Xishan became an upper tribe, but even though it was listed in the seventy-two upper tribes, it had significant drawbacks compared to others.
Qing Ling, though the snake ancestor of Xishan, was more importantly the guardian of Jianmu.
While Jianmu was immense and the power of the heavens heavy, it did not mean no one would act in secret.
If a hidden enemy attacked both Xishan and Jianmu simultaneously, how should he choose?
Therefore, Xishan still needed a Da Luo.
As for Granny Hua Geng, she had entered the Tai Yi realm for tens of yuan hui. Her comprehension of the Great Dao and the refinement of her Five Qi and Three Flowers had already prepared her for the possibility of becoming a Da Luo Golden Immortal.
Although Granny Hua Geng was already facing the five decays of heaven and man, and her lifespan was too great a predicament, Qing Ling, now a mighty being, was confident he could change this!
In the field of Dugguang, Qing Ling brought Granny Hua Geng to Jianmu.
Hua Geng marveled, "Jianmu is so magnificent. The wood that bears the heavens is truly a supreme treasure."
Qing Ling smiled, "Such a huge tree also grew from a single dao seed.
I still remember back then, it grew behind me day by day, from a particle to a green sprout, then to roots and trunk forming a tree. In the blink of an eye, millions of years have passed."
"Yes, this old woman has also entered the age of semi-decay," Granny Hua Geng said with some emotion.
"What you say is not right, Granny. If you haven't attained Da Luo, how can you be in decay?" Qing Ling's eyes twinkled with a smile as he continued, "Your Da Luo foundation is nearing completion, and I am willing to make up for this last bit for you! To help you achieve the Dao of Da Luo!"
Astonishment flashed across Hua Geng's face, then her expression turned solemn. "If you truly have such means, then use them on Ke. She is a primordial exotic species. Once she enters Da Luo, her power will be extraordinary, and her chances of entering Da Luo are greater.
Using it on me is not very hopeful and too unworthy."
Hua Geng showed no hint of joy; instead, she directly declined, willing to give up the opportunity of becoming a Da Luo, which countless Tai Yi cultivators desperately desired, to a more promising clansman.
Qing Ling shook his head. "Granny, Ke is a primordial exotic species. I truly have no way to assist her much with her Ice Snow Great Dao.
Your body is aging, and my Wither and Flourish Great Dao can be of help. Besides Ke, you have the greatest chance among the clan to become a Da Luo.
Even for the sake of the clan, you should seize this opportunity!"
Granny Hua Geng was stunned, then chuckled twice, her eyes gentle. "You just know how to coax this old woman. I know my own abilities. Entering Tai Yi was already the limit of my Dao. Going further, I'm afraid..."
Qing Ling's eyes flickered. "You're afraid you'll fail to break through the realm and perish!
But Granny, you can rest assured. Things are different now. With me, Qing Ling, a mighty being, Xishan will not be in danger.
You can go all out without any worry! Whether you succeed or fail, I will be here!"
The two fell silent. The wind flowed, energy diffused, and an unvoiced stillness enveloped them.
Hesitation and struggle appeared on Granny Hua Geng's face. Achieving Da Luo was the lifelong hope of countless Tai Yi cultivators, their most supreme faith.
Did she not yearn for it? It was just that in the past, Xishan faced crises from all sides, and as the clan leader, she could not afford any mistakes. One failure would lead to the annihilation of the clan.
Now, her dao heart, dormant for a million years, was reawakened by Qing Ling.
Qing Ling seized the opportunity. "If Granny becomes a Da Luo, Xishan will advance further, and even Black Lizard Upper Tribe will have to show us some respect.
Ancestor Tai Geng's spirit also wishes for his descendants to produce a mighty being to pass on his will, doesn't he?"
As Hua Geng hesitated and wavered, Qing Ling continued to "tempt" her, shaking her inner indecision.
"Alright! Have I not longed to prove my Dao as a Da Luo? Since Xishan has you, I will have no regrets even if I perish."
After a long silence, Granny Hua Geng finally made up her mind.
Qing Ling smiled. "Granny, rest assured, I will help you achieve Da Luo!"
...
Four yuan hui later.
In the field of Dugguang, the Eastern Divine Wood sublimated, the Western Derivation Tower derived creation, the Northern Pu Ying Divine Flower swayed, and the Southern Purple Lotus bloomed.
The four innate forces converged on Jianmu. Before Jianmu, Qing Ling's eyes opened and closed, his palms gathering power, drawing upon the strength of Jianmu behind him.
The Eastern Jianmu, the master of life, presides over spring!
The power of the Wither and Flourish Dao on Qing Ling's brow rotated. The eye of life and death opened. The eye of death focused on Hua Geng below, and the decaying death qi within her body was gradually stripped away.
The eye of life faced Hua Geng, entered her eyelids, and strands of vitality entered her body.
In the west, Bai Fu flew over, and a phantom detached itself, swallowing the decaying calamity qi above Hua Geng's head and taking away her declining fortune.
However, this heaven-defying technique caused Bai Fu's luck above his head to dissipate by more than half, and calamity qi also grew.
Bai Fu panicked and looked at Qing Ling.
Qing Ling smiled faintly and said gently, "Little Bai, don't worry. Even the calamity of death, I will protect you."
Bai Fu felt slightly relieved, flapped his wings, and continued to dutifully guard the western canyon.
Above the canyon, the spirit of the Derivation Tower tut-tutted, "You silly child, to defy heaven and change fate for others, do you know the consequences?
You've truly been tricked by that kid and are still helping him."
Bai Fu snorted, "Didn't you also get tricked by my Dao Master and are now bound by Jianmu, bearing the power of heaven, unable to escape?"
The spirit of the Derivation Tower was taken aback and sighed, "Even if I was tricked, with Jianmu bearing the heavens, who would dare to touch me?
You are different. Calamity qi has entered your body, and calamity clouds are surging. Death qi and calamity qi are intertwined, having already devoured more than half of your fortune! The consequences are terrifying!"
Bai Fu was unconcerned. "What consequences?"
The tower spirit said calmly, "At the very least, you will be crippled and severely injured. At the worst, your Dao will be destroyed and your body will perish."
"Oh? That's all?" Bai Fu said dismissively. "Are these consequences worse than the Dao Master abandoning me?"
The tower spirit looked dumbfounded. When did the beings of the Primordial World become so loyal to their masters?
Beneath Jianmu, Qing Ling looked at the departing Bai Fu, a hint of worry in his heart.
To help one person change their fate might not be difficult. One of his blessings could cause countless beings to flourish, transforming from winter to spring and altering their life trajectories.
However, to change a Tai Yi cultivator, and even gather the fortune of a Da Luo for them, was an arduous task!
Not only would Bai Fu be burdened with calamity qi and surrounded by death qi, but he himself would likely not fare much better. His fortune would be halved out of thin air. Even Jianmu would be significantly weakened, and the pressure of bearing the heavens would require a long period of recuperation before it could continue to grow.
Every Da Luo in the world was a unique miracle. Qing Ling absolutely could not help anyone else achieve Da Luo.
Hua Geng naturally knew the preciousness and rarity of this Da Luo opportunity. She guarded her primordial spirit, and her Five Qi and Three Flowers converged above her head. A golden Xishan world appeared above her head.
Her once wizened face now radiated glory.
Qing Ling's left eye, the eye of life, shone brightly, and boundless vitality surged into Hua Geng's body.
Even though Qing Ling's left eye was exerting its full power, the vitality within Granny Hua Geng's body could not support her primordial spirit's magic power.
A sea of clouds tens of thousands of miles wide had appeared in the sky, and strong winds rose from all directions. Hua Geng's primordial spirit had also exerted its full power, and with grand movements, she drew in billions of golden Xi.
But the Golden Geng Great Dao in heaven and earth was always just a little short of perfection!
Qing Ling's heart hardened, and he pointed a finger at his left eye.
Instantly, the white light from his left eye intensified, and bloody tears fell. The Great Dao of Life appeared in the world in an instant, and a white rainbow entered Hua Geng's body.
"Boom~"
Wind and clouds stirred in all directions, and golden auspicious light swept across the land.
Hua Geng's body was enveloped in white light, and vitality surged. The wrinkles on her face receded, her white hair turned black, her hunched body straightened, and her skin became smooth and delicate like snow.
A maiden in golden robes, holding a snake tribe scepter, with a light veil over her face, turned eastward. The heavens opened with yang, and golden auspicious light covered the sky.
Golden clouds ascended, and auspicious golden gèng dao gathered for tens of thousands of miles. Heavenly light met clouds, and a rainbow stretched to the clouds.
Fifty-three thousand steps of golden auspicious divine stairs paved the sea of clouds.