Invincible Starts From Dao Fruit-Chapter 54 - 35 Zhang Iron Lotus Seed!

Chen Jichuan flipped his hand and took out an Iron Lotus Seed, tossing it to Sheng Dayang as he said, "This is the ’Enlightenment Lotus Seed’ obtained by the South Pole Longevity City Lord from the Secret Realm. This particular seed is first-grade and contains all the insights of a Sixth-Grade master from the Earth Evil Series in our Yann Building regarding the first layer of the Divine Pouncing Saber."

"Enlightenment Lotus Seed?"

Sheng Dayang was momentarily stunned, unable to process this information.

Martial arts insights?

Hidden within this Iron Lotus Seed?

How is that possible!

"This—"

Sheng Dayang was skeptical but still accepted the Iron Lotus Seed. Then, he looked at Chen Jichuan and asked, "Mr. Deng, what is the merit cost for this Iron Lotus Seed?"

"Thirty merit points."

"It can only be comprehended by one person. Once absorbed, the insights dissipate and it becomes useless. Choose an auspicious day, focus your mind, and quietly observe the seed. Doing so will allow you to absorb the insights, which will greatly aid you in mastering the first layer of the Divine Pouncing Saber."

Chen Jichuan replied.

This Iron Lotus Seed was crafted from ordinary material by Chen Shaohu using molten iron. It was only the size of a fingernail.

Chen Jichuan had converted the martial insights from his Dao Fruit into lotus seeds, anchoring them onto the Iron Lotus Seed, which required source power.

The cost was near negligible.

But this was only a first-grade lotus seed, containing insights solely for the first layer of a martial art.

If it were insights for the first two layers of the Divine Pouncing Saber, the source power consumption would leap to ten points, and a third-grade Enlightenment Lotus Seed would require fifty points.

The higher the grade, the greater the consumption.

By the sixth grade, the source power cost skyrocketed to one thousand.

And every Iron Lotus Seed could only be comprehended by one person; once used, it was worthless.

Chen Jichuan mastered hundreds of martial arts. If all of these were manifested—

It would be astronomical.

Unimaginable.

"Thirty points?"

Sheng Dayang looked troubled, a hint of embarrassment crossing his face: "I—"

Altogether, he only had seven merit points.

How could he possibly afford this Iron Lotus Seed?!

"This is a gift from the South Pole Longevity City Lord. Members at all levels receive one for free, without needing merit points. Since you’ve just entered White Jade City, you’re entitled to this lowest tier, the first-grade Enlightenment Lotus Seed."

Chen Jichuan noticed Sheng Dayang’s embarrassment and explained with a smile.

What was Sheng Dayang thinking?

He was no profiteer forcing someone to buy!

"Free?"

Sheng Dayang’s awkwardness dissolved upon hearing this: "Many thanks, my lord. Many thanks to the South Pole Longevity City Lord!"

A free gift, who wouldn’t be delighted?

With only seven merit points to his name, receiving a Enlightenment Lotus Seed valued at thirty points, even though its effects weren’t yet clear, brought joy to his heart.

He stored the Iron Lotus Seed carefully.

Feeling curious, Sheng Dayang asked, "My rank and abilities are modest, so a first-grade seed is fitting. May I ask, my lord, what grade of Lotus Seed do you possess?"

"Ninth grade."

Chen Jichuan replied plainly.

Not lingering, he turned and left, disappearing quickly.

"Ninth grade?!"

Sheng Dayang stood rooted in place, his eyes widening: "Could the Heavenly Gang Series be of the ninth grade?!"

...

Chen Jichuan had tricked Sheng Dayang.

Without looking back.

He headed straight for Lingchuan County.

At present, his internal strength had reached the dark strength level, and his inner strength had progressed to the sixth layer, approaching the postnatal limit.

One step short of perfection.

Once achieved, he would enter the Innate Realm.

Running faster than a galloping horse, scaling mountains, crossing waters, making the journey from Yangshuo County’s southern territory to Lingchuan County—a distance of several dozen miles—in just half an hour.

On the way.

He even found time to change his disguise and transform into the seventh-ranked ’Liaoo Hua’ from the White Jade City Yann Building’s Heavenly Gang Series, heading off to meet ’Sick Yuchi’ and ’Thousand-mile Eye’ Fang Dong.

He distributed Enlightenment Lotus Seeds and issued tasks.

Then he returned to Yangshuo County under a new identity, going to meet ’Ugly Duke’ and ’Sharp-Hearing Ear’ Tan Zhang.

Finally, passing by Nanxi Mountain, he visited Sheng Dayang’s son, ’Zhen San Mountain’ Sheng Xiaotian, and handed him a Iron Lotus Seed as well.

After completing these tasks.

The sky dimmed.

Chen Jichuan then returned to Haitang Mountain.

’Divine Strategy Military Advisor’ Sheng Dayang.

’Zhen San Mountain’ Sheng Xiaotian.

’Sick Yuchi’ Fang Dong.

’Ugly Duke’ Tan Zhang.

These were the current members of White Jade City, although one was merely a placeholder.

But with Sheng Dayang hidden within the Wusheng Sect and Fang Dong infiltrating the Lishui Gang, both were astute individuals. Once they secured their positions, Chen believed that with the allure of Enlightenment Lotus Seeds, martial arts, and pills, these two would surely bring him Spirit Stones and Bivalve Pearls to solve immediate needs.

As for Tan Zhang.

Better left unsaid.

...

Returning to Haitang Mountain.

Night fell.

Inside the small cabin, lamplight flickered.

Before Chen Shaohu hung more than ten scrolls of paintings, each adorned with perplexing patterns. These patterns appeared ordinary, like amateur scribbles.

But Chen Shaohu studied them intently.

Sometimes opening his eyes to observe, other times closing them to meditate.

Only when Chen Jichuan pushed open the door did Chen Shaohu realize his fourth brother had returned.

"Fourth Brother."

Chen Shaohu hurriedly stood up.

Over the past two months.

Chen Jichuan frequently went out, returning only at nightfall. Though Chen Shaohu was no longer as anxious as he was initially, he always waited for Chen Jichuan to return before going to bed.

In his idle time.

He read various books brought back by his fourth brother, believing, as his brother said, it was to ’recharge,’ a way to train his mental faculties and critical thinking.

More reading and thinking.

Wisdom would blossom.

Recently, Chen Shaohu had developed an interest in ’looking at paintings.’

"How’s it going?"

Chen Jichuan gestured toward the paintings, asking Chen Shaohu.

Chen Shaohu, upon hearing this, immediately displayed a look of frustration: "No progress."

He had been studying the thirteen paintings for days, his head filled with confusion.

"Don’t rush enlightenment into abnormal skills."

"The ’Blood Burning Skill’ rune is complex, with layered and three-dimensional paths. I tried everything to sketch these thirteen drawings, but they may not fully capture its essence."

"Observing through these paintings—without extraordinary comprehension—it would be nearly impossible."

Chen Jichuan chuckled reassuringly.

The thirteen scrolls before Chen Shaohu were his work. It was a stroke of inspiration where he’d wondered: If he could mimic abnormal skills from Chen Shaohu, Sheng Dayang, and others, could these mimicked skills be passed on?

If feasible.

Chen Shaohu learning the Blood Burning Skill would allow him to independently transfer Qi-Blood, saving Chen Jichuan considerable effort.

And so.

Chen Jichuan experimented in the Great Yann World.

Constantly adjusting and refining, eventually producing these thirteen paintings.

But after decades, even until Chen Jichuan’s death, no one in the Great Yann World had managed to decipher the mysteries hidden within these paintings.

Chen Shaohu had barely begun to seek enlightenment; lack of results was normal.

"I think my intelligence is pretty decent."

Chen Shaohu, hearing his brother’s reassurance, felt slightly disheartened.

Chen Jichuan laughed softly.

He reached into his robes and retrieved an Iron Lotus Seed.

This Iron Lotus Seed was different from the ones given to Sheng Dayang and Fang Dong; it had four markings.

"Isn’t this the Iron Lotus Seed I refined?"

Chen Shaohu accepted it, puzzled.

Yesterday.

His fourth brother had him craft dozens of these Iron Lotus Seeds, requiring them to feature various markings—some with one, some with four or five, others with six or seven.

The purpose had not been explained.

And he hadn’t asked.

"This is a fourth-grade Iron Lotus Seed."

Chen Jichuan saw Chen Shaohu’s indifference and smiled broadly.

In truth.

After condensing his first Dao Fruit yesterday, he hadn’t thought of this matter. It wasn’t until today, during his time outside, that a realization struck—

Once a Dao Fruit forms.

What need is there to ponder these poorly rendered scrolls?!

With a single thought.

He infused his insights from the Blood Burning Skill into an Iron Lotus Seed. His Blood Burning Skill was at the fourth level, meaning this Iron Lotus Seed was fourth-grade and contained all insights across layers one to four.

"Focus your mind, absorb the insights from the lotus seed."

"See if you can learn it."

Chen Jichuan said expectantly.

This single fourth-grade Iron Lotus Seed had cost him two hundred source power. If it didn’t prove useful, it would be a significant loss.

"Alright."

Having witnessed many peculiarities alongside his fourth brother, Chen Shaohu refrained from asking further questions. He calmly sat down in a cross-legged position, regulating his breathing and emotions.

After achieving a state of calm.

Following his fourth brother’s instructions, he held the Iron Lotus Seed in his hand and directed his full attention toward the cold seed.

Closing his eyes.

Countless strands of information surged forward!