The Fate of Eternal Life

Chapter 113 The Perfection of the First Heaven of the Sendai Realm: A Chance Encounter in the Qinling Mountains
The Northern War of Gods has come to an end, with the ancient races suffering a crushing defeat.

The Immortal Emperor's palace was razed to the ground, and the lineage of the Eight Divine Generals was wiped out by the 100,000 iron troops of the Divine Dynasty.

The Great Sage Kunzhou was killed by the Quasi-Emperor Supreme, Huntuo was severely injured, the saints of all races were forbidden to appear in the world, and the ancient imperial weapons were forbidden from leaving their ancestral lands...

One incident after another sent a chill down the spines of all the ancient clans that had emerged from the world, making them realize that the Primordial Era had completely passed.

The two immortal holy lands and two ancient families of the Eastern Wilderness, and the four divine dynasties of the Central Plains—the combined human forces of just the two domains alone possessed more than eight imperial weapons, surpassing even the ancient clans.

Without a doubt, the human race has truly prospered!

Realizing this, the weaker factions among the ancient races quickly changed their stance, retreating to their territories and ordering their members not to act recklessly. The stronger races, though unwilling, ultimately remained obedient and did not intend to make a move during this period.

At the same time, Zhongzhou also underwent earth-shaking changes.

The Great Xia Dynasty surrendered three-quarters of its territory to the other three great dynasties. At the same time, the fifth-generation descendant of the Great Emperor activated the great formation left behind by the Great Emperor, sending away the vast majority of his clansmen.

In an instant, the Big Dipper was in an uproar, and the Central Plains were once again in turmoil.

But all of this was irrelevant to Ning Qingyi. After he and Ye Fan and the others met up in the Divine City, they returned to the Qishi Mansion in Zhongzhou through the Domain Gate.

This is a sacred place, with many peaks bearing the imprints of enlightenment left by the sages of the past, not to mention a celestial abode world containing countless wonders.

For example, this low hill has no green bamboo or cypress, no medicinal herbs or rare herbs. It is simple and plain, with a small vegetable garden, but it is barren and overgrown with weeds, yet it has a rustic charm.

According to the sages of Qishi Mansion, this place was once the place where an ancient sage passed away. If one can understand this, one will have great fortune.

There's not much to say. The Northern War of Gods deeply affected him, and the appearance of the ancient prince also put pressure on him.

Since that's the case, then let's seek enlightenment! Let's cultivate ourselves!

With a mind free of distractions and a state of complete detachment from the external world, only by wandering and elevating oneself in the realm of Tao can one truly understand one's own path!

He should be practicing in silence; that's what he should be doing right now!

And so, time flowed slowly like water. Ning Qing remained motionless, like a rock, intently observing. Many wondrous sights appeared outside her, and she could vaguely see the world being born, flourishing, declining, and decaying...

Three months later, he faced a celestial tribulation, a terrifying spectacle. He was not spared from it by falling into the Eye of the North Sea; humanoid lightning, celestial thunder, and ancient palaces descended all at once.

As the punishment vanished and all was silent, Ning Qing, draped in jade radiance, shone brightly alongside the Dao-Merging Flower in the strange phenomenon, her entire body appearing as if carved from jade.

He comprehended the true meaning of the Dao contained within this low mountain, and his cultivation level rose to a new level at an astonishing speed.

"My accumulation is not deep enough, and I have not yet been able to fully manifest the third phenomenon!"

A glint of light flashed in Ning Qing's eyes, and then she changed locations again to continue her seclusion.

He immersed himself in spiritual practice, experiencing the changes of time and the passage of years, capturing traces of enlightenment from sages, and constantly enhancing his own spiritual foundation.

Ning Qing, devoid of self and possessions, earnestly comprehended the truth, and his heart grew increasingly tranquil. This was the path to the Great Dao, starting from the most essential things in the world, comprehending them little by little, and slowly venturing forward. This brought him continuous enlightenment, his body radiated light, and his spirit was also cleansed, allowing him to capture fragments of the Great Dao and emulate the unchanging laws of antiquity.

"I think I see... a door!"

One day, he muttered to himself, vaguely seeing door after door within his physical body.

They are very small; some are open, some remain closed, and many are covered in dust, as if sealed away by time.

According to ancient legend, every inch of the human body is a treasure trove. If all of them are unlocked, human potential and supernatural abilities will be limitless, known as the gate to all wonders!
He tried to open these 'doors,' and some succeeded, bringing him immense benefits, allowing him to comprehend the Dao, elevate himself, break free from the shackles of his physical body, and grow stronger. But most of them failed, and he only became a little "purified."

Ning Qingyi quickly emerged from this special state. He remained silent for a while before sighing.

"The body is like a Bodhi tree, the mind like a clear mirror; constantly wipe it clean, lest it be covered with dust..."

Ning Qingyi left these words behind and went into seclusion again. Another month passed, and he broke through again, advancing another small step in his cultivation. By this time, he had completed more than half of his cultivation journey to the first level of the Sendai realm.

During his brief seclusion, he received astonishing news from the elder of the Qishi Mansion.

Near the Sacred Cliff in the Central Region, a young man from an ancient clan appeared out of nowhere. He wielded a long sword and fought his way through the battlefield without ever being defeated.

Ning Qingyi suddenly understood and guessed the other party's identity, but he didn't say anything. He simply continued to enter a deeper level of seclusion. He had already made a decision to break through to the peak of the first level of the Immortal Platform in the shortest time, and then go to seek the opportunity to break through to a higher realm.

Time flies again, three months, six months, a year...

As the situation on the Beidou Continent changed, the impact of the God War gradually faded. Many young people from the ancient races, through continuous trials, finally found the bottom line for human saints and even supreme beings: fair competition.

Having clarified this point, even though there are many outstanding young people in this generation of humans, there are not many who can truly take the lead.

The ancient emperor Teng was defeated by Huang Xudao.

The Holy Maiden of Yaochi was defeated by Huo Lin'er.

The Holy Son of Yaoguang was defeated by the Fire Kirin.

Not only these three, but also the Dragon Maiden, the Golden Celestial Maiden, and Yuan Gu, three ancient royal daughters or descendants of the three great royal families, defeated many human experts. Furthermore, numerous royal offspring from the myriad ancient races, each possessing extraordinary talent, defeated many royal bodies.

Of course, many truly outstanding individuals also emerged during this period.

Ji Zi of the Ji family, Emperor Xiang Yufei, and the Ancient Holy Body, although their cultivation levels differed, remained undefeated in the genius battle initiated by the ancient clan geniuses.

In particular, the two fierce battles between Ji Zi and Huang Xudao, and between Xiang Yufei and Huo Qizi, ended in a draw.

That's why everyone is even more curious about how strong Ning Qing will be.

In recent years, Ning Qingyi has stayed at home, diligently cultivating and comprehending the Dao in the Qishi Mansion. However, his cultivation level has advanced by leaps and bounds, and news of his breakthrough to a new level has been sent from time to time.

Therefore, although he has not been out and about for a long time, his reputation has continued to spread.

Until this day!
"boom!"

A terrifying bolt of lightning struck Ning Qingyi from the sky, marking the start of his tribulation. He had finally made a breakthrough!
The people of Qishi Mansion were alarmed, but not surprised, because they had a premonition recently that the myriad paths of heaven and earth were very oppressive, making them tremble with fear. This was very similar to the signs of their previous two tribulations.

Lightning struck from all directions simultaneously. Ning Qingyi, braving the tribulation, vanished from her spot and reappeared tens of thousands of miles away.

This was a terrifying world of lightning, an overwhelming sea of ​​thunder descending from the boundless sky, as if a divine realm were closely controlling it, making it appear so dreadful. Countless bolts of lightning tore through the void, illuminating the heavens and earth in a dazzling display, transforming it into a divine kingdom!
Ning Qingyi faced an unprecedented calamity, but he faced it calmly without any fear or sense of crisis. He was baptized in the thunderstorm, his invincible golden body and primordial spirit were tempered, and he continuously grew stronger.

Yes, he could clearly sense that he had grown many times stronger, with an all-round improvement, whether in spiritual perception or combat power, he had entered a completely new realm.

The great calamity began, raging and boundless. It was a strange sight, with mountain peaks being blasted apart, creating a magnificent and terrifying scene.

"What am I seeing? Is a Great Completion King undergoing tribulation? Why is it so dazzling and terrifying?"

In a large swamp not far away, a man cried out in surprise. He had inadvertently captured this scene and was deeply shocked.

Finally, the lightning tribulation disappeared, leaving only one person standing in the air, radiating an immense and terrifying aura.

Ning Qingyi roared to the sky, shattering the desolate mountains and marshes. He had finally broken through to the peak of the first level of the Immortal Platform. It was time to go to the Land of Creation to seize the opportunity!
In the next instant, a five-colored rainbow leaped up, like a rainbow after the rain, hanging straight in the sky!
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Since the Great Xia Dynasty voluntarily shrank its territory and most of its people crossed the heavens and disappeared into the depths of space, the Central Plains has been in constant turmoil.

In particular, after the Great Xia Dynasty granted part of its territory to the kings and nobles within the dynasty, turning their families into kingdoms, there were frequent changes in the value of divine artifacts, which even led to the discovery of the ancient dragon's lair in the Qinling Mountains!
The Qinling Mountains, located in the western part of Central China, cover an area of ​​no less than a million li, making them vast and boundless.

This is a mysterious ancient land, difficult for outsiders to understand. It has many legends and contains many wonders. Countless extraordinary people have lived here in seclusion. Ning Qingyi's secret of the character "兵" (soldier) was obtained from the Qin Gate within it.

Two of these places are particularly famous throughout the world.

One place is the Immortal Transformation Pool, from which the legendary Azure Emperor emerged, becoming invincible and ultimately attaining enlightenment.

Another place is the ancient dragon's lair. Legend has it that those buried here can become immortals, which is why there are so many ancient tombs underground in the Qinling Mountains.

More importantly, there is an ancient dragon vein in the Qinling Mountains that has nurtured a dreamlike divine essence, which is either in the Immortal Transformation Pool or in the Dragon's Lair!

This is astonishing news. The precious marrow produced by the ancient dragon must be a top-tier divine object. If it were to transform into a living being, it would be comparable to an immortal elixir!
Therefore, when the ancient dragon's lair flashed by and revealed some traces, the five major domains were in an uproar. All the ancient races sent experts to come, and there were even rumors that a saint was hiding there, which shows how crazy it was.

It should be noted that since the Supreme Being of Yaochi issued the decree, only when the ancient prince travels will anyone occasionally catch a glimpse of the sage.

"Huang Xudao has arrived!"

"The brother and sister from Fire Kirin Cave have arrived too!"

"The Dragon Girl and the Golden Goddess have also arrived."

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Nestled among the millions of Qinling Mountains lies an ancient capital, whose exact age is unknown. It is hailed as one of the ten oldest cities in Central China and is named Qin City.

In recent days, one outstanding young master after another from the ancient clan has arrived, leaving everyone with a heavy heart.

These ancient royal children, although they have not yet achieved the Dao, possess astonishingly strong supernatural abilities, absolutely no less than those of a Great Completion King who has achieved the Dao.

Now, the arrival of the ancient royal children has extinguished the hopes of many. Moreover, among the followers of these ancient royal children are many Dao-Slaying Kings from the younger generation of the ancient races, and their gathering in the Qinling Mountains is overwhelming for everyone.

Fortunately, Beidou is not without its young and strong talents.

"Emperor Xiang Yufei has arrived! He fought Yuan Gu all the way here!"

"Himeko has arrived too."

The arrival of two young, powerful human warriors finally brought a sense of relief and reassurance.

Amidst the commotion, Ning Qingyi arrived.

This time he came very discreetly, almost unnoticed, and went straight to a restaurant.

He went inside, and many old friends were there, including Ye Fan.

"Qingyi, you're here, hahaha." Ye Fan walked over.

Compared to a few years ago, his cultivation has now reached the seventh stage of the Dragon Transformation, which can be described as rapid progress.

Himeko's eyes flashed with a divine light as she looked him up and down, while the Holy Prince went even further, his eyes flashing with two golden rays.

"In just a few years, you have truly broken through to the peak of the first level of the Sendai realm!" the Holy Prince exclaimed in amazement.

"Long time no see, Holy Prince, Princess Ji." Ning Qingyi smiled.

"Long time no see." Himeko rarely smiled.

With his arrival, the Ji family's two moons naturally followed.

Compared to a few years ago, Ji Ziyue remains unchanged, still full of spirit. However, Ji Haoyue clearly shows some melancholy, no longer as sharp and outspoken as before.

Although Ning Qingyi was only in seclusion for intensive cultivation, she had taken the initiative to inquire about things. Not to mention that Ye Fan had also returned twice during this period, so he naturally knew that Ji Haoyue had been defeated several times over the years.

It wasn't the children of the ancient emperors who lost, but their followers, which left Ji Haoyue feeling extremely disappointed.

Besides the big and small moons, there were many other people present, including the Nan Yao siblings, Dongfang Ye, and most surprisingly, Yan Ruyu, the successor of the Demon Emperor.

"After parting ways in the Eastern Wilderness, I never expected that the fairy would finally revive." Ning Qingyi said solemnly, because he sensed a terrifying power from Yan Ruyu, a feeling very similar to that of the ancient princesses.

Yan Ruyu also exclaimed, "The fortuitous encounter back then was of immense benefit to me, but I never expected that Brother Ning's cultivation would progress so rapidly."

She received a blessing from her ancestor, the Azure Emperor, who used a blue lotus to refine her bloodline, resulting in a return to her ancestral state. Now, her bloodline power is comparable to that of the children of ancient emperors. Unfortunately, her cultivation level is a little lacking, and she is still stuck at the Dragon Transformation Realm.

"I saw your handwritten note. I heard that you discovered the marks of Lao Tzu and Shakyamuni by a dried-up lake. Is that true?" Ning Qingyi asked solemnly.

“That’s right. I suspect they’ve entered the Immortal Transformation Pool. Duan De and Hei Huang are still calculating. They say it’s highly likely that they can actually enter the Immortal Transformation Pool from here!” Ye Fan was also very serious.

Ning Qingyi said, "In that case, let's go."

"Alright, with you, Monkey King, and Ji Zi here, even if all the ancient princes' daughters come out, we have the confidence to fight them head-on!"

(End of this chapter)