The Spirit Realm.
This is the second most powerful force in Northfall Star Creek, with a vast territory and numerous powerful individuals.
It was far larger than any other life-bearing world in the vicinity, and its dome was adorned with two suns.
There are two beings at the World Lord level alone. In ancient times, the Spirit Realm was the overlord of this Starry Sky. It was only with the arrival of the Peerless Family branch that it became second.
At that moment, a shooting star streaked across the sky; it was Ji Xuan, who had just returned.
He was full of vigor, his appearance was overly flamboyant, and he always had a smile on his face.
I originally thought this journey would be boring, but I never expected to encounter such an amazing opportunity in that decaying world.
The abilities Jiang Ping displayed at that time did not represent the full picture of "Reverse Effect into Cause".
After much arduous practice, he realized that this forbidden method was extremely beneficial to his own Dao Path. Once he could manifest "the Dao-Self Body," he could discern the most accurate future, and even become Great Accomplishment World Lord, perhaps even faster than his Peers.
"The Chaos World Lord is indeed invincible, but perhaps the future belongs to me, Ji."
Ji Xuan was delighted. He thought that after a period of seclusion, he might be able to widen the gap between himself and other geniuses of the Same Realm.
With a loud crash, he suddenly crashed while flying in the light, enveloped by a thick celestial light, and disappeared from the spot in the blink of an eye.
"Senior Fang!"
The scene before Ji Xuan changed, and he found himself in a grand hall.
World Lord Fang Hua sat in the upper position, while another World Lord- level being sat to his side.
The seats below were occupied by a mix of people of all ages, including a renowned Peak Dao Ancestor from the Spirit Realm and some of the most outstanding figures of our time.
Ji Xuan paused for a moment, then strode towards Fang Hua:
"Old Fang, I have some very exciting news to tell you!"
The "Reverse Effect into Cause" technique is incredibly powerful, and its cultivation difficulty is beyond the reach of ordinary people.
He didn't plan to return anytime soon unless Xuanhuang had something to ask of him.
Fang Hua smiled and then said:
"It seems you have mastered the Xuanhuang technique."
Ji Xuan was immediately stunned. "Old Fang, you already know?"
Fang Hua nodded. "I left you in Xuanhuang to see if you could obtain this opportunity. It seems you do have some luck."
"In that case, I will speak frankly. Xuanhuang wishes to present this method so that all the geniuses under this Starry Sky may have the opportunity to cultivate it."
"What are their conditions? Worldheart Shard?"
Fang Hua spoke up, which was not surprising.
This forbidden technique, which can be described as invincible, is difficult to protect given the current resources of the Xuanhuang World. A slight mishap could lead to a significant disaster.
When he first learned of this matter, he was somewhat tempted and even considered taking action.
If it were any other World Lord with weak willpower, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Xuanhuang's current actions were exactly what he had expected; they would bring him some benefits while saving him a lot of trouble.
However, the speed and decisiveness of the other party's actions still surprised him; he had thought he would have to wait several more years.
"Nothing can be hidden from Lao Fang after all. The Dao Ancestors of Xuanhuang have discussed it and only want ten Worldheart Shard."
Ten yuan?
Fang Hua suddenly raised an eyebrow.
Ji Xuan scratched his head and said, "Too much?"
The World Heart, as the name suggests, is equivalent to the heart of the world. It is the collection of the vast World Origins, the most important component of a region, and the source of the rise and fall of all things.
For example, the Xuanhuang World was decaying and its environment was drastically changed because a large amount of the World Origin was consumed, the source was severely damaged, and the World Heart shrank and could not regenerate.
A complete World Heart can be divided into hundreds of fragments.
The benefits that Xuanhuang is demanding this time amount to one-tenth of a vast world!
"No, I thought they would ask for more."
Fang Hua suddenly smiled and said:
"This resource is indeed extremely rare, but for my Spirit Realm, it won't cause any serious damage."
"Moreover, Xuanhuang produced that inheritance so quickly, they certainly don't want the Spirit Realm to monopolize it. What they really want is for the top powers of Northfall Star Creek to jointly possess it, so as to avoid big trouble."
"Old Fang is truly a prophet; that Zhong Yong Dao Ancestor certainly had this in mind."
Ji Xuan praised, "That's exactly what I wanted to add."
World Lord Fang Hua nodded and said:
"Just as they wished."
He thought for a moment, then suddenly asked, "Was this method created by that young man named Jiang Ping?"
Ji Xuan was startled and said, "Old Fang, you know about this?"
"It's just a minor trick. All you need to know is that only those who reach the level of World Lord are qualified to stand tall in the Starry Sky and deserve to be a hegemon. Xuanhuang is a living example. He doesn't even have the level of World Lord yet, so he can only resort to such heaven-defying methods to preserve himself in the brilliant Starry Sky."
Fang Hua paused, then added, "I'll give him two extra Worldheart Shard as a reward for that young man's Pioneering achievements."
Soon, the two World Lords disappeared from this place.
At the same time, several other great realms nearby responded, and the World Lord were revived one after another. Their Dao Light pierced the sky, causing a commotion in the Starry Sky.
Inside the hall, after the two World Lords, Fang Hua, left, Ji Xuan was surrounded by people.
"Old Ji, what were you talking about with Senior Fang just now? What Taboo Law that requires twelve Worldheart Shard to obtain?"
A young man in pink, holding a folding fan, looked puzzled. He had been called to the meeting, but knew nothing about its contents.
"A heaven-defying inheritance, if it possesses universal applicability, would be the most terrifying Dao technique in Northfall Star Creek!"
Ji Xuan looked smug.
Besides Xuanhuang, he was the first being to witness that kind of method, and he was already on his way, having already gained a great deal.
When the old and young Dao Ancestor learned of Ji Xuan's ability to "Reverse Effect into Cause," they were all greatly shocked.
"What the hell is the difference between this and cheating?!"
A female Dao Ancestor with curly hair and jeans looked utterly horrified.
Another elderly Dao Ancestor said, "If I master this technique, wouldn't I have a better chance of becoming a World Lord?"
Ji Xuan nodded. "Theoretically, that's how it is. You can shoot the arrow first and then draw the target. If the senior has a thorough understanding of the scriptures, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he could become a World Lord on the spot."
He explained that the master of the technique was indeed extraordinary, his own realm was still at the Peak the Monarch, but his "Dao-Self Body" was already a genuine Dao-Carrying Ancestor.
"Oh my god~"
The curly-haired woman was once again astonished, somewhat lost in thought.
That person was inherently Chaos Body; combined with this technique, he was invincible among men. Who in the same domain could rival him?
"So, Old Ji, you've mastered the 'Reverse Effect into Cause' after spending half a year in Xuanhuang? Pass it on to me, your elder brother."
The young man holding the folding fan had a burning gaze in his eyes, and seemed impatient.
"No!"
Ji Xuan sternly refused.
The two sides have not yet reached a deal, so how could he send a private message? This is a matter of principle.
That night, a gigantic Kunpeng soared through the Starry Sky, its boundless demonic power shaking the inner world of Northfall Star Creek.
"It's the Kunpeng World Lord!"
Some people looked up at the giant soaring through the Starry Sky, their faces filled with shock.
This is one of the top beings in Northfall Star Creek, the leader of the third Powerful Realm, and he has actually appeared in his true form.
What happens?
Late into the night, a shocking piece of news spread, leaving many geniuses stunned.
"Is the news true? Reverse Effect into Cause, the Dharma Body first becomes the Dao Ancestor, while the physical body draws insights and experiences from its own future?"
"There is such an extraordinary person in this world who created such a technique. He is a genius among geniuses, no less than Ye Jingyan and Xiang Bei in this era."
Yan Xiangbei, the face of the Milky Way Realm, comes from the Peerless Family and is the Chaos World Lord. He is ranked second on the Northfall Star Creek Ranking.
He was immaculate, otherworldly, holding the letter in his hand, murmuring:
"Another extraordinary figure is about to emerge from Northfall Star Creek."
Then, he sighed slightly, "It's located in the Southwestern Corner, on the Peripheral Region, far from the Milky Way. Otherwise, I would like to go and meet that wonderful person."
Yan Xiangbei put down the letter, turned around, and whispered:
"I wonder if Ye Jing will be able to remain calm after receiving this news?"
"Old Yan, let's go to the Spirit Realm. There's no need for Kunpeng World Lord to bring back the true method; Ji Xuan has it, and we can take a look beforehand."
Several powerful Dao Ancestors appeared and spoke hastily.
At the same time, Dao Ancestors emerged from all realms, their gazes unanimously fixed on the Spirit Realm.
One can imagine how lively the Spirit Realm will be next.
An elder chuckled and said, "That Ji Xuan from the Spirit Realm always prides himself on being a romantic, doesn't he? He likes to debate with geniuses, doesn't he? He's going to debate until he's sick of it."
Several days later, in the Southwestern Corner.
The vast Dao Chapter crashed against the shore like a boundless ocean, and a colossal figure majestically approached.
Gu Chen, who was sweeping the snow in front of the door, was trembling all over, his eyes somewhat vacant.
"Great Accomplishment World Lord!!"
"Where is Xuanhuang?!"
Just then, a tremendous sound shook the entire Starry Sky.
A golden flag was faintly visible, seemingly reflecting light.
"It's actually the World Lord himself who's come!"
Zhong Yong had already been alarmed, and his expression was extremely solemn.
"It's alright, he's here for the forbidden technique," said Yanran Dao Ancestor.
"It's best to be cautious. Who knows what kind of temper these high and mighty World Lords have?" another Dao Ancestor said.
However, the Dao Ancestors still went to greet them personally.
They have chosen to settle here, so they must show some respect and not be overly cautious, lest they displease their guests.
The colossal Kunpeng form filled the Starry Sky, its wings spanning what could be described as two supercontinents. With a slight flap of its wings, it caused all realms to tremble and nearly caused the Sun, Moon, and Stars to explode.
Looking up at this behemoth, Zhong Yong felt immense pressure. He lowered his posture and immediately bowed to reveal his identity.
Thump!
The massive roc's head dipped slightly, and its voice boomed, seemingly piercing through the Star Sea.
"Where is the true Dharma?"
"It's already prepared."
Dao Ancestor Yanran took out a golden-bound book, written by Jiang Ping himself.
The book trembled and flew out of her hand.
The book's pages turned high in the air; this was the World Lord's test of magic.
Soon, Peng raised his head high and said, "Indeed, it has merit for our existence."
With a boom, the Kunpeng spread its wings, turned around and left, causing the expressions of the Xuanhuang Dao Ancestors to change drastically:
"Senior, has something been forgotten?"
"What is it?!"
The enormous head of the roc twisted, and its sound boomed across the sky.
In that instant, Zhong Yong and the others felt an overwhelming chill envelop them, and even their thoughts froze.
A golden rain of light burst forth instantly, and the peerless banner covered the entire Xuanhuang.
The Kunpeng World Lord raised his eyes and chuckled, "Only an empty shell remains. It can only serve as a temporary defensive artifact. The consumption is too great; it's practically useless."
He paid no attention and went far away, leaving only two crystals radiating vigorous Origin power to fall onto the Xuanhuang Dome.
"True laws that lack universal applicability are of low value; this is our bargaining point."
These were the last words left by the Kunpeng World Lord.
This made Yanran and the other Dao Ancestor look extremely ugly, almost gritting their teeth.
They called it negotiating the price, but they weren't allowed to discuss it at all.
Zhong Yong angry and frustrated, and a chill ran through him.
Fang Hua's approachable and easy-going nature as the World Lord led him to believe that the creatures here would be easier to get along with, and perhaps they would begin a different kind of life under this Starry Sky.
However, the giant Kunpeng taught him a cruel and realistic lesson: there is no such thing as kindness without reason in this world; the law of the jungle still prevails.
In the end, he was too naive. He always thought that if he treated people sincerely, he would get the same sincerity in return. However, reality gave him a harsh slap in the face.
"What can two Worldheart Shard do?"
One of the Dao Ancestors stared blankly at the pitifully small amount of resources before him.
"Something is better than nothing. Oh well, consider it a pleasant surprise. Anyway, this method is extremely difficult to master, and very few people can actually achieve it."
Another Dao Ancestor sighed.
What else could they do? Their opponent was the Kunpeng World Lord of the True Sun Realm, whose strength was no weaker than that of the Fang Hua World Lord.
"At least the trouble caused by Taboo Law has been avoided, otherwise I would really be afraid that genius Bandit Cultivator descend upon the Xuanhuang."
Jiang Ping said.
He was the one who suffered the most in this matter, after all, he was the one who painstakingly created this Taboo Law.
The reason for bringing out this method this time is that "Reverse Effect into Cause" is too abnormal, and Xuanhuang simply cannot protect it. It is more of a disaster than a blessing, so I offered it out in exchange for some resources.
Although they didn't gain much in return, at least they saw the truth: the Kunpeng World Lord was no good, and the seemingly friendly Spirit Realm was not benevolent either.
Zhong Yong gave the two Worldheart Shard to Jiang Ping, saying:
"If you accept them all, it should allow you to become the Chaos World Lord sooner."
Jiang Ping said, "Didn't we agree to restore Xuanhuang's vital energy?"
"You only got two pieces in return, just to make up for it. Don't be so polite, kid. Hurry up and become Dao Ancestor. I want to see you pluck all the feathers off that dead bird as soon as possible."
Yanran was extremely angry and felt very aggrieved.
Jiang Ping accepted the resources and nodded solemnly. "With these two fragments of the world, I will definitely break through the cultivation barrier within three days!"