"Dao Seed? Primordial Violet Energy?"
Hearing Ancestral Dragon's words, Xu Fang was astonished, gazing at the mass in Ancestral Dragon's hand.
No matter how closely he looked, he couldn't connect this thing with Primordial Violet Energy.
Seeing Xu Fang like this, Ancestral Dragon laughed.
"Although you are divinely born and possess a great reputation in the Primordial Era, your knowledge is still somewhat lacking. It's not like us ancient mighty beings of the Primordial Era."
Ancestral Dragon had finally found an opportunity to act superior due to his age and seniority, showcasing his elder's advantage.
Xu Fang looked at Ancestral Dragon's smug expression and could only helplessly cup his hands in greeting.
"Alright! I admit my shortcomings. I implore this elder from ancient times to enlighten me!"
Ancestral Dragon laughed, clearly his ego greatly satisfied, and immediately began to explain to Xu Fang.
"A Dao Seed, as the name suggests, is a seed of the Great Dao. Possessing a Dao Seed is equivalent to having the Great Dao's permission to attain the status of a Great Dao Sage."
"The three thousand Demon Gods of Chaos were all born with Dao Seeds, which is why Pangu killed them, scattering the three thousand Great Daos across heaven and earth."
Ancestral Dragon spoke eloquently, recounting the matter of Dao Seeds.
Xu Fang listened with great interest, nodding repeatedly.
"In this sense, this is quite similar to Primordial Violet Energy!"
Xu Fang finally connected the Dao Seed before him with Primordial Violet Energy.
Although these two things were different, they could both allow one to attain sainthood, making them quite similar.
"No, no, no! They are vastly different."
Ancestral Dragon understood Xu Fang's thought and repeatedly waved his hands in negation, saying,
"A Dao Seed can lead to becoming a Great Dao Sage, while Primordial Violet Energy can only lead to becoming a Heavenly Dao Sage. I put these two together just to help you understand."
At this point, Ancestral Dragon sighed.
"Do you really think that Primordial Violet Energy is a mere opportunity? It is merely a means for the Heavenly Dao to control Sages. Sages possess immense power, posing a great threat to the world. Naturally, the Heavenly Dao must maintain strict control!"
As Ancestral Dragon spoke, he recalled the glorious past, a look of melancholy on his face.
"Do you think that when I obtained this Dao Seed back then, I didn't make further progress? The Heavenly Dao would not permit existence beyond its control!"
Xu Fang understood Ancestral Dragon's lament.
The Dao Seed was for attaining Great Dao Sainthood. Ancestral Dragon was already feared by the Heavenly Dao and would certainly be targeted.
And the so-called Primordial Violet Energy, being a level below the Dao Seed, only allowed for the attainment of Heavenly Dao Sainthood. It was undoubtedly a scheme of the Heavenly Dao.
By this means, they controlled the Sages of heaven and earth, preventing them from becoming a threat.
And through the mouth of Dao Ancestor Hongjun, the foundation for attaining sainthood via Primordial Violet Energy was firmly established. The beings of the Primordial Era rushed towards it, naturally having no time to concern themselves with other matters.
Who cared about what kind of Sage, as long as one could become a Sage, it was a good thing for everyone!
"Truly a masterful plan!"
Xu Fang mused. The Heavenly Dao's schemes were indeed as he had suspected, not content with merely maintaining the stability of heaven and earth.
However, this was a side topic. Xu Fang had long suspected the Heavenly Dao's machinations; this was merely further confirmation.
Xu Fang had not forgotten the purpose of his visit. Seeing Ancestral Dragon lost in thought, he spoke.
"So, for Dong Wang Gong to truly achieve the rebirth of his remnant soul, he requires this Dao Seed?"
Xu Fang did not wish to dwell on Ancestral Dragon's melancholy and steered the conversation back.
Ancestral Dragon also knew that it was not advisable to discuss such matters extensively in this Primordial Era. He nodded and said,
"Precisely. It was by relying on this Dao Seed that I was able to realize my aspirations and return to life. I have now been reborn."
As Ancestral Dragon spoke, he looked at the remnant soul of Dong Wang Gong within the dragon-head staff.
"Therefore, if you wish for your friend to return to life, you will need to find a Dao Seed and inject it into him."
Having said this, Ancestral Dragon looked at Xu Fang and shook his head.
"But a Dao Seed is an opportunity for sainthood, a chance to attain Great Dao Sainthood. Are you willing to abandon such an opportunity to save him?"
"This!"
Xu Fang was taken aback by the sudden question and was at a loss for how to answer.
He had no idea of this beforehand, thinking that Dong Wang Gong's revival would be simple. He never expected it would require a Dao Seed!
As Ancestral Dragon said, a Dao Seed could lead to becoming a Great Dao Sage. Abandoning the opportunity for sainthood to save a half-dead remnant soul seemed like a losing proposition!
Furthermore, judging by Ancestral Dragon's words, this Dao Seed was even more precious than Primordial Violet Energy, so how could it be easily obtained?
Especially under the control of the Heavenly Dao, obtaining a Dao Seed would be incredibly difficult.
However, Xu Fang quickly made up his mind.
"Attaining sainthood is not difficult for me. A mere Dao Seed is of no consequence!"
Xu Fang ultimately decided to continue searching for a Dao Seed to use for Dong Wang Gong's resurrection.
Ancestral Dragon was surprised by Xu Fang's decisiveness. Seeing Xu Fang's firm expression, he could not help but nod.
"Indeed, I did not misjudge you! Loyal and righteous!"
From Xu Fang's demeanor, it seemed he already had a plan for attaining sainthood, not even batting an eye at a Dao Seed.
Xu Fang was naturally confident. At worst, he had an abundance of merit and fortune overflowing from him. If all else failed, he could even attain sainthood through merit.
However, because the predetermined Sages were still in place, Xu Fang had been unable to break through his realm, forced to suppress it.
Seeing Xu Fang's words, Ancestral Dragon did not try to persuade him further.
Everyone had their own destiny. Since Xu Fang was willing to sacrifice an opportunity to save his friend, he had no right to interfere.
Instead, Xu Fang's attitude made Ancestral Dragon appreciate him all the more, further believing that Xu Fang was someone worth allying with.
Later, he instructed Ao Guang and the others to maintain their relationship with Penglai Immortal Island. They would work together, live in harmony as neighbors, and support each other!
As Ancestral Dragon was contemplating this, he suddenly felt something was amiss and looked towards the Ancestral Dragon Bead beside him.
"Wait! What's going on with my Ancestral Dragon Bead? Why is it constantly flipping about?"
Ancestral Dragon was perplexed. The Ancestral Dragon Bead was fine, so why was it now flipping about and restless?
Xu Fang smiled, saying nothing more. Ancestral Dragon could not hear, but Xu Fang could clearly hear the Ancestral Dragon Bead cursing incessantly.
"You good-for-nothing Ancestral Dragon! You didn't even tell me such a secret. I thought that thing was unimportant. You scoundrel!"
"Alright, alright, don't rush me. I'll perform a handstand for you!"
"Damn it! I can't stand it anymore. Little Xu, are you interested in joining forces with me to take down this Ancestral Dragon? He has the Dao Seed you need!"
Xu Fang heard this and merely smiled.
The Ancestral Dragon Bead had spoken too boldly earlier. Now it was suffering the consequences. Good!
Thinking this, Xu Fang couldn't help but look at the Ancestral Dragon Bead, then at the remnant soul of Dong Wang Gong, breathing a sigh of relief and feeling fortunate.
Fortunately, he had decided to ask the dragon ancestor Ancestral Dragon himself, otherwise, if he had messed around with the Ancestral Dragon Bead, Dong Wang Gong would truly have been finished.