Two Realms High Martial Arts: Gathering the Heavens to Become a Great Luo Immortal

Chapter 452 Finally Seeing the Azure Dragon, the True Immortal Points to the Bone

Li Xijun continued his journey through the Yellow Springs Cave Heaven, where he discovered and refined several mysterious artifacts formed from the fallen ghost immortals.

These "poisons," which would require careful refining for ordinary Dharma bodies and could even cause conflicts on their path, became excellent tonics in the presence of the "Fengdu Emperor," who ruled over the Three Realms and especially oversaw reincarnation.

He activated his profound power, and the phantom of the Fengdu Emperor appeared behind him. The Wheel of Reincarnation slowly rotated, devouring and refining all the pure death essence and reincarnation fragments from these treasures, integrating them into his own "Great Luo Primordial Heaven" in the Nine Netherworld.

Thanks to this "feeding", Li Xijun's cultivation of his Dharma body has made solid progress, saving him at least thirty years of arduous cultivation.

He could feel that his own inner world was becoming more stable, his interaction with the outside world was smoother, and his magical power was becoming more vast and pure.

However, even with such gains, Li Xijun could still clearly sense from his inner self that he was still quite a distance from the mid-stage of the Dharma Body realm.

This distance cannot be traversed simply by accumulating energy; it requires a profound understanding of the Great Dao and a further refinement of the rules of the grotto-heaven.

"No wonder ancient texts record that after the Dharma Body, each breakthrough is a complete transformation, often taking hundreds of years. I possess both the Martial Saint and Dharma Body systems, and with the help of the Yellow Springs' resources, my cultivation speed has far surpassed that of my peers, yet I still find it difficult to move forward."

Li Xijun sighed inwardly, "If I want to replicate the rapid progress I made in the past, breaking through to the Golden Core stage in a few months and becoming a Vajra body in a few years, conventional cultivation is no longer possible."

"The realm of Yang Shen must be put on the agenda as soon as possible!"

"Only when the essence of the soul undergoes a leap, and one's understanding of all things is thorough, can this suffocatingly slow accumulation be broken."

Having made up his mind, he continued his journey deeper into the land of the Yellow Springs, following the increasingly clear causal thread between himself and Li Qinghan.

However, the vastness of this cave world, formed from the remnants of the Daoist temple after the fall of a true immortal, far exceeded Li Xijun's previous estimates.

Even though he used his Dharma body to escape, it took him several days to finally reach the end of the causal line—an exceptionally wide ancient riverbed site with a completely dry and cracked riverbed.

This place seemed to be the convergence point of the death aura of the entire Underworld. The gray-yellow death aura permeating the air was almost solidified, making it difficult to breathe.

In the middle of the riverbed, the scene was shocking:

A section of finger bone, pale white like jade but covered with fine cracks, hangs high in the air.

The area around the finger bone exuded a terrifying pressure that made one's soul tremble. It was the residual will and Daoist charm of a True Immortal, which remained incomparably powerful even after being worn down by countless ages.

Beneath the finger bones, illusory chains, tinged with a dim yellow and interspersed with dark red, spread out, firmly binding the two figures.

The figure at the front, dressed in a long blue palace dress, had a graceful figure and a delicate but slightly pale face. A faint blue dragon pattern was visible between her brows; she was none other than the Azure Dragon Venerable.

At this moment, her eyes were closed, and a faint blue aura of vitality surrounded her. She fiercely resisted the death power of the dim yellow chains, but was clearly at a disadvantage and was firmly suppressed in place, unable to move an inch.

Not far behind her, another figure caught Li Xijun's attention.

Dressed in white like snow, with a cool and aloof demeanor, it was none other than Li Qinghan.

She seemed to have entered this area to get close to or assist the Azure Dragon Venerable. She was also entangled by several slightly thinner, dim yellow chains. Although she was trying her best to resist with her own Dharma form, she was obviously not strong enough. Her face was even paler than the Azure Dragon Venerable's, and her breath was much weaker.

The moment Li Xijun's figure appeared on the edge of the riverbed, the two women sensed something almost simultaneously.

The Azure Dragon Venerable was the first to open his eyes with difficulty, a look of astonishment and confusion flashing in them.

The land of the underworld is isolated from the world and filled with death. Apart from them and the finger bone itself, there is a third living being.

Moreover, the other party seemed to be—not significantly suppressed by the deathly aura of this place?

"Is it another Dharma body that has mistakenly entered this place? Or—" The Azure Dragon Venerable's mind raced, and then a strong sense of vigilance and a faint glimmer of hope surged up.

However, she knew all too well how terrifying the Yellow Springs Finger Bone was, and that approaching it rashly would only bring trouble upon herself.

She slightly moved her lips, intending to use her divine sense to warn the approaching person not to come closer.

However, before she could speak, Li Qinghan's relieved and delighted voice came from behind her: "hope Jun?!"

This call instantly shattered the deathly silence in the middle of the riverbed, and also brought the warning that the Azure Dragon Venerable was about to utter to an abrupt halt.

She turned her head sharply to look at Li Qinghan, only to see a bright smile bloom on the stubborn and aloof girl's face—a smile of complete trust and reassurance that she had never seen before. The light in her eyes seemed to instantly dispel some of the gloom around her.

"Mother!" Li Qinghan called out to the Azure Dragon Venerable, "Xi Jun has arrived! We'll definitely be able to escape!"

Upon hearing this, a familiar look of helplessness and embarrassment flashed across the Azure Dragon Venerable's face.

During this time, no matter how many times she explained that she was not her biological mother, Li Qinghan seemed to always subconsciously call her that at certain moments, especially when her emotions were running high.

The hidden causes and effects behind this made her hesitant to accept it.

She was about to speak up and correct her as usual—

But then, the name "hope Jun" exploded in her mind like a thunderclap!

Li Xijun!

That Heavenly Ranking Dharma Body, which rose like a comet and slew an Arhat before even becoming a Dharma Body, was more importantly a successor of the Sword Sect, having cultivated at least the first two sword intents of the Sword Sect.

In an instant, all the doubts and warnings in the Azure Dragon Venerable's heart vanished.

Her blue eyes, which had become somewhat dull from the long-term resistance against suppression, suddenly burst forth with astonishing brilliance as she stared intently at the figure in black robes at the edge of the riverbed.

It's him!

It's really him!

If there is anyone in the world who still has the power to break through the impasse in this deadly land of the Yellow Springs, facing the remains and finger bones of the Yellow Springs Ghost Immortal, then Li Xijun is definitely the one with the greatest hope!

The Azure Dragon Venerable suppressed his excitement and looked at Li Xijun with unprecedented expectation and earnestness.

She knew that the hope of escaping this predicament might lie in the very thought of the person standing before her.

Li Xijun, who also saw the two, did not immediately step forward. Instead, she first scanned Li Qinghan and the Azure Dragon Venerable with her divine sense to confirm that although they were suppressed and their auras were weak, their origins were not damaged and their souls were not completely eroded by the Yellow Springs' death intent. She felt somewhat relieved.

"Sister, how are you?" Li Xijun's voice reached Li Qinghan's ears.

Hearing that familiar, concerned inquiry, a warm glow appeared on Li Qinghan's pale face. She forced herself to remain calm and tried to make her voice sound as light as possible: "I'm fine, Xijun. It's just that I was a little reckless before."

She glanced at the chilling finger bone, still shaken. "I never imagined that even after countless ages, the remaining will and power of this remnant finger bone of the Yellow Spring Ghost Immortal would still be so terrifying. As soon as I got close, I was suppressed by the domain power it emitted. If my mother hadn't stood in front of me and absorbed most of the pressure, I'm afraid I wouldn't have lasted this long."

She paused, a strange light flashing in her eyes: "However—although the deathly aura is strong here, it also contains the ultimate principles of death and reincarnation. This Ghost Immortal's finger bone is a concrete manifestation of the Great Dao of Slaughter and Death. During this time, while resisting the suppression, I also comprehended the Daoist charm emanating from this finger bone. With the guidance of the Azure Dragon Venerable and the boost from the increased spiritual energy after the upheaval of heaven and earth—my cultivation has unexpectedly improved quite a bit. I guess you could say it's a blessing in disguise."

Her current realm has been firmly established at the late stage of the Dharma Aspect realm, and she has even touched the threshold of the Grandmaster realm. Her rapid progress is truly astonishing.

Upon hearing this, a hint of understanding and approval flashed in Li Xijun's eyes.

My older sister is exceptionally talented and has a remarkable temperament, as well as great fortune that allows her to find opportunities for breakthroughs even in dire circumstances.

He nodded: "It's good that you're alright. This experience is also a test."

After speaking, his aura turned towards the Azure Dragon Venerable, and his expression became solemn.

After all, this person is one of the four Venerables of the Star Palace, a Grandmaster who has been famous for hundreds of years, and has a special connection with Li Qinghan.

He nodded slightly, his tone calm: "I have long admired your name, Venerable One. May I ask how your injuries are?"

When the Azure Dragon Venerable saw that Li Xijun had taken the initiative to inquire and was polite and courteous, the tension in his heart eased slightly, and at the same time, a complex and indescribable emotion arose.

She composed herself, her voice slightly hoarse from the immense exertion, yet still maintaining its composure and clarity: "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I am unharmed, but I was disturbed by the deathly aura of this finger bone, which greatly depleted my magical power. Furthermore, I was imprisoned by its suppressing domain and found it difficult to escape."

She paused, a glint of light flashing in her eyes. "This entrapment, though a great calamity, has also caused my long-standing bottleneck to begin to loosen. If I can escape this calamity, perhaps—the realm of the Dharma Body will no longer be out of reach."

Her words were not unfounded; insights gained in dire straits are often the most profound, especially when facing the manifestation of the "Tao" at the level of ghosts and immortals in the Yellow Springs.

Then, she looked at Li Xijun and bowed slightly: "Your Majesty, the Star Lord, possesses profound cultivation and wields the supreme sword manual that restrains the Yellow Springs Path. My maid Qinghan and I are trapped and powerless to save ourselves. We earnestly hope that Your Majesty will—lend a hand to our aid!"

She adopted an extremely humble attitude.

Li Xijun's expression remained unchanged as he calmly said, "Your Excellency flatters me. In public affairs, Your Excellency is a pillar of the Star Palace, and as the Star Lord, it is my duty to rescue my subordinates. In private matters—"

He glanced at Li Qinghan, whose eyes were filled with expectation, and his tone softened slightly, "Your Excellency and Sister Qinghan have a close relationship, and I will do my best."

After saying that, Li Xijun said no more.

He made a fist with his right hand, and a flash of light appeared in his palm, revealing an ancient-looking longsword.

"The Night Emperor's Sword Embryo?!" The Azure Dragon Venerable's pupils suddenly contracted, and he exclaimed in a low voice.

As the Venerable One of the Star Palace, she naturally knew about this legendary embryo of a supreme divine weapon, which was supposedly created by the ancient Night Emperor by collecting countless rare treasures.

Because the ancient Great Emperor and other true immortals left for some reason, this sword embryo was not yet fully completed and was sealed in a secret realm by the elders of the Star Palace.

Unexpectedly, it has regained its sharpness in Li Xijun's hands today, and judging from its ability to control it as if it were an extension of its own arm and its aura blending together, it has clearly been completely refined and subdued.

However, before he could fully process this surprise, what happened next shocked the Azure Dragon Venerable so much that he could hardly contain himself!

Li Xijun stood there holding his sword, and his aura suddenly changed.

A vast, majestic, and terrifying Daoist aura, seemingly in control of the cycle of life and death, surged into the sky, instantly dissipating the dense, impenetrable deathly aura of the Yellow Springs surrounding them.

Behind him, the void twisted, and a divine image of the Fengdu Emperor, wearing a crown and a black imperial robe, his face hidden in endless shadows, suddenly appeared.

His Dharma form was a hundred feet tall, with his left hand holding a slowly rotating gray-white wheel that encompassed the destination of all beings in the six realms, and his right hand clenched as if holding an invisible sword, which was the projection of the Night Emperor's sword embryo!

What made the Azure Dragon Venerable even more terrified was that she could clearly sense three supreme sword intents from this image of the Fengdu Emperor, which originated from the same source, yet progressed layer by layer and finally merged perfectly!

That is————

The sword of life and death!

Sword of Time!

And that legendary sword of cause and effect, which connects the past and the future, uses cause and effect as a bridge, governs the three lives and six realms, and is truly perfect and without flaw!

Three swords combined into one!

The complete and flawless "Three Lives Tribulation Sword Manual"!

"This—this really happened!" The Azure Dragon Venerable's beautiful eyes widened, her face filled with disbelief and horror.

As someone who knows the secrets of the ancient times, she knows perfectly well how the Yellow Spring Ghost Immortal perished—it was precisely because that amazingly talented Sword Sect Ancestor used the complete Three Lives Tribulation Sword Dao to fiercely cut him down in the depths of the Nine Netherworlds!

She also knew that since the founder of the Sword Sect, for tens of thousands of years, no one in the Sword Sect had been able to comprehend these three swords at the same time, let alone integrate them and cultivate the complete "Three Lives Tribulation Sword Manual".

Even the exceptionally talented Ye Wuqing, the Heavenly Sword Master, was trapped before the final sword strike, "Cause and Effect."

But right now—

Li Xijun, this young man who has only been practicing the Sword Manual for a year, actually—actually did it?!

Not only did he comprehend the Sword of Cause and Effect, but he also perfectly fused the three swords together, transforming them into one of the foundations of his own Dharma form!

What does this mean?

This means that he is the true inheritor of the Sword Sect's lineage, the natural nemesis of the Yellow Springs Ghost Immortal Path, and the only perfected practitioner of the Reincarnation Sword Path in this world!

The Azure Dragon Venerable suddenly turned his head and looked at the finger bone of the Yellow Spring Ghost Immortal that had been radiating terrifying pressure and filling them with despair.

really!

The enormous finger bone, which was originally as white as jade and exuded a deathly aura, was now trembling violently to a degree visible to the naked eye.

The dark, filthy bloodstains on the surface of the finger bones seemed to come alive, writhing wildly and emanating a chaotic mix of fear and hatred!

The dim, yellowish chains surrounding the finger bones began to flicker, and the oppressive aura of the suppression domain showed obvious signs of disorder and decline.

It "senses" it!

It sensed the same terrifying sword intent that had nearly annihilated its original form back then!

Those are the nightmares and natural enemies etched into the deepest part of its very existence!

Just as Li Xijun's momentum reached its peak, the Dharma Image of the Great Emperor of Fengdu slowly raised the Night Emperor Sword Embryo, as if to unleash the supreme sword strike that would end everything and reset the cycle of reincarnation—

"Buzz—!!!"

The finger bone of the Yellow Spring Ghost Immortal emitted a sharp, mournful cry that seemed to pierce the soul. It no longer maintained its suppressive domain posture, but instead suddenly rose from the dried-up riverbed!

The pale finger bones transformed into a mournful streak of light, a mixture of dim yellow and blood, and fled desperately into the depths of the Yellow Springs with incredible speed and without looking back!

It didn't even have the courage to try to fight back, and chose to run away directly, like a stray dog, living in constant fear!

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An eerie silence fell over the middle of the riverbed.

The Azure Dragon Venerable stared wide-eyed at the direction where the finger bone had disappeared, then stiffly turned to look at Li Xijun, who stood with a sword in hand and a majestic appearance, his mind blank.

Li Qinghan also parted her lips slightly, her cold eyes filled with astonishment.

She had considered that Li Xijun might be very strong and able to rescue them, but she never expected this—

The ghostly finger bone that had left them helpless and struggling for days was actually scared away the moment the younger brother showed his aura.

This dramatic turn of events completely overturned their understanding.

Li Xijun gazed in the direction the finger bone had fled, a faint, knowing smile playing on his lips.

"It seems it's more sensible than I thought—but it can't escape by running away."

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