The God of Heavens

Chapter 249 Breaking the Barrier Between Life and Death
The Eternal Mother endured countless hardships, gathering 100,000 people before finally cultivating into three deities, all of which benefited Lin Yu.

At the same time, all the memories in her mind were also looted, and the scriptures of the Vacuum Great Handprint and the Future Unborn Sutra fell into Lin Yu's hands.

As for the Wusheng Sect, it should quiet down for a while after losing its leader.

However, as long as the Crown Prince remains in power, he will make a comeback, and only when he takes control of the Great Qian Dynasty can this be completely ended.

That day is not far off. He has already broken through to the Martial Saint realm. Once he cultivates to become a Ghost Immortal and undergoes several tribulations, this game will come to an end.

Lin Yu sat cross-legged with his eyes closed. In the void, countless flickering scriptures and numerous images were arranged in rows, slowly wriggling and forming a giant palm.

The texture of this palm is completely different from that of a human hand, resembling the veins of mountains and the latitude and longitude of the earth.

"So this is the Vacuum Great Handprint? It is indeed profound and subtle; I must study it carefully!"

With a slight thought, three sacred halos appeared behind his head, their red, blue, and black hues swirling and leaving dreamlike trails of light in the night sky with every casual movement.

Each of these three divine incarnations is equivalent to a Ghost Immortal in terms of combat power.

At this moment, Lin Yu subdued all three gods and brought them under his command.

In other words, without moving his own soul, he possessed the power of three great ghost immortals and even created three powerful avatars out of thin air!
However, the ghost immortal incarnation has limited value to him; as long as it is not an existence that has survived the tribulation of lightning, it is just a matter of one punch.

Instead of wasting effort refining it, it's better to use it to improve one's cultivation level.
Only incarnations of the level of a future lord are worth paying attention to.

The Eternal Mother did not possess the true copy of the "Future Eternal Scripture," and thus could not absorb the power of incense offerings to integrate these three deities of faith into her soul.

If one rashly integrates the power of incense and vows into one's soul, one will inevitably be overwhelmed by the distracting thoughts of countless believers. At best, one will become mentally confused; at worst, one's soul will be scattered.

This is a method used by the Crown Prince to control his subordinates. In essence, the Eternal Mother is just a tool for him to collect faith.

"It's a pity you met me."

Lin Yu sat cross-legged in mid-air, his eyes slightly closed, and directly released his divine soul defense. In an instant, the countless distracting thoughts of believers contained within the three divine avatars surged in like a flood bursting its banks!

"Well done!"

A sharp smile curved his lips as he let the torrent of memories assault his soul.

The farmer's pleas, the merchant's greed, the official's delusion—countless fragments of life exploded in his mind. An ordinary cultivator would have already lost their mind by now, but Lin Yu remained unmoved amidst this raging storm.

"Hell's Forge, forge!"

With a clear shout, Lin Yu's soul transformed, becoming a heaven-reaching furnace in the void. Celestial fire surged and holy light flowed, dissolving those violent thoughts one by one.

Lin Yu's soul floated in the raging flames, like steel refined through a hundred temperings. With each wave of memory impact, his Dao heart became more and more crystal clear.

This is true tempering, using the distracting thoughts of all beings as the hammer and the pure fire as the furnace, seeking transcendence within the cycle of reincarnation.

"Click——"

The Crimson Emperor's avatar was the first to disintegrate, transforming into countless sparks that merged into the furnace. Following closely behind, the Azure Emperor and the Black Emperor shattered in succession.
The three-colored divine flames intertwined within the furnace, and Lin Yu absorbed boundless divine essence. His divine soul, like a phoenix reborn from the ashes, continuously solidified and sublimated within the raging flames.
It felt real.

From illusion to reality.

However, the spirit belongs to Yin, and simply strengthening it cannot bring about a qualitative change. Only by receiving nourishment from essence, blood, Yang energy, and the blood and spirit, and by neutralizing pure Yin, can it transform from emptiness to reality.

Under normal circumstances, at this moment, all the body's yang energy will be drawn to nourish the sacred embryo. From then on, the body will gradually weaken until the corpse is dissolved and the body is reborn, and the qi and blood can be strengthened again.

This is something that exists between reality and illusion, born from one's own soul and essence.

This thing is the sacred embryo in Taoism, and the ghost immortal in Taoist arts.

"Innate true energy nourishes the soul!"

Lin Yu let out a deep shout and began to circulate the Qi Refining and Spirit Transformation Technique. Continuous innate true qi surged like a long river, pouring entirely into his soul.

The soul, nourished, swelled wildly, attempting to break free of its "birth" but was firmly locked in by strong shackles.

Lin Yu disregarded everything and threw himself into the task, transforming wave after wave of blood essence and masculine energy into true qi, which was then used to temper his soul.

With undivided attention and in one breath, just as his body was undergoing a transformation, a chilling wind suddenly burst forth from between his brows, carrying with it a surge of bloody heat.

In an instant, thoughts crashed like waves against the shore, shattering the shackles of life and death, and he stepped into the realm of the Ghost Immortal!
Breaking through to the Ghost Immortal realm opens up a whole new world. Not only does one's spiritual power increase significantly, but the spiritual soul can also exist independently of the physical body.

From then on, the physical body truly became a "hut," and even if it decayed, it could seize another's body and take over another's.

Lin Yu's soul returned to his body, and he immediately felt weak—this was a sequela left over from the extraction of a large amount of essence and blood when he cultivated into a ghost immortal.

However, this breakthrough was not without its gains. He keenly sensed that the compatibility between his innate true qi and his physical body and soul had reached a new level, as if the three forces were deeply merging and gradually condensing into one.

Now, with the slightest thought, his innate true energy can undergo countless transformations, its spirituality greatly enhanced. Even a casual imprint of true energy left behind can persist for a long time.

All signs point to a growing feeling of "cultivating immortality." One day, when the essence, energy, and spirit unite to achieve the Great Dao of the Golden Elixir, who knows what changes it will bring to the world?
Lin Yu closed his eyes and concentrated, using his innate true energy as a guide. He could faintly sense starlight flickering within his body. Upon closer inspection, he realized that these were all acupoints in the human body, like thousands of gods hidden within the flesh, silently governing the operation of life.

Zen Master Yinyue of Dachan Temple once said: "If one does not understand the secrets of martial arts, one will never achieve physical sainthood, nor will one be able to comprehend the mysteries of the physical body. The acupoints of the human body are like the stars in the sky, where all the gods of heaven and earth reside."

If someone can attain enlightenment and cultivate to the point of resonating with the celestial stars, then every gesture will possess boundless power, capable of capturing dragons and tossing elephants, much like the Taoist transcendence of the Yang spirit, reaching the realm of human immortals.

The human body is filled with acupoints, which are as numerous as the stars in the sky and cannot be fathomed. Only through various methods can the location of acupoints be calculated, and by relying on true qi, one may be able to find a different path.

Although true qi originates from essence, blood, and vital energy, it must ultimately be combined with spirit for refinement. This results in greater spirituality and a more subtle sensory response, thus enabling the perception of acupoints.

However, Lin Yu wasn't sure if it was really true or just an illusion caused by cultivation. In order not to kill himself, he still needed to find a manual on cultivating acupoints for reference.

There's no chance with the Great Qian royal family. If his cheap father, the emperor, knew that Lin Yu had become a Martial Saint, his first reaction would definitely be suspicion.

After all, how many Martial Saints does the Great Qian Dynasty have now? Such strength is enough to shake the political situation. If the Qian Emperor knew this, he probably wouldn't be able to sleep soundly.

Therefore, Lin Yu had to find another way out.

……

Bewitching Bend.

This mysterious body of water in the South China Sea is vast and boundless, covering thousands of miles, and its area even exceeds that of the entire province of Daqian.

The islands are scattered like stars, and the ocean currents are turbulent and unpredictable. At times, they are shrouded in mist, and the terrain is intricate and complex, with dangers lurking everywhere.

This is why Bewitching Bend became a natural lair for ruthless pirates.

Even more terrifying is the rumor that ferocious sea beasts and even monsters roam freely among the scattered islands and swirling whirlpools deep within.

However, in some hidden corners, there are also legends of elixirs appearing in the world and ancient immortal palaces being hidden.

Gods, demons, pirates, monsters, elixirs... the legends of the Enchanting Bend are varied and numerous, making it a truly mysterious place.

This place is located right next to the South China Sea, and it only takes two or three days to reach by boat.

Pirates could easily plunder the land from this hiding place. Once they succeeded, they could sail into the bend and leave even a massive army of millions helpless.

Lin Yu lay back on the cloud, letting the gentle breeze carry him as he drifted along. The sky was clear and blue, and he was surrounded by swirling clouds, as if he were in a fairyland, feeling indescribably free and carefree.

A wisp of crystalline true energy condensed into a thread, falling from the sky and plummeting straight into the vast ocean.

Suddenly, the fishing line trembled slightly.

"Hmm?" Lin Yu raised an eyebrow slightly. Before he could reel in the line, a huge wave suddenly erupted on the sea.

A giant, gray-black fish, ten zhang long, burst out of the water, its dorsal fin slicing through the blue waves like a knife, and the white spot on its lower jaw standing out conspicuously in the sunlight.

It bit down on the end of the true energy thread and began to swallow it greedily.

"So it's you guys from Ocean Street, doing pretty well in another world."

Lin Yu chuckled. He had originally intended to relax while fishing, which was why he used bait rich in vital energy. He hadn't expected to encounter these guys; he had to admit they knew their stuff.

One large and five small orcas were seen playing around the fishing line, sometimes leaping out of the water and sometimes diving into the deep sea, treating his true energy as a novel toy.

Lin Yu looked at the group of sea creatures and couldn't help but smile. With a flick of his finger, six strands of shimmering true energy shot through the air, like shooting stars skimming the sea, precisely entering the mouths of each orca.

The lead whale suddenly leaped, tracing a silvery arc through the air and splashing up a shower of sparkling liquid. The five calves followed suit, surging and leaping, emitting joyful cries.

As the sun sets, the clouds turn golden and red. The flowing rays of light drape the whales in a magnificent coat.

Finally, they spouted silvery jets of water, their massive tail fins slapping the surface of the sea, and slowly swam toward the shimmering horizon, their figures fading into the distance.

Lin Yu stood with his hands behind his back on the cloud, watching the group of little guys he had met by chance leave. The evening breeze blew by, and his clothes fluttered lightly.

Although this playful activity took up some time, he was pleasantly surprised to find that his internal energy was becoming more active and agile.

The path to cultivation lies precisely in this balance of relaxation and rest.

After bidding farewell to the whale pod, Lin Yu slowed down his journey, going wherever he pleased each day. Sometimes he would transform into a gentle breeze and skim across the sea, and sometimes he would dive into the deep sea like a fish.

The vast ocean lies hidden beneath its azure waves, concealing countless wonders of nature, including rare and precious medicinal herbs and exotic creatures.

Throughout history, many Taoist practitioners have preferred to settle on overseas islands in order to seek the wonders of nature.

This leisurely and carefree period of spiritual practice lasted for more than a month, until one early morning when the first rays of dawn appeared, and the outline of an island resembling a giant whale finally emerged at the horizon.

(End of this chapter)