The Tenth Floor's Mysteries and Myriad-Nurturing Dao Lotus Qi

Chen Lingxi sat cross-legged in the Eastern King Palace, the Six-Qi True Method slowly circulating around his body.

It bypasses numerous key points and countless meridians, circulating through the Greater Celestial Circuit.

Within Chen Lingxi's Qi Sea, the three Treasure Qi continuously circulated and grew increasingly powerful.

At the same time, the medicinal power of the precious pill that the Gold-Devouring Toad from the Beast-Fighting Palace in Chen Lingxi's Qi Sea began to rise.

He then peacefully continued his spiritual practice.

After a night, Chen Lingxi slowly opened her eyes.

At this moment, his Divine Sense remained in his Qi Sea.

Compared to when he was at the Ninth Floor of Qi Circulation, Chen Lingxi's Qi Sea was much larger, and the spiritual Qi within it was much deeper.

Compared to when I was on the Ninth Floor, the spiritual energy alone was three times more abundant.

More importantly, Chen Lingxi was able to keenly sense that his spiritual energy seemed to be undergoing some mysterious changes.

That spiritual energy contained a trace of profound Dao, as if it weighed a thousand pounds, yet it seemed to be endlessly vital.

"In the realm of Ascending to the Heavenward Realm, both quantitative and qualitative changes occur in one place."

Chen Lingxi's eyes were intense, and his aura became more profound and mysterious.

"Upon entering the Tenth Floor, I gained access to two more profound secrets of Mystery Mechanism."

However, Chen Lingxi was still sitting upright in the Eastern King Palace, but suddenly the pores on his body opened wide, constantly inhaling and exhaling the surrounding spiritual energy.

"From then on, I no longer needed to consciously practice breathing exercises to continuously circulate the Six-Qi True Method and engage in cultivation. My cultivation level, like the Great Sage Breath-Absorption exercises in response to the True Edict of Audience with the Dao, was constantly increasing."

"This is the Mystery Mechanism of the [Celestial Cycle Operation]."

As Chen Lingxi pondered this, the blood in his body suddenly surged and flowed throughout his entire body. He keenly sensed that his physical strength had become even stronger at this moment.

A glint of light flashed in his eyes.

"This is the Mystery Mechanism of the Tenth Floor of Qi cultivation [Blood Burning]."

Blood Burning is the Tenth Floor of the Mystery Mechanism. It involves constructing a furnace within one's own Qi Sea, then burning the Essence Blood throughout Mystery Mechanism body to obtain powerful physical strength in a short period of time.

Battle of Seizing the Cauldron, Shi Hong, who focused on physical cultivation, used this kind of Mystery Mechanism to contend with Chen Lingxi's sword light.

At this moment, Chen Lingxi this inspiration, showed a look of surprise in her eyes.

"For an ordinary Qi cultivator, this Blood Burning Spiritual Energy is merely a method to preserve life after their spiritual energy is depleted."

But for body cultivators like Shi Hong and me, the value of the Blood Burning Mystery Mechanism is no less than that of a fifth-grade Law Artifact."

But Chen Lingxi immediately activated the Mystery Furnace Qi Sea, burning his own blood!

At the same time, Chen Lingxi activated the True Edict of Audience with the Dao, and his body immediately generated a surge of vital energy, causing his heart to beat incredibly fast and continuously produce blood!

The Mystery Furnace thus burns blood, True Edict of Audience with the Dao continuously creates new blood.

As they combined, Chen Lingxi's Qi and Blood became incredibly abundant, and her physical body was also strengthened by the power of the Blood Burning Mystery Mechanism.

"With this Blood Burning Mystery Mechanism, coupled with the True Edict of Audience with the Dao, and my many accumulated resources, once I reach the Tenth Floor of perfection..."

Below the Twelfth Floor of Qi Circulation, I am invincible.

Chen Lingxi's eyes were bright, and she felt even more confident.

"Emperor Daye is currently in seclusion, which is a good thing."

I have now ascended to the Qi Circulation Tenth Floor and obtained two spiritual insights, yet I still do not need to leave the seclusion.

"The medicinal power of that precious pill still remains mostly in my Qi Sea. Once I refine all of its medicinal power, I can push my cultivation to the peak of the Tenth Floor Qi Circulation."

With this thought in mind, Chen Lingxi continued to refine the medicinal power within the Eastern King Palace.

Two months have passed quietly.

Spring has come again, and the snow on the mountainside of Inlaid Gold Mountain has melted, turning into babbling streams that nurture life on Inlaid Gold Mountain.

Chen Lingxi opened her eyes, slowly stood up, and Qi Observation in her eyes.

Within the Mystic Wonder Abbey in Yuan River Prefecture, strands of spiritual energy continued to fall into the backyard, indicating that Liu Changle had not yet awakened.

After thinking it over, Chen Lingxi decided to go to Luoshui Prefecture.

Since Chen Lingxi killed the Eastern King, the imperial army has been in complete disarray. Even though the court sent new generals, it was all to no avail.

Xiao Changlü's Severing Evil Heavenly Army advanced all the way to Luoshui Prefecture, conquering cities and fortresses along the way.

Luoshui Prefecture is not far from Southern Lu Prefecture, only about 700 li away.

In the eyes of Emperor Daye, this kingdom and the throne were no match for the Dao Path, for immortality, or even for the vast Great Xuanzhuo Realm.

"Perhaps soon, Xiao Changlü will be sitting on the imperial throne."

Chen Lingxi walked on the clouds, lost in thought.

The reason he went to Luoshui Prefecture was to meet Xiao Changlü.

"When I Total Perception, I promised this patriotic and concerned leader that once I obtained the secret of Emperor Daye, I would tell him."

"Although it was an agreement made during the Total Perception Evolution, Xiao Changlü's concern for the country and its people, and his desire to spare them from the suffering of war, makes him truly admirable."

With these thoughts in mind, he rode the clouds and soared to Luoshui Prefecture.

As I passed by Lunan Prefecture, my gaze fell upon the city lord's mansion.

"Huh..."

Chen Lingxi a soft "hmm," a look of surprise and doubt flashing in her eyes.

But then they saw that within Xi Ninghe's residence, a ball of spiritual energy was slowly circulating, and it even possessed the power of the Qi Circulation Sixth Floor Realm.

"That's Xi Lan's scent."

Chen Lingxi couldn't help but exclaim, "Xi Lan really does have a secret. In just a few years, she has already embarked on the path of cultivation, and is even about to enter the Upper Three Floors."

"Such a cultivation speed truly deserves the title of genius... Moreover, this person seems to be a local figure, not someone Truth-Seeking Realm Rebirth Realm, and has no master."

Chen Lingxi was amazed by Xi Lan's cultivation speed, and a thought couldn't help but arise in her mind.

"Such a genius, if I could form a good relationship with her, and if she achieves success in her cultivation, she might be of help to me."

"Why not go to Xi Ninghe's residence, teach Xi Lan one or two Divine Ability, and leave her two or three Spirit Stone?"

With these thoughts in mind, Chen Lingxi prepared to descend on a cloud.

Suddenly, he remembered Xi Lan's strange behavior and was jolted awake!

"The thought of helping Xi Lan with her cultivation arose in my mind again."

Chen Lingxi felt even more uneasy and quickly used his Cloud-Riding Method to head straight for Luoshui Prefecture.

Outside the city of Luoshui Prefecture, a large army was stationed, displaying an impressive grandeur.

Chen Lingxi arrived on a cloud, only to find someone standing with their hands behind their back on the city wall.

It was Xiao Changlü.

He looked at Chen Lingxi from afar, his eyes calm, but his Qi and Blood and qi surged, as if he did not trust Chen Lingxi.

For Xiao Changlü...

This was the second time he had seen Chen Lingxi.

Xiao Changlü first met Chen Lingxi when he went to Yuan River Prefecture to kill Consort Chun.

At that time, Lu Baizhong intercepted Chen Lingxi, and the two were engaged in a fierce battle.

As Xiao Changlü passed by, he flicked his finger and shot out a stream of Qi and Blood, causing Lu Baizhong and Chen Lingxi to flee in panic.

This is the second time.

Chen Lingxi had already witnessed Xiao Changlü's imposing presence during the Total Perception Evolution.

But when he saw Xiao Changlü again, he couldn't help but frown slightly.

Xiao Changlü's aura grew increasingly profound, and his Qi and Blood flowed slowly throughout his body... Even Chen Lingxi's Qi Observation Technique... could not fathom its depth for the time being.

"When I killed the Eastern King last time, he told Eastern King Xiao Zhushan that Xiao Changlü was in seclusion."

It seems that Xiao Changlü's cultivation of Qi and Blood has improved considerably during this period of seclusion.

Chen Lingxi wondered, "Xiao Changlü was very likely a Twelve Profound Realm expert before, and now he has broken through again, has he stepped into the Thirteenth Profound Realm?"

"Is this Qi-Blood Martial Dao, with its Twelve Profound Realm mysteries, not the end?"

As Chen Lingxi pondered...

On the city wall of the prefecture, Xiao Zhushan Chen Lingxi from afar.

Xiao Changlü also turned to the side, revealing the table behind him.

Chen Lingxi arrived on a cloud and landed on the city wall of the prefecture, sitting opposite Xiao Changlü.

"The immortal blessed me to the Severing Evil Heavenly Army and kill the Eastern King, saving many of my brothers from sacrifice. I, Xiao, offer this cup to the immortal."

Xiao Changlü sat cross-legged on the futon, his body upright, his aura like that of a real dragon.

He gazed at Chen Lingxi with sincere eyes.

The two drank alcohol.

Xiao Changlü put down his wine cup and asked seriously, "But what brings the immortal to our army?"

Chen Lingxi turned her head and pointed to a large river not far away.

It was the Luoshui River.

"Does the Heavenly King know that Emperor Daye has already embarked on the path of cultivation?"

He connected all the great rivers, mountains, and streams of the world into one place, transforming it into a magnificent array that gathered the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and headed straight for the imperial palace.

The reason he opened forty-nine canals was to complete this spiritual energy array.

Xiao Changlü's expression shifted slightly, and he suddenly asked, "I wonder if the immortal could tell me... whether Emperor Daye Ying Xian was possessed by an immortal like you, or whether there is another immortal sitting deep within the palace, using Emperor Daye as a puppet?"

Chen Lingxi his head. "Emperor Daye is still the Emperor Daye as before, not someone from outside the realm."

There are indeed many foreign figures deep within the palace, but they are merely servants under Emperor Daye; how could they possibly command Emperor Daye?

Xiao Changlü took a deep breath, concealing the emotion in his eyes, and then revealed a surging killing intent.

"I once guessed that Emperor Daye was bewitched or threatened by people from outside the region, such as Consort Cong, which is why he successively imposed tyrannical policies, causing great suffering to the people."

The excavation of forty-nine canals alone has claimed the lives of tens of millions of people.

Later, successive wars occurred, and tens of millions more died.

These evil deeds must be repaid by the Emperor Daye.

Chen Lingxi narrowed her eyes and suddenly asked Xiao Changlü, "Heavenly King, do you know how powerful the Emperor Daye's cultivation is?"

Xiao Changlü admitted that he did not know.

Chen Lingxi calmly began, "I have met Yuan Yuan, Marquis Fengshan, and General Qi Lian."

These individuals, in terms of combat prowess, are all among the Twelve Profound Realm Figures.

Xiao Changlü listened attentively.

Chen Lingxi continued, "But compared to Emperor Daye, these figures are nothing more than ants compared to orioles; they are hardly a match for Emperor Daye."

Click!

Upon hearing Chen Lingxi's words, Xiao Zhushan, who was pouring wine for the two of them, lost control of his own Qi and Blood and smashed the wine pot in his hand.

The wine spilled, but he quickly salvaged it, letting it evaporate with his Qi and Blood.

Xiao Changlü lowered his head and thought for a moment, then looked up and said, "Emperor Daye possessed such great power, yet he allowed the nineteen rebel kings to ravage the land under his rule. Why was that?"

Chen Lingxi replied, "Naturally, it's because Emperor Daye has wielded immense power and seen a vast new world, so he has lost interest in this small Great Li, and even the entire land."

Xiao Changlü slowly shook his head.

"A king cannot be bullied!" he said. "Having sat on the throne for so long, as the emperor among millions, even if he has no interest in the world or the country."

But Emperor Daye possessed such immense power, and commanded numerous Twelve Profound Realm; how could he possibly allow those who defied him to live? With a single command, he could pluck the heads off those many rebel kings."

Chen Lingxi's pupils narrowed.

What Xiao Changlü said does seem to make some sense.

Chen Lingxi pondered Xiao Changlü's words and said, "Considering the Heavenly King's concern for the country and its people, I will convey this message to him. Now that the Heavenly King knows the strength of the Emperor Daye, I will not linger any longer."

Chen Lingxi bid farewell to Xiao Changlü and ascended into the clouds.

Xiao Changlü rose to see him off, standing on the city wall with his hands behind his back.

Chen Lingxi turned around and saw that Xiao Changlü had a firm gaze and a profound aura, truly a peerless hero.

Chen Lingxi then settled in the Nanju Twelve Mountains.

"Upon careful consideration, what Xiao Changlü said does make sense... and moreover..."

His eyes flickered, and he suddenly remembered that the causal object he used when he Sight-Roaming Emperor Daye You Daye was Xiao Changlü's Mystic Entry Blood Essence.

"Emperor Daye was so powerful that even the three projected avatars of the Dao-Below Academy were no match for him."

Xiao Changlü was ultimately just a local rebel king. No matter how profound his cultivation was, he was probably no match for Jiang Xiu and others from the Dao-Below Academy.

If that's the case, then why is Xiao Changlü a person connected to Emperor Daye's karma?

As Chen Lingxi pondered, a drop of Essence Blood appeared before her eyes.

It was Xiao Changlü's Mystic Entry Blood Essence.

When Chen Lingxi Ninth Floor of Qi Circulation, he had already sensed that the Mystic Entry Blood Essence seemed to contain a unique power, but at that time Chen Lingxi could not see it clearly at all.

Today, Chen Lingxi stepped into the Qi Circulation Tenth Floor, and a stream of spiritual Qi flowed into his eyes, thus beginning the practice of Qi Observation.

"This is..."

Chen Lingxi's pupils contracted slightly as she looked more closely.

But what they saw was that Xiao Changlü's Mystic Entry Blood Essence actually contained a...

Dao Origin!

Chen Lingxi was very familiar with the aura emanating from this wisp of Dao Origin.

He had witnessed this Dao Origin energy both during his Total Perception and during his Sight-Roaming.

"This is the Dao Origin of Emperor Daye."

Chen Lingxi's breathing became somewhat rapid.

He continued to use the method of Qi Observation to examine it carefully.

But then they saw that Emperor Daye Daye's wisp of Dao Origin was wrapped in a wondrous Qi.

This Qi is incredibly mysterious; Chen Lingxi glanced at it briefly but couldn't see through it at all.

"Let's extract this Qi."

Chen Lingxi immediately activated the Qi-gathering technique, completely separating the wisp of Dao Origin that had fallen into dormancy, and extracted this Qi from it.

In an instant, all sorts of mysteries entered Chen Lingxi.

Chen Lingxi closed his eyes to sense this Treasure Qi. The Six-Qi True Method continued to operate, and a blazing aura emanated from Chen Lingxi's body.

Several days passed.

Chen Lingxi then opened her eyes.

He exhaled a long breath, his eyes filled with both surprise and deep apprehension.

"Just how much resources does this Emperor Daye possess?"

Chen Lingxi's eyes flickered as he stared at the wisp of black Treasure Qi suspended before him.

"The Myriad-Nurturing Dao Lotus Qi"

The profound mystery of this Qi left Chen Lingxi in awe.

"With this Treasure Qi, one can create three souls and seven spirits from Void. These three souls and seven spirits can cultivate independently, or they can be controlled by oneself."

Chen Lingxi narrowed her eyes as she thought about this.

"This Xiao Changlü is actually an avatar of Emperor Daye."