Chapter 236: Multiple Harvests
"Two sword manuals for fellow cultivators?" Wu Yuan was puzzled.
One sword manual alone was already quite profound.
Contemplating the cultivation of two simultaneously? The difficulty of cultivation would undoubtedly skyrocket!
"There are things you don't understand now, but as your strength gradually grows, you will naturally comprehend," Qinfeng Daoist said with a smile. "The primary purpose of a sword cultivator's personal flying sword is indeed formidable. However, when compared to thousands of flying swords, which one possesses greater power?"
"Undoubtedly, the power lies in thousands of flying swords," Wu Yuan replied honestly.
Quantitative changes lead to qualitative changes. When the number of flying swords is sufficient, the formed sword formation's power becomes terrifying!
Even a sword formation composed of nine personal flying swords can't withstand it.
"Yes!" Qinfeng Daoist affirmed. "The role of a personal flying sword is twofold: first, it possesses formidable individual power, and second, it serves as the core to gather and form a sword formation."
"Gather to form a sword formation?" Wu Yuan pondered.
"Throughout endless ages, numerous sword cultivators have researched and discovered that the most suitable configuration to command a sword formation is with three personal flying swords," Qinfeng Daoist explained. "Just as a triangle is extremely stable, using three personal flying swords as the core to form a sword formation is incredibly stable."
"Of course, like your cultivation of the 'Mysterious Yellow Sword Formation,' it follows the path of the 'Three-Threes Sword Formation,' taking nine to the extreme, in accordance with the laws of heaven and earth. However, the essence remains three!"
"Nine personal flying swords merging to create an explosive sword formation is undoubtedly more powerful than a sword formation centered around three personal flying swords. Yet, it often lacks qualitative change and may expose fatal weaknesses in either attack or defense," Qinfeng Daoist continued.
Wu Yuan nodded involuntarily.
Indeed!
In the past, when facing enemies and unleashing the full power of the Mysterious Yellow Sword Formation, without the protection of personal flying swords, his own defense would significantly weaken.
If the opponent's strength was weaker, ordinary flying swords or treasures would suffice for self-preservation.
But what if the opponent was a powerful adversary of the same level? There was a high probability of exploiting vulnerabilities!
"Therefore, for truly powerful cultivators, there's a common saying that having three personal flying swords qualifies one as a true sword cultivator," Qinfeng Daoist smiled. "Having six personal flying swords, cultivating two major sword manuals, achieving both offense and defense, is considered the threshold of a genius sword cultivator."
"Sword cultivators aspiring to become immortal generally need to possess six personal flying swords; otherwise, it's difficult to overcome the heavenly tribulation."
"As for you!"
"Having the incredible 'Nine Personal Flying Swords,'" Qinfeng Daoist marveled. "This is the pinnacle of sword cultivator talent, capable of forming three stable sword formations that are flawless in both offense and defense!"
"If there's hope to step by step improve your immortal foundation..."
"But as for personal flying swords? What is considered personal must be refined when the immortal foundation is first established. Wanting to refine personal flying swords after the fact is ten or a hundred times more difficult than improving the immortal foundation!" Qinfeng Daoist emphasized.
His gaze towards Wu Yuan was quite extraordinary.
It's important to note that Qinfeng was a Daoist immortal, powerful and high in status. Although he had some interactions with Zohai Yue, it didn't mean he had to obey her commands.
Previously recommending Wu Yuan had been a simple gesture.
However, now, why did he take the time to specifically guide Wu Yuan? Apart from Zohai Yue's influence, it was because he held high expectations for Wu Yuan.
"I see." Wu Yuan's eyes lit up.
Until now, he had been groping in the dark. Although he had learned the upper part of the Mysterious Yellow Sword Manual, it only touched on some sword techniques, formations, and cultivation methods. Where were the real insights and mysteries?
Even after perusing numerous volumes, most of the content was common knowledge.
All along, despite the incredible power of his nine personal flying swords, Wu Yuan felt that they didn't undergo a qualitative change compared to a large number of ordinary flying swords.
The revelation was here.
"If it were ordinary flying swords, even with your formidable divine consciousness, commanding a formation of a thousand swords would probably be extremely challenging," Qinfeng Daoist chuckled.
Wu Yuan nodded.
Just like when he challenged the 40th floor of the Star Tower, manipulating a formation of a thousand swords was very strenuous.
However, if the personal flying swords were used as the core, and their intents were interconnected, it would be much easier to control.
"If the nine personal flying swords are separated, with the strength of your divine consciousness, you have a complete chance of forming three 'Thousand Sword Formations.' Each one alone might be weaker than the most potent Thousand Sword Formation centered around nine personal flying swords," Qinfeng Daoist pointed out the crucial point.
"But three formations united will only be more powerful and flexible."
Wu Yuan fully understood the purpose of personal flying swords.
"Thank you for your guidance, Senior." Wu Yuan expressed his sincere gratitude.
In one conversation, his path became clear.
"I am neither a strong cultivator comprehending the path of earth nor a sword cultivator. I can only give you some general advice," Qinfeng Daoist smiled. "If you want to win the first confrontation with Longxing, besides comprehending the mysteries of the path, you also need to strive to improve your true essence and magical power. Almost every inheritor of true teachings is at the ninth level of the Golden Core."
"You also need to enhance the grade of your personal flying swords as much as possible, exchanging them for more powerful treasures," Qinfeng Daoist advised.
Wu Yuan listened attentively.
The Dragon Star showdown is a real confrontation, as long as external means such as puppets and source crystal weapons are not used, the sect will not intervene.
Therefore, both magical power and treasures are crucial.
For a powerful sword cultivator to form powerful sword formations, an enormous number of flying swords is needed, which can be considered terrifying!
It requires a massive amount of source crystal.
"If we meet, it's fate. I can't give you too much," Qinfeng Daoist smiled. "Let me give you one million source crystals and ten million dragon crystals."
Wu Yuan couldn't help but be surprised.
Isn't this already a lot?
Wu Yuan thought of something and was about to speak.
"Li Xia, this is a gift from me as an elder. Those Daoist immortals' direct disciples receive even more gifts," Qinfeng Daoist smiled. "But please don't refuse."
At this moment, Wu Yuan received a 'Realm Spirit' communication from the Dragon Star Immortal Realm, informing him that he had received ten million dragon crystals and one million source crystals.
"Remember, go to the Nine Great Treasures first, choose a suitable place for serious contemplation, and then choose two powerful sword manuals, one for offense and one for defense," Qinfeng Daoist said. "As for the source crystals, use them to buy treasures, cultivate magical power, and treasures, and so on."
"I'm looking forward to it."
"You can make a stunning appearance in the Dragon Star showdown." Qinfeng Daoist stood up. "I'll leave now."
Without giving Wu Yuan a chance to object.
Qinfeng Daoist took a step, with no spatial fluctuations, and had already disappeared in the hall, also disappearing from Wu Yuan's perception.
Obviously.
Qinfeng Daoist had left Wu Yuan's estate world.
"This? Qinfeng Daoist is too generous to me." Wu Yuan sighed inwardly.
He was well aware that the sect had rules and would not easily bestow large amounts of treasures on disciples. For ordinary disciples, they had to go through various trials and tasks to earn a significant amount of dragon crystals.
But for immortal disciples, if an immortal wanted to give, could sect rules really stop it?
However.
How many generations of true disciples could catch the attention of an immortal?
"According to reason, even if Qinfeng Daoist thinks highly of me, it shouldn't be like this." Wu Yuan frowned slightly, feeling that something was amiss the more he thought about it.
Suddenly.
Wu Yuan thought of someone - Zohai Yue!
"Could it be you?" Wu Yuan shook his head inwardly. Once accepted, it would be a karmic debt in the future.
What is karma?
It's not about making specific commitments; it's more about the inner choices of cultivators.
"If you follow a demonic path that harms others without benefiting oneself, never thinking about repaying kindness, even if you receive many favors and make many promises, what does it matter? Indifference will prevail, and it won't affect cultivation. Instead, it will benefit because the demonic path is adhering to its own Dao, seemingly entangled in countless karmic ties, yet making the strength even more formidable," Wu Yuan mused. "If you believe in repaying kindness, once you receive a favor and don't repay it, you will question yourself, affect your Dao heart, and consequently, affect cultivation."
The so-called karma and Dao heart all depend on one thought.
With one thought, affinity arises; with one thought, it ceases.
"The heart of a strong cultivator is the unity of knowledge and action." Wu Yuan contemplated silently. "Kindness should be repaid, and enmity should be repaid tenfold. This is my Dao heart, and I must always adhere to it."
"If it is indeed Zohai Yue behind this, then, in the future, if there is an opportunity, repaying her kindness is only natural." Wu Yuan felt at ease in his heart.
It wasn't something he insisted on; the ten million dragon crystals were indeed urgently needed for his cultivation.
Wu Yuan was not a rigid person.
Moreover, this gift was sent by Qinfeng Daoist, and Wu Yuan could only guess at the source.
It was not easy to refuse.
Wu Yuan made it clear in his mind: "Even if repaying kindness creates karma in the future, it doesn't mean I have to risk my life. If I'm asked to risk my life in the future, I'll just avoid it."
Zohai Yue's gifts weren't worth Wu Yuan risking his life.
"I, Wu Yuan, act with a clear conscience!"
...
"Princess Haimonth, you could have delivered it yourself, but you chose to go through me? And you don't want to tell Wu Yuan?" Qinfeng Daoist flew through the sky.
Heading towards Dragon Star at high speed not far away.
Suddenly.
"Qinfeng!" A cold voice echoed in his mind out of nowhere.
"Headmaster." Qinfeng Daoist was startled, quickly bowing to the void.
A trace of uneasiness arose in his heart.
"Lixia has extraordinary talent in sword cultivation, a rare genius in our sect's thousands of years of history. The sect has its own cultivation plan, and you must not interfere anymore." The indifferent voice said, "Also, remember not to get too close to Zohai Yue. Although she is a disciple of the Star Lord, she is ambitious, has deep enmity with the Fang Clan royal family, and might stir up a major storm in the future."
"Our Dragon Star Immortal Sect fears no force on Immortal Island, but there is no need to involve ourselves in these conflicts!"
"While Lixia joined our sect because of Zohai Yue, he is a disciple of our sect, not a servant of Zohai Yue."
"Likewise, remember, you are first and foremost an elder of the sect." The cold voice carried a hint of warning.
This made Qinfeng Daoist break out in a cold sweat.
"I understand my mistake." Qinfeng Daoist hurriedly responded.
"As for what to do, I believe you know." The cold voice continued, "I hope there won't be a second time."
"Yes." Qinfeng Daoist respectfully replied.
Soon after, the indifferent voice disappeared, and Qinfeng Daoist felt the tremor in his mind subside, understanding that the Headmaster had retracted his divine sense.
"Though we are both called immortals, the difference in realm is vast..." Qinfeng Daoist shook his head silently.
As a Daoist immortal, he held a high position in the sect.
But he was clear that the true leaders of the sect were the Daoist immortals of the Jiezhou realm, including Dongyang Sword Immortal and the Headmaster.
It was their existence that allowed the Dragon Star Immortal Sect to stand tall through countless ages!
"However, has the highest level of the sect truly paid attention to Lixia?" Qinfeng Daoist was surprised, faintly understanding the reason.
It must be known that there was only one Daoist immortal in the entire Dragon Star Immortal Sect!
"I need to inform Princess Yue." Qinfeng Daoist furrowed his brows; he dared not go against the Headmaster's wishes.
It should be noted that when he first joined the sect, the Headmaster was already the Headmaster.
Even when he became a Nascent Soul Daoist immortal and gained fame in the Red Moon Immortal Island, the Headmaster remained the Headmaster.
...
Sword Star City, the residence of the Red Moon Immortal Army.
Inside a super-large mansion.
"You refused?" Zohai Yue came out of seclusion.
"Yes." Feathered Elder in a black robe nodded and said, "Qinfeng Daoist said that the highest level of the sect has ordered to cultivate Lixia, and we should not interfere anymore."
"He has returned all one hundred million source crystals."
"The Dragon Star Immortal Sect is indeed a major sect with some means." Zohai Yue shook her head slightly. "In that case, don't get involved anymore. Let's wait for Lixia to grow up."
The black-robed Feathered Elder nodded slightly.
He knew that, despite Zohai Yue's extraordinary background, her personal strength was too weak, still far inferior to the entire Dragon Star Immortal Sect.
...
Behind-the-scenes intricacies of this matter were unknown to Wu Yuan.
He only received a message from the Realm Spirit of the Red Moon Immortal Realm.
"Qinfeng Daoist's gifts and guidance, representing the will of the sect, hope that I can grow quickly?" Wu Yuan read this intelligence with some contemplation.
He seemed to be thinking.
"Is it a gift from the sect, unrelated to Zohai Yue?" Wu Yuan thought to himself, "Well, it's good. Favors are the most difficult to repay."
In any case.
Since no one asked him to return the source crystals and dragon crystals, that was sufficient!
"Let's go take a look at the nine great treasures of the sect."
With guidance from Qinfeng Daoist, after notifying Lu Sui, Wu Yuan prepared to use the small teleportation array in his estate world to directly visit each of the nine great treasures.
The headquarters was vast, with numerous small teleportation arrays for communication. Arrays like the one in Wu Yuan's estate world could directly reach the nine great treasures.
"The first one, Xianxu Mountain."
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 237: Nine Great Treasures
A massive sect standing for over a hundred million years, accumulating endless treasures through the guidance of senior sect members and countless treasures of various laws, all contributing to its profound heritage.
The nine great treasures, essentially treasures of enlightenment, could assist cultivators in comprehending the Dao.
"The profound mysteries of the Dao are essentially the operation of the rules of heaven and earth." Wu Yuan realized this in his heart. "In the world, there are some unimaginable wonders that contain the essence of the Great Dao, making the outward manifestation of the rules of the Great Dao."
The so-called observing all things and understanding the heart of the heavens is essentially seeking the rules of the Dao from all things.
Some precious treasures of enlightenment were invaluable, capable of increasing the speed of a cultivator's enlightenment tenfold or even a hundredfold!
Why did many powerful generations emerge in various major sects?
These treasures of enlightenment were crucial.
Over countless years, the Dragon Star Immortal Sect had given birth to countless immortals who had traveled through many dimensions and even ventured beyond the major realms, bringing back treasures and accumulating numerous treasures of enlightenment within the sect.
However, among them, only nine treasures of enlightenment gained fame.
They were considered the cornerstones of the Dragon Star Immortal Sect.
The locations where these nine treasures were stored were collectively referred to as the "Nine Great Treasures" within the sect. Generations of disciples, including protectors and immortals, would come to observe and comprehend them.
"Xianxu Mountain." Wu Yuan flew out from a small teleportation array.
The teleportation array hung in the sky.
At first glance, Wu Yuan saw the distant crimson mountain, about a hundred miles high and three hundred miles wide. The mountain was covered with numerous collapsed palaces and buildings, and the remnants were visible everywhere.
It just hung there.
At first glance, it looked like a ruinous mountain!
But with a slight sense, Wu Yuan could perceive the endless vastness emanating from the entire mountain, as if it had been passed down from endless ancient years.
Invisible but truly existing surging power of the heavens and the earth spread in all directions with boundless might.
Looking at the mountain.
It was like facing a giant of flames, facing an immortal, facing the vast sea, facing the vast and boundless void... Countless sentiments surged into Wu Yuan's heart in an instant.
"Indeed, Xianxu Mountain is known as the first of the Nine Great Treasures, evoking a thousand feelings." Wu Yuan sighed in amazement. "It is said that those who comprehend the five elements or those who comprehend wind and thunder can be touched."
"Countless insights, an awe-inspiring majesty that cannot be surpassed!" Wu Yuan held his breath.
A strong and unimaginable oppressive force.
Swoosh!
Wu Yuan took a step and quickly flew about two hundred miles away from the mountain.
He casually found a floating jade platform and sat down cross-legged.
Around the treasure land, there were numerous floating jade platforms, all controlled by formations, totaling nearly a hundred thousand platforms.
It was convenient for numerous sect powerhouses to observe and contemplate Xianxu Mountain from various angles!
In reality.
At this moment, in the void around Xianxu Mountain, there were thousands of cultivators sitting quietly on various jade platforms.
These cultivators sat cross-legged, with most of their auras obscured, making it seem like they could be seen clearly yet also seemed indiscernible.
This was naturally the effect of the formation, allowing each observer to focus on their contemplation.
Each cultivator could control the area within a radius of one mile on the jade platform, allowing the protective formation to seal off this area, preventing other disciples from disturbing them without permission.
"Indeed, it's the aura of an immortal sect." Wu Yuan's gaze swept over more than a thousand cultivators. Judging from the vitality, most of them were in the Violet Palace Realm!
"Golden Core Realm?"
"Who is it?"
"Golden Core Realm, dares to come and contemplate the Nine Great Treasures? Could it be a true disciple? But I haven't seen them before." Many Violet Palace cultivators closer to Wu Yuan also noticed and couldn't help glancing at him.
The Dao should not be lightly spread.
Similarly, the Great Dao is difficult to express. Even treasures of enlightenment are not something that just anyone can comprehend.
For treasures like the Nine Great Treasures, the threshold was considered low, but one had to at least reach the Third Realm of the Domain Realm or have the Spirit Soul reach the Sun Soul Realm to be able to comprehend them.
Insufficient personal strength, forcibly trying to comprehend would be harmful.
"It's Lixia, a newly promoted true disciple. It's said that he passed the forty levels of the One-Star Tower, quite extraordinary." Some Violet Palace disciples recognized Wu Yuan.
"I see."
"It is said that he declined invitations for battles from other Golden Core True Disciples." These Violet Palace cultivators quickly grasped the situation through their communication.
However, no one disturbed Wu Yuan.
These Violet Palace cultivators only briefly discussed and then focused on their cultivation and contemplation.
"...Xianxu Mountain, it is said to originate from a mysterious world in ancient times." Wu Yuan looked into the distance. "That mysterious world, vast and majestic, is just a corner of it, possessing unimaginable power and containing the mysteries of the Great Dao."
Wu Yuan earnestly contemplated.
Although the pressure from Xianxu Mountain on the divine soul was strong, he could easily withstand it. As time passed, different insights surged into his mind.
Three days passed.
"The vast and endless crimson earth? The boundless sea of magma? And the inch-sized void?" Wu Yuan's various insights gathered.
Gradually, three different scenes formed in his perception.
These scenes were not seen with the 'eyes.'
Instead, they were perceived with divine sense.
It was the manifestation of the projection of the rotating divine sense of Dao resonance.
"Different scenes represent different directions of the Dao?" Wu Yuan pondered. "The crimson earth leans toward the mysteries of the earth, but it seems to also contain the mysteries of the Dao of fierce fire."
"As for the other two? Although I can perceive them, they are relatively vague compared to the first scene."
Wu Yuan understood that if he wanted to comprehend Xianxu Mountain, it was most suitable to contemplate and deduce along the lines of the first scene he observed.
"No hurry."
"This is just the first treasure land. Perhaps I have some talent in the Dao of fire, but whether to contemplate it or not needs consideration." Wu Yuan thought to himself.
He didn't mind comprehending more Dao.
After reading a lot of information, Wu Yuan's perspective had already expanded. He knew that the myriad paths of heaven and earth intertwined and fused, and there were no absolutely independent Daos.
By drawing analogies, sometimes comprehending multiple paths at the same time could unleash a strength greater than the sum of its parts.
However, it had to be suitable for oneself.
"Like the mysteries of space, and even the legendary Dao of time, are the most magical and powerful. But if the talent is not enough, forcefully attempting to comprehend them may hinder breakthroughs." Wu Yuan thought.
What suited oneself was the best.
"Let's go to the next treasure land." Wu Yuan got up to leave. This was his plan early in the morning, to comprehend all nine great treasures first and then choose the most suitable one.
"...Xianfu Divine Stone." Wu Yuan arrived at the second treasure land. This was an incomprehensibly large purple stone.
Hundreds of miles long, wide, and high.
On the divine stone, countless mysterious patterns were engraved, combining to contain countless mysteries of the Dao, interweaving endlessly.
"It is said that in the history of the sect, a predecessor once comprehended this divine stone and created an incredible talisman." Wu Yuan sighed in amazement.
He also comprehended for three days, only feeling a headache in his divine soul.
"This treasure land is not suitable for me." Wu Yuan made a judgment.
"...Dark Heavenly Star." Wu Yuan looked at the dark star far away, firmly locked by countless void chains.
When he first entered the sect, Xiang Sheng, a Ground Immortal, once took them past it.
At that time, Wu Yuan only observed it from afar without seriously contemplating it.
"Dark Heavenly Star requires a true understanding level to comprehend, but my divine soul is strong enough to barely comprehend it." Wu Yuan fully immersed himself in contemplation.
The pressure on the divine soul was immense.
But he persisted.
Just one day later, Wu Yuan gained something.
"In this Dark Heavenly Star, there are endless mysteries of the earth, gathering like stars." Wu Yuan saw a different aspect than the surface of the Dark Heavenly Star.
Perhaps it was only one aspect of the Dark Heavenly Star, but it was quite suitable for Wu Yuan.
It was a pure manifestation of the mysteries of the earth without any impurities.
"If I keep comprehending the Dark Heavenly Star, it will be several times faster than comprehending the mysteries of the earth alone." Wu Yuan was extremely excited.
The Dark Heavenly Star was more suitable for Wu Yuan than Xianxu Mountain.
"It's a backup option."
"Let's continue to another one." Wu Yuan didn't rush to make a decision; he had already decided to explore all nine great treasures.
... The Crimson Flame River, like an endless river of flames gathering.
... The roots of the Building Wood, rooted in the void, are a severed and decaying root of the legendary 'Building Wood' that spans the entire vast world and time-space, reaching a length of a hundred miles. Although it has decayed, it still forms its own void.
... Thunder Dragon Claw.
A broken beast claw that generates boundless thunder, vast and mighty like a sea of thunder, with thunder roaming like thunderous dragons, and its power is immeasurable.
This beast claw has never decayed over millions of years, containing the mysteries of the Thunder Dao.
...
For a full twenty-six days, Wu Yuan visited seven of the nine great treasures one after another. At each location, he quieted his mind and seriously contemplated.
Most of them yielded results.
However, there were two places where he gained nothing, and it even had a certain impact on his divine soul, clearly not suitable.
"They are all precious treasures that assist in enlightenment!"
"Some treasure lands, although I can't comprehend them and they are not suitable for me, the power they contain is indeed incredible." Wu Yuan sighed to himself.
He increasingly understood why the Dragon Star Immortal Sect dared to claim the title of the number one sect in Xianzhou.
The foundation was indeed profound!
Each of the enlightenment treasures taken out could probably attract numerous immortals to compete for them. Yet, the Dragon Star Immortal Sect dared to openly place them in the sect, allowing countless disciples to contemplate them without fearing robbery.
" The eighth treasure land, Celestial Star Source Earth."
With a hint of anticipation, Wu Yuan arrived at the eighth treasure land.
Because this treasure land was explicitly mentioned in the sect's records as having a significant promoting effect on the comprehension of the Earth Dao.
As soon as he flew out of the teleportation array, Wu Yuan looked into the distance. Before he could see clearly, a sudden sense of disbelief flashed in his eyes.
Because!
Buzz~ Silently, the black tower that had been silent in Wu Yuan's upper dantian unexpectedly trembled slightly on its own.
(This chapter is complete.)
Chapter 238: A Rare Genius of Billions of Years
"Hmm?" Wu Yuan's eyes changed instantly. Did the black tower tremble?
For how many years?
Since Wu Yuan sensed the existence of the black tower decades ago, his strength has continuously improved. Now he possesses almost the combat power of a Violet Mansion, but he still only understands two major functions: generating blood mist to kill enemies and visualizing the black tower to strengthen the divine soul.
As for the black tower itself?
Not to mention understanding its origin, Wu Yuan's divine soul has never been able to approach the black tower's vicinity.
Today is the first time the black tower has trembled.
"What's this?" Wu Yuan perceptively felt that within the upper dantian palace, the once illusory black tower was now trembling slightly, as if cheering and jumping for joy.
Almost simultaneously!
In the distant and vast Central Continent, inside the "Yanqing Palace" to the west of Zhongzhou City, Wu Yuan in white robes, sitting cross-legged in a quiet room, suddenly opened his eyes.
"The black tower in the upper dantian palace of my physical refining incarnation is also trembling?" White-robed Wu Yuan's eyes flashed with surprise.
It's important to note that the two incarnations do not interfere with each other, and apart from sharing a single divine soul, there is almost no connection.
Previously, the blood mist generated by killing enemies with the black tower couldn't communicate between the two incarnations.
So, at that time, Wu Yuan thought that the black towers in the upper dantian palaces of the two incarnations were completely independent.
"But now it seems that the black towers in the upper dantian palaces of the two incarnations are strangely connected." White-robed Wu Yuan murmured to himself, "Is it because of the Celestial Star Source Earth?"
The physical refining incarnation was also paying attention.
...
"The source is there." Wu Yuan flew out of the teleportation array, where there were also tens of thousands of floating jade platforms spread out densely.
On the floating jade platforms in the four directions of the void, there were hundreds of cultivators sitting.
Their life forces were quite powerful.
Wu Yuan's gaze did not linger on these cultivators but directly fell on the center of the void.
There was an irregularly shaped, meteor-like gigantic stone, about ten miles long, with a metallic luster on its surface.
A vast oppressive force spread in all directions.
The rich fluctuations of the Earth Dao were constantly in operation!
Almost any cultivator with slightly stronger strength could sense that this was a precious treasure of the Earth Dao.
"What caused the tremor of the black tower is this Celestial Star Source Earth, one of the lower-ranked treasures among the nine great treasures of the sect." Wu Yuan landed on a jade platform and silently observed.
What is the reason?
The black tower only trembled slightly, and it had an invisible connection with the Celestial Star Source Earth, confirming that the source was here.
But there were no other anomalies.
This alone was enough to make Wu Yuan pay attention.
"The black tower is truly an incredible object, with an inseparable connection to the Blue Star and my arrival in the Central Continent in my previous life." Wu Yuan never forgot his previous life, and he never gave up the idea of going back.
"The black tower is one of the greatest opportunities for my rise."
"The origin of this Celestial Star Source Earth is likely related to the black tower." Wu Yuan speculated.
He dared not expose the existence of the black tower.
Also, there was an invisible restriction around the Celestial Star Source Earth, making it impossible to approach. Therefore, Wu Yuan could only observe from a distance.
Attempting to comprehend any mysteries.
Although the Celestial Star Source Earth seemed ordinary, as Wu Yuan immersed himself in contemplation, changes gradually occurred in his divine soul perception.
He 'saw' an endless and towering star suspended in the boundless void.
This star had an inexhaustible and surging attraction, causing one meteor after another, full of vigorous breath, to turn into meteors and fall from the universe's starry sky. These meteors became faster and more terrifying, falling on the star, raising dust that spanned countless billions of miles.
"Boom!" "Boom!" Each falling meteor carried unfathomable mysteries.
Every falling meteor made the towering star tremble, but it also made the star increasingly massive and majestic!
It seemed like an instant.
And yet, it felt like billions of years.
Wu Yuan immersed himself in the fall of countless celestial bodies, sensing the infinite mysteries contained in the trajectories of stars and meteors.
"The surface of the star is vast and boundless."
"The invisible force is pulling countless meteors... the perception is so clear." Wu Yuan was amazed.
It was incredibly clear.
Compared to the anomalies that appeared in the various treasure sites he had seen before, the divine sense's manifestation was ten times or even a hundred times clearer!
"The stars are endless, celestial bodies are in motion, containing the mysteries of countless paths... What I comprehend about the mysteries of the Earth is just scratching the surface." Wu Yuan was completely immersed, unable to extricate himself.
Not only the Qi Refining incarnation.
The singular divine soul.
The Physical Refining incarnation on the Central Continent was also fully engaged in comprehension. Moreover, the Physical Refining incarnation's comprehension speed was more than ten times that of the Qi Refining incarnation.
Countless mysteries of the Earth surged into their minds.
As a naturally born Earth Divine Body, the Physical Refining incarnation's talent in the 'Earth Dao' was astonishing, absolutely first-class!
The vision from the divine soul, originating from the 'Celestial Star Source Earth,' cycled repeatedly, constantly in operation.
...
Above the Celestial Star Source Earth, in another space plane imperceptible to countless Foundation Establishment and Violet Mansion disciples.
Here, three jade platforms floated.
On the jade platforms, three figures with powerful auras were seated cross-legged. Their gazes penetrated the spatial barriers, clearly seeing the scene of the Celestial Star Source Earth.
Their life forces were no less than that of an Earth Immortal, especially the white-robed youth in the middle, who seemed even more formidable than Earth Immortal Qingfeng.
"Oh? It's Lixia, said to be a disciple favored by the Upper Immortals." One of the purple-robed elders noticed Wu Yuan.
"Yes, it's said that he has extraordinary talent." Another black-robed elder nodded. "He entered not long ago; he should be comprehending many treasure sites, choosing what suits him. I just don't know if Celestial Star Source Earth is suitable for him."
"According to the sect's information, he excels in the mysteries of the Earth, so there's a good chance he'll choose Celestial Star Source Earth." The purple-robed elder smiled.
"It's not as easy as you think."
Suddenly, the white-robed youth in the middle spoke with a cold voice. "Celestial Star Source Earth, although it ranks lower among the nine great treasures, it's not weak. It's just that the difficulty of comprehending it is very high."
"In terms of comprehension difficulty, it can be considered the first among the nine great treasures."
"Lixia?"
"He's just a little guy in the Golden Elixir realm. Even if he has made some achievements in the Earth Dao, it's very difficult for him to comprehend any anomalies." The white-robed youth shook his head. "In terms of comprehension effects, I'm afraid it's far less than the other treasures."
The purple-robed elder nodded involuntarily. "True, wait until he reaches the Violet Mansion or Refinement Void realm, perhaps then he can truly comprehend Celestial Star Source Earth."
"I have high hopes for him." The black-robed elder smiled.
"Talent is just one aspect. It's said that he doesn't even dare to fight on the True Dragon Fighting Platform. With such temperament, even if he luckily joins, how can he withstand the pressure from Celestial Star?" The white-robed youth shook his head, clearly not optimistic about Wu Yuan.
The black-robed elder fell silent.
Although he was optimistic about Wu Yuan, as the guardian of Celestial Star Source Earth and a powerful Earth Immortal in this lineage, he also knew that what the white-robed youth said was true.
"Don't argue, whether he comprehends or not, and how it affects us, it doesn't matter." The purple-robed elder on the side smiled. "Let's wait and see; we'll naturally find out."
...
Time passed day by day.
"Wrong! All wrong!"
"No, it's not wrong. It's just that in the past, when I comprehended the mysteries of the Earth, it was just a corner of the myriad paths of heaven and earth, unable to glimpse the whole picture." Wu Yuan realized this completely.
A full ten days.
Wu Yuan felt like it was just an instant.
He progressed from his own comprehension of 'the fall of the stars,' continuously breaking through, and constantly perceiving. When he suddenly woke up and looked back, he found many omissions in his past.
It was like learning mathematics.
Many definitions from elementary school would be overturned in high school; many definitions from high school would be overturned in college.
"It's not a mistake; it's just that standing at different heights, the scenery you see will continue to change, but the scenery is still the same." Wu Yuan realized this.
He continued to delve into comprehension.
The more he comprehended, the more he became fascinated, and the more he could perceive that, in this seemingly simple anomaly of the falling stars, there were indescribable ultimate truths.
Cultivation knows no years.
In the blink of an eye, Wu Yuan came to the eighty-eighth day of the Celestial Star Source Earth treasure site, approaching three months.
"So that's how it is."
Wu Yuan never stopped for a moment; countless insights converged. There was no sudden enlightenment, just a qualitative change triggered by a quantitative accumulation.
"As the core of oneself transforms into stars, the terrifying gravity naturally formed by the stars possesses unimaginable power!"
"The stronger the gravity, the stronger the formed stars, and it also makes the gravity more powerful..." Wu Yuan sensed the fall of each meteor.
"When the stars become enormous to the extreme, the vast and boundless earth, unstoppable, everything in heaven and earth, all the creatures in the universe, cannot resist this gravity!"
Wu Yuan felt that he had touched on an indescribable mystery.
Very profound!
And seemingly boundless!
"Boom!"
In an instant, whether it was the Qi Refining incarnation of the Dragonstar Immortal Sect or the Physical Refining incarnation on the Central Continent, various anomalies simultaneously appeared around them.
The two incarnations seemed to transform into miniature stars at the same time.
Countless illusory meteors appeared, all beginning to crash towards their bodies, creating numerous ripples of anomalies.
Illusory yet incredibly real!
..."This?"
"How is this possible!" In the sky above the Celestial Star Source Earth, in another space plane, the three figures were completely stunned, unbelievably looking down at the scene below.
Due to the array's concealment, other cultivators could not perceive Wu Yuan's anomalies.
However, as the guardians of the treasure site, the three of them could see everything clearly. They could keenly sense the changes in Wu Yuan's aura.
His own body involuntarily produced an invisible gravity.
Just like a miniature star!
At the same time, the Celestial Star Source Earth, lying horizontally in the void as if dormant for countless ages, also generated faint gravitational forces.
This was a kind of resonance!
"Is it recognition!"
"He triggered the resonance and recognition of Celestial Star Source Earth? Heavens." The purple-robed elder was incredulous. "This Lixia seems to have comprehended something. Even the three of us, who have become Earth Immortals, only received recognition from Stars Nine in our lineage."
"Lixia?" The white-robed youth, Star Nine, also looked down in shock, staring at Wu Yuan with a complicated expression.
He, who had practiced for less than ten thousand years, was already ranked in the top three among the many Earth Immortals of the Dragonstar Immortal Sect, a true peerless genius.
However, it wasn't until he reached the Refinement Void realm and comprehended Celestial Star Source Earth for over a thousand years that he finally received resonance and recognition.
"Incredible!"
"Haha, truly incredible." The black-robed elder was extremely delighted. "I said, this Lixia is likely to have a connection with my Celestial Star Source Earth."
"To be able to cause resonance, he has incredible talent on this path."
"He is indeed a genius favored by many Upper Immortals."
"I can sense that what he comprehended includes the mysteries of the Earth, gravity fluctuations, and more." The black-robed elder stared at Wu Yuan as if he were staring at a piece of uncut jade, paying no attention to the expressions of the white-robed youth and the purple-robed elder beside him.
"Immediately report, notify the Sect Master and the Elders!"
...In the void on the side of the Celestial Star Source Earth, the aura emanating from Wu Yuan's body became extremely majestic. The stars he evolved became more complete and powerful.
Vaguely, it seemed to have an impact on the surrounding space!
Absolutely shocking.
It should be noted that this was Wu Yuan's unconscious behavior, containing no trace of mana, just the power of the Dao itself in operation.
Suddenly.
In Wu Yuan's spiritual sense, the originally 'falling stars' anomaly underwent a change out of thin air.
Countless stars fell, making that star extremely towering.
Suspended in the endless starry sky!
Magnificent and majestic, the pressure overwhelmed the endless space, seemingly making heaven and earth, all things, and the myriad dimensions submit. The strength was so overwhelming that even many spatial dimensions were affected.
Rumble~
Suddenly, the star exploded, and the starry sky trembled.
"The change of the stars, returning to the source, can split heaven and earth, can step through time and space. This is my perception, named 'Stellar Code.' In cultivating it, one must not be negligent. Haha, my name is Da Wu Kua Fu!" A grand and magnificent voice seemed to come from the endless starry sky, crossing endless time and space.
Deeply engraved in Wu Yuan's heart.
Boom~ Countless legacy messages rushed into Wu Yuan's memory and divine soul, constantly imprinting, unforgettable.
...Swoosh! Swoosh!
Two figures, one red and one black, have appeared out of thin air in the airspace above the Celestial Star Source Earth.
No disciple could perceive their presence.
Standing there, they seemed to be the center of the entire heaven and earth.
"Pay respects to the Sect Master, pay respects to the Elders." The white-robed youth, purple-robed elder, and black-robed elder all respectfully saluted.
As Earth Immortals, their strength was beyond doubt.
But in front of the two figures that descended, they seemed to become tiny and inconspicuous, not even in the same league.
Completely on a different level.
The two Ascendant Immortals of the Calamity Epoch only nodded slightly in acknowledgment. The middle-aged man in the red robe indicated, while the figure in the black battle armor completely ignored the three. His gaze remained fixed on Wu Yuan below.
At this moment.
Wu Yuan was sitting cross-legged on a jade platform, and a faint aura enveloped his body, giving a sense of vastness, ancientness, and magnificence.
"Inheritance!"
"This inheritance, taken from the outside world by the Patriarch, has been waiting silently for sixty million years and is finally about to emerge." The figure in black armor stared at Wu Yuan, his eyes full of excitement. "Sixty million years!"
"What an incredibly long period."
The figure in black armor turned to look at the middle-aged man in the red robe and spoke with a voice that only the two of them could hear, "Sect Master, our Dragonstar Immortal Sect is blessed by the heavens."
"This Lixia is truly rare."
"He can be considered a peerless genius that appears only once in a billion years for our sect. Looking across the Immortal Continent and even the Immortal Realm, he is undoubtedly a genius that appears only once in millions of years."
"Tell Senior Brother Dongyang."
"If he doesn't want to teach, I'll do it!" The figure in black armor spoke with unwavering conviction.
Before the middle-aged man in the red robe could respond.
"Who said I don't want to teach? Old Black, don't ruin a good piece of Sword Immortal jade in your hands." A cold voice echoed out of nowhere.
Chapter 239: Call Me Old Lunatic
The black-armored figure and the red-robed figure turned their heads upon hearing the voice, looking towards the end of the void.
The white-robed youth Xing Jiu, the black-robed elder, and the purple-robed elder, who had been waiting on the side, also turned their heads following the gaze of the black-armored figure, even though they didn't hear the sound.
They understood that another sect immortal was probably coming.
In the next moment,
"Buzz~" an invisible fluctuation swept through, and Xing Jiu and the other two instantly disappeared from their original location. When they reappeared, they had already landed heavily on a desolate mountain.
"This?"
"We are about three hundred thousand miles away from the Heavenly Star Source Land."
"With just a thought, we were moved out?"
"This kind of method?" Xing Jiu, the white-robed youth, the purple-robed elder, and the black-robed elder exchanged glances, all filled with astonishment!
Although they were far from being Dao Immortals, they were still Divine Realm Immortals with formidable strength, having roamed the world for ninety thousand years.
But silently, they were moved together three hundred thousand miles away.
"Which immortal is this?"
"Those who can do this are few in the sect." The purple-robed elder couldn't help but say, "And being attracted by Li Xia, it's probably..."
"Senior Brother Dongyang! Most likely him," the black-robed elder said solemnly.
"Senior Brother Dongyang?" Xing Jiu, the white-robed youth, had a shining light in his eyes. He knew that he also admired Senior Brother Dongyang.
In the Dragon Star Immortal Sect, Senior Brother Dongyang was practically a living legend.
With a cultivation spanning countless years, he was one of the oldest immortals in the sect, possessing unparalleled strength and constantly breaking through.
He was the strongest sword immortal in the history of the Dragon Star Immortal Sect, the contemporary number one sword immortal in the vast Immortal Continent. Under his immortal sword, countless formidable enemies had perished.
"Li Xia has extraordinary talent. Once he gains the acknowledgment of a blessed land at the Golden Core Realm and is also a sword cultivator, he might be accepted as a direct disciple by Senior Brother Dongyang," the black-robed elder said with a smile.
"Senior Brother Dongyang has only two named disciples and has never accepted a direct disciple," the purple-robed elder said.
"A direct disciple? Senior Brother Dongyang?" Xing Jiu, the white-robed youth, sighed quietly. Although there was a hint of unwillingness in his eyes, he did not mockingly speak out again.
Proud as he was, he had to admit that Wu Yuan's talent was indeed astonishing, surpassing his own. At least when he reached the Golden Core Realm, he was far inferior to Wu Yuan.
"However, the path of cultivation is so difficult. Even if he truly becomes a disciple of Senior Brother Dongyang, what does it matter? At the Golden Core Realm, he might die in some tribulation," Xing Jiu, the white-robed youth, muttered to himself.
Of course, he no longer openly criticized Wu Yuan. At this point, he couldn't afford to be openly hostile.
"The immortal moved us out because he didn't want to see us. Let's each return to our mansions first. When this matter is settled, the elders and the sect master will notify us," the black-robed elder said.
The three of them quickly left.
...
In the space above the Heavenly Star Source Land.
With the disappearance of Xing Jiu, the black-robed elder, and the purple-robed elder.
Buzz~
A figure in white appeared silently in the void. Standing there with flowing long hair and a handsome appearance, he seemed like a noble young master around thirty years old. However, the unconsciously emanating sharp sword intent was enough to make the black-armored figure and the red-robed figure shudder.
Too terrifying!
It was like a world-destroying divine sword, possessing the power to annihilate them at any moment.
Both being Dao Immortals, their strengths also had a considerable gap.
"Sect Master." The white-robed youth smiled at the middle-aged man in red, nodding slightly to show respect.
"Senior Brother Dongyang, you've finally come," the middle-aged man in red smiled.
The visitor was indeed Senior Brother Dongyang.
"Dongyang, I call you Senior Brother out of respect. Don't take advantage of it and call me Old Black every day," the robust figure in black armor glared, "Among all the sect immortals, you're the only one older than me."
"In the entire sect, there's no immortal older than you," Dongyang Sword Immortal said indifferently. "If I don't call you Old Black, what should I call you?"
"Others call me Black Lao, and we are of similar age. Call me Old Black, and you won't lose out," the robust figure in black armor gritted his teeth.
"Just call you Old Black."
Jian Xian glanced at the other party and said, "What? Can't accept it? Either behave and accept it or fight me."
The robust figure in black armor was speechless.
Fight? He had indeed fought with the white-robed youth many times, but in over a hundred battles, he had never won. The gap between them only widened.
"Hmph! Always resorting to violence. Clearly, you're over tens of thousands of years old, yet you act like a young brat every day," the robust figure in black armor snorted.
"My heart is not old, and my sword is not decayed," Jian Xian said lightly. "Old Black, you don't talk much; talk even less now."
The robust figure in black armor was about to speak again.
"Dongyang Senior, Senior Heiyuan." The middle-aged man in red robes couldn't help but speak, smiling wryly. "Apart from the Immortal Ancestor, you two are the oldest in the sect. You've been bickering for hundreds of thousands of years. No need to rush."
"Let's take a look at Lixia first," the middle-aged man in red robes pointed to Wu Yuan below.
Various anomalies still surrounded Wu Yuan.
Like a star, his aura surged and roared!
"Yes!"
"Dongyang, if I'm not mistaken, the information about Lixia should have been sent to you long ago," the robust figure in black armor, Black Yuan, said, "Such a good seedling. If you don't want to teach, I won't be polite."
"You teach? Can you?" Jian Xian glanced at Black Yuan and said, "Hundreds of disciples, how many Earth Immortals have you produced?"
"How would I not know how to teach?" Black Yuan glared, "I've comprehended the 'Heavenly Star Source Soil' for tens of thousands of years. As an elder of this lineage, teaching a little kid at the Golden Pill Realm is a piece of cake."
"Heavenly Star Source Soil? What you comprehend is just the mystery of the earth, along with some mysteries of the soil," Jian Xian looked down at Wu Yuan, "Do you know what Lixia has comprehended?"
"Isn't it the inheritance of the Great Shaman? The sect's powerful inheritances are not just one." Black Yuan frowned. "Many immortal and legal texts are just appearances; the comprehension of the Dao is the core!"
The middle-aged man in red robes stood aside, saying nothing.
As the head of the sect, he was respected, but on the path of immortality, strength was paramount.
He understood that the two oldest Immortals in the sect were competing for disciples.
"Ordinary Golden Pill cultivators find it challenging to join the Earth Immortal Sect," the middle-aged man in red robes muttered, "but this Lixia? Can make two ancient Immortals vie for him?"
But he understood that this was normal.
Truly remarkable geniuses were not easy to come by. For the Immortals who wanted to leave a legacy, it was an encounter that could not be sought. Once missed, it might be missed forever.
"Old Black, you've comprehended the 'Heavenly Star Source Soil' for so many years, but if this Great Shaman inheritance is so simple, wouldn't the Immortal Ancestor have left here tens of millions of years ago?" Jian Xian shook his head slightly. "What Lixia has comprehended is not just the lower laws of the earth and gravity."
"But the Dao of Stars!"
"Stars, one of the cornerstones of the Dao of Earth, represents the ultimate path and contains unimaginable power!" Jian Xian said softly. "He has already entered the gate of the Dao of Stars."
"If he continues down this path, it won't be difficult for him to surpass me in the future." Jian Xian said calmly.
This statement surprised Black Yuan and the middle-aged man in red robes.
Surpass Jian Xian?
Remember, Jian Xian's strength is approaching that of a Celestial!
"The Dao of Stars?" Black Yuan's eyes flashed with surprise. Although he had not mastered it, as a strong person who had comprehended the basic principles of the earth, he also knew the wonders of the Dao of Stars.
However, very few could truly enter this path!
"Dongyang, can you teach?" Black Yuan couldn't help asking. "I'm not really competing with you for disciples."
"Just, with such a piece of jade, if it is not taught well, it would be a waste." Black Yuan asked.
"Do you want to consult the Immortal Ancestor?" Black Yuan asked.
"He is a sword cultivator, so I can naturally teach him," Jian Xian said lightly. "As for the Dao of Stars? Although I haven't completely mastered it, but..."
Whoosh~
Only to see Jian Xian turn his palm, and a tiny star appeared in the palm of his hand. The star seemed small yet vast, containing endless mysteries.
Perceiving this star made Black Yuan and the middle-aged man in red robes' eyelids twitch, sensing a lethal threat.
"Incredible!"
"Dongyang Senior, you..." The middle-aged man in red robes was shocked. "Have you truly mastered it?"
"It's just a stroke of luck," said Dongyang Jianxian casually.
"God bless our immortal sect," the middle-aged man in a red robe expressed excitement, "If the Ancestor knew, he would probably be overjoyed."
"Don't rush!" Dongyang Jianxian shook his head, "Wait until we truly pass the ninth immortal tribulation, then it's not too late to inform the Ancestor. If we fail, there's no need for him to know."
"However," Dongyang Jianxian continued, "Before facing the tribulation, I will teach Lixia thoroughly and try to pass on all my lifelong learnings to him."
Seeing this scene, the upper immortal Black Source had nothing more to say.
"Freak, I really don't know how he cultivates," muttered the Black Source Immortal to himself.
But he didn't oppose it anymore.
How could he oppose it?
In comparison, Dongyang Jianxian's strength far surpassed him by a large margin, exceeding his imagination even in his most proficient areas.
"Dongyang Senior, when do you plan to hold the disciple recruitment ceremony? Will it be public?" asked the middle-aged man in the red robe.
As the leader of many upper immortals in the sect, he had great influence on the Immortal Continent.
"If he truly passes the tribulation, I will let the Ancestor know. If he fails, there's no need to let the old man know," Dongyang Jianxian said.
"However," he added, "Before facing the tribulation, I will thoroughly teach Lixia and try to pass on all my lifelong learnings to him," Dongyang Jianxian looked down at Wuyuan below.
Seeing this scene, the upper immortal Black Source had nothing more to say.
"Freak, I really don't know how he cultivates," muttered the Black Source Immortal to himself.
But he didn't oppose it anymore.
How could he oppose it?
In comparison, Dongyang Jianxian's strength far surpassed him by a large margin, exceeding his imagination even in his most proficient areas.
"Dongyang Senior, when do you plan to hold the disciple recruitment ceremony? Will it be public?" asked the middle-aged man in the red robe.
As the leader of many upper immortals in the sect, he had great influence on the Immortal Continent.
"Not in a hurry."
"This Lixia has extremely high talent, a strong divine soul, and a seemingly pure Dao heart. He is indeed a rare genius in the sect for millions of years," Dongyang Jianxian whispered, "However, talent is one aspect, character is another."
"I need to observe him closely."
"And test him."
"Moreover, there seems to be a secret in him," Dongyang Jianxian revealed a slight smile at the corner of his mouth.
"A secret?" The middle-aged man in the red robe was stunned.
"No matter, it won't affect my Dragon Star Immortal Sect," Dongyang Jianxian said, "Head of the Sect, everything about Lixia remains the same. Don't disturb him, I have my own plans."
"Good." The middle-aged man in the red robe nodded.
Although he didn't understand Dongyang Jianxian's thoughts, in terms of cultivating swordsmanship, no one was more suitable for the sect than Dongyang Jianxian.
"Dongyang, don't blame me for being nosy. Don't ruin such a good seedling," the Black Source Immortal couldn't help but say.
"Rest assured, Old Blackie," Dongyang Jianxian glanced at him, "Soon, your disciples and grandchildren will tremble under the swords of my disciples."
"Don't rely on quantity, rely on quality!"
Swoosh!
Dongyang Jianxian had disappeared in an instant.
"You!" Black Source Immortal puffed his beard and stared.
He liked taking disciples. Over the long years, he had more than ten direct disciples and hundreds of named disciples, not to mention countless grandchildren.
"Damn Dongyang, I curse you to never find a Dao companion in your life," the Black Source Immortal gritted his teeth and left with a flash.
The middle-aged man in the red robe smiled at the words, then left too.
...
In the void on the side of Tianxing Source Land.
On that jade platform.
The majestic aura emanating from Wuyuan's body had completely returned to normal. He opened his eyes, filled with shock and disbelief.
Not only the Qi Refining incarnation, but even the distant Body Refining incarnation in the Central Plains was in a similar state.
"The Stellar Codex."
"Exploring the principles of stellar evolution, the great witch Kuafu? In this Tianxing Source Land, there actually exists a legacy of a great witch?" Wuyuan's heart trembled.
This was an incredible legacy, a codex!
Great Witch!
According to the memories passed down from the Body Refining incarnation, they were even more formidable and powerful than Celestial Witches.
Looking across the vast river of time, they were truly great existences!
"I just don't know the connection between this great witch Kuafu and the Kuafu in the myths and legends of my previous life," Wuyuan pondered to himself.
Unable to figure it out, he chose not to dwell on it.
"This codex is truly amazing. Many of the memories passed down from my Body Refining incarnation can't compare to it." Wuyuan sensed the imprints deeply engraved in his soul.
Scenes of stars falling and various phenomena unfolded before him with a single thought from Wuyuan.
Especially the last voice, the dominance and pride engraved into his soul deeply shook Wuyuan.
"My Body Refining incarnation, although it gained many methods and powerful source techniques from the Godly Pattern Bestowal, they are all 'techniques,' not true Dao and laws!" Wuyuan was well aware of this fact.
The methods of inheriting memories are numerous, but most are practical. The few that lean towards the path of enlightenment require individual understanding and contemplation.
The recently obtained "Stellar Codex" inheritance, however, is different.
This legacy contains the 'spiritual imprint' of the great witch Kuafu, with clear guidance that allows Wuyuan to follow the correct path all the way.
Perhaps, in terms of pure combat, this codex may not unleash overwhelming strength. However, it enables Wuyuan to break through faster and grasp a higher level of understanding of the Dao.
"The Dao is fundamental," Wuyuan's eyes gleamed, "With the help of the 'Stellar Codex,' my speed of enlightenment will only be faster than understanding 'Tianxing Source Land.'"
Wuyuan looked towards the distant Tianxing Source Land.
Although it outwardly operated, containing many mysteries of the earth, it couldn't compare to the "Stellar Codex" engraved in the depths of his soul.
Far from it!
"However, obtaining the 'Stellar Codex' is extremely difficult. Over endless years, probably not many sect members have received this inheritance," Wuyuan thought, "While Tianxing Source Land can guide generations of sect disciples."
Wuyuan understood the difference between the two.
Tianxing Source Land, placed here, was like an open class, allowing everyone to learn anytime, anywhere.
The "Stellar Codex," on the other hand, was like a private tutoring session, offering one-on-one guidance.
"Stellar!" Wuyuan's thoughts moved, and subtle rays of light appeared in his control, containing unpredictable power.
"The so-called Dao of the stars should include the complete Dao of the earth," Wuyuan pondered.
Suddenly.
"Hmm?" Wuyuan raised his head abruptly, looking astonished ahead. A dirty black-robed old man appeared out of nowhere not far away.
"You?" Wuyuan's pupils slightly contracted.
The restrictions around the jade platform in all directions were not triggered; how could someone silently infiltrate? At first glance, Wuyuan didn't detect any aura from the other party; it was as if he were an ordinary mortal.
Who is this?
"You can call me Old Lunatic," the dirty old man grinned, yellow spots on his teeth.
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 240: Expensive Sword Codex
Old Lunatic?
Wuyuan stared at the figure. The robe was dirty, and it seemed like it hadn't been cleaned for a long time. The hair was messy, and the long beard on the chin tangled together. Ugly appearance. Calling him Old Lunatic was indeed fitting.
"Youngster Lixia pays respects to the senior," Wuyuan respectfully bowed. He didn't dare to underestimate the other party.
This was one of the nine sacred places of the sect, heavily restricted, and had not made any mistakes for countless years. Yet, the other could approach silently.
What cultivation level? Nascent Soul realm? Divine Separation realm? Perhaps even stronger! Wuyuan didn't dare to speculate.
As for the breath and clothing, if Wuyuan took those seriously, it would be a joke. Wuyuan knew that many cultivators who had lived for a long time didn't care about such things. Just like when Wuyuan was in the Central Plains, he traveled thousands of miles.
"Hehe, not bad, a polite youngster," the dirty old man chuckled, "But what I said, call me Old Lunatic."
"Younger doesn't dare," Wuyuan respectfully said.
"Don't dare?" The dirty old man narrowed his eyes, "I told you to call me Old Lunatic, so you dare not call me?!"
Wuyuan was stunned. The black-robed old man in front of him seemed a bit crazy.
"Not calling?" The dirty old man's eyes flashed a trace of dissatisfaction.
"Old Lunatic," Wuyuan tentatively called.
"That's more like it," the dirty old man smiled, "Since we've met, is there any reason you wouldn't invite Old Lunatic to sit down?"
"Please sit," Wuyuan got up, giving up the seat on the jade platform.
He really couldn't figure out the identity of the person in front of him.
"Never mind, let's both stand," the dirty old man waved his hand, and the floating jade platform flew directly to the edge of the area within a mile, which looked unbelievable.
Wuyuan's eyes twitched.
Mind you, this jade platform seemed to be suspended in the void, but it was perfectly combined with the array covering the Tianxing Source Land and was unmovable!
Who was this dirty old man in front of him? And why was he here?
"I know you have many doubts," the dirty old man, with a mouthful of yellow teeth, smiled, "I won't hide it from you. I was attracted here by the great witch legacy you obtained today."
Wuyuan was suddenly shocked.
"Don't be surprised. Do you think the sect doesn't know that Tianxing Source Land is here?" The dirty old man said, "Techniques are easy to obtain, but the spiritual imprints contained in legacies are the imprints left by the original owner. Using them depletes them, and the sect naturally attaches great importance to it."
Wuyuan suddenly realized.
The sect did know about the great witch legacy contained in the Tianxing Source Land.
However, the words of the dirty old man also slightly reassured Wuyuan, understanding that the other party was probably a super existence in the sect.
"I sense that you are a sword cultivator," the dirty old man said, "Show me your strongest sword technique."
The strongest sword technique? Wuyuan's heart moved. Associating it with what the other had just said, he vaguely understood why this dirty old man appeared here.
"Please guide me, senior..." Wuyuan was about to speak.
"I said, call me Old Lunatic," the dirty old man's face drooped.
"Yes," Wuyuan nodded, "Then please, Old Lunatic, enlighten this junior."
As he spoke.
Hoo! Hoo!
Three flying swords appeared in front of Wuyuan, followed by their convergence, quickly forming a small sword formation.
"Don't worry, don't worry about harming me, and don't worry about the power spreading out," the dirty old man said.
Wuyuan nodded slightly, and his thoughts moved!
Whoosh! The sword formation formed an extremely fine divine sword, precisely the third layer of the Xuanhuang Sword Formation - the Inch Sword.
The divine sword swept through, devoid of any true elemental or magical power, yet it seemed as if a falling meteor, appearing restrained but bursting forth with an incredible force.
In midair, it left behind an enduring sword mark!
Swish! Swish! The divine sword spun and once again split into three, swirling around Wuyuan.
"Senior, how was that?" Wuyuan whispered.
"It turns out to be the 'Xuanhuang Sword Formation.' It's been a long time since I've seen it," the dirty old man chuckled. "To be able to execute the third form at such a young age is quite extraordinary."
Wuyuan was somewhat pleased.
Many Purple Mansion cultivators might not be able to perform the third form of the Xuanhuang Sword Formation.
"However, it's a pity that this move is far from your strongest. You haven't even unleashed half of the power of your Dao comprehension," the dirty old man said.
"What? Not even half of my Dao comprehension?" Wuyuan was surprised.
In the cultivation path, the foundation is the Dao, and skills are the manifestation. To reach higher levels, one must break through in Dao comprehension, but the true power of Dao can only be unleashed through application.
"You have a profound understanding of the Tianxing Source Land. Why still stick to the sword techniques themselves?" the dirty old man shook his head. "The techniques of the sword manual only contain the mysteries of the earth, but it doesn't mean you should rigidly use only the mysteries of the earth."
Wuyuan was speechless.
"You must understand that what you are comprehending now is the 'Way of the Stars.' The Way of the Stars is also a part of the fundamental earth Dao, it's universal and has no essential difference," the dirty old man said. "If you can use the mysteries of the earth to execute the Xuanhuang Sword Formation, why can't you use the Way of the Stars to do the same?"
Wuyuan couldn't help but smile bitterly.
Skills are the application of Dao, whether it's a sword formation, alchemy, talismans, etc. They are all just carriers. The principle is understood by everyone, but to unleash it is extremely difficult. Knowing is easy; doing is hard.
"Lixia lad, pay attention," the dirty old man suddenly spoke. "I'll only use one sword. How much you can comprehend from this sword depends on your skills."
Then.
The dirty old man suddenly extended his finger, pointing to the empty space. In the mid-air, swords appeared out of nowhere. At first glance, it seemed extremely simple, but they quickly combined.
"This?" Wuyuan stared with wide eyes.
Whoosh!
The sword lights gathered, forming a needle-like sword light in the blink of an eye. The sword light tore through the sky, like a meteor hitting the earth, or a shooting star slicing through the sky, resembling the explosion of a star... ever-changing and unpredictable, with boundless power!
"The Sword of the Stars, revealing the mysteries of the celestial bodies," Wuyuan stared intently, completely immersed in it.
Clearly, it was the third form of the Xuanhuang Sword Formation, but the sword technique displayed by the dirty old man, created out of thin air, was much stronger than Wuyuan's.
"It seems that the Dao comprehension represented by the sword light isn't too profound, but when combined and executed, it contains such incredible power?" Wuyuan was amazed.
Compared to the other's sword technique, his own sword technique was like a firefly compared to the bright moon.
For more than ten breaths.
The sword light completely disappeared, and only then did Wuyuan come to his senses. The dirty old man was still standing there with a smiling expression.
"Thank you for your guidance, senior," Wuyuan sincerely bowed, deeply admiring the other.
An unbelievable sword technique.
Although "The Stellar Code" contains the profound spiritual imprints of the great witch, guiding Wuyuan to comprehend the Way of the Stars, it still creates numerous confusions. After all, it is like a general outline, too profound.
Wuyuan has only scratched the surface so far.
However, the dirty old man's sword just now clearly explained many mysteries at the entry-level, as if he had broken it down for Wuyuan.
"As your understanding of the Dao deepens, the application of your skills will naturally become stronger."
"Similarly, by continually studying swordsmanship, unconsciously, you will gain a lot, elevating your comprehension of the Dao," Wuyuan understood this very well.
Dao is theory.
Skills are practice.
Both are indispensable, and only through mutual support can one consistently follow the correct path of cultivation.
"Focus on comprehending this sword, combined with the sword manual," the dirty old man said solemnly. "Come back here to see me in a month. If your cultivation is good, I will demonstrate for you again."
"If your cultivation is not good, there won't be a next time."
"The disciple will do his best," Wuyuan said earnestly.
Where he didn't understand, this dirty old man intended to guide him for a long time.
Currently uncertain of the other's identity.
But Wuyuan estimated that at the very least, he was an Earth Immortal, and possibly even a transcendent figure like an Apotheosis Immortal within the sect.
However, regardless, this was a rare opportunity.
"Oh, by the way."
"You want to comprehend the Way of the Stars, so go and also cultivate the 'Stellar Void Sword Manual.' With your many life-bound flying swords, the combination of the two sword manuals will be effective," said the dirty old man.
"Yes," Wuyuan noted the name 'Stellar Void Sword Manual.'
In the next instant, whoosh! The dirty old man disappeared without a trace, and at the same time, the jade platform that had been thrown far away returned to its original state.
"He comes and goes without a trace," Wuyuan thought to himself, completely unaware of how the dirty old man in the black robe had left.
Just as he hadn't noticed how the other had arrived.
"I wonder which senior from the sect it is," Wuyuan pondered.
He could confirm that the other had no ill intentions, and even went out of his way to guide him. Just that one sword was worth all his hard cultivation.
"Back to the cave mansion, come back in a month," Wuyuan was full of anticipation.
Equally full of determination.
He understood that if he wasn't diligent enough and didn't grow fast enough, if he disappointed this mysterious senior, he might not get guidance again.
Swoosh! Wuyuan left the place directly.
Having received the teachings of 'The Stellar Code,' Wuyuan could directly comprehend the Dao imprints left by the great witch Kuafu. The effect was much better than comprehending the nine great treasures.
Through the teleportation array.
Wuyuan quickly returned to his own mansion.
Swoosh! Swoosh! "True transmission," Lusui hurried over with a large group of Foundation Establishment cultivators to welcome him.
"Everyone stick to your duties; no one is allowed to disturb me," Wuyuan instructed and went straight into the quiet room.
He began his cultivation.
At the same time, a strand of his thoughts descended into the 'Dragonstar Immortal Realm,' reaching the Dao Treasury Pavilion in the Illusory Dragon City.
Quickly finding what he needed.
The upper and middle parts of the 'Xuanhuang Sword Formation' required three million Dragon Crystals each. The upper part of the 'Stellar Void Sword Manual' required one million Dragon Crystals, the middle part required ten million, and the lower part required fifty million Dragon Crystals.
"So expensive!" Wuyuan widened his eyes.
The cost was beyond imagination, much more expensive than the 'Xuanhuang Sword Formation.'
With a brief search, Wuyuan understood that this was one of the top ten sword manuals within the sect.
After a moment of consideration.
"Exchange the upper and middle parts of the 'Xuanhuang Sword Formation,' exchange for the upper part of the 'Stellar Void Sword Manual,'" Wuyuan made a decision.
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 241: Higher-Level Laws
"According to the brief description in the 'Stellar Void Sword Manual,' generally, only Purple Mansion cultivators have the hope of entering the upper part, which is sufficient for the majority of Foundation Establishment cultivators," Wuyuan muttered to himself.
As for the middle part? Many Transcendent Immortals in the Tribulation Void Realm might not be able to thoroughly study it.
"I've just started on the Way of the Stars; I think the upper part is enough for my cultivation," Wuyuan contemplated.
Indeed, the middle part of the 'Stellar Void Sword Manual' was too expensive for Wuyuan at the moment.
Ten million Dragon Crystals!
Although he had received a gift from Qingfeng, Wuyuan only had a total of twenty million Dragon Crystals.
It seemed like a lot, but this was just the beginning, a gift from the sect for a true disciple's hundreds of years of cultivation. Thinking ahead, acquiring more Dragon Crystals wouldn't be easy.
"I have to be frugal with my spending. Once I thoroughly study the upper part of the 'Stellar Void Sword Manual,' my strength will undoubtedly be greater, and then I can exchange for the middle part," Wuyuan contemplated, "The remaining Dragon Crystals can be used to exchange for other treasures."
Wuyuan had a thought.
"True disciple Lixia, do you confirm exchanging the upper and middle parts of the 'Xuanhuang Sword Formation,' exchanging for the upper part of the 'Stellar Void Sword Manual,' totaling four million Dragon Crystals?" a deep voice echoed in Wuyuan's ears.
"Confirmed," Wuyuan whispered.
"Deducting four million Dragon Crystals, leaving sixteen million Dragon Crystals. The relevant heritage teachings have been sent to your personal palace," the deep voice said, "Remember, you must not disclose any secrets of the heritage."
"Understood," Wuyuan said.
Before arriving at the sect, he had sworn not to disclose any sect heritage without permission.
Whoosh! Wuyuan had a thought and instantly returned from the Illusory Dragon City to his personal palace. The personal palace was enormous, even larger than the personal palace in the Crimson Moon Immortal Realm. As a true disciple, he had higher privileges.
"Dragonstar Immortal Realm, seemingly inferior to the Crimson Moon Immortal Realm, but essentially no different," Wuyuan scanned the palace.
Here, he could simulate refining tools, alchemy, inscribing talismans, crafting source crystal weapons, and more—all for free!
This was a benefit of being a true disciple.
"Heritage." Wuyuan had a thought, and a giant light screen appeared with a detailed list.
He clicked on the 'Heritage' option.
Suddenly, the two major sword manuals he had just exchanged appeared, and with a gentle tap, a burst of light formed two giant crystal-clear booklets.
Virtual Immortal Scriptures!
"On Immortal Islands, any major sect, unless it's a matter of life and death, will hide various heritage information in the Dao Treasury Pavilion of the Illusory Realm," Wuyuan sighed to himself.
On Immortal Islands, forces big and small would have corresponding Dao Treasury Pavilions, some crude, some sophisticated.
"Let's take a look at the 'Xuanhuang Sword Formation' first." Wuyuan had a thought and completely immersed himself in the first virtual Immortal Scripture.
Instantly, a massive amount of information began flooding into Wuyuan's mind—complex and abundant, easily amounting to billions if converted into words.
"In the Central Continent, those experts on the Heavenly Rankings claim that these teachings should not be lightly spread, claiming that it's hard to explain the Dao, not even able to clarify the unity of man and heaven," Wuyuan said to himself.
Hard to explain?
Just a matter of insufficient skill!
In the Crimson Moon Immortal Realm, even True Meaning Realm and even higher realms could be expounded clearly by some great beings.
Of course.
Explaining clearly did not mean one could fully comprehend it. At most, it could be said that the difficulty had been greatly reduced, and the cultivator still had to step by step comprehend and cultivate.
"The upper part of the 'Xuanhuang Sword Formation' has cultivation methods for the Qi Sea Realm and the Golden Elixir Realm. There are related sword techniques, the method of sword formations, and many miscellaneous techniques, like sword formations, only including the first three styles," Wuyuan received the information transmitted by the virtual Immortal Scripture.
The beginning part he had already received from the Sovereign, so he could easily comprehend it.
Yet, there were subtle differences in some details.
Wuyuan understood what was going on. Any secret art or heritage was not unchanging; across generations, many great beings would incorporate their unique insights and perceptions.
It didn't affect the overall.
"In the future, if I have the opportunity to completely comprehend the 'Xuanhuang Sword Formation' and pass it on to sect disciples, I can also add some of my unique understanding and insights," Wuyuan contemplated carefully.
The Xuanhuang Sword Formation was based on the Dao of the Earth!
"I not only want to comprehend learning but also want to try to forge my own path, integrating the complete Way of the Stars into it," Wuyuan changed his perspective and felt many insights while carefully chewing and deducing the first three styles.
Different angles result in different feelings.
Not long after.
"The middle part of the 'Xuanhuang Sword Formation,'" Wuyuan continued to receive the information from the virtual Immortal Scripture, feeling it becoming increasingly profound and complex.
He started to struggle to understand.
However, not understanding was not a problem. He first recorded all the countless heritage information, leaving it for later contemplation and comprehension.
Finally.
Wuyuan recorded all the information contained in the first virtual Immortal Scripture. Even with his strong spiritual consciousness, he felt a bit dizzy.
"No wonder the Sovereign only gave me the upper part. With the massive information, my spiritual consciousness couldn't handle it at that time," Wuyuan shook his head slightly.
The information was just too vast, and his spiritual consciousness couldn't bear it.
"However, receiving the middle part heritage of the 'Xuanhuang Sword Formation' has given me a deeper understanding of this sword manual," Wuyuan, even though he only recorded it once, gained a completely different insight.
At least, it made his understanding of the cultivation path ahead clearer.
After a short rest.
Wuyuan started to receive the upper part heritage of the 'Stellar Void Sword Manual,' and the information from the virtual Immortal Scripture flowed like a tide.
The information was not as massive as the middle part of the 'Xuanhuang Sword Formation,' but it was more complicated and profound.
And after accepting the heritage, Wuyuan understood why this sword manual was so expensive and why entering its cultivation was so challenging.
"This 'Stellar Void Sword Manual' is a simplified version of the 'Stellar Code,' or you could say, an interpretation of the Way of the Stars through the path of the sword," Wuyuan was secretly amazed.
The same path could form completely different techniques in the hands of different cultivators. The core was the same, but the external manifestations were vastly different.
Without a doubt.
This 'Stellar Void Sword Manual' was very suitable for Wuyuan.
"For me, if the 'Stellar Code' is the general outline for comprehending the Way of the Stars, then the 'Stellar Void Sword Manual' is the detailed outline using the way of the sword to interpret the Way of the Stars. It gradually guides me in comprehension," Wuyuan gradually immersed himself in it.
Slowly comprehending.
The 'Stellar Void Sword Manual' was considered one of the top-tier methods in the Dragonstar Immortal Sect, yet over endless years, few disciples sought its teachings.
Even some powerful guardians and elders, when comprehending this sword manual, often treated it as supplementary rather than a primary focus.
The reason was simple—it was too difficult.
As the fundamental Dao of Earth, one of the origin Dao of the world, it was profound, vast, and contained countless mysterious laws.
The Way of the Stars was one of the core mysteries of the Dao of Earth. If one could comprehend it, it meant they weren't far from understanding the Dao of Earth.
Generations of disciples!
Countless years.
In the Dragonstar Immortal Sect, among numerous disciples, there were very few who could enter the gateway of the Way of the Stars, let alone comprehend it fully.
Even more.
Looking across the vast Crimson Moon Immortal Realm for countless billions of years, no superbeing had ever completely comprehended the Way of the Stars.
Of course.
Although the 'Stellar Void Sword Manual' seemed precious, for the majority of cultivators, it was simply too difficult.
So difficult that they couldn't even get started.
"For me, this 'Stellar Void Sword Manual' is the most suitable. Studying its various sword arts, starting from techniques, will naturally enhance my comprehension of the Way of the Stars," Wuyuan made a decision.
High comprehension of the Way would quickly elevate his swordsmanship.
With a profound understanding of sword arts, his comprehension of the Way would also advance.
"The Way of the Stars, also known as the 'Stellar Laws,' is a middle-level law," Wuyuan touched on deeper information in the sword manual.
"The complete Stellar Laws include the paths of Earth, Gravity, and Soil Source."
Wuyuan pondered.
In the vast universe, endless time and space, numerous origin paths intertwined, forming the complete essence of heaven and earth.
Similar to Gold, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth, and so on, these were the most profound and unimaginable origin paths, also known as high-level laws.
Each high-level law could be broken down into numerous middle-level laws.
Middle-level laws could be further divided into a multitude of low-level laws, countless low-level laws interweaving to form the complete high-level laws.
"Any cultivator's ultimate goal is to comprehend the origin paths," Wuyuan was very clear on this.
How difficult was that?
To be practical.
"Countless Immortals who have experienced epochs find it challenging to comprehend even one lower-level law," Wuyuan thought, "What if one could comprehend the Way of the Stars?"
Comprehending a middle-level law would make ascending to Immortality with ease! But imagine how difficult it would be.
"A ten-thousand-zhang high tower rises from level ground, taking one step at a time," Wuyuan was not impatient.
Just like when he descended to the Middle Lands for the first time, facing many difficulties, he remained calm and took one step at a time.
Now, arriving in the Crimson Moon Immortal Realm, it was the same.
"Borrowing the power of the Dragonstar Immortal Sect to rise to prominence," Wuyuan thought, "And I must work hard."
"I must satisfy that mysterious senior."
Wuyuan began a new round of cultivation.
Aside from the necessary daily cultivation of true yuan, Wuyuan devoted all his remaining time to the cultivation of enlightenment.
With the 'Stellar Void Sword Manual' and the 'Stellar Code' as the core, he comprehended step by step.
At the same time.
He also attempted to interpret the sword techniques in the 'Xuanhuang Sword Formation' using the Way of the Stars.
"The Way of the Stars contains three major lower-level laws. It's impossible for me to progress evenly on all fronts. I should focus on the 'Profound Mysteries of the Earth,'" Wuyuan never thought of achieving everything at once.
Everyone has strengths and weaknesses.
He had astonishing talent in the 'Way of the Earth,' being able to receive the legacy of the Great Shaman Kuafu was closely related to comprehending the profound mysteries of the earth.
Of course, he needed to exert more effort to enhance his already strong aspects!
As time passed.
Wuyuan immersed himself in cultivation. Unknowingly, a month had passed.
Swoosh!
Wuyuan directly left the realm of his mansion and hurried to the location of the precious land, Heavenstar Source Soil. Before long, he arrived at the same jade platform as before.
Activating the array, an invisible force enveloped the area within a one-li radius around the jade platform.
Hum~
Silently.
The filthy old man appeared out of nowhere, looking at Wuyuan with a smile. "Kid, you're right on time."
(End of this chapter)