209: Chapter 209 The Gift of the Tree of Life

Shen Zhao returned from the nihilistic space of the Spirit of Taichu.

He stood before the tree of life, holding the primordial seed in his hand.

The seed had already sprouted, and the tender green bud tip was slightly glowing.

The Space-Time Azure Dragon coiled atop the canopy, looking down at him.

"Did you pass the test of the Spirit of Taichu?"

The voice of the Space-Time Azure Dragon carried a hint of surprise.

Shen Zhao nodded and raised the primordial seed above his head.

"This Disciple has not failed the mission."

The Space-Time Azure Dragon remained silent for a long time.

It slowly descended from the canopy and landed in front of Shen Zhao.

Its massive body coiled into a circle, surrounding him in the center.

"This Seat has lived for hundreds of millions of years."

"I have seen countless Cultivators come to the Eternal Forbidden Zone to seek Opportunity."

"You are the first person to make the primordial seed sprout."

Shen Zhao bowed and saluted: "This Disciple was merely fortunate."

The Space-Time Azure Dragon shook its head: "It is not luck."

"It is your Dao Heart that made the seed sprout."

"It is your heart of guardianship that made the Spirit of Taichu acknowledge you."

It paused for a moment and continued speaking.

"The tree of life has a gift for you."

"Follow this Seat."

The Space-Time Azure Dragon turned around and flew toward the direction of the canopy.

Shen Zhao closely followed behind, passing through layers of branches and leaves.

The interior of the canopy was a huge space.

Countless points of light floated within the space.

Every single point of light was a fruit of Life.

Emitting a faint green glow.

The Space-Time Azure Dragon stopped in front of the largest fruit.

"This is the Origin fruit of the tree of life."

"It only bears one every hundreds of millions of years."

"It contains all the power of the tree of life."

"Eat it, and your Primordial Power will become even more stable."

Shen Zhao reached out and plucked that fruit.

The fruit felt warm in his hand, resembling a miniature Life.

He took a bite; the flesh of the fruit was sweet and melted in his mouth.

A majestic surge of Life Power poured into his body.

It intertwined and fused with the Primordial Power and the Power of Three Spirits.

His cultivation began to climb.

From Peak Foundation Establishment, he broke through to the Early Stage of Golden Core.

The Middle Stage of Golden Core, the Late Stage of Golden Core.

Finally stopping at the Perfection of Golden Core.

Being just one step away from breaking through to Nascent Soul.

His Meridians were expanding, and his Dantian was swelling.

His Sea of Consciousness was churning, and every cell was cheering.

Shen Zhao closed his eyes, feeling the surging power within his body.

The Space-Time Azure Dragon looked at him with eyes full of approval.

"Not bad, Perfection of Golden Core."

"At your age, having this cultivation level is already very good."

"But it is still not enough."

"The enemies you will face are more powerful than you imagine."

Shen Zhao opened his eyes and looked at the Space-Time Azure Dragon.

"Senior, what should this Disciple do?"

The Space-Time Azure Dragon was silent for a moment and slowly spoke.

"The tree of life has another gift for you."

"Follow this Seat."

It turned around and flew deeper into the canopy.

Shen Zhao followed behind, passing through layers of branches and leaves.

A gate of light appeared ahead.

The gate of light was entirely golden, its surface covered with ancient runes.

The Space-Time Azure Dragon stopped in front of the gate of light.

"This is the ruin of the Creation God Clan."

"Back then, the Creation God Clan left their final Legacy here."

"You are the inheritor of Bai Yunzhou, so you are qualified to enter."

"Go in, the answers you need are inside."

Shen Zhao nodded and stepped into the gate of light.

The world behind the gate of light was a huge space.

Countless stone tablets floated within the space.

Every single stone tablet was covered with text.

That was the history of the Creation God Clan.

Shen Zhao looked at them one by one.

He saw the birth of the Creation God Clan.

He saw how they created Life.

He saw how they fought against the Ash-Eater Clan.

He saw how they sealed the Mother of Evil Spirits.

He saw how they sacrificed themselves to guard the Chaotic Universe.

On the final stone tablet, the last words of the leader of the Creation God Clan were engraved.

"Latercomer, if you see these texts—"

"It means the Creation God Clan has already perished."

"But our spirit will never perish."

"The Primordial Power, the Power of Three Spirits, and the Life Power—"

"The unity of these three powers is the Origin of the Universe."

"Find them, and fuse them."

"Become the new guardian."

Shen Zhao knelt before the stone tablet and bowed deeply.

"Seniors, rest assured; this Disciple will definitely not fail your entrustment."

He stood up, turned around, and walked out of the gate of light.

The Space-Time Azure Dragon was still waiting outside.

"Did you see it?"

"I saw it."

"Do you know what to do?"

"I know."

Shen Zhao took a deep breath and looked at the Space-Time Azure Dragon.

"Senior, this Disciple has one more request."

"Speak."

"This Disciple wishes to Cultivate here for a period of time."

"To thoroughly fuse the Primordial Power, the Power of Three Spirits, and the Life Power."

The Space-Time Azure Dragon nodded: "Very well."

"This Seat will act as your Protector."

"But remember, you only have three years."

"Three years later, no matter what level of cultivation you reach—"

"You must leave the Eternal Forbidden Zone."

"Because the Seal cannot wait that long."

Shen Zhao solemnly nodded: "This Disciple understands."

Over the next three years, Shen Zhao cultivated day and night under the tree of life.

He sat cross-legged on the tree roots, the three powers intertwining within his body.

The creation of the Primordial Power and the balance of the Power of Three Spirits.

The nourishment of Life Power; the three merged with one another.

Every single Fusion made his Meridians feel as if they were being torn apart.

But he gritted his teeth and persevered, because he knew.

Only by becoming stronger could he guard the starry sea.

The Space-Time Azure Dragon would occasionally come to see him.

Seeing that he cultivated diligently, it imparted to him the mysteries of the Space-Time Law.

"Space and Time are not independent; they are integrated with Karma and Chaos."

"You must learn to use the Primordial Power to command the Power of Three Spirits."

"So that they are no longer three powers, but one."

Shen Zhao listened attentively, engraving the teachings of the Space-Time Azure Dragon in his heart.

He repeatedly deduced and repeatedly tried.

After failing countless times, he finally found the method of Fusion.

The Primordial Power was like a sun, shining upon everything.

The Power of Three Spirits was like planets, revolving around the sun.

The Life Power was like the earth, bearing everything.

The three powers formed a miniature Universe within his Dantian.

The Universe was operating, evolving, and growing.

Shen Zhao's cultivation was also steadily improving.

The Perfection of Golden Core, the Early Stage of Nascent Soul, the Middle Stage of Nascent Soul.

At the end of the third year, his cultivation reached the Late Stage of Nascent Soul.

The Space-Time Azure Dragon looked at him with eyes full of gratification.

"Three years, from Foundation Establishment to the Late Stage of Nascent Soul."

"Your talent is even better than this Seat expected."

Shen Zhao stood up and gave a deep bow to the Space-Time Azure Dragon.

"Many thanks to Senior for three years of guidance."

The Space-Time Azure Dragon shook its head: "No need to thank this Seat."

"It is your own hard work."

"Go, the starry sea is waiting for you."

Shen Zhao nodded, turned around, and flew toward the direction of the exit of the Eternal Forbidden Zone.

The Space-Time Azure Dragon gazed at his retreating figure and softly said.

"Latercomer, have a safe journey."

Shen Zhao did not look back, merely waving his hand.

He passed through the Time Labyrinth and through the region of spatial fragments.

Those illusions that terrified him three years ago.

Now could no longer shake him in the slightest.

Because he knew those were all the past.

What he guarded was the future.

When he flew out of the edge of the Eternal Forbidden Zone.

Sunlight shone upon him, warm and bright.

He took a deep breath and flew toward the direction of the starry sea.

Yongning City, he had returned.

Uncle, he had returned.

Monument of Heroes, he had returned.