Immortality begin with Alchemy Grandmaster Chapter 2796 - 1035: The Name of a Prodigy, the Boundary Between Immortal and Mortal Worlds

The Spirit Testing Ceremony drew to a perfect close.

The profound impact it left became the chief topic of discussion among the Zhou, Lin, and Yin Families, alongside numerous cultivators spanning thousands of miles.

It is even conceivable that news of a peerless prodigy possessing an Innate Daoist Body coupled with a Heavenly Spirit Root will reverberate across the entirety of the Tian Nan Continent!

The reason for this is quite simple!

While individuals with Heavenly Spirit Roots are indeed rare in this world, their sheer numbers ensure their eventual appearance, albeit being hailed as once-in-a-century talents, their ultimate potential remains limited.

Those with special physiques are even more uncommon, yet they do surface sporadically.

However!

The confluence of possessing both a Heavenly Spirit Root and a special physique simultaneously is exceptionally rare.

Furthermore, unlike many geniuses whose special physiques are not perfectly aligned with their spirit root, Zhou Fuqiu's spirit root and physique exhibit the utmost compatibility, sharing the same elemental attribute.

The synergy between these two attributes results in an astonishing amplification of cultivation efficiency and combat prowess!

The last individual with a similar 'arrangement' achieved renown throughout Zhongzhou and was once treated as a priceless treasure by the Five Elders of Tianyuan.

That individual was Shi Ju!

Hailing from the Shi Family, one of the Twelve Great Houses, he possessed a Fire Element Heavenly Spirit Root and an Innate Nine Yang Dao Body.

He attained the Nascent Soul Stage at a mere two hundred years of age.

Moreover, under the tutelage of the Tianyuan Daoist Sect, he developed a Thunder Dao Avatar.

Renowned for his invincibility amongst peers, he wielded formidable strength!

This was demonstrably proven when Shi Ju participated in the Eastern Wasteland War, where he frequently challenged the Great Demon Emperor despite a disparity in cultivation levels.

Shi Ju's sole recorded blemish might be his defeat at the hands of the independent cultivator Luo Chen during the Cave Heaven Competition five centuries ago, where even his Thunder Dao Avatar was once shattered by the aforementioned cultivator.

Nevertheless, Shi Ju, who has grasped the True Meaning of the Fire Origin Law, continues to be a vital figure within the Tianyuan Daoist Sect.

And now, Zhou Fuqiu has demonstrated comparable potential.

His name is destined to echo across the Tian Nan Continent, and perhaps even into Zhongzhou!

That is, unless he meets a premature end!

"Dean, are you truly not bringing Zhou Fuqiu with you?"

A cultivator from Yuheng Institute, standing aboard a lavish Flying Boat, addressed Mo Wanting with evident concern.

Mo Wanting offered a shake of her head, "He is resolute in his decision to remain, and there is little I can do, considering this is the Zhou Family's domain."

"But what if individuals with ill intentions seek to harm him before he reaches maturity?"

Mo Wanting simply smiled in response.

"With the Zhou Family's Ancestor safeguarding him, no harm will befall him."

"Is the Zhou Family's Ancestor truly reliable? Rumors suggest his lifespan is nearing its end, and his cultivation realm is only at the Middle Stage Nascent Soul..."

To her subordinate's doubt, Mo Wanting offered no explanation, recalling the overwhelming pressure she personally experienced when meeting the Zhou Family's Ancestor. It was a sensation distinct from any Nascent Soul cultivator from the Mo Family, comparable only to the three Late Stage Nascent Soul Elders at the Mo Family's zenith.

In essence, Zhou Yunshen, the Zhou Family's Ancestor, has, unbeknownst to most, advanced to the Late Stage Nascent Soul.

Within his remaining time, he will undoubtedly dedicate himself to protecting Zhou Fuqiu with his very life.

With such a formidable Great Cultivator acting as his guardian, Zhou Fuqiu would find himself more secure than within the very halls of the Tian Nan Dao Palace!

On the deck of the Flying Boat, over a dozen youths were gathered in small clusters.

Among them were Zhou Yuwei, Zhou Yu Hao, and Zhou Ping’an, all from the Zhou Family.

This journey would see them join the most esteemed Dao Palace on the Tian Nan Continent, becoming objects of widespread envy as paragons of exceptional talent.

Yet, Mo Wanting, who had initially shown considerable enthusiasm towards them, now barely acknowledged their presence, her conversation solely revolving around the absent Zhou Fuqiu.

This disparity left many of the youths harboring deep indignation.

Mo Wanting feigned unawareness, and after her subordinates completed their final checks, she gestured dismissively.

"Let us return to the Dao Palace!"

The magnificent Flying Boat executed two graceful circles in the sky before vanishing into the distant horizon.

Below, on the ground.

A contingent of Zhou Family cultivators continued to gaze skyward until the vessel was no longer visible, their reluctant gazes eventually lowering.

Family Head Zhou Junxiao exhaled a sigh of relief and then turned his gaze, filled with pride, towards the twenty youths positioned at the forefront of the assembled crowd.

Out of a hundred individuals tested, twenty-three revealed Spirit Roots, and among them were several with Dual Spirit Roots, a testament to their exceptional talent; the Zhou Family has indeed reaped significant rewards this time.

Nevertheless, the journey of cultivation must not be allowed to falter hereafter.

"From this moment forth, make your way to the Chuan Gong Hall each morning to absorb the foundational knowledge of cultivation."

"Following a month dedicated to grasping the theories of cultivation, you shall officially commence your practice and proceed to the Scripture Pavilion to select three fundamental techniques."

"Heed my words and do not falter in your efforts!"

"I am aware that some among you have already received some preliminary guidance at home, but those teachings are merely a reflection of your parents' personal insights. The doctrines imparted at Chuan Gong Hall are ancestral, far more encompassing, more precise, and critically, hold greater benefit for your advancement to higher realms in the days to come."

Zhou Fuqiu stood at the vanguard of the assembled group, absorbing these pronouncements with quiet attention.

He recognized that the arrangements laid out by the Family Head held deeper implications than outwardly apparent.

Beyond the explicitly stated objectives, there was also careful consideration for the mortal children who had arrived from Coral Town. After all, these descendants, untouched by mortal cultivation, had not absorbed related theories since childhood, thus this initial month serves as a crucial acclimation period for them.

Zhou Fuqiu, however, remained unconcerned with these broader familial strategies; his focus was singularly fixed on one crucial aspect.

"Family Head!"

Zhou Junxiao's attention found him, and he inquired with a visage of benevolent warmth, "Fuqiu, is there a particular matter you wish to bring forth?"

Zhou Fuqiu posed a question of stark simplicity: "What fate awaits those whose Spirit Roots could not be detected?"

Zhou Junxiao offered a gentle chuckle, "They shall be dispatched to Coral Town, where they will flourish and thrive, continuing to provide the clan with essential supplies and contribute to its future generations."