Chapter 1189: Small Witch Sees Great Witch

"If Grand Elder Sister's path isn't viable, then condensing an embryonic Dao Fruit is the only option."

Several days had passed since his promotion to the Tribulation Transcending stage. Lu Yang had already consolidated his cultivation and began pondering his future path.

"I wonder if there's a way for Grand Elder Sister to retain her humanity after achieving unification with the Dao."

Lu Yang sighed. If Grand Elder Sister could retain her humanity after merging with the Dao, that would be the best possible outcome. Unfortunately, he had asked Grand Elder Sister about this, but she hadn't given him a direct answer.

"Fairy, how does one condense an embryonic Dao Fruit?" Lu Yang directly asked the Immortal Fairy, the founder of the Dao Fruit path, who was lying on the bed hugging a pillow.

Hearing this, the Immortal Fairy swiftly sat up from the bed, propped the pillow against the wall, and then leaned back against it.

"It's very simple. It depends on what kind of embryonic Dao Fruit you want. Dao Fruits can be categorized into two types: 'Karma-Entangled' Dao Fruits and 'Karma-Severing' Dao Fruits."

"My Immortal Dao Fruit and Meng Junzi's Lending Dao Fruit both belong to the former, while others' Dao Fruits belong to the latter."

"The ultimate state for the former is omniscience, and for the latter, it is transcendence."

"However, regardless of which type of Dao Fruit you condense, the method is the same: enlightenment."

"The Immortal of Ages could condense an embryonic Dao Fruit of Ages because he is an innate Divine Tree, the longest-living entity, naturally sensitive to time-related spells."

"The Ninefold Immortal loves yin and yang, so to condense a Yin-Yang Dao Fruit, he went to great lengths to observe things related to yin and yang, discerning his own truths from them."

"Demons generally believe in the law of the jungle, survival of the fittest, and natural selection. That's why Little Ling, Ripples, and the Qilin Immortal condensed this type of Dao Fruit."

"The Calamity Immortal believed that only heavenly tribulations could manifest his identity and was convinced he was born for tribulations. Thus, he researched various calamities to condense a Calamity Dao Fruit."

"I've noticed your high comprehension of the Immortal Dao Fruit, which is why I've always recommended you condense an embryonic Immortal Dao Fruit."

"So, it depends on what kind of Dao Fruit you want, or rather, what purpose you want to achieve with it. Any Dao Fruit, as long as you find the right method, has a chance to be condensed."

"What if, for example, I have a friend... Oh, right, if Old Meng wants to condense a Harem Dao Fruit?"

"That's also possible. A Dao Fruit either masters rules or adds rules. Condensing a Harem Dao Fruit would add a rule: 'Everyone likes him.'"

"The ultimate outcome would likely be that all beings, regardless of gender or race, would madly adore him, fighting over him wherever he goes, as if he's stirred up a hornet's nest."

"In that case, forget it." Lu Yang quickly shook his head; a Harem Dao Fruit sounded rather undesirable.

While Lu Yang was still pondering what kind of Dao Fruit to condense, he heard an unfamiliar voice from outside his cave dwelling.

"I heard Little Yang has cultivated to the Tribulation Transcending stage?"

Lu Yang thought carefully for a moment before realizing it was the voice of Daoist Buyu.

Lu Yang stepped out of his cave and saw Yun Mengmeng confronting Daoist Buyu, with Qing He and his second senior brother Ye Zijin standing nearby. It appeared his second senior brother had returned with their master.

"Bad Peach, what are you doing here!" Yun Mengmeng eyed Daoist Buyu warily. He wasn't a good person; he was the one who had abducted Little Zhi from the secret realm back then.

Ye Zijin, respectful of his master and the Dao, chose to confront Qing He when he saw his master confronting Yun Mengmeng. This created a two-on-two situation, ensuring his master wouldn't be at a disadvantage. However, for some reason, Ye Zijin always felt a bit guilty when he looked at Qing He. "Speaking of which, who is this female cultivator?" he wondered.

Daoist Buyu stroked his beard and glared. "You little girl, you've always disliked me since you were young! I am the Peak Master of Tianmen Peak; it's strange for *you* to be here!" He hadn't returned for over ten years, and now Tianmen Peak had strange new buildings. What was this "Soybean Temple"?

"Oh right, you're the Sect Master." Yun Mengmeng finally remembered Daoist Buyu's identity. Subconsciously, she had always thought Little Zhi was the Peak Master of Tianmen Peak.

"So, do I owe you spirit stones? It seems I've been living here for free all these years!" Yun Mengmeng began counting how many spirit stones she had, wondering if she'd have to ask Little Zhi for an advance on living expenses if it wasn't enough. Once the spirit stone matter was settled, she could continue calling him "Bad Peach."

"Greetings, Master, Second Senior Brother."

"You've truly reached the Tribulation Transcending stage! You're almost catching up to your master's cultivation!" Daoist Buyu burst out laughing upon seeing Lu Yang, repeatedly praising him as a good disciple.

"Having cultivated to this point, there's not much more for your master to teach you. The path ahead will be up to you."

Ye Zijin happily patted Lu Yang's arm, also smiling broadly. "Little Junior Brother, you've really become famous! We have a lot of prestige when we go out now. On our way back, we met many acquaintances of Master's who were originally pursuing him. They all said they'd wait until after he met you to continue the chase."

Lu Yang felt this wasn't exactly something to be proud of.

"Master."

Hearing of Daoist Buyu's return, both his Grand Elder Sister and Third Elder Sister arrived.

Daoist Buyu chuckled warmly, "Excellent, excellent! Our lineage is finally complete! We must celebrate properly today!"

Lu Yang looked at Daoist Buyu in surprise. "Isn't our lineage incomplete precisely because you, old man, are always out roaming?" A master was a master, after all. His own thick-skinnedness paled in comparison to his master's.

With the Buyu lineage gathered, Yun Mengmeng volunteered to be the spirit chef. Qing He and Lu Yang assisted Yun Mengmeng. Ye Zijin used talismans to create fireworks, enhancing the atmosphere. Gan Tian had the guqin randomly play melodies. Yun Zhi considered moving the positions of the stars in the sky to spell out a message, but later thought it too ostentatious and abandoned the idea.

"You little girl, your cooking skills are quite impressive!" Daoist Buyu took a bite of Yun Mengmeng's dish and was utterly amazed.

"When I passed through Demon City and was invited to dine at the imperial palace by the Demon Emperor, the imperial spirit chefs were only as good as you!"

"I just don't know why the Demon Emperor was so pleased to see me; his enthusiasm made me feel a bit uneasy."

*So Master was invited by Little Zhu? Little Zhu never mentioned it,* Lu Yang thought to himself. Zhu Tian had a unique way of doing things; he never sought credit, but what he did would eventually reach the ears of those concerned.

While thinking, Lu Yang picked up a mouthful of food. Though it wasn't his first time eating it, he was still amazed. Sister Mengmeng's cooking was indeed delicious, far superior to anything the Immortal Fairy could prepare.

"Of course Little Zhu was so enthusiastic about you, it's because of Little Yang!" The Immortal Fairy, influenced by the joyful atmosphere, voluntarily emerged from Lu Yang's body.

"Whoa, who are you?" A sudden appearance, especially from his own disciple's body, truly startled Daoist Buyu.

Seeing this, Qing He quickly swallowed her food, put down her chopsticks, and formed a hand seal. Lotus petals descended from the sky, accompanied by fireworks, as she solemnly introduced the Immortal Fairy: "This Venerable One is the head of the Five Ancient Immortals, the first among the Ten Ancient Beauties, an enlightened being of great wisdom, peerless in heaven and earth – the Immortal Fairy!"

*Clatter—*

Daoist Buyu's chopsticks clattered to the ground. He remembered Lu Yang mentioning an immortal within him. So it wasn't just his imagination.