Chapter 302

Those with Dao Bodies are often hailed as prodigies, equipped with innate gifts that enable them to surpass ordinary cultivators. While Dao Bodies grant a natural advantage in cultivation, they do not guarantee invincibility.

The Eternal Emperor himself, born with a mundane body, shattered the limits of the Dao Body to become the most formidable being in history. However, such transcendence is exceedingly rare, with only the Eternal Emperor achieving it across countless eras.

The ultimate tier is the Transcendent Flesh, where the body itself embodies the Dao and transforms into the cosmos. Each cell becomes a world, and the entire body becomes an infinite multiverse.

This level of cultivation represents the pinnacle of physical cultivation—a realm so profound that even the Eternal Emperor marveled at its possibilities.

Immersed in the teachings of the Eternal Undying Body, Jiang Chen’s physique began to radiate overwhelming vitality. Waves of power surged from his body, akin to an endless ocean, shaking the void around him.

Although his cultivation realm did not advance, the transformation of his physical body significantly elevated his combat strength. As Jiang Chen’s Primordial Dao Body neared its peak, only a thin barrier remained between him and the Transcendent Flesh tier.

The Eternal Undying Body further deepened his potential, unlocking cells previously unnoticed and sealed. His aura grew increasingly terrifying as the latent power of his body revealed itself.

Notably, the Origin Immortal Bone within his chest began extending its transformative influence to his other bones, gradually converting them. Should this process complete, Jiang Chen’s physical body alone would allow him to roam the Immortal Domain unchallenged.

Elsewhere, at the site of the Dao inheritance, a similarly grand hall awaited, but its test involved a meditation cushion rather than a stele. The candidate would sit and immerse themselves in the Dao, allowing the cushion to evaluate their aptitude and grant the corresponding legacy.

“This token belongs to you. You should go first,” Zi Qingyan said calmly, looking at the Starry Saintess.

“Is that really okay?” the Starry Saintess hesitated.

When it came to inheritances, acting first often meant securing the greatest opportunity. In situations where talents were closely matched, this advantage could be decisive.

“Yes.” Zi Qingyan nodded in acknowledgment.

Seeing her response, the Starry Saintess wasted no time. She sat cross-legged on the cushion, immersing herself in the surrounding Dao.

A natural prodigy with astonishing comprehension, she now had the added benefit of the cushion amplifying her focus, making it easier to align herself with the essence of the Dao.

In moments, the area around her was saturated with countless threads of Dao rhythm. Laws surged as if they had materialized, appearing vividly around her.

Myriad Daos manifested like countless fish swimming in harmony, encircling the Starry Saintess. Among them, a dim gray fish exuded an overwhelming aura, causing the surrounding void to ripple violently.

This was the Void Dao, the path the Starry Saintess had delved into most deeply. Born with a Void Divine Physique, her understanding of the Void Dao came naturally and far exceeded that of ordinary cultivators.

Zi Qingyan observed this spectacle with an unshaken expression, her demeanor calm and aloof. Despite the immense phenomena caused by the Starry Saintess, she remained unmoved, as though witnessing something utterly ordinary.

Suddenly, a radiant sphere of light descended from the heavens, merging into the Starry Saintess’s body. Her aura surged dramatically, climbing to unprecedented heights.

Though the Starry Saintess was no longer of this generation’s prodigies, she was a shining star of the previous one. At over two hundred years old, she had reached the peak of the Saint Realm, a feat made possible through the dedicated support of the Starry Palace and her own formidable talent.

Given the scarcity of spiritual energy and the difficulty of breakthroughs in earlier times, such a level of cultivation was already exceptional.

Now, as her aura grew steadily stronger, she began to faintly exude the aura of a Saint King. She had already placed one foot into this realm, needing only one more step to cross the threshold.

However, the Starry Saintess ultimately did not break through. Whether by choice or due to an inability to overcome the barrier, no one could say.

After a long while, the Starry Saintess slowly opened her eyes, her blue and white irises gleaming with divine light and faint traces of awe.

“Your turn,” she said, looking at Zi Qingyan. Rising to her feet, she made room for her.

Zi Qingyan moved like a wisp of smoke, her figure flickering as she gracefully seated herself on the cushion.

Before the Starry Saintess could even process what was happening, the space around them erupted with trembling laws, surging like an ocean. Myriad Daos converged and enveloped Zi Qingyan.

Under the radiant multicolored divine light, Zi Qingyan’s ethereal figure appeared even more otherworldly. Almost simultaneously, the entire hall rumbled, countless divine lights emerged, and a colossal sphere of light enveloped Zi Qingyan entirely, forming a cocoon-like structure.

The Starry Saintess fell silent. Though she hadn’t witnessed her own phenomena firsthand, seeing this scene made her realize how vast the gap between her and Zi Qingyan truly was.

The sheer magnitude of the commotion, especially the enormous sphere of light, made it clear to her. Zi Qingyan had likely received the Eternal Emperor’s true inheritance.

“Sigh,” the Starry Saintess let out a wistful sigh, her earlier joy evaporating.

What she had initially thought was a significant gain now seemed utterly trivial in comparison to Zi Qingyan’s achievement.

“The world believes the Holy Son of the Primordial is unmatched and peerless,” she mused inwardly. “But in my view, Zi Qingyan seems no less remarkable than him.”

Outside, the commotion around the Eternal Mountain had drawn the attention of several powerful individuals. Before long, numerous formidable auras descended, including Jin Yuan.

“Tell me what just happened here!” Jin Yuan demanded arrogantly as he confronted the Great Saint of the Starry Palace. His usual overbearing demeanor made it seem as though he was addressing someone beneath him.

Others from various factions, including Saints from the White Tiger Clan, had also arrived, all eager to uncover what had transpired. Most suspected that the inheritance of the Eternal Emperor had been activated.

“The Eternal Emperor’s inheritance has been opened here,” the Great Saint of the Starry Palace stated with a frown, clearly displeased with Jin Yuan’s attitude.

After a moment, she added with a calm but firm tone, “However, I must warn you all—those who have entered are not people you can afford to provoke. I advise you to leave.”

Before Jin Yuan could respond, a Saint from another faction sneered, “And who exactly is there that Jin Yuan cannot afford to provoke? Even if it’s the Holy Son of the Primordial—”

“You mentioned the Holy Son of the Primordial Era? I’ve recorded your words. When he emerges, I’ll be sure to inform him,” the Great Saint interrupted coldly.

The arrogant Saint immediately fell silent and withdrew, leaving without another word. Even Jin Yuan vanished in an instant, unwilling to linger.

“The Holy Son’s deterrence is truly astounding,” the Great Saint of the Starry Palace murmured, clicking her tongue in amazement.