit Medicine Garden" for raising Spirit Beasts and planting Spirit Medicines, the "Dao Discussion Platform" and "Life-Death Platform" for Disciples to spar and resolve grievances, as well as the "Dao Treasury Pavilion" for collecting Cultivation Techniques and classics, and the "Cultivation Tower" and "Dao Enlightenment Cliff" for assisting cultivation, and so on.

Deacon Zhao took Lin Wan through them one by one, introducing them in detail. Lin Wan also roughly understood the operation mode of the Immortal Palace. Immortal Palace Disciples could earn "Merit Points" by completing tasks posted by the "Task Hall," and then use these "Merit Points" in the "Merit Hall" to exchange for cultivation resources like Cultivation Techniques, divine abilities, Medicinal Pills, Magic Treasures, and Materials. At the same time, the Immortal Palace would also issue fixed monthly resources based on the Disciple's Rank. The monthly allowance for a Core True Disciple was the highest.

"Core True Disciple Lin, up ahead is the 'Dao Treasury Pavilion'." Deacon Zhao pointed to a quaint nine-story pagoda and introduced, "The Dao Treasury Pavilion is divided into nine floors, housing countless Cultivation Techniques, divine abilities, secret arts, miscellaneous studies, historical records, and more that our Tianshu Immortal Palace has collected and organized since ancient times. Outer Sect Disciples can enter the first floor; Inner Sect Disciples can enter the first and second floors; True Disciples can enter the first to third floors; Core True Disciples can enter the first to fourth floors. As for the fifth floor and above, one needs to have made significant contributions to the Immortal Palace, or receive special permission from the Palace Master or Elders to enter."

"The classics within the Dao Treasury Pavilion cannot be spread externally, nor can they be copied privately; they can only be read and comprehended within the pavilion. Each entry requires consuming a certain amount of Merit Points, or using an authorization Jade Slip. As a True Disciple, you have three free access permissions granted by the Palace Master, which allow you to enter the first to fourth floors at will."

Lin Wan looked up at the nine-story pagoda exuding an ancient and vast Aura, a flash of eagerness in his eyes. Here, perhaps, was the secret to the "Dao Seed" he needed.

"Thank you, Deacon Zhao. I would like to go in and take a look," Lin Wan said.

"Please go ahead, True Disciple. I will wait outside," Deacon Zhao bowed and said.

Lin Wan nodded and walked towards the Dao Treasury Pavilion. Before the tower gate sat an old man in gray robes, his Aura obscure, eyes closed as if dozing. But Lin Wan could feel that this old man was unfathomable, at least at the Heavenly Immortal level! It seemed this Dao Treasury Pavilion was guarded by a powerhouse.

Lin Wan showed his Core True Disciple token and authorization Jade Slip. The gray-robed old man didn't even open his eyes, just nodded slightly, and the tower gate opened silently.

Lin Wan stepped into the tower.

The space inside the tower was much larger than it appeared from the outside, obviously utilizing space expansion techniques. Rows of tall bookshelves were neatly arranged, and on them were countless Jade Slips, animal skin scrolls, ancient books, stone tablets, etc., classified and vast as the sea. A faint scent of books and the breath of time permeated the air.

The first floor mainly contained Human Immortal level and some basic Earth Immortal level Cultivation Techniques, divine abilities, as well as miscellaneous studies, historical records, and travelogues. Lin Wan did not linger and went directly to the second floor. The second floor contained Earth Immortal level Cultivation Techniques, divine abilities, as well as some classics on Alchemy, Artifact Refining, Formations, etc. Lin Wan browsed briefly and went to the third floor.

The third floor housed premium Earth Immortal level items, as well as some incomplete Heavenly Immortal level legacies, and quite a few classics on Great Dao comprehension and the use of dao rhymes. Lin Wan stayed here for a while, flipping through a few books on dao rhyme comprehension and application, gaining some insights, but did not find the detailed records he urgently needed on how to condense a powerful "Dao Seed," especially on condensing a Dao Seed with multiple dao rhymes, particularly supreme dao rhymes.

"It seems the key is on the fourth floor." Lin Wan anticipated this and stepped onto the stairs leading to the fourth floor.

The fourth floor's space was much smaller than the three floors below, with only a dozen or so bookshelves, but every single classic exuded a faint glow, obviously extraordinary. The classics here already involved the Heavenly Immortal level, and even contained secret methods regarding "Dao Seed" condensation and cultivation, as well as some extremely rare and powerful Divine Ability legacies.

Lin Wan's gaze swept slowly across the bookshelves.

"Hunyuan One Qi Art" (Heavenly Immortal level Cultivation Technique, incomplete), "Great Sun Burning Heaven Sword Art" (Heavenly Immortal level sword dao Divine Ability, first three forms), "Void Escape" (Heavenly Immortal level movement technique, Incomplete Manual), "True Explanation of Alchemy" (Heavenly Immortal level Alchemy Legacy, first volume)...

One by one, classics that would be enough to cause bloody storms in the outside world were quietly displayed here. But Lin Wan's gaze did not linger too long; what he was looking for were records about "Dao Seeds."

Finally, in an inconspicuous corner, he saw a few ancient-looking Jade Slips.

"Initial Understanding of Dao Seeds," "Method for Condensing Five Elements Dao Seed (Simplified)," "On the Pros and Cons of Yin and Yang Dao Seeds," "Miscellaneous Talks on Ancient Dao Seeds"...

Lin Wan's eyes lit up. He immediately picked up the "Initial Understanding of Dao Seeds" Jade Slip, pressed it to his forehead, and submerged his Divine Sense into it.

A massive amount of information flooded into his mind.

"Dao Seed, the seed of the Great Dao, the Foundation of cultivation, the root of attaining the Dao..."

"For an Earth Immortal, one must understand one's own Dao, condense dao rhymes, and nourish the Dao Seed. Once the Dao Seed is formed, the Heavenly Immortal Realm can be expected..."

"Dao Seeds are divided into nine grades, with the first grade being the lowest and the ninth grade being the ultimate. For an ordinary Earth Immortal, being able to condense a third or fourth-grade Dao Seed is already rare. Fifth and sixth grades can be called geniuses. Seventh and eighth grades are peerless prodigies. A ninth-grade Dao Seed is rare through the ages and has the potential to become an Immortal Emperor..."

"The quality of a Dao Seed depends on the strength and quantity of the dao rhymes, as well as the degree of perfect Fusion. Single-attribute dao rhymes are easy to condense, but their potential is limited. Fusing multi-attribute dao rhymes increases the difficulty exponentially, but once successful, the Dao Seed quality is higher, the potential is greater, and the combat power at the same level is stronger..."

"However, the Fusion of dao rhymes is extremely dangerous. If there is the slightest mistake, it will lead to dao rhyme conflict, the collapse of the immortal body, and the annihilation of the Divine Soul. Throughout history, countless prodigies have fallen here..."

"It is rumored that there are peerless prodigies who condense Dao Seeds with two, or even three or four types of dao rhymes. Once successful, they are invincible at the same level and can fight across levels as easily as eating and drinking. However, the difficulty also increases geometrically; it cannot be done without great perseverance, great Opportunity, and great Luck..."

"There are even rumors that in ancient times, there were supreme powerhouses who condensed a three-thousand Great Dao Dao Seed, achieving supreme Dao Foundation, sweeping across the heavens, respected by all Realms, but this is only a legend, and it is hard to tell if it is true or false..."

Lin Wan was immersed in the knowledge of "Initial Understanding of Dao Seeds," absorbing it thirstily. It systematically introduced the concepts, grades, condensation methods, precautions, etc., of Dao Seeds. Although it was only basic, for a "wild path" Cultivator like him, it was like charcoal in snow. Many concepts that were blurry before were now suddenly clear.

"So that's how it is... Dao Seeds are divided into nine grades. The more types of dao rhymes fused, the higher the quality and the greater the potential, but the difficulty and risk are also greater. I want to condense a Dao Seed with four supreme dao rhymes: Chaos, Reincarnation, existence, and the end. The difficulty is probably far beyond imagination, but once successful, the quality of the Dao Seed will be at least eighth grade, or perhaps even the legendary ninth grade!" Lin Wan's eyes flashed with brilliance, his heart feeling both pressure and filled with anticipation and fighting spirit.

He put down "Initial Understanding of Dao Seeds" and picked up the "Miscellaneous Talks on Ancient Dao Seeds" Jade Slip. It recorded rumors and anecdotes about various powerful and special Dao Seeds from ancient times. Although many were hard to verify, it broadened his horizons.

Suddenly, Lin Wan's Divine Sense paused, attracted by a passage in it.

"It is rumored that at the end of the ancient era, there was a peerless vicious person known as the 'Heaven-Swallowing Demon Lord,' who created the 'Heaven-Swallowing Demonic Technique,' which could devour the Dao Seeds and Origins of others to complete oneself and condense the 'Chaos Heaven-Swallowing Dao Seed.' Once this Dao Seed appeared, it was invincible at the same level, devouring all things, with monstrous ferocity. It once caused Chaos in the Immortal Realm and was eventually suppressed by several Immortal Emperors working together..."

"Chaos Heaven-Swallowing Dao Seed? Devouring other people's Dao Seeds and Origins?" Lin Wan's heart moved. This "Heaven-Swallowing Demonic Technique" sounded like it had the same effect as his "Chaos Reincarnation Sutra," both involving "Chaos," and both capable of devouring. However, the "Chaos Reincarnation Sutra" followed the path of "Returning to Ruins" and "Reincarnation," turning all things into Chaos and re-enacting Reincarnation, which was more profound and mysterious. This "Heaven-Swallowing Demonic Technique" seemed to lean more towards plundering and devouring, appearing more domineering and evil.

"It's a pity it's just a rumor; there is no specific Cultivation Technique." Lin Wan shook his head and continued reading.

"It is also said that in ancient times, there was a 'Reincarnation Dao Lord' who grasped Reincarnation and condensed the 'Six Paths Reincarnation Dao Seed,' which could control the Reincarnation of living beings, mysterious and unpredictable, and later disappeared without a trace..."

"The existence Dao Ancestor created the world from nothingness, condensed the 'existence Dao Seed.' With one thought, all things exist; with one thought, they are destroyed, and all Realms collapse..."

"the end Heavenly Venerable walked at the end of eras, condensed the 'End Dao Seed.' Wherever it passed, all things ended, eras withered, and eventually, it returned to nothingness itself..."

The records of various powerful ancient Dao Seeds and powerhouses made Lin Wan yearn for them, and also gave him a clearer understanding of the potential of the four dao rhymes: "Chaos," "Reincarnation," "existence," and "the end." These were all supreme existences that once shook an era and even influenced an entire epoch.

"My path lies right under my feet. Chaos as the Foundation, Reincarnation as the guide, existence as the substance, and the end as the void... When these four dao rhymes are perfectly fused, what kind of Dao Seed will be condensed? It is truly something to look forward to." Lin Wan put down the Jade Slip, his eyes filled with determination.

He continued to search on the fourth floor and found a few more classics on dao rhyme comprehension and Divine Ability creation. Although they did not directly involve the four supreme dao rhymes, the Great Dao principles and creative thinking contained within were of great benefit to him in perfecting his own Divine Ability, "Universe Birth and Death Finger," and in creating other divine abilities in the future.

Without realizing it, Lin Wan had stayed on the fourth floor of the Dao Treasury Pavilion for a whole day. It was not until the authorization Jade Slip gave a prompt that his three free permissions were exhausted, and that he would need to consume Merit Points to continue staying, that he left with lingering thoughts.

Walking out of the Dao Treasury Pavilion, Lin Wan felt that his horizons had been broadened, and his path for future cultivation was clearer in his heart.

"Next, I will first accept some tasks, earn some Merit Points, and exchange for some resources to assist in condensing the Dao Seed and tempering the immortal body. Then, I will go into seclusion to Cultivate, striving to nurture the four dao rhyme embryos to Perfection as soon as possible, and prepare for condensing the 'Chaos Reincarnation Dao Seed'." Lin Wan had a plan in his heart.

"Core True Disciple Lin, where would you like to go next?" Deacon Zhao, who was waiting outside, came up to ask.

"Let's go to the Task Hall and take a look," Lin Wan said.

"Yes, please follow me, True Disciple."

Just as Lin Wan was heading to the Task Hall, preparing to begin his cultivation career at the Tianshu Immortal Palace, news about him was already spreading like wildfire in Donghua Immortal City and even the entire Donghua Immortal Domain, and undercurrents were beginning to surge.

The top brass of the three major forces—the Xuan Yin Sect, Tian Sha Sect, and Black Flame Valley—were furious upon learning that their Elders and elite Disciples had been wiped out, and that the "culprit" Lin Wan was not only unscathed but had also joined the Tianshu Immortal Palace and become a Core True Disciple. On the surface, they dared not do anything to the Tianshu Immortal Palace, but in secret, various conspiracies against Lin Wan were already brewing.

And some other forces in the Donghua Immortal Domain also cast their attention toward this "Prodigy" who had suddenly emerged. Some wanted to win him over, some wanted to make friends, and some harbored evil intentions, wanting to target the "Ascension Tower reward" he possessed.

Lin Wan's journey in the Immortal Realm was destined not to be peaceful.