I bear witness to immortality in the human world.

With the completion of the Divine Firmament General Principles, Wu Ming's foundation after entering the Nine Refinements stage was fully solidified. His next goal, which is also the ultimate goal of all Nine Refinements Dao Saints, is to comprehend the third step of the laws!

The third step of the law represents a qualitative change in strength for Dao Saints, a tremendous transformation.

An existence like the Azure Nether Dao Saint can only survive three or four tribulations of decline, but if one can comprehend the third step of the law, one can easily survive the first six tribulations of decline, and even surviving the seventh one will not be difficult.

If one has a strong enough foundation, after comprehending the third step of the law, one can basically survive the eighth tribulation and have the opportunity to break through to immortality!

"The third step of the laws, the Law of Slaughter, can be gradually comprehended in the Demon Subduing Hall. As for the Law of Thunder..."

Wu Ming pondered, the two secret realms, Thunder Prison Abyss and Thunder Emperor Palace, appearing in his mind.

While I was pondering this.

Suddenly, a message arrived at his cave dwelling.

"Come find me after you leave the pass; I have something to discuss with you."

This is a message from the Peak Master of Qingming Peak.

Upon hearing this, Wu Ming immediately composed himself, got up and walked out of the cave. After taking two steps, he quietly appeared outside the main hall on Qingming Peak and stepped inside.

Inside the hall, the Qingming Peak Master was pacing back and forth with his hands behind his back. Upon seeing Wu Ming arrive, he immediately smiled.

"A century has passed, Wu Ming, how is your cultivation going?"

"Thank you for your concern, Master. My realm has been stabilized and my foundation has been solidified. Next, I will further comprehend the laws."

"So good."

The Qingming Peak Master nodded, then his expression suddenly changed, and he said solemnly, "There is something I need to discuss with you. I recently obtained a rare item that can help me refine my Dao techniques and temper my primordial spirit. However, this item needs to be paired with the 'Purple Yuan Thunder Lotus' to unleash its full effect. The Purple Yuan Thunder Lotus is only produced in one area of ​​the seventh level of the Thunder Prison Abyss, and it will soon be in its gestation period. However, the competition for it will be extremely fierce, and I need you to join me on this journey."

Upon hearing this, Wu Ming nodded without much hesitation and said, "I need to comprehend the laws of thunder, and I was originally going to go to the Thunder Prison Abyss again. Since Master also has a need, then let's go together."

"it is good."

When the Qingming Peak Master saw that Wu Ming had agreed, he immediately smiled.

The Thunder Prison Abyss is increasingly dangerous with each deeper level. Even though she had recently encountered some fortuitous events and her current strength is comparable to that of a fourth-level expert, it is still extremely perilous for her to venture into the seventh level alone.

However, if Wu Ming could accompany her, it would be different. Although she did not know Wu Ming's current strength, he was already able to contend with Dao Saints who had undergone one or two tribulations during the Eighth Refinement stage. Now that he has entered the Ninth Refinement stage and has cultivated for a hundred years to solidify his foundation, his strength must be above hers. It would not be surprising if he possessed the power of the Fifth or even Sixth Tribulation.

With the two of them working together, they could even attempt to conquer the seventh level of the Thunder Prison Abyss.

……

The main temple of the holy site.

Wu Ming followed the Qingming Peak Master back here again.

However, unlike the last time he came, when he followed behind the Qingming Peak Master, this time the Qingming Peak Master did not walk in front of him, but walked alongside him and entered the main hall together.

The old man in the straw raincoat reappeared in the main hall, taking the initiative to greet the two. He had a warm smile on his face, and his gaze towards Wu Ming was completely different from before. It was no longer the condescending look of an elder towards a junior, but a respectful gaze.

"Senior Brother Qiu."

Peak Master Qingming greeted him, and Wu Ming followed suit by bowing slightly and addressing him as 'Senior Uncle Qiu'.

The old man in the straw raincoat nodded in response to the Qingming Peak Master, and then laughed loudly at Wu Ming: "No need for formalities. Since you have already entered the Ninth Refinement and become a Saint in the mortal world, then you are one of us. There is no need to rank or seniority."

Wu Ming nodded slightly, and then the Qingming Peak Master explained his purpose. After listening, the old man in the straw raincoat smiled and waved his hand, activating the array in the main hall to once again open the void passage leading to the Thunder Prison Abyss.

Step into the passage,

Wu Ming's eyes flickered as he surveyed the surrounding void.

When he was at the eighth level of the Refinement Realm, he was completely unable to perceive the mysteries of the void. But now, after entering the ninth level of the Refinement Realm, the power of the void has finally unveiled a corner of its mysterious veil before him, and he can vaguely see its presence.

After a cultivator enters the Ninth Refinement stage, their primordial spirit is perfected, allowing them to comprehend the world more deeply, gain a clearer understanding of various laws, and gradually develop a slight ability to peer into the void, though it is only a peering ability.

To truly master the power of the void, one must reach the level of immortality.

As far as Wu Ming knew, the void was the power of the 'origin,' which transcended the laws and was the true foundation upon which a world was formed. It was also the true essence of all things and a power that only immortal beings could wield.

Soon, Wu Ming and the Qingming Peak Master stepped into the Thunder Prison Abyss once again.

A century later, Wu Ming re-entered the Thunder Prison Abyss, and his state of mind underwent many changes. From being cautious and careful when exploring this place at the beginning, he is now calm, composed and at ease.

The Azure Peak Master's expression remained unchanged. After briefly observing the surroundings, he rode a beam of light to lead the way for Wu Ming, taking him deeper and deeper into the First Prison.

"Ahh... I'd rather die... I'd rather die..."

"Spare me, let me go..."

"Hehe, haha, hehe, hee hee..."

Deep within the First Prison, the insane immortal being still let out frenzied roars.

Wu Ming paused briefly here to observe this immortal creature.

Previously, during the eighth refinement, he could not understand the mystery of this immortal being's body at all, only feeling that it was extremely perfect and contained the supreme Dao. But now, with the realm of the ninth refinement Dao Saint, his feelings are completely different.

Although he could still sense the difference in their levels of life, the gap no longer seemed so insurmountable. At least he could now truly understand the composition of their flesh and blood and the power contained within their bodies.

After a moment's thought,
Wu Ming looked at the Qingming Peak Master and suddenly asked, "Master, what is the difference between using the Dao of Primordial Spirit to break through to immortality and using the Dao of Martial Arts to break through to immortality?"

"There is no difference."

Without hesitation, the Qingming Peak Master said, "The paths of cultivation are different but lead to the same goal. When one reaches the realm of sainthood, the Martial Saint and the Dao Saint are only different in their paths, but they all lead to the same destination. After attaining immortality, they will all transform into beings of another level, completely breaking free from the shackles of heaven and earth."

"You seem to have some talent in martial arts, so you can spend some effort to cultivate your physique to the level of nine times of blood condensation. Although completing nine times of blood condensation will not improve your strength much, it will have some miraculous effects in resisting the calamity of decline. After entering immortality, your foundation will be more solid."

Upon hearing Qingming Peak Master's words, Wu Ming immediately revealed a thoughtful expression.

His martial arts cultivation almost stagnated after he entered the ninth level of the Nascent Soul Refinement. However, it seems quite meaningful to devote some energy to cultivating his physical body to the ninth level of blood condensation.

He has been cultivating since birth for less than two hundred years. Before the first calamity of decline arrives, he has at least eight hundred years to temper his physical body and cultivate it to the ninth level of blood. This will not be difficult for him.

Once the physical body has completed nine cycles of blood coagulation, it will not be destroyed when it passes through the tribulation of decline. It can pass through the tribulation of decline along with the primordial spirit, saving the step of rebuilding the physical body.

For example, the Qingming Peak Master lacked a physical body that had undergone nine blood condensation cycles. Therefore, after each tribulation, her physical body would decay and she would need to possess another body to reincarnate. Of course, as a Dao Saint who had existed for thousands of years, she also had various methods to condense a new physical body without needing to possess another body to reincarnate, relying directly on some special means.

Her current body is actually just a shell that has been refined, or rather, a 'humanoid spiritual treasure'.

For Dao Saints, the physical body is no longer a constraint, but rather something that is dispensable. However, if given the opportunity, most Dao Saints would still prefer to possess a Martial Saint's body that has undergone nine blood condensation processes.

After a brief conversation,
Wu Ming and the Qingming Peak Master then set off again.

The two quickly left the first prison and entered the second prison, eventually reaching the center of the second prison where they once again encountered the silent, immortal being.

Wu Ming paused here and observed for a while before continuing his journey with the Qingming Peak Master.

The Azure Peak Master was extremely familiar with the first few prisons of the Thunder Prison Abyss. He led Wu Ming through the third and fourth prisons with ease. The third and fourth prisons each imprisoned an immortal being.

The immortal being in the Third Prison is a thousand-faced monster that can change its appearance in various ways to lure others to break its chains. However, since the news of the Thunder Prison Abyss has already spread to all forces, those who dare to step into the Third Prison are basically Dao Saints and Martial Saints who have undergone nine refinements and nine bloods. Under special precautions, they are unlikely to be bewitched.

Wu Ming also saw the immortal being. Before him, the being manifested the form of his mother, Liu, who was hunched over and bound by ropes, pleading with him to untie her.

Wu Ming had anticipated this and remained unmoved. He then tried to calm his mind with the "Lin" technique to break the illusion. He then glimpsed the true form of the thousand-faced monster, which was an extremely strange creature. Its almost transparent body was inlaid with one different face after another. These faces were constantly changing over time, truly a thousand faces in a thousand bodies.

As for the Fourth Hell, the creature inside is a raging giant ape.

The giant ape was chained to a valley. Whenever someone approached, it would roar angrily and unleash its immortal pressure, attempting to suppress all living beings that came near.

Although suppressed by the Fourth Prison, its power is still terrifying. Even a Dao Saint level figure, if only at the first or second tribulation level, might be killed on the spot by a trace of its power if he gets too close!
of course,

This giant ape-like beast posed no threat to Wu Ming.

Wu Ming even deliberately moved closer, walking to within a hundred feet of the giant ape, carefully examining it and probing its strength and body. This enraged the giant ape, but it was powerless to do anything about him.

After observing the giant ape's power, Wu Ming and the Azure Nether Peak Master entered the Fifth Prison.

From the fifth prison onwards, the Azure Nether Peak Master was no longer in a relaxed and carefree state, but became much more solemn. This prison can be said to be a watershed moment; weaker Dao Saints and Martial Saints often stop at the fifth prison and do not go any further. (End of this chapter)