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

Chapter 361 The heretic Yue Sheng's cultivation greatly improved
That incarnation of the [Totem] was actually hidden in the [Sea of ​​All Beings' Minds], and was working hard to wear down the restrictions of the [Great Abyss] Five Saints' Inheritance.

The reason why the Five Sacred Realms sank to the deepest part of the Sea of ​​All Beings' Minds was probably due to the machinations of this Totem Incarnation.

If Jing Qian hadn't completed the advancement of the [Jing Sword] and transformed this Sea of ​​the Mind into his own domain, he probably wouldn't have been able to sense the location of that secret realm.

Jing Qian returned to the [Xumi] dimension and began to plan his next move.

This time, he was exposed to the [totem] and even attracted its attack.

It seems unlikely that we will be able to explore the Five Saints' Heritage Secret Realm again in the near future.

Jing Qian sat cross-legged in the void, his fingertips unconsciously tapping his knees.

Although he managed to escape thanks to the power of the [Jing Sword] during that thrilling exchange, the [Totem]'s distant strike across the Sea of ​​the Mind still sent a chill down his spine.

This was not the first time Jing Qian had directly confronted the power of the totem.

When he attempted to advance to the [Transcendence] rank, he once recklessly ventured into the "Void".

In that place, he personally experienced the immense power of the two totems: the insect and the Buddha.

"A forced breakthrough is absolutely impossible."

Jing Qian pondered to himself.

Even though he possesses extraordinary combat power and can always fight against opponents of higher levels, even powerful beings like those at the "Other Shore" level would find it difficult to withstand his super-powerful sword light.

However, through his past experiences, he had already come to realize that only a [totem] could fight against a [totem].

This is an ironclad rule, one of the cornerstones of the underlying rules that construct this endless void.

The reason why the "Three Powers and Four Concealments" are so lofty is entirely based on the rules and order established by the powerful [Totem] beings.

It is an existence that transcends all power systems, the master of concepts themselves.

Jing Qian was well aware that all his past challenges to higher levels had never crossed this ultimate bottom line.

"Since we cannot confront them head-on, then..."

His gaze pierced through the dimensions of Sumeru, as if landing once again on that vast sea of ​​the mind.

"Only by leveraging external resources can we break through this impasse."

For Jing Qian, the only way to leverage external resources was to borrow from other totems.

Of all the totems that could establish a relationship with him within the realm, only the Venerable Time and Order had the closest relationship.

He holds the title of Lord of Xiayang and is a direct disciple of the Order of Time.

Outside of this realm, as a member of the [Imagination Society], he could also be considered a successor of [Yi Zun].

As for the Heavenly Ladder spiritual treasure in the Heavenly Stairs, although it is also a totem-level existence, it has never participated in matters of the void, so it will probably be difficult to bring it in.

Jing Qian weighed the options in his mind and finally decided to target a certain totem.

He gradually developed a feasible solution.

Having made up his mind, he no longer hesitated and once again flashed into the [Great Abyss Heavenly River].

The turbid and powerful river flows ceaselessly, exuding an aura of chaos and impending doom.

Jing Qian stood on the river, his gaze fixed on the [Longing Abyss].

It hasn't been that long since I last came to buy goods.

Unfortunately, he consumed [Heart Sutra] too quickly. The resources he had painstakingly gathered were all used up in one go during the process of upgrading [Jing Sword].

This process may seem calm and uneventful, but in reality, millions of [Dao Nie] are risking their lives behind the scenes.

Now, in order to carry out the plan to manipulate the [Totem], Jing Qian has no choice but to turn his attention back to this familiar "resource point".

"Hey guys, I'm back again."

Jing Qian murmured to himself, his tone carrying a hint of "closeness" that even he himself was unaware of.

He knew the way well and once again plunged into the depths of the [Eternal Echoing Abyss].

Unlike his previous cautious probing and strenuous efforts, this time his movements appeared quite skillful.

It was still as if all the acupoints on the body had turned into vortexes, and as if a whale were sucking in water.

This time, however, [Jing Jian] has already advanced, and his control over mental power has reached a new level. As a result, his efficiency in suppressing and refining chaotic power like [Dao Nie] has also greatly improved.

Countless twisted and howling [Dao Nie] origins surged into his body, but like hundreds of rivers flowing into the sea, they were separated, stored, and suppressed even more quickly and precisely.

The madness and pollution that would make even a powerful being like the Other Shore frown seemed to have met its natural nemesis in the face of Jingjian's sword intent, which combined spiritual reflection and orderly guidance.

If the last time was a huge risk, like dancing on the edge of a knife.

In this instance, Jing Qian appears to be a highly efficient and ruthless harvester.

He precisely controlled the flow and speed of absorbing the [Dao Nie], ensuring that he remained within a safe threshold while maximizing the "collection" efficiency.

Deep within the Eternal Cry Abyss, those powerful Dao Fiends also sensed the reappearance of this "evil star".

Last time, they were unprepared and Jing Qian successfully stole their chickens, resulting in a significant loss of their [Dao Nie].

This time, these chaotic and distorted entities, driven by some kind of instinct, displayed a rare "organization".

In the depths of the murky abyss, countless [Daoist Demons] no longer blindly rushed forward to their deaths, but instead began to devour and merge with each other!
The weaker [Dao Nie] were torn apart and absorbed by the stronger individuals, and their distorted essence was forcibly aggregated in a violent ritual.

The howling was no longer chaotic; instead, it subtly formed a mentally devastating resonance, attempting to disrupt Jing Qian's mind.

Within a few breaths, several terrifying beings, enormous in size and possessing an aura far exceeding that of ordinary [Dao Nie], were born!

Their forms are even more indescribable, their bodies entangled with tangible cracks in rules and logical paradoxes, and the chaotic fluctuations they emit cause the entire [Eternal Cry Abyss] to tremble.

Like ferocious beasts guarding their lair, they surrounded Jing Qian, their destructive and mad intent locking onto him.

"Oh? You've gotten smarter? You've learned to stick together now?"

Jing Qian was not surprised but rather pleased, a hint of interest flashing in his eyes.

"Unfortunately, while the quality has improved, the quantity... seems a bit lacking."

While Jing Qian was busy with the zero-yuan purchase, the Jian Dao Nie people took the initiative to package the "loose goods" into "premium gift boxes". Isn't this exactly what they wanted?

The stronger the [Dao Nie], the higher the quality of the [Xin Zang] it condenses, and the higher its value to him.

"Perfect timing!" Jing Qian laughed loudly, advancing instead of retreating, and took the initiative to meet the giant [Daoist Demon] formed by the fusion of several heads.

He didn't give these even more powerful [Daoist Evils] the slightest attention.

He unleashed several beams of [Immortal Slaying Sword Light]. Although the clear sword light had not fully bloomed, the sword intent that cut through illusion had already spread out like a tide.

Wherever the sword intent passed, the movements of several giant [Daoist Demons] that were rushing towards them were momentarily halted.

"cut!"

Jing Qian pointed his fingers like a sword, making a sweeping motion in the air.

The highly concentrated sword intent, like a scalpel, precisely cut into the core of each giant [Daoist Demon], leaving them all half-dead.

Then, his divine sense, like the most precise fishing net, enveloped all directions, locking onto, stripping away, and devouring one powerful [Dao Demon] after another.

The whole process was several times smoother than the last time!
Jing Qian's combat strength has, in effect, completely overwhelmed them.

Within the Great Abyss, besides that totem avatar,
Without these massive combinations of [Dao Abominations], the remaining scattered [Dao Abominations] are even less able to resist.

Jing Qian became even more reckless and began buying up goods everywhere.

In just a short while, he felt that his "stock" was sufficient, even more abundant than the last time.

"It was a pleasure doing business with you. I'll come again next time."

He waved to the now much emptier [Longing Abyss], then vanished in a flash.

Only deep within the [Longing Abyss] remained those trembling [Daoist Scourges], who, amidst endless chaos, for the first time developed a unified and profound psychological shadow over a certain being.

Having captured enough of the "Daoist Evils," Jing Qian, without the slightest hesitation, immediately plunged into the "Sea of ​​Minds of All Beings."

This time, he deliberately avoided the direction of the Five Saints' Secret Realm, staying only in the shallow layer of the Great Abyss to avoid attracting the attention of the Totem incarnation.

He sat cross-legged here, a place where endless thoughts, emotions, and fragments of memory converged and churned.

Joy, anger, sorrow, happiness, love, hate, passion, dreams, and fears—the possibilities are endless.

Jing Qian used the Jing Sword to protect himself and continued to use the thoughts of all living beings as material and the Dao Nie as a furnace to refine his true essence.

He was skilled and proficient, and he refined one [Heart Sutra] after another.

This time, without the need to forge swords, he unhesitatingly threw these [Heart Sutras] into the [Mount Sumeru Heavenly River].

As a massive amount of [Heart Sutra] was incorporated, the entire Milky Way began to boil and roar!
The essence of 【心宗】 is the highly purified power of the minds of all beings, containing infinite potential for “thought” and “idea”, and is the best resource for shaping and evolving intentions.

They are like the warmest sunshine and the sweetest dew, flowing into the depths of the Milky Way and rising straight up to the heavens along its course.

Then, the water was precisely poured onto one of the deepest and most unique places.

That is the "heterodox imagery" painstakingly condensed from Jingqian's foundation of "transcendence"!
This image was originally vague and unclear, existing between reality and illusion, and could only maintain a basic human shape.

At this moment, nourished by such a massive amount of pure spiritual power, the [Outer Path Imagery] is like a parched land receiving sweet rain, beginning to solidify, expand, and transform at an unprecedented speed.

The waters of the Milky Way surged and churned, and countless fragments of the Dao principles danced around them, gradually outlining the vague imagery.

It was not any known form, neither sun nor star, yet it exuded a cool, profound, all-seeing, and detached aura.

It draws upon the power of [Xin Zang], the understanding of "heretical paths" from Jing Qian, and subtly resonates with the [Great Abyss] beneath its feet and the void above its head.

After an unknown amount of time, the last [Heart Sutra] was completely integrated into it.

"Buzz!"

A clear sound, seemingly emanating from the very source of the Great Dao, resounded throughout the entire [Sumeru Heavenly River], and the being that had completed its transformation finally took its final form.

It was a moon!
It hangs high above the Milky Way, silent and still, yet it seems to reflect the trajectory of all "heretical" paths in the myriad realms, a symbol and source of all unconventional, disorderly, and illogical forces.

A humanoid avatar, identical in appearance to Jing Qian, stands proudly atop the moon, looking down upon the entire Great Abyss.

The moon, combined with the new human form, represents another level of cultivation in the "Transcendence" realm, which is now known as the "Moon of the Heretic Path".

Within the cultivation system of the Great Abyss, there is a type of spiritual energy that is derived from the Moon of the Heretics.

This kind of "spiritual inspiration" is essentially independent of the cultivator's own system, just like the "heretical path" is to a "transcendent" cultivator.

Independence, autonomy, parallelism, and power are the very characteristics of the [Outer Path Moon].

As Jing Qian felt the newly born "moon" in the [Sumeru Milky Way], an indescribable joy welled up in his heart.

The successful formation of the "Moon of the Outer Path" not only means that he has gained a powerful trump card, but also represents a complete improvement and qualitative change in his own "Outer Path" system.

At this level, the cultivation of "transcendence" can be considered to have gone through almost a third of the way!

Jing Qian could clearly feel that his magical power and supernatural abilities had made a significant leap.

The Moon of the Heretics hangs high above the Sumeru River, like an independent energy core and the driving force of the Great Dao, continuously providing him with power that transcends conventional logic.

At this moment, with a slight thought, without even needing to consciously circulate his cultivation technique, the cool radiance of the [Heretical Moon] naturally shone down, blending seamlessly with his own being.

In contrast to his "Dimensional Lord" essence, his "Outer Path" has begun to evolve into a completely different path.

Jing Qian had already determined his own path. His "heretical path" followed the tradition of "Time and Order Saints" and walked the path of "Master of Time".

That cold, clear moon not only symbolizes the independence and transcendence of the "outsiders," but its radiant light also begins to flow with a rich sense of "time."

Under the illumination of the Moon of the Heretics, Jing Qian's control over "time" increased dramatically.

This will play an unparalleled role in his subsequent plan to scheme against the [Totem] incarnation.

The reason he was so eager and focused on refining the [Heart Sutra] to improve his magical power was precisely to make up for his lack of cultivation as soon as possible.

The vast difference in pure power level meant that he couldn't be too careful.

Fortunately, the [Xin Zang] was remarkably effective, and Jing Qian easily achieved the progress he desired.

Then, he once again activated the [Jing Sword], transforming it into a swimming fish, and followed the veins of the [Sea of ​​All Beings' Minds], delving deeper into its depths.

This time, his target was the place where the Five Saints inherited their legacy.

Having only made some progress in his cultivation, Jing Qian immediately began the challenge of facing the [Totem] incarnation.

Anyone who knew about his reckless behavior would have to comment:
"You're just asking for trouble!"

(End of this chapter)