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

Chapter 138 Three Fishing in the Void: Luo Tian Passes on the Flame
Jing Qian stared at the approaching [Ship of Reincarnation], his eyes gleaming with excitement.

This is a top-tier sect facility that only those with a mid-level third-grade cultivation level, known as "Yanfuzi," can access; it can be considered a tremendous benefit for cultivators.

Traveling on the [Boat of Reincarnation] to explore the [Sea of ​​Primordial Qi] is of great help to cultivators in understanding and experiencing the essence of each layer of primordial qi.

Such an experience can reflect the refinement of [Immortal Spiritual Energy], allowing [Yan Fuzi] to accumulate a huge first-mover advantage when advancing to [Star Picking].

As for Jing Qian, he was the first [Longevity] cultivator to board this treasure ship.

As he stepped aboard and stood on the small boat, he felt a unique, divine aura rising from it and bestowing its blessing upon him.

This divine blessing allowed Jing Qian to easily delve into other layers of the Primordial Qi Sea and experience their Primordial Qi attributes.

With a surge of his magical power, the [Boat of Reincarnation] shot out, passing through the [Yang Qi], then the [Ghost Qi], and then the [Purple Thunder Qi], before drilling into the outermost layer of primordial Qi.

This was another layer of Yin-attribute Yuan Qi. As soon as Jing Qian entered, he felt an extremely heavy Yin and Mourning aura enveloping him.

If it weren't for the miraculous barrier of the [Boat of Reincarnation], he would have already been worn down by this layer of [Disillusionment] and withdrawn from the [Sea of ​​Primordial Qi].

With the support of the Shenzhou spaceship, he hovered there, quietly experiencing the attribute of [Despondency], and fell into a unique state of cultivation.

Time passed without him noticing, and he somehow came to understand the true meaning of "disheartening"!

The Yuan Qi Sea, connected by his aura, has gained another layer, reaching the seventh layer.

By the time Jing Qian refined his own [Immortal Spiritual Energy], he had already passed through seven levels of the Innate Realm.

If condensing [Immortal Spiritual Energy] is considered a race, he has undoubtedly started many years ahead of time, gaining a head start!
Without hesitation, he passed through the "Dejection" level and continued to drill into the next level.

This layer of yang-attribute primordial energy has a unique nature. As soon as it entered, Jing Qian felt a scorching aura that washed away all his [depressed aura], making him feel hot all over.

He continued to reflect and began to try to comprehend this layer of [firework aura], but this time, the progress was not so smooth.

His cultivation level was ultimately too low. After comprehending the [Despondency], he had already consumed more than half of his spiritual consciousness, mental energy, and magical power reserves.

When he began to comprehend the [Flame Aura], he reached his limit not long afterward.

Immediately, his vision went black, and he exited the [Sea of ​​Primordial Qi].

When his consciousness returned to the present world, he found that his life essence had been completely drained and was almost overdrawn.

However, his [Life Essence] cultivation level increased by a full thousand!

Jing Qian was overjoyed. The boat-handling method described in the "Yanfu Lunzhuan Dongming Daoshu·Yuanqi Pian" could accumulate primordial energy and cultivate [immortal spiritual energy] in advance, and its effects were indeed miraculous.

He consumed 22,000 [Blue Blood Life Essence], comprehended one layer of [Despondency], and increased his [Life Essence] cultivation by 1,000, which was quite worthwhile.

At this moment, boundless primordial energy is pouring into his body from the mortal realm and the [void], rapidly restoring his depleted primordial energy.

The process of burning primordial energy into "life fire" and then absorbing "life fire" to increase "life essence" is eliminated, greatly reducing the loss of primordial energy in the intermediate process.

For him, comprehending the [Sea of ​​Primordial Qi] is the most cost-effective way to cultivate.

Jing Qian possesses fifteen [Heavenly Mandates], corresponding to a true upper limit of magical power of 150,200 [Blue Blood Life Essence].

Right now, he has only accumulated less than one-sixth of his maximum mana.

There was a time when he never dared to dream of cultivating his magical power to perfection, but the miraculous power of the [Boat of Reincarnation] gave him a glimmer of hope.

When Jing Qian awoke from this exhilarating training and found himself nearing the location of [Chao Hu], he did not begin a new training session but instead sat quietly at the bow of the boat, waiting.

The coral demon beneath our feet, a fourth-grade [Star-Picking] cultivator, is even more peculiar. Its original form is incredibly enormous, a giant coral covering an area of ​​about two miles in radius.

No one would have imagined that these colorful corals could actually cultivate themselves and reach such a high level.

Legend has it that this place, Chaohu, was once the place where a second-rank dragon god and a third-rank mermaid mated.

The coral that grows on the seabed was fortunate enough to be imbued with the aura of two top-tier demons, which is why it was able to successfully enter the Dao.

Jing Qian didn't care about these legends at all; what he cared about was how much profit this coral demon could bring him.

He leaped up and once again vanished into the dimensional void, heading towards the deep sea.

After sinking nearly a hundred miles, this extremely beautiful "Tide Coral" was discovered on the seabed.

The body of this great demon was so large that it seemed to stretch as far as the eye could see. Ordinary people could not distinguish the location of its organs, let alone find its weakness.

However, this did not stump Jing Qian. Once the [Three Lives Reincarnation Eye] was activated, the circulation of magical power within [Chao Hu]'s body was clearly visible.

【Chaohu】is more talented than 【Nituolong】, and even has a 【Destiny】 within him.

This gave it two strands of [Minor Immortal Spiritual Energy], which, combined with the multiplication technique, brought its cultivation to a total of ten strands of [Immortal Spiritual Energy].

These [celestial spiritual energies] circulate repeatedly within [Chao Hu]'s body along an extremely complex network.

Under the "Three Lives Eye," Jing Qian discovered a total of sixty-four cores where magical power flowed.

And these core elements are the life organs of the [Tide Coral].

Each core is like a complete shell, with a complete life cycle.

These cores are not fixed in location; they are like moving palaces, wandering around inside the enormous body of [Chao Hu].

Breaking just one core won't kill [Tide Coral], but it will also unleash its endless ferocity and better protect the other cores.

If Jing Qian wants to win, he must break all of Chao Hu's magical cores within a very short period of time.

The Three-Life Eye spun wildly, deducing all the circumstances clearly. After some preparation within the Sumeru dimension, Jing Qian leaped out and returned to the mortal world.

He hovered ten miles directly above [Chaohu], like a swimming fish.

The [Sumeru Ghost Skin] tightly enveloped him, without revealing a trace of his aura.

He wielded the [Immortal Sword Embryo], imbued with the blessings of [Sword Transformation into Three Thousand Calamities] and [Pure Yang Calamity Lord].

Then, his figure vanished in a flash!

At the same time, sixty-four figures wielding sharp blades silently descended upon the colossal body of [Chaohu].

Upon closer inspection, each figure appears incredibly real, yet also like a dream or a bubble.

However, the sword in the figure's hand was like a world-destroying thunderbolt, carrying endless killing intent, and pierced into [Chaohu]'s body.

Each figure was facing the core of the [Tide Coral]'s energy, and each sword struck the very center of the core with perfect accuracy.

Almost simultaneously, sixty-four magical storms erupted in the depths of the vast sea, and [Chao Hu] perished completely in that instant.

The second demon, the "Star-Picking Demon," was slain by Jing Qian with a single sword strike, instantly gaining two hundred years of lifespan.

With his spatial abilities, he projected his vision to sixty-four locations, unleashing a full-force sword strike at each one.

But these sixty-four flashes were so swift that they appeared to the naked eye as if he had transformed into sixty-four figures.

This was a new attempt by Jing Qian, an extreme exploitation of spatial magic that perfectly matched the [Immortal Sword Embryo], demonstrating extremely strong combat power.

Beneath his feet lay the remains of an enormous creature, left behind by [Chaohu].

This is the genuine body of the [Star-Picking] Great Demon. Even though the density of the [Immortal Spiritual Energy] within it is not high, it is still priceless.

Jing Qian raised his hand and summoned over forty large and small ghosts, freed from the possession spell, which landed in front of him.

Immediately, these large and small ghosts filed out and began to devour the [Tide Coral] beneath their feet.

Such a massive remains are extremely difficult to dispose of and wouldn't fetch a high price, so they're perfect for upgrading one's personal [Life Demon].

Taking this opportunity, Jing Qian leaped into the [Virtual Realm] and arrived beside [Good Corn].

The little corn spirit then spoke up:
"Master, you've finally arrived!"

"I've already prepared the bait, and I'm just waiting for you to cast it."

For quite some time, Jing Qian had been busy with his entry-level advancement and hadn't had time to fish in the void. [Good Corn] was already impatient.

He took the dragon-shaped bait handed to him by the corn spirit, and then used the [Array Nail]'s spiritual power to hook it onto the [Array Nail].

Compared to his first attempt at fishing in the void, Jing Qian had now completely transformed his skills.

The fishhook in his hand was already a powerful spiritual weapon of the fifth rank, and the bait on it was dragon meat bait from a true dragon, which was extremely effective.

Furthermore, his [Entanglement of Cause and Effect] fishing line, blessed by the [Eye of Reincarnation], has been greatly enhanced.

The "good corn" that he used to string the corn had become his life's "spiritual tool," and they were almost of one mind, even more in sync.

Furthermore, the [Immortal Sword Embryo] in his hand can be considered an extremely high-quality fishing rod.

All things considered, whether or not the fish will be caught out is another matter, but the fishing gear has been completely upgraded and updated, truly embodying the essence of our generation of anglers.

At this moment, Jing Qian only had two suitable places to cast his line: one was the coordinates of [Half-Sky Sea], which [True Corn] had given them as practice spots.

One of them is the unique coordinates that the senior [Pure Yang Heaven] Zhu Yun sent back to the realm.

Comparatively speaking, he was more curious about the coordinates that Zhu Yun had sent him.

Now, everything is ready, and all that's left is for him to fish in the void for the third time!
Under the expectant gaze of [Good Corn], Jing Qian wrapped a large amount of causal threads around [Array Nail], then communicated with the origin of [Sumeru], raised his hand and pointed, sending the fishhook in his hand into the place where time and space intersected.

The dragon meat bait already contained the coordinates sent by Zhu Yun, which had been refined into it by [Good Corn]. Now, at the intersection of all the heavens and myriad worlds, following the sensing of the aura, it burrowed towards [Great Black Heaven].

Jing Qian activated his Three Lives Eyes to their maximum extent, using his divine eye to follow the causal line and look towards the target realm.

Suddenly, a surging flame erupted from the pitch-black place shrouded in shadow, stinging his divine eyes.

[Good Corn] had been standing by the fishing line for a long time, and placed the palm-sized corn leaves on the line.

It was about to unleash its extraordinary line manipulation skills from its family's "Guerrilla Warfare in Rivers, Lakes and Seas" technique, activating the power of the bait to attract a big fish to take the bait.

Suddenly, the fishing line beneath its palm suddenly reached an extremely high temperature.

[Good Corn] Before it could dodge, its lush green leaves and palms caught fire!

The intense, fiery sun burned along the fishing line, as if to pop the corn kernels into popcorn!
……

In "Daheitian", Zhuyun and Luotian are like two big skewers on a barbecue grill, one a tiger-skin green pepper and the other a roasted pig's trotter, which can be considered a combination of meat and vegetables.

Both of them were at the third-rank [Heaven-Mending] level, with considerable cultivation, but they had been trapped deep within the sun's core of [Great Black Heaven] for over a thousand years.

These two unfortunate brothers, if it weren't for Luo Tian being the previous head chef of the [Kitchen God Shop], who was most skilled at containing and dispelling fire evil, and whose innate [Spiritual Energy] was also the most capable of holding a big black pot of fire, they would probably have been roasted long ago.

Even so, the two were already nearing the end of their lives.

Luo Tian had already filled every possible place to store fire.

If he were in the [Yingfu Pagoda Realm], his [Great Sun True Flame] would be a priceless treasure, something that ordinary cultivators could never come into contact with.

But within this "Great Black Heaven," the "Great Sun True Flame" seemed to fill the center of the sun like a vast ocean.

Although the two were not desperate to escape, they were almost at their wits' end!

Beyond the sun's core lay a top-tier demon of the first rank, who had formed a mortal enmity with the two of them and was patiently lying in wait, ready to completely eliminate them. Although Zhu Yun possessed considerable combat strength, he was no match for that first-rank [Shadow Demon].

Inside the heliocentric region, the two fought off the fire and relieved the pressure, but with little success.

Just then, the Pure Yang Golden Eye between Zhu Yun's eyebrows suddenly opened a crack.

Using his divine eyes, he clearly saw a small fishhook rushing headlong toward him and Luo Tian.

Just as the bait and hook had gone through countless hardships to break into the Great Black Heaven, he found himself at the intersection of a hundred great suns, where endless true fire gathered.

His divine eyes clearly saw that the opponent's magical power was not even at the [Star Picking] level, and it was simply unable to withstand the terrifying fire aura around them.

In just a moment, the bait and fishing line caught fire!

This was a turning point that Zhu Yun and Luo Tian had been waiting for for thousands of years. How could they let this opportunity slip away?

The two best buddies are exchanging opinions at an extremely rapid pace, using their divine senses.

Luo Tian then spoke:
"Master Zhu, how come your generation's Chunyangzi is so weak? He can't even withstand the fire evil. It's a real waste of opportunity."

But Zhu Yun replied:

"This is weak? Could you even attempt to fish in the void at this level of cultivation?"

"Stop talking nonsense and hurry up and think of a solution. What other resources does your [Zao Wang Dian] have that can get us out of this predicament? Ask him to help us find them."

Luo Tian said directly:

"Back when I was the head chef, I kept a pair of Taotie spatulas as a clever idea."

"The material used for those spatulas is the same as that used for my 'Old Magic Pot'."

"Have your descendants go to the [Kitchen God Shop] and borrow the [Gluttonous Shovel] so that it can connect with my [Old Demon Pot] to form a path for passing on the fire."

"At that time, I will be able to transfer the accumulated fire in the pot back to make room and hold out for a while longer."

Zhu Yun continued:

"Then hurry up and leave him a magical mark so that he can go to the Kitchen God's Shop to retrieve the pot as soon as possible."

The two overhaulers seemed to have been exchanging ideas for quite a while, but in reality, it was just a brief collision of a few thoughts.

After reaching an agreement, Zhu Yun took the initiative, flicking out a beam of green bamboo sword light to deflect the incoming fishhook back the way it came.

……

In the [Virtual Realm], the third attempt to fish in the void has been met with a massive air force attack!
Not only did they waste a precious fourth-grade bait and catch nothing, but the spot where they cast the hook was also teeming with terrifying fire spirits that tracked them back, nearly burning Jing Qian and [Good Corn] to a pulp.

Jing Qian was in a better position; he only suffered a slight burn from looking directly at the Hundred Great Suns at close range with his [Three Lives Eyes]. He felt uncomfortable for a while, but it wasn't even considered an injury.

But a large section of the good corn was burned, leaving it blackened.

[Good Corn] is sobbing softly, as if it has suffered a great injustice.

Jing Qian immediately offered words of comfort:
"Don't worry, Xiaomi, we've got some good news!"

After saying that, he pulled Xiaomi away from the [Void Realm].

"Xiao Mi, try to find another bait to pluck from this coral corpse."

"I'll come as soon as I go!"

Then, he activated his divine eye, his vision extending infinitely far, locking onto the location of [Chuanzhou], and directly teleported himself there.

The contemporary Pure Yang Master Yan Fuzi has graced the gate of the [Zao Wang Dian] mountain.

The stronghold of this powerful sect, which has consistently ranked fourth in the [Yingfutu Realm], is truly magnificent!

On top of a volcano that had been leveled to waist height, stood an enormous old-fashioned brass hot pot.

The hot pot is over ten miles in diameter, and it contains a large number of cultivators and mortals engaged in cultivation and production. It is the core of the [Kitchen God Shop].

Rolling lava surged and rippled around the hot pot, while a massive amount of venomous earth fire burned on the brass pot, engulfing it.

Jing Qian scanned the brass hot pot with his [Three Lives Eyes] and immediately saw its information:
【Lingji Hotpot Mountain】

【Category: Outer Moon】

[Rank: Rank 3]

[Requirement for suppression: Offering sacrifices to the Kitchen God at the Kitchen God's Shop]

The entire [Kitchen God Shop] is built upon this colossal [Spiritual Mechanism]. All the earth's spiritual energy from the entire [Chuanzhou] converges here, burns on this [Hot Pot Mountain], is devoured by it, and transforms into the spiritual nourishment of the [Kitchen God Shop], allowing this city within a pot to maintain a suitable temperature year-round.

Moreover, unlike Chunyang Heaven or Yanfu Dao, which have experienced great calamities, Zaowangdian has not suffered any major impact over the years. As a result, Hotpot Mountain is extremely popular and is a famous holy land for cultivation, a food capital, and a consumption capital in Yingfutu Realm.

As Jing Qian walked up a glass staircase built on a lava volcano and entered this hot pot city, he was immediately attracted by the lively atmosphere that filled the place.

Within this small town, teahouses, restaurants, shops, and other establishments were everywhere, and a considerable number of low-level cultivators and mortals filled the various shops.

The long-term stable environment allowed the local culture of the hot pot city to evolve to its peak, with all kinds of delicious food and fun activities available. Jing Qian wandered around and felt that his horizons had been broadened.

He didn't waste any time. His Three Lives Eyes had already locked onto his target. He traveled through the city and soon arrived at a bustling shop on the street.

The shop occupies nearly a thousand square meters, with bright and clean windows and bustling with people; it is a very popular restaurant.

A third of the shop's area is occupied by a huge open kitchen, where a large team of chefs are working hard.

Jing Qian strolled inside, found an empty table, glanced at the menu on the wall, and beckoned to a passing waiter, saying:
"Waiter, bring me a stir-fried dragon skin dish and a candied taro dish."

He casually ordered two dishes and then waited patiently.

Despite being called dragon skin and divine taro, they are actually just entry-level ingredients of the ninth rank, reasonably priced, and affordable even for ordinary people.

While waiting, Jing Qian fixed his gaze on one of the chefs in the kitchen.

The chef had a round face, a prosperous and kind appearance, and wielded the spatula in his hand with incredible speed, as if deliberately showing off his skills. It turned out that he was the core master of the "Kitchen God Shop" and had subdued Luo Tian, ​​the "Gluttonous Spatula".

It's quite strange that a direct descendant of a prestigious lineage, the successor of the Kitchen God Festival, and a seventh-rank Longevity Master, would be content to hide in the kitchen, chopping and cooking.

Jing Qian was well-versed in "The Book of Cooking and Stove Refining the Way of the World" and was quite impressed by the way the Kitchen God Shop trained its disciples, which truly aligned with the original intention of inheritance.

Cooking, street life, gourmet food, life itself—it's all about experiencing the full spectrum of flavors, with food as the most important thing.

Before long, the two dishes he ordered were served. Now that his cultivation level was high, he hadn't eaten cooked food for quite some time. He tasted a couple of bites and was quite amazed.

Both dishes were made by Luo Tian, ​​the direct descendant of the "Kitchen God Shop," whose culinary skills surpassed all the delicacies Jing Qian had ever tasted in his two lifetimes.

He didn't stand on ceremony and immediately began to eat heartily.

After he had eaten about five or six parts, Luo Tian from the kitchen had already taken off his work clothes, changed into casual clothes, and came to sit down opposite Jing Qian.

Luo Tian then spoke:
“I was unaware of Fellow Daoist Chixiao’s visit from Chunyang Heaven. I am truly sorry for not welcoming you properly. This meal is on me. I will cook two of your signature dishes for you later.”

Jing Qian waved his hand and said:
"No rush, Fellow Daoist Luo's cooking skills are superb, these two dishes are enough."

"I have come here to visit the head of your sect and to convey a message to your senior, Luo Tian. Whether you are in charge of cooking, offering sacrifices to the stove, or managing the cooking pot, any senior may do so if they are available."

"Please help me send a message, Fellow Daoist Luo."

Luo Tian was stunned for a moment after hearing this, then said with delight:
"But he was the previous head chef of my [Kitchen God Shop]? That was my own great-grandfather!"

"He left the realm a thousand years ago to seek opportunities for advancement in the void, and no news has been sent back for a long time."

"I will take you to see my master right away!"

After saying that, Luo Tian led Jing Qian toward the center of the hot pot restaurant.

After winding their way through the crowded streets, the two found themselves in front of another restaurant.

This restaurant has three floors and is much more impressive than Luo Tian's. A huge kitchen covered in crystal faces the bustling intersection, showcasing the chefs' culinary skills to passersby.

A large, dark-skinned man was among them, vigorously stir-frying a large wok. Although he was cooking, he looked as if he were fighting on a battlefield, exuding a powerful and imposing aura.

This chubby, dark-skinned chef is none other than Luo Tian's mentor, the current head chef of the [Kitchen God Restaurant], and has already reached the [Star-Picking] cultivation level.

Luo Tian arrived at the location, jogged into the kitchen, exchanged a few words with the chef, and then saw the big, fat man stop acting. With a burst of magic from his hand, all the dishes ordered by the diners were instantly cooked and served.

Then, the big, fat man threw down the pot, turned off the stove, and walked out of the kitchen.

Led by Luo Tian, ​​Jing Qian went directly to the back of the large restaurant and entered a private room.

The big, fat man waved his hand, and some food appeared on the table.

Jingqian looked up and saw spiced beans, broad beans, melon seeds, and peanuts, along with a pot of warm pear soup. The food was very simple, but it was colorful, fragrant, and delicious, and it also contained magical power, making it extremely extraordinary.

[The cook] offered a cup of pear soup and then started the conversation:
"【Chunyangzi】I am well. Luo Tian said you have news about my master Luo Tian, ​​the head chef. Please enlighten me, 【Chunyangzi】."

Jing Qian didn't waste any time and raised his hand to send out a magical message.

This contains a message from the two powerful beings through the Great Black Heaven during his third fishing trip. It includes detailed instructions on using the Gluttonous Shovel to establish a fire-transferring channel and share the fire's negative energy with Luo Tian.

The head chef read it carefully and then spoke:
"Thank you for the message, Chunyangzi. This matter is of great importance, and Zaowangdian will definitely cooperate fully."

"However, the [Taotie Spatula] has been passed on to Luo Tian, ​​so the task of passing on the fire can only be carried out by him."

"He's always been lazy and gluttonous, I wonder if he can withstand the tempering of the fire element."

"Luo Tian, ​​why don't you try cooperating with [Chunyangzi]?"

[The Chef] pulled Luo Tian aside and gave him a lecture, quickly teaching him the technique of using [Inspiration] to transfer fire. Then, he ordered Luo Tian to release the [Gluttonous Spatula] to prepare to start transferring fire.

Without hesitation, Jing Qian reached out and retrieved a new coral bait from the [Void Realm], hooking it onto the [Array Nail]. In front of the two chefs, he began a new round of fishing.

This ability to fish in the void is a skill of a second-rank great power. Even a dignified "Master Chef" cannot do it and can only watch Jing Qian perform it.

Jing Qian tied one end of the fishing line to the [Taotie Spatula], and with the help of the divine power of [Sumeru], easily connected the new bait to the aura of [Daheitian], and cast it into the water with the hook and line attached.

The next second, a powerful burst of fire energy rushed towards him along his causal path, and the [Gluttonous Spatula] gathered it up and ignited it fiercely.

But less than a second later, a huge change occurred.

"No! No!"

"I can't take it anymore, I'm going to be burned to death!"

Luo Tian screamed incoherently from the heat, nearly collapsing.

The cook next to him couldn't stand it any longer. He stretched out a large iron ladle and swung it at Luo Tian, ​​knocking him to the ground. He also cut the fishing line, interrupting the fire-transferring process.

Feeling utterly humiliated, he began to curse angrily:
"You piece of trash!"

(End of this chapter)