Forbidden Secret Technique Taixu Steps, The Nine-Year Promise

[Please select the following inheritance rewards:]

1: 18 years of lifespan.

2: Forbidden secret technique Taixu Steps, and its comprehension essentials.

3: Origin +180.

"1.8 times the Origin is not bad, but compared to last time, it seems a bit meager."

"Then, that only leaves..."

As he thought this, Qin Wangchuan's gaze shifted to the Taixu Steps.

Forbidden Cultivation Methods are things that exist outside the standard cultivation grading system. Most are extremely powerful, but they are also accompanied by unimaginable costs.

It wasn't that the Qin Clan didn't have any, but the Old Ancestor wouldn't let him learn them, saying he was afraid he would go down the wrong path...

"I choose 2." Qin Wangchuan decisively chose the Taixu Steps.

The next moment, a mysterious and obscure cultivation method poured into his mind.

He closed his eyes and focused, carefully comprehending this forbidden secret technique—

Taixu Steps, burning spiritual energy in exchange for extreme speed. Each step taken can ignore space, shrinking a distance of thousands of miles into a few steps.

When cultivated to Great Success, one can reach the realm of "One Step, One Realm."

"Interesting." The corners of Qin Wangchuan's lips curled up. He took a step, and the spiritual energy within his body suddenly boiled, a faint silver light shimmering all over him.

"Swish—!"

His figure vanished from the spot instantly, and when he reappeared, he was already standing ten zhang away!

"So fast!" A flash of pleasant surprise crossed Qin Wangchuan's eyes.

This speed far exceeded ordinary movement techniques, and was even swifter than some specialized teleportation-type Spirit Arts!

Although the consumption was immense, it came with a terrifying cost:

If spiritual energy was insufficient, it would burn the user's own body; it was a cultivation method that would backfire on the practitioner.

But he possessed the Supreme Dao Heart, and his spiritual energy reserves were ten or even a hundred times that of an ordinary person. He could fully support multiple uses!

In other words, this cost could almost be considered non-existent.

Qin Wangchuan tried the Taixu Steps a few more times, his figure flickering uncertainly in the courtyard, drifting like a ghost.

"This speed is truly astonishing." He stopped, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes. "However, now is not the time to get lost in cultivation."

He looked up into the distance, his gaze seemingly penetrating the layers of the Cloud Sea to reach the lower realms.

"Now, I just need to find the Xuanming Realm."

Several days later.

"Young Master, we found it!"

A Shadow Guard knelt on one knee, respectfully handing over a jade slip.

Qin Wangchuan took the jade slip and swept his Divine Sense across it, his brows arching slightly.

"Xuanming Realm, one of the Upper Thousand Provincess, located in the southeast of the Ten Directions Immortal Court. It is a remote boundary with thin spiritual energy, primarily a gathering place for rogue cultivators and humble clans."

"Xuantian Cliff is located in the Northern Region of the Xuanming Realm. It is shrouded in mist year-round, and the bottom of the cliff is filled with miasma, making it difficult for ordinary cultivators to venture deep."

"Very good." Qin Wangchuan put away the jade slip, the corners of his mouth lifting slightly. "Prepare yourself; I am going to the lower realm."

He not only wanted to obtain the Heavenly Fortune Creation Fruit, but he also wanted to pay a visit to the Han Clan while he was at it.

As a Young Master, he naturally had to report his departure before heading to the lower realm.

However, unfortunately...

"No."

Qin Fuhai sat on a prayer mat, not even lifting his eyelids as he issued a flat refusal.

"Grandfather, I am just going to the Xuanming Realm for a trip. I will be back soon," Qin Wangchuan explained, trying to remain patient.

"No."

"I possess the Supreme Dao Heart and am protected by the Chaos Immortal Light. Ordinary cultivators cannot harm me."

"No."

"..."

Seeing him fall silent, Qin Fuhai let out a cold snort. "You are still so young, yet you are already thinking about running around everywhere? Is the Ten Directions Immortal Court not enough for you to stir up trouble in?"

"Do you know that this world has never lacked geniuses? Only those who can survive to the end are the winners."

"No matter how high your talent is, if you break halfway, you are nothing more than a handful of dirt."

These words were, more or less, intended to scare him.

For the Qin Clan, resurrecting someone was not a major affair.

Of course, there was certainly a price to pay.

"..."

Qin Wangchuan remained silent for a moment, ultimately having no choice but to withdraw helplessly.

He then turned around and went to find the Old Ancestor.

Unfortunately, the response was the same.

He was too young, his strength was insufficient, and even with a Dao Protector, there was no guarantee that everything would go perfectly—blah, blah, blah.

However, the Old Ancestor eventually gave him a deadline.

"Nine years old."

"If you reach the Fifth Realm before you are nine, I will allow you to go down and travel."

The Fifth Realm—the Spirit Sea Realm.

The spirit platform transforms into a sea, causing spiritual energy to surge several times over, allowing for the use of higher-level Spirit Arts.

Even for a prodigy possessing a Sacred Body, reaching this realm would take at least twenty years of age; the Old Ancestor's condition was somewhat harsh.

But Qin Wangchuan agreed to it.

With his talent, he had every reason to be confident.

Returning to Wangchuan Pavilion, Qin Wangchuan sat before his desk, his brows tightly locked.

If I can't go down to the lower realm, then this mission of mine is stuck.

He turned his gaze toward the system screen.

[New Mission: The Strong Descend from the Heavens!]

[After defeating your elder sister within the clan, your status has improved, and your resources are no longer being withheld. However, just as everything seems to be taking a turn for the better, your childhood sweetheart (the daughter of the Yin Clan) has been targeted by Mo Qianjue, an elder of the Qinglan Holy Land!]

[This person uses the pretext of "taking on a disciple" to cultivate the evil Yin-Harvesting Yang-Supplementing Art. He specifically targets young women with decent talent, bringing them back to the Holy Land to drain their cultivation once they have matured. She does not want to go, but her strength is too low. Please, Host, head to the Yin Clan in Qingshi Town to assist her!]

[Mission Objective: Display your strength and intimidate Mo Qianjue.]

[Bonus Objective: Defeat the Qinglan Holy Land elder, Mo Qianjue. (Third Realm, Mid-stage)]

[Mission Reward: Simulation Count +1, Origin +50.]

[Bonus Reward: Origin +50]

(Note: This mission is of high difficulty, and the rewards are exceptionally generous. Please proceed according to your capabilities, Host!)

Looking at the System's thoughtful reminder regarding the high difficulty, Qin Wangchuan felt not a shred of gratitude; in fact, he almost wanted to laugh.

"An elder of the Third Realm?"

"At least give me a location."

He shook his head, his expression somewhat complex.

If someone in the Third Realm could serve as an elder, it meant the location was likely in the Lower Thousand Provinces.

But even so, with only this bit of information, it was still like looking for a needle in a haystack.

However, given time, finding the person would only be a matter of time with the influence of the Qin Clan.

"Then I'll just wait."

"If this daughter of the Yin Clan dies before I find her, and the mission fails, then so be it."

Qin Wangchuan's attitude toward missions was: if he could do it while he was at it, he would; if he couldn't, then forget it.

Thinking a mission could lead him around by the nose was wishful thinking.

Not to mention he still had the Check-in System; even without doing missions, he could still obtain simulation attempts.

Next would be a long period of closed-door cultivation lasting several years.

Before that, Qin Wangchuan waved his hand to summon his subordinates and gave two orders:

First: Retrieve the Heavenly Fortune Creation Fruit from the bottom of the cliff in the Xuanming Realm.

Second: Find a world in the Lower Thousand Provinces that contains the Qinglan Holy Land.

If found, follow up by checking if there is a place nearby called Qingshi Town.

If all conditions are met, then kill an elder of the Qinglan Holy Land named Mo Qianjue.

"Besides, it didn't say I had to do it myself. Who cares who kills him?" Qin Wangchuan's gaze darkened slightly. He decided that he would still have to make a personal trip to the Lower Thousand Provinces when the time came.

He wanted to see for himself if there was another "Qin Wangchuan" in that world.