The Fate of Eternal Life

Chapter 89 The Third Transformation: The Failure of the Three Realms Coexisting - The Secret of the Soldier

"Holy Might! No, it's just a wisp."

When Ning Qingyi was brought back to Qishi Mansion, his eyes flashed with a sharp light. He sensed the aura of a sage from the mansion's master.

Saints can pluck stars and grasp the moon; with a mere gesture, they can shatter the void. They can establish a great sect or even an immortal holy land. In an entire era, a single ancient star might not be able to produce more than a handful of such beings.

With a wave of his hand, the Lord of Qishi Mansion brought Ning Qingyi back to Qishi Mansion. Clearly, he had a profound understanding of the laws of the void and was likely to reach that realm.

"Your intuition is indeed sharp; you truly deserve to be the Holy Son of an immortal power," the Lord of the Qishi Mansion exclaimed. He continued, "Judging from the tribulation you underwent today, if you survive, you will undoubtedly become an invincible figure in the future!"

"But the more this is the case, the more careful we need to be. Alright, go and consolidate your cultivation first. Come find me again after you've finished your seclusion..."

After saying this, the Lord of Qishi Mansion drifted away.

Ning Qingyi watched his figure disappear into this divine land before returning to her cave to begin her seclusion.

The biggest difference between this tribulation and previous ones is that the golden body was not used to directly resist it, because after the spinal cord of Bodhidharma and the Dragon Transformation Secret Realm were removed, the golden body was in a very vulnerable state.

If it weren't for the extraordinary phenomena that arose from his cultivation in the Dragon Transformation Secret Realm, he might have perished here!
As soon as Ning Qing had a thought, strange phenomena appeared in the cave.

God and Tao are one, and wondrous flowers sway in the breeze.

The clear and the turbid are separated, and the great millstone turns.

……

It's hard to imagine that a phenomenon created by human cultivation could have such earth-shattering power. If the world knew about it, it would surely go crazy!

"Pangu changed nine times in a single day, becoming a god in the heavens and a sage on earth. God and Dao were one, and the pure and impure were distinguished..."

Ning Qingyi propelled the evolution of the strange phenomena, opening up the vast chaotic energy and transforming it into two energies: the clear energy became the heavens, and the turbid energy became the earth. A third strange phenomenon was about to emerge.

Seeing this, Ning Qingyi's mind raced, and she instantly understood the next anomaly.

"The Three Realms coexist!"

Between the clear and the turbid, three great worlds faintly appeared. At the top, the celestial realm stretched across the sky, with layer upon layer of misty vapors piled up, resembling thirty-three heavens, and countless stars piled within it. Within it lay the human world, with its mountains, rivers, lakes, and seas, and the myriad spirits that had evolved. At the bottom, however, was a chilling aura of malevolent energy, resembling the dark underworld.

Ning Qingyi activated his divine power, wanting to fully manifest this strange phenomenon, but unexpectedly, when it was halfway through and gradually becoming clear, the phenomenon instantly collapsed.

"My cultivation is not yet sufficient to manifest the extraordinary phenomenon of the Three Realms existing side by side..."

Although Ning Qingyi had a premonition, she still couldn't help but feel regret.

The Tao gives birth to One, One gives birth to Two, Two gives birth to Three, and Three gives birth to all things. If the third extraordinary phenomenon can be manifested, he will be able to retrieve the Bodhidharma spine and the Dragon Transformation Secret Realm that he buried in the embryonic form of the world.

He couldn't resist probing his divine sense into the Gate of Immortality.

The nascent world within the Gate of Immortality had vanished. The chaotic energy that had once filled the land had now split into pure and turbid energies. Only the Chaos Divine Pillars guarded the pure and turbid energies, greatly reducing the amount of chaotic energy flowing into them.

"The first world is about to be born within the Gate of Immortality!"

The Gate of Immortality, the greatest treasure of all time in the Eternal World, is so awe-inspiring because it contains a universe of countless worlds within its walls. The birth of the first world signifies that the Gate of Immortality is gradually reviving its power.

"Yes, my vision not only requires cultivation, but also guidance and assistance for the world within the Gate of Immortality to emerge. Only in this way can my vision continue to evolve."

A voice of destiny echoed in Ning Qingyi's heart, guiding his direction, but he could put all of this aside.

He unleashed his primordial spirit, and the roots of the Qilin Immortal Medicine Seed gradually retracted without his command, no longer able to support his skull, sternum, and so on. Instantly, his aura diminished greatly, as if he had suffered a severe injury!
"Wishful thinking, I really am too far-fetched."

Ning Qingyi sighed and turned to look at her own Sendai.

Sendai is the last secret realm of the human body, and it is very different from the previous four secret realms. It can be said that there is a fundamental difference between them.

Each level of the realm is comparable to a great secret realm, and due to the immense difficulty of cultivation, progress is extremely difficult, separated by insurmountable chasms. Furthermore, no one knows exactly how many levels the Celestial Platform realm has. Perhaps only ancient emperors or legendary immortals would know!

In the present-day Ningqing Yixiantai Secret Realm, an ancient and simple Taoist platform looms in the distance, resembling a sacred site used by ancient emperors for sacrifices, from which resounding divine sounds of the Great Dao emanate. A small primordial spirit resides within, cultivating its divine sense.

The first level of the Sendai realm is used to cultivate divine sense. Once the primordial spirit is perfected, one becomes a half-step great power. If one breaks through again, one becomes the second level of the Sendai realm.

Ning Qing was very satisfied. His primordial spirit was nourished by the Sea of ​​Wheels and the Dao Palace Secret Realm, and its cultivation progress had long surpassed his realm. If he wanted, he could trigger another minor heavenly tribulation at the first level of the Immortal Platform Realm right now.

His attention shifted from the primordial spirit figure to his own skull.

Having broken through the Sendai Secret Realm, his Qutan skull has also completed the first step. The Invincible Golden Body Technique has reached this stage, which is to use the skull to nurture a Buddha-nature primordial spirit.

He felt his immense power. Although he regretted not having reached his peak, he had finally become a great figure. From now on, only the Saint Realm could surpass him, even the Dao King!
Ning Qingyi took a Nine-Turn Golden Pill, a divine medicine left behind by Ge Hong, and felt the medicinal power flowing into his limbs and bones. After the medicinal power was digested, his complexion was radiant, obviously because he had nourished himself.

Remembering the Lord's words, Ning Qing left the cave and went to the Lord of the Qishi Mansion.

The place where the Lord of the Palace resides is undoubtedly a sacred land, with clouds rising and purple mist swirling, and orchids blooming amidst the rosy clouds. From afar, one can see tens of thousands of great dragons coiling around it, making it a divine land that connects to the heavens.

In the center of the divine land, there is a thatched hut, which is where the lord of the manor resides.

"Lord of the Manor," Ning Qingyi said very politely.

A twig rustled from inside the thatched hut, and the manor lord emerged and beckoned to him.

"Come here, young friend."

The manor lord led Ning Qingyi into the thatched hut and gestured for him to sit down.

"Lord of the Manor, what brings you here?"

"I want to talk to you about the path to immortality, and about the strongest trial in history." The Lord of the Qishi Mansion said casually, "Since you are the core successor of the Lingbao Dao lineage, or even the current Holy Son, you should understand what I'm talking about."

"Let's not mention the Path to Immortality anymore. Although it appears quite often, I always felt it was a scam," Ning Qingyi said seriously. "As for the strongest trial in history, it's that Emperor's Path, isn't it..."

The Lord of Qishi Mansion smiled slightly: "As expected, I couldn't hide it from you. That's how it is. So, do you want him to take this path?"

Ning Qingyi was somewhat puzzled: "Does the Lord of the Mansion want me to be one of the two or three contemporary figures of the Big Dipper Ancient Star?" The Lord of the Qishi Mansion said with a heavy expression: "That's right. One after another, the royal families of the ancient races have emerged, and there are even ancient princes being sealed away. Each of them can crush our human race."

"Among the younger generation, you are the one I have the most faith in. If you can shoulder this responsibility, it will bring you immense benefits."

Ning Qingyi pondered for a moment and said, "Although I was not born on this ancient star, as a fellow human being, I will never allow myself to be bullied by the ancient races."

Upon hearing this, the Lord of Qishi Prefecture smiled with satisfaction and said, "That's good. In that case, let me tell you some news in advance."

Ning Qingyi asked, "What news?"

"The academy possesses the coordinates of a small immortal world, which may very well retain its ancient appearance. If you are confident, I will give you the coordinates a few days in advance so you can explore it ahead of time," the Master of the Qishi Mansion said with a smile.

Ning Qingyi's lips twitched, but she quickly suppressed her emotions and said, "Thank you, Lord of the Manor."

The head of the Qishi Mansion nodded and said, "You're new to Sendai, so my experience should be of some use to you. Sendai..."

Ning Qing straightened his expression, knowing that the Master of the Qishi Mansion was giving him special instruction, so he concentrated and carefully comprehended the teachings.

……

Half a month later.

Ning Qingyi had completely consolidated his cultivation and was ready to break through to the second minor realm of the first level of the Immortal Platform at any time. However, he ultimately stopped and prepared to use it as a trump card.

After bidding farewell to Qishi Mansion, Ning Qing rushed towards the Qinling Mountains.

The Qinling Mountains, spanning over a million li, are vast and boundless, yet relatively speaking, they represent only a corner of the western part of the Central Plains. This ancient land is dotted with mountains, and beneath them lie numerous ancient tombs. It is said that within six months, the tombs of twelve ancient emperors were unearthed.

This is a very mysterious ancient land that is difficult for outsiders to understand. There are many legends about it, and some even say that the amazing Qingdi was born in the Qinling Mountains before he went to the Eastern Wilderness.

Ning Qingyi spent a day finding her target—the Qin Clan!
This sect is situated among a small mountain range, with four low hills branching out to the east, west, south, and north—the so-called outer sect. The inner sect is located in the central area, and it is extremely terrifying.

It's all because they inherited a technique from a Heavenly Emperor—the Divine Salvation Technique!

This technique can convert even a king. If the Buddha can save all sentient beings, then this technique can convert all kings in the world. The more talented a person is, the greater the influence.

The former King of the Azure Heaven was converted by this terrifying secret technique.

Although Ning Qingyi had the blessing of the Gate of Immortality, this holy land was still too terrifying. Therefore, he unusually decided not to enter directly, but to sneak in secretly, because he had a clear location.

Having made up her mind, Ning Qingyi rested in a nearby village and then kept a close eye on the Qin Clan's activities, even occasionally using the Minor Destiny Technique for divination, before finally deciding on a night.

A few days later, the full moon arrived.

Ning Qingyi used the secret technique "Lin" to secretly sneak into his destination, a stone mountain.

This rocky mountain is not far from the main peak. It is barren, without any grass or vines, clean and dry, and has nothing on it.

Ning Qingyi's physique was extraordinary at this moment. Even without using divine power, he could see the stone wall behind the main peak of Qin Sect.

At this moment, on the rock wall behind the main peak, some weapon carvings appeared, such as traces of tripods, bells, towers, spears, and swords, which were very crude.

The moonlight, as clear and gentle as water, cast a misty glow, making the weapon marks look different. They exuded an ancient and weathered aura, and the crude marks resembled phoenixes unfurling, about to break through the sky!

With a serious expression, Ning Qing unleashed the "Lin" secret technique, merging his body with the world and beginning his enlightenment.

A divine moon hung in the sky, its light like water, casting a peaceful glow. The military seals on the stone wall could be seen glowing and flowing.

Ning Qing stared intently at the weapon seal, which had transformed into the essence of the Dao. Each mark resembled a true dragon, a Kunpeng, a Qilin, or a divine phoenix, its mysteries beyond description. Soon, the seal seemed to come alive, beginning to move and changing dramatically from what had been seen before.

Each weapon represents a mysterious law, profound and complex.

In a daze, someone was chanting scriptures, which came from beyond the heavens and entered my mind.

Ning Qingyi was completely absorbed in a state of detachment, staring motionlessly at the stone wall, utterly disregarding the risk of being discovered.

Soon, the cauldron, bell, tower, furnace, mirror, spear, sword, and other items all began to rotate and recombine. Then, they disintegrated and transformed into a single character... soldier!

"The Secret of the Word Bing!"

Ning Qingyi emerged from her state of detachment from all things and self, her face beaming with joy.

Finally, under the cover of night, they quickly left this land before trying to understand the effects of the "soldier" secret.

The Secret of the Soldier is quite different from the previous secrets. Like a world-shaking immortal weapon, every word of it is deadly and shakes the cultivator's soul. Moreover, the scripture is very long.

It is vast and profound, encompassing everything from forging weapons to nurturing them and controlling them. It details everything from the creation of a weapon to how it is used. Compared to it, sword control and weapon manipulation are mere trifles, utterly insignificant.

This is the true art of controlling weapons, providing the highest interpretation of how to master "weapons".

Even if one were to master the secret of the "Weapon" technique, even a king-level divine weapon or a legendary holy weapon could very well become a meal for them. If a quasi-emperor were to use it, they might even be able to steal an imperial weapon!
Ning Qingyi silently pondered the matter, and only after confirming that he had completely mastered it did he stop trying to comprehend it and instead let out a long roar.

Of the nine secrets, only the "Fight" secret and the "Those" secret remain. The "Before" secret and the "Action" secret have not yet been obtained. However, apart from the "Before" secret, there is still a chance to comprehend the other three.

"The secret of the former character seems to be to see if Wang Teng continues to meddle with the ancient races. If so, then let's find an opportunity to fight again."

When Ning Qing said this, he was filled with murderous intent, clearly having long been prepared to kill Wang Teng.

After all, this successor of the ancient emperor has really embarrassed the young experts of the human race. Not only did he take the initiative to contact the ancient races, but he also helped to bully the human race's own forces.

He's a complete traitor!
Ning Qing made a note of this matter and then returned to Qishi Mansion.

He plans to use the "soldier" secret as a foundation to refine the final "weapon".

This "vessel" is none other than the gate to immortality!

This gate to immortality transcends all, suppresses all, and evolves all!

(End of this chapter)