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

Chapter 180 Among the Six Masters of Yanfu, Who Holds the Key to the Big Picture?
Lingbaozi and Luoshazi were selected by the Shanhetu Universe and sent to the Daoyuan Shenshuo Universe to hunt down the reincarnation of the goddess, so they must be quite capable.

In terms of individual systems and combat capabilities, it is already perfect and flawless.

Both of them were at the [Star-Picking] cultivation level, yet they could easily unleash the strength of a high-level second rank.

With the addition of some high-quality offering tokens, when he unleashed his full power, even a first-rank expert had to temporarily retreat.

Fan Qi, who was easily assassinated by the two of them, had served as the Minister of Rites for many years and was considered a veteran second-rank official with the strength and foundation of the Five-Character Stele.

But he never expected that his own younger relatives would be implicated and assassinated by a fake.

He was extremely frustrated to have his physical body destroyed in what he thought was the safest place, making it arguably the most pathetic experience among all the [Great Spirit Officials].

Even if he were to be resurrected, he would likely lose face terribly.

The two of them studied and discussed their findings, sharing their insights on dismantling Fan Qi's physical cultivation.

Lingbaozi has collected dozens of titles in rubbings, which are diverse, extraordinary, and show his broad vision.

After carefully studying this document, titled "Heaven-Bestowed Minister of Rites," he exclaimed in surprise:
"This title of [Spirit Official] is quite different from what I imagined!"

"【Goddess Ego】is truly no ordinary person; she's incredibly ruthless!"

"This [Spirit Official] system seems to have a clear path and easy promotion."

"But in essence, it's a set of shackles that binds everyone!"

"To single-handedly gather all the geniuses of the heavens and have them contribute to one's own path of cultivation—truly, one has grasped the true essence of the divine path!"

"If any powerful being can truly transcend in this cycle of reincarnation, then the possibility of becoming an empress is quite significant!"

After carefully dissecting the title of "Lingguan," Lingbaozi clearly saw through its true nature.

If one inherits this title of "Spirit Official," one can obtain the authority of the Great Dao, but upon deeper immersion, a trace of the Empress's fortune and magical power will be embedded within it.

This sliver of fortune is deeply intertwined with the [Boundless Celestial Dynasty], meaning they share both prosperity and adversity.

This makes the power and authority of the [Spirit Official] completely inseparable from the influence of the Celestial Dynasty.

In the early stages of cultivation, with the blessing of the [Spirit Official], one can receive divine assistance, making rapid progress and gaining great strength and powerful supernatural abilities.

However, if one cultivates to a high level and truly reaches the upper three ranks, the blessing brought by the [Spirit Official] will have an upper limit.

The existence of this upper limit depends entirely on the Empress's will, on how much of the Great Dao authority and the origin of the Celestial Empire's fortune she is willing to share.

This led to the core of the Great Spirit Official's cultivation shifting from comprehending the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth to gaining the Empress's trust.

The Wuji Heavenly Dynasty established by God Egao is essentially no different from the Great God Worship Court established by God Gao Xiuquan.

Both are genealogical divine courts where two "Gods" cultivate and harvest believers.

However, [God of the Nile] has a broader vision and a more ambitious approach. He cultivates the more difficult and higher-level path of destiny, rather than the more oppressive and competitive path of faith.

The Lingguan in 【Wuji Tianchao】 is pragmatic, development-oriented, and logical.

The bishops in the "Holy Court of God" emphasize faith, dedication, and commitment.

In terms of control over believers, Gao Xiuquan the Great God is clearly superior.

However, the "Wuji Celestial Empire" of "God of the Netherworld" is clearly more dynamic and has a brighter future.

Ling Baozi carefully recorded this title of "Spirit Official," feeling that he had gained a great deal.

Then, he spoke:
"Let's go, this is not a safe place to stay!"

"Once the Empress discovers our whereabouts, we won't be able to escape!"

[Luochazi] is using a paintbrush to draw on Fan Qi's corpse.

His method allows him to turn the corpse of this second-rank [Great Spirit Official] into a puppet.

If it is not broken by external forces, this puppet can last for at least a hundred years, enough for the two of them to escape safely.

Beside Fan Qi were rows of neatly arranged corpse puppets.

The two Daoists had already slaughtered every single person inside the Fan family's tower.

Afterwards, the two cleaned up the valuables inside the tower, turned around and went out, heading towards the [Immobilization Gate].

The incredibly powerful and ancient [Tower Top Hundred Veins] was so easily destroyed.

The two Daoists, however, seemed completely unaffected, strolling leisurely along the main street of Tianjing Star.

The two had gained a lot from their trip to the [Wuji Heavenly Dynasty], and their next stop was the [Yingfutu Realm], where they would go and cause trouble for the [Chunyang Heaven].

There was still no one guarding the [Immobilization Pass]. The two Daoist disciples passed through the passage and were about to escape.

Just then, a copper bell suddenly rang in Ling Baozi's sea of ​​consciousness.

"Ding!"

The sound of the copper bell is like a gentle breeze, soft and elegant, possessing the power to purify the mind and refine the spirit.

Its sudden appearance is solely due to someone poisoning one's mind!
Ling Baozi's expression changed, and he raised his hand to support Luo Shazi.

The sound of the bell in his heart traveled down his arm and into the body of [Rakshasa], clearing away the poison in his heart.

"go!"

Duo Qiu's expression was extremely serious, as if a great crisis was about to befall him.

The enemy's inexplicable poisoning is only one aspect!

However, once his own heart-protecting bell rang, his secret was exposed!
The two Daoists transformed into streaks of light, bursting through the [Immobilization Barrier] and flying straight to the outside of [Tianjing Star].

"who are you?"

Where is Fan's son?

A deep, resonant voice emanated from beneath the [Immobilization Barrier].

The Duke of Dingguo appeared quietly, his eyes fixed on the direction in which the two Daoist disciples had fled.

He had already realized that something was wrong; he had been deceived by these two thieves, who had let them into the [Tower District] while he was protecting Su Jin.

This was a serious dereliction of duty on his part. At this time, he was unaware of the tragedy of the Fan family being wiped out, otherwise he would have been ten times more furious than he is now!
Facing the fleeing Daoist, the Duke of Dingguo lightly threw a punch, and a burst of fist energy immediately exploded out.

He is a first-rank martial arts deity with unparalleled combat power.

This punch nearly shattered even the void itself.

Lingbaozi and Luoshazi were pursued by this fist energy, and they felt as if the pillars of heaven had collapsed and were being blasted at their heads.

In the moment of crisis, Ling Baozi retrieved a powerful phantom bell from his sea of ​​consciousness and suddenly activated it!
[Inspiration: The Suppressing Bell]

[Category: Offering Symbol]

[Rank: First Grade]

Bao Zhong self-destructed on the spot, transforming into a phantom of magical power that forcefully blocked the punch from the Duke of Dingguo.

The fist energy collided with the divine bell, producing a deafening roar that resounded throughout the entire [Tianjing Star].

At this point, the existence of Lingbaozi and Luoshazi was completely exposed.

Ling Baozi dared not be presumptuous. He unleashed his full power, and the offering talisman from the Suppressing God Bell between his brows was released as if it were free.

In an instant, more than a dozen illusory images of divine bells illuminated their escape route, firmly protecting them.

Even if the Duke of Dingguo wanted to break it, it would take him a lot of effort.

【Lingbao Heaven】is a lineage of artifact crafting, specializing in forging artifacts and refining treasures; it should be a place for logistics and craftsmen.

However, relying on its unique inherited system, it managed to become the number one in combat power in the [Mountain and River Map Universe], completely suppressing the Dao lineages such as [Primordial], [Rakshasa], [Asura], and [Azure Lotus].

It relies on the ability to make rubbings and copies of the offering symbols.

As long as Lingbaozi can thoroughly comprehend the Zhenshen Bell and integrate it into his own consciousness.

In battle, one can instantly condense a new [Divine Suppression Bell] using their own [Immortal Spiritual Energy] and release it at will.

This miraculous ability allows Lingbaozi to instantly gain immense combat power once he comprehends any powerful offering talisman.

At this moment, relying on the defensive power of the [Suppressing God Bell], he dragged [Rakshasa] and fled frantically.

Behind them, the Duke of Dingguo relentlessly pursued them.

Punch after punch, he shattered the illusory images of the [Suppressing God Bell].

A major battle has broken out.

However, after the Duke of Dingguo pursued the enemy, another incident occurred in Dingshen Pass.

A wisp of mental imagery, invisible to the naked eye, quietly gathered and then slipped into the bottom of the [Immobilization Barrier].

At this moment, Su Jin's physical body had recovered to about 70-80%, and she was rebuilding her magical power.

That mental image actually rushed straight to his brow and sea of ​​consciousness.

Su Jin suddenly opened her eyes and shouted!
"Santu!"

Immediately afterwards, the deity opened its eyes wide, its pupils dilating instantly, and it fell back into the control of the [Three Paths Woman].

He turned and walked out of the spirit pool, stepped out of the [Immobilization Barrier], and sped towards the [Tower District].

【Three Paths Woman】is extremely familiar with the Su family. From Su Jin to Su Yan and Su Qing, they are all defeated opponents who have been tormented by her residual poison for thousands of years.

At this moment, she had reached the high level of the second rank, and her cultivation was far superior to that of three thousand years ago. She easily controlled Su Jin and headed straight for the Su Clan Tower.

……

Jing Qian swallowed another mouthful of [Po Suo Shen Sha], which increased his [Life Essence] power by several units.

At the same time, he continued to study the [Eternal Eye of a Moment], attempting to further comprehend the Great Dao of Time.

[No Eyes] is fiddling with something in the tower beneath his feet.

Although Jing Qian was strong enough, his cultivation level was still too low, and he lacked sufficient understanding in judging many things.

He is not yet able to take the lead on major matters concerning the development of the entire [Yambuddha] Path.

However, he has no interest in caring about others for the time being.

He was already too busy with his own cultivation to handle anything else; he was simply overwhelmed.

Just as he was engrossed in refining the [Fire of Evil], [Eyeless] approached him again.

He just opened his mouth and said:
"The people of the Celestial Empire have replied that they will do their utmost to guide the incarnation of [Yamfu]."

"They will try to dismantle part of the Empress's backup plan."

"What's your decision?"

"Will you cooperate fully with me?"

Jing Qian nodded and said:
“Master, you have invested so many resources and favors in me. If you are determined to do this, I cannot refuse you, neither out of sentiment nor reason.”

"My vote is naturally tied to you; you can consider the others."

[No Eyes] nodded and continued:
"Back in the [Dao Yuan Zhong Shen Tian], our [Yan Fu Dao] was severely divided into three factions: exorcism, meat feast, and death-inducing."

"Although their overall strength is not weak, their lineages are not harmonious and internal strife is quite severe."

"After arriving in the [Yingfutu Realm], it was only because of the pressure from the [Yanfu] incarnation that they were able to reunite."

"The Yama-Taoist sect fundamentally lacks a sense of cohesion."

"This is also the fundamental reason why our sect is often overshadowed by the Pure Yang Heaven."

"This matter of resolving the incarnation of [Yanfu] is a rare and crucial event that brings together the entire sect's resources."

"There are bound to be some people and some ideas that need to be considered in the context of the bigger picture!"

"Although we entered the profession later, why should we fear our seniors?"

"Right now, it's best to consider the bigger picture for both of us!"

Jing Qian nodded in agreement.

As he said, the help that "no eyes" brought him during his journey of spiritual practice was immense.

As long as it doesn't completely infringe upon his own interests and bottom line, he will fully support [No Eyes].

Moreover, he himself is not strong enough to compete with others, so rather than going with the flow, he might as well stick close to [Blind]'s coattails.

What [Eyeless] and his allies were trying to do was to vie for dominance among the [Yanfuzi]. [Eyeless] then spoke again:
"I'd like to borrow your spatial portal."

Jing Qian immediately nodded in agreement.

Then, [Eyeless] stood in front of the blue crystal gate and summoned [True Corn].

Immediately afterwards, the [real corn] extended a thick, long root system and drooped into the spatial gate.

When it comes to fishing in the void, [True Corn] is far ahead.

Its roots, following a faint trace of magical energy, ventured into the depths of the void.

Not long after, it raised the rod and reeled in the line, pulling up a cultivator with an extremely unique aura and an even more unique physique.

Jing Qian looked up and saw that the cultivator was fair-skinned and had a shy smile, but he had been stomped on by some giant demon beast, and half of his body was flattened.

A huge footprint was on his back, the mark so clear that it couldn't be erased.

The visitor was an acquaintance; Jing Qian had seen him many times being trampled on like a dead dog by the incarnation of [Yanfu] in the Great Dao Illusion.

This young man is none other than Jing Qian's great predecessor, the [Yanfuzi] from three thousand years ago, an outstanding true disciple of the [Zhu Si] lineage, and the [Youbing] who is in charge of the [Shengxian Hall].

[The Sick] appeared in person and immediately greeted his two fellow disciples with a smile:

"Uncle-Master [Blind], Junior Nephew [Poor], it's a pleasure to meet you!"

"I've only recently escaped from this predicament, and I'm penniless. I'm offering this bone as a gift for our first meeting."

The person, seemingly ill, was surprisingly polite and dignified, behaving like an elder, as he handed Jing Qian a piece of crystal-clear white bone.

Jing Qian could see clearly that this was material from the Gu family of Tuotuo Mountain, a second-grade Gu Zi, and it was quite valuable.

He didn't stand on ceremony and accepted it with his hand.

On the other side, the [real corn] continued to take root and then swung its club into the depths of the void.

After a moment of preparation, it pulled up the line and reeled in the rod. This time, what it pulled up was a long, slender leg.

The skin on her thighs was delicate, smooth as jade, and so soft it seemed to break at a touch.

If it were on a beautiful woman, she would surely have amazing legs, making her irresistible.

But the fact that this leg appeared alone is extremely strange and difficult to judge.

Immediately afterwards, at the base of her jade-like leg, the flesh twisted and knotted, and a beautiful head actually grew out!

This woman has a beautiful face, a gentle smile, and is extremely kind.

If we disregard the fact that she's all legs from the neck down, she would definitely be a heartthrob.

The one who appeared in disguise was a rare woman among the [Yanfuzi], and a [Life-Cheap] from an even earlier generation than [Eyeless].

She is a direct descendant of the [Meat Feast] lineage, a powerful figure who is in charge of the [Tongue-Pulling Hall], and has already reached the pinnacle of cultivation of the [Nine-Character Stele].

As soon as she appeared, she spoke:
"Little Eyes, it's been a long time, and you've gotten quite a bit stronger."

"After we finish our business, let your aunt give you another check-up."

The one next to him, "Eyeless," didn't respond. Instead, he removed the single eye between his eyebrows, replaced it with a pure white eye, and rolled his eyes the widest possible.

[Cheap Life] laughed heartily, hopped on one leg to [Sick] and Jing Qian, and then said:
"So you two lads are the filial sons and virtuous grandsons of my [Yanfu Dao]?"

"They all look very fit and strong. Let me check their bodies later!"

"If you are not satisfied with any part of your body, just tell me, and I guarantee excellent results and a completely painless process."

The "sick" person laughed and said:
"Honey, my grandson has a half-print on his back from the foot of the [Yanfu] Patriarch. It's a pity that the Patriarch stepped too lightly and only stepped on half of it."

"Grandmaster, I am very satisfied with this footprint. Grandma, could you please flatten the other side of my footprint as well, so that it is exactly the same?"

"This is a big job, I need to study it carefully."

[Meat Feast] is a professional in the field of medical aesthetics, and is quite strong in it!

As the two were chatting, [Real Corn] raised another pole.

This time, it caught another strange thing.

Upon closer inspection, Jing Qian discovered it was a tattered roll of parchment.

As soon as the tattered paper appeared, it slowly unfolded, revealing large, ghostly characters on it:
"My name is [Ghost]. By the time you see this, I will already be dead."

"What killed me was that blind brat who wouldn't listen to advice, angering Yanfu and implicating innocent people..."

Behind this parchment lies yet another [Yanfuzi], a prodigy of the [Death-Borrowing] lineage, who has condensed the [Sage's Appearance] and is in charge of the [Ghost-Seeing] aspect of the [Hall of Impermanence].

He is quite senior, having attained enlightenment tens of thousands of years earlier than [Mingjian].

He also possessed profound cultivation in the [Nine-Character Stele], yet he didn't even send an avatar, only sending this strange [Spiritual Machine] in his place.

The parchment didn't cause any trouble; it simply hung itself obediently on the wall to the side.

But on its unfolded scroll, it was a non-stop barrage of chatter and rambling, just like a keyboard warrior.

Just then, [True Corn] pulled the rod and line for the last time.

This time, it caught a lot more normal things.

There was a large black fish, thrashing and struggling endlessly.

This black carp must weigh at least five pounds. If you wanted to make boiled fish, it probably wouldn't fit in one pot!
However, sometimes, when something is supposed to be abnormal, it suddenly becomes normal, and that's the most abnormal thing!

[Real Corn] A dignified second-rank demon, having gone to great lengths, only managed to catch a black fish from the turbulent void. This must be very suspicious.

Suddenly, the black fish on the hook began to change inexplicably.

It grew rapidly, gradually becoming fatter and larger, eventually breaking through the limitations of its bloodline and transforming into a demon.

Immediately afterwards, the black fish spirit in front of him saw its cultivation level rise rapidly. Starting from the ninth rank, it continuously purified its bloodline, transformed into a dragon, and entered the second rank realm.

In the blink of an eye, the onlookers had actually experienced the entire journey of a black fish!
Within this lies an extremely terrifying cultivation of the Great Dao of Time, which dazzled and bewildered Jing Qian.

The assembled experts were speechless for a moment.

Behind this black dragon is, of course, the first Yanfuzi cultivated by the Yanfu Dao after the emergence of the Dao Yuan Zhong Shen Tian.

The second most talented cultivator in the history of the [Exorcism] lineage, who condensed the [Saintly Appearance] and took charge of the [Asura Hall], was [Ghost Hair].

Judging from Ghost Hair's display of magical power, he must have already mastered the power of Time and ascended the Clock of Time.

Compared to the others, he had already reached the first rank, which was a huge difference in realm!

It's unknown how he managed to escape the pursuit of the [Yanfu] incarnation and successfully complete his advancement!

The appearance of the [Ghost Hair] incarnation means that all six existing [Yanfu Disciples] of [Yanfu Path] have arrived.

All of you seniors are top-tier cultivators with immense magical power and unparalleled supernatural abilities.

Even though Jing Qian was no slouch, he couldn't help but keep a low profile when facing such a senior figure, hiding in a corner without making a sound.

He looked around and felt that the teachings of the [Yanfu Dao] were extremely harmful!

The seniors were all eccentric, none of them were normal.

This made him feel out of place because he was too normal, and he felt a little pressured.

After the black dragon with the "ghost hair" appeared, it looked around at the five people present before speaking again:
"【Blind】, you summoned us here, but have you finally come to your senses?"

"【Goddess Ego】is not a good choice. Don't get carried away and delay important matters!"

The magical aura emanating from the black dragon is growing stronger!

Its superior cultivation level naturally endowed [Ghost Hair] with an absolutely domineering personality.

He took the initiative to try to take the lead in the subsequent arrangements.

Then he spoke again:
"With the six [Yanfuzi] gathered together, we can refine the [Six Paths Reincarnation Void Stealing Array], and the [Fate Tablets] of many first-grade beings will then have the opportunity to be retrieved by you and me."

"【Blind】, you've done a great job cultivating 【Sick】 and Poor for the Dharma lineage."

"If we successfully suppress the incarnation of [Yanfu], with your contribution, you will naturally receive the best share."

"However, you should no longer insist on where you want to lead the [Yamfu] avatar!"

“We are all from the Northern Heaven. The [Goddess Egao] has five incarnations. It is no exaggeration to say that she can rival five first-rank great beings. Her strength is unparalleled.”

"The sealing of the [Yamfu] incarnation is already an extremely risky matter; there is no need to create any further complications."

"I have complete control over the black dragon in front of me. Using it as an anchor, I can find the location of the [Tianlong Plain]."

"The wealth of Tianlongyuan is second to none among all other forces. If the plan succeeds, it will be enough for all of you to share."

"Don't insist anymore!"

Before he finished speaking, words began to rapidly emerge from the parchment hanging on the southeast branch beside him.

A row of ghostly script characters scrolled on:
"I have a way to break into the Heavenly Demon Palace!"

Unfortunately, the one who appeared was only a Spiritual Being, and couldn't compete with the others for the right to speak.

The words on the paper were scrolling, but no one paid any attention to them.

On the contrary, it was the one with only legs that spoke up:
"The Wuji Heavenly Dynasty is the most prosperous in terms of material resources, which is in line with my Meat Feast. The Tianlong Plain has many dragon sons and grandsons, which is in line with your Ghost Exorcism."

"The Heavenly Demon Palace mentioned by [Seeing Ghosts] is in line with their [Death Prediction] lineage."

"We come from different backgrounds, so naturally we'll have different opinions, and neither of us will submit to the other!"

"How can you determine a winner just by talking?"

“【Ghost Hair】, since you have the highest cultivation level, you can suggest a fairer way to compete.”

But the black dragon incarnation shook its head and said:
"The changes on the [Clock of Time] have already occurred; not a single minute can be wasted!"

"The four of us have already made up our minds, and no one can convince anyone else."

"You two are sick and broke, do you have any objections to contributing?"

But then the "sick" guy laughed and said:
"This young man has not yet advanced to the second rank; his cultivation level is too low. He should simply follow the arrangements of his elders."

"No matter which family [Yanfu] breaks into, as long as the kid gets a share of the spoils, that's fine."

[Sick] That cunning person simply abstained from voting!
At this moment, everyone's eyes fell on Jing Qian.

This youngest and weakest in cultivation, despite being penniless, is an indispensable part of the [Void Stealing Array].

Therefore, his opinion was respected by several people.

Jing Qian pondered for a moment, then spoke directly:

"This disciple supports Patriarch [Eyeless]!"

In fact, if we consider his original intentions, the [Wuji Celestial Dynasty] was not his first choice.

After all, causing trouble for the Empress would be a disruption to his original cultivation plan.

However, in the past few days, [No Eyes] has been emptying his pockets.

They offered Jing Qian something he couldn't refuse!
Compared to the other seniors who were just talking big, [No Eyes] is the real leader.

Jing Qian chose to support without hesitation, contributing his precious vote!
His casting of this vote contradicted his lineage of exorcism.

This also allowed [Blind] to gain the support of [Cheap Fate].

There were six people in front of them, and with [the person with the illness] abstaining, the outcome was self-evident.

Then [Eyeless] spoke:
“Master, I have entered the Wuji Heavenly Dynasty three times, and during this time I have become entangled in deep karma and have also laid many spies.”

"I'll only be satisfied if my disciples get a chance to try."

[Ghost Hair] shook his head and continued:

"I have completely refined this black dragon into the guiding light of [Tianlongyuan], so that it can carry the pursuit of [Yanfu]'s avatar at any time."

"Where is your guiding principle within the [Boundless Celestial Dynasty]?"

"That God Ego guards his own life monument very closely."

"Even with the [Void Stealing Array], it's useless if the beacon isn't strong enough!"

(End of this chapter)