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

Chapter 172 Treasure Aquarius Universe Fighting Tower
As Su Qing spoke, a glint of light appeared in her eyes.

She went on to say:

"Su Yan and I survived by sheer luck from the lingering poison of the [Heavenly Demon Child]."

"Over the years, we have been able to rely on the protection of our ancestors and appease them in every way."

"In the face of numerous competitors, we must give up entirely."

Even so, they were almost driven back to the Tower of Babel.

"In the eyes of many people, the Su family is already a dead skeleton in a tomb, with no chance of ever turning things around. Therefore, they have reduced the pressure on the Su family."

"If you are to build the Tower of Babel this time, all the opponents hiding in the shadows will have to come out."

"Upon closer examination, there are high-ranking officials and colleagues in the Ministry of War who want the position of [Heavenly Appointed Privy Councilor] in my family."

"There is a general who covets the power of my ancestors' troops and wants to usurp the throne."

"Of course, most of them are my neighbors and friends who have their eyes on my Tower of Babel."

"These people absolutely cannot stand to see the Su family doing well."

"However, if you can truly cure me of the lingering poison of the Heavenly Demon, I can handle all of the above without bothering you."

"Your family will also give you their full support and do everything we can."

Su Qing's gun was still dripping with insect blood, and she spoke quite directly.

Jing Qian didn't hide anything; he asked:
“Senior Qing, I am a disciple of another sect. Anyone who is interested can find out by going to the Yingfu Pagoda Realm.”

"If this matter is exposed, it will be a big or small problem. What impact will it have on the Su family?"

Su Qing shook her head and said:
“You are first and foremost a descendant of the Su family, and only then did you become a Daoist.”

"The Celestial Empire does not forbid disciples from seeking out masters to learn skills, so why would it be harsh on you?"

"Even if some people make a fuss about this, our act of guiding you back to the realm is an imperial decree, and there is nothing wrong with it."

"My Su family has been in decline for a long time, and no one pays much attention to us anymore. They have all forgotten the glory days when our ancestors were still alive."

“Our Su family are of military origin. Although we are not particular about details, we are extremely protective of our own.”

"Right now, you have brought development opportunities to the Su family, so we will risk everything to protect you. There is no need to worry too much."

"As long as you act within the rules of the Celestial Empire, there shouldn't be any major problems."

"If someone breaks the rules first, we are not afraid to take the case to the Empress."

Having said that, Su Qing took out a white jade seal and handed it to Jing Qian, then said:
"This is another piece of land belonging to the Su family, located in the [Tower District], number A47."

"Later, Su Yan will show you around the place and complete the formalities for the inheritance. Then you will be able to inherit this land as a [Spirit Official]."

Jing Qian nodded and spoke directly:
"Let me detoxify you!"

Su Qing's expression turned serious; it would be a lie to say she wasn't excited.

The insurmountable barrier that had hindered her cultivation was finally about to be broken, and the path to advancement was reopened. This was of paramount importance to both her and the entire Su family.

Jing Qian scattered a slender sword light from the [True Illusion Immortal Sword Embryo], which shot directly into the depths of Su Qing's consciousness.

It passed through the memories, emotions, thoughts, and consciousness of this great cultivator, and penetrated into the deepest part of his heart.

The effects of the Three Lives Eye were brought to their peak, allowing it to carefully observe everything within.

This was the first time Su Qing had been so defenseless and manipulated, and her heart was filled with turmoil.

Disliking that the ripples in the Heart Lake were obstructing his view, Jing Qian slashed with his sword, and the Heart Lake immediately returned to calm.

It was as if he were performing an extremely precise interventional surgery, completely dismantling Su Qing's heart.

But perseverance pays off, and he finally found the black hair deep within Su Qingxin Lake.

[True Illusion] With a flash of sword light, a mental sword light was created, severing the strand of hair.

In an instant, Su Qing broke free from the shackles of three thousand years. The [Immortal Spiritual Qi] in her sea of ​​consciousness fluctuated violently, and the second-grade advancement was initiated on the spot.

She vanished in a flash, disappearing from that floor.

Jing Qian walked up to the bronze insect's mouth, observed it carefully for a while with his [Three Lives Eye], and then continued walking upwards.

He arrived at the rooftop of the tower, looking down over the entire [Tower District].

There are more than 800 Towers of Babel, each with a different shape and height.

Of these, the ones with relatively higher prices naturally contain more insecticides.

He finally understood why the Great Spirit Official of the Wuji Heavenly Dynasty could stay at home in the capital and never go out.

With such a wonderful place for cultivation, there is no need to take the huge risks of venturing into the outer heavens.

Occupying half of the [Possa Divine Court] is the Empress's [Dongming Palace].

Although the Empress had palaces covering vast areas on each of the twelve great stars.

But this [Dongming Palace] is undoubtedly the most important one.

The functions of managing the four divine towers, suppressing the [Possa Divine Court], and gathering the [Fire of Evil] are all accomplished by the [Dongming Palace].

The [Doushuai Furnace] that Jingqian so desperately desired was hidden in the [Silver Ring Hall] within the [Dongming Palace].

He still needs to figure out a way to explore the Empress's bedroom.

Jing Qian withdrew his gaze, and with a thought, replaced "Child of Jambudvipa" on the "Monument to the Great Dao" with "Child of the Saha God," and then carefully sensed it.

This new titled power was completely suppressed and covered by the [Void Lord], but there was a very unique spatial beacon within it.

At this moment, the Tower of Babel beneath his feet provided a significant boost to his exploration of the void.

This blessing is even more pronounced for the [Void Lord].

Following the beacon's guidance, he traced the path infinitely upwards, feeling his thoughts rapidly drifting away from the Dao Yuan Divine Shuttle Universe and heading towards the outer heavens.

The area indicated by this beacon is quite far away from where Jing Qian is.

If it weren't for the support of the Tower of Babel and the Void Lord, he might not even have been able to connect with the other side.

In his perception, a very unique cosmic realm appeared before him.

This universe, like a giant jade bottle, hangs high in the void and rotates on its own.

Embedded within the bottle's mouth was an enormous black hole, radiating boundless suction, devouring countless stars and moons from the surrounding void and drawing them into it.

This was actually a colossal universe, no less powerful than the Dao Yuan Divine Shuttle Universe, called the Treasure Bottle Seal Universe.

This is the hometown of the [Lord of the Sassa], and the birthplace of the [Sassa Divine Court].

Following the guidance of the [Bodhisattva], Jing Qian traversed countless times and spaces, projecting his thoughts here.

But this level of universe is far beyond his current comprehension.

He didn't even dare to plant a fishhook in it.

The book "Guerrilla Warfare in Rivers, Lakes and Seas" clearly records that such a mature universe must be guarded by top-level powerful beings.

If you throw a hook into it, and you're lucky, the powerful creature won't bother with you, and you might escape with your life.

However, if one is unfortunately targeted by a powerful figure, death is almost certain.

Jing Qian needs to consolidate his strength and improve his abilities before he will have a chance to extract resources from the cosmic realm.

Although the [Bodhisattva Child] was guiding him toward the [Treasure Vase Universe], he wouldn't be so reckless as to barge into it.

Jing Qian's mind raced, and he quickly retrieved a Void God Court Dimensional Ring from the Void Realm, then quietly dropped it into the space beacon.

He then put the thought aside.

By using the Tower of Babel to fish in the void, his own skills also increased dramatically.

……

The structure of the [Aquarius Universe] is extremely unique and differs greatly from other realms.

It no longer distinguishes between stars, the sun, and the moon, but is composed of layers upon layers of small worlds, totaling eighty-one layers.

The higher the level of a small world, the deeper the primordial energy within it, and the more prosperous the cultivation civilization becomes.

Living in different small worlds represents a huge difference in class and rank for people in this universe.

The cultivation system, from the first to the ninth grade, is divided into a total of eighty-one sub-levels, corresponding to various small worlds.

For cultivators in this universe, ascending to immortality is as easy as eating and drinking.

If one truly wishes to achieve the Great Dao, one must ascend to heaven at least seventy or eighty times.

Under these circumstances, the second layer of the world is undoubtedly one of the weakest, most strained, yet most dynamic worlds.

This world is the starting point for all cultivators to enter the Dao, even though the primordial energy is thin and magical artifacts are nonexistent.

However, many lineages and traditions are passed down in this world.

After all, only seeds that grow from the lower realms and ascend to the heavens can be considered the living force of one's own lineage.

Therefore, the Second World is a low-level martial arts realm with a large population and advanced civilization.

Cultivators hone their physical bodies and refine their martial arts. If they can cultivate the [White Fang Life Essence], they can break through the void and ascend to the upper realm.

A bunch of so-called martial arts masters, who are just amateurs fighting each other every day, breaking through the void and creating martial arts legends at the drop of a hat, are quite a spectacle.

In a small corner of this world, in a poor village called Posha Village, a small change is taking place.

At the eastern end of Posha Village, there is a Posha Temple, which enshrines a statue of the Posha Goddess and has been worshipped by the villagers for many years.

Although no one knows what the goddess is protecting, the transmission of faith is quite strong, and the villagers are all devout believers.

The abbesses of the Po Sha Temple have all been women for generations, a testament to the orderly succession of their lineage.

However, in this impoverished land where people's lives are difficult, this Holy Maiden of Broken Sands has always selected the best from among the orphaned girls who cannot be supported, which can be considered as a meritorious deed.

On this day, the newly nominated candidate for saint, Sasha, was punished by the old saintess, who made her wipe the altar because she did not recite well.

The young lady was also full of complaints.

But before she noticed, a flash of light appeared on the statue on the seat.

Then, with a "clink," a gleaming brass ring fell to the ground at Shasha's feet.

She picked it up casually and then happily put it on her wrist.

Unbeknownst to her, within the ring, a remarkably intelligent old ghost was silently observing and exploring this world, seeking a suitable opportunity to guide this young saintess into the path of cultivation.

Jing Qian's seemingly casual move is slowly beginning to take effect.

……

Above the Immortal Qi Mountain, in a hidden dimension.

There is a unique "Life Stele" that stands straight like a spear, and it is wrapped in a clump of black silk.

On the [Destiny Stele], four extraordinary Daoist seal characters, [General God Su Jin], were neatly engraved.

However, this rather powerful four-character stele was suppressed by the black silk, its magical power completely suppressed, and it fell into a state of deathly silence.

Even its unique status of being immortal and indestructible is unable to be utilized.

But on this day, the tightly wrapped black silk seemed to have its roots suddenly severed, and it miraculously loosened.

It's like a tightly woven silk scarf having a thread punctured.

Although it hasn't completely collapsed yet, a qualitative change has already occurred. The power of [Divine General Su Jin] has been silently revealed in slivers.

Immediately, this wisp of power, combined with the spiritual energy on the [Immortal Qi Mountain], transformed into a small spear the size of a silver needle.

The man with the small gun turned his head and began to pick at the black stockings one by one, slowly trying to untangle them completely.

Needless to say, this is a famous scene where the "Three Paths Woman" suppresses Su Jin.

Behind these black silk threads lies the unique and wondrous power of the Su family bloodline anchoring Su Jin's [Life Stele].

Normally, there is absolutely no possibility of resolving it.

If the entire bloodline of the Su family were slowly worn down and killed by this potent poison.

Unless someone is lucky enough to find the location of Su Jin's [Life Stele] dimension and use external force to neutralize this potent poison.

Otherwise, the [Divine General Su Jin] will be completely sealed here.

Fortunately, among Su Jin's bloodline descendants, an oddball was born.

He actually withstood the poison's attack and advanced all the way without any hindrance. Moreover, with his fifth-grade [Earthly Fiend] cultivation, he completely cured the poison.

Su Jin thus successfully escaped her predicament and is about to complete her reincarnation.

The great karmic connection between the "Three Paths Woman" and the Su family has thus undergone a new round of evolution.

……

Far away in the [Eastern Eternal Heaven], a streak of light was traveling at lightning speed.

The beautiful woman in black stockings, San San, has even given up her carefully chosen title of courtesan and is now fleeing towards the [Wuji Heavenly Dynasty] with all her might.

Su Jin's escape was certainly an important matter for her.

But what she valued even more was how the Su family's bloodline and offspring could completely eliminate the poison she had administered.

The Three Paths Woman has roamed the void for many years, and there are at least thirty other second-rank powerhouses like Su Jin who have been secretly plotted against and suppressed by her.

These great cultivators were ambushed by her and fell into a state of immortality and indestructibility, which was the resource she prepared for further advancement in her cultivation.

If this matter concerns her path to enlightenment and is so thoroughly deciphered, then her carefully planned path will be severely flawed.

For the "Three Paths Woman," the one who can cure the poison is arguably her greatest enemy!

……

Before the gate of the Tower of Rewards and Punishments, many cultivators came and went, some happy and some sad.

Inside the gate lies the most authoritative, fearsome, and desirable place in the [Wuji Celestial Dynasty].

Here, there is a system of rewards and punishments personally established by the Empress, which governs the rules and laws.

Whether it's promotion or punishment for the various [Spirit Officials], all orders originate from this gate.

Within the Yingfu Pagoda Realm, the Examination and Merit Office, which the Ying clan forcibly constructed, was modeled after the Tower of Rewards and Punishments.

Jing Qian followed Su Yan closely as they silently walked out of the divine tower. He glanced back at her, pondering the scene carefully.

This "Tower of Rewards and Punishments" has been in existence for hundreds of thousands of years.

Under the Empress's rule, it played a significant role and can be considered the source of the political and cultural foundation of the [Wuji Celestial Dynasty].

Its system was almost perfect, which broadened Jonathan's horizons.

He planned to replicate this system of rewarding good and punishing evil within his own superficial and loosely organized subordinate force.

This is an extremely useful and effective system.

Jing Qian and Su Yan also completed several transactions after entering the [Tower of Rewards and Punishments].

Firstly, it was to officially recognize Jingqian's lineage to the Su family and allow him to receive the Su family's protection as Su Jing.

Thus, Jing Qian successfully obtained the position of "Spirit Official" in the "Wuji Heavenly Dynasty".

Of course, given the influence and connections accumulated by the Su family, the highest they could raise him to a minor official position of the eighth rank.

Moreover, instead of pursuing the most influential military career path within the Su family, he insisted on becoming a civil official, ultimately receiving the title of "Heaven-Sent Secretary."

The system of titles for "Spirit Officials" established by "Goddess Egao" takes into account both the divine path of fortune and the cultivation of Taoist magic, with smooth advancement and a clear path, making it quite powerful.

It is far more sound than the simple and brutal approach of the Chunyang school, which involves killing and sharpening swords.

When Jing Qian obtained the position of Secretary, he was surprised to find that the eighth-rank official, the Spirit Official, was granted six or seven tenths of the power of a lower-rank title!

Based on this calculation, a seventh-rank official with actual authority is equivalent to a lower-rank title!

If Jing Qian's level continues to rise and he reaches the rank of [Great Spirit Official], he will be able to obtain another high-grade title.

With this blessing, the title of [Void Lord] will surely continue to improve.

For Jing Qian, this was an extremely useful supplement.

If he wants to fully utilize the divine power of the [Sumeru Great Dao Stele] to enhance his title, he must continuously expand his title database.

However, these titles are rare. Once a high-grade title is involved, it will be directly associated with a cultivator at the first-grade level.

Jing Qian didn't have many ways to obtain an official title.

He certainly wouldn't miss the opportunity to become a "spirit official" in the Celestial Empire.

After obtaining the rank of Secretary Lang (a high-ranking official) through patronage, Jing Qian handled a new business through the Reward and Punishment God Tower, called "Assisting the Offering".

Simply put, it's about buying official positions with money.

By donating a substantial amount of spiritual items to the Celestial Empire's treasury, one can receive a corresponding rank promotion.

According to the agreement, the donation of goods and money will be fully borne by the Su family, so Jingqian does not need to worry about it.

All Su Yan needs to do is turn around and go to the [Money Palace] to complete the transfer, and Jing Qian's [Spirit Official] position will be directly promoted to the seventh-rank [Tianbao Pavilion Lecturer].

At this point, the assistance that the Su family could provide has completely come to an end.

If Jing Qian wants to be promoted again, he will have to rely on his own achievements or participate in the selection process.

After acquiring the [Spirit Official], he and Su Yan immediately completed their third transaction: transferring the ownership of plot 47 in the [High Tower District] to Jing Qian's name.

In this way, he can independently build the Tower of Babel on this precious land.

With these three tasks completed, Jing Qian resolved his staffing issue and successfully acquired real estate.

He instantly transformed from a lowly vagrant into a top-tier rich and handsome man in the [Wuji Heavenly Dynasty].

From now on, he can easily dominate the matchmaking market in Tianjing Star!
Su Yan stepped out of the [Tower of Rewards and Punishments] and said to Jing Qian:

“I’ll transfer the money to you at the Money Palace. Now you have a legal identity, and your movements are no longer restricted in the Tower District and even throughout the Twelve Stars of Tianjing.”

"You can explore on your own, or you can come with me."

Jing Qian waved his hand and replied:
"Aunt Yan, you go ahead. I'll go take a look around the [Victory Tower]."

The two then went their separate ways.

Jing Qian turned and walked towards the outer circle of the [Dongming Palace], where another strange functional building, the [Doushengfang], stood.

Based on the information he obtained from the [Book Mountain], the [Boundless Heavenly Dynasty] has quite a few cultivation facilities that are only open to [Spirit Officials], and these facilities are extremely useful.

So far, the [Book Mountain], [Tower District], [Tower of Rewards and Punishments], and other places he has encountered have all impressed him.

As for what he values ​​most, [Book Mountain], [Star Ranch], and [Fire Source Palace] are undoubtedly the top three.

This is the facility that will be of the greatest help to his spiritual practice.

In addition, the [Victory Tower] he was about to visit also had a very unique function.

So much so that after he finished his business, he was the first to enter this room.

After registering according to the instructions, he received a number and officially entered the [Victory Tower].

This building is a place where [Spirit Officials] hone their martial arts and combat skills by utilizing illusions.

After the registration and review process, Jing Qian still needs to personally enter the system to undergo a detailed combat capability assessment and leave his data there.

After that, he gained the ability to log into the Battle Tower from different locations within the entire [Tianjing Star] and conduct simulated battles.

For the millions of "spirit officials" under the rule of the Celestial Empire, the "Victory Tower" is a facility with a higher utilization rate than the "Book Mountain".

For Jing Qian, while the sparring and skill-teaching function of the [Battle Tower] was useful, what he valued more was its detailed combat strength assessment function.

Along the way, Jing Qian's own combat strength has increased far more than his cultivation level.

At the ninth rank, one can easily kill an eighth-rank [Dragon Elephant], as if cutting melons and vegetables in the vast ocean.

Once the [Saintly Appearance] is condensed, it becomes even more exaggerated. Not to mention [Subduing Spirits] and [Earthly Fiends], even [Star-Picking] level experts can be slaughtered like chickens.

As for advancing to the [Spirit Subduing] level, one can even wield a great sword and slash through second-rank powerful beings.

His terrifyingly high combat power is clear evidence of the completeness of his system.

He can crush almost any enemy except for those at the level of a Daozi.

At this moment, after advancing to the [Earthly Fiend] level, his combat power has risen to the same level as Shang Xi.

Within the Tower of Victory, there is a collection of cultivator data accumulated over hundreds of thousands of years.

From the lowest roadside stalls to the middle-level groups of spirit officials, and from the highest princes and dukes to the great Daoists, it has everything.

Furthermore, they have top-tier cultivators like [Egao Shangdi] as their backing, providing technical support.

Therefore, [Battle Tower] has its own unique evaluation system for assessing and analyzing combat power.

Jing Qian was very curious about where he ranked in history, based on his own abilities.

He came to experience this evaluation of combat strength with utmost confidence.

Let's see if we can completely break through this powerful divine tower.

He stepped into the [Victory Tower] and turned to enter a secret room.

There was a recliner in the secret room, and he walked over and lay down comfortably.

Immediately, a thought flashed through his mind, and his avatar descended into a rather vast void.

Jing Qian lingered in the space of the Destiny Stele for many years, and he clearly felt that the experience of transformation here was somewhat similar to that of the space of the Destiny Stele.

According to the records of the Celestial Empire, the Empress Gui Xiang was the sole support behind the "Victory Tower," indicating her extremely high status.

This [Ghost Appearance]'s ability to transform is already at the first-grade level.

Even Jing Qian's supermodel abilities can be replicated to a great extent.

He sat there quietly and began to experience the first round of assessment.

Suddenly, a [Di Sha] cultivator clad in golden armor appeared before Jing Qian.

Without any hesitation, he directly chopped down the [Earthly Fiend] cultivator with a single sword strike.

Immediately, his personal rating increased, and [Battle Tower] continued to match him with new opponents.

This time, a team of eight cultivators clad in golden armor appeared.

As usual, Jing Qian unleashed a single sword strike, instantly killing the eight [Earthly Fiends] once again.

He shook his head and continued to wait for the Divine Tower's reaction.

He was quite looking forward to seeing what kind of opponent the divine tower would eventually conjure up for him.

(End of this chapter)