Truly effective methods

The raging rain soaked the "Diviner's" clothes, extinguishing large patches of the flames burning on his body and revealing his skin scalded by Karmic Fire.

Unlike ordinary flames, the burns left by Karmic Fire may look like ordinary burns, but for the person burned, the pain and discomfort are dozens of times more torturous than burns left by normal flames.

Furthermore, this torment is in a dual sense—not only does one experience physical pain, but one also experiences intense spiritual pain.

But for the "Diviner" in his Leng Jing state of mind... this level of pain is bearable.

Moreover, the rainwater has now extinguished the Karmic Fire.

He looked at Jian Cunyi in front of him, enjoying the other's somewhat surprised expression, and said in a low voice, "Surprised? I have a way to break the Karmic Fire?"

Upon hearing the Diviner's question, Jian Cunyi Cun composed himself and honestly replied, "It is indeed unexpected, since in my previous understanding, Karmic Fire should be inextinguishable..."

"There's no such thing as an everlasting fire, Brother Cunyi. Perhaps your idea is correct in the Prison Mountain Realm," the Diviner said, tucking a strand of rain-soaked hair that clung to his cheek behind his ear. "But... in the Ten Realms, it might not hold true."

"It's not just you who would think of using Candy from the Barren Realm to break my [Soul-Seizing Bell]; I can also Karmic Fire your Prison Mountain with water from another realm," the Diviner sighed. "Don't think of me as too stupid."

Jian Cunyi looked up at the sky. "Using the strange seawater of the ' Mist Island Realm 'Absolute Sea to suppress the Karmic Fire is indeed a good idea, but... how did you manage to bring it across realms?"

He gazed at the floating Qimen Formation in the sky after the storm, array seals belonging to the methods of the Prison Mountain Realm, and could clearly feel... that the source of these seawater formations from the "Mist Island Realm" was precisely the Formation formed by this Diviner.

The Diviner said casually, "It's not difficult at all... I just made a few minor improvements."

"Brother Cunyi, I do have quite a talent for Daoist magic, have you forgotten?"

"All we need to do is extend the Formation's pathways outwards, and through 'merging with the array,' make the Formation an extension of the 'Player,' thus giving the Formation itself the ability to open passages to Other Worlds, wouldn't that be enough...? This idea was originally proposed by you."

"Based on this point, I directly connected the source of Supernatural Power from other realms to this Formation."

Jian Cunyi's expression turned grim. After the Diviner brought it up, he naturally remembered that he had indeed mentioned a similar idea to the other party before.

But... Jian Cunyi clearly remembered that what he proposed was only to use the Formation to spy on Other Worlds, or to use the "Player's" [Map] and [Bestiary] permissions to obtain some cross-world movement or teleportation [Item] and [materials] through the Formation.

And what Diviner are doing now...

Harder!

He enabled a Formation, a Formation based on the Prison Mountain Realm's native Supernatural System, to gain the ability to World-Crossing, surpass the Ten Realms, and connect with extraordinary energy from other realms.

Although Jian Cunyi's original idea was already quite imaginative and unconventional, even involving the use of "Death game," Jian Cunyi has not yet fully realized this Conception.

But... now the Diviner has not only completed a real, functioning Formation.

Moreover, he used Jian Cunyi's assumptions to achieve his own goals and ideas, so the Formation is quite different from the Jian Cunyi is researching.

Furthermore, it was many times more difficult to construct than the Formation designed by Jian Cunyi himself.

After all... Jian Cunyi only hoped to use the Formation to obtain methods for cross-world movement and communication beyond [Map] permissions.

However, the effect achieved by the Diviner's Formation is to bypass the Authority the "Death game" and directly utilize the power of another world through the Supernatural System of this world without the "Player" using the corresponding [Item]!

Just like now... the Diviner used the "Gui Water" from the original "Qimen Formation" to summon the waters of the Absolute Sea of Mist Island!

Originally, there was no Karmic Fire in the Prison Mountain Realm that could be extinguished, but it was this "Stone from Another Mountain" that broke through it.

"So, Brother Jian, although your Fang Techniques are indeed novel and difficult to guard against, they are still a bit lacking when it comes to dealing with me," the Diviner said calmly, looking at Jian Cunyi. "We've already clashed so many times... please don't use these fancy tricks to humiliate me, okay?"

"You didn't really expect the Karmic Fire to burn me to death before you used it, did you?"

Diviner spoke, Jian Cunyi nodded.

"I didn't really expect this move to understand you. I just wanted you to experience the 'retribution' for the sins you committed. In my opinion, this move can only weaken you at most—but unfortunately, it seems that even weakening and tormenting you isn't very effective."

"Tsk, after all this time, Brother Cunyi, you still underestimate me," the Diviner shook his head and said, "Even if you underestimate my strength, you shouldn't underestimate my character and determination... Do you really think I'm the kind of mediocre person who's afraid to face sin and deceives myself?"

"I am well aware of the sins I have committed, and I am very aware of the 'Karmic Obstruction' I bear... so of course I will make some preparations in this regard."

"Even without my Qimen Formation that connects the Ten Realms, I would have other means to deal with this annoying Fang Techniques... In the end, Brother Cunyi, you still don't understand—for beings of our 'Divine Rank,' these are just flashy abilities and tricks... they're no longer very useful."

"While it might still be somewhat useful—after all, it is indeed fresh—it's only fresh for a short time."

Diviner spoke, he pointed to the Qimen Formation floating in the sky above him.

"So, Brother Cunyi, if you haven't developed a technique of this level during this Formation, don't bring it out."

As the Diviner finished speaking, the Qimen Formation in the sky began to rotate again—this time, Jian Cunyi could sense that it was a premonition of some kind of strange "Witchcraft" about to be unleashed.

This time...

It was the power of heaven and earth from the Black Marsh World, which the Diviner directly extracted and borrowed.

At the same time, this new Witchcraft seems to be subtly connected to the Blood Fiend Formation, producing some kind of strange reaction.

Jian Cunyi felt the hairs on his body stand on end; his instincts were warning and admonishing him...

Next, a very dangerous, potentially fatal attack will come down.

"As expected... your methods are unfathomable," Jian Cunyi lowered his eyes, "But fortunately... I've never been so arrogant as to think I could counter all your methods."

"You're right, Leng Jing... There's really no need to embarrass ourselves with those petty, finishing touches."

The next moment, Jian Cunyi sheathed his Peachwood Sword and lightly touched the ground with his toes.

"Sand--"

The soles of his Cloth shoes scraped across the ground, making a soft, rustling sound.

Then...

An invisible force emanated from Jian Cunyi's body, gradually expanding outward from his Jian Cunyi.

The pace was slow, almost like an elderly person walking unhurriedly.

The places covered by this power...

Everything became peaceful and gentle.

The sandy soil became clean, and the withered grass and trees grew green again.

The sounds of chanting and ritual music filled the air, surrounding Jian Cunyi.

He gently bent his knees, and then his body floated lightly into the air—where many mysterious scenes appeared.

Golden light shone brightly, clouds and mist rose, and then...

Lotus flowers bloomed beneath Jian Cunyi's feet, and behind him appeared the phantom images of several auspicious Auspicious Beasts.

"That's right, Brother Cunyi, that's more like it. Using such methods to deal with me is what you should be doing," the Diviner said loudly, looking at the other's sacred face. "It's been so long since I've seen your narcissistic 'Heart Domain'... I really miss your... 'Ascending to Immortality'!"

Jian Cunyi floated up to the same height as the Diviner before his ascent stopped.

Then...

He stretched out his hand, and the Wooden Sword swung again toward the Diviner.

And this time...

With each swing of the Wooden Sword, a power that seemed capable of tearing the heavens and earth apart appeared, forming a terrifying sword aura that pressed down towards the "Diviner"!

Just as the "Diviner" said... at this moment, the "Feng Shui Master" Jian Cunyi has already opened his "Heart Domain".

Its name is "Ascending to Immortality"!

The effect is exactly as the name describes...

It will allow Jian Cunyi to become an "Immortal" who has "ascended to heaven" and possess the legendary power of Immortal after opening his "Heart Domain".

The most distinctive characteristic of "Immortal" is...

In terms of Divine Rank, Jian Cunyi at this moment is no different from the many Deity in the Ten Realms.

He exists outside the Ten Realms, Life Form that is half a step higher than any non- Deity Living Beings.

The only difference is that "Immortal" do not wield Authority and are not subject to further rejection by the World Will.

Although this sounds like a sinecure with only a "title" but no "real power," or a "trap position" that is a demotion in name only.

But in reality...

Sometimes, "Divine Rank" itself is the greatest advantage.

Just like at this moment— the Blood Fiend Formation that originally affected and eroded Jian Cunyi are now almost ineffective against him.

Even the bizarre Witchcraft of the Qimen Formation gathering in the sky could not lock onto Jian Cunyi.

After all...

Whether it's Witchcraft or blood magic, the former is formed from the power of heaven and earth, while the latter is formed from the condensed blood and qi of Living Beings.

How could these two powers possibly work on Living Beings of Divine Rank, such as "Deity" and "Immortal," who are above all living beings?