The Fate of Eternal Life

Chapter 158 The Complete Nine Secrets of Taiyin

On this day, the world was shaken, and the Purple Palace was in turmoil.

The fact that various religions attacked the Duanmu lineage is known to all, but the destruction of the Duanmu lineage is still shocking, as if a myth has been shattered!
The last time there was an immortal holy land in Ziwei was tens of thousands of years ago. Now, someone has done such a feat, sweeping away ancient families and shaking the world!

"The Duanmu clan was wiped out. The spirit of the Empress in heaven must be comforted enough..."

Within the divine land, various sects are still plundering, simply because the Duanmu lineage has accumulated too much wealth, with hundreds and thousands of ancient palaces. All their stores combined are unimaginable!

This is a legacy spanning tens of thousands of years, with countless treasures and many rare and exotic items never before heard of. It is dazzling and captivating, almost making one lose oneself.

Here are mountains made of source blocks, ancient medicines that have existed for tens of thousands of years, incomplete holy weapons, profound and immortal ancient scriptures, and mysterious ancient killing formations. The abundance and splendor are so great that they leave people petrified and speechless!
Inside the highest palace, Ning Qing held the Taiyin Ancient Scripture in one hand, turning the pages constantly with a rustling sound, and the sound of the scripture text continuously resounded as he grasped it, transforming it into the essence of the scripture.

"brush!"

Several figures flew in from beyond the sky. The ancient saint of Changsheng Temple carried the corpse of a saint and came into the hall. The other seven saints also accompanied him.

"It's a pity that the mission wasn't completed, and Duanmu Taiyin escaped." The ancient saint of Changsheng Temple sighed, threw the corpse on the ground, and holy blood continued to flow, exuding a terrifying killing intent.

Ning Qing reached out and touched it. As expected of a saint's corpse, even with his minor golden body, his fingers were cut by the killing intent, and blood flowed. However, he quickly got used to it and only felt a stinging pain.

This scene surprised all the saints, who marveled at the strength of his physical body.

"He got off too easy. Let him kneel before the tomb of the descendant of the human queen. He should atone for his sins even after death."

Ning Qingyi immediately activated the Lesser Fate Technique, refining the corpse into a prostrate position. He threw it outwards, and it landed in front of the former tomb, taking root and merging with the dragon vein in the Taiyin Mountains.

This move demonstrated an extremely high level of mastery of array formations and an understanding of the terrain, leaving even the saints quite impressed.

“Esteemed Sages, this is the text of the Taiyin Ancient Scripture. Except for the forbidden chapters, all of it may be copied.” Ning Qingyi handed over the stone book.

A burning desire flashed in the eyes of the saints. A complete Imperial Scripture, even without the forbidden chapters, was enough to greatly enhance the foundation of each sect.

The sages made no attempt to be polite; they turned the pages of the Taiyin Ancient Scripture and began to study it diligently, quickly entering a state of enlightenment.

The bodies of the saints emitted a faint light, the chanting of scriptures continued in the sea of ​​wheels, and the Dao Palace resounded with Daoist sounds, revealing the Daoist phenomena!
Ning Qingyi was somewhat surprised, because from the sea of ​​wheels of the saints came the ancient chanting of the Taiyin Ancient Scripture, which was the highest and most profound sound that could only be heard after the Taiyin Ancient Scripture was completed, but he quickly realized what was going on.

The Taiyin and Taiyang Imperial Scriptures are the mother scriptures of the human race. Over millions of years, many figures have obtained them, not to mention the various local forces of Ziwei, which is not surprising that they have obtained a few volumes.

Within the highest palace, many strange phenomena appeared, and everyone was diligently cultivating themselves, comprehending their own path and Dharma, while the sounds of ancient scriptures resounded from time to time.

It wasn't until the major sects dug three feet into the ground of the entire Taiyin Mountain Range and waited respectfully outside for nine days and nine nights that everyone stopped their meditation, their faces showing joy, clearly indicating that their cultivation had taken another step forward.

"The Yin Emperor is indeed a being whose achievements are as profound as creation itself, and whose knowledge is extremely mysterious!"

The moon and the sun, which is weaker and which is stronger?

When yin and yang work together, the world becomes emperor.

Everyone thought of this sentence at the same time, and they showed thoughtful expressions. Many even had their eyes flickering, clearly indicating that their minds were wavering.

Outside the palace, the leaders of various factions, seeing that the enlightenment had ended, all entered the palace.

"Ancestor, the Duanmu lineage has been completely wiped out. What is the current situation?" the current emperor of the Ziwei Divine Dynasty asked earnestly.

The saints looked at Ning Qingyi, clearly waiting for his decision.

Ning Qingyi said very decisively: "The divine treasures of the Duanmu lineage can be discussed by the various sects. As for the Taiyin Mountain Range, please seal it away. In the future, someone from the imperial court will come to make a decision."

Everyone was startled, and someone boldly asked, "There are even people from the Human Queen's realm? Could it be from the Big Dipper?"

Ning Qingyi didn't mince words: "Among the many offspring left by Emperor Hengyu, there is a lineage whose mothers are descendants of the Empress of Humanity. Now, a Taiyin Body has emerged, and she will be the one to make the decision."

The sages were surprised and looked puzzled. Finally, the sage from the Longevity Temple said, "Let's do as the Daoist says. However, Duanmu Taiyin is still alive. Does the Daoist have any plans?"

Ning Qingyi said calmly, "No need for further words. I believe he will appear when I break through the Dao-Slaying Tribulation... At that time, I will personally kill him."

As soon as this statement came out, everyone was shocked.

This Daoist is exceptionally powerful. He swept through the Dao-Slaying Kings at the Sendai Realm and now he is confident that he can defeat the ancient sages at the Dao-Slaying Realm. If this gets out, it will definitely be an earth-shattering event!

"Since Daozi has made his decision, we will take our leave now."

The great sages of the various religions were very decisive. Each of them faced the predicament of running out of lifespan. Now that the great task was completed, they naturally had to seal themselves back into the divine source in order to plan for the future.

Many ancient cavalry also rumbled and departed with a vast amount of spoils, leaving only the ancient sage of the Hall of Longevity still waiting.

Half a month later, Ning Qingyi finally succeeded.

Using the secret of the character "组" (group), combined with the divine techniques of the Origin Heaven, and connecting with celestial phenomena and terrain, he rearranged a grand array to protect the Taiyin Mountains.

In an instant, this land of endless glory was shrouded in layers of mist and fell into complete silence, with only slivers of moonlight shining through.

Outside the mountain, the Changsheng Temple radiated holy light, where an old Taoist priest sat cross-legged, guiding Ning Qingyi back. Surprisingly, there was another figure inside the coffin, none other than the ancient saint of the Human King Palace!
The full moon hung high in the sky, and inside the ancient temple, three figures sat cross-legged. If they were discovered, it would surely shake the world!
The ancient sage of the Human King's Palace spoke first: "Daozi, Fellow Daoist Cang said that you know the secret of the Ancient Scripture of the Gods?"

“That’s right. My sect has had clues for a long time. This time, we came to Ziwei to make a deal with the Changsheng Temple and the Renwang Palace.” Ning Qing nodded, then asked seriously, “I wonder if the Sage brought it with him?”

The ancient sage of the Human King Palace took out an object, a fragment of scripture, as red as blood, forged from phoenix blood and crimson gold!

The ancient sage of Changsheng Temple also took out half a fragment. It was rusty and mottled, yet it was shrouded in mist and radiantly bright. Crimson clouds dyed their hands red, making them almost translucent. A phoenix cry was heard, clear and resounding.

The two fragments of scripture vibrated in the saint's hands, emitting a buzzing sound, echoing each other as if they were living things, wanting to return to one.

Ning Qingyi's eyes were burning, and the voice of destiny kept echoing in his mind. He said, "As expected, it is recorded in Phoenix Blood Crimson Gold, the supreme Dao Fruit of the Nine Heavenly Venerables of the Mythical Era, the Longevity Heavenly Venerable, the 'Zhe' Secret among the Nine Secrets!"

Upon hearing this, the two sages' expressions changed drastically.

This ancient divine scripture has been in the hands of the two religions for a long time, but due to various concerns, they have ultimately been unable to unite.

There are many rumors in the world, saying that they contain the secrets of immortality, a treasure that even gods covet, and that they have captured the hearts of many.

"It's such a supreme secret technique! No wonder it's said to hold the secret to immortality!" exclaimed the sage of the Longevity Temple. The ancient sage of the Human King Palace was even more excited. If they obtained this secret technique, they might be able to live another life and reopen their path: "Brother Dao, this is the will of Heaven! Let the ancient scriptures of the gods unite!"

The Nine Secrets are mysterious and unpredictable, extremely beautiful, and possess various mysterious and unpredictable great powers.

Not to mention sages, even ancient emperors were willing to explore it in search of the supreme secrets hidden within.

The secret of the character "者" can heal wounds, refine oneself into a divine medicine, and even repair one's original spirit if it is shattered. It can also regenerate even if only a drop of blood remains in the physical body, possessing the profound meaning of immortality.

The two saints of the Longevity Temple and the Human King Hall were filled with turmoil. If they could obtain it, they would definitely be able to continue their path of cultivation.

"Daizi once said that the Lingbao Dao lineage knows the secret of the ancient divine scriptures, which is the secret of the character 'Zhe'?" The sage of Changsheng Temple did not immediately agree, but confirmed this matter.

The ancient sages of the Human King's Palace also realized what was happening, and a look of apprehension flashed in their eyes.

How long has the Ancient Scripture of the Divine Spirits been in the hands of the two religions? More than tens of thousands of years. Neither side has been able to comprehend or understand it. Yet, a great religion from beyond the heavens can know it so accurately. If they truly possess such means, it's unimaginable how strong the foundation of the Spirit Treasure Dao Lineage must be.

If not...

Ning Qingyi said calmly, "Thousands of years ago, some of the ancient sages from the primordial stars came to the Ziwei Ancient Star and passed on a few words to the rear. One of them might have even heard two sages."

"The master of the Eight Views Palace of the Shangqing Realm, the quasi-emperor Laozi."

"What? He's actually a Quasi-Emperor!" The Sage of the Human King Palace gasped, a look of realization dawning on his eyes: "When we met before, he seemed unfathomable. I thought he was a Great Sage of my human race, but I never expected him to be a Quasi-Emperor in person... In that case, it's not surprising."

Ning Qingyi said, "I have learned some of the information and, after repeated divinations, I have confirmed that it is the secret of the character '者'. I have also learned about the predicament of the descendants of the two holy empresses, Taiyin and Taiyang, which is why I have come here."

Upon hearing this, the two sages understood the ins and outs of the matter and guessed that the destruction of the Duanmu lineage was a test left for this Daoist on his path to enlightenment.

“Of course, the Nine Secrets are the highest and most profound arts of Taoism, and I will exchange them for secret techniques,” Ning Qingyi said.

The two sages were taken aback. The sage from the Hall of Human Kings asked, "What kind of secret technique is this?"

"It is naturally one of the Nine Secrets, the 'Soldier' ​​Secret!" Ning Qingyi said solemnly.

Even sages couldn't help but show emotion upon hearing the secret of the word "military." In particular, the sages of the Human King's Palace never expected that a single appearance would bring the entire Taiyin Ancient Scripture and two of the Nine Secrets to the sect.

"Very well, thank you, Daoist Master." The sage of the Longevity Temple nodded solemnly: "Brother Daoist, let the secret of the character 'Zhe' reappear in the world!"

He released his grip, and a half-page fragment of scripture, as red as blood, began to steam and radiate boundless brilliance.

The sage in the Hall of Human Kings nodded and ceased suppressing the fragment in his hand.

The two fragments of the scripture resonated, as if they had been revived, and automatically pieced themselves together. Crimson light dyed the entire hall red, making it almost translucent. A phoenix cry was heard, clear and resounding, as if a long-confined celestial phoenix was about to break free from its seal!

The three of them stared intently at the complete ancient scripture of the gods, as if afraid of missing anything.

"boom!"

A page of the immortal scripture seemed to come alive, its color as red as blood. One immortal script after another flew out, as if they had a life of their own, automatically forming chains of divine order, and finally manifesting as a celestial phoenix in the main hall.

This is formed from Dao patterns, containing the secret of immortality. It manifested in the void because of the revival of divine objects.

"Seize the time to comprehend it. Once the brilliance is contained and the divine object is obscured, it will probably take a thousand times more effort to comprehend it."

The moment the scriptures were revived, Ning Qing activated the "Lin" and "Qian" secret techniques. His primordial spirit shone brightly, merging with the myriad paths of heaven and earth, and the sound of destiny flowed around him.

His eyes shone with divine light, and he concentrated all his energy, gazing through the dazzling sunset at the divine chain woven from Dao patterns, oblivious to the passage of time, completely immersed in it.

"Is this the secret of the Longevity Technique?" Ning Qingyi's mind was clear and empty, and the other secrets all started to operate on their own, resonating and merging with the Dao.

Within the Dao Platform, the ancient divine patterns were evolving, constantly flashing and changing. Although there were only nine chains of order, they progressed from simple to complex and then back to simple, becoming an extreme evolution that cascaded down like a vast divine waterfall.

"Wow!"

Suddenly, his primordial spirit underwent a transformation, merging with the ancient Dao diagram. His Dao body also moved accordingly, transforming into a celestial phoenix!
Divine form!

Ning Qingyi not only comprehended the secret of the character "者", but also, through some mysterious opportunity, evolved into a divine form.

But soon, he withdrew from his divine form and returned to his Dao body. He felt his body filled with blood energy and some impurities disappeared.

This surprised him somewhat. He knew that the Invincible Golden Body he cultivated was the strongest physical cultivation method in the entire world of Shrouding the Heavens. His physical body was perfect and flawless. He never expected that it could be nurtured and improved even further.

Ning Qing observed from the side of the hall that the two saints were still continuing their comprehension, knowing that he had moved ahead. He felt the surging life force within his body and his perfectly formed Dao foundation, and he understood that unless he exerted all his strength to suppress it, he would automatically break through to the ninth level of the second immortal realm, and then face the tribulation of severing the Dao.

He experienced the changes within himself and realized the profound meaning of the word "者". In the instant the nine secrets were combined into one, he felt a trace of immortal intent manifesting!
"Your Majesty, you have truly manifested immortal techniques!" Ning Qingyi was deeply moved.

Since the Desolate Heavenly Emperor, the first true immortal in the cultivation years of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths was neither Duan De, this ancient person, nor the Undying Heavenly Emperor, this being of the Immortal Realm, but the Emperor!

He commanded the gods and spirits of the mythical era to worship him, and all races to revere him!

Legend has it that he collected the Nine Secrets, rebuilt his foundation, and formed his own true forbidden method. From then on, the world spread the secret that the combination of the Nine Secrets could lead to immortality.

Now it seems that the Emperor's techniques are truly comparable to immortal scriptures.

Ning Qingyi had a premonition that the single method for achieving enlightenment at the Sendai realm lay in the unification of the Nine Secrets.

"when!"

In mid-air, the strange phenomenon of the ancient divine scripture finally dissipated, landing in the main hall with a crisp metallic tremor, no longer possessing any of its mystique.

The two sages opened their eyes at the same time, revealing joy, clearly having also come to their understanding.

“Two sages, this is the scripture that records the secrets of the character ‘兵’ (soldier).

Ning Qingyi handed over the scriptures he had prepared long ago. Even the sages could not resist and reached out to take them, continuing to study them.

Nine days later, after the sage of the Human King's Palace departed, the Sacred Weapon Changsheng Temple rose from the sky and returned to the Underworld Ridge.

(End of this chapter)