Chapter 104: The Golden Divine Curse

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Upon hearing this, Jin Li immediately looked up at Wang Yuanfeng, a surge of joy welling within him. He said, “Please, noble one, guide me through this maze.”

“There are two paths that can be pursued simultaneously,” Wang Yuanfeng continued, analyzing based on his own thoughts. “These two routes complement each other. As long as you persevere, the great way is within reach.”

“Please, noble one, point out a clear path for me,” Jin Li urged anxiously.

Seeing his eagerness, Wang Yuanfeng understood all too well; in his past life, he had also wandered far and wide seeking the Dao. It was not easy to be accepted as a disciple.

The Dao cannot be lightly transmitted, lest it fall into the hands of the unworthy or be spread recklessly. Only after examining a person’s character will the teachings be passed down; otherwise, they remain hidden, waiting silently for a destined individual to appear.

Thus, recruiting disciples is no simple matter. The search for apprentices involves gentle guidance over time. Only if there is a karmic connection from a past life will a master take someone directly. If one is merely suitable for cultivating a certain inheritance but unwilling to accept the path of cultivation, those who follow the immortal way will not force the matter.

Therefore, one does not scramble to recruit disciples. Those lacking in aptitude are often disregarded entirely.

Perhaps this Jade Gui operates under such principles. Wang Yuanfeng said, “There is a position among the Star Gods that aligns with your destiny. With careful attunement, it will bestow fortune upon you, facilitating your comprehension of the great way. Over time, the path will unfold.”

Before Jin Li could respond, Wang Yuanfeng added, “There is also a legacy known as the Golden Radiance Dao, perfectly matching your innate attributes and destined to you.”

With that, Wang Yuanfeng withdrew the Jade Gui from his bosom. The moment Jin Li saw it, it was as if a blessing had been bestowed upon him; it seemed as though it had been prepared just for him from birth. The golden horns shimmered with light, and the Jade Gui emitted waves of golden radiance, resonating from afar. At first, the glow was scattered, but gradually it synchronized, shining in harmony.

Their frequencies aligned perfectly; the golden light from Jin Li and the Jade Gui became one. The Jade Gui trembled slightly.

“Whoosh.”

With a swift sound, the Jade Gui in Wang Yuanfeng’s hand transformed into a streak of golden light, flying toward Jin Li.

Jin Li relaxed his spirit as the golden light entered his spiritual platform. He felt a golden talisman appear within, radiating boundless golden light that illuminated his entire body. The chaotic aura that once lingered dissipated instantly under the light’s radiance.

Wang Yuanfeng watched as the Jade Gui entered Jin Li’s spiritual platform, his entire body glowing with a layer of golden light that bathed the divine realm in brilliance. Black mists emanated from Jin Li but were instantly eradicated upon contact with the golden light, vanishing into the void.

Even Wang Yuanfeng felt as though he were bathing in golden light, a sensation of unparalleled comfort spreading through him. Moved, he silently recited: “Mysteries of Heaven and Earth, root of all qi.

Through endless cultivation, I prove my divine power.

Within and beyond the three realms, only the Dao reigns supreme.

My body enveloped in golden light, covering and reflecting upon me.

Seen yet unseen, heard yet unheard.

Encapsulating heaven and earth, nurturing all life.

Recited ten thousand times, the body shines bright.

Guarded by the three realms, welcomed by the five emperors.

All gods pay homage, commanding thunder and lightning.

Ghosts and demons tremble, spirits and monsters vanish.

Within lies thunderbolt, the hidden god of thunder.

Wisdom and insight merge, five qi surging.

Golden light swiftly manifests, protecting my body.”

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As Wang Yuanfeng chanted the Golden Light Divine Incantation, Jin Li felt a blessing flood his mind and silently joined in. The golden talisman seemed to find its rhythm; Jin Li’s consciousness sank into the talisman, merging wholly with it. The scattered golden light around him gathered, circulated within the talisman, then radiated outward again, arranged meticulously in their respective directions.

With the continuation of the incantation, the golden light talisman within Jin Li gradually faded. His spirit felt enriched, as if he had grasped something profound, carefully contemplating the entirety of his experience.

“The seed of the great Dao!” Wang Yuanfeng exclaimed in astonishment.

The Jade Gui’s method of transmitting the Dao usually requires the inheritor to comprehend the talisman themselves or grasp certain arcane principles encoded in the runes. But this method of the great Dao seed was something Wang Yuanfeng had heard of only once before in a past life.

One of the Eight Immortals, Lü Dongbin, had once transmitted the Dao through a Yin-Yang Jade Gui, which contained the seed of the great Dao.

To receive the great Dao inheritance is akin to stepping through the gates of immortality. Even if one does not succeed in this life, remnants of wisdom persist into the next, drawing one ever closer to the Dao. This explains why some are born peculiar—possessing strong intuition, keen eyesight, recurring dreams, a heightened sixth sense, or even spiritual communication.

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These are all manifestations of latent wisdom from past lives, the residue of previous inheritances expressed in this lifetime. When fate aligns, they will once again step through the gates of the great Dao.

The great Dao seed is even more extraordinary. Once planted in the heart, it takes root. Though all things in heaven and earth perish, the great Dao is immortal, eternal through all ages and lifetimes. It follows one through countless rebirths. With just a slight hint or personal insight, it will cultivate itself until one attains the Dao and becomes immortal.

Wang Yuanfeng felt a pang of admiration for Jin Li’s great Dao seed, though it was mostly curiosity and respect for the insight it offered into the path of the Dao. Judging by the emitted light, it was indeed the talisman of the Golden Light Divine Incantation.

The Golden Light talisman is neither simple nor complex; it is singular, identical in every way to those found in the Central Plains—precise without error. The great Dao is fundamentally simple, so many have overlooked it, failing to realize that a mere talisman can directly cultivate one to immortality.

Wang Yuanfeng was familiar with the Golden Light Divine Incantation—it is a straightforward and practical method, essential for beginners. Chanting it bathes the mind in golden light, illuminating boundless brilliance and warding off all evil. Perfected, it serves not only to consecrate and sanctify places but to exorcise demons, fulfilling all wishes. It is a simple yet profound technique.

That such a method could evolve into a direct path to immortality is a testament to the genius of the Golden Light Master, who perfected this art. This was no trivial matter; only a deep comprehension of the great Dao could produce such a legacy.

Wang Yuanfeng compared the talisman to the celestial globe within his own spiritual platform. Though the globe looked grand and complex, its grasp of the Dao was not as profound as that of the Golden Light talisman.

The talisman was the product of the Golden Light Master’s enlightenment of the Dao—an inheritance manifesting as a seed of the great Dao itself.

Wang Yuanfeng’s celestial globe was constructed according to ancient records, a faithful reproduction used solely for cultivation calculations, fully understood but not yet revealing its deeper mysteries, which were only slowly being uncovered.

Even so, the celestial globe ensured Wang Yuanfeng’s smooth rebirth, easily navigating the confusion of the fetal realm. How much more so the Golden Light seed that Jin Li had inherited.

After a long while, Jin Li opened his eyes. His gaze was calm and unremarkable, that of an ordinary youth. Though his golden horns remained, their radiance was subdued, appearing more rustic than dazzling. His golden armor was no longer tattered but fully restored, now adorned with intricate rune-like markings. Yet, he was still the same young man.

Seeing Wang Yuanfeng, Jin Li said, “Thank you, noble one, for your guidance. I now understand the path.”

He rose to straighten his garments, then knelt before Wang Yuanfeng in deep gratitude.