The Cycle of Reincarnation in the Four-Courtyard House: A Journey Through the Heavens

Fortunately, Li Xiao was protected by the Purple Heaven Divine Lightning Origin, a reward from the system. This was genuine Heavenly Dao Divine Lightning, second only in rank to the Chaos Divine Lightning descended by the Great Dao. As long as the Chaos Divine Lightning did not appear, Li Xiao could safely pass through all the tribulations.

In addition, he has now mastered the Five Thunder Orthodox Method to perfection, which gives him a natural immunity to most lightning elements. This means that the damage from ordinary heavenly tribulations can be reduced by at least 70%.

The sky was filled with tribulation clouds and countless divine lightning bolts struck down, their powerful force shaking the desert. However, all of them were devoured and refined by Li Xiao's physical body. When the tribulation ended, apart from his clothes being burned and his body being somewhat blackened, he was almost unharmed.

The entire tribulation process ended in less than five hours, and Li Xiao officially became a genuine cultivator at the early stage of the Void Refinement Realm.

The vast and boundless spiritual energy of heaven and earth surged wildly into his dantian. The spiritual energy of heaven and earth in this world was somewhat impure and chaotic, but fortunately, he was cultivating the most advanced mental cultivation method—the "Tai Xuan Dao Jing".

The Tai Xuan Dao Jing is a top-tier cultivation method that can lead to transcending tribulations and becoming an immortal. It is extremely efficient at purifying spiritual energy.

The mixed spiritual energy of this world, once absorbed into the dantian, was quickly purified and eventually transformed into nourishment for one's own cultivation.

At this moment, the spiritual power within Li Xiao's body was dozens of times stronger than that of a Nascent Soul cultivator, and every move he made was supported by the power of heaven and earth.

Li Xiao quietly sensed the new level of power within his body, and a surge of excitement and joy welled up in his heart.

Even if an ordinary cultivator possesses unparalleled talent and top-tier cultivation aptitude, if they cultivate step by step, it will take at least three hundred years to refine their skills from Qi Refining and Foundation Building all the way to the Void Refining Realm, allowing no room for the slightest slackness.

On the other hand, he has only been at the most basic Qi Refining stage since he embarked on the path of cultivation, and has broken through to the current Void Refining stage in just over 150 years.

Most of this time was spent in the century-long accumulation of the world of "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils," and the actual time spent on arduous cultivation and breakthroughs was surprisingly short.

This incredible speed of cultivation relies on his ability to traverse countless planes and worlds, seizing extraordinary opportunities. This is his greatest trump card for rapid growth.

In addition, the blessings from numerous precious treasures also played a crucial role.

The spiritual springs that the system rewarded him in the early stages nourished his physical meridians and purified his spiritual power foundation year after year, laying an incredibly solid foundation for his cultivation.

The spirit crystals he obtained from the world of "Clash of Gods" contained a massive amount of pure spiritual energy, which helped him break through cultivation bottlenecks several times. It was the combination of multiple opportunities that created his unprecedented cultivation speed.

After stabilizing the surge of spiritual energy around him and becoming familiar with the new power of the Void Refinement Realm, Li Xiao raised his eyes to look at the vast sky, his gaze clear and firm.

Having been reborn through the Refinement of Emptiness, his path to enlightenment has broadened, and the endless opportunities and supreme Dao of all the heavens and myriad worlds await his exploration.

The tribulation in the Sahara Desert came to a perfect end, and Li Xiao also stabilized his cultivation at the Refinement Realm. His spiritual energy was perfectly harmonious and clear, and his Dao foundation was solid and flawless.

With a flicker of his body, he tore through the void, traversed thousands of mountains and rivers, and arrived in the land of the Dragon Kingdom in the early years of the Republic of China.

The warm sunlight fell on his shoulders, and the streets were bustling with people and the smoke of cooking fires. Li Xiao strolled leisurely along a long bluestone street.

Looking at the bustling pedestrians and the vendors calling out their wares along the street, listening to the familiar local accents and the hustle and bustle of the city, a long-lost sense of peace and warmth welled up in my heart.

Compared to the mysterious and perilous places and desolate forbidden lands in the heavens, this vibrant and lively human life gave him a strong sense of returning home.

This is the setting of "Mr. Zombie"—Renjia Town.

With Li Xiao's current vast divine sense at the Refinement Void Realm, he could easily cover most of the Dragon Kingdom's territory, and searching a small town would only take a snap of his fingers.

In just a quarter of an hour, he accurately located this area and instantly teleported to the outskirts of Renjia Town.

With a slight thought, Li Xiao scanned the items in his inner world with his divine sense, his gaze landing on the neatly stacked silver box in the corner.

The box contained hundreds of thousands of silver dollars, all of which he had previously stolen from the Japanese in Beijing in the main world.

In the early years of the Republic of China, when people's livelihoods were impoverished and prices were low, this huge sum of money was an astonishing fortune, more than enough for him to spend freely in this film and television world.

Composing himself, Li Xiao looked up at an elegant two-story Western-style building on the side of the street. The shop's facade was clean and sophisticated, unlike the rustic charm of traditional Chinese shops. This shop had a Western style, and people were coming and going in a constant stream of customers. It was the most popular coffee shop in the town.

Today, he was dressed in a well-tailored black suit with a white shirt underneath, the collar slightly open. He shed the rigid constraints of suits of this era, instead exuding a dashing, unrestrained, and casual temperament.

In addition, with his handsome features, refined eyes and a gentle demeanor, he exudes an aura of authority. Anyone who sees him would subconsciously assume that he is a young master from a top-tier wealthy family who has seen the world.

Li Xiao walked calmly and strode straight into the store.

The store is warmly lit, with retro European-style chandeliers, carved wooden railings, and elegant fabric sofas. The fusion of Chinese and Western styles creates a refined and novel ambiance. The air is filled with the rich aroma of coffee and the sweet scent of pastries. Old-fashioned ceiling fans slowly rotate, bringing a gentle breeze, creating a wonderful atmosphere.

A neatly dressed, courteous waiter immediately stepped forward, bowed, and politely inquired, "Welcome, sir. Are you alone?"

"Yes." Li Xiao's voice was clear and gentle, his reply concise and crisp.

"Please come up to the second floor!" The waiter quickly stepped aside to lead the way, his attitude respectful and enthusiastic, and then led Li Xiao up to the second floor.

At this moment, the second floor was already more than 50% full, with guests sitting in twos and threes, chatting quietly, creating a tranquil and elegant atmosphere.

It should be noted that in the early years of the Republic of China, these Western-style coffee shops were rare and trendy high-end consumption venues. The cost of a cup of coffee and a pastry was equivalent to several days' livelihood for an ordinary person, which was far beyond the reach of ordinary families.

This is enough to show that Renjia Town, which seems ordinary, is also full of hidden talents, and there are quite a few wealthy households in the town.

Guided by the waiter, Li Xiao chose a window seat with a great view and sat down.

Outside the window are the ancient town's scattered blue bricks and gray tiles, and the bustling crowds of people coming and going. Inside, the interior is decorated in an elegant Western style. The blend of ancient and modern creates a unique charm.

The waiter bowed and respectfully presented the exquisitely bound leather menu with both hands.

After Li Xiao opened it, he found the interior densely covered with English dish names, without a single Chinese character, showcasing a distinctly Western style.

Li Xiao remained calm as he glanced at the menu and said, "One coconut latte, two egg tarts, and two apple pies."

"Okay, sir, please wait a moment, your food will be here shortly."

The waiter quickly put away the menus with a respectful and proper attitude, then quietly turned around and went downstairs to prepare the food.