This is not how immortals cultivate

Chapter 461 There are so many Hakimi today!

"The Divine Firmament Realm has an Upper Heavenly Court. The Nine-Fingered Heavenly Emperor you mentioned was born as the embodiment of the laws of heaven and earth, residing high in the Nine Heavens, and possessing the power to rule over all gods..."

Jingyun slowly explained that the Divine Firmament Realm and the Heavenly God Realm were similar in configuration, except that the Heavenly Emperor of the Divine Firmament Realm was missing a finger, otherwise there was no difference.

Xiang Yuan had heard the King say these words before, and thought the King would come up with something new today. But just as he was getting into it, Jing Yun gently shook his head: "I have never been to the Divine Firmament Realm and know very little about it. If you still have questions, I don't know either."

Give me a break, he's clearly a riddle teller.

Xiang Yuan witnessed firsthand that Frieza's cultivation level was, and very likely, above that of the two Heavenly Emperors. Whether the two Heavenly Emperors could determine a winner depended heavily on her attitude.

Moreover, Your Majesty has already plotted against the two Heavenly Emperors. Since ancient times, knowing yourself and your enemy has led to victory in every battle. How could Your Majesty know so little about the Divine Firmament Realm? You must have investigated in advance, or even scouted the place.

Xiang Yuan felt depressed; it was another day of being annoyed by the White House.

Unfortunately, this opportunity to cough up blood cannot be left to the White Palace Master. If she were to ask, it would inevitably involve the Celestial Realm and the True Martial Emperor. If the White Palace Master were brought in, her identity as the reincarnation of the Queen Mother of the West would be subject to intense scrutiny by the Heavenly Emperors of both realms, and her fate would likely not be friendly.

The current White Palace Master is not yet the Queen Mother of the West, and is not qualified to participate in the interdimensional war. To put it bluntly, if the White Palace Master really enters the Heavenly God Realm, the Heavenly Emperor will not need to take action. The True Martial Emperor can easily crush and mold the White Palace Master and throw her into the basement to give birth.

Although in the Qianyuan Realm, even a pretty boy could easily manipulate the White Palace Master, Xiang Yuan's idea was that the scale of the interdimensional war was too large, and the White Palace Master still needed to level up. It wouldn't be too late for her to enter this realm and act arrogantly after she regained the power of the Queen Mother of the West and was able to take control of West Kunlun.

Jingyun was unwilling to talk too much about the Divine Firmament Realm, so Xiang Yuan decisively changed the subject: "Master, what is the situation with the Chongting Realm? Why is this realm so special? Is there any necessary connection between it and the Heavenly Emperor's Dao Seed?"

“Of course there is a connection.”

Jingyun first uttered a pointless statement, then said, "The Chongting Realm is a scheme devised by a certain Heavenly Emperor upon his return. I cannot discern who this Heavenly Emperor is, and therefore cannot see through the fog. Giving a random answer will only harm you, so I will refrain from making any further guesses."

"..."

Okay, as long as you are happy!
Helpless, Xiang Yuan waved his phoenix feather fan and asked again, "Master, there is the Great Zhou Dynasty in Chongting Realm, whose reign has lasted to this day. It is truly extraordinary. What is the background of the Ji family that they have been able to obtain such great fortune?"

"I cannot calculate it. If you want to know, live well, and you will find out one day."

"..."

Master, you too. May you live a long and healthy life, free from all calamities, and enjoy eternal bliss.

Xiang Yuan rolled his eyes. In front of the king, his inner monologue was full of loyalty, and he didn't dare to utter a single complaint.

He hesitated for a moment, knowing he wouldn't get an answer, but still asked, "Master, I have obtained an opportunity in the Chongting Realm. Is there any further explanation for this?"

"Have."

Jingyun nodded, a rare smile appearing on her face: "When two tigers fight, one will surely be injured. The change in the Heavenly God Realm is a good thing. This is a great fortune and a great opportunity, which is closely related to your divine position as the True Martial Emperor. As for the specifics, you will know them when it is successful."

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Divination is so difficult! If only God would grant us this profession!
King Frieza's refusal to say anything further convinced Xiang Yuan that she was plotting against the two Heavenly Emperors. He decisively asked, "In the conflict between the two realms, one of the Heavenly Emperors will inevitably fall. Which Heavenly Emperor does Master truly support?"

"Naturally, it's the Heavenly Emperor who can win."

"..."

I know that, but in the current situation, you have a lot of say in who wins and who loses!
Xiang Yuan received no clear answers to his questions. He was only told that the king had cast his net, but he was completely baffled as to how to harvest the fish, who to harvest, and what the purpose of the harvest was.

With the king being so powerful, what could he do but let Hakimi scratch him around?

There are so many Hakimi today!
Xiang Yuan sighed and turned to leave. After taking three steps, he turned back with some doubt, looked down at the jade belt at his waist, and then at Jing Yun's slightly loose crimson and white crane silk dress, which was not properly tied at the waist. His heart tightened suddenly.

Because of the treacherous villains, the king harbored misunderstandings and suspicions towards him, regarding him as a shameless and morally bankrupt disciple like Yue Huanjiang. When bestowing him a belt, the king even waited for the residual heat to dissipate first, almost openly expressing his disdain.

Now that the ascension passage has opened, there's no other use for the jade belt he's keeping; he should decisively take it back...

forget?

How could that be? With Your Majesty's computing power, how could you make such a basic mistake?

Xiang Yuan frowned deeply. If he was right, this interdimensional war was too brutal. Even he, the True Martial Emperor, would feel like he was walking on thin ice and would find it difficult to reach the other side. Therefore, he bestowed the jade belt as a protective item.

What did he say? The king only pretended to dislike him, but in his heart he really liked his disciple!
Whoosh—

The wind is quite noisy today!
The drop tower was also much faster than usual.

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South China Sea, Purple Bamboo Forest.

Wensi Hall.

Xiang Yuan's vision went completely black, and an overwhelming pressure assaulted him. He felt like a drowning fish, unable to breathe.

Baiyue Jushi looked troubled, patted Xiang Yuan on the shoulder, and coaxed him out: "Junior brother, now is not the time to fool around. Why are you staying in the Purple Bamboo Grove instead of staying in your own dojo?"

"I like my senior sister!"

"..."

Baiyue Jushi lightly spat, her cheeks slightly flushed. Just like before, at first glance, she seemed to have high attack and high health, without any worldly desires, making her impossible to win over. In reality, her defense was shattered, and she was a self-deluded person whose body betrayed her mind. Xiang Yuan only needed to deliver a straight shot to make her blush with embarrassment.

Xiang Yuan embraced the full moon-like curve of her waist and hips. Seeing the beauty in his arms with a holy face and a shy expression that seemed like a stroke of genius, like the pure pink at the tip of a lotus petal, he couldn't help but breathe heavily and lower his head to kiss her fiercely.

Baiyue Jushi, always the most caring older sister, was gentle yet not arrogant, a perfect wife and mother. She nudged Xiang Yuan twice and then closed her eyes in response.

After a moment, Baiyue Jushi let down her long hair, which was tied up, and said to Xiang Yuan, who had calmed down a bit, "Junior brother, now is not the time to indulge in women. Quickly return to Xuanwu Tongchu Mansion and take charge of the Thirty-Six Palaces Golden Palace. With such a big incident, the True Martial Emperor's dojo is probably in complete chaos."

“Senior sister is right, junior brother thinks so too…”

Xiang Yuan embraced Bai Yue Jushi, inhaled the pure lotus fragrance in her hair, and said with a clear conscience, "It is precisely because the world has changed that I, your junior brother, have been holding the Purple Bamboo Forest and guarding this place with my senior sister, so that if demons and monsters attack the Purple Bamboo Forest, my senior sister will not have any help."

Baiyue Jushi was speechless. As two of the Five Elders of the Five Directions, there was still a slight difference in strength between Zhenwu the Great and Guanyin the Great. It was hard to say who would help whom.

Xiang Yuan was speaking very seriously. He had his conscience on his side, so why would he talk nonsense and make fun of Baiyue Jushi?

Xiang Yuan had no clue how the interdimensional war would be fought, as he hadn't received a clear answer from the King. Would the two armies clash in the Chongting Realm to decide the outcome, or would the flames of war spread to the lower realms ruled by the two upper heavenly courts?

It cannot be ruled out that the Divine Firmament Realm launched a sneak attack, with the Nine-Fingered Heavenly Emperor leading the charge, fighting all the way to the Heavenly God Realm and pushing towards the Southern Heavenly Gate.

There are many possibilities.

However, all these possibilities are based on the premise that the immortals and gods of the two realms are independent, possessing a complete cultivation system, each with their own supernatural powers and magical treasures.

Unfortunately, this foundation does not exist.

The divine power of the immortals and gods in the Celestial Realm comes from the Heavenly Emperor, and the same is true for the Divine Firmament Realm. In other words, even if the immortals and gods of the two realms fight each other to the death, the two Heavenly Emperors can create another batch of cannon fodder with a wave of their hands.

Cannon fodder can also deplete the enemy's reserves!

What can the immortals and gods of the two realms consume? Divine power itself is illusory, existing only by relying on the Heavenly Emperor. In essence, the immortals and gods are tools for the Heavenly Emperor to prove himself and turn illusion into reality.

In the absence of war, immortals and gods are crucial bargaining chips for the Heavenly Emperor to materialize his power, possessing their own inherent meaning and value. However, in the event of war, the strategic objective becomes preserving the Heavenly Emperor's own existence; immortals and gods are easily discarded, their value drastically decreasing.

However, while throwing a firecracker makes a sound, throwing gods and immortals would cause them to sink to the bottom without even making a ripple, rendering them practically worthless in terms of strategic value.

Therefore, in Xiang Yuan's envisioned interdimensional war, there was no room for the immortals and gods to intervene. Everyone was there to create atmosphere and watch and highlight the awesomeness of the two Heavenly Emperors. Only when the two Heavenly Emperors determined a winner would the interdimensional war be considered over.

Even if everyone in the Celestial Realm were unharmed and killed all the immortals and gods in the Divine Firmament Realm, achieving the most arrogant and terrifying feat, it would not affect the outcome of the interdimensional war.

The Heavenly Emperor, possessing immense power, determined the form of interdimensional warfare.

This is the only way to play; any other tactics are a waste of time and completely meaningless.

Upon hearing what Xiang Yuan said, Bai Yue Jushi turned around in surprise: "Junior brother is so thoughtful, as intelligent as ever. Senior sister didn't even think of these things."

"Senior sister, don't worry about it, just listen to me."

Xiang Yuan raised an eyebrow: "Come, manifest the form of Guanyin Bodhisattva. Junior brother has a few rather profound Buddhist teachings here. Let's sit down and discuss them, and try to push our cultivation forward again before the great battle."

Are you trying to boost your cultivation level? Even your senior sister is too embarrassed to call you out on it!

Baiyue Jushi chuckled and shook his head, then raised his hand and tapped Xiang Yuan's forehead. He would agree to everything else, but not this one thing.

No matter what, this white robe is of great significance and cannot be tainted in her hands. Otherwise, no matter how many times the wooden fish is struck, the lost merit cannot be made up for.

"Senior sister is still too attached to appearances, you should know..." "..."

Baiyue Jushi closed his eyes and remained silent, refusing to listen to Xiang Yuan's twisted logic. Finally, he coiled his hair in his natural state, which finally silenced Xiang Yuan.

Xiang Yuan wasn't annoyed at being thrown out of the Wensi Hall. It was hard to say how heavy the responsibility was, but the path was indeed very long. He teased Linggan by the lotus pond for a while, then turned to find Ji Muqing and personally taught him cultivation as his senior uncle.

When Xiang Yuan met the True Martial Emperor of the Divine Firmament Realm in the Chongting Realm, he felt that he was just an ordinary person. He guessed that the True Martial Emperor of the Divine Firmament Realm was just a makeshift group of people who did not have divine power.

Since there is already a True Martial Emperor, does the Divine Firmament Realm have its own Antarctic Guanyin? What does the Guanyin sister over there look like?

What would happen if the two Guanyin sisters fought?
Xiang Yuan was very curious about this issue. He was very disappointed in the True Martial Emperor of the Divine Firmament Realm, who was a hypocritical villain and not even as good as him.

He originally thought he had tarnished the reputation of the True Martial Emperor, but unexpectedly, in a competition of who was worse, he did quite well. At least in the field of subduing demons and monsters, he did not fail to live up to the name of the True Martial Emperor.

He's really up to something!
Guanyin Bodhisattva was different. This title carried great weight in Xiang Yuan's mind. He did not want Guanyin, the sister of the Divine Firmament Realm, to be a hypocrite, spouting benevolence and morality while actually being cowardly and afraid of danger...

Although all immortals from reputable and righteous families are like this, possessing flexible moral bottom lines, those without them cannot achieve a great reputation and would have died young long ago.

But as I said before, Guanyin Bodhisattva holds a lot of weight in Xiang Yuan's heart. He hopes that the Guanyin sister in the Divine Firmament Realm is a proper and good Bodhisattva, not the kind of person who is shameless, black-hearted, and scheming.

"If she is truly a benevolent Bodhisattva, would the two Guanyin sisters really fight? Or would they sit down and have tea as soon as they meet?"

……

Southern Jambudvipa.

Wudang Mountain, with its thirty-six golden palaces.

As Baiyue Jushi said, the True Martial Emperor's temple was in complete chaos. The boss was not at home, and the subordinates were in a panic. Helpless, Bai Ze stepped forward to take charge and galloped down the road of no return for the powerful minister.

Being the head steward of Xuanwu Tongchu Mansion is no easy task. Xiang Yuan, the manager, has completely delegated the signing and stamping process to Bai Ze. His trusting attitude has left Bai Ze in a very awkward position. She is happy that her boss trusts her, but also very dissatisfied that her boss does nothing all day long.

If you don't want to be a secretary, fine, but at least you should at least review the signing process. If you continue to ignore things like this, your subordinates should start calling her the True Martial Emperor.

Today was another day of Bai Ze wielding great power. He was busy running around with his second secretary, Guan Yan. One second they were stamping and signing documents, busy with all sorts of logistics, and the next they were deploying troops and inspecting the army. He was so busy that his high heels were almost worn out.

Looking at the thirty-six divine generals who were still far from full strength, Bai Ze felt extremely anxious and insecure. The thought that the two strongest generals under the True Martial Emperor, the Turtle and the Snake, had not yet been mentioned made him even more terrified.

It's a bit like a fear of insufficient firepower.

War is imminent, and the Xuanwu Tongchu Manor only has a handful of men, not even a single capable high-level fighter. If they were to be attacked...

Yes, the boss is very strong. With just a slight move, he can cut down the villains on the other side with his sword.

But the boss is a powerful figure, and he can't just let any Tom, Dick, or Harry show up and make the boss lead the charge!

With that in mind, Bai Ze quickly finished his inspection and headed straight to his office with Guan Yan.

In the rear hall of Xuanwu Tongchu Mansion, Xiang Yuan was drinking tea in the courtyard. Because Bai Ze was carrying the burden, he was enjoying a peaceful life and had enough time and energy to sort out his recent gains and strengthen himself with the cultivation method of the small world.

Before entering the Chongting Realm, or rather, before obtaining the cultivation method of the small world, Xiang Yuan was unable to cultivate in the Heavenly God Realm. Even with the Wuxiang Seal Technique in operation, he could only strengthen his primordial spirit internally and his divine power externally.

Cultivating realms related to the laws of heaven and earth is futile because the Heavenly Emperor is too domineering.

Oh, the six-syllable mantra is an exception. Buddhism is too idealistic, emphasizing sudden enlightenment. It doesn't matter where you practice, it doesn't really matter what environment you're in.

Just like the Buddhist practice of Layman Baiyue, who attained enlightenment and saw his true nature, allowing the lotus to bloom naturally, he was able to diligently cultivate even in the barren land of the gods and reap great rewards.

The rest of the external supplements, the laws of heaven and earth, and the dual cultivation with Xiang Yuan can be resolved with a little practice; they are not really problems.

Ji Muqing also loves it when her martial uncle guides her cultivation.

Getting back to the main point, Xiang Yuan gained a large number of previously unseen principles of heaven and earth in the Chongting Realm. These principles were different from ordinary ones; they were all top-tier configurations at the Heavenly Emperor level. For someone like him who possessed the cultivation method of a small world, they were treasures beyond compare.

If Sword Master Su Ran were to see this, he would surely shed tears that he couldn't help but shed.

In short, Xiang Yuan can now cultivate in the Celestial Realm!
Moreover, a vast amount of resources are homeless and are eagerly awaiting his harvesting in the Chongting Realm.

The two Heavenly Emperors fought to the death, each believing they had copied the Chaos Light and even strengthened it with the other's help, thinking they had already won big.

Little did anyone know, in a secluded corner, Xiang Yuan had already completed his raid on the supermarket and was on a shopping spree.

"Boss, how come you still have the appetite to drink tea?"

Bai Ze walked over in red-soled, black-faced high heels, glaring at the weak and submissive Guan Yan. Two secretaries stood on either side of Xiang Yuan, their eyes wide with dissatisfaction, urging their boss to step forward and take charge.

Stop drinking tea. Now is not the time for tea. Even just showing your face, saying a few words of nonsense, and calming the restless hearts would be good.

Xiang Yuan smiled slightly: "In my view, the mediocre people of the Divine Firmament Realm are nothing but chickens and dogs, mere charlatans who sell their heads. Even that self-proclaimed True Martial false god is no match for a few punches and kicks from me. What is there to fear!"

Yeah, I saw it all. You tricked him into opening his eyes wide, and then you punched him. x2
"You two convey my original words: that they are worthless and not worth a laugh. Then continue playing music and dancing. There is no need for any grand inspection."

"..." x2
Bai Ze complained of a headache and was about to say something when Xiang Yuan pressed him down onto the stone bench.

Standing behind Bai Ze, Xiang Yuan personally massaged the shoulders of this hardworking and meritorious steward, showering him with words of praise that were practically free, quickly making Bai Ze lose himself in the calls of "beautiful woman."

She raised her head slightly and gave Guan Yan a haughty look.

See? In the boss's eyes, I am the most favored and valued secretary!
Guan Yan: You always have been!

Enjoying the boss's personal massage and praise, Bai Ze went from being flattered and overwhelmed at first to secretly delighted, but soon she realized that something was wrong.

Oh no, I was so engrossed in my boss's sweet talk that I almost forgot about work.

But the boss personally takes over the clock, and this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Wouldn't it be a shame to interrupt it now?

After a brief moment of hesitation, the top-tier bull and horse refused the treat, stood up, and said, "Boss, there's something I need to do..."

"What, you don't like it?"

Xiang Yuan exclaimed in surprise, then pressed Guan Yan down on the stone bench, massaging her shoulders and praising her until Guan Yan blushed deeply.

As the second secretary, Guan Yan saw Bai Ze busying himself and felt unworthy of such praise.

Bai Ze: ()
Why is that little slut blushing? It's infuriating!
Bai Ze pushed Guan Yan away expressionlessly, enjoying his boss's personal massage. He even grumbled to Xiang Yuan to use more force, saying that although she looked human, she was a monster at heart.

No, it is essentially an auspicious creature, belonging to the family Mythical Beasts and the genus Auspicious Beasts.

That's tough!
"Ouch, ouch, ouch—"

With a single exertion from Xiang Yuan, Bai Ze groaned in pain. But unwilling to let Guan Yan suffer, he said with a heavy heart, "Boss, the Turtle and Snake Generals have not yet been assigned, and the thirty-six Divine Generals are still far from full strength. The Xuanwu Tongchu Mansion has not yet formed a system. These are all your personal guards, and we cannot delay any longer."

Upon hearing this, Xiang Yuan loosened his grip slightly. He did indeed have two preferred candidates for the Turtle and Snake Generals.

Xiao Lingyue.

Zen'er.

Unfortunately, the white dragon is not a snake, and the white tortoise is quite averse to tortoises and the like...

Moreover, this plan was scrapped after it was confirmed that the Qianyuan Realm would welcome its own Heavenly Court.

Only after Bai Ze reminded him today did Xiang Yuan realize that the positions of Turtle and Snake Generals had been vacant for too long, and it was time to fill those gaps.

Who should I fill in?

Xiang Yuan thought for 0.25 seconds, then looked at Bai Ze and Guan Yan. He was missing two trustworthy lackeys, and there just happened to be two trustworthy secretaries in front of him. What a coincidence!

Bai Ze's body trembled, and he shuddered, feeling a vague sense of foreboding.

No way, boss! You can't treat the production team's donkeys like that!

Before she could beg for mercy, Xiang Yuan frowned, raised his hand and pointed to the sky, drawing a ray of golden light from outside the small cave.

The Heavenly Emperor has decreed that a meeting be held in the Heavenly Court!
Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

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