My Scales Can Make Equivalent Exchange
Chapter 857 - 714: Heavenly and Earthly Spiritual Roots Treasure Land? Demon Disaster?

Chapter 857: Chapter 714: Heavenly and Earthly Spiritual Roots Treasure Land? Demon Disaster?

Wang Zijia paid them no attention, quietly watching the distant Thunder Tribulation.

This time, becoming Immortal had been extremely hurried and neither Wanyu nor Ding Haiping himself was prepared.

However, Ding Haiping was not panicked as he crossed the tribulation. After the initial flurry of activity, he could even be described as somewhat at ease.

The reason was simple: Ding Haiping’s immortal body was already almost fully formed before the Thunder Tribulation arrived. Coupled with the immense value Wang Zijia had invested in him all at once, Ding Haiping’s cultivation was now beyond the early stage of an Earth Immortal.

His cultivation and foundation were both strong; and most challenging of all, the immortal body that should have been slowly forged under the tempering of the Catastrophe had already been pre-formed...

Under the influence of many factors, Ding Haiping not only crossed the tribulation with ease but also, like a prodigious talent that astonished the world, he actively absorbed the Lei Ting to refine his Void Willow immortal body.

"Boom..."

Soon, everyone also realized something was amiss, as Ding Haiping appeared far too relaxed.

From beginning to end, he stood like a towering ancient tree, letting the thunder strike him, with lightning coursing through his body, not using any defensive measures.

The looks everyone gave Wang Zijia began to grow stranger and stranger.

A mix of anticipation, fervor, surprise, and hope filled them, but Wang Zijia seemed unaware.

With hands clasped behind his back, and standing next to Lei Ting and the newly arrived Ice Frost, he watched the world-ending Thunder Tribulation with an indifferent expression.

After a while, the Thunder Tribulation slowly approached its end.

As the final bolt of lightning fell, a dazzling light orb, like the fruit of a towering ancient tree, emerged from the trunk.

As the light orb ascended, the tree rapidly dematerialized and vanished.

At that moment, streams of Immortal Light cascaded from the Nine Heavens, enveloping the light orb.

Countless Dao Charms spread throughout.

Wang Zijia’s golden pupils twinkled; he saw within the light orb, countless Tao and reason emerge, like numerous Silk Threads, extending towards the world. They rooted in the world and merged with it.

At the same time, below, Wanyu Peak seemed to receive some kind of blessing.

Immersed in Immortal Light, countless spiritual plants began to grow rapidly, extraordinary flowers and herbs bloomed, and as the spiritual vein erupted, the seventh-grade spiritual vein of the Main Peak advanced slightly, turning into an Advanced Seventh Grade spiritual vein.

As this change occurred, countless white Silk Threads emerged from the light orb and quickly wove together.

Head Teacher Ding Haiping, dressed in a white robe, emerged from within.

"Congratulations to the Head Teacher on becoming Immortal!"

"To the Head Teacher, to Wanyu, congratulations!"

"Congratulations, Immortal Venerate!"

"..."

As all the extraordinary phenomena subsided, led by the Dean of the Etiquette Institute, people in the sky and on the ground bowed in unison, creating a sea of voices, an extraordinarily magnificent scene.

Head Teacher Ding Haiping, however, didn’t pay attention to the crowd, floating over to Wang Zijia and, with a serious and solemn bow, said, "Thank you, Junior Brother, for the grace of saving my life and aiding in my path to immortality. Such a debt of gratitude, I dare not forget."

Wang Zijia, with a smile, did not stand on ceremony, accepting the other’s bow. This kind of deep bow, he felt worthy of receiving.

Without him, Ding Haiping’s outcome would indeed have been worlds apart!

Even if the others had their suspicions, now that they were confirmed, their eyes shone with intensity, looking at Wang Zijia with burning gazes.

Wang Zijia then carefully appraised Ding Haiping for a moment and said, "The Mysterious Immortal Rank? Head Teacher, Senior Brother, you really have great fortune!"

Originally focused on Wang Zijia, everyone’s eyes now popped wide open at Ding Haiping.

Although the Spirit Suppressing Realm hadn’t seen an Immortal for thousands of years, it was still the Immortal Domain, and the Tribulation Crossing Cultivators knew quite a lot about the Immortal Venerate Rank.

Upon hearing this, Ding Haiping also revealed a bright smile and said, "This is also thanks to Junior Brother’s extraordinary methods. Without your astonishing techniques, how could I have such great fortune?"

"Congratulations, Senior Brother!" Wang Zijia smiled.

But in his heart, he felt somewhat fortunate, glad that he had not rashly attempted to become immortal himself.

Ding Haiping’s One Hundred Quintillion value as the foundation, and the Heavenly and earthly spiritual roots embedded as his Dao Foundation—under such immense opportunities, he finally only reached the Mysterious Immortal Rank, showing just how difficult it must be to attain the Supreme Fruit Position and to possibly ascend to the Saint Realm.

From this, it was clear that, had Wang Zijia not found a Spiritual Object and chosen to use Universal Spiritual Objects to become immortal, despite multiple attempts at refinement, he would likely only reach the Mysterious Immortal Rank at most.

After all, refinement could only maximize an existing foundation; it could not elevate one from zero to one!

"Shared joy, shared joy!" Ding Haiping replied with a radiant smile.

"Does Senior Brother need to go into seclusion for a few days?" Wang Zijia asked with a smile. "With me outside, it seems unlikely that any trouble could arise."

Ding Haiping shook his head and said, "My immortal body has long been perfected; I’m not in a rush for this short while. Moreover, there’s something I need to discuss with Junior Brother in private."

Upon hearing this, Wang Zijia immediately understood.

Only then did Ding Haiping turn his head and, with a bow to the crowd, said, "Thank you all for witnessing this event. I have some matters to attend to today. If I have been remiss, I shall make amends at the Immortal Ascension Celebration a month from now."

"The Immortal Venerate is too kind!"

"The Immortal Venerate takes it too seriously!"

"..."

The crowd immediately returned the gesture with respectful bows.

Afterwards, Wang Zijia and Li Zhengfang, along with several other Tribulation Crossing Cultivators from Wanyu, followed Ding Haiping back to Wanyu Peak.

One after another, the Crossing Tribulation Great Cultivators watched forlornly as Ding Haiping’s group departed, or more accurately, as they watched Wang Zijia, who was like a walking treasure pill, gradually move away.

Especially the Crossing Tribulation Great Cultivator from Daqian, who watched eagerly, with the demeanor of someone who wanted to follow their Patriarch and serve by his side.

"Esteemed Predecessors, this way, please!"

The disciples of the Etiquette Institute bowed to the Tribulation Cultivators and led them towards the guest institute.