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

Chapter 147 Yinghao becomes Luo Tian's apprentice and loses weight
Although the Kunpeng Sea is also considered one of the ten most dangerous places in the Yingfu Pagoda Realm.

In reality, however, it is undoubtedly the most dangerous of these places.

This is because there is an extremely old Kunpeng that stays in the Kunpeng Sea all year round and never goes out recklessly.

Among the four second-rank cultivators currently remaining in the [Yingfutu Realm], this [Kunpeng] is naturally one of the strongest.

Over the years, whenever a Pure Yang Master was born, he would try to challenge the Kunpeng during his travels through the realms. However, according to the old white ox, no one had ever gained an advantage in front of the Kunpeng.

Jing Qian had a full understanding of the power of the Kunpeng, but for him, the improvement of his own strength brought him abundant confidence.

【Pure Yang Heaven】The greatest talent throughout history, naturally must manifest the greatest power throughout history.

Among those of the same realm, since his talent surpasses that of his predecessors, he is determined to try and defeat the Kunpeng, which his predecessors could not.

Under the [Dharma Armor], Jing Qian, standing with his sword, truly seemed like the incarnation of a saint.

Only after reaching the [Subduing Spirit] realm and activating the weapon will the true power of the [Saintly Appearance] be revealed, creating an unimaginable gap between it and lower-level Dharma Appearances.

At this moment, blessed by the [Saintly Appearance], his magical power doubled, and his defensive strength became incredibly powerful.

More importantly, with the help of the [Sage Appearance], he can fully unleash the power of his numerous strong [Spiritual Abilities] without being limited by his low cultivation level.

This raised his offensive potential to an extremely terrifying level, thanks to the three first-grade [Immortal Sword Embryos].

Within the space of the Life Stele, he practically slaughtered the Blood Robe, who possessed only a third-grade cultivation level, like a pig.

In this world of cultivation, only those organizations such as lineages, noble families, powerful clans, government agencies, and religious sects that possess the transmission of the Great Dao can cultivate the most outstanding disciples.

These disciples, due to differences in talent and opportunity, were clearly divided into different levels.

From ordinary disciple to [Lingjizi], and then to [Title Lingjizi], the difference in strength between each level is unimaginably large.

Those with titles like Sheng Ji, Xue Yi, Xue Cang, and Luo Tian, ​​who are called "Lingjizi," are already the strongest inheritors of ordinary top-tier magic lineages.

However, these people are still far from being the core disciples of the true Dao Ancestor's lineage.

Both being at the fifth rank of [Earthly Fiend] cultivation, Shang Xi cut Ji Sheng like cutting vegetables; even Xue Yi, a third-rank cultivator, couldn't withstand his full-force sword strike.

After he advances to the [Star-Picking] level, he will even challenge the entire [Flower Spirit Sea] single-handedly with his sword, which shows his exaggerated combat power.

Above the Dao Child, there is an even stronger genius!

That is, like Jing Qian, a Daoist who has embodied the qualities of a sage.

This is because such Daoist disciples are extremely rare; one might not see even one in tens of thousands of years.

Very few people can truly appreciate its power.

Cultivators of different levels use completely different growth templates, and even if they are at the same realm, their numerical values ​​can differ by tens of thousands of times.

To give a very intuitive example.

Ordinary disciples are given the template of minor monsters. Each advancement in their cultivation level only brings a slight improvement. In the end, they only cultivate into harmless Nagrand sheep with 3,000 health.

[Lingjizi] used the elite template and continued to cultivate, eventually becoming a gatekeeper monster with 20,000 HP in the Hellfire City Walls.

The Dao Ancestor's successor, Dao Child, uses the leader template, crushing everything in his path. His potential is to cultivate into a Gruul King with four million HP.

At the level of Jing Qian, who embodies the "Sage's Appearance," he possesses the ultimate template of the version's chosen one.

If you cultivate to the maximum level, you can even create Illidan Stormrage with 55 million health, or Kil'jaeden with over 100 million health.

Of all the Dao Child level beings Jing Qian encountered—Wu Yan, Zhen Yumi, Shang Xi, Zhen Miao, Gu Lin, and Ao Bao—none of them successfully condensed the [Saintly Appearance].

This demonstrates how rare it is to have the appearance of a sage.

Even though Jing Qian was only at the [Subduing Spirit] level at this time, his [Saintly Appearance], [Immortal Sword Embryo], and three mid-grade titles allowed him to remain calm and composed when facing the enraged [Kunpeng].

His [Yin Yin Immortal Sword Embryo] was perfectly controlled, and a surging sword light slashed towards the [Kunpeng].

"Junior, how dare you!"

The old Kun was cultivating in its nest cave, but unexpectedly, someone came to its doorstep and felt greatly offended.

But when it actually appeared, the other party not only did not stop, but continued to attack, which naturally aroused its ferocity.

The Jingqian Sword emerged from the dragon, its sword light already imbued with the strength of a first-grade sword aura.

He did not back down in the slightest, and withstood the surging immortal energy of the Kunpeng to strike out. The sword light was like the yin and yang splitting the boundary. Before the sword tip arrived, the vast sea in front of him had already spontaneously boiled.

When the sword light collided with the [immortal energy], it was as if the chaos was cleaved apart, and as if the cycle of reincarnation was stirred up.

For a time, it was like a needle pointing at a wheat awn, neither able to gain the upper hand!
"It's actually more durable than the Bloodstained Robe."

Jing Qian chuckled, and the halo behind his head, the "Sage's Appearance," suddenly expanded.

The next second, he entered the [Sumeru] dimension, and then, countless spatial rifts instantly appeared on the battlefield.

From each crack, incredibly sharp, invisible sword energy pierced out.

These spatial rifts combined to easily set up a [Great Zhou Heaven Sumeru Sword Formation], suppressing the old Kun within it.

This is a top-tier spatial divine power that Jing Qian can only use after activating the [Dharma Image Armament].

It can be described as a void calamity that brought together many of his [destiny] powers.

After his promotion, his combat system underwent another dramatic change.

Using this sword formation to suppress people, and incorporating the invisible sword energy enhanced by the [Immortal Sword Embryo] into it, is an extremely insidious fighting method.

Jing Qian no longer needs to wield the sword embryo and must get close to the enemy's true form to launch an attack.

Surrounded by this sword formation, the magical energy around Lao Kun was violently cut off.

It dared not be negligent in the slightest and quickly used its most powerful tricks.

In an instant, the twelve-foot-long white whale soared into the air!

Its body, compressed to the extreme, began to unleash itself, rapidly expanding and growing to over a hundred miles in an instant.

Jing Qian gazed upon this magnificent demon, momentarily mesmerized, and a passage of text involuntarily surfaced in his mind:
"In the Northern Ocean there is a fish, its name is Kun. Kun is so large that no one knows how many thousands of miles it spans."

"It transformed into a bird, its name being Peng. The back of Peng is so vast, its length unknown;"

"When it flies in anger, its wings are like clouds hanging from the sky."

"It is a bird that will migrate to the Southern Ocean when the sea is in motion."

The Kunpeng ascended to the heavens, relying on its incomparably powerful physical body and endless life force to hinder Jing Qian's offensive tactics.

Even though the [Yin Yin Immortal Sword Embryo] left deep, bone-revealing wounds on this great demon.

But it didn't harm its life in the slightest!

The power of Jing Qian's [Great Zhou Tian Sumeru Sword Formation] is closely related to his cultivation level. At present, even at its limit, it can only cover a radius of three miles.

Faced with this enormous Kunpeng, which was over a hundred miles long and still growing, even though it could inflict damage, it was merely a minor nuisance.

The Kunpeng possesses four "Heavenly Mandates," each with a unique nature, all of which are dedicated to increasing physical strength.

This allows it to easily support its enormous body, which resembles the heavens and earth, and makes it extremely difficult to kill.

As long as it cannot be done like Ren Chong's sword energy, instantly killing him, even shattering the life stele on the immortal mountain.

All injuries will be fully restored within its boundless life force.

Throughout history, the Pure Yang Masters have come to spar with the Kunpeng, but none of them could kill him despite their high defense and health, even breaking their backs in the process.

Currently, Jing Qian is also caught in a battle of attrition with [Kunpeng].

The sword energy soared to the heavens, each strike capable of severing the [Immortal Spiritual Energy] protecting the [Kunpeng].

Although there was no hope of killing the opponent, they were not at a disadvantage for the time being!

The fact that a sixth-rank cultivator could fight a second-rank Kunpeng for a long time was a world-shaking and awe-inspiring sight that shocked all the powerful cultivators in the Yingfutu Realm.

The meaning represented by the title "Chunyangzi" is becoming increasingly popular.

And that was exactly what Jing Qian intended!

After his promotion, he needs a major battle like this to announce it to the world!
Facing this tough-skinned old Kunpeng, Jing Qian unleashed his full power with his Three Lives Eyes, deducing a way to kill it.

At the same time, he is also doing his best to explore the power within the [Dharma Armament].

The [Dharma Armament] activated by the [Saint's Appearance] is also known as the [Saint's True Body]. Each one is an ultimate weapon with a name and identity.

For those at the middle three levels of cultivation, it is undoubtedly the foundation.

Jing Qian possesses profound knowledge and his [Sumeru True Body] is constantly being strengthened.

This made him even more composed when facing the resistance of the Kunpeng.

Within the Great Zhou Tian Sumeru Sword Formation, which had never left the body of the Kunpeng, fine roots gradually began to extend.

A delicate corn seedling, somehow, hid within the sword formation.

[Good Corn] began to gradually erode [Kunpeng]'s physical body with its own magical power.

During Jing Qian's advancement, [Good Corn] absorbed the Dragon Mother's [Immortal Qi] and received benefits that were in no way inferior to those of Jing Qian.

It endured more than a year of hardship in the [Mountain of Immortal Qi] and actually managed to break through the hundredth floor, reaching the one hundred and twelfth floor!
At this moment, it possessed four strands of [Golden Immortal Spiritual Energy], and its magical power was even greater than that of the [Kunpeng] in front of it.

【Good Corn】With such magical power, its roots actually pierced deeply into the wound scraped by Jing Qian's sword energy.

The roots of the "Good Corn" and the sword in Jing Qian's hand are the only two ways to attack that can pierce the defenses of the "Kunpeng".

Compared to Jing Qian's sword energy, the roots of [Good Corn], though not particularly powerful in attack and causing little damage, felt like a fiery needle piercing the soul of [Kunpeng], causing it to react violently for no apparent reason.

A deep, resonant whale roar echoed across the entire battlefield.

Old Kunpeng seemed to be a germaphobe; it got covered in excrement, and its huge body twisted wildly as it tried to shake off the corn stuck to its back.

But these little corn seedlings are deeply embedded in it, like a stubborn plaster, and with the sword formation protecting them, they are not so easy to shake off.

The old Kunpeng let out a long neigh and roared:
Fish feed!

"How dare you leave your mark in the Northern Heaven?"

"You've revealed your whereabouts; even [Blind] can't escape the Empress's pursuit!"

"Once I ascend to the throne of the Wuji Celestial Dynasty, the chief ministers will never let you two traitors get away with this!"

On his back, [Good Corn] pouted and said:
"Stop talking nonsense!"

"I am a supreme protector of the [Yanfu Dao], a lackey of the [Yanfu] Dao Ancestor. Even in the [Wuji Heavenly Dynasty], I still have face!"

"I see you have extraordinary bones and thick skin, capable of shouldering great responsibilities. One day you will serve me like a slave, ensuring you can erect a monument on the Immortal Qi Mountain and establish your destiny. You will definitely not be as weak as you are now, too weak to even leave your door!"

[Kunpeng] was furious. It only discovered the origin of this little corn seedling when [Good Corn] invaded its body. Countless terrible memories flooded its mind, and it almost broke through its defenses.

While the two great demons were locked in a fierce battle, neither of them noticed that Jing Qian, who had instigated the war, had already disappeared into the heart of the battlefield.

The [Yin Yin Immortal Sword Embryo] that appeared at the opportune moment was actually slashed by someone from a distance.

Jing Qian's true form had already been moving along the [Sumeru] dimension towards the [Kunpeng Sea].

This Kunpeng Sea, as the lair of the second-grade Kunpeng, is essentially a grotto-heaven with extremely advanced evolution.

Its interior is filled with a thick layer of water-elemental energy accumulated by the Kunpeng, and countless aquatic creatures live within it.

Jing Qian had no intention of killing the Kunpeng. As a second-rank being, he had already projected his essence onto the Immortal Qi Mountain, leaving behind an indestructible mark of authority. Even if his physical body in the mortal world were severed, he would not perish completely and would still have many opportunities for rebirth.

Unless Jing Qian uses the sword of Ren Chong to completely destroy all traces of Kunpeng on the Immortal Qi Mountain, fighting for supremacy in the mortal world will only increase the consumption of magical power and will be of no use.

Therefore, from the very beginning, Jing Qian was studying how to squeeze some profit out of this [Kunpeng].

After much deliberation, he concluded that this [Kunpeng Sea] Grotto was the most valuable item.

Simply move it into the [Sumeru] dimension, and your spatial supernatural powers, divine consciousness, and magical cultivation will receive a very direct boost.

Therefore, without hesitation, while [Good Corn] and [Kunpeng] were locked in a fierce battle on the main battlefield, he decisively made his move!

Suddenly, a massive spatial rift opened up, and countless sword lights, carrying the divine power of [Void Cleave], slashed towards [Kunpeng Sea].

His unique "Destiny," symbolizing the creation of space, is most adept at cutting through space.

At this moment, he exerted all his strength and cut off the spatial connection between the Kunpeng Sea and the Yingfutu Realm marked by the Three Lives Eye.

Under the sword light of 【Void Opening】, the 【Kunpeng Sea】 was like a lychee, its rough outer skin peeled away to reveal the mouthwatering flesh.

Immediately, Jing Qian manipulated the spatial rift and swallowed the Kunpeng Sea whole.

"Thief!"

"Little thief!"

【Kunpeng】 Its home base was raided, its defenses were breached, and it even used its magic to blast the flesh on its back to pieces.

The "good corn" stuck to its back was also blown away.

The next second, the Kunpeng transformed into an enormous golden-winged roc and flew away from the Yingfu Pagoda Realm, running away.

This old man, who has lived for countless years, has long since lost all interest in winning or losing.

What it cared about more was the hint of "blindness" in Jing Qian.

Rather than getting into a mess with this junior within the realm, it would be better to leave the realm as soon as possible and pass on this extremely important information.

The Great Lord [No Eyes] has returned to [Bei'e Yinghuang Wuji Tian]. All you great cultivators, the opportunity to settle your scores and grievances has arrived!

Jing Qian was completely unaware of this, and had no idea what the consequences would be of his cultivation level increasing too much and prematurely intervening in the cause and effect of [Blindness].

The only one who knows some inside information, "Good Corn," has warped values ​​and always thinks that he and Jing Qian are incredibly awesome and not afraid of those awful things at all.

Therefore, Jing Qian was completely unaware and settled comfortably in the [Xumi] dimension, fully digesting the [Kunpeng Sea].

Seeing that the enemy was so ungrateful for his invitation, [Good Corn] spat and disappeared from the spot.

Thus, the first major battle after the birth of [Chunyangzi] came to a complete end. The most senior member of [Yingfutu Realm], Zuodipao, was actually occupied by his cave dwelling and directly driven out.

Jing Qian's terrifying victory directly ignited the entire [Yingfutu Realm].

……

Above the celestial boundary membrane, the Heavenly Gang Tower was trembling violently, sending a distress signal to Emperor Yingkun.

The top cultivators, led by Tianyan, were worried that Chunyangzi would target the many grotto-heavens embedded in the boundary membrane and forcibly abduct them.

After all, he had already devoured three grotto-heavens in a short period of time.
As the guardians of these grotto-heavens, they naturally had to face the terrifying sword of Chunyangzi.

This is something no one wants to face.

The only option is to ask the Emperor for help and see if he can intervene and increase security measures.

……

The kitchen was still as messy and bustling as a vegetable market.

However, the [Life Toad Nourishing Furnace] that was originally on duty had gathered a group of [Stove Spirits] and were discussing something:
“That newly promoted Chunyangzi is quite frightening. If he comes knocking on our door, we won’t be able to withstand him.”

"In order to protect my kitchen, I'll request some truly valuable items and try to bribe Chunyangzi first."

A [Stove Spirit] standing nearby said:
"The [Stove Spirit] of Daozi is also an old acquaintance of ours. Let's try throwing some money at it first, and ask Qili to think of a solution!"

……

The beings behind the many grotto-heavens in the Yingfu Pagoda Realm were greatly startled by Jing Qian's actions and initially reacted excessively.

However, he only cared about killing and not burying. After suppressing the Kunpeng Sea, he quietly walked out from the depths of the vast sea and landed on a deserted island in a flash.

Jing Qian has come to keep a promise that is a year and a half late!
On the deserted island, a large black jade cauldron was burning fiercely, with violent fluctuations of vital energy emanating from it.

A huge dining table was laden with seventeen top-quality dishes, all made from the flesh and blood of the [Star-Picking] demon.

On the dining table, there was a strange barrier that enveloped all the food, freezing time and maintaining its state exactly as it was when it was fresh out of the pot.

Jing Qian walked up slowly and approached, and said:
"I'm so sorry I'm late. Fellow Daoist Luo has been busy guarding this dish for me."

"How come you've lost so much weight, fellow Daoist?"

As he finished speaking, Luo Tian, ​​who was sitting cross-legged next to the dining table, slowly woke up.

Then he said:

"Fellow Daoist, you've finally arrived!"

Do you know how I've spent the past year or so?

"Alright, alright, eating is the most important thing after all. Fellow Daoist, please try my shrimp and crab feast!"

Before Jing Qian, this core disciple of the Kitchen God Shop had overdrawn his magical power throughout the year, almost squeezing out all the fat he had accumulated over the years.

Right now, Luo Tian has not only lost a lot of weight, but also looks like a debauched scoundrel who has overindulged in pleasure. He doesn't look as good as he used to be when he was well-off.

However, for disciples of the Kitchen God's Shop, as long as there is delicious food, the depletion of magical power and fat can be quickly replenished.

Luo Tian went to great lengths to reserve a large meal for Jing Qian, which demonstrated Gao Xiu's sincerity and commitment to his promises, earning Jing Qian's admiration.

For him, this sumptuous feast was a celebratory gift prepared to mark his advancement to the [Spirit Subduer] realm.

He pulled Luo Tianan to sit down, served him a bowl of "turtle yang soup," and then said:

"Fellow Daoist Luo, you've worked hard. Please eat more. I still have the remains of a few true dragons here, all fresh and very rare. I'll have to trouble you to deal with them later."

"That's easy to say!"

Luo Tian replied while sucking on a crab leg.

With high-end ingredients at his disposal, Luo Tian's cultivation had a better foundation.

Just as the two were enjoying their meal, a magnificent dragon carriage flew in from the sky and stopped above the fragrant island.

The contemporary emperor Yingkun and his nephew emerged from the chaos and landed on a deserted island.

Jing Qian and Luo Tian were quite surprised by the appearance of the two, and immediately stopped eating and stood up to greet them.

Jing Qian then spoke up:
"Since parting at the [Dragon Palace of the Vast Ocean], the cultivation levels of the Human Emperor and the Crown Prince have surpassed those of the past."

"What brings you to this desolate place?"

"If you two don't mind, please take your seats and let's eat and chat."

But then Yingkun raised his hand and produced a small white jade wine bottle, saying:
"Daozi, you are too kind. We apologize for our intrusion, but we have something to discuss with you."

"We might as well try the recipe for the seeds used in the Kitchen God Festival."

"The [Flower Elixir] in my hand is a special spiritual wine from the [Flower Spirit Sea] beyond the heavens. It has extraordinary effects and a unique taste. Please, fellow Daoists, have a taste."

Yingkun and Yinghao took their seats, and the unique island feast officially began.

None of the four had simple identities, and their cultivation levels were extraordinary. After a round of toasts and drinks, the atmosphere was quite pleasant.

However, given the Emperor's profound background, the atmosphere at the banquet ultimately revolved around him.

Seeing that the time was right, Jing Qian asked:

"May I ask what brings the Emperor to see me?"

"Please just say what you have to say!"

The Emperor nodded and said:
"Daozi is a direct descendant of Chunyang and Yanfu, and is a first-rate genius in our Yingfu Tu Realm."

"Daozi may not be aware that over the years, my Ying Clan Divine Dynasty, under the Empress's authority, has maintained a special relationship with [Yanfu Dao] and [Chunyang Tian]. However, in general, we have maintained a fairly good relationship."

"But there is one thing that has remained intact all these years, which has become a tacit understanding between the Ying family and the two lineages of the Dao Ancestors."

“If any disciple of the Ying clan has sufficient talent and a strong enough will, they can become a disciple of the Daoist and receive the inheritance of the Dao Ancestor.”

"In the past 100,000 years, my family has produced two [Yanfuzi] and one [Chunyangzi]. Although we publicly claim to be [Yingshizi], that was just to shut up the [Wuji Heavenly Dynasty]."

“Those who know the situation are aware of the relationship between our three families.”

"My visit to Daozi today is also related to this matter!"

“My nephew Yinghao is quite talented. Although his cultivation level is only at the [Longevity] stage, he already possesses four [Heavenly Mandates].

"I intend to have him join the [Yanfu Dao] so that he can get a glimpse of the [Yanfu] Dao Ancestor's lineage. I ask for your support, Daoist."

The dignified Emperor Ying of the Ying clan adopted a very approachable demeanor, and his words were like a gentle breeze.

However, this is also largely due to Jing Qian's growing strength.

Upon hearing the Emperor's words, Jing Qian put down his chopsticks, carefully examined Ying Hao who was still engrossed in his meal, and said:
"You're too kind, Senior Emperor!"

"However, I am of the same generation as Fellow Daoist Yinghao, and there are no other senior experts returning to the realm from the [Yanfu Dao] side for the time being."

"The matter of accepting Fellow Daoist Yinghao into the sect needs to be considered carefully."

But the Emperor shook his head and said:
"These kinds of titles are just for outsiders to see. If Daozi is willing, you can take Yinghao under your wing."

"Moreover, this matter is of great importance, and my Ying family will never let Daozi work in vain."

"My Ying family is willing to offer a very sincere apprenticeship gift as compensation for the delay in Daozi's cultivation."

After saying that, he raised his hand and waved it, and Ying Hao, who was standing to the side, presented a jade slip to Jing Qian.

Jing Qian reached out and took it, somewhat puzzled.

Then the Emperor said:
"This is the gate deed to the unique grotto-heaven called 'Book Mountain' within the 'Boundless Heavenly Dynasty'."

"Whoever holds this gate can use it to connect to the [Book Mountain] at any time, no matter where he is in the Northern Heaven, and read the books hidden within."

"This wondrous grotto-heaven, 【Wuji Heavenly Dynasty】, was built by the Empress herself. The books inside are all-encompassing, from classics and historical texts to biographies and secrets, to various inherited secret techniques, as vast as smoke, and all-encompassing."

"For cultivators like us, having such a treasure in hand allows us to read widely and greatly enhance our cultivation foundation, which is of great benefit."

"Please don't find this offensive, Daozi!"

Jing Qian fiddled with the jade slip in his hand, his heart not as calm as he appeared.

He had long heard of this secret repository of books, a unique paradise that gathers a vast amount of knowledge.

Now that he has the opportunity to experience [the mountain of books] firsthand, he doesn't want to give it up!

As for the matter of taking on a master and disciples, he glanced at Yinghao, who was expectant yet slightly embarrassed, and said:
"Your Majesty is too kind. I will grant your request!"

(End of this chapter)