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

Chapter 230 Advancement to the Third Rank: Tribulation Qi Soup
Jingqian's "fate" still has nine taels and three mace remaining, which is still quite sufficient to accommodate his "destiny".

Moreover, he holds the reins of five top-tier sword lineages: Pure Yang, Xuanyuan, Azure Lotus, Longevity, and Heavenly Connection.

He had plenty of secret techniques for forging [Destiny], enough to dazzle him.

This "Destiny" is the condensation of the true essence of the Great Dao, inherently possessing "uniqueness," making it extremely rare and hard to come by.

If a cultivator wishes to truly achieve success in their cultivation, advance to the [Time Sequence] rank, or even pursue the [Transcendence] realm, they must possess a sufficiently powerful [Heavenly Mandate] as an essential element to construct their own cultivation system.

Jing Qian has already condensed thirty-two [Heavenly Mandates] on his body, which is top-tier among Dao Children, and can be called a true seed of the Great Dao, a reserve of [Time Sequence].

Of the [fate] he possesses, only four [sword formations] and one [sword heaven court] truly remain on his physical [destiny], totaling seven taels and five mace.

He perfectly shared the remaining [fate] with his avatar and [spiritual power].

Among them, the four [Sword Formations] are mysteriously connected, forming a unified whole, and condensing into the [Heaven-Reaching Sword Bone], a truly powerful [Saint Bone].

To be honest, among the thirty-two [Heavenly Mandates] on Jing Qian's body, only the [Buddha's Salvation] [Heavenly Mandate] was personally crafted by him using the [unique] remains of the [Three Poisons].

The remaining thirty-one are all recast and sublimated from the [Sumeru Great Dao Stele].

This is also one of his biggest and strongest cultivation cheat codes!

For cultivators at the "Star-Picking" level, the process of advancing to the "Heaven-Mending" level is a process of filling their own system with one "Heavenly Mandate" after another.

The sign of advancing to the [Heaven-Mending] level is the completion of [Destiny] and the evolution of [Immortal Spiritual Energy].

For others, only by cultivating a sufficiently powerful [Heavenly Mandate] can they support the birth of [Golden Immortal Spiritual Energy].

But Jing Qian had already refined the [Nine Desolate Immortal Qi], far exceeding what [Heavenly Mandate] required.

For him, the day his destiny is fulfilled will be the day he advances to the level of "Mending the Heavens".

How to refine a suitable [Destiny] has been a matter that Jing Qian has been considering in his entirety over the past few years.

He already had a clear plan and intention.

All five major sword traditions contain secret methods for refining [Destiny].

These methods are essentially similar: they all involve refining and digesting unique and exquisite materials, placing them in one's own sea of ​​consciousness, and then combining them with one's own life force to condense into one's destiny.

The unique treasures and the unique qualities of each person combine to form the "Destiny," which is naturally unique among all the heavens.

Each of the major lineages emphasizes a different aspect.

Among the five major methods, the [Pure Yang Heaven] secret method follows the path of the [Master of Calamities], acting on behalf of Heaven to perform calamities, refining the Dao through calamities, and controlling the birth and death of calamities, remaining indestructible through countless eons.

The secret technique of the Xuanyuan Sword Sect is to follow the path of the "End Lord," to judge the end, to sever the cycle of reincarnation with the sword, to comprehend the principle of the end of all things, and to wield the principle of the final return to nothingness and annihilation.

The secret technique of the Azure Lotus Sword Sect follows the path of the Creator, creating all things. The sword manifests the universe; with a single thought, all things are revived; with a single sword strike, heaven and earth are formed.

The secret technique of the Longevity Sword Palace follows the path of the Origin Master, tracing back to the source. The sword illuminates the true one, drawing upon the origins of all heavens, transforming the body into the source of all paths, eternally indestructible.

The secret technique of the Tongtian Sword Sect follows the path of the Lord of Chaos, wielding the sword without limit, splitting the primordial chaos, merging with the chaotic sea, and creating order from disorder.

Each method can efficiently digest [uniqueness] and evolve [destiny].

Normally, for most cultivators, secret methods and unique materials are extremely rare cultivation resources.

But Jing Qian not only had no shortage of secret techniques, at this very moment, a massive amount of sword energy was evolving from the [Pure Yang Sword Diagram].

This part of the sword energy was born from the power of [Calamity] and [End].

Through the fusion and evolution of the two paths, each sword aura is unique and exquisite.

Each sword aura can be used as a unique material.

This is the reward Jing Qian received after taking a huge risk to trick the Xuanyuan Sword out of the Xuanyuan Sword Sect.

He sat there calmly amidst the sword energy, taking turns using five secret techniques to try to melt and transform the sword energy into the foundation of his [Destiny].

Compared to using the [Sumeru Great Dao Stele], refining [Destiny] through inherited secret methods has a unique charm.

The environment where Jing Qian is located can be described as the most advanced place for advancement in the void, the "Heaven Mending" technique.

He immersed himself in it without hesitation, devoting himself entirely to cultivation.

……

[Bai Jun] possesses three first-grade [Sword Pills], which can generate all things from the three and evolve into endless killing techniques, suppressing [Ren Chong] to the point of being unable to breathe.

Whether it's the sheer power of his magic, the sharpness of his supernatural abilities, or even the richness of his experience, he completely overwhelms Ren Chong.

The two had been fighting for a long time. Bai Jun was only sweating, while Ren Chong was breathless and exhausted.

Bai Jun silently sensed another battlefield and discovered that Wu Changsheng was also completely overwhelming Zhu Yun in their battle, giving Zhu Yun no chance to win.

[Bai Jun] is increasingly confused. The opponent is clearly much weaker, so why would they take the initiative to provoke us?

Is he really not afraid of death?
He didn't ask any questions, but instead became even more serious in his sword duel with Ren Chong.

He doesn't mind fighting against other powerful beings of the same level in the [Time Sequence] realm; for him, it's a good pastime and a source of enjoyment.

Since [Pure Yang Heaven] took the initiative to provoke him, he naturally had no reason to back down.

As the battle between Bai Jun and Ren Chong continued to unfold, Bai Jun finally began to understand the true meaning of the situation!
He began to focus more intently on the battle, even actively coordinating with his opponent's sword moves and adjusting his own rhythm.

As a result, Ren Chong's sword light trajectory became increasingly regular, displaying a unique rhythm.

It's not just this one battlefield!
Spanning the void and traversing all realms, similar changes occur on every battlefield of [Chunyangzi].

The various Pure Yang Masters are using their own sword light to depict extremely unique Dao patterns.

As this process unfolded, the terrifying calamity energy accumulated by the Pure Yang Heaven, like a slowly melting glacier, gradually began to move.

……

Jing Qian's first round of refining was a great success!
He personally practiced each lineage, sensing its unique essence.

This was an extremely valuable cultivation experience, which greatly benefited his "Mending the Heavens" cultivation.

He didn't keep any of the five [Heavenly Mandates] he casually crafted; instead, he used the [Celestial Coffin] to refine them into [Sword Pills], which he then fed to numerous [Sword Pills].

The four [Sword Pills] have already been promoted to the first rank, and there is no way to advance further.

However, their absorption of the [Sword Pellet] is still quite useful. With the help of the [Heaven-Reaching Sword Light], the power absorbed by the [Sword Pellet] can be fed back into the [Sword Box] and the [Sword Body].

On one hand, it enhances the magic power of the sword light in the sword box, and on the other hand, it nourishes the sword body to enhance its inherent strength.

The improvements in these two aspects will naturally lead to an overall enhancement of [Sword Light] and [Sword Formation].

This is using the [Xuanyuan] secret method to do something that can be used to influence a whole area.

The reason he refused to retain these five [Destinies] was that the [Destinies] he had refined according to the five directions of [Calamity Lord], [End Lord], [Chaos Lord], etc., did not match what he truly wanted.

He is going to walk the path of the [Sumeru] Dimensional Lord, so naturally he will have different needs.

From this perspective, the methods used by these five major sword sects to refine the "Heavenly Mandate" are not yet suitable.

What Jingqian wanted to do was to incorporate these five major methods into his own cultivation experience and deduce a method called "Sumeru" that belonged only to him.

This process has actually already begun!

Ever since he acquired the five Daoist texts, the task of deducing the Sumeru Dharma has been permanently assigned to him within the Worldly Explanation section.

Over the years, the lifespan he has invested in it is unimaginable.

The reason he hasn't made a breakthrough is because he lacks the experience of successfully refining the [Destiny] himself!

It wasn't until he sat down beneath the Pure Yang Sword Diagram and used sword energy as raw material to refine the Destiny that this step was finally completed.

He was immersed in the process of refining the [Destiny] using the inheritance of the five major lineages.

After the first round of refining the [Destiny], the process continued, refining round after round of [Destiny].

Among them were some powerful [Heavenly Mandates] with overwhelming killing power, which he found quite enviable.

Given this situation, he specifically designated a separate area within [Spirit Sword Mountain].

If he truly deems a [Destiny] powerful enough and worth preserving, he will place it separately within this area using a second-grade [Sword Pill].

They will not become food for the four first-grade sword pellets, but will instead become enemies of each other, practicing the art of raising poisonous insects to refine a few new sword pellets.

During this process, Jing Qian's deduced [Sumeru] secret method absorbed a massive amount of experience and is making rapid progress.

It wasn't until he condensed seventeen rounds of [Heavenly Mandate] and digested the experience of the birth of a full eighty-five [Heavenly Mandate] that he finally deduced this "Sumeru Ascension to Heaven Longevity Method".

He then used this as a foundation to attempt to refine the first [Destiny] that followed the path of [Dimensional Lord].

As soon as this [Destiny] was formed, Jing Qian felt a sudden surge of magical power within himself!
Independent of his body, the [Chongshen] within the [Sumeru] dimension was guarding him. The divine light of the [Sumeru] destiny shimmered, resonating with his newly born [Destiny].

【Destiny: The Sage's Sword of Sumeru】

[Position: Destiny]

[Mount Sumeru serves as the sword's core, and the sage forges it into a divine weapon to quell the world's calamities!]

Once this [Destiny] was formed, an extremely unique sword manifested within Jing Qian's sea of ​​consciousness.

It perfectly reflects the power of the entire [Sumeru] dimension, transforming all the blessings brought by the [Sumeru] dimension into its own power.

It is not a "spiritual mechanism," but it possesses a unique convergence of swordsmanship essence.

Its appearance, however, directly connected with another [Destiny] within Jing Qian's sea of ​​consciousness.

The Heavenly Court of Swords and the Sage of Sumeru, one representing Heaven and the other Humanity, each occupy one of the three elements of "Heaven, Earth, and Humanity," and thus cannot achieve perfection.

Upon seeing this, Jing Qian did not hesitate to continue activating the "Sumeru Ascension to Heaven Longevity Method" in an attempt to complete the "Heaven, Earth, and Man" triad and refine a corresponding "Heavenly Mandate".

However, this process did not go smoothly!

Even with the most suitable secret techniques and a very clear direction in their hearts.

The next thirteen [Destiny] quests all went astray, making them unusable.

Jing Qian kneaded the sword pellets one by one, either placing them in Spirit Sword Mountain to raise or continuing to feed them to the four great sword pellets.

Having the experience of spending a lot of money to condense the [Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation] back then, he was well prepared for this and showed no emotional fluctuation.

He had accumulated abundant Immortal Jade and high-grade magical materials from the Magic Cube Universe, so condensing a new Sword Pill was not difficult, and the resources were plentiful.

Refine it slowly, and one day you will be able to refine the most satisfying and fitting [Destiny]!
Jingqian's cultivation process was accompanied by countless trials and errors, an opportunity that many people dream of.

Finally, after a long and arduous ordeal, a fitting destiny was born:

[Destiny: Houtu's Cursed Sword]

[Position: Destiny]

[Thinking of my life, I have no regrets, no remorse. May this land, boundless and limitless, be witnessed by Heaven and Earth. May my sword spirit and loyal heart forever guard the Three Realms.]

The moment the [Houtu Curse Sword] appeared, it immediately connected perfectly with the [Sword Heaven Court] and the [Sumeru Saint Sword].

The three [Heavenly Mandates] resonated powerfully within Jing Qian's sea of ​​consciousness!

The Heavenly Court of Swords stands high atop, cascading down in countless golden rays.

The [Sword of the Sage of Sumeru] resonated in the middle, drawing upon the boundless void.

The Houtu Curse Sword fell to the ground, transforming into the continuous mountains and rivers of the earth.

The three forces, like a furnace of heaven and earth, enveloped Jing Qian's body, while the [Heaven-Reaching Sword Bone] at his spine seemed to sense a challenge and burst forth with dazzling light.

Then, the three [Heavenly Mandates] suddenly collapsed, and the Daoist principles within manifested as "Heavenly Clarity," "Earthly Turbidity," and "Humanity," which then merged with each other.

As these Daoist energies converged, a newly formed [Sage's Bone] manifested, penetrating his upper, middle, and lower dantian. [Heaven, Earth, and Human Bones]

[Rank: Bones of a Saint]

Heaven and earth and humanity are one, governed by both the way of heaven and the way of humanity.

This "Saint's Bone" is extremely peculiar, seemingly tangible yet truly without substance.

However, it cleverly connected Jing Qian's upper, middle, and lower dantian completely.

The vast amount of [Nine Desolate Immortal Qi] hidden within his sea of ​​consciousness began to circulate repeatedly in the three dantian, using the [Heaven, Earth, and Human Bones] as a channel.

His magical reserves tripled!
Moreover, this increase in magical power is a matter of essence, belonging to an independent realm. As his cultivation level improves, it will have even more significant and wonderful uses.

And the miraculous effects of this [Heaven, Earth, and Human Bones] are not limited to this.

It has an unimaginable and tremendous enhancement to Jing Qian's spatial mystique.

Jingqian was deeply moved by his own progress in spiritual cultivation.

The appearance of the second [Saint Bone] will bring about another leap forward in his cultivation.

He sat calmly beneath the Pure Yang Sword Diagram, entering a deep period of seclusion, and began to fully digest the Heaven, Earth, and Human Bones.

The three newborn [Heavenly Mandates] pushed his [Destiny] to twelve taels, leaving only four taels and eight mace of space!

Jing Qian has already completed more than two-thirds of his journey of "mending the sky".

Advancement in cultivation is just around the corner.

He kept his mind focused, waiting for the refining process to begin the new [Destiny].

However, during this process, the changes in the tribulation energy of the Pure Yang Heaven gradually spread and quietly affected him!
The accumulated calamity energy in the entire Pure Yang Heaven scattered in all directions, like an iceberg breaking apart.

A significant portion of it ended up in Jing Qian's hands.

This portion of calamity energy is formless and intangible, yet it is mysteriously strange.

Logically speaking, this calamity energy is generated by the heavens and earth themselves and cannot be actively absorbed.

It can only trigger its own calamity, and through the process of undergoing the calamity, it will digest this calamity.

This time, however, what triggered the boundless calamity energy of the Pure Yang Heaven was the secret technique of the Pure Yang Dao Ancestor, which was actively implemented by many Pure Yang disciples.

This is a method devised by the "Master of Calamities" specifically to resolve and eliminate calamities and absorb and utilize calamity energy; it is called the "Pure Yang Calamity Transformation Scripture".

When this "Transformation of Calamity Scripture" is used together, it can transform one's own calamity energy into a very unique Daoist charm.

This rhyme can be considered the perfect key for cultivators to perfect their own cultivation system.

Depending on the individual differences of each cultivator, the Daoist principles of the "Transcendental Scripture" can forge spiritual energy, refine destiny, nourish magical power, and replenish the physical body.

It can even be used to carve a "Destiny Stele" and comprehend the "Sequence of Time," helping powerful beings of the upper three ranks to advance significantly.

This Daoist formula can be used to pinpoint any areas where one is lacking, making it a treasure that can make up for any shortcomings in one's cultivation.

Therefore, when Jing Qian was silently enveloped by the calamity energy of the Pure Yang Heaven.

He couldn't help but absorb the calamity energy into his body and burn it onto the [Heaven-Reaching Sword Bone] and [Heaven-Earth-Human Bone].

Jing Qian has no shortage of spiritual energy and abundant immortal qi. He possesses a complete cultivation system, only lacking a few more destiny stones!

He began to fully analyze the two [Saint Bones], trying to find out their true nature of strength so that he could use the calamity energy to refine another [Saint Bone].

The [Heaven-Piercing Sword Bone] is primarily for killing and commands the [Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation]. Its unparalleled sharpness is the ultimate manifestation of his offensive strategy.

The [Heaven, Earth, and Human Bones] are the core of his creation, connecting the three dantian, multiplying his magical power, and harmonizing all elements. They are the core hub that ensures his solid foundation and boundless magical power.

These two sacred bones, one is a spear, the other a shield; one is nothingness, the other is existence.

Jingqian still lacks a unique entity that can truly integrate and elevate them.

His divine sense sank into the two sacred bones, and the calamity energy and Daoist rhyme, like the most sensitive probe, began to simultaneously permeate and stimulate these two [saint bones].

On one side, chaos was shattered, all things returned to nothingness, and everything was transformed into the most primordial sword of "nothingness".

On the other side, a new spacetime order and the Three Realms are being silently restructured, giving rise to a completely "existent" sword!
Destruction and creation, end and beginning, nothingness and existence, stand in opposition.

What lies between "nothingness" and "existence"?
The sage wrote in the Tao Te Ching:
"The nameless is the origin of heaven and earth; the named is the mother of all things. Therefore, one should always be without desire in order to observe its mystery, and always have desire in order to observe its manifestations. These two arise from the same source but have different names; they are both called profound."

Between nothingness and existence lies the origin of the Great Dao, the source of all wonders, and the mystery beyond mystery.

The Buddha wrote in the Heart Sutra:
"Form is not different from emptiness, emptiness is not different from form; form is emptiness, emptiness is form."

Form is the temporary appearance of the present world, while emptiness is the inherent nature of all things, which has no self-nature.

Emptiness and form are two sides of the same coin, and their boundary is precisely where the "causal" arising from the coming together of causes and conditions.

From a scientific perspective, the existence or non-existence is the probability wave function. When not observed, all possibilities coexist; at the moment of observation, it collapses into a deterministic state.

In the seemingly "empty" quantum vacuum, virtual particle pairs (matter/antimatter) are constantly being created and destroyed.

When energy fluctuations exceed a threshold, "something" can emerge from "nothingness".

Therefore, between "nothingness" and "existence" lies the gateway to all wonders, the origination of emptiness, and the quantum field.

Ultimately, it is a "source," a "will," and a "energy."

And this is precisely the core meaning of the third [saint's bone] that he needs!

The Pure Yang Calamity Qi continued to evolve, and with the help of the Dao Ancestor's "Transformation of Calamity Scripture," four sword Dao [Heavenly Mandate] were quietly formed one after another.

These are [Xi Kunlun] corresponding to "Earth", [Shangshan] corresponding to "Water", [Yuzi Mori] corresponding to "Fire", and [Wuxiang Sword] corresponding to "Wind".

These four elements—earth, water, fire, and wind—are the true solutions to deconstructing the world, and their status is equivalent to that of Yin and Yang and the Five Elements.

When all four elements are complete, a new [Sage's Bone] is naturally born:

【Source Bone】

[Rank: Bones of a Saint]

The Great Source of All Things!

The Heavenly Sword Bone, the Heavenly and Human Bone, and the Origin Bone, like the three vertices of a triangle, suddenly resonated strongly.

A stable, powerful, and ever-evolving ternary cycle system was instantly constructed!
Originally, Jing Qian's "fate" was only four qian and eight liang left, which was not enough to support four new "destinies".

He had naturally planned this all along, and at this critical moment, he burned a massive amount of his lifespan, using the [Life-Borrowing Technique] to briefly extend his [Heavenly Mandate] by one tael and two mace.

And based on this, it completely contained the [Source Bone].

Thus, Jing Qian's destiny was finally fulfilled, and his cultivation level changed accordingly, soaring straight towards the upper three ranks.

The journey from "plucking stars" to "mending the heavens" represents a truly monumental advancement from mortal to immortal.

The improvement in magical power and supernatural abilities goes without saying.

More importantly, cultivators will gain the qualification to face the [Mountain of Immortal Qi] and begin to pursue the ultimate status of true immortality.

With a flash of his divine sense, Jing Qian saw the Great Dao illusion of the [Mountain of Immortal Qi] appear before him.

A powerful Daoist aura emanated from this [Mountain of Immortal Qi] and settled upon him.

This is his reward for advancing to the [Heaven-Mending] level!

For others, the rewards from Daoist Rhyme could be used to enhance [Immortal Spiritual Energy] or refine [Spiritual Energy], thus ushering in the first major boost after advancement.

But Jingqian's powerful [Spiritual Ability] is all at the first-grade level, and there's no more room for improvement!

Furthermore, his own [Nine Desolate Immortal Qi] had long surpassed the magical power that a third-grade [Heaven Mending] cultivator should normally possess.

The aura circulated around him several times, and for a moment, it couldn't be increased any further!
Jing Qian is like a max-level character with cheat codes, going back to replay the main storyline.

As a result, the originally generous rewards could not be implemented immediately.

This powerful Daoist aura then subsided and remained motionless within Jing Qian's sea of ​​consciousness.

At this moment, Jingqian had no time to deal with it.

He is experiencing profound changes within his own body that are difficult to describe.

This was because when he was promoted to [Mending the Heavens], the title of [Void Lord] on the [Sumeru Great Dao Stele] was finally completed.

It began its unwavering march towards the higher rank of [Honorary Title]!

The resulting increase in spatial power brought his connection with the [Sumeru] dimension to a new peak.

He felt that the [Sumeru] dimension began to shrink infinitely, transforming from an incomparably vast realm into the size of a mustard seed, and falling into his sea of ​​consciousness.

At the same time, he felt his spatial power expanding infinitely, and he actually felt the end of the [Sumeru] dimension!

He couldn't help but extend his thoughts beyond the crystal wall of the [Sumeru] dimension.

Suddenly, an extremely terrifying sensation descended upon his mind.

Jing Qian immediately awoke, firmly confining his thoughts within the [Sumeru] dimension, and dared not leave the house again.

He had just been promoted and felt his strength had greatly increased, and he was about to become arrogant.

However, a wisp of aura from outside the [Sumeru] dimension completely extinguished the surging emotions within him.

Jing Qian immediately calmed down, stopped showing off, and began to steadily digest the gains in cultivation and the promotion of his [Honorary Title].

Two great [Saint Bones], seven [Heavenly Mandates], promotion of [Honorary Title], and numerous miraculous changes.

This gave him too many lessons to learn in his spiritual practice.

He immediately began a long period of seclusion!

He was so engrossed in his seclusion that he didn't even notice that the tribulation energy that [Pure Yang Heaven] was pouring into him hadn't stopped and was still flowing continuously.

This calamity energy also seeped into his sea of ​​consciousness, gradually merging with the Daoist essence bestowed upon him from the Immortal Qi Mountain when he advanced to the [Mending Heaven] stage.

Jing Qian was shocked to discover this!

The mysterious Daoist aura on this [Mountain of Immortal Qi] actually regarded the calamity energy as delicious sustenance.

The true secrets of this world were being revealed to him in a new light.

After being replenished by the tribulation energy, this Daoist aura seemed to come alive and began to turn around and greedily absorb the tribulation energy.

It even began to change its form, slowly evolving from an invisible mass of Daoist energy into a tangible body.

The rewards on the [Mountain of Immortal Qi] are, in essence, living beings?
Jing Qian dared not think too deeply about the reasons behind this, but felt a chilling and dark thought swirling in his mind.

He began to re-examine his own cultivation system and started to look at the "Mountain of Immortal Qi" that everyone yearned for from a different perspective.

At the same time, the evolution of the calamity energy in the entire [Pure Yang Heaven] reached a true climax.

The terrifying aura of calamity, which was as vast as an iceberg, finally dissipated completely after rustling away for so long!
The Pure Yang disciples, who were already trying to digest the calamity energy using the "Transformation of Calamity Sutra," suddenly found that the calamity energy they were facing had increased tenfold!
The terrifying aura of calamity erupted completely, surging forth like the sky collapsing and the earth sinking.

Using this calamity energy to correct one's own shortcomings in cultivation is already too inefficient and beyond one's capabilities.

Almost all the Pure Yang Masters began to use this terrifying calamity energy to refine a new Spiritual Machine.

Jing Qian was different; he allowed the unique Daoist energy within his sea of ​​consciousness to completely devour the calamity energy and continue to grow.

At the same time, he finally began to understand some of the tricks of the trade.

(End of this chapter)