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

Chapter 297 The World's Greatest Swordsmanship Tournament
After more than a hundred years of cultivation and perfectly digesting the 108 [Time Sequences], Jing Qian's [Dao Power] surged.

At the same time, the entire [Sumeru] dimension also perfectly absorbed all the monster armies of the [Million Palaces].

Among these demonic beast armies, all those of the upper three ranks were wiped out by the combined efforts of [Year God] and [Good Corn], who were extremely ruthless.

Without the leading great demon, only a vast number of low-level demons remained, filling the void left by the beings in the [Sumeru] dimension with their enormous numbers.

And that's exactly what Jingqian needs!

Over the past hundred years, these imported demons have settled down, begun to feed, and taken root in the [Sumeru] dimension.

The Sumeru dimension thus provided Jingqian with more Dao power.

The two combined allowed Jing Qian to accumulate a total of 168 [Primordial Power].

This accumulation of magical power undoubtedly surpassed all the contemporary great powers on the [Clock of Time].

His path to advancement to the level of "Transcendence" is becoming increasingly smooth!
When the remains of the Nine Dragon Cauldron were incorporated into the body, the prototype of the Hongjun Furnace was born.

All the Dao power that was originally in his sea of ​​consciousness entered the Hongjun Furnace.

Following the methods of [Hong], Jingqian arranged these [Dao Powers] in a rather peculiar structure.

Then, using secret methods, these Daoist forces were propelled to operate within the Hongjun Furnace according to a pre-designed route.

This is the most crucial step in cultivating this [Taoist method], called "igniting the fire"!
Using its own Dao power, it gathers a large amount of Dao essence, infinitely condenses and internalizes it, and through mutual friction, it finally generates fire.

This requires not only high quality of the [Dao Force], but also high hardness of the space, and precise operation of Jing Qian.

With all these elements in place, and with his full effort, a strange [Hongjun Fire] ignited in his heart.

As soon as the divine fire ignited, all kinds of Dao power within Jing Qian's sea of ​​consciousness suddenly erupted!
He felt as if his whole body was on fire, with boundless, inexhaustible energy that needed to be released!
With the complete refinement of the Hongjun Furnace, the efficiency of his magical power circulation reached a new level.

The next second, he turned around and used an extremely long-distance teleport to land in the core of the [Sumeru] dimension.

There exists a massive primordial energy core here, from which surging primordial energy erupts wildly and spreads throughout the entire [Sumeru] dimension.

When Jing Qian absorbed the nine great suns and advanced to the fourth-rank [Sun Shooting] level, he used the primordial energy core of the nine great suns to directly connect to the [Sea of ​​Primordial Qi].

After the [Source Bone] was refined, the [Sumeru] dimension was able to generate its own primordial energy. These nine primordial energy cores were no longer connected to the [Sea of ​​Primordial Qi] and became self-producing and self-consuming primordial energy.

After severing ties with the [Sea of ​​Primordial Qi], Jing Qian has his own [Source Bone] as a source of primordial energy, which can satisfy his own energy shortage.

He then buried these nine primordial energy cores into the nine core hubs of the [Sumeru] dimension.

Right now, these nine cores are constantly absorbing and releasing massive amounts of primordial energy, increasing the primordial energy concentration of the [Sumeru] dimension.

This is the greatest source of vital energy in the [Sumeru] dimension.

Despite the vastness of the entire [Sumeru] dimension, the primordial energy generated by these nine core elements, when poured into it, is like sprinkling pepper—a drop in the ocean.

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step!
This is a skill that requires continuous accumulation and persistent practice.

In the years since Jing Qian buried the core of primordial energy, the concentration of primordial energy in the entire [Sumeru] dimension has significantly increased.

This time, after arriving here, he began to slowly connect with the Yuan Qi core in front of him using the [Hongjun Furnace].

The two energies merged and connected, giving rise to a new and wondrous phenomenon!
Suddenly, the Yuan Qi core in front of Jing Qian erupted, its operating efficiency increasing tenfold, producing more Yuan Qi than the other eight Yuan Qi cores combined!

This is the first divine power of the [Hongjun Furnace], which can greatly improve the efficiency of everything related to the circulation of vital energy and magical power, essentially acting as a turbocharger.

Jing Qian used the [Hongjun Furnace] to enhance his Yuan Qi core, easily earning ten times the profit!
Immediately, a spatial wormhole suddenly appeared above this core of vital energy, cutting away half of the tenfold increase in vital energy.

At the same time, a spatial wormhole also appeared within Jing Qian's sea of ​​consciousness, connected to the wormhole in front of him.

This half of the vital energy was transported back to Jingqian's sea of ​​consciousness through the wormhole.

The [Hongjun Furnace] was located right beneath this wormhole, and it devoured all the extracted primordial energy, using it to refine the [Primordial Power].

This is the second divine ability of the [Hongjun Furnace]: it can absorb external resources and refine them to produce [Dao Power].

Before long, a crystal-clear [Primordial Power] emerged from the [Hongjun Furnace].

This speed is much faster than Jing Qian recovering his Dao power on his own!
He then sat down and began to continuously refine new [Dao Power].

His original [Primordial Power] has been integrated into [Hongjun Fire], forming the divine force that supports [Hongjun Furnace].

Currently, the Dao power produced by the Hongjun Furnace is just enough to make up for the original lack of magical power.

At this point, he had truly mastered the Daoist technique of the [Hongjun Furnace], and now possessed a core method beyond mere magical power.

In his subsequent cultivation, he only needs to devote all his energy to the practice of the five existing Daoist methods.

This will undoubtedly allow him to focus his energy more and further improve the efficiency of his practice.

One after another, the power of the primordial chaos was produced by the Hongjun Furnace and then transferred into his sea of ​​consciousness.

Before long, he reached the limit again with 168 [Primordial Power].

However, the process of refining Dao power in the Hongjun Furnace did not stop. After Jing Qian's magical power reached its limit, it actually condensed another piece of Primordial Power!
This [Dao Power] was solidly stored inside the [Hongjun Furnace], becoming Jing Qian's magical power reserve in another form.

And this is the most important and wondrous aspect of the [Hongjun Furnace].

It became a [Dao Power] pool for Jing Qian's cheat, allowing him to break through his own magic power limit!
Such miraculous phenomena are not uncommon among low-level cultivators, and there are many ways to achieve similar effects.

However, at the level of [Dao Power], only the most powerful [Dao Techniques] can perfectly achieve this effect.

Jing Qian continued his secluded cultivation, experiencing the many wonders of the [Hongjun Furnace] and accumulating the [Dao Power] within it.

As time went by, he gradually filled the space of the divine furnace to its full potential.

The entire [Hongjun Furnace] provides storage space for a total of 360 [Primordial Power].

This is basically equivalent to the upper limit of Dao power that only a powerful being at the [Seasonal] level can possess!

With the magical power boost from the [Hongjun Furnace], he no longer had to worry about his endurance, and his combat strength was further enhanced.

Even with all 360 pieces of Primordial Power gathered inside the Hongjun Furnace, this Daoist technique still did not stop refining new Daoist Power.

However, the newly refined Dao power, unable to be stored, was entirely absorbed by the divine fire in the center of the furnace.

After absorbing the new Dao power, the Hongjun Fire immediately grew stronger and burned even more fiercely.

As the [Hongjun Fire] continued to devour excess [Primordial Power], the cluster of flames that was originally just a weak, flickering flame began to grow at a visible speed.

It was no longer just a single point of light in the hearth, but gradually spread, transforming into a dazzling stream of fire that coiled around the furnace body.

The color of the divine fire gradually deepened from its initial pale gold to a profound, dark purple that seemed capable of swallowing light.

Jing Qian could clearly sense that the [Hongjun Furnace] itself was undergoing a slow but steady transformation.

The Daoist patterns on the furnace wall became clearer and clearer as they were burned by the flames, and even began to generate new and more complex structures on their own.

An indescribable, profound Daoist aura, far surpassing anything before, emanated from the furnace, permeating his sea of ​​consciousness.

He had a sudden flash of inspiration and immediately realized that this was the final divine manifestation of the [Hongjun Fire]!
When the divine fire continued to absorb the power of the Dao and reached a certain limit, it suddenly spread out.

The entire space inside the [Hongjun Furnace] was instantly covered by this divine fire.

Within this space, apart from the [Primordial Power] that wanders around like shooting stars, there is nothing else.

This divine fire burned directly onto these [Dao Power]!
The divine fire was silent, yet it carried the terrifying implication of burning away all paths and refining the earth, water, fire, and wind.

Those 360 ​​crystal-clear [Primordial Power] stones, containing immense power, were slowly deformed and softened under the scorching of the dark purple [Hongjun Fire], just like refined iron thrown into a furnace!
They were no longer flawless crystals; after being calcined and stretched, they transformed into more condensed and dazzling purple streams.

Within the flowing light, countless fine runes, as dense as stardust, appeared and disappeared.

That is the most fundamental structure of the Dao Power, which is being tempered, purified, and reorganized by divine fire.

Jing Qian's mind and spirit were completely united with the [Hongjun Furnace]. He could "see" that every [Primordial Power] was undergoing a fundamental leap.

If the previous [Primordial Power] was refined steel, then what is taking shape now is Dao-marked Immortal Gold containing divinity!

This process is not something that can be accomplished overnight.

The divine fire blazed fiercely, burning continuously, consuming its power every moment.

Gradually, the 360 ​​purple rays of light stopped drifting aimlessly and were drawn by the laws of nature, converging towards the divine fire at the heart of the furnace.

They intertwine, entwine, and merge with each other.

Ultimately, the 360 ​​streams of Primordial Power were refined and purified, and then compressed into a total of 342 streams of Primordial Power!
Each of these [Primordial Power] was more powerful than Jing Qian's original [Dao Power]!

This kind of divine power is simply invincible! He doesn't need to expend any mental effort to refine it; he can automatically undergo the tempering and improvement of his [Dao Power].

Jingqian felt that he had just acquired a fully automatic stringing machine, saving him the trouble of rubbing and turning the strings himself!

After the quality of the Dao Power within the Hongjun Furnace was improved, he immediately exchanged the 168 Dao Powers within his sea of ​​consciousness with the Dao Powers that had been refined within the furnace.

His [Dao Power] quality has undoubtedly been improved.

Immediately, the [Hongjun Furnace] started working again, continuously refining new [Primordial Power].

Once his magical power is fully replenished and his divine fire erupts once more, he will be able to refine his Dao power once more!
Each Taoist practice is a highly integrated collection of Taoist principles.

Its most distinctive feature is its unique supernatural abilities and extremely strong growth potential.

It possesses immense power and is worthy of continuous practice and exploration.

The completion of the Hongjun Furnace laid the foundation for Jing Qian's magical power, greatly enhancing his cultivation and combat strength.

When he emerged from seclusion and looked at his Dao stele, his personal information had changed again:

[Host: Jing Qian]

Lifespan: Infinite

[Taoist Power: Primordial Power * 168]

[Titles: Honorable Title *1, Superior Grade *2]

[Time Sequence: 143]

Bloodline: Blood of Pangu

[Dharma Image: The Sage of Mount Sumeru wielding a sword opens the cycle of six realms of reincarnation]

[Saint Bones: Heaven-Piercing Sword Bone, Heaven-Earth-Human Bone, Origin Bone]

[Taoist Techniques: Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation, Sumeru Wushi Stele, Hongjun Furnace]

[Divine Machines: Eye of the Age Rings, Pangu Abyss Sword, Jing Sword, Qingping Sword Box]

[Prototypes of Divine Mechanism: Yin Extreme, Sumeru, Pure Yang, Sacrificial Ritual, Six Paths of Reincarnation Sword]

After careful consideration, Jing Qian felt that his own cultivation system was already complete, lacking only the accumulation of experience and refinement.

It is said that other powerful beings of the [Time Sequence] level, having accumulated 143 [Time Sequences] and possessing the [Saint Bone], would have already begun their seclusion to attempt to condense the [Transcendence] rank!

But Jingqian has lofty ambitions and is determined to collect all 360 [Time Sequences], occupy a [Solar Term] position, and then try to advance!
His current accumulation is far from meeting his own expectations.

He urgently needs to visit the new "Ark of the Other Shore" and make some new friends!
However, before that, Jing Qian had a new task to complete.

That is, try to play two more ranked matches at the [Heavenly Rank]!
He is still two high-quality matches that will earn him recognition from the ladder before he can join the [Celestial Rank].

However, even with his cultivation level, fighting against ordinary [Time Sequence] opponents is just like bullying a noob; he can't produce any high-quality matches at all.

Finding another transcendent being is no easy task.

He doesn't plan to go to [Da Yuan Tian He] for the time being, as the attention drawn by [Tai Hao] has not yet dissipated.

Dao Yuan went deep into the Milky Way to shield him from Zhen Nie's attention, so there was no need for him to cause trouble.

Even if he ignores everything and continues to improve his cultivation and combat power...

High-quality competitors will likely become increasingly scarce and difficult to find.

In that case, he would truly miss out on the [Heavenly Path].

He has already won three out of five qualifying matches, giving him a significant advantage that he cannot afford to squander.

Given the current situation, if Jing Qian truly wants to meet the challenges, he will probably have to put into practice an idea that has been buried deep in his heart!
He composed himself, emerged from his seclusion, and returned to the mortal world, landing on the ruins of the former [Million Palace Universe].

The corpse of [Tai Sui] was completely devoured by [Dao Yuan], and most of the living creatures on its body were moved to the [Xumi] dimension.

Even after more than a hundred years, the chaotic fluctuations of magical power in this airspace have not yet dissipated.

This is the place where the Transcendent One fell!
The remaining Daoist essence of transcendence intertwined with the broken laws, forming a dangerous and chaotic forbidden zone that ordinary cultivators dared not approach.

However, as Jing Qian stood here, the magical power transformed from the [Sumeru Monument of Nothingness] flowed around him, easily smoothing out the chaotic energy fluctuations of the outside world.

The intense fluctuations of magical power were forcefully suppressed by him. Those who resisted were easily subdued and transformed into [Sumeru True Water].

The remaining suppressed and calmed energy and matter were directly swallowed into the [Hongjun Furnace] through a hole opened in Jing Qian's brow, and transformed into raw materials for refining [Dao Power].

They completely devoured everything, leaving nothing behind!
Jing Qian has already discovered that this [Taoist practice] really shouldn't be done too much!
Each of the Daoist arts is a major consumer of resources, a bottomless pit that can be described as a four-legged beast that devours gold.

The key point is that he managed to come up with five of them at once.

The cultivation of [Time Sequence] has only just begun, and these [Taoist Methods] have already started competing for resources.

He still needs to find ways to earn money!

After clearing out a large area of ​​airspace, he quietly disappeared into the river of time.

【The Eye of Time】 illuminates the past and the future, seeking and defining the goals of the changing landscape.

At this moment, he was already an invincible being with 143 [Time Sequence] abilities.

In this long river of time, they are like fish in water, freely manipulating the power of time.

He found the time period that was his goal without much effort.

Upon closer inspection, it reveals the old days of the great battle between the Dao Yuan Divine Shuttle and the Demon Cube Heaven.

After careful examination, Jing Qian saw Bai Jun, who was slaughtering the Great Demon of Time as easily as cutting melons and vegetables in the past.

This former strongest fighter of the Dao Yuan Divine Shuttle achieved considerable success in that great battle, routing the Demon Fangtian.

Back then, when Jing Qian faced such a powerful person, he was like a roadside passerby, the difference was enormous.

But now, his cultivation level has risen, and he may have caught up with, or even surpassed, [Bai Jun]!

A strong fighting spirit had long been rising within him.

This is mainly aimed at fellow sword cultivators like the [Xuanyuanzi]!

To be honest, he possesses five [Xuanyuan Sword Pills], each of which is extremely powerful.

It's hard to deny that he is also a [Xuanyuanzi]!
But when he was looking for high-quality matches, the first opponent that came to mind was [Xuanyuanzi]!
Even searching the entire world, it would be difficult to find another group of madmen like Xuanyuanzi, who are powerful in killing and fearless in battle.

Jing Qian then channeled the power of time, sending a message to Bai Jun, whom he had once met in the past.

This is not just a simple message, but a passionate and persuasive declaration of war.

"Invitation to the World's Greatest Kendo Tournament"

Chunyang Chixiao, bowing deeply, respectfully presents this letter before you:

We swordsmen, wielding our swords, roam freely, slaying demons as easily as cutting grass; our sword energy soars to the heavens, our divine might subdues the world.

Unfortunately, due to insufficient training and weak opponents, his swordsmanship skills could not be improved.

Whenever I think of this, the sword intent in my heart resounds, and my thirst for battle burns like wildfire, unstoppable.

The path is lonely, and the higher you climb, the colder it gets.

Looking across all realms, my peers are all mediocre, and there are very few who can make my sword tremble and my blood surge.

Only your unparalleled swordsmanship, traversing the past and its shadows, inspires my longing and makes me yearn for it day and night.

Now, without presuming to be so bold, I dare to use my divine sense to transcend time and send this letter to the battlefield of yesteryear.

We cordially invite all of you [Xuanyuanzi] to descend upon the ruins of the [Million Palace] in the present world and exchange skills with my fellow disciples of [Chunyangtian].

This is also the place where the [Transcendent] fell, the Dao traces are broken, and the laws are disordered. It is just the right platform for you and me to test our swords, so as not to disgrace your brilliance.

I have only one request for your consideration in disturbing me:

Senior Bai Jun, I have long heard that the Xuanyuan Sword Sect is known for its countless killings and formidable combat power.

Please find a few more capable people to come.

It's better to avoid sending incompetent people who will get beaten so badly they won't even recognize their own mothers, and we won't even have to pay for their travel expenses!
This [Number One Swordsmanship Tournament] is precisely to pit my [Pure Yang Heaven] against your [Xuanyuan Sword Sect] in a great battle, to see who is truly the strongest swordsman in the Dao Abyss!
(End of this chapter)