Xiuxian, I can travel to another world

Chapter 212 Investiture of the Gods (Bonus chapter for 1000 monthly votes)
Inside the empty hall, only Zhu Ju sat upright.

On the stone table in front of him lay an unfolded scroll.

The scroll is made of a material that resembles paper or leather, and is soft and supple to the touch. It is 1.3 feet wide and nearly 10 feet long, and features flowers, plants, swimming fish, and stars in the sky.

The list of gods!
Zhu Ju gently stroked the painting, his face showing deep thought.

According to the records of the Tiandu Sect, this item is a divine object left behind in the world during the war between immortals and demons.

"Despite its imperfections, it still possesses immense power!"

Grasp the edge of the scroll and give it a gentle shake.

"Crash..."

As the scroll shook, the patterns on it changed, and one person's name after another appeared.

The Five Plague Gods, the Thunder Gods, the Five Elders of the Five Directions...

Above each person's name is the title of the deity to whom they belong, and below that are the Ten Great 'Heavenly Rules'.

Article 1: The command of the Supreme God of Heaven cannot be disobeyed.

Article 2: Gods and humans must not fall in love.

……

"The Heavenly Capital Cult Leader actually wants to build a Heavenly Court in this world, but the Heavenly Laws are far too hasty."

Zhu Ju gently shook his head, and with one hand lightly brushed across the scroll, causing the text on it to disappear without a trace.

A few array runes then appeared.

This,
That is the fundamental reason for the Heavenly Capital Cult Leader's strength.

Nine Stars Ascend to Heaven Altar!

This is the famous altar of the Tiandu Sect, which can connect the power of the nine heavens stars with the primordial spirit. The person in charge of the altar can use the power of the stars to unleash power far exceeding their own, and even a grand mage can fight against a true immortal.

Not only that.

The Nine Stars Ascension Altar can also imprison and control the primordial spirits of others. The power of demons listed on the Investiture of the Gods can be borrowed by the person in charge of the formation.

According to the classification of formation levels in the main world, this 'formation' can be classified as a first-tier superior formation.

"I see!"

Zhu Juwei said with a slight smile:

"The Investiture of the Gods is actually a formation diagram, but it is different from ordinary formation diagrams. It can change size, be carried around, and can activate the power of the formation in a very short time."

Tap lightly with your finger.

As true essence and magical power flowed into it, the Investiture of the Gods shone brightly, and the array diagram on it swirled out, instantly enveloping the entire hall.

As the master of the Investiture of the Gods, Zhu Juneng could clearly feel a vast power descending from the heavens. His divine soul power surged, his sensing range more than doubled, and the power of his spells was probably comparable to that of a mid-stage Dao Foundation cultivator.

However, he had already slaughtered all the demons controlled by the Investiture of the Gods, so he had no extra power to borrow.

Otherwise it would be even stronger!
"Good baby!"

Zhu Ju's eyes lit up:

“Ordinary formations require formation plates, formation flags, formation eye spirits, and so on. It takes quite a while to set everything up properly.”

"And the Investiture of the Gods..."

"Although it's impossible to activate it instantly, it only takes a dozen or so breaths to set up a large formation."

"If used properly, with my current strength, I might even be able to trap and kill a mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator."

This is terrible.

A cultivator at the mid-stage of the Dao Foundation realm possesses abundant true essence; even if he wields a magic weapon, he has little chance of winning in a direct confrontation.

However, this can be achieved by using the Investiture of the Gods.

"I wonder if the formation can be changed?"

Zhu Ju's eyes flickered:

"If it were to become a mid-grade or even high-grade second-tier formation, wouldn't it make one invincible at the Foundation Establishment stage?"

"The formation should be able to be changed, but the specific upper limit it can withstand is unknown."

"what?"

An object at the core of the formation made him raise an eyebrow. With a flick of his long sleeve, he drew the glimmer of light closer.

"The Heavenly Capital Cult Leader!"

Zhu Juyin looked surprised and doubtful:

"Is that so?"

No wonder he felt that the Heavenly Capital Cult Leader was not human; it turned out that the other party was actually the spirit that had refined him into the Investiture of the Gods.

Spirit of the artifact

Nature is no longer human.

In theory, artifact spirits can live forever.

As long as the Investiture of the Gods is not destroyed, the Heavenly Capital Cult Leader can live.

However, as a spirit of an object, one's 'human' nature will be gradually eroded until one becomes the 'soul' of the object.

"This person is simply insane; he actually wants to become the celestial ruler who lives as long as heaven and earth and is immortal."

"pity……"

"You met me."

Shaking his head, Zhu Ju breathed out true fire and burned it towards that wisp of true spirit.

"what!"

With a piercing scream, the last trace of the Heavenly Capital Cult Leader in this world was erased.

"Item spirit?"

"In that case, isn't the Investiture of the Gods ranked higher than that of magical treasures?"

Magical artifacts possess sentience, but they cannot give birth to artifact spirits; only beings of higher rank can give birth to artifact spirits.

Therefore, it is probably true that the Investiture of the Gods is more powerful than magic weapons.

"metropolitan!"

While pondering, Xiao Meng requested an audience outside the palace.

"Come in."

"Yes."

Xiao Meng entered the main hall holding the jade slip and presented it with both hands raised high:
"Sect Master, these are the magical artifact visualization techniques we collected from the Tiandu Sect. There are fifty-seven of them in total."

"Among them are many top-notch traditions."

"There is more..."

"There is also a method of spirit worship that can refine oneself into the spirit of an inanimate object. However, it is only effective for certain special items, and once one cultivates human nature, it will weaken over time until it turns into an inanimate object."

"metropolitan."

Her brows were furrowed:
"According to the Heavenly Capital Sect Leader, our cultivation of the artifact visualization method seems to involve turning ourselves into artifact spirits?"

Ok?
It's really possible!
Zhu Ju nodded slowly and said in a low voice:

"Perhaps that's the case, but becoming a spirit artifact is no easy feat. How many rare artifacts like the Investiture of the Gods are there in the world?"

"Take me to see where the ancient sword sect is located."

"Yes." Xiao Meng came back to her senses and bowed in response.

…………

Eight hundred li west of the capital, there is a mountain peak that is shrouded in clouds and mist all year round, and no one knows its name.

All that is known is that ghostly howls often echo from this mountain, and all living things have vanished from its surroundings; it is called Ghost Mountain.

This day.

"Shh!"

Two streaks of light appeared near 'Ghost Mountain'.

Zhu Jugong focused his eyes and looked ahead.

"metropolitan."

Xiao Meng spoke:
"After the ancient sword sect exhausted the natural treasures of this world, it knew that its inheritance would inevitably be cut off in the future, so it wanted to open the path to heaven."

"It is said that they forged twelve powerful magical artifacts in an attempt to use them to break through the limitations of the world and go to the legendary immortal realm."

"result……"

She shrugged.

"The legendary immortal realm was not seen, but the ancient sword sect was punished by heaven and destroyed by an unknown force."

"Sword Mountain has become the Ghost Mountain of today."

Zhu Juzhi looked straight ahead.

With his cultivation level and eyesight, he could see through not only fog, but even the fog of an array at a glance.

And now, the mist enveloping 'Sword Mountain' appears thin, yet it is completely imperceptible.

Only through the mist could one see some faint shadows moving about inside, with ghostly howls echoing and various colored lights flashing from time to time.

"It is said."

Xiao Meng spoke:
"Sometimes, flying swords will fly out of Sword Mountain, but as soon as they leave Sword Mountain, those flying swords will decay."

"Even those who find the flying sword will be plagued by misfortune, and over time, there will be fewer and fewer people in the vicinity."

"Now it's even a forbidden area."

Zhu Ju nodded slowly.

As he approached 'Sword Mountain', a strange sense of panic would fill him, as if some terrifying thing was scrutinizing him.

a long time.

"Let's go!"

"Nothing to see."

The secrets hidden in 'Sword Mountain' are clearly beyond his current ability to uncover; it would be best for him to leave.

"Yes."

Xiao Meng lowered her head:

"Sect Master, will you come back in the future?"

"Of course," Zhu Ju said calmly.
"I'll be back."

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main world.

East China Sea.

On a dilapidated ship, the corpses of pirates disguised as fishermen lay scattered on the ground.

Unfortunately for them, they actually tried to rob a Dao Foundation cultivator who had been shipwrecked and stranded on a deserted island.

"Soul-stealing!"

Zhu Ju's eyes gleamed with spiritual light as he met someone's gaze.

The pirate leader struggled, but could not withstand the power of the magic. He felt a surge of thoughts and a splitting headache.

soon.

"Pfft!"

There were no more living creatures on the ship.

"It seems the information given by the Li family is true. The largest power in the vicinity is the East Sea Alliance, which has a Golden Core Grandmaster in charge."

Zhu Juzhi stood up, seemingly lost in thought:
“If a Dao Foundation cultivator is willing to join the East Sea Alliance, they can obtain a Foundation Establishment cultivation technique, but this temptation is quite great for me.”

"but……"

"It's difficult to obtain the Golden Core inheritance!"

It's not that they don't exist, but they won't be given to independent cultivators.

"It seems we still have to go back to the Ten Thousand Mountains. Dragon Head Peak not only has the Golden Core inheritance, but it is also a top-tier inheritance."

The Heavenly Gang and Earthly Fiend Technique is a top-tier Golden Core inheritance of the Great Zhou Dynasty, and theoretically, it can condense a Nascent Soul.

of course.

Just in theory.

Not to mention the Dragon Head lineage, none of the three lineages of the Mingxu Sect have ever produced a Nascent Soul cultivator.

"Shh!"

With a flash of light, it headed straight for the direction of the East Sea Alliance.

…………

half a month later.

Zhu Ju's figure appeared above a body of water, his eyes focused, gazing at the 'island' in the distance.

Although it's called an island, it's actually a continent.

The area is characterized by rolling mountains, crisscrossing rivers, and even mortal kingdoms, as well as cultivation sects.

Donghai Alliance!
It is different from the cultivation world of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

There are very few established cultivation sects in the East China Sea; most are families, merchant alliances, or forces composed of independent cultivators.

Like the Li family of Haijiao.

As one of the shipping merchants of the East China Sea, the Li family has its own base in the East China Sea Alliance.

This day.

"Young master's family."

The steward came to report:

“A practitioner named Zhu Ju came to visit.”

"Zhu Ju?" Li Xingzhou stopped checking the accounts, a hint of doubt appearing in his eyes, which then lit up:
"Please come quickly!"

"No!"

“I will go to pick him up myself. You should quickly inform Senior Cui that Senior Daoji has come to visit.”

Dao Foundation cultivator?

The manager felt a chill run down his spine, secretly relieved that he hadn't been negligent, and hurriedly sent someone to inform Cui Li.

soon.

When Cui Li arrived, she saw Li Xingzhou and Zhu Ju sitting and chatting in the guest room.

"The East Sea Alliance has been established for a thousand years, and at its peak, it had five Golden Core Grandmasters in charge."

"There are also two Golden Core cultivators now."

"However, one of them is nearing the end of his lifespan, so things have not been very peaceful in recent years. But as the leading force in the East China Sea, joining it would certainly bring many benefits."

"Senior Cui!"

"Fellow Daoist Cui."

Upon seeing Cui Li arrive, the two hurriedly stood up and bowed.

"Fellow Daoist Zhu."

Cui Li's eyes were filled with a smile:

"It's been many days since I last saw you. Your aura has become calm and unimpeded. It seems that your cultivation has stabilized. Congratulations!"

"Yes." Zhu Ju nodded:
"I, Zhu, have come to the East Sea completely in the dark. I was just about to ask you two if you have any good suggestions for a place to go?"

"Where to go?" Cui Li sat down.
"Fellow Daoist, are you still planning to go to the Ten Thousand Mountains?"

"Of course I will go." Zhu Ju nodded.
"This is going to be difficult." Cui Li rubbed her temples.

"All factions want to win over Dao Foundation cultivators, but none are willing to let their painstakingly cultivated Dao Foundation cultivators leave."

"Temporary affiliation is possible, but you won't gain any benefits, let alone earn the other party's trust."

"Not bad." Li Xingzhou nodded.

"As far as I know, in a power like the East Sea Alliance, Dao Foundation cultivators must sign a contract to join, and must serve it for at least sixty years."

"Of course!"

"The East Sea Alliance offers many benefits, otherwise it wouldn't have attracted so many people."

"A cycle of sixty years?" Zhu Ju frowned.
"Is that true for all of them?"

“Some of them have been around for more than sixty years,” Cui Li began.
"Some Foundation Establishment cultivators are required to sign a 'Blood Pact Spiritual Contract,' which means they must serve their family for life."

lifetime?
Zhu Ju's expression changed slightly.

"Senior, you are unaware of this," Li Xingzhou hurriedly explained.
“It’s not easy being a rogue cultivator. Some rogue cultivators are exceptionally talented, but they can’t get resources and waste their talents. Therefore, they seek refuge with other families when they are young.”

“These rogue cultivators receive magical artifacts, pills, and resources from cultivation families, and are even provided with Foundation Establishment Pills. Once they have established their Dao foundation, they will naturally be bound to these families.”

“In my Li family, there was once a Daoji who was not surnamed Li, but later that senior changed his surname to Li and became a family member.”

Zhu Ju suddenly realized.

That's understandable.

Some family descendants have mediocre talents and no hope of establishing a foundation in the Dao; some rogue cultivators are exceptionally talented but lack resources.

The union of the two parties cannot be described as forced.

"If Zhu cannot stay in one force for long, then he will find it difficult to find a place to stay."

"No, that won't happen." Cui Li shook her head.
"It's just that the treatment is inevitably a bit worse. I have some good friends, and I'll ask around for you during this time."

"Thank you for your trouble." Zhu Ju sighed.
"Zhu only seeks a place to live. After ten or eight years, he will find another way to go to the Ten Thousand Mountains."

"I don't care about the treatment, I just hope to get a foundational cultivation method to practice with."

"Fellow Daoist's consideration for the sect is admirable." Cui Li's expression turned solemn.

(End of this chapter)