Immortality begins with becoming a master weapon refiner

Chapter 262 The Waters of the River of Oblivion: The First Encounter with Earthly Souls
The River of Oblivion is the source of the soul river that washes away memories.

Legend has it that all reincarnated souls must travel through the River of Oblivion, with no beginning or end in sight, flowing upstream until they disappear.

"Legend has it that the water of the River of Oblivion can wash away memories, even turning a person into a blank sheet of paper. Taking a small amount can have the miraculous effect of forgetting emotions and calming the mind."

Gu Qing was quite tempted by this legendary item, but since he hadn't heard any news of large-scale sales of the Water of Oblivion, he was very cautious about trying it.

Using his magic to create a hand, he tried to scoop up a little water.

As a result, the magic power dissolved as soon as it entered the water, completely ignoring Gu Qing and dissipating in the blink of an eye. No matter how much he tried to summon it back, he couldn't.

"I see."

His eyes lit up.

"Does it also have the effect of dissolving magic power? Let's try demonic essence."

However, it still didn't work.

The River of Oblivion is laid out here openly, attracting many visitors, yet few outsiders sell it. It remains a legendary treasure, demonstrating that the difficulty of obtaining water hinders many sixth-rank cultivators.

Gu Qing then tried to collect it directly using a spatial artifact.

failure!

Qi, blood, and flesh come into contact with water.

failure!

The divine consciousness lifts it up.

failure!

After several failed attempts, Gu Qing was furious that he couldn't scoop up any water from the river.

To be honest, this thing is useless to him; it's practically a useless trifle, but he just doesn't believe it.

"Of the five attempts so far, the absorption of divine sense was the most effective, allowing me to last for one more breath. It would be a pity to use such a divine object that dissolves the power of all laws to eliminate the seven emotions and six desires."

"Wait... the seven emotions and six desires?"

Muttering to himself, Gu Qing had a new idea.

Although he didn't have the methods to cultivate this kind of knowledge, he could still find a way to subdue his own desires; it was quite simple.

After the seven souls and the life soul are united, the cultivator can easily control his own emotions and desires, and constantly cleanse his mind to make it free of dust. This is also the initial manifestation of the Dao heart.

Otherwise, cultivators could live such long lives, but not everyone could endure loneliness. Once you reach a certain level, controlling your mind is the foundation.

"The waters of the River of Oblivion dissolve memories, emotions, and all laws."

He used his emotions to weave colorful little hands, and this time he actually scooped out a little bit, just enough for a small bottle. The desire-filled little hands quickly faded and disappeared.

Gu Qing quickly put it into the Taotie head.

He wanted to collect more, but his movements suddenly stopped. What desire had he used to collect the water just now?

bad!
Sensing something was wrong, Gu Qing quickly suppressed his greed and moved away from the banks of the River of Oblivion. This thing was a bit strange; taking a few samples would be enough to serve as a reference for the rules of the Netherworld in the future.

If something goes wrong, it will be too late to regret it.

The waters of the River of Oblivion are not entirely useless. Besides helping one comprehend the inner principles of the Dharma, they can also play a significant role when the celestial spirit enters the Nine Heavens to summon souls.

When used properly, it can allow Gu Qing to maintain a state of Heavenly Heart for a short time, imitating the Heavenly Dao, which is extremely attractive to the Heavenly Soul. Therefore, it is quite valuable, and its rarity makes it even more precious.

"It's best not to cause too much trouble."

Putting aside distractions, Gu Qing didn't forget the important matter at hand.

Generally speaking, ordinary seventh-rank cultivators cannot gather their two souls in one or two attempts; they need to perform the soul-summoning secret technique in the Netherworld and the Nine Heavens multiple times over a long period of time.

Gu Qing waited five years specifically, hoping to succeed in one go.

With a thought, the Shattered Gold Divine Sand surged out from his body, transforming into a fine sandstorm that gradually expanded to envelop him. Its powerful effect of shattering divine consciousness ensured the secrecy of his spellcasting.

"The gods rule heaven and earth, and the secret rituals are summoned."

"In the name of the body's master, I summon the soul of the Lord of the Underworld."

"Hurry up and obey the order!"

With his hand seals constantly changing, Gu Qing stepped forward in a protective stance while chanting incantations. These kinds of secret techniques that require incantations are not common; they are usually minor techniques attached to cultivation methods, often involving summoning the earth spirit by observing the source of the chant, naturally using Gu Qing's own name.

When crafting high-end talismans, it is often necessary to set up an altar and perform rituals, using the names of celestial officials to enhance the talisman's effects.

Of course, it's also possible to achieve this without relying on one's own supernatural powers and magic, but it will be more strenuous.

The incantation began.

A cold wind howled in, and Gu Qing's eyes widened as he discovered that a small part of the River of Oblivion in front of him was boiling. Boundless cold wind gathered and gradually formed a fat, bloated figure.

Looking closely at his features, he bears a striking resemblance to Gu Qing.

only……

"How can he be so fat?!"

This is his Earth Soul. Apart from his dark skin and pure white eyes, he is no different from a normal person. He wears a black robe with the words "Earth Yin" written on the front of the robe.

There are also four large, blood-red characters on the back: "May you live a long and healthy life."

The implication is quite clear: the Earth Soul's obesity was not innate, but rather a result of Gu Qing's past actions.

After figuring it out, Gu Qing's eyes turned strange.

"Good heavens, it turns out I became an incredibly long-lived ghost after I died."

Regarding lifespan.

Previously, Gu Qing only understood the concept of the Three Gates of Longevity: Heaven, Earth, and Man. Now, having witnessed firsthand the boundless lifespan of the Earth Soul, he has gained a deeper understanding of the Dao of Longevity.

"Being a little chubby is better than nothing. The fusion with the Earth Soul will greatly help the nascent Nascent Soul."

"reset!"

Without further delay, Gu Qing gave a soft shout, and the Earth Soul immediately transformed into a stream of light, merging with his Earth Spirit body.

Strictly speaking, under the effect of the "Divine Embryo Technique," his Earth Soul is actually integrated with the Ghost-Slaying Sword, which is why Gu Qing regards it as his natal magic weapon.

Once the main body merges with it, the Demon-Slaying Sword naturally becomes a natal magic weapon with which the soul intersects, and will be able to unleash even greater power in the future.

The cultivation to recall the earth spirit went very smoothly.

Gu Qing looked at the River of Oblivion with a hint of envy, eager to use the innate weapon-refining method created by the Jinyun Weapon Ancestor to nurture the Ghost-Slaying Sword within it.

Whether it succeeds or not is another matter, but the River of Oblivion, a sacred place in the underworld and an important facility for the reincarnation of beings in the Cangwu cultivation world, would be at risk if it were deliberately damaged.

It will definitely cause a significant loss of one's own fortune and make one a target of the Heavenly Dao.

He was always worried and fearful when he used spiritual land to nurture his treasures.

Not to mention facing a treasure trove like the River of Oblivion, he had the desire but not the courage. Not only the River of Oblivion, he also had some designs on the legendary ancient Ghost Willow. This thing was different; it wasn't that important to the Netherworld or the Heavenly Dao.

If it can be consumed, the Demon-Slaying Sword can be upgraded to a celestial artifact without any problem.

"Let's go."

The matter is settled; there's no need to linger any longer, for life is full of uncertainties.

Normally, it's easy to get in, but difficult to leave.

There are only two paths.

One option is to enter through the gates of the underworld and leave openly and legitimately.

Secondly, they would find a hidden path and sneak away.

Gu Qing is different. The fifth-grade Netherworld Stone swallowed by the Ghost-Slaying Sword is not a simple treasure. Its spatial properties are enough to allow the Earth Spirit Body to leave on its own.

"All directions return to nothingness, the netherworld vanishes!"

The spirit vanishes, the ghost sword appears.

In a mere instant, it vanished completely from this netherworld.

outside world.

Huiji Pingdingshan.

(End of this chapter)