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

Chapter 137 The Ship of Reincarnation Overturns
Jing Qian's planned "Fuling" route starts from "Hunzhou", goes straight into the heart of the vast sea, makes a turn in the core area of ​​the sea monster clan, and then returns to the core of the divine dynasty.

Next, detour north to the pass, ride the white ox, and head out of [Juzhou] to the lair of the mountain demon.

The route winds and twists, like a gluttonous snake, connecting all the marked points on the map, leaving no powerful cultivator above the fourth rank out of sight.

He even marked the two second-rank powerhouses, the [Impermanent Ghost Emperor] and the [Dragon Fisherman].

However, he made the decision to visit these two second-rank experts at the very end of this journey.

By then, he will have already advanced to the [Spirit Subduer] level, and will be able to experience the true gap between himself and a second-grade powerhouse with a brand-new look.

Jing Qian then spoke to the old white ox:
"Uncle Niu, you should find a place to rest. I'll go take a stroll in the vast ocean first."

"I'll bring you a few sections of dragon tendon to try later."

Old Niu nodded, then hoisted Mojian Cliff onto his back and flew away, shaking his head.

Jing Qian also traveled through time without hesitation.

When he reappeared, he had returned to Hunzhou Island and arrived at the government office.

As soon as he appeared, he had a very clear feeling that the concentration of vital energy in the entire [Hunzhou Island] had increased by three times compared to before!
True to his word, the Emperor Ying has begun channeling the earth energy originally intended for Youzhou into Hunzhou.

This is just the beginning. Before long, the concentration of vital energy in the entire [Hunzhou] will increase to more than ten times its original level.

Many islands in Hunzhou will benefit greatly from this.

As for Jing Qian, he has five Shadow Stoves, all planted on the Life Island of Hunzhou. The vitality of the entire continent is soaring, and he himself will get the biggest slice of the pie.

He raised his hand and summoned Qili, then asked:
"Qili, how much [Life Fire] can the [Sumeru Furnace] produce each day now?"

"Reporting to you, sir, we now have three sources of vital energy."

"The primordial energy from the Snake Lord in the Ghost Yuan Palace accounts for 50%, making the greatest contribution!"

"Of the primordial energy core in the [Void Realm], my Master Mi consumed the lion's share, and the portion allocated to the [Sumeru Furnace] can contribute 30%."

"The earth vein energy of the islands in Hunzhou contributed 20%."

"With all this energy combined, ten [Blue Blood Life Flames] can be produced in a single day."

"If you want to burn the [Metal Root Fire], it will take more than half a month to burn one."

"There are currently 820 [Blue Blood Life Flames] in the furnace. What do you think we should do with them, sir?"

Jing Qian then said:

"This amount of [Life Fire] is too small, let's save it for now."

"The vital energy of the entire Hunzhou will continue to rise. I will teach you a method to gather and control the vital energy."

After saying this, he passed on the fundamental teachings of the Yiyuan Sect, the "Daoist Book of the Great Void Zhou Tian", to Qili.

Although the Yiyuan Sect has been completely destroyed, its legacy is still remarkable, especially in its ability to gather and harmonize primordial energy.

Inside is a secret technique called the "One Yuan Shield," which, when placed on this "Life Island," can gather seventy percent of the primordial energy of the continent into the shield.

Jing Qian instructed Qi Li to establish a "One Yuan Cover" on the main island of "Hunzhou Island" according to this method, so as to gather most of the Yuan Qi of the upper continent for the "Sumeru Furnace" to refine the "Life Fire".

Once this [One Yuan Shield] is completed, the concentration of Yuan Qi in the [Hunzhou] region, except for the area inside the shield, can be basically suppressed to the same level as before it was upgraded to a higher continent.

For Jing Qian, his own magical power limit was too abundant, and the amount of [Life Fire] he needed to consume was tens of thousands of times that of others.

This is an extremely large demand for resources, which must be supplied by the vital energy of the upper continent.

Qili suddenly received a high-level Taoist scripture inheritance, and immediately lay down on the ground to study it carefully.

Jing Qian ignored it and went directly down from the third floor of the government office pagoda to the first floor.

At his summons, cultivators Li Yuan and Xu Xi were already waiting there.

Upon seeing Jing Qian arrive, the two quickly stood up and bowed.

Jing Qian waved his hand and said:
"I presume that you two have already received the message from the Divine Dynasty and know the ins and outs of the ups and downs of the incident in my [Hunzhou]."

"I was fortunate enough to receive the inheritance of the [Yanfu Dao], and I have achieved success in my cultivation. I will reopen the [Yanfu Dao] temple in [Hunzhou]."

"This matter has been approved by the Emperor and will receive the full cooperation of the Divine Dynasty."

"From this day forward, my [Hunzhou] will be upgraded to a superior continent, and will be blessed with immeasurable primordial energy."

"Moreover, matters within the continent are governed autonomously by my [Yanfu Dao]. Whether it is the appointment of [Spirit Officials], the management of general affairs, or matters related to cultivation, all decisions are made by my [Yanfu Dao]."

"[Yanfu Dao] The karma is too heavy, so I will no longer invite the two elders into the sect."

"However, I will still need to rely on the two elders for the future governance of Hunzhou."

After saying that, Jing Qian raised his hand and pointed out two beams of magical light, which shot directly at Li Yuan and Xu Xi respectively. He actually granted Li Yuan the position of Governor of Hunzhou and Xu Xi the position of Head of the Maritime Affairs Office of Hunzhou.

Now that Hunzhou is a superior continent, the two of them have seen their Spirit Official ranks rise sharply as a result.

Li Yuan's meteoric rise to the sixth rank of "Spiritual Official" goes without saying, but Xu Xi, who wasn't even a ninth-rank "Spiritual Official" to begin with, has also ascended to the seventh rank.

Immediately afterwards, Jing Qian raised his hand and summoned Sheng Ji, saying:
“Sheng Ji is an elder of my [Yanfu Dao] sect, responsible for handling daily affairs. You two can consult with her more often if you have any questions.”

"The most important thing right now is to rebuild the Yanfudao Mountain Gate on Hunzhou Island."

"This matter still requires the full cooperation and coordination of several fellow Daoists."

The two people and the ghost immediately bowed and said:
"I will certainly live up to your expectations!"

Jing Qian simply didn't have the energy to manage a lineage or even operate an entire continent.

He only needs to establish a good organizational structure and set up sound systems to gradually build up his resources, relying on his weak team.

However, both Sheng Ji and Li Yuan are extremely useful tools, with Sheng Ji responsible for building the basic framework of [Yanfu Dao].

She was originally a pillar of the [Kyōun Shrine], and was extremely familiar with how to manage a school lineage, so she could get started immediately.

Li Yuan, as a talent in business management, was upright, capable, but lacked moral cultivation.

They can be described as top-tier cattle and horses that eat little and work a lot.

Xu Xi is a good person, and he has been managing the Hunzhou maritime trade with great skill in recent years.

With the three of them holding things together, the situation in Hunzhou wouldn't be too passive.

Jing Qian placed high hopes on the development of Hunzhou, which he considered the foundation of his own career.

As time goes by, the wealth and resources of the entire continent gradually accumulate and increase, and the operating output of the entire upper continent will be transformed into his resources.

This is extremely important for his future spiritual practice.

After arranging the affairs of Hunzhou, Jing Qian flashed to the outside of Hunzhou Island. Then, he took the Dingyuan, which he had not taken out for a long time, out of the Void Realm and threw it onto the sea.

Then, he summoned Mo Pin'er and asked her to borrow the [Tide] destiny to sail the ship for him.

He raised his hand and pointed in a direction for his little ship girl, then said:
"Our first stop is to visit the [Mud-Carrying Dragon]!"

The Mud-Carrying Dragon is nearly 300,000 li away from the Vast Ocean. It is the closest [Star-Picking] Great Demon to [Hunzhou] and the true starting point of Jing Qian's [Spirit Subduing] Journey.

He sat calmly at the bow of the Dingyuan, letting Mo Pin'er maneuver the small boat with great skill, and he fell into a deep meditative state.

He did not choose to rely on the [Three Lives Eye] to project his vision for movement.

Because in the upcoming training, while combat training and resource acquisition are extremely important, honing magical power and refining vital energy every day are also essential tasks.

At this moment, Jing Qian's cultivation has already reached the Great Perfection of the [Longevity] realm. He is just waiting for his [Blue Blood Life Essence] to be upgraded to [Purple Eye Life Essence] before he can usher in the true advancement of the [Spirit Subduing] realm.

This was not a big hurdle for him at all; it was just a matter of a little bit of terrazzo work.

He summoned his [Saintly Image], which floated in front of him, and then poured the [Blue Blood Life Essence] within his body into the [Saintly Image].

He then began to extract the Blue Blood Life Flame accumulated in the [Sumeru Furnace], absorbing and refining his own [Life Essence] power.

This is a lesson he needs to learn gradually.

The [Furnace of Sumeru] stores a considerable amount of [Life Fire], but it is merely a drop in the ocean compared to Jing Qian's lack of magical power.

In just three days, he devoured all the Blue Blood Life Flame in the [Sumeru Furnace].

Immediately afterwards, he brandished the [Immortal Sword Embryo] and swung it towards the [Saint Image].

Terrifying magical fluctuations roamed the vast sea, a passionate clash between a first-grade greatsword and the [Saint's Appearance].

During this process, Jing Qian absorbed the vital energy transformed from the [Blue Blood Life Fire] and, under the pressure of the two magical artifacts, transformed it into a pure [Life Essence] cultivation level.

The nine hundred [Blue Blood Life Flames] increased his magical power by nearly two hundred.

The conversion efficiency is quite high, and the speed of mana growth is also extremely fast. However, when Jing Qian thought about his bottomless mana limit, he felt that he still had to find ways to make money.

Having exhausted the stored [Life Fire], Jing Qian withdrew his magic power, and with a turn of his consciousness, returned to the Life Stele space.

Inside the space, the [Son of Thunder] and [Qiongqi] could not withstand the onslaught and were completely worn away, leaving only the three great cultivators of the [Blood River Sect] to accompany them.

Without uttering a single unnecessary word, Jing Qian charged forward with his sword.

Xue Cang and Xue Ming, both fourth-rank [Star Picker], retreated to the side, leaving the battlefield to Xue Yi.

He transformed into a raging river of blood, within which countless terrifying figures clad in blood-red robes flowed.

The one in the blood-stained robe spoke:
"Daozi cannot break my Blood River, nor can he kill all my avatars, but he has no chance of winning."

"Without the help of the [Guardian Deity], Daozi would be lacking in the means to kill me."

Jing Qian ignored him, transforming into a streak of light that circled the Blood River, occasionally appearing beside it to sever a wisp of its Immortal Spiritual Energy with his Immortal Sword Embryo, attempting to completely suppress and destroy the Blood River.

Within the blood river of the blood-clad figure, there were as many as twenty-four strands of [Immortal Spiritual Energy].

Whenever Jing Qian unleashes the [Immortal Sword Embryo] and shatters a strand of [Immortal Spiritual Energy], the blood-clad ghostly figures in the Blood River will devour all the shattered [Immortal Spiritual Energy].

Immediately afterwards, the blood-clad ghosts will gather in one place and then piece together the shattered [Immortal Spiritual Energy].

Without the help of [Good Corn] and [Ghost Phoenix], Jing Qian would find it extremely difficult to defeat Xueyi in a one-on-one fight.

Fortunately, he possessed numerous spatial destiny attributes and the [Three Lives Eye] to seize the initiative. He moved swiftly and unpredictably, leaving no trace. For a time, the Blood Robe could not even touch him.

Jing Qian used the power of the blood-stained clothes to further refine and optimize his tactical system.

The offensive power of the [Immortal Sword Embryo] is sufficient. Even though its magic power is less than 30% of that of the Blood Robe, the first-grade sword light that it can unleash at full power can make up for the huge difference in the essence of magic power between the two.

His mobility is outstanding; with three [Heavenly Mandates]—[Sumeru], [Bridge of Helplessness], and [Unending Other Shore]—he can teleport to any location on the battlefield at will.

His defensive abilities are also quite good. He transformed into a ghost skin using the [Sumeru] dimension and the [Hell Scroll], and now with the protection of the second-grade [Reincarnation Disc], he is ridiculously tough, enough to withstand the attacks of a third-grade powerhouse.

This extremely powerful system gave him the ability to fight with ease against a third-rank expert.

However, compared to Xueyi's perfectly integrated Blood River system, Jingqian's combat system, while superior in essence and potential, is somewhat chaotic, complex, and lacks refinement. This is precisely what he needs to address at the [Subduing Spirit] realm.

In the [Subduing Spirit] realm, cultivators not only need to suppress their innate [Spiritual Energy], but also need to achieve a perfect synergy between their Dharma Form and [Spiritual Energy] in order to activate their [Dharma Form Armament].

Only in this way can we withstand the subsequent fiery tempering and extract the [immortal spiritual energy].

During this process, the higher the level of the Dharma Form, the more [spiritual energy] it can perfectly suppress, and the higher its grade.

Once you reach the level of "Sainthood", the "Spiritual Energy" that can be perfectly suppressed is almost no longer restricted by quantity or grade, and can be stacked infinitely.

However, at this point, the limitations on the number of [Spiritual Abilities] become the accumulation of lifespan, the acquisition of advanced [Spiritual Abilities], and the investment of massive resources.

Jing Qian's potential for the [Sage of Sumeru Wielding the Sword to Open the Six Paths of Reincarnation] is undoubtedly top-notch, but after all, he has only been advancing for a short time, and most of the [spiritual energy] he has suppressed cannot perfectly match the [Sage Form].

At present, the only things that can truly achieve a perfect match are the three first-formed spiritual resources: [Yan Futian], [Qingping Sword Box], and [Qili Divine Seal].

Even the [Array Nails] are still lacking in refinement because they were just reforged.

As for the other five [Spiritual Abilities] of higher grade, the difference is extremely vast.

However, [Yan Futian], [Qingping Sword Box], [Qili Divine Seal], and [Array Nail] are all stuck at the fifth rank and cannot be promoted.

All four of these [Spiritual Abilities] combined cannot compare to the improvement that would come from perfectly suppressing any one of the following five items: [Sumeru Sword Embryo], [Pure Yang Sword Embryo], [Six Paths of Reincarnation Three Lives Eye], [Good Corn], and [Reincarnation Disc].

For Jing Qian, each of these five second-grade or higher [Spiritual Abilities] that is perfectly suppressed by the [Sage's Appearance] will bring about a crucial qualitative change in his combat power.

This placed extremely high demands on his cultivation of [Subduing Spirits].

He was confident that as long as he could suppress a high-level [Spiritual Ability], he could defeat the Blood Robe opponent.

Among the third-rank powerhouses in the [Yingfutu Realm], Xueyi is considered to be at the bottom, a gatekeeper of pure combat strength.

He only has two [Heavenly Mandates] to bless him, and his cultivation of [Immortal Spiritual Qi] is only at the third level, with his level still stuck at the eighty-oddth level of the [Sea of ​​Primordial Qi], and he has not yet advanced to [Golden Immortal Spiritual Qi].

However, he has already mastered the most important secret technique for cultivators above the "Star-Picking" level: the "Immortal Spiritual Qi" amplification technique. This technique magnifies the three "Immortal Spiritual Qi" eight times, making his magical power equivalent to twenty-four "Immortal Spiritual Qi".

This prevented him from being completely cleaved in his blood river and losing his ability to resist when dealing with Jing Qian's [Immortal Sword Embryo].

His offensive methods are sparse, and he only has three innate [Spiritual Abilities], the strongest of which is only a third-grade [Blood Robe].

But it was precisely this fighting prowess that made him Jing Qian's best sparring partner.

For Jing Qian, the Bloodstained Robe Challenge was of a moderate level, just right for his daily cultivation.

His battle experience with the Blood-Clad Swordsman can also be perfectly transformed into raw materials on the Sword Anvil, aiding the advancement of the Pure Yang Calamity Master.

The advancement of the [Pure Yang Calamity Lord] can also drive the [Sumeru Great Dao Stele] to simultaneously bless the [Lord of Myriad Phenomena Sumeru].

This is a perfect closed loop!
"My lord, we've reached the place you indicated!"

Mo Pin'er's soft and melodious voice awakened Jing Qian from his cultivation.

He slowly awoke, and the Three Lives Eye between his brows opened, looking down into the vast ocean. Then, he leaped up and directly entered the dimensional void, heading towards the deep sea.

This sea area is the lair of the fourth-grade [Mud-Carrying Dragon]. This old mud dragon is quite rare, and it is the only one of its kind in the entire [Yingfu Pagoda Realm].

For dragons of noble blood, longevity is an innate talent.

However, as long as one perseveres long enough, one will eventually accumulate cultivation to the level of "Star Picking" or higher.

However, dragons that have endured such hardship do not accumulate particularly outstanding amounts of immortal spiritual energy, and their combat strength is also quite ordinary.

The Mud-Carrying Dragon only picked the lowest-grade Shattered Star and had not even achieved a single Destiny, making it almost impossible for it to advance to the third-grade Heaven-Mending cultivation level.

Its entire body possessed only a single strand of "Minor Immortal Spiritual Energy," which had broken through to the twelfth level of the "Sea of ​​Primordial Qi," making its magical power weak.

The [Immortal Spiritual Energy] Multiplication Technique that he cultivated was also quite underwhelming, barely doubling the effect, and was hardly worth mentioning.

Therefore, when Jing Qian scanned the Mud-Carrying Dragon with his Three Lives Eye, this old dragon, whose cultivation was clearly three levels higher than his, had no chance of winning under the prediction of the divine eye and became his life-extinction blood bag.

With his sharp blade in hand, Jing Qian's killing intent surged. His figure drew an arc in the dimension, slashing towards the old mud dragon that was lying in the depths of the trench, coiled in a primordial sea eye.

When the positions of the [Immortal Sword Embryo] and the Mud Dragon converged, a rift suddenly opened in the [Sumeru] dimension leading to the mortal world. The black jade longsword, like a bolt of lightning from the sky, struck heavily on the neck of the [Mud Dragon].

The mud dragon, over a meter thick, was beheaded with a single sword strike when facing the Immortal Sword Embryo, which was imbued with the supreme tribulation energy of the Sword Slashes Three Thousand Tribulations and the divine power of the Pure Yang Tribulation Master.

Immediately, a dimensional rift flashed across the seabed, packing up and taking away the body and head of the [Mud Dragon].

Within the [Virtual Realm], Qili skillfully dragged the mud dragon's body straight towards the [Kitchen].

For the spirits of the hearth, the dragon roe and blood of the mud-carrying dragon are no less than the finest caramel latte; everyone wants to have a cup and taste it.

Qili's good products are always reasonably priced and plentiful, and he has already established a good reputation in the kitchen.

After silently absorbing the 147 years of lifespan granted by the [Old Mud Dragon], Jing Qian presented the mud dragon's head to [Good Corn] and said:
"Xiaomi, is this bait any good?"

"This is the owner of the parcel shop!"

"Wait a few days while I take out this dragon head and knead some bait, then we'll go fishing."

Jing Qian nodded and then disappeared from the [Void Realm].

Back in the mortal world, Mo Pin'er had already cleaned up most of the [Mud Dragon's] lair, and said to him:
“Master, this old dragon is a lazy fellow. He doesn’t have any real collections at home, only some low-grade treasures, which I have collected.”

"The most valuable thing here is this Yuanqi Sea Eye. Does the master want to take it?"

Jing Qian shook his head, then said:
"Killing the goose that lays the golden eggs is too immoral; let's leave it for the siren."

"Our next stop is to visit [Chaohu]."

Then, the man and the ghost set off in a small boat straight into the depths of the vast sea.

The journey of [Fu Ling] was a resounding success, and Jing Qian was in high spirits.

In the depths of the vast ocean, within the Dragon Palace, the fall of the Mud-Carrying Dragon directly triggered a change in a secret treasure within.

On a "dragon-guiding stake" that was entangled with countless causal lines, a rather thick causal line suddenly broke off.

A powerful five-clawed golden dragon coiled around the [Dragon-Guiding Stake] and indifferently opened its eyes.

It let out a soft dragon's roar, summoning an old tortoise, and said:
"【Mud Dragon】is dead. Send someone to see what happened."

"Pay close attention to the changes in the [Hunzhou] region. The [Yanfu Dao] is not to be trifled with. If any powerful cultivators enter the Vast Sea, inform me immediately."

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

"Should we inform King Aorun? The location of the [Mud-Carrying Dragon] is closest to its fiefdom."

"You go and secretly find Ao Run to urge him to pay this season's rations. If he still refuses to pay, then just leave him alone."

"As you command, my king!"

The old turtle swam away, and the sea fell silent once more.

Jing Qian's indiscriminate killing of powerful sea dragons naturally attracted the attention of the Dragon Palace.

But to him, this was of no importance. In any case, he had no intention of letting go of any of the great demons under the rule of the Dragon Palace.

After all, high-quality dragon ointment is priceless and has no shortage of buyers. It can be exchanged for a large amount of [Life Fire], which is exactly what he needs.

Moreover, he painstakingly cleaned up all those old demons who occupied the best spiritual resources in the vast ocean but were not ambitious or seeking advancement, thus actively helping the Dragon Palace optimize its team and improve the quality of its human resources.

After the great demon abdicates, the vacated position and energy become a tremendous opportunity for low-ranking sea monsters to advance.

Break down class barriers, enhance the vitality of the vast sea, and allow new geniuses to emerge.

Jing Qian is doing a great thing!
Therefore, he remained extremely calm and headed straight for the depths of the vast sea.

Sitting on the boat, he continued to delve deeper into his sea of ​​consciousness and arrived before the [Sumeru Great Dao Stele].

The abundant lifespan contributed by the Mud Dragon was enough for him to create two more Destiny statues.

He had already made arrangements. He activated the [Knowledge of Destiny] and successively unleashed the two [Primordial Qi] of [Diamond Qi] and [Purple Thunder Qi].

The path to advancement for [Primordial Qi Fate] is singular. Even though Jing Qian influenced [Heavenly Mandate Knowledge], he ultimately only obtained two [Original Primordial Qi].

【Destiny: Primordial Qi - Vajra】

[Position: Destiny]

【The Sea of ​​Primordial Qi, the Pivot of Origin, the Source of Vajra Qi】

……

【Destiny: Primordial Qi - Purple Extreme Thunder Gang】

[Position: Destiny]

【The Sea of ​​Primordial Qi, the Pivot of Origin, the Source of Purple Extreme Thunder Qi】

Jing Qian's magical power surged once again, and two cores that directly connect to the [Sea of ​​Primordial Qi] also appeared in the [Void Realm].

Currently, the six primordial energy cores, representing the three Yin and three Yang, are located within the [Void Realm], harmonizing the Yin and Yang primordial energy within the realm and adding to its mystique.

More importantly, after all of his [Primordial Qi Fate] was promoted to [Heavenly Fate], his connection with the [Primordial Qi Sea] was strengthened once again.

As soon as his Three Lives Eye opened between his brows, his divine sense traveled and descended into the Sea of ​​Primordial Qi through the core of primordial energy.

The six adjacent layers of [Primordial Qi], with their three Yin and three Yang elements, form a stable space, allowing Jing Qian's incarnation to manifest here.

This was also the first time he had experienced and understood the "Sea of ​​Primordial Qi" from a complete perspective.

For cultivators of the lower three ranks, the [Nature, Spirit, Life, Emptiness, and Sea] are crucial elements that permeate all aspects of cultivation.

All destinies originate from the "spirit, life, emptiness, and sea".

For cultivators at the middle third rank, the [Sea of ​​Primordial Qi] holds an equally important position.

From primordial energy to malevolent fire, and then to immortal spiritual energy, the most important cultivation methods in the middle three ranks are all closely related to the Sea of ​​Primordial Qi.

At this moment, Jing Qian, with his cultivation level of three rank below [Longevity], forcefully entered the [Sea of ​​Primordial Qi], naturally reaping enormous benefits.

When he descended upon the Sea of ​​Primordial Qi in his complete form, he unleashed a unique secret technique.

He formed a hand seal, causing the surrounding primordial energy ocean to vibrate slightly.

This vibration, with a unique frequency, spread throughout the entire [Sea of ​​Primordial Qi], as if it were emitting some kind of summons.

Not long after, a different frequency responded.

Jing Qian, using his "Three Lives Eye," followed the trail, only to discover a small jade boat approaching on the waves.

This is a secret transmission from Jambudvipa, a "Reincarnation Boat" sent to true disciples to traverse the "Sea of ​​Primordial Qi"!
(End of this chapter)