Mana nourished the spirit tree, causing it to grow rapidly, and the spirit tree reciprocated by refining the mana, making it even more potent. The cyan became deeper, with a richer golden hue interwoven within, subtly shifting the mana towards a golden color.
Observing internally with his spirit…
Ning Changge’s eyes also widened with astonishment.
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After comprehending the Dao of Life and Death, some of the spirit tree turned black and white. Over the past year, Ning Changge had not been idle. He had finally grasped the Dao of Yin and Yang. Thus, at the top of the spirit tree, two clusters of light—one five-colored, the other black and white—shimmered, each nurturing a divine ability.
However, the two black-and-white clusters were still faint. One slightly more solid, the other was a bit faint.
The divine abilities of Life and Death, and Yin and Yang, were still developing.
But now, the surging five-colored light intensified.
This divine ability was on the verge of manifestation.
The entire breakthrough process was smooth, without any turbulence. There was no way around it, Ning Changge’s foundation was simply too profound.
The spirit tree continued to grow…
Finally, it stabilized at ten zhang!
With an emanation of intensely pure golden-cyan mana, Ning Changge felt a sense of transparency and refreshment in his physical body.
Late-Stage Foundation Establishment, successfully achieved!
As anticipated, the consumption of two Bodhi Pills had propelled him to the late-stage of Foundation Establishment.
“Once I consolidate and refine my mana further, within a few months, I can continue to strive for the perfected state of Foundation Establishment!”
His eyes held a gleam of delight.
This was the result of patient accumulation.
Now that his nine Daos of five elements, life and death, and yin and yang were all formed, all he needed was continuous refinement. Once he reached the Perfection of Foundation Establishment he could attempt to condense the Nine Apertures Golden Core!
The path to the Golden Core was smooth, all obstacles removed.
Nearly a year’s worth of effort had finally yielded results.
Ning Changge reveled in the transformative changes within his body.
The evolution of mana, spirit, and physical body was naturally undeniable, each advancing to the next level, especially his mana, which had multiplied exponentially.
“Moreover, after reaching late-stage Foundation Establishment, my lifespan has increased by another thousand years. I can now live for five thousand years!”
A smile played on Ning Changge’s lips.
He had never forgotten his purpose in embarking on the Immortal Dao.
Longevity and immortality, becoming an eternal existence!
Lifespan was paramount, the core reason he had created the Eternal Evergreen Art.
Five thousand years of life! Perhaps no one in the Nine Provinces had ever achieved such longevity.
This was an excellent beginning.
Ning Changge had ample time to pursue longevity and immortality.
“Not only that, the most significant change from advancing to the late stage of Foundation Establishment is…”
He slowly focused his consciousness on his dantian.
The Five Elements Spirit Tree had undergone a significant transformation.
Now ten zhang tall, lush with branches, it sat at the center of the mana vortex, occasionally drawing in and refining mana, laying the foundation for bearing the mysteries of the Great Dao.
The main trunk displayed the colors of the five elements.
Two branches of black and white guarded the main trunk, no longer appearing as bare as before.
And at the top of the spirit tree…
The cluster shimmering with five-colored light had completely formed.
With a thought, Ning Changge enveloped the luminous fruit with a strand of mana, and instantly, countless insights flooded his mind.
He proclaimed naturally:
“This divine ability is named Five-Colored Divine Light. Within the five elements, nothing cannot be brushed away, nothing cannot be broken!”
Ning Changge’s eyes held a trace of astonishment.
This was no longer a minor divine ability but a true divine power, exceeding even the Samadhi True Fire, Five Elements Spirit Eyes, and others.
“In ancient myths and legends, the first peacock in the world was born with five tail feathers. My Five-Colored Divine Light is formed from the Five Elements Dao foundation, and it seems to possess similar mysteries!”
“Although it hasn’t reached that earth-shattering level of power, if I persevere, I may attain it one day!”
Inspiration surged within Ning Changge.
Between his fingers, a cluster of five-colored light pulsed, containing immense power. Elder Tian’s Golden Light Curse was somewhat similar to this Five-Colored Divine Light, but it was far inferior.
The Five-Colored Divine Light could kill, defend, control objects, break spiritual treasures, and possessed various mysterious uses.
It was arguably Ning Changge’s most powerful technique.
“In today’s Nine Provinces, there should be no one who can contend with me.”
For the first time, Ning Changge felt a sense of solitude.
His battle with Sakyamuni had roughly shown him the ceiling of combat power in the Nine Provinces.
However, he quickly brushed aside the thought.
As his immortal cultivation deepened, becoming invincible in the Nine Provinces was inevitable. Clau chuckles lightly
He wouldn’t become complacent.
Invincibility in the Nine Provinces wasn’t his ultimate goal—longevity was. In the end, being invincible was just a minor achievement on his path to immortality.
Ning Changge gathered his thoughts.
Now that his cultivation needed step-by-step progression, he began to seriously consider another matter.
He wanted to spread cultivation to the world, gathering the strength of all beings to forge his immortal path.
For that, he needed to create suitable cultivation methods.