A Druid Also Can Cultivate

Chapter 530: Chapter 422: Carefree Dao Seed (Part 2)

Looking back on this life, he felt incredibly satisfied!

At this moment, Qi Ping sensed a special carefree force emerging in Old Man Zhou’s consciousness, and a seed slowly formed in his consciousness.

However, neither the old mountain wild nearby nor Old Man Zhou himself noticed this astonishing scene.

This was a very unusual power; if Qi Ping hadn’t studied Consciousness True Spirit specifically for survival, he wouldn’t have been able to detect this mysterious energy in consciousness.

"A Carefree Dao Seed emerging in consciousness? Hmm... I guess this is what it’s called."

"This is a power system never seen before, completely different from the Dao Heart System and the Immortal Dao System, so this Carefree Dao Seed is what the mysterious existence behind comprehending endless reincarnation is seeking?"

Qi Ping looked at the forming seed and began to contemplate it in his heart.

"In that case, I might as well get involved!"

Considering Old Man Zhou’s life and his mysterious identity, his comprehension of the Carefree Dao Seed was not surprising.

But regardless of who was behind Old Man Zhou or how powerful they were, it had nothing to do with him. His real kin was always Old Man Zhou alone, even though Old Man Zhou might just be one of endless reincarnations.

"Therefore..."

With a resolve in his heart, Qi Ping did not hesitate, raised his hand and placed it on Old Man Zhou’s brow. The power of the Earth Immortal Druid and the Path of Heaven and Earth and All Living Beings was simultaneously activated, and a miniature version of the Star Sea Continent began to appear around Old Man Zhou’s consciousness, merging with his Consciousness True Spirit and the Carefree Dao Seed standing within it.

Because the Carefree Dao Seed was nurtured by the soil of Old Man Zhou’s life experiences, it naturally had a special affinity for Qi Ping’s power and the Star Sea Continent, belonging to the same origin and source.

Thus, under Qi Ping’s control, they inadvertently merged together.

After a long time, Qi Ping felt a sense of joy in his heart.

"Success..."

The Carefree Dao Seed had fused with the embryonic power model he comprehended.

"Next, I only need to consolidate a Spirit Body to maintain and strengthen this power, not only making the Dao Seed stronger but also integrating the embryonic power model with it, becoming armor of the same origin as Old Man Zhou’s consciousness..."

Due to Old Man Zhou’s current low strength, Qi Ping could accomplish this task.

"Old Man Zhou, you won’t find dying so easy, but after your reincarnation consciousness completes its fusion, how much you can occupy depends on you...."

"If you can occupy the primary position, even become the core consciousness, that would be ideal!"

If that happens, Old Man Zhou might progress further on the Path of Immortality than him... To be precise, it should be the Path of Eternal Invincibility, as Qi Ping thought Old Man Zhou might not be following the so-called orthodox cultivation path.

Regardless of how, Qi Ping had read about reincarnation-related records; if one experiences a hundred or more reincarnations, they would fully integrate the memories of each life, which wouldn’t oppose or alienate one another, as their essence is "one person."

But after completing the fusion, the extent to which a particular lifetime’s personality influences depends on how profound its impact was.

Thus, Qi Ping was not isolating Old Man Zhou’s consciousness memory from other lifetimes but making this lifetime more significant.

First, under Qi Ping’s life-saving influence, Old Man Zhou thoroughly comprehended the Carefree Dao Seed. In Qi Ping’s view, this was a very rare and special power, making this lifetime crucially important.

If he could elevate this lifetime’s achievements and importance to an even higher level, making the "Carefree Dao Seed" the most brilliant and dazzling, then when they meet again, the awakened Old Man Zhou would always be his familiar kin.

This is a strategy no one would resist, as choosing a hundred lifetimes of reincarnation implies not minding becoming stronger. Isn’t that the purpose of pursuing endless reincarnation?

Thinking about this, Qi Ping suddenly felt comforted, as Old Man Zhou’s original aptitude had difficulty becoming a top cultivator.

Even with Qi Ping’s full support, it was unlikely to truly help Old Man Zhou achieve immortality, as Qi Ping himself didn’t have the confidence.

Thus, looking at it this way, it’s possible that Old Man Zhou might transform into a powerhouse Qi Ping also has to look up to.

Optimistically speaking, Old Man Zhou will awaken with memories of a hundred lives; though integrating countless memories brings changes, he would become a qualified companion and kin to pursue eternal invincibility just like Qi Ping!

Thinking this, Qi Ping’s original worry vanished instantly. Though forcibly extending Old Man Zhou’s lifespan would certainly please many who cherish life, for Old Man Zhou, this wouldn’t be worthwhile—he’s not someone who lives idly.

Therefore, rather than forcibly extending his lifespan and losing life’s pursuits, he’d be better off merging a hundred lifetimes of memories to become a more dazzling presence... Most importantly, Old Man Zhou’s happiness is what matters!

Having understood all this, Qi Ping eagerly anticipated it.

Though all of this depended on enhancing the Carefree Dao Seed within Old Man Zhou’s consciousness as much as possible before he completely fell.

...

"Alas..."

After completing all this, Qi Ping let out a sigh.

Old Man Zhou was still unaware of these matters, and to not ruin the perfection of Old Man Zhou’s current life, Qi Ping didn’t choose to disclose what he knew, as revealing it could adversely affect the growth of the Carefree Dao Seed—truly a useless sacrifice.

So it’s better to proceed with things normally according to the usual rhythm.

"What are you sighing about?" Old Man Zhou looked discontentedly at Qi Ping.

"I just tried to extend your life. My help can only do so much, extending it at most by decades, or perhaps less than ten years..."

This reaction was what he normally expected.

After all, the first time Old Man Zhou faced great limits, it was him who forcibly extended his life.

"Why are you so stubborn? Life and death are predetermined, life’s worth isn’t measured by its length. I’ve lived a very fulfilling life; living more would be a waste!"

...

Next, Qi Ping argued with Old Man Zhou, drank wine, and the atmosphere was quite harmonious.

Qi Ping cherished these last moments, as when Old Man Zhou awakens his memories, he won’t be this pure Old Man Zhou, and the time when Old Man Zhou truly completes his reincarnation might not be now. Qi Ping didn’t know when they’d meet again then.

Though one wonders if Old Man Zhou would find today’s scene awkward when he recalls it after fully awakening in the future.

After drinking all of Old Man Zhou’s wine, making him angrily stomp, Qi Ping felt fully satisfied and left.

However, Qi Ping turned around and arranged for more wine to be sent to Old Man Zhou; he certainly wouldn’t let this "short-lived" guy run out of wine.

Leaving Old Man Zhou’s place, Qi Ping went to see Sister Nan.

Compared to Old Man Zhou’s lazy approach, Sister Nan was more earnest and hardworking, almost never neglecting her cultivation.

And her cultivation was the best proof:

Nascent Soul Mid Stage!

In such a short time, this advancement speed was incredible!

Almost catching up with his progression speed.

The reason for her achievements: partly due to the top-tier resources Qi Ping provided, but mostly because Sister Nan contracted the Eight-winged Pi Immortal that reincarnated into the weakest Spirit Insect as the Great Spirit Insect King Body!

Originally resurrected from Void Refining as the weakest insect, the Eight-winged Pi Immortal was no longer weak but had transformed into the Tier Four top-tier Time System Spirit Insect, even close to advancing to Tier Five!