The God of Heavens

Chapter 257 Is Meng Shenji Back?

After leaving Yujing Temple, Lin Yu returned to Prince Yu's residence with a leisurely pace, as if he had only gone out to enjoy the snow.

As for Hong Xuanji, Lin Yu did not take his life; killing him now would be a waste.

Hong Xuanji is the chosen one of this world, and his fate is deeply intertwined with that of the world. Killing him might trigger a backlash from heaven and earth.

Moreover, Lin Yu knew all about his trump cards; in his eyes, Hong Xuanji was nothing more than a fruit to be harvested.

"The higher you jump, the harder you fall." Lin Yu sat in the warm pavilion, tapping the table lightly with his fingertips, a cold smile playing on his lips. "I'd like to see how many surprises you can bring me."

This is an absolute confidence, stemming from an invincible Dao heart forged through traversing countless heavens and enduring tribulations. If he couldn't even suppress a mere Hong Xuanji, then Lin Yu's cultivation to this day would have been in vain.

"Let's raise them for now." Lin Yu picked up his teacup, took a sip, and looked deep in thought. "We'll kill them when they're fattened up."

Outside the window, the snow fell silently.

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"Your Highness went out to enjoy the snow without even informing this servant."

Holding a hand warmer, Yun Qing walked lightly into the warm pavilion. Today she had changed into a moon-white jacket and skirt embroidered with plum blossoms, and a jade hairpin in her hair made her skin look as white as snow. Her almond eyes glanced at Lin Yu with a hint of reproach and resentment, which was more pitiful than the snow scene outside the window.

Lin Yu chuckled and pulled her to his side: "What I'm rewarding isn't snow, but the anxious look on some people's faces."

"Your Highness!" Yun Qing's ears turned slightly red, and she made a move to struggle, but Lin Yu took the opportunity to embrace her slender waist. The hand warmer fell onto the plush carpet, splashing a few sparks.

Amidst the laughter and banter, Lin Yu had already begun to analyze what he had gained from this battle. Looking inward with his divine sense, he saw three dazzling halos of light floating within his Purple Mansion.

First, there's the inheritance of the Dao of Creation. Lin Yu already possessed the "Book of Creation," and this time, through the soul search, he finally obtained its subsequent methods for cultivating the human immortal's apertures and the essence of the Dao of the Divine Soul.

He formed a strange hand seal with his fingertips, and in an instant, an image condensed deep within his consciousness.

This is the Creation and Heavenly Dao's Method of Suppressing the Divine Head!

At the Martial Saint realm, thoughts cannot leave the body; they are integrated with the body's qi and blood. However, this does not prevent one from visualizing Daoist techniques and suppressing the mind. This martial arts visualization method can firmly protect all memories, making one unafraid of any prying.

However, it can only prevent spying. When Hong Xuanji encounters his violent soul-searching method, it is still useless.

There is another method of cultivating the soul, which allows one to arrange thoughts in a mysterious way, and through the vibration and sound of these thoughts, communicate with the great spirit that governs the creation and operation of the heavens, issuing an irresistible command.

This is the highest immortal technique of the Primordial Creation Dao, "Creation Jade Body".

There is also the peerless sword technique of the Creation Dao, "Yin Yang Reversal." Even Hong Xuanji's Wheel of Life and Death in the Heavens was created based on the martial arts of the Creation Dao.

The secrets of all martial arts acupoints of the Supreme Dao—the twenty-four gods of the Yellow Court Inner Landscape, the eighteen gods of the Sun and Moon, and the eighty-one sub-gods of the Dantian, totaling one hundred and twenty-three mysterious acupoints, are all contained within his grasp.

The so-called inner landscape refers to everything inside the body.

The microscopic mysteries of the human body's acupoints are comparable to the vast starry sky. Exploring their subtleties is akin to observing celestial phenomena and deducing star charts—mysterious and unpredictable.

Lin Yu attempted to refine these acupoints, concentrating his mind and observing them intently. As he refined them, these acupoints reacted, resonating with the vast world and the cosmos, achieving a unity of heaven and man. A great world, a small world.

"The human body is like a microcosm, in harmony with the great principles of heaven and earth; it is truly a marvel of nature!" Lin Yu exclaimed in admiration.

After he successfully cultivated all twenty-four acupoints, Lin Yu began to sense other acupoints.

Nine gods of the sun's aperture, nine gods of the moon's aperture, eighteen gods of the sun and moon!

Besides these, the most important thing is the eighty-one mysterious "rune seeds" in the lower abdomen, dantian!
These rune seeds, each with a unique shape like bean sprouts, exude an aura of primordial chaos and antiquity. They seem to be characters from before the creation of the world, containing the secrets of the origin of the universe and the flow of heaven and earth!
This is the legendary "Eighty-One Sub-Spirits of the Dantian," which is also the highest secret of the acupoints in the Supreme Tao!
Within the dantian of the human body, there are eighty-one "seeds of good fortune" naturally planted. As long as these seeds are recognized, developed, and carefully nurtured, they will bear incredible fruit.

"What a magnificent eighty-one types of divine seeds in the dantian!"

As Lin Yu felt the eighty-one acupoints, it was as if seeds were truly taking root and sprouting in his lower abdomen, radiating a vibrant life force.

The secrets of all the martial arts acupoints of the Supreme Dao can be said to be contained in the eighty-one sub-spirits of the dantian.

In the blink of an eye, Lin Yu mastered all 123 acupoints, including the 24 Gods, the 18 Sun and Moon Gods, and the 81 Sub-Gods of the Dantian.

Hong Xuanji's method of condensing acupoints has 360 parts, which originated from the "Creation Heaven Scripture", "Supreme Elixir Scripture", and other secret manuals that he obtained by trickery and force.

Lin Yu has now acquired them all!
Unlike Hong Xuanji, who had not yet reached the level of a human immortal, he could only develop a small portion of the wonders of acupoints, essentially guarding a gold mine but unable to mine it.

With the aid of innate true qi, Lin Yu's speed in opening acupoints far surpassed that of Hong Xuanji. Even if he could not fully explore the potential of all acupoints, what he gained would be enough to shake the world.

The only regret is that it does not contain the two scriptures "Yu" and "Zhou", which are the general outlines of the Supreme Taoism.

The universe encompasses the four directions of heaven and earth, and the past and present are called time.

The Taoist arts of the Supreme Tao include the "Clock of the Universe," a method of time manipulation that suppresses the past and present; and the "Tower of the Universe," a method of space manipulation that spans all directions and encompasses the heavens.

Even Hong Xuanji didn't obtain this; otherwise, he would probably have become a mortal immortal long ago, and Lin Yu would be the one getting chased and beaten up. Although Meng Bingyun was devoted to him, she was definitely not foolish enough to give away all the true secrets of the Supreme Dao at once. Wasn't she afraid that Meng Shenji would come to clean house?

Once Meng Shenji's physical body is destroyed, Meng Bingyun will be almost useless and will no longer reveal the secret manual.

At this moment, a tense atmosphere was brewing in the imperial palace of Yujing City.

Hong Xuanji was ordered to investigate Fang Xiandao's affairs, but he suffered a great defeat, which really shocked many people, especially his "good buddy" Yang Pan.

In the Imperial Study, Hong Xuanji was summoned by Emperor Qian. All the eunuchs, guards, and palace maids were dismissed, and there was no one three miles away from the main hall.

"Your Majesty, I have failed in my duty and have been defeated by the villains. I beg Your Majesty to punish me!" As soon as Hong Xuanji entered, he immediately knelt down, his wide brocade robes trailing on the ground.

“Xuanji, there’s no need for that. Tell me, who in the world can escape defeat? Back then, you and I, as ruler and subject, were chased by Yuwen Mu at Qingsha Pass. A few years ago, the Yunmeng army almost reached the gates of Yujing City. Didn’t we still manage to survive?”

Emperor Qian spoke with a gentle tone, as if to a close friend, "It's just a minor defeat, not enough to shake the foundation of the Great Qian. Get up, I pardon you!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty," Hong Xuanji replied respectfully after rising.

"However, there are many suspicious points in this matter. When I fought with that person, he was highly skilled in both martial arts and Taoist arts. If this person had not had no intention of taking my life, I would probably not be able to see Your Majesty again."

"Oh, when did such a master appear in the world, proficient in both Taoist arts and martial arts? Could it be that Meng Shenji has returned?" Yang Pan asked doubtfully, his expression somewhat unpleasant.

After all, Meng Shenji has always been a sharp blade hanging over the head of the Great Qian Dynasty, and several generations of Qian emperors have died at his hands.

If it weren't for the fact that the two of them received the inheritance of the Dao of Creation and, with their intentions, managed to destroy Meng Shenji's physical body, who in the world could do anything to a Seven Tribulation Creator?
“This matter requires careful consideration,” Hong Xuanji said slowly. “There are only so many experts in the world, and resources are also limited. It is extremely rare to cultivate a treasure that is proficient in both Taoist arts and martial arts. The Earth Origin Spirit Pill of the Supreme Dao is one such treasure.”

"Of course, this matter needs to be thoroughly investigated as soon as possible. The fact that this person did not kill you when you fought him does not necessarily mean he is our enemy."

"Perhaps we can win this person over. Even if he has some connection with Meng Shenji, there's no need to worry. Whatever Meng Shenji can offer, our Great Qian can offer as well." Emperor Qian nodded.

"Your Majesty is wise!" Hong Xuanji agreed after a moment of contemplation.

As a loyal subject, Hong Xuanji had only one ideal: to help Yang Pan achieve his wish of unifying the world.

In this process, everything else can be given up, including love, family, friendship, and everything else.

Yang Pan needs him to win over Lin Yu and deal with Meng Shenji. As long as it helps the cause, he won't object.

"However, one must be strong to forge iron. Xuanji, how long until you break through to the Human Immortal realm?" Yang Qian asked again.

Hong Xuanji knelt on one knee, bowed his head, and said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, I have disappointed you."

The hall fell silent for a moment, with only the dripping of the water clock.

Yang Pan turned around, his face showing no emotion, and gently patted Hong Xuanji's shoulder: "The barrier between humans and immortals is indeed extraordinary. In that case, we should make other preparations and come with me to the Imperial Heaven World."

Emperor Qian, Yang Pan, placed his hand on the gold box in front of his desk, lifted the lid, and took out the "Imperial Seal of Heaven," a symbol of the nation's state passed down from ancient times.

He placed the seal on the table, stroked it gently for a moment, his expression full of piety. In an instant, the seal burst forth with golden light, condensing into a wide gate.

Emperor Qian stepped in first, and Hong Xuanji immediately rose and followed. Passing through the golden light, a magnificent hall appeared before them.

In the center of the hall, a suit of armor floated in mid-air.

Its colors shift and change, with gold, red, and purple hues flowing around it. The helmet is shaped like an ancient dragon's head, with tiger whiskers hanging down and deer antlers swaying, exuding an aura of supreme nobility.

"Put it on!" Yang Pan said to Hong Xuanji, "You haven't worn this armor for twenty years."

The armor of the ancient holy emperor, the armor worn by the holy emperor when he conquered all directions. It embodies the will of the Heavenly Emperor above and the will of the Earthly Empress below, and is the most powerful weapon of war throughout history.

The king dons armor and conquers all directions; this is called "the Emperor of Heaven".

Hong Xuanji stared at the dragon head of the armor, his eyes gleaming. As his breath resonated with the Imperial Armor, a dragon's roar suddenly resounded, and the armor transformed into a raging crimson-gold dragon, breaking free of its shackles and charging straight at him.

Hong Xuanji calmly reached out and touched the dragon's head. The mad dragon instantly shrank into a phantom and disappeared into his brow, transforming into a faintly visible crimson-gold divine dragon in the heavenly court.

With a slight thought, dragon scales appeared all over his body, horns and whiskers sprouted from his head, and a dragon-headed helmet automatically appeared on his head. His hands transformed into dragon claws with sharp nails. He floated off the ground, standing as majestic as a mountain.

Driven by the immense power of his fist, Hong Xuanji's dragon-headed, human-bodied armor shone with brilliant golden light. The dragon-headed helmet's nostrils flapped, indicating that he was breathing heavily.

This legendary Imperial Dragon Armor can actually breathe on its own, and the sound of its breathing is extremely loud, with a strong nasal tone, like thunder.

Boom boom boom!

The armor's self-breathing was far more powerful than the breath of ordinary immortals, as if a true primordial dragon had transformed into the armor.

Hong Xuanji's aura resonated with the breathing of the Imperial Dragon Armor, immediately unleashing an unparalleled and powerful force.

(End of this chapter)