Perfect World: Start by traveling to the Wuwang Mansion

Chapter 320 Entering the Phoenix Dojo

As Shi Qingyun activated the magic array, the island, which had been shrouded in dark mist, was instantly transformed.

Flames shot skyward, and wherever they passed, the sound of space being burned and cracked could be heard.

The Nanming Fire spread rapidly outwards from the island, turning everything in its path to ashes.

The waters of the border sea, which were constantly pounding against the shore, evaporated in an instant under the scorching heat of these terrifying flames.

A ring of holes suddenly appeared around the island, through which the dark, deep seabed could be vaguely seen.

Shi Qingyun, who had fled long ago, was tens of thousands of miles away. Looking at all this, he couldn't help but wipe the cold sweat from his forehead.

He was very fortunate. If he hadn't immediately fled when he sensed something was wrong, he might have ended up like ashes scattered across the Boundary Sea.

The Yin-Yang Dao diagram in front of him was emitting a faint divine light, and waves of heat were hitting him. Cracks could be vaguely seen on the diagram, which were rapidly forming and then rapidly healing.

Even from this distance, one could still feel the scorching heat, and couldn't help but marvel at the power of this divine fire.

He began to reverse the flow of the Boundary Sea, and the Yin-Yang Dao River beneath his feet roared. He took a step and instantly disappeared from the spot.

Upon arriving before the formation, they saw a deadly danger flickering faintly on the golden protective shield.

However, after sensing no danger, they still mustered their courage and came to the entrance of the formation.

Looking at the two lifelike and ferocious beasts sitting on either side of the passage, even though they didn't know what kind of beasts they were, they could still feel the terrifying and ferocious power emanating from them just from a distance.

Looking up, one sees a golden plaque inscribed with "Phoenix Ridge" hanging above. Just by looking at it, one can feel the divine power burning the primordial spirit within one's body.

"As expected of a famous divine beast from the ancient times, it is so extravagant that even the plaque of one of its cave dwellings uses this kind of divine gold."

Shi Qingyun felt a little envious, but more than that, she was looking forward to what treasures might be inside the cave.

Slowly approaching, he gazed at the terrifying Dao patterns that swirled across the protective barrier.

He slowly stretched out his hand, and with a slight tremor, a strange divine rune appeared, seemingly echoing with the sound of a Qilin treading the sky.

The divine runes were incorporated into the protective shield, causing ripples to appear on the originally calm shield.

The phoenix phantom, which seemed to be the spirit of the formation, did not reappear. Instead, a large passage suddenly opened in front of him.

Seeing this, he didn't think much of it and strode inside.

As the formation closed again, Shi Qingyun was able to see everything clearly before him.

A magnificent palace sits directly in the center of the island, its golden light shimmering in the void.

His divine sense swept over the area, and apart from the various exotic flowers and fruits, he saw no ferocious beasts. He didn't think much of it.

It was assumed that the phoenix's divine power was too great in this place, and other creatures could not survive under its might.

He took a deep breath, and suddenly a vortex of vital energy formed, with rich vital energy rushing towards his body.

"An ancient legend tells of the phoenix rising from the ashes."

"I intended to exhaust my life force with a divine incantation in order to achieve a Nirvana breakthrough. Finding the Phoenix Nest this time is truly a divine intervention."

Shi Qingyun suppressed the distracting thoughts in his mind, took a step, and rushed towards the ancient hall.

The building, radiating a rich, intense yang energy, immediately evokes a surge of yang energy as one approaches it.

After exploring the surroundings, they managed to figure out what was going on with the ancient temple.

A medicinal garden, a training ground, a Nirvana pool, and a place for seeking enlightenment.

These are the four places that Shi Qingyun identified as having the greatest impact on him.

The herb garden had not been harvested for an unknown period of time, and there were countless precious herbs that had been stored for tens of thousands of years, but they could not accumulate enough medicinal properties to reach the level of immortal herbs.

These precious medicinal herbs, which have existed for tens of thousands of years, have flourished and withered countless times. The soil beneath them is filled with a rich medicinal fragrance, and their medicinal effects are likely no less than those of those precious herbs.

There are also a few genuine immortal herbs. Just those few herbs alone are enough to attract the attention of powerful immortal kings from all over the world.

This abundant medicinal garden further replenished his Chaos Medicinal Garden after he moved those precious herbs and soil into the Zhan Shen area.

Even the sword itself has undergone some changes. When held in the hilt, one can feel the fragrance of medicine swirling around it, which can be absorbed with a thought to replenish the depleted divine power.

This situation also surprised Shi Qingyun.

The practice ground is perhaps where the master of the practice ground develops supernatural powers. It is filled with traces of the Dao. If you go and study it, you may be able to comprehend some powerful supernatural powers.

As for the Nirvana Pool, it is the place where the phoenix is ​​reborn. It is likely that the precious herbs planted there are in preparation for the rebirth. There is also a drop of phoenix blood in it.

Shi Qingyun did not touch it, thinking that she would then undergo Nirvana in the Nirvana Pool.

As for the place of seeking the Dao, there was only a solitary white jade futon, but it was the place with the most abundant Dao essence. As soon as he stepped into it, he felt a sense of enlightenment.

I am very glad that my perseverance over the past ten years has not been in vain.

"Then let's begin our cultivation. With such abundant resources, we must improve our cultivation level as quickly as possible."

Shi Qingyun sat on a white jade futon, with the yin and yang energies intertwined behind him, forming a huge yin-yang diagram.

As the light dappled down, countless lotus buds began to bloom all around.

With a wave of his hand, the stars that had been suppressed within his body shot out and landed behind him, emitting specks of starlight.

As the stars within her body departed, the Dionysus Curse, which had been slowly flickering, now emitted wisps of eerie light.

From his limbs and bones, strands of life force surged like a tide into the Dionysian Curse.

Shi Qingyun remained calm, his previous panic gone. He slowly closed his eyes and focused all his attention on his body, contemplating the changes of life and death.

A nine-petaled lotus flower, radiating brilliant light, floated in mid-air in front of him, and the medicinal fragrance emanating from it immediately attracted countless vital energies.

The lotus flowers all around also grew fuller and fuller as the essence was continuously poured in.

This is a rare herb that Shi Qingyun found in the herb garden; it was a precaution he took just in case.

As Shi Qingyun slowly closed his eyes, the Yin-Yang Dao Diagram behind him instantly expanded, with wisps of Dao essence sweeping towards it.

The white jade futon beneath him also emitted a pure white light, and Shi Qingyun felt his mind become clear. His already extraordinary comprehension was further enhanced at this moment.

Life was constantly slipping away, and his understanding of Yin and Yang was rapidly deepening, causing the Dao diagram behind him to shine even brighter.

Nine Heavens and Ten Earths
More than a decade has passed quietly. The Emperor, Shi Yi, and other prodigies are still in seclusion, but the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths have not fallen into silence because of this.

A new generation of prodigies has emerged, injecting a powerful force into the somewhat desolate cultivation world after the war.

On a fighting arena, Mo Li held the World Tree in his hand and gently waved it in front of him. Instantly, stars fell and the void shattered.

The World Tree connects the laws of the four directions, and the Great Dao roars for it. Behind it is a Heavenly Eye filled with a sense of taboo, radiating terrifying pressure.

Under this divine gaze, extraordinary geniuses, their bodies shrouded in celestial energy, were struggling to hold on. As the World Tree swept down, those geniuses from various sects who had been suppressed in place were instantly sent flying backward.

"So this is Mo Li? No wonder he is the leader of the new generation of young people in the Nine Heavens."

"His talent is no less than that of the Cloud Emperor."

"He is still a bit inferior to Emperor Yun, but among the younger generation, he is invincible."

"With so many magical powers and supernatural abilities, I wonder which path he follows."

"..."

Beneath Mo Li's silver-white mask, no expression could be seen as his gaze slowly swept over the fallen young prodigy.

With a flash, he disappeared from the spot, ignoring the pleas of the cultivator behind him.

Seeing Mo Li disappear in the blink of an eye, the various prodigies who protected him, as well as the powerful figures who wanted to invite him to join their forces, all looked at each other in bewilderment.

For them, Mo Li, this rising young prodigy, was shrouded in mystery, both in terms of his identity and background.

All that is known is that there is a supreme powerhouse behind him.

Nevertheless, seeing his exceptional talent, many forces hoped to invite him over, as joining their forces would mean the addition of a supreme expert.

However, the struggle among the younger generation only caused a few ripples in the Nine Heavens at this time.

All the Daoist lineages of the Nine Heavens are preparing for the next great war against the alien realm, thus the Nine Heavens are also experiencing a fierce surge in cultivation.

The most outstanding talents are either comprehending the Dao or verifying their own Dao techniques on the road, making the competition for resources extremely fierce.

However, under the deliberate control of the Cloud Palace and various Daoist lineages, no small-scale battles have ever occurred due to resources.

This thriving scene suggests that the golden age is on the horizon.

Shidu Prefecture, Yun Palace.

On this day, thunderclouds lingered above the Cloud Palace, and the booming sound echoed throughout the entire Shidu Prefecture.

As the thunderclouds gradually dissipated, a composed figure slowly emerged from the tribulation, with a crimson-white divine halo of heavenly lightning hanging above his head behind him.

His overwhelming aura swept out, and cracks seemed to appear in the void.

As Chen Xuan felt the divine power flowing freely within his body, a hint of excitement appeared on his face.

"The time has finally come for me to be executed."

With the help of two supreme experts, the Cloud Palace's foundation soared instantly, and it also absorbed the resources left over from before very well.

With the Supreme Being preaching and the support of resources, the overall strength of the Cloud Palace is rapidly improving.

Chen Xuan, the acting administrator of the Cloud Palace, was the second strong person to step into the realm of "Severing Myself". The first was naturally Mu Qing, the cultivation fanatic.

"Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Chen, on joining the ranks of those who will kill me."

A graceful figure slowly emerged from the void, with each step she took causing lush green bamboo leaves to appear in the air.

Upon seeing the newcomer, Chen Xuan addressed Mu Qing:

"Fellow Daoist Mu, it was just luck; we have to thank the two seniors for their help."

Just then, Xuan You and Xuan Ming appeared in mid-air and nodded in satisfaction as they looked at the aura emanating from Chen Xuan.

"Hello, two seniors."

Upon seeing the newcomers, Mu Qing and Chen Xuan immediately greeted them respectfully, their eyes gleaming with gratitude.

"Hey, no need to be so polite, Chen, you need to work even harder."

"That's right, that's right. Although our current strength is not bad, it's still a bit lacking."

Upon hearing this, Chen Xuan humbly accepted the answer with a touch of helplessness, and the pride he felt from breaking through his cultivation level vanished.

On the Star-Picking Platform, a graceful figure landed, her clothes fluttering, her posture elegant.

His eyes flashed with divine light, piercing through layers of space and landing on Chen Xuan and the others, and he felt a sense of relief.

Behind her, Xiao Hong and Xiao Bai, like two little Taoist boys, accompanied her. Seeing the rare smile on her face, they couldn't help but feel relaxed.

After more than a decade of seclusion, the witch had accumulated enough skill to successfully break through the barrier of self-destruction and reach the level of the One of Escape.

"If you knew the current state of the Cloud Palace, you would probably be very pleased."

The witch's gaze was distant, and her ethereal aura inexplicably carried a sense of desolation, causing the heavens and earth to change color.

Upon hearing this, the two people behind him exchanged glances, their eyes also filled with worry.

As the master of the Cloud Palace and their master, Shi Qingyun would worry about them every day he was away.

With the rise of the cultivation trend, coupled with the threat from other realms.

Every day, one could hear in taverns and teahouses that someone had broken through to a higher realm, that lightning tribulations had spread across the entire state, and that rosy clouds had illuminated the vast distances.

Time, too, passed slowly amidst this intense atmosphere.

Boundary Sea, Phoenix Ridge
Apart from the last time Shi Qingyun knocked on the gate, Phoenix Ridge has once again undergone an unusual change today.

A crimson light illuminated the nine heavens, and a giant bird, its body wreathed in flames, soared through the sky.

With a flap of its wings, countless flames scattered, the waters of the Boundary Sea sank by one foot, and the chaotic tide of laws was burned away.

Ask the question on the white jade futon.

Shi Qingyun sat cross-legged peacefully on it, but at this moment his skin was as dry as an old tree and his body was hunched over like a longbow.

Although his expression was peaceful, the flame of his life flickered like a candle in the wind, and it was uncertain when it would be completely extinguished.

On his forehead, a blood-red, agate-like rune was flashing.

His life force was absorbed by the rune, and with each flash of red light, his life flame flickered even more intensely.

However, aside from his terrible condition, beneath him lies a Yin-Yang diagram of life and death, seemingly recreating a cycle of life and death in the human world.

Left is life, right is death; two completely opposite gates are imprinted on the scroll, and the meaning of life and death flows between the two gates.

Shi Qingyun sat between the two gates, the energy of life and death passing through his body, both living and dying, and his life force was draining away more and more rapidly.

If it weren't for this profound mystery of life and death, he could have broken the Dionysus Curse years ago with just that.

However, his cultivation of mind had not yet reached the level he envisioned, so he allowed the divine curse to run rampant and devour his life force.

(End of this chapter)