After all, this Daoist's tone was unusually grand, talking about the Spiritual Body and Dao Body as if slightly dismissive of his current physique.

Such transcendent demeanor, Gu Yuan had only sensed before in Qin Hongxiao.

"I am Profound Origin Daoist."

The mysterious Daoist, upon hearing this, retracted his scrutinizing gaze. Perhaps he discerned Gu Yuan's current confusion and alertness, thus spoke straightforwardly:

"Youngster, rest assured, I mean you no harm, and I have an enormous benefit to offer you."

"I wonder what benefit Senior Profound Origin speaks of?"

Gu Yuan cupped his hands, cautiously inquired.

"A Daoist Scripture suited for your cultivation."

Profound Origin Daoist had no intention of being cryptic, simply explained:

"I won't hide it from you, this poor Daoist has been dead for many years. What you're seeing is merely a trace of my lingering spirit. As for the two purple-blue jade gourds you acquired today, they are the vessels for my Divine Soul. Only when combined can they awaken me."

"The reason you triggered the oddity in the jade gourd is because of your talent!"

"My talent?"

Gu Yuan looked bewildered, yet internally he was stirred.

This Profound Origin Daoist presumed he just obtained the jade gourd, seemingly unaware that he had possessed it for a long time.

"Exactly."

Profound Origin Daoist stood with hands behind.

Simply standing there exuded a calm and unflustered demeanor, unperturbed by heaven's collapse.

"These purple-blue jade gourds are a Marvelous Treasure imbued by me with a special Divine Technique, capable of sensing peculiar talent and physique. Naturally, in addition to physique, there are also age and cultivation restrictions."

"As long as one meets the requirements, they can awaken me."

With that, he glanced at Gu Yuan:

"The reason this poor Daoist has done so is that my sect's lineage was on the brink of extinction, thus I prepare to seek a disciple for extending the sect's heritage."

"Of course, there are other reasons involved. But it is inconvenient to disclose them to you, as merely knowing could bring catastrophic disaster upon you."

Seeking a disciple to continue the heritage?

It's such a great fortune!

I painstakingly planned to join Medicine King Mountain, all for True Daoist Techniques and Cultivation Daoist Scriptures, didn't I?

Now, with Daoist Scriptures presented on their own accord, as the saying goes... it's like finding what you seek effortlessly!

Gu Yuan was initially startled, then greatly delighted, feeling as if a pie had fallen from the heavens right onto him.

However, despite the surprise and joy, Gu Yuan didn't let the sudden good fortune get the better of him.

He carefully cupped his hands and asked: "May I ask Daoist Profound Origin, what is the name of your sect?"

If it was a Great Immortal Sect, that would be one thing, but if it was a Demon Dao Sect, that would be different.

It's not that Gu Yuan looked down on the Demon Dao, or thought the Demon Dao were the villains of the Cultivation Realm, all evildoers or something like that.

He feared that the sect Profound Origin Daoist belonged to was of the Demon Dao, and had been exterminated for some reason. If he joined it, he might bring great trouble upon himself, leading to his own demise.

Profound Origin Daoist, as if perceiving Gu Yuan's thoughts, merely cast a faint glance at him and said:

"My sect belongs to the Immortal Dao, but it's best you not know its specific name."

Saying this, he reached out and a wisp of golden light ignited at his fingertip, golden and bright as pure gold, and touched Gu Yuan's forehead.

Rumbling!

Gu Yuan instinctively wanted to dodge, but ultimately got touched on the forehead.

Then, he felt a golden light forcibly and directly surged into his Sea of Consciousness.

The golden light unfolded, transforming into a scroll of silk scripture densely inscribed with silvery cloud-like characters.

Even though Gu Yuan did not recognize these peculiar cloud-like characters, just a glance made him naturally comprehend part of its meaning.

"Primordial True Water Scripture!"

An Earth Tier Peak Daoist Scripture, it's a Foundation Establishment True Skill for the Water Element, able to lead to the Entering Saint Golden Core Realm...

Gu Yuan opened his eyes, filled with astonishment.

Earth Tier Peak Daoist Scripture!

Offering an Earth Tier Peak Daoist Scripture right away, what an incredibly generous gesture!

Yet it seemed almost overly generous.

Such a level of Water Element Daoist Scripture, even Medicine King Mountain might not possess it?

Furthermore, this was merely a Foundation Establishment True Skill. The subsequent Daoist Scriptures might be at an even higher grade!

While in shock, Gu Yuan heard Profound Origin Daoist saying:

"This Daoist Scripture is our sect's foundational authentic method, a Water Element Daoist Scripture, perfectly matching your talent."

"Youngster, I won't deceive you, if you can form an Upper Grade Golden Core, I naturally will pass on to you the Daoist Scriptures for subsequent phases like Yin Spirit Spiritual Image, Yang Spirit Dragon Sect, and Primordial Spirit True Immortal."

"Form an Upper Grade Golden Core?"

Gu Yuan was taken aback, clearly surprised.

After the Celestial Human Realm comes the Entering Saint Realm, also known as the Golden Core Realm, in which the Golden Core is forged, integrating the Three Treasures of Essence, Qi, and Spirit, with life and existence locked in the Golden Core, nurturing a bit of Immortal Golden Nature, extending life for eight hundred to a thousand years.

However, this pertains to forming an Upper Grade Golden Core.

The Golden Core Realm is divided into nine grades.

The Ninth Grade is the lowest, the First Grade the highest!

Lower Three Grades Golden Core, carrying the least Divine Techniques, with the lowest achievements and life span, often living only four to five hundred years, yet it is already seen as a celestial figure in ordinary eyes.

The majority of Entering Saint Cultivators who form Lower Grade Golden Cores in the Cultivation Realm are often Loose Cultivators or from Minor Sects, though many come from Great Immortal Sects as well.

Achievements may be low, but among two or three dozen Celestial Human Realm Cultivators, not even one Golden Core Cultivator might manifest. Altogether, they are considered a local Ancestor, enjoying a lifetime of freedom.

Middle Three Grades Golden Core at least has one Superior Divine Technique, possessing immense mana, and the life span can reach five to eight hundred years.

Achieving such feats is already quite extraordinary, worthy of being called a True Man. Nonetheless, seeking immortality remains elusive unless acquiring some inconceivable heaven-defying elixir and immortal grass.

As for Upper Three Grades Golden Core, at least one Top-Grade Divine Technique must be formed, and those who achieve this are without exception individuals of high fate, enlightenment, and talent.

Usually, only the Major Cultivation Sects or noble families with no lack of resources and heritage can nurture such individuals.

Those who achieve this realm are granted a slender chance of immortality!

Profound Origin Daoist outright asked Gu Yuan to form an Upper Grade Golden Core, clearly testing his capability and potential.

In Gu Yuan's opinion, it's reasonable for Profound Origin Daoist to test him.

The Daoist sought inheritors, naturally looking for a disciple with high potential and excellent aptitude!

However, only by forging a Golden Core, and forming an Upper Grade at that, could one receive further inheritance... Profound Origin Daoist's demand was indeed not low.

"In fact, forming an Upper Grade Golden Core might still not suffice."

Profound Origin Daoist continued:

"If you form a Third Grade, I will gift you a volume of the Daoist Scripture, but from then on, you have no ties to my sect's inheritance."

"Only if you form a Second Grade, or even a First Grade, will I accept you as a disciple."

My goodness, you must form a First or Second Grade to become a disciple, Third Grade won't cut it, this is too high a requirement.

What exactly is this person's background?

Gu Yuan, hearing this, was profoundly amazed.

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