Killing Dao Fruit
Chapter 286 - 283: Kindred Spirits, The Eight Immortal Officials

Chapter 286: Chapter 283: Kindred Spirits, The Eight Immortal Officials

Hearing that voice, Xu Zhenzhi’s heart skipped a beat, and he was just about to cover his face and flee.

Suddenly, a middle-aged man dressed like a farmer, covered in mud, burst out from the side, completely preventing the Yellow Seal Mage from dodging, and grabbed his wrist in an instant.

The man continued to rant:

"Brother Xu, what are you running for? To thank you for bringing back those precious and rare magical plant seeds last time,

besides the ’Canna,’ I’ve got plenty of good stuff to share with you here.

The newly developed ’Shape Supplement’ series is what satisfies me the most.

’Liver Burst Fruit’ can make a person grow a new liver, so my master doesn’t have to worry about my cultivation anymore!

’Bull Stomach Fruit’ can give you four stomachs, so even in a famine, you can survive by eating grass and tree bark;

The ’Big Waist Fruit’ is extraordinary, allowing you to grow eight kidneys in one go; as long as there are enough females around, your breeding capacity might even scare cockroaches.

How about that, impressive, right?"

By the end, pride was written all over his face.

To prevent a tragedy like "some people are alive but they are already dead" from happening in the mortal world, Xu Zhenzhi quickly covered Lei Mingyuan’s mouth to stop him from continuing.

"Haha, Brother Lei, let’s talk another day, another day."

He then casually pushed Wang Yuan forward.

"Oh yes, let me introduce my little brother, Wang Qianshan. He’s here today to join the ’Nine Soldiers.’

Brother Wang, this is Lei Mingyuan, an Immortal Official with a divine position who oversees the prosperity of the six domestic animals..."

Driven by his survival instincts, Xu Zhenzhi changed the subject, and Wang Yuan also exchanged greetings with Lei Mingyuan.

"Senior Lei, I’ve long admired you!"

This ’Four Gods Jun’ with a square face seemed straightforward and hearty, showing none of the absurdity of those bizarre crops.

Moreover, seeing how easily he subdued Xu Zhenzhi, he was probably at least a great expert at the Yellow Seal Peak, the ’Divine Transformation’ realm.

It’s always good to have more friends when you’re away from home.

Naturally, Wang Yuan was also willing to make friends with him.

From his ability to control the ’Dragon Qi Prohibition’ and ’Taoist Military Skill,’ it was clear.

The figures in ’Nine Soldiers’ represent the most advanced production forces in this world, equipped with the most cutting-edge knowledge of various Daoist Skills.

Plus, each having a Divine Position of Immortal Official, their research in all areas was doubly effective.

Take Senior Lei, for example; he can turn the ’Red Line Poison’ into threads so fine that they forcibly stitch together different types of ’Poison Worms’ at a fundamental level of life.

Thereby giving rise to various "excellent" hybrid species.

It’s unfortunate that his Divine Position—’Four Gods Jun,’ also called ’Six Domestic Animals God’—is responsible for the prosperity of livestock, and he is most adept at interacting with them.

However, even the most enlightened top levels of ’Nine Soldiers’ strictly prohibited him from experimenting on animals, fearing that even in the Divine Deceit World, such a person would be considered quite unorthodox.

But in Wang Yuan’s eyes, he was merely a pure researcher who had cast aside worldly concerns for scientific research.

Quite suitable to be friends with.

So, as he greeted Lei, he pondered in his heart:

’I just happen to have a book called "The Friend of Dual-Use Military and Civilian Talents" in my head, which might help this ’Four Gods Jun’ open up some new ideas and perspectives.

Perhaps getting him to research high-yield, disease-resistant hybrid corn, hybrid wheat, and hybrid rice. It might be possible to cultivate a benefactor of the world, a modern Shennong!’

Lei Mingyuan also returned the greeting with a hearty smile and a fist salute:

"Hahaha, what senior, what not. Brother Qianshan, don’t be so formal, just call me Brother Lei.

By the way, it’s almost time for a meal. It’s your first visit to the Pengxuan Grotto Heaven, why don’t you grab a bite at my place?

Your sister-in-law should be bringing lunch over soon."

Yet, before Wang Yuan could respond,

the three people behind him each grabbed a corner of his clothes urgently, fiercely gesturing with their eyes, trying to stop him from accepting the invitation.

Noticing the little movements of the three behind him, Lei Mingyuan did not get angry; he only looked slightly dejected and sighed softly:

"Does everyone really find it so hard to accept me taking a fish demon as my wife?

Is mortal society so intolerant of love that transcends species?

Even the people with broad minds in ’Nine Soldiers’ are no exception, where can I find someone who understands me?"

As someone from the same world, Wang Yuan completely missed the increasingly pale faces of the three behind him, but agreed vehemently upon hearing Lei’s words:

"Fish demons are great! Is it that the sister-in-law’s shape-shifting skills aren’t fine-tuned enough? Mermaids, as long as they have not mutated into demons, should be quite alright, shouldn’t they?

Cross-species? What’s the big deal?

My own wife is a ghost! Isn’t that even more outrageous, crossing over life and death?"

Wang Yuan not only found nothing wrong with his ghost wife and Lei Mingyuan’s fish demon, but he also thought snakes, foxes, and caterpillars were perfectly acceptable too.

Lovers of all are truly progressive individuals!

Hearing Wang Yuan’s words, Lei Mingyuan’s eyes immediately lit up as if he had finally found a kindred spirit, and he excitedly clasped Wang Yuan’s hand:

"Hahaha, I knew at first glance that Brother Qianshan is unconventional. I’m set on being your friend!

You must come and visit often.

And Brother Wang, since you’re not confined to the conventional mindset, you must have quite the unique and unconventional thoughts.

You will definitely help me overcome the hidden dangers in Daoist Skill and develop the most perfect high-yield crops in the world."

However, Old Xu, who was behind him, knew that Wang Yuan was still young and didn’t fully understand just how treacherous the world beneath the facade really was.

He hurriedly made an upside-down hand gesture to him, trying to make a final effort to save his worldview.

"Brother Wang, actually..."

But at that moment, a woman’s voice suddenly came from the blooming grove beside them.

"Husband, it’s time to eat."

Speak of the devil and he doth appear, the Fish Demon sister-in-law just happened to bring food to Lei Mingyuan at this time.

Wang Yuan glanced over and through the flowers, he saw a tall figure with a sinuous body; she was at least a striking beauty of ninety points.

Just as he wondered how well-transformed her human form was, the Fish Demon finally stepped out of the woods completely.

And Wang Yuan finally saw her in full.

Hiss——!

Hair standing on end, he shuddered violently and then pretended to be calm, his teeth chattering as he bid farewell to Lei Mingyuan with a clenched fist:

"Brother Lei, I’m in a hurry to meet the Great Fate to receive my Immortal Official position, so I won’t disturb you any further, farewell!"

To Wang Yuan, the Fish Demon’s tail, scales, or even gills were not entirely unacceptable.

But that big bulging fish head on the neck... you’re really telling me you can stomach that!!

’A fish-headed humanoid! Such a voracious appetite, Wang has rarely seen in his life.

Even we connoisseurs who fancy ghosts, snakes, foxes, caterpillars... feel ashamed to be associated with such deviants!’

Ignoring Lei Mingyuan’s attempts to keep him, he pulled Xu Zhenzhi and the others behind him and fled in a panic.

Behind them, Lei Mingyuan’s voice still echoed warmly:

"Brother Qianshan, just now the Five Thunders Straight Talisman Officer, Old Man Song from the Thunder Department, also brought a newcomer here, seems like he’s joining our Nine Soldiers as well.

It’s good that you leave quickly, so he doesn’t snatch away the divine position in the Thunder Department, or compete for your Dou Department’s quota!"

...

Afterwards.

They successfully passed through the treacherous ’Agricultural Research Institute’ and bid farewell to the apple spirit Lin Qin brothers, heading straight for the private land ’Ziwei Heavenly Palace’ under the Great Fate’s domain.

Wang Yuan quickly realized, despite the marvelous sights of the Immortal Realm along the way, that the staff of the Nine Soldiers in the vast and mystical Grotto Heaven weren’t many.

Most of them were child attendants, maids, and powerful warriors conjured by magic, not genuine cultivators.

Seeing Wang Yuan’s puzzlement, Xu Zhenzhi explained:

"Unlike those bizarre immortals from the ’Killing Tree’ faction who have already achieved immortality,

in our Nine Soldiers, besides a group of Corpse Dissection Immortals who have obtained the Immortality Dao Fruit, even the Green Seal Sages who have taken the divine positions of the Longevity Star and the Emperor of the Southern Extreme can only live up to eight hundred years.

Red Seal, Yellow Seal, Green Seal, Purple Seal, no matter the realm, we’ve always been stretched thin, and naturally, you can’t find a spare person in the Grotto Heaven.

Moreover, with all the Immortal Officials constantly fighting and killing against various demons and heretical paths, those who live to see a natural end are as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns.

Therefore, our recruitment always focuses on righteousness over pedigree; as long as one is dedicated to the Righteous Path, talented, and courageous, the Nine Soldiers will not be stingy in providing resources.

And the most critical starting point for a newcomer is the divine position of the Immortal Official granted at the initiation!"

Wang Yuan nodded slightly, knowing these were words from his heart.

Out of curiosity, he asked:

"Brother Xu, what exactly are the divine positions available at initiation? Or do I only have to choose from the 92 auspicious gods under Great Fate’s domain?

Additionally, if I decide upon a divine position now, will I still have a chance in the future to compete for such esteemed seats as Emperor Ziwei or the Heavenly Emperor?

Xu Zhenzhi did not ridicule Wang Yuan’s aspirations. After all, every newcomer’s thoughts were the same.

He earnestly continued to explain:

"A deity is the exquisite being that governs all things and provides direction! Observing the yin and yang of heaven and earth, examining all things in the universe, holding the Way of Heaven, acting on behalf of Heaven, administering nature, and having one’s words followed by law..."

There are countless divine spirits in the sky, but they are better understood as manifestations of various functions of the great Dao of heaven and earth, also known as the spirits of heaven and earth.

It was the appearance of the Human Dao that led to the personification of these spirits, presenting specific images and names.

Therefore, the divine positions of the Immortal Officials are not much different from those in myth and legend: thunder, fire, plague, battle, all stars, the Three Mountains and Five Peaks, bringing rain and clouds, the God of Good and Evil, divided into eight departments and encompassing everything.

The domains that Great Fate presides over are the Dou Department (Star Battle) and some of the stars.

The Heaven and Earth are not benevolent, treating all creation as straw dogs.

The divine ruling over the manifested rules of the Dao is impartial, so whoever’s bowl it falls into, it’s theirs.

Whether it’s the position of a Deceit God or an Immortal Official, the goal is to have one’s own people take over and to lean the Dao more towards one’s side.

There’s not much fundamental difference, but those of a normal style belong to the Corpse Dissection Immortals, and the twisted ones belong to the Heavenly Officials from the realm of specters.

"So if you are capable, the more divine positions you can secure at the beginning, the better — and the higher, the better.

In the future, by cultivating internal Daoist Skill and external merit, you can indeed ascend to higher divine positions!

Even the preeminent position among all immortals is not just a dream!"

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