215: Dimensional Origin, Cultivating Together as Daoist Partners

Following the direction pointed out by the Dimensional Spirit, Lu Chen and The Five Women traveled deep into the Dimensional World. Unlike the desolation of the Initial Land, the closer they got to the central region, the richer and purer the surrounding Dimensional Energy became. The grey mist had long since dissipated, replaced by a soft heptachromatic brilliance that resembled flowing rosy clouds lingering between heaven and earth. The dark purple rocks on the ground gradually lost their dullness, turning into a lustrous jade color. The spiritual plants emerging from the crevices also shed their twisted forms; their leaves were emerald green and bright, emitting a pure dimensional spiritual resonance. Occasionally, completely transparent spirit insects flitted between the branches and leaves, moving with agile freedom in a scene of peace and holiness.

The energy turbulence and unknown dangers along the way significantly decreased. Even if they occasionally encountered restless Dimensional Energy, the five of them could easily neutralize it using the Dimensional Laws they had already mastered. Lu Chen walked at the front, his Origin Power resonating with the surrounding Dimensional Energy as he faintly sensed the direction of the core. Yu Lan carefully observed the spiritual plants and energy trajectories along the way, further confirming her understanding of the Dimensional Laws. The Sea Cultivation Saintess drew upon the Dimensional Water along the path to replenish everyone's energy and soothe their bodies and minds. The Immortal of Luo Water and the Ice Clan Saintess walked side by side, occasionally exchanging insights on the application of Dimensional Energy. Zhu Rongyan looked at the surrounding wonders with great interest, her body's fire-attribute dimensional power flowing gently, harmoniously blending with the environment.

After about half a day's journey, a massive energy vortex suddenly emerged in the world ahead. At the center of the vortex, a mass of flowing colored energy floated quietly—this was the dimensional origin mentioned by the Dimensional Spirit. This mass of Origin energy was about ten feet in size, woven from seven colors: red, orange, yellow, green, cyan, blue, and violet. Like molten glazed glass, it flowed slowly, emitting a majestic yet gentle energy aura. It contained the most core Law powers of the Dimensional World while also possessing a soft quality that embraced all things. Looking at it from afar, it instilled a sense of peace and awe in one's heart. Around the Origin, the heptachromatic brilliance interlaced into an invisible barrier, which was surrounded by dense Dimensional Talismans. This was the core protection of the Dimensional World, isolating outside interference and guarding the purity of the Origin.

"So this is the dimensional origin." Lu Chen's eyes were filled with shock, and the origin imprint on his brow throbbed uncontrollably, producing a strong resonance with the energy of the dimensional origin. "The energy is pure and majestic, and it contains the complete Dimensional Laws. As long as we absorb and fuse with it, we can completely control dimensional power."

The Five Women also showed looks of amazement. Yu Lan said softly, "The Origin energy is gentle and inclusive, without the slightest sense of rejection. It seems most suitable for us to Cultivate and absorb it together. Our energies can harmonize with each other, preventing any backlash." The Sea Cultivation Saintess nodded in agreement. "The five of us have deep bonds and our hearts are connected. Absorbing the Origin together allows us to share the energy nourishment and makes our connection even tighter. Perhaps we can even comprehend the mysteries of Dao Companion Dual Cultivation."

Lu Chen deeply agreed and turned to look at The Five Women, his eyes full of sincerity. "For this absorption, the five of us will work with one heart and mind. With our energies blending and our Souls relying on each other, we will surely fuse with the dimensional origin successfully. If any anomalies occur during the process, do not try to force it. Support each other; safety is the priority." The Five Women nodded one after another, their eyes full of understanding and trust. Then, the five of them sat cross-legged around the dimensional origin, forming a subtle circular formation that aligned with the patterns of the Five Directions Unified Heart Formation to facilitate the transfer and Fusion of energy.

Lu Chen was the first to circulate his Origin Power. Gold and black spiritual light slowly emerged, gently touching the protective barrier of the dimensional origin. Upon sensing his Origin aura, the Talismans on the barrier actually began to flow slowly. Instead of producing any rejection, they actively split open a gap, drawing his energy into the Origin. Immediately afterward, Yu Lan, the Sea Cultivation Saintess, the Ice Clan Saintess, the Immortal of Luo Water, and Zhu Rongyan also began to circulate their own dimensional powers, following the path Lu Chen had opened to merge into the dimensional origin together.

The colored Origin energy was like a gentle stream, following the energy paths of the five people and slowly pouring into their bodies. Initially, the energy was mild and soothing, flowing slowly through their Meridians, nourishing every inch of flesh and bone, and repairing the minute damages left from previously adapting to the Laws. Gradually, the energy became more majestic, sweeping through their entire bodies like a tide, surging toward their Dantians and the depths of their Souls. The true essence of the Dimensional Laws also merged into the five people's consciousness along with the influx of energy.

Lu Chen could clearly feel that the Origin energy was deeply fusing with his own gold-black Origin. The Dimensional Laws and the Origin Laws he controlled confirmed each other, making his understanding of energy deeper and the dimensional power around him purer and heavier. Even more miraculously, he could clearly perceive the energy flow within the other four women. Yu Lan's wood-attribute dimensional power was full of vitality; the Sea Cultivation Saintess's water-attribute dimensional power was gentle and inclusive; the Ice Clan Saintess's ice-attribute dimensional power was crisp and resilient; the Immortal of Luo Water's Jade Lake Dimensional Power was holy and pure; and Zhu Rongyan's fire-attribute dimensional power was scorching and majestic. Under the guidance of the Origin, the energies of the five people interlaced and intertwined, forming a tight energy network where they were indistinguishable from one another.

As the energy continued to merge, the consciousnesses of the five people also gradually intertwined. Scenes from the past flowed through their awareness: the innocence of their first meeting in the Lower Realm, the passion of fighting side-by-side in the Immortal Realm, the warmth of their companionship in the Divine Realm, the life-and-death reliance during the final battle, and the mutual support during this dimensional journey... Those past minor grudges and jealousies completely dissipated like melting snow during the deep Fusion of their Souls, leaving only their cherished feelings and concern for one another. Lu Chen could feel the women's unreserved trust and love for him, and the women could sense Lu Chen's consistent protection and sincerity. This bond that spanned countless years became even purer, deeper, and inseparable under the nourishment of the dimensional origin.

"I will carve an Eternal Imprint for you all; from now on, our Souls will depend on each other and never be parted," Lu Chen said softly in their consciousness. He circulated his Origin Power and carved Talismans in the depths of the women's Souls that shared the same source as the imprint on his own brow. The moment the Talismans were placed, the Souls of the five people resonated strongly. The energy of the dimensional origin surged instantly, enveloping the five of them like a tide. Heptachromatic brilliance soared into the sky, echoing the Dimensional Energy of the world. The entire central region of the dimension trembled slightly, as if witnessing this Fusion of Dao Companion Dual Cultivation.

After an unknown amount of time, the energy of the dimensional origin was almost entirely absorbed by the five of them, leaving only a faint mass of heptachromatic spiritual light that slowly merged into their Souls, becoming part of their own power. The five of them slowly opened their eyes. Rich heptachromatic dimensional power lingered around them, and their auras were steady and heavy. Clearly, they had completely mastered the Dimensional Laws, and their strength had taken a qualitative leap—Lu Chen's cultivation in the Origin Realm became even more stable, faintly touching a higher level, while The Five Women broke through the shackles of the Peak Divine Venerable Stage and moved steadily toward a new Realm.

Even more surprisingly, after absorbing the Origin, the connection between the five of them became closer than ever before. Without needing words, with just a thought, they could clearly perceive each other's status, intentions, and positions. Even if they were separated by different dimensions in the future, they could transmit messages across space and even transfer energy to support one another. This cross-dimensional bond was firmer than the Five Directions Unified Heart Formation and more profound than an Eternal Dao Companion Contract.

Just then, a golden stream of light flew out from the dissipating dimensional origin and landed in Lu Chen's hand, turning into a simple ancient booklet. The words 'Dimensional Dual Cultivation Technique' were carved on the cover. This technique was extremely mysterious, specifically recording the methods for dimensional dual cultivation between Dao Companions. Not only could it allow the five of them to share dimensional power and improve their cultivation efficiency, but it also allowed them to use their cross-dimensional bond to perform even more powerful combined attack techniques during battle. It could even allow them to teleport to each other through their Soul imprints in moments of crisis to protect one another's safety. It was the supreme method for Dao Companion Dual Cultivation and provided a more solid foundation of strength for their bond.

Lu Chen handed the Dimensional Dual Cultivation Technique to The Five Women. As they read through it carefully, their eyes were filled with joy and emotion. Yu Lan smiled and said, "With this technique, our future dual cultivation will not only increase our strength but also make our connection even deeper. Even if we are in different dimensions, we can be at peace." The Immortal of Luo Water nodded in agreement. "This cross-dimensional perception and support will also be a great help for us in guarding the Divine Realm and dealing with the Evil Clan."

After finishing the absorption of the dimensional origin, the five of them meditated briefly on the spot to stabilize their newly improved cultivation and dimensional power. Lu Chen closed his eyes and concentrated, sorting through the information he had perceived while absorbing the Origin. A clear imprint suddenly surfaced in his mind—it was the Dimensional Coordinates to return to the Divine Realm. The imprint was incredibly precise and contained stable spatial power; as long as they used a Dimensional Shuttle Talisman, they could smoothly return to their original world following these coordinates. Besides this, his spiritual sense also faintly perceived a blurry energy message. It seemed that deep within the dimensional origin, there were clues hidden regarding the existence of higher dimensions. The energy levels of those existences far exceeded the current dimension, yet they were faintly connected to the Chaos Evil Clan. Although the specific information was not clear, it made Lu Chen a bit more vigilant.

"The return coordinates are now clear. We only need to finish our recovery before we can use the traverse Talisman to return to the Divine Realm," Lu Chen said to The Five Women after opening his eyes. At the same time, he informed them of the higher-dimension information he had perceived. "The existences in higher dimensions might be related to the Evil Clan. In the future, we need to pay more attention, increase our strength, and guard against potential dangers."

Hearing this, the women's expressions gradually turned solemn, yet they were also full of determination. The Sea Cultivation Saintess said, "On this dimensional journey, we have absorbed the dimensional origin, mastered the Dimensional Laws, and even found clues about the hidden Evil Clan. We have already achieved our goal. After returning to the Divine Realm, we must consolidate our cultivation as quickly as possible, while also investigating the situation of the Dimensional Rifts to reinforce our defenses and prevent the Evil Clan from invading again." The Ice Clan Saintess nodded. "Cross-dimensional bond... can protect each other, and protect the Divine Realm."

Zhu Rongyan laughed heartily. "Who cares about dangers from higher dimensions? As long as the five of us are of one heart and stand side-by-side, there is no obstacle we cannot overcome! After returning to the Divine Realm, let's hold the wedding first, then slowly deal with the subsequent challenges. Wouldn't that be wonderful?" Everyone laughed upon hearing this, and their solemnity gradually dissipated, leaving only anticipation for the future and the determination to stay by each other's side.

After finishing their recovery, Lu Chen took out a Dimensional Shuttle Talisman and activated its power. The Talisman instantly erupted with a dazzling white light, enveloping the five of them. The clear return coordinates appeared within the Talisman, and the stable spatial power pulled their figures, slowly moving them toward the direction of the Dimensional Rift. The heptachromatic brilliance of the Dimensional World gradually receded. Behind them was the place where they had just absorbed the Origin; before them was the return journey to the Divine Realm, along with hidden dangers and unfinished missions. But Lu Chen and The Five Women had no fear in their hearts. Their intentions were closely linked through their cross-dimensional bond, dimensional power lingered around them, and the imprints in the depths of their Souls echoed each other. No matter how many challenges the future held, they would walk together, protecting one another, the Divine Realm, and this hard-won peace and eternity.