Hunting God Era

Chapter 177 Three Flowers Gather at the Top, Five Qi Communicate with the Divine
Has the seed of law already appeared?
It was swallowed.
These words stunned the examiners, who looked directly at Li Ye and indeed found that his true energy surged and materialized.

"This martial artist, Li Li!"

The examiner from Qingzhou suddenly appeared in front of Li Ye, looking him up and down as if he were examining some rare treasure.

"Interested in becoming a hero? We at Liangshan Marsh sincerely welcome talented individuals! Let's feast on meat, drink wine, and divide gold in the early Yuan Dynasty! With your talent, you're sure to be one of the 108 heroes!"

"They're all scoundrels!"

The examiner from Lingnan was a burly martial artist who stepped forward and said, "Our Divine Fist Sect is a legitimate martial arts lineage. Young friend, I see that you are swift and agile. In addition to swordsmanship, you also practice fist and foot techniques, right? You are perfectly suited for our Divine Fist Sect!"

"Your Divine Fist Sect? Our Whale Hand Sect is no less impressive."

The examiner from Minlan said, "Li Ye, if you join our Whale Hand Sect, we guarantee you'll become the sect's Holy Son. We're incredibly united; if you're bullied, our entire sect will stand up for you!"

Li Ye glanced at the three examiners, who looked expectant, as if they had discovered some talented individuals and were eager to hire them, and said:
"I still need to get into martial arts university. It's a bit early to talk about that now."

"Not too early, not too early. For a genius like you, it's never too early," said the examiner from Qingzhou.

"You've already reached the third realm, so of course you're qualified to enter the sect. You can certainly enter now."

"No, you are a sect!" Kong Wen was dumbfounded.

Traditionally, sects have always been aloof and detached from the mortal world. Recruiting disciples requires disciples to beg and plead, and their qualifications must be carefully selected before they can submit to the sect.

Especially the examiners who came for this joint examination from eight provinces. They said they were there to supervise the assessment, but weren't they also looking to see if there were any suitable disciples for their own sect?
Moreover, none of them are minor sects or factions.

Why does this feel like a job fair desperately seeking talent? It's like a roster of candidates waiting to be filled.

"okay."

Before he could finish speaking, the man with the buzz cut said, "Now is not the time to talk about this. Let's get them out of here first. Li Ye, you obtained the Dharma Seed, what was so special about the Pan Demon that you killed?"

Li Ye thought for a moment and smiled, "The demonic realm caused by the Heart Demon Jade Egg, if I'm not mistaken, should be a fragment of the rules of Emperor Yu's flood control, but I don't know the specifics. I don't have much contact with the Primordial Era."

What he said was not what he wanted to hear.

"Are there any restrictions?" the man with the buzz cut murmured.

Perhaps it was because he killed two fourth-realm cultivators that he was restricted, or something else, but Li Ye may have gotten lucky and fit the rules of this place, so he obtained the seed of law.

In any case, the demon is no longer harming people.

He continued:

"You lead the team and let these people get out of this whirlpool first. The rest of you continue searching to see if anyone has been missed."

Li Ye nodded, glanced at the vertical vortex nearby, and even before he could speak, he spoke to the crew-cut man, and some martial artists couldn't contain themselves and headed in that direction.

Li Ye didn't stop them, letting them enter the vortex one by one until everyone had left. Only then did he nod to the man with the buzz cut as a greeting, and then he also stepped out of the vortex.

What followed was no longer something he could handle.

This vortex was as simple as opening a door, unlike the light that appeared when it was swallowed by the Primordial Demon Realm. As soon as you entered, the scenery changed to a place where the tide had receded, and there were several high mountains nearby that had not existed before.

"It's completely changed."

Xie Hong, who came out in front of him, clicked his tongue in amazement, "They even covered the Demon Realm! Luckily, they killed Pan Yao."

The birth of the Primordial Demon Realm inevitably led to the creation of other Demon Realms in reality, all of which possessed the characteristics of the Primordial Era. Inside, there were floods and mountains collapsing, and the outside was naturally no less impressive.

The biggest benefit of eliminating the Demon King is that it can stabilize the external Demon Realm and prevent it from causing further harm.

In situations like this, some water demons and mountain spirits may appear, but even the most troublesome ones can be dealt with; modern weapons are not to be underestimated.

For example, even in the swamp, they saw large heavy weapons constantly converging in this direction, as well as a group of soldiers venturing deeper, and heard continuous crackling and popping sounds.

Every location emitted a burst of light, like an explosion, the light from specially made explosive bombs.

They didn't need to walk on their own. Before long, the soldiers approached and joined the warriors in formation, creating a team equipped with modern weapons and advanced martial arts skills, and they left the Demon Realm far behind.

Li Ye was naturally among them, advancing with the army. However, they didn't encounter any demons worth fighting along the way, as they were all dealt with by the soldiers' explosives.

They were finally able to settle down after they reached the military camp where they had previously lived.

Li Ye wanted to go out and help, but after being explicitly told to stand by, he had no choice but to give up.

Once the joint examination left the Primordial Demon Realm, everything was out of control, and Li Ye's level was not high enough to investigate it.

The next day, vehicles arrived and took away the martial arts examinees from various provinces in batches.

The assessment appears to have been suspended.

"It's just going to stop like this?"

Fan Tie was still leading the team. Li Ye asked him, "How will the results be calculated?"

"If it doesn't stop, it won't be counted now; it will all be announced afterward."

As Fan Tie spoke, he sighed again, "The birth of Yuan Chu was a major event. Fortunately, there weren't many casualties. You're already very lucky to have come out."

Then he smiled and said, "But for you, it shouldn't be bad. As long as you kill a lot, you can definitely rank in the top two hundred."

As for the Primordial Beginning, his knowledge of its realm and level was merely hearsay, but he knew that the Primordial Beginning was exceptionally dangerous and not something ordinary people could enter.

Li Ye simply smiled and said nothing more, instead looking down at his phone.

During the assessment, his personal belongings were kept in the military camp, so they were not damaged. However, what surprised him was that the examiners from the four regions, who looked like ancient people, actually used mobile phones and had added his contact information.

Kong Wen from Qingzhou and Xie Hong from Yuzhang also established their own connections.

By evening, Li Ye had arrived in Yangcheng. Before he could even go to Ningjiang, he received a phone call. Li Ye went straight to the disinfection hall, and when he arrived at the office, Grandpa Wang was already waiting for him.

However, he was not in a good state at the moment. The ashtray was full of cigarette butts, and he stood there in a daze, seemingly lost in thought.

"Here I come."

Upon seeing Li Ye, he nodded and sighed, "Old Tian and I have a history; we went to Yuan Chu together once, and we have a comrade-in-arms bond. Although he has changed a lot over the years, our friendship remains."

“You are a promising junior, but that doesn’t mean seniors are useless. We’re not that heartless; we won’t use you and then discard you. When Lao Tian was going against you, I was personally conflicted, but in the end, I stood by your side. After all, those who should retire should retire; causing trouble isn’t a good thing.”

He paused, a smile that was hard to tell whether it was a bitter smile or a smile of joy on his face: "You don't have to worry anymore. Old Tian died in the Primordial Demon Realm where you were taking your assessment."

Li Ye didn't say anything, but simply pulled out the chair opposite him and sat down.

He understood the situation better in this regard.

"Old Lin said you obtained the seed of law in the Primordial Era. I won't ask whether it's compatible or not. The seed of law is inherently mysterious. After all, it is a manifestation of the rules of the Primordial Era, and it seems to have some consciousness of its own."

"Where it appears and who obtains it are still unexplained. The ancients said it was all predetermined, but now it's all about results. If you get it, then it must be something that suits you."

Wang Gandang looked at Li Ye, "How do you feel?"

"very good."

Li Ye said, "I am very satisfied with the current Dharma Seed. It is not too difficult for me to adapt to the Primordial Era. It's just that there are some things I don't quite understand yet."

"You're only at the third realm, so it's probably useless for you to know. But you're at the Heavenly Origin realm and have already entered the Primordial Beginning realm once, so I'm telling you sooner rather than later. It's probably a done deal for you to enter the fourth realm. I've heard that many sects are contacting you."

Wang Gandang laughed and said, "The third realm, this realm of cultivation emphasizes the gathering of the three flowers at the top and the connection of the five energies with the spirit. The three flowers are your lower dantian."

He pointed to Li Ye's lower abdomen, then moved to his chest, "Middle Dantian."

Finally, pointing to the top of his head, he said, "From the upper dantian all the way to the top, the seed of Dharma is fully nurtured, just like a seed blossoming."

"The Five Elements are the foundation of your cultivation. Regardless of the form of power, they are ultimately based on the Five Elements theory. Not the minor Five Elements of Earthly Elements, but the major Five Elements. For example, the 'Thunder' element belongs to Wood."

"The Five Elements Connection is based on one of the five elements to gather the five elements. If you can't gather them all, even if you cultivate the seed to its limit, you still can't ascend. With a single seed, you'll be stuck in the lower dantian for your whole life."

"When three of the five elements are selected, cultivation is complete, and the energy enters the middle dantian. When all five elements are complete, cultivation is complete, and the energy enters the upper dantian."

“We call it the Five Elements and Three Stages. Each seed has three stages, depending on how full your seed is. Right now, you are at the most basic level of the Opening Yuan stage. As for what the Five Elements are, you should know yourself.”

"The element of metal is sharp and unstoppable, emphasizing attack. The element of wood is self-generating, strong and powerful, emphasizing recovery. The element of water is continuous and endless, emphasizing endurance. The element of fire is explosive, emphasizing bursts of power. The element of earth is stable, emphasizing physical training."

Upon hearing this, Li Ye thought for a moment and said, "I should be a water element."

Wang Gandang nodded, “It’s a long-term battle. I need to be prepared for a long fight with you. But you also need to be careful. In cultivation, different aspects have different focuses, and the five elements are also different. They have mutual generation and restraint. You can’t blindly cultivate whatever you see that is beneficial. Otherwise, you will only disrupt your five elements.”

"When you have achieved complete perfection, you will be able to reach the pinnacle of divine power, blossom and bear fruit, acquire supernatural abilities, and thus enter the realm of divine illumination."

"As for cultivation, if you are a water element, then your fiefdom will be useful. Your Lake Dragon Palace is inherently 'water' and can be used for cultivation."

Hearing Wang Gandang's words, Li Ye frowned slightly, "Aren't fiefdoms only divided into Earthly Yuan and Human Yuan?"
“That’s a seed, not cultivation. Cultivation as a whole is different. The benefit of a fiefdom is that it provides a place for cultivation in the three realms. No matter which of the five elements’ seeds you receive, they will become full. That’s what a fiefdom is for. If you cultivate on your own, you won’t be able to move an inch even if you cultivate to the end.”

"But you should also be careful, fiefdoms are non-renewable. For the Three Realms, once it's used, it's gone forever. If you want to keep it as the foundation of your family, then don't cultivate it lightly. This way, you can leave more seeds for future generations."

As he spoke, he sighed, "Cultivation, cultivation, in the end, it has nothing to do with people anymore. In the end, it is about fighting against heaven and earth. It's like people eating rice. Rice comes from the land, but the land needs fertility. Without fertility, nothing can be grown, and people can't eat their fill."

"Of course, it's not that there's no connection at all. Those with good aptitude get better food, while those with weak aptitude never get enough, no matter how much they eat."

Li Ye narrowed his eyes slightly. "That's why we need to enter the Primordial Era."

“Yes, you either get a new fief or enter the Primordial Beginning. But the new fief is also derived from the Primordial Beginning. In the end, if you want to cultivate, you still have to enter the Primordial Beginning. You can cultivate in the Third and Fourth Realms within the Primordial Beginning.”

“Some people have discovered the Primordial Era and even used it as a base for cultivation. I’m talking about sects.”

Wang Gandang said, "Once you reach the third realm, you will definitely come into contact with sects. The four first-class sects in our Divine Continent are also sects, but they are impoverished. Generally speaking, they are sects that rely on the government for unification."

"Many people are unwilling to do this. Although they may have power in the real world, it is of no benefit to cultivation. On the contrary, some sects may seem inconspicuous in the world, but they have no shortcomings in cultivation."

"The three sects that came to you are all like this; let me tell you about them."

Wang Gandang continued, "The Lingnan Divine Fist Sect is a martial arts sect that brings together all the boxing styles of the South. They have existed since the beginning of martial arts, but they have only recently become a sect. However, their individual foundations are very strong, making them like an alliance."

"The Minlan Whale Hand Sect is an old fishing family. In ancient times, they made their living by the sea, and now they are still a sect that relies on the water. Their foundation is in the sea, and they are a tyrant in the sea. They are also extremely protective of their own."

"If what happened to you had happened to them, they probably would have suppressed Lao Tian long ago. After all, we are under the guise of the government, so there are some restrictions that they can't."

"You should also know about Liangshan Marsh in Qingzhou. You've read Water Margin, right? They are a remnant of this. Their disciples are called 'heroes,' and above them are the 108 stars, each one of whom is extremely difficult to deal with."

"And you?" Li Ye asked Wang Gandang.

"Me? I'm considered a member of the Grand Canal Gang."

Wang Gandang shook his head and laughed, "The million canal workers have quite a foundation, and there's also Lao Tian's salt gang, which are both sizable sects."

"If you want to choose, you can do some more research yourself. With your current talent, they would all be happy for you to join."

"Grandpa Wang, what do you think?" Li Ye suddenly asked with a smile.

What I mean is...

Wang Gandang sighed and lowered his head, "If possible, choose the 'Imperial Court'. The Imperial Court needs someone like you. Otherwise, if you only deal with the mortal families and sects and can't solve the deeper issues, it's all in vain."

"But this is not the reality, and you yourself know very well that this is a very difficult path."

"The official power in this area is only on par with these sects; it's not strong enough to suppress everything. This requires someone to take charge."

(End of this chapter)