Absorption

Chen Zhen looked at the respectful young man in front of him. His shrewd eyes allowed him to see at a glance the fierce aura hidden beneath the young man's gentle appearance.

This hidden ferocity made him realize that the young man in front of him must have a wolf hidden in his bones.

This wolf usually lies hidden deep within him, but if it is provoked, its ferocious fangs will instantly be revealed.

"No wonder they were able to emerge from that ancient battlefield despite their humble origins as a low-ranking dynasty."

Chen Zhen sighed softly. He knew the situation of the ancient battlefield all too well, naturally knowing that he came from a low-level dynasty.

To win the Hundred Dynasties Battle, one must endure countless hardships and trials. Lin Dong, standing before us, has certainly experienced a great deal.

Thinking of this, Chen Zhen felt a strange emotion welling up in his heart. He seemed to have also come from that ancient battlefield, and his origins were merely those of a mid-level dynasty.

The Lin Dong before him was exactly the same as he had been back then, except that his gaze was even more determined than Lin Dong's.

"From now on, you are the personal disciple of the Desolate Palace. Treat this place as your home."

A faint but sincere smile appeared on Chen Zhen's aged face, and his withered hand gently reached out and patted Lin Dong's head.

Lin Dong was taken aback by Chen Zhen's actions. He looked at the other's aged face, his lips moved, but he didn't say anything.

He slowly lowered his head, vaguely remembering how Chen Zhen had stroked his head in the same way back then…

He couldn't help but sigh softly: Whether it was because of Huanhuan or Chenzhen, the Dao Sect was indeed not so easy to sever ties with in his heart...

"This old man"

Xiao Diao raised an eyebrow slightly, and a gentle smile appeared on his exceptionally handsome face. Lin Dong was not the kind of person who could be easily moved by a single word or action.

But what we're seeing now is clearly a good start; to integrate into a sect, you must at least accept it first.

"Little one, let's begin. Generally speaking, the longer you can sustain yourself during the initiation, the greater the benefits. As for how far you can go, that depends on your own ability."

Chen Zhen withdrew his rough hand and smiled slightly. He glanced at Wu Dao, and the two of them flew straight off the platform and rushed into the mighty Dan River.

"Lin Dong, enter the Dan River!"

Hearing the low shout of enlightenment, Lin Dong slowly composed himself, nodded slightly, and with a light touch of his toes on the platform, he leaped out and rushed into the Dan River where Nirvana Qi surged amidst countless envious gazes.

Rumble!

The Dan River surged and churned, its rebirth energy coalescing into a raging torrent that rolled endlessly within it, its power far surpassing that of any real river.

Chen Zhen and Wu Dao hovered above the Dan River, the Nirvana Qi pounding fiercely against their bodies, yet it couldn't even lift their clothes.

That scene drew envious glances from many of the disciples watching. This was the difference in strength; the two sides were simply not on the same level.

Immediately afterwards, countless eyes turned to Lin Dong in the center of the Dan River, their gazes filled with envy. The Dan River empowerment was something that only happened once a year, making it extremely rare.

The Nirvana Golden Qi that originates from the depths of the Dan River has an extremely powerful nourishing effect on Nirvana Realm experts. However, the number produced each year is too small; otherwise, it would also be of great benefit to the disciples of the Desolate Palace.

"I wonder how many days Lin Dong can hold out this time."

"Yes, Nirvana Golden Qi is extremely violent. Once it enters the body, it will rupture the meridians, and even more seriously, it can be life-threatening. The person who received the Dan River Initiation last year should be Senior Brother Fang Yun, right? He endured in the Dan River for four days."

"Judging from Lin Dong's previous strength, he must have something to rely on, so he can probably hold out for four days."

"Who knows?"

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On the platform, the crowd gazed at the young figure above the Dan River, and whispers murmured among themselves.

"Is there still danger in this Danhe Initiation?" Hearing the discussions, Mo Ling and the others' expressions changed slightly, and they immediately asked the little sable in front of them.

"The Dan River was originally formed from pure Nirvana Qi. Deep within the Dan River, countless Nirvana Qi merged under pressure, and over time, an even purer energy was born—that is, Nirvana Golden Qi," Little Marten said calmly.

"This Nirvana Golden Qi also has another name: Primordial Spirit Qi."

"Primordial Spirit Qi?" Mo Ling and the others were taken aback.

"When a Nirvana Realm expert passes through the seventh Nirvana Tribulation, the Nirvana Qi within their body will automatically evolve into this Primordial Spirit Qi."

In a sense, the Nirvana Golden Qi in this Dan River is of the same origin, having undergone countless fusions and temperings to finally take shape. However, the Nirvana Golden Qi here has no consciousness whatsoever.

"If one can successfully absorb this Nirvana Golden Qi, it will not only greatly benefit the advancement of one's strength, but will also make the process of transforming the Yuan Dan into a Yuan Shen (Primordial Spirit) much smoother in the future."

"There's such a benefit?"

Upon hearing this, Mo Ling and the others were somewhat moved. Condensing the primordial spirit is a stage of near-qualitative change in the Nirvana Realm. Once the primordial spirit is born, even if the physical body is destroyed, one will no longer die instantly from severe injuries as before.

However, while the effect of primordial spirit is good, it is not easy to successfully condense it. The risks involved are even greater than those of undergoing Nirvana Tribulation. Therefore, they were so surprised when they heard that these Nirvana Golden Qi could make the condensation of primordial spirit much smoother.

"The benefits are considerable, but the Nirvana Golden Qi is too violent for people at your level. If you don't control it well, your body will be thrown into chaos. In the end, you will not only fail to gain any benefits, but also suffer a lot of internal injuries."

"Furthermore, the Nirvana Golden Qi is hidden deep within the Dan River. To absorb it, one must enter the bottom of the Dan River. The pressure there is enough to crush the body of a fourth-level Nirvana Realm expert. It is not an easy task to absorb the Nirvana Golden Qi while resisting that pressure," said Little Marten.

"I see." Everyone suddenly realized.

Looking at everyone's expressions, Xiao Diao smiled and looked at the young figure on the Dan River. The Nirvana Golden Qi was indeed extremely violent, but for Lin Dong, who had cultivated the Azure Dragon Transformation Technique, it was probably difficult to pose a fatal threat.

"Let's do it!" On the Dan River, Chen Zhen looked at Wu Dao and smiled.

"Um!"

Wu Dao nodded slowly, then his expression gradually became solemn. He waved his sleeves, and a vast and boundless Yuan Power surged out like a tidal wave, transforming into a huge Yuan Power bolt that plunged into the Dan River below, and then stirred it violently like a giant club.

Whoosh!

As the massive stream of Yuan energy stirred the Dan River, it instantly boiled, with waves surging wildly. Then, a black vortex quickly formed on the surface of the Dan River.

The black vortex rapidly extended into the bottom of the Dan River. The dark vortex path resembled the mouth of a demon, sending chills down one's spine.

"Buzz!"

The vortex was clearly expanding rapidly, and just as the vortex's opening expanded to a range of about ten zhang, a ray of golden light suddenly appeared in the deep darkness.

call out!

As soon as the golden light appeared, it shot out from the vortex with lightning speed, like a shooting star piercing the darkness, and finally shot into the sky. Instantly, an extremely violent wave spread out.

"Nirvana Golden Qi!"

Gazing at the golden light shooting out from the vortex, everyone on the platform gasped in astonishment, their eyes burning with fervor.

"Lin Dong, enter the bottom of the Dan River and absorb the Nirvana Golden Qi. If you cannot withstand it, crush this jade, and I will bring you out!"

Just as the golden light shot out, Chen Zhen waved his sleeve, and a golden jade piece flew towards Lin Dong. His deep shout also reached the latter's ears.

"yes!"

Lin Dong took the golden jade piece without saying a word. His body trembled slightly, and his powerful Yuan energy enveloped his entire body. Then, he transformed into a stream of light and rushed into the swirling vortex without hesitation.

As Lin Dong rushed into the vortex, Chen Zhen also made his move, unleashing an even more powerful surge of Yuan energy that completely enveloped the vortex. The vortex's rotation slowed down, and it was eventually forcibly solidified.

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Seeing the vortex solidify, Wu Dao breathed a slight sigh of relief. He then used his palm to draw the massive stream of Yuan energy back into his body. He then looked at the vortex passage that was radiating golden light and couldn't help but purse his lips.

"What happens next depends on his own ability. The longer he can hold on down there, the greater the benefit will be for him."

Chen Zhen clapped his hands and said.

"How many days do you think this little guy can last?" Chen Zhen suddenly asked with a smile.

"It should take about five days," Wu Dao pondered for a moment and gave a rather conservative estimate.

"Five days is already a very good result, but it's probably still a bit far from what you expected, isn't it? Haven't you always valued him a lot?" Chen Zhen smiled.

"Alright, my estimate is eight days," Wu Dao stroked his beard and said softly.

Chen Zhen paused for a moment, remained silent for a while, and then sighed:

"You're really not being polite. As far as I know, among this generation of young people, it seems that only Ying Xiaoxiao has persisted for eight days when receiving the Danhe Initiation."

"I never thought Lin Dong was any worse than that girl," Wu Dao said with a faint smile.

"Then why don't you think of something better? Back then, Senior Brother Zhou Tong stayed under the Dan River and absorbed all the Nirvana Golden Qi before he swaggered out." Chen Zhen scolded.

"Haha, Senior Brother Zhou Tong is a peerless genius who has comprehended the Great Desolation Scripture. I have no hope of achieving that," Wu Dao laughed loudly.

"You bastard."

Chen Zhen chuckled, then shook his head, his gaze also fixed on the vortex passage radiating golden light, and said softly:

"Since you have such high expectations for him, let's see how many days this little guy can hold out."

At this point, Chen Zhen paused before continuing in a murmur:

"If there's a miracle, that would be wonderful. The Desolate Palace has been too peaceful these past few years; it seems it's time for some big news."

The dark vortex passage, like a giant black python, forcefully plunged into the Dan River, eventually connecting to its deepest part.

call out!

Suddenly, a streak of light burst forth from the passage, then sped along the vortex into its depths at an astonishing speed. A moment later, golden light gradually brightened in the darkness.

"Have we arrived yet?"

Lin Dong narrowed his eyes, gazing at the vast expanse of golden light that appeared before him. From that golden light, he could sense an extremely violent and boundless fluctuation; this must be the Nirvana Golden Qi born deep within the Dan River.

"This fluctuation feels somewhat familiar."

Lin Dong muttered to himself, then his mind stirred. After he devoured the primordial spirit in Lin Langtian's body that day, didn't he also have some golden energy in his body?

It now appears that these two energies are actually of the same kind, except that the Nirvana Golden Energy born in the Dan River has no consciousness and is not under anyone's control.

"The pressure is starting to pick up."

Lin Dong looked at both sides of the whirlpool passage. As he went deeper into the river, the pressure became stronger and stronger, making Lin Dong's skin feel tight.

The Dan River is no ordinary river, and the liquid flowing within it is not ordinary river water, but Nirvana Water, which is entirely condensed from Nirvana Qi. The pressure it generates is something that even a Nirvana Realm expert like Lin Dong would not dare to easily ignore.

"Buzz!"

Lin Dong's mind stirred slightly, and a faint blue light surged across his body. The pressure immediately dissipated considerably. With his gradual mastery of the Azure Dragon Transformation Technique, Lin Dong's physical strength was clearly no less than that of those who had survived six Nirvana Tribulations.

The azure light enveloped Lin Dong's body, and without further hesitation, he moved and burst forth, finally rushing out of the vortex passage and into the golden light that permeated the riverbed.

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As soon as Lin Dong's body emerged from the vortex passage, his figure suddenly sank, and an even greater pressure penetrated into him relentlessly. Even the azure light on his body dimmed somewhat.

Upon noticing this, Lin Dong's expression became much more serious. His body trembled slightly, and layers of cyan scales quickly emerged from his body, covering it completely like armor.

As soon as the scales appeared, the pressure dissipated completely, allowing Lin Dong to look around. He was now deep within the Dan River, but there was no silt here. A dense golden light spread across the riverbed, covering an area of ​​about ten feet, while beyond the golden light lay a dense dark zone.

Lin Dong glanced around briefly before focusing his gaze on the large expanse of golden light ahead. In the riverbed, the golden light and the river water formed by the Nirvana Qi were clearly distinct, showing no signs of merging.

"This is the Nirvana Golden Qi! Such a violent and heavy energy."

Lin Dong slowly extended his palm, covered in dragon scales, and probed into the golden light. Upon touching it, he felt a slightly sticky sensation, and the violent fluctuations caused a subtle stinging pain in his palm…

(End of this chapter)