Chapter 554 4 Symbols Dao Body (Spiritual Root), Wen Yuan Takes a Master

"Fusu pays respects to the Ancestral Elder."

Chen Fusu bowed respectfully and discreetly tugged at Lu Wenyuan's sleeve.

Lu Wenyuan finally snapped back to reality and hastily bowed. "I am Lu Wenyuan, paying respects to the Patriarch."

"There is no need for formalities."

The youth holding the sword smiled faintly, a spiritual light shimmering in his eyes.

He cast a few glances at Lu Wenyuan, as if seeing right through him, before speaking in a gentle tone, "I am Ye Qingfeng, the foremost personal disciple under our master."

"Come with me."

Ye Qingfeng spoke as he led Lu Wenyan deeper into the grand hall.

It was only then that Lu Wenyuan realized the terror of the man before him. Ye Qingfeng appeared to possess merely a Purple Mansion cultivation base, yet his aura far surpassed any Purple Mansion cultivator he had ever encountered.

Even the Purple Mansion Ancestor of the Yan Clan, the overlord of Tianyuan County, would likely lack the courage to raise a hand against Ye Qingfeng.

"What kind of figure would mentor such a heaven-chosen prodigy?"

Lu Wenyuan’s heart swelled with excitement, yet he dared not speak further, suppressing his thoughts as he followed.

The 2 stepped into the grand hall, where a celestial couple—1 man and 1 woman—sat solemnly upon the elevated dais.

Lu Wenyuan took but a single glance, and instantly felt a roaring in his ears. The 2 figures before him shone as brilliantly as deities of the highest heavens, evoking in him a sense of awe so profound he could scarcely bear to look upon them directly.

At that very moment, Ye Qingfeng stepped forward and bowed respectfully, "Greetings, Master, and to you, Madam Master!"

Hearing this, Lu Wenyuan finally snapped to his senses. He promptly dropped to his knees, bowing with overwhelming excitement as he said, "This junior Lu Wenyuan pays his respects to the 2 True Lords."

"Hmm."

Eldrin nodded, his gaze lingering on Lu Wenyuan for a long moment before finally revealing a faint smile.

He swept his sleeve to lift Lu Wenyuan, then inquired, "Do you know what manner of aptitude you possess?"

"This..."

Lu Wenyuan hesitated for a moment before finally speaking a year later: "This junior possesses a 4 Spiritual Roots constitution, yet there seems to be something unusual about my physique. But given my limited knowledge, I cannot determine whether it truly qualifies as a Dao Body."

Eldrin exchanged a glance with Lyra, a faint smile gracing his lips as he spoke.

Although Dao Bodies were rare in the world, at the True Monarch realm and across an entire vast continent, they were by no means unheard of.

However, Dao Bodies also vary in strength. The most common are the 5 Elements Dao Bodies such as the Fire-Aspected Dao Body (Spiritual Root), while superior ones include powerful forms like the Pure Yang Dao Body.

"If my assessment is correct, your physique is none other than the legendary 4 Symbols Dao Body (Spiritual Root)—a truly superior Dao physique."

Lu Wenyuan’s heart skipped a beat. Suppressing his exhilaration, he asked, “Might I ask, Honored True Monarch, what is meant by the 4 Symbols Dao Body (Spiritual Root)?”

The so-called 4 Symbols refer to the 4 true spirits—the Azure Dragon, the White Tiger, the Vermilion Bird, and the Black Tortoise—which also represent the 4 ultimate forces of heaven and earth.

Eldrin began to elaborate on the profound mysteries of the 4 Symbols Dao Body (Spiritual Root): "The Azure Dragon governs wood, the White Tiger harbors metal, the Vermilion Bird ignites fire, and the Black Tortoise commands water."

"You possess the 4 Symbols Dao Body (Spiritual Root), which inherently aligns you with these 4 great Daos to some extent. Henceforth, your mastery over the secret energies of these 4 elements—and even your comprehension of their corresponding laws—will progress by leaps and bounds, advancing 10 times more smoothly than ordinary cultivators."

4 Symbols Sacred Beasts?

Lu Wenyuan’s heart surged with overwhelming excitement. He possessed the 4 spiritual roots of fire, metal, wood, and water—a constitution that aligned perfectly with the 4 Symbols Dao Body (Spiritual Root).

Eldrin observed his expression, waiting for him to process the revelation for a moment before smiling. "Your aptitude is far beyond ordinary. With proper guidance, the likelihood of you breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage is immense. It has stirred in me the desire to take you as my disciple."

"However, I am not 1 to insist. Should you decline to become my disciple, I shall bestow upon you a small trinket as a reward for the younger generation."

Lu Wenyuan fell into contemplative silence upon hearing this, his face etched with struggle and hesitation.

After a long moment, he shook his head with a bitter smile. "My clan only has 2 Foundation Establishment cultivators, and our Patriarch is already advanced in years. If I were to leave, the Lu Family would likely have no 1 left to hold the fort."

"Such a monumental opportunity lies before you. Are you truly willing to abandon this brilliant future for a mere Foundation Establishment family?"

Eldrin furrowed his brow and said with a meaningful tone, "Though your talent is extraordinary, you merely belong to a minor clan. In the future, even securing cultivation resources will pose a significant challenge for you."

"Without a heaven-defying opportunity, it remains uncertain whether 1 can even break through to the Nascent Soul realm in the future, let alone take a step further to glimpse the path of immortality."

Lu Wenyuan’s heart trembled faintly. After a long silence, he still shook his head and said, “My clan gave me life and raised me. They have shown me immeasurable kindness, and there are many people I deeply care for. How could I, a junior, abandon them without a second thought?”

"Ha ha ha!"

Suddenly, Eldrin (Person Name) let out a hearty laugh.

He nodded, his gaze filled with admiration as he remarked, "Well said. If 1 knows not gratitude, how are they any different from demons and monsters?"

"If you were to abandon all past debts of gratitude entirely for the sake of the immortal path, I fear I would not dare accept you as my disciple either."

Hearing this, Lu Wenyuan immediately prostrated himself on the ground, feeling cold sweat drenching his back.

It turned out this had been Eldrin's test. Had he truly been tempted by the prospect ahead and acted as an ungrateful soul, even if he left the grand hall today, he would have been regarded with caution by the Chen Clan in the days to come.

Upon the high seat in the grand hall, Eldrin glanced at Lu Wenyuan before smiling faintly. "Though your talent is extraordinary, there are no small number of gifted cultivators under heaven. Yet most ultimately fade into obscurity among the masses."

"Let alone breaking through to the Nascent Soul realm, even obtaining that Heavenly Dao Qi (Spiritual Root) would likely be beyond your reach without sect cultivation."

"If you take me as your master, the path ahead shall become far smoother for you."

At this point, Eldrin continued, "As for your family, I shall bestow upon them a fourth-grade spirit vein and pledge to cultivate 3 Golden Core cultivators for the Lu Immortal Clan. This shall serve as repayment for their nurturing grace."

Lu Wenyuan felt a surge of excitement upon hearing this. The prestige of a Golden Core cultivator was exceptionally rare in the world, yet he never imagined it would be regarded as insignificant in the eyes of a True Lord.

For beings of this stature, the Golden Core Formation Pill (Spiritual Object)—treasured beyond measure in the eyes of ordinary folk—was but a commonplace artifact, scarcely more difficult to obtain than breathing.

And the Lu Clan had now ascended to become a Golden Core Clan—what an immense, heaven-sent opportunity this was for its members.

At this thought, Lu Wenyuan asked excitedly, "My family's patriarch is advanced in years, yet his kindness to me rivals that of parents. I wonder if it's possible to help him break through to the Golden Core?"

Eldrin frowned slightly. The Lu Family Ancestor had already lived for over 1 100 and 80 years, yet had only just broken through to Foundation Establishment, Late Stage.

Cultivating such a practitioner to break through to Foundation Establishment, Late Stage (Cultivation Realm) proved vastly more challenging than nurturing ordinary cultivators.

However, as a Nascent Soul family with life-extending treasures at their disposal, the Chen Clan could forcibly cultivate a Golden Core cultivator without much difficulty—it was merely a matter of cost-effectiveness.

Clearly, with Lu Wenyuan's innate talent as a top-grade Dao Body, such investment was truly warranted.

Eldrin nodded and said, "I will have someone deliver a life-extending treasure shortly. It will naturally assist him in breaking through to the Golden Core realm."

"If you break through to the Nascent Soul stage in the future, you may still repay the karma of the Lu family. However, should you choose to become my disciple, you must henceforth prioritize our sect above all else and never waver in your devotion."