Immortality begins with becoming a master weapon refiner

———【Tianyi Qiankun Formation Diagram】

It is a treasure of inheritance that Immortal Lord Qingqiu painstakingly crafted over a thousand years, and Immortal Lord Flame also devoted a great deal of effort to it.

It is a celestial artifact-level heirloom, which not only contains the inheritance of the human ancestor "Zhuanxu" [Da Dao Zhen Jie], but also contains the lifelong learning of Qingqiu Immortal Lord - [Qingqiu Tian Zhen Shu]!
The Qingqiu Immortal Sect had never had a Supreme Dao Lord in the world before.

With the emergence of a butterfly fairy, she is certainly qualified to decide the right to use this heirloom. Gu Qing wants to use this opportunity to deduce a new method of array weapon crafting and enrich his own knowledge.

The Way of Arrays is the writing of the rules of heaven and earth.

He wanted to comprehend the laws of creation, but the unparalleled divine power of the "Life-Creating Thunder" alone was too difficult. He would need to supplement it with the Dao of Weapons and the Dao of Arrays.

The speed at which one comprehends the Dharma Source level will be greatly increased.

Everyone was surprised by his sudden proposal, but only Tian Yunzi could guess what he was thinking.

Throughout the entire Cangwu cultivation world, the human race does not possess many resource-type treasures, but the foundation left by their ancestors consists of top-tier resources for enlightenment, which can help Dao Lords at the highest level advance further.

The demon race has countless treasure lands and rare treasures, while the human race's only advantage lies in their comprehension.

The Butterfly Fairy remained silent for a moment.

"If I don't agree, Fellow Daoist Gu is determined to oppose my taking control of the array center of Tianye Plain?"

"No."

Gu Qing shook her head in denial.

“Since Fairy Butterfly is from Qingqiu, I certainly acknowledge her expertise in formations. With you here, our chances of winning will increase by another 30%.”

"With you in charge of the array's core, it is indeed more beneficial to the human race; that cannot be denied."

"However, this is icing on the cake, not a lifeline in the snow."

The situation is now very favorable, so why add any more instability to ourselves? If Fairy Butterfly can really agree to the matter of inheriting the immortal treasure of Qingqiu, it can at least reduce some of the impact of our status.

After a moment's thought, the Butterfly Fairy agreed.

“I can agree to your request, but the [Tianyi Qiankun Formation Diagram] has been enshrined below the ancestral tablet for many years and is not carried with me. If you want to see it, you can take my token to Qingqiu.”

Gu Qing then revealed a friendly smile and cupped his hands in greeting.

"Thank you."

This move seems to be taking advantage of someone's misfortune. If Fairy Butterfly truly cares about the human race, she would feel somewhat disheartened, after all, her sect's founder was one of the Twelve Immortal Lords.

Now, he is doubted by almost everyone, like someone who carried firewood for others on a winter night, and after surviving, he no longer acknowledges the contributions he made.

There was a feeling that they could share poverty but not wealth, so it was normal for her attitude to turn sour. However, Fairy Butterfly did not get angry and continued to ask.

"So, what is Fellow Daoist Gu's opinion?"

"Gu agrees with Fairy Butterfly taking charge of the central array of Tianye Plain."

Seeing this, Daoist Yunmeng stepped forward and echoed.

"In that case, I agree."

Four to one.

Daoist Jiulei lost face and stormed off. Fairy Die didn't linger either; she took the array core artifact from Tianyunzi and left as well.

In no time at all, these supreme Dao Lords had dispersed, leaving only Gu Qing and Tian Yunzi behind.

He took the initiative to speak.

"Thank you for that."

"It's alright, Senior Tianyunzi, did you do this on purpose?"

"Alas—" Tian Yunzi sighed, pointed to the sky and sighed.

"The secrets of fate cannot be fully calculated. Back then, my senior brother calculated his own destiny to the limit in order to find the opportunity to ascend to the fourth rank, thus shortening his lifespan by nearly five thousand years, and finally obtained information about the location of the opportunity."

"When he returned, he had already reached the fourth rank, but the ascension passage was blocked from him. Even if he forced his way into the passage from the Ruins of Return, he could not receive the guidance of the immortal light."

Gu Qing was puzzled as to what this matter had to do with Fairy Butterfly, but she listened patiently nonetheless.

"From then on, my senior brother became disheartened and wrapped himself in the [Cocoon of Time], falling into an eternal slumber. He could break free at critical moments and fight another battle, at which point he would truly die and be unable to enter the cycle of reincarnation."

A cocoon of time?
Gu Qing raised an eyebrow. Just from the name, he knew it was a forbidden item. Everyone was doing these things, but he had honestly not tried to comprehend the laws of time.

No wonder Heaven despises you—you deserve it!

Seeing that Gu Qing's expression was off, Tian Yunzi gave an awkward smile.

"The Butterfly Fairy is a true descendant of Qingqiu. I have known her for many years, and I still have the trust I should have."

"On the other hand, I used my divination powers to calculate the benefits to the human race, so I agreed to let her take charge of the array's central hub. I didn't say it out loud because I was afraid of being forced by that bastard Jiu Lei."

Gu Qingshen agreed.

"Does the Nine Thunder Society require you to be cunning?"

"Yes."

"Fate is unpredictable, and the way of heaven is ruthless. Everyone has their own opportunities and luck. Some things are uncertain, but if you can calculate them, then they are predetermined."

This is one of the ironclad rules of fate. Others may have a chance to break free, but if one calculates one's own destiny, there is almost no solution.

Gu Qing could understand.

It's like "Schrödinger's cat." If you don't look at it, it will remain in a state of uncertainty, neither alive nor dead. But once you open the box, even if you only take a peek, the result will be fixed.

Those who seek to comprehend destiny are bound by it, and are staunch supporters of fatalism; very few are able to transcend it.

At least in the Cangwu cultivation world, there is no such existence. It is estimated that it is extremely rare, or even non-existent, in the "True Immortal Realm".

Since Tian Yunzi had his own plans, Gu Qing didn't say much. With the demon immortals blocking the [Four Nine Immortal Paths] today, the fifth rank is the absolute peak.

Before the outcome was certain, Gu Qing was confident in resolving all the issues. After taking his leave, Gu Qing did not immediately head to Qingqiu in the Northern Wilderness.

Instead, they flew towards the headquarters of the West Sea Dragon Palace in Tianye Plain, intending to discuss the marriage arrangements with the Dragon Lord Tengwu.

Unexpectedly, not long after leaving the main hall...

In the void layer of Tianye Plain, a battle of extreme levels broke out, and its aftershocks spread far and wide. Everyone noticed it, and the location was the main camp of the Six Desolate Demon Clan Alliance.

Swish swish————

The dazzling light traveled back and forth, and the Dao Lords who had just dispersed regrouped. Except for Immortal Lord Da Meng and Fairy Butterfly, who were still refining the core of the formation, all five of them had arrived.

They exchanged a glance; no further words were needed.

Gu Qing made a move, using the laws of the void to open the shortest spatial passage. Tian Yunzi stayed behind at headquarters, while the other four went out together.

It only took three breaths.

Amanohara.

Second Void Layer.

The Six-Eyed Starry Sky Ape revealed its true form as a demon, with stars above its head and the earth beneath its feet. Its three pairs of eyes emitted a dazzling golden light, sweeping away all evil spirits and monsters!
From his chest to his left hip, there was a deep, black wound that revealed the bone. The black, malevolent energy on it had transformed into small insects that were tearing at his flesh, constantly widening the wound.

The internal organs and the beating heart are clearly visible.

His opponent was a giant black insect with transparent wings, none other than the innate Yin ghost from the Netherworld—the Mingling Youjun! (End of Chapter)