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

Chapter 273 The Daoist Doesn't Hold a Grudge Until the Next Day
Jing Qian was isolated inside the Coffin of Heaven and Man, creating a perfect space for his advancement.

The power of time surged forth like a mighty tide, erupting from the [Time Sequence] originating from the [Mother Insect] and pouring into his sea of ​​consciousness between his brows.

Currently, he has acquired a total of seventeen [Time Sequences], one from the advancement of [Lifespan], one from the gift of the [Insect Mother], and fifteen from the inheritance of [Lingshan Tathagata].

If we consider the minimum requirement of completing sixty [Time Sequence] stages to advance to [Transcendence], then more than a quarter of the goal has already been achieved.

Thanks to the division of [Lingshan Tathagata], the three big shots of [Yanfu Dao] have undoubtedly gained a huge first-mover advantage in this cycle of reincarnation.

As long as Jing Qian can complete the advancement, he can then digest sixteen [Time Sequences] in succession, allowing his cultivation to rapidly increase.

He will not be confined to the rank of first grade at all; his proof is a permanent one.

Right now, resources are plentiful, the environment is stable, and all calamities have passed; everything depends on his own cultivation.

[Chronology] When the power truly erupted, Jing Qian's entire soul was trapped within the river of time that spanned this world.

The river of time flows ceaselessly, and his soul, like a small boat, floats and sinks in the vast torrent of time.

Within this torrent lies an extremely terrifying and complex turbulent flow of time, a destructive force capable of strangling all living beings, destroying all matter, and withering all energy.

It is also the origin of all life, the beginning of narrative, the source of consciousness, and the sea of ​​origin that gives birth to everything.

At this moment, Jing Qian is facing the first hurdle in advancing to the [Time Sequence] level, which is to directly withstand the erosion of the great power of time with his own soul.

His soul essence had long been refined into a [Heart Sword], and had even been refined to the level of [Divine Mechanism].

The [Jing Sword] was like a true dragon in the abyss, freely roaming through the river of time, completely unaffected.

This first hurdle, called "Time Sinks into the Sea," was naturally overcome by him.

But the next second, a vortex suddenly erupted from the river of time, completely enveloping [Jing Jian] and trapping him inside a time maze.

Here, the power of the river of time forms a closed loop, like an excellent cage.

If he cannot break free from this cage, his soul will be eternally trapped here, unable to escape.

The power of time is strange and magnificent, invisible and intangible, and difficult to fathom.

For a moment, Jing Qian felt dizzy and disoriented, unable to see where he came from or what direction he was going.

This is because he has completely lost his own point in time and cannot find his true place in the river of time.

This is the second test that every powerful being who advances to the [Chronology] level will face, called "Knowing the Present World"!
Only by finding our own point in time amidst the chaos of this long river of time, and knowing where we are in the present world, can we verify our position, find our true direction, and no longer be lost.

Only by going further can we use this as a foundation to glimpse the past and the future.

Jing Qian felt this deeply. He transformed himself into a sword, gathering all his thoughts and intentions, and unleashed a frenzied attack within this labyrinthine maze.

A chaotic burst of sword light erupted, instantly engulfing the entire maze.

He possesses numerous sword techniques that point directly to transcendence, and he already has a thorough understanding of the path of cultivation in terms of time sequence.

At this moment, he was trying to use the breakthrough method most suitable for sword cultivators, which corresponds to "knowing the present world" and is called "Slaying Me"!
Under this method, he used his own physical body as the target and unleashed his full power to strike with sword light.

As long as one's will is as firm as iron and one's sword intent as powerful as a dragon, one can gather all thoughts and strike the physical body in this world.

At that time, he will be able to "know the present world" and understand the order of time. All the chaos and obstacles will vanish like bubbles and will no longer hinder him from perceiving this long river of time.

He had unparalleled confidence in the sword in his hand; even the turbulent currents of time could not hinder its sharpness.

The boundless [Empty Will Sealing All Heavens Tribulation Sumeru Nine Desolate Immortal Qi] was squeezed out by him and transformed into the [Jing Sword] sword strike.

From a higher perspective, this time-locked illusion, worn down by the sword light, is gradually losing its ability to maintain its stable form.

The swirling vortex of time was thinned layer by layer, becoming even looser.

Not long after, a magnificent sword light pierced through the core of the vortex and charged out.

Then, the sword light pierced through the river of time and slashed towards the present world, breaking through layer upon layer of barriers and striking the [Coffin of Heaven and Man].

At this very moment, Jing Qian's soul, which was in the river of time, and his physical body in the present world located each other.

With the present world as a point of reference, Jonathan Spence successfully determined his place in the river of time.

The next second, he burst out of the time maze, easily breaking through the second barrier.

In an instant, a vast amount of insights into the Great Dao of Time surged into his soul, leaving him standing frozen in place.

Countless profound temporal powers, like a cascading galaxy, surged into the depths of his consciousness.

Fragments of the past, present, and future intertwined and flickered before his eyes.

The "eye of time" between the eyebrows is like a lighthouse, illuminating the past and the future.

At this point, he had fully comprehended the Great Dao of Time, and his supernatural powers greatly improved!
The next second, he focused the power of the [Eye of the Age Rings], gathered it together, and projected it into the past.

The third stage of advancement in the [Time Sequence], "Calming the Storm," also follows.

Now, with only his physical body as an anchor, he is unable to maintain stability and balance within his own timeline.

The so-called "calming the storm" is to use one's supreme magical power to break through the barriers of time, go to the past, and set a key point as a second anchor point.

Moreover, once Jingqian passes this hurdle, he will also master the most classic supernatural power of each [Time Sequence] Grand Repairer, which is to change his current state by using the anchor points of the past, which is called [Time Sequence Refresh].

It is a source of power that allows a first-rank master to be resurrected on the spot and to be immortal and indestructible!

This is the most important hurdle in the promotion process!

However, at this stage, Jingqian lacked an important source of support that everyone else had.

For other cultivators, to "calm the storm," they only need to throw their painstakingly crafted [Nine-Character Stele] into the past.

With its profound essence of possessing the power of a totem, it can suppress time and remain in the past, thus easily obtaining a time anchor.

Since Jing Qian did not possess the "Life Stele," he had to find another way.

He was prepared for this!

Then, the true form of the [Eye of Time] leaped from the [Coffin of the Celestials] and fell into the river of time.

And it travels upstream along the flow of time, delving into the past.

This top-tier [Divine Machine], which embodies Jing Qian's immense effort and magical power, also possesses the essence of a [Totem], and its power far surpasses that of a [Life Stele]. In fact, it is itself a treasure of time.

This divine eye easily crossed the barrier between the present and the past, and began to roam freely in the past, without even setting its own position.

Jing Qian's anchor point in the past is different from everyone else's!

Other people's anchor points are fixed; once they are set, they can only refresh themselves based on the time node where the [Life Monument] is located.

Moreover, once the power of refreshing is exhausted, it will drag the past [Destiny Tablet] towards the node of the present world.

Until the anchor points of the past and the present coincide, the immortal body is completely shattered. This is an essential process for killing a powerful being of the [Time Sequence] level.

However, Jing Qian's "Eye of the Year Rings" is like a cicada swimming in the past, constantly updating its own position.

Even if Jing Qian's physical body in the mortal world is indeed killed, and the [Eye of the Age Rings] is dragged into the mortal world.

The divine eye could now operate at full speed and continue drilling into the past.

The [Time Refresh] in his hand has had its limitations greatly reduced and its power greatly increased.

With this, he had completely overcome the third challenge, "Calming the Storm".

The physical body in this world, the divine eye of the past, and the divine soul in the river—these three anchor points, occupying different times, form a relatively stable triangle.

At this point, Jing Qian had actually completed his advancement to the [Time Sequence] level, reaching the level of most [Time Sequence] cultivators.

Next comes the final stage of cultivation that every cultivator will attempt, but not necessarily with success: advancing to the "New World."

In this stage, cultivators, carrying their own insights into the Great Dao of Time, rush along the River of Time into the future.

If we are fortunate enough to find a suitable place in the future and establish an anchor point there.

That breakthrough in "time sequence," encompassing the past, present, and future, is what can be considered truly perfect.

However, compared to the certainty of the past, the elusive future is far more difficult to fathom.

Few have the power to penetrate the future and maintain it for long.

This requires a power essence even greater than the [Divine Machine]!

For cultivators specializing in [Time Sequence], this level of difficulty is no less than creating a new world.

【The Eye of the Age Rings】Looking back from the past, it gathers a beam of divine light and shines into the future.

Riding on this force, Jing Qian's soul charged headlong into the future.

An even more terrifying, eroding power descended upon his avatar.

He exerted all his strength, pushing forward against the force.

Influenced by him, the river of time began to surge with even greater waves.

The future is boundless, uncountable, unpredictable, and undisturbed by anyone. Jing Qian randomly chose a future and, like a reckless brute, charged straight towards it.

It seems that as long as he truly anchors himself in this future, all timelines will converge toward the future he has chosen.

How can this be?

The river of time then unleashed an unparalleled power of correction, attempting to wash away Jing Qian's existence and erase his influence.

His power was insufficient to resist the terrifying power, which was like a cataclysmic calamity.

Just as he was about to be completely banished back to the mortal world like every other [Chronology], he made his move again.

The [Sumeru Great Dao Stele], which had been hidden in his mind, was forcibly brought out and thrown at his feet.

This peculiar stone tablet took root and embedded itself into the future, remaining unmoved by the powerful forces of the river of time, just like a stabilizing pillar.

At the same time, this great monument immediately began a brand new evolution!

Jing Qian had planned everything long ago. Back when he was honing the Heart Sword and probing the essence of the Sumeru Great Dao Stele, he had already begun preparing for today.

Using one's most powerful treasure as a beacon for the future is simply perfect!

With the help of the profound essence of the [Sumeru Great Dao Stele], Jing Qian successfully opened up a "new world", leaving behind an anchor point in the future that cannot be erased by the long river of time.

Thus, in his advancement in the [Chronology] realm, he completely connected the past, present, and future, achieving a great accomplishment unprecedented in history.

As time progresses, an independent timeline emerges, connecting the ever-changing past with his stable present, and then moving towards the future he forcefully suppressed with the [Sumeru Great Dao Stele].

The existence of this timeline represents the path of transcendence that all [timelines] and [the past] strive for!

Within the ranks of the first grade, the accumulated "time sequence" and one's own unique timeline are two sides of the same coin in cultivation.

Next, if Jing Qian can accumulate enough [Time Sequence], he can completely separate this timeline from the river of time, transcend the constraints of time, close the door, and form a unified whole.

Then he will usher in his true opportunity for transcendence!
This time, Jing Qian broke through the four great heavenly barriers of "Time Sinks into the Sea", "Knowing the Present World", "Calming the Storm" and "New World" in succession, and with the momentum of sweeping away thousands of troops, he powerfully comprehended the Great Dao of Time.

I finally achieved my long-awaited promotion to [Chronology].

Thus, his cultivation path has broken through the most crucial step, and his future is infinitely bright.

When his soul, carrying immeasurable power of time, returned to the present world from the river of time, and his physical body awoke from the Coffin of the Celestials, he felt that everything was different!

He could hardly describe the growth of his own power, because this growth was still erupting wildly, with no sign of stopping.

Many of the wonders that originate from time are like instincts, which he can use at will.

He has only recently been promoted, but his understanding of time far surpasses that of most of his peers.

A surge of confidence welled up from the bottom of his heart!
Since he began his cultivation journey, all his important enemies have been at a higher level of cultivation than he has.

Killing enemies of higher ranks has become instinctive and routine.

He could no longer recall any fellow cultivators who had posed the slightest threat or challenge to him.

At this very moment, in the entire Great Abyss, there is not a single Transcendent Dao Ancestor on the surface.

In other words, after going through countless hardships, he finally reached the maximum level!

The enemies he encounters afterward will only be those of the same rank.

His past victories forged his unparalleled fighting spirit.

It's not that he disrespects his seniors!

Rather, he simply didn't believe he would lose to an enemy of the same level.

When someone who always climbs to the peak of combat power beyond their level turns around and fights against someone of the same level.

We can only mourn for his enemies.

Jing Qian acted without hesitation!

【The Eye of the Age Rings】Illuminating the present from the past, just like a probe satellite that Jing Qian himself launched into space.

The eye was fixed on another mark on the Clock of Time.

The boundless [Heaven-Piercing Sword Light] erupted from the 356th degree, slashing straight at the 127th degree.

Sword light shatters the order of time, its sharpness cuts through reincarnation!
When Jing Qian unleashed his sword strike, the entire [Chronicle of Time] trembled.

Wherever the sword light passed, the river of time materialized, as if the Milky Way were flowing backwards.

"How dare a junior like me!"

A blurry figure suddenly appeared on the 127th degree mark.

He is a great cultivator of the "Time Sequence" who attained enlightenment more than seven thousand years ago and is known as the "Old Man of Heavenly Eclipse".

Not long ago, in a moment of madness, he carelessly shot a beam of divine light at Jing Qian, who was in the process of being promoted.

Who would have thought that Daozi would take revenge from morning till night!
They don't even keep overnight!

The Eye of Time suddenly bursts forth with brilliance, and the past and the present resonate mysteriously at this moment.

Seventeen chains formed from the condensation of [Time Sequence] were wrapped around Jing Qian's sword.

Those seventeen strands of [Time Sequence] power were instantly absorbed by this newly created timeline after he broke the "New World" and separated his own timeline.

This saved him countless hours of hard work and was the source of his explosive increase in magical power.

He has never fought such a rich war before!

With superior cultivation, spiritual insight, and magical power, how could the Flying Dragon possibly lose when it's charging right into the enemy's face?
The sword light pierced through the illusory image, and the magic power of the [Heavenly Eclipse Elder] crumbled instantly, as if made of paper.

He frantically channeled his magic power, but could only use it on [Time Sequence Refresh].

In an instant, he was resurrected from the past, and then angrily rebuked...

"Youngster!"

"How dare you insult me ​​like this!"

But what awaited him was yet another irresistible ultimate killing sword, which would annihilate him once again.

Jing Qian used the true power of [Time Sequence] to drive the power of [Divine Machine], finally no longer a small horse pulling a big cart.

Only then did he realize that although a child wielding a Longquan sword was no less sharp, the burst of power he could unleash could never compare to that of a true top-tier swordsman.

All the [Sword Dao Inspiration] has been completely renewed, and its power has been enhanced beyond comprehension.

As the first being to bear his wrath, how could the [Old Man of Heavenly Eclipse] withstand it?

He was almost killed in the blink of an eye.

Even with [time-sequence refresh], it's useless; he can't escape, he can't die, and he can't live.

If there were an afterlife, would the [Old Man of Heavenly Eclipse] regret the [divine light] he shot out, the most precious thing he had ever done?

Back then, it took Bai Jun and Wu Changsheng nearly a hundred years to kill the Great Master of Xiaogong, and it took them two or three hundred attempts to finally kill him completely.

But in Jing Qian's hands, the "Heavenly Crippled Old Man" was almost reduced to a lowly boss that could be easily defeated.

The efficiency of killing in these two situations is more than a million times different!
Jing Qian's combat strength is significantly different from that of his fellow cultivators in the same cycle of reincarnation, creating a generational gap.

In less than three hours, he had completely worn down an old-fashioned [Time Sequence].

Subsequently, he easily incorporated the eighteenth [chronological sequence] into the timeline.

And this mark was thus imbued with Jing Qian's magical light.

The boundless sword light rose again, slashing towards the second [Time Scale].

None of the three old men who shot the divine light at him will escape!
However, something unexpected happened to him: when he arrived at the seventy-third mark, the place was already unclaimed.

Only a solitary [Time Sequence] remained here, seemingly unclaimed.

The [Time Sequence] overhaul that was originally occupying this spot was scared away after seeing Jing Qian's bloodthirsty and vengeful behavior!
He even abandoned his own foundation for attaining enlightenment, completely relinquishing his first-grade cultivation and the [battle of time] in this cycle of reincarnation.

In his eyes, with such a powerful background and top-tier assassin who could easily have five [Time Sequence] protectors, he had absolutely no chance of advancing!

He's only just been promoted, yet he's already slaughtering the [Heavenly Eclipse Elder] like a chicken. Who can compete with him?

From the day he successfully advanced to the [Chronology] level, this kid had already secured a [Transcendence] position.

When Jing Qian descended to the 322nd mark, he was faced with the exact same scene.

The [Time Sequence] that occupied this mark has also run away, leaving him with the twentieth [Time Sequence].

Thus far, apart from the fifteen “Old Time Sequences” obtained from the “Lingshan Tathagata”, Jingqian has obtained five more “Time Sequences” from this cycle of reincarnation.

When he absorbed these two [Time Sequence] elements, it instantly triggered a change in the entire [Time Clock].

(End of this chapter)