The Tenth Life: The World of Heavenly Shamans!

"In just over two years, the territory of Shangyang Country has expanded by 10%, and the number of newborns has increased by 20%."

"Not bad, not bad!"

Lu Qingfeng controlled the puppet, retrieved the Azure Origin Sword Sect's census files, and a smile appeared on his face.

More than two years ago.

He ordered the Azure Origin Sword Sect to control the Shangyang Country and expand outwards.

Firstly, it shifts the escalating internal conflicts to outside the Shangyang Country.

Secondly, it was also to train the disciples of the Azure Origin Sword Sect.

More than two years have passed, and remarkable results have been achieved.

More territory means more people. More people mean more talent.

Lu Qingfeng can also select more promising talents from the Qingyuan Sword Sect of Shangyang Kingdom and scatter them throughout the Three Mountains and Nine Rivers.

As for the increased Incense Offerings brought by the population, that's nothing compared to the population increase.

"The Immortality Trial was announced to the Azure Origin Sword Sect more than two years ago."

"However, the first batch of trial participants only entered the Weeping Marsh a year ago to begin their trials."

"So far, six batches of disciples, totaling thirty, have begun the trials."

Lu Qingfeng flipped through the data, somewhat dissatisfied with the speed.

The puppets he placed in the Weeping Marsh, along with the trial routes he planned, were sufficient to conduct trials for hundreds of people simultaneously. Only in this way could his scheme unfold rapidly.

Thirty disciples are far too few.

"Fortunately, this is only temporary. Without the supply of pills, it is by no means easy for disciples of the Azure Origin Sword Sect to cultivate to the True Qi Realm Fourth Layer in a place like Shangyang Country."

"However, once some disciples with alchemy talent master the refining of various low- to mid-grade pills, the number of trial disciples will inevitably surge."

Lu Qingfeng shook his head, knowing that this matter couldn't be rushed.

He had lived in Shangyang Country and knew how difficult it was to cultivate in such a place where Spiritual Qi was scarce.

However, once the disciples of the Azure Origin Sword Sect are able to refine low- to mid-level pills on their own, and then improve their cultivation, it won't be as difficult as hell.

At least the progress before the True Qi Realm can be guaranteed.

The scarcity of resources will drive the Azure Origin Sword Sect to explore and expand outwards even more vigorously.

This creates a virtuous cycle.

Although the Spiritual Qi is cut off on the north, west, and south sides of the Azure Origin Sword Sect, there is no shortage of common medicinal herbs, various low- to medium-grade minerals, and a large number of wild beasts for food.

It has enormous potential for outward expansion.

Lu Qingfeng paid a little attention and focused his gaze on the Weeping Marsh.

The Weeping Marsh.

It is located 3,500 li away from Shangyang Country.

This is an isolated mountain, surrounded by water on three sides and a swamp on the other.

Several simple wooden huts were built in the mountains, where Zhang Bo and others have been staying and practicing for more than a month.

This day.

Dressed in green, Zhang Bo lightly touched the treetops with his toes and landed on the lonely mountain.

"Senior Brother Zhang."

"Senior brother."

Upon Zhang Bo's return, Ma Wenju, Xie Tian, and Xie Di came forward to greet him. In just over a year, everyone had undergone considerable trials and tribulations. Their demeanor was completely different from before they entered the Weeping Marsh.

It has a sense of complete transformation.

"Junior Brother Han—"

Zhang Bo looked at one of the wooden houses.

Upon hearing this, Xie Di quickly added, "Junior Brother Han is refining the Clear Spirit Powder, and it's at a crucial moment."

Upon closer inspection, Xie Di's left sleeve was found to be loosely tied around his waist.

It was broken.

The Weeping Marsh was treacherous, and no one knew what misfortune had befallen Xie Di, which resulted in the loss of his left arm.

Xie Di, however, remained unconcerned and still eager for battle. Holding a sword, he looked at Zhang Bo and asked, "Senior Brother, have you found out the details of that Demon Beast?"

Ma Wenju and Xie Tian also looked at Zhang Bo.

Zhang Bo nodded and said, "It's a second-tier Water Ape. Its defense is exceptional, and its strength is immense. Apart from that, its Water Sword Technique is the only thing worth mentioning. If we join forces, it shouldn't be difficult to kill it. The only thing we need to be careful of is that if the Water Ape is outmatched, it might try to escape by diving underwater."

"Don't worry, senior brother. With my Water Barrier Technique, we will definitely be able to block the Water Ape's path."

Ma Wenju laughed.

"Good."

"There's no time to lose. Let's wait until Junior Brother Han finishes refining the pills, then we'll set off together."

Zhang Bo concluded.

The Weeping Marsh is shrouded in mist, and within a few miles, one can communicate and sense directions using Technique Method and talismans. But once a battle begins, no one knows what unforeseen events may occur.

Furthermore,

If they leave this place, Demon Beast might attack.

It was clearly impossible to leave Han Baiyun here alone.

After waiting for fifteen minutes.

After Han Baiyun finished refining the Clear Spirit Powder the seclusion, the five of them headed together towards the Water Ape's location.

"One person coordinates overall planning, one person refines elixirs, one person forges weapons, and two people command the battle."

"The combination is nice."

Lu Qingfeng sat cross-legged in his cave abode, watching Zhang Bo and the other four fight fiercely against the Water Ape.

Despite losing an arm, Xie Di's Swordsmanship was still formidable, excelling in close-quarters combat.

Ma Wenju was skilled in Technique Method, able to switch between water and fire magic at will, and provided support from the sidelines.

Zhang Bo, sword in hand, fought alongside Xie Di against the Water Ape.

Han Baiyun and Xie Tian, one specializing in alchemy and the other in weapon crafting, were also Technique Method. They joined forces with Ma Wenju to harass the Water Ape.

In this way.

After a fierce battle that lasted only the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, the Water Ape, unable to withstand the attack, tried to escape but was stopped by Water Barrier Technique.

Zhang Bo and Xie Di each wielded a sword, one piercing the heart and the other entering through the eye socket, slaying the Water Ape.

A second-tier Water Ape, its Qi and Blood vigorous, its flesh and blood highly nourishing. Zhang Bo and his group shared the meal, which also benefited their cultivation. While traveling was important in the Weeping Marsh, cultivation and combat were equally crucial.

Otherwise, no matter how fast you travel, if you can't advance to the Foundation Establishment, you still won't be able to leave the Weeping Marsh and complete the Immortality Trial.

Zhang Bo, Ma Wenju, and others clearly understood which was more important.

Every step in the Weeping Marsh was taken with utmost care and steadiness, prioritizing stability over haste. They fought Life and Death battles with Demon Beast, cultivating their skills in places rich in Spiritual Qi.

Their capabilities have improved rapidly.

Through such rigorous training, advancement to Foundation Establishment is within reach. Upon entering the cultivation world, they can complement each other and quickly establish themselves.

It was already in the nascent stage of a small sect.

"There is great potential!"

Lu Qingfeng was delighted.

Then they looked at the other five trial teams in the Weeping Marsh, whose situation was similar to Zhang Bo's, and their progress was arduous.

Someone was injured.

Even when team members faced Life and Death crises and sought help from the black-robed protector, although their lives were saved, they lost the qualification to continue the trial.

Three teams suffered casualties.

If more than three members are eliminated, the entire team will be declared to have failed the trial.

Therefore, the choice of teammates for the trial is also extremely important.

After all, the Immortality Trial is just the beginning. Once you pass it, you'll need to support each other even more in the cultivation world of the Three Mountains and Nine Rivers. It's much better to expose any problems during the Immortality Trial than to discover them in the more dangerous cultivation world where there's no chance of seeking help.

I've read them all.

Lu Qingfeng waved his hand to Heaven-Peering Earth-Reading Grand Art and sat up straight.

Two months doesn't seem to go by quickly, but it doesn't seem to take by slowly either.

Sixteen years have passed in the game.

[Realm Name: Heavenly Shaman Realm]

[Synopsis: In the High Antiquity Primordial World, the clash between the Wu and Yao races triggered the Creation Calamity and the Dragon-Han Primordial Calamity, the third great calamity, historically known as the 'Witch-Demon Calamity and Yao'.]

After the great calamity, both the Witch and Demon races declined, and the Primordial World suffered its first major blow. The Shaman Clan's Great Witch, Xiangliu, protected his people and occupied a realm evolved from fragments of the Primordial World, hiding in the void and calling it the 'Heavenly Shaman Realm'. The Demon Race Demon God Bai Ze led his army to attack. A great battle ensued, with countless soldiers falling and both sides falling into deep slumber due to severe injuries.

Bai Ze's generals and Xiangliu's clansmen were captured in the Heavenly Shaman Realm. In the Heavenly Shaman Realm, witches and demons have danced together for countless years, and the struggle between witches and demons is being reenacted after the Primordial World.

Millions of years ago, Yu Hua, the Lone Star Lord of the Upper Realm, descended upon this place to subdue demons and passed down the Penglai Daoist tradition. Unorthodox Technique Method began to flourish, coexisting with the Demon Race and Witchcraft.

Humans are born, grow old, get sick, and die; so too does the universe. The Heavenly Shaman Realm has endured countless calamities and endless wars, and is now in ruins.

Thirty thousand years ago, Liu Ji, a mortal immortal, felt the collapse of heaven and earth. With Law Power, wisdom, and fearlessness, he severed 129,600 large and small dragon veins in the world, cutting off the path of cultivation for future generations, sealing off Spiritual Qi, and delaying the day of destruction of the Heavenly Shaman Realm.

Thus, the Heavenly Shaman Realm entered the Age of Declining Dharma.

"The Heavenly Shaman Realm".

"The Age of Declining Dharma".

Lu Qingfeng emerged from the Rebirth Pool—

[Players have discovered a new world – 'The Heavenly Shaman Realm', reward: 30,000 experience points]

Clicking on the system notification in front of me gave me a clear understanding of the situation.

Speaking of which...

My first arrival in the Evergreen Realm in my previous life was somewhat similar to this one, as both involved the cessation of cultivation.

However, the Evergreen Realm was finally overjoyed, with the stars shining brightly and the gods and immortals of the Thunder Ministry sending their reincarnated True Immortal to the mortal world to bestow various blessings and destinies upon them.

The journey from decline to prosperity is a magnificent and eventful one.

The Heavenly Shaman Realm, however, is old and nearing its end.

"The Immortal Liu Ji severed the dragon vein and cut off the path to heaven. From then on, the Spiritual Qi of the Heavenly Shaman Realm was hidden and no longer manifested, and the path for mortals to reach heaven was cut off. Only a few Grotto-Heaven Blessed Land remained. Although they were attached to the Heavenly Shaman Realm, they were independent to a certain extent and still retained a trace of cultivation climate."

"But they are also rootless duckweed, grasshoppers in autumn."

Lu Qingfeng landed in the mountains.

Looking around, all I see are layers upon layers of mountains. I can't see the road ahead, nor can I see the way home.

"Another round of land reclamation."

"I wonder if it's related to the number of reincarnations."

Lu Qingfeng pondered for a moment, then randomly chose a direction and started walking. As he walked, his aura steadily increased.

Thirty thousand experience points are enough for Lu Qingfeng to advance to the Sixth Layer True Qi Realm.

Deep in the mountains.

One month later.

"That's about it."

Lu Qingfeng stood up, cast Purification Spell, and dusted himself off. His strength had already reached the Sixth Layer True Qi.

" In the Age of Declining Dharma, spiritual practice will be cut off."

"As expected."

In recent days, Lu Qingfeng has traversed several mountains, encountering only ordinary wild beasts. He has also been unable to sense any Spiritual Qi in the surrounding Technique Method. Furthermore, due to the lack of Spiritual Qi, some of his Technique Method are severely limited, requiring him to rely solely on his own internal True Qi to activate them.

Its power has been greatly reduced.

The Purification Spell just now, without the blessing of the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, consumed a lot of True Qi.

"The power of the Technique Method has been greatly reduced, and the consumption of True Qi has increased."

"In this world, it seems that Martial Path will rise while Immortal Dao will decline."

The Technique Method are limited.

True Qi is precious.

Martial arts techniques such as fists, feet, and Martial Path will naturally rise to prominence; this is common sense.

In addition, some unorthodox and heretical Evil Method may also flourish.

"The Heavenly Shaman Realm has entered the Age of Dharma Decline, making cultivation extremely difficult. It would be wise to take a look first, and if you could obtain a few Miaofa, that would be best. In particular, techniques for taking someone else's place, escaping, or being reborn. If they are of no value, it would be better to reincarnate elsewhere as soon as possible."

When the Siming Duke Bin Yuanjun of the Evergreen Realm made their move, Lu Qingfeng felt powerless and was somewhat frightened.

He can revive or be reincarnated even if he dies in the game.

In the future, when he ascends to the upper realm, he may even have the opportunity to seek revenge against the Siming Duke Bin Yuanjun for the sword wound inflicted upon him.

But in reality, if one dies, all is lost.

If one could find a Miaofa that allows one to die in place of another, escape, or even be resurrected, then even in the event of an accident, one could preserve oneself and prevent everything from turning into nothing.

"Among the characteristics of the Yellow Robe True Formula is the method of 'Blood-Drop Rebirth'. Unfortunately, this method can only be learned after Core Formation. In the game, I haven't even had time to condense the 'Yellow-Robed True Blood' yet, and in reality, I don't know when I will be able to advance to the Core Formation and learn this method."

Most Body Refining Cultivation Method, if of a high enough grade, possess this characteristic. Once the physical body reaches a Tongxuan, regeneration of severed limbs or Blood-Drop Rebirth becomes effortless.

Extremely difficult to kill.

As Profound Grade Body Refining Cultivation Method, the "Yellow Robe True Formula" is naturally indispensable.

But distant water cannot quench immediate thirst.

Furthermore, the method of Blood-Drop Rebirth is mysterious, and once it is used, one's cultivation will inevitably suffer a great loss, making it a very poor choice.

We still need to find another way.

Lu Qingfeng left his secluded retreat to search for any trace of people.

Having gone through several realms and nine lifetimes, he was already very familiar with the process.

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