Stronger from Earth

Wang Xuan transformed into a Daoist, his snow-white long hair paired with jade-like smooth skin, truly exuding an immortal air.

"May I ask your name?" a burly man inquired.

With one glance, Wang Xuan discerned that this man was the leader of the surrounding dozen individuals, though his demeanor and appearance were human, he was actually a Celestial Demon who had transformed into a Wild Bull.

"You may call me Longevity Taoist," Wang Xuan said softly, glancing at the few people with slightly raised eyelids.

Such arrogance!

The group examined the Daoist, wondering if he was a truly enlightened master or just posturing.

Longevity? You dare call yourself Longevity.

In such a mythical era, even Celestial Immortals with lifespans of tens of thousands of years dare not call themselves Longevity.

Perhaps only those True Immortals who could delve deep into the Xingyu and coexist with Life Planets, with lifespans lasting millions of years, could barely claim to be Longevity?

But a True Immortal setting up a stall in a place filled with Loose Cultivators? What a joke.

Wang Xuan paid them no mind, retrieving a piece of Dragon’s Blood Grass from his treasure trove. As he refined the Spirit Grass, he analyzed and comprehended its life creation.

In just a few breaths, the Dragon’s Blood Grass turned to ash, while its life creation condensed into a complex Rune, merging into Wang Xuan’s body.

Then Wang Xuan again took out a segment of Phoenix Wood, refining it without a care for the astonished gazes around him, to extract its creation.

Individually, a few Spiritual Objects had little effect on him, but accumulated over thousands, their combined creation was satisfactory enough for him.

As Wang Xuan meditated with closed eyes, more and more people gathered, their eyes fixed on the continuously flashing treasures in Wang Xuan’s hands.

"Dragon’s Blood Grass, Phoenix Wood, Black Tortoise Gold, Qilin Treasure Medicine... Where did he get so many Spiritual Objects?!"

"Any one of them is worth a Celestial Tier expert risking their life, so many items would even tempt a True Immortal."

Among the Loose Cultivators, some with Celestial or Earth Tier cultivation levels, quickly perceived the mystery and were stunned speechless.

Undoubtedly, this Longevity Taoist was a truly enlightened master. Meeting him was a rare opportunity they’d regret missing for a lifetime.

After all, True Immortals were so lofty that they rarely even caught a glimpse of them, let alone receive their assistance.

The transformed Wild Bull Celestial Demon hesitated briefly, gritted his teeth, and immediately offered his long treasured Third-Grade Red Lotus, placing it on a black cloth in front of the Daoist.

"Longevity Taoist, I am willing to offer this Third-Grade Black Lotus, in hopes that the master will help me awaken my bloodline and become an heir of the Barbaric Divine Bull."

As a Wild Bull, reaching Celestial Tier was already the limit. To advance further, unless awakening a holy bloodline or obtaining significant chance to enhance physique, even ten thousand more years of cultivation would offer no hope.

The Wild Bull’s lineage, tracing back, was once a descendant of the Barbaric Divine Bull. If he could awaken this Divine Beast Bloodline and continually purify it, the True Tier might be within reach.

However, awakening such a bloodline is extremely difficult.

The gathered Loose Cultivators, numbering in the hundreds now, looked at the Third-Grade Black Lotus in astonishment, surprised that this clumsy bull had such a treasure hidden away.

The Black Lotus is already a rare Spirit Plant, and the Third-Grade Black Lotus is a treasure that can establish a Black Lotus Celestial Body, allowing a cultivator to smoothly enter the Celestial Immortal Domain.

Just a single Third-Grade Black Lotus, and you want the Longevity Taoist to help awaken your bloodline?

Foolish dream!

"Wild Bull, I have a Yin Yang Realm-Breaking Pill here that can help you advance from Celestial Demon Sixth Layer to Celestial Demon Seventh Layer. Are you willing to trade with me?"

The Celestial Demon Sixth Layer equates to the Peak of Divine Infant, while the Celestial Demon Seventh Layer is the Jade Platform Realm, a significant breakthrough.

A Pill Master cast a longing glance at the Third-Grade Black Lotus in the other’s hand.

The Wild Bull Celestial Demon didn’t even spare a glance, shaking his head: "Not trading."

If he wanted to trade for a Realm-Breaking Pill, he would have done so long ago, no need to wait until now.

Wang Xuan opened his eyes, and although his voice was light, everyone heard it clearly: "A sincere heart deserves a response."

Before the crowd could see clearly, the Third-Grade Black Lotus in the Wild Bull’s hand disappeared, evidently accepted by the Longevity Taoist.

The Wild Bull’s heart tightened, fearing the other might deceive him but also hopeful for his methods, leaving him with parched throat.

Then the Daoist flicked his finger, and a milky white light merged into his body, such a tiny light filled him entirely in an instant.

The Wild Bull, felt swollen and uncomfortable, could no longer maintain human form and instantly transformed into a gigantic Wild Bull.

His Heart Spirit focused intently on the mysterious power within, and soon enough, the Wild Bull saw a bright spot forming in his bone marrow, a small image of a Barbaric Divine Bull taking shape.

The Wild Bull couldn’t help but roar: "I’ve found it! I’ve found it!"

The Barbaric Divine Bull’s bloodline factor was indeed found and successfully activated by the Longevity Taoist.

As long as he continued to infuse it with Demon Energy Blood and Qi, the Barbaric Divine Bull bloodline within him would eventually awaken.

Once the bloodline awakens, his cultivation level breakthrough will naturally follow, and by methodically purifying his bloodline, the True Tier will no longer be an unreachable dream.

The Wild Bull knew he had received a great fortune and quickly knelt in gratitude: "Thank you, master, for your compassion. This immense grace, I will never forget!"

The joy in his heart was uncontrollable; he could hardly suppress his urge to laugh to the sky. How many years had he waited for this day?

He knew well that using a Third-Grade Black Lotus to ask other True Tier figures for help in awakening the Barbaric Divine Bull’s bloodline was impossible.

The difficulty was enormous, beyond most True Immortals, and it wasn’t worthwhile, too taxing on energy.

A benevolent and incredibly skilled enlightened being like the Longevity Taoist was exceedingly rare; encountering him was a once-in-a-lifetime fortune.

"No need for more words, go ahead." Wang Xuan continued refining the Spiritual Objects, contemplating their creation, ignoring the Wild Bull.

The help to the Wild Bull, he didn’t consider significant, merely viewing it as a benevolent act to strengthen Earth Civilization, the Third-Grade Black Lotus was his true interest.

Moreover, he also effortlessly obtained the secrets of the Barbaric Divine Bull’s bloodline, which was a multi-fold gain.

But the heavens did not neglect his contribution; a stream of fortune gathered toward Wang Xuan, adding further embellishment to his already abundant fortune.

The Wild Bull, focused on awakening his bloodline, also sat near Wang Xuan, ready to heed any command from the master, willing to serve if needed.

Seeing the Wild Bull achieving his desires, at this moment, everyone gazed at the sign beside Wang Xuan — "Wish Granted" — with entirely different expressions.

Instantly, all the Cultivators started pondering, wondering what treasure they could offer and what kind of wish they should request from the Longevity Taoist.

A tall, slender figure made his way through the crowd, placing a piece of Immortal Jade onto the black cloth: "Longevity Taoist, this is a treasure jade I obtained by chance; its value unknown, I humbly request your help to become a True Immortal!"

A treasure jade of unknown value gathered everyone’s gaze, speculating on its nature.

But the words of this Peak of Celestial Tier Cultivator left everyone flabbergasted: Become a True Immortal? That’s no longer a wish, but a daylight dream!

Which True Immortal in the world hasn’t overcome countless hardships, achieved under the combination of excellent roots, comprehension, resources, and opportunities?

Not to mention whether the Longevity Taoist can do it, who can afford the cost? Just with this piece of jade?

How dare you make such a request.

Wang Xuan glanced at the jade, capturing it and playing with it, astonished at the other’s luck, having found Exquisite Jade.

This jade, when refined into one’s body, grants an Exquisite Heart, enabling one to achieve a state akin to enlightenment in ordinary cultivation.

The Exquisite Heart Wang Xuan wasn’t interested in, but the fundamental creation for attaining an Exquisite Heart was tempting enough even for him.

This trade, he decided to make.