I Killed Gods and Demons in Song Dynasty

Chapter 220: Martial Arts Hunyuan!

With the sacrifice of qi and blood, the primordial purple qi surged in Li Qingyun's body like a surging sea tide, washing over his limbs and bones with wave after wave.

Every flow was like the impact of a heavy hammer, and the tremendous force tempered his body and soul, making them tougher and more full of vitality.

He felt that his bones, flesh, and meridians had all been refined to be crystal clear, his entire body was glowing with a warm, jade-like luster, and his muscles seemed to have been recast, with incredible power hidden in every inch of them.

Li Qingyun only felt that his muscles and bones seemed to be recast, and every muscle contained infinite power, like a dormant dragon, which could tear apart mountains and rivers with a slight movement.

As his skills became more advanced, his true energy gradually transformed. It became like a surging river, filling his limbs and bones, as powerful as a mighty river flowing eastward, unstoppable.

Under the impact of this force, the Qi and blood became more powerful and almost showed signs of breaking out of the body.

His breathing gradually merged with the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. With every breath he took, he brought in vital energy from the surrounding area like a tide, interacting with his newborn true energy.

Li Qingyun felt a brand new power generated in his body, which gradually merged with his original innate true energy and infinite divine will.

This power is deep and powerful, as heavy as the earth, far surpassing the infinite divine will that controls the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, and even more significant than the previous improvement in cultivation.

He had a clear understanding in his mind, and from this moment on, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, the infinite divine will and his own innate true energy merged into one, becoming an unprecedented terrifying force.

Hunyuan Qi!

The next moment, an invisible majesty quietly emerged from Li Qingyun's body, as if he was no longer an independent existence, but had become one with the heaven and earth.

That majesty embodies the tenacity of mountains and rivers, the might of rivers, and the eternity of the sun and moon.

At this moment, he is no longer simply relying on the power of heaven and earth, but he himself has become a part of heaven and earth.

【Hongmeng Daojing: Introduction】

[Remaining Qi and blood: 98,500 souls].

"The Hun Yuan is all-encompassing and has everything."

The mantra of the Hongmeng Taoist Scripture flashed through his mind, and Li Qingyun's heart moved slightly, and he finally understood the true meaning of the word "Hunyuan".

The state of Hunyuan is no longer a simple matter of controlling the power of heaven and earth, but of integrating oneself into heaven and earth.

Now, he is no longer a practitioner who is independent of the world, but has become a part of the universe - the mountains, rivers, sun, moon and stars all flow with his thoughts.

Li Qingyun gently activated the "Hongmeng Daojing", using the Hunyuan true qi as a guide, and gave a slight push - the surrounding heaven and earth vital energy immediately surged towards him like a tide, just like hundreds of rivers returning to the sea, and was controlled by him at will, as effortlessly as waving his hand to guide the tide.

He slowly raised his hand, and in his palm, wisps of primordial purple energy slowly rose and gathered, forming a purple ball of light, which rotated and jumped, containing endless mystery and power.

Li Qingyun stared at the ball of purple light with eyes as sharp as torches, and squeezed it with a little force.

"boom!"

The ball of light turned into a stream of light, shooting out, piercing through the clouds ahead, tearing a path of nothingness, and reaching the sky. Wherever it passed, the clouds were torn apart like paper, leaving a clear gap, as if the heaven and earth made way for him and bowed down to him.

This was not an attack that relied on true Qi, but rather the natural unity of the Hunyuan force in his body with the heaven and earth, which easily mobilized the Yuan Qi of heaven and earth, making any move not have a trace of worldly air, but possessing astonishing power.

Li Qingyun smiled gently, his mind was clear, he felt the tremendous power in his body, and knew that he had already reached the pinnacle of martial arts and reached an unprecedented level.

Now, he only needs a thought to mobilize the spiritual energy of heaven and earth for his own use. He doesn't even need to deliberately accumulate true energy or practice martial arts. The spiritual energy will surge around his body like a tide, as if he has become the center of heaven and earth.

After breaking through to the Hunyuan realm of martial arts, Li Qingyun stepped on the "Star Chasing" flying sword and continued to fly towards Longhu Mountain.

At this moment, he has already had a preliminary grasp of the first volume of "Hongmeng Daojing", but the inheritance of the second volume requires a higher level to further deduce.

This "Hongmeng Daojing" really lives up to its name as a deduction by gods. If one can complete the whole book, what one will achieve in the future is not just a wandering immortal on land, but the immortal "Golden Immortal Realm" on the path to immortality.

The Golden Immortal is as hard as pure gold, untainted by dust, and eternally immortal. Even if his physical body is destroyed, he can be reborn with a trace of spiritual consciousness and live as long as the sun and the moon, lasting forever.

The flying sword cut through the sky, passing over the cloud peaks, and Li Qingyun's figure flashed by like a meteor.

He looked back at the distant sea, a sense of heroism rising in his heart: although he had not yet become an immortal or a god at this moment, he had already transcended the mundane world, surpassed the limits of human warriors, and truly reached the highest realm of the fusion of heaven and earth.

……

Surrounded by clouds and mist, with the pine wind blowing gently, the outline of the majestic Longhu Mountain gradually emerged in the mist.

Li Qingyun controlled the flying sword and landed lightly in front of the mountain gate of the Zhengyi Sect.

He was surrounded by familiar green pines and cypresses, and there was a fresh fragrance among the grass and trees. It was as quiet and peaceful as when he first entered the mountain gate.

But at this time, he was no longer the registered Taoist boy when he first entered the mountain gate, but the heir of Longhu Mountain’s Taoist priest, and was in the core of Tianshi Mansion.

Following the familiar path, he first walked towards Yuyuan Palace.

When the palace gate was opened, Feng Yaqin was seen sitting in front of the hall, dressed in a Taoist robe, as elegant as orchid.

Seeing Li Qingyun walk in, she was slightly stunned. Her eyes swept over him, feeling his powerful cultivation that was as deep as a mountain and even she could not understand. She could not help but widen her eyes in surprise.

"You...you're back..."

There was a subtle tremor in her voice, but her eyes were shining with relief. She then said softly, "Very good...very good..."

Li Qingyun smiled slightly, facing the master who knew his true identity, with a bit of gentleness in his eyes, he bowed and saluted very naturally:
"Thank you for your concern, Master. I have benefited a lot from the care of many seniors along the way. Master, are you okay?"

Feng Yaqin blushed slightly and lowered her eyes in embarrassment, as if trying to hide her inner turmoil.

She cleared her throat and forced a smile:
"Your cultivation has greatly improved and is far superior to mine. According to the rules of Longhu Mountain, you don't need to call me Master anymore... Instead, I should call you Senior."

Li Qingyun was slightly startled, then he couldn't help but chuckle, his smile was gentle and reserved:
"Master, what you said really embarrasses me. If you hadn't had the foresight to choose me from among so many Taoist children, I wouldn't have achieved what I have today. No matter how advanced my cultivation becomes in the future, our relationship as master and disciple will never change."

Feng Yaqin pursed her lips gently when she heard that, with a gentle warmth flowing through her eyes.

She was usually as cold as an orchid, but at this moment she could not hide her inner relief and gratitude. Li Qingyun's words made her feel an unprecedented sense of satisfaction.

She was silent for a moment, then said softly:

"You have hidden your identity and joined Longhu Mountain. I know you have your own plans. If there is anything you need my help with, just ask."

Li Qingyun's eyes softened a little. He looked at Feng Yaqin and felt touched.

This master, who never spoke much, has been standing silently by his side ever since he learned of his true identity. He did not have the slightest question or suspicion, and did not even ask what his intentions were. He just trusted him and was willing to help him unconditionally.

Such pure trust is rare.

He bowed respectfully again:

"Thank you, Master. I do have some secrets that I cannot disclose for now, but I can promise that I will never cause any harm to Mount Longhu. And... this time when I come back, I may have gotten what I want."

Feng Yaqin nodded slightly after hearing what he said, her eyes flickering slightly, but she didn't ask any more questions.

After a moment of silence, Li Qingyun spoke again:

"I met the Heavenly Master this time. He has a letter to send to Grandmaster Tian. Since Master has no other instructions, I will go to the Heavenly Master's Mansion to deliver the letter."

Feng Yaqin nodded slightly and watched him walk out of Yuyuan Palace. Her eyes were gentle and complicated, revealing some indescribable emotions.

Only after Li Qingyun's back disappeared outside the door did she sigh softly, with a smile of relief on her lips.

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After meeting Feng Yaqin, Li Qingyun left Yuyuan Palace and walked towards the Tianshi Mansion on the top of the mountain.

Along the way, there are Taoist temples stacked up and misty. The sound of bells and chimes can be heard faintly from afar, echoing among the mountains and forests, like the sound of nature, which makes the place even more fairy-like.

When he arrived at the Tianshi Mansion, he informed the Taoist boy who was guarding the gate and learned that Tian Yiming was waiting for him in the main hall. He then took a deep breath, pushed open the heavy red door, and walked into the hall.

Tian Yiming was sitting in the hall, flipping through an ancient book. Hearing footsteps, he looked up with a meaningful look in his eyes and a gratified tone:

"Ren'an, you're back. That's great. Your cultivation has improved a lot. It seems like you've gained a lot from this trip."

Li Qingyun bowed and said respectfully:
"Thank you for your concern, Grandmaster Uncle. The Heavenly Master asked me to bring back a secret letter, and ordered me to hand it to you personally."

When Tian Yiming heard this, his expression moved slightly. He took the jade slip handed to him by Li Qingyun, scanned it with his mind, and a look of disbelief appeared in his eyes.

Then, he placed the jade slip against his forehead and examined it carefully again. His brows furrowed slightly, and his expression became more solemn.

Finally, he put the letter down and looked up at Li Qingyun with a serious and solemn expression:
"Longhu Mountain has been passed down for thousands of years. There is a huge secret hidden in the sect, which is only known by the Heavenly Masters, Daozi and the deacons and elders of the past generations. Although you are not a Daozi, you are also in the sequence. Since the Heavenly Master has ordered you to take on the responsibility of this inheritance, I will tell you this secret today."

Li Qingyun's heart trembled slightly, and he couldn't help feeling a little excited.

He guessed that this secret letter must be related to himself, but he did not expect to learn the secret behind the Tianshi Mansion and complete the inheritance mission so soon.

Looking at Tian Yiming's increasingly solemn expression, he couldn't help but hold his breath and wait quietly for what would happen next.

Tian Yiming waved his hand, dismissed his attendants, and then personally set up layers of barriers around the hall to ensure that the conversation between the two would not be eavesdropped by outsiders. After everything was ready, he solemnly told a secret story:
"Long before the founding of the Tianshi Dao, Longhu Mountain had been suppressing a true god from the upper realm. We call him the 'Fallen Immortal' or the 'Exiled Immortal'.

"God?"

Li Qingyun's heart trembled, and at that moment, he felt a chill spreading down his spine.

It was the most primitive fear of human beings, like glimpsing some indescribable existence in front of an endless abyss.

Tian Yiming nodded slowly:
“Yes, the identity, origin, and specific realm of this fallen immortal have been investigated for many years by successive ancestors, but nothing is known. We can only guess through some clues that he once participated in a divine war and was sealed by a great master, who also moved the entire battlefield here and preserved it.

"That space has also become abnormally distorted due to the existence of gods, and is completely different from the human world. At the beginning of the founding of Tianshi Dao, the founder built a "Demon Subduing Hall" in the back mountain, which became the forbidden area of ​​Longhu Mountain and the entrance to that space.

"This fallen immortal is extremely dangerous. Once he wakes up, it will be the end of the human world. However, misfortunes often bring blessings. This sealed, dormant fallen immortal has also brought countless benefits to Longhu Mountain.

"All Heavenly Masters and Daoists of all generations can personally enter the Demon Subduing Hall to train. The specific method is to enter the dream of this sleeping fallen immortal and actively become a part of his dream.

"Although it is just a dream, the power of the gods is so strong that it is difficult to guess. Any benefits gained in the dream can be brought back to reality. Whether it is a technique, a treasure, or even the illusory godhood, the participants in the dream have the opportunity to obtain it.

“Among the Heavenly Masters of all generations, there have been examples of people who received the ‘blessings’ of the gods, gained godhood, and were directly promoted to ‘demigods’ and ascended to the upper realms.

"What the Heavenly Master meant is that you have great fortune. If you enter, you may be able to gain a lot, or even directly reach the Yang God Realm. If you can bring out one or two artifacts, it will be a powerful weapon for us to fight against the invasion of the spirit world.

"However, entering the dream of a god also contains many dangers. If you are not careful, you may lose control and collapse. However, after the exploration of successive generations of ancestors, this risk has become very small. According to past experience, the most you will suffer is damage to your soul or a serious illness.

"Generally speaking, all Daoists of previous generations would wait until they entered the Yangshen Realm before entering the Demon Subduing Hall to explore. However, the current situation is special and the human world is in urgent need of high-level combat power. Therefore, we will make an exception and allow you to enter once. Are you willing?"

When Li Qingyun heard this, his heart was filled with ripples.

He never imagined that there really were gods in the human world.

Although he is a sealed god, he is an existence that cannot be looked at directly. How terrifying!
However, after learning this secret, there was no unusual movement in the mysterious palace, which meant that in order to truly complete the inheritance mission, he had to enter the Demon-Slaying Palace and take a journey through the gods' dreams.

So he nodded:
"Disciple is willing to give it a try, please help me, Grandmaster Uncle!"

Tian Yiming nodded with satisfaction, took out a jade slip from a hidden corner of the hall, and handed it to Li Qingyun:

"This is the experience left by the previous Heavenly Master and Daoists after they entered the Demon Subduing Hall. You should study it carefully for two days. When you are ready, come to me and I will lead you in."

Li Qingyun nodded, feeling a little excited.

Soon, he will unveil the millennium secret of Mount Longhu, and even have a chance to explore the secrets of ancient times...

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(End of this chapter)