I will teach you how to cultivate immortality

Chapter 417 Yunmeng Yaochi Realm (33)

In Earth's myths and legends, there has always been the concept of "paradise on earth".

This so-called "paradise on earth" is an independent space created by supreme supernatural powers, separate from the present world.

In this world, there also exists a "secret realm" like the Heavenly Emperor's Capital.

After deciphering the [Barrier Domain] and breaking through the Refinement of Spirit to Return to Emptiness, Li Boyang naturally had the ability to create such a "Grotto-Heaven and Blessed Land".

This is how the [Yunmeng Yaochi Realm] came into being.

This is the reflection world of Yunmengze, a secret realm that perfectly recreates the current state of Yunmengze.

However, unlike Yunmengze, what stands in the center of this secret realm is not Feilai Peak, but a golden tree that reaches the sky.

That was the immortal tree planted by Li Boyang himself, and it was the central support for the existence of this world.

The roots of the immortal tree extend from the bottom of the lake, stretching endlessly like the earth's veins, and emanating an extra vitality that nourishes this secret realm.

Thousands of islands and lakes, an inexhaustible waterway...

A ray of light shone upon him, containing the celestial energy of the sun that was equivalent to a month of cultivation for an ordinary cultivator.

Nourishing springs can be found everywhere here; a sip can make you feel refreshed and prolong your life.

Most remarkably, the concentration of vital energy in the world is also increasing at a rate visible to the naked eye.

From its birth in the Land of the End of Dharma to its current near-tangible concentration of primordial energy, only five short years have passed.

"After five long years, I'm finally going to completely refine you!"

At the highest point of the immortal golden tree, the Eclipse Lord, with a dog's head and a human body, couldn't help but exclaim with wild joy.

This is a platform the size of several football fields.

— It draws upon the essence of heaven and earth, the sun and moon, and the source of earth's energy and water veins.

Even in this secret realm, it is undoubtedly a "blessed land".

At the very center of the platform, a massive cauldron, adorned with the aforementioned Bagua Yin-Yang symbol and flowing with auspicious incantations, is burning.

Beneath the cauldron lies the inextinguishable Samadhi True Fire, while inside the cauldron is a pure white Soul Jade emitting a faint blood-red glow.

That was the remnant soul of Wu Yao that Shi Tianjun obtained from Guixu.

After five years of refining, the resentment belonging to Hook Star in the Soul Jade had long since disappeared, leaving only a faint ring of blood-red light surrounding it.

However, the remaining blood-red light was not in the form of a celestial maiden.

Like a swimming dragon, or a giant ape...

The faint, blood-red light, appearing and disappearing intermittently, was still roaring and howling.

"You can't kill me, I've learned the true 'secret to immortality'!"

This was the voice of the calamity, and also his last wisp of will within the Eight Trigrams Furnace.

Five years ago, during the Battle of Guixu, Li Boyang's method of turning heaven and earth into a furnace was too extraordinary.

The calamity hiding in the Ruins of Return had no chance to escape and was refined into the Eight Trigrams Furnace, almost becoming part of the Samadhi True Fire.

The only saving grace is the connection between the Ubume.

At the last moment, Huoji merged with Hunyu, thus avoiding death and annihilation.

Even so, after being constantly forged in the Bagua Furnace for the past five years, Huoji has become somewhat delirious.

"The secret to immortality?"

Suddenly, Shi Tianjun let out a cold laugh, then continued to increase his firepower with a disdainful expression.

"Although this Soul Jade can grant the holder's wishes, it also has its limits."

"This Eight Trigrams Furnace is a supreme artifact that kid made using the Ruins of Return as material. It's far superior to my Soul Prison Cauldron."

"Don't even mention someone like you with a half-baked immortal body..."

"Even if Hao Jun is reborn, I am confident that I can completely refine him!"

Just then, a golden halo suddenly appeared behind the Eclipse Lord.

"While I am honored to receive such praise from you," I think that if it were the real Haojun, this Eight Trigrams Furnace probably still wouldn't be able to refine him.

As he slowly stepped out of the halo, Li Boyang smiled and snapped his fingers.

The next moment, the Samadhi True Fire in the Eight Trigrams Furnace quickly went out, and the wailing of the Calamity gradually disappeared.

This was certainly not because Huoji had completely fainted from the pain.

Rather, out of fear of Li Boyang, he dared not utter the arrogant roars and howls he had before.

Just because the Heavenly Lord of Eclipse couldn't refine him doesn't mean Li Boyang can't.

After experiencing the death of Wuzhiqi and the transformation of Guixu into a furnace, Huoji's fear of Li Boyang had penetrated to the bone.

"Why stop me?"

He turned his head and glanced at Li Boyang, and then at Xi Luo who appeared right behind him.

The Heavenly Lord of Eclipse looked slightly confused, but he also stopped refining the Calamity.

"If you want this Soul Jade to completely collapse, then you can continue refining it."

Startled, Shi Tianjun immediately turned to look at the Soul Jade in the Eight Trigrams Furnace.

Immediately afterwards, he saw faint cracks on the surface of the Soul Jade, which seemed to be on the verge of collapse.

"How is this going!?"

For the first time, a sense of panic arose within him. Shi Tianjun knew that Li Boyang must know the reason why he had stepped in to stop him at this crucial moment.

"Because this Soul Jade is not complete."

It wasn't Li Boyang who spoke, but Xi Luo, whose expression was equally complicated.

"The Soul Jade you obtained is merely a combination of the souls of Gou Xing and my sister."

"Besides these, there are also those Guhuoniao that devoured my sister's soul."

"Although they have all been killed by Wu Yi, their souls have also been transformed into different forms of soul jade, scattered in various corners of this world."

"If we can't collect all the Soul Jade..."

"Even if you forcibly refine the Soul Jade, what you will revive is just a monster that looks like my sister."

When she said this, Xiluo's voice paused slightly.

"Moreover, this Soul Jade is also integrated with the will of the Calamity. Destroying him is equivalent to destroying this Soul Jade."

Silently gazing at the Soul Jade within the Eight Trigrams Furnace, Shi Tianjun remained silent for a long time.

With his knowledge and abilities, he naturally realized that what Xi Luo said was correct.

Previously, due to stubbornness and impatience, these obvious facts were ignored intentionally or unintentionally.

Why didn't you stop me from the beginning?

After a moment of silence, Eclipse Lord finally spoke.

Would stopping you even help?

"Just like I'm telling you now, even if you collect all the Soul Jade, there is absolutely no way you can revive the Huaijiang Witch."

"So you'll give up collecting Soul Jade and just stay obediently in Yunmeng Marsh?"

Faced with Li Boyang's question, Shi Tianjun couldn't help but smile wryly.

"Yeah! What's the point of stopping me?"

"There are some things that you have to try even if you know the outcome."

"In your words, this is like someone who won't give up until they hit a brick wall, and won't know to turn back until they've hit the Yellow River."

Taking a deep breath, Shi Tianjun suddenly reached out and took out the Soul Jade from the Eight Trigrams Furnace.

Completely disregarding the still-scorching furnace and the restless soul jade influenced by the curse.

Monthly ticket/recommendation ticket

(End of this chapter)