The Fate of Eternal Life

Chapter 90 The Profound Meaning of Divine Metal: The Fourth Sacred Artifact - Dragon Sword Bone (If there are duplicates, please refresh)

The Gate to Immortality!

If this awe-inspiring divine object could fully descend, it could completely sweep across this universe.

Even a counterfeit product, once crafted, would surely possess earth-shattering power!
The Golden Heart Lamp of Dao Tribulation, the Purple Gold Immortal Bell of Divine Mark, and the Chaos Divine Pillar—each of the weapons previously refined possessed unique wonders and could assist Ning Qingyi's path to enlightenment in specific aspects and at specific times.

However, in the Dragon Transformation Secret Realm, he did not refine any weapons. This was precisely because he wanted to refine a replica of the Gate of Immortality after breaking through to the Immortal Platform Realm, so that he could use it to sweep across the world.

Ning Qingyi calmed his mind and began to use the "Soldier" secret technique to begin refining the last weapon.

The foundation of the "Soldier" Secret lies in forging one's own unique immortal weapon. If one does not follow the path of "one weapon breaking all laws," the probability of failure is extremely high. However, the Gate of Immortality is the foremost among all heavens, a supreme treasure that is all-encompassing and contains everything. Even if it is based on a portion of divine runes, as long as it is successfully forged, it can definitely refine the other three "weapons."

He began using the character "兵" (soldier) to guide the last part of the divine runes above the sea.

As his cultivation level increased, his divine runes also changed, resembling a celestial chain that coiled above the Radiant Sea of ​​Wheels.

Several divine runes, following his will and within a framework of one horizontal and two vertical lines, formed a pictographic symbol of a "door".

"It's just a rough draft; the next step is to depict the Gate of Immortality."

A glint of light flashed in Ning Qing's eyes, and she began to contemplate the Gate of Immortality.

Great, magnificent, vast... no words of praise are sufficient to describe this gate. Even the fourteen ancient characters on both sides exude an aura of immortality.

"The Divine Pattern of the Sea of ​​Wheels, imprinted with eternal life!"

Ning Qing shouted and incorporated the remaining divine runes, beginning to meticulously refine them.

But right from the start, terrible changes occurred.

An unimaginable force descended, instantly freezing everything around him, forcing him to watch helplessly as the divine rune inscription failed. With a deafening roar, it shattered, tearing his radiant chakra into pieces.

"Wow!"

Ning Qing coughed up a mouthful of blood, suffering terrible injuries. His sea of ​​consciousness was almost split open, and even his foundation was damaged.

Moreover, because the body is incomplete, one of the five great secret realms is missing. This terrible injury is actually from the inside out, and it is about to cause damage to the Dao!

"The power of destiny! It transcends all, mends all, and heals all!"

Ning Qingyi decisively used the Lesser Destiny Technique, but this injury was too terrible. Even after using all the power of the Sea of ​​Wheels, it was not completely eradicated. In fact, a strong premonition made him realize that only lifespan could make up for it.

One year, ten years, fifty years... a hundred years of youthful beauty vanished in the blink of an eye, and the still burning lifespan of a hundred years was finally made up for by the Lesser Destiny Technique.

"This world doesn't even allow imitations of the Gate to Immortality!" While repairing his injuries, Ning Qingyi guessed a reason for the failure, but then rejected it: "No, if it's not allowed, I would definitely sense it on a whim."

He pondered for a moment and came to an incredible conclusion.

"It is the gate to immortality, which does not allow imitations of itself to appear in the world. I cannot perceive it because of my own cognitive limitations..."

Ning Qingyi didn't continue to verify, simply because he felt it was the most natural thing in the world. This made him pause, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes. However, he quickly suppressed the thought and turned to consider something else.

"Extracting Bodhidharma's spine and the Dragon Transformation Realm helped me cultivate the Nine Transformations in One Day technique, which is incredibly powerful, but the impact was still too great!"

Ning Qingyi cultivated the Invincible Golden Body Technique, making his physical body virtually invincible among those in the same realm. Even the Holy Body could not match him. Perhaps only those of his generation who cultivated the Undying Scripture could possibly rival him.

However, his invincible golden body has now been breached from within, making him a clear weakness when facing ancient princes or powerful figures with the potential to become emperors.

Moreover, if the Sea of ​​Wheels, the Dao Palace, and the Four Extremes Secret Realm hadn't all adopted the single-realm cultivation method and couldn't be simply regarded as climbing step by step, the extraction of the Dragon Transformation Secret Realm might have directly severed his path to enlightenment!
“The Dragon Transformation Secret Realm must cultivate the third extraordinary phenomenon, otherwise all previous efforts will be in vain. However, the lack of Bodhidharma's spine is not irreparable.”

Ning Qing thought of the unorthodox technique of the Invincible Golden Body Technique, and the Buddhist treasure.

The Buddha Treasure is a secret treasure that carries the Dharma. It is the manifestation of Buddha-nature after the Buddha has attained enlightenment. It may be a living being or a Dharma instrument. According to legend, the Buddha Treasure of the Immortal Monk King was the ancient Bodhi tree.

The supreme secret method for cultivating a Buddha Treasure is the natural outcome after achieving the Golden Body, where Buddha-nature flows out and condenses naturally. This method possesses incredible wonders and is most in harmony with one's own Great Dao. However, if one cultivates a Buddha Treasure prematurely, its direction will be predetermined, and its future will be limited.

However, for Ning Qingyi, the restriction on the Buddhist treasure was not an unacceptable thing. Once he retrieved the Gate of Immortality in the future, he would naturally possess an invincible "weapon" in the world.

"Since that's the case, let's refine the last divine runes into a Buddhist treasure, a treasure that can temporarily compensate for my shortcomings..."

Ning Qingyi took out the mark left by the Emperor Taihuang. It was a human-shaped mark with a spine on its back like a dragon, seemingly connecting the past, present, and future.

This is the original mental cultivation method left by the Second Emperor in his later years, containing the entire Taihuang Scripture, which is even more authentic than that of the Great Xia Divine Dynasty.

He then took out the Dragon Pattern Black Gold Divine Sword, which was the companion divine weapon of the Nine-Aperture Stone Man. Unfortunately, it was born prematurely, and the Nine-Aperture Stone Man perished.

The Secret of the Soldier, the Supreme Emperor Scripture, the Dragon Pattern Black Gold Divine Sword, and most importantly, the Buddhist Treasure Technique—all these gave him ideas.

"Since both the Golden Body Technique and the Secret Realm Technique are temporarily lacking, let's forge another dragon bone!"

Once Ning Qing made his decision, he began to study many secret techniques.

The secret of the character "临" allowed him to concentrate his energy and spirit to a high degree. The four pillars of chaos set up an exquisite array, and the divine mark purple-gold immortal bell blew out the heavenly sound of the Great Dao. All of this plunged him into the deepest state of enlightenment.

Numerous secret techniques flowed and collided within his heart. His eyes were sometimes hazy, sometimes empty, but upon closer inspection, one could see a celestial dragon vanishing and being reborn in his eyes.

One day, two days, three days... complex and profound meanings flowed through his heart, becoming immortal traces, allowing him to comprehend the Tao from the spirit to the bone.

Such situations are extremely rare; very few people refine weapons in this way, simply because every weapon progresses from imperfection to perfection, and the most significant factor affecting the initial quality of a weapon is its material.

Those refined with rare divine materials such as the Nine Great Divine Metals, the Primordial Yellow Mother Qi Root, and the Chaos Stone have boundless potential, while those refined with ordinary iron naturally have limited upper limits.

However, the artifact that Ning Qingyi was currently refining needed to be functional as soon as it was created, so he couldn't be careless. Three months later, he finally awoke from his reverie.

"Since the Bodhidharma spine and the Dragon Transformation Secret Realm are temporarily lacking, let's forge a Dragon Sword Bone Buddha Treasure!"

Ning Qingyi's mind was clear, and a faint voice of destiny flowed through her heart, knowing that this was the best arrangement.

"The Dragon Pattern Black Gold Divine Sword is too heavy on killing power, but it is also too rigid and easily broken. It is just right to make up for it with the immortal radiance of the Golden Body... and this mark!"

Under the wondrous application of the "Group" secret, the four Chaos Divine Pillars unleashed a Heaven-Refining Grand Array. The divine fire collected from the Fire Domain within the Dao Tribulation Golden Heart Lamp served as fuel, causing the surrounding temperature to rise rapidly, quickly reaching a terrifying level.

Nevertheless, the dragon-patterned black-gold divine sword in the center of the formation showed no signs of melting. This small sword had already woven together the "Dao" and "Li," and was no less powerful than a weapon forged by a great being.

"As expected, we still need to use the methods of the Buddha to subdue it."

Ning Qing had anticipated this. The karmic fire within the Dao Palace burned fiercely and soon coiled around the dragon-patterned black gold divine sword, gradually eroding the interwoven "Dao" and "Li".

"Zheng!"

Suddenly, the black and gold dragon-patterned divine sword emitted a clear sword hum, and upon closer listening, one could even hear the echo of a dragon's roar.

Sensing the possibility of destruction, the artifact began to instinctively flee, and a murderous aura soared into the heavens! The dragon-patterned black-gold divine sword transformed into a dragon-shaped black light, weaving through the Heaven Refining Array, clanging and piercing the void, but ultimately unable to escape.

The crimson karmic fire spread inch by inch throughout the great array space. As the nemesis of spiritual energy, the dragon-patterned black gold divine sword was quickly burned and its vitality was severely damaged. Its spiritual energy was severely diminished, and the "Tao" and "principle" that were naturally intertwined were missing key parts.

Ning Qingyi only stopped after completely erasing the "Tao" and "Principle" of the Dragon Pattern Black Gold Divine Sword, leaving only the natural dragon pattern of this divine gold.

“The intertwined ‘Tao’ and ‘Li’ have been removed. Next, we will first use the ‘Bing’ character secret and divine patterns to refine the dragon-patterned black gold divine sword, followed by carving the Three Realms and Nine Maps on Bodhidharma’s spine.”

Ning Qingyi took the Dragon Pattern Black Gold Divine Sword and used the "Soldier" character to refine the divine pattern that had been restored in his Sea of ​​Wheels. Because it had a physical form, the refinement was very successful, and he even felt like he could control his own arm.

He then began carving from the hilt all the way to the blade, meticulously carving the entire map of the Three Realms and Nine Regions. During this process, he was mentally exhausted several times, having to use the Minor Destiny Technique to recover, and finally succeeded in carving it.

At this point, even the appearance of the Dragon Pattern Black Gold Divine Sword has changed. It has been carved into sections, and the tip of the sword has been ground flat, making it look more like a spine.

The dragon-patterned black-gold sword, or rather the dragon-patterned black-gold sword bone, after being carved with the Three Realms and Nine Maps, exudes an extraordinary aura. Every time divine power is injected, the Three Realms and Nine Maps shimmer slightly, as if they are about to come alive.

"Next, we'll use the Emperor's mark."

Ning Qing took out the Emperor's imprint and threw it in. The ancient tea tree wood fragments containing the imprint were instantly burned to ashes, leaving only the humanoid traces left by the Emperor in the void.

"go with!"

Ning Qingyi aligned the other side with the mark and used the secret technique of the character "兵" (soldier) to control it. The humanoid traces of the Emperor naturally adhered to the blade.

"boom!"

In an instant, the heavens and earth trembled, all paths resounded, and an astonishing change was taking place.

A humanoid shape was imprinted on the sword, and a net of wispy threads appeared within the sword's bones, each thread crystal clear and flowing with celestial light. It was autonomously absorbing and releasing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, just like a living being.

"This is... the profound mystery of divine metal?!"

Ning Qingyi was thrilled.

Legend has it that the Nine Divine Metals possess special mysteries, and once activated, they possess incredible power.

For example, the Undying Heavenly Blade, forged with Phoenix Blood Crimson Gold, was not completely destroyed even after the Divine Gold Mystery was awakened. This is because Phoenix Blood Crimson Gold represents immortality and resurrection, and can be reborn from the ashes!
There is also the Divine Mark Purple Gold, which can imitate the remaining Great Dao between heaven and earth and capture the profound meaning of scriptures in ruins. Ning Qingyi's Divine Mark Purple Gold, combined with the Immortal Linglong, has already activated a part of its profound meaning.

Now, with the blessing of many secret techniques, the Dragon Pattern Black Gold Sword Bone has actually awakened the profound meaning of divine metal!

Ning Qingyi pondered deeply, his eyes shining with brilliant light: "When things are at their worst, they change; when they change, they become successful... The profound meaning of the dragon-patterned black gold is actually about bearing and adapting. This is the transformation of the dragon."

The dragon pattern in black and gold perfectly harmonizes the Taihuang Scripture and the Invincible Golden Body Technique, allowing the "Tao" and "principle" of the two to merge and evolve the dragon pattern.

"Good! Good! Good!" Ning Qingyi was overjoyed, but he quickly composed himself and made the final step: "Once the Golden Nature Initiation is completed, we can refine a Buddhist treasure!"

A ruthless glint flashed in Ning Qing's eyes. She used her divine power to activate the dragon-patterned black gold sword bone to the appropriate size, then transformed her hand into a palm blade and once again ripped open her own chest.

Just as he once removed his own Bodhidharma spine, he will now put the dragon-patterned black gold sword bone back in.

Because it was meticulously crafted, the dragon bone perfectly matched his missing parts. Then he began to use the Invincible Golden Body Technique, drawing upon the immortal golden nature within the golden body, and slowly infusing it into the dragon-patterned black gold sword bone.

Undoubtedly, this was a long and arduous process. Ning Qingyi spent a whole month to completely complete the infusion of the Dragon Pattern Black Gold Sword Bone. And the moment he finished the infusion...

A deafening dragon roar suddenly resounded in the void. This was because the Buddhist treasure had been refined and completely integrated into his body. In the future, if he were to die, his body would be cremated, and the dragon-patterned black gold sword bone would turn into a relic.

"boom!"

Moreover, the profound meaning of the awakening of the Dragon Pattern Black Gold Sword Bone helps the Dragon Pattern Black Gold Sword Bone better adapt to the physical body, and the original disharmony gradually becomes harmonious, eliminating the final flaws.

In an instant, a halo expanded behind Ning Qingyi's head, clear and flawless. A dragon tree sprouted branches and buds, and a human figure sat cross-legged under the tree, casting boundless clear light, full of profound meaning.

A circle of light ten feet long!
Ning Qingyi finally achieved the Great Light Form, manifesting a 10-foot-long circle of light, and even underwent special changes.

A thought struck him, and from within the halo, a humanoid figure pointed, causing the dragon tree to tremble slightly. An unparalleled imperial dragon aura burst forth, cracking the void and displaying an invincible intent!
Ning Qingyi stood up and activated the Golden Body Technique. The emptiness she had felt in her body completely disappeared. Not only that, but she felt even more intensely than before. This was because the spine was the center of the body, and the dragon-patterned black gold sword bone had replaced it. Although there was a limit to its future growth, it was indeed a genuine divine gold bone, far superior to her own physical bones.

"The flaws have been repaired, and the Sendai Secret Realm has been opened. Let me see what major events will occur in the Eastern Wilderness during these quiet months!"

Ning Qing let out a long roar, transformed into a black-gold dragon, and disappeared into the sky!

(End of this chapter)