I am submissive in Journey to the West, I strike hard at the gods

This "Tao-Body Unity Technique"

It was indeed incredibly ingenious, complementing his previous life's body-refining techniques. If he could successfully cultivate it, his combat power would definitely increase significantly.

After a long while, Jiang Wang slowly opened his eyes, a glint of light flashing in them, and said, "Thank you, Master, for passing on the teachings."

This disciple will certainly cultivate diligently and live up to Master's expectations.

"it is good."

Patriarch Bodhi nodded. "Go and cultivate now."

The Qingqiu Fox Clan will likely arrive soon. I will hold them off for you. Use this time to quickly master the 'Dao Body Unity Technique' and improve your combat strength.

"Yes, Master."

Jiang Wang bowed respectfully, turned and left the cave, returning to the residence prepared for him to begin his secluded cultivation of the "Dao Body Unity Technique".

Meanwhile, Qingfeng had already brought Su Mei back to Qingqiu.

Qingqiu is located in the Eastern Wilderness. It is a vast mountain forest with abundant spiritual energy and many fox clan disciples.

Qingfeng led Su Mei to the main hall of Qingqiu and paid their respects to Qingyao, the patriarch of the Qingqiu Fox Clan and a powerful expert at the early stage of Quasi-Saint.

Qingfeng knelt in the main hall and respectfully said, "Reporting to the clan leader, your subordinate Qingfeng was ordered to go out on an errand. On the way, he encountered a clansman, Su Mei, who was attacked and seriously injured. Your subordinate was incompetent and failed to save Su Mei. Please forgive me, clan leader."

Qingyao looked at Qingfeng, then at Su Mei who was seriously injured beside her, frowned slightly, and asked, "Who hurt Su Mei?"

"He's a kid from Qilin Village, named Tu Xiaonai."

Qingfeng quickly said, "That young Tu is very young, but her physical body is extremely strong. Her cultivation is at the mid-stage of Taiyi Golden Immortal, yet she can easily defeat my subordinate and Su Mei."

My subordinate suspects that Little Madam Tu possesses some kind of special destiny; otherwise, she could never have such a powerful physical body.

"Qilin Village? Butcher Tu?"

A cold glint flashed in Qingyao's eyes. "A mere Qilin cub dares to injure someone from my Qingqiu Fox Clan? He simply doesn't take my Qingqiu Fox Clan seriously! Qingfeng, do you know where Qilin Village is?"

“Chief Hui, Qilin Village is located on the edge of Xiniuhezhou, near Heifeng Ridge.”

"Qingfeng said."

"it is good."

Qingyao nodded and said in an icy tone, "I will personally lead the team to Qilin Village to capture that Tu Xiaonai, cripple his cultivation, and avenge Su Mei! At the same time, we will also completely annihilate Qilin Village, letting the Three Realms know that my Qingqiu Fox Clan is not to be trifled with!"

Qingfeng was overjoyed and quickly replied, "Your subordinate obeys!"

With the clan chief personally taking action, Na Tu Xiao Nai and Qilin Village will surely be destroyed.

With a swift movement, Qingyao, along with Qingfeng, Su Mei, and ten fox clan disciples at the late Golden Immortal stage, sped off towards Xiniu Hezhou.

The powerhouse at the early stage of Quasi-Saint was extremely fast, and arrived near Qilin Village in just three days.

However, when they arrived at Qilin Village, they found it deserted, with only an empty village remaining.

Qingyao frowned slightly and said, "It seems that Tu Xiaonai already knew the news in advance and fled with her people."

Qingfeng's expression changed, and he said, "Clan leader, what should we do now? Should we immediately track them down?"

Qingyao closed her eyes, activated her divine sense, and explored her surroundings.

A moment later, she opened her eyes and said, "They went towards the direction of Lingtai Fangcun Mountain."

It seems that Little Maid Tu intends to pledge allegiance to Patriarch Bodhi.

"Bodhi Patriarch?"

Qingfeng's expression changed drastically. "Clan leader, Patriarch Bodhi is a peak Quasi-Saint. If we rashly head to Lingtai Fangcun Mountain, we might be killed by him!"

The other fox clan disciples also turned pale. They all knew how powerful Patriarch Bodhi was, and their hearts were filled with fear.

A hint of hesitation flashed in Qingyao's eyes. She knew how powerful Patriarch Bodhi was and did not want to easily become his enemy.

But if they back down like this, not only will they fail to avenge Su Mei, but they will also cause the Qingqiu Fox Clan to lose face.

"Hmph! So what if it's Patriarch Bodhi? That Tu Xiaonai injured someone from my Qingqiu Fox Clan, I will bring him back today! Even if Patriarch Bodhi intervenes, I will still demand an explanation!"

Qingyao spoke firmly, and with a swift movement, she led everyone towards the direction of Lingtai Fangcun Mountain.

At this moment, Jiang Wang was in seclusion at his residence on Lingtai Fangcun Mountain, cultivating the "Dao Body Unity Technique".

After several days of practice, he had mastered the "Unification of Dao and Body" technique.

Upon entering the beginner level, the physical body and magical power merge, resulting in a significant increase in combat strength.

Just then, he suddenly sensed a powerful aura rushing toward Lingtai Fangcun Mountain, and among it was Qingyao's aura.

Jiang Wang felt a chill run down his spine, knowing that the people of the Qingqiu Fox Clan had arrived.

He stood up, walked out of his dwelling, and flew down the mountain.

At this moment, Patriarch Bodhi had also sensed the presence of Qingyao and the others, and stood at the entrance of the Slanting Moon Three Stars Cave, waiting for them.

Jiang Wang approached Patriarch Bodhi and bowed respectfully: "Master, the people of the Qingqiu Fox Clan have arrived."
"A supreme innate treasure!"

"And it's not an external object, it's itself..."

"Is the young master invincible?"

Jiang Wang said, "Hmm, this defense is finally passable!"

Slaughtering swords, slaughtering spears: ...

Is this acceptable?
So what are we?
"Alright, stop standing there. Continue with your strongest attacks, target every other part of my body. We must test every inch of it."

Immediately afterwards, Tu Jian and Tu Qiang became tools, wielding longswords and spears one after another, aiming at their young master.

Two weeks later, every part of his body had been attacked at least three times.

As a result, they were completely unharmed.

"Young master, our attacks are no longer sufficient to test your physical strength. Please spare us."

The two Qilin were panting heavily, having exhausted their divine power countless times.

Jiang Wang said, "Alright, we don't need you anymore, let's go."

"Oh, by the way, let my grandfather know that I'm about to set off to challenge the Secret Realm Tower."

"Let my grandfather report to the Yixin Sect that I need to use their teleportation array to go to the Secret Realm Tower." Tu Jian and Tu Qiang immediately became excited.

"Young Master, are you really going to challenge the Secret Realm Tower? Won't you cultivate for hundreds of millions more years?"

"I heard that you have to pass through three levels. The guardian of the third level is a peak third-level Saint of Strength. Young Master, you don't have the talent of the Great Dao or the original Dao technique. It will be quite difficult for you to defeat the guardian of the third level, who is two levels higher than you."

Jiang Wang: "I know whether we can get through or not. Go and inform them as soon as possible."

The two qilin frowned.

Tu Jian said, "Young Master, please don't be offended. We were just worried about you. We heard that each Qilin only gets one chance to challenge the Secret Realm Tower. What if you fail this time..."

He didn't continue speaking, because it would be bad luck to finish.

Tu Qiang also said, "Young Master, you can cultivate for several hundred million more years and challenge him only when you are 100% confident."

Jiang Wang shouted, "Stop rambling! Just do what I tell you to do. Stop with all the nonsense."

Erqilin stopped trying to dissuade them and went back to the village to inform them.

Soon after, the village chief, Tu Ba, arrived.

"My dear grandson, you're so foolish!"

"Challenging the Secret Realm Tower is life-threatening. You've only been a Saint for a hundred million years, why are you in such a hurry? What will happen to our entire village if you fail and perish during the challenge?"

"You are the hope of our whole village!"

Jiang Wang: "..."

Tu Ba spoke earnestly and continued to advise, "Listen to your grandfather, cultivate for several hundred million more years, accumulate enough before you go."

Jiang Wang shook his head and said, "Without the Nine Extremes Primordial Technique, my cultivation has stagnated. Even if I cultivate for another 10 billion years, my progress will be very small."

Upon hearing this, Tu Ba's anxious expression faded slightly, replaced by a heavy look. He sighed, reached out and stroked the graying hair at his temples, his voice low and deep: "I know how important the Nine Extremes Primordial Technique is to you, but the Secret Realm Tower is not the only way out."

Your father went to the Secret Realm Tower back then to find that incomplete cultivation manual, but...

He stopped abruptly halfway through his sentence, his eyes swirling with pain and regret, and ultimately dared not bring up the rest.

Jiang Wang's hands, hanging by his sides, clenched slightly, his knuckles turning bluish-white.

He naturally knew about his father's affair, which was the greatest hidden pain in Qilin Village for nearly 100 million years.

My father, Tu Lie, was the most brilliant genius of the Qilin clan back then. He was at the peak of the third level of the Strength Saint realm, just one step away from becoming a Great Dao Saint. However, he perished while challenging the fifth level of the Secret Realm Tower for the sake of the possible fragment of the Nine Extremes Primordial Art. Even his remains could not be found.

"It is precisely because my father failed back then that I am even more determined to go."

Jiang Wang raised his eyes, his gaze clear yet exceptionally firm, without a trace of retreat in them. "Grandpa, as you know, our Qilin clan is born to cultivate physical strength, but without the guidance of top-tier cultivation techniques, we will eventually be stuck at the peak of the strength saint, unable to glimpse the path to the Great Dao."

In the entire primordial world, only the Secret Realm Tower might hold the complete inheritance of the "Nine Extremes Primordial Technique." I have no way out.

"But that's suicide!"

Tu Ba stamped his feet in frustration, his Qilin divine power overflowing unconsciously, and the bluestone ground beneath his feet instantly cracked with spiderweb-like patterns. "Your father was so powerful back then, yet he still perished on the fifth floor. You are only at the first level of the Heavenly Realm of the Strength Saint. Let alone the fifth floor, even the guardian of the third floor could easily crush you!"

“I’m not like my father.”

Jiang Wang slowly raised his hand, lightly tapping the void in front of him with his fingertips. An invisible physical barrier quietly unfolded, and the surrounding air was compressed and slightly distorted. "My physical body is already comparable to a primordial treasure. Ordinary attacks from a Saint of the Third Heaven cannot harm me in the slightest."

Tu Ba was taken aback, then reached out and pressed against the invisible barrier. With the infusion of divine power, a dull rebound force came from his palm. His expression changed slightly: "This is... you've tempered your physical body to this extent?"

The Qilin clan is renowned for its powerful physical bodies, but even the ancient Qilin ancestor might not be able to achieve a physical body at the level of a supreme innate treasure.

"Ah."

Jiang Wang withdrew his force, and the barrier vanished without a trace. "I made a breakthrough during my seclusion a while ago, which is why I thought of trying out the Secret Realm Tower."

Even if I can't defeat the guardian on the third floor, I can escape unscathed, Grandpa, you don't need to worry."

Tu Ba stared at him for a long time. Seeing that his eyes were resolute and unwavering, he finally breathed a sigh of relief, but still couldn't help but repeatedly admonish him: "Alright, alright, you child, your temperament is exactly the same as your father's. Once you've made up your mind, not even eight oxen can pull you back."

I'll report this to the Yixin Sect right away, but you must promise me that if you sense anything is wrong, you'll immediately abandon the challenge and not be reckless!

"I know."

Jiang Wang nodded in agreement. Although he was persistent, he was not a reckless person. His strong physical body was his confidence, but it was by no means his reliance.

Tu Ba gave a few more instructions before turning around and leaving in a hurry. As he walked, he kept muttering that he needed to prepare some healing pills and protective talismans. Even though he knew that Jiang Wang had a strong physical body, he was still worried.

Jiang Wang stood there, watching Tu Ba's departing figure, a hint of warmth flashing in his eyes.

Qilin Village is small, with only about a hundred people, all of whom are blood relatives. Since his parents died, the whole village has treated him like their own child, and Tu Ba has placed high hopes on him.

But this high expectation is also his shackle. He must become stronger as soon as possible in order to support the entire Qilin Village and find out the truth about his father's death. He always felt that his father's death was not simply a failure in a challenge.

"Young Master."

Tu Jian and Tu Qiang returned sometime later, carrying two storage bags. "The village chief asked us to bring you some things. Inside are Nine-Turn Qilin Pills for healing, and several Ancestral-level protective talismans, which are said to be able to block attacks from a first-level Great Dao Saint in critical moments."

Jiang Wang took the storage bag, scanned it with his divine sense and knew what was inside, then nodded and said, "I understand."

"When will we hear news from Grandpa regarding the One Heart Sect?"

Tu Jian said, "The village chief has already gone to the Yixin Sect branch in person. Our Qilin Village has a long-standing relationship with the Yixin Sect, so it shouldn't be difficult to borrow the teleportation array. However, the Secret Realm Tower challenge requires registration and filing, which will probably take half a day to complete."

"Ah."

Jiang Wang nodded. "Go pack your things and come with me to the Yixin Sect. Once the formalities are completed, we'll head to the Secret Realm Tower immediately."

Tu Qiang looked troubled: "Young Master, can we go to the Secret Realm Tower with you? I heard that only the challenger is allowed to stay outside the Secret Realm Tower, and the attendants can only wait at the post station thousands of miles away."

"It's alright, you can just wait at the post station."

Jiang Wang said, "Having two more people around can help me keep an eye on the surroundings. The area around the Secret Realm Tower is a mixed bag, and there are bound to be some fools who don't know what they're doing."

Although he was physically invincible, he did not want to be plotted against behind his back. Tu Jian and Tu Qiang were both at the second level of the Heavenly Realm of the Power Saint, and were considered outstanding among their peers. With them around, he could save a lot of trouble.

Upon hearing this, Erqilin immediately agreed, and the worry on his face lessened somewhat. Being able to stay by the young master's side would at least help him deal with some unexpected situations.

Half a day passed in the blink of an eye. Tu Ba returned from the Yixin Sect branch, looking tired but relieved: "It's all taken care of! The Yixin Sect Master has approved your use of the teleportation array. The Secret Realm Tower has also registered and given you a Challenger Token, which allows you to enter the Secret Realm Tower area."

As he spoke, he took out a palm-sized black token from his pocket. The token was engraved with ferocious tower patterns, and divine power flowed faintly through it.

Jiang Wang received the token; it was icy cold to the touch. Probing it with his divine sense, he could sense a subtle spatial power. Clearly, it was a token exclusive to the Secret Realm Tower, used to confirm the challenger's identity and also to resist the spatial turbulence outside the tower. (End of Chapter)