Journey to the West: Treasure Vase of the Great Dao-Chapter 693 - 342 Agarwood Foundation Establishment

At this moment, the world was shrouded in darkness, with the pre-dawn hours being the darkest. Chen Xiang sat atop the mountain peak, utterly alone. Suddenly, light pierced through the darkness as a red sun slowly rose from the sea, casting a myriad of rays.

The harmony of Yin and Yang gave birth to all things, and a mighty Purple Qi came from the East, vast and overwhelming. Chen Xiang watched this scene before him, transfixed by the sun rising over the sea and the Purple Qi returning from the East, mesmerized by the grand and majestic view.

The nameless technique within his body suddenly activated on its own, a stroke of fortune coinciding with an enlightened heart. Chen Xiang slightly opened his mouth and saw a stream of Purple Qi flow down his throat, causing his body to shine with an extraordinary light.

A stream of Purple Qi entered his belly and immediately turned into a pure force that traveled throughout his body. All of a sudden, Chen Xiang re-entered that profound and mysterious state of comprehending the Tao. His past experiences rushed to him, scenes of the past becoming clear fragments flashing in his mind. Endless revelations came to him, and at this moment, all of them became his resources.

It felt as if a thin, ethereal membrane inside his body was pierced, and an intense feeling of comfort made Chen Xiang unable to resist tilting his head back and howling towards the heavens, his voice traveling to the skies, startling countless birds in the forest.

A huge vortex of Spiritual Energy emerged above Chen Xiang's head, the powerful Spiritual Energy almost condensing into substance, swirling around him.

At the same time, the Rakshasa Princess within Huaguo Mountain heard Chen Xiang's prolonged howl and saw the massive vortex of Spiritual Energy above her head, a hint of a smile appearing on her beautiful face.

Meanwhile, in the not too distant East Sea, Bai Long Ao Xi was also drawn by this commotion. He flew out of the sea and witnessed such a grand spectacle, sighing, "Worthy of being the nephew of True Monarch Qingyuan Miao Dao, this disturbance is truly somewhat terrifying."

In his view, the commotion of Chen Xiang's Heavenly Gate Foundation Establishment was unusually large; the Spiritual Energy within hundreds of miles was swept clean. The Spiritual Energy at the summit of Huaguo Mountain was even close to condensing into a liquid, greatly benefiting the mountain. The Spirit Grass and trees growing there began to grow wildly.

Atop Mountain Hua, Yang Jian, who usually had a serious expression, now showed a rare look of joy. As a person with the Heavenly Eye, he could see everything clearly even from thousands of miles away, so naturally, he witnessed the scene of Chen Xiang's Heavenly Gate Foundation Establishment.

"Indeed, he has not brought shame to my reputation!" he said, then with a light point, the Third Holy Mother below Mountain Hua, who was bored, caught sight of Chen Xiang's activity. A joyful smile immediately spread across her face as she tenderly touched the image of Chen Xiang in her mind, feeling both delight and pain.

Delight for witnessing her child on the verge of ascending to heaven and embarking on the path of immortality, a moment of rejoicing; pain because her child was so young yet capable of causing such a stir, indicative of the hardships endured.

Similarly, Chen Xiang's breakthrough concerned the thoughts of powerful beings across the Three Realms. As Chen Xiang grew, the day was drawing nearer, creating a sense of urgency in everyone's heart, knowing their time was limited.

In the Western Mount Ling, Maitreya Buddha, who had taken over the position of Tathagata, was delivering a sermon, with Bodhisattvas and Arhats standing respectfully, silently listening to the teachings of the Future Buddha, only to find that this broad-bellied Buddha Ancestor had suddenly halted his preaching and looked towards the East, a complex expression on his face.

"Has something happened to the Buddha Ancestor?" Precious Moonlight Buddha, standing by his side, asked respectfully.

"The winds of change are blowing, a storm is approaching," sighed the Future Buddha softly, seemingly hinting at something deeper.

The Precious Moonlight Buddha was suddenly taken aback, his face displaying a complex mix of excitement and fear, as their challenge drew ever closer.

In the nascent Demon Realm, the Demon Lord gazed at this scene in a daze, taking a long while before heaving a deep sigh, realizing that he was ultimately a step behind.

"This is the center of the calamity this time, what a tremendous opportunity. With All Saints suppressing it, there's no need to go through any deadly ordeals. The virtue to be gained here is much easier compared to his predecessors." The Patriarch of the Nether River said with no small amount of envy.

"It is time, it is fate!" After saying these words, the Patriarch of the Nether River closed his eyes tightly, having long since placed all his bets on the nascent Demon Realm. This place would be his future as well as his hope for Transcendence in the next aeon.

Chen Xiang was naturally unaware that his breakthrough had attracted the attention of numerous powerful beings across all three realms. At this moment, inexperienced as he was, he found himself somewhat at a loss. Although he had followed his instincts to break through the divide between heaven and man, he had no idea what to do next.

Just then, a gentle voice suddenly sounded in his ear, "Don't rush. Let the Spiritual Energy flow through your meridians and gather in your Dantian, and in your mind, imagine whatever comes to you instantaneously."

This voice gave direction to the bewildered Chen Xiang, who followed the words, directing the Spiritual Energy throughout his body and finally converging it in his Dantian.

"What should I think of?" Chen Xiang pondered inwardly.

For some reason, the first thing that came to his mind was the image of a lotus-shaped Treasure Lamp. As luck would have it, the Spiritual Energy pouring into his Dantian instantly took the shape of the Treasure Lamp.

The endless Spiritual Energy seemed to have found an outlet, and the terrifying Spiritual Energy from all around surged in. The initially ethereal Treasure Lamp became increasingly solid.

Time passed unknowingly, and when the Spiritual Energy of the world had been completely absorbed by Chen Xiang, he suddenly opened his eyes. A flash of light in his eyes quickly disappeared, and Chen Xiang looked around to find that the grass around where he had been sitting had already grown waist-high, as if the environment had changed completely in half a day.

He gently exhaled a breath of air, and with a thought, a slightly ethereal Treasure Lamp suddenly appeared before him, a sensation of blood connection spontaneously emerging. This was his greatest gain from this period of cultivation, and although he did not know what this object was, his instincts told him that it was linked to his very life.

Just then, a brilliant light erupted within Chen Xiang's heart, and the Precious Lotus Lantern broke through the Restrictions set by the Third Holy Mother, leaving Chen Xiang's body. Two identical Treasure Lamps appeared in the air, and if not for Chen Xiang's life-bound connection to the Treasure within his Dantian, it would be impossible to distinguish between the two just by their appearance.

At the same time, both Precious Lotus Lanterns emitted dazzling rays of light, and under Chen Xiang's gaze, they collided with each other. At once, a blinding light burst forth at the summit of Huaguo Mountain, its radiance so intense that Chen Xiang could not see clearly.

This unexpected change was incomprehensible to him, suddenly making him feel anxious. After all, if anything happened to the Magical Treasure that was bound to his life, what should he do?

"Don't worry, this is a good thing. The Precious Lotus Lantern has been nurtured in your heart and mind for many years. Moreover, due to outside stimulation, it has left a deep impression in your mind. This has allowed you to use the opportunity of the Heavenly Gate Foundation Establishment to build your Tao Foundation in the shape of a Precious Lotus Lantern. Both originated from the same source, and now, by a fortunate coincidence, they have merged into one. This will only increase the power of the Precious Lotus Lantern, and your Tao Foundation will become even more stable."