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

Chapter 276 Cultivating Dao Methods Increases Dao Power

Upon entering the [Virtual Realm], Jing Qian once again entered seclusion.

He devoted all his mental energy to comprehending the "Nothing to Ask" letter.

This top-tier defensive technique, derived from [nothingness], is a perfect complement to Jing Qian's own system.

In contrast to Lao Si's system, Jing Qian's own system is clearly more offensive than defensive.

His unparalleled swordsmanship, with its formidable offensive power, is rarely seen in the world.

However, after expelling the [Six Paths of Reincarnation Incarnation] from his body, the protective methods of his true body are actually somewhat lacking.

For Jing Qian, who possesses the [Sumeru] dimension and [Time-based Refresh], defensive measures are not a necessity.

Ordinary defensive magical abilities have reached their limit in terms of power amplification.

Even if one devotes considerable effort to cultivation, the resulting improvement is merely a drop in the ocean compared to the vast foundation one has built.

However, the "Don't Ask About Nothing" that the fourth brother sent was a secret transmission of the [Totem], which was extremely rare and could carry the [Taoist Power].

If he can master it, he will have another method to digest [Dao Power].

Since being promoted to the first rank [Shixu] and having experienced two major battles, Jing Qian has already gained some insights.

At his current level, if he wants to maintain complete suppression of cultivators of the same level and continue to improve his combat power to face enemies at the [Transcendent] level,

The most crucial methods, besides the abundant Dao power and powerful divine mechanism, are supernatural techniques that can fully utilize Dao power, such as the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation and the Peace Token.

The "Wu Shi Mo Wen Tie" records that this method of digesting the power of the Dao is called the "Dao Fa," which is a powerful means to directly reach the Great Dao and a powerful decree to "interpret" and "execute" the supreme rules.

It can be said that [divine mechanism], [Taoist power], and [Taoist method] constitute the core of Jingqian's subsequent cultivation.

Compared to other [Time Sequence] cultivators, he has already accumulated profound knowledge in these three aspects, putting him more than one step ahead.

Needless to say, he already possesses three of the extremely rare Dao techniques.

Within Jing Qian's system, the [Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation] can easily contain [Dao Power], making it the first [Dao Technique] he has mastered.

This is a Daoist technique that perfectly suits him and can fully unleash the power of his Daoist strength and divine abilities.

He only needs to continuously tap into the potential of the [Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation] to constantly raise his combat power ceiling until the sword formation is activated, even [Transcendent] can be killed, which is the foundation for him to continue fighting against opponents of higher levels.

Jing Qian's second system, the [Daoist Law] level, is based on his [Pangu Bloodline].

This miraculous bloodline of his own has a powerful origin and a strange nature; it can even devour [Dao Power] to continue growing.

In fact, it was only after he acquired the [Dao Power] level of magical power that he truly began to unleash the main upward wave of the [Pangu Bloodline].

This is also a source of power that can be continuously explored and improved.

The third system, at the level of [Dao Fa], is his evolutionary path of [Xumi Great Ruins], based on the [Xumi] dimension.

This is his true foundation of the Great Dao, and even with the massive investment of resources, there is no upper limit to its growth.

Even if you fill the Sumeru dimension with a few [Dao Power], it will only slightly increase its origin, and there is still huge room for improvement.

Apart from that, the other systems he built based on the [Nine Desolate Immortal Qi] are all one level lower in rank, and can only be considered at the level of [Time Sequence].

Whether it's [Pure Yang], [Yanfu], or even that half of the [Intent] inheritance, they all need to be further sublimated before they can reach the level of [Daoist Law].

Therefore, Jing Qian attached great importance to this "Peaceful Token," regarding it as the key to another boost in combat power after being promoted to the first rank.

After spending a year and a half carefully studying this method, he was shocked to discover that his fourth brother had also set a trap for him.

It turns out that the "Nothing to Ask" clearly states that in order to refine the "Nothing to Ask" tablet, one must possess the "Great Formlessness," which originates from the "Taoist Power" of "Nothingness," and based on this, one can condense the supernatural power of turning nothingness into something.

No wonder the fourth brother is so generous!

Apart from the successor of [Wu], it is almost impossible for anyone else to successfully cultivate this method; they are simply useless wastes.

The fourth and eighth brothers each had their own agendas and made an invalid deal.

However, Jing Qian did not give up immediately; he continued to try to comprehend the true meaning of this method.

He viewed it as a form of spiritual practice to understand the Dao.

At the same time, he was also waiting for the true revival of the [Sumeru Great Dao Stele].

He had very high expectations for his evolved cheat ability!

……

The Million Palace Universe has experienced a significant setback!
As the highest authority of this demon race's "Ark of the Other Shore," the "Sanctuary" has not admitted any new great demons for many years.

Although the demon race is abundant and inherently powerful, the probability of producing second-grade and first-grade great demons is much higher than that of the human race.

Unfortunately, apart from a very few high-level demon clans, most demon clans do not possess any powerful [spiritual energy], making it difficult for them to compete with the major sects [Daoist Masters].

Only a minority of powerful demons are actually able to seize the [Time Sequence] and advance to the [Rank 1].

Therefore, the demon race is relatively more united.

Over the years, the entire Million Palace Sanctuary has accumulated only seven [Ancient Time Order] statues.

In this cycle, only one [Time Sequence] serpent appeared.

There are eight Rank 1 Great Demons in total, representing the essence of the entire [Million Palace Universe].

On this day, the eight saints' mental manifestations gathered at the Sanctuary to discuss a thorny matter.

The newly ascended [Chronology] serpent spoke first:
"That [Year God] has an unknown origin. It is said to be a direct descendant of the [Great Sage Heaven], but in reality, no one has ever heard of such an ancient great demon. Its origins are unknown. How can we rashly accept it into the [Sanctuary]?"

"Let it build the Demon God Palace on the outside first, and let it work with us for a few years before we discuss other things."

"When I was accepted into the Sanctuary, I went through several trials and it took a long time. Why should it be an exception?"

Just then, an old cat spoke up:
"Snake King, times have changed!"

"The [Clash of Time] is about to begin, and the turmoil in the void is intensifying."

"Within a mere thousand years, two [Arks of the Other Shore] have already fallen."

"My [Million Palace] has stood for a million years and has a profound foundation."

"But we must not underestimate the people of the world!"

"Furthermore, once more [Transcendence] beings emerge, the development of [Great Abyss] will also be put on the agenda."

"The more our strength increases, the more resources we can seize back."

"If we accept the [Year God] and gather nine fellow Daoists of the first rank, we can try to set up the [Demon God Locking Immortal Array], and we will have another [Transcendence] trump card."

"Why not?"

The giant snake still disagreed and continued:

"Cat Lord, don't be biased towards the [Year God] just because it is of the same kind as you!"

"The trials I underwent when I entered the Sanctuary must also be experienced by it."

"Or shall we initiate a general council?"

There are also deep-seated conflicts of interest within the demon race!
The struggle for resources and power among different demon races is an age-old phenomenon that has been passed down for millions of years.

This competition extends from the lowest level all the way up to the Sanctuary, giving rise to three factions: Insects, Beasts, and Fish and Birds.

When this great serpent attained enlightenment, it was suppressed by the combined forces of the [Beasts] and [Fish and Birds], which slowed down its progress into the [Sanctuary]. The reason behind this was entirely due to self-interest.

Now, its intervention to obstruct the [Year God] is also driven by self-interest and revenge against the [Beasts] lineage.

The existence of the [Year God] has become the source of the conflict between [Beasts] and [Insects].

But it was completely unaware of this!
After completing the [Chronology] advancement and leading a large force to descend into the [Million Palace Universe], the [Year God] used his connections in the [Great Sage Heaven] to establish a relationship with the [Hundred Beasts] lineage.

Now, it has successfully infiltrated the inner realm and begun to attempt to forge its own [Demon God Tower].

The Million Palace Universe is extremely unique, completely different from other Ark of the Other Shore.

Its true form is not an inanimate object called "Shenji", but an immortal and undying creature called "Chaotuo Taisui".

This Tai Sui has a long lifespan, even dating back to several previous reincarnations.

Having endured the repeated onslaught of the "Tidal Roar," it had long since lost its soul and all its intelligence.

However, thanks to the extremely exaggerated vitality of the [Tai Sui] itself, even if the soul is dead, the physical body can always remain alive.

Furthermore, as time goes by, this "Transcendent Tai Sui" continues to slowly absorb energy and grow larger.

The reason why many large and small demon races are willing to settle in this [Million Palace Universe] is that as long as they build the [Demon God Tower] here, they can participate in sharing the flesh and blood of [Tai Sui].

The [Year God] has been eyeing the flesh and blood of the [Grand Duke Jupiter] for many years.

Every great demon who advances through cultivation using bloodline can undergo a qualitative leap in their power by absorbing the flesh and blood of the [Transcendent Tai Sui].

For the [Pangu bloodline] of the [Year God], this is a rare resource.

At this very moment, the [Year God] is suspended in mid-air, standing side by side with [Good Corn].

At its feet are the hardworking [Void Corn] and several great demons.

They are building the foundation for the Demon God Tower for the God of Year.

As for [Yanfuzi] and [Xumizi] who came with them, they have vanished like eels in water.

But then [Good Corn] spoke to [Year God]:
"Master, the rules of the Demon God Palace are really unpleasant!"

"Such a huge [Tai Sui] could easily provide a feast, but instead, there's this 'vital energy sharing rate' requirement." "If the contributed vital energy is insufficient, you won't even get a share of the [Tai Sui]'s flesh and blood!"

"Given my status as a newcomer, I would have to inject at least a hundred strands of immortal spiritual energy into the [Tai Sui] in order to receive a small piece of [Tai Sui] flesh and blood."

"That's incredibly stingy!"

"Master, when will you be able to join the Sanctuary?"

"As long as you can join, you will not only receive a fixed quota of [Tai Sui] flesh and blood every year."

"The vital energy and mana you inject can be calculated at three times the points, which can save a lot of money."

"Let us have a taste of the soup then."

The God of Year nodded and continued:

“I think this rule is quite good. If it weren’t for this rule, the flesh and blood of the Tai Sui would probably have been divided up long ago, and how could it have been your turn to get it?”

"I think this rule was specifically set up to wait for me."

"That old cat said that after this meeting, my joining the Sanctuary will be pretty much a done deal."

"Then I'll have many more things to do."

"You should gather as much intelligence as possible; the main body will be emerging from seclusion soon."

"We'll try to get him to be the first one we bring to [Million Palace]!"

[Good Corn] nodded solemnly, then vanished in a flash of light.

……

After more than two years of refinement, the [Sumeru Great Dao Stele] has finally evolved to perfection once again, and a new wonder has emerged.

Jing Qian had already discovered this strange change through the passage of time.

But when the divine power truly descended, he finally experienced its profound and wondrous power.

Within the space of the Life Stele, spiritual light flickered on the [Sumeru Great Dao Stele], shooting straight into the sky.

A phantom of light and shadow slowly emerged within this radiant light.

Jing Qian looked over and discovered that, in addition to the eight rivers of time originally linked by the [Sumeru Great Dao Stele], a ninth river was slowly emerging.

Needless to say, this river of time is the time of this world connected by the Great Dao Stele when Jing Qian advanced to the [Chronology] level.

The nine rivers of time converged, manifesting a wondrous spiritual aura that fell into Jing Qian's sea of ​​consciousness.

After circulating for a while, this spiritual energy was then applied to the [Sumeru] dimension.

In an instant, deep within the core of the [Sumeru] dimension, the primordial land that bears the foundation of the Great Dao of Mirror Transformation, seemed to be filled with a singularity originating from the beginning and the ancient times.

Aura is not a manifestation of power, but an evolution of rules.

It is like a supreme creator, issuing an unquestionable decree of "evolution," which directly affects the fundamental rules of the [Sumeru] dimension.

On the [Sumeru] dimensional barrier, the already profound and infinite Dao patterns were generating, intertwining, and recombining at an unprecedented speed, becoming even more complex and profound.

Within the dimension, earth, water, fire, and wind, under the law of "evolution," spontaneously collided and merged, bursting forth with wisps of chaotic air currents.

This energy flow is not ordinary primordial energy or even immortal energy. Its substance is as heavy as a star core, and its meaning is as ancient as the beginning of time. As soon as it was born, it carried a majestic Daoist charm that could stabilize the universe and support all things.

This is precisely the purest form of [Sumeru Dao Power]!
The spiritual enlightenment is not a one-time energy infusion, but rather a permanent "unlocking" of a more efficient and deeper level of the fundamental operating mode for the [Sumeru] dimension.

It has created an "energy furnace" for the entire dimension, which can actively draw nourishment from the endless void and refine, purify, and transform it into [Dao Power]!
As the Lord of Sumeru, the appearance of the Sumeru Dao Power was perfectly integrated into his Dao Foundation, running parallel with the Time Order Dao Power, becoming the second Dao Power that he was able to control.

For Jing Qian, this was an extremely significant transformation in his cultivation, and he had been in seclusion for a long time, waiting for this moment!
The very next second after he awakened the [Sumeru Dao Power], he activated the [Source of Wisdom] with [Dao Power].

In an instant, this power of deduction and evolution suddenly increased several times over.

Jing Qian then channeled this energy into the "Don't Ask About Nothing" letter.

He began to deduce the method of replacing the Great Formless with the Power of Sumeru.

Since it concerns the advancement of [Daoist Techniques], the rate at which [Source of Wisdom] is consumed has increased significantly.

Jing Qian was prepared for this. He condensed one [Time Sequence Dao Power] after another, and then consumed it.

Looking at the "Don't Ask About Nothing" post again, it also marked the beginning of a fundamental change.

The Taoist inscriptions on it slowly changed, and after a period of blurring and distortion, they became the "Xumi Wushi Stele"!
Jing Qian successfully reshaped this [Taoist Method] according to his own wishes!
Subsequently, he devoted himself wholeheartedly to the practice of the "Xume Wushi Stele".

After being re-analyzed, this [Taoist method] was no longer obstructed, and the cultivation progressed extremely rapidly.

Before long, a square, flat stone tablet, without any frills, was erected in Jing Qian's sea of ​​consciousness.

Jing Qian clearly skipped the second-grade realm and did not build a [Destiny Stele], but unexpectedly, because of this method, he still managed to build a destiny stele.

After the initial completion of the [Sumeru Tranquility Stele], the [Sumeru Dao Power] that he had just condensed was swallowed by it and began its true evolution.

Jing Qian also fully cooperated, attempting to actively activate the [Sumeru] dimension to produce more [Sumeru Dao Power].

Unlike the [Time-Sequence Dao Power], this [Sumeru Dao Power] requires Jing Qian to refine and cultivate it little by little in order to continuously connect with more power in the [Sumeru] dimension, thereby expanding the upper limit of the [Dao Power].

This is a process that can be achieved through one's own efforts, gradually building up one's strengths.

On the contrary, the [Time Sequence Dao Power] is very demanding; it must devour new [Time Sequence] to increase the [Dao Power] limit by one.

Compared to the [Sumeru Dao Power], this [Time Sequence Dao Power] is more like a specific authority separated by the [Time Saint].

As Jing Qian truly comprehended the power of [Sumeru Dao Power] for the first time, the upper limit of his [Dao Power] also began to slowly increase.

Just three short years later, the upper limit of [Sumeru Power] steadily increased by one, directly doubling.

Subsequently, the evolution speed of the [Sumeru Wushi Stele] also doubled accordingly.

Jing Qian found it quite enjoyable to cultivate his Daoist arts while simultaneously increasing his Daoist power, so he continued this practice.

As time went by, the [Sumeru Dao Power] steadily increased, and the divine power of the [Peaceful Stele] began to truly manifest.

The true meaning of the inheritance of 【无】 began to be slowly absorbed by Jing Qian and integrated into his own system.

Thirty years have passed in the blink of an eye, and Jing Qian has finally mastered this top-tier defensive Dao technique!
His [Sumeru Dao Power] also grew to a limit, reaching as many as seven levels.

To achieve further breakthroughs, the [Sumeru] dimension itself needs to grow in tandem.

Then, Jing Qian's figure flashed and disappeared into the [Virtual Realm].

When he reappeared, he was at the very bottom of the [Sumeru] dimension.

Besides the [Year God], the five [Time Sequence] incarnations are all waiting here.

Jing Qian bowed respectfully and then spoke:
"I would like to ask my fellow Daoists to help me refine the technique."

Having said that, he activated the divine power of the [Sumeru Wushi Stele].

Unlike the black lava layer on Lao Si's body, Jing Qian's body had an abruptly added layer of transparent gel.

Then, [Banquet God] raised his hand and shot out a [Divine Light], which heavily struck Jing Qian's heart.

This standard [Time Sequence] level [Divine Light] was easily absorbed by the transparent gel transformed from the [Stele of Nothingness], without even the slightest tremor.

Then, Jing Qian felt a strange power of nothingness emanating from the Stele of Nothingness.

The power of that divine light was easily absorbed by the Stele of Tranquility, and a conversion between energy and matter began.

A very heavy drop of water quietly condensed in the deepest part of this [Sumeru] dimension, and then fell heavily down.

These water droplets contain a rich aura of magical power, making them a rather precious material.

Ultimately, it stems from the transformation of that divine light's power.

The fourth brother's "Hell's Peaceful Talisman" can absorb external attacks and transform them into the boundless lava within that "Hell."

Jing Qian can also absorb external attacks and transform them into "Sumeru True Water" within his own "Sumeru" dimension!
He carefully sensed it and found that the conversion was extremely efficient, with less than 10% loss from the transformation from [Divine Light] to [True Water]!
He couldn't help but marvel at the wonder of the secret Taoist methods transmitted by the totem.

Then, he raised his hand and summoned his five avatars, who simultaneously unleashed beams of divine light at him.

Even with the combined efforts of the five [Time Sequence] beings, they still couldn't break through the defenses of the [Sumeru Wushi Stele].

The membrane on Jing Qian's body trembled intermittently, and droplets of [Sumeru True Water] quietly condensed beneath his feet.

Gradually, the drops of "real water" gathered into a small bubble the size of a palm, emanating an even stronger magical aura.

Jing Qian could deeply feel that the defensive power of his [Sumeru Stele of Nothingness] had actually been enhanced by this small portion of [Sumeru True Water].

In other words, as the [Sumeru True Water] accumulates, the defensive power of one's [Sumeru Peaceful Stele] will also increase linearly.

If one day he were to accumulate the same endless lava-like "Sumeru True Water" as the fourth brother in "Hell,"...

His "Monument of Tranquility" can also easily withstand attacks from "Transcendence" or even higher levels.

At the same time, the [Sumeru] dimension itself can also receive blessings from this ever-increasing [Sumeru True Water].

Accumulating "True Water" also increases the matter and magic power within the dimension, which is the only way for Jingqian to cultivate the dimension.

As the amount of [Sumeru True Water] accumulated increases, the [Sumeru] dimension becomes stronger, and naturally, his [Sumeru Dao Power] will also rise accordingly.

Everything is working together perfectly!

From this moment on, Jing Qian can become stronger by being beaten, and the speed of this is no slower than when he goes into seclusion to cultivate!

(End of this chapter)