Forge your destiny into a sword, slash your soul and ascend to immortality

Chapter 131 The Human Emperor Rings the Bell, Launching a World-Wide Attack
Once one's cultivation reaches the fifth-grade [Earthly Fiend] realm, further advancement becomes extremely difficult.

Even among the most prestigious lineages, it normally takes a thousand years of accumulation to produce a single [Star-Picking] cultivator.

There are plenty of immortal [Earthly Fiends], but those who can advance to [Star-Picking] are one in ten.

If a cultivator lacks sufficient foundation, accumulation, and roots, they are like a basket of rotten firewood. No matter how much [evil fire] burns, it's all in vain, and they can't produce any [immortal spiritual energy] at all.

Only the best among them can break through the insurmountable barrier, temper their own magical foundation, refine a strand of [Immortal Spiritual Energy], and then attempt to break through again.

Even so, attempting to find celestial stars, sense them, and then use one's own "celestial energy" to resonate with them, integrating the stars with one's own cultivation, is an extremely difficult task.

However, Shang Xi was no ordinary person.
He is the Pure Yang Child, forged in three thousand years of evil fire, blessed with a superior title, awakened seven great destiny, and possesses two swords, one eye, and three second-grade spiritual energies.

His body was filled with fiery magical power, which had long since burned out extremely pure [immortal spiritual energy].

The so-called "immortal spiritual energy" is the true essence of the Great Dao's power, a highly refined and condensed essence accumulated by a cultivator throughout their life's practice.

It is the foundation for cultivators to progress from the fifth rank [Earthly Fiend], through the subsequent fourth rank [Star Picking], the third rank [Mending the Heavens], and even the second rank.

Normally, a cultivator of the Earthly Fiends level can only condense the rudimentary form of their Immortal Spiritual Energy after completing their cultivation and advancing to the Star-Picking level.

Only by allowing one's own [Immortal Spiritual Energy] to flow out of the realm and merge with the aura of the void can this [Immortal Spiritual Energy] truly take shape.

Subsequently, the [Immortal Spiritual Energy] landed on a [Destiny Star] rich in primordial energy core, absorbing the primordial energy core of this [Destiny Star] for its own use.

Then, one's own [Immortal Spiritual Energy] is channeled back into the [Sea of ​​Primordial Qi] through the primordial energy core of the [Destiny Star], where it is cleansed by boundless primordial Qi, ultimately leading to great success.

That will also be the moment when cultivators advance to the [Star-Picking] stage.

This extremely concentrated immortal spiritual energy is so precious that even a Star-Picking cultivator would have to slowly condense it from a single unit, expending immeasurable energy.

From the [Star Picking] stage until the first rank, a cultivator's magical power is all [Immortal Spiritual Energy], with no essential difference, only a difference in quantity accumulated.

To accumulate more [Immortal Spiritual Energy], one needs to awaken [Destiny] to bear it.

If a cultivator at the Star-Picking level has no Heavenly Mandate, they can at most bear one strand of Immortal Spiritual Energy, which is the most basic capacity of magical power granted by the essence of Star-Picking.

Without the "Destiny," one will reach their own bottleneck from the day of advancement, unable to even condense a second strand of "Immortal Spiritual Energy."

Each additional [Destiny] means an additional [Immortal Spiritual Energy] of magical power.

Whether or not one possesses a "Destiny" can bring about a huge difference in strength for a "Star-Picking" cultivator.

【Chunyangzi】Shangxi is exceptionally talented and possesses seven 【Heavenly Mandates】, making his foundation far more profound than that of other 【Star Pickers】.

And within his [Xiwei Sword Box], which had vanished into the void, lay the nascent form of [Immortal Spiritual Energy] that he had painstakingly condensed.

When it landed on the [main star] 500 million miles away, the [immortal spiritual energy] directly entered the [main star] and began a new round of transformation.

From this point on, Shangxi's journey to promotion truly began!
Shangxi's [Immortal Spiritual Energy] prototype was extremely large, surpassing ordinary [Earthly Fiend] by dozens of times.

This level of magical power is beyond what ordinary [Shattered Star] and [Scattered Star] can withstand.

Only when the primordial energy core above the [main star] is sufficiently vast can it serve as the foundation for his attainment of enlightenment.

The [Xiwei Sword Box] landed on the star, using its core of primordial energy as a passage, and leaped directly into the [Sea of ​​Primordial Qi].

It will undergo a crucial refining process there, and when it emerges, it will be the day of Shangxi's ascension.

……

In the Divine Dynasty's Yingdu, within the Human Emperor's Palace, the current Human Emperor Yingkun is using a peculiar mirror to monitor the battlefield above the boundary membrane, accompanied by Yinghao.

The [Wuchang Cave Heaven] was already severely damaged, so how could it withstand the attack of two second-rank powerful beings? At this moment, it was on the verge of shattering amidst the clash between the [Mother Night Demon] and the [Heavenly Gang Tower].

Seeing this scene, Yinghao couldn't help but ask:
"Royal Uncle, that [Mother Yaksha] is quite powerful, not at all like someone who has been suppressed and worn down for three thousand years. The [Heavenly Gang Tower], relying on the combined power of its four guardians, is ultimately a notch below!"

"Should we make a move?"

But then the Emperor spoke:

“That scoundrel Tianyan from the Tiangang Tower, relying on his divinely bestowed third-rank Spirit Official position, usually obeys orders but not summons. Let's let them suffer a bit first.”

"It would be best to let that 'She-Devil' completely destroy the 'Wuchang Cave Heaven,' so that Tianyan and the others can learn a lesson."

"Back then, the Pure Yang Heaven Zhenmiao subdued two second-rank great demons. Besides this Mother Night Demon, there was also Wuzhiqi."

"It must be that Shangxi made a deal with this [She-Ya-Sha], exchanging the remains of [Wu-Zhi-Qi] for the [She-Ya-Sha]'s help."

But then Yinghao asked again:
"Uncle, should we interfere with Shangxi's promotion?"

"If he really succeeds in his advancement, he will probably help the Pure Yang Heaven survive its low point and it will be impossible to destroy it again for many years to come."

"Furthermore, the [Yanfu Dao] has been resurrected, and a [Yanfu Child] has actually been born from within the realm. Should the Divine Dynasty take any action?"

“Originally, if we had just waited a few more days to completely kill Shang Xi, the problems of Chunyang Heaven and Yanfu Dao would have been completely solved, and my Ying clan would have fulfilled the mission of the Empress.”

"But now the situation has reversed overnight. How can my Ying family explain this to [Bei'e Yinghuang Wuji Tian]?"

But the Emperor gave a cold laugh and replied:
"Why do I need to explain this?"

“Yinghao, you are too young and have never been to the [Bei'e Yinghuang Wuji Tian] to see the faces of those bastards in the [Wuji Tianchao], so your thinking is not thorough enough.”

"What kind of karmic connection exists between the Pure Yang Heaven and the Yama Path? Why should our Ying Clan be the ones to fill this hole?"

"My Ying clan has guarded the lineages of these two Dao Lords for over 70,000 years. Our merits and hardships are more than enough. No one in the Northern Heaven can criticize us."

"If the [Wuji Heavenly Dynasty] is not satisfied, let them send their own people to kill that [Yanfuzi]."

“Yinghao, once you take over my throne as the Human Emperor, you will realize that the greatest value of the Ying clan is to be stuck in this [Yingfutu Realm], serving as the jailers of Chunyang and Yanfu.”

"But what use are we prison wardens if all the prisoners are gone one day?"

"As for the matters of the Pure Yang Heaven and the Yanfu Dao, my Ying Clan will never take the initiative to interfere. Let them deal with it themselves."

"Over the years, no matter what trouble these two families have caused, my Ying family has never said a word. Even when the two families have fallen to such a state, we have never taken any action to suppress them. We have done our best to build good relationships with them."

"I'd also like to see what the [Wuji Celestial Dynasty] can do once these two regain their momentum."

Having survived the last great calamity, the Ying Clan has seen through the true colors of the Wuji Celestial Dynasty and has long since decided on a strategy of nurturing bandits to enhance their own importance.

Although limited by their duties, they cannot directly help Chunyangtian and Yanfudao, but they are happy to see these two lineages of Dao Ancestors turn their fortunes around and will not stand in the slightest to stop them!

While the two uncles and nephews of the Ying family were secretly exchanging words, a sudden change occurred in the [Yingfu Pagoda Realm], and the current Human Emperor roared angrily:

"You dare!"

Immediately afterwards, he rode the [Human Emperor Palace] straight up to the sky from [Yingdu].

……

Inside the Blood Pool Cave, Jing Qian had already eaten his fill and was thoroughly enjoying himself.

All the accumulated resources of the entire top-tier lineage were transformed into nourishment for the [Sumeru] dimension, which he couldn't digest in time.

Currently, over 99% of the Blood Pool Cave Heaven has been swallowed into the Sumeru dimension, with only the outer membrane barely remaining.

This membrane is embedded in the boundary membrane of the [Yingfutu Realm], and it is not easy to remove it in a short time.

However, for the Lord of All Things, the cave heaven could be manipulated at will. It was just a layer of boundary membrane, and he could easily recreate it without losing its integrity.

He placed the Blood Pool Cave Heaven directly beneath the Void Realm and opened a channel of vital energy between them, drawing the essence of the Blood Pool Cave Heaven into the Void Realm.

Compared to the Blood Pool Cave, the Void Realm is the true foundation of Jing Qian.

His fundamental [Life Stove] is already bound to the [Virtual Realm] and cannot be separated. Furthermore, [Good Corn] has taken root here, which naturally attracts his greater attention.

The origin of the Blood Pool Cave is far stronger than that of the Void Realm. After the two were connected, the first wave of primordial energy poured into it caused the Void Realm to undergo a qualitative change and upgrade!
This wave of primordial energy contained the pure essence of the Blood Pool Cave, surpassing countless storage treasures. With this blessing, the area of ​​the Void Realm increased more than tenfold, and its diameter officially exceeded thirty miles.

It already resembles a small world in itself.

The advancement of the [Virtual Realm] also reflected in Jing Qian's cultivation.

His many spatial abilities have all become more powerful, especially the [Sumeru Ghost Skin] on his body, which has become more solid and hard.

In addition, the [Sumeru Immortal Sword Embryo] in his hand was also affected by this, and without consuming any more lifespan, it gained an extra [lifespan].

Looking at the black jade sword again, it became more compact and condensed, finally showing some of the lines of a sword, and its fit with Jing Qian was even better.

After reaping the benefits from the Blood River Sect, Jing Qian glanced at the Vast Ocean and noticed that the battle between Blood Robe and Good Corn had intensified.

Even if you beat Xueyi to death, you never imagined that just by leaving the cave, your family's ancestral cave, which has been passed down for thousands of years, would be completely devoured and left with nothing.

As the master of a grotto-heaven, he lost his original grotto-heaven, and his cultivation level immediately decreased significantly. He was able to fight the Ghost Phoenix in front of him to a standstill.

Jing Qian raised his immortal sword, pointing it directly at the blood-stained figure in the distance. His Three Lives Eye, located between his brows, enveloped the entire battlefield, strategizing for victory.

Just as he seized the opportunity and was about to flash over to deliver a fatal blow to Xueyi, the [Three Lives Eye] detected an unexpected change in him!

His expression changed drastically, a rare occurrence. He tossed his blood-stained clothes aside and looked up at the sky with a solemn expression.

Suddenly, three strange figures appeared at the location of the Blood River Sect's main star, forming a pincer movement that firmly surrounded the main star.

This [Main Star] is the fundamental element for Shangxi's advancement, an opportunity that he and his master had fought countless hardships to obtain. If any problems arise, it would be an unbearable burden for the two of them.

But the next second, something happened that left Jing Qian speechless!
Suddenly, intense bursts of magical power erupted from the three figures, striking the [main star] heavily.
The main star couldn't withstand the bombardment and exploded on the spot!
Shang Xi's promotion to "Star Picking" was abruptly interrupted.

……

Inside the 【Unpredictable Cave】, Lingling was growing stronger and more courageous with each battle, firmly suppressing the 【Heavenly Gang Tower】 and preventing it from breaking free.

She has gradually broken free from the power left by the Great Micro Sword, and her overall condition is improving rapidly.

After absorbing the essence of [Wuzhiqi], her cultivation and combat power even surpassed those before she was sealed by Miaoyin, which shows how unpredictable things can be.

Just as she was about to unleash her full power and completely destroy the [Heavenly Gang Tower], a voice suddenly rang out:
"Lingling, I never thought you would escape on your own. I thought I would have to rescue you myself."

I was hoping to do you a favor!

The two sides, engrossed in their fierce battle, were completely unaware that a woman had also descended into the [Impermanent Cave Heaven] and was now observing the fight. This woman was tall and slender, with a broad chest and extremely beautiful appearance. Her long, fiery red hair cascaded down like a waterfall of lava, with tiny golden flames dancing at the ends.

She wore a heavily embroidered red dress, amidst a surging, boiling sea of ​​blood, her exposed calves gleaming with molten gold patterns.

A pair of jade-like feet stepped onto the ground, immediately leaving glass-like crystals on the surface.

The newcomer was actually a powerful demon with a second-grade cultivation level!
【Drought Demon - Fire】

[Rank: Second Grade]

This [Drought Demon] and [Mother Yaksha] are of equal rank, but their attributes are mutually exclusive.

【Hanba】is Yang, 【Yaksha】is Yin, yet both are the original ancestors of the zombie lineage.

Upon seeing the woman appear, Lingling revealed a meaningful expression and said:
"Sister, you've finally arrived! I've been waiting for so long!"

"Three thousand years have passed since we last met. Is that enough time for my elder sister to completely raze my cave?"

The drought demon chuckled softly and said:
"Lingling, you understand me best. We sisters are truly kindred spirits."

"Seven hundred years ago, I erased all traces of you from the [Mountain of Corpses], otherwise I wouldn't have had the nerve to come and save you."

"However, I spared the few core old corpses under your command. I didn't kill them all, but let them fend for themselves in the void."

After hearing what the drought demon said, Lingling's expression turned somewhat unpleasant.

She and the Drought Demon fought for a magical place belonging to the zombie lineage for tens of thousands of years, but she was utterly defeated after being trapped in the Pure Yang Cave for three thousand years.

Suddenly she spoke:
“I don’t need your help. Don’t use the excuse of saving me to cause trouble in this Yingfutu Realm.”

"I barely escaped with my life. If you break the contract and descend here, incurring the wrath of God Ogre, and then capture me again, I'll make you pay!"

"Haha, little sister, don't be angry!"

The beautiful woman, whose voice was as melodious as a silver bell, spoke with a smile.

"I dare to come here because the temple master has received the tacit approval of [Egao Shangdi] and will no longer interfere in the affairs between [Yaogu Linhai] and [Yingfutu Jie]."

"If you don't believe me, look up. I didn't come alone. The three remaining Daoist friends in the lake, Huodou, Suanni, and Liefeng, have all arrived."

Upon hearing this, Lingling looked up at the sky and saw three familiar faces joining forces to crush the [main star].

For a second-rank powerhouse, a mere [main star] is nothing; destroying it would be an easy task.

But only Lingling knew what this scene truly meant!
Before she could react, the [Drought Demon] on the other side made her move. She raised her hand and unleashed boundless evil fire, sweeping towards the [Heavenly Tower].

As she attacked, she spoke:
"I have to thank Lingling for breaking through this cave for me and bringing the [Heavenly Gang Tower] here."

"If we join forces and destroy this pagoda, then there will be no more obstacles for the five of us to divide up this [Yingfu Pagoda Realm]."

Amidst the raging flames of the drought demon, a golden palace descended from the heavens, extinguishing the fire. It was the current emperor who had arrived on horseback.

As soon as Yingkun appeared, he immediately said:
"[Drought Demon]! My [Yingfutu Realm] and your [Yaogu Linhai] have had our karmic ties resolved and the war ended thanks to the Empress's mediation. How dare you run wild in my territory!"

"Hmph! You are the current emperor of the Ying Dynasty? You are far inferior to your ancestors!"

[The Drought Demon] showed no mercy to Yingkun and continued to spew:

"Between our two realms, this is merely mediation, not a cessation of hostilities. Sooner or later, the day of renewed warfare will arrive."

"Three thousand years ago, your [Yingfutu Realm], with the status of the [Mountain Realm], crushed my [Yaogu Linhai], bringing shame upon my realm and making me a disgrace to the [Sea Realm]. This cause and effect will be settled today!"

Having said that, the Drought Demon rode up a raging sea of ​​fire, no longer bothering with unnecessary words, and headed directly towards the Human Emperor's Palace.

Yingkun has only been the Human Emperor for a short time and is only at the third-grade [Heaven Mending] level. However, when he is in the [Yingfu Pagoda Realm] and wields the second-grade [Human Emperor Palace], he can still push his combat power to the second-grade level.

However, this only allowed him to barely resist the onslaught of the Drought Demon, and a quick victory was far from assured.

The real crisis has only just begun!
The three second-rank demons, whose auras were in no way inferior to those of the Drought Demon, crushed Shangxi's main star and then headed towards the Yingfu Pagoda Realm.

This is the real moment of life and death!

Three thousand years ago, six second-rank great demons came to this [Yaogu Linhai], two more than the current number.

However, at that time, there were still Daoist disciples with high enough cultivation remaining in the [Yingfu Pagoda Realm].

The third-rank Zhenmiao and the fourth-rank [Youbing], with their own strength, each suppressed two second-rank powerhouses, creating the myth of the [Mountain Realm] crushing the [Sea Realm].

This also drew the attention of the entire [Bei'e Gaohuang Wuji Heaven], making them realize the terrifying depths of the [Dao Lord]'s lineage.

Furthermore, Ying Shi Zi sacrificed his innocence for the safety of the realm, using love to stop the fighting, which is extremely admirable and brings tears to the eyes of all who hear it.

At this very moment, within the Yingfutu Realm, the Ying Clan has not yet been born, the Chunyangzi is old and near death, and the Yanfuzi is a fledgling bird just beginning to sing.

These three great demons charging straight at us already possessed the power to destroy the world.

The world of Yingfutu has truly reached a critical moment of life and death!

Inside the Human Emperor's Palace, Yingkun was focused on fighting the Drought Demon and had no time to spare for anything else.

However, as the Human Emperor, he was practically a ruler of a realm, and he was fully aware of the attack by the three great demons, so he was naturally anxious.

However, being seasoned veterans with profound cultivation, the Ying Clan was not entirely unprepared for the attack by [Demon Ancient Lin Hai].

Taking advantage of a lull in the battle, Yinghao, whose strength was insufficient to participate, went straight into the depths of the [Human Emperor's Palace] and came to a large bell.

[Yanmo Luo] leaped out from his body, transforming into a giant lava hammer. Ying Hao picked up the hammer and swung it forcefully at the giant bell in front of him.

"Boom!"

The sound of a bell reverberated throughout the entire realm, activating the full potential and strength of the [Yingfutu Realm].

When a formidable enemy attacks, without Daozi standing guard in front, no one can escape unscathed!
Within the entire realm, countless sparks of fire instantly ignited.

Those were the large stoves burning in the interconnected rice paddies of destiny.

Surrounded by the earth's energy, the boundless [Life Stove] contributed its stored [Life Fire] to the best of its ability, including the [Life Stove] controlled by alien races in the realm of sea demons and mountain ghosts, and even the black cat in the [Void Realm] cave.

These billions of "life fires" converged and entered the "kitchen" grotto, where they were received and gathered by the large and small "kitchen spirits" who had been waiting there.

In the end, this immense power of [Life Fire] was entirely concentrated on a large, fat cultivator.

This large, fat cultivator, with a fat head and wide ears, and a body like Maitreya Buddha, held a kitchen knife in one hand and a dough stick in the other. He was the current head of the Kitchen God Shop and Luo Tian's direct grand-uncle.

As the [Life Fire] converged, the [Master of the Stove], with his third-grade cultivation, inherited the hopes of the realm and manifested the true form of the [Kitchen God]. His strength surged to the second-grade [Kitchen God] rank, and he soared straight into the sky from the [Kitchen].

Huo Dou, one of the three second-rank great demons, resembles a black dog and is surrounded by boundless karmic fire. When it saw the Kitchen God appear, its eyes flashed with a thieving light, and it lunged at the Kitchen God to bite him.

The two masters of fire met and instantly engaged in a fierce battle.

Just then, a crystal-clear fishhook suddenly emerged from the void, hooking diagonally towards the towering Suanni, blocking it firmly outside the boundary with a single hook.

This is the fisherman from [Zhuoling Cave] making his move!

Although he was hiding in the [Yingfu Pagoda Realm] and rarely left a trace, he had promised the [Ying Emperor] that he would provide support at a critical moment.

Looking again at the Sea of ​​Wronged Souls, a Palace of the Underworld suddenly rose up, with the Impermanent Ghost Emperor sitting in the palace, stirring up endless ghostly energy that coiled around the Gale Demon King.

Having returned from the Great Wood Cave, it has completely abandoned the matter of its younger sister.

Its appearance finally filled the last gap.

Right now, ten second-rank combatants are fighting in pairs outside the [Yingfu Pagoda Realm], creating a chaotic and intense battle!
If we take a closer look at the combat power on the side of [Yingfutu Realm], the three Venerables, the Human Emperor, the Kitchen God, and the Heavenly Gang, are all second-rank beings who are being held up by external forces. Even if they are not at a disadvantage for the time being, as the battle lines are extended, the risk of defeat is also increasing.

Everyone present was a shrewd individual, and naturally, they were all searching for a way to break the deadlock!

……

Jingqian's vision was projected, descending outside the Pure Yang Cave Heaven and arriving beside Shangxi.

Shang Xi sat there, calmly gazing at the chaotic battle high above with his [Eye of Breaking Illusion and Rebirth].

Before Jing Qian could ask anything, Shang Xi said:

“Chixiao, we’re really having a run of bad luck. In my calculations, the probability of this level of external interference is less than one in ten thousand, but I’ve actually encountered it.”

“Since I joined the sect, nothing good has happened to me, and bad things have been happening one after another. The senior masters have all roamed freely with their swords, killing all over the seven seas, but I have been sitting here for three thousand years and have to be humiliated by these demons and monsters.”

"If I can truly escape this calamity, I will definitely make a trip to the Ancient Demon Sea to see the splendor of the Seven Immortal Seas of the Northern Heaven."

Jing Qian gave a bitter smile after hearing this. If we're talking about bad luck, Shang Xi was the worst audience he'd ever had in his life.

He just opened his mouth and asked:
"Master, your Destiny Star has been destroyed. What will happen to your advancement? Is there any chance to salvage it?"

Upon hearing this, Shangxi replied:

"Although the main star is destroyed, my Xiwei Sword Box is still nurturing immortal spiritual energy in the Sea of ​​Primordial Qi."

"If we can find a new main star before my Sword Box succumbs to wear and tear and bring it back, it will still be in time."

"There's still a chance for this to turn around!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a beam of starlight drifted from the horizon, and a rather young-looking [Star-Picking] powerhouse landed beside the two of them.

He was the leader of the Starry Sky Mountain Sect, a Dou Zong.

He just opened his mouth and said:
"Master Shangxi, with the great calamity before us, my [Starry Sky Kuishan] is too weak to offer any help. The only thing we have left is a few stars that can assist you in your advancement."

After saying that, he raised his hand and pointed, revealing a patch of starlight hidden within the formation. Seven great stars shone brightly, each one a [main star].

Indeed, external pressure is the best way to resolve internal conflicts. When faced with life and death, Shangxi's combat strength became the solution that some people were hoping for.

Once he advances to the [Star-Picking] level, with the foundation of [Chunyangzi]'s status, he will surely have a huge impact on the entire battle.

Therefore, the opportunity of the "Destiny Star" that he had been seeking for three thousand years was directly offered to him.

(End of this chapter)