Calamity Transformation
"You get what you ask for, and you get what you ask for." Chen Yongjie threw down two heads.
These two people crossed his bottom line, daring to target Guan Lin and Wang Xuan's parents. How could he relieve his worries? Only by killing them!
Qing Mu quickly cleaned up the battlefield, erasing all traces, feeling a sense of satisfaction. Not long ago, those two were quite arrogant and hadn't even bothered to acknowledge him.
He tried to speak several times, but was ignored each time. The other person's eyes said it all; they didn't regard mortals as the same kind of beings, which fueled Qing Mu's anger.
"Master is awesome!"
Then, he asked in a low voice, "Will the supernatural calamity of the Old Earth no longer be a problem?"
Chen Yongjie shook his head and said, "I used a top-tier treasure, but it's still not enough for me to suppress beings of this level on my own."
If he could advance to the next level, there would be no problem. However, he also sneered, "These people haven't changed their mindset yet. They've fallen from the Carefree Journey and still think they can look down on us. In the end, they still look down on the mortal world."
Guan Lin walked over and let out a long breath. She had felt quite oppressed just now, with two extremely powerful beings suppressing her. She was afraid that something might happen to Old Chen.
"We still need to be cautious. There are quite a few Broken Plate level beings in the Old Earth right now," she cautioned.
Chen Yongjie nodded. What reassured him somewhat was that there were only a few Peerless Exotic Treasure, and Heng Jun had not bestowed upon them peerless true blood, so those people could not withstand the Soul Locking Bell and the Conch Shell.
However, we cannot be careless at the moment. There are a lot of creatures coming from the Great Curtain. They are not necessarily all enemies, but their composition is complex and they are more likely to cause trouble.
"We hope time will pass quickly, and the heavy pressure on our hearts may be greatly reduced over time."
Old Chen is now genuinely suspicious that the decaying mythological system is occasionally shaking violently and accelerating its demise, which might actually be related to Wang Xuan's search for a new path.
This time, in particular, was such a coincidence that it shocked him so much that he questioned his existence and rushed back from outer space.
"Should we tell Wang Xuan?" Qing Mu asked. After all, this time the other party had their eyes on Wang Xuan and the God Slaying Banner in his possession, wanting to obtain that legendary treasure.
"Don't distract him yet, let's talk about it when he gets back," Old Chen said.
He hoped that Wang Xuan could truly find a mature path to suppress the corrupt Transcendent Immortals, and that it would be best for him to lie low and keep a low profile for now, avoiding the limelight.
Now that he has already taken action, he will temporarily take on the task of attracting the attention of the Transcendent Immortals and focusing their attention on him.
He possessed the Soul Locking Bell, something those people were undoubtedly after. The two who died repeatedly sought him out, suggesting they had been eyeing it for some time.
Chen Yongjie felt immense pressure. After helping Qing Mu clean up the scene, he sat in his study and began to ponder, realizing he still needed to become stronger.
Guan Lin looked worried, very concerned for him, because she knew very well that Chen Yongjie was buying time for Wang Xuan, providing cover. If those powerful demons and Transcendent Immortals really set their sights on him, it would be extremely dangerous.
She contacted the people in Ping City, instructing them to be vigilant, activate all kinds of detectors, and keep super-powerful weapons ready to be used at any time.
In the desolate mountains, beneath the soil, Wang Xuan had prepared himself to be sliced by the sword light.
But in the end, the mini version of the Sword Immortal actually... with a whoosh, ran away along the underground passage and disappeared in an instant.
Before leaving, he was still pinching the other person's chubby little face. He hadn't let go yet, which caused the face to stretch a bit before he finally released it.
"Why did she run away instead?" he wondered, but he was already quite satisfied that he hadn't been beaten up, after all, she was a top-tier sword immortal who dared to challenge an unparalleled expert.
Wang Xuan calmed his mind and began to introspect. He did not rush to leave, but stayed to consolidate his cultivation and observe the life earth, heavenly medicine, silvery substances, etc.
It was during this self-examination that he suddenly realized why the Sword Immortal had fled immediately—it was most likely because he possessed the Spiritual Heavenly Eye.
Presumably, seeing that he had woken up, they were afraid he would look around aimlessly, so they "gave up on treatment" and left the scene first.
"The breakthrough is thorough!" He stood up, and his every move exuded immense power. He felt that with a single punch, he could kill those beings who had crossed over from another realm.
He has now jumped directly from the late stage of the fifth dan to the late stage of the sixth dan, a remarkably rapid advancement.
He carefully contemplated those processes, verifying his own cultivation, until finally, after a full analysis and renewed understanding, a day and a night had passed.
Afterwards, he read the notes he received from Zheng Wu, as well as Zheng Wu's experiences, and compared the old and new paths, gaining a deeper understanding.
"This was indeed quite risky, very extreme, like walking a tightrope at the entrance to hell." He recalled how he had almost been strangled by the rosy clouds several times.
However, he gained a lot, broke through his cultivation level, and underwent a baptism in both his spirit and body, resulting in a significant increase in his strength.
Moreover, he gained a deep understanding this time, and gradually began to view the Human World Great Realm a higher perspective.
The nine stages of Human World are all about improving oneself in this world and constantly achieving extraordinary transformations. From the beginning to the present, and even in the later stages of the ninth stage, it is all related to the spirit and the physical body.
"When a person is in this world and embarks on a journey to the extraordinary, everything has just begun. First, one must accumulate experience, and only when one reaches the extreme can a qualitative change occur, and only then can one soar to the sky."
This is his understanding of the new path, which is somewhat different from the old mythological system.
He tested the waters with his own body. The Human World is a process of accumulation in its initial stage, constantly seeking strength and enhancing oneself. The deeper the foundation, the more violent the qualitative change will be in the future.
He found the silver power, which was a huge plus. He's currently courting death by trying to guide Hongxia to temper his spirit, hoping to eventually make it his own.
These are all new sources of power; by accumulating them, one can rapidly improve oneself.
"I want to find more and stronger power in the Human World." Wang Xuan believes that although that red light is extremely dangerous, we should find a way to take it down.
Within the earth of his destiny, silver mist permeated the air, the aura of heavenly herbs was rich, and the vitality was even more vigorous than before. He felt that the earth of his destiny was becoming increasingly solid, which was a manifestation of his improved strength.
This time, he brought out a large amount of silvery substance.
After Wang Xuan looked inward, his spirit manifested outward, and he saw on the ground and in front of him a lot of charred skin and ashes of clothes.
He gasped, realizing that there were some details he hadn't noticed at first, such as the immense suffering his body had endured earlier, leaving behind so many scorch marks.
Wang Xuan looked again and again, and found that his physical body was in sync with his spirit, severely corroded by the red light. Fortunately, very little of that red mist appeared in the outside world.
Otherwise, it wouldn't be Lightning-Struck Wood, but lightning-struck charcoal.
"It seems that there is a mysterious connection between the physical body and the spirit that transcends perception and common sense."
Silver matter flowed within Wang Xuan's body, replacing most of the Super Material and spreading throughout his flesh and blood, giving him even stronger extraordinary attributes.
The silver substance instantly synchronized from his mind to his physical body, achieving the effect he had envisioned.
He did not feel weak upon his return, because he had consumed very little energy on the journey and brought back a large amount of this new supernatural substance.
Wang Xuan silently contemplated and verified his understanding with the existing mythological path, gaining a great deal over two days and two nights.
Only at the very end did he get up, grind up the Charred Substance he had left behind, burn them into dust, and clean it up completely.
"I almost died, but there was also an opportunity in the midst of life and death. I was transplanted with celestial medicine and bathed in the red glow, as if I were undergoing a tribulation."
He was thinking of a name for this realm. Rather than saying it was about transcending tribulation, it was more like Calamity Transformation into gain and finding new extraordinary power.
"Let's call the sixth realm of Human World the Calamity Transformation."
Wang Xuan emerged from underground, his clothes long since burned away. With a splash, he leaped into the pool in front of him, using the waterfall above to wash himself.
Water splashed up, and silver mist filled the air. His body was slender yet strong, shimmering in the sunlight. He dressed, and this training session was over.
"My understanding of this realm in the Human World is that one has not yet transcended the human world. One cannot simply bury oneself in ascetic practices; one must also be aware of the Real World."
His mind and body have been working overtime for a long time and he needs to adjust. Forcibly squeezing out his potential may not be a good thing for the future.
In fact, he also wanted to observe and wait to see if the medicinal herb he had planted would be stolen.
"If no one enters that desolate, Void and Silence Land, then I can continue to Pioneering and transplant the medicinal herbs to other safer sections of the road."
Wang Xuan guessed that wherever his footsteps led, wherever the celestial medicine went, the Misty Land gradually came to life, and perhaps he could return to his own destiny land in an instant with a single thought.
Perhaps, that process of Pioneering and searching for new paths is actually the extension, expansion, and approach of the true land of destiny.
What happens when falsehood and truth merge?
"The gradually decaying mythological system is coming to an end. Do I still have time?" Wang Xuan did not relax; in fact, his heart felt slightly heavy as he left.
However, he also harbored hopes, after all, he had found the beginning of a new path.
He didn't disturb the Sword Immortal; he let the Little Thing continue to slumber, grow up quickly, and then he would go and bring back the one behind the Great Curtain.
"I wonder what we'll see after we cross the deadly crater. It would be great if we could find a few more medicinal herbs. I've been planting herbs along the way, and it seems to be quite beneficial."
On his way back, he was still thinking about cultivation. The celestial medicine was mysterious; it had disappeared from his body and been planted in the Misty Land. Medicine... you can never have too much of it.
He walked slowly, paying attention to the conditions in various places. Five hundred miles away, in a mountain range, he saw an old man clearing land and sowing medicinal herbs.
This is a humanoid being at the seventh level of the Extraordinary Realm, clearly returning from behind the Great Curtain!
Wang Xuan stepped forward and greeted him. The other person was very calm and could tell that he was a superhuman. He spoke to him in a very peaceful manner.
"The curtain is about to fall. I have no ambition. Although my cultivation level has dropped, I am satisfied to be able to return. In this life, I just want to be an ordinary person."
He was weary of fighting and disliked scheming; he only wanted to find a peaceful place in the world to read scriptures, tend to flowers and plants, and spend his life in tranquility.
Wang Xuan was surprised, but then he understood. What hadn't this kind of person experienced? He must be an ancient immortal who, after all the splendor, only wanted to appreciate the tranquility of the mortal world.
Perhaps, this is the true immortal who possesses an ethereal aura.
But who can truly say for sure? Some believe that immortals should be ethereal and otherworldly, free from strife, but if you look at those ancient texts, which one is truly like that?
"The idea of an immortal who is otherworldly and detached from worldly affairs is just a beautiful fantasy of people in reality," Wang Xuan shook his head.
Even the gods in Daoist scriptures are ranked. Buddhism says that all beings are equal, but there are Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and Arhats who receive incense offerings and worship.
Along the way, Wang Xuan encountered some immortals and demons. Some of them were indeed living in seclusion in the wilderness, with a desire to escape the world. For the time being, they seemed to have detached themselves from the mortal realm.
However, some immortals and demons also live in the city, integrating into this era and enjoying the colorful world.
For example, some Demon Immortals have become stars, returning even before the New Star generation of beings. They are adored by everyone and have a high level of popularity, almost forgetting their own identities.
Some immortals live in seclusion in the city, possessing extremely high strength, but they do not cause trouble or display their Supernatural Power. They simply live a quiet life, and no one knows what the future holds for them.
Wang Xuan already knew that there had been another shock a couple of days ago, with Broken Plate level beings falling from the Carefree Journey Realm and almost dropping to the eighth stage.
However, in some bustling big cities, he saw beings at the pinnacle of cultivation living ordinary lives, which surprised him greatly.
He felt that this might be an ancient immortal with some background!
"The behind the Great Curtain is mysterious and unpredictable. They always have methods and ways to help them preserve their strength and embark on their journey home."
Of course, the most likely scenario is that the Old Testament is also being gradually loosened.
Wang Xuan was alarmed; it seemed that truly powerful figures were only just beginning to emerge. The immortals who were renowned in ancient times were undoubtedly extremely powerful.
However, what he saw along the way made him breathe a sigh of relief. Overall, the Old Earth was not exactly teeming with gods and demons, but most of the people there were very low-key.
If Transcendent Immortals and demons acted this way, the world would be far less chaotic.
Of course, these people may also be enduring, not wanting to be the ones to stand out, and waiting for future opportunities and changes.
"In this world, whether human or immortal, demon or human, everyone is trying to transcend. They live differently and have different goals. It's hard to say who is more transcendent."
As Wang Xuan approached Ancheng, he sensed the undercurrents beneath the calm surface. Not all the returning beings were content with the status quo; some immortals and demons harbored far greater ambitions.
He returned to the Qing Mu's Manor, which belonged to a branch of the Secret Path organization. As soon as they met, Qing Mu grabbed him and told him about the events of the past two days.
"There's a giant palace, celestial medicine, and ancient powerhouses who could become immortals but never left the mortal realm at Earth's Core?" Wang Xuan asked in surprise.
He then revealed his anger; those people Heng Jun sent actually wanted to harm his parents.
"Good riddance! It's time to set some Rules for them!" Wang Xuan nodded and asked, "Where's your master?"
"I've been in Ping City for the past two days, I'll be back soon," Qing Mu informed him.
In the afternoon, Chen Yongjie returned with a blood secret, his expression extremely serious. He told Wang Xuan that he had killed eight people who had fallen from the Broken Plate level in Ping City!
"In the past few days, the immortals and demons of the Old Earth have become more and more low-key, as if they have truly integrated into this era, which is beyond our expectations. Whether it is genuine or temporary forbearance, they can be said to be law-abiding at present."
Chen Yongjie explained that only Heng Jun's camp was very powerful, seemingly believing that with an unparalleled expert in charge and the Ascension Banner suppressing everything, they could look down on the world.
"Someone is stirring up trouble in Ping City, and someone else wants to harm your parents," Chen Yongjie told him. That's why he secretly killed eight top masters in succession!
Wang Xuan's eyebrows shot up immediately, his killing intent surging.
"Unexpectedly, everything is fine with your parents!" Chen Yongjie told him not to worry.
How could Wang Xuan not be angry? But he quickly calmed down and said, "I think I should take the initiative. 'Old Zhang' and the Female Daoist practitioner have been waiting for me. It seems that I need to go and meet them."
"You're not planning on something big, are you?" Even Qing Mu had a premonition of something.
"Actually, I don't want to go to extremes, but killing these creatures that have fallen to the Broken Plate level might not solve the problem. If Heng Jun descends and we really have no other choice, I don't mind cooperating with some people behind the Great Curtain to wipe out everyone in Heng Jun's camp!"
Wang Xuan said that now that his strength has improved, he should go to the Greater Khingan Range to meet the Female Daoist practitioner, and he can also call "Old Zhang" from the New Moon to have a chat and set Rules for the human world.