Under the astonished gazes of Huang Yaoshi, Huang Rong, and the others, a black flame emerged from the fusion of the three.
The moment the black flame appeared, it radiated an aura that sent shivers down their spines, as if merely looking at it for a moment longer would cause them to be consumed.
[System Notification]
– Using mana as a catalyst, you have fused the True Fire of the Primordial Spirit, the True Fire of Essence, and the True Fire of Vital Energy, creating the minor divine ability Samadhi True Fire!
Ning Changge opened his eyes, a look of joy on his face.
The Samadhi True Fire was finally complete.
Combining the traits of the three flames, the Samadhi True Fire could burn souls, bodies, and vital energy alike. Its power had increased severalfold!
This was no ordinary Immortal Dao technique—it was a divine ability!
“No wonder it required mana as a catalyst. Such a divine ability could only be wielded by someone at the Foundation Establishment stage. At the Qi Refining stage, its power wouldn’t have been fully realized.”
Ning Changge reflected.
The difference between spiritual energy and mana was significant.
With the creation of the Samadhi True Fire, Ning Changge exited his state of enlightenment. He took a moment to review the gains from his breakthrough.
First and foremost, he had successfully ascended to the Foundation Establishment stage. His mana, Spirit God, and physical body had all undergone significant transformations, greatly enhancing his strength!
Observing the ten-foot-tall Five Elements Spiritual Tree in his dantian, Ning Changge smiled. This was the Dao foundation he had built for himself, and he was very pleased.
The Five Elements Dao was vast and interconnected with other Daos. It would serve as a springboard for further exploration—a true foundation of the Dao!
“Now that I’ve reached the early stage of Foundation Establishment, the next step is to nurture the Five Elements Spiritual Tree, advancing to the mid-stage, late-stage, and finally perfection, where it will give birth to the supreme Golden Core!”
Ning Changge had a clear vision of his path forward.
However, as he observed the spiritual light on the Five Elements Spiritual Tree, he felt a twinge of regret.
“I had hoped that reaching the Foundation Establishment stage would allow me to fully develop the Dao Foundation divine ability. But it seems I’ll need more time and deeper cultivation.”
He felt both regret and anticipation.
If it was difficult to nurture, it meant the divine ability would be incredibly powerful.
“Perhaps it will surpass even the Samadhi True Fire!”
Glancing at the black flame hovering before him, Ning Changge’s lips curved into a smile. Follow current novels on novel{f}ire.net
He then turned his attention to the spirit peach tree before him, his eyes filled with wonder.
A quick calculation revealed the origin of the tree’s transformation.
It had absorbed some of the Five Elements light and mana released during his breakthrough, resulting in its miraculous evolution.
“This tree should be called the Five Elements Spirit Peach Tree. Consuming its fruit regularly will not only aid my cultivation but also accelerate the growth of the Five Elements Spiritual Tree!”
“How marvelous—a companion spiritual artifact of sorts.”
Ning Changge couldn’t help but praise it.
He quickly formulated a plan.
With a wave of his hand, he plucked a few of the most potent spirit peaches and branches.
He didn’t plan to move the entire tree back to Wudang.
Firstly, the tree had been born here, tied to this place by fate. Forcibly relocating it might sever its vitality, which wasn’t necessary. Leaving it on Peach Blossom Island might yield unexpected benefits in the future.
Secondly, the tree was still young, and its spiritual essence wasn’t particularly dense. It wasn’t yet of great use to him.
By taking its branches and fruit back to Wudang’s spiritual herb garden, he could cultivate successive generations of spirit peaches with even greater spiritual energy. Those would truly become his tools for advancing the Dao.
With this in mind, Ning Changge stored the peaches and branches in his Storage Ring.
After completing this task, he turned to the stunned Huang Yaoshi and the others. Smiling faintly, he said apologetically:
“I had a moment of insight earlier and may have disturbed you. Please forgive me.”
The group could only smile bitterly.
If this was just a “moment of insight,” then what were their usual breakthroughs? Complete ignorance?
Huang Yaoshi sighed wryly. “Today, I’ve come to realize how ordinary I truly am.”
He was a proud man, but before Ning Changge, he willingly admitted defeat.
The others nodded in agreement.
A single breakthrough had caused such an astonishing phenomenon.
In front of Ning Changge, they all felt like mere mortals. Even though they didn’t know the full extent of his progress, the phenomena alone spoke volumes.
Ning Changge smiled but was about to speak when his expression shifted. He looked into the distance.
Moments later, two voices rang out in unison:
“The Island Masters of Xia Ke Island, Dragon and Wood, have come to invite the Little Immortal!”