6: Chapter 6 Blessed Lands and Grotto-Heavens: The Concept of Fusion Between the Immortal Spirit Eye and the Dao Embryo

Liu Yiyi and Zhang Ziling, who had drunk the Divine Spring Water, appeared to be about forty years old, while others like Li Xiaoman and Lin Jia were already aged and decrepit. Their once jade-like skin had become withered and dry, covered in wrinkles like the bark of a thousand-year-old tree.

"Hey, why are there so many old men and women here all of a sudden?"

After Pang Bo woke up, he looked curiously at these elderly people who were dressed exactly like his classmates.

"It's obvious they are our classmates; it's just that for some unknown reason, they've grown old."

Chu Qingqiu explained from the side.

"How can you three be fine?" Seeing that Chu Qingqiu and the other two hadn't changed, Zhou Yi immediately felt a sense of imbalance in his heart.

"I... how did I get so old?" Zhang Ziling was in a panic as he looked at his much-aged arms.

Pang Bo patted his shoulder, gestured with his chin toward the classmates who had turned into old men and women, and laughed, "Ziling, you're actually doing quite well. Look at them—now that's what you call miserable."

Zhang Ziling took a look and realized that, indeed, he was quite lucky compared to them. Humans are such creatures; even if their own situation is bad, as long as they see someone in an even worse state, their mood will improve.

Ye Fan had already guessed that because the three of them had eaten those fruits, the power that eroded time had no effect on them. Meanwhile, Zhang Ziling and Liu Yiyi had drunk the Divine Spring Water, which allowed them to resist the erosion to some extent.

However, he did not voice his suspicion, as that would only further fuel his classmates' jealousy.

"Let's go to that Heavenly Palace up ahead; perhaps there's a way to restore your youth."

Chu Qingqiu pointed at the Heavenly Palace complex not far away. He knew that before long, the Genius girl Weiwei from Lingxu Grotto-Heaven would appear there. At that time, those who had emerged from the Desolate Ancient Forbidden Land would be fought over by the various Grotto-Heavens and Blessed Lands. Then, he could use the resources he obtained to Cultivate and become a Cultivator.

With no other options at hand, the group had to head toward the Heavenly Palace. Ye Fan supported Wang Ziwen, Pang Bo supported Zhou Yi, while Chu Qingqiu, who wasn't very close to these people and didn't particularly like them, walked with his hands behind his back as if taking a leisurely stroll.

The majestic Heavenly Palace seemed to be right before their eyes, but every time they drew closer, they found it was still behind another mountain. No matter what, it remained tantalizingly out of reach. As the last rays of the setting sun faded and the weather grew colder, despair began to set in among the group.

Chu Qingqiu mused to himself, "The timing should be about right; Weiwei should be arriving soon."

Just then, a flash of colored light streaked across the sky. Within the rainbow glow was a young woman of about eighteen or nineteen years old. Dressed in a light blue gown, she had a slender figure and delicate features. Her snow-white legs were straight and long, and her eyes, which shimmered with hints of rainbow light, gave her an ethereal and otherworldly aura.

"Fairy! Are you a Fairy? Please, save us!"

It was obvious that this stunningly beautiful girl who could fly through the sky was no Mortal. Desperate to restore their youth, the classmates immediately knelt down and begged for her help.

With black hair like a waterfall and eyes as clear as water, the girl spoke in a soft voice, "Did you come out from the Desolate Ancient Forbidden Land?"

Appearing at the entrance of the Forbidden Ground, no one would believe them if they denied it, so the group naturally admitted it. Weiwei was also very shocked; for these Mortals to be able to walk out of the Desolate Ancient Forbidden Land, they must be people possessed of great Luck.

She led them out of the area, where many people from various Grotto-Heavens and Blessed Lands were already waiting. After bringing the group to a large hall, the various sects began to compete for them.

Putting the others aside for a moment, the three of Chu Qingqiu's group were the most eye-catching. To emerge from the Desolate Ancient Forbidden Land unscathed meant they were likely Immortal Seeds or possessed special Physiques.

"Since everyone wants these Immortal Sprouts, why don't we have a contest to determine the selection order?" an Elder from Jinxia Grotto-Heaven suggested.

Elder Ma Yun of Yuding Grotto-Heaven stroked his white beard and said with a smile, "That is exactly how it should be!"

Chu Qingqiu knew that Lingxu Grotto-Heaven would take first place in this contest; Weiwei's strength had already surpassed these older generation Cultivators. The one he most wanted to join was actually Lingxu Grotto-Heaven. Despite not having any major fortuitous encounters, Weiwei of Lingxu Grotto-Heaven was able to Cultivate to the Quasi-Emperor Realm in the Late Stage, showing her peerless talent and extraordinary grace. His Fusion System claimed that everything could be fused, and he wanted to perform an experiment on Weiwei to see if he could fuse the Immortal Spirit Eyes and the Innate Dao Embryo together.

The Immortal Spirit Eyes could see through all illusions and gaze directly at the Origin; its power was not inferior to the legendary Origin Heavenly Eyes.

If he could obtain the Immortal Spirit Eyes, he would never lack cultivation resources in the future, and his cultivation speed would advance by leaps and bounds.

Divine light filled the distant sky, stones flew, sand swirled, fierce winds rose, and thunder rumbled. After a period of intense competition, Lingxu Grotto-Heaven won the right of first pick.

"I didn't expect that at Weiwei's age, her cultivation would already surpass ours. Lingxu Grotto-Heaven has produced a fine talent," Elder Ma Yun of Yuding Grotto-Heaven sighed with emotion.

Weiwei's skin was snow-white, and her body emitted a faint glow. Her eyes were like water and her lips were moist, giving her a naturally ethereal and refined aura. She took a few steps in front of Chu Qingqiu and the other two, finally choosing Chu Qingqiu and Ye Fan.

"Of these two, one has a mysterious aura and should be quite talented in the path of techniques, while the other has blood vitality like a dragon and should be a Prodigy in the path of body cultivation."

Pang Bo clamored from the side, "Fairy, why didn't you pick me? I want to stay with Ye-zi too!"

Weiwei smiled faintly. This Pang Bo was also quite extraordinary; if the others didn't want him, she would certainly have brought him into Lingxu Grotto-Heaven. However, Jinxia Grotto-Heaven, who was next to choose, would not let such a good talent slip away.

"Boy, you belong to our Jinxia Grotto-Heaven now." The Elder of Jinxia Grotto-Heaven grabbed Pang Bo and pulled him to his side.

Ye Fan comforted him, "Pang Bo, as long as you and I Cultivate well, we can meet again in the future. All good things must come to an end; don't be too sad."

Pang Bo took a deep breath, suppressing his heavy emotions, and forced a smile, "Ye-zi, you'd better Cultivate well. Don't let this granddaddy become a master while you're still a little weakling!"

Ye Fan laughed, "That's exactly what I was going to say."

"I don't know when we'll meet again after this. Pang Bo, if you ever run into trouble in the future, you can come find me."

Pang Bo was a man who valued loyalty and friendship, and Chu Qingqiu had a decent impression of him. If he came for help in the future, Chu Qingqiu wouldn't hesitate to lend a hand.

"Chu Qingqiu, you rascal, how could this granddaddy ever be in trouble and need your help? You, on the other hand, should watch your temper. Don't go hitting people you shouldn't. If that happens and you come to me, I'll definitely help you out for the sake of our friendship as classmates."

Hearing Pang Bo's words, Chu Qingqiu laughed. Who has a worse temper than you, Pang Bo?

"Don't worry, it's absolutely impossible that I'll ever ask you for help."

Just then, Elder Ma Yun of Yuding Grotto-Heaven spoke up, "Eh? Strange, this young man's Physique seems a bit off."

The person he was pointing at was none other than Ye Fan, whose blood vitality was like a dragon.

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