Previously, that five-clawed golden dragon was likely the manifestation of the earth’s veins, and the chains locked it within the mountain demon’s body, using the mountain demon to draw upon the power of the land and rivers.

He thought for a moment—he must have fused with that golden dragon, gained the earth’s veins within himself, broken his original fate, and thus was able to cultivate.

The record left by this immortal continued.

Brian Carter collected his scattered thoughts and focused his mind to watch intently.

……

If the earth’s veins are formed, they become an earth dragon.

And the earth dragon is extraordinary; when its body stirs, it can cause mountains and rivers to shake and the earth to crack, which is why the immortal locked it here.

Once the dragon vein is formed, it will absorb all the spiritual essence of the mountain god. In the end, this method results in the death of the mountain god and the acquisition of the earth dragon.

“If the dragon vein is refined by a master of alchemy, it can be made into a pill of immortal grade.”

“It can be stored in a magical treasure as its true spirit, greatly enhancing its power, and become an immortal artifact.”

“It can be used for cultivation and enlightenment, to closely observe the mountains and rivers and comprehend the earth.”

Brian Carter was shocked as he read, but as he continued, his face instantly turned pale.

An earth dragon that has not been refined cannot be contained within oneself. If it is contained, an immortal’s body will be unharmed, but a mortal fleshly body will not.

This sentence struck his mind like thunder, leaving it blank.

“The earth dragon is formed from the great power of the land and rivers; only immortals can withstand it. Mortal bodies cannot bear it and will inevitably suffer dire consequences.”

His pupils suddenly contracted. “If there is no way to resolve this, within three to five years, death will be near.”

Moreover, the longer the dragon vein has been formed, the stronger it becomes.

Thus, the more difficult it is for a mortal body to endure, and the day the consequences manifest will come even sooner.

Chapter 11 Eugene Bennett

“Only immortals can withstand the earth dragon entering the body?”

“Does that mean I must become immortal within three to five years? But, throughout history, there has never been such a case…”

“Could it be that after finally breaking free from my innate limitations, I’ve fallen into a situation of certain death?”

Brian Carter felt his heart in turmoil as he read this.

But since he had previously been unable to cultivate, enduring the monotony of fruitless practice day and night, he had become adept at maintaining his composure and did not lose control.

He took a deep breath, circulated his true qi, and barely managed to stay calm.

Perhaps the following passage could be considered a way to resolve this?

The immortal said that in his travels across the world, he once obtained a treasure, but the timing was not right, so he set it aside.

While arranging the various trajectories of the great feng shui formation here, he was inspired to link the earth dragon with that treasure.

If one could obtain that treasure and merge it with the earth dragon, one could gain a rare artifact.

If, due to the earth dragon entering the body, there are hidden dangers, the treasure could also be used to eliminate them.

However, that treasure is kept elsewhere.

“Is there still a glimmer of hope?”

Brian Carter sighed, but felt no relief.

The immortal had originally waited here for the earth’s veins to form, but later, due to unforeseen events, he gave up.

However, the immortal believed that when he returned, the earth’s veins would have been formed for many years, and by then the mountain god would be dead. Perhaps someone or some demon would set foot here and obtain the earth dragon.

Since he would not be here, he would not claim it for himself, so he left these words behind—whoever is fated to receive them, it is destiny.

However, the other treasure would only reach full maturity before the earth dragon was formed.

Perhaps it had already been taken by someone else, or perhaps the immortal himself had retrieved it earlier.

In the end, the immortal left a clue: if one could follow the map and obtain both treasures, then one would be the destined person.

Reading this, Brian Carter looked further down, suddenly gasping in shock.

At the end of the text, a name was inscribed: Eugene Bennett.

“Eugene Bennett?”

Brian Carter was stunned.

Brian Carter had heard this name before.

He had once heard it mentioned by Walter Benson, and later saw it in ancient records.

This Celestial Venerable was an ancient immortal, who attained the Dao even before Walter Benson.

It was said that his age was unimaginably long, perhaps one of the oldest immortals in existence, tracing back to the very beginning of heaven and earth.

There was even a saying that he was an immortal born with the world itself.

However, records state that Eugene Bennett had attained the Dao for many years, yet had never reached the realm of Hunyuan Da Luo Golden Immortal.

Because this step was not merely a matter of time, but involved the entirety of heaven and earth.

“Eugene Bennett.”

“So it was this Celestial Venerable.”

“No wonder he could imprison the mountain demon and condense the earth’s veins into an earth dragon.”

“No wonder he was so broad-minded, able to let go of the earth dragon and that treasure, leaving them for the fated to obtain.”

Thinking this, Brian Carter felt a surge of respect and bowed deeply.

……

“Junior Brian Carter, without immortal roots or divine fate, with shallow fortune, thus unable to cultivate. Today, by the Celestial Venerable’s chance, it is as if I am reborn. Such great kindness and virtue cannot be expressed in words.”

He withdrew to his knees, touched his forehead to the ground, and kowtowed three times in nine bows to show his respect.

“Though I have not obtained the other treasure, and dare not call myself a disciple, your kindness is as great as a mountain and will be remembered forever.”

With a crack,

As he rose,

The words before him suddenly fell away, turning to dust.

At that moment, the rock wall suddenly shattered.

Behind the rock wall was a stone table.