The God of Heavens

Chapter 241 Reborn
After Sanhua Tower, Lin Yu made some friends and found a relaxing entertainment venue. Although it wasn't as interesting as the Beidou Taixu Realm, it was enough to pass the time before he returned to his cultivation.

During this period, he absorbed the essence of the rising sun in the morning and the radiance of the bright moon in the evening, and his spiritual cultivation progressed by leaps and bounds.

From the initial realm of controlling objects, to manifesting and possessing, he is now only one step away from the legendary realm of ghost immortals.

While spiritual cultivation has inexhaustible resources like the essence of the sun and moon, martial arts progress is relatively slow. Ordinary food can fill the stomach, but it will accumulate impurities in the body. The more you eat, the more it becomes a burden.

Although the Jade Crystal Rice specially supplied to the Great Qian Imperial Family was of good quality, it was ultimately not their own product and could only be allocated according to a fixed quota. Under such circumstances, martial arts cultivation could not be accelerated even if desired.

"It seems I need to find a way to solve the problem of cultivation resources," Lin Yu said thoughtfully, gazing at the morning dew in the courtyard.

After all, cultivating both the spirit and martial arts is the right path. Now that the spirit has reached a high level, but the martial arts are still limited by it, it is truly regrettable.

If only the physical body could absorb the essence of the sun and moon.

Lin Yu thought of the legends about some demonic beasts that could absorb the essence of the sun and moon.

It's possible for demonic beasts, but not for humans. Their physical structures are different. Unless Lin Yu cultivates to the Human Immortal stage, he won't be able to forcibly absorb them.

As Lin Yu was deep in thought, he suddenly heard a clear, melodious voice: "Is there something troubling you, Your Highness?"

He looked up and saw Yunqing, a girl as beautiful as a lotus flower emerging from clear water.

After visiting Sanhua Tower a few times, Lin Yu felt that the woman was quite nice, so he redeemed her and had her stay in the Prince's Mansion.

"It's just a lament about how difficult cultivation is," Lin Yu sighed softly.

Yun Qing poured tea with her delicate hands, her voice as clear as a spring: "Your Highness is a man of exceptional talent, having achieved proficiency in both martial arts and Taoist arts. Few members of the royal family can match you. Why be so impatient?"

Lin Yu shook his head, then suddenly remembered that she came from the Sanhua Pavilion and was very knowledgeable, so he asked, "Do you know anything that can absorb the essence of the sun and moon?"

Yun Qing pondered for a moment: "Legend has it that there are ancient clams in the deep sea that are hundreds or thousands of years old. They will rise to the surface every full moon to spit out pearls and absorb the moon's essence for refinement."

Pearls that have been nourished by moonlight and the essence of old oysters for countless years, when ground into medicine, can transform the body and internal organs, achieving unimaginable effects.

She continued, "The ginseng and pearl soup recorded in the 'Compendium of Materia Medica' is indeed a wonderful recipe. Take the best ginseng and flawless pearls and simmer them together overnight until all the pearl's essence is dissolved into the soup. It is a holy medicine to keep someone alive. A dying person can drink a sip and keep their breath going."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yu's eyes flashed with a sharp light. He suddenly remembered that Hong Yi had broken through to the Martial Saint realm with the help of the Yuanpin Heavenly Pearl, which was enough to show how useful this item was, no less than ordinary divine pills.

"Although the essence of the sun and moon cannot be directly absorbed, it can be consumed through pearls. It's equivalent to taking a pill."

Lin Yu immediately instructed Xiao Dezi to retrieve the treasures from the manor. The lacquer box was opened, and the room was filled with the brilliance of pearls. Dozens of pearls, each one perfectly round like a full moon, as large as a sparrow's egg, with a smooth, silky surface, white with a hint of pink.

"Your Highness, these are all top-quality products carefully selected according to your requirements," Xiao Dezi said respectfully.

He picked one up and examined it closely. Although its appearance was excellent, he couldn't sense any spiritual energy fluctuations. This kind of ordinary bead could at most only beautify the skin, and was of no benefit to cultivation.

Lin Yu began to learn about technology and ruthless techniques.

He visualized a hellish furnace, drawing in the essence of the sun and moon and storing it, but instead of absorbing it with his soul, he slowly poured it into the pearl.

After a day and a night, the pearl's appearance changed dramatically. Its surface was interwoven with gold and silver, and its interior shimmered with light, as if it had sealed away all the light of the sun and moon within.

Each one emanated an astonishing fluctuation of spiritual energy, completely different from what it had been before.

As for its efficacy, further verification is needed.

Xiao Dezi volunteered to take on the task, and after a day and night of diligent work, the room was filled with a wonderful fragrance. The aroma was like aged honey or dew from a hundred flowers, making one feel completely comfortable.

Lin Yu pushed open the door and entered, only to see the furnace fire burning brightly, the golden liquid churning in the bronze cauldron, and the precious pearl that had been tempered by the sun and moon floating in it, turning a cauldron of clear water into an amber-colored elixir.

Xiao Dezi sat cross-legged before the stove, his nostrils flaring as he exhaled fragrant smoke. Suddenly, he opened his eyes, his face showing a dazed expression, as if he had drunk fine wine. Zhao Hu, on the other hand, stared wide-eyed, his Adam's apple bobbing incessantly, looking just like a toad eagerly awaiting its prey.

"If the medicine is effective, everyone can have a share from now on," Lin Yu said with a smile, gazing at the bronze furnace. The essence of the sun and moon is inexhaustible; this is truly a gift from heaven.

Everyone inside was a trusted confidant, and they all held their breath in anticipation.

According to Taoist classics, tiger pearls can be transformed into primordial celestial pearls after a thousand years. Although they are not as good as the legendary primordial female celestial pearls, the golden soup in this furnace is still quite remarkable and is very tempting.

Under the glow of the fire, the eyes of everyone flickered with anticipation.

The flames in the cauldron gradually died down, and the amber-colored liquid stopped bubbling, but instead emitted an increasingly rich honey fragrance. This aroma filled the entire room, making one's pores open and a sense of tranquility arise.

Xiao Dezi carefully scooped up the crystal-clear golden liquid in a jade bowl and respectfully presented it to Lin Yu.

In the quiet room, Lin Yu, shirtless, first carefully applied the golden liquid all over his body. When the warm liquid touched his skin, it naturally seeped into his pores like morning dew.

He then tilted his head back and drank the remaining golden liquid in one gulp. Instantly, his mouth was filled with fragrance, and a refreshing energy rushed to his Niwan Palace. He felt as if he were bathed in a spring breeze, and his whole body felt comfortable.

He slowly swallowed the golden liquid, and felt his limbs and bones gradually become lighter, giving him a feeling of floating like a crane dancing in the sky.

Riding on this momentum, Lin Yu immediately unleashed a set of Tiger Demon Bone-Refining Fist. As his fists flew, his entire body's bones trembled, like the clanging of metal.

After finishing his practice, he immediately sat cross-legged with his palms facing upwards, circulating his internal energy to temper his internal organs. The pearl elixir transformed into a gurgling stream, its medicinal power surging forth, allowing his internal energy to flow continuously, and the speed at which his internal organs were tempered far exceeded his usual pace.

"Indeed, with sufficient resources, martial arts can indeed progress by leaps and bounds." "At this rate, the internal organs will definitely be tempered within three months. At that time..."

His eyes gleamed; the door to a complete transformation was already within reach.

For three months straight, Lin Yu practiced martial arts diligently during the day and cultivated Taoist arts at night, reducing his sleep time by an hour each day! He devoted all the remaining time to cultivation.

Cultivate, cultivate, and cultivate again!
For three months, he was completely immersed in the exploration of martial arts and Taoist techniques, and his mind was completely free of all distractions.

After three months,

Lin Yu arrived at the training room, drank a bowl of golden liquid, and began practicing.

Rumble!
He seemed to hear the sounds of wind and thunder, his blood and qi condensed, and upon introspection, his bone marrow seemed to be gradually tinged with a layer of silver light.

After an unknown amount of time, he suddenly opened his eyes and stared at his smooth, jade-like hands: "Is this the feeling of a Grandmaster of Marrow Cleansing, the realm of Marrow Refining Like Frost?"

"Primordial True Qi, break!"

With a low shout, Lin Yu's internal organs roared, and his originally gentle innate true energy suddenly became violent, surging like a river, carrying a tremendous force that repeatedly cleansed and washed over his internal organs.

"All the internal organs are thoroughly cleared."

"Innate true energy, ever-renewing."

Now, he has completed the training of his muscles, tendons, skin, bones, and internal organs. When he finishes training his blood mercury syrup, he will reach the realm of a martial saint.

It reached the pinnacle of the Great Qian Dynasty.

Currently, the Great Qian Dynasty only has two publicly acknowledged martial saints. One is Yang Tuo, the Divine Might King, who is the commander of the Western Regions frontier. He has countless fierce generals and experts under his command, and his army can rival an entire country.

He guarded the Western Regions, and even with the support of the Huoluo Kingdom's Jingyuan Temple, he was never allowed to cross the line, which shows how formidable he was.

Another martial saint was Hong Yi's father, "Marquis Wuwen" Hong Xuanji.

This man held a prestigious title and a high position, serving as a Grand Secretary of the Inner Cabinet and Grand Tutor to the Crown Prince. He was skilled in both literature and martial arts. In his youth, he could draw a powerful bow with a strength of nine shi (a unit of weight) and shoot arrows in succession. He could also charge into battle against hundreds of enemy soldiers on horseback as if walking in a garden with ease. (In the Great Qian Dynasty, one shi was equivalent to one hundred jin, and nine shi was equivalent to nine hundred jin.)

After achieving remarkable military exploits at the age of twenty-two, he abandoned martial arts to pursue literature, passed the imperial examination with flying colors, and was awarded an official position, participating in court affairs. He once received the highest praise from four emperors of the Great Qian Dynasty: "He can lead an army on horseback and bring peace to the people on foot."

The power of the Martial Saint can be seen from the status of these two people.

However, Lin Yu soon became one of them.

"Congratulations, Your Highness, on breaking through to the Grandmaster level of Marrow Cleansing."

The stone door of the training room opened with a bang, and Lin Yu strode out, with Xiao Dezi and the others already waiting at the door.

Lin Yu laughed loudly, "Now that I have achieved a breakthrough, I will certainly not treat you unfairly."

Zhao Hu is quite strong; with a little training, he could become a Xiantian Martial Master. Xiao Dezi is a bit weaker, but since he's close to me, I'll naturally give him preferential treatment in terms of resources.

With the help of the Sun and Moon Pearl, a form of hard currency, the Prince's Mansion is now making a fortune every day.

Besides using it for their own purposes, they also exchanged it for many benefits with other forces, such as Fang Xian Dao's Blood-Patterned Steel, Purple Thunder Gunpowder, and various other treasures. Furthermore, divine weapons forged from various colored steels were continuously added to their inventory.

From princes and high-ranking officials to courtesans, who doesn't crave a precious pearl? Whether to aid in spiritual practice or to enhance one's appearance, a craze for it has swept through the capital city.

On this day, just as the people from the Prince's mansion were reporting to him on the income in the accounts, Xiao Dezi hurriedly came over.

"Your Highness, news has come from the Ministry of War that the Yellow Crane Mountain Marsh in the south has hijacked a tribute ship belonging to the imperial court, which has alarmed the court and the public."

The Yellow Crane Mountain Marsh is only 1,500 li away from the capital, yet it dared to plunder imperial tributes, which is tantamount to treason!
Before Lin Yu could think further, the palace eunuch rushed in, announcing: "His Majesty has decreed that the Fourth Prince must enter the palace immediately for an audience!"

The night was dark.

The imperial palace was a colossal structure, situated on the central axis of the capital city of Yujing.

Silent snowflakes fell again from the sky. Lin Yu followed the imperial eunuch as he walked along the Heavenly Street. Looking up, he saw the towering palace walls, gleaming coldly in the snowy night. The moat encircled the city like a ribbon, and the iron armor on the white jade bridge reflected the cold light. Imperial cavalry, carrying torches, patrolled back and forth in the snowy night.

His eyes gleamed, and with his aura-gazing technique, he saw golden streams of energy floating and shimmering above the vast palace, each stream containing boundless majesty.

In Lin Yu's eyes, the entire imperial city resembled a scene from a painting of immortals, the sacred mountain of Buddha, or the heavenly palace of a Daoist master, its radiance subtly shimmering.

However, these golden currents are invisible to ordinary people; only masters of Taoist arts, using their divine senses, can perceive them.

"This is the imperial aura formed by the reverence of all people. These thoughts entwine the imperial city. Ordinary ghosts and spirits will be scattered before they even reach a hundred feet."

The Qian Gang Palace was the residence of the emperor. He typically spent his nights alone there, reviewing memorials and other official documents.

Lin Yu arrived here.

(End of this chapter)