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

Chapter 287: Borrowing the White Ox from Kitchen God’s Store
These second-rank demons felt a sense of confusion and chaos as soon as they entered the [Taotie Ruins].

An intense sense of danger pierced my heart!
With the new version of the [Primordial Power], the power of the [Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation] continues to increase.

Let alone second-rank demons, even the existence of [Time Sequence] would find it difficult to resist.

Jing Qian entered the formation, wielding the Pangu Great Abyss Sword, his divine sense monitoring every corner of the formation, and he was fully aware of the presence of many great demons.

He randomly selected three targets, and in a flash, slashed them with his sword, easily killing them.

Then, with a thought, he entered the space of the Life Stele again and easily annihilated the three great demon souls he had chosen at random.

The coordinates of the [Fate Tablet] hidden in each great demon were unearthed by Jing Qian from the memories of his avatars.

Meanwhile, on the [Mountain of Immortal Qi], three laborers had been waiting for quite some time!
The three demon lords, namely the Demon of Fertility, the Demon of Love, and the Demon of Desire, are all at the second rank of cultivation.

At this moment, they received the coordinates from Jing Qian and each went their own way to dig out all the [Life Stele] of the dead demon king and carry them into the mortal world.

At this point, a wisp of [Immortal] power was transported down, and three [Immortal Remains Jade] were produced.

Jing Qian reserved an area for the three great demons within the [Virtual Realm].

All the newly produced [Immortal Remains Jade] have been stored here for future transactions.

And so, Jing Qian began to exterminate the demons within the [Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation], using the three great demons as a unit.

A second-rank great demon, its bones, blood, and flesh are all resources, and its magical power and immortal energy are all wealth.

Even without considering the [Immortal Remains Jade], this is still an incredibly substantial gain.

Jing Qian used the core resource of the [Other Shore Boat] to nourish himself, and his cultivation foundation naturally increased rapidly.

……

Within the Nine Dragon Cauldrons Universe, there is a place that can be described as the most prosperous and popular.

It was that powerful predecessor who, with great magical power, extracted the Time Tomb [Wanwei Dragon Nest] from the long river of time.

The Nine Dragon Cauldron Universe has generously opened this [Dragon Nest of Ten Thousand Dimensions] to people from other realms.

It attracted countless powerful beings from all realms and beyond, who cultivated and secluded themselves here to evade the pursuit of the [Clock of Time].

It is precisely because of this that the forces behind these powerful figures have all projected a portion of their influence into this dragon's nest.

With more people, the exchange of information and goods becomes more frequent, trade grows, and naturally brings about a tremendous wealth effect, attracting even more people to come.

Therefore, [Wanwei Dragon Nest] can be considered the premier trade, economic and financial hub in [Dayuan], standing firm for many years.

Even hundreds of years ago, this place was ravaged by three crazed sword cultivators, resulting in the deaths of many people.

However, as time went on, the impact of the violent terrorist incidents quickly subsided.

The Wanwei Dragon Nest is already a place where singing and dancing continue as usual!
For those with power and wealth, this is paradise, a place where dreams come true.

But for those who cannot overcome this ordeal, this place is hell, a place of suffering where they are devoured and then discarded like worn-out shoes.

On this day, in a corner of the [Wanwei Dragon Nest], inside a temporarily rented cave dwelling, two [Stove Spirits] were discussing their predicament with great difficulty.

Then [Qili] spoke:
"Snake Lord, please analyze this for me again. Our vast [Flame Mountain], which gathers the resources of seventeen realms, doesn't even have a single resource that others would even consider?"

"If the deals don't go through, how can we guarantee our position?"

"Connecting the Nine Dragon Cauldron Universe to the Flaming Mountain is simply out of the question."

"We still need to hurry up and come up with a solution."

A fat snake was coiled around the [Qili]'s waist, like a belt around a black cat, and it continued:
"Mountain Lord, I never expected that there wouldn't even be a single [Stove Realm] in this [Nine Dragon Cauldron Universe]!"

"The cultivation system of the people in this world is very strange. They do not follow the path of nurturing the [Life Fire] and refining the [Destiny]. Although there are [Life Stoves] burning in this world, they have no status as people in other worlds."

"We're both weak and lack magic power. Without a local [stove spirit] to guide us, it'll be hard for us to integrate."

"How about you contact the penniless old man and borrow some valuables from him as a stepping stone?"

After hesitating for a moment, [Qili] made up his mind and sent a message to the big boss behind him for help.

Unexpectedly, Jing Qian responded very promptly, and the assistance he provided to [Qili] far exceeded its expectations.

All that could be seen was [Qili] dragging a fat snake, flashing into the [Xumi] dimension, only to find itself in a place where blood energy soared and killing intent filled the air, a place where corpses lay scattered.

The fat snake, with its keen eyesight, saw the corpses before it and immediately cried out in alarm, "You beast!"
"A second-grade [飸杌]! Where did this great demon's corpse come from?"

"And there's also the Black Phoenix, the Golden Jade Rhinoceros, and the Little Wolf Lord!"

"So many! And they've all just died, so fresh?"

"Mountain Lord, is this a stepping stone prepared for us?"

[Qili] nodded and replied:
"The master said that we can do whatever we want with these great demon corpses."

The fat snake's eyes gleamed, and it spoke:
"The resources of these second-grade great demons would be considered highly sought-after treasures even within the [Myriad Dimensions Dragon Nest]!"

"Even for powerful beings from the past, the flesh and blood of these great demons can be used to feed demons and ghosts, and to refine pills and treasures."

"At worst, having a nice treat is still the best!"

"Mountain Lord, our Flaming Mountain is about to become incredibly wealthy!"

As the two demons spoke, the [Sumeru] dimension in front of them opened up again, and the corpses of three more great demons collapsed like a golden mountain, piling up in front of the two [Stove Spirits].

[Qili] couldn't help but speak up:
"It seems that the master is making great progress in the [Million Palace Universe], and the results are very fruitful."

"We need to step up our efforts too, we can't afford to falter!"

"You stay here and take stock of the demon corpses, I'm going back to the mountains!"

Having said that, [Qili] flashed and headed straight for another region in the [Xumi] dimension, which was the [Flame Mountain] of the [Zaojie] Grand Alliance, which it had painstakingly built and spanned seventeen realms.

It navigated the area with ease, heading towards the [Stove Realm] within the [Flame Mountain], the one it was most familiar with.

This [Kitchen God Realm] is the place where [Qili] started its business, and it is the second [Kitchen God Realm] to join [Flame Mountain] after [Doushuai Palace].

Its backing is none other than the "Zaojie" within the "Yingfutu Realm," which connected powerful forces such as the "Ying Clan" and the "Zaowangdian."

Don't be fooled by the fact that the major powers in these newbie zones have fallen behind in cultivation and can no longer keep up with Jing Qian's pace.

However, with the resurgence of Chunyang and Yanfu, the entire Yingfutu community also benefited and developed rapidly.

However, their progress was certainly not as exaggerated as Jing Qian's.

[Qili] ventured into this place and went to the deepest part, where he saw an old man soaking in a fire pool.

These were all old friends, and [Qili] didn't stand on ceremony at all, immediately diving into the fire pit and soaking in it.

Within this fire pool, all the flames are extremely pure [Life Flame], possessing the level of [Immortal Spiritual Energy].

The old man was rather surprised by the arrival of the [Qili] and asked:
"Mountain Lord, what brings you to my [Kitchen God Realm] today?"

"But what good thing could possibly happen to us?"

[Qili] spoke up:
"That's natural!"

"There's a perfect opportunity to share this with the big stove!"

After saying that, it shared the details of the [Nine Dragon Cauldron Universe] and the [Ten Thousand Dimensions Dragon Nest] with the old man in front of it.

They also provided the other party with a detailed list of their upcoming plans.

In the plan devised by [Qili] to conquer [Wanweilong Nest], the help of [Zaowangjie] is urgently needed.

The old man in front of me is the spirit of the main stove in the Kitchen God Shop.

Over the past few years, with the rapid development of [Zao Wang Dian], it has been upgraded to the first-class level.

Its status within the Zao Wang Dian (Kitchen God Shop) and even the Ying Fu Tu community is extremely high.

It carefully reviewed the materials brought by the [Qili], pondered for a moment, and then said:

"This matter is of great importance. I need to go back and discuss it with the Kitchen God and the Head Chef."

"However, for my [Yingfutu Realm], this is a great opportunity from any perspective, and we absolutely cannot miss it."

"Rest assured, Mountain Lord, once we return and unite our forces, we will fully cooperate with your plan."

"We must thank the mountain lord for remembering us old friends!"

[Qili] nodded and continued:

"I'll go prepare now, let's keep in touch."

After saying that, [Qili] disappeared again, this time heading straight for [Wanweilong Nest].

……

Within the Million Palace Universe, Goddess Ega originally intended to retrieve treasures and restore her cultivation from the relics she had left behind.

Unexpectedly, the God of Year spoke up and stopped them.

The Empress scrutinized the black tiger with sharp eyes, her face full of questioning.

But then the tiger spoke:
"The return of our ancestors to my Million Palace is a blessing for our realm."

"I shouldn't have disturbed my ancestor's cultivation."

"However, cultivation does not keep track of years, and I am worried that my ancestor's seclusion this time will be a long time away."

"There's something I need to discuss with the patriarch first."

"Over the years, we have seized a Divine Mechanism Cauldron from the Nine Dragon Cauldron Universe, but we have been unable to refine it."

"Currently, I am the only one left at the [Ancient] level in the realm, and suppressing [Divine Machine] is extremely difficult for me."

"Could you please ask our ancestors to take away and refine that [Divine Mechanism] to relieve my worries?"

Upon hearing this, Goddess Ego did not refuse.

After all, she had just escaped her predicament, and her cultivation and magical power had plummeted to a low point, with all her magical treasures lost or damaged.

It would be a good thing to have a [Divine Strategist] protecting you!

This younger member of the demon race is quite perceptive.

She then spoke:
"Lead the way!"

[Year God] nodded, and activated the power of [Tai Sui], drilling into its body once again.

It carried [Goddess Egao] through many twists and turns, and finally burrowed into the liver of [Grand Duke Jupiter].

The [Cyan Dragon Relics] had already been emptied by Jing Qian and his companion, but the remaining parts were not wasted.

The God of the Year had already made arrangements in advance, burying this [Nine Dragon Cauldron No. 4] inside.

Only this [Transcendence] relic can temporarily imprison [Nine Dragon Cauldrons, Part Four] for a period of time.

When the God of the Year and Goddess Ego descended upon this place, they saw the fourth of the Nine Dragon Cauldrons struggling and trying to break through the protection of the ruins.

When God Ega saw the divine cauldron, his eyes lit up and he was quite pleasantly surprised.

Although she fell into seclusion relatively early, she did not witness the glorious period of the Nine Dragon Cauldron Universe's rise to power over the past few hundred thousand years.

But she has a good eye for quality!
This precious cauldron is clearly a top-tier [divine artifact] of profound Daoist essence and extremely high quality.

Moreover, and more importantly, if her senses were correct, there was something unusual about the aura inside the cauldron; there was clearly another strange aura contained within it.

This aura is very likely that it is also a [Divine Mechanism] treasure!
No wonder the black tiger beside him couldn't refine this divine cauldron; it was clearly a top-tier treasure formed by combining two [Divine Mechanisms] into one.

【Goddess Ego】felt that her luck had finally turned around and that she was finally about to experience good days!

Without further hesitation, she unleashed the Five Emperors' Divine Light, sweeping towards the precious cauldron.

On the other side, she manifested her divine form, a human body with a snake tail, and also rushed towards the treasure cauldron.

The surface of this precious cauldron is covered with a thick layer of gel, from which a strange magical aura emanates.

【Goddess Egao】looked at the soft texture of the gel, but unexpectedly, her 【divine light】shone upon it and was directly absorbed without being damaged. Fortunately, her physical body already possessed some 【transcendental】 power, and she managed to entangle the precious cauldron, dragging it out of the 【Cyan Dragon Ruins】 and heading straight for her own ruins.

The God of the Year stood aside and witnessed the whole process, his gaze fixed on the Fourth of the Nine Dragon Cauldrons, but he did not make a move.

[Goddess Ego] did not realize that the gel layer on the outside of the [Nine Dragon Cauldron], which seemed to come from the inside of the cauldron, actually had nothing to do with the cauldron.

This gel is a magical shield evolved from Jing Qian's "Sumeru Wushi Stele".

The second [Divine Mechanism] that the Empress discovered, hidden within the treasure cauldron, naturally had nothing to do with the cauldron.

However, the [Golden Thread] that Jing Qian had taken from the [Thread-Pulling] God had already been subdued and refined by him.

The Empress was completely unaware that inside the treasure cauldron, the one who was tightly bound by the [Golden Thread], so much so that he didn't reveal any trace of his aura and escaped her detection, was actually that scoundrel [Banquet God]!
At this moment, he is doing his best to support the gel shield of the [Sumeru Monument of Nothingness], and is frantically absorbing and dissipating the magic power of [Goddess Ego], transforming it into [Sumeru True Water].

And this [Nine Dragon Cauldron] is the huge trap that Jing Qian dug for the Empress!
Seeing that the Empress had already jumped into the pit, the [Year God] did not delay any longer. Instead, he flashed and transformed into light again, landing high above the [Million Palace Universe].

After the Empress entered the Ruins, the God of Time had no more scruples and once again spread his magic power throughout the Million Palace.

Immediately afterwards, the two teams filed out of the Demon God Tower erected by the God of Year and headed towards the other Demon God Towers.

The leaders of the team were Nasusan and Suyu.

Last time, many demons took the initiative to bring gifts from humans to visit the God of Year.

This time, the two teams of [Xumizi] took the initiative to search for the Kuaren tribe's people.

After the superstructure was completely destroyed, a great upheaval affecting the entire Million Palace was just the right time.

……

On the other side, in the hold of the treasure ship that had sailed all the way, the old white ox, who had been sleeping soundly the entire way, slowly woke up.

It wobbled and slowly flew out of the cabin, carefully examining the [Million Palace Universe], before slowly flying towards the location of the [Year God].

Compared to the black tiger, which was as large as a star, this white bull of average size was as small as a speck of dust.

Moreover, Bai Niu was only a fifth-grade [Earthly Fiend] cultivator. In the [Million Palace], where demons and monsters gathered, he was just a nobody, not even worthy of being a bystander.

But even the God of Year didn't notice this white ox approaching!
It wasn't until the white ox's face was right up to the nose of the [Year God] that he suddenly realized what was happening.

"Uncle Niu!"

"Where did you come from?"

The God of Year couldn't be more astonished!
How could the mascot of our own sect, [Pure Yang Heaven], travel across trillions of miles to reach this [Million Palace Universe]?
His worldview was almost shattered.

But then the old white ox spoke:
“Chixiao boy, I know you broke through the [Million Palace], that’s why I came here specifically to find you.”

"My cultivation level is special, and I am stuck at the [Earthly Fiend] level without making any progress. In reality, it is because I am injured."

"Right now, I need to borrow a method from you to collect some spiritual energy from this [Tai Sui] to help me recover from my injuries."

"I wonder if it would be possible to do you a favor?"

The [Year God] and Jing Qian's true form are of one mind. When he saw this white ox, his true form, hidden in the [Taotie Ruins], naturally knew as well.

In his eyes, this old white ox was a close friend of [Pure Yang Heaven], holding a unique position.

If it can help him recover from his injuries, then even sacrificing this [Tai Sui] is not out of the question.

In Jing Qian's mind, the Great Abyss was vast and boundless, with abundant resources.

Even though the [Tai Sui] talisman is extremely precious, he can always find a substitute.

Comparatively, he was more curious about what the old white ox would be like after it regained its strength.

He was willing to risk the "Grand Duke Jupiter" in exchange for a favor from the old white ox.

Therefore, the [Year God] replied directly:

"Brother Niu, just ask for whatever you need, don't be shy."

The old white ox nodded, showing no surprise, and then spoke again:
"You can give me some of the power to control [Tai Sui], and I'll take care of the rest myself."

The God of the Year readily accepted the good advice and unleashed a burst of magical power, blessing the old white ox.

But then the old ox's aura changed, and its cloudy eyes suddenly became clear.

Immediately, it transformed into a beam of white light and rushed towards the [Tai Sui] beneath its feet.

The God of the Year focused his gaze on the old white ox, scrutinizing it closely, ready to watch the show.

……

In the 【Dragon Nest】, life moves at a breakneck pace and is always full of changes.

From the life-and-death struggles of several [Sequence Gods] to the opening and closing of restaurants on the street, there are always places where cultivators living there can experience something new and exciting.

On this day, a wealthy outsider, foolish and rich, spent a fortune to open a restaurant in the bustling center of [Wanwei Dragon Nest].

This behavior is truly beyond the comprehension of most people.

After all, in this world of cultivation, even after several years of fasting, a cultivator might not be able to get a full meal.

People can survive on air every day.

Under these circumstances, opening a restaurant is arguably the most ridiculous business model, pure nonsense.

But who would have thought that this restaurant called "Zao Wang Dian" would become an instant hit as soon as it opened, instantly becoming a top-tier establishment in "Wanwei Longchao" and attracting numerous cultivators of all levels.

In fact, many cultivators would stand outside the door for almost half a month just to wait in line for a meal at the "Kitchen God Restaurant".

Besides the fact that the restaurant's food is indeed top-notch, the ingredients it serves are guaranteed to be at least second-grade [Wordless Stele] great demon treasures.

That's a bit of an exaggeration!

Even a top-tier [Time Sequence] cultivator wouldn't easily be able to eat food made with second-tier precious materials.

Furthermore, and most importantly, the prices at [Zao Wang Shop] are not high, making it affordable for many low-level cultivators.

Once you've actually tasted it, your cultivation level will definitely improve.

Therefore, a combination of factors led to the instant success of [Zao Wang Dian]!

At this very moment, in the kitchen of [Zao Wang Dian], Luo Tian, ​​the newly appointed acting head chef of [Zao Wang Dian], is wielding his [Lingji] wok until it's smoking.

After working non-stop for over a month, even with his peak third-grade [Heaven-Mending] cultivation, Luo Tian was almost at his breaking point.

After all, the ingredients he processed and cooked were all second-grade treasures, which were higher than his own cultivation level, making it extremely difficult.

However, this is also the most valuable training for his own cultivation.

If Luo Tian hadn't had some old friendship with Jing Qian, he would never have had such a good opportunity.

Luo Tian only focused on cooking and didn't pay attention to anything else.

In fact, following the fire in his hand, one can delve deeper into the underground of the [Kitchen God Shop].

After venturing deeper, you will arrive at a burning "Fate Stove".

The spirit of the main stove of both [Qili] and [Zaowangdian] is standing in front of this [Life Stove], discussing something.

The large stove spoke up:
"Mountain Lord, your plan has potential!"

"Within this [Nine Dragon Cauldron Universe], the [Stove Spirit] is not a system and has not yet established the [Stove Realm] to control authority."

"This is a great opportunity for us outsiders [Stove Spirits]."

“We can plant the Life Stove directly on the land of the Nine Dragon Cauldron, and then send the Stove Spirit to reside there.”

"In this way, as long as we set up enough [Stove Spirits] and occupy a large enough amount of earth energy, we can build a new [Stove Realm] ourselves."

"When the time comes, establishing contact with [Flaming Mountain] will naturally be a natural process."

[Qili] was also quite excited and said:
"This is exactly what I want!"

"This will be of great benefit to my [Flaming Mountain]!"

Dazhao continued:

"On the surface, the cooking is done by my disciple [Zao Wang Dian], and the mountain lord provides high-grade ingredients."

"Secretly, the Daoist friends of Chongxuan Palace refine the Life Stove, and then my Stove King Shop is responsible for lighting the fire and nurturing the Stove Spirit."

"It shouldn't be long before the mountain lord achieves his wish."

【Qili】is quite satisfied with the progress of her plan.

Even it didn't expect that everything would go so smoothly.

Right now, the timing, location, and people are all on its side, so it's only natural that its cultivation level should increase significantly.

Before long, the second and third Zao Wang Restaurant opened.

【Zao Wang Dian】spread like wildfire, quickly taking root in various parts of 【Wanwei Longchao】.

It even began to spread throughout the entire [Nine Dragon Cauldron Universe].

With the opening of each new store, a new "life stove" is quietly lit underground.

The [Stove Spirit] network spreads silently like an undercurrent, gradually eroding the neglected earth energy of the [Nine Dragon Cauldron Universe].

As the [Qili] sits at the center, it senses the continuous flow of the [Zaojie]'s primordial power flowing into itself through the [Flame Mountain], and its cultivation bottleneck begins to loosen.

Unfortunately, these newly formed [Stove Spirits] are currently too weak to support the [Stove Realm] and cannot connect to the [Flaming Mountain].

However, the fundamental laws governing the Nine Dragon Cauldron Universe are ultimately quite different.

Although the newly born [Stove Spirit] absorbs the earth's energy quickly, it is like a rootless duckweed, unable to truly take root and condense into the core of the [Stove Realm]. Its connection with the [Flame Mountain] is always separated by an insurmountable barrier.

[Qili] felt the surging yet complex and inexhaustible primal power, and the excitement on the cat's face lessened, replaced by a hint of solemnity.

"It seems that simply relying on quantity and local influence is not enough."

It pondered before the leaping, fundamental stove [Stove Spirit] beside it:

"The Heavenly Dao of this realm seems to reject the authority of the external [Stove] and form its own system."

"There needs to be a sufficiently significant 'introduction,' a 'wedge' that can truly open the door to this world."

The old hearth spirit's flame flickered, indicating its agreement:

"What the mountain lord says is absolutely right!"

"Ordinary [Life Stove] fire is sufficient to nurture a small spirit, but to form a realm, it requires a [Ancestral Stove]-level divine fire that can resonate with the origin of this realm as a seed. However, such a divine fire..."

【Qili】licked her upper lip, her mind racing as she considered her next move.

Where can it find a divine fire that concerns the origin of the [Nine Dragon Cauldron Universe]?

If the [Stove Realm] cannot be built, then the large chain of [Stove King Shops] that it has painstakingly built will only serve the purpose of dumping second-grade demon beast treasures.

……

The situation within the [Taotie Ruins] has gradually calmed down.

Jing Qian uses the three-headed demon as a cycle, and has almost finished cleaning up all the second-rank demons he captured in the [Ruins].

The [Immortal Jade] was accumulating rapidly, already satisfying his needs for the first round of transactions.

So, after he took action again and eliminated the last great demon, he returned to the [Void Realm], contacted the Seventh Elder, and began to initiate the first round of transactions between the two parties.

This time, Jing Qian plans to exchange for thirty-four [Divine Status Conversion Cards] all at once.

In this way, all the [Old Time Order] he had accumulated could be refined and integrated into the [Primordial Power].

This can be considered the most crucial advancement in his cultivation before his "transcendence," and he couldn't help but feel boundless anticipation!

Similarly, the seventh brother, who will be able to obtain a large amount of [Immortal Remains Jade], is also about to usher in a major breakthrough for himself.

(End of this chapter)