Chapter 387: Chapter 237: Refining the Dao Fruit

Facing Gongsun Dang’s astonishment, Li Jizhou’s sea of consciousness fully opened, and a mysterious Dao Charm suddenly appeared.

"Your Highness is indeed a peerless genius!" Gongsun Dang couldn’t help but be stirred.

Talent in cultivation, one’s innate constitution is one aspect, and disposition is the other; these are the keys to early cultivation.

However, in the later stages, especially the Harmonization Dao stage, exceptional comprehension is indispensable.

The current Saint Emperor has gathered all the resources under heaven, yet, despite many years of Refining Void, has never succeeded in Harmonization Dao due to a lack of comprehension.

Below Harmonization Dao, resources are paramount, but above Harmonization Dao, disposition and comprehension take precedence.

Laying the Dao Foundation is precisely a manifestation of comprehension.

Yet for cultivators at the Qi Cultivation Stage with short cultivation times, due to limited experience and exposure, it’s generally hard to comprehend much.

The Seventh Prince is not yet eighteen but has already comprehended the Dao.

"Celestial Venerable Dao Fruit?" Suddenly, Gongsun Dang calmed his excited heart, remembering the matter of the Celestial Venerable Dao Fruit.

If he had absorbed the Celestial Venerable Dao Fruit, then there’s nothing remarkable.

Thinking of this, originally certain of victory, he suddenly felt some doubt.

The Seventh Prince used the Celestial Venerable Dao Fruit to establish his Dao Foundation, the Ninth Prince has a powerful maternal family, and it might not be impossible for them to find a divine object to establish his Dao Foundation.

"Your Highness, establishing a Top-Grade Dao Foundation is naturally extraordinary, but the Crown Prince has a High-Tier Golden Core Dharma Aspect first; the Saint Emperor’s expectations must have risen considerably..."

Li Jizhou understood Gongsun Dang’s concerns upon hearing this.

"Therefore, I still need the Grand General’s assistance in this matter."

"This humble servant will surely do everything within his power." Gongsun Dang hurriedly assured.

If the Dragon Aspect gains power, Gongsun’s family will likely be wiped out, so now everything hinges on the Seventh Prince.

"At the beginning of my cultivation, I received the imperial gift of a Seventh Grade Cyan Lotus to open my vessels. If every five years, I can have another Seventh Grade Cyan Lotus to integrate with my soul, the chance of birthing an Exceptional Golden Core Dharma Aspect when forming my Golden Core should not be small." Li Jizhou nodded slightly.

"This... Starting today, I will exhaust all efforts to obtain a Seventh Grade Cyan Lotus for Your Highness!" Gongsun Dang only felt immense pressure.

Seventh Grade Celestial and Earthly Spiritual Objects are indeed extremely rare.

And significantly, it must be a Seventh Grade Cyan Lotus, which adds even more difficulty.

Receiving Gongsun Dang’s response, Li Jizhou smiled with satisfaction, this was what he was waiting for.

The recent slaying of the Liangzhou governor, the yield was substantial,

But because of this, his fame has greatly increased, and the Dragon Aspect is sure to restrain him, so Wood Element Spirit Stones cannot be provided anymore.

Luckily, his status now is invaluable, with Gongsun Zhi’s one hundred thousand Middle Grade Spirit Stones, the Liangzhou governor’s over five hundred Top-Grade Spirit Stones, and eighty thousand Middle Grade Spirit Stones, he can exchange them for Wood Element Spirit Stones himself.

The problem lies with the Seventh Grade Cyan Lotus, which is worth a thousand gold.

However, now that he has comprehended the Dao, saving nearly ten years’ time, establishing his Foundation within a month, forming his Core within ten years greatly reduces the time for forming a Golden Core, also reducing the demand for Seventh Grade Cyan Lotus to three.

Just three more Seventh Grade Cyan Lotuses should be enough.

"Your Highness, shall I escort you back to court?" Gongsun Dang asked.

"No need, Old Jiu’s return during travels was forced; I cannot return hastily, much less return with you. You go back, and take the Liangzhou governor’s Primordial Spirit with you." Li Jizhou shook his head.

Regarding his intention to govern the Jiuli Dynasty, he has to personally make a visit.

"As you command, Your Highness. Upon returning, I will definitely report the matters of Liangzhou, especially Your Highness’s performance, which will also increase the Saint Emperor’s favor towards Your Highness!"

Li Jizhou nodded with a smile.

Three days later, Gongsun Dang led the army back.

Li Jizhou, accompanied by four ladies, continued the journey. Now, with the Celestial Venerable Dharma Realm contained within the Blood-Drinking Saber, unless the opponent surpasses the Tribulation Crossing Celestial Venerable, it’s difficult to pose any threat to him.

Whenever encountering enemies at or above Divinity Transformation, he only needs to activate the Dharma Realm and enter it himself to be safe.

For opponents below Divinity Transformation, he can drag them into the realm, with the four ladies’ assistance, especially with the endless Blood Fiend benefitting Cang Huang, he remains invincible.

"Xiaohuang, try again."

Inside the Huangquan Blood Fiend Dharma Realm, Li Jizhou stood in chains, surrounded by Hong Luan, Cyan Dome, and Sable.

Not far away, diminutive Cang Huang was immersed alone in the Blood Fiend, her face full of delight.

Cang Huang’s bloodline divine ability is precisely a strong physical body, and the Blood Fiend provides numerous benefits to her physical body.

Immersed in the Blood Fiend, Cang Huang seemed to have endless energy supply, with her physical strength and power amplifying exponentially.

Previously, in the realm fighting against the Divinity Transformation Golden Corpse, if it weren’t for Li Jizhou having the four ladies guard closely, perhaps Cang Huang alone could have battled the Golden Corpse in three hundred rounds.

"Master, can I stay here forever?" Cang Huang, exhilarated, pleaded with Li Jizhou after showcasing for a while.

Looking at the tiny yellow-haired girl before him, Li Jizhou nodded. 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

"I’ve decided to refine the Celestial Venerable Dao Fruit here; you all are free to do as you please."

The Celestial Venerable Dharma Realm is a small world constructed by a Tribulation Crossing Celestial Venerable using their great magical power to communicate with the Space Law, unless a Celestial Venerable Level force breaks it, without the owner’s consent, one cannot enter.

If not for the realm’s sparse Spiritual Qi, he could cultivate within it.

However, now he is only refining the Celestial Venerable Dao Fruit, which is unobstructive.

Especially since this Dao Fruit is precisely this Dharma Realm, even with additional blessings.

Sitting within the Dharma Realm, Li Jizhou took out the Celestial Venerable Dao Fruit.

Originally somewhat disliked the murderous aura of this Dao Fruit, but now the Dao Foundation is about to be established, it’s almost impossible to find another compatible Celestial Venerable Dao Fruit.

Moreover, the heart of slaughter doesn’t conflict with his own Carefree Dao.

Time slowly passed as the fruit gradually refined.

Infinite Dao Charm cleansed Li Jizhou’s sea of consciousness.

Mutually benefiting his own comprehended Carefree Dao...

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Jiuli Dynasty, within the court.

Saint Emperor Li Yuan’s face was gloomy as he listened quietly to Gongsun Dang’s narration.

Then, upon seeing the Liangzhou governor’s Primordial Spirit, he could no longer contain his boundless anger.

"Scoundrel! I granted you the land of Liangzhou, yet you’re still not satisfied, secretly hoarding a Celestial Venerable Dharma Realm, nurturing Golden Corpses of Dao Formation, setting up Celestial Venerable Tombs... What exactly are you plotting?"

"This humble servant deserves a thousand deaths, but truly didn’t know; I merely followed the Dragon Court Guard’s orders!" The Liangzhou governor’s Primordial Spirit was in utter panic.

"Dragon Court Guard? Who is this?" Li Yuan frowned, instinctively looking toward Dragon Aspect.

Gongsun Dang did not say anything proactively, waiting for the Liangzhou governor’s Primordial Spirit to speak up himself.

This was much more effective than saying it himself.

At this moment, the Saint Emperor naturally had a point to make and directly asked the Dragon Aspect.

Since after all, there aren’t many with the dragon surname.

Dragon Aspect Long Zhi Zhang was immediately stricken with terror and bewilderment, sliding to kneel before Li Yuan: "My Emperor, this... the Dragon Court Guard is... is the progeny of this humble servant’s seventh house’s unfilial son... should be a great-grandson according to my knowledge, seemingly just a minor officer... Moreover, because of corruption and malpractice, the family was exiled three thousand miles three years ago... How could he command a regional governor? This matter, I fear..."

Upon hearing this, Gongsun Dang’s mouth showed a hint of disgust, just as previously analyzed.

Dragon scoundrel already prepared the scheme.

No implication on him whatsoever.

Even able to bite back.

"Hmm?" Li Yuan’s eyes suddenly brightened, sharply focusing on the Liangzhou governor’s Primordial Spirit.

"Ah!" The Liangzhou governor’s Primordial Spirit instantly fell into a hellish torment.

Pierced by Li Yuan’s Primordial Spirit, shattering all his roots.

Moments later, Li Yuan swiftly retracted his Primordial Spirit.

And at that moment, the Liangzhou governor’s Primordial Spirit cracked and dissipated into the heavens.

Having the Primordial Spirit reveal its roots surely leads to the destruction of the Divine Soul, which is why Gongsun Dang didn’t probe.

After this investigation, Li Yuan’s expression grew even more somber, closing his eyes in contemplation, ignoring everyone.

No one knows what he saw?

But clearly, he seems to no longer suspect Dragon Aspect.

Gongsun Dang was slightly startled.

Recalling what the Seventh Prince said, the Dragon Aspect family’s Divine Soul methods are quite remarkable.

"Could he alter the essence of the Primordial Spirit?"

At this thought, Gongsun Dang’s breath halted.