Evolution Begins With A Big Tree

Chapter 960, The Initial Comprehension

Translator:  Ashish

Translation Checker: Silavin

“Fewer than five in number…” Hearing this, Yu Zi Yu’s expression turned strange.

He had not anticipated that the difficulty of cultivating the One Qi Transforming into Three Pure Ones would be so exaggerated.

[In all the epochs, fewer than five had succeeded? How ridiculous is that?]

In a single epoch, countless geniuses rise like fish in a river, too numerous to count. Across dozens of epochs, even dozens of Eternal powerhouses could be born.

And yet, among them all, fewer than five had succeeded in mastering One Qi Transforming into Three Pure Ones.

As if that were not shocking enough, Ao Yu added from the side, “It is said that within the Daoist Sect, there’s an ancient maxim: Whoever masters One Qi Transforming into Three Pure Ones must be revered as the rightful leader of the Daoist Sect, untouchable and unassailable, earning the title of ‘Daoist Sects’ Holy Son.’”

“Is that so…” Yu Zi Yu could not help but smile. He was not particularly surprised by this.

After all, a Grand Divine Ability of such immense difficulty, once cultivated, would surely birth an extraordinary prodigy of unimaginable calibre.

Such a prodigy, bearing the title of Daoist Sect’s Holy Son, would only add to the sect’s renown, not diminish it. The Daoist Sect might even bask in the glow of their achievement.

It was easy to understand the intent behind such an ancient maxim.

“Clever old foxes…” Shaking his head with a chuckle, Yu Zi Yu flicked his sleeve.

*Boooooom…* With a rumble of Spiritual Energy, ripples surged across the plaza.

In an instant, several figures materialized around Yu Zi Yu, Dark King, the Undying Heavenly Crow, Bull Demon, and others.

“Guard me.”

“Yes, Master.” In unison, they bowed and replied respectfully, casting a vigilant glance at Ao Yu in the distance before silently taking positions around the plaza.

Yu Zi Yu had summoned them because he did not entirely trust Ao Yu.

Though Heaven shielded him within the Nine Realms, ensuring his safety, being interrupted while comprehending the Daoist Sect’s Greatest Divine Ability—and potentially missing this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity—was something Yu Zi Yu would not tolerate.

Thus, he called upon his followers.

With Bull Demon’s seemingly simple but profoundly wise nature, he undoubtedly grasped Yu Zi Yu’s implicit instructions: If Yu Zi Yu entered deep meditation, Ao Yu should be escorted out, and the Secret Realm should be sealed off as a forbidden zone to prevent any disturbances.

Understanding this, Bull Demon kept a vigilant eye on Ao Yu, awaiting Yu Zi Yu’s next move.

*Hooooo…* Taking a deep breath, Yu Zi Yu suppressed his excitement and walked toward the stone stele.

He sat cross-legged before it, channeling his consciousness into the depths of the stele.

*Boooooom…* A thunderous sound echoed within Yu Zi Yu’s mind, shaking his consciousness. A surge of indescribable power swept over him.

“There are three thousand Great Daos, there are no mysteries in Taoism, there are constant signs in nature, and the prophecies of all Principles are all the wonders of Taoism…”

Vague yet ancient words reverberated in his heart.

In a daze, Yu Zi Yu saw an ancient palace where an elder sat cross-legged, seemingly lecturing on the Dao.

At the very moment the voice began to echo—

The melodies of the Great Dao resounded, ethereal celestial music filling the air. Auspicious beasts and Divine Birds soared, and tens of thousands of golden lotuses bloomed and fell, transforming into pure sources of Dao Quintessence.

They brimmed with boundless Dao insights, leaving one feeling utterly enlightened.

“What is this…?” Overcome with disbelief, Yu Zi Yu could not help but gasp in surprise.

But in that instant, as if sensing his presence, the Elder seated on the meditation cushion slowly lifted his gaze and looked directly at Yu Zi Yu. It was as though his eyes pierced through time and space, eternal and unyielding.

*Ugh…* With a muffled grunt, Yu Zi Yu instinctively clutched his chest, raising his right hand to wipe the blood from the corner of his mouth.

Sure enough, a trace of blood had already trickled out.

This was the power of the Daoist Sect’s Greatest Divine Ability.

Just the initial comprehension had already been too much for Yu Zi Yu to bear.

The pervasive Dao aura and boundless might were utterly beyond the reach of ordinary beings.

“Interesting…” Yu Zi Yu’s corners of lips rose into a faint smile. He did not seem particularly concerned.

His most terrifying trait was his unparalleled regenerative ability.

His True Form, the Immortal Tree, possessed inexhaustible Spiritual Energy and boundless vitality.

Not to mention, he also had the support of the Nine Realms’ Spiritual Energy.

In other words, across the vast universe, Yu Zi Yu was likely the one least afraid of injury.

To put it simply, he was an unkillable monster.

For a being like him, injuries of this nature were no more than trifles that could heal with a single breath.

*Hooo…* Taking a light breath, his internal injuries healed rapidly.

It was then that Yu Zi Yu realized that the entire hall contained only himself, a sword, and the stone stele.

“So, for me, an instant of comprehension was equal to 10 days in reality…” Sighing softly, Yu Zi Yu redirected his gaze.

He focused once more on the distant stone stele.

At present, the most important thing for Yu Zi Yu was comprehending the One Qi Transforming into Three Pure Ones.

While the threshold for this ability was undoubtedly high—so high that just his initial attempt at comprehension had overwhelmed his mind and Spirit—that did not mean Yu Zi Yu was without options.

After all, he had Evolution Points. These Evolution Points could allow him to enter a state of harmony with the Heavens and Earth, akin to a state of epiphany.

In that state, Yu Zi Yu’s comprehension would rise infinitely, and his mental strength would grow exponentially. As such, Yu Zi Yu was confident he could genuinely gain insight into the Daoist Sect’s Greatest Divine Ability.

Of course, Yu Zi Yu did not expect to fully master One Qi Transforming into Three Pure Ones anytime soon.

A Grand Divine Ability of this calibre was not something one could perfect in mere days or even years.

Even with the aid of Evolution Points and a state of epiphany, Yu Zi Yu dared not be overly optimistic.

He only aimed to borrow certain concepts from One Qi Transforming into Three Pure Ones instead and deduce a unique secret art tailored to his current level.

“Three forms united… But what I desire is four fighting together, unleashing the pinnacle of combat potential…” murmuring softly, a resolute gleam flashed in the depths of Yu Zi Yu’s eyes.

If he could achieve his goal, his combat strength could multiply several times in a short period.

By then, even if he had not yet broken through to the Realm of Hegemony or his physical body hadn’t undergone seventh transformation, Yu Zi Yu would still dare to challenge a Hegemon head-on.

“Hehe…” Chuckling to himself, Yu Zi Yu’s expression grew even more determined.

He was resolute about reaping something from the Daoist Sect’s Greatest Divine Ability—One Qi Transforming into Three Pure Ones.