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

Chapter 166 Daoist Child Kills Monkey in Preparation for Advancement
Upon hearing the old white ox's request, Jing Qian did not hesitate at all and immediately took out a crisp bamboo leaf.

Of the offering tokens given by Zhu Yun, only three remained; he hadn't originally intended to use them to kill this second-rank monkey.

However, since the old white ox had spoken, he naturally wouldn't be stingy.

With a flicker of his three-life eye between his brows, he vanished from the old white ox's body.

When he finally appeared, he had already traversed a vast distance and arrived on the outer side of the membrane of [Fear Continent].

At this moment, a hidden beam of light emerged from the realm, preparing to accelerate further and head towards the heavens.

Without hesitation, Jing Qian activated the [Offering Talisman] in his hand!
A bamboo cloud sword aura quietly emerged, like a cloud of mist, and enveloped the escaping light.

The Six-Eared Macaque had tricked the old pear tree into giving him three monkey hairs that were extremely important to his pure bloodline, and was happily preparing to leave the world.

But it never imagined that the day it left the boundary would be the day it perished.

This inexplicably appearing sword energy was like a bone-scraping knife, piercing into his body and shattering all his life force.

Immediately afterwards, a void rift appeared, and Jing Qian dragged the ape's corpse into the [Void Realm].

[Good Corn] and the raccoon immediately jumped onto the monkey and started fiddling with it.

Jing Qian held three monkey hairs in his hand, examining them carefully:

[Inspiration: Monkey Hair]

[Category: Offering Symbol]

[Rank: First Grade]

【Take this!】

This monkey hair contains the power of a single strike from a first-rank great demon, its power even surpassing the Bamboo Cloud Sword Qi.

Jing Qian traded one for three and even got a giant demon's corpse for free, making a huge profit.

The only downside is that using the [Offering Talisman] to slay a great demon resulted in a significant loss of lifespan. He killed the [Blood River] and the [Three Poisons], and in total, he gained over three thousand years of lifespan, which is still considered normal.

But for this second-rank monkey, only seven hundred years remain.

Fortunately, after these three crucial replenishments, he has accumulated enough [Source of Wisdom] to meet his needs.

In addition, this ape has only been promoted for a short time and has not yet had time to inscribe its title on the [Destiny Stele].

Jing Qian killed him and successfully seized a mid-grade title of "Great Sage Monkey King".

This title can enhance flesh and bones, and strengthen martial arts abilities, making it quite remarkable.

The refinement level of the [Lord of All Things] has increased dramatically again, and its advancement progress has far surpassed that of all other titles.

Just then, [Good Corn] approached Jing Qian and said:
"Sir, could I have one of these monkey hairs?"

"By refining the monkey corpse with this monkey hair, I can create another [Heretical Moon], which will be able to bear my shadow [Destiny]."

Upon hearing this, Jing Qian also thought the plan was good, and then handed [Good Corn] a monkey hair.

[Good Corn] took the monkey hair, and using his own Dao-controlling supernatural power, combined with the [Yanfu Dao] exorcism secret technique, activated the monkey hair and flung it onto the corpse of the second-grade ape.

This second-rank demon, which had just died, twisted and coiled, then shrank rapidly and quickly turned into a ghost.

Ultimately, it transformed into a miniature black monkey the size of a thumb, and in the form of a ghost, it was refined by [Good Corn] into a [Spirit Machine].

The black monkey leaped up and hugged [Good Corn] around the waist. Immediately, a pure [Immortal Spirit] emerged from the black monkey, entered [Good Corn]'s body, circulated once, and then returned.

Jingqian couldn't be more satisfied with his own "good corn" spirit, which could cultivate and become stronger.

After finishing with the monkey demon's spoils, he once again flashed out of the [Void Realm] and returned to the old white ox's side.

But then they saw the old white ox watching a crow spirit leave.

Upon seeing Jing Qian return, the white ox immediately spoke:
"Master, my connections in [Fear Continent] have sent some apologies. How about you give me face and let's call it a day?"

The white ox pointed to the bag of snow pears that the crow spirit had brought and said this.

Jing Qian waved his hand, dividing the third-grade pear in half before leaving, saying:
"You're in charge of the matter in [Fear Continent], Master Niu. Being able to stop and kill this monkey has already exceeded my expectations."

"You can have the rest of the pears, but remember to set aside two for that kid with the innate sword talent."

"This pear can increase one's lifespan, which is quite beneficial for cultivation in the lower three ranks."

The old white ox blew on its nose, turned its head and said:

"The Sect Leader's arrangements are impeccable."

"Then I, Old Niu, am going back to Shanzhou. I don't know when we'll meet again."

Jing Qian shook his head and said:
"It won't be long before I come back to find you after I advance to the [Earthly Fiend] level."

"I'm off now, take care, Uncle Niu."

His figure turned again and disappeared from the spot.

Then look at the old white ox, it raised its mouth to take a bite of a snow pear, and leisurely headed towards [Shanzhou].

The thought that Chi Xiao was about to leave the realm and that there would be no Chunyangzi left in the realm in the short term made it feel very relaxed.

Jing Qian reappeared, now inside the core of the [Yingfu Pagoda Realm].

He stepped into the Ghost Yuan Hall, stood before the Ghost Yuan Cauldron, and spoke:
"Lord Snake, I have initially condensed the [Yanfu Divine Embryo], which is now capable of supporting the [Ten Palaces of Yanfu]."

"Currently, within this realm, there is only one [Ghost Yuan Palace] without a master, and it is compatible with my cultivation. I will have to trouble you, Lord Snake, to move your nest and cultivate with me."

As soon as he finished speaking, a black snake and a white snake appeared simultaneously, staring intently at Jing Qian in front of them.

The last great battle had only just ended, and this kid was clearly still far from condensing the [Yanfu Divine Embryo].

How did your cultivation level suddenly advance by leaps and bounds?

The teachings of Jambudvipa emphasize accumulation; without a solid foundation, progress is as difficult as ascending to heaven.

The two large snakes, one on the left and one on the right, carefully examined the scene for a long time.

The white snake spoke for the first time:
"Has Daozi already met with [Yanfu]?"

Jing Qian nodded and said:
"I managed to catch a glimpse, and it gave me quite a fright!"

The white snake nodded and said:
"To be able to see [Yambhava] at such a level and survive, Daozi has a great future!"

“If Daozi does not mind, my Ghost Origin Palace will serve as a protector of Daozi’s divine embryo and attend to him.”

The black snake beside him nodded and said:

"From now on, we'll have to rely on Daozi!"

Both sides were old acquaintances; the two giant snakes had personally witnessed Jing Qian condense the [Sage Appearance], and knew how deep his foundation was.

The fact that Jing Qian was able to see [Yambhava] and not die, and even gain something by forming the embryonic form of [Yambhava Divine Embryo], shows that he is very fortunate.

The two giant snakes, no longer having any scruples, were finally ready to acknowledge each other as masters!
The Ten Palaces of Jambudvipa are the most core treasures of the Jambudvipa Path. Each palace is extraordinary and has endless uses.

Of the ten palaces, besides the [Yanfu Palace] which sank into the [Spiritual Life Void Sea] to accumulate [Destiny], the other eight are in the hands of other powerful figures in the [Yanfu Path].

At present, the only places Jing Qian can access are the Yellow Springs Palace, which is under the control of the Impermanent Emperor; the Fresh Food Palace, which is under the control of the Sick; and the Killing Palace, which is under the control of the Eyeless.

【Ghost Palace】As the only unclaimed palace, it was Jing Qian's last and best choice!

He practiced both the Pure Yang Heaven and the Jambudvipa Dao methods, each with its own emphasis from the two great Daoist lineages.

The Pure Yang Heaven is undoubtedly the master of killing and warfare, and the Yanfu Dao, as the foundation of his magical power, should naturally be as profound as possible.

The Ghost Palace excels at gathering vital energy, harmonizing magical power, and condensing immortal energy, perfectly complementing Jing Qian's cultivation!

At this moment, the two giant snakes activated their magic power and swiftly extracted the palace from the core of the [Yingfu Pagoda Realm].

Intense fluctuations of vital energy swept outwards, creating towering waves within the core.

Over the past three thousand years, the Ghost Origin Palace has been situated here, absorbing the domain energy of the Yingfutu Realm and condensing the Immortal Qi, which was then poured back into the realm to enhance the origin of the Yingfutu Realm.

The celestial phenomenon of the Yin year, which affects the entire world, originated from this.

Jing Qian's move of the Ghost Palace can be seen as a way of ending the existence of the Yin Year.

From then on, the unique celestial phenomena of the Yin year in the [Yingfu Pagoda Realm] became a memory for cultivators.

Although cultivators lost a means of accumulating resources, a large number of mortals were able to survive because of it.

The Ghost Palace was compressed to the extreme, turning into a box-like bronze palace model, which fell into Jing Qian's hands.

He embraced the treasure hall, took out his own [Yanfutian] spiritual energy, and heavily placed it on the [Ghost Yuan Hall].

The two immediately connected their auras, creating a wondrous magical link.

The Ten Palaces of Yama are all of the first rank [Spiritual Ability], yet they cannot be suppressed normally.

The [Yamfu Masters] control the [Ten Palaces of Yama] using their own [Yamfu Secret Techniques].

In this way, there is no need to waste one's lifespan to bear the burden, yet the divine wonders of the main hall remain unchanged.

This is an additional aid that is independent of its own cultivation system.

Jing Qian, carrying the Ghost Yuan Palace, flashed away once more.

He returned to the [Void Realm], silently sensing and calling out, until a void rift appeared before him.

He raised the bronze palace in his hand and sent it into the void rift. The other side of the rift led directly to the Great Black Heaven.

Mo Pin'er was using all her magical power, taking advantage of the [Sumeru] destiny, to open up the rift and guide the [Ghost Yuan Palace].

At this very moment, she was standing at the junction of the yin and yang sides of the Great Black Heaven. On one side was endless shadow, and on the other side were a hundred great suns. It was truly a masterpiece of nature!

Upon arriving at this place, the Ghost Palace immediately reverted to its original state as a main hall, plunging into the spot that had been reserved for it.

This statue, suspended vertically in mid-air from the First-Class Palace, faced a ghost palace dominated by yin energy on one side, and the black snake's side on the other.

On the other side is the Yuan Palace, which governs Yang energy, facing the Yang direction, which is the side of the White Snake.

Immediately, the two giant snakes began to make full use of the miraculous ability of the Ghost Palace to regulate vital energy, each frantically absorbing vital energy from the yin and yang aspects of the Great Black Heaven.

The connection between this palace and Mahakala gradually deepened during this process.

This combination is far more profound than that between the Ghost Palace and the Yingfu Pagoda Realm.

【Mahakala】is a proper 【celestial being】, whose status is far higher than that of 【Yingfutu Realm】.

The Ghost Palace descended upon this place, resembling a gluttonous beast that had broken free of its shackles, transforming into a bottomless pit that seemed never to be filled.

On the other side of the spatial rift, Jing Qian was also carefully sensing the changes in the Ghost Yuan Palace and manipulating its secret techniques to achieve his own goals.

Time flies by, and three months have passed in the blink of an eye!
Gradually, the two giant snakes each accumulated some of their newfound vital energy, which then converged and merged towards the center of the hall.

A wisp of yin and yang fire ignited within the Ghost Yuan Palace!
This is the Yin-Yang Sha, also known as the Shen Gui Sha or the Sheng Si Sha. It is the finest among Sha Fires, and its value surpasses that of the Da Ri Zhen Yan.

Without a doubt, it was also the best support for Jing Qian to complete his cultivation of the [Earthly Fiends].

He painstakingly transported the Ghost Yuan Palace to this distant Great Black Heaven, precisely to lay an important foundation for his own cultivation.

With the power of the Ghost Palace, he could accumulate enough evil fire in the Great Black Heaven to satisfy his cultivation, and he could even open up the accumulation and storage of immortal energy.

With just a period of settling down, Jingqian will be able to obtain a massive supply of resources.

At that time, he will have no more worries about his cultivation!

The [Ghost Yuan Palace] before him was the last worthwhile acquisition he could make in the [Yingfu Pagoda Realm].

He is fully prepared to ascend to the heavens!
At this moment, less than twenty years have passed since Jing Qian's transmigration, yet the world has already changed dramatically, and everything is no longer the same. Of course, this is also due to the immense effect of the [Zhuoling Cave Heaven], which utilizes time difference to allow for the accumulation of a hundred years of cultivation.

Even so, he could be described as having a lightning-fast cultivation speed, dominating his generation.

After calculating the time, Jing Qian realized that there were still more than half a year before he could depart for Tianjing Star. So, he simply went to the Void Realm and began his secluded cultivation.

Now that he has completed all the preliminary training for [Fu Ling], he is starting to seek another advancement without hesitation.

He then channeled his divine sense into the space of the Life Stele, beginning to cultivate a new round of [Sculpting of Wisdom Source].

He did not perfectly integrate the spiritual energy of the [Sage Image], and there are a total of five, namely the three [Immortal Sword Embryos] of Sumeru, Pure Yang and Sacrifice, [Good Corn] and [Reincarnation Disc].

Among them, the [Sumeru Immortal Sword Embryo] is closely intertwined with the [Pure Yang Immortal Sword Embryo].

When Jing Qian first obtained the [Sumeru Immortal Sword Embryo], he had only just begun his studies and his cultivation level was still low. He was not yet capable of refining and controlling the [Immortal Sword Embryo].

He was only able to barely control the [Immortal Sword Embryo] by relying on the supernatural power of the "Pure Yang Immortal Sword Dao Book" to extract sword-refining golden threads from various cultivation elements and wrap them around the [Sumeru Immortal Sword Embryo].

Although this [Immortal Sword Embryo] has made him achieve extraordinary feats in battle, killing many enemies whose cultivation levels far surpass his own.

In essence, this was merely a stopgap measure taken when his understanding of the world was insufficient.

After the perfect refinement of the [Yin Yin Immortal Sword Embryo] was achieved, these two [Immortal Sword Embryos], which were clearly a combination of two, were overshadowed and dropped out of the first tier of the battle.

This is not a problem of strength, but a problem of mechanism.

At this stage, Jing Qian's magical power has increased several hundred times compared to when he first advanced to the [Longevity] level!
It already possesses the ability to readjust the [Sword Embryo].

Taking advantage of this free time, he took out the [Sumeru Immortal Sword Embryo] and began a crucial reforging process.

This is an important preparation for his promotion to [Earthly Fiend]!

He peeled the Pure Yang Immortal Sword Embryo off the Sumeru Immortal Sword Embryo as if unraveling a cocoon.

The thick, long black jade sword suddenly lost its aura and returned to its inanimate state.

Without the blessing of the Pure Yang Immortal Sword Embryo, the Sumeru Immortal Sword Embryo reverted to being a clumsy and crude sword embryo!
This sword blank, obtained by Jing Qian from Hidden Sword Mountain, is made of unique material and has almost no innate attributes, possessing only an extremely high rank.

He can refine it however he wants, entirely according to his own will.

Currently, although its spatial attributes are quite effective, they are still not as agile and lively as the other three [Immortal Sword Embryos].

On the other side, in Jing Qian's hand was a [Pure Yang Immortal Sword Embryo] woven from golden silk threads.

This strange flying sword transformed into a sword pellet, yet it possessed an inner, extraordinary quality.

Jing Qian silently activated the secret technique of the "Pure Yang Refining Immortal Sword Dao Book," condensing the power he had accumulated over the past period into more golden sword threads, which he then poured into the sword pellet.

The number of sword threads contained in the [Pure Yang Immortal Sword Embryo] has more than doubled, and its aura has been significantly enhanced!

Regularly refining the [Immortal Sword Embryo] is a method listed in the "Pure Yang Immortal Sword Refining Dao Book".

The forging of a Pure Yang Immortal Sword, besides countless reforgings, was fundamentally due to Jing Qian's continuous progress in cultivation.

After strengthening it, he did not reassemble the Pure Yang Immortal Sword Embryo back into the Sumeru Immortal Sword Embryo. Instead, he took out the Yin Yin Immortal Sword Embryo and assembled it together with the Pure Yang Immortal Sword Embryo.

The [Yin Yin Immortal Sword Embryo] was as lustrous as jade, like a wisp of moonlight fallen from the heavens, its surface covered in silvery white.

At this point, the addition of golden patterns makes it even more precious and beautiful!
The combination of the Pure Yang Immortal Sword Embryo and the Yin Yang Immortal Sword Embryo represents a balance of Yin and Yang, with each element providing its own enhancement.

Jing Qian unleashed a sword light, this Yin-Yang combined [Immortal Sword Embryo] was extremely smooth, and its power surged.

On the other side, the dormant [Sumeru Immortal Sword Embryo] was once again silently entangled by the [Sacrifice Immortal Sword Embryo].

The 【Sacrificial Immortal Sword Embryo】 is a sword of formless and intangible concept, a sword of the mind.

It is compatible with the [Sumeru Immortal Sword Embryo], a spatial sword with a strong and solid nature, and is also perfectly suited to it.

The two together form a unique sword that is both real and illusory.

After receiving the blessing of the [Sacrificial Immortal Sword Embryo], the clumsy [Sumeru Immortal Sword Embryo] seemed to suddenly grow a brain.

When Jing Qian raised his hand to summon it, the illusory sword transformed into a strange light and shadow, drifting away.

This is so much more agile than when it was initially driven by the [Pure Yang Immortal Sword Embryo]!
Looking at its sword-slaying power, it is comparable to the other Yin-Yang Sword!

In a short time, Jing Qian combined his four [Immortal Sword Embryos] in pairs to forge two even more powerful swords.

This was still a stopgap measure because his cultivation level was not high enough and his [Spiritual Energy] was not refined enough, but it successfully maximized his combat power.

At this point, his spiritual energy was fully adjusted and ready for perfect refinement.

Without hesitation, Jing Qian entered the space of the Life Stele and poured a massive amount of his lifespan into the [Sumeru Great Dao Stele].

A beam of [Wisdom Source Shaping] successfully shone upon the newly forged Yin-Yang Sword.

The Pure Yang Immortal Sword Embryo emitted countless golden rays, which pierced directly into Jing Qian's soul and consciousness.

His sage-like appearance complemented and resonated with his own, their auras intertwined.

Six hundred years of lifespan burned out in the blink of an eye, and the [Pure Yang Immortal Sword Embryo] seemed to transform into a golden dragon, swimming around the [Saint's Appearance] for a while before perfectly merging into it.

Thus, the [Pure Yang Immortal Sword Embryo] has been successfully and perfectly refined!

Jing Qian's cultivation of [Spirit Subduing] has taken another crucial step forward.

The two [Immortal Sword Embryos] that make up the Yin-Yang Sword have been perfectly refined, making the aura of this treasure sword even more unified.

For a sword cultivator, the successful refinement of a [Celestial Sword Embryo] brings comprehensive benefits.

The true meaning of the Boundless Sword Dao poured directly into his sea of ​​consciousness, and his cultivation of [Life Essence] also broke through its limit and continued to rise.

Jing Qian simply sat down inside the [Virtual Realm] and began to enjoy himself.

……

In the void, the [Dao Yuan Heavenly Shuttle Universe] is like a giant ship that never stops, moving forward without hesitation.

In front of it, stars and realms appear from time to time.

The giant ship, however, was completely fearless and directly blasted and crushed it into dust.

Such unparalleled power is a terrifying miracle in the void.

At the very front of the slingshot, the four cardinal directions converge to form a unified spearhead.

This extremely sharp, yet extremely broad spearhead is where the most bloodshed in this world takes place.

Throughout the endless ages of the Dao Yuan Sky Shuttle Universe, this spearhead has shattered countless realms and slaughtered countless living beings.

An intense sense of death was contained within it, impossible to dispel.

On this day, as usual, the spearhead suddenly smashed through a lifeless star, shattering it into scattered primordial energy, which was then swallowed into the [Dao Yuan Universe].

However, some fearless individuals managed to blend into this primordial energy and sneak into the interior of the [Dao Yuan Divine Shuttle Universe].

Within a soft, fluffy white cloud, two cultivators were struck, their bones broken, their flesh mangled, their fates uncertain.

One of the burly cultivators, with a blue face and dark skin, launched into a tirade:
"Duoqiu! You're fucking insane!"

"How could Lingbao have raised such a freak like you!"

"You almost killed me!"

Opposite him, a young cultivator who had landed face-first, barely managed to speak in a human voice through his face, which was now mostly worn smooth:
"Mule, thank goodness you're here with me!"

"I asked all the Dao lineages in the [Mountain and River Map Universe], and all those Dao disciples turned out to be cowards."

"It's still thanks to the capable people in your [Rakshasa Collection]."

"I should never have joined Lingbao Heaven back then. I should have gone to Rakshasa Village with you to cultivate!"

"It's alright, this minor injury will heal in two years at most."

"It will take us quite a while to reach the location of [Pure Yang], which will be enough time for us to recover from our injuries."

The blue-faced cultivator spoke:
You're such a scammer!

"Didn't you say this was the fastest way to come in?"

"Including the time spent recuperating, what's the difference between this and taking a detour through the Shangqing Heaven?"

"By the time you arrive, the goddess may have already completed her cultivation. Be careful, or she might kill you with a single sword strike."

"No, no, even if she were a reincarnated goddess, if she could kill us in just a few years, then what the hell would our cultivation be for!"

The two wounded men, situated at the extremes of the northern sky, drifted toward the core of the northern sky amidst their bickering.

……

Jing Qian slowly awoke from the silence.

It took him a full two months to digest the [Pure Yang Immortal Sword Embryo], which was far beyond his expectations.

However, he only felt that his swordsmanship had greatly improved, and the sword light in his hand had become more agile and sharper.

He then placed the [Sacrificial Immortal Sword Embryo] onto the [Sumeru Great Dao Stele], once again activating a [Sculpture of Wisdom Source].

Another nine hundred years of lifespan have been poured upon it!

The newly acquired sword of the mind was also instantly refined, transforming into a stream of energy that flowed into Jing Qian's mind.

In an instant, he was immersed in the moment again, and the boundless true meaning of the Great Dao quietly descended, weaving a mental illusion in his heart.

Each activation of the [Shaping of Wisdom] represents a significant advancement in one's spiritual practice.

The lessons that would normally take a long time to complete were quickly digested within just one or two months.

Jing Qian saved an unimaginable amount of terrifying time.

Although he paid a huge price in return, as a result of the expenditure.

However, once lifespan exceeds a certain limit, it becomes the most useless thing.

If this can be converted into cultivation and combat power, it is certainly not a loss.

Jing Qian's current cultivation pace is exactly the same as that of every [Chunyangzi].

After overcoming a great calamity and experiencing an extreme battle, one must quickly digest all the spoils, do everything possible to improve one's cultivation and increase combat power, and then turn around and rush into a new calamity, undergoing tempering and refinement within it. This is the true essence of cultivation in the Pure Yang Heaven.

With the help of the [Sumeru Great Dao Stele], Jing Qian's speed and efficiency in absorbing resources far surpassed that of his peers.

This will naturally help him snowball and accumulate a greater advantage.

Of course, as the saying goes, "the faster the ox, the more capable it is, the more work it should do."

The calamity of [Pure Yang Heaven] was triggered by this, and naturally, it would also bring Jing Qian an even more powerful calamity as a reward.

But he was happy with it and couldn't ask for it more!

With the trip to wreak havoc on the Wuji Celestial Empire imminent, Jing Qian felt a surge of urgency.

I was afraid that staying in this remote area would narrow my horizons and make me a country bumpkin who calls himself king among monkeys, which would be embarrassing.

He made up his mind to use up all the lifespan he had just harvested and forcefully push his cultivation to the [Earthly Fiend] level.

At that time, he will surely descend upon [Tianjing Star] with a completely new look.

Therefore, after the [Sacrificial Immortal Sword Embryo] was perfectly refined, Jing Qian did not hesitate to place the [Sumeru Immortal Sword Embryo] onto the [Sumeru Great Dao Stele] and refine it with the [Source of Wisdom].

This time, however, the feedback was even more exaggerated!
(End of this chapter)