"This era belongs to people of this age, and with his talent, the path to immortality is open in this life... Could it be that an immortal is truly about to emerge in this world?"
Shennong sighed inwardly. Having cultivated to this level, whether it was to surpass his predecessor, explore the great secrets of reincarnation, or even become an immortal, he naturally wanted to prove the Dao.
Now, having only met Li Wangxian once, without needing to say anything more, he knew that with this terrifying young man around, his hopes of attaining enlightenment in this life were slim.
"But it's all good. With the path to immortality opened in this life, and with him around, the dark turmoil can be suppressed. At his cultivation speed, the remaining time should be enough for him to make his final leap."
While Shennong was thinking rapidly, Li Wangxian, with an undisguised look of shock, stepped into Hangu Pass, this ancient and majestic city.
The ancient city was desolate, with old streets and magnificent ancient buildings, one after another, scattered in an orderly fashion, preserving the layout and style of ancient times. However, the city was too quiet, desolate like a dead city.
"Greetings, senior!"
Upon approaching, Li Wangxian bowed respectfully. Although Shennong addressed him as a fellow Daoist, he could not be impolite.
Whether it was the Emperor Hengyu of Ziwei Star in this life or Shennong in his previous life, they were all seniors he should respect, regardless of their cultivation level.
Yue Ning had already paid his respects with great ceremony. On Ziwei Star, although his friend who pioneered the Path of Human Desire had caused many holy lands to criticize him, it did not prevent Emperor Hengyu from being a true legend.
It should be known that the Ziwei Star Region is one of the most famous imperial stars in the universe, and the environment for cultivation is definitely not bad. However, over the years, apart from the Taiyin and Taiyang lineage, only Emperor Hengyu has truly defied the heavens and attained enlightenment. This feat naturally gave Emperor Hengyu a special place in the hearts of cultivators on Ziwei Star, and he is also the hope in people's hearts.
The ability to become an emperor without being born into an imperial family has inspired countless young talents.
Shennong shook his head slightly, knowing that Li Wangxian and the others were so respectful because of their predecessor, Emperor Hengyu.
However, he didn't say much. After he had understood the past, such matters could no longer shake his mind.
So he didn't try to prove anything; he simply calmly invited Li Wangxian and his companion into the pass and inquired about their purpose.
"My wife and I have traveled throughout the universe, cultivating and comprehending the Dao. There are legends that an Emperor once searched the universe and forged an Immortal Cauldron on this star. In later generations, there have been many legends of great emperors coming here to explore, such as the Feathered Emperor and the Ruthless Emperor. Naturally, we cannot miss this opportunity to see what mysteries it holds," Li Wangxian replied.
Shennong pondered. Earth was indeed very special. Not to mention anything else, the fact that his predecessor, Huangdi, Laozi, and others all chose to be buried here was enough to explain the matter.
The idea that the Immortal Pool created by the Emperor had such a powerful effect that it allowed them to form the Reincarnation Seal ahead of time seems rather far-fetched.
Unfortunately, he didn't know much either.
"This star is indeed very special. Perhaps you could explore it for a while longer and you might reap great rewards..."
Shennong was quite direct, and in the ensuing conversation, he told Li Wangxian about the location of the land where one could become an immortal and some ancient legends.
Li Wangxian returned the greeting and thanked them, but did not leave immediately. Instead, the two stayed in the city center and discussed scriptures and doctrines together, exploring many ways to break the shackles of the imperial way.
One possessed numerous profound insights from imperial scriptures and even created his own Daoist scripture, achieving astonishing Daoist results; the other was a divine being reborn on the body of a great emperor, who spent his life cultivating and almost returned to the imperial realm. Naturally, their discussion of the Dao was extremely remarkable.
"Hengyu is indeed a genius. His imperial laws have integrated many ancient scriptures and profound meanings, as well as some of the true meanings of the Yin and Yang. He has explored a new path to evolve the four poles of the universe, supporting the heavens and earth, and reshaping the universe, thus creating the eternal Great Dao..."
When Shennong talked about his predecessor, he frankly admitted that he was still far inferior to him.
He explained in detail the various mysteries in the Hengyu Emperor's scriptures, making Li Wangxian dare not be distracted in the slightest. He had also read the Hengyu Scripture. After the two sects had more and more exchanges, they had exchanged scriptures for their respective outstanding disciples to study.
But how could his own understanding of the Hengyu Jing compare to that of Shennong?
Within this emperor's body, every bone, flesh, and even the newly formed primordial spirit of various secret realms were deeply influenced by the Emperor Hengyu's laws, and some of the true meanings had already been engraved in his soul.
In terms of comprehending the Hengyu Scriptures alone, unless the Hengyu Emperor truly returns, who in the world can compare?
Next, Shennong showed Li Wangxian the scriptures he had created, which deeply moved him.
That was a different kind of ancient scripture. It was not the domineering way of the Great Emperor Hengyu, who established the four poles and created eternity. Instead, it created its own Great Dao, which was closer to the Great Dao of Nature. It observed the birth and death of all living beings, and expounded the true meaning of the Great Dao, creating eternity in the midst of birth and death.
"This is not inheritance, but transcendence!" Li Wangxian felt a sense of admiration.
Shennong did not deny the path of his predecessors. Instead, he combined it with his own special circumstances and sublimated some of the true meanings. Instead of establishing the four poles, he sought the Great Dao from all living beings and created all the Dao in the process of birth and death.
Both were searching for eternity, but they had embarked on different paths.
"The day this scripture is completed will be the day when Shennong breaks free from the shackles of his imperial body and the constraints of the imperial way, and when he attains enlightenment!"
How could Li Wangxian not feel respect for him?
“Senior is a great talent. You have cultivated to the point where you have almost broken free from the influence of the Imperial Law. All that is missing now is accumulation. When the time comes, you will finally leap into the dragon.” He said sincerely.
Then, without holding back, he earnestly expounded his own Great Dao, evolving various scriptures, which shook Shennong's mind and spirit. Then, as if he had found a treasure, he devoted himself to studying the scriptures of this unparalleled Great Dao.
And so, the two sat cross-legged and discussed the Dao for a full month, exchanging their insights on the Great Dao and even jointly deducing how to break through to the Emperor level and achieve the Dao. Both gained a great deal.
Chapter 520 Three Years in the Blink of an Eye
Li Wangxian and Shennong sat cross-legged in Hangu Pass for a month, discussing their respective Daos and jointly deducing how to break through the imperial system and achieve Dao. During this time, the brilliant divine light and the starlight in the sky complemented each other, causing many strange phenomena to occur in this ancient city, giving it a unique radiance.
The two were very satisfied with the great gains they made from this month's discussion. Li Wangxian felt that this had greatly promoted his cultivation, and he vaguely felt that he was about to touch the threshold of the next minor realm again, which was quite amazing, as it had only been five years since his last breakthrough.
It can only be said that the Dao essence he accumulated over five years on Flying Immortal Star through the Heavenly Man Observation Method was fully released and sublimated during this month of Dao discussion, which is why his Dao cultivation increased slightly without him even realizing it.
"With Earth's cultivation environment and the accumulated foundation over the years, it is no less than any planet in the universe. Here, I will be able to break through to a higher realm again in at most ten years."
Li Wangxian was quite satisfied with his progress in cultivation.
Meanwhile, Shennong felt that his gains were even greater, so great that he felt he owed a huge favor.
"The process of Yin and Yang creating all things, as demonstrated by the banished immortal Daoist, has greatly benefited my understanding of the birth and death of all beings and the eternal Dao of creation. It has truly laid a solid foundation for my imperial path."
Thinking of this, Shennong rose up, bowed respectfully, and said, "I will never forget your great kindness, fellow Daoist. If you ever need anything in the future, I will come before dawn and dusk!"
Li Wangxian was taken aback, then quickly returned the greeting and said earnestly, "We have discussed the Dao with each other, and whatever we have gained is all due to Heaven. There is no need to talk about great favors. Fellow Daoist, you are too kind."
The two discussed the Dao for a month and found themselves quite compatible. They developed mutual respect for each other and had long since addressed each other as fellow Daoists, since in the world of cultivation, age is not a measure of superiority.
Beside her, Yue Ning smiled as she watched this scene with slightly narrowed eyes. This was her husband, a man of extraordinary talent, whose presence even the reincarnation of Emperor Hengyu would admire during their discussions on the Dao.
"That's good, we can visit each other more often in the future!"
Seeing that Li Wangxian declined the favor, Shennong didn't say much, but simply expressed that they would establish a friendship and visit each other more often in the future.
"it is good!"
Li Wangxian nodded. In fact, he knew that, barring any unforeseen circumstances, the two of them should be fighting side by side in the near future.
The dark turmoil after the path to immortality wasn't caused by just one person. Although he definitely had the strength to fight a Supreme Being at that time, it would have been impossible for him to quell the turmoil alone without the combat power of a Heavenly Emperor.
“The strength of achieving enlightenment through alternative means is still not enough. Even if I have the ability to transform into the Three Pure Ones and set up the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation, I can only hold back a portion of the Supreme Beings. Not to mention the rest, if there are too many Supreme Beings in the formation, it will be difficult to kill them. I need to be stronger, even stronger than the current Great Emperor…” Li Wangxian pondered.
"Perhaps it's time to take a risk. No matter how turbulent the river of time may be, we must find out why."
After making their decision in their hearts, Li Wangxian and his companion bid farewell to Shennong and left Hangu Pass, officially stepping onto Earth.
In the outside world, a corner not covered by the Emperor's Grand Array, a true corner revealed to the world, Li Wangxian and his companion appeared in the legendary Hangu Pass, in the region of Lingbao City, HEN Province.
"With such thin essence and energy, it's almost impossible to sense the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth. How can the cultivators here cultivate?"
Yue Ning sensed the almost imperceptible essence of heaven and earth and spoke softly.
Li Wangxian sighed and said, "The great array and the Ninety-Nine Dragon Mountains that the Emperor set up to nurture the Immortal Cauldron have almost drained the entire ancient star. Earth outside the array is already in the Dharma-ending Age!"
After a moment of reflection, Li Wangxian realized that his current level of cultivation was insufficient to alter the Emperor's formation, and he didn't need to worry about it. The future Emperor Ye would naturally make arrangements for his home planet.
Soon, the two changed into modern clothing from the Eternal Starfield and embarked on another journey of exploration and enlightenment.
His goal is to use the Heavenly Man Observation Method to comprehend the imprints of his predecessors for cultivation. The so-called immortality land with abundant heaven and earth essence is of no use to him. At most, the special terrain of the Ninety-Nine Dragon Mountain and the methods set up by the Emperor can help him comprehend it, but there is no rush.
Without the token, he couldn't enter the central area of the Emperor's Array, which had developed sentience. He could visit the outer area anytime.
Right now, the most important thing is still spiritual practice.
After their journey to the ancient planet Eternal, Yue Ning was no longer surprised by Earth's lack of progress. Neither of them had any intention of venturing into the world again. Instead, they traveled to famous mountains and rivers, absorbing the imprints and fruits of the past sages. Occasionally, they would encounter other travelers, and with their extraordinary temperament, some harmless little incidents would occur, which could be considered rare moments of relaxation in their cultivation.
Time flies, and three years have passed in the blink of an eye. The two have traversed the entire ancient star, visited the major surviving ancient sects of the Earth's cultivation world, and explored some unknown ancient ruins. Their purpose, of course, is to find the marks left by the sages of the past. In a sense, this can also be considered as searching for divine treasures.
"This star is indeed extraordinary. No wonder the Emperor forged the Immortal Cauldron here. Its glory in ancient times was no less than that of the Flying Immortal Star. It was also a place where powerful figures and sages emerged in great numbers!"
Yue Ning exclaimed in amazement that if this star were not affected by the magic array and its essence were depleted, it would surely become another prosperous and powerful star, no less than Ziwei.
Li Wangxian thought to himself, if we're really going to be serious, not to mention the small underworld that was reflected in the Sacred Ruins of later generations, just the fact that Ye Tiandi was produced makes the universe and all other realms pale in comparison.
“Let’s go. It’s time to see what the Emperor’s painstakingly prepared place for immortality is all about,” Li Wangxian said.
The two were now in the Kunlun Mountains. The so-called ancient magic array could not stop Li Wangxian's steps. With one step, he broke into it and arrived in a vast and boundless region.
Behind them, several young men and women stared at each other in disbelief. Where did these two come from? Even their master had to rely on an ancient immortal map to search for the place to become an immortal, yet these two had just gone in.
"Have they truly been divine beings from beyond the realms? What is their purpose? If a conflict arises, what should our Heavenly Court do?"
"Hopefully they're just here to explore the land of immortality!"
Ye Fan's disciples, now the head of the Heavenly Court branch on Earth, sighed. In the past five years, Li Wangxian and his companion had not made any special attempt to hide themselves, and had naturally met with people in the cultivation world. Sometimes, they would even see the difficulties faced by various sects in their cultivation because they had inherited the marks of their predecessors, and even the lack of inherited scriptures.
Feeling indebted, they would secretly pass down lost classics from various sects. Some even left behind pure essences and spiritual medicines from reputable sects. Not only did they attract the attention of the Heavenly Court, but the entire cultivation world on Earth was also watching them.
However, not hiding them is one thing, but finding them is another. It is only because the people of Heaven know the location of the land of immortality and expect Li Wangxian and his companions to come here to explore that they were able to find the two here.
"Should we go in? Senior Brother Xiaosong is still cultivating inside; we don't know anything about them."
Chapter 521 Gift of Scriptures
Li Wangxian and his companion stepped into the magic array. Before them lay the Ancient Dragon Mountain, the ancestor of all mountains, vast and boundless, majestic and awe-inspiring, like a living dragon lurking there.
The true Kunlun Mountains are vast and boundless, stretching as far as the eye can see. Each peak is like a dragon's bone, soaring into the clouds, majestic and magnificent, with no end in sight. In comparison, the Kunlun Mountains in the mortal realm are just a corner, an end of this main line. Once you truly enter, even ordinary cultivators will feel insignificant.
Facing it is like facing a vast starry sky. Every mountain is terrifyingly tall, shrouded in clouds and mist, like a primordial chaos, filled with the primordial energy of heaven and earth.
Every mountain is a sleeping dragon, and the countless mountains are the spines of the dragon, lying horizontally and coiled, displaying a myriad of magnificent forms.
But this is only the outer perimeter. The true center, the immortal land formed by the convergence of ten thousand dragon-head peaks, is the truly earth-shattering and divinely crafted place.
Without pausing, Li Wangxian, with his supernatural powers, instantly located the center of the imperial formation.
"Huh, such a young Saint King, is he Ye Fan's third disciple, Xiao Song?"
Li Wangxian was surprised to see a somewhat thin but spiritually powerful young man diligently cultivating before a precipice. Accompanied by chaotic energy, the purple-gold Dao Tower above his head was surrounded by purple energy and radiated immortal light. It was divided into nine levels, each of which seemed to have an immortal being reciting ancient scriptures, making a rumbling sound.
"This little squirrel has refined the Divine Mark Purple Gold to the point of almost reaching the level of spiritual enlightenment and immortality. Its flawless and innocent heart is truly worthy of being called an immortal."
Li Wangxian took a step forward, not heading towards the central near-immortal land, but instead bringing Yue Ning to the cliff where Xiao Song was. Such a gem could not be ignored even by him.
A massive waterfall cascades down, partially obscuring the precipice. This is not a marshland, but a chaotic, long river, plunging from the cliff face into a vast expanse.
On the cliff, there was a blood-stained garment, which could still be seen at this moment. Protected by chaos, it remained immortal even after more than two hundred thousand years. It floated on the cliff, and next to it stood a gleaming stele. It was made by a ruthless person who cut off a star from beyond the realm to protect the blood-stained garment left by his brother, which remained immortal for hundreds of thousands of years.
"Wow, this young man has amazing spiritual energy!"
Upon arriving here, Yue Ning immediately spotted Xiao Song, a boy who looked only fifteen or sixteen years old. His eyes were clear and innocent, even purer than those of an infant. He sat cross-legged under the brilliant light of the Purple Gold Pagoda, and his overwhelming spiritual energy made everything spiritual in the world pale in comparison.
The arrival of the two quickly startled Xiao Song, who was cultivating. The little guy looked up, a shy smile on his fair face, and asked, "Big brother, big sister, are you here to refine treasures?"
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