: Enlightening the Child, the Struggle for the Throne in Zixiao Palace

Jin Xuan took the several orbs of precious light into his hand, and with a flash of his purple-gold eyes, he saw through their true nature.

Apart from the Green Serpent Staff, a mid-grade acquired spiritual treasure in the hands of the Serpent Taoist, it can transform into human form to attack and spread highly poisonous miasma.

The blood python also left behind a pair of natal spiritual treasures made from blood-red fangs, and a pair of short daggers containing sharp, bloodthirsty aura, which also have blood poison effects.

Although its grade is not high, only mid-grade acquired, it is a good item for ambushes and sneak attacks.

In addition, a poison sac was left behind, which will be a good material for refining spiritual treasures in the future.

There are also a few spiritual herbs and roots, but they will be of inferior quality later on.

"Two penniless bastards, nothing of value." Jin Xuan frowned. The essence of these two guys' flesh and blood was actually his greatest gain.

As for spiritual treasures and spiritual roots, they were worlds apart from what he had previously obtained within his cave.

Jin Xuan knew that the longer he relied on his treasure-hunting abilities and the treasure-gathering basin's capacity to accumulate wealth and good fortune, the less he could obtain from others.

Judging from what they said, their lair or cave is probably not far from the Golden Profound Cave Heaven.

The Cave Heaven Circulation Treasure-Seeking Eye found the same source of treasure energy on the two people's treasures.

Following the treasure's aura, it was easy to find out the location of the Snake Taoist and the Blood Python's lair.

"I never imagined that the Treasure-Seeking Cave World-Puppet Eye would have such a wonderful use." Jin Xuan first found the Blood Python's nest and scanned it with the Treasure-Seeking Cave World-Puppet Eye. He found some ores, low-grade spiritual herbs, and the remains of several Golden Immortals and many Profound Immortals.

"What a penniless wretch." Jin Xuan put these things away. As the saying goes, even a small mosquito is still meat. These things can be used to refine pills and spiritual treasures in the future.

The Snake Taoist's cave is not much different from the Blood Python's lair, and there is a maze-like formation to conceal it.

The array flags used in the maze are only of the lower-grade level, with only three restrictions and a total of eighteen array flags. The array formation is called the Maze Array.

It has the function of gathering spiritual energy and releasing mist to obscure vision and consciousness.

It wasn't anything particularly valuable, but it did have some use for Jin Xuan.

Setting up this formation outside the cave will also enhance the safety of the training ground.

Inside the cave of the Snake Taoist, there is a medicinal garden where dozens of low-grade and mid-grade spiritual roots are cultivated.

In the center of the herb garden stood a small tree, barely three feet tall.

The sapling was smooth and warm to the touch, like jade, with its branches and leaves crystal clear.

Pure innate wood spirit energy flowed from it, and at the top of the sapling, there was a faint, ethereal light.

"A low-grade innate spiritual root, the Jade Tree! And... it's about to take human form." Jin Xuan said.

"Immortal, spare me! Immortal, spare me!"

Upon hearing Jin Xuan expose its situation, the jade tree quickly begged for mercy.

Fearing that Jin Xuan would erase its intelligence and deprive it of the opportunity to take human form.

The snake-like Taoist nurtured it here, and for its own protection, it has remained hidden for an unknown period of time.

Transforming one's innate spiritual root into human form is an act of seizing the power of heaven and earth, and very few succeed in it.

Without external assistance or special opportunities, it is very likely to be reduced to ashes during the transformation tribulation, or like this jade tree, its spiritual energy gathers slowly, taking an unknown amount of time.

How could he possibly waste such a precious resource?

"Our meeting is fate. That snake-like Taoist is already dead at my hands. However, I still need a young boy with medicine by my side. If you are willing to follow me, I will grant you a great opportunity to help you take human form. Are you willing?" Jin Xuan asked.

Upon hearing this, the jade tree was overjoyed and said to Jin Xuan, "Thank you, Immortal! I am willing! I am willing!"

"Plants and trees possess spirits, which accumulate over the years to become essences. Now, sensing that your spirituality is about to awaken, yet you are trapped here, I specially use the essence of the Dao to enlighten you, helping you to shed your original shell and transform into a Daoist body."

As Jin Xuan spoke, he activated the Myriad Treasures Devouring Heaven Scripture, and the blood and spiritual energy of the previously devoured spiritual root, snake Taoist, and blood python enveloped the jade tree.

The transformation of oneself to comprehend the Dao is also directed towards the cluster of spiritual roots within the sapling.

The jade tree trembled violently, and its entire body burst forth with green light.

The ball of light rapidly rotated, contracted, and expanded.

Within the cave, the spiritual energy of plants and trees gathered.

A moment later, the emerald light faded away, and the saplings that had been there were gone. In their place stood a five- or six-year-old girl with delicate features and two buns in her hair.

The little girl was barefoot, with clear eyes, wearing a green dress and green hair. There was a leaf mark between her eyebrows, indicating that she was probably at the mid-stage of the Earth Immortal realm. She was quite charming and cute.

She looked at Jin Xuan and felt a sense of closeness to him.

Tilting his head, he awkwardly knelt before Jin Xuan, his voice childish and clear, "This humble child thanks Master for his enlightenment, which helped me attain the Dao Body. Please bestow a name upon me, Master."

"From now on, you shall be called Qingyu. You are transformed from a primordial jade tree, and you are quite sensitive to the spirituality of plants and trees. From now on, you will help me manage the spiritual roots of my grotto-heaven." Jin Xuan's lips curled up, extremely satisfied.

In the vast wilderness, how many billions of living beings existed?

However, those born naturally and blessed by heaven and earth are truly rare.

It's not bad that Qingyu is able to match the material so well.

"Yes, sir! Qingyu will do her utmost!" Qingyu replied earnestly.

Afterwards, Jin Xuan collected some "junk" from the Snake Daoist's cave and went straight back to Duobao Cave. He instructed Qingyu to take good care of the spiritual roots within the cave and then set up the "Bewitching Array" array flags around the cave.

Suddenly, outside the cave, for miles around, mountain mist rose, so thick that one could not see their own hand in front of their face, and divine sense was obscured.

Inside the cave, the spiritual energy was even more concentrated than before.

Jin Xuan nodded in satisfaction; the safety had been slightly improved.

Snake Taoist's illusion array is not very sophisticated. If there is an opportunity in the future, he should deduce a better array.

After finishing everything, Jin Xuan sat cross-legged by the lake and prepared to go into seclusion to improve his cultivation.

"Now my cultivation has reached the peak of the mid-stage of Golden Immortal, and I am only one step away from the late stage of Golden Immortal."

With the essence of the Snake Daoist and the Blood Python's flesh and blood, breaking through to the late Golden Immortal stage would be effortless. Cultivating a further escape technique and crafting a defensive treasure would provide some peace of mind.

After pondering, Jin Xuan immersed himself in cultivation to improve his cultivation level.

In the blink of an eye, three thousand years have passed.

Outside Zixiao Palace, it was already bustling with activity.

Many innate deities gathered here, and even the lowest-grade innate deities were at the bottom of the hierarchy.

When the two children, Haotian and Yaochi, opened the gates of Zixiao Palace, seven prayer cushions appeared in front, radiating precious light—the very place of great opportunity.

Many powerful beings sensed this and filed in, vying for seats on the prayer mats.

After a fierce competition, the Three Pure Ones, Nuwa, Hongyun, and Kunpeng each got a seat.

Before long, two figures, looking extremely disheveled, tumbled and crawled into the Zixiao Palace.

"Brother! A seat!" Zhunti entered the room and immediately saw the six prayer cushions in the front row.

Jieyin burst into tears, his emotions genuine.

Damn it!

"I can't live anymore! This humble Taoist priest can't live anymore!"

Without saying a word, Jieyin rammed his head into the purple-gold and white jade pillar inside the Zixiao Palace.

Originally, he came to Zixiao Palace out of fear that the Seven Treasures Tree would be coveted and taken away, but he did not bring it with him.

Unexpectedly, the chaotic gales along the way hindered them, and it took them a lot of effort to get here.

However, this caused them to miss the opportunity to seize it, and they watched helplessly as this crucial opportunity slipped away from them.

How could the guide not break down in tears?

I felt so bitter inside!

Seeing Jieyin and Zhunti in such a state, Hongyun couldn't bear it any longer and said to Jieyin, "Fellow Daoist, there's no need to be so heartbroken. I'll give you this seat!"

Upon hearing this, Jieyin and Zhunti were taken aback.

The two sat down almost simultaneously, but Zhunti sat in the Kunpeng's seat.

"Thank you both, fellow Daoists. You are indeed kind people. We brothers are deeply grateful for your kindness." Jieyin and Zhunti were extremely grateful.

Kunpeng was completely dumbfounded.

What's going on?

I'm just watching the joke.

How did I get thrown off my seat without being noticed?

But how could Zhunti not know this?

They did this precisely because they knew he was distracted.

Just as Kunpeng was about to get angry, an old man appeared before the many innate deities.

"The seating arrangement is set and cannot be changed. From now on, please sit in this arrangement. We shall... begin the lecture!"

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