So it is said to be nearly perfect because the sphere still has some imperfections.

Gao Xuan held it in his hand and applied slight force, yet the Vajra Relic did not deform.

He nodded, truly deserving of the name Vajra.

You must know, his Primordial Golden Body is the strongest power. Inversions of Heaven and Earth, Creation of All Things, these are ultimately just magic. They're fine for playing, but against a strong enemy, these spells are useless.

The Primordial Golden Body is Gao Xuan's most formidable power.

Gao Xuan applied a bit more force, and the Vajra Relic finally deformed slightly. Gao Xuan also estimated the strength of this thing.

Since coming to the Immortal Realm, the Vajra Relic is the hardest immortal artifact he has seen.

The Vajra Relic, under violent pressure, revealed gaps in its internal array. Gao Xuan swept his divine sense inside and erased the Divine Soul Mark left by Monk Golden Light, leaving his own Divine Soul Mark.

When stimulated by divine sense, the Vajra Relic can transform into a Dharma Protector Vajra for battle.

This Dharma Protector Vajra is impervious to water and fire, immune to swords and spears, and can withstand most spells. Even same-level Immortal Sword Divine Weapons find it hard to harm the Dharma Protector Vajra.

This Vajra Relic was Monk Golden Light's true trump card, but he wouldn't use it easily.

The Vajra Relic was a magical treasure seized after destroying a Buddhist monastery. Monk Golden Light felt guilty, fearing its origins would be recognized by others.

Within the Buddhist Sect, infighting is a grave sin.

Gao Xuan summoned the Dharma Protector Vajra, whose appearance is quite similar to the vajra statues in the monastery, with a furious expression, ready to subdue demons. It stands tall and strong, holding a heavy Vajra Pestle.

Just from its appearance, it looks extremely fierce and powerful.

The Dharma Protector Vajra can also change size; Gao Xuan estimated that its maximum size should reach around a thousand zhang.

However, it demands extremely high Divine Soul Power, which Gao Xuan can manage, but stimulating it is less efficient than doing it manually.

Nevertheless, it is a useful immortal artifact, perfect for heavy and arduous tasks.

To Gao Xuan, the most valuable aspect was the cultivation method inherent to the Dharma Protector Vajra.

This secret technique is called the "Vajra Bright King Technique." Practiced to the extreme, it can transform the Dharma Aspect into the Vajra Bright King, granting limitless divine power.

The Vajra Bright King is one of the strongest Dharma Kings of the Western Buddha Country. Though not a Buddha, he is a top combatant in the Western Buddha Country.

In other words, the Vajra Bright King ranks among the top in combat power in the Western Buddha Country—a super fighter.

Gao Xuan studied it for a while and found the Vajra Bright King Technique quite intricate, especially its body refinement aspect, which is of a very high level.

Although far from matching his Primordial Cross-Training Golden Body, it allows him to draw parallels for some benefits.

This aspect is incredibly challenging.

Gao Xuan's cultivation of the Innate Primordial Chaos Dao Body actually involves Primordial Unity, Horizontal Training Golden Body, and Divine Soul and Primordial Spirit Unity, emphasizing flawless perfection without distinction between inner and outer.

What is called flawless perfection is only relative. True flawless perfection would mean no advancement possible, no change achievable.

At Gao Xuan's current level, it is obviously impossible to achieve this step.

Therefore, Gao Xuan continuously needs to absorb various knowledge and power to enhance the Innate Primordial Chaos Dao Body.

The Vajra Bright King Technique, used by the Dharma Protector Vajra, is quite useful to Gao Xuan.

To Gao Xuan, the Vajra Bright King Technique is more valuable and important than the Dharma Protector Vajra itself.

Upon reviewing Monk Golden Light's memories, Gao Xuan found that Monk Golden Light's Golden Body Arhat Technique, although exquisite, falls far short of the Vajra Bright King Technique.

This was because Monk Golden Light had poor insight and did not dare to consult stronger fellow monks, allowing this treasure to gather dust.

The Primordial Magnetic Divine Thunder Pill is relatively simple. The Silver Three-Ball Pill contains a Primordial Magnetic Divine Thunder within.

Thunder is divided into Yin Yang and Five Elements, ever-changing. The Primordial Magnetic Divine Thunder is extremely unique, formed from the combination of Primordial Magnetic Divine Light above the Nine Heavens and thunder power.

Primordial Magnetic Divine Light is the fastest, reputed to penetrate all laws. Combined with thunder, it incorporates the characteristics of Primordial Magnetic Divine Light.

Across a special metallic pill, Gao Xuan could only sense the faint changes of the Primordial Magnetic Thunder, unable to observe deeply.

This kind of magical artifact can only be used once. Gao Xuan, although curious about the Primordial Magnetic Divine Thunder, could not bear to use it casually, as that would be too wasteful.

After reviewing each magical artifact, he found the Xuan Guang Mirror had the highest limit, the Vajra Relic the most practical, the Celestial Cicada Spirit Leaf the most promising, and the Primordial Magnetic Divine Thunder Pill appeared the simplest.

Among these immortal artifacts, only the Vajra Bright King Technique hidden within the Vajra Relic was worthy of research.

Gao Xuan summoned the Dharma Protector Vajra, experimenting in various ways to test its power while verifying the transformations of the Vajra Bright King Technique.

If he could master the Vajra Bright King Technique, he could peek into the secrets of immortal realm body refinement. It would greatly benefit his Primordial Cross-Training Golden Body...

The next morning, the Wuyuan Country's Emperor, accompanied by Tao Jun, arrived at the Celestial Master Temple to visit Gao Xuan with a light entourage.

The Wuyuan Country Emperor, nearing seventy, had an elegant demeanor and was very respectful towards Gao Xuan.

Gao Xuan observed that the person was enveloped in National Fate of the human path, surrounded by a radiant golden glow, impervious to all evils. This was the unique power of National Fate of this world.

The country's emperor can all receive the protection of National Fate.

Even powerful demons generally avoid provoking the emperor without necessity. The emperor is but a mere mortal; killing him is easy. But as the emperor bears the National Fate of the human path, it can grievously harm the culprit's divine soul.

Even a Demon King finds it difficult to endure the power of National Fate. Even if they can survive, the damage to their divine soul is irreversible.

Divine beings and Daoist sect cultivators are even less likely to act rashly against an emperor.

The power of National Fate is strong, abruptly taking action often results in contamination of one's divine soul, causing great harm.

However, after refining and converting it, National Fate also holds boundless benefits. Thus, the Daoist sect, Celestial Court, and Buddha Country all wish to involve themselves in mortal imperial affairs.

Gao Xuan did not really understand this, as he was on too low a level. In his view, the human qi of various countries should be enough to affect the Daluo Golden Immortals above the Nine Heavens.

Thus, even the Daluo Golden Immortals need to maintain influence over various countries on earth.

The Celestial Court, Daoist sect, and Western Buddha Country all have their own rituals to establish closer ties with ordinary humans.

Faith is crucial, but not the essential core.

Gao Xuan had no intention of delving deep into this; this grand game was played by the powerhouses above the Nine Heavens. He, a small pawn on the board, did not need to grasp the deeper meaning behind it all yet.

Towards the Wuyuan Country Emperor, Gao Xuan was also very polite.

The parties exchanged views in a friendly atmosphere, strengthening their bond.

Ultimately, the Wuyuan Country Emperor just wanted to show his face and soon bid farewell.

Out of basic propriety as the host, Gao Xuan accompanied the Emperor and the National Preceptor to the gate.

Once the Emperor boarded his carriage, Tao Jun, who remained behind, cupped his hands to Gao Xuan and said, "Celestial Master, I have a small gift here, please kindly accept it."

He said this while taking out a golden dragon-patterned wine cup from within his wide robe sleeves, "This is the Golden Dragon Cup, containing half of the National Fate of Wuyuan Country."

Gao Xuan casually took it, glancing at it. The item appeared to be made of pure gold, the cup adorned with a coiled golden dragon, its tail cleverly fashioned into the cup's handle.

Solely looking at the golden cup itself, it appears quite ornate, in true royal style.

Inside the Golden Dragon Cup was a golden liquid, appearing quite viscous, like golden syrup, only its color was more translucent and pure.

Tao Jun said with a complex expression, "This half cup of Wuyuan Country's National Fate is equivalent to two thousand years of Dao Practice. I hope Celestial Master will use it well."

Given the Dao Practice shown by Gao Xuan, Tao Jun shouldn't actually be saying much. However, this half cup of National Fate was too precious. He had to explain, lest Gao Xuan waste it not knowing its value.

In fact, not handing over this half cup of National Fate was also an option, since Gao Xuan hadn't demanded it.

It's just that, last night, Tao Jun was tricked by Monk Golden Light into promising to give half the National Fate to Golden Horn. Gao Xuan must have clearly overheard this from the side.

Having witnessed how Gao Xuan dealt with Monk Golden Light, Tao Jun knew this one was far from benevolent.

Not giving this half cup of National Fate to Gao Xuan would certainly lead Gao Xuan to think, what's this about, preferring to give it to a demon rather than him?

Offending Gao Xuan might lead to an unknown death.

Therefore, after returning, Tao Jun met the Emperor, explained the situation, and the next day brought the Emperor to present the gift.

Giving the gift, Tao Jun indeed felt like his heart was being cut by a knife. With good use, this half cup of National Fate could instantly add two thousand years of Dao Practice.

Tao Jun had originally intended to keep it for himself, but feared he couldn't handle the National Fate. The sudden surge in power would undoubtedly trigger a Thunder Tribulation, so he didn't dare use it. It ended up remaining unused until now, conveniently benefiting Gao Xuan.

Despite cultivating for over two thousand years, Tao Jun couldn't suppress the discomfort in his heart. After saying a few words, he hurriedly left.

Seeing the old man's reluctant and bittersweet expression, Gao Xuan couldn't help but chuckle quietly. He examined the Golden Dragon Cup in his hand, thinking, "If this thing truly equates to two thousand years of Dao Practice, it would save me a lot of trouble..."