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

Chapter 159 Ren Chong Breaks Through the Tribulation
The petals of the [Sword Lotus] in Jing Qian's hand are the key to breaking the deadlock in the entire battle!
If he could kill Gu Lin with a single sword strike, he could naturally kill Jing Qian even more easily.

Such powerful sword energy is beyond the capabilities of ordinary cultivators.

Judging from the shape of this sword energy, it is from the same lineage as the [Offering Talisman] in Jing Qian's hand, but its power is more than ten times greater.

The head of the man before them, Gu Lin, had been severed by this sword, and his soul was almost completely extinguished, leaving only a faint wisp, like a candle flame, which could be blown out by the wind at any moment.

This last wisp of divine soul was deliberately left behind by Jing Qian when he was controlling the sword energy.

At this moment, he stepped forward, bent down, and picked up the last wisp of Gu Lin's soul, holding it between his fingers.

Gu Lin's consciousness was still relatively clear, and through his last wisp of soul, he was hurling extremely vicious curses at Jing Qian.

But all of this was already beyond redemption; he had no hope of being reborn.

Meanwhile, Chunyangtian killed two Guzi in succession, especially Gulin, who was exceptionally talented and held a very high position in Tuotuo Mountain.

The animosity between the two sides has accumulated to an extremely exaggerated level.

But for [Pure Yang Heaven], it's like having too many lice and not getting bitten.

Enemies like [Tuotuo Mountain] are countless throughout the void.

Just then, the old white ox stepped forward and said:
"Sect Leader, the Sword Lotus Pool is ready."

Jing Qian nodded, and then said:
"Xiao Mi, you let Gui Feng and Ao Hua guard the Sword-Sharpening Cliff. You come with me now."

Immediately afterwards, he led [Good Corn] into [Pure Yang Cave Heaven] and arrived at the edge of [Sword Lotus Pond].

Several of the [Sword Lotus] flowers were continuously flashing messages from their predecessors.

Jingqian stepped forward, received each reply, and passed them on to each other.

Before long, the granularity between [Ren Chong], Zhu Yun, and Shang Xi was aligned.

In the end, the three powerful predecessors left him with only one sentence or similar words:

"Take care of yourself!"

"come on!"

"Success or failure depends on this!"

Jing Qian was full of fighting spirit, his emotions gradually rose, and his sharp edge was fully revealed.

He touched the [Gu Lin] divine soul in his hand, and then leaped into the [Sword Lotus Pool].

Beside him, [Good Corn] followed closely behind and jumped into the pool.

This [Sword Lotus Pool] is a rare spatial treasure in [Pure Yang Heaven], capable of connecting all the heavens and myriad realms and covering many [Pure Yang Sons].

As Jing Qian landed within it, his spatial abilities were immediately greatly enhanced.

Each person, with a length of time, honed their skills in the [Sword Lotus Pond] before finally forging a thick and long fishing line, which they then tied around the waist of [Good Corn].

In its hands, it held more than a dozen petals of the [Sword Lotus]. Zhu Yun's lotus had been almost completely plucked.

Then, Jing Qian took out a piece of jet-black snake scale and handed it to [Good Corn].

The good corn sprouted long roots, wrapping and absorbing the snake scales.

Its magical aura, which had just descended, rose again to the first rank.

Within this snake scale lies the last wisp of immortal energy condensed by the Ghost Yuan Palace, which Jing Qian obtained and used in a crucial way.

Jing Qian just opened his mouth and said:
"Xiaomi, it all depends on you now. How about it, can you handle it?"

[Good Corn] Feeling the surge of power within him again, his confidence soared, and he said firmly:
"I am [Good Corn]!"

"【The Supreme Protector of the Jambudvipa Path】!"

"Invincible!"

Jing Qian nodded in agreement, then kicked the "good corn" away.

From the first-grade [Good Corn], it leaped into the intersection of time and space of all realms, successfully escaping from the [Yingfu Pagoda Realm], drawing a graceful arc as it headed west.

On his way to the Tuotuo Immortal Mountain of [Ximang Longtian], carrying the remnant soul of [Gu Zi], he will come to provoke them, determined to dance a disco on their grave!

Having grown to its current state, it has become an extremely mature [Void Mother Tree], and its ability to traverse time and space has become increasingly skillful.

It was seen rising and falling on the edge of the [Daoyuan Divine Shuttle Universe], as if skipping stones on water.

The remnant soul of [Gulin] in his hand provided precise guidance, leading it directly to the hidden location of [Tuotuo Mountain].

[Good Corn] didn't slow down at all, like a cannonball falling from the sky, plunging headfirst into [Tuotuo Mountain].

The violent collision left it completely disoriented.

But it remained clear-headed and focused on its mission. As soon as it landed, before it could even stand firmly, it crushed all twelve petals of the [Sword Lotus] in its hand.

In an instant, twelve extremely violent sword energies exploded inside Tuotuo Mountain.

The ancient clan of Tuotuo Mountain was sparsely populated, and the time required to conceive a new offspring was measured in thousands of years.

Life may be difficult, but death can be extremely pleasant!
These twelve sword energies, like mist and rain, meticulously cleansed the entire Tuotuo Mountain, leaving no stone untouched.

The entire Gu clan, consisting of 67 members, ranging from the fourth-rank "Star-Picking" to the third-rank "Heaven-Mending," was instantly annihilated.

There's no way around it; that's just how the Pure Yang Heaven operates. Once a deep-seated feud has been formed, there's no reason to let the grudge linger overnight.

If there are conditions, we should proceed; if there aren't, we should create the conditions to proceed!

The enmity between the two sides smoothly escalated from a life-or-death feud to an endless resentment that has not been resolved even after a hundred lifetimes.

This resentment drove the last surviving person on Tuotuo Mountain to madness.

"Ahhh!"

"【Pure Yang Heaven】!"

"******!"

The only one who could withstand the twelve swords of Zhuyun without dying was the ancestor of the Gu clan, the first-rank [Ancient Dragon].

Its mind was completely controlled by its rage, unleashing all its power to attack the [good corn].

Good Corn, however, was prepared. It had already curled itself into a huge root ball and was growing roots like crazy to strengthen its defenses.

【Gu Long】's appearance is extremely similar to 【Gu Lin】, as if they were carved from the same mold.

Its martial arts skills had reached perfection, making it a true martial saint, capable of crushing all injustice.

It unleashed boundless fist energy, slamming into the bulb of the "Good Corn" and smashing away a large portion of its defenses.

Just then, the fishing line around Good Corn's waist suddenly tightened, pulling it directly away from Tuotuo Mountain.

[Gu Long] was consumed by hatred, and leaped up from [Tuotuo Mountain] to pursue [Good Corn].

……

The battle at the front was incredibly fierce, and Jing Qian was also busy in the Pure Yang Cave Heaven.

He then tied the fishing line in his hand to Ren Chong's sword lotus.

Right now, the power of the fishing line has completely left his body and is being borne by Ren Chong's Sword Lotus.

Then Jing Qian threw the remains of Gu Lin and Xue He into the Life Stove in the Sword Lotus Pond to begin the forging process.

He had only one task left, and he was fully committed to it, not daring to make any mistakes.

……

Inside the Great Black Heaven, Zhu Yun stood atop the corpse of the Shadow Demon Emperor, silently regulating his own magical power.

As the mainstay of the entire [Breaking the Calamity] plan, he successfully completed the second-rank advancement, obtained the five-character title of [Master of the Longevity Calamity], and his combat power increased explosively.

After his promotion, he immediately searched the Great Black Heaven and completely killed the already seriously injured Shadow Demon Emperor.

This first-rank demon corpse can be considered the most valuable treasure in the entire [Great Black Heaven].

But Zhu Yun paid no attention to this precious treasure. Instead, he dragged it and escaped directly from the Great Black Heaven, leaving the great demon's corpse outside the realm.

Without the barrier of the boundary, the aura of the Shadow Demon Emperor leaked out wildly, like a delicious roasted meat displayed in the void.

……

Ren Chong suddenly opened his eyes, and a golden eye between his brows also quietly opened.

His slight movement startled a mysterious being, causing a violent reaction. The billions of worshippers surrounding him began to frantically kowtow and chant, activating their own divine power of faith.

Ren Chong opened his mouth and spat out a petal of the Sword Lotus, which he had somehow obtained.

He bit into the petals, unleashing the Bamboo Cloud Sword Qi within, and slaughtered a large number of Prayers beside his cross, clearing a space.

But then, the thorny vines binding him tightened violently, piercing his body and causing numerous bloody cuts.

Ren Chong suddenly spoke up:
“Fellow Daoist, we’ve been going on and on for so long without any resolution. Now, my sect’s seniors have located my location.”

"If you still can't kill me, I'll call in reinforcements!"

Within this realm, a supremely sacred voice suddenly resounded:

"Sword seed!"

As this voice rang out, the billions of worshippers around them, as if hearing celestial music, also chanted aloud:
"Sword seed!"

"Sword seed!"

"Sword seed!"

These shouts, like bewitching demonic sounds, eroded and eroded Ren Chong's physical body and soul.

But Ren Chong was already immune to these shouts. He spat and continued:

“Fellow Daoist, this internal strife between us is purely a battle of wills. What good does it do for either of us?”

“My magical power is exhausted, my cultivation has stalled, and your divine body has been shattered by me, leaving you with only a small part of your divine essence, barely clinging to life.”

"Lend me these thorny vines, and I'll catch two fish from outside. We can share them and eat them to at least recover some of our strength, okay?"

After hearing this, the sacred voice remained silent for a short while before replying again:

"You guide me, and I will control the vines."

"I swear to the gods that I will share with you the fish I catch."

Ren Chong nodded and said:

"Fine, you cultivators who believe in the divine path only know how to compete with your own followers, and you don't even know how to draw nourishment from the outside world. How can you possibly attain enlightenment?"

"Follow my guiding beacon closely!"

Suddenly, the thorny vines on his body stretched out, splitting into two branches that plunged into the depths of the void, hooking and locking onto the target.

……

Outside of the Great Black Heaven, Zhu Yun and Luo Tian stood facing each other. Both of them had successfully advanced to become second-grade cultivators.

However, one is the "Master of the Longevity Tribulation" and the other is the "Pot Bun". The difference of three characters on their "Destiny Tablets" reflects a difference in their strength by hundreds or thousands of times!
Zhu Yun then spoke:
“Fellow Daoist Luo, the journey to that divine kingdom is extremely dangerous. If you really want to go, you must think it over carefully.”

Luo Tian didn't care at all and continued:
"I haven't seen Master Chong in a long time. I said I'd follow him even if it meant death."

"You two don't need to worry about me, just go and do your own thing. I'll cook the pot and set up the stove, and you two will come back with a full load. Watch me show off a couple of new tricks."

If Luo Tian's confidence in Zhu Yun is 10, then his confidence in Ren Chong is 20,000.

This blind, almost worshipful faith stemmed from the profound understanding gained by fellow cultivators of the same generation who grew up in the same realm and witnessed Ren Chong's rise to power.

Following this pair of fellow disciples, Chunyangzi, ensures a life of plenty. This is the guiding principle of the newly promoted Guobao for thousands of years. Even if mountains crumble and the heavens and earth unite, he will never repent.

Seeing that she couldn't persuade him, Zhu Yun went with him.

The two old friends were covered by a black pot and then burrowed into the body of the Shadow Demon Emperor.

Not long after, a crimson thorn came flying through the air, encircling the corpse of this first-rank demon.

The entire Mahakala Temple fell into complete silence.

Under Da Xiu's magical power, all living beings within the realm had long been wiped out, leaving only the hundred great suns on the sunny side, burning fiercely, and the endless shadows on the shady side, neither melting nor dissolving.

Suddenly, a tiny female ghost emerged from her hiding place and stretched lazily.

I am Mo Pin'er!
May your fortune be as boundless as the heavens, for you shall be the Lord of the Great Black Heaven!
……

Outside the Yingfu Pagoda Realm, the Pure Yang Cave Heaven opened its gates wide, welcoming visitors. Jing Qian stood in the Sword Lotus Pond, his Three Lives Eyes gazing into the distance, feeling an immense pressure rushing towards him.

As far as the eye could see, [Gu Long] was closely following [Good Corn], heading straight for [Pure Yang Cave Heaven].

With the current level of the group of veterans and kindergarteners in the [Yingfutu World], they are no match for [Gu Long] even with one punch.

Jing Qian pushed his spatial abilities to their limit, reeling in the fishing line with incredible speed.

He is bringing a cataclysmic disaster to his own homeland.

Such irresponsible behavior would likely cause other members of the lineage to collapse if they knew about it.

But since things have come to this point, there's no point in saying more. Jing Qian is determined to unleash his full potential and scheme against this top-tier [Ancient Dragon] cultivator.

An extremely terrifying pressure surged forth.

He flew into a rage and traveled straight up a distance of hundreds of millions of miles.

Jing Qian can no longer be described as dancing on a knife's edge!

Such a crazy act could only be done by Chunyangzi and Xuanyuanzi in the entire universe; even Shenxiaozi was somewhat lacking in skill.

As the Ancient Dragon charged into the Northern Emei Emperor's Boundless Heaven and drew ever closer to the Yingfu Pagoda Realm, this grand scene was completely revealed to the great cultivators of all realms, and could no longer be concealed.

Inside the Yingfu Pagoda Realm, Ying Kun's face was ashen, yet he dared not do anything.

Who is Gu Long? In the entire Dao Yuan Divine Shuttle Universe, everyone with a little knowledge knows him.

Even if you dug up the Ying family ancestral graves and unearthed all the ancestors sleeping within, it wouldn't be enough for Gu Long to beat you with two punches.

……

[Tianjing Star] It was nighttime, and many lights suddenly lit up in the tower area.

Some of the exceptionally gifted High Spirits used their supernatural powers to observe the entire process of the Ancient Dragon's fierce intrusion, and then shared their observations with their colleagues.

After a brief assessment, everyone realized that this trouble was caused by Chunyang and Yanfu.

A long-standing consensus has begun to spread once again among the [Great Spirit Officials].

That is, to drive out these scourges from the Central Divine Heaven and restore a clear and bright world to the Northern Heaven.

However, no one could go against the Empress's wishes.

She personally accepted the two major Daoist lineages into the realm after she had crushed the remnants of Chunyang and Yanfu.

To expel them, we still need to persuade the Empress.

At this very moment, in a quiet and simple palace, the [Egao Shangdi], dressed in a thin white dress and sitting cross-legged on a jade bed, was watching with great interest as the [Ancient Dragon] rushed into the realm.

For her, among all the people in the Northern Heaven, [Chunyangzi] was the most entertaining.

It's much better than that vague and cryptic [Yanfuzi].

Such a spectacle of a sixth-rank official being framed by a first-rank official is a once-in-ten-thousand-years event.

As powerful cultivators within the Dao Yuan Universe, both E'gao Shangdi and Gu Long had interacted.

She really disliked those stubborn and arrogant martial arts brutes. This time, since [Pure Yang Heaven] managed to trick his group, she would definitely reward them handsomely!
However, before that, she has to go on a long trip.

The empress got up and changed her clothes, putting on a dragon crown and phoenix robe. She then applied makeup and dressed herself up beautifully before leaving the palace gate.

……

As Gu Long drew closer, Jing Qian truly felt the deadly pressure!
But he felt no fear whatsoever, only an extreme excitement rising from his tailbone to the tips of his hair.

At this very moment, [Gu Long] is less than 100 million miles away from [Yingfutu Realm], and he can already begin the countdown!
Jingqian silently recited in his heart!

10!

9!

8!

……

At some point, a petal on Ren Chong's Sword Lotus turned blood red and became covered in thorns.

When Jing Qian counted down to five seconds, he gently plucked the blood-red petal and crushed it completely.

The next second, a thin, hair-like, blood-red thorn vine emerged from the petals.

Immediately, the thorns shot straight into the sky, transforming into a line of blood that clashed head-on with the [Ancient Dragon].

The crimson thorns collided with the ancient dragon, yet no magical fluctuations were observed.

Only one void wormhole appeared at the site of the collision.

Those far away cannot see the true nature of it all.

Jing Qian, who triggered this process, opened his Three Lives Eye and clearly saw that the blood-red thorns exploded, turning into a ball of threads that dragged the Ancient Dragon into the void wormhole and pulled it away!

The cataclysmic disaster ended quietly, simply because the disaster itself was used as bait and cast into the distant void by someone else.

Thus, the "Breaking the Calamity" plan, jointly laid out by the four "Pure Yang Masters" of "Pure Yang Heaven"—one old and one new, one strong and one weak—has finally reached its final stage.

In this grand plan, Chi Miao broke through the tribulation and ushered in an even more powerful rebirth.

Jing Qian broke the calamity, devouring both the Three Poisons and the Blood River, and also completely killed Gu Lin.

Zhu Yun broke through the tribulation, wiping out the Great Black Heaven in one fell swoop, and his cultivation level directly entered the second rank, becoming the "Master of the Longevity Tribulation".

All that's missing is Ren Chong to break his calamity!
The entire Pure Yang Heaven expended endless effort and countless resources to ruthlessly scheme against Tuotuo Mountain, even managing to abduct the first-grade Ancient Dragon.

Currently, apart from the three Gu brothers who have already achieved the second rank of cultivation and are traveling in the Outer Heavens, the entire [Tuotuo Mountain] has been wiped out.

Ren Chong has finally gathered enough power to break through the tribulation and is about to face a crucial battle!
Within that strange divine kingdom, many great cultivators gathered, but only one side was destined to emerge, and the outcome was unpredictable.

However, this has nothing to do with Jing Qian!

He has done everything he could.

He also reaped unimaginable benefits because of his efforts.

He needs to patiently digest and process all of this!

He desperately needs a long period of seclusion to properly review all his gains.

However, he was not in a hurry. Instead, he carefully tidied up the Pure Yang Cave before leaping out again.

He then spoke to the old white ox:
"Master Niu, the matters within the realm have been properly handled. I will be going into seclusion for quite some time. You may stay in Hunzhou for an extended period, or make your own arrangements."

The old white ox shook its head and said:

"You lot have done such good deeds, who knows how much karma you will suffer in return?"

"I, Old Niu, will not get involved in this matter. Don't worry about me, go into seclusion on your own."

"If any news comes from the Sword Lotus Pool, I will have your little devil inform you."

Jing Qian nodded and said:
"Thank you for your trouble, Uncle Niu!"

After saying that, he watched the old white ox carry the Sword-Sharpening Cliff away.

Now, Jingqian has grown to have even greater respect for his old ox.

Don't be fooled by the fact that this old ox is only a fifth-grade [Earthly Fiend] cultivator, weak in strength and with mediocre combat power.

Yet it possesses divine wisdom and exceptional insight, never making a mistake in its judgment of matters.

In terms of seeking advantage and avoiding harm, it is the complete opposite of the Chunyangzi group.

This precious white ox is definitely a valuable asset of the Pure Yang Heaven.

After seeing off the white ox, Jing Qian did not rush into seclusion. Instead, he used his Three Lives Eyes to work at full speed, rapidly developing a more comprehensive development plan.

After advancing to the [Heavenly Mandate] level, Jing Qian's ability to deduce with divine eyes was unprecedentedly enhanced.

Various types of information were easily collected and accessed, and a set of effective solutions were quickly developed.

At this moment, Jing Qian has a considerable amount of influence and human resources under his control. He is going into seclusion, but he will not let his employees be idle.

He rapidly issued various instructions, and a development plan that connected [Hunzhou], [Xujie], and [Daheitian] was fully deployed.

This development project, led by ten thousand highly intelligent ghosts who also possess the destiny of "Worldly Understanding," is undoubtedly efficient and effective.

After making all these arrangements, Jing Qian entered the [Void Realm] without hesitation and began a seclusion he had never experienced since he embarked on his cultivation journey.

At this moment, all external pressures were temporarily removed, and he no longer needed to frantically improve his cultivation and combat power like a dog chasing him.

Calm down, use slow and steady methods, and maintain a balance between tension and relaxation; this is another aspect of spiritual practice.

……

Tuotuo Mountain has fallen into complete silence!

This place was clearly still a vibrant and beautiful cultivation ground, but there were no living beings left in it.

Just then, a beautiful young woman in a dragon crown and phoenix robe appeared out of nowhere at the foot of the sacred mountain.

She stepped inside, and the tight seal seemed to have no effect on her at all, serving no purpose whatsoever.

She strolled along the path and began to tour this sacred place of cultivation belonging to the ancient clan.

The girl seemed to be in a good mood. Although she was dressed formally, she was hopping and skipping around, looking very playful.

As she moved, all the things related to cultivation disappeared from her sight in the blink of an eye, as if they had been moved away.

Even the pure vital energy of this mountain is being rapidly drained away.

The young woman came from a wealthy family and had everything, yet she often ran a budget deficit, which was constantly criticized by the old Minister of Revenue.

They're quite meticulous in scavenging for their current wealth, clearly indicating they're a family that lives frugally.

As she ventured deeper into the area, she soon stumbled upon the most important and fundamental stronghold of the Gu clan.

This place is where all the ancient beings were born, and it is also the origin of the ancient clan.

After the girl violently broke in, her eyes lit up, and she was quite amazed.

She is the only outsider who knows the secrets of the Gu clan, and she has no intention of revealing them.

Suddenly, she unleashed a burst of magical light, carefully wrapping up the precious treasures within her sight, as if preparing a beloved gift.

Under the magical light, the treasure was compressed to a height of more than one person before it could no longer be compressed.

The girl frowned, but had no other choice but to step forward and take the precious item in her hands.

For a moment, she looked as if she were carrying a large tree stump, which was quite unseemly.

However, considering the value of this treasure, even she felt that the trip was worthwhile.

Just as she was about to leave, she frowned and muttered a curse.

Then, she strolled down the mountain with a light and airy air, and walked out of Tuotuo Mountain.

On this sacred mountain, a pure and flawless nine-clawed dragon, as if carved from jade, gracefully descended.

The long dragon let out a roar and immediately spoke:
"Empress, Tuotuo Mountain belongs to my Western Mang Longtian. How could you commit such a theft?"

"Put down what you're holding and head back to the Northern Heaven as soon as possible."

The young woman looked at the white jade dragon, pursed her lips, and spoke up:
"Dragon Mother, the Ancient Dragon has barged into my domain and intends to kill my people. Isn't it only right that I collect a fine?"

"Besides, I, Bei Tian, ​​have already done more than enough by eliminating this threat for you without asking for any payment. How can you still ask for more?"

"You're no match for me. It would be better to send your partner instead!"

"I'm going back now. Let's have tea sometime!"

After saying that, the girl transformed into a golden beam of light and disappeared.

The jade dragon observed silently but did not intervene.

Ultimately, it was no match for God Ego.

Then, the Longevity Dragon Mother landed and plunged into Tuotuo Mountain.

Although all the loot inside was looted, the sacred mountain itself could not be moved.

Since they didn't exert any effort at all, it's not a loss for Tianlongyuan to be able to properly occupy and digest Tuotuo Mountain.

(End of this chapter)