Longzang

Chapter 712 All are straw dogs
After months of arduous study, Wei Yuan finally figured out the basic principles of the world of mental images.

The World of Mind is a new realm opened up in the void with Dharma forms as its core. The more perfect the World of Mind becomes, the closer it is to the real world, until it eventually becomes the real world.

Wei Yuan's Human World is somewhat special. It is combined with the Azure Nether Immortal Stone, forming a perfect pair. Therefore, the stronger the Azure Nether Stone is, the stronger the Human World becomes.

The distance between the mortal realm and the physical world is meaningless to the world of the mind. No matter where Wei Yuan is, the worldly affairs are all within his sea of ​​consciousness, and the same applies to other cultivators of the Imperial Realm.

Wei Yuan himself is like a mobile outlet for the mortal realm, capable of materializing objects and spiritual entities from it. However, once he leaves Qingming, the mortal realm itself can no longer be materialized.

At this time, Wei Yuan's cultivation involved using chaotic energy to envelop the human world. Once completely sealed, the spiritual vitality and even the fortune within the human world would no longer be lost, forming a self-contained system and creating the prototype of a true world.

From then on, the spirituality within the mundane world can spontaneously nurture and transform, like a seed taking root and sprouting. This lays the foundation for breaking through the void and descending upon this world, transforming the illusory into the real.

The tedious and arduous study complemented the brutal war perfectly. In the past few months, the ordinary soldiers of the Seventh Division under Wei Yuan's command have suffered more than 200,000 casualties, the Qingming Army has suffered 40,000 casualties, and even the Dao soldiers who have achieved the Great Perfection of Body Forging have lost more than 10,000 battles.

Correspondingly, nearly a million Liao soldiers died in battle, but the Left Wise King still refused to give up and assembled more than 1.5 million troops in front of Weiyuan.

In the endless war, Wei Yuan seized an opportunity and killed the Liao clan Dharma Master who could shoot arrows that transformed into snakes. However, he still hadn't seen the Northern Whip, nor had he found an opportunity to attack the silver-haired woman.

At this time, under Wei Yuan's management, the Seventh Garrison had become a nightmare for the Liao cavalry.

Around the town, various trenches stretched for dozens of miles, and there were over a thousand strongholds of varying sizes. The number of cannons finally exceeded five hundred, and their firepower could cover the entire fortified area. However, due to the continuous fighting, there was a shortage of cannonballs. Qingming was producing them at all costs, but it was still far from enough.

During this period, the Reincarnation Furnace refined nearly a million Liao clan corpses, as well as the remains of many high-level cultivators, causing a significant increase in the chaotic energy around the Human World.

As Wei Yuan's studies progressed, his influence on the essence of the world became clearly manifested in everyday life.

The deeper Wei Yuan's study of the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth became, the thinner the chaotic energy covering the human world became, allowing him to cover a larger area. Moreover, his efficiency in gathering energy also increased; for every formula Wei Yuan thoroughly understood, he obtained a little more chaotic energy.

At this point, Wei Yuan finally understood firsthand the meaning of the saying "knowledge changes destiny."

After refining the remains of a million Liao people, Wei Yuan originally needed 996 years to cultivate, but now, only a few months later, he has advanced to 711 years, an astonishing progress.

That day, Wei Yuan had just solved one of the fourteen sub-problems derived from a formula, so he rubbed his sore eyes, supported his weak back, and walked out of the study.

It was nearing dusk, the setting sun like blood, the crimson clouds casting a blood-red hue over everything. Despite the vibrant life of the world, Wei Yuan suddenly felt an indescribable loneliness and desolation. Alone on the cold river, it seemed as if he were the only person left in the entire world.

Wei Yuan's heart stirred, realizing that it was because too many living beings had died in battle in this world during this period, and too much karma and resentment had accumulated in the world. Ordinary people who stayed here for a little longer would become decadent, desperate, and irritable, and in the end, they would either kill or be killed.

At that moment, he suddenly had a strange feeling, as if a weak new life had been born amidst the everyday hustle and bustle of life. This life was very ordinary, but for some reason, it had caught Wei Yuan's attention.

Wei Yuan's divine sense entered the mortal realm, and he saw a boy standing beside Jade Mountain. He was handsome and upright, and looked about twelve or thirteen years old. He looked around blankly, not knowing where he was or why he was born.

This boy had eyes on one side, pointed ears, a strong physique, and only four toes on his hands and feet. He was clearly a member of the Liao ethnic group!

Wei Yuan did not disturb him, but instead entered Jade Mountain. At this moment, dozens of other shore flowers floated on the Blackwater Pool. With a thought, Wei Yuan knew that over the past few months, the souls of Liao and human races who had died in battle had been continuously drawn in.

Wei Yuan had already made a plan: if the souls of the fallen Dao soldiers were drawn into the Gate of All Realms, they would be sent out again so as not to interfere with their reincarnation.

These people who were able to die in battle within the gates of Taichu Palace have formed a karmic bond with Taichu Palace, which can be considered a blessing. Wei Yuan will not interfere with their reincarnation.

Wei Yuan paid no attention to the Liao people's souls.

The Northern Liao Immortal is here, and his natal immortal treasure is suppressing the Liao people's souls. Naturally, the souls of the Liao people will return to heaven and earth. Even the True Lord cannot interfere, and there would be no benefit in interfering.

Back in the Western Regions, even in the Azure Netherworld, Wei Yuan needed the help of the Yin-Yang Hand of the young girl to snatch some souls from the Ancestral Witch.

Unexpectedly, after the red spider lilies bloomed, they silently absorbed the souls of the Liao people, then one became two, two became four, and in the blink of an eye, there were already sixty-four flowers floating on the black water.

As the human world gradually came together, the red spider lilies bloomed, and finally the first complete Liao people were reborn in the human world.

At this moment, some mortals hurried over, looking the newborn Liao boy up and down. These mortals seemed somewhat puzzled, as if they didn't understand why this Liao boy looked different from themselves.

Suddenly, an exceptionally handsome young man stepped out from the crowd and said, "All things in nature are created equal. Although he was born different from us, he is a spirit born just like us. We are all straw dogs, and in reality, we are no different."

The mortals all looked enlightened and waved to the Liao youth. The youth seemed to understand something, so he went over and blended into the mortals.

Wei Yuan stood on high ground, quietly watching this scene.

He still remembered that the handsome young man's name was Jun Weizhi, a name bestowed by heaven and earth. He was born with a divine sense that was different from ordinary people, and upon awakening, he had the ability to handle sixty-four tasks at the same time.

At this moment, multiple chains suddenly appeared on Jun Weizhi's body, one of which quietly shattered. His cultivation level also rose rapidly, and in the blink of an eye, he advanced to the late stage of the Foundation Establishment realm. Jun Weizhi suddenly looked up and glanced in the direction where Wei Yuan was.

Wei Yuan felt a chill run down his spine and a pang of guilt, but he stood there motionless, forcing himself to remain still. Theoretically, if Wei Yuan wanted to, Jun Weizhi shouldn't be able to see him. The mundane world was Wei Yuan's mental realm, and within it, he was omnipotent.

Originally, we should have added Omniscience, but the human world is too complex. In the past year, many people who died naturally in the Azure Realm have been reincarnated here, and now the number of mortals has exceeded one million.

Wei Yuan's divine sense is limited, making it impossible for him to achieve real-time omniscience.

Jun Wei glanced at Wei Yuan for a moment, then turned and left, heading towards the Battle Saint Hall. Wei Yuan, intrigued, followed him into the Battle Saint Hall.

Jun Weizhi went straight to the top floor, where there were four quiet rooms. In the past, these were the exclusive spaces for Han Li and Long Wushuang, and two of the quiet rooms were empty.

Jun Weizhi ascended the building, quickly alarming the entire Battle Saint Hall. Some people tried to stop him, but Jun Weizhi defeated them all with a single move.

Upon reaching the fifth floor, a door opened, and Fuyao emerged, carrying a jade hoe, clearly on her way to tend to the spiritual plants. Jun Weizhi stopped, glanced at Fuyao, and said, "Let's go up together."

Fuyao nodded: "Okay."

The two walked side by side, climbing the steps to the sixth floor.

A door opened in the center of the sixth floor, and Dugu Cangqiong stepped out, blocking Jun Weizhi's path. He shouted, "Who let you up here? This Ascension Tower—if you want to go up, strength speaks volumes! I can live on this high floor because I am a born powerhouse, bestowed a name by the Great Dao and naturally awakened with a sacred body. You, a mere..."

Just as a jade-colored light appeared on Dugu Cangqiong's body, Jun Weizhi simply pointed a finger and dispersed the light, then casually pushed him aside and continued walking towards the top floor.

Dugu Cangqiong's expression shifted, a mixture of shock and anger flashing across his face. He exclaimed, "You, how could you possibly break through the limits of heaven and earth and cultivate to the late stage of the Foundation Establishment realm? The third one should be me!"

Jun Wei ignored him and continued walking upwards with Fuyao.

Dugu Cangqiong suddenly realized what was happening, lunged at Fuyao, grabbed her from behind, and said, "What right do you have to go up there?!"

His five fingers barely touched Fuyao's vest, before he could even grasp it firmly, when a layer of aquamarine light emanated from Fuyao's body. It was the icy radiance of the Ice Glass Divine Tree, which instantly froze his five fingers, rendering him unable to move.

Then, Fuzhan swung the jade hoe in his hand, striking Dugu Cangqiong precisely between the legs. Dugu Cangqiong's face instantly displayed a myriad of human expressions as he slowly squatted down.

After a moment, he managed to squeeze out a few words through gritted teeth: "It's post-production again..."

Only now did he truly understand Fuyao's true nature: beautiful, kind-hearted, and ruthless.

Jun Weizhi and Fuyao went up to the top floor and saw Han Li and Long Wushuang standing in the hall, waiting for them.

Jun, unaware of the situation, bowed and said, "From now on, I will explore the mysteries of heaven and earth with you two gentlemen."

Han Li and Long Wushuang returned the greeting together: "That's only right."

Fuyao sighed softly, "The shackles of heaven and earth are numerous, and not a single one has been unlocked in so long. What can be done if the Creator Immortal is simply too lazy?"

All three remained silent, and no one spoke.

Wei Yuan observed from the air, let out a heavy snort, and considered throwing a few bolts of heavenly lightning, but then felt that doing so would be too obvious and might expose him. So, with a livid face, he turned and left.

On the sixth floor, Dugu Cangqiong returned to his room, his body radiating a jade-like light that illuminated the entire space. He was in a rare state of deep meditation, and finally sensed the heavy chains binding him.

Then he pulled and twisted, biting and gritting his teeth, trying every possible method, and after several days, he finally broke one of the chains and successfully advanced to the late stage of the Dao Foundation stage.

Dugu Cangqiong was extremely excited and let out a long roar!

He only realized halfway through his whistling that the room was very well soundproofed and the sound could not be heard outside.

So he opened the door, went out of the house, sat cross-legged on the corridor, and let out a long howl.

After letting out a roar, Dugu Cangqiong strode up to the seventh floor, only to find that there were only four quiet rooms on the seventh floor, leaving him momentarily stunned.

Several days later, Wei Yuan spent an entire day studying the profound principles of heaven and earth with True Lord Yanshi, a study so intense that he felt as if he were dying. So he went to patrol the human world to relieve his stress.

At this moment, what he was most concerned about were the four geniuses who had broken through to the late stage of the Dao Foundation stage.

Upon arriving at the Battle Saint Hall, Wei Yuan discovered that a shed had been erected on the terrace outside the four quiet rooms, and Dugu Cangqiong was sitting cross-legged inside, diligently cultivating.

(End of this chapter)